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Thursday, September 10, 2009

Jump Start Winner!!

Thank you everyone for stopping by and entering my giveaway! Cole LOVES Jumpstart he plays on it every night, I can barely get my computer back :).

The winner is:

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Here are your random numbers:

5

Timestamp: 2009-09-11 03:47:58 UTC

5 Firefly@www.firefly-shop.org said...
email #2
Thursday, August 13, 2009 11:53:00 AM
Congrats Suzana, you're an amazing bloggy friend and Princess is GOING to love this :). I'll send your email over to the sponsor for your free 3 month trial ;). Muah!!

Sunday, September 6, 2009

CLOSED!!! O Yikes Review and Giveaway and 10% Discount Code!

Cole showing off my Messenger bag
I had the opportunity to try out O Yikes! Messenger bag in Tangerine Raspberry. Now for those of you know me know that I have never been a diaper bag person. My theory always was to just go to a bigger purse. I just never could find one I loved or that would work with my life. When I read about O Yikes! and their Messenger bag I was thinking ok maybe this could work for me.

The reason I say this is because O Yikes! is all about the busy person on the go. I work 3 jobs, have 2 very active boys and try to run a household at the same time. Other bags I've used in the past just end up a cluttered mess and make this OCD mom crazy. I need organization and thing that flow and just go not make me job or day harder.

So I put my Messenger bag to the ultimate test, it arrived just in time for our visit to Great Wolf Lodge. I loaded it up and knew this would be the test of all test! Let me tell you I didn't need to carry my purse at all that weekend. This bag has so many pockets it made it simple to load up and head out to the water park with the boys. I had a spot for my cell, diapers, wipes, my book, my credit card, sippy cup and even a really cool clip that held the boys wrist bands. You know it I couldn't make the boys wear a wrist band to save my life. So this clip inside the bag (check out the picture above) made it simple so we didn't loose them and had them at all times if anyone asked to see them!

Another thing that is fun about O Yikes! are the colors the products come in, they aren't the same boring colors you find on every product out there. I LOVE pink and brown and the bag I received had these colors with a splash of orange also that was such a great combo together. Now for you non mommies or moms with older kids they have other amazing products that you must try out also.
Slingback - designed for people on the go as an ideal backpack travel bag, laptop school bag, or modern diaper bag. It’s durable, water resistant, and functional with multiple compartments and pockets making it easy to keep organized.
Freelance - Freelance encourages a free thinking and relaxed attitude to set your own schedule or in this case create your own package. Just pick and chose the bag and accessories that fit your agenda. (Laptop Sleeve, Accessory Case, Cylinder Case, Changing Pad & wipe case, Square)
Color to check out:
Apricot Chocolate
Avocado Chocolate
Blueberry Keylime
Frosted Titanium
Purple Grape
Tangerine Raspberry
Turquoise Chocolate

Thank you to O Yikes! for letting me try out your amazing products. Also a big thank you for being a GREEN company and sending all your information to me electronically. I love any way to reduce paper :).
BUY IT: Check out O Yikes! to purchase any of these amazing products I mentioned here today. Slingback $49.99 - $79.99, Messenger $69.99 - $99.99, Freelance $10.00 - $99.99. Make sure to use the coupon code "Blog10" for an extra 10% off!!!!

WIN IT: O Yikes! has graciously offered one of my winners a O Yikes! Onesie and your choice of Accessory Case OR Changing Pad OR Cylinder Case. To Enter please tell me what one of the 3 would you like if you won. MUST be done before any of the extra entries can be done

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Sunday, August 30, 2009

Imagination Box Winner

I'm so sorry I'm behind, with some crazy world things happening I haven't been on my game.

The winner of the Imagination Box Co is:

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Here are your random numbers:

62

Timestamp: 2009-08-30 20:13:10 UTC

Shawna said... 62

Shawna Lewis
weloveourdogs@juno.com

I am a follower of your blog
I subscribe to your e-mail
We go out and collect things outside throughout the day and then we come back in and make something with all out outside stuff it's really fun

Thursday, July 30, 2009

(CLOSED) Imagination Box Co. Review and Giveaway

As many of you know money is tight and I try to do as many fun things with the boys as I can. One thing I like to do is to pick up different crafts for the kids to do, you know me it's always what is on clearance or at the dollar store. The only thing about these is one they are out of season so putting them up adds to the wacky theme of me or the cheap ones I buy don't last long. A while back I had the opportunity to share with my boys the Imagination Box Company Barn. The cool thing about the Imagination Box Barn once the kids paint it they get to play with it! I know isn't that an awesome idea.

As we all know that the when Christmas comes around the boxes are more of a highlight then the actual toys. So check it out you get the best of all worlds, a box that is reusable PLUS they get to design it! The Imagination Box even comes with paints, I'm telling you this is the best gift of all time! Plus if your kids are anything like my boys they painted for like 20 minutes and then moved on to something else, so I let the paint dry, put it back and out it came for the next day! So not only did I have a 1/2 hour of quiet time it was several days in a row before it's ready to be put together for even more fun! I was so impressed with Imagination Box and all the choices they have and how nice they where! Guess what they are putting up pictures of the boys decorating their barn. Once your kids design their Imagination Box they love to see pictures and if you would like they love to show them off on their site. Yup we all can be famous!


What makes me love Imagination Box Company:

At Imagination Box Co, we are committed to producing award winning, green, socially and environmentally responsible toys that will ignite your child's imagination. We have Created a series of eco-friendly paintable arts and crafts toys that will allow your child to 'paint the town'!

What to expect:
  • Free Set of Watercolors Included
  • 100% Recyclable
  • Made from 45% Post Consumer Materials
  • Made from a renewable resource
  • All non-toxic dyes and materials
  • Made 100% Made in USA

BUY IT: Imagination Box products range from $24.95 - $29.95. For my readers Kim at Imagination Box Company was so nice and is offering my readers a $5 off coupon just use the code 1-444 it is good July 27 until Aug 15, 2009.

WIN IT: Imagination Box Company has very generously offered one of my reader a Imagination Box of their own! To enter head over to Imagination Box Company website and tell me which one you would choose if you won. If you're not a blogger, please make sure that your email is public so I can contact you.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
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  4. Blog about the giveaway with a link to Imagination Box Company ~ 3 Extra Entries
  5. Tell me a story about what you do to make being at home fun ~1 Extra Entry


    GIVEAWAY OPEN TO US & CANADIAN RESIDENCE - ENDS 8/16/09 @ 11:59PM PST.

Saturday, June 27, 2009

(CLOSED) Fun in the Sun Day 4 ~ Layers Clothing $25 GC Giveway (1 Winner)



Here we go, after you enter here make sure you go over and check out Misadventures in Baby Raising and her amazing giveaways too!

Today I bring you one of my favorite things an amazing clothing store! LayersClothing is an wonderful online store for Tees Dresses Pants Swimwear. It was all so beautiful I had such a hard time picking something. I just loved their Swimwear and just had to get the Gidget! I know don't you just love the name. It so reminded me of her too, and since I'm the same bubbly person I just knew it was perfect for me. Plus check out those super cute ruffles and of course hello pink is in there! Sorry everyone no picture of me in the actual Swimwear, I want you all coming back here and not to scare you off. Soon when I've dropped all the baby weight I'll put it on for you, for now it's a backyard item. A girl still needs to tan :)

A little about the Swimwear I received believe me the spandex is wonderful, yup holds you in wonderful :):

Gidget: Pink gingham halter tankini. Mini accordian pleatdetail along v-neck line and bustline. Front linedtop with removable bra pads. Fully lined bottomswith fold over band detail. Nylon/Spandex. XS-XL.

Currently I see some wonderful deals going on their site you'll just have to check out! They also have one retail store in Sandy, Utah. 426 W Universal Circle Sandy, UT 84070. Come shop with us Monday-Friday 9-7 and Saturdays 10-5. For my Utah friends you'll have to check them out! For everyone else you must log on LayersClothing (yes its a link I make it easy) and check out the wide variety they have. I have my eye on this super cute Bianca that comes in Coral, now would that be an amazing color on me?

The amazing people at LayersClothing has offered one of my readers a $25 E-Gift Certificate. How they work:

E-gift certificates come in the form of email. You can purchase an e-gift
certificate online or in our store. The e-gift certificate will be emailed
directly to the recipient or to yourself, just enter in the valid email address
of the intended recipient along with a message upon checkout. We do not offer
paper certificates or gift cards at this time.

WIN IT: Mandatory got to LayersClothing website and tell me what you would spend you $25 E-Gift Certificate! Super easy plus you may just find a SALE you have to have!

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Check that out that is A LOT of chances to win! Keep the entries coming and remember if you Grabbed the Button before today you get 5 EXTRA entries in both of our giveaways!!! Also if you blogged about it you get 10 EXTRA entries in both mine and Misadventures in Baby Raising "Fun in The Sun" Giveaways!

This giveaway ends on July 11, 2009 at 11:59 pm PST. 1 winner will be chosen by Random.org and posted in a separate post. Winner will have 48 hours to contact me after the drawing or forfeit their prize.

True Learning CD WINNER!!!

Sorry for the delay on this, been a crazy week! I'm so excited about this giveaway, I love doing reviews on items for the kids. And one that help with school and helping them get a head in life, really makes me excited. The True Learning CD is amazing, you'll enjoy every minute of it and so will your kids. Really Cole ask for them, plus he likes to feel like a big boy and as he says "do his homework".

Thank you again True Learning for this amazing CD and all the fun that we had along with it!

WINNER!!!!

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Here are your random numbers:
7
Timestamp: 2009-06-25 21:24:25 UTC

7 Kelli said...
I have your button (1)
Saturday, June 06, 2009 9:42:00 PM

The winner has 48 hours to respond to my email or I will choose a new random winner.

Saturday, June 6, 2009

True Learning CD Giveaway!!!

I'm so excited the amazing people at True Learning liked my review so much they have offered a CD to one lucky reader! I'm going to include my review below so you can see what True Learning is all about! I'm so excited you are going to LOVE this CD as much as I do. And one quick thing I learned and of course didn't thing of is .... you can put a clear plastic over the print out. This way you can use whip off markers to do the activity, this way you can do the page over and over! I know isn't that too cool, plus you're saving money on paper and saving the planet by not creating more waste!

Here is my REVIEW I did :):


I've had the best time doing reviews and trying products but I really enjoy ones that help my kids. True Learning is one of those amazing places I came across that is amazing helping kids with Early Learning Curriculum. True Learning comes on a convenient CD-Rom that is easy to print from, this way you can print as little or as many worksheets as you would like. On this amazing little CD you will find over 3,000 different exercise for your child to do.

Cole just love them, I printed out a few different ones for him to try. Of course he loved the color ones (under Art), we also worked on Math which is perfect with him getting ready for kindergarten and he needs to work on writing his numbers. The True Thinking was one Cole told me he liked to do with his teacher at school. Figure out what is different, which one is longer, find the same shapes etc. Yes we even had to take our print out to share with the other kids at school. The preschool teachers were very impressed with detail and the encouragement it gives the child to do each worksheet.

If you have young children or know someone who does this CD is an amazing tool to help them with school. For $19.99 you can order the CD to get started or for $1.99 per month you can get an online subscription (easy online access to the entire library, no shipping and No long-term obligation... cancel at any time). Really for what your child would gain this is priceless but when you think about how much you spend on work books that have what 30 to 60 pages you pay$29.99 (well at least that was the price on the one I just looked at my mom bought for Cole). Just think if you have more then one kids buy the CD and you use them for each child.



Plus you know how I love companies that give back, True Learning has 25% of Profits Go to Educational and Charitable Efforts Committed to improving the lives of children through education, True Learning donates 25% of profits, after taxes, to educational and charitable efforts directed toward children.



Please take a moment to check out this amazing site, you won't be sorry. Cole loves this and anything that gets this boy to sit down is a miracle! Enjoy!



Visit their very own True-Town! Play games, download wallpaper and coloring pages, and get to know the True-Friends. http://www.true-town.com/



Here is a little more the True Learning had to say:



True Learning Modules
Each True Learning subject consists of 4 levels of advancement. Each level systematically builds upon the skills presented in the previous levels. The content is created to ensure success and mastery. Every concept is introduced in an intuitive manner, then reinforced and built upon in successive levels. Regardless of your child’s age and ability, True Learning will challenge and stimulate your child at each level.

How It Works
At the very heart of True Learning is our unwavering faith in the incredible abilities of young children. With your encouragement, your child will begin his or her educational experience with a confident and positive attitude. We are dedicated to providing the best tools for this incredible journey you are embarking on with your child.

15 Minutes A Day
15 minutes is the ideal learning span for a young child. True Learning is designed to captivate your child’s interest for 15 minutes-a-day of enriching mind and skill development.

True Moments
Time spent together. Sharing a laugh. Sharing a story. Sharing the learning. We call the 15 Minutes A Day spent together True Moments. Your child will value this precious daily routine. And your child will value the learning, because you are showing that you value the learning.






WIN IT: One lucky winner will win a True Learning CD of their own. Head over to True Learning and tell me which subject you are most excited about. It's that easy!

EXTRA ENTRIES:
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  4. Blog about this with a link to me and True Learning - 2 Extra Entries
  5. Tell me who this is for - 1 Extra Entry
  6. Tell me another subject you like they offer - 1 Extra Entry

Giveaway closes June 21st, 2009 at 11:59pm PST.

Saturday, May 16, 2009

Green Wash Ball (Eco Friendly) Giveaway

I'm so excited to show you a product I'm in love with because one it saves you tons of money but it also makes it so I don't have to go to the store that often. Yes you heard me right, 2 boys plus 1 exchange student makes go to the store more then a choir more like a NIGHTMARE. So let me tell you anytime I find something that helps me save time and money I'm all over! That leads me to my newest review and giveaway. When I saw this on another bloggers giveaway I just had to contact the company and ask ok beg to do a review for them!

GreenWashBall is washing with out buying all that detergent. Ok some of you are thinking no way, how could this clean my clothes! So you know me the test here we come. Remember my post about doing the yard with the soil that has just a touch of animal poo for fertilizer. Yup I put my pants in there from that day, they were covered in smelly dirt and poo! No suds no extra soap and guess what they came out smelling clean and looked amazing! Still don't believe me, try it for yourself or even better win a GreenWashBall Eco-friendly Laundry Balls–Wash Without Detergent for yourself!


Ok I know you want to know more about the GreenWashBall Eco-friendly Laundry Balls–Wash Without Detergent:


Forget harmful detergents that damage your clothing and irritate sensitive skin. GreenWashBall is antibacterial, hypo-allergenic, leaves clothes smelling fresh and it softens your fabric without any harmful chemicals. The GreenWashBall is composed of natural ceramics contained in a plastic non-toxic sphere for washing purposes without chemical detergent. The friction of the ceramics in the GreenWash Ball and the water in the washer cause the pH level to rise which unlocks the stains. GreenWashBall can remove chemical, grease and organic stains in just one cycle.

Now comes the easy part just put the GreenWashBall in your washer with the wash. When finished take it out and once a month put it on the windowsill to get a little sunlight to help it last. Now here is the part that made me just giddy! The GreenWashBall is good for up to 1,000 washes (yes I said 1,000) about 3 years of washing. Ok so at first you buy the system that includes the dryer balls if you buy online! For $29.95 you can use up to 1,000 washes that equals about 3 cents a wash, what that doesn't sound good! Ok let me do it this way for you, let's go to the store and pick up a bottle of your favorite detergent. So on a good day I can get a good brand at Wally World for $7.99 (+tax) for 96 loads ... yes this is me grabbing the calculator so for about 8 cents, but then you must calculate in the fabric softer that you use and won't have to now that you have dryer balls. I just love the dryer balls too, talk about cutting down on drying time and when they come out all fluffy and non static! Yup I'm totally loving it, ok I don't love doing laundry that will never change. But I do love that I have clean clothes and helping with the plant also. And yes saving $400 a year really helps me want to be earth conscious. Oh what you were thinking it too! I love being good but sometimes being earth friendly is more expensive and these days I don't have extra. So this is right up my alley and yours too!

And before you ask yes that is my laundry, I just had to show how fluffy it is out of the dryer. But I didn't want to leave you with that picture in your head, really I did fold them. Yes I took a picture but now looking at it, it really doesn't look folded but REALLY it is :)!!!!



Would you like to win a GreenWashBall Eco-friendly Laundry Balls–Wash Without Detergent of your very own!!!! I know you do! I have ONE for you to win, sorry no dryer balls but this at least gets you on your way!

This is a very simple one for your first comment (mandatory) tell me what you do to save money or be green. Yup it's that easy!

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  4. ONE (1) for going to GreenWashBall and telling me something about their company.

I told you it was SUPER easy!!! Giveaway goes until Sunday May 31, 2009 11:59pm.

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