However, there’s a two-step technique called Hands-Only CPR that we should all learn. The technique involves calling 9-1-1 and pushing hard and fast in the center of the chest until professional help arrives.

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“For years the survival rate from sudden cardiac arrest has been abysmal,” said Clyde Yancy, M.D., American Heart Association president. “Bystanders hold the key to increasing survival. We hope this campaign will break through the barriers people have when they see someone in cardiac arrest – so that anyone who hears this message can help save a life.”

To learn more about the technique, visit handsonlyCPR.org. This site, which was launched by the Ad Council and American Heart Association, offers valuable information and resources on the technique including an instructional video. The website also has a fun online tool called Hands Symphony where users can choose from a host of sounds created by differnt filmed hands to create their own track. You can send your track to friends and encourage them to create their own too.

Today, we are giving you an opportunity to win a prize pack that includes:

• 16GB iPod nano
• $50 iTunes gift card
• AHA coffee travel mug
• AHA journal
• AHA first aid kit

To enter the giveaway, try out the Hands Symphony tool and then leave a comment with the link to the song that you create.

The contest runs through Thursday, December 31, 2009 at 11:59pm. We will select one random winner from all the comments to receive the prize pack.

This giveaway is sponsored by the Ad Council and American Heart Association’s Hands-Only CPR. We (b5media or myself) are receiving no compensation (monetary or otherwise) for posting this giveaway opportunity.

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Giveaway: Hands-Only CPR

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This chicken noodle soup offers great taste and fun shapes. Additionally, Campbell Soup Company has reduced the sodium in all of their kids soups to meet government criteria for “healthy” foods — controlled for fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium and containing a positive nutrient source such as good source of vitamin A.

Recently, I had an opportunity to try the SpongeBob soup as well as their Double Noodle soup. If you are looking for a hearty, healthy meal (for adults or kids), these soups really do the trick. Even though they are low in fat and the sodium has been reduced, these soups are as yummy as can be.

Campbell’s Condensed Kids Soups come in kid-friendly varieties that include Disney Princess soup, Shrek soup, Goldfish Pasta soup and many more. All the varieties contain 110 calories or less, 3g of fat or less, 0g trans fat, 480mg sodium, and are a good source of vitamin A (per one cup serving prepared). Plus, none of the soups contain added MSG, preservatives or artificial flavors. They are available in 10.5 oz cans at most supermarkets and are priced between $1.38 and $1.69. You can learn more about Campbell soups at campbellsoup.com.

This week, we are giving you an opportunity to win Campbell’s Kids Soups and much more. Our giveaway pack includes:

• A lunch tote
• A kid-friendly juice bottle
• Samples of Campbell’s Kids soup — Chicken & Stars, Double Noodle , Chicken NoodleO’s
• V8 V-Fusion (Strawberry Banana and Pomegranate Blueberry) — 48 oz. bottles

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The V8 V-Fusion juices are delicious. These juices combines colorful vegetables such as purple carrots, yellow tomatoes and red beets with fruits like strawberries, mangoes or exotic berries. Each 8-ounce glass of V8 V-Fusion 100% juice delivers a full serving of vegetables and a full serving of fruit (½ cup of vegetables and ½ cup of fruit) and contains powerful antioxidants A, C and E. Plus, it has no added sugar. Suggested retail price for a 46-ounce bottle is $3.99; suggested retail price for a 12-ounce bottle is $1.59.

To enter the giveaway, leave a comment here answering the question, “What’s your favorite soup?”

Your comment will automatically enter you into the contest, which ends on Friday, November 27, 2009 at 11:59pm. We select one winner to receive the giveaway pack.

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Giveaway: Campbell’s Kids Soup Lunch Pack

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The second is Chocolate: A Love Story (ISBN: 9780316056625 $29.99/$35.99). The vibrant new cookbook features 65 original chocolate recipes from Max Brenner. Brenner is the famous ‘bald man’ from the Chocolate by the Bald Man themed restaurants. The restaurants feature giant vats of chocolate and amazing desserts like chocolate pizza. This book is a must-have for any choco-holic.

To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment here with one cooking or entertaining tip. You can also earn an entry by Tweeting this post and leaving the link to your Tweet in the comments.

The contest runs through Sunday, November 22, 2009 at 11:59pm ET. We will select two random winners from all the comments. Each winner will receive BOTH books. Winners must be US or Canadian residents. No PO Boxes please.

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Fall Feast Book Giveaway

And as a bonus -  SUBWAY is giving away a $100 gift card to one fabulous reader so you can link it to your school and help spread the word! The more families are signed up at your school, the more your school benefits.

The great thing is that anyone can participate…give teachers, Aunt Sue or Grandmom a pre-loaded card for the holidays and they can give back to your school all year long! Share the info with your PTA, the football coaches and anyone else that can help you champion this healthy and worthwhile initiative at your school! Alright!

Don’t you just love the commitment that SUBWAY has to kids’ health? Well, here’s another promo from SUBWAY. The Random Acts of Fitness Kits to help combat child obesity in the classroom. It’s an interactive kit that your child’s teacher can use as a curriculum tool to help students learn to be healthy and active throughout the year. The Kit includes teacher planner, ideas to spark discussion and a cool monthly “Classroom Challenge” that could get them featured on SUBWAYkids.com! Awesome, right? I’ve seen one of the kits and I tell you this is something I would love my child’s teacher to use in her classroom. So let your child’s teacher know about this (more info here). Hey, if you know a teacher who’s already using one, shout out!

So onto the give-away. One winner will receive a $100 SUBWAY GIFT CARD, to help you get started in the SCHOOL REWARDS program. In the comments below, just share an encouragement to your child or a student you know (names maybe withheld) to keep them healthy and ever-excited for school!

• One entry per person per day.
• It’s open to residents of the US only.
• Contest ends 11:59 midnight EST on November 15, 2009
• ONE winner will be randomly chosen and announced via blog and email the week after.
• If the winner does not reply within one week, he/she forfeits her winnings and an alternate entry will be chosen.

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Subway $100 Gift Card Giveaway

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Mott’s Healthy Harvest Sauce has no sugar added. These yummy sauces are naturally sweet snacks that everyone in your family will love. Mott’s Plus Sauce has no added sugar and is packed with extras such as antioxidants, fiber or calcium. You can learn more about Mott’s apple sauces at Motts.com.

Mott’s has pledged $300,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure and this limited edition packing will be available through the end of October. The sauce is available anywhere Mott’s products are sold and the packs have a SRP of $2.30.

Right now, we are giving you a chance to win three 6-packs of the Mott’s apple sauce.

To enter the giveaway, leave a comment here with one tip about healthy eating.

Your comment will automatically enter you into the contest, which ends on October 24, 2009. We will select four random winners from all the comments and each winner will receive three 6-packs.

Good luck!

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Mott’s Pink to the Core Giveaway

Angela Moore creates beautiful bracelets, pendants, earrings, necklaces and more. Since 2004, Angela Moore has partnered with the Ovarian Cancer research Fund to raise awareness of ovarian cancer by creating a special collection of jewelry that symbolizes new beginnings.

Image: Angela Moore

With the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Collection, 15% of the net proceeds are donated to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund all year long. The OCRF funds research to find a method of early detection and ultimately a cure for ovarian cancer. To learn more about ovarian cancer, please visit OCRF.org.

This beaded jewelry features the teal ribbon on a crisp white background. This week, we are giving away the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Earrings and the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Hair Tie.

To enter the giveaway, visit AngelaMoore.com and then leave a comment here on this post letting us know which piece of jewelry you like the most.

Image: Angela Moore

To receive another entry into the giveaway, you can also become a fan of Angela Moore on Facebook by visiting her Facebook page.

The contest runs through Friday, October 2, 2009 at 11:59pm ET. We will select one random winner from all the entrants to receive both the Angela Moore Ovarian Cancer Awareness earrings and the hair tie.

Ovarian Cancer Resources

• Ovarian Cancer Research Fund
• Ovarian Cancer Alliance
• Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation
• National Cancer Institute

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Giveaway: Angela Moore Earrings & Hair Tie

Image: Angela Moore

And now, we are giving you a chance to win another piece from the collection — the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Petite Bracelet. To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment on this post and/or tweet this contest and leave us the link to your tweet below.

Your comment (or tweet) automatically enters you into the contest, which runs through Friday, September 25, 2009 at 11:59pm ET. We will select one random winner from all the entrants to receive the pendant.

The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund funds research to find a method of early detection and ultimately a cure for ovarian cancer. To learn more about ovarian cancer, please visit OCRF.org.

Look for more related information and giveaways all month long.

Thanks to Angela Moore for sponsoring the contest.

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Giveaway: Angela Moore Petite Bracelet

The winner is Kristy, who commented:

Healthy tips- try to walk as much as possible, drink water when you can, and find little ways to enjoy life… it doesn’t have to be stressful

Image: Angela Moore

And now, we are giving you a chance to win another piece from the collection — the Angela Moore Ovarian Cancer Awareness pendant. To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment on this post and tell us about your favorite piece of jewelry.

Your comment automatically enters you into the contest, which runs through Friday, September 18, 2009 at 11:59pm ET. We will select one random winner from all the entrants to receive the pendant.

The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund funds research to find a method of early detection and ultimately a cure for ovarian cancer. To learn more about ovarian cancer, please visit OCRF.org.

Look for more related information and giveaways all month long, as September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.

Thanks to Angela Moore for sponsoring the contest.

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Giveaway: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Pendant

Angela Moore creates beautiful bracelets, pendants, earrings, necklaces and more. Since 2004, Angela Moore has partnered with the Ovarian Cancer research Fund to raise awareness of ovarian cancer by creating a special collection of jewelry that symbolizes new beginnings. With the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Collection, 15% of the net proceeds are donated to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund all year long. The OCRF funds research to find a method of early detection and ultimately a cure for ovarian cancer. To learn more about ovarian cancer, please visit OCRF.org.

Image: Angela Moore

This beaded jewelry features the teal ribbon on a crisp white background. This week, we are giving away the Ovarian Cancer Awareness Classic Bracelet (retail $50).

To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment on this post sharing one healthy tip with Blisstree readers.

Your comment automatically enters you into the contest, which runs through Friday, September 11, 2009 at 11:59pm ET. We will select one random winner from all the entrants to receive the Angela Moore Ovarian Cancer Awareness bracelet.

Ovarian Cancer Resources

• Ovarian Cancer Research Fund
• Ovarian Cancer Alliance
• Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation
• National Cancer Institute

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Giveaway: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Bracelet

Found in over 82,000 storefronts, such as leading grocery, mass, convenience, drug and specialty retailers, Gift Card Mall™ carries an unmatched selection of gift cards from over 350 premium brand partners. Consumers choose prepaid cards from categories that include clothing, household, entertainment, restaurants, sporting events and travel. Prepaid cards can be purchased in a range of denominations and used online or on location at the issuing retailer.

Gift Card Mall is also available online at www.GiftCardMall.com. As the premium online prepaid and gift card Web site, GiftCardMall.com offers branded gift cards with standard and customized card creative. In addition, many cards can also be personalized with the consumer’s own image.

We are giving away one card worth $50 from EACH of these retailers:

• Kohl’s
• TJX Brands
• iTunes

To enter to win, leave a comment on this post by Wednesday, May 27th. I’ll choose three winners at random for each brand listed above and announce the lucky guys or girls the next day.

Images: Gift Card Mall

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Win $50 to Kohl’s, TJX, or iTunes