Win Cars 2 Sorry Sliders game

June 27, 2011 by 307 Comments
Are you ready for some bored excitement?
Wait, that came out wrong.  Are you ready for a board game with some excitement and Cars 2?  Yay- better!  LOL
Ok, so at the first look at the box. we see this is Sorry! But a new, fun, Cars 2  new edition!  Sorry! Sliders is a great game where the pace is quicker, the pieces are mobile, and of course the fun is non stop, hehehe.  Also- it’s based on the new kids movie Cars 2- including 4 character pieces from the movie and even some of the great settings from the movie : Radiator Springs, Toyko, Porta Corsa and London.  There are radiation zones and oil slicks, orange cones and all kinds of craziness.  This game is a perfect change of pace for the average board game night.  My kids usually can’t sit still for too long during games, but because of the Cars 2 theme and the kinetic feel to gameplay we actually got through a round of play where everyone played and had fun!  Also the price point is really nice too, $25 retail.  The Hasbro website it is less then $20.  So give it a shot and enjoy yourselves.  But Little gets to be McQueen!  (LOL)
One of you can win this game.
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 shipping addresses only.  Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above.  Sponsor is responsible for providing and mailing prize. Ends June 30, 2011.

Filed Under: family, giveaway, kids, review

Bindi Irwin Wildlife Series- Review and Contest

June 24, 2011 by 96 Comments
G’day mate!  (LOL)
There is a great new book series out there.  I’m sure you all know the tragic story of Steve Erwin, “The Crocodile Hunter”.  If not please feel free to take a quick look: his story.  Ok now that you are all back, his daughter is Bindi Irwin.  She wants to, “…help endangered wildlife just like dad did.”  She is trying very hard to make a difference, through education.  Bindi has started to release her own book line, Bindi Wildlife Adventures.  Her first book, Trouble at the zoo  did a nice job of setting the tone for the series.  This book is sweet- is a great book for kids between the grades of one through four.  It involves a particular hairy event during the celebration of Bindi‘s birthday party at the Australian zoo.  Lots of zany stuff happens, like karaoke, animal rides, dancing- there is even some mystery and a macaw.  That’s right a macaw!  This critter was Kamikaze’s favorite, too.  She was able to read and understand what was going on in the story with a little help.  A bit of background on Kamikaze- She is an average student in first grade, but she is great at math while struggling with reading- so books like this that she really enjoys will help motivate her to practice.  She really liked this book and will probably follow the series.  Which is great considering this is teaching her about animals, science, activism, and reading.  The only downside is…we have to wait for the next books to come out! LOL  I am just happy she is learning the excitement that is reading.  Her momma loves to read, and I hope she will, too!  We are also animal activists in this house, so reading about helping animals, and learning about animals is familiar and fun territory for her.
One of you will win a copy of a Bindi book!  
If you would like to win, 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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– Follow me on “Networked Blogs”

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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 17, 2011.

Filed Under: animals, book review, giveaway, kids, review

Win Playtex Drop-In’s!

June 22, 2011 by 165 Comments

DR. LAURA JANA’S EXPERT TIPS FOR FEEDING YOUR NEWBORN

New parents are filled with joy and excitement upon bringing home their newborn, yet this time
can also be overwhelming. To help address the anxiety that new moms face during this time,
Playtex partnered with Dr. Laura Jana, a renowned pediatrician and co-author of the award-
winning, newly released second edition of the book, Heading Home With Your Newborn: From
Birth to Reality.

A recent survey by Playtex found that nearly half of moms-to-be are concerned about
establishing a healthy feeding routine for their baby.1 Here, Dr. Jana provides some simple tips
to help new parents adjust to parenthood and the important role they play in feeding their
newborns.

Comfortable Feedings: Feeding your baby is one of the first and most important things
you’ll do as a new parent. One way to help ensure both you and your baby are more
relaxed and comfortable during feeding sessions is to register for or purchase a comfortable
feeding chair. Armrests can provide both extra support and, in some cases, even extra
storage. Some women also prefer to prop their feet up on a nursing stool or ottoman to help
relieve stress on their legs and back. Many nursing moms also find nursing pillows to be
very helpful. These are specially-designed pillows that typically encircle your waist and can
ease the strain on your back, shoulders and neck and spare you some unnecessary aches
and pains.

Baby “Supply Kit”: Once you’ve gotten comfortable with your feeding routine, you may find
it useful to create a “feeding supply kit.” This isn’t a formal kit, but rather a set of practical
feeding supplies that you can easily take with you from room-to-room. This will allow you to
have everything you need – burp cloths, a blanket or nursing cover up, a bottle of water for
you, for example – all within arms reach when you sit down to feed your baby. It’s also
useful to have extra diapers, wipes, a change of clothing and a diaper changing mat ready
to go so that these inevitably necessary items will be handy regardless of the room you’re in.

Babies, Bubbles and Burping: Many moms hope to allow others to participate in the
feeding experience and even continue breastfeeding after returning to work. This is great
because it allows babies to get the benefits of breast milk even longer. Angled bottles,
disposable nurser bags, and bottles with built-in vents, or flow and control systems are all
designed to help decrease the amount of air that babies swallow. Consider using a bottle,
like the Playtex® Drop-Ins® system, that keeps air from mixing with the milk, meaning less air
in babies’ tummies.

Moms on the Go: For nursing moms who plan to return to work, and even for those moms
who simply want more flexibility with feeding, a breast pump can be a perfect item to
consider purchasing or putting on your registry. In general, the more pumping you plan on
doing, the more you want to invest in a good quality, double pump. For added convenience,
there are now electric pumps available that actually allow you to pump directly into bottle
liners that can then be used for storage and feeding – all without having to transfer any
breast milk! For nursing moms returning to work, it also may be helpful to talk with someone
in HR about your company’s breastfeeding policies and accommodations. Ask about a
private place you can go for pumping, and talk to any co-workers who are also moms for
additional tips on how they made pumping work for them in the workplace.

For more helpful information on caring for your new baby from Dr. Jana and Playtex, check out
her book, Heading Home with Your Newborn: From Birth to Reality and visit
www.Playtexbaby.com.

While there, be sure to enter the “Brilliance in a Bottle” Sweepstakes. The grand prize winner
will receive $2,500 to complete their registry, an in-person meeting with Dr. Jana and a copy of
her book. Additional prizes include $100 gift cards, PlaytexBaby Bottles Gift Sets, phone
sessions with Dr. Jana and copies of Dr. Jana’s book.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Must be 18 or older to enter (19 if Al or NE, 21 if MS). Void
outside the U.S. 50/D.C., elsewhere and where prohibited. SEE OFFICIAL RULES:
http://www.playtexbaby.com/Promotions/BrillianceInABottleSweepstakes/Rules.aspx

You can also connect with other moms-to-be and enter to win great Playtex products on our
Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/PlaytexBaby.

Want to win a set of Playtex Drop-Ins ® Bottles?
Here is how to enter!

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– Like Playtex Baby on Facebook for an extra entry- this is NOT sponsored by Facebook in any way, nor is this a mandatory entry

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-“Like” me on Facebook
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#Win Playtex Drop-In’s! http://t.co/wkZUqHX @HaveSippy @PlaytexBaby
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– 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 16, 2011.
 
 As a little extra FYI- the sponsor wants you to know this as well, in addition to my disclosure and my “I Disclose” tabs-
“Energizer Personal Care is providing the prize(s) for this promotion at no cost to me. This
promotion is not being administered or sponsored in any way by Energizer Personal Care
or its affiliates, but solely by Have Sippy Will Travel. Any questions or comments regarding this
promotion must be sent to me at Have Sippy Will Travel and not to Energizer Personal Care.”

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Get Fit America for Kids LIVE Contest- Win the DVD

June 22, 2011 by 47 Comments

I love this DVD for the kids at the Pre-K and in my own home- it’s great to have a physical activity to do on rainy days, in the winter, and just to relax and unwind together.  Because sometimes?  I just don’t want to go down the slide!  LOL  I have used this DVD at least weekly since I got it, and it has been a “go to” for me at the Pre-School.  Can I tell you?  When there is 20+ kids that need to go outside and can’t, this is a real saving grace for me! 

Kids can learn some great heath and fitness ideas from this DVD, get on the path to staying active and healthy, and start out on the right foot- being active- or for those kids who need some motivation?  They can do so with the caring guidance of Mom/Dad and the instructor Scott Cole.   And you can learn with your child- this is a great opportunity for a  family activity, so join in! 
My kids and class are aged 2.5 – 7, and only the 2 year olds were unable to follow.  But they had fun trying, and I think it is a great example for them to see.  Plus, they will learn the “moves” and exercises in time- plus it is a great way to start them out on the right foot- by watching older siblings, and mom and dad!  (Plus- Scott makes it fun- so your kids won’t dislike doing this!)
Get Fit America for Kids LIVE features active school assemblies with children of all ages (K-2nd, 3rd-5th, and 6th-8th) joyfully participating in Scott’s proven program of Yoga, Tai Chi, Cardio, Strength, Partnered Trust-Building, and Meditation, along with valuable educational tips and insights for each age group on HOW to motivate, teach, and MOVE children with mind/body exercise.

NOTE: Get Fit America for Kids LIVE DVD is an educational tool for adults, and the NAPPA-AWARD-Winning Get Fit America for Kids Workout DVD is designed for kids to use as a workout. Together, the Get Fit America for Kids Program is a mindful solution to help prevent ADHD, improve focus, restore social skills, and inspire overall health and vitality for children of all ages, while educating adults on HOW TO implement mindful exercise into schools, fitness centers, recreational facilities, and more!!!

“Get Fit America for Kids is designed for ALL children. It is non-competitive, joyful, mindful, and FUN. See for yourself, and let’s all work to keep America’s children happy, healthy, creative, and conscious.”—Scott Cole

To view a section of this video, visit this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYcUKyj7VuI

Want to win a copy?  Here is how!

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– Email a friend about this contest, with a CC to me at  kangabunnie@gmail.com
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– Follow me on “Networked Blogs”

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-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 15, 2011.

Filed Under: family, fitness, giveaway, health, kids, movie, review

Win Angelina Ballerina DVD

June 22, 2011 by 211 Comments

It’s Showtime! Join beloved mouseling Angelina Ballerina™ and her friends as they star
in an all-new, show-stopping spectacle full of fun, friendship and dance when Angelina
Ballerina: Pop Star Girls comes to DVD, Digital Download and On Demand June
7, 2011 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. Just like all aspiring stars, Angelina
and her friends are always ready to dance and have a good time! When kids share in
Angelina’s experiences, they’re inspired to go after their big dreams too.

DVD SYNOPSIS
Get ready to get your groove on because it’s showtime with Angelina and her friends!
While all the dancers learn to work together, Angelina realizes she loves Hip Hop, rock
bands, fiddles and more! Move and groove along with Angelina as she directs a Hip
Hop musical and discovers she was born to be a star. The whole family will be star-
struck with delight as Angelina steps it up in her best performance yet.

Episodes
• “Angelina’s Crazy Solo”
• “Angelina’s Rock Band”
• “Angelina’s Hip Hop Boys Show”
• “Angelina and the Giant”
• “Angelina and the Broken Fiddle”

The kids at the Pre-K loved seeing what Angelina and her buddies were up to- and there is even an episode dedicated to the boys, to there was something for everyone.  I let them check it out before naptime one rainy day, and it got the girls dancing and pretending to be ballet dancers for the rest of the day.  (Don’t worry- the boys were still smashing cars and building lego towers, LOL.)
HIT Entertainment and Lionsgate are providing one of you with one Angelina Ballerina Pop Star Girls DVD- lucky ducks  🙂

Want it to be you?
Here is how to win!

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– Follow me on Twitter ( or you can use my adorable button to the side!) and tweet about this contest
#Win Angelina Ballerina DVD http://t.co/7UJDSKm @HaveSippy
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– Email a friend about this contest, with a CC to me at  kangabunnie@gmail.com
(you get an extra entry if they enter, too!)

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– Follow me on “Networked Blogs”

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-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 15, 2011.

Filed Under: giveaway, kids, movie, review

Win Playmobil Playset

June 18, 2011 by 486 Comments

Playmobil is an awesome brand if you like to have fun with easy, ready made sets, that come in all sorts of varieties so that there is something for everyone.  Oh- that has to be pretty much every single person on the planet, right?  SO, it’s just awesome!
I love playsets– they are already ready, with everything that you need to get down and play.  No endless shopping trips for each figure, each accessory.  If you want to build a HUGE playset, that’s fine too- because you can add them on and make a metropolis of playsets in the same theme.  Good news?  They are each their own set, so you can add or not.  You can add all or add just one- you can do whatever you want.  It’s just easy!

They are good for travel and take-along as well, since they come in sets.  We put this cute  4843Treasure Hunter´s Camp with Giant Snake  into a little backpack, and along it comes to grandma’s!  Something else I love?  When you are on the site, and looking at a set- it gives you others that are similar or are part of the same theme on the side.  I find that helpful.  This one reminds me of Indiana Jones- check out the line of toys that are themed with it- they really do make you want to crack a bullwhip, LOL.  I like that they also included a girl figure- I dislike it when they make all the figures boys, give the girls something, too!  🙂
Little Man liked the giant snake so much that we used it as a jumping board to teach him about snakes, frogs, and other creepy crawlies.  This led to a fun morning at the library!  He now knows that not all snakes have rattles, LOL, and that they lay eggs.  It’s a good start for a 3 year old!  
I also took out books of places that have “ruins” (temples, Mayan and Greek sites, etc) and showed him places that used to be thriving, where currently people explore and dig for history.  He’s a little young, so I kept if brief- a few sentences and mostly photos- but I hope it was a building block for both a love of history (like his momma!) and a love of travel.

One of you will win this same set!
Here is how to enter-

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– Like Playmobil USA on Facebook

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-“Like” me on Facebook
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-Subscribe to Have Sippy Will Travel by email, and confirm subscription  or via RSS
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– Follow me on Twitter ( or you can use my adorable button to the side!) and tweet about this contest
#Win Playmobil Playset http://t.co/mZ2lCpT @HaveSippy @PlaymobilUSA
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Please make sure you follow first!
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– 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 11, 2011.

Filed Under: giveaway, kids, review

Lots of Great Contests!

June 18, 2011 by 2 Comments

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)

Fur Real Friends ends June 29

Bob the Builder ends June 28

Pocoyo ends June 28

Petcakes ends June 26

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Melissa and Doug Beach Toys Prize Pack Contest

June 18, 2011 by 485 Comments

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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 Extra Entries
Leave a separate comment for each entry.

– LikeMelissa and Doug on Facebook

– Follow  Melissa and Doug on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway
#Win Melissa and Doug Beach Toys Prize Pack Contest http://t.co/LMaf3uP @MelissaAndDoug @HaveSippy

– Sign up for Melissa and Doug’s emails

-“Like” me on Facebook
+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 Melissa and Doug Beach Toys Prize Pack Contest http://t.co/LMaf3uP @MelissaAndDoug @HaveSippy
*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 9, 2011.

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