I was sent a box of cookies to nominate my heroes, and received
compensation for sharing this information, but all opinions are my own.
Last week, Mrs. Fields® sent us a box of cookies and challenged us to nominate our heroes for their #ShareYourHero campaign, a nationwide search for America’s hometown heroes that will appear on future boxes of Mrs. Fields® cookies! I told my daughters about our mission and they were so excited to participate! “Who’s your hero and why?” I asked them.
[crickets chirping]
Their silence led to a conversation about the meaning of the word hero. I showed them a video found on www.mrsfieldsmoments.com that explains how heroes (like cookies) come in all shapes and sizes. They could be little, or big. They could be close by, or far away.
Some heroes are simply known as “mom” and “dad”
“You’re my hero because you took us to Disney World and you make us good food and take care of us,” Maura told me, as she gave me a big hug. Aww!
“And dad is my hero because he gets rid of bugs that scare me. But he doesn’t kill them! He just throws them outside. That’s nice,” she explained. Yep. He’s braver than me! 😉
Teachers are heroes
“My teacher is my hero. She really loves her job and I look up to her,” Maya said. And I’d have to agree! I’ve noticed Maya’s become more organized and motivated over the past year, and more interested in reading, which she always struggled with in the past. Her confidence is at an all time high, since she was just elected vice president of her school’s student council and appointed captain of the bus patrols. I truly believe her teacher has played a big role in fostering these skills and empowering her to be a leader! Maura also gave a cookie to her favorite teacher!
Doctors are heroes, too
“The vet that helped Pepper [our dog] when she was sick is a hero,” said Maura. Yes! She certainly is. We love our sweet dog so much and can’t imagine not having her around.
You could even say Pepper’s our hero. Hero’s don’t have to be human, after all! She was abused, abandoned, and terribly traumatized, but despite everything she’s been through, she’s so kind and loving and wants nothing more than to snuggle and play with us. And we’re her heroes – “If we didn’t rescue her, where would she be now?” Maura asked.
The brave men and women that serve
and protect our country are heroes.
“And what about all the soldiers that we visited at Arlington National Cemetery?” Maya asked. Yes, those are definitely heroes. While some make small sacrifices, others, like those buried at the cemetery and those serving overseas, risk it all for our freedom. As a proud supporter of the USO, Mrs. Fields® is donating 25,000 cookies to our heroes in uniform.
So what are you waiting for? Visit www.mrsfieldsmoments.com and share your hero’s story! They could appear on a future box of Mrs. Fields® cookies. A sweet bonus? By entering, you’ll receive a free cookie and you and your hero could win a year’s supply! That’s 52 boxes of cookies! Simply for sharing your story. Act quick, though – all entries must be received by June 30th to be eligible to win.
By the way, there are two new flavors of Mrs. Fields® cookies to try – Dark Chocolate Oatmeal and Butter Pecan Praline. I’ve tried the Dark Chocolate Oatmeal and it’s oh-so-good! Rich chocolate chips in a chewy oatmeal cookie… yum! Don’t miss out on the chance to get a free cookie – nominate your hero today! To join in the #ShareYourHero conversation, find Mrs. Fields on Twitter and Facebook.
What a great campaign this is! I imagine a lot of people not going to come forward with some great stories.
I think this campaign is just brilliant! So amazing, and this post was just too sweet! I love reading these types of stories, instead of all the others out in the news. So nice and refreshing to see!
I would definitely say that teachers are some of the heroes I have met in my life. What a great campaign.
My hero’s are all my kids. They make me smile and bring me joy that no one else can.
My grandmother is my hero for so many reasons! What a great campaign
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This is such a cool way to pay tribute to your heroes. We’ve had some great teachers who are definitely heroes.
What an awesome (and delicious) campaign! I think I’d say my grandmother, even though she passed away last year. So my mom is my next choice!
My hero is my son. He shows me every day how to be brave by being myself.
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All fantastic heroes. I have many in my life.
I’m not sure if I really have a hero. I would say I think I am a hero for surviving my childhood. Both parents are dead at an early age and I was alone and have been for a long time. I survived and flourished!
This is an awesome campaign. I have so many heroes I can’t list them all but my husband and his father definitely make the cut!
My husband is on my list. He’s a vet and has a great story to tell.
My Hero is definitely my Dad .. He has made so many things available to us through his hard work and sacrifices
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My gram was my hero. I’ve never met anyone like her, and I’m oh so glad she was in my life.
It is my wife’s birthday and since she is my hero, I am going to enter her in this. TY for the heads up.
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I love Mrs. Fields cookies. Such a yummy treat!
I love these cookies and sharing them with your heroes is a great idea! Anyone can be a hero!
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That’s true! There are tons of great role models people could nominate.
There are so many heroes out there…Mine is my mom! She raised us alone, but with so much love!
This is a great campaign to get behind. For me, a hero is someone who believes in someone and helps them reach their greatest potential!
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My hero is my mom and also my children. Both make my life beautiful
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What a great campaign. My dad is my hero for all the unconditional love he has given all 5 of us kids. He worked long hours and weekends to support us.
My hero would have to be my grandfather. He lived a hard life but worked hard for what he had!
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There are so many unsung heros out there. You just have to take a good look around.
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This is such a nice campaign. I would love to try their new flavors.
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Thanks for telling me about this. I nominated my son, who is my hero!
Every year Mrs. Fields does this and every year I’m amazed at the pouring out of heroes stories. Heroes are all around us and Mrs Fields cookies are oh so good.
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This is such a great campaign! There are so many heroes in our everyday life. It’s always good to talk about what a real hero is with your kids because they come in so many forms.
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I love Mrs. Fields cookies. It’s nice to recognize our hometown heroes.
Fantastic campaign. What a great way to recognize the true heroes in our communities. And who doesn’t love cookies!?
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Great campaign !, My Dad is my Hero every time im with him and wherever i go i feel very safe because he’s with me
Teachers are such heroes not recognized enough
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What a lovely way to pay tribute to the heroes in our lives. For me, my grandfather is a hero. He is a WW II vet.
This is a great campaign. That is cool that your daughters were able to come up with several heros. I am thankful for all the hero’s in my life including the men and women who serve our country.
What a great campaign! My husband used to be one of the soldiers there at the tomb of the unknown soldier. I would say my mom is my hero. She goes above and beyond for everyone.
My hero is my younger son. He has been through a lot this year with an epilepsy diagnosis but his strength has never faltered.
My hero would have to be my grandparents & parents for having the courage to move to the USA. Takes a lot of courage to leave your home country to give their kids a better life!
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I love this campaign, and Mrs. Fields’ cookies, too. Oh, and my hero? Definitely my Mum. 🙂
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Your kids were like mine…deer in the headlights when I asked that. Great campaign and by your kids standards, my husband is my hero cuz he kills all the bugs when I scream 🙂
my hero is no longer with us here on earth. She was my best friend and my youngest daughter’s godmother. she was an amazing woman that would do anything for anyone.