Sit right back and let me tell you a tale a tale about how Gaud and Sahejpal  became the kings of daycare in the town of San Jose. 
Anyway, out in California there were two couples Pramod and Ravinder Gaud, and Neeraj and Bala Sahejpal.  These four decided to open up a Kidde Academy and after hard work and determination, were able to make a foot hold in this business, and even expand to another facility in the process. 
These two couples were friends who saw an oppurtinuty and took it.  Between the four of them there are: Ravinder, who has a background in education, Neeraj in business and marketing, and Bela in computer applications.  These fields dont seem to have much in common, but through proper management and applying their various fields to the Kidde Academy franchise, they are able to not only still be in business today, but also admissions are growing and there are talks of opening a third facility in the area.  I say congrats to you!
You can learn more and follow Kiddie Academy on Facebook and Twitter. 

So- a bunch of parents at the school let their kids stay up until 11:30 or later last night for fireworks- yet still brought them in at the same time of the morning- OH MY GOODNESS DID THAT MAKE FOR A “GREAT” DAY!!!!
They were there at the same time- between 7-8:30 am- but were just miserable. 
The kids were whiney, mean, nasty, and crying all day long- it was a horrible, horrible day.  No one would listen, they were hitting, biting, etc.  NOT a good day.
Bear with me while I get my bearings- I am fried like an egg today!  LOL

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Winners listed here!
Congrats to you all!  If you didn’t win, that’s ok- still tons going on to win  🙂
I will add the names as I receive the  conformation- please don’t go wild if you don’t see your name appear right away- I will email you that I got your info, then I will add you here  🙂
I’m not here all day, but I will update you ASAP, haha. 

Growums Children’s Gardening kit-Terri

Cars 2 Sorry Sliders Game – Kristie

Topricin – Kimberly

Fur Real Friends-

Bob the Builder- Lori

Pocoyo –  Gillian
 
Petcakes- Jennie

Pambras –  Denise, Nancy, Melanie

Lovable Labels- BabesRockinmama

Chunky Bling Watch – Michelle

Flabs 2 Abs DVD- Andrea

Cranberry  Cystex – Stephanie

Well, the computer chair is all fine and dandy, but I have to admit I love me a comfy couch!  Even the hubby has been known to ‘rest his eyes’ on the couch every so often, every so often (or maybe at least 3 times a week).  We used to have this great lounge chair, and i miss it…. Unfortunately, we do not have a nice recliner anymore, but I do hope to get one quite soon.  Our hunt begins at Recliner Select.  They have all kinds of recliners available including single chairs, built in ones that are a part of a sofa, sectionals, and even my husband’s favorite– home theatre seating.  My favorites are the gliders, these chairs glide front to back and sway you to comfort like a rocking chair putting to sleep a baby.  The most useful in a family room of course are the sectionals.  These bad boys have all the seat space for the whole family for movie night an also the recliners for the adults and the ability to lounge on the couch for anyone who wishes too.  The recliners come in various patterns and materials including leather and microfiber. Whatever you are looking for, Cymax has plenty to choose from. 

Disclosure- this is a sponsored post, all thoughts are my own, yours may differ.

Welcome to this week’s Giveaway Gala!   Each week, this linky will be featured on the 5 Fabulous Collective Media Magic blogs.  You can add your giveaways as well, and they will also be featured.  Make sure you check out our featured giveaways while you are here  🙂

Featured Giveaways:

The Thrifty Things: 
 Scientific Explorer Science Kit 7/15
$10 gas card from Energizer 7/12
$25 Target Gift Card 7/12

Closer To Lucy:
Nutra Sonic Essential Face Brush 7/18
Cleavitz Fashion – Three Pack (RV95$) 7/11
 Non-Toxic Bed Supple-Pedic Contour Pillow 7/13

Have Sippy Will Travel: 
Angelina Ballerina 7/15
Voda Swimsuit 7/11
Playmobil Treasure Hunter Set 7/11

3 Princes and a Princess 2: 
50$ Foot Locker GC 7/15
8Pc Rubbermaid Glass set with Easy find Lids (US/Can) 7/15
Mohawk Area Rug! 7/15

Tales From The Nursery: 
Freedom(Book) Giveaway Hop (Us/Can) 7/1 – 7/7
Wisharoo Park DVDs and Finger Puppets (5 Winners)- 7/9
Playtex-Drop-ins Premium Nursers 7/11

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With your hosts:

@Syrana, @Marirene74, and @HaveSippy

The Rules:

1 – The first rule about the Retweet Club is to talk about the Retweet Club.

2 – Tweet the last entry on the spreadsheet (copy and paste!) – The first spot will always be about the RT Club post!

3 – Choose any post you want that’s family friendly!

4 – Add your tweet to be retweeted – typed AS you want it tweeted (refer to the first spot for an example).  Please make sure it is only 140 characters.

5 – Use bit.ly or tinyurl to shorten your post links.

6 – You can retweet more than one and post more than one request.  We ask that you retweet one for each that you post.  We will randomly tweet off the list too.

Optional – You can follow the hosts and send us a tweet telling us you are part of the #RTClub and we’ll follow you back!

If you’d like the code to post the listing on your blog, please contact me and I’ll send it to you.

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So- I have a LOTS of fun Birthday Bash giveaways for you guys.  I don’t normally make “packages” of them- but since this is a Birthday theme, I thought maybe one or two “gift sets” or prizes all together would be nice in addition to all the separate prizes. 
What do you think?  Bigger prizes, or separate them all?  (MOST of them will be separate- I was just thinking of one or two big ones, if any.  And WAIT until you see the ending review and contest!  You will love it, I am so excited!)
And even though Little Man is clearly a boy, we didn’t forget the girls  🙂  There will be a few things here for them, as well.
Love to hear your thoughts!  Here, via email, twitter, or Facebook.  Just let me know your preferences  🙂
The sponsors are cool either way, we have already spoken about the possibility. 
Have a nice day!
~Samantha