Douglas Cuddle Toys- GIVEAWAY!!! (Don’t miss this one!)

Yay for stuffed animals! 
My Little Man is a HUGE stuffed animal lover, much like his momma always was.  He looks so much like his daddy, but in some ways, he is so very much my son, LOL.  The two of us can be in a stuffed animal or gift store for well over an hour, annoying people that we are with (Daddy) because we like to look at EVERY stuffed toy.  Over the summer, for the first time, I heard of a company called Douglas Cuddle Toys.  I know, right?  Where was I, under a rock?  I saw Douglas Cuddle Toys for the first time on a blog!  And I had to, HAD TO show my Little Man.  On this occasion, I (of course!) had to let my son get one, they were just so cute and irresistible.  He chose to get this adorable little puppy, Muggins.  Look at that face!

The detail in Douglas Cuddle Toys is amazing, especially when you consider the price!  (The puppy was only $20.99.  It is really nice quality, soft, well made, and for real, do I even need to say how cute it is???)  We looked at that website for almost an hour and a half before he chose the puppy.  I wanted to go to the nearest store that carried them, but it was 3 hours away. How much fun would that have been?  Sigh.  Virtual shopping it is!  🙂 
Since then, we also bought him this Douglas dragon, and a small chick for a gift for his little friend at school.  (I have since seen them in person, on a roadside stop on the way to Chicago, completely on accident!)

I also had the extreme pleasure of seeing their booth at NY Toy Fair.  I was so excited, I really do love their stuffed toys.  And guess who was on top of the display?  Muggins!  LOL.  I showed Little Man the photos when I got home, and he wondered how I got his puppy there and back without his knowing.  Haha, to be 3!

Now, I get to introduce this fantastic company to you!  With their wonderful details, adorable faces, huggable and cuddley-soft bodies- Douglas Cuddle Toys are both aptly named and one of my favorite brands of stuffed toy.  I hope they will be one of yours, as well!
Little Man was sent this DREAMY OCTOPUS to review- he was very excited to receive it, because he loves sea creatures, and they are hard to find in stuffed animals!  It is sparkly, purple, and fluffy, which annoys daddy, LOL, but to his 3 year old self makes it seem like it is floating in the shiny water.  He picked it out!  Can you tell he loves it?

One of you lucky ducks will also be able to try out your very own Douglas Cuddle Toy!
Want to start or add to your collection?  (I’m telling you, these are like chips- you can’t have just one Douglas!)
Here is how to enter!!!


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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.
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Win Dove® VisibleCare™ Body Washes- Contest

Dove just released this great new product called VisibleCare.  Some of you may have seen the commercials during Dancing With the Stars.  This is a new creme body wash made by Dove.  This body wash not only cleans, your skin but also moisturizes.  There are two varieties of VisibleCare, Renewing and Softening.  I tried Softening, because I love soft things 🙂  First of all- the soap works well, and after a shower my skin feels like silk.  Also, I like the smell.  It’s really pleasant, floral and exotic.  You definitely smell the jasmine and magnolias.

With Dove® VisibleCare™ Body Washes, beautiful skin now starts in the most unexpected of places – the shower. The new body washes are specially designed to give women visibly more beautiful skin in just one week. When used daily, the formula actually improves the look of skin making it softer, smoother and always close-up ready. The collection is available in two varieties – Softening and Renewing – and can be found at food, drug, mass and club retailers. 

To show that looking your best is more than hair and makeup, Dove® is inviting real women everywhere to create a video up to 60-seconds in length sharing why they are ready for their close-up experience. The selected woman will receive a weeklong all-expense-paid trip to Los Angeles where she will get an authentic “Dancing with the Stars” experience including training with a performer from the show, confidence coaching by Garth and the ultimate opportunity: a “finale” of her own. She will get to show off her smooth moves and beautiful skin in front of America when she dances in a Dove-sponsored TV spot in the season finale of “Dancing with the Stars” Monday, May 23 (8:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network.   For more information and details on the “Dove® Close-Up Challenge”, you can visit the official site here: http://bit.ly/fB8Drs.

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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 April 23,  2011.  

Amazing Grace!

Made with love by Grammy Grace, and just in time for Dino Week tomorrow- is this adorable dinosaur hoodie!  Little Man (clearly!) loves it, and he is going to wear it tomorrow for the first day of Dinosaur Week.  How cute is that?  Ronan is lucky to have such an amazing Grammy, and so am I  🙂
Love you, Grammy Grace! 

Branson, anyone?

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hiltons of Branson for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
I don’t know about you, but every time I see a brochure for Branson, MO?  I just want to pack a bag and be on my way.  It looks like a great spot for family fun and great entertainment!  I have been getting mailers from them for about 2 years now, and it always looks like such a blast!  Branson has live shows that will fit anyone’s taste- there has to be something for everyone, because they have just so many shows!  Tribute to John Denver, Gospel, Country music, Acrobats of China featuring the New Shanghai Circus, the 12 Irish Tenors- really- something for any taste.
Known as the “Live Music Show Capital of the World,” Branson, MO is also a fun one of a kind family vacation destination!  Less then a day’s drive away from home for about 1/3 of Americans, and now offering all sorts of air-fare deals to the new Branson Airport as well as the Branson-Springfield Airport- your vacation awaits!  With events like Kids Day Camp, Talent Contests, Bridal Shows, Cooking with the Chef- there is so much to do and see, you man need a second trip to accommodate all the fun!
Right in the center of it all, are the Hiltons of Branson!  And you know you can trust a quality hotel like the Hilton.  Considering that Branson is the perfect, wholesome spring break destination for a family, and you want to be able to relax and enjoy your stay (and your sleep!) while on vacation and not worry about where you are staying- what kind of place it is, how far away it is from all the attraction you want to see?  What better place to stay than the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing or the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel.  Both the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing and Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel are currently offering  fantastic packages that include two adult tickets and two children’s tickets (ages 4 to 11) for two full days of fun at Silvery Dollar City. It also includes a $25 food and beverage voucher for Level 2 Steakhouse located on the second floor of the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel. This two-night, three-day package starts at $455.00 plus tax. It’s just another way Hilton is making family fun even more affordable.  Enjoy being in the midst of all the action by booking your stay at either hotel today!
Here are a few ideas I have about a fun filled day in Branson:
My day would start with a cup of joe at Jammin Java where quality coffee is served in a sustainable local environment.  After this we would check out the playground on the grounds of the hotel, get some relax time, until lunch.  For lunch we would go to Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que, where they have the best ” ‘que”, yum.  Then have a nice afternoon shopping and seeing some local sites, take a nice walk around the neighborhood and get a real understanding of Branson.  We would end our wonderful day in Branson at Ernie Biggs Dueling Piano Bar and Grille, an actual sing-along piano bar, how awesome is that!!!
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Homestasis Labs Contest (homeopathic medicine)

What’s up, bloggy buddies?   I just got to ty out a new line of products by a great company called Homeostasis Labs.  Homestasis Labs makes health products that are based not only on homeopathic medicine, but also tried and true home remedies.  They are also committed to making a difference, manufacturing wise, as well- they are both sustainable and produced in a carbon neutral environment.
All of Homeostasis Labs’ products contain active ingredients which are on the Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of the United States, IE- they are homeopathic and can prove it.  The products we gave a try out to were Stress Relief, Allergy Relief,  and Cough & Cold Relief.  All worked quite well, honestly.  The first thing you will notice is the box, the boxes for are quite distinct.  They pop up, and slide and open- kind of like an elegant mint box.  I know that sounds silly- but it is not untruthful!  It is very easy to get out the suggested dose, and close it back up as well.  The way they work is you take one or two little tablets and chew them completely, then swallow.  The tablets are a little sweet- but not sugary sweet, just pleasant.  Also there is no funny after taste.  The interesting thing is that they actually work.  Most of the ingredients on the cough and cold are longer then my arm, but of course after looking them up, (GO google!) wound up being the Latin names for some homeopathic medicines which have been around for ages.  For example the first ingredient is: alliuma cepa- or onion.  Onions are thought to have many medicinal properties from being an anti-inflammatory to functioning as a traditional household remedy for sore throat in India.  So even though the ingredients may look scary and chemically, they are actually very good for you and very natural.  Also quite effective.  We noticed a marked decrease in cold symptoms while taking the cough and cold formula, the stress relief formula also took the edge off the day and helped ease us into a relaxing evening or restful sleep more then once.  I would definitely suggest this to anyone trying an alternative to the stuff available at the trug store.  Another great feature of this product, the price.  Each box contains 50 tablets and each box is $9.  A pretty good price considering a box of 24 count Sudafed is $26 (on Amazon.com).
They are so sure you will love it, too, that they want to give 5 readers a chance to win a box of natural Homeostasis Labs products.  Want to try?
Here is how to enter!

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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.
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Fun Game for your kids!

Casey and Bella,  my son’s favorite dynamic duo of puppies, have an adorable game for your kiddos- Surfing with Casey!
You can help Casey get through 5 levels.  Little had a fun- he needed a bit of help, but he’s only 3. 
Check it out (maybe while you are entering the contest on the site!  LOL)
You can find the game HERE

Of course, you can also Follow Casey and Bella on Twitter and on Facebook as well- don’t miss out! 

Casey and Bella- still a few more days!!!

Have you entered your child yet?  There is still a few more days to enter your young author into the Casey and Bella book contest!  I so wish my kids were old enough.
This is a great opportunity for any child!

(from author Jane Lovascio)
The Casey and Bella Story contest was created to foster creativity in 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders. The idea for the Casey and Bella Story contest came about when I visited schools and saw how excited children were to share their own Casey and Bella story ideas. I decided to create a contest that would give a child the opportunity to have his/her story idea professionally published as the next book in the Casey and Bella book series!
Details….The Grand Prize Winner: receives a $500.00 cash prize, plaque, certificate, and his/her story idea is published in the book and then professionally illustrated, expanded, and published by Big as the next book in the Casey and Bella book series! The grand prize winner is credited for his/her story idea on the dedication page inside the book and the cover. I also travel to the Top 10 Winners’ schools to present the awards and read the finished story.
Each year the Casey and Bella Writing Contest begins September 1, 2010 and ends April 15, 2011. Entry forms and info can be found on www.CaseyandBella.com & www.CuddlyBooks.com along with games and pictures of the characters.

And you can also Follow Casey and Bella on Twitter and on Facebook as well- don’t miss out on any news!  

Zoobles- review and Contest!!!

Zoobles!  These are tons of fun smooshed into a tiny package.  My kids and the kids at the Pre-K went ga-ga over them during the holiday season.  And now they are making Mommy and Babies Zoobles.  We received Bumper and Jumper Zooble to try out, from the land of Azoozia.  Mommy carries baby in her belly pouch, and she can also put him in the cradle (complete with mobile).  Baby Bumper can also stand on his own.  He sure is tiny!  It may be a good idea to compare them to kangaroos when giving them to your kids- my son thought that was how babies come out of mommy’s belly.  LOL.  Bumper and Jumper have joined our other Zoobles in Little Man’s “Tiny Treasures” box he keeps on his dresser, so we don’t loose them.  He just loves how they POP open to play!  They curl up to go to sleep in their little “happitats”, and when they are all rested and you are ready to play, just place them on their special houses and they will pop open for fun.  Those babies sure can fly!

Far away in the mysterious land of Zooble reside hundreds of adorable, little creatures, each with the ability to magically transform from tiny balls hiding in the unknown into cute, mischievous and quirky little creatures called Zoobles. These adorable characters are waiting to surprise you by “popping” open when you least expect it.

Zoobles are collectable, colorful characters that “pop” open when placed on their magnetized “Happitat”. There are hundreds of Zooble characters to collect and playsets for added fun!

The new Mama and Babies are right in the middle of our other Zooble friends!

Check out this great video of the new Mama and Babies- it’s so cute, my Little Man wants the “Blue Peacock” one (he calls it, LOL).

Want to win a new Mama and Babies to try add to your collection?  Here is how to enter!
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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 and Canadian shipping addresses only.  Limited to US and Canadian residents; 18 years old and above.  Sponsor is responsible for providing and mailing prize. Ends April 21,  2011.