Have you entered them all yet? Don’t miss out, time is flying! 🙂
Melissa and Doug Sand Toys Mega Prize Pack ends July 9
Fantasy Jewelry Box contest ends July 7 
Mossy Bayou Swamp Sauce prize pack ends July 6 
Boon Rubber Ducks- Ends July 6 
Growums Children’s Gardening kit- ends June 30 
Topricin ends June 29 (health cream)
Melissa and Doug are known for their quality toys. I know that it is one of the brands that we have all over my house. Not that I am a big “Brand” shopper, but when you know something is great, and has yet to let you down, I guess you just kind of stick with it!
When I think of Melissa and Doug, I always think quality toys. But I also thing “wooden toys” and “classic toys”. These new sand toys are something different, and though they are definitely quality peices, are not what I expected! I was pleasantly surprised and happy to see this new line, called “Sunny Patch“. (How cute are they, anyway?)
I think we as parents have all had our share of sand toys that just didn’t hold up- some don’t even make it a summer!
They crack, they break, they get warped- even though they are usually inexpensive, I have come to find that it just isn’t worth the price. If I have to replace his toys every year, is it really a bargain? No, not really. And it’s really bad for the planet, wasteful! Ecologically irresponsible, even if you do recycle them after they break. Why not just go with better quality in the first place? Especially when the price difference isn’t even that big.
Little Man had fun playing in his sandbox with the new Sunny Patch sand toys, too- look how much he is enjoying himself 🙂
He really liked the turtle sifter, and the little “whisk” toy a lot- and really, where else can you find a sand whisk? Haha. It may seem a little strange to see a sand baking set- you do want to explain to the kids NOT to eat the sand- but once you do, and they understand that, they will have a really great time playing “Little Chef” and baking you sand-cakes, sand-pies, and I even got sand-ice-cream and sand-soup. (Aren’t I a lucky girl???)
Little has only had these toys for 1 day and 2 nights, but since it is summer, I wanted to get this up for you right away! If these toys hold up anywhere as well as our other Melissa and Doug toys (and I am a Pre-School teacher, so you can bet I have TONS of them, and you can also bet they get used and abused!) these will be toys you will not have to replace. Heck, you may even be able to give them away when your kids no longer play in the sand (I know! Don’t think about it! They will just stay little!!!) All I know is that I have never, ever had any issue or problem with any Melissa and Doug toy, puzzle, or set that I have ever owned or used. Again- there are many of them here! So I say with confidence that I think these will hold up just as well. The plastic is thicker, they don’t have any of those annoying little areas for water to get stuck into and mold over, and they are just better made. And? Really cute and unique. Sand cupcakes– so adorable!
One of you will also have the chance to win the same set that I have reviewed for you here.
Here is how to enter!
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– Email a friend about this contest, with a CC to me at kangabunnie@gmail.com
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OOO, so many ways to win! Good luck!
DISCLOSURE: A product sample was provided for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed in this post are my own. 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 9, 2011.
Do you not love these rings?? I am having a really, really hard tome NOT doing some really serious damage right now- but I HAVE to be good because Little Man’s birthday is coming up and I am about to blow money on his party, LOL.
Fantasy Jewelry Box has some AMAZING stuff, and I can’t tell you how much I love the fact that it not only looks great- but the prices are fab as well! If you see something you just have to have but can’t afford, check here. Chances are great that they will have it. Even Oprah thinks Fantasy Jewelry Box is the bees knees, hehe. Well, who am I to disagree with Oprah? 🙂
They have the best celebrity inspired jewelery for less- WAY less! A mommy’s best friend! Because we have way better things to spend real money on- like our 4 year old’s birthday, and new boilers, and college savings, am I right?
One of you lucky ducks will be able to win a gift certificate for use at Fantasy Jewelry Box.
The winner of the giveaway will receive a $25 gift certificate to use towards any item of their choice. This gift certificate will be emailed to the winner by the company. You can only win once every 6 month, so if you are a recent winner- hang in there, lol.
Here is how to enter!
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You must also sign up for Fantasy Jewelry Box’s newslsetter– so you can have one entry for GFC and one for the newsletter, but you have to do both, please! 🙂
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– Like Fantasy Jewelry Box on Facebook
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#Win Fantasy Jewelry Box Contest http://t.co/ROYKLyq @HaveSippy @FantasyJewelry
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+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: A product sample was provided for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed in this post are my own. 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 7, 2011.
One of my bloggy buddies is having a giveaway!
She wants this shared-
Planet Weidknecht is giving away a Free Lunch at http://Weidknecht.blogspot.com
good luck!
There is a great promo that Zip Bins is running this Friday and through the weekend with Hippo Bargains. Some of the LEGO® ZipBin® Cases will be on sale from June 17th through the 19th for almost 40% off.
Guys- I had to let daddy handle this one! Mommy doesn’t do spicy, and, well, it IS a Father’s Day prize pack- so doesn’t Daddy know best?
It’s time to take a little road trip, down south. Quite south actually, to the swamps of Louisiana. Welcome to Mossy Bayou Foods home to some very tasty treats. These wonders from the swamp include popcorn rice. Which smells just like popcorn as at cooks and tastes like a nice flavorful rice when you eat it. It is quite odd to be making tacos and rice and smell popcorn cooking. Threw everyone for a loop. My favorite by far was the Louisiana Swamp Scum Hot Sauce It tastes great and spicy and also, looks really neat, like swamp water. I’m going to guess that is why they call it swamp scum! And yes I can attest to it looking odd, and I really did enjoy it. So far I have put it on pizza, tacos, pasta, rice and chicken. I’m sure you get the point, I like hot stuff and this hits the spot.
We also gave the Bayou Blend Seasoning a try. We marinated the chicken breast in a dry rub of the blend. It was spicy straight from the jar but when used as a marinate it was perfect. It made for some very good grilled chicken that night. An interesting blend of spicy and sweet.
These were some of my personal favorite treats from this big ol box of goodies!
I’m handing this back over to “Mommy” now.
It always feels so weird to do a blog hand off, LOL.
SO! Now, for the contest! Mossy Bayou has offered one of you a fantastic prize pack.
Here is how to enter!
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– Email a friend about this contest, with a CC to me at kangabunnie@gmail.com
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– blog about this giveaway, and link back to this contest (leave me the URL in comment, please)
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– 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
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– 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: A product sample was provided for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed in this post are my own. 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 6, 2011.
Please refrain from feeding the ducks! They sure don’t look like your average duck. But they are the same-ish shape as your average rubber duck, but they have wonderful patterns and crazy colors to help them blend into a psychedelic poster from the 60’s, which is their natural habitat. 🙂
They also have a few different shapes- because beautiful ducks come in all shapes and sizes, don’t they? LOL.
Also, unlike other rubber ducks these ducks are BpA and PVC free. Great idea for something that will most likely get gnawed on by your little ones. Less chemicals are always a good thing. Speaking of gnawing have you ever looked a rubber ducky and saw some weird gross stuff growing in it right near that little hole in it ‘s bottom? It’s called black mold, and I WILL NOT let Little Man bring those sorts of toys into his tub. GROSSSSSS. These Odd Ducks can’t get it, they are sealed. No water in, no nasty mold in. No needing showers after bathes. These ducks are favorite of Little Man. Rubber ducks are his weakness! He will even play with them outside the bathtub. Nothing like some odd duck-Iron Man crime fighting adventures.
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| Little playing with them out of the tub- told you! Hehe |
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| Odd Ducks, ready for tubby-time action! |
A bit more info on the Odd Ducks-
Not Your Average Rubber Ducky. Kids are all different shapes and sizes, shouldn’t rubber ducks come that way too? Meet Slim, Bob, Jane and Squish. We’re not trying to encourage a rubber ducky smackdown, but Odd Ducks are PVC-free, unlike those other mucky ducks. And ours do not hold water, so they won’t grow that black mold that kids always try to suck out.
One of my lucky winners will win Odd Ducks, made by Boon!
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– Subscribe to Boon News Blog www.booninc.com/blog
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– Follow me on Twitter ( or you can use my adorable button to the side!) and tweet about this contest
#Win Boon Rubber Ducks! (BPA Free!) http://t.co/WWTty4Q @HaveSippy @BoonInc
*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: A product sample was provided for review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed in this post are my own. 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 6, 2011.
