Win a ZippySack Bedding Set

June 22, 2015 by 46 Comments

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It’s a bright shiny day, and the best way for a little one to start that day is by making their bed, right?  This is how it happens in your house isn’t it?  A nice straightened out bed room with bed made with perfect corners on it?  Yeah, mine too.  In reality, mornings are a point in time when we all need some help sometimes- those days when little ones who just won’t move.  Any way to make their morning go a bit smoother is a step in the right direction, and this is just one of the wonderful attributes of a ZippySack.  This is a fun way to get kids to help-  it’s a fitted sheet which also acts as a cover/thin blanket, and is easy to “make” in the morning.  The easy way to make your bed with a ZippySack is by zipping it up.  With a simple zip up your bed is made.  Not only is it easy to make your bed, but it also adds some fun to bed time by being able to sleep as a plush.

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We were still able to use his breathe-right pillow under his zippy sack, which is great for us.

 

There are 8 different patterns available including robot, puppy, dino, and kitten.  Each has a colorful character on it and a bright background.  For those who don’t want a character, there are 2 without. One which sports a camo pattern in blue and the other, a pink floral design.  As an added bonus, there is also a pocket big enough for a tablet or a book by the side of the bed.

The little guy loves his zippy sack.  His main reason is that is has a huge puppy on it.  He also likes the pocket on the side, a perfect spot for a small plush of course.  The reason I like it because its an easy way to keep him sleeping in one spot without his nightly sleep around the bed.

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ZippySacks are available online at ZippySack.com and at fine retail stores everywhere.  The twin size retails for $29.99, and the full $39.99.

One of you can win one of your own- feel free to use the RC form below. Ends July 15, 2015. Good luck!
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WIN Entenmann’s Little Bites S’mores

June 21, 2015 by 65 Comments

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Entenmann’s Little Bites pouches of baked snacks have been making people smile for 15 years. Now it’s time to gather ‘round the campfire with this summer’s hottest snack flavor, NEW! Little Bites® S’mores! They deliver a delicious combo of chocolate chips, marshmallows and graham flavor, leaving everyone wanting S’more.

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And that’s not all! In addition to the summer s’mores madness, Little Bites will be hosting a Summer Fun Campaign on its Little Bites Facebook page from June 15th through August 14th! Consumers will be asked to post comments on the Little Bites Facebook page of how their families have summer fun. Each week, one (1) winner will receive a month of Little Bites snacks awarded in the form of four (4) $5 coupons and an adorable Little Bites Puppy plush toy! Consumers can also complete an entry form on the Facebook page for a chance to win one of five $100 grand prize gift cards or one of 25 first prizes of a one (1) month supply of Little Bites snacks!

Little Bites S’mores are a part of the Entenmann’s Little Bites Seasonal Favorites® line and are available only June through August 2015. We wanted to make sure you got a bite of the new yummy trend just in time for summer! Wherever your family is headed, Little Bites Snacks are #GoodToGo and the perfect choice to take with you!

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One of you can win a great S’mores prize pack- The Little Bites S’mores Summer Prize Package will include:

Two boxes of NEW Little Bites S’mores

Two Entenmann’s coupons valued at $5 each

One adorable Entenmann’s Little Bites Plush Dog valued at $8

Ends July 6, 2015. Good luck!
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WIN a Genesis Champagne and Wine Preserver

June 17, 2015 by 10 Comments

Disclosure: The Genesis Champagne and Wine Preserver was provided for me in order to facilitate my review. All opinions are my own and honest. I am disclosing this in accordance to FTC Guidelines. Please see “Disclose” tab for more information.
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I enjoy having a glass of wine occasionally with my supper or to unwind in the evening. I however do not need an entire bottle of wine. Even if you have a glass again the next day the flavor has been changed. Wouldn’t a machine that could preserve your wine so that you could have just a glass whenever you felt like it be absolutely amazing? Well it’s no longer just a thought, it truly is possible with the Genesis Champagne and Wine Preserver. Not only that, but if you are still looking for that perfect item for the wonderful wine loving dad in your life this would be a great fit. I know several men that would love having this great machine in their lives.

About Genesis:

Napa Technology has been revolutionizing the way wine is served since 2007, with its introduction of the WineStation. The WineStation is the preferred brand of automated preservation and dispensing systems for thousands of restaurants, hotels, wine bars, and retail outlets worldwide.

At the core of the WineStation innovation lives the Clean-Pour Dispensing head technology. This patented technology brings the most effective, accurate, and contamination free wine delivery system found anywhere in the world.

With Genesis, this same commercial grade, reliable technology is available for the serious to novice wine lover – at home.

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About Genesis Elite:

The Genesis Elite is the only single bottle preservation and dispensing system designed for both sparkling and still wine. Genesis Elite allows you to uncork, preserve, and pour your finest wine by the glass without wasting a drop. There is truly no limit to the number of bottles – sparkling or still – you can indulge in at a time.

What’s Included:

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  • One Genesis Preservation and Wine Dispensing Unit
  • Two WineGas Argon Capsules (preserves up to 120 glasses)
  • One IntelliCork Wine Dispensing Head
  • One IntelliCork Sparkling Wine Preservation Head
  • One Pack Pick-Up Tubes
  • One Pack Assorted Gaskets
  • One Sizing Tool
  • One User Manual

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Genesis allows you to save a bottle of still wine for up to 2 months and a bottle of champagne for up to 5 days.

The User manual that is included is incredibly easy to follow. It has a picture step by step guide to ensure that you know how to get things going the right way.

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My Thoughts:

Wow! I was so incredibly impressed with how wonderful this product truly is. As I stated before I do enjoy having a glass of wine with dinner or when friends stop by and visit or unwind. However I hated opening a bottle of wine to only have 1 or 2 glasses and then having the bottle ruined. I hate to waste the wine, but I truly didn’t want or need the entire bottle. I love now that I can quickly and easily preserve the bottle of wine so that it will be good in the future. I had the product for about 2 weeks and I opened a bottle of wine the first day and had another glass from it again today and it is still just as wonderful as it was the first time that I opened it.

20150617_203301I was curious as to if the Argon Gas would change the taste or if my wine would truly be preserved and let me tell you that the wine was wonderful no worries about the gas.

I occasionally will change the type of wine that I am wanting with whatever we are having for supper and having the different IntelliCork dispensing heads makes it possible to have multiple bottles of wine open at the same time. I am definitely interested in possibly purchasing more IntelliCork dispensing heads so that I can have multiples open at a time.

Purchase:
If you are interested in purchasing a Genesis Champagne and Wine Preserver for yourself or for that great dad in your life for Father’s Day, head on over to their website and get one ordered right away.

Giveaway:

1 lucky winner will receive a Genesis Champagne and Wine Preserver for themselves.

The giveaway will end July 15th.

 

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Win Warner Bros and DCKids Gift Basket!

May 26, 2015 by 3 Comments
Looking to win an awesome prize?  You will want to see this.
Check out some of the amazing new videos from DCKids & Warner Bros’ new Youtube channels – included are favorites such as Batman Unlimited, DC Super Friends and Scooby-Doo! There will be many more updates over the next year, so don’t forget to subscribe to their channels!
WBKids Channel:

One of you can win this great prize!  Feel free to enter to win below.

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Win Balance Bar Prize Pack

May 26, 2015 by 49 Comments

Disclosure- I received the below in order to facilitate this review. I am a Balance Bar Ambassador and received information from them. All opinions are my own and honest.

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According to a recent survey by Balance Bar, 43% of Americans feel most balanced during the summer! As we’re approaching June 21st, it’s the perfect time to get outside, enjoy the beautiful weather and start feeling more balanced. To help your readers feel good inside and out this summer, Balance Bar is sharing Gabby Reece’s tips for staying active and smart eating.

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Check out these tips from The Balance Project guide, Gabby Reece as you get ready for summer.

• Make it your own: There is not one right way to get it done. There is the right way that works for you. When it comes to eating healthy, find the foods you like and implement those into your daily diet. The same goes for exercise. If you hate the gym then find something outside that is manageable for you. This is not about torture; this is about creating a lifestyle that you can do week after week.

  • Watch the calendar: Use summer for motivation to shape up but don’t wait for June 21st. If you wait until summer actually starts, you’ll feel rushed and end up crash dieting or doing a crazy workout schedule. I personally like to keep a calendar in my kitchen and cross off the days as I countdown to bikini weather. The visual reminder – right where you eat – is helpful in keeping you on track.
  • Sign up a friend: We tend to be more successful at accomplishing some type of exercise if we have an accountability partner. Solicit a friend and maybe use this as your time to connect. You can train for a 5k together or join an outdoor boot camp; there are a lot more options now that the weather is improving.
  • Plan to snack: Take snacks (like fruit, nuts or a Balance Bar®) wherever you go to prevent mindless eating. If I have an afternoon or early evening workout planned, I make sure to have one of these handy an hour or so before so that I have plenty of energy to get in a good workout.
  • Variety is key: Make as many meals as you can at home so you can control your nutrition. These are some of my favorite recipes,– fresh and full of veggies for springtime! To keep things interesting and fresh at my house, I try to rotate foods. One night I may go for something heavier with veggies and grains, and then the next night focus on proteins. I really try to change up the food and create a great deal of variety.
  • Each day is a new chance and it’s never too late: If you fall out of your summer shape up routine one day, don’t sweat it. Forgive yourself and move on – and just keep moving!
    To see some of Gabby’s favorite fitness moves, go to http://bit.ly/1HL3eO8and for more of Gabby’s tips for balancing fitness and a busy schedule go to http://bit.ly/1Qj0pYC.

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One of you can win Balance bare bars and a Balance Bar headband just in time for that summer slimdown.  Good luck! Ends 6/20/15
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Strawberry Shortcake Berry Best in Show DVD Giveaway

May 26, 2015 by 23 Comments

Disclosure- I am a Fox Home Insider and received a sample to check out. All opinions are my own. 

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Join Strawberry Shortcake and some new furry friends in these delightful “tails” about being yourself and encouraging others to do the same. During his road trip to find homes for his orphan puppies, Huckleberry Pie and his four-legged crew get stranded in Berry Bitty City.

Luckily, Strawberry and her berry best pals decide to help out with the strays in “A Boy and His Dogs.” Blueberry Muffin and Huck become “Partners in Crime” when they try to write a mystery story together…with surprising results. And the fur is sure to fly when the girls try to help Huck start a dog shelter in “The Mystery of the Disappearing Dog Show.” It’s a howling good time with sweet doggy delights for everyone!

For a limited time, consumers will receive a copy of the “Perfect Puppy Digital Story Book Download” by Cupcake Digital, Inc. with their purchase.

You can find and print coloring sheets here: Strawberry Shortcake Coloring Sheets

Enter to Win

Win a copy of Strawberry Shortcake – Berry Best in Show DVD & Digital Copy- ends 2/12/15. Good luck!
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VTech Kidizoom Action Camera

May 4, 2015 by 53 Comments

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Action cameras are a hot trend right now in outdoor accessories.  These cameras can not only catch the action of your sport of choice, but also give you a further way to improve your own performance as well.  There is just so much fun being able to record and remember your actions.  My most extreme adventure was cliff diving in Mexico, and I am sure that would have been a great video to see from my point of view.  But what about out free spirited children?  What happens when they want to capture their outdoor achievements?  VTech have come to fill in this niche with their new Kidizoom Action Cam.  The camera is meant for all the action your little ones can get into.  The Kidizoom is built to be durable enough for kids, and can take a tumble.  Not only does this camera include 2 mounts for on the spot action capturing, but also a waterproof case, making this the perfect all around kids camera.  If they want to record their first rafting trip or hiking through the woods, the Kidizoom is great fun for little guys and gals.
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Wish I had a Wet Ones – WIN Tickets to 6 Flags!

May 1, 2015 by 45 Comments

I disclose that I am being compensated by Wet Ones for your participation in this campaign. This is though the Mom It Forward Blogger Network.

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Wet Ones, the makers of Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes, are running a new promotion right now called, “Wish I had a Wet Ones”. This promotion is for a free kid’s ticket to Six Flags with a purchase of full price general admission ticket during a weekday, or $10 off a full price general admission ticket on the weekends. This promotion is a great way to get everyone out to an amusement part for a fraction of the cost of regular admission. The process to take advantage of this great offer is easy.
Purchase a Wet Ones product (excluding travel and trial sizes). Snap a photo of the receipt.

Text WETONES to 811811 for submission instructions.

Alternate options are to email image of receipt to receipts@wetonessixflags.com or upload image of the receipt to sixflagswetones.com

Once receipt upload is verified, consumers will be taken to the registration page on www.sixflagswetones.com to provide their information to receive their free ticket voucher via a personalized email (to avoid duplications)
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