May 3, 2012

“Mommy and Me” Mother’s Day With Eric Carle Giveaway!!

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The World of Eric Carle embodies the joys of playful learning and an appreciation of art and nature that generations have experienced through Eric Carle’s timeless stories and unique artwork. The World of Eric Carle inspires children to be creative, expressive and imaginative, encouraging them to explore and enjoy the world around them, while fostering lifetime personal values.

This year for Mother’s Day, I am having a giveaway, for Mommy and Child!! The prize package includes gifts that both a mother and her children can enjoy together. You will receive products for mom to enjoy and the free time to use them, because your child will also happily entertained with his/her goodies too!! Win win situation!!

Eric Carle products includes apparel, plush, toys and games, sporting goods, stationery, health and beauty, arts and crafts, giftware and more! So, there are lots of great products from Eric Carle!!

Now, onto that giveaway!!!

The child prize package will include a Very Hungry Caterpillar puzzle from Mudpuppy, an Around the Farm sound book from Publications International and a Very Hungry Caterpillar book from Penguin.

The Mom prize package would include stationery gifts from Galison and bestselling books from Penguin!! One winner will receive both gift packages!!!!

 

Make sure you connect with Eric Carle on Facebook!!

 

How?

Easy! Just use Rafflecopter below. There are no mandatory entries, you can do one or all. Good luck to you!

Disclosure:

I did not receive anything for this giveaway. So enjoy!!!

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May 2, 2012

Custom Nail Solutions (Review/Giveaway!!!)

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When I was younger I had acrylic nails, I mean, who didn’t?? :)  And, going to the nail place to get them filled was a hassle to say the least. Now that I am older and have kids? Ya, no more nails for me. My nails are lucky if they get filed, blah!

Hey, at least my nails are short and clean looking, I can definitely say that! But, I do have to say when I heard about Custom Nail Solutions I was intrigued, I mean really intrigued. Custom Nail Solutions was invented by a cosmetic dentist and is a patented, revolutionary, custom fit finger nail that is guaranteed to never break, chip, crack, change shape or stain and will last your lifetime! Okay, now I like the sounds of that! Don’t you??

Your nail beds are as unique to you as your finger prints, and Custom Nail Solutions makes nails that are made just for YOU. When a set of nails is created for you they will fit no one but you! I thought that was pretty dang cool :)

And, your custom fit nails are removable and reusable! You can paint them any color you like or leave them bare, it is up to you. When you are done painting them, just remove the nail polish with nail polish remover like you would your real nails. The nails come in french manicure or solid pink and come in 5 different lengths and three shapes.

I received the Custom Nail Solutions Impression Kit to make my nail impressions so that when I receive my fake nails, they will fit my nails perfectly! I really thought the whole process would be super time-consuming, but after you watch the dvd it comes with, explaining and showing you how to do everything, I felt more at ease. The process was super easy and making my nail impressions was fairly painless and took me about 25 minutes. My hubby took the kids while I did this so I could concentrate, I otherwise would have been way too distracted, but that is just me.

Worth Mentioning…

Also, if you lose a nail, Custom Nail Impressions keeps your nail impression information for all 10 of your nails in their computer system! All you need to do is contact the company and identify the number of your missing nail to order a nail replacement. I thought that was pretty cool! To find out more about Custom Nail Solutions nails, please check out their FAQ’s page!

My nail impressions kit came with the following:

10 finger trays
2 spoons
1 yellow impression material
1 white impression material
1 Instruction sheet
1 Instructional DVD
1 Product brochure
1 Order Sheet

I am done with my nail impressions, I now just have to send them back, via UPS. The kit includes a prepaid shipping label to send your nails back and the Custom Nail Solutions will create your unique nails designed just for you and send them back to you with the following items:

1 Set of Custom Nails
1 Bottle Soak Off
1 Soaking Dish
1 Nail Dehydrator
1 Adhesive Debonder
1 Nail Protector
1 Nail Cleanser
1 Nail Brush
4 Pink Cuticle Sticks
1 Nail Stand with 10 Plastic Dowels
1 Application Instruction Sheet
1 Red Tint
1 Peach Tint
1 Plum Tint
Pink Maintenance Kit Bag

Since we had a loss in our family recently, last month was INSANE to say the least, so sending in my nail impressions did not happen when I thought it would. So, they will be shipped out on Friday and I cannot wait to get my custom nails!! Woot! I will update when they come in with pictures and everything!!

Buy

You can purchase the Custom Nail Solutions kits online at http://www.customnailsolutions.com There are a few kits to choose from and they start at $139.95

Win

One person is going to win their very own Custom Nail Solutions Impressions Kit (see all the goodies it comes with above!!) Retails for $139.95!!

How?

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May 2, 2012

BubbleBum Inflatable Car Booster Seat Review & Giveaway :)

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BubbleBum is an easy to inflate booster seat for “big kids“! It is super easy to inflate and easy to deflate for storage. Nothing bulky about the BubbleBum!  Now Grandmas and sitters can carry a booster seat with ease in the glovebox or simply in their purse. Brilliant!!!

BubbleBum was founded by Safekids USA Certified CPST Grainne Kelly from Northern Ireland who, like many other parents, was  frustrated with the lack of booster seats that were available. So, Grainne worked with kids, to get their feedback on booster seats. The children not only helped with the fun name “BubbleBum” but also helped come up with the funky color and design! I thought that was pretty cool!

What the Kids Liked Best About BubbleBum:

  1. They found it easier to carry as it is lightweight and compact.
  2. They were not embarrassed to bring it to school in their backpack, it was cool!
  3. It was more comfortable than the conventional rigid options already on the market
  4. They liked the fact that it was for “big kids”

My son loves his BubbleBum Inflatable Booster Seat. We gave it to grandma, to put in her van, when she has to pick my son up from school. She likes it because it is so small when deflated and easy to inflate and have ready for my son, in no time! The  inflatable air chamber component of the BubbleBum is constructed of durable material similar to that of life vests and other life saving products. Inside the air chamber cushion is memory foam! The memory foam keeps trying to expand with air, so in the event of a puncture, the BubbleBum remains structurally sound and that is very good to know. The memory foam also helps to distribute air evenly inside the air chamber. To find out further information on the BubbleBum please visit their site!

The BubbleBum is for kids ages 4-11 and between 40 to 100 lbs! A booster seat must ONLY be used with a 3 point seat belt, this is a seat belt which goes across the lap and diagonally across the chest.  Children should use a booster seat until the vehicle seat belt fits correctly, which is usually when they reach 4 feet 9 inches. BubbleBum currently has only one color scheme, but colors will be released soon!! The BubbleBum inflates easily in just 30 seconds or less. All you do is blow into the valve (at the rear of the seat). Be sure to close the valve securely when inflated and when it is deflated.

Grab Your Free Apps!

A free BubbleBum app is available on Android Market and available at iTunes!

Buy

You can purchase the BubbleBum Inflatable Car Booster Seat by visiting them online at http://www.bubblebum.co/us/ and it retails for $39.99!

Win!

One person is going to win a BubbleBum!!!

How?

Easy! Just use Rafflecopter below! There are no mandatory entries, you can do one or all. Good luck!

Disclosure:

I was sent product to review, these are my own, honest opinions, thanks!

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May 1, 2012

Remember Mom, With Personal Creations And $50 GC Giveaway!

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Personal Creations is one of my all time favorite sites to shop. I love all of their gift items and the uniqueness each gift. You can certainly find most anything for that picky mama on your list! These are truly gifts moms love!!

From personalized necklaces, stepping stones and frames to custom throws, mugs, music boxes and much, many more Mother’s Day gifts! I also love how easy the ordering process is. They just make it all so simple!

I received a gift code to pick out a product or two for review. I chose the Double Votive Holder (which is temporary unavailable because it is soo beautiful and every one wants it!!) and the Mother’s Day Round Spa Basket. We had the basket say “Grandma” instead of mom and I had my two kids give it to their grandma.

First, I want to say the quality is wonderful with Personal Creations. I have never been let down by their products or service. The Double Votive Holder that I ordered, instead of it saying “Mother” I had it say “Dan” and at the bottom say “Husband and Grandpa“. My Father In Law passed away almost two weeks ago and I thought that having his name on this beautiful wooden box, would mean more to my Mother in Law and it did. I had the kids give this to her too, which is why I only had it say “Husband and Grandpa” for my mother in law and the kids. This box is beautifully crafted and is very sturdy. It has two votive candles on the top, so my mother in law can light those two candles and think of her lost husband :( So sad…

The spa gift basket is really cute. It is not dinky and too small, but a nice, average size. It has little spa bath products in it, for grandma to enjoy and relax with (she sooo needs it..). We got the 6 piece spa gift set. Each gift set includes: a basket with liner, 5-piece spa lotion set that includes 5 oz. body lotion, 5 oz. bath crème, 5 oz. shower gel, 4 oz. bath salts, and a mesh bath pouf. My mother in law loved this so much!! Personal Creations  embroiders the cotton basket liner with any title (Mom, Grandma, etc.) or name, up to 9 characters.

Again, I am pleased with Personal Creations once again and recommend them to you for any last-minute unique gifts for Moms! Your Mama will thank you :)

Connect with Personal Creations on Twitter and Facebook!

Win!

One lucky person is going to win a $50 Personal Creations Gift Code!!

How?

Easy! Just use Rafflecopter below. There are no mandatory entries, you can do one or all. Good luck!

Disclosure:

I received a gift code to redeem for products to review. These are my own honest opinions, thanks!

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May 1, 2012

SAFESKIN® Kids Sport Wrap (Review & A $50 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway!)

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My kids are always getting into something around here and they are constantly getting bumps and bruises too. I am  so blessed to be able to be home with them during the day and kiss all their boo boos when they happen. Bandages have gotten pretty cool looking and so have kids sport wraps, to help make my kids smile through their little tears!

I received SAFESKIN® Kids Sport Wrap to review and try out with my kids. SAFESKIN® Kids Sport Wrap is the first colored sports wrap designed specifically for children and teens and is available in red and blue. My son and daughter were JUST playing really roughly, running in circles and holding hands and my daughter fell to the floor crying in pain. I was sooo nervous! I checked her out and she said that her knee wiggled… Oh great. SIGH. I checked her little knee and it was very red and looked a bit swollen. I iced it and then wrapped the SAFESKIN® Kids Sport Wrap on it. She is now up and running around again, and that sport wrap is still securely on her tiny knee, supporting it. What a great wrap!

My son is in Kung Fu and sometimes at his classes, he can get a few bruises here and there depending on what they are working on. He kind of sprained his wrist in class last Thursday, so we used the red SAFESKIN® Kids Sport Wrap on his wrist to help support it and make it feel better. I am very impressed with how easy these sport wraps are to use. They stretch really well and they stay in place when you press the sport wrap together. When you want to take it off, it comes off no problem! SAFESKIN® Kids Sport Wrap is a great option for on-the-go sports moms’ and first aid kits . It is self adhesive, water-resistant, reusable, latex free and does not need clips or pins to secure it in place! Brilliant!

Coupon!!

Download your 50 cents off coupon, by visiting SAFESKIN Kids Sport Wrap on Facebook!!

Buy

SAFESKIN® Kids Sport Wrap can be purchased at Walmart for only $3.94!

Win

One person is going to win a $50 Walmart Gift Card to use towards some SAFESKIN Kids Sport Wrap of their own (or whatever!).

How?

Easy! Just use Rafflecopter below. There are no mandatory entries, you can do one or all. Good luck!

Disclosure:

I received compensation from Kimberly-Clark Professional in the form of a gift card to participate in this campaign promoting the Sport Some Color SAFESKIN Kids Sport Wrap Challenge.The winner of this giveaway will be randomly chosen.  In addition, Kimberly-Clark Professional provided the gift card I am using as the prize in my promotion. 

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Apr 30, 2012

Gemmy Fincredibles Electronic Pet Fish (Review & Giveaway)

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I always thought Gemmy carried some pretty dang cool things and when I was sent the Fincredibles Electronic Pet Fish to review, I just shook my head in awe! This thing is sooo cool! My kids thought so too :)

We received the Fincredibles Clownfish and boy is he cute! Think Nemo :) It is super easy to put together, just put the little “rocks and plant” inside the fish bowl and add water. Next put the lid on (with Nemo hanging on it and seal it with a second lid that you push/twist on. Turn it on and tap away!!! Too cute!

I say tap away, because every time you tap on the lid you interact with the little fishy! He can interact with you in three fun ways! He also makes a pretty cool night-light for little kids and Fincredibles comes in three different styles of fish to choose from.

This truly did not let us down on swimming and seeming like a real fish. It is so neat the way he swims around and we never have to feed him ;) Mama likes this!!!

Check It Out!

Buy

You can purchase the fun and cool Gemmy Fincredibles Electronic Pet Fish at Kmart or Cracker Barrel Stores and they retail for $24.99.

Win

One lucky person is going to win their very own Gemmy Fincredibles Electronic Pet Fish!!

How?

Easy! Just use Rafflecopter below! No mandatory entries, do one or all. Good luck!

Disclosure:

I was sent product to review, these are my own honest opinions. Thanks Gemmy!!!

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Apr 30, 2012

Let Mom Relax This Mother’s Day With A Wahl Massager!

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Every mom I know is tired and worn out. When Mother’s Day rolls around, it is soooo nice to have that day, for US moms. We soo need it!

I have knots like you would not believe in my neck and shoulder areas. Oh heavens, they are tense and hurt really bad some days. I have used massagers before, but don’t continue to use them because I get soo busy. I just need to take time for myself once in a while.

So, when I received the Wahl Flex Therapy Massager. This came at a great time because this month has been sooo stressful :( The massager is a convenient massage device that fits nicely in my hands. It is light weight and easy to hold onto and is flexible, which is super nice when I use it on my neck, shoulders and other hard to reach spots.

This massager is also rechargeable, so that is totally nice! It comes with a stand for it to charge in, so it doesn’t get  lost on my bathroom counter with all my other things. It also has 7 Interchangeable Attachments that include:

  • Facial Attachment
  • Muscle Kneading Attachment
  • Scalp Attachment
  • Knuckle & Joint Attachment
  • Deep Muscle Attachment
  • Spot Attachment
  • General Body Attachment

So lots of attachments to choose from depending on your ache or pain at the moment! It has an over two-hour time frame before it needs to be charged again. I have not used it for two hours, so I am not sure if that holds true, but the time I had used it for, probably 45 minutes so far, it had a nice strong massage pulse to it with no indication it was going dead anytime soon.

My Wahl Mini Wand Rechargeable Massager did not come with the handy-dandy little black case it shows on its site. I would have loved that as things around her get lost in the shuffle. I just keep the attachments in a drawer in my bathroom.

Win 

Wahl is having a giveaway on their Facebook page! You can enter now until May 13th and 50 lucky moms a Wahl Massager of their own! All you have to do to enter is “like” Wahl Home on Facebook and post a comment on their wall explaining why the mom on your list deserves relief and nominate a mom (yours perhaps??) to win a Mom Relief Pack from Wahl! Entries will be judged on their uniqueness and sincerity.

For the wonderful health benefits of massage and more information on Wahl Massager, please visit their site!

Disclosure:

I was sent product to review. These are my own, honest opinions, thanks!

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Apr 30, 2012

LocalBonus Rewards You for Supporting Your Local Businesses

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LocalBonus is a local business loyalty program that lets their members use their existing credit or debit card to earn points and redeem for cash back rewards at local businesses. I always try to support our local businesses, so I think this is a great way to support them AND get something back too!

You can earn rewards automatically when shopping and eating out locally at over 800 merchants. Learn how to game the system to earn the most points and the most cash. Sounds good to me :)

How It Works…

* Sign up on their website or through Facebook and make an account.

*Connect your credit card. It is 100% secure with bank-grade encryption to keep your account details safe. You can enroll your debit and/or credit cards, they support Visa, Mastercard and Amex.

* Whenever you shop at LocalBonus Merchants, just pay with a debit or credit card you’ve registered with your LocalBonus Account and you’ll earn points automatically!

*Patience can be rewarding we all know that!  The more points you earn and save up, the more you can cash in for. Get up to $250 cash back! Woot!

* There are tons of different bonuses and promotions that LocalBonus does on a regular basis, either through Twitter, Facebook or on their site. Stay up to date to get the most and earn the most. There is big cash backs just around the corner!!

That’s it! Easy as pie! And, you can  find LocalBonus merchants on their site, just search by category or location. Signing up for LocalBonus is completely free and you get cash back, so nothing to lose and everything to gain!

Get Your Money!!

You can turn points into LocalBonus Cash, starting as low as 4,000 points. However, the more you save, the more each point will be worth. Whenever you have at least $10 LocalBonus Cash, you can “cash out” and request payment via PayPal or check. Love it!

LocalBonus just launched in several cities, including Seattle and Portland, so I am super excited about this and knew my readers would be too! They are also launching in Sacramento, Denver and New York!

And, get this, you get $5 LocalBonus cash when you sign up and make your first purchase! Nothing but incentives for shopping at local merchants!! And if you are a merchant and want to reward your customers for shopping at your place, then sign up today by emailing LocalBonus at us@localbonus.com.

So, don’t wait any longer, go sign up for FREE and start earning money as you spend it!!

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Apr 29, 2012

Celebrate Mother’s Day With Red Envelope & A $75 GC Giveaway!

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Finding something for Mother’s Day does not have to be hard. There are gorgeous flowers you can purchase for her (gotta love flowers!) or other nice gifts and Red Envelope has some pretty nice things to choose from.

I had the chance to browse Red Envelope’s site and choose some things I thought my Mom & Mother-in-law would like. I had so many ideas, but when I visited Red Envelope, two just stood out to me! Red Envelope has wonderful gift ideas for Mothers Day!

I ended up getting the ADORABLE Hen & Chick Growing Kit and the delicious Handmade Gray Sea Salted Caramels. It was a hard decision, since they have so many wonderful gifts for mom, but those two were a definite go!

The Hen & Chick Growing Kit is just as cute and adorable in person as it is in the picture on their site. It arrived super fast, you can choose when you want it delivered, and it was packaged with the utmost care. The Hen & Chick ceramic planters are just too cute. Inside each planter is  the Sempervivum succulent, commonly known as “hen and chicks” plant! The plants were in perfect condition when they arrived to me and so were the ceramic containers. I am very impressed! Great gifts for mom!

The Handmade Gray Sea Salted Caramels are to die for, they are soo good. The salt on the tops of them (I LOVE salt) is so good with the sugary caramel. YUM! They arrived a  little box, and nestled inside that box was 16 sel gris gray sea salted caramels!  Each caramel is smothered in milk or dark chocolate and sprinkled with Sel Gris, otherwise known as gray sea salt. Sweet, salty, smooth, crunchy, Mmmmm!

So, check out Red Envelope, if you still have not found Mom a gift, because I know you will find something there!

Buy

You can purchase Mother’s Day Gifts from Red Envelope today, just visit them online!

Win!

One lucky person will win a $75 Gift Code To Red Envelope!! Woot!

How?

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Apr 29, 2012

ProXeed Plus: Male Fertility Supplement (2 Giveaways!)

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You all know I have struggled with infertility for 3 years now. It is PAINFUL, agonizing and an emotional roller coaster, to say the least. Since it is Infertility Awareness Week, I wanted to offer a giveaway of ProXeed Plus, to two lucky individuals who are struggling, like I was, to get pregnant.

ProXeed Plus helps men optimize their sperm health, with ingredients proven to play a critical role in sperm performance. Sometimes it is NOT just the woman who needs to seek infertility treatments and tests, men should also. Me and my hubby were BOTH tested, various tests, he of course was good to go, me, not so much. With one tube, it was all me, sigh. BUT, I was happy to have him excluded as the culprit and could focus on me and my body and the things I needed to be doing to make it happen asap.

ProXeed Plus has an antioxidant complex, for protecting sperm from free radical damage as well as additional nutrients for enhancing sperm formation and maturation. All of this is so important. Making a baby is HARD work, for us with these infertility issues, ugh. ProXeed Plus is a nutritional supplement that contributes to a man’s overall reproductive health when he’s trying to conceive. The ingredients in ProXeed Plus provide clinically proven support required for optimal sperm quality. And the best part? You can see results in as early as three months. That is huge to people who long for a child.

ProXeed Plus is a lightly lemon-flavored powder supplement that can be dissolved in juice or other cold beverages, taken twice a day. ProXeed Plus should be taken for six months, although initial improvements in sperm quality may be seen after three months. *This is because sperm require an average of 74 days to mature, and up to 20 additional days to become capable of fertilization (learn something new every day!). Check out the ingredients in ProXeed Plus!

Buy

You can purchase ProXeed Plus online at http://www.proxeed.com/ It is quite spendy, so if you cannot afford to buy it, please enter the giveaway below to win some and try it out for yourself!

Win

Two individuals are going to win a 2 week supply of ProXeed Plus!

How?

Easy! Just use Rafflecopter below! No mandatory entries, you can do one or all. Good luck!

Disclosure:

I was not sent anything for this review. Robin Leedy & Associates, Inc will take care of the prize fulfillment, thanks!

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