What’s the best football moment you’ve ever watched?  We have two tickets we’d like to giveaway to the New York Giants and the New Orleans Saints game next Sunday, December 9th at MetLife Stadium!  Tell us about your most memorable football moment whether it was a close game between NFL rivals, your child’s high school football game or any other unforgettable sporting event and you could win these tickets!  We will randomly select one winner tomorrow morning.  Post your comment on our Facebook page as well as on our blog by 5pm November 29th to be entered! Read official contest rules here ! Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs AIR WICK COLOR CHANGING CANDLE The new Air Wick Color Changing Candle will brighten your world with its captivating light effects. Once lit, a soft and tranquil glow illuminates through the wax.  The glow then gently changes color to create a captivating rainbow effect. Look for the Air Wick Color Changing Candle in the Air Care aisle. DELSYM COUGH RELIEF PLUS SOOTHING ACTION LOZENGES Introducing new Delsym Cough Relief Plus Soothing Action Lozenges – the only medicated lozenge with the power of Delsym cough relief. Not only does it help silence your cough with the powers of Delsym, but it can also help to soothe your sore throat.  Delsym lozenges go to work fast to quickly relieve your sore throat syptoms.  This way, you can start feeling better right away. Delsym Cough Relief Plus Soothing Action Lozenges are available in two great flavors for you to enjoy-Honey Lemon and Sugar Free Cherry.  Look for Delsym Lozenges in the Cough and Cold aisle. Don’t let coughing and sore throat get in the way.  Try the new Delsym Lozenges.  You’ll feel a whole lot better! Delsym Silence is relief!  Use only as directed. Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs NEW ENGLAND COFFEE’S NEW SINGLE SERVE COFFEE CUPS Brew the perfect cup of coffee with the new Single Serve Coffee Cups from New England Coffee Company.  The Single Serve Cups are designed for your single cup brewer and work in brewers that accept K-CUP portion packs.* Choose from four delicious varieties: Twelve Single Serve Cups are packed per carton.  Made with 100% Arabica coffee.  Gluten Free and Kosher. Find New England Single Serve Coffee Cups in the Coffee aisle. *K-CUP is a registered trademark of Keurig, Incorporated.  New England Coffee Single Serve Cups are not affiliated with nor approved by Keurig, Incorporated. MUCINEX FAST-MAX CAPLETS Mucinex, the number one brand in cough and congestion**, introduces Fast-Max Caplets for multi-symptom cold relief. Fast-Max Caplets combine the mucus busting power of Mucinex with maximum strength medicines* to help relieve your worst cold symptoms-sore throat, fever, headache, sinus pressure and chest congestion. Fast-Max Caplets are available in threee different varieties.  You can find the one that is right for you in the Cold & Flu aisle at a Price Chopper Pharmacy near you.  Feel better and move on! **Based on IRI Unit Share Data for the 52 week period ending on August 12, 2012 * per 4 hour dose.  Use as directed. Do you have toppings you faithfully put on your pizza? Do your friends and family tell you how creative you are with your delicious pizza receipe and topping choices? We want to hear about it! Comment below and tell us what toppings you love to put on your pizza for a chance to win a $200 Price Chopper gift card! The person with the most creative answer will win a Price Chopper gift card PLUS our top-notch bakers will actually make your pizza in our stores for everyone to enjoy for a limited time!!  The winning topping combination will be featured on our hot pizzas only, or upon request!  Leave your comment below and on our Facebook page by November 16th at 12:00PM to enter! We’re excited to introduce our brand new Bella Roma Corner to Corner™ Pizza available only at Price Chopper! We figured out a way to make our crispy pan pizzas even better. They’re covered with the finest, freshest toppings from corner to corner generously layered on top of our 100% whole milk mozzarella cheese. Our hand stretched pizza dough is made fresh daily from a custom blended flour which we let rise naturally overnight. The pizza sauce is made from vine ripened California tomatoes, hand-picked during the height of the tomato season-yum! Come in and try our New Corner to Corner™ pepperoni pizza, now made with 50% more pepperoni, or choose from many other delicious combinations! With our new Corner to Corner™ pizza you get a mouthful of toppings in every bite. That’s Price Chopper Value! Check out our video to see first-hand how we create our pizzas fresh every day! To enter the contest, please leave a comment about your favorite toppings to put on pizza below and on our Facebook page by 12:00PM on November 16th. The winner will be announced on November 19th! Read official rules here. Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs FOLGERS GOURMET SELECTIONS Enjoy the perks of a gourmet coffee shop experience without leaving the house!  Thanks to the makers of Folgers Coffee, America’s largest coffee brand, there’s no need to run out for that extra dash of vanilla, drizzle of caramel or pinch of cinnamon.  Available in flavorful roasts and indulgent flavors, the best part of waking up is sure to be Folgers Gourmet Selections Coffee in your cup! “Inspired by an exceptional cup of coffee and eye-opening aromas and flavors, Folgers is excited to share the newest ways to brew some excitement for the day ahead,” said Maribeth Badertscher, Vice President, Corporate Communications, The J.M. Smucker Company.  “From Vanilla Biscotti to Baked Berry Cobbler, Folgers Gourmet Selections coffees offer a gourmet experience any time of day, all from the comfort of home.” Look for Folgers Gourmet Selections in the Coffee aisle. ZARBEE’S COUGH SYRUPS Zarbee’s started out of necessity in 2008 when Dr. Zak Zarbock saw a serious need to have safer cough products for his young patients.  This lead to the creation of Zarbee’s All Natural Cough Syrup, a cough syrup safe for children 12 months and older.  Especially popular among parents with small children, Zarbee’s has continued to launch innovative products for children and adults. New in 2012, Zarbee’s has introduced an entire line of all natural, drug-free products for the entire family.  Zarbee’s is leading the cough and cold category growth with new products like Zarbee’s Day and Night Cough Syrups and Day and Night Powders, which are mixed with hot water to soothe throats and coughs. Dr. Zarbock says, “Zarbee’s started by creating really great children’s products and has since grown into an all family brand because parents are looking for better and safer products for the entire family.  We will continue to offer innovative and safe products based on our customer’s needs and feedback.  We are fortunate to get immense amounts of feedback from our customers, which we really use to make our products great!” The Lake Placid Holiday Village Stroll Committee and Price Chopper are happy to announce that we are giving away two Family Weekends to the Lake Placid Holiday Village Stroll!  Lake Placid will be hosting this year’s Fifth Annual Holiday Village Stroll December 7th-9th, 2012.  This destination village is known for its majestic mountain setting and for hosting two Olympic Games.  Two lucky families will be chosen to stay in Lake Placid and enjoy the endless activities, nightlife, shopping, dining, and entertainment throughout this special weekend.  We are asking you to nominate a family you know who could really use a special weekend getaway. Tell us why this family is in need by posting on our facebook page and commenting on our blog below.  As a special thank you from Price Chopper, the nominator of each winning family will also receive a $100 Price Chopper gift card! Entries must be submitted by Tuesday, November 13th at 5:00pm.  Please post your entry both on our Facebook Page and on our Blog to be qualified. Some of the highlights of the  weekend include: A second family will be chosen for a two night stay at the Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort in Lake Placid.  A special welcome bag will be provided upon arrival.  The Golden Arrow is the only U.S. resort to receive the Audubon 5 Leaf rating (the highest possible) for their eco-friendly practices.  This prize may be redeemed for the Holiday Village Stroll Weekend (December 7th-9th, 2012).  Learn more about the Golden Arrow Resort on their Facebook Page! “Like” the Lake Placid Holiday Village Stroll Facebook Page to learn more about the weekend events. Please view the Lake Placid Holiday Village Stroll Weekend Giveaway Contest Official Rules Here.  Contest package awarded to each family is at the discretion of the Lake Placid Holiday Village Stroll Committee.  We cannot accomodate any special requests or changes. Written by Jane N. Golub Director In-Store Marketing Programs ANGEL SOFT BATH TISSUE Now 2 times stronger!!!!  The Angel Soft Bath Tissue you have always loved just got even better.  Angel Soft is now two times stronger with soft shield layers for an ideal balance of softness and strength. Look for the new Angel Soft 8 pack Triple Roll, which is equivalent to 24 regular rolls.  Longer lasting Angel Soft Triple Roll has triple the sheets of its regular rolls, which means even fewer roll changes.  Now that’s convenient! Look for the new Angel Soft in the Bath Tissue section. DIXIE MEGA PLATES Kids and moms agree – Dixie disposable plates make meals easier. They’re strong, durable and available in a variety of sizes.  Now you can find the Dixie Mega Count plates at Price Chopper in an 80 count or a 160 count for the best value ever.  These larger counts are great for everyday use. Dixie products are not manufactured with BPA or phthalates. All Dixie plates have a soak proof shield, are cut resistant and can be used in the microwave.  Look for the new Dixie Mega Plates in the paper plate section. What is your family’s favorite game to play together? It’s hard sometimes to spend as much time as we’d like with our families. That’s why it’s so important to make the time that you do spend together even more special. Nestlé’s Nesquik wants to treat your family to a movie night! Nesquik offers quick and easy ways to complement the natural nutrition of milk and make irresistibly delicious drinks that kids will ask for every time.  Comment on our blog below AND our Facebook page telling us what game you LOVE to enjoy with your family! Four lucky winners will receive a $50 Regal Cinemas gift card to see Disney’s Wreck It Ralph! This contest runs from Thursday, November 1-Monday, November 5. This contest will end at 5:00 PM on Monday, November 5.  Winners will be chosen on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. Read official rules here. What are you dressing your furry friend up as this Halloween?  Send in your pet photos to our Halloween Pet Photo Contest sponsored by Nestle Purina for a chance to win 1 of 2 $100 Price Chopper gift cards.  All participants will receive an exclusive offer through email to treat their pet to something delicious- $1 off any 2 Friskies or Beggin Strips treats.  If you’re looking for more exclusive pet offers, join our Pet Club for monthly email newsletters fill with great articles and coupons! Email your photos to photos@pricechopper.com by Friday, November 2nd to be entered!  We will choose one dog winner and one cat winner to each recieve a $100 Price Chopper gift card.  Read official rules here.

Written by Karen Anderson, LCSWR,RD,CDN,CSSD
Registered Dietitian and Clinical Social Worker

 

Halloween is almost here! Trick or Treating gluten-free is NOT at all like finding a needle in a haystack. There are PLENTY of gluten-free goodies for treaters, most of which are by well-known brands and can be found right at Price Chopper. There is no need to deny the sweet tooth on Halloween!  Just a few reminders from the dietitian here: Eat within reason and along with plenty of water. Brush your teeth soon after eating your treats. Adults: be sure your gluten-free children are informed as to what they can have safely. And treat…don’t cheat. Even a taste for those who must be gluten-free to be healthy can be a problem.  Some candies (not all) are labeled GF. Here are some choices for GF Halloween enjoyment– not a list of every treat possible, but a sweet list:

Almond Joy

Annie’s Organic Bunny Fruit Snacks

Baby Ruth

Bit O Honey

Bliss (and white chocolate Bliss)

Brach’s candy corn

Butterfinger

Charleston Chew (and mini chews)

Charms Pops and Blow Pops

Dole Fruit Chews

Dots

Dum Dums

Double Bubble bubble gum

Dove chocolate, dark chocolate, PB and caramel

Ghiardelli solid chocolate squares and morsels

Hershey chocolate bars, almond, chips and kisses

Hubba Bubba bubble gum

Jelly Belly jelly beans

Jolly Ranchers

Junior Mints

Lifesavers (hard and gummy candies)

M & Ms (all but pretzel, crisped rice)

Mary Jane

Milk Duds

Milky Way Midnight Bar and Simply Caramel

Mr. Goodbar

3 Musketeers (regular and mint)

Necco Waers

Nerds

Payday

Peeps (even chocolate covered)

Raisinets

Reese’s (pieces, all cups but crisped rice)

Rolo

Runts

Scooby Doo Fun Pops

Skittles

Skybar

Smarties (made in US) and Smarties pops

Snickers (all but crisped rice)

Sour Patch Kids

Spree

Starburst

Sun Cups (sunflower seed butter cups)

Sugar Babies, Daddy and Mama

Sweetarts and Sweetart Chews

 Welch’s Fruit Snacks

Wonka Bottle Caps