FREE McDonald’s For Life Anyone?

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I was introduced to McDonald’s in my early childhood. My Grandmother literally lived one block over from the McDonald’s restaurant. We could see it from our backyard. I spent some days in the play area with my friends when we were on good behavior. We were rewarded with happy meals and play dates. As I grew up I was able to see the brand evolve and would frequent the establishment on a regular basis. It was the hang out spot after school and we all had our favorite menu items.

I can’t even imagine if I would’ve won McDonald’s for life back in the day and it was within walking distance from my grandma’s house. There would have had so many cool points from my friends! I am a McDonald’s Fan to this day. Do you know about the McGOLD card? Legend has it only a few VIPs have been able to get it in their hands. The card grants its owner FREE McDonald’s for LIFE. For the first time EVER, one lucky customer will get to experience having the McGOLD card.

Let me tell you about how you can win McDonald’s for LIFE! First and foremost, download the McDonald’s App. It’s available on Google Play and in the App Store. You have the option to order your favorite menu items individually or you can create a meal. You can also choose available deals and choose to “Add Deal to Mobile Order” button when placing your order. I love a good deal along with the value meals on the menu already put together.

You can pay using a major credit card and it won’t be charged until you check in. Check-In and pick up your order from any participating McDonald’s restaurant. For convenience you can choose to have your meal brought to you curbside, you can go inside if you choose or even get it at the drive-thru. Once you’ve picked up one meal you’ve received one entry. You can order through the app from August 10th through August 24th for a chance to win.

The more you order and pay through the app, the more chances you have towards winning! Get one entry every time you use the Mobile Order & Pay. It’s that easy! I love convenience, so ordering ahead is GREAT! Especially during high volume times like breakfast & lunch time. We’ve all had to deal with waiting on long lines at one time or another and then barely getting to enjoy our meal because we’re rushing back to our desk. Mobile Order & Pay can save you from that situation.

Current day, I’m usually toting around my kids and playing Uber Mom while navigating throughout my hectic day that I plan around other human beings. McDonald’s Order & Pay is a WIN when you’re on a tight schedule and you have multiple people to order for. I have a pet peeve about being at the counter or drive-thru window and someone doesn’t know what they want to order. It’s like listening to screeching nails on a chalkboard to me. Just pass the phone and pick your meal! Lol! Get all the details HERE!

Download the McDonald’s App. No purchase necessary. Don’t you want FREE McDonald’s for LIFE?

McDonald’s Introduces Happy Meal Books

Happy Meal Books

Disclosure: I received three Happy Meal Books along with Happy Meal Book and Reading is Fundamental promotion information being a McDonald’s and Ronald McDonald House Brand Ambassador. I’m sharing this information with my online community. All opinions are solely my own.

McDonald’s has partnered with literacy non-profit Reading is Fundamental and will give an additional 100,000 Happy Meal Books to chilren nationwide who do not have easy access to books. This will be a two year offering with anytime access to reading with new interactive digital books through 2014, the second installation of Happy Meal Books will be offered in 2015. This new initiative will allow McDonald’s to provide more than 20 million books to families in the US through the Happy Meal promotion. Happy Meal Books was launched on November 1st, 2013 just in time for National Family Literacy Day . McDonald’s will offer books in print for Happy Meal Customers from Nov. 1 – Nov. 14 all across the US. Throughout the two week Happy Meal Books offer, families will be able to enjoy four original books featuring McDonald’s Happy Meal characters. Each limited-edition book brings nutrition, imagination and play to life in a fun way.

I think that the Happy Meal Books program is a great partnership with Reading is Fundamental and it will allow families to spend more time together reading fun stories. I know that bedtime is usually my dedicated time to read with my kindergartener before he goes to sleep but, there are plenty of other reading opportunities that we can take before bedtime. When we received the Happy Meal Books, it was earlier in the day during the after school hour and he was so excited wanting to read them immediately. When a child loves to read and finds the fun in it, we need to make sure they have the resources to continue to do what they love an that is exactly what McDonald’s and Reading is Fundamental are helping families do. Three free interactive e-books will be available on McPlay, McDonald’s Happy Meal App, and will allow kids to read, discover and explore exciting new worlds.

Happy Meal e-books will be available for download at HappyMeal.com and Spanish versions of McDonald’s Happy Meal Books will be available on McDonalds.com and MeEncanta.com. There are four limited-edition books that include: “The Goat Who Ate Everything” “Deana’s Big Dreams” “Ant Can’t” and “Doddi the Dodo Goes to Orlando” Each one of these amazing stories touches base on nutrition, fitness and exercise. For more information about McDonald’s and Happy Meal Books visit the Mcdonald’s website and to learn more about Reading isFundamental visit RIF.org or connect with them on Facebook and Twitter.

McDonald’s New Mighty Wings

McDonald's Chicken Wnigs

I had McDonald’s New Mighty Wings for lunch the other day and it definitely delivers on taste! It’s a great entree to grab on the go, especially if you have a schedule as hectic as mine. McDonald’s recently launched Mighty Wings, in perfect timing for football season and it will be around for a limited time only through mid-November while supplies last. Mighty wings are bone in, juicy tender chicken wings dipped in a homestyle batter. The crispy chicken wings deliver a quick kick of spice with every bite. If you would like to have additional flavor, you have the option of trying one of the nine sauces ranging from sweet to tangy to bold! I personally don’t need a dipping sauce with my chicken wings, I like it just the way it is!

Mighty Wings are available in three portion sizes to fit a variety of eating preferences. While price and participation may vary, customers can choose from:
– Three piece – 290 calories; $2.99
– Five piece – 480 calories; $4.79
– Ten Piece – 960 calories; $8.99

*For game day, check out McDonald’s Mighty Wing Bundle including, 20 pc Chicken Nuggets, and 10 pc Mighty Wings!

During this Fall season you can also enjoy the Pumpkin Spice Latte, Sweet Potato Pie and Pralines and Cream McFlurry for a limited time only. I’m going to tell you that I’ve already tried the Sweet Potato Pie & Pumpkin Spice Latte and I have no complaints. My Pumpkin Spice Latte was yummy and sweetened to perfection. I won’t tell you how many sugars I put in my tea & coffee because you’d raise an eyebrow, I know you would. Ha! The Sweet Potato Pie made me really happy because I can never enjoy McDonald’s apple pie for the mere fact that I’m allergic to apples! The pastry covered in cinnamon sugar with a sweet potato filling put a big smile on my face.

For more information about Mighty Wings, and other menu items visit the McDonald’s website. Stay tuned to see what menu items McDonald’s will launch next. Ciao, Until Next Time…

Egg White Delight McMuffin & McDonald’s Prize Pack Giveaway!

McDonald’s recently added the Egg White Delight McMuffin to the menu as an option and it has been received well. The Egg White Delight is prepared with freshly grilled 100% egg whites, extra lean Canadian Bacon and White Cheddar* served on a new muffin. Freshly grilled egg whites and white cheddar are now available on any existing egg & cheese breakfast sandwiches and platters. If you enjoy breakfast options, you can enjoy your favorites in a new way. McDonald’s is committed to continually offering improved nutritional choices on their menu. The Egg White Delight McMuffin has 8 grams of whole grain and the Canadian bacon delivers quality protein at 250 calories.

McDonald’s breakfast sandwiches available with egg whites includes, egg mc muffin, sausage mc muffin with egg, bacon, egg & cheese biscuit, sausage biscuit with egg, bacon, egg & cheese mc griddles and bacon, egg & cheese bagel. Freshly grilled egg whites are also available for substitution on McDonald’s breakfast platters. For nutrition and ingredient information and additional details about egg whites on breakfast sandwiches and platters, as well as McDonald’s full line of menu choices, visit the McDonald’s website.

Giveaway: McDonald’s Prize Pack Includes: – McDonald’s Tote – Yoga Mat – Water Bottle – Egg White Delight McMuffin Apron – Egg Shaped Timer – McDonald’s Gift Card

McDonald's Prize Pack

Giveaway Rules:
**Mandatory Entry** What’s your favorite McDonald’s Breakfast Sandwich? (1 Entry)

Follow @McD_TRI_EastNC and @JaelDesignsInc on Twitter (2 Entries)

Follow McDonald’s & Jael Custom Designs on Facebook! (3 Entries)

Giveaway Ends on 6/15 at 11:59 p.m. EST winner has 48 hrs. to claim prize or another winner will be chosen. *please leave a separate comment for each entry*

Disclosure: I was NOT compensated for this post, I was given the contents of the prize pack to give away to my readers as a Ronald McDonald House Charities and McDonald’s Blogger Ambassador. Nutritional information was taken from the McDonald’s press release all opinions are solely my own.

McDonald’s Make Your Own Wrap Contest

McDonald’s hosted a make your own wrap contest at the Capital Blvd. location in Raleigh, NC and I had such a great time. There were five contestants, myself included and we competed in creating the three new McWrap flavors (Sweet Chili Chicken, Chicken Bacon, and Chicken Ranch) within 60 seconds for each wrap. There were three rounds and we were judged on accuracy, time, and presentation. The judges were three area McDonald’s Owner Operators. We had all the fresh ingredients laid out in front of us so that we can easily access it and overall we had FUN! Radio Guests from WRAL 101.5 were there for the festivities and we also had a visit from Ronald McDonald & The Hamburglar! If you haven’t tasted the new McDonald’s McWrap’s you don’t know what you’re missing. Check out my previous post on the new McDonald’s McWraps. Sweet Chili is my absolute favorite! For additional information and nutritional information head over to the McDonald’s website.

We had representatives from the Ronald McDonald House of Durham North Carolina in attendance to participate in the festivities and also give us information about Ronald McDonald House Charities and the Sport A Shirt, Share A Night fundraiser. By purchasing a Sport A Shirt T-Shirt for $10.00, you’ve made it possible for a family to spend one night in the Ronald McDonald House. Ronald McDonald House of Durham operates as a “home away from home” for families with critically ill children. Conveniently located just minutes away from Duke Hospital offering families a the comfort of home with a fully stocked kitchen. The Ronald McDonald House of Durham has 55 bedrooms and suites to accommodate families that need to be close to their critically ill hospitalized child. You can help by donating items on their wish list, monetary donations or you can volunteer. You can visit the Ronald McDonald House of Durham website for more information. Enjoy a few pictures from the event!

McDonald's Wrap Contest 2

McDonald's Wrap Contest 3

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