Single Best Town ~ Voting & $125 Gift Card Giveaway
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*** THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!!! ***
Remember a few weeks ago when I told you about our hometown? I also mentioned Kraft’s exciting Single Best Town Contest. Well, now the semifinalists have been selected. Head over to the Single Best Town contest page and read about some wonderful hometowns. (Nothing like doing some easy armchair traveling!) Then, vote for your favorite.
There are definitely some interesting hometowns in the running. I had a great time reading through all the semi-finalists and selecting my favorite, although that wasn’t an easy decision. Reading about all those fabulous hometowns make me long for summer in our hometown!
As the days grow slightly longer and slightly warmer, I’m looking forward to the coming spring and summer when I know my family will spend countless hours walking around our hometown. We’ll visit stores, say hi to friends, feed some ducks (and maybe ourselves) and just have a simple, wonderful time. Those are the kinds of afternoons we love best! And our hometown makes it easy to indulge in those simple pleasures.
Those Single Best Town semifinalists are enjoying a little friendly competition with an awesome grand prize for the winner – a concert in their hometown featuring hot new country group Love and Theft and ABC Soap Stars.
While I don’t have a prize that awesome to give away, I do have something pretty fantastic for you. Two somethings, in fact. How does TWO $125 Amex gift cards sound to you?
To enter the giveaway, go vote for your Single favorite town of the ten semifinalists then come on back to tell me what your Single best afternoon looks like in your own hometown. I’ll be picking two winners from the comments here at random.
You have until March 23 at 11:59 pm EST to enter the contest. I will announce the two winners on March 24.
Have fun reading and voting! And don’t forget to come back here for your chance to win one of two $125 Amex gift cards.
I have partnered with KRAFT Foods to help promote the “Single Best Town” in America program. I have been compensated for my time commitment to the program, which includes writing about my own hometown experiences and hosting a giveaway where the prize has been provided by KRAFT Singles. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments.
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March 15th, 2010 @ 9:03 pm
Single best afternoon in our town looks like this: children on bikes, families together, walking, playing at the ballpark – the community being together!
March 15th, 2010 @ 9:05 pm
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March 15th, 2010 @ 9:51 pm
The best afternoon in my hometown is definitely a warm summer day, taking an early picnic dinner to the beach, swimming for awhile, then building a bonfire and roasting marshmallows with family and friends while you watch the sun go down.
March 15th, 2010 @ 10:23 pm
I voted for Gastonia, NC…. reminds me of home. My single best afternoon would be spending it with family and friends on the lake…. swimming and riding in a boat followed by a cookout where you get to sit around and enjoy the summer night…..so wonderful!
March 15th, 2010 @ 10:35 pm
We live in an unincorported area and it is very rural. So the best hometown afternoon actually happens on our front porch. We have two rockers on the porch and a little table for your iced tea. We just sit and visit. Occaionally neighbors will stop by. When we have guests, we often sit on the porch to visit.
Would love to win the AE gift card..
March 15th, 2010 @ 11:22 pm
The single best afternoon in my hometown (Gibbstown, NJ) is a lazy summer day. I love to start off the day with some yard sale hunting with my mama (where I just have to buy a cup of lemonade from every kiddie stand I see), then stop for the daily special at the town’s tiny diner. Then we would pick up the kiddos from home and take them to the old farm in town to pick blueberries. Finish off the day making fresh blueberry cobbler with vanilla ice cream.
Yum!
ndisilvio @ gmail . com
March 15th, 2010 @ 11:24 pm
I voted Colorado Springs is the place to be. My Single best afternoon is the summer picnic in the park and camping with family!
tcarolinep at gmail dot com
March 15th, 2010 @ 11:29 pm
I voted. My favorite hometown thing to do would be hanging out with friends and family at the local lake.
March 15th, 2010 @ 11:35 pm
Being a born and raised Illini girl…I had to vote for Girard!
A single best afternoon in my hometown would look like….all 17 kids in the cul-de-sac playing kickball or baseball together (and getting along). The parents being able to socialize and visit during this time and come together as a community. This usually happens as soon as the weather breaks and we start having warm days. Our family usually stocks up on popsicles so the kids know where to go when they need a break and want to cool off.
March 16th, 2010 @ 12:00 am
I voted for Bell Buckle, TN. And, a perfect afternoon in our town would be a walk down Main Street looking at all the unique statues and lunch at Mangos
March 16th, 2010 @ 12:06 am
My single best afternoon in my hometown is a trip to Centennial Park where we can tour the Parthenon and play frisbee in the park!
Donna@conzett.org
March 16th, 2010 @ 1:17 am
The single best afternoon in my hometown would probably be people going to the beach, catching some rays, and surfing.
March 16th, 2010 @ 1:37 am
In my hometown, it would be spending time outside riding bikes or playing at the park
March 16th, 2010 @ 2:48 am
We have had great times having picnics during the Summer with the barbeque going and the kids blowing bubbles or tossing the ball around!
March 16th, 2010 @ 8:04 am
My vote is in! The best afternoon in my hometown is spent bbqing in the back yard. Kids in the pool…relaxing as you watch them splash happily in the warm water. Hurry up summertime!
March 16th, 2010 @ 10:02 am
I loved Gastonia, NC.If they win maybe more people will be inspired to give something back and make a difference! My hometown is Kingsport TN. I’d love to spend the day camping and hanging out around the camsite at Warriors Path state Park. Roasted hot dogs and S’mores anyone?
March 16th, 2010 @ 10:46 am
Best afternoon in my hometown is split between the dogwood festival and going boating on the river.
March 16th, 2010 @ 10:48 am
My single best afternoon would be a lot like yours. I love being outside so we would go to the park, maybe swim, have a picnic and take a stroll through the neighborhood. I wish there were “fun” things to do here, but at least we’re saving money by being outside!
apittman@hotmail.com
March 16th, 2010 @ 11:33 am
Best afternoon in my hometown is taking walks with the family. We live in the country, so there are lots of deer and other critters to see!
March 16th, 2010 @ 12:07 pm
I voted for Bell Buckle, TN! It’s close to where I live and looks like fun! One of my friend’s in-laws live there, too.
My hometown is Richmond, VA. My favorite thing to do there on a Saturday afternoon was eat a chili burger and cherry coke at Galaxy Diner and browse all the fun stores in Carytown.
March 16th, 2010 @ 12:27 pm
Our town has a gorgeous town green right in the middle. It is beautiful and it makes for wonderful days… from the flowering dogwoods in the Spring setting off the church steeples, to the summer picnics and people watching, to crunching fall leaves on a stroll to the public library to the annual Christmas carol sing with the high school band in the huge bandstand… it “screams” New England and it’s gorgeous.
March 16th, 2010 @ 2:14 pm
A perfect afternoon in my hometown is spending a few hours in my husband’s boat reading a book while he goes fishing (of course, I also need to make sure my ten-month-old son doesn’t go overboard!) and then enjoying a picnic lunch on the shore, followed by a nap in the sunshine. I can’t wait until the weather gets nicer so I can make this happen!
March 16th, 2010 @ 3:02 pm
Savannah Georgia!
March 16th, 2010 @ 3:04 pm
A LONG sunday afternoon nap followed by a sunny afternoon in the park with my family. Then, soaking my feet in a nice, hot bath while reading a book and preparing for the week that lies ahead.
March 16th, 2010 @ 3:26 pm
savannh ga! tracietrump@yahoo.com
March 16th, 2010 @ 4:18 pm
An afternoon in my hometown; neighbors all helping with each others yards,and all the kids playing together.
March 16th, 2010 @ 4:26 pm
a fall afternoon taking the kids to the small county lake and having a picnic watching the ducks and admiring the beautiful fall foliage.
March 16th, 2010 @ 5:04 pm
Well, if I’m being selfish here, then my single best day would be beautiful, sunny weather (not too hot), kids playing outside with Daddy. Me inside reading a good book with my feet up. Then the kids go to bed early, while me and hubby watch a romantic movie and eat chocolate (and maybe a foot rub thrown in there). Haha.
March 16th, 2010 @ 5:58 pm
Single best day here in this beautiful town would be sitting out in the sunshine (with sunscreen) while my children played in the yard. I would be reading a great magazine and they would be playing so nicely together, no fighting at all.
March 16th, 2010 @ 9:30 pm
My single best afternoon in my hometown would be a picnic brunch at the beach. Soaking up the rays while playing with my 12 month old daughter in the sand and watching hubby try to catch a big one out of the sea.
March 16th, 2010 @ 9:43 pm
A good afternoon at our town is a picnic lunch and playdate at a local park with the kids.
March 17th, 2010 @ 12:24 am
The single best afternoon in my homewtown is seeing my boys playing outside with other kids while the neighborhood plans a neighborhood BBQ.
March 17th, 2010 @ 8:46 am
I voted for Gastonia. Our single best afternoon would be a picnic in the park.
March 17th, 2010 @ 3:06 pm
I live in DC, so my best afternoon involves a picnic lunch on the steps of the Jefferson memorial, a walk around the tidal basic, and watching the sun set over the Capital.
March 17th, 2010 @ 6:42 pm
I’m voting for Gastonia, NC. I have always loved NC, and love the volunteer spirit. A great day in my hometown involves going to Northwest Park and taking a long walk through the wooded trails with the dogs, and stopping at Bart’s Drive In for a hot dog and some crinkle fries! Yum!
March 17th, 2010 @ 6:53 pm
The best afternoon in my hometown is spent at our park. It is a fabulous park – lots of playground equipment, a pond full of ducks and geese, and an old carousel. It is a small town so odds are you’ll know someone there. My kids love to run around and my husband and I love to picnic.
March 17th, 2010 @ 10:12 pm
The best afternoon in my small town would have to be when the annual Fireman’s Fair is happening. The smells, the lights, the people! Aaah, such fun.
xmaswoman (at) hotmail (dot) com
March 17th, 2010 @ 11:28 pm
I voted for Three Lakes, WI. A good afternoon in my hometown of Huntington, IN, includes walking around the local college campus (where I was a student
) and finishing off with a picnic supper on the lawn. Very relaxing!
March 18th, 2010 @ 5:08 am
I voted for Colorado Springs.
I live near Portland, Oregon (my hometown) although I’ve not always remained here. My ideal afternoon on a Saturday or Sunday would be spending time at the “Saturday Market” (it happens Sunday too). Craft booths, a huge food tent, live music. It’s an awesome and huge event every weekend from March to Christmas. Google it and if you ever come to Portland on vacation include it in your itinerary.
March 18th, 2010 @ 2:20 pm
Our single best afternoon is a picnic and then a walk along the creek.
March 19th, 2010 @ 10:18 am
Best afternoon would be a hike up in the Mission Mountains and looking over Flathead Lake. The exercise and fresh air are so refreshing…and if it happens to be huckleberry picking time, it’s even better.
March 19th, 2010 @ 10:53 am
I voted for Good Old Days, as it is a similiar representation of my hometown. We host the Ore City Fun Festival around the 4th of July yearly. A wonderful family oriented gathering with a little something for everyone. Children’s games, parade, gospel singing,all types of friendly contests. Former graduates and those that have moved away come back during the festival to enjoy the wonderful atmosphere and catch up on “Good Old Times”.
March 19th, 2010 @ 12:11 pm
I would say the best afternoon would be a summer day spent at the free local zoo w/ a picnic on the grass. My kids love that place Plus there’s an outdoor stage w/ wonderful shows to watch.
March 19th, 2010 @ 5:48 pm
My single best afternoon in my hometown would be playing with water guns with my baby brothers on a hot summer day at the local park, going to take some pictures by the Hudson River, and then having a BBQ with friends in the backyard with all our friends and family.
March 20th, 2010 @ 8:19 pm
I voted for Colorado Springs. A great day in my hometown would to go to Anthonys for fried clams and then walk it off on the beach or Cliff Walk.
March 21st, 2010 @ 3:52 pm
Perfect afternoon: sitting on the deck with a cool drink and enjoying the view of the Smokey Mts.
March 23rd, 2010 @ 12:03 pm
yay- Bell Buckle is one of the semi-finalist! It’s just down the road and it is such a cute little town.
My single best afternoon is just dining at one of the many great restaurants in my hometown, going to play at the park and following it up with a nice large Diet Cherry Limeade from Sonic.
March 23rd, 2010 @ 12:12 pm
I am lucky enough to live in NYC, so my single best afternoon in NYC looks like this: taking my husband and daughter to our favorite gelato shop on the Upper East Side, heading downtown to visit the MOMA, taking the subway to Chinatown to nosh on some dumplings for dinner, and then going back home to put the little one to sleep, as she listens to her hometown gear up for an evening of fun.
March 23rd, 2010 @ 2:18 pm
My single best afternoon is sitting on the deck with my son. It’s a favorite for us in the spring, because the summer is just too hot. We kick back with a tall glass of ice tea and some great reading materials. He loves Wimpy Kid…and I love a great mystery. Thanks
March 24th, 2010 @ 8:55 pm
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