A Risk Worth Taking & Giveaway

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Something sparkly caught my eye at the Maine Marathon Expo back on October 1st. It was this super adorable sparkle band from Chica Bands.
a perfect match - meant to be?

I felt it was meant to be because it was a perfect match for my Team Sparkle Traveling Skirt and YMX shirt marathon outfit. I took a gamble and bought it right then and there, not knowing if this new headband would do the trick.

A little history here, I have tried several headbands promising a “no slip” running experience. Yet, I find myself readjusting the darn headbands during runs. I had come to the conclusion that no headband will fit me “perfectly” and I will need to just suck it up and readjust as needed if I want to run with a headband.

Well, this cute little headband did the trick – YES IT DID! It held back my hair for 26.2 miles!!!!



I wrote Chica Bands to tell them how awesome their product was and Sarah from Chica Bands sent me another Chica Band to try….































One for Izzy (a chicita band)….
























AND one for one of my followers!



My new band is a skinny black sparkly one. I wasn’t sure if it was up for the job, so I tried it out. Wow! Another perfect fit. I love it. I have worn it for yoga, running, and for work. Super adorable and NO SLIP!

I am also very excited about the Chicita bands. The Chica Bands website says they are for little girls from birth to 3 years of age (ages 4 and up are suggested to wear Chica Bands). They fit Izzy perfectly. A great and adorable way to keep that hair out of her face.

Are you ready to win this Chica Band?

1. Follow me (mandatory) – leave me a comment below!

2. Like Chica Bands on Facebook (mandatory) – tell them “Jen from Running With The Girls sent me!” – and leave me a comment below!

Bonus entries:

3. Check out Chica Bands and tell me which headband you would choose for yourself.

4. Follow me on Twitter and leave me a comment below.

5. Share this contest on Facebook, Twitter, and/or your blog and leave me a comment for each “share” below.


Contest ends Friday, November 4th. A winner will be chosen on November 5th.



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  1. AnonymousOctober 26, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    I'm a follower!

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  2. Suz and AllanOctober 26, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    I'm already a follower of your blog!

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  3. Suz and AllanOctober 26, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    I already follow you on twitter-I'm Suz4AU0608

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  4. Suz and AllanOctober 26, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    Like Chica Bands on fb and told them you sent me!

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  5. CarrieOctober 26, 2011 at 9:48 PM

    You know I follow you!

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  6. Suz and AllanOctober 26, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    I tweeted about your giveaway!

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  7. CarrieOctober 26, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    I like Chica Bands on Facebook and told them you sent me!

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  8. Suz and AllanOctober 26, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    I like the skinny hi-ho silver Chica Band!

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  9. CarrieOctober 26, 2011 at 9:50 PM

    Wow, they have a ton to choose from! One of my faves is the Teal & Brown Fandango or any of the sparkly ones!

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  10. CarrieOctober 26, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    And I follow you on Twitter!

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  11. CarrieOctober 26, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    I shared on Facebook!

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  12. CarrieOctober 26, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    And shared on Twitter!

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  13. CarrieOctober 26, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    And on my blog sidebar!

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  14. Beth @ RUNNING around my kitchenOctober 26, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    I follow you!

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  15. Beth @ RUNNING around my kitchenOctober 26, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    I liked Chica Bands on FB!

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  16. Beth @ RUNNING around my kitchenOctober 26, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I like the sparkly headbands or I actually really like the pink camo….it even matches my spibelt :)

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  17. Beth @ RUNNING around my kitchenOctober 26, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I follow you on Twitter!

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  18. Beth @ RUNNING around my kitchenOctober 26, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    I posted the giveaway on my blog!

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  19. Beth @ RUNNING around my kitchenOctober 26, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    I tweeted it!

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  20. Beth @ RUNNING around my kitchenOctober 26, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    I posted it on FB!

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  21. BabyWiltOctober 27, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    I am a follower (said in Darth Vadar voice)

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  22. BabyWiltOctober 27, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    I like Chika bands on fb.

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  23. BabyWiltOctober 27, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    I linked to your giveaway on my fb page
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Princess-Goddess-Mommy/153816458046761

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  24. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's BlogOctober 27, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    I want the teal or green sparkly band

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  25. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's BlogOctober 27, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    I like them on FB, told them you sent me

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  26. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's BlogOctober 27, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    shared on my FB page

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  27. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's BlogOctober 27, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    tweeted

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  28. Christy @ My Dirt Road Anthem: A Runner's BlogOctober 27, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    I follow you on twitter @Christyruns

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  29. Arena @ I Run For My Kids...October 27, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    I follow you!

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  30. Arena @ I Run For My Kids...October 27, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    I liked Chica bands and let them know you sent me!

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  31. Arena @ I Run For My Kids...October 27, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    I checked out Chica bands and would love the Gunmetal Glitzy Glam! :D

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  32. Arena @ I Run For My Kids...October 27, 2011 at 11:22 PM

    I am following you on Twitter (@Coastalmama01)

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  33. XLMICOctober 28, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Following you!

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  34. XLMICOctober 28, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Like them on FB and said you sent me :)

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  35. XLMICOctober 28, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    I would definitely want a sparkly one... maybe the gold digger.

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  36. XLMICOctober 28, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Following you on Twitter.

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  37. XLMICOctober 28, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Tweeting it!

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  38. StaceyLNovember 2, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Im a follower

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  39. StaceyLNovember 2, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Already like Chica Bands on facebook

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  40. StaceyLNovember 2, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    I would choose the pretty in pink!

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  41. StaceyLNovember 2, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    I follow you on twitter

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  42. StaceyLNovember 2, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    Tweeted the giveaway

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  43. SbMacNovember 4, 2011 at 4:04 PM

    I follow you!

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