Introducing the Moms Do It Better…In the Kitchen Giveaway event! We have a huge selection of amazing prizes for our readers and can’t wait to see you win! Moms Do It Better is a great community for bloggers that offers interactive blogging courses, networking, sponsorship opportunities, and a meeting ground to connect with Brands and PR. The site is free to join and there are still amazing things to come! We believe when it comes to blogging, Moms Do It Better! Let’s move on to the prizes, shall we?! Here is what you can win by entering the Moms Do It Better…In the Kitchen Giveaway: **Grand Prize: A stone kitchen hood from Tuscan Stone Mantels. If you’re building a home, remodeling your kitchen or just looking for something to add an elegant appeal this is the perfect addition! The value of the stone kitchen hood is between $2,500 and $3,600 (depending on size)** Prize Pack 1: $150 Gift Card to Anderson Seafood & an Aeternum PINK Sauté Pan SET from Bialetti ($230.00 value) Prize Pack 2: Gift Basket from Alter Eco (4 chocolate bars, Ruby Red Rice, Jasmine Rice, Rainbow Quinoa), 3 piece Healthy Steps Serving Set, The Low GI Cookbook--Nutrisystem Edition from Around My Family Table & a Bamboo Vegetable slicer and cutting board ($122.00 value) Prize Pack 3: 12 piece T-Fal cookware set in blue or black and an Enjoy life Apron & Electric Pepper Grinder from Ozeri ($101.00 value) Prize Pack 4: Zoku Duo Quick Pop Maker and a Rubbermaid 2-in-1 Recycling Bin and a gift basket from Alter Eco (4 chocolate bars, Ruby Red Rice, Jasmine Rice, Rainbow Quinoa), ($107.00 value)($110.00 value) If you’re as pumped and excited as we are, then get started by entering on the Rafflecopter form below! You have until May 7, when the giveaway ends, to enter so take your time and come back to finish when you have time! a Rafflecopter giveaway
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You're probably tired of hearing me say this, since I do very often, but my 2 year old, Sophie, is a whirlwind of terror...oops, energy. She is always on the go and rarely sits still. She is constantly running, jumping, climbing on my furniture, and even spins wildly with her eyes closed, just because she can. It's a wonder we haven't had any broken bones yet! (Knock on wood!)Honestly, I get tired just watching her. I have rarely seen a child so incredibly active, and I am always trying to find constructive rather than destructive ways for Sophie to get all that energy out. One of Sophie's favorite activities is jumping on a trampoline. She has an absolute blast bouncing around, and giggles wildly. Here in Virginia, the weather is very unpredictable, so jumping on an outdoor trampoline isn't always possible. We get some crazy rainstorms here, and we also get sticky, sweltering heat in the summer. Winter time is usually pretty dry, but it does get very cold at times. As much as Sophie would love to go outside and jump during these less than ideal conditions, I don't allow it. I don't need her getting soaked to the bone, suffering from heat stroke, or becoming a 28lb popsicle. So jumping on the trampoline has been a rare treat when the weather is cooperative. Until now, that is. Recently, I got the opportunity to review an amazing new product from JumpSport, a leader in all things that bounce. For over 15 years, JumpSport has brought smiles to kids and adults alike with their wide range of trampolines. This company has a wonderful reputation for bringing families the safest, most durable trampolines on the market. So naturally, when I learned about their brand new indoor trampoline, the iBounce, I couldn't wait to try it with my little monkey! While most of my G is for Green features have focused on baby and fashion, you can also go green with your beauty routine! I love eco-friendly, "safe" cosmetics for a number of reasons. First of all, cosmetics made from organic ingredients are better for the skin. They contain pure, natural ingredients that the skin craves, and are free of harsh chemicals that no one could pronounce even if they tried. I do my best to stay away from parabens, pthalates, and sulfates when it comes to my cosmetics. In my opinion, going green and natural is common sense. Also, I love the feel of natural cosmetics. They tend to be more gentle, since nothing artificial is there to clog pores and cause irritation. I have also noticed that natural cosmetics provide great coverage while offering a lighter feel, allowing skin to breathe as it should. No one wants to feel like their make-up is caked on. Make-up should enhance a woman's natural beauty rather than cover it up. One company I am loving right now is Honeybee Gardens. This cosmetic company offers a wide range of products from make-up, hair and body care, make-up tools, and even a great line made specifically for men. What makes Honeybee Gardens so special is that they utilize high-quality, organic ingredients in their products. Here is a bit more about Honeybee Gardens, from their website: "Since 1995, Honeybee Gardens, Inc. has operated under one simple concept, "Create pure, all-natural bath and body care products made from only the finest organic ingredients, offer them at a reasonable price, and treat every customer like a friend." Along the way, we've managed to do some things we're very proud of. For starters, under no circumstances do we do animal testing, our packaging is made from 100% recyclable materials, and our raw material suppliers practice responsible harvesting. But Honeybee Gardens, Inc. also takes pride in the communities in which we operate. We contract with a retail order fulfillment center that provides jobs to the physically challenged. One of our contract packagers provides jobs to mentally challenged individuals. Our soap company in Western Pennsylvania provides sample and production overruns to area charities and shelters for abused women and children, as well as the homeless. Profits on sales from our new "Cherokee" lipstick color go to support Native American festivals and charities. And since Honeybee Gardens, Inc. contracts with manufacturing facilities across the entire US, our growth (roughly 300% annually for the past three years) helps provide jobs and supports local economies nationwide. We're not your typical cosmetics company. We don't make products that follow the hottest new trends. We don't make false advertising claims or try to convince you that our products can perform miracles. All we do is make really good products made from really good ingredients that really work. That's it. We try to satisfy the real needs of real people. Oh yeah, we have really great customer service too." Bright Starts, Mom to Bed by 8 and Iowa-Mom is excited to present the Baby Shower Event from May 7th to May 28th. This is a free blogger event and accepting signups now.
Join the Bright Starts Ultimate Baby Shower Giveaway event today, grow your readership and offer one amazing baby shower gifts giveaway! Prize: Bright Starts Sunnyside Safari Collection including the Chair Top High Chair, Plug in Sway & Swing, Portable Swing, Playard, and Saucer! Every parent knows that babies poop, and they poop a lot. Sometimes it seems never-ending, especially when baby is tiny. When my babies were newborns, I changed a whopping 15+ diapers every single day. This isn't surprising, since babies eat constantly and cannot hold their food in their tiny little bodies for too long. One thing I noticed was that all the wiping involved with frequent diaper changes could be irritating to baby's delicate skin. Even when using cloth wipes! The act of wiping creates friction, and since most wipes are moist, this creates the perfect conditions for rashes and irritation, particularly for babies who have sensitive skin. It's enough to make a parent wish they could simply hose their child down to avoid these issues. After all, water is very gentle, and if you don't have to scrub their bottoms after every mess, there's less risk of tender, red skin! Well now, thanks to the Rinse Hopper, you can do just that! The Rinse Hopper is an eco-friendlier, gentler way to clean baby after each diaper change. It resembles a baby tub, but has strategically placed holes in the bottom that allow poop to simply be rinsed away down the drain. This product can be used in a large utility sink, in the bathtub, or even in the shower. I wouldn't recommend the kitchen sink, because well...That's kind of gross. The Rinse Hopper allows parents to ditch their baby wipes once and for all, and can save a lot of money in the longrun. Since baby's skin will be cleaned with pure, clean water, there are no irritants coming into contact with their skin. How does the Rinse Hopper work? Take a look at the step-by-step photos below as well as the instructional video. In my house, we're silly. With 3 kids, it's important to always have a sense of humor. Otherwise, it would be far too easy to get stressed out over the little things! One thing we love to do is dress up in costumes and have mini-parties. Whether it be for the big game where our team, the Chicago Bears, will inevitably lose, or an 80's themed dance-off, costumes are a great way to liven the occasion and get our kids laughing at us. They probably think Mommy and Daddy are crazy, but that's okay! I also have a selection of costumes for more....adult use. The kids never see those ones. Hey, after years of marriage and juggling work, maintaining the home, and taking care of 2 toddlers and a preteen, sometimes you need a jump-start in the romance department. Sexy costumes are a great way to escape the ordinary and pretend you're someone else for one steamy evening. My husband particularly likes my schoolgirl costumes, my referee costume, my saloon girl costume, and my French maid costume. Okay, I guess he likes them all. After all, men are very visual creatures. Switching things up once in awhile is a lot of fun and can definitely get his pulse racing! Since we have so many costumes, parents and kids alike, we wanted to save the most money possible. How did we accomplish this? By joining a costume club! Our favorite is Wholesale Costume Club. What are the benefits of shopping there? For one, their selection is amazing. You can find costumes to fit every mood and occasion, and they have options for the entire family, including your furry friends! They offer wholesale prices, sometimes below cost deals, and can save you hundreds of dollars on your costume needs. Welcome to The Clean Towel giveaway hosted by Mom with a dot com & MamaNYC! This isn’t your ordinary giveaway but it’s just as sweet. We got together with some great blogs to give our readers the chance to win an awesome prize package! The Clean Towel is an innovative, sustainable and eco-friendly product that will save you money. Imagine not having to spend so much for paper towels and helping our environment at the same time. Sounds great, huh? The Clean Towel’s main goal is to get some opinions of consumers like you. They have created a simple survey that will take you no longer than five minutes {they promised}. They are evening sweetening the deal by offering an amazing prize package valued at over $300 – including an Android Tablet! Now, I don’t want to tell you too much more about The Clean Towel or it might take the fun out of the survey. One lucky winner is going to receive the following prize pack valued over $300! *Please Note: Items may be larger than they appear * *Camera & iPhone not included* ________________ Any pet lover knows that loving a furry friend is very rewarding. You always have someone happy to see you, even when you're at your absolute worst. Yes, even if you're wearing Pajama Jeans and a top that's completely covered in some unidentifiable form of baby goo, and your hair has crusty oatmeal in it that said baby flung at you earlier, and you're so frazzled you forgot about it completely. When you have a pet, it's all about unconditional love. There are always snuggles, "kisses", and a wagging tail that wants nothing more than to make the stresses of your day disappear. While these are some of the wonderful things about having pets, there are some things that aren't so pleasant, too. No one likes coming home and stepping in a cold, wet puddle. Come on, you've been there. We all have. It's part of being a pet parent. Pets, much like children, have occasional accidents. This can be frustrating for several reasons. First, pet messes smell. Even after you scrub, clean, and disinfect, chances are, there may be a lingering, not-so-fresh funk. There's nothing worse than going out to run errands, coming back into a house that appears clean, and smelling dog. In my opinion, if a home doesn't smell clean, it probably isn't, no matter how nice it looks. Secondly, pet messes can leave stubborn stains behind. I happen to have white carpet throughout most of my home. This is horrible, and I will never understand why they even make white carpeting. With a preteen boy, a messy husband, two active and equally messy toddlers, and our Jack-A-Bee, Chloe, keeping our carpets clean is an ongoing and often losing battle. When it comes to caring for my toddlers, natural is always best. I feed them organic foods, use cloth diapers, and I also buy organic clothing whenever possible. Why do I insist on choosing natural products for my family? For one, they lack all the chemicals, preservatives, and other scary sounding additives that no one without a doctorate in chemistry could ever hope to pronounce. These ingredients tend to be very common in many products, but they have also been linked to serious health risks. So to avoid anything hazardous, I choose natural and organic whenever I can. After all, my babies are the most important thing in the world to me, and I want them to have only the very best. One thing I have grown to love in my quest for all things natural is naturally derived bath and body care products. Now what do I mean by natural? In personal care products, natural generally means free of pthalates, parabens, and artificial dyes and fragrances. Most natural products are plant based, and provide superior performance while remaining gentle to the skin. While this is a huge plus for anyone, these benefits are especially great for babies and small children, whose skin tends to be much more sensitive. Recently I got the opportunity to try a wonderful brand of natural care products for moms and babies alike! Susan Brown's Baby offers a full line of gentle, effective products that are specifically designed to pamper the skin and stimulate the senses. Here is more info about the company, from their website: When you are considering a gift for baby or mom, their is no better way to send your good wishes than with our pure and gentle luxury products. They are the result of years of research by my family. My father, a chemist, has been producing naturally hydrating botanical esters and oils for some of the best-known skin care companies in the world such as Estée Lauder®, Chanel®, Clinique®, L’Oreal®, and Neutrogena®. Several years ago we turned these incredible botanical oils and esters into a line of products made especially for baby's tender skin. Please take the time to read our ingredients. You will find that our products are infused with Jojoba Oil, Shea, Cocoa, and Moringa Butters, nourishing Oat and soothing Chamomile and Calendula, the most expensive and sought after ingredients available. Of course, they are Dermatologist Tested and are Paraben and Phtalate Free. Our customers try them once, and become fans forever. I received a variety of samples as well as a full-sized Foaming Shampoo and Body Wash. I have to say, I am quite impressed! The Foaming Shampoo and Body Wash smells heavenly, with a light, clean, herbal scent. It lathers beautifully and a little bit goes a very long way. Their skin and hair were left soft, nourished, and wonderfully clean. It was clean-rinsing, and there was no icky residue left behind, as with many other bath products. My toddlers loved watching me dispense the product, too. You simply pull the cap downward and squeeze the bottle, producing a rich foam. Overall, I am definitely a fan of Susan Brown's Baby products. These are natural, smell wonderful, and outperform anything you'll find at most big box retailers. When choosing Susan Brown's Baby, you're giving your babies (and yourself) the best and most luxurious experience possible! You can check out Susan Brown's Baby on their website. These products are also sold at Babies R Us and on Amazon! You can also follow them on Facebook to stay on top of their latest products and promotions! I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. |
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