Awesome Win from Rio Grande Family Magazine!

Are you familiar with  Rio Grande Family Magazine? It's free and I pick it up at my local Smith's store. Each month you can enter their giveaway for a chance to win some neat prizes for your family. After I found this magazine I only entered once and I was very lucky to have won the Susie Tallman and Friends Fan Pack! This awesome pack includes the full- length dvd Come On, Let's Go! along with 3 cds: Children's Songs- Childhood Favorites; Classic Nursery Rhymes; Let's Go! Travel, Camp & Car Songs. It feels great to win something that everyone in a family can enjoy. I needed more music for the baby and now I've got it :) She already seems to have her favorite songs - Five Little Ducks, Let's go!, Peter Piper... I took a few pictures you can check out here. Find out where you can pick up your free copy! Enjoy your reading and winning!

Premium Shopping Guide

Have you found the Premium Shopping Guide in your mailbox today? There are 3 opportunities to win mentioned right on the cover!

1. Enter to win a free balloon ride for two - this would be a very unique win! I was told the rides cost about $350.

2. Getaway giveaway - sounds romantic :)

3. Enter to win a trip to Hawaii by signing up for Deal Hysteria (need to make a purchase).

I am glad I already filled out the forms and prepared an envelope to be send tomorrow. I have been entering their contests for a long long time but I will continue until I win :) Did you have any luck there?

Win the Balloon Fiesta Tickets!

photo © J. Jordan 2006

Do you have a nice picture of  a New Mexico sunset? The New Mexico Tourism Department is giving away 2 general admission tickets to attend The Balloon Fiesta. Post your best New Mexico Sunset photo with the label "Contest Photo" on their FB page and their expert panel will select a winner. Contest will end on Wednesday, September 28 at 2:00 PM. Good luck!

Free small cup of coffee and a free doughnut !

photo © J. Jordan 2006

Did you know that this Thursday, September 29 is National Coffee Day? Come to any Krispy Kreme in Albuquerque to get your free small cup of coffee and a free doughnut of your choice! Enjoy!

The cheapest gas in Albuquerque

photo © J. Jordan 2008

Looking for the cheapest gas station in Albuquerque? ABQ Cheap Gas compares the lowest gas prices in the Duke City. Save money!

"Don't Make Me Tell Larry Barker" t-shirts giveaway!

photo © J. Jordan 2009

Are you going to the Balloon Fiesta this year? Follow KRQE News 13 weather reporter Ian Schwartz on twitter @IanMSchwartz during the 2011 Balloon Fiesta.  Each day beginning Sunday October 2nd, Ian will be on the field Tweeting his location. First person to find him gets a "Don't Make Me Tell Larry Barker" t-shirt.

2012 Mustang GT Drive through Albuquerque!

photo © J. Jordan 2006

Here's a short video my husband put together after his Saturday drive through Albuquerque! The car he is driving is a 2012 Ford Mustang GT courtesy of Rich Ford New Mexico :-)

Rich Ford NM Rockstars - Contest Winners!

photo © J. Jordan 2011

So this is going to be my most memorable win :-) Not every day you get a chance to have a 2012 Ford Mustang GT  parked in your driveway! How did it happen? All thank to Rich Ford New Mexico car dealership and their Twitter contest! We feel really privileged to be given a chance to drive a car of our choice for a week! It's going to be a fun adventure and I hope you enjoy pictures and videos we will be uploading on Rich Ford's site, The Frugal Burqueno FB page, You Tube channel and Flickr!

Name the morning show!

photo © J. Jordan 2009

Are you feeling creative? Put your thinking cup on and help @badboycarlosd name the morning show! He told me there will be a prize :-)

New Mexico Enchantment Store Discount!

Are you looking for a cool T-shirt or a mug? Now you can buy them from New Mexico Enchantment Store 15% off using code TEEMUGSPROST. The offer is valid by September 25. Check often because I've just read that they are going to have a giveaway!

Mama's 3rd Annual Alternative Health Fair!

photo © J. Jordan 2007

Any plans for Saturday, September 17? Check out Mama's Minerals 3rd Annual Alternative Health Fair! Visit them at their Albuquerque localtion (1100 San Mateo Blvd. in the Ace Courtyard) between 10.00 and 3:00 and participate in this cool outdoor event! What to expect? Sample alternative health treatments such as Reiki, Chair Massage, Aromatherapy, Intuitive Readings, Chinese Medicine, Kinesiology, Traditional Limpias, Crystal Resonance and much more! For more info click here. Have a great (and healthy!) weekend!

Free tickets to Bright Eyes and Kurt Vile!

Are you free on September 19? The Weekly Alibi is giving away a pair of tickets to see Bright Eyes and Kurt Vile & the Violators at the Sunshine Theater. The prize will be available at will call on the day of the show. Email 2011-bright@alibi.com for your chance to win.

My September Wins :)

How did September start for me? Spectacular! I won:

- a Maytag dishwasher from PNM and Baillio's (won in August, delivered September 1st) plus I got a 4-pack of tickets from the Tours of Old Town

- $10 Starbucks gift card from Rich Ford

- 2 tickets to the NM State Fair

- 2 tickets to see Tom Sawyer in the ABQ Little Theater

I am very happy with my wins :)

Have you won any prizes this month? Please share in comments :)

Enter to win a flyaway to Napa for Live In The Vineyard!

photo © J. Jordan 2006

How about winning a trip to the extremely exclusive event? 100.3 The Peak wants to send one of their listeners to Live in the Vineyard VII by Aloft Hotels in November 5-7 in Napa, CA! For your chance to win, go to The Peak's Facebook page, click the Like button and you'll get the link to register for the trip. The winner will be picked on October 14. Good luck! This sounds like an amazing prize package: airfare, food, hotel, wine and music!

Baby and Kid Photo Contest!

Love her! photo © J. Jordan 2008

How about winning a Baby and Kid Photo Contest? To enter call the nearest Kim Jew Photography studio to schedule an appointment (100 appointments available). A $24.95 session fee will apply. It will include 1-5X7 and 4-wallets pictures printed from one pose. Appointments will be scheduled between September 6 - September 30 (weekdays only). Props and themed outfits are encouraged. Voting will begin October 12. Age 4 and under. One child per entry only. You can choose one of three categories: funniest, most adorable and best personality. The winner of each category will receive a KJ Special Collection valued $799.

The biggest win so far!

The biggest prize I've won so far is a Maytag dishwasher. I am so happy I took part in the contest organized by PNM and Baillio's! It was a voting contest so once again I'd like to thank everyone who voted for my entry. We really needed a new, energy-efficient dishwasher and we are enjoying it every day now. The dished are finally clean and it's very very quiet. If you'd like to see the winning picture and the new appliance I won, check out these links: my entry , PNM's Facebook page and my flickr stream. Yay!

Win Tickets to Explosions in the Sky!

Have you signed up for the Alibi newsletter yet? They are often giving away tickets to attend various local events! This week you can win a pair of free tickets to Explosions in the Sky fall 2011 North American Tour. Sunshine Theater, September 14. Email 2011_explosions@alibi.com to win.

Win a Nikon Camera & Balloon Fiesta Tickets!

photo © Jaime Jordan 2009

Do you have any great photos of New Mexico? Send them to New Mexico Market Place and you could win a Nikon CoolPix L120 Digital SLR Camera valued at $279.00! 24 randomly selected runners-up will each receive a 4-pack of Balloon Fiesta tickets! The contest and voting ends September 22, 2011.

Lamar Transit of Albuquerque: Shelter Display 1-Day Special is BACK !

photo © Jaime Jordan 2008

Are you looking for a great deal on advertising?

Lamar Transit of Albuquerque is offering 1-Day Special on Shelter Displays! Buy 2 get 1 free! For more information go to their Facebook page, the website or call 352-9601.

Win a Red Hot Chili Peppers Trip!

photo © Jaime Jordan 2006

Are you a fan of Red Hot Chili Peppers? 100.3 The Peak and Warner Bros. Records are giving away a trip to the city where the band is going to kick off their next tour! The package includes hotel accommodation and tickets to the show. Register daily for your chance to win. The winner will be picked on September 6. Good luck!

Win tickets to Red Fest plus a stay at the Alpine Lodge!

What about Red Fest Music Festival? New Mexico's CW wants to send one of their viewers and three of their friends to stay at the Alpine Lodge in Red River, New Mexico (2 nights) and give them four tickets to attend Red Fest on September 17. To win the package, fill out the form and enter once a day. They will draw a winner on September 12. Fingers crossed!

Become a Rich Ford Rock Star!

photo © Jaime Jordan 2010

Would you like to be a Rich Ford Rock Star?

Engage with them on social platforms and you can get a great reward from the dealership! They are giving away a week long test drive of the Ford vehicle of your choice (some restrictions may apply) plus a Flip Video Camera! The "Rock Stars" help out by tweeting, posting, blogging, and filming all the fun and exciting adventures they have with their Ford throughout the week. So keep sharing their page and posting and maybe you will be the next Rich Ford "Rock Star!" Hurry up because contest ends September 16!

NEW NE Heights After School Acting Club!

Did you know that Sol Acting Academy was voted "Best Acting Classes" in the Alibi's "Best of Burque" 2010 awards and "Best Kids' Classes" in Albuquerque the Magazine's Best of the City 2010 Awards? Laura Mathis, Owner of Sol Acting Academy, was voted "Best Acting Coach" in Albuquerque the Magazine’s "Best of the City" 2009 Awards!

Here is the new location: NE Heights Studio- St. Stephen’s United Methodist Church, 4601 Juan Tabo NE , Albuquerque, NM 87111.

And here's the deal for kids from 6 to 11 years old:

From September 6 to November 29: Pay only $50.00 a month!

Every month includes face painting, fun comedy and Improvisation games, Acting for Stage and Movies, crazy costumes and props! No makeup dates are available. You must register before the month begins. If you register for all three months, a special discount of $25.00 is offered!

Tuesdays, from 4:30-5:30 pm

September dates- Sept 6, 13, 20, 27. Cost- $50.00

October dates- Oct 4, 11, 18, 25. Cost- $50.00

November Dates- (No class Thanksgiving week.) Nov 1, 8, 15, 29. Cost- $50.00

Cost for all three months- $125.00  ( $25.00 off!)

For registration and information on ALL of their great classes visit  the website www.solacting.com . You can also contact their office at 505-206-7707 or info@solacting.com!