Dunkin' Donuts - National Donut Day

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post in partnership with Dunkin' Donuts.  I was provided with product to help facilitate this posting. No monetary compensation has been received. 

Today is National Donut Day!  I think this is one of my husband's favorite days to celebrate! Seriously, I can't count the late nights my husband will decide to go on a donut run.  So today, I'm letting him have all the donuts he wants.....for the day! Dunkin' Donuts will celebrate National Donut Day by offering guests a free donut of your choice (while supplies last and excluding Croissant Donuts and Squares) with the purchase of any beverage.  This offer is good all day today and Nationwide! 

If you're a fan like us, you can now sip the sweet taste of your favorite candy bar in their iced coffee this summer, as Dunkin' Donuts introduced new Heath and Almond Joy flavors.  Dunkin' Donuts Almond Joy iced coffee serves up the famous combo of milk chocolate, almond and coconut flavors, while the Heath flavored iced coffee offers a delicious mix of milk chocolate and English toffee flavors. We had the opportunity to check out these new flavors and I must say - I'm hooked! My favorite is the Almond Joy iced coffee, it was nice and strong like I like it, but had the bit of sweetness that helped the kick.  It also had a smooth taste of coconut, which I'm a huge fan of.

 Totally loved it and now every time my hubby makes a donut run, I will be having him pick this up for me as well!  Both flavors are available in hot or iced coffees, lattes or macchiatos for a limited time at participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants nationwide.  

Dunkin’ Donuts has also launched a home run of a promotion to give members of its DD Perks Rewards Program a free beverage reward for purchasing Dunkin’ Donuts coffee to brew at home. From May 30 through June 26, each time DD Perks members buy a box of Dunkin’ Donuts K-Cup pods or a pound of packaged coffee, they will receive a free beverage reward, good for a free Dunkin’ Donuts beverage of their choice. This special offer is good only for K-Cup pods and packaged coffee purchased at Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide, with a limit of one free beverage reward per transaction, and a limit of 28 beverage awards for the promotion period. 

Finally, Dunkin’ Donuts is giving people a chance to welcome summer with a full year’s worth of coffee through a special sweepstakes. Now through June 14, anyone who registers at Dunkin’ Donuts Shop Sweepstakes is eligible to win one of five year-long Dunkin’ Donuts Regular Refills coffee subscriptions. With Dunkin’ Donuts’ Regular Refills, coffee drinkers never run out of Dunkin', as they can simply pick their favorite Dunkin’ Donuts packaged coffee, and the company will deliver the coffee to home or office as frequently as preferred. For more information and rules for the Dunkin’ Donuts Shop Sweepstakes, visit http://spr.ly/6008BUpbo.

Be a Hero

Be a Hero for Homeless Youth with the

Homeless Youth in the Alley Bowling Tournament

Participation Opportunities Still Available for June 4 Event

Community superheroes are coming together to support the fight against youth homelessness for the seventh annual Homeless Youth in the Alley bowling tournament. The superhero-themed event benefits Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY), allowing the nonprofit organization to continue providing life-saving services for the more than 11,000 homeless youth in Southern Nevada.

Participation and sponsorship opportunities are still available for the tournament taking place on this Saturday, June 4 at the Suncoast Bowling Center. Adding another festive element to the event, bowlers and other supporters are invited to wear superhero costumes to show their support for NPHY and the fight against youth homelessness in Southern Nevada. Activities also include lunch, entertainment, give-a-ways, raffle, award presentation and more.

  

In addition to bragging rights, trophies will be presented to first, second and third place winners, with first place receiving the life-size traveling trophy until next year’s tournament. Special team honors will be awarded for best superhero costume, best superhero name and most successful fundraiser.

Homeless Youth in the Alley is a major NPHY fundraiser, and several businesses show their support by sponsoring the tournament year after year. They include: Expedia, Presenting Champion Sponsor; Sletten Construction, Super Fuel Lunch Sponsor; and Zappos, Caped Crusader Sponsor. All are sponsoring the event for the third year in a row.

“We are fortunate to have such great sponsors by our side for the past several years, and look forward to welcoming others to the NPHY family,” said Arash Ghafoori, executive director of Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth. “Without Expedia, Sletten Construction and Zappos, this event wouldn’t be possible, and we’re grateful for their assistance with other programs, operational needs and more.”

Ghafoori added donations of goods or services for the raffle, tournament prizes and goodie bags for each bowler are still needed as well as sponsors for other event components.

“It’s important to address the growing issue of youth homelessness in our community to keep these kids from being forgotten, slipping through the cracks and becoming homeless adults,” said Daniel Wathen, Expedia’s director of market management in Las Vegas. “The entire Expedia team is honored to get behind Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth and help these kids toward a path to self-sufficiency. Additionally, being able to share a fun day bowling with them and other NPHY supporters makes this event even more meaningful for us.”

NPHY is still looking for businesses to participate by becoming the $200 Hero Sponsor which offers great day-of marketing to more than 350 NPHY supporters. There are limited bowling spots lefts. The cost is $30 per bowler or $150 per team of five prior to the event. At-the-door pricing is $35 per bowler and $175 per team. Registration begins at noon with the tournament from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The Suncoast is located at 9090 Alta Dr.   

For more information about participation, sponsorships, donations and helping NPHY provide services to homeless kids, visit www.nphy.org/hya  or contact Lanette Rivera at events@nphy.org.

Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth is the most comprehensive service provider for more than 11,000 homeless youth in Southern Nevada, serving hundreds of youth through its core programs and by touching the lives of thousands more through outreach each year. Programs stabilize homeless teens' lives, meeting their immediate needs and providing a safe, supportive environment and a path to self-sufficiency. They include: Outreach, Safe Place Mobile Crisis Intervention, Operation Go Home Family Reunification, Drop-In Center, Emergency Shelter, and Independent Living Program. For information and to support NPHY’s critical work to get homeless youth off the streets, visit www.nphy.org or follow NPHY on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nevadapartnershipforhomelessyouth.

On this Memorial Day we honor those who have served and those currently serving.  Thank you & God Bless you!

New Clips from FINDING DORY

As we head into a holiday weekend, we wanted to leave you with two new clips from Disney/Pixar's  Finding Dory!

 

“Just Keep Searching” on Google for Second Clip!

The second is found by searching for “Finding Dory” on Google now to discover a new clip featuring Dory (Ellen DeGeneres) and Hank (Ed O’Neill)!  In an experiment with Google Search – a first for any film – anyone searching for “Finding Dory” on Google will be presented with new & exclusive FINDING DORY content (Videos, Animated GIFs, Images, etc), updated in real–time on both desktop and mobile.

Marie Callender's New Crave & Save Menu & Giveaway

While spring is in full gear, as a Mom, sometimes it can be just too tiring to whip up a meal.  Here in Vegas we are feeling the heat which bears us down even more.  With busy schedules on top of that, sometimes the best remedy is a quick, easy, tasty meal that everyone can sit down and enjoy.   Marie Callender's has hit the nail on the button featuring 16 handcrafted meals raning from $6 to $9, the Crave & Save Menu is served all day long and includes items such as Gourmet Grilled Cheese with Bacon, Marie Callender's famous Quiche with Salad, Bacon, Cheese, Avocado Hasher and a hearty Fish & Shrimp plate.   Check out the full menu below and make sure you keep reading!  At the bottom, you'll find ways to win a gift card to try the new menu yourself!!

CRAVE & SAVE MENU – MARIE CALLENDER’S

$6

Three Cheese Omelette

A fluffy three-egg omelette loaded with jack, cheddar and Swiss cheeses. Served with tater tots.

Four Cheese Ravioli and Wedge Salad

Cheese ravioli in a tomato-cream sauce topped with toasted parmesan bread crumbs. Served with a  wedge salad.

Gourmet Grilled Cheese with Bacon

Grilled parmesan sourdough, cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese and crispy bacon. Served with fries.

Bacon, Cheese & Chile Quesadilla

Two flour tortillas stuffed with crispy chopped bacon, three-cheese blend and mild Ortega chiles, topped

with sour cream and Pico de Gallo. Served with fries

$7

Veggie Tacos

Sliced red onion, mushrooms, poblano peppers, red bell peppers and zucchini, grilled and nestled inside

soft corn tortillas with cheddar, jack and Swiss cheeses. Topped with roasted corn, black beans, avocado

and Pico de Gallo.

Marie’s Magnificent Six

Two eggs** any style, two pancakes and two bacon or sausage.

Bacon, Cheese and Avocado Smasher

Tater tots covered with scrambled eggs, chopped bacon and melted cheese. Topped with fresh avocado.

$8

Fettuccine Alfredo and Salad

A perfect portion of Fettuccine Alfredo paired with your choice of side salad.

Chicken Waldorf Salad Sandwich

Chicken waldorf salad made with fresh apples, cranberries and raisins, topped with lettuce and tomato on a wheat ciabatta. Served with fries.

Spicy Chicken Sandwich

Grilled chicken breast topped with melted habanero jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and spicy mayonnaise on a toasted bun. Served with fries.

Meatloaf Sliders

Two sliders with home-style meatloaf, port caramelized onions and sharp cheddar cheese. Served with fries.

$9

Fish & Shrimp Plate

A hand-dipped beer-battered sole fillet paired with three jumbo shrimp fried to a crispy golden brown.

Served with fries and almond coleslaw.

Open-faced Hot Turkey Sandwich

Fresh roasted turkey, apple sage stuffing and our signature turkey gravy over grilled sourdough bread. Served with fresh mashed potatoes.

BLTA

Applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, mayonnaise and fresh avocado on toasted sourdough.  Served with fries.

Quiche and Salad Combo

Our famous baked quiche with melted, aged cheddar and jack cheese. Topped with Applewood smoked

bacon and a tomato slice. Served with your choice of side salad.

Salisbury Steak

Grilled, breaded and spiced hamburger patty, topped with Marie’s brandy-mushroom sauce. Served with fresh mashed potatoes

****Share with us which menu item you would get.  Extra points for posting pics of you enjoying a meal at Marie Callender's!  You can reply to us on any of our social media outlets including - Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.  We'll pick a few winners now through June 3rd!  Good Luck! *****  US resident's only. Must be 18 or older to participate.  

Dunkin’ Donuts to Host 3rd Annual Celebrity Restaurant Challenge for Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation Camp Cartwheel

Dunkin’ Donuts Las Vegas franchisees are turning over their restaurants to some very special individuals for a very special cause. Dunkin’ Donuts is hosting its third annual “Celebrity Restaurant Challenge” from 10 a.m. to noon, today, May 20. Local celebrities and personalities will be working at select Dunkin’ Donuts locations to raise awareness for Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation’s Camp Cartwheel.  

NVCCF’s Camp Cartwheel is an outdoor three-night camp experience designed to help children with cancer or other critical illnesses, as well as their siblings, overcome the physical, mental and emotional obstacles posed by childhood disease. Last year’s event raised more than $12,000, allowing the organization to send 50 children to Camp Cartwheel!!

Participants for this year’s event include:

• The cast of Counting Cars on The History Channel - 3481 S. Durango Drive (Durango Road and Spring Mountain Road)
• The cast of  FANTASY at the Luxor Hotel & Casino - 171 Gibson Road, Henderson, NV, 89014 (215 Beltway and Gibson Road)
• Pro BMX Rider Ricardo Laguna and Lisa Song Sutton, host of “Live with Lisa” on Cox Channel 96 - 5959 West Sahara Avenue (Sahara Avenue and Jones Boulevard)
• The casts of Marriage Can be Murder, Defending the Caveman and Adam London Laughternoon at The D Hotel & Casino - 6295 S. Rainbow Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89118 (Rainbow Boulevard and Post Road)
• Cast members from Legends in Concert at the Flamingo Hotel & Casino - 409 E. Silverado Ranch Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89183 (Silverado Ranch and Bermuda Road)
• The cast of Menopause the Musical, Harrah’s Hotel & Casino - 6795 Tropicana Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89103 (Tropicana Avenue and Rainbow Boulevard)
• B-Boy Benstacks from Supercr3w with The Blend DJ Institute - 11710 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89135 (West Charleston Boulevard and 215 Beltway)
• Miss Nevada Organization - 5861 W. Craig Road, Las Vegas, NV 89130 (Craig Road and Jones Boulevard)
• JayR Beatbox - 7430 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89123 (Las Vegas Boulevard and Warm Springs Road)
• Dao Vu, TV Personality - 6935 N. Durango Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89149 (Deer Springs Way and Durango Road)
• Brittney Cason, co-host of BS in the Morning with Brittney and Sparks on KOMP 92.3 - 3350 E. Tropicana Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89121 (Tropicana Avenue & Pecos Road)
• Comedian Matt Kazman from Tropicana Hotel & Casino - 7250 S. Durango Dr. #100, Las Vegas, NV (Warm Springs Road  and Durango Road)
• Las Vegas Fire & Rescue and Javelin Broderick, Motocross Racer #814 with MotoAmerica - 10100 S. Eastern Ave., Henderson, NV 89052 (St. Rose Parkway and Eastern Avenue)
• Rosario Grajales, RosarioKnows.com, blogger and Hispanic TV Personality - 4125 S. Eastern Ave. Las Vegas, NV 89119 (Flamingo Road & Eastern Avenue)
• Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation - 5485 Simmons Street, North Las Vegas NV 89031 (Ann Road and Simmons Street)

Dunkin’ Donuts Las Vegas franchisee groups will donate funds to Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation that match the gross sales generated from 10 a.m. to noon on today, May 20. Purchase of Dunkin’ K-Cup packs, Dunkin’ Donuts merchandise and gift cards do not apply.

For more information about the Dunkin’ Donuts “Celebrity Restaurant Challenge,” please visit www.LVDonuts.com.  For more information on Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation and its Camp Cartwheel, please visit www.NVCCF.org. 

About Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation

The Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation (NCCF) is a local non-profit organization providing services in Southern Nevada since 1993. Our goal is to improve the quality of life for critically ill children and their families living in our community. When a child is diagnosed with cancer or other life threatening illness they can look to the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation for support, hope, and courage.

The mission of the Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation is to provide social, emotional, educational, and psychological support services and programs to families of ALL children diagnosed with life threatening or critical illnesses such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, sickle cell, hemophilia, renal disorders, and immunologic diseases and provide healing arts and wellness programs to adults touched by cancer and to chronically ill children and their caregivers.

About Dunkin' Donuts

Founded in 1950, Dunkin' Donuts is America's favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin' Donuts is a market leader in the hot regular/decaf/flavored coffee, iced coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories. Dunkin' Donuts has earned the No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for 10 years running. The company has more than 11,700 restaurants in 43 countries worldwide. Based in Canton, Mass., Dunkin' Donuts is part of the Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) family of companies. For more information, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.

Murray's Cheese - New Items!!

Our family, especially our daughter are huge cheese eaters!  You won't believe how fast our family can go through a block of cheese!!  I love to pick up different kinds of cheese at the store and try different ones.  Murray's Cheese, New York's iconic cheese shop established in 1940, has introduced a line of Murray's branded, charcuterie, cheese and grocery items.  Launching in Murray's New York City locations and online at murrayscheese.com, the items are also available at 270+ locations in the Kroger family of grocery stores.  

We were given a variety of samples and one that really stood out was Greensward.  Now you know the saying, not to judge a book by it's cover, right?  You have to keep this in mind when shopping cheeses! Sometimes the best ones will be the least picked up!  I can honestly say that I am so glad we had an opportunity to sample this one as it's not something I would have picked up in the store.  I was very much pleasantly surprised when I cut it open - def not what I expected!!  The lush, intense flavors are perfect for adventurous palates! It was so creamy and smooth; spreadable cheese that paired up perfectly with Murray's Apple Butter!! Yum!

Some of their new items include:

• Murray’s Prosciutto di Parma:  Meticulously selected pork legs, trimmed then hand-rubbed with sea salt and aged for at least 20 months in fresh Parma air. A meat and cheese lover’s classic.

• Murray’s Genoa Salami:  Heritage pork raised in open pastures, seasoned with pepper and fresh garlic. After being slow-aged to perfection, it’s ready to be sliced into your sandwich, antipasto or hearty salad. Genoa’s lovely texture makes it unintimidating for cured meat beginners.

• Murray’s Calabrese Salami:  When you’re ready for an extra kick, this heritage pork is infused with Sangiovese for sweetness with a kick of cayenne and paprika. Although the heat isn’t enough to overwhelm, it pairs well with rich cheeses, especially creamier Italian favorites like La Tur.

• Murray’s Blueberry Preserves:  Fresh blueberries are slowly added to a simmering base of earthy plums and lemons. The result is a sweet but not overly tart breakfast treat. It’s made to pair perfectly with cheeses, but it works great on peanut butter sandwiches or crisp scones.

• Murray’s Apple Butter:  Crisp apples simmered in cider, brandy, cinnamon and allspice makes a smooth spread that brings you right back to the moment mom’s apple pie came out of the oven. The warm, autumnal flavor is a natural match with roast meat and nutty, caramel-like cheeses.

• St. Mark’s:  St. Mark’s is a creamy, woodsy cow’s milk cheese inspired by the French classic, Saint Marcellin. This bloomy baby comes out of our caves in a little terra cotta crock and begs to be thrown in the oven to have its complex flavors enjoyed as a personal fondue pot.

• Hudson Flower:  Young wheels of rich sheep's milk cheese get an exciting new groove as they’re rubbed with herbs including rosemary, elderberry and lemon thyme. The bright herbs impart robust piney and floral aromas to make for an unforgettable complement to the creamy paste.

• Greensward:  Greensward’s cow’s milk perfection doesn’t hold back. The spreadable cider-washed rind comes out of Murray’s aging caves in a bark-wrapped wheel that imparts a deep woodsiness onto the velvety smooth paste.

Founded in 1940 in the heart of Greenwich Village, Murray's Cheese is one of New York's most beloved cheese shops.  The mission of Murray's Cheese is to bring the best cheese selection to the United States and to educate customers about cheese.  Murray's flagship stores on Bleecker Street and in Grand Central Station's food market offer hundreds of domestic and imported artisan cheeses, along with a large selection of specialty goods.  Through an exclusive partnership with Murray's, the Kroger family of stores features more than 270 Murray's Cheese counters across the U.S.