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.
esther says
I follow!
BB says
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! :)
crystalf says
I like the black and grape earbuds! Thank you!!
Becky says
My fave is the white/watermelon color.
SeahorseLady says
I like the Rock Buds for my son.
Happy Mardi Gras!
SeahorseLady says
I also follow your blog.
STRANGEONE1120 says
BLUE RASPBERRY SWIRL
kathy pease says
i love the sour apple chic buds :)
kathy pease says
following your blog as [email protected] kathy pease
Betty C says
I love the ChicBuds in blueberry.
Betty C says
Your Mardi Gras button is on my sidebar.
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tesashel says
Love the Blueberry
Betty C says
I am a follower.
MAW says
love the watermelon ones
NesieBird says
Black/blueberry is my fave. Nice!!
cathy2406 says
Love the black buds with the pink star-so [email protected]
Taylor says
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I am a follower! skyxsky27(at)gmail.com
Taylor says
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Candie says
I would like the Rock Buds in Camo. Thank you
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Karen says
I like the blue-raspberry swirl white chicbuds.
Jinxy and Me says
I love the white/marshmallow!
susan says
white and grape.. love it
daytoncat says
I like the star power ones in black!
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daytoncat says
I follow!
jessiejaws says
Purple is so my color. Grape sorbet black chicbuds for me!
jessiejaws says
I am a follower.
dementeddoll says
WATERMELON ONES!
arvard says
I like the Black/Grape Color Combo.
Venus Montoya says
rockstar for me!
rlgrady says
I like the grape ones in white.
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leelee says
I’d love the white/sour apple earbuds. Thanks!
john ferris says
White grape ones are nice.
Tylerpants says
I like the white/blueberry ones!
bosslady2898 says
Love the blueberry!
Holly says
I think the blueberry ones would go great with my IPOD case.
Mindy says
I think the Gal to Gal chicbuds are great. I love that they have a breast cancer reminder.
Janea says
I like the green/sour apple buds.
Heather says
I follow you on twitter too!
Samantha P says
the rockbuds in electric plaid, is really cool!
Samantha P says
faved you on techno!
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ZESTYWONDERLAND says
Violet love buds are my favorite!
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ZESTYWONDERLAND says
I subscribe/follow you on blogger!
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Heather says
I am diggin’ the Black Star Power chicBuds. Hawt!
Helen says
My favorite is the watermelon/white version.
masonsgranny59 says
I heart the blueberry ones:)
rosannepm says
I like the Black/sour apple chicbuds
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rosannepm says
I follow you
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Donna says
I like the white one with the purple heart.
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Donna says
I am a follower.
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