Have a nutty entertaining idea?

That creative tip may win you and three friends an expense paid (3-day, 2-night) trip next winter to the Big Apple to see a performance of New York City Ballet’s production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker ($5000 value). And, your tip will be featured on 2009 bags of Diamond Inshell Nuts. That’s the grand prize.

Ten first place winners receive an outdoor firepit ($128 value) and 20 second place winners win gift package of Diamond products ($25 value)

As you might surmise, your holiday idea must include Diamond nuts.

Submissions will be accepted through December 31, 2008.  Lifestyle, décor and culinary experts will judge the contest in mid-January and declare a winner on February 1, 2009. If you’re interested in entering online, click here.