Cars 2 Prize pack! Win it!

 
The new Cars movie came out not too long ago.    And of course with a new Cars movie, comes a new line
of toys!  Just being released to let your little ones pretend to be McQueen zipping around the track going mano-a caro against Francesco.  There are even some kick butt tracks with all kinds of nifty features- keep an eye out for those!  Little Man loves the cars themselves.  They talk and light up along with what is being said to imitate moving mouths near the headlights.  All the new characters are here and even a few of our old favorites with new paint jobs. (Well, you can’t have the same paint job in a new movie, can you?   LOL)
I have tried to keep this post as un-spoilery as possible.  If I did ruin some point in the movie for you I apologize. It’s hard to review the cars without reviewing Cars 2!  LOL  But if you have not seen it yet, I don’t want to mess it up on you.
Little Man loves them!  He brings them everywhere- along with one of the cages from a deep-sea diving set we have- he keeps caging Francesco for being mean.  (Should I worry?  Haha)
The kids at the Pre-K fight over who gets to play with them, it is hard to keep them from fighting over them.  So, it is an exercise in sharing!  LOL 
You can purchase Cars 2 die-cast Cars for 4.99, and the Lights & Sounds die-cast collection for 7.99 each available at local retailers nationwide!
You can also win them here!  
(For clarity- I am not sure if you are winning all 5 lights and sounds figures, the same three I got, just one- or any combo therein!  But- no matter what you win- you sure can’t lose with these fun toys!)
Here is how to enter!

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-Tell me something else that strikes your fancy from the Mattel Cars 2 line  🙂  (links help!) 

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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: I received the above product for review.  All opinions are my own and are honest- yours may differ.  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.

Patti Pelican and The Gulf Oil Spill- Win it!

Louisiana and much of the Gulf coast had barely recovered from the 2005 devastation of Hurricane Katrina when the area was brought to its knees by the worst environmental catastrophe in U.S. history on April 20, 2010.
Patti Pelican and Sammy Seagull of the “Salty Seas Series” were caught in the wake of this latest tragedy. Patti Pelican and the Gulf Oil Spill tells their inspiring story of rescue and release by the dedicated men and women who fought valiantly and tirelessly to rescue endangered wildlife trapped in the oil along the coastal waterways.
Patti Pelican and her critter friends live in the gulf of Mexico.  As I am sure many of you have assumed, Patti soon gets swept up in the Gulf oil spill.  This book gives a first hand account of the oil spill.  Every destructive, disgusting detail.  This book goes from the happy go lucky animals to the horrible oil spill, to what a critter has to go through in order to get clean and healthy.  Will Patty and friends be ok?  How can we possibly make things right again when we permanently change an ecosystem for the worse?
This was a great conversation starter with the kids and my Pre-K class on why this happened, and what can be done to help the environment, not just now- but also in the future.  Reducing use of fossil fuels and having our country become more “green” can only be a good thing.  The kids had a lot of questions, and made a lot of good points. 
Check out Salty Seas and understand the situation from another point of view.
When buying your book on-line, have author Lynda autograph your copy and dedicate it to your child or friend  🙂

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Follow me on Twitter ( or you can use my adorable button to the side!) and tweet about this contest
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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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– 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 18, 2011.

Hearts for Hearts Girls Dolls

The authentically dressed and lifelike dolls each represent a girl who is working to change her community in ways that are unique to her home country. Included with each doll are a friendship bracelet and a story booklet that explains how these multicultural girls live and contribute to their families, communities, and culture. Each doll also comes with a special code that unlocks a free membership to the kid-safe Hearts For Hearts Girls website, which features:

  • Additional information about each of the Hearts For Hearts Girls and the countries in which they live
  • Educational activities and lively games that are fun and rich in culture
  • Intriguing stories about real girls who are making a difference
  • While all girls are welcome to visit the site, the code unlocks access to additional features, including a larger array of games and a “myHeart” page

Additionally, through a partnership with World Vision3, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each Hearts For Hearts Girls doll is donated to programs that support girls in that doll´s country. Whether it´s malaria nets in Africa, schoolbooks in Asia, or food supplies in the United States, these programs help girls to thrive and succeed.

Help to make a difference one doll at a time by being among the first to preview a doll from the Hearts For Hearts Girls line before they are available in retailers this fall! In addition, you and your readers can visit http://bit.ly/ShopH4HG and enter the coupon code “DUXNT4S1” to receive $3.00 towards the purchase of a Hearts for Hearts Girl doll today!

Meet the six Hearts For Hearts Girls:

  • Meet Consuelo from Mexico City. Colorful and warm, Consuelo provides aid to hungry children who are homeless and live on the streets near her parents´ bakery.
  • Meet Lilian of Belarus. Determined Lilian provides aid to girls whose parents must find work in the big city and are forced to leave their children with orphanages.
  • Meet Dell from the heart of Kentucky´s Appalachian Mountains. Dell creates music and knitwear to share with others in need of warm clothing.
  • Meet Rahel of Ethiopia. Rahel, who dreams of becoming a doctor so that she can make a real difference for people in her region, journeys with her family into the wilderness of Ethiopia to help bring back aid to her community.
  • Meet Tipi from Laos. Based on a real girl who shares her art and storytelling with others through dancing, drawing, and puppetry, Tipi leads her school in a mural contest in hopes of winning much-needed books for her class.
  • Meet Nahji who hails from Assam, India. Brave Nahji breaks tradition to bring courage and education to the girls who work in the tea fields of India.

We received Tipi-  she is from Laos, and based on a real child who is trying to make the world a better place.  Tipi is an artist who wants to bring books to her school by helping them win a contest.  You can read all about her on the website
Most of you know that I am a tried and true hippie-chick, and that I spent years volunteering overseas, and and am active now locally.  I truly feel that you need to walk the walk, and be the change you want to see in the world.  I try hard to pass this on to my kids, and to the kids in my classes.  It is really refreshing to see a product that is not only well made, but helps kids learn about others, other cultures, and learn empathy and social responsibility.  Kids love to play with dolls, this expresses their loving and caring natures.  This will take that one step further- and teach them about other cultures and helping others.

(Your purchase will also help children- doesn’t that help you decide which doll to buy?)
You can follow  Hearts For Hearts Girls on Facebook to keep up with all their news. 
These are nice, pretty, well made dolls- but more then that- they are for a good cause, and they will educate your kids in several arenas.  For me?  Best dolls ever. 


Disclosure: The Hearts For Hearts Girls doll, information, and coupon have been provided by Playmates Toys through MyBlogSpark.

Win Cars 2 Sorry Sliders game

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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-“Like” me on Facebook
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Follow me on Twitter ( or you can use my adorable button to the side!) and tweet about this contest
#Win Cars 2 Sorry Sliders game http://t.co/s72v3BD @HaveSippy
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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”

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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 June 30, 2011.

Bindi Irwin Wildlife Series- Review and Contest

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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– Register at Totally Bindi for her updates

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#Win Bindi Irwin Wildlife Series- Review and Contest http://t.co/BM8hH1t @HaveSippy @TotallyBindi

-“Like” me on Facebook
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Follow me on Twitter ( or you can use my adorable button to the side!) and tweet about this contest
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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 17, 2011.

My Dad, My Hero

My Dad My Hero is a heart warming book written from a little boy’s persepective.  It is about the boy’s father.  The dad is not just any dad, well- actually he is any dad.  He is a tough guy, who tries his best, but still fails sometimes.  Fixing things, opening jars and in general doing stuff a ‘dad’ would do.  But as most real ‘dads’ do, sometimes he doesn’t do them super-well.  But he does try and make everyone as happy as can be.  And this is why the little guy in the book loves his dad so much.  Its the time and effort he puts into it, not neccessarily the outcome.  It was very nice reading this book to my little guy (cuter still was watching daddy read it to him), it was just long enough to keep his attention, get the point across and still have a theme.  The illustrations were also nice on the eyes, bright colors and easily reconizable situations and events.  What parent hasn’t been trying to tidy up the yard and had to tussle with a bee, ending in running and yelping like a wounded puppy? LOL.   I know I have done similar things, and so has Little’s daddy, and I laughed about it while reading the book.
 
The author/ illustrator of the book is: Ethan Long.  You may recognize his illustrating style from Disney Jr’s show:   Tasty Time with Ze Fronk.  It is nice to see a unique illustrator expand into different mediums.  In addition to My Dad My Hero, Mr. Long wrote a plethora of other books, more than fifty actually.
Give this book a shot if you are trying to create a little father son time, you won’t regret it.

Get Fit America for Kids LIVE Contest- Win the DVD

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!

Mandatory entry
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-“Like” me on Facebook
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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!)

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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.

Win Angelina Ballerina DVD

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!

Mandatory entry
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 Extra Entries
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-“Like” me on Facebook
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+3 entries

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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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”

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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.