July Vermont Castings BBQ Accessories Winner Announced

What this gazebo needs is a new grill from Vermont Castings

Summertime is almost over now that it's August, but you still have a chance to win one of three very attractive Vermont Castings BBQ grills as part of their "Help My Backyard!" promotion. If you haven't entered yet, you STILL have time. But HURRY! :)

Whether you have entered already or if you plan on doing so soon, be sure to enter the exclusive "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" blog BBQ accessories giveaway contest, too. Last month I announced my first winner Christina R. from Texas! Now I've got another winner for July:

It's MARY S. from GREENVILLE, NC!!!

CONGRATULATIONS, Mary! Here's what you've won:

- 4-piece grilling tools with case
- Grill knife
- Skewer set
- Vermont Castings apron
- Grill mitt
- Grill wipes
- Vermont Castings recipe book

ENJOY your grilling accessories and good luck in the Vermont Castings grill giveaway contest. That's a good-looking gazebo you have and nothing would look better than an attractive brand new grill. :D

Here's what Mary wrote about her need for a new grill:

"We built this beautiful gazebo with the hopes of having great BBQ dinners al fresco. Unfortunately, the grill has not cooperated. First, the auto igniter stopped, then two of the three burners decided to quit working. And as a capstone event, the regulator became faulty causing the tank to look like a huge torch. We spent all of our money on the gazebo and really need a grill!"

HA, what a story! Go get 'em, girl! :)

There's still ONE MORE BBQ accessories prize package to give away in August. Here's how you can be eligible to win:

1. Enter the "Help My Backyard" contest by clicking here.
2. E-mail me your name, address (no P.O. Boxes please!), and telephone number so we can ship your prize to you if you are chosen as the winner.
3. Tell me which photo or video is yours, including what you submitted as your "Backyard Story." Attach it to your e-mail if you can.

Special THANKS to Vermont Castings for donating these prize packages for the readers of the "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" blog. GOOD LUCK to everyone who has entered the contest. Happy grilling!

June Vermont Castings BBQ Accessories Winner Announced

Now that is one absolutely pathetic excuse for a BBQ grill!

Last month I told you about a pretty cool contest being conducted by our friends at Vermont Castings called "Help My Backyard!" where three lucky winners will receive their very own BRAND SPANKIN' NEW top-of-the-line BBQ grill. It's an amazing opportunity to get yourself a backyard makeover of sorts just by showing a picture of your current ugly grill or barren backyard.

As of right now, there are only 66 entries, so you have a real chance at winning! Plus, when you do enter, you will become eligible to win the following BBQ accessories right here at my blog:

- 4-piece grilling tools with case
- Grill knife
- Skewer set
- Vermont Castings apron
- Grill mitt
- Grill wipes
- Vermont Castings recipe book

The folks at Vermont Castings have given me THREE of these prizes packages to give away for June, July, and August. Here's how you can enter to win:

1. Enter the "Help My Backyard" contest by clicking here.
2. E-mail me your name, address (no P.O. Boxes please!), and telephone number so we can ship your prize to you if you are chosen as the winner.
3. Tell me which photo or video is yours, including what you submitted as your "Backyard Story."

The winner of the June BBQ accessories prize package is:

CHRISTINA R. from TEXAS!!!

CONGRATULATIONS, Christina! Incidentally, that picture at the top of this blog post is of her grill. Her caption?

"We live in Texas...without a grill we are social outcasts!"

LOL! Good luck to you Christina on winning one of those three grills! In the meantime, enjoy your BBQ accessories on that, um, er, brick, uh, thingy you call a grill. EEEEK!

Enter 'Help My Backyard' Contest And Help Yourself To A FREE Vermont Castings Grill

Are you ready to scream "Help My Backyard!" yet?

When I wanted to celebrate my two-year anniversary at my blog back in April, my goal was to find lots of great prizes from businesses that support livin' la vida low-carb to use as giveaways in a special contest for my devoted readers. But not in my wildest dreams did I ever expect to have an opportunity to give away a brand spankin' new deluxe grill to one of my lucky readers...but I did (check out who won it by clicking here)!

Just when I needed them the most, BBQ grill manufacturer Vermont Castings stepped up to the plate for me and delivered a home run with this gorgeous grill worth thousands of dollars. It was an awesome prize and I'm grateful for their generosity.

Guess what? They want to do it again, but even bigger and better this time! That's right, Vermont Castings is not giving away just one grill or even two grills. How about THREE FREE deluxe grills in a HUGE giveaway contest they are calling "Help My Backyard?"


Vermont Castings gives YOU a "Taste for the Best!"

This "Help My Backyard" contest is so so super easy to enter that I expect hundreds, maybe even thousands of my "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb" readers and podcast listeners to take advantage of this opportunity to get an amazing grill absolutely FREE! WOO HOO!

Here's what you need to do:

1. Take a digital photo or video of your current grill that's on its last leg or your dismal-looking backyard.
2. Go register for the contest by filling out your contact information and upload a picture or video of your current ghastly grill or barren backyard (the funkier the better!).
3. Describe as vividly as your imagination will allow why YOU are most in need of a grill makeover. Don't make it drab and dry, spice it up and go hog wild (we're talking about winning a FREE GRILL here, people, so get noticed!).

That's it! Be creative with your sad sob story about needing a brand new Signature Series Grill from Vermont Castings and you could have an EXCELLENT shot at winning! Here's a closer look at those grills (your choice of style):

1st Prize--Vermont Castings Signature Series 5 Burner Grill
2nd Prize--Vermont Castings Signature Series 4 Burner Grill
3rd Prize--Vermont Castings Signature Series 3 Burner Grill

Additionally, each of the three top prize winners will receive a nifty customized grill cover and BBQ accessories kit as well as having the prestigious distinction of having a photo or video of them and their new grill in their backyard featured at MyOwnBBQ.com.

The winners of the "Help My Backyard" grill giveaway contest will be chosen from the entries that are the most original, funny, entertaining, and creative, with eye-catching explanations of how you will use your Vermont Castings Signature Series Grill and grilling accessories to transform your backyard into a grilling haven! You'll even get to rate the entries to see which one is most compelling.

Does this sound cool so far? I'm not done yet! :)


I've got three of those accessory kits to give away!

As a special added bonus exclusively for fans of "Livin' La Vida Low-Carb," Vermont Castings has given me THREE FREE BBQ ACCESSORY KITS to give away to three of you in June, July, and August. This prize package includes everything you see displayed in that picture above, including:

- 4-piece grilling tools with case
- Grill knife
- Skewer set
- Vermont Castings apron
- Grill mitt
- Grill wipes
- Vermont Castings recipe book

I'll be drawing the names of the winners on June 30th, July 31st, and August 31st. I bet you'd like to know how you can enter, huh? I knew you would. Here's how:

1. Enter the "Help My Backyard" contest as detailed above.
2. E-mail me your name, address (no P.O. Boxes please!), and telephone number so we can ship your prize to you if you are chosen as the winner.
3. Tell me which photo or video is yours, including what you submitted as your "Backyard Story."

The sooner you enter, the better chance you'll have of winning--so don't delay! What other blog gives you a chance to win grills, grills, and more grills as well as BBQ accessory kits, hmmmm? :D But you can't win if you don't enter the contest! Let's flood them with entries and show 'em how much low-carbers appreciate their generosity donating these amazing grills and accessories!

After all, grilling is next to godliness when you're livin' la vida low-carb!