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.
Jackie says
I posted on my blog about your giveaway
http://twinjackienurse.blogspot.com/2009/02/giveaways-feb-15.html
Sharon says
love the white/grape!
thanks
js22 says
I love the white ChicBuds with blueberry crystals!
Smooshy says
i like the black sour apple!
Annette says
I really love the Black Star Power chicBuds
Annette says
I’m following your blog. Thanks!
Annette says
I sent a request to follow you on twitter and I tweeted about this giveaway. Thanks!
http://twitter.com/funnyjello/status/1224069897
Annette says
I fave’d you on technorati.
username: funnyjello
Annette says
I added your button to my blog. (right sidebar)
http://annettefunnyjello.blogspot.com/
Nickolay says
The cotton candy blue ipod cover
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bison61 says
I like the black/grape
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paula h says
My favorite is Black/watermelon.
Dev says
I’d love the black ones with white crystals.
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Dev says
I follow your blog.
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M.A. says
I like the Black/Sour Apple ChicBuds.
Tanya Wilson says
I love them all, especially the grape color.
Niki says
The Cotton Candy Blue iPod Case.
monky says
I would love the white/watermelon earbuds
:) Thank you for the wonderful giveaway! :)
AB says
A+++ the the smarty who thought of making the White chicBuds
Limited Edition Cross!! I love them.. I collect crosses and this would be such a blessed win to add to my music plpayers as I listen to my Christian music.. Good luck to everyone ><>
Leona P says
I like the blueberry ones
miriama says
Blueberry!
Beverley says
Black chicBuds Earphones
Susan says
I think the marshmallow ones are the best hands down.
Embee says
white grape are pretty!
hminnesota says
I like the violet love buds.thanks
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Brandy says
Black with sour apple.
Angela C says
I like the Limited edition Violet Love Buds:)
Angela C says
I’m a follower.
Angela C says
Following you on Twitter.
Angela C says
you are in my Technorati favorites. username: angelasbits
Angela C says
Blogged about it here … http://angelasbits.blogspot.com/2009/02/what-mommy-needs-chicbuds-giveaway-ends.html
Richard B says
I like the cancer awareness ones to give to my daughter.
Chris says
I like the chic buds in white with blueberry rhinestones! THanks
kissyjensen at gmail dot com
CC says
I love the black/marshmallow ones!
iggysaysno says
I like the sour apple black chicbuds
iggysaysno says
i love the sour apple in black chicbuds
Sarah Z says
I like the white with blueberry!
Thanks
Sarah
believedreamcourage (at) gmail.com
dddiva says
I love the white/blueberry chicbuds.
Mommyhood is Thankless says
Violet Love Buds is what I would love to have
Mommyhood is Thankless says
I blogged about this giveaway: Here
mommyhoodisthankless{AT}gmail.com
idahomom says
I want watermelon because then all the males in my house will leave them alone.
joannaonthelake says
I love ChicBuds and have been wanting them for the longest time! I would choose the Blueberry in Black! They are so adorable and I would use them all the time! Thank you so much for the opportunity to enter.
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joannaonthelake says
I put in a request to follow you on Twitter. I am hoping you will accept it! Thank you.
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joannaonthelake says
I Twittered about your wonderful giveaway. Here is a link to my Tweet:
http://twitter.com/joannaonthelake/status/1230811691
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Shel says
I love the black/blueberry ones
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Shel says
Fav’d on Technorati
http://technorati.com/faves/auntiethesis
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Shel says
I tweeted
http://twitter.com/auntiethesis/status/1230875715
shel704 at aol dot com
Tamra says
I love the Breast Cancer Buds!!!
Tamra says
I clicked to follow you on twitter – waiting for your approval. @withourhands
Tamra says
I Tweeted on Twitter the giveaway http://twitter.com/WithourHands/statuses/1230979126