Samantha, Author at Have Sippy Will Travel

Sunhats, perfect for the summer!

July 7, 2011 by Samantha 12 Comments

It’s summer- so you know what that means! More time outside, and more time in the sun. I am the sunblock queen- even in the winter- and I do always wear a hat outside. I was just sent this Scala Ribbon Sun Hat to review. It’s cute- the white color is easy breezy to pair with, and they have some other colors that are really fun! (Don’t you love the teal one? LOL) White and black are versatile, though. It’s comfortable, it breathes, and it shades my head, face, and neck. It also has a UV protection of 50! I have worn it to the beach, BBQ, and to a 4th of July picnic so far. You can’t wear a ponytail, not a high one, anyway, with it- so it’s not for gardening, more for hanging out and looking pretty while keeping yourself cool and protected from the sun.

You can get one of your own in several color options here!
Happy browsing!

Disclosure- I received this product for review- all opinions are mine, yours may differ

Filed Under: clothes and shoes, review

Win Super Soakers!

July 6, 2011 by Samantha 597 Comments

Super Soaker is releasing a new line of powered soakers. Thunderstom! Have you ever had a battery powered super soaker? Not I! What makes these special is not only are they battery powered, but they also have fast change water clips. These guns are based one real weapons, from M-4’s to antiaircraft missiles. The big difference is, there is no way to mistake one of these for a real weapon. They are over sized, brightly colored and are definitely not made of metal. I know some of you might not like weapons or violence, and neither do I- but this is not violent- it’s just water. The action may represent violence- but if you give your kids good values, I think all will be well. Water guns are fun in the summer, if your little ones go out to play with kids in the neighborhood, these will be a hit! Little Man and Kamikaze had a blast with these, the only bad thing was I let the hubs take the pictures- BAD IDEA! LOL They had so much fun- I got them later with the hose, too- just to make it REALLY interesting 🙂

Ready for the best part? There is a current promotion through Hasbro where you can get 2 soakers and 2 clips for less than $30 shipped. NICE, right?

OK, so if you are crazy enough to let that promotion pass you by- or you perhaps want more then 2 (big family? Want extras for when friends visit?)
Here is how to enter to win!

Mandatory entry
You must be a public follower on Google Friend Connect.
Leave me your email so I can contact you if you win. In your comment, please.

Extra Entries
Leave a separate comment for each entry.

– What is your favorite aspect of the Nerf Thunderstorm? Or another product you love by Nerf?

-“Like” me on Facebook -feel free to give me some comment love! 🙂 This is not mandatory, and Facebook is in no way sponsoring this giveaway.
+2 entries

-Subscribe to Have Sippy Will Travel by email, and confirm subscription or via RSS
+3 entries

– Follow me on Twitter ( or you can use my adorable button to the side!) and tweet about this contest
#Win SUPER SOAKERS!!! http://t.co/tt7FfuQ @HaveSippy #BirthdayBash #Nerf #waterguns
*can be done daily

Please make sure you follow first!
+2 entries

– Email a friend about this contest, with a CC to me at kangabunnie@gmail.com
(you get an extra entry if they enter, too!)

-Add my button to your blog, and leave me the link so I can find it

– Follow me on “Networked Blogs”

– blog about this giveaway, and link back to this contest (leave me the URL in comment, please)

-Add me to your blogroll, with a link back to me

– Vote for me on “We’re On The Fence!” (Just Click the Button to the left that says “We’re On the Fence” until it confirms you voted for your’s truly!) *Can be done daily

– enter another one of my giveaways

– comment on a non-giveaway post

– Like this post on Facebook, Stumble it, or hit G+1 button (each is worth one entry)

OOO, so many ways to win! Good luck!

DISCLOSURE: I received the above product for review. All opinions are mine, yours may differ. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. Open to US shipping addresses only. Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Sponsor is responsible for providing and mailing prize. Ends July 25, 2011.

Filed Under: giveaway, kids, review

Getting Ready!

July 6, 2011 by Samantha 4 Comments

In addition to posting tonight, I am getting ready for our 2 week vacation extravaganza! We leave on Saturday, and while we have a house-sitter- there is still so much to do!

ALMOST done with laundry and shopping for the things to take with us- now, for the packing! AHHHHHH!

2 weeks, 2 kids, 5 states. ROAD TRIP!
See you there!
~Samantha

Filed Under: travel

Win Tribal Energy Cardio (workout and weightloss)

July 5, 2011 by Samantha 89 Comments

Tribal Energy Cardio– this video was so much fun to do! One you can look forward to doing. I’ve been tweeting about this one- I really liked it! OK, not the most professional camerawork or sound- it was rocky at times, and had an echo-y sound once in a while- but you won’t notice much. And like I said- it was fun to do. Instructor Suzanne Forbes-Vierling was sunny, energetic, (while not being obnoxious) and broke everything down into slow motion for us for quite a few counts- great for non-dancers and beginners to working out (or those re-starting).

Workout One: (11 mins long) This is an add-on style workout, where you learn each step andbuild them together to create a complete dance routine. You will learn these steps at half time first, then do them at full speed. Then- you add them together! (see- great for “regular people”!)

Workout Two: (20 mins long) Another add-on style dance workout. Same basic ideas as above!

Workout Three: (7 mins long) This moves faster, ans is also more challenging You use the routines from workouts 1 and 2 here as well.

Grand Finale: (6 mins long) This is for when you have “mastered” the above three- because you do them all here, all together, with no cues from Suzanne.

Fun, and different, right?
Here is some more basic info on the video-
“Suzanne Forbes-Vierling presents adapted Western African dance movements that are achievable for the beginner and invigorating for all levels. Experience a total body workout while having fun and reconnecting with vital physical energy and an exuberance of spirit. Your core will be totally engaged. The live drumming rhythms are exhilarating and are sure to get the whole of your body moving.
Each workout is broken down so that learning is easy and you can grow at your own pace. Soon, you will be moving to the rhythms effortlessly. It’s so much fun you forget that it’s an intense cardio workout.
Go ahead, get your groove on, get fit and feel good while you rock the beat!”
The video can be bought on the website, and you can also win it here!

Here is how to win!

Mandatory entry
You must be a public follower on Google Friend Connect.
Leave me your email so I can contact you if you win. In your comment, please.

Extra Entries
Leave a separate comment for each entry.

– Like Tribal Energy Cardio on Facebook- This is not mandatory, and Facebook is in no way sponsoring this giveaway.

– Follow Tribal Energy Cardio on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway –
#Win Tribal Energy Cardio (workout and weightloss) http://t.co/Mw4SouX @HaveSippy @tribalenergy4u

-“Like” me on Facebook -feel free to give me some comment love! 🙂 This is not mandatory, and Facebook is in no way sponsoring this giveaway.
+2 entries

-Subscribe to Have Sippy Will Travel by email, and confirm subscription or via RSS
+3 entries

– Follow me on Twitter ( or you can use my adorable button to the side!) and tweet about this contest
#Win Tribal Energy Cardio (workout and weightloss) http://t.co/Mw4SouX @HaveSippy @tribalenergy4u
*can be done daily

Please make sure you follow first!
+2 entries

– Email a friend about this contest, with a CC to me at kangabunnie@gmail.com
(you get an extra entry if they enter, too!)

-Add my button to your blog, and leave me the link so I can find it

– Follow me on “Networked Blogs”

– blog about this giveaway, and link back to this contest (leave me the URL in comment, please)

-Add me to your blogroll, with a link back to me

– Vote for me on “We’re On The Fence!” (Just Click the Button to the left that says “We’re On the Fence” until it confirms you voted for your’s truly!) *Can be done daily

– enter another one of my giveaways

– comment on a non-giveaway post

– Like this post on Facebook, Stumble it, or hit G+1 button (each is worth one entry)

OOO, so many ways to win! Good luck!

DISCLOSURE: I received the above product for review. All opinions are my own, yours may differ. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. Open to US shipping addresses only. Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Sponsor is responsible for providing and mailing prize. Ends July 24, 2011.

Filed Under: fitness, giveaway, health, review

Kiddie Academy Daycare

July 5, 2011 by Samantha 11 Comments

Sit right back and let me tell you a tale a tale about how Gaud and Sahejpal became the kings of daycare in the town of San Jose.
Anyway, out in California there were two couples Pramod and Ravinder Gaud, and Neeraj and Bala Sahejpal. These four decided to open up a Kidde Academy and after hard work and determination, were able to make a foot hold in this business, and even expand to another facility in the process.
These two couples were friends who saw an oppurtinuty and took it. Between the four of them there are: Ravinder, who has a background in education, Neeraj in business and marketing, and Bela in computer applications. These fields dont seem to have much in common, but through proper management and applying their various fields to the Kidde Academy franchise, they are able to not only still be in business today, but also admissions are growing and there are talks of opening a third facility in the area. I say congrats to you!
You can learn more and follow Kiddie Academy on Facebook and Twitter.

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Wordless Wednesday!

July 5, 2011 by Samantha 8 Comments

Filed Under: travel

Workout Wednesdays!

July 5, 2011 by Samantha 2 Comments

A new idea, brought to you by your buddies at Twisted Scavengers!
Each Wednesday we will post health, fitness, and weight loss posts, reviews, and giveaways- and we would love you to post along with us!
If you have a post from this week that is related to the above topic- health, fitness, weight loss, or you have a review and giveaway of a related product- please link up!

Filed Under: fitness, health

What A DAY!

July 5, 2011 by Samantha 3 Comments

So- a bunch of parents at the school let their kids stay up until 11:30 or later last night for fireworks- yet still brought them in at the same time of the morning- OH MY GOODNESS DID THAT MAKE FOR A “GREAT” DAY!!!!
They were there at the same time- between 7-8:30 am- but were just miserable.
The kids were whiney, mean, nasty, and crying all day long- it was a horrible, horrible day. No one would listen, they were hitting, biting, etc. NOT a good day.
Bear with me while I get my bearings- I am fried like an egg today! LOL

Filed Under: Uncategorized