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Bloggin' Mamas is sponsoring this giveaway in support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, AdoptUSKids, and the Ad Council. November is National Adoption Month and they are encouraging prospective parents to adopt older youth from foster care. The theme for National Adoption Month is, "We Never Outgrow the Need for Family." That's because older children and youth still have many big milestones in their life they need a family for. There are 415,000 children in the U.S. foster care system and 108,000 are waiting to be adopted. AdoptUSKids’ maintains a national photo listing service for children waiting to be adopted. Since the project launched in 2002, more than 25,000 children who were once photo listed on adoptuskids.org have been adopted and nearly 38,000 families have registered to adopt through the website. Nevertheless, older youth are disproportionately represented – approximately 41 percent of children and youth photo listed on adoptuskids.org are between 15 and 18 years old, but only 17 percent of those adopted have been in this age group. Older youth and teens have lower adoption rates than younger children, and they often wait longer to be adopted. But no matter their age, all kids need a supportive, loving home and the teenage years are a critical period for growth. Visit adoptuskids.org or to call 1-888-200-4005(English) or 1-877-236-7831 (Spanish) to receive the latest information about the foster care system and the adoption process. You can also visit the campaign’s communities on Facebook and Twitter. And Now for the Giveaway!One Winner will Win a $100 Amazon Giftcard! Giveaway begins November 21st, 2015 at 6pm EST and ends November 30th, 2015 at 11:59 pm EST. Open to US residents age 18 and older. Winner will be selected by Random.org and be notified by email. See Giveaway Tools widget below for full terms & conditions.Disclosure: Bloggin’ Mamas is hosting this giveaway and coordinating prize fulfillment. Element Associates, The Ad Council and the AdoptUSKids are in no way responsible for the giveaway, and only provided the above content to be distributed in the form of a PSA.
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***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. No other compensation has been provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.***
We are a very musical family. My Dad is basically a Rock Star here in the NE Ohio area, and plays keyboards, guitar, and even dabbles in vocals a bit. He's actually in a great Heart tribute band, and going to see him play is a definite treat!
I also have an Uncle in a band, a cousin that can sing her butt off, and my 5 year old, Sophie, wants to be a singer and performer when she grows up. Music runs in her blood, after all! So when we learned that one of our favorite games, Guitar Hero, is BACK, we couldn't have been more excited. We were sad when these games stopped being produced, and we still play the older games often. So naturally, we were thrilled to be able to check out Guitar Hero Live! (This new game is available for the PS3, PS4, XBOX 360, XBOX ONE, Wii U, and Tablets) “Unleash your inner rock star. Guitar Hero Live is here. FreeStyleGames have reinvented the legendary Guitar Hero franchise, with two innovative new gameplay modes and an all-new guitar controller. GH Live mode puts you onstage, looking out: you get a heart-stopping first-person perspective as a real crowd reacts to the notes you play. Or switch over to GHTV – an always-on music video network, where you can play along in real time, discover new music, and challenge friends around the world.” ***Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. As always, all opinions are my own and have not been influenced in any way.***
It's shopping season, everyone! (Does this stress you out as much as it does me?) The stores are packed, people are fighting over merchandise, and finding decent parking? Forget about it!
Thankfully, most of my Holiday shopping is done. I have a few more gifts to buy, but this year, I am being smart. Instead of buying gifts that I'm not even sure the recipient will like, I am going to be giving several gift cards instead! You can't go wrong with the gift of choice, after all! Buying gift cards at your local Giant Eagle store BEFORE you shop, dine or hit the town can save you almost 20%! (Now THAT is a lot of savings!) Now through 11/25, savvy shoppers can TRIPLE dip on savings when they purchase select gift cards. Here’s How it works: Earn Coupons: Get a $10 coupon for EVERY $100 you spend on gift cards from: Visa Gift, Sears, Best Buy, Google, Fandango and JCPenney Earn Credit Card Rewards: By using your favorite rewards credit card to purchase, you can earn points, miles or a percentage back on your purchase. Some credit cards even offer increased rewards for purchases made at grocery. For example, the Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express offers 3% cash back on groceries, and the Blue Cash Preferred® Card offers a whopping 6% cash back! Earn Fuel Rewards: Earn 10₵ fuelperks! For every $50 spent on gift cards. The math! $10 off coupon + $6 back if you earn 6% cash back on credit card grocery purchases + $3 savings when you fill up with your Giant Eagle fuelperks! ($.20 off per gallon @ 15 gallons) = $19 in savings on a $100 gift card purchase! $19 off every $100 purchase equals some pretty major savings, especially if you've got several gift cards to purchase! So definitely head on over to your local Giant Eagle and snag up these gift card deals before it's too late! This offer is only valid through November 25th! Enter to WIN :
Now for some fun!
Who would like to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card? This is yet another way to help you save on your Holiday gifts! This giveaway will end on 11/25 and the drawing will be held on 11/26! Good luck! ***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. All opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.***
Do you have any gamers in your family? I sure do! My husband and all 3 of my kiddos are hooked on video games. One of their absolute favorites would have to be Minecraft. My little ones love these games more than life itself, and they have an absolute fit when it's time to turn the games off to go to bed, eat, take a bath, etc. They would literally play Minecraft ALL DAY LONG if I allowed it. Which of course, I don't. Everything in moderation, right?
Recently, I learned about some great new adventures in the Minecraft world. Minecraft Story Mode is available now for the PS3, PS4, XBOX 360, XBOX ONE, and for your PC or Mac. How cool is that?! Holiday Gift Idea: Lincoln Logs Collector's Edition Village Plus GIVEAWAY #Sponsored 12/511/19/2015 ***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. No other compensation was provided. All opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.***
When I was a kid, I remember building log cabins and villages with my brother using Lincoln Logs. This was one of the few activities we could do together without trying to kill one another. Ahh, the joys of sibling rivalry. I'm sure some of you can relate, right? Anyway, Lincoln Logs were one toy that my little brother on I could agree to play with together, and we usually did so peacefully.
So of course, now that I have my own kids, who coincidentally also love to fight with one another, we have a nice collection of Lincoln Logs for them to play with. Lincoln Logs are a wonderful way to encourage creativity and imagination, and they also help with fine motor skills and critical thinking. Kids love fitting these logs together and creating houses, sheds, stables, and more. Really, there are no limits to what kids can create with Lincoln Logs. They can make anything they can imagine! How fun is that?!
This giveaway is hosted by Housewife on a Mission
and sponsored by Step2
Do you have a little construction worker or carpenter at home? The Step2 Home Depot Pro Play Workshop & Utility Bench is the ultimate dream toy for any child who loves to play with toy tools and work with hands! This toy comes with realistic wood structures to build bird houses and more, as well as a toy power drill, toy tools, plastic screws, storage bins and more! My 4 year old, Xander, will be turning 5 soon. He loves mechanical workings, just like his Daddy. I am seriously considering picking one of these up for his birthday! Housewife on a Mission recently received this workshop to give us her opinion on the toy set, be sure to read her Step2 Home Depot Pro Play Workshop & Utility Bench review here.
Now for the giveaway!
One of our readers are going to win a Step2 Home Depot Pro Play Workshop & Utility Bench, a $180 value!
Open to US residents of the 48 contiguous US states & DC, and ends on 11/30/15 at 11:59PM EST
Enter using the simple Giveaway Tools form below. Good luck!
Disclosure: Housewife on a Mission and the participating bloggers are not responsible for prize fulfillment or shipment to giveaway winner. A winner will be drawn at random then emailed and have 48 hours to respond to claim their prize. If no response is given, another winner will be chosen. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and any other social media are not affiliated with this giveaway.
Paramount Coffee has been known for its delicious coffee products since 1935. Coffee lovers have been enjoying Paramount Coffee in restaurants, cafés, and offices for over 75 years! Because of that loyalty, Paramount has expanded into the retail sector such as TJMax, Home Goods, Marshalls and others. They also now offer their coffees shipped straight to your home!
Their coffees are rich and flavorful and Paramount's assortments are amazing! Their coffee is USDA certified organic and partners with Fair Trade. Their coffees are free from pesticides, fertilizers and other harmful ingredients. The Fair Trade organization ensures that coffees support programs that provide for community development, education and environmental assistance for farmers in the countries where the coffees are produced.
I was given the opportunity to try their Fall Assortment and from their Stud Muffin to Jamaican Me Crazy, I have thoroughly enjoyed every cup! The Caramel Nut Delight, Sweetie Pie, Heart Felt,Vanilla Nut Cream and Sweater Weather remind us that Thanksgiving is right around the corner and what better way to top off your meal then to serve a nice piping hot cup of Joe with your pumpkin pie? All of these coffees will make the perfect pot that will compliment everything on your table!
Some of these coffees are flavored and will satisfy your sweet tooth! From the Peanut Butter Brittle to the Sweetie Pie, if you're trying to stay true to your weight loss program these coffees are the perfect way to cheat without the extra calories! They've done the trick for me! You can have these coffees delivered right to your door and find out more information on their website. You can also follow Paramount Coffees on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.
The very generous folks at Paramount Coffee have agreed to give one of my US readers a chance to win the amazing assortment shown above! Simply enter using the GiveawayTools below and good luck!
Disclosure: Monica's Rants, Raves & Reviews was provided these products in exchange for my honest opinion. This giveaway is void where prohibited by law and winner must provide US mailing address and phone. Prize shipment will be done by the Sponsor and none of the bloggers promoting this giveaway was provided compensation, nor are they responsible for prize fulfillment.
Lularoe The Softest Leggings In the History Of the UNIVERSE Plus GIVEAWAY 2 WINNERS #Sponsored 12/511/15/2015 ***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. All opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.***
I have to admit, the biggest reason I love the fall season is because I can break out some boots and cute leggings. I am all about comfort, so when comfort just happens to be the style of the season, I get pretty excited. And what's more cozy than a great pair of leggings, right?
Wait....I take that back....I've seen the People of Walmart website, so I am painfully aware that not all leggings are created equal. Nowhere near, in fact. Some leggings rip and tear quite easily, making them a complete waste of a purchase. Other leggings are a bit see-through, and can accidentally expose a woman's undergarments, clear as day. How embarrassing would that be? So basically, there are awful leggings, there are decent leggings, and then there are GREAT leggings. LuLuRoe offers the world's greatest leggings. I do not say this lightly, either. I am a huge fan of leggings in general, and I practically live in them. Anyway, LuLaRoe is a very unique brand that is dedicated to eclectic, fun styles as well as comfort. They offer tops, leggings, skirts, and dresses, and each style is an incredibly limited edition, so you can always be assured you'll stand out in a crowd!
This giveaway is hosted by Housewife on a Mission
and sponsored by Gymboree
Gymboree offers fabulous clothing for babies, toddlers and kids, in sizes ranging from newborn to 12 years! They offer new clothing collections all the time, that will keep your child styled throughout the whole year. Be sure to check out their new Holiday Dress-Up and Cozy Fairytale collections! I have always been a huge fan of this brand. From the time I was pregnant with my soon to be 6 year old, I searched high and low for Gymboree clothing! Housewife on a Mission recently received a handful of boys and girl's outfits from Gymboree, be sure to read her holiday-wear Gymboree review here.
Now for the giveaway!
One of our readers are going to win a $75 Gymboree Gift Card!
Open to US residents, ages 18+ and ends on 11/30/15 at 11:59PM EST
Enter using the simple Giveaway Tools form below. Good luck!
Disclosure: Housewife on a Mission and the participating bloggers are not responsible for prize fulfillment or shipment to giveaway winner. A winner will be drawn at random then emailed and have 48 hours to respond to claim their prize. If no response is given, another winner will be chosen. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and any other social media are not affiliated with this giveaway.
***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. All opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.***
Do your kids love running, jumping, playing, and bouncing off of the walls any chance they get? I know mine sure do! It seems I am reminding them every 5 seconds that furniture is not for climbing and that we do not run through the house like little Tazmanian Devils.
Needless to say, we spend a lot of time in the yard letting them get their energy out! When I discovered Slimeball Dodgetag from the folks at Diggin' Active, I knew that my kiddos would be in love. After all, slimeballs seem to have a universal appeal among kids, and my kids love any excuse to throw things at each other. It's a win-win situation. Diggin' Active specializes in fun products that allow kids to live an active and imaginative lifestyle, indoors or out. They have some great games like Dodge Tag and Pop Out Bowling, just to name a couple, and they even have an electronic children's trampoline that looks amazing! |
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