I Went To BlogHer '13 For #WineOverIce

This post is sponsored by Turning Leaf Refresh.  All thoughts are my own.

I had the amazing opportunity to attend BlogHer '13 in Chicago as Refresh by Turning Leaf Brand Ambassador.  It honestly was the best job in all of McCormick Place.  (It really was and I'll fight anyone who says otherwise.  Kidding.  Kind of.)  I was thrilled to represent the new style of wine from Turning Leaf.  I mean, it's only fitting since my favorite wine is moscato!  It was exciting to hang out at the Refresh booth during BlogHer and talk with bloggers just like me into sampling the wines.  Oh yes, the best swag of all - sweet, small sips of Refresh wines and good conversation.

I loved when someone would ask for a "flight" (a sample of all four wines) or ask me what my favorite is.  I love them all but if I had to choose... it would be the Refresh Red Moscato.  It's light and refreshing with red fruit notes.  It is definitely the red wine of my Summer.  I have enjoyed it at backyard barbeques and Summer picnics.  All my girlfriends love it!    

Refresh is a slightly fizzy, fruit-driven, light wine.  Refresh by Turning Leaf comes in four light, refreshing wine options: Crisp White, Red Moscato, Pink Moscato and Moscato.  These slightly fizzy wines are best served chilled, over ice, with a slice of orange or lime, or as the base of a refreshing wine cocktail.    
The Leaf Lounge was so inviting and relaxing!  Did you come over and put your feet up?  Did you chat with me, Deb of justshortofcrazy.com or Eden of sugarandcharm.com?  Our team rocked!  

Me!  I had so much fun reppin' Refresh at BlogHer '13 - good times for everyone!  

I met some awesome bloggers and got to invite my friends to hang out!  (R) Amanda of The Pretty Pinhead

(L) Maribel of Que Pasa New York City (R) Tonia of The Chatty Momma and Ruby of Growing Up Blackxican - My friends were all about the Refresh Pink Moscato #pinksallaround

(L) Gracie of All Those Things I Love (R) Deb and I!!!

(L) Amy of As The Bunny Hops and Mallery of Horrible Housewife (R) Alejandra of Tu Fashion Petite and Alicia of Alicia Borchardt

Have you tried Refresh?  What do you think of slighty fizzy, fruity and refreshing wine?  I think it's better than still wine, less filling than beer and lighter than a cocktail!  

Refresh by Turning Leaf is available nationwide wherever wine is sold, at the suggested retail price of $8.  You can learn more about Refresh by Turning Leaf by visiting www.turningleaf.com or follow on Facebook at Facebook.com/TurningLeafWine

Getting On The #FreshBus With Walgreens

Disclosure:  This is a sponsored post.  All thoughts are my own.

I was thrilled when I received an invite from Walgreens to check out The Up Market: Fresh Bus in Chicago.  The "Fresh Bus" is touring the US and giving out samples of items to celebrate Walgreens new fresh food offerings.  A fun trolley ride in the city and a picnic on the lake with this past season's Biggest Loser Danni Allen, how could I say no?!  Because being late makes me a little crazy, I ventured out of my hotel 45 minutes early for a 5 minute walk.  I had no idea it was raining so stepped back inside and was able to borrow an umbrella from the concierge desk.  I have a lot of favorite moments from my trip to Chicago but walking in the rain in a new city is definitely something everyone should have on the life list.  It was refreshing.  I took it all in.  The rain on my face, the sights and sounds of the city.  I felt renewed, alive and inspired.  I was ready to learn about new fresh foods and sample fresh-made juices and smoothies, yogurt and coffees!!!  

I'm working on a post about my Chicago firsts - riding a trolley is definitely a first but a trolley hosted by Biggest Loser winner Danni Allen was very cool.  Really enjoyed hearing her speak about her experience on the show, changing her lifestyle and challenges she faced then and now.

Another first - cruising down the Magnificent Mile.

Lake Michigan!!!

The location on the lake was absolutely beautiful and we were greeted with delicious drinks and fruits.  My favorite juice - Tower Twist (Green Apple, Pineapple)

It was AMAZING and I had to get a big cup for the ride back to the hotel!

You can follow the #FreshBus on Twitter! @upmarketfresh

For my local readers - you can check out the Walgreens Flagship store in Hollywood for fresh food offerings!  It's right on the corner of Hollywood and Vine!  

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