Monday, December 7, 2009

GIVEAWAY: Harlem Globetrotters 2010 "Magical Memories" Tour Gift Bag (& Discount Coupon Code)

{This giveaway is now closed. Thanks to those who entered!}

One of the things my husband always talks about is his memories from growing up and going with his family every year to see the Harlem Globetrotters when they came to his town.

I'd like to say that I'm not jealous... but I am. I don't know if it was because the Globetrotters didn't come to our area (which is doubtful, considering they are visiting 200+ cities on this year's tour) or just because my parents weren't into them (in general, they're not sports fans), but to this day I have never seen more of the Harlem Globetrotters than has been shown on television commercials.

And those commercials look like so much fun! The music, the tricks, the dunking of the basketball, the spinning of the ball on their fingertip, the cheering and the laughter... no wonder the Globetrotters have played in more than 25,000 games for everyone from Presidents to Popes.

Everyone but me, though.

No, really. How do they do that?

It's time for my lifelong streak of not seeing the Harlem Globetrotters to end with the 2010 "Magical Memories" National Tour. Beginning on December 26th and running through May 2nd, the team will compete against their rivals, the Washington Generals, in 216 cities around the country and I am proud to say that my family is going to be there to cheer them on.

How excited is Big Sister E (okay, ME TOO) going to be when we get to go see the Globetrotters in person when they come visit our city? VERY. That's how excited. VERY, VERY EXCITED. If she gets to high-five a player that is more than twice her height? Even more so. And if I make a fool over myself trying to get close to The Amazing Race stars, Flight Time and Big Easy? Well, so be it.

It wasn't in the cards for them to win The Amazing Race, but I still love 'em anyway

Along with being amazingly entertaining, the Harlem Globetrotters have a great website, too. Be sure to check out the history of the Globetrotters, player bios and photos, information on joining The Original Harlem Globetrotters Fan Club and more. For the big fans in your life, don't miss the merchandise for sale or that kids can email fan letters to the players - and have a Globetrotter personally respond!

Wondering if the Harlem Globetrotters are coming to a venue near you so that you can share the in the magic and create some amazing memories for your family? Check out their schedule now as tickets are already for sale in many areas! Looking for a great discount? Purchase tickets to the "Magical Memories" Tour using the promo code HGMOM at checkout and this coupon will give you $7 off per ticket*! If your family of four is going to the show, this code will almost get you the fourth ticket free!

If a great deal isn't enough to get you excited about going to see the Harlem Globetrotters, then how about...

One lucky person will win a Harlem Globetrotters gift bag! ARV $50!
(This includes a Harlem Globetrotter mini-basketball, authentic Globetrotter wristbands, an autographed Harlem Globetrotter team photo and a 2010 game program)


To enter to win your own Harlem Globetrotters Gift Bag: Visit the Harlem Globetrotters and tell me the date/location that the 2010 "Magical Memories" Tour is going to be near you. This will be verified if you win! Please do me the favor of leaving an email address or making absolutely sure it is visible in your profile. I have to have a way to contact the winner.

Extra Entries (available after the mandatory entry above is completed; please leave a separate comment for each entry in order for them to be counted. For example, if you subscribe, leave one comment saying "I subscribe #1" and a separate comment saying "I subscribe #2")

1 Extra Entry (per method) if you follow The Harlem Globetrotters on Twitter or sign up for their e-club to receive special offers and updates.
1 Extra Entry (per giveaway entered) - Enter any (or all) of the giveaways running on Thanks, Mail Carrier for the duration of this giveaway. See the list on the top of my right sidebar - there are some really great ones going on right now and coming up!
1 Extra Entry if you follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway by copying and pasting the tweet below and leaving me the link. Tweet daily for an extra entry every day!

Original Harlem Globetrotters gift bag giveaway @thxmailcarrier! ARV $50! Perfect for your sports fan! http://bit.ly/5uxBlk #win #giveaway

2 Extra Entries per follow method (leave 2 separate comments for each type) if you follow me with Google Friend Connect (see sidebar), subscribe to my RSS feed or subscribe to Thanks, Mail Carrier by email.
3 Extra Entries (leave 3 separate comments) if you put my cute button up on your blog. Please leave an address where it can be found.
3 Extra Entries (leave 3 separate comments) if you blog about the "Magical Memories" Tour (including the coupon code HGMOM for $7 off/ticket) and this giveaway and link back to Thanks, Mail Carrier and The Harlem Globetrotters. Please leave an address where it can be found.
Giveaway will end on December 21st at 11:59pm CST. The winner will be chosen by random.org and announced here as well as emailed. The winner will have 48 hours to contact me or respond to notification or a new winner will be chosen. Giveaway open to U.S. residents only.

*Coupon code not valid on VIP or courtside seats and is available online only until the day before the show.

A HUMONGOUS thank you to Coyne Public Relations for providing me with information, a gift bag and tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters for my family as well as a gift bag for a lucky giveaway winner. We're SO excited to go! The opinions shared are my own and if you really need to see more, click here to see how I roll.

143 comments:

Anonymous said...

The Harlem Globetrotters will be in Wilkes-Barre PA on 02/26/10 at 7:00 PM at the Wachovia Arena.

SamneneD@aol.com

jbafaith said...

I thought it said they would be in Jacksonville, FL 2-26-10 At 7pm

jbafaith said...

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Missybeez said...

They will be in Cleveland, OH on 12/28/09 7:00 PM at Quicken Loans Arena.


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Missybeez said...

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Desi @ Wee Share said...

They will be at the Gwinnett Arena (where I work!) March 13.

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signed up for their e-club (drgdlgletterboxers@yahoo.com)

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Kerrie said...

They will be in OKC, OK on 01/24/10 at the Ford center!
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Kerrie said...

I am a follower!
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DARLA KIDDER said...

They will be in Ontario ,CA 02/15/10
1:00PM at the Citizens Business Bank Arena. luckylady4163@yahoo.com

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Anonymous said...

We are actually already members of their e-club.

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Anonymous said...

We are huge fans. They will be in Pittsburgh on December 26th. We will be there. Third year in a row. Mellon Arena here we COME!

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Anonymous said...

I subscribe via email #1

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I subscribe via email #2

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sharonjo said...

Still a 5-hour drive for me, but the nearest location is Sioux Falls, SD, on Dec. 16.

DEBIJOT said...

Greensboro - 3/21/10

DEBIJOT said...

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Stephanie Grant said...

The are going to be in Little Rock AR 01/20/10 7:00 PM Verizon Arena
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Stephanie Grant said...

I follow The Harlem Globetrotters on Twitter @sgrant2005
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Stephanie Grant said...

I signed up for their e-club to receive special offers and updates
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I follow with Google Friend Connect #1
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I follow with Google Friend Connect #2
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I subscribe via e-mail #1
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I blogged #1:
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I blogged #2:
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mafiaprincess said...

Coming on 01/24/10 at 3:00 PM at Ford Center, OKC

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ydsddd said...

Harlem Globetrotters will be in Philadelphia at the Liacouris Center on 3/12/2010

toughturtles said...

Uniondale NY 02/15/10 11:00 AM Nassau Coliseum

Chantelle said...

they will be in Miami on 2/28/10 at 4 pm :)
Wow! Awesome giveaway! Thank you so much for a chance to win :)

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Harry Barbee said...

3/14 Asheville NC
Butchbarbee66 at aol dot com

Pat Connors said...

03/20/2010 at 7:00 p.m. in Manchester, NH

Sheila Hickmon said...

They will be in Kansas City on 01/02/10 at 7:00 PM!
Thanks!
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RachelV said...

January 14th @ the Stockton arena.

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RachelV said...

Signed up for the Globetrotter eclub newsletter

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Nickolay said...

12/26 at the Target Center in Minneapolis MN

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Nickolay said...

I follow the Trotters on Twitter

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Luv2CUSmile said...

They will be in Raleigh, NC March 5,2010!! Woohoo Not too far a drive at all! My e-mail is LuvMoeDog2@ (aol) dot com and should be visible in my profile- Entry #1

Luv2CUSmile said...

I also subscribe #1

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I still subscribe #2 ;)

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Katie Trenerowski said...

Salt Lake City UT 02/08/10 is the nearest toward me!

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Bookwyrm said...

Harlem Globetrotters
Mellon Arena
Pittsburgh, PA
Sat, Dec 26, 2009 07:30 PM

Katie said...

They will be in my city, Portland OR, February 20, 2010 at the Rose Garden. By the way, I was rooting for Flight Time and Big Easy on the Amazing Race all season. It was a major disappointment when they didn't make it to the top 3.

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Katie said...

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Unknown said...

3/5/2010

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my email addy is in my profile

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Style Wins said...

The tour will be closest to me on 2/13/10 in East Rutherford, NJ.
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Linda said...

They will be in Peoria,IL April16, 2010 at the Civic Center!!!
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Tabathia B said...

They will be at Minges coliseum in Greenville, nc on March 18, 2010 @ 7 pm

Tabathia B said...

I subscribe #1 via email

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Laureen said...

They will be near me at the IZOD Center in East Rutherford, NJ on Feb 13 and 14. Thanks!

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Cakeblast said...

The closest they will be to my town is St. Louis MO 01/03/10 at 2:00 PM in the Scottrade Center.

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momtoem said...

Albany, NY 02/07/10 1:00 PM Times Union Center

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yellowlabs said...

They will be in Milwaukee, WI on 12/31/09 at 1 PM!

yellowlabs said...

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skicat said...

My son would love this!

roseh2o19 said...

03/21/10 2:00 PM Greensboro Coliseum is the closest

Candie L said...

They will be in Memphis on January 2nd (Memphis is only 4 hours away). Gotta love living in the middle of nowhere. Thank you

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Anonymous said...

Wilmington NC 03/19/10

Thanks.

Daniel M said...

they'll be in boston on 03/28/10 - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com

Angela said...

They will be in Green Bay WI on 12/30/09 at 7:00 PM at the Resch Center
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chromiumman said...

1/18/10 arco arena, in sacramento

Unknown said...

Will be in Madison, Wi 4/1/10 JUST in time for my son's birthday, OR they are in Milwaukee on NEW YEARS EVE. EIther would be the coolest! my daughter and son both play and have been asking to see the Globetrotters this year. I would be so happy to make THEM happy with this gift!

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Anonymous said...

12/29 in chicago
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Hope to win----can't afford tickets

george ferris said...

They are the best basketball team ever.
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Marie said...

12/27/09 in Richmond, VA in the verizon arena
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Hotsnotty2 said...

Baltimore MD 12/26/09 2:00 PM 1st Mariner Arena, thanks!

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Maja said...

Sacramento CA 01/18/10 2:00 PM ARCO Arena NOW Buy Tickets

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Unknown said...

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tina reynolds said...

will be close to me Portland OR 02/20/10 2:00 PM Rose Garden thanks eaglesforjack@gmail.com

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i follow 1/2

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theolotto said...

They will be in chicago on dec. 29 at the allstate arena.

cman said...

Harlem Globetrotters
Target Center
Minneapolis, MN
Sat, Dec 26, 2009 12:00 PM

Unknown said...

They will be in Duluth, GA 3/13/10 at the Philips Arena that is near me. garrettsambo@aol.com

Dawn Reid said...

Anaheim CA 02/13/10 7:00 PM Honda Center
Thats the closest to me. Thanks
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