Kidorable Contest

April 21, 2011 by 178 Comments

April showers, bring may flowers!  We all know that, right?  And April sure has come in with a bang!  We love Kidorable.  Little Man loves his new Space-Hero raincoat.  It matches his fun space-hero rainboots (also Kidorable!)  Just in the nick of time, too- because the day after it came, it started to rain.  For 3 days.  So- you can say that we had the chance to test it out!  He loves it.  It feels like dress-up or costumes/role play to him, because all of the raincoats (and rain-gear in general) are themed, so the kids get to pick what they love, and go with it!  Little picked space creatures- he will not admit that it is a space man, haha.  It keeps him super dry, and I love that the hood looks like a little helmet.  How fun!

We also have the Giraffe book ends.  It goes with his new Jungle/Wild animal themed room, and since we have 5 million books- its great to have such a cute place to put them!  It has a cute spot to place a photo.  It’s a small spot- so make sure you get a little picture  🙂 

Do you love his little Space-Hero self?  I know I do, but I’m a bit partial  🙂   Every kid needs rain-gear.  You don’t want your munchkin getting cold and wet! 
And they have umbrellas to match all their adorable rain-outfits!  Want to win one for your kiddos?
Here is how to enter!

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

 Extra Entries
Leave a separate comment for each entry.

–If you are fan of Kidorable on Facebook you get an extra entry.  Feel free to tell them Have Sippy Will Travel sent you!


 -What is your Favorite Kidorable Item?  Can’t be one I mentioned!  🙂


-Sign up for the Kidorable Email updates HERE, or for the Kidorable Birthday Club HERE

-If you are a fan of Have Sippy Will Travel on Facebook you get two extra entries- feel free to leave some comment love! 
+2 entries


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

– Follow me on Twitter ( you can use my adorable button to the side!) and tweet about this contest
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!)

– enter another one of my giveaways

– comment on a recent non-giveaway post (last 3 days)

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.  Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above.  Sponsor is responsible for providing and sending prize.  Ends  Nov. May 14, 2011.

Filed Under: giveaway, kids, review

Hershey’s Track and Field Contest!

April 21, 2011 by 112 Comments
Hershey’s, while mostly known for it’s delicious chocolate and candies, has another project that they would like you to know about.  Hershey’s Track and Field Games!  Really- from Hershey’s.  I know, I know.  Odd combo.  But, since chocolate is not exactly low fat- I guess Hershey wanted you to know that exercise is also important for you!  I have to tell you- LOVE the water bottle.  It holds a LOT of water, which is great for on-the-go. 


Physical activity is important at any age, but by encouraging your children to be active, you can help them gain an appreciation for a healthy lifestyle at a young age.

Since 1978, The HERSHEY®’S Track & Field Games has helped more than 10 million children get active and learn valuable lessons such as sportsmanship and hard work. Now in its 34th year, HERSHEY’S Track & Field Games hosts thousands of boys and girls, ages 9 to 14, in nearly 4,000 North American communities. They will compete this spring and summer in track and field events ranging from the standing long jump and softball throw to a variety of running and relay races – and all at no cost of entry. All you need is a pair of shoes.

To program culminates each year with the HERSHEY’S Track & Field Games North American Final Meet in Hershey, Pa. Held each year in August, the North American Final Meet hosts 450 outstanding young participants in a fun and exciting, all-expenses paid weekend trip to Hershey. During the weekend, participants tour the world’s largest chocolate factory and visit Hersheypark amusement park, among other exciting activities.

Nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis and Olympic decathlon legend Rafer Johnson will again return as HERSHEY’s Track & Field Games ambassadors in 2011.

To further encourage physical activity among kids and families, Hershey is teaming up with the Nike Reuse-A-Shoe program to collect old, worn-out athletic shoes to be recycled into Nike Grind, a material used in creating athletic and playground surfaces, as well as select Nike products. Program participants will be invited to bring used athletic shoes to state and provincial meets, which will then be recycled into Nike Grind. A HERSHEY’s Track & Field Games playground will be awarded to a participating local community as part of the program’s work with Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe program. Since its inception in the early 1990’s, Nike’s Reuse-A-Shoe program has recycled more than 25 million pairs of athletic shoes into Nike Grind.

So lace up your children’s favorite pair of sneakers and get ready to cheer them on at the finish line! To learn more about HERSHEY’S Track & Field Games, and to find a local event in your area, please visit www.hersheystrackandfield.com.
 

One of you can win a HERSHEY’S Track & Field Games prize pack, which includes a drawstring backpack, visor, water bottle and rubber band shoelace stoppers. 
Here is how to enter!
Mandatory entry
You must be a public follower on Google Friend Connect.
Leave me your email so I can contact you if you win.

 Extra Entries
Leave a separate comment for each entry.

+2 entries

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

– Follow me on Twitter ( or you can use my adorable button to the side!) and tweet about this contest
#Win Hershey’s Track and Field Contest! http://t.co/x7jWc2I  @HaveSippy #fitness 

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!)

– enter another one of my giveaways

– comment on a non-giveaway post

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 May 14, 2011.

Disclosure- the prize pack, information and additional prize pack  for the winner were all provided by The Hershey Company through MyBlogSpark.

Filed Under: family, fitness, giveaway, health

On Friday- Elmo’s Green Thumb- Live!

April 21, 2011 by 2 Comments

That’s where I will be tomorrow Am- Daddy is not feeling great, so he is opting out  🙁
It should be fun, I will tell you all about it when I get home. 
Have a Terrific Thursday!

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Imagination Movers, live show Contest

April 21, 2011 by 18 Comments


DISNEY’S
IMAGINATION MOVERS’ “IN A BIG
WAREHOUSE”
NATIONAL CONCERT TOUR

COMES TO THE PROVIDENCE PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER
MAY 5, 2011
FOR TWO SHOWS ONLY!

Tickets On Sale Now at the PPAC Box Office

Providence, RI – Disney’s Emmy Award-winning IMAGINATION MOVERS are bringing their “In a

Big Warehouse” concert tour to the Providence Performing Arts Center on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at

4P and 7P. The wildly popular New Orleans-based rock band for kids of all ages will travel coast to

coast playing their most popular songs and bringing the magic of the Imagination Movers television

series’ Idea Warehouse to life performing in a series of 100 shows across the nation. Concertgoers

can expect special appearances from Nina, Warehouse Mouse, and other characters from the TV

series.

Tickets for IMAGINATION MOVERS are on sale now at the PPAC Box Office, located at

220 Weybosset Street in downtown Providence.

www.ppacri.org or by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787). Tickets are $45, $35, and $23; all ticket

prices include a $3 per ticket restoration charge. Box Office Hours are Monday through Friday, 10A

to 5P; Saturday, 10A to 2P, and through curtain time(s) on show days.

Patrons can also purchase tickets online at

Mini Movers Packages are also available for purchase. The package includes premium seating in
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the first ten rows of the Theatre, access to a special post-show party room called the “Think Tan with

healthy snacks provided a meet and greet photo opportunity with the IMAGINATION MOVERS , a

chance to participate in a Movers-inspired jam session, a signed IMAGINATION MOVERS poster,

and a laminated VIP pass. For more information and to order, please call the Box Office at (401)

421-ARTS (2787).

Discounted admission is available for groups of 20 or more; for more information and to order,

contact Group Sales Representative Paul Hiatt via email: phiatt@ppacri.org or call

(401) 574-3162.

“Nothing beats the excitement of playing live rock n roll with the help of thousands of great fans,”

says Rich Collins (aka Mover Rich). “We encourage our audience to be an essential part of the show

by singing, clapping, shouting, dancing, and generally letting the energy of a real rock concert lift

their spirits. Everybody needs a nap after one of our gigs, including the grownups – and especially

us!”

Since signing to Walt Disney Records, the IMAGINATION MOVERS sold more than 100,000

albums, received multiple awards and earned critical praise from the Associated Press,

Entertainment Weekly and many other media outlets. Their newest release,

In a Big Warehouse, the soundtrack for the second season of the television series, hit the charts

this fall, debuting at #2 on Billboard’s Top New Artist Albums chart, and bowing at #3 on Billboard’s

Children’s Chart.

In addition, the MOVERS have recently shared their story and music with viewers across the nation

appearing on The View , Live with Regis & Kelly and Good Morning America. Their unique brand of

smart, high-energy pop was described in the New York Times as “prized by many parents for non-

condescending lyrics and music that evokes the Beastie Boys or Red Hot Chili Peppers.”

The Imagination Movers television series, which features the blue-suited band as brainstormers

working hard to solve “Idea Emergencies” in their Idea Warehouse, is a hit with audiences around

the world, airing in over 55 countries/territories and in 12 languages since September 2008. The

Movers are currently filming the third season of the series and recently filmed a concert in their

hometown of New Orleans with some very special guests. Season three of the series and the
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concert special will air in 2011. Imagination Movers airs daily during Disney Channel’s Playhouse

Disney programming block for preschoolers (to be rebranded Disney Junior in early 2011).

The IMAGINATION MOVERS are Collins, a former journalist and father of five; Scott Durbin, a

teacher and father of two; Dave Poche, an architect and father of two; and Scott “Smitty” Smith, a

New Orleans firefighter who was part of the Hurricane Katrina search and rescue effort.

Please contact Marketing Projects Coordinator Caitlyn DiPompo via email: cdipompo@ppacri.org or

call (401) 574-3112 regarding interview requests and pictures of the IMAGINATION MOVERS.

One of my lucky readers will win a family 4 pack!
Here is how to enter!

Mandatory entry
You must be a public follower on Google Friend Connect.
Leave me your email so I can contact you if you win.
Which is your favorite apron- please leave me either the name or the link  🙂 
 Extra Entries
Leave a separate comment for each entry.

– Like PPAC on Facebook

– Follow PPAC on Twitter

+2 entries
-Subscribe to Have Sippy Will Travel by email, and confirm subscription
+3 entries
– Follow me on Twitter ( or you can use my adorable button to the side!) and tweet about this contest
#WIN Imagination Movers, live show Contest http://t.co/XtMIFY2 #LIVESHOW #theater  @HaveSippy 
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!)
– enter another one of my giveaways
– comment on a non-giveaway post
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 May 1, 2011.
Filed Under: family, giveaway, kids

Imagination Movers, live show + Coupon

April 21, 2011 by 1 Comment
Imagination Movers at PPAC Thursday, May 5 at 4P &7P
 Take Advantage of This Special Discount Now!
 Receive 25%* off selected Orchestra seating and First Dress Circle or receive 50%* off Second Dress Circle seats!
 Simply use the code MOVERS2 when ordering tickets online at ppacri.org, by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) or in-person at the PPAC Box Office in downtown Providence. PPAC Box Office Hours are Monday – Friday, 10A–5P; Saturday 10A–2P and through curtain time(s) on show days.
* Orchestra seating restricted to rear orchestra and side orchestra. No adjustments on prior purchases; tickets subject to availability; ticket pricing subject to change; discount does not include standard purchasing fees; other restrictions may apply.
Filed Under: disney, kids

Ebeanstalk.com Review

April 20, 2011 by 11 Comments

 
Ebeanstalk.com is a cute, well organized site filled with learning toys for babies and all the way up. Their toys are selected by experts to ensure a match to children’s development. Ebeanstalk offers a variety of toys, such as pretend play toys, wooden toys, and (our favorite!) travel toys. They also offer TONS of arts and crafts for kids, so if you have projects you want to do, or have crafty kids- Ebeanstalk is a good place to know about. They even have eco friendly toys, which I love, as well!

Their website is super easy to browse, and it is broken down into lots of helpful categories, such as age, gender, and brand. You can also just put a type of toy- ie, “horse” into the search bar, and they will all pop up for you.  WITH photos, all on the same page.  Easy.  You can also make a wishlist- Fab for the holidays or birthdays.
Stop by and check it out!  I had fun, LOL. 

Disclosure- I was not paid for this post, but will receive a gift certificate in order to facilitate this review.  

Filed Under: kids, review

Twisted Thursday!!! BLOG HOP!

April 20, 2011 by 2 Comments

Please stumble one of my OTHER posts- not this one, LOL- and leave me a comment here so I know to come and do the same for you 🙂 I don’t want to miss anyone!
Happy NO MORE WORK AFTER TODAY FOR A FEW DAYS, lol
~Samantha

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Flirty Aprons, Review and Contest

April 20, 2011 by 194 Comments
Confession!  I do not cook a whole lot.  I think I have mentioned this, yes?  LOL
I do like to bake, and I have a love of all things Retro!  I love these adorable aprons from Flirty Aprons.  They have so many styles to choose from, and they just released their latest!  The new Marilyn Line.  This new selection is one of Flirty Apron’s lower priced lines, and is one layer instead of 2, which allows it to be a lower cost.  If you have been wanting to try one out, but are on a budget- this is a great line to try!  These vintage-inspired aprons are both beautiful and designed for real women- to fit all sorts of shapes and body types.  Check me out- fresh in from yoga, and still lookin’ cute in my Mint-a-liscous apron!  (Work what you got, mama’s!)
One thing I didn’t love, was that it lay funny and totally accentuated my pooch.  As some of you know, I have been losing weight- so that was a bummer.  Eh, hopefully that pooch will be a thing of the past, soon.  

Flirty Aprons come in lots of styles, and would be a great gift for Mothers Day.  Who doesn’t want to feel good and look fab in something pretty, true?  The original styles are made to flatter every body. 
Here is some info on Flirty Aprons-

WOMEN’S ORIGINAL APRON FLATTERS EVERY BODY TYPE

The Women’s Original apron was designed with real women in mind.  It’s long, thick waist ties and unique apron pattern allow women to adjust the tie length and bow to meet their specific needs.  Resulting in REAL WOMEN of every size, not just models, looking beautiful and feeling great.

30 Day Guarantee

Our superior products and excellent designs allow us to give you an absolutely amazing,
30 day satisfaction guaranteed return policy.

Same Day Shipping

Place your order by 2pm EST and we’ll ship your apron out the same day.
Flirty Aprons ships domestically and internationally from Utah

Highest Quality Product

Customers love our durable, double-layered Women’s Original aprons. They also love our cute, single-layered Women’s Marilyn line of aprons which tie in the back.
Who doesn’t love a guarantee?  I know that lets me buy with peace of mind.
So, what do you think of Flirty Aprons?  Are you as smitten as I am?  LOL, of course you are.  I’m telling you, you will want to dance around when you put it on.  Makes cooking difficult- not impossible, but messy!  LOL.  (OK, dance first, cook later!) 
Also- one of you will get the chance to win one of the Marilyn apron’s to try out- awesome, no?
So, if you want to be the winner- here is how to enter!!!
Mandatory entry
You must be a public follower on Google Friend Connect.
Leave me your email so I can contact you if you win.
Which is your favorite apron- please leave me either the name or the link  🙂 
 Extra Entries
Leave a separate comment for each entry.
– Post this giveaway on your Facebook page, linking to Flirty Aprons as well in your post.  (Sponsors request)
+2 entries
-Subscribe to Have Sippy Will Travel by email, and confirm subscription
+3 entries
– Follow me on Twitter ( or you can use my adorable button to the side!) and tweet about this contest
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”- I just added it, LOL
– 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!)
– enter another one of my giveaways
– comment on a non-giveaway post
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 May 11, 2011. 
Filed Under: giveaway, review