Being a Lovin' Dad

Our world is changing and expectations we have of fathers have changed with it.  Just as our roles transitioned as mothers moved into the workforce, many times we’ve focused on how difficult it is as mothers to fulfill our roles with all that we manage, but with Fathers Day around the corner I think we should talk about what the new family dynamic has meant to dads. 

Today’s fathers are trying hard to lead by example.  The old school “Do as I say, not as I do” was never a good parenting motto and it certainly won’t fly today.  We expect a lot from Dad.  We still need our fathers to be strong and decisive, but they can’t be unyielding and they have to be patient and kind.  As women we’ve learned to be tough.  We’ve gained power and financial freedom that our grandmothers and great grandmothers didn’t enjoy.  I want to recognize fathers for what they’ve done to adapt. 

So, for our diaper changing,  soccer game attending, bandaid carrying Dads out there, we salute you!  Your efforts to help us provide gentle nurturing as well as patience and discipline for our families have allowed us as mothers to become the strong women of today.   Thank you for being a Lovin’ Dad.

Visit www.Facebook.com/LovinScoopful to find out how to request a coupon for a free container of Lovin’ Scoopful Gourmet Light Ice Cream for your father.  Hurry, supplies are limited!

Spread the Lovin' this Mother's Day!

Show your Mother some extra special Lovin’ this weekend with Lovin’ Scoopful Gourmet Light Ice Cream!  Lovin’ Scoopful has ½ the fat and fewer calories that other premium ice creams PLUS we donate 25% of our profits to Special Olympics.  Lovin’ Scoopful isn’t just ice cream... we represent a kindness revolution.  As a company, we are committed to making an impact in the world by promoting love, kindness, and compassion.  You make a difference every time you purchase products tied to a cause you stand behind.  Help us cultivate kindness by taking time for others and spreading the Lovin’ word.

Keep the Lovin’ coming by entering your Mother in our LovinMyMom promotion.  100 lucky mothers will receive a coupon for a free container of Lovin’ Scoopful.  Go to www.LovinAward.com/address_entry to give us her name and address and in the notes section of that address entry page, put promo code LovinMyMom along with a note telling us what makes your Mom so special to you.  Visit our Facebook page  for more details and posts on other great promotions.

Cultivating Kindness

Our focus for the month of March will be cultivating kindness and I hope you will all join us in this effort to promote a little extra happiness in the world.  We all have it within us to be kind, but oddly I've found that sometimes it's easier for us to show compassion and kindness to a stranger than it is to those we know.  It's so easy to develop opinions and bias that we allow to cloud our desire to truly show kindness to all.  As part of our March effort to cultivate kindness, I want to encourage our Lovin' Friends and Family to commit an unexpected and beautiful act of kindness for someone that has wronged you!  This can be the family member that seems to always know how to push your buttons, the cashier that overcharged you un-apologetically, the customer that gave you a bad review, or anyone else that's created havoc in your life.  With Random Acts AMOK (Annual Melee of Kindness) tomorrow, what better time to show not only the meek, the deserving, and the humble some kindness, but let kindness really run amok by being nice to those showing you the least kindness.  Maybe in doing so we can set a new example and let a little light into what may be a dark place for them. 

Let's cultivate kindness by:
1) Showing compassion without bias
2) Being mindful of opportunities around us and committing acts of kindness on a daily basis
3) Pushing our own boundaries to intentionally be liberal with forgiveness and kindness to those we feel have wronged us.

We hope you'll take time to visit our Facebook Page and give us your thoughts or inspirational stories.  March 1, 2014 is Annual Melee of Kindness and March 8, 2014 is Good Deeds Day.  It's a good time to ramp up the kindness.  I don't think there's ever really too much to go around.  Remember... forgiveness can be an act of kindness, too.

Happy Valentine's Day from Lovin' Scoopful!

Most of you know that Lovin' Scoopful isn't your typical company.  We believe in doing more and we know you do, too.  To thank you for all the Lovin' you show us each year we want to return the flavor :) today.  We are offering our blog followers a promo code all your own.  If you follow Lovin' Nation (our Lovin' Scoopful blog) and began doing so before February 14, 2014 please go to www.LovinAward.com/address_entry and use promo code LovinNationValentine - <your blogspot ID> (so that we can verify you on our list of followers).  That promo code will be valid for you all month in case you don't get around to it today. 

For those NEW to Lovin' Nation, we have a code for you, too.  New followers visit www.LovinAward.com/address_entry and use promo code New2LovinNationValentine - <your blogspot ID> (for verification purposes). 

THE FINE PRINT
Our standard rules apply.  You can only enter any given promo once.  If you enter multiple time (be it using different names, different mailing addresses, different email addresses, different birthdates, different phone numbers, etc) it will void your entries.  All duplicates of any piece of information are investigated as well as checked against any previous entries since 2010.  Please do not enter for other people. We do not mail entries into areas where Lovin' Scoopful isn't sold, but if you feel you qualified for this promotion and you don't receive your coupon within 10 weeks please email TamaraGordy@LovinBrands.com and I will follow up for you.  Use that same email address if you have questions.

HAVE A HAPPY AND LOVIN' DAY!

Super Bowl Fever

Do you have Super Bowl fever? We do, too! In fact, we're letting our next COUPON PROMO CODE be determined by the 2014 Super Bowl winner! Between now and midnight Pacific time February 1, 2014 either submit promo code SEAHAWKS or promo code BRONCOS at www.LovinAward.com/address_entry for a chance at a coupon for a FREE full size container of Lovin' Scoopful. The winner of Sunday's game will determine which of the promo codes is valid.  Beware, though, that you cannot submit entries for both.  If your household submits more than one entry for the Super Bowl promo, all of your entries will be void so please submit only one entry. The first 100 entries with the correct promo code will receive coupons, but only in states where Lovin' Scoopful is sold. Visit www.LovinScoopful.com/findastore.aspx to see if Lovin' is available in your area. Enjoy the game! With Lovin' Scoopful in the lineup, victory can be even sweeter! 

Here are some tips that may be helpful:

• Be sure you use a working email address.  We often send verification emails.
• Do not allow someone else to use your email address.  Any email address appearing in multiple entries will flag the entry.
• Do not create entries for other people.  We've seen situations where one person would try to submit entries for others in their family or social group.  You can only submit one entry, so if you were to enter someone else's information, theirs would count as your one entry.  If they enter on their own as well, you may void their entry in doing so.  Because of this we do not allow people to submit an entry for another person or household.
• All duplications in name, mailing address, or email address are investigated.

If you have questions please email TamaraGordy@LovinBrands.com.

Have a Lovin' Holiday!

Tis the season to be stressed and tired for many.  There are parties and family gatherings and so much delicious food.  We hope you’ll remember to pick up a container of Lovin’ Scoopful gourmet light ice cream for your next event.  It’s a delicious way to put a smile on everyone’s face PLUS it has ½ the fat and fewer calories than premium ice cream.  You can also feel good knowing that a minimum of 25% of our profits go to benefit Special Olympics.   Visit our store finder (www.LovinScoopful.com/findastore.aspx) to locate a store near you!

As a gift to thank you for serving Lovin’ Scoopful at your event, if you post a picture on our Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/LovinScoopful) of your family enjoying Lovin’ Scoopful at a group holiday gathering we’ll send you a certificate for a free 56oz container!  Send LovinScoopful a message on Facebook after it’s posted and I’ll process the request for your freebie.

Happy Holidays from Lovin’ Scoopful!

Be a Superhero!

Halloween is here and the superhero costumes have been flying off the shelves (even for adults).  We want to be a hero and most of us just don’t exactly know where to start.  I’ve met some REAL superheroes and you might be surprised at how many are in your midst.  These heroes don’t tend to don the requisite comic book tights and capes and more often than not, no one sees or acknowledges their efforts, but they are changing the world none the less by standing up against bullying and showing kindness and compassion to those around them.

The world could always use another hero.  If you want to be a beacon of hope for the world, begin by being a friend to someone who needs one.  Your compassion will make the world a better place.