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Mardi Gras Mambo: Krewe of Orpheus CLOSED

February 17, 2009 by · 257 Comments

The Krewe of Orpheus derives its name from the mortal Orpheus, son of the god Apollo and the muse Calliope. The story of Orpheus illustrates the power of music in both this world and the next. Legend is that Apollo presented Orpheus with a lyre, which he played with perfection. His music was celebrated and cherished by all who heard it.
This Super Krewe was founded in 1993 by Harry Connick, Jr. and quickly became a “must-see” parade in New Orleans. Traditionally parading on Lundi Gras (the day before Mardi Gras), one of the staples of this parade is Leviathan, the first float ever to use fiber optic lighting.
When the parade ends, Orpheuscapade begins. This black tie event features several celebrity musical performances and ends with the parade entering the Convention Center to shower the crowd with beads, cups and doubloons.

Sticking with the musical theme, today’s Mardi Gras Mambo sponsor is ChicBuds, a sweet treat for your ears! These Swarovski adorned retractable earphones were introduced in 2006. The initial line included 5 standard “flavors” but has since expanded to various casing colors, an iPod-Inspired Designer Series and Limited Edition Designs (including Breast Cancer, AIDS, ChicBlvd Fitness in partnership with American Heart Association).

ChicBuds are compatible with the iPod, iPhone, MP3 players, CD players and just about any listening device! The great thing about these earphones is that you can adjust the cord to 5 different lengths in order to accommodate any activity. No more tangled cords!

Gotta have it? ChicBuds generously offered us not one, but TWO pairs of ChicBuds! We will select one winner here and one winner from The Not So Blog, so make sure you enter in BOTH places!

How to Enter:
1) Visit ChicBuds and tell us which item you have to catch!

Additional Entries: (Please leave each entry in a separate comment)
1) Follow my blog.
2) Follow me on twitter (whatmommiesneed) or tweet about this giveaway.
3) Blog about this giveaway and make sure to include a link back!
4) Favorite me in Technorati.
5) Grab our giveaway button and post it on your sidebar.

Contest ends at 11:59pmCST on February 22th. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.

You Must Leave a Valid E-mail Address to be eligible.


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Comments

  1. esther says:
    February 22, 2009 at 3:48 pm

    I follow!

  2. BB says:
    February 22, 2009 at 4:09 pm

    I love the Black Star Power chicBuds! This is such a great idea…I work out at the gym and the clip idea is right on for keeping the cords slapping ya in the face! :)

  3. crystalf says:
    February 22, 2009 at 5:27 pm

    I like the black and grape earbuds! Thank you!!

  4. Becky says:
    February 22, 2009 at 5:29 pm

    My fave is the white/watermelon color.

  5. SeahorseLady says:
    February 22, 2009 at 6:17 pm

    I like the Rock Buds for my son.
    Happy Mardi Gras!

  6. SeahorseLady says:
    February 22, 2009 at 6:18 pm

    I also follow your blog.

  7. STRANGEONE1120 says:
    February 22, 2009 at 6:52 pm

    BLUE RASPBERRY SWIRL

  8. kathy pease says:
    February 22, 2009 at 7:14 pm

    i love the sour apple chic buds :)

  9. kathy pease says:
    February 22, 2009 at 7:15 pm

    following your blog as klp1965@myfairpoint.net kathy pease

  10. Betty C says:
    February 22, 2009 at 7:17 pm

    I love the ChicBuds in blueberry.

  11. Betty C says:
    February 22, 2009 at 7:18 pm

    Your Mardi Gras button is on my sidebar.

    http://beascreations.blogspot.com/

  12. tesashel says:
    February 22, 2009 at 7:18 pm

    Love the Blueberry

  13. Betty C says:
    February 22, 2009 at 7:21 pm

    I am a follower.

  14. MAW says:
    February 22, 2009 at 7:23 pm

    love the watermelon ones

  15. NesieBird says:
    February 22, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    Black/blueberry is my fave. Nice!!

  16. cathy2406 says:
    February 22, 2009 at 8:17 pm

    Love the black buds with the pink star-so sparkly!ashlyn@chuparkoff.com

  17. Taylor says:
    February 22, 2009 at 9:42 pm

    Techie Girl Kit. skyxsky27(at)gmail.com

  18. Taylor says:
    February 22, 2009 at 9:43 pm

    I am a follower! skyxsky27(at)gmail.com

  19. Taylor says:
    February 22, 2009 at 9:46 pm

    I just blogged at http://skyxsky27.blogspot.com/2009/02/in-mood-for-music-want-to-win-prize.html

    skyxsky27(at)gmail.com

  20. Candie says:
    February 22, 2009 at 9:54 pm

    I would like the Rock Buds in Camo. Thank you

    candieluster(at)gmail(dot)com

  21. Karen says:
    February 22, 2009 at 9:57 pm

    I like the blue-raspberry swirl white chicbuds.

  22. Jinxy and Me says:
    February 22, 2009 at 11:13 pm

    I love the white/marshmallow!

  23. susan says:
    February 22, 2009 at 11:15 pm

    white and grape.. love it

  24. daytoncat says:
    February 22, 2009 at 11:17 pm

    I like the star power ones in black!

    daytoncat1(at)yahoo(dot)com

  25. daytoncat says:
    February 22, 2009 at 11:21 pm

    I follow!

  26. jessiejaws says:
    February 22, 2009 at 11:32 pm

    Purple is so my color. Grape sorbet black chicbuds for me!

  27. jessiejaws says:
    February 22, 2009 at 11:35 pm

    I am a follower.

  28. dementeddoll says:
    February 23, 2009 at 12:19 am

    WATERMELON ONES!

  29. arvard says:
    February 23, 2009 at 12:36 am

    I like the Black/Grape Color Combo.

  30. Venus Montoya says:
    February 23, 2009 at 1:00 am

    rockstar for me!

  31. rlgrady says:
    February 23, 2009 at 1:53 am

    I like the grape ones in white.

    rlgrady[at]yahoo[dot]com

  32. leelee says:
    February 23, 2009 at 2:15 am

    I’d love the white/sour apple earbuds. Thanks!

  33. john ferris says:
    February 23, 2009 at 2:24 am

    White grape ones are nice.

  34. Tylerpants says:
    February 23, 2009 at 2:37 am

    I like the white/blueberry ones!

  35. bosslady2898 says:
    February 23, 2009 at 2:42 am

    Love the blueberry!

  36. Holly says:
    February 23, 2009 at 3:13 am

    I think the blueberry ones would go great with my IPOD case.

  37. Mindy says:
    February 23, 2009 at 3:23 am

    I think the Gal to Gal chicbuds are great. I love that they have a breast cancer reminder.

  38. Janea says:
    February 23, 2009 at 3:28 am

    I like the green/sour apple buds.

  39. Heather says:
    February 23, 2009 at 3:40 am

    I follow you on twitter too!

  40. Samantha P says:
    February 23, 2009 at 4:22 am

    the rockbuds in electric plaid, is really cool!

  41. Samantha P says:
    February 23, 2009 at 4:23 am

    faved you on techno!

    samanthapayntr

  42. ZESTYWONDERLAND says:
    February 23, 2009 at 5:17 am

    Violet love buds are my favorite!

    zestywonderland@gmail.com

  43. ZESTYWONDERLAND says:
    February 23, 2009 at 5:19 am

    I subscribe/follow you on blogger!

    zestywonderland@gmail.com

  44. Heather says:
    February 23, 2009 at 5:28 am

    I am diggin’ the Black Star Power chicBuds. Hawt!

  45. Helen says:
    February 23, 2009 at 5:35 am

    My favorite is the watermelon/white version.

  46. masonsgranny59 says:
    February 23, 2009 at 5:36 am

    I heart the blueberry ones:)

  47. rosannepm says:
    February 23, 2009 at 5:42 am

    I like the Black/sour apple chicbuds
    rosans4@comcast.net

  48. rosannepm says:
    February 23, 2009 at 5:43 am

    I follow you
    rosans4@comcast.net

  49. Donna says:
    February 23, 2009 at 5:48 am

    I like the white one with the purple heart.
    donna444444@yahoo.com

  50. Donna says:
    February 23, 2009 at 5:49 am

    I am a follower.
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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