Recently I was sent an alcohol free hand sanitizer that is safe for children under 1 from Bio Shield Technologies. I was mostly excited to try this because it was safe to use on my daughter and it's nice to have something quick, easy and effective to clean her up rather than have to run her hands under the sink and wash up....or if we don't have a sink available.
I LOVE this hand sanitizer. It doesn't not have an overpowering smell and it is a sanitizer AND lotion. I feel like my hands are cleaner and moisturized after using it. And it doesn't irritate Lilly's skin even in the slightest! It's really great. I will definitely be picking up another Hand Clens Foaming Pump once ours runs out!
Bio Shield Technologies has many other products you can check out too. They provide alcohol - free and green sanitizers, disinfectants, cleaners and antimicrobial protected coating technologies to schools, public safety offices and individuals wishing to keep themselves clean. They even have some hands free touchless dispensers!!!
Check them out! I highly recommend them!
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Little Tikes "Neighborhood Market" Review and Giveaway--- CLOSED
The last 6 comments were not counted as they came in after the close of the giveaway.Winner is comment #377! Congratulations Pixie13!
Little Tikes recently sent me their Neighborhood Market to review. I was very excited to receive this because my husband and I are getting Lilly a play kitchen for Christmas and I thought this would be such a perfect match with it!...Now Lilly can go shopping at her little neighborhood market and then take her food to her kitchen and cook!As soon as we got the package, we opened it and started putting it together...it was pretty simple to put together...just screw together the parts. It took me about 45 minutes.
The next morning, when Lilly went into the kitchen, she saw her little neighborhood market and went right over to it and started playing. It kept her entertained for SO LONG! She LOVES it. She really loves the little cupcakes and the fake money and credit card.
Now, every morning, when I am getting her breakfast ready, she is over at her little market
playing....it's adorable and it makes getting things done quite a bit easier!Here is a little more info about the neighborhood market taken from the Little Tikes site:
This super stand is actually three markets in one! With a quick change it can go from a fruit stand, to an ice cream shop to a bakery!
- Can be a bakery, fruit stand or ice cream shop
- Clear sliding doors for real shopping fun
- 23 accessories include:
- Cash register
- pretend money and credit card
- 3 lemons, 3 oranges, 4 cupcakes, 2 bunches of bananas
- 1 ice cream scooper, 2 ice cream scoops, 2 ice cream cones
- Awning pulls down and winds up
- Wheels and handle
- Pretend cash register with play money
- Chalk board marquee
The coupon code is: moms2010.
Little Tikes is celebrating "Get up and Grow"....Little Tikes has been committed to encouraging kids to get up and be active while playing. And in honor of "Get up and Grow", Little Tikes is giving away a neighborhood market to one lucky Mommy Saves Money reader!Entry will be closed at 11:59PM, November 8, 2010. An e-mail will be sent to the winner and they will have 48 hours to e-mail me their address. (I will put CLOSED in the title of the post when entry is closed) **Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only**
Remember to leave your email address in a comment so that I have a way to get in contact with you!
Here are ways to earn Entries (Leave a new comment for each way you entered!):
REQUIRED: You must do these two steps to enter this giveaway; if you do not complete this step, "extra" entries will not count and you will not be able to win this giveaway prize.
1. Please visit Little Tikes and tell me one thing you would like....or tell me what your favorite Little Tikes toy is.
2. Publicly follow my blog.
Want more chances to win? Here are ways to get some extra entries!
2. Follow MamaSavesMoney on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
3. Follow Little Tikes on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
3. Vote for my blog on Top Mommy Blogs- Just click HERE. (you can do this once per day)
4. 2 entries- Subscribe to my blog.
5. 3 entries -Blog about this giveaway on your blog. Post the link to your blog in a comment so I can check it out. Make sure you comment 3 times so you get all of your entries!
6. Tweet about this giveaway (leave a link so I can see/can be done daily). Use the following info to tweet: #win a @littletikes neighborhood market @mamasavesmoney blog #giveaway http://bit.ly/cpka7r
8. Become a Mommy Saves Money Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
9. Become an Little Tikes Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
10. Do a Facebook Status update about this giveaway, with a link to this giveaway. (Post a link to your "profile" in a comment so I can check it out!)
11. 2 entries- Grab my blog button and add it to your blog. Post a link to your blog so I can check it out and make sure to leave 2 separate comments for your two entries!
12. Join the Little Tikes Newsletter. You can join by visiting Little Tikes website, scrolling down to the bottom and adding your email address.
Good luck!
I received this product in order to do a honest review. All opinions are solely my own. Others may have different opinions. I did not receive monetary compensation for writing this review. Many thanks to Little Tikes for letting me do a review of this product!
CSN $35 Gift Card Giveaway!--- CLOSED
Winner is comment #65! Congratulations Jewels4420!
Yup...another CSN giveaway! I'm so excited to be able to bring you another CSN giveaway...you could win a $35 gift card to spend however you wish at CSN Stores which has more than 200 online stores; They have anything and everything you could possibly want...baby products, a bar stool, cookware...you name, they have it. If you remember my review of CSN online stores, you'll remember how pleased I was with the service and products!
Yup...another CSN giveaway! I'm so excited to be able to bring you another CSN giveaway...you could win a $35 gift card to spend however you wish at CSN Stores which has more than 200 online stores; They have anything and everything you could possibly want...baby products, a bar stool, cookware...you name, they have it. If you remember my review of CSN online stores, you'll remember how pleased I was with the service and products!
Entry will be closed at 11:59PM, October 21, 2010. An e-mail will be sent to the winner and they will have 48 hours to e-mail me their address. (I will put CLOSED in the title of the post when entry is closed) **Giveaway is open to U.S. and Canada residents only**
Remember to leave your email address in a comment so that I have a way to get in contact with you!
REQUIRED: You must do these two steps to enter this giveaway; if you do not complete this step, "extra" entries will not count and you will not be able to win this giveaway prize.
1. Please visit CSN stores and tell me which product you might buy with your gift card if you win.
2. Publicly follow my blog.
Want more chances to win? Here are ways to get some extra entries!
3. Follow MamaSavesMoney on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
4. Follow CSN stores on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
5. Vote for my blog on Top Mommy Blogs- Just click HERE. (you can do this once per day)
5. 2 entries- Subscribe to my blog.
6. 3 entries -Blog about this giveaway on your blog. Post the link to your blog in a comment so I can check it out. Make sure you comment 3 times so you get all of your entries!
7. Tweet about this giveaway (leave a link so I can see/can be done daily). Use the following info to tweet: Win a $50 gift card to @CSNstores @mamasavesmoney blog #giveaway http://bit.ly/cq8RhK
8. Become a Mommy Saves Money Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
9. Become a CSN stores Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
10. Do a Facebook Status update about this giveaway, with a link to this giveaway. (Post a link to your "profile" in a comment so I can check it out!)
11. 2 entries- Grab my blog button and add it to your blog. Post a link to your blog so I can check it out and make sure to leave 2 separate comments for your two entries!
Good luck!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Teleidoscope Giveaway!--CLOSED
Winner is comment #12!! Congratulations Josephine!
Everyone loves a kaleidoscope! Here's your chance to win a beautiful 5.5 inch long laminated solids woods with Paduk and other hardwoods teleidoscope! Kaleidoscopes To You is sponsoring this amazing giveaway...check out there site, they have tons of really great items that would make great Christmas or birthday gifts!
I think this is such a cool giveaway...this is a teleidoscope not a kaleidoscope. What's the difference? Well, a teleidoscope, you look through it just like you would a kaleidoscope, but with the teleidoscope, you look through it and it will make a kalediscopic image of whatever you put in front of the teleidoscope! SO cool! Here is a video to show you a little more:
Entry will be closed at 11:59PM, October 18, 2010. An e-mail will be sent to the winner and they will have 48 hours to e-mail me their address. (I will put CLOSED in the title of the post when entry is closed) **Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only**
Remember to leave your email address in a comment so that I have a way to get in contact with you!
Here are ways to earn Entries (Leave a new comment for each way you entered!):
REQUIRED: You must do these two steps to enter this giveaway; if you do not complete this step, "extra" entries will not count and you will not be able to win this giveaway prize.
1. Please visit Kaleidscopes To You and tell me one thing you would like.
2. Publicly follow my blog.
Want more chances to win? Here are ways to get some extra entries!
2. Follow MamaSavesMoney on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
3. Vote for my blog on Top Mommy Blogs- Just click HERE. (you can do this once per day)
4. 2 entries- Subscribe to my blog.
5. 3 entries -Blog about this giveaway on your blog. Post the link to your blog in a comment so I can check it out. Make sure you comment 3 times so you get all of your entries!
6. Tweet about this giveaway (leave a link so I can see/can be done daily). Use the following info to tweet: #win a teleidoscope @mamasavesmoney blog #giveaway http://bit.ly/cpka7r
8. Become a Mommy Saves Money Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
9. Become an Kaleidoscope To You Fan by clicking HERE.
10. Do a Facebook Status update about this giveaway, with a link to this giveaway. (Post a link to your "profile" in a comment so I can check it out!)
11. 2 entries- Grab my blog button and add it to your blog. Post a link to your blog so I can check it out and make sure to leave 2 separate comments for your two entries!
Good luck!
Everyone loves a kaleidoscope! Here's your chance to win a beautiful 5.5 inch long laminated solids woods with Paduk and other hardwoods teleidoscope! Kaleidoscopes To You is sponsoring this amazing giveaway...check out there site, they have tons of really great items that would make great Christmas or birthday gifts!I think this is such a cool giveaway...this is a teleidoscope not a kaleidoscope. What's the difference? Well, a teleidoscope, you look through it just like you would a kaleidoscope, but with the teleidoscope, you look through it and it will make a kalediscopic image of whatever you put in front of the teleidoscope! SO cool! Here is a video to show you a little more:
Entry will be closed at 11:59PM, October 18, 2010. An e-mail will be sent to the winner and they will have 48 hours to e-mail me their address. (I will put CLOSED in the title of the post when entry is closed) **Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only**
Remember to leave your email address in a comment so that I have a way to get in contact with you!
Here are ways to earn Entries (Leave a new comment for each way you entered!):
REQUIRED: You must do these two steps to enter this giveaway; if you do not complete this step, "extra" entries will not count and you will not be able to win this giveaway prize.
1. Please visit Kaleidscopes To You and tell me one thing you would like.
2. Publicly follow my blog.
Want more chances to win? Here are ways to get some extra entries!
2. Follow MamaSavesMoney on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
3. Vote for my blog on Top Mommy Blogs- Just click HERE. (you can do this once per day)
4. 2 entries- Subscribe to my blog.
5. 3 entries -Blog about this giveaway on your blog. Post the link to your blog in a comment so I can check it out. Make sure you comment 3 times so you get all of your entries!
6. Tweet about this giveaway (leave a link so I can see/can be done daily). Use the following info to tweet: #win a teleidoscope @mamasavesmoney blog #giveaway http://bit.ly/cpka7r
8. Become a Mommy Saves Money Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
9. Become an Kaleidoscope To You Fan by clicking HERE.
10. Do a Facebook Status update about this giveaway, with a link to this giveaway. (Post a link to your "profile" in a comment so I can check it out!)
11. 2 entries- Grab my blog button and add it to your blog. Post a link to your blog so I can check it out and make sure to leave 2 separate comments for your two entries!
Good luck!
Saturday, September 18, 2010
CafePress Review and Giveaway-- CLOSED
Winner is comment #10! Congratulations Josephine!
CafePress recently sent me a messenger bag to review and has generously offered to giveaway a tote bag to one lucky Mommy Saves Money reader! CafePress offers the best selection of personalized gifts and unique gifts such as t-shirts, clothing, mugs, art and posters.
When CafePress contacted me I was very excited because they have SO many options to choose from; it is my go to site for fun and unique gifts. When I was searching through their messenger bags there were SO many cute ones....like this panda bag, and this monkey bag....but I went ahead and chose a bag that makes me smile every time I see it....the classic happy face messanger bag.
I really like this bag; the quality is great and it is the perfect bag to take for a quick trip with the baby somewhere. There is one large pocket (the main part of the bag) and a smaller (still very big) pocket on the inside and there is a nice buckle to shut it closed. I really like using this bag to stuff a blanket, a lovey, a snack and a diaper in...just a quick bag of the necessary things....but I noticed that it would actually work for my laptop as well....it doesn't have padding or anything but my laptop does fit in there and could totally work in a pinch!
I really just love CafePress...just a great site with great gifts and things for yourself! CafePress
has offered to giveaway a tote bag (your choice) to one lucky reader! And just in case you can't wait or don't win, CafePress is currently running a sale for new customers...you can take 15% off your first order. Use Code: Premiere15 at checkout.
Entry will be closed at 11:59PM, October 2, 2010. An e-mail will be sent to the winner and they will have 48 hours to e-mail me their address. (I will put CLOSED in the title of the post when entry is closed) **Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only**
Here are ways to earn Entries (Leave a new comment for each way you entered!):
REQUIRED: You must do these two steps to enter this giveaway; if you do not complete this step, "extra" entries will not count and you will not be able to win this giveaway prize.
1. Please visit CafePress and tell me one thing you would like.
2. Publicly follow my blog.
Want more chances to win? Here are ways to get some extra entries!
2. Follow MamaSavesMoney on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
3. Follow CafePress on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
4. Vote for my blog on Top Mommy Blogs- Just click HERE. (you can do this once per day)
5. 2 entries- Subscribe to my blog.
6. 3 entries -Blog about this giveaway on your blog. Post the link to your blog in a comment so I can check it out. Make sure you comment 3 times so you get all of your entries!
7. Tweet about this giveaway (leave a link so I can see/can be done daily). Use the following info to tweet: #win @cafepress tote bag @mamasavesmoney blog #giveaway http://bit.ly/cpka7r
8. Become a Mommy Saves Money Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
9. Become an CafePress Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
10. Do a Facebook Status update about this giveaway, with a link to this giveaway. (Post a link to your "profile" in a comment so I can check it out!)
11. 2 entries- Grab my blog button and add it to your blog. Post a link to your blog so I can check it out and make sure to leave 2 separate comments for your two entries!
Good luck!
CafePress recently sent me a messenger bag to review and has generously offered to giveaway a tote bag to one lucky Mommy Saves Money reader! CafePress offers the best selection of personalized gifts and unique gifts such as t-shirts, clothing, mugs, art and posters.When CafePress contacted me I was very excited because they have SO many options to choose from; it is my go to site for fun and unique gifts. When I was searching through their messenger bags there were SO many cute ones....like this panda bag, and this monkey bag....but I went ahead and chose a bag that makes me smile every time I see it....the classic happy face messanger bag.
I really like this bag; the quality is great and it is the perfect bag to take for a quick trip with the baby somewhere. There is one large pocket (the main part of the bag) and a smaller (still very big) pocket on the inside and there is a nice buckle to shut it closed. I really like using this bag to stuff a blanket, a lovey, a snack and a diaper in...just a quick bag of the necessary things....but I noticed that it would actually work for my laptop as well....it doesn't have padding or anything but my laptop does fit in there and could totally work in a pinch!
I really just love CafePress...just a great site with great gifts and things for yourself! CafePress
has offered to giveaway a tote bag (your choice) to one lucky reader! And just in case you can't wait or don't win, CafePress is currently running a sale for new customers...you can take 15% off your first order. Use Code: Premiere15 at checkout.Entry will be closed at 11:59PM, October 2, 2010. An e-mail will be sent to the winner and they will have 48 hours to e-mail me their address. (I will put CLOSED in the title of the post when entry is closed) **Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only**
Remember to leave your email address in a comment so that I have a way to get in contact with you!
Here are ways to earn Entries (Leave a new comment for each way you entered!):
REQUIRED: You must do these two steps to enter this giveaway; if you do not complete this step, "extra" entries will not count and you will not be able to win this giveaway prize.
1. Please visit CafePress and tell me one thing you would like.
2. Publicly follow my blog.
Want more chances to win? Here are ways to get some extra entries!
2. Follow MamaSavesMoney on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
3. Follow CafePress on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
4. Vote for my blog on Top Mommy Blogs- Just click HERE. (you can do this once per day)
5. 2 entries- Subscribe to my blog.
6. 3 entries -Blog about this giveaway on your blog. Post the link to your blog in a comment so I can check it out. Make sure you comment 3 times so you get all of your entries!
7. Tweet about this giveaway (leave a link so I can see/can be done daily). Use the following info to tweet: #win @cafepress tote bag @mamasavesmoney blog #giveaway http://bit.ly/cpka7r
8. Become a Mommy Saves Money Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
9. Become an CafePress Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
10. Do a Facebook Status update about this giveaway, with a link to this giveaway. (Post a link to your "profile" in a comment so I can check it out!)
11. 2 entries- Grab my blog button and add it to your blog. Post a link to your blog so I can check it out and make sure to leave 2 separate comments for your two entries!
Good luck!
I received this product in order to do a honest review. All opinions are solely my own. Others may have different opinions. I did not receive monetary compensation for writing this review. Many thanks to cafepress for letting me do a review of this product!
CSN Stores Review
CSN stores sent me some really great products to review and I think you all will be very interested in learning about them! I know that a lot of moms and dads think about getting their kiddos play kitchens for their child's birthday or for the holidays...I am one of those moms. We are planning on getting Lilly a play kitchen for Christmas and I knew that I wanted to get some accessories for her kitchen; so I checked out CSN stores and found 2 really great products to go along with her play kitchen.
First I was sent a Melissa and Doug Pots and Pans set. When we first recieved this set, I immediately fell in love...they are just the perfect size and feel very durable...and I LOVE that this is a wooden set.
I also love that not only did this set come with the pots and pans but it also comes with a spoons, spatula and oven mitt; it really is a great starter kit for a new play kitchen. And I think that this set is made to last through the years!
The only thing I wish was different about this set is the colors (I wish there were more options). The play kitchen we have picked out for Lilly is white with pastels so these don't really go with it but whatever...it'll work!
I also received the Learning Resources Pretend and Play Healthy Lunch Basket. I mean, what's
a new play kitchen without some play food!?! This set comes with a shopping cart, 2 slices of wheat bread, 2 slices of turkey, lettuce, tomato, cheese, 4 celery sticks, 2 pretzels, grapes, orange and milk. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this little set. I think it is fabulous; the pieces of food are actual size and I think having this basket of healthy foods is a great way to help teach how to live a healthy lifestyle. I don't think I have mentioned this before on this blog, but I am a certified personal trainer (I no longer train as I stay at home with Lilly now) so I think it is really important to teach her how to eat and be healthy. Now, I am not a total health freak, I'll still get her a little cupcake or cookie set or something.....everything in moderation! Anyhow...I think this set is just awesome....nice looking, easy to clean..just perfect!
As far as CSN goes...they were great. There were THOUSANDS of things to choose from as they have more than 200 stores on their site. They have things from baby products, to cookware, and everything in between. The products arrived quickly (once again!) and on many items, they have free shipping which is also great!
I would highly recommend CSN Stores for your baby and well...everything needs!
First I was sent a Melissa and Doug Pots and Pans set. When we first recieved this set, I immediately fell in love...they are just the perfect size and feel very durable...and I LOVE that this is a wooden set.I also love that not only did this set come with the pots and pans but it also comes with a spoons, spatula and oven mitt; it really is a great starter kit for a new play kitchen. And I think that this set is made to last through the years!
The only thing I wish was different about this set is the colors (I wish there were more options). The play kitchen we have picked out for Lilly is white with pastels so these don't really go with it but whatever...it'll work!
I also received the Learning Resources Pretend and Play Healthy Lunch Basket. I mean, what's
a new play kitchen without some play food!?! This set comes with a shopping cart, 2 slices of wheat bread, 2 slices of turkey, lettuce, tomato, cheese, 4 celery sticks, 2 pretzels, grapes, orange and milk. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this little set. I think it is fabulous; the pieces of food are actual size and I think having this basket of healthy foods is a great way to help teach how to live a healthy lifestyle. I don't think I have mentioned this before on this blog, but I am a certified personal trainer (I no longer train as I stay at home with Lilly now) so I think it is really important to teach her how to eat and be healthy. Now, I am not a total health freak, I'll still get her a little cupcake or cookie set or something.....everything in moderation! Anyhow...I think this set is just awesome....nice looking, easy to clean..just perfect!As far as CSN goes...they were great. There were THOUSANDS of things to choose from as they have more than 200 stores on their site. They have things from baby products, to cookware, and everything in between. The products arrived quickly (once again!) and on many items, they have free shipping which is also great!
I would highly recommend CSN Stores for your baby and well...everything needs!
I received this product in order to do a honest review. All opinions are solely my own. Others may have different opinions. I did not receive monetary compensation for writing this review. Many thanks to CSN for letting me do a review of this product!
Ecomom Review and Giveaway-- CLOSED
Winner is comment #53...Congratulations Josephine!
I feel very fortunate to be working with Ecomom again and providing you all with another review and giveaway! Eco Friendly-Baby Products from Ecomom sent me the green toys blocks to review. I was really excited to get these as Lilly has been loving blocks for a while now. She especially loves when we build a tower and she comes on over and knocks it down...fun for hours! OK...maybe not hours, but you know what I mean!
OK, first let me tell you about ecomom shipping...I can NOT believe how fast they shipped me this product. I chose the item in the afternoon and had the package at my door step the very NEXT day!! When I saw a package at the door, I wondered what it was and could not believe that it was the ecomom green toy blocks...SO FAST!! I love it!
As soon as we got the package, I opened it up and let Lilly play with the blocks. She loved them! They are like huge legos! But I like them even more than legos (other than they are safer for her at this age...that is obvious) but because they are light weight and really easy for her to pick up, stack and pull apart.
And another important thing to mention is that this block set has no BPA, PVS, phthalates or external coatings. These blocks are made with 100% recycled plalstic milk containers! How cool is that!?!?!
I am really happy with these blocks...Lilly has been playing with them everyday since I opened the package! A definite winner!
I also just want to mention a few other things about ecomom....a few money saving tips even!
Ecomom also has this great new program-EcoPass. This program allows you to purchase a $99 annual membership, which gives you a 15% discount on every order, as well as free shipping with no $75 minimum requirement. Free shipping is always a bonus in my book! And ecomom offers a wide variety of products from the high chair to the lunch box, so definitely check out there site...Oh yes and they now have eco chic clothing...organic clothes for your little one!
Now the giveaway! So what can you win??? One lucky reader will win $15 gift certificate!
Entry will be closed at 11:59PM, September 14, 2010. An e-mail will be sent to the winner and they will have 48 hours to e-mail me their address. (I will put CLOSED in the title of the post when entry is closed) **Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only**
Here are ways to earn Entries (Leave a new comment for each way you entered!):
REQUIRED: You must do these two steps to enter this giveaway; if you do not complete this step, "extra" entries will not count and you will not be able to win this giveaway prize.
1. Please visit ecomom and tell me one thing you would like to try.
2. Publicly follow my blog.
Want more chances to win? Here are ways to get some extra entries!
2. Follow MamaSavesMoney on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
3. Follow ecomom on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
4. Vote for my blog on Top Mommy Blogs- Just click HERE. (you can do this once per day)
5. 2 entries- Subscribe to my blog.
6. 3 entries -Blog about this giveaway on your blog. Post the link to your blog in a comment so I can check it out. Make sure you comment 3 times so you get all of your entries!
7. Tweet about this giveaway (leave a link so I can see/can be done daily). Use the following info to tweet: #win @ecomomCEO $15 Gift Certificate @mamasavesmoney blog #giveaway
8. Become a Mommy Saves Money Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
9. Become an ecomom Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
10. Do a Facebook Status update about this giveaway, with a link to this giveaway. (Post a link to your "profile" in a comment so I can check it out!)
11. 2 entries- Grab my blog button and add it to your blog. Post a link to your blog so I can check it out and make sure to leave 2 separate comments for your two entries!
12. Join the ecomom newsletter
Good luck!
I feel very fortunate to be working with Ecomom again and providing you all with another review and giveaway! Eco Friendly-Baby Products from Ecomom sent me the green toys blocks to review. I was really excited to get these as Lilly has been loving blocks for a while now. She especially loves when we build a tower and she comes on over and knocks it down...fun for hours! OK...maybe not hours, but you know what I mean!OK, first let me tell you about ecomom shipping...I can NOT believe how fast they shipped me this product. I chose the item in the afternoon and had the package at my door step the very NEXT day!! When I saw a package at the door, I wondered what it was and could not believe that it was the ecomom green toy blocks...SO FAST!! I love it!
As soon as we got the package, I opened it up and let Lilly play with the blocks. She loved them! They are like huge legos! But I like them even more than legos (other than they are safer for her at this age...that is obvious) but because they are light weight and really easy for her to pick up, stack and pull apart.
And another important thing to mention is that this block set has no BPA, PVS, phthalates or external coatings. These blocks are made with 100% recycled plalstic milk containers! How cool is that!?!?!
I am really happy with these blocks...Lilly has been playing with them everyday since I opened the package! A definite winner!
I also just want to mention a few other things about ecomom....a few money saving tips even!
Ecomom also has this great new program-EcoPass. This program allows you to purchase a $99 annual membership, which gives you a 15% discount on every order, as well as free shipping with no $75 minimum requirement. Free shipping is always a bonus in my book! And ecomom offers a wide variety of products from the high chair to the lunch box, so definitely check out there site...Oh yes and they now have eco chic clothing...organic clothes for your little one!
Now the giveaway! So what can you win??? One lucky reader will win $15 gift certificate!
Entry will be closed at 11:59PM, September 14, 2010. An e-mail will be sent to the winner and they will have 48 hours to e-mail me their address. (I will put CLOSED in the title of the post when entry is closed) **Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only**
Remember to leave your email address in a comment so that I have a way to get in contact with you!
Here are ways to earn Entries (Leave a new comment for each way you entered!):
REQUIRED: You must do these two steps to enter this giveaway; if you do not complete this step, "extra" entries will not count and you will not be able to win this giveaway prize.
1. Please visit ecomom and tell me one thing you would like to try.
2. Publicly follow my blog.
Want more chances to win? Here are ways to get some extra entries!
2. Follow MamaSavesMoney on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
3. Follow ecomom on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
4. Vote for my blog on Top Mommy Blogs- Just click HERE. (you can do this once per day)
5. 2 entries- Subscribe to my blog.
6. 3 entries -Blog about this giveaway on your blog. Post the link to your blog in a comment so I can check it out. Make sure you comment 3 times so you get all of your entries!
7. Tweet about this giveaway (leave a link so I can see/can be done daily). Use the following info to tweet: #win @ecomomCEO $15 Gift Certificate @mamasavesmoney blog #giveaway
8. Become a Mommy Saves Money Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
9. Become an ecomom Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
10. Do a Facebook Status update about this giveaway, with a link to this giveaway. (Post a link to your "profile" in a comment so I can check it out!)
11. 2 entries- Grab my blog button and add it to your blog. Post a link to your blog so I can check it out and make sure to leave 2 separate comments for your two entries!
12. Join the ecomom newsletter
Good luck!
I received this product in order to do a honest review. All opinions are solely my own. Others may have different opinions. I did not receive monetary compensation for writing this review. Many thanks to ecomom for letting me do a review of this product!
Monday, September 13, 2010
Pepto Bismol Prize Pack Giveaway-- CLOSED
Winner is comment #1...Congratulations Natalie!
Pepto-Bismol is offering up one lucky winner a prize pack that includes a bottle of Pepto-Bismol Max, a box of chewable Pepto-Bismol tablets and a T-shirt. With all that summer grillin', Pepto-Bismol is sometimes a necessity! So enter this giveaway to try and win this prize pack!
Entry will be closed at 11:59PM, September 14, 2010. An e-mail will be sent to the winner and they will have 48 hours to e-mail me their address. (I will put CLOSED in the title of the post when entry is closed) **Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only**
Here are ways to earn Entries (Leave a new comment for each way you entered!):
REQUIRED: You must do these two steps to enter this giveaway; if you do not complete this step, "extra" entries will not count and you will not be able to win this giveaway prize.
1. Please visit Pepto-Bismol and tell me one thing you learned.
2. Publicly follow my blog.
Want more chances to win? Here are ways to get some extra entries!
2. Follow MamaSavesMoney on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
3. Vote for my blog on Top Mommy Blogs- Just click HERE. (you can do this once per day)
4. 2 entries- Subscribe to my blog.
5. 3 entries -Blog about this giveaway on your blog. Post the link to your blog in a comment so I can check it out. Make sure you comment 3 times so you get all of your entries!
6. Become a Mommy Saves Money Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
7. Become a Pepto-Bismol Fan on Facebook by clicking HERE.
8. 2 entries- Grab my blog button and add it to your blog. Post a link to your blog so I can check it out and make sure to leave 2 separate comments for your two entries!
Good Luck!
Pepto-Bismol is offering up one lucky winner a prize pack that includes a bottle of Pepto-Bismol Max, a box of chewable Pepto-Bismol tablets and a T-shirt. With all that summer grillin', Pepto-Bismol is sometimes a necessity! So enter this giveaway to try and win this prize pack!Entry will be closed at 11:59PM, September 14, 2010. An e-mail will be sent to the winner and they will have 48 hours to e-mail me their address. (I will put CLOSED in the title of the post when entry is closed) **Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only**
Remember to leave your email address in a comment so that I have a way to get in contact with you!
Here are ways to earn Entries (Leave a new comment for each way you entered!):
REQUIRED: You must do these two steps to enter this giveaway; if you do not complete this step, "extra" entries will not count and you will not be able to win this giveaway prize.
1. Please visit Pepto-Bismol and tell me one thing you learned.
2. Publicly follow my blog.
Want more chances to win? Here are ways to get some extra entries!
2. Follow MamaSavesMoney on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
3. Vote for my blog on Top Mommy Blogs- Just click HERE. (you can do this once per day)
4. 2 entries- Subscribe to my blog.
5. 3 entries -Blog about this giveaway on your blog. Post the link to your blog in a comment so I can check it out. Make sure you comment 3 times so you get all of your entries!
6. Become a Mommy Saves Money Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
7. Become a Pepto-Bismol Fan on Facebook by clicking HERE.
8. 2 entries- Grab my blog button and add it to your blog. Post a link to your blog so I can check it out and make sure to leave 2 separate comments for your two entries!
Good Luck!
Friday, September 3, 2010
Copyright Infringement- BLOGGERS BEWARE!
I have been informed by a reader that at least one of my posts has been copied and reused without my permission on another blog. This particular "blogger" has been stealing posts from several blogs (reviews and giveaways) and from what I've heard and read, her blog shows false stats as well.
The fake blog is known as "The Down Home Diva" and she/he copied and pasted word for word my review for diamondearrings.org and even used one of my pictures. The blog has since been removed. I know that the blog was reported by several people who were violated and others, so I am assuming that it was removed by blogger.
I just wanted to write this post to remind you all of the creepers and thieves out there...I am glad that the only post that was taken did not contain any pictures of Lilly. And now, since this has happened, I am not feeling comfortable posting pictures of Lilly on this blog any longer. I have always kept Lilly's milestone and just everyday blog private because this was always a concern for me with a public blog but I have included pictures of Lilly using some of the products that I review on this blog; and now, from this point forward, all reviews will contain pictures of the product and my review of the product with no pictures of Lilly using them. I will, as always, review the product and let you know how she liked it but I won't be posting any more pictures of her on this public blog.
I would like to thank the reader for bringing this to my attention and to Belly Charms, the company who first noticed and exposed her on Facebook.
The fake blog is known as "The Down Home Diva" and she/he copied and pasted word for word my review for diamondearrings.org and even used one of my pictures. The blog has since been removed. I know that the blog was reported by several people who were violated and others, so I am assuming that it was removed by blogger.
I just wanted to write this post to remind you all of the creepers and thieves out there...I am glad that the only post that was taken did not contain any pictures of Lilly. And now, since this has happened, I am not feeling comfortable posting pictures of Lilly on this blog any longer. I have always kept Lilly's milestone and just everyday blog private because this was always a concern for me with a public blog but I have included pictures of Lilly using some of the products that I review on this blog; and now, from this point forward, all reviews will contain pictures of the product and my review of the product with no pictures of Lilly using them. I will, as always, review the product and let you know how she liked it but I won't be posting any more pictures of her on this public blog.
I would like to thank the reader for bringing this to my attention and to Belly Charms, the company who first noticed and exposed her on Facebook.
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Goodwrench PSA and Giveaway-- CLOSED
With only 1 entry, Valerie is the winner! Congratulations, Valerie!
Goodwrench is putting out a great PSA for all of out there, regarding tire wear. With summer road trips, lots of trips to the baby store and much more, it is super important to keep your eyes on your tires.
Here is some great info/tips that Goodwrench has sent me:
- According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA,) 660 fatalities and 33,000 injuries occur every year due to tire-related problems.
- Keeping your family vehicle’s tires inflated to the recommended pounds per square inch (psi) will not only save on gas, but will provide a safer ride.
- It’s important to keep in mind that during the warm weather of summer, hot road surfaces can cause the pressure to increase in a tire. As a general rule, for every 10-degree rise in temperature, a tire’s pressure increases one psi.
- Invest in a quality tire gauge! Eyeballing tires to measure pressure can be misleading, as radial tires often look fine even if they are under-inflated.
-And by the way, be sure to rotate your tires on schedule. Since each tire performs different tasks (such as steering or front versus rear wheel drive), tires wear at different rates, and you’ll get more life out of the tires you bought this way.
Goodwrench is providing TWO prize packs for two winner for this giveaway. The prize pack contains the official baseball cap that the Goodwrench technicians wear and a tire-tread card that the technicians use. I am especially excited about the tire-tread card for you all...it is a neat little card on a lanyard that you can keep in your card that will allow you to correctly evaluate the treads of your tire and lets you know how much life is left in them.
Entry will be closed at 11:59PM, September 14, 2010. An e-mail will be sent to the winners and they will have 48 hours to e-mail me their address. (I will put CLOSED in the title of the post when entry is closed) **Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only**
Here are ways to earn Entries (Leave a new comment for each way you entered!):
REQUIRED: You must do these two steps to enter this giveaway; if you do not complete this step, "extra" entries will not count and you will not be able to win this giveaway prize.
1. Please visit Goodwrench and tell me one thing you learned about tires.
2. Publicly follow my blog.
Want more chances to win? Here are ways to get some extra entries!
2. Follow MamaSavesMoney on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
3. Vote for my blog on Top Mommy Blogs- Just click HERE. (you can do this once per day)
4. 2 entries- Subscribe to my blog.
5. 3 entries -Blog about this giveaway on your blog. Post the link to your blog in a comment so I can check it out. Make sure you comment 3 times so you get all of your entries!
6. Become a Mommy Saves Money Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
7. 2 entries- Grab my blog button and add it to your blog. Post a link to your blog so I can check it out and make sure to leave 2 separate comments for your two entries!
Good luck!
Goodwrench is putting out a great PSA for all of out there, regarding tire wear. With summer road trips, lots of trips to the baby store and much more, it is super important to keep your eyes on your tires.
Here is some great info/tips that Goodwrench has sent me:
- According to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA,) 660 fatalities and 33,000 injuries occur every year due to tire-related problems.
- Keeping your family vehicle’s tires inflated to the recommended pounds per square inch (psi) will not only save on gas, but will provide a safer ride.
- It’s important to keep in mind that during the warm weather of summer, hot road surfaces can cause the pressure to increase in a tire. As a general rule, for every 10-degree rise in temperature, a tire’s pressure increases one psi.
- Invest in a quality tire gauge! Eyeballing tires to measure pressure can be misleading, as radial tires often look fine even if they are under-inflated.
-And by the way, be sure to rotate your tires on schedule. Since each tire performs different tasks (such as steering or front versus rear wheel drive), tires wear at different rates, and you’ll get more life out of the tires you bought this way.
Goodwrench is providing TWO prize packs for two winner for this giveaway. The prize pack contains the official baseball cap that the Goodwrench technicians wear and a tire-tread card that the technicians use. I am especially excited about the tire-tread card for you all...it is a neat little card on a lanyard that you can keep in your card that will allow you to correctly evaluate the treads of your tire and lets you know how much life is left in them.
Entry will be closed at 11:59PM, September 14, 2010. An e-mail will be sent to the winners and they will have 48 hours to e-mail me their address. (I will put CLOSED in the title of the post when entry is closed) **Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only**
Remember to leave your email address in a comment so that I have a way to get in contact with you!
Here are ways to earn Entries (Leave a new comment for each way you entered!):
REQUIRED: You must do these two steps to enter this giveaway; if you do not complete this step, "extra" entries will not count and you will not be able to win this giveaway prize.
1. Please visit Goodwrench and tell me one thing you learned about tires.
2. Publicly follow my blog.
Want more chances to win? Here are ways to get some extra entries!
2. Follow MamaSavesMoney on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
3. Vote for my blog on Top Mommy Blogs- Just click HERE. (you can do this once per day)
4. 2 entries- Subscribe to my blog.
5. 3 entries -Blog about this giveaway on your blog. Post the link to your blog in a comment so I can check it out. Make sure you comment 3 times so you get all of your entries!
6. Become a Mommy Saves Money Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
7. 2 entries- Grab my blog button and add it to your blog. Post a link to your blog so I can check it out and make sure to leave 2 separate comments for your two entries!
Good luck!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
DiamondEarrings.org Review
DiamondEarrings.org was generous enough to send me a pair of 5mm square stud simulated diamond earrings. And actually, they also sent me earrings that represent my birthstone (December) and Lilly's birthstone (October). I now have 3 new pairs of earrings, all that can be used with different outfits and occasions.I think these earrings are really cute and I am so glad to have them, especially Lillys birthstone color...I don't have anything with her birthstone and so it is nice having a pair of earrings that to me, represent her. Also, the backings are sterling silver so I don't have to worry about them agitating my ears. I personally can tell that they are not real diamonds but I still really like them nonetheless...they sparkle and look really clean.
DiamondEarrings.org is having an awesome promotion right now where if you mention their
website on your Facebook page, twitter account, blog or anywhere else on the web, they will send you a free pair of simulated diamond earrings; you just pay the $3.77 for shipping and handling. (This offer is good for those located in the US).Just click on THIS LINK and follow the directions to get your free pair of earrings!
I received this product in order to do a honest review. All opinions are solely my own. Others may have different opinions. I did not receive monetary compensation for writing this review. Many thanks to diamondearrings.org for letting me do a review of this product!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Future CSN Review
Stay tuned for an upcoming review sponsored by CSN Stores! They have everything from lights to cookware to furniture! Aaron and I are planning on getting Lilly a play kitchen for Christmas this year so I am going to review some play kitchen accessories!! Since, I know the play kitchen is a pretty popular Christmas gift, this is definitely a review to be on the lookout for!
bhCosmetics Review and Giveaway-- CLOSED
Winner is comment #12!! Congratulations Ella!
I was recently given the opportunity to review a 120 palette...yes 120 palette eyeshadow!! bhCosmetics sent me their 3rd edition 120 palette. Here is a little more info from their site:
Introducing the all new 120 color eyeshadow palette 3rd edition. From the neutral and warm tones to bright summer colors, this palette makes a great addition to BHCosmetics family.
When I received this palette I was so excited because I have never had 120 colors ready to use....4, yes. 8, maybe. 120, never! There is a color for every outfit, occasion, and personality.
Each color eyeshadow is about the size of a penny...not too big and not too small, in my opinion. If they were any bigger, it would make the palette far to large for my liking...it is still pretty portable given its size.
I really like this palette of eyeshadow...not only because of all the options but because the shadows are true to color. Many times, I buy an eyeshadow and fall in love with the color, but only to put it on and it doesn't look the same as it does on the palette as it does on my eyelids. This is not the case with bhcosmetics eyeshadow; what you see is what you get! I love that!
bhCosmetics also carries blush, makeup brushes, lip color and lip gloss. I am very tempted to try out their lip gloss...I LOVE lip gloss and bhCosmetics has great prices and based on my view of the eyeshadow palette, great quality as well.
I would highly recommend bhCosmetics!....I am very impressed with my new eyeshadow palette!
Now onto the giveaway! bhCosmetics has graciously offered one lucky mommy saves money reader their very own 120 palette eyeshadow-3rd edition!
I was recently given the opportunity to review a 120 palette...yes 120 palette eyeshadow!! bhCosmetics sent me their 3rd edition 120 palette. Here is a little more info from their site:
Introducing the all new 120 color eyeshadow palette 3rd edition. From the neutral and warm tones to bright summer colors, this palette makes a great addition to BHCosmetics family.
When I received this palette I was so excited because I have never had 120 colors ready to use....4, yes. 8, maybe. 120, never! There is a color for every outfit, occasion, and personality.
Each color eyeshadow is about the size of a penny...not too big and not too small, in my opinion. If they were any bigger, it would make the palette far to large for my liking...it is still pretty portable given its size.
I really like this palette of eyeshadow...not only because of all the options but because the shadows are true to color. Many times, I buy an eyeshadow and fall in love with the color, but only to put it on and it doesn't look the same as it does on the palette as it does on my eyelids. This is not the case with bhcosmetics eyeshadow; what you see is what you get! I love that!
bhCosmetics also carries blush, makeup brushes, lip color and lip gloss. I am very tempted to try out their lip gloss...I LOVE lip gloss and bhCosmetics has great prices and based on my view of the eyeshadow palette, great quality as well.
I would highly recommend bhCosmetics!....I am very impressed with my new eyeshadow palette!
Now onto the giveaway! bhCosmetics has graciously offered one lucky mommy saves money reader their very own 120 palette eyeshadow-3rd edition!
Entry will be closed at 11:59PM, August 17, 2010. An e-mail will be sent to the winner and they will have 48 hours to e-mail me their address. (I will put CLOSED in the title of the post when entry is closed) **Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only**
Remember to leave your email address in a comment so that I have a way to get in contact with you!
REQUIRED: You must do these two steps to enter this giveaway; if you do not complete this step, "extra" entries will not count and you will not be able to win this giveaway prize.
1. Visit bhCosmetics and tell me one product you would like to try.
2. Publicly follow my blog.
Want more chances to win? Here are ways to get some extra entries!
3. Follow MamaSavesMoney on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
4. Follow bhCosmetics on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
5. Vote for my blog on Top Mommy Blogs- Just click HERE. (you can do this once per day)
6. 2 entries- Subscribe to my blog.
7. 3 entries -Blog about this giveaway on your blog. Post the link to your blog in a comment so I can check it out. Make sure you comment 3 times so you get all of your entries!
7. Tweet about this giveaway (leave a link so I can see/can be done daily). Use the following info to tweet: Win @bhcosmetics 120 palette eyeshadow! @mamasavesmoney blog #giveaway http://tinyurl.com/27zxgyu
8. Become a Mommy Saves Money Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
9. Become a bhCosmetics Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
10. Do a Facebook Status update about this giveaway, with a link to this giveaway. (Post a link to your "profile" in a comment so I can check it out!)
11. 2 entries- Grab my blog button and add it to your blog. Post a link to your blog so I can check it out and make sure to leave 2 separate comments for your two entries!
Good luck!
I received this product in order to do a honest review. All opinions are solely my own. Others may have different opinions. I did not receive monetary compensation for writing this review. Many thanks to bhCosmetics for letting me do a review of this product!
Monday, August 16, 2010
101 in 1001: 6 More Goals Crossed Off the List!
Life with a VERY fast mobile baby is just crazy...so much fun but crazy!! It makes for a little less time to be able to jump on the blog, that's for sure! But here is a post to catch you up on some of the 101 in 1001 goals I have crossed off the list!1. 12. Change our cell phone carrier to AT&T and get an iPhone
We did this last month. Aaron has been dying to have an iPhone for as long as I can remember and I decided that we would get one for his bday this year...he got the phone a month early because his other phone 100% totally died. He loves his phone and I am glad that AT&T switched their data plans and you can buy a cheaper plan by deciding what data package you want to get...that helped a lot in persuading me to change our service...well, that and Sprint service at our house just stunk! So now he has his phone and he is super happy and I must admit, it is a pretty cool phone!
2. Take Lilly to the Childrens Discovery Museum.
I have been so excited to take Lilly to the CDM...they have a room called the wonder cabinet and it has a "crawl room"...it is for children who are crawling or very early beginning walkers. Lilly had a great time in the room checking things out and climbing on everything...
She even loved the main part of the museum...the water area was really cool and she liked the little push pin thing, where you put your hand on it and it comes out the other side. We had a good time..I can't wait to take her back when she is a little older and can walk around to different things.
3. Mount TV over Fireplace
Done! Thank goodness because now we don't have to worry about Lilly trying to climb the entertainment center and grabbing/pushing buttons!
4. Take Lilly to the Beach
We took Lilly to Capitola City Beach and it was awesome! When we first got there, we stopped and ate at Zelda's which right along the beach...it was really pretty and the food was pretty good.
After lunch, we went out to the beach and Lilly LOVED and I mean, LOVED the sand....so much so that she wanted to eat it but once she realized that mommy and daddy weren't going to let her eat the sand, she started crawling all over the place and just digging in it.
She wasn't a big fan of the water...we didn't take her in or anything, the water is freezing but she didn't even seem to like the noise much which is kind of ironic because her sound machine plays ocean sounds....
It was a great trip though...it will be fun taking her again next summer!
5. Get a Garage Door Opener
Done! And makes my life a lot easier!
6. Get a new sheet set!
Done...thank you Ross!
Ecomom Review and Giveaway-- CLOSED
Winner is Comment 39! Congratulations Ashley!
Eco Friendly-Baby Products from Ecomom sent me the some Plum Organics Training Meals to review...they sent us the Red Lentil Veggie Training Meal and the Multigrain Super Greens Training Meal. I was really excited to have Lilly tries these foods as we were wanting to move up the consistency of her foods...she was ready and starting to refuse the purees. And actually, just before we got these training meals, she started refusing the spoon so we even let her eat these training meals by herself. The meal was thick enough for her to pick up some food and feed herself and she was also able to use her own little spoon to feed herself. Lilly LOVES LOVES LOVES the Multigrain Super Greens...they are amazing...probably one of her favorites! She also liked the Red Lentil Veggie but the Super Greens were the bigger hit for her.
I love these little training meals...they are a great step in the solids journey that eventually leads into finger foods. You know what else...it is a good little balance of food...not just veggies but veggies and grains; and many of their training meals have meats as well. I also love how portable the little package of food is...it is so easy to take with us on the go and it is packaged baby safe as there are no sharp edges and it is BPA free.
Ecomom also has this great new program-EcoPass. This program allows you to purchase a $99 annual membership, which gives you a 15% discount on every order, as well as free shipping with no $75 minimum requirement. Free shipping is always a bonus in my book! And ecomom offers a wide variety of products from the high chair to the lunch box, so definitely check out there site...oh and if you haven't tried their plum organics, you should check that out...those foods are awesome!
Now the giveaway! So what can you win??? One lucky reader will win $20 gift certificate!
Entry will be closed at 11:59PM, July 30, 2010. An e-mail will be sent to the winner and they will have 48 hours to e-mail me their address. (I will put CLOSED in the title of the post when entry is closed) **Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only**
Here are ways to earn Entries (Leave a new comment for each way you entered!):
REQUIRED: You must do these two steps to enter this giveaway; if you do not complete this step, "extra" entries will not count and you will not be able to win this giveaway prize.
1. Please visit ecomom and tell me one thing you would like to try.
2. Publicly follow my blog.Want more chances to win? Here are ways to get some extra entries!
2. Follow MamaSavesMoney on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
3. Follow ecomom on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
4. Vote for my blog on Top Mommy Blogs- Just click HERE. (you can do this once per day)
5. 2 entries- Subscribe to my blog.
6. 3 entries -Blog about this giveaway on your blog. Post the link to your blog in a comment so I can check it out. Make sure you comment 3 times so you get all of your entries!
7. Tweet about this giveaway (leave a link so I can see/can be done daily). Use the following info to tweet: #win @ecomomCEO $20 Gift Certificate @mamasavesmoney blog #giveaway http://bit.ly/d1Jmtm
8. Become a Mommy Saves Money Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
9. Become an ecomom Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
10. Do a Facebook Status update about this giveaway, with a link to this giveaway. (Post a link to your "profile" in a comment so I can check it out!)
11. 2 entries- Grab my blog button and add it to your blog. Post a link to your blog so I can check it out and make sure to leave 2 separate comments for your two entries!
12. Join the ecomom newsletter
Good luck!
Eco Friendly-Baby Products from Ecomom sent me the some Plum Organics Training Meals to review...they sent us the Red Lentil Veggie Training Meal and the Multigrain Super Greens Training Meal. I was really excited to have Lilly tries these foods as we were wanting to move up the consistency of her foods...she was ready and starting to refuse the purees. And actually, just before we got these training meals, she started refusing the spoon so we even let her eat these training meals by herself. The meal was thick enough for her to pick up some food and feed herself and she was also able to use her own little spoon to feed herself. Lilly LOVES LOVES LOVES the Multigrain Super Greens...they are amazing...probably one of her favorites! She also liked the Red Lentil Veggie but the Super Greens were the bigger hit for her.I love these little training meals...they are a great step in the solids journey that eventually leads into finger foods. You know what else...it is a good little balance of food...not just veggies but veggies and grains; and many of their training meals have meats as well. I also love how portable the little package of food is...it is so easy to take with us on the go and it is packaged baby safe as there are no sharp edges and it is BPA free.
Ecomom also has this great new program-EcoPass. This program allows you to purchase a $99 annual membership, which gives you a 15% discount on every order, as well as free shipping with no $75 minimum requirement. Free shipping is always a bonus in my book! And ecomom offers a wide variety of products from the high chair to the lunch box, so definitely check out there site...oh and if you haven't tried their plum organics, you should check that out...those foods are awesome!
Now the giveaway! So what can you win??? One lucky reader will win $20 gift certificate!
Entry will be closed at 11:59PM, July 30, 2010. An e-mail will be sent to the winner and they will have 48 hours to e-mail me their address. (I will put CLOSED in the title of the post when entry is closed) **Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only**
Remember to leave your email address in a comment so that I have a way to get in contact with you!
Here are ways to earn Entries (Leave a new comment for each way you entered!):
REQUIRED: You must do these two steps to enter this giveaway; if you do not complete this step, "extra" entries will not count and you will not be able to win this giveaway prize.
1. Please visit ecomom and tell me one thing you would like to try.
2. Publicly follow my blog.Want more chances to win? Here are ways to get some extra entries!
2. Follow MamaSavesMoney on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
3. Follow ecomom on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
4. Vote for my blog on Top Mommy Blogs- Just click HERE. (you can do this once per day)
5. 2 entries- Subscribe to my blog.
6. 3 entries -Blog about this giveaway on your blog. Post the link to your blog in a comment so I can check it out. Make sure you comment 3 times so you get all of your entries!
7. Tweet about this giveaway (leave a link so I can see/can be done daily). Use the following info to tweet: #win @ecomomCEO $20 Gift Certificate @mamasavesmoney blog #giveaway http://bit.ly/d1Jmtm
8. Become a Mommy Saves Money Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
9. Become an ecomom Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
10. Do a Facebook Status update about this giveaway, with a link to this giveaway. (Post a link to your "profile" in a comment so I can check it out!)
11. 2 entries- Grab my blog button and add it to your blog. Post a link to your blog so I can check it out and make sure to leave 2 separate comments for your two entries!
12. Join the ecomom newsletter
Good luck!
I received this product in order to do a honest review. All opinions are solely my own. Others may have different opinions. I did not receive monetary compensation for writing this review. Many thanks to ecomom for letting me do a review of this product!
Little Grips Review and Giveaway-- CLOSED
Winner is Comment #68!! Congrats Jess!
I was so excited to receive this next item to review...Little Grips; little utensils for little hands! I was so excited to try these out because recently Lilly has been refusing to be fed by me or my husband; she will only eat if she feeds herself. So we do a lot of finger foods now but when we have something that is a bit messier/less solid, we give her the little grips spoon so that she can spoon feed herself. This spoon has been a LIFESAVER during meals because she LOVES it and now she will eat!...she is one happy self feeder; my little big girl!
Here is a little more information about the little grips taken from their site:
An ergonomic design that takes advantage of a toddler's stronger grasping and overall hand-movement skills, while still allowing them to learn proper feeding motions. You will see your child's confidence build and messiness diminish.
Little grips has graciously offered one lucky Mommy Saves Money reader a little grips set! Trust me...you want to win this!
I was so excited to receive this next item to review...Little Grips; little utensils for little hands! I was so excited to try these out because recently Lilly has been refusing to be fed by me or my husband; she will only eat if she feeds herself. So we do a lot of finger foods now but when we have something that is a bit messier/less solid, we give her the little grips spoon so that she can spoon feed herself. This spoon has been a LIFESAVER during meals because she LOVES it and now she will eat!...she is one happy self feeder; my little big girl!Here is a little more information about the little grips taken from their site:
An ergonomic design that takes advantage of a toddler's stronger grasping and overall hand-movement skills, while still allowing them to learn proper feeding motions. You will see your child's confidence build and messiness diminish.
- A toddler utensil designed for toddler feeding
- Comfortable non-slip grip that fits easily and naturally in your toddler's palm
- Toddler feeding that ends frustation and builds confidence
- No-choke safety design with rounded edges
- Made from durable, high quality plastic and stainless steel
- Dishwasher safe
- Only $10.95! plus shipping and handling
Little grips has graciously offered one lucky Mommy Saves Money reader a little grips set! Trust me...you want to win this!
Entry will be closed at 11:59PM, August 2, 2010. An e-mail will be sent to the winner and they will have 48 hours to e-mail me their address. (I will put CLOSED in the title of the post when entry is closed) **Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only**
Remember to leave your email address in a comment so that I have a way to get in contact with you!
REQUIRED: You must do these two steps to enter this giveaway; if you do not complete this step, "extra" entries will not count and you will not be able to win this giveaway prize.
1. Tell me a funny, cute, sad, whatever kind of story about your baby eating foods.
2. Publicly follow my blog.
Want more chances to win? Here are ways to get some extra entries!
3. Follow MamaSavesMoney on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
4. Follow Little Grips on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
5. Vote for my blog on Top Mommy Blogs- Just click HERE. (you can do this once per day)
6. 2 entries- Subscribe to my blog.
7. 3 entries -Blog about this giveaway on your blog. Post the link to your blog in a comment so I can check it out. Make sure you comment 3 times so you get all of your entries!
7. Tweet about this giveaway (leave a link so I can see/can be done daily). Use the following info to tweet: Win a @LittleGrips toddler utensils @mamasavesmoney blog #giveaway http://bit.ly/d79kQY
8. Become a Mommy Saves Money Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
9. Become a Little Grips Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
10. Do a Facebook Status update about this giveaway, with a link to this giveaway. (Post a link to your "profile" in a comment so I can check it out!)
11. 2 entries- Grab my blog button and add it to your blog. Post a link to your blog so I can check it out and make sure to leave 2 separate comments for your two entries!
Good luck!
I received this product in order to do a honest review. All opinions are solely my own. Others may have different opinions. I did not receive monetary compensation for writing this review. Many thanks to Little Grips for letting me do a review of this product!
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Space Bag Review and Contest!
I am sure you have all seen the infomercials....seen them in your local stores like Bed, Bath and Beyond....Space Bags! I was lucky enough to be sent an assortment of space bags to review.I was more than excited to receive these space bags because I have an overflow of outgrown baby clothes with no good place to put them. And there are SO SO SO many clothes....I started packing them away in those big plastic tubs and there were so many clothes that I was filling tub after tub after tub....and as I was doing that I couldn't imagine where I would fit all these tubs...I just didn't have enough room in the garage for them...so I was really excited for the space bags to come.
When the space bags came, I grabbed ALL of Lilly's outgrown clothes...newborn, 0-3, 3 months and 3-6 months...ALL of them...that is a LOT of clothes. I admit, I go a little crazy with the clothes...the girl clothes are so stinkin' cute! All of these clothes were in 2 jumbo plastic tubs. I dumped them and started filling a large space bag. I fit ALL of the clothes into the large space bag and used the vacuum to suck out all the extra air and shrink it down. I was amazed...it shrunk down SO small! I then took the shrunk space bag and put it into the jumbo plastic tub...I could fit 2 more in that tub if I wanted too! So now I will be able to store so many more clothes in that tub!
I also really like the idea of having Lilly's clothes in a vacuumed sealed bag because it will help keep them looking new...so that when baby #2 comes..if it is a girl...we'll have some good looking clothes for her!
I am really excited to try out the space bag that holds a comforter and bedding. I hate how much space comforters take up in the closet....with the space bag, I'll have some storage space back!
Space Bag is currently hosting the Clean That Closet Challenge which encourages any one with a messy closet to enter the contest. The grand prize winner will receive a $1,000 gift certificate to Bed, Bath & Beyond, a private consultation with a professional organizer, and an assortment of Space Bag products to organize their home. The contest is set to close Aug. 15 so hurry up and get yourself entered into this contest for a chance to win a great prize!
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Digestive Wellness
It's summertime and if you're like me, I am sure you are eating some heartburn inducing foods. I was recently sent an email with a link to some great discounts for products that will help digestive wellness, including prilosec, metamucil, align probiotics and pepto bismol.
Here is the link for the PDF coupon....$10 off when you spend $30.
I have GERD and prilosec is one of the heart burn remedies that work best for me and so I always have it on hand...so this was a great money saving opportunity for me...hopefully it will help one of you out!
Here is the link for the PDF coupon....$10 off when you spend $30.
I have GERD and prilosec is one of the heart burn remedies that work best for me and so I always have it on hand...so this was a great money saving opportunity for me...hopefully it will help one of you out!
Bloggers
I was recently sent an email that involves a little Blog2Print campaign. I wanted to bring it to you guys in case you all were interested! Here is the email and information:
Hope all is going well! Wanted to reach back out to you with a second campaign Blog2Print has launched. The company that specializes in turning blogs into books is launching of the first ever blogapalooza. We really hope you’ll consider joining.
Details: Blog2Print is hosting a 24-Hour blog marathon to find the most committed, most sleep-deprived, caffeinated blogger. The company is encouraging bloggers everywhere to sit down and write for 24 hours (posting at least once an hour) – whether it’s bloggers keeping their audience updated on what they are doing, media bloggers posting on their personal or professional platforms, author bloggers writing their book or novel, or high-school/college journalism majors writing a series of essays, poetry, or just free-flowing words.
The first 100 bloggers to sign up and complete the blogathon at http://blog2print.sharedbook.com/blogapalooza/will receive a complimentary hard cover Blog2Print book, so they can always remember being a part of this extravaganza! Participants must use one of the Blog2Print supported blog platforms: TypePad, Blogger, and Wordpress. The 24 hour blogathon will take place from August 17, 2010; 11:00 am to August 18, 2010; 11:00 am EST. For more information on Blog2Print visit: www.blog2print.com http://www.blog2print.com
Hope all is going well! Wanted to reach back out to you with a second campaign Blog2Print has launched. The company that specializes in turning blogs into books is launching of the first ever blogapalooza. We really hope you’ll consider joining.
Details: Blog2Print is hosting a 24-Hour blog marathon to find the most committed, most sleep-deprived, caffeinated blogger. The company is encouraging bloggers everywhere to sit down and write for 24 hours (posting at least once an hour) – whether it’s bloggers keeping their audience updated on what they are doing, media bloggers posting on their personal or professional platforms, author bloggers writing their book or novel, or high-school/college journalism majors writing a series of essays, poetry, or just free-flowing words.
The first 100 bloggers to sign up and complete the blogathon at http://blog2print.sharedbook.com/blogapalooza/will receive a complimentary hard cover Blog2Print book, so they can always remember being a part of this extravaganza! Participants must use one of the Blog2Print supported blog platforms: TypePad, Blogger, and Wordpress. The 24 hour blogathon will take place from August 17, 2010; 11:00 am to August 18, 2010; 11:00 am EST. For more information on Blog2Print visit: www.blog2print.com http://www.blog2print.com
$50 Gift Card Giveaway to CSN Stores!-- CLOSED
Winner is comment #7! Congratulations Tabathia!
So since I have been gone from the blog for a little bit due to the wedding chaos that ensues as a sister of the bride and matron of honor, I wanted to come back to you guys with a great giveaway! This new giveaway...you could win a $50 gift card to spend however you wish at CSN Stores which has more than 200 online stores; they everything from beach toys, cookware, baby toys and accessories, dining room sets and really, anything else you could possibly think of! I am so excited to be hosting this giveaway....if you remember my review of CSN online stores, you'll remember how pleased I was with the service and products!
So since I have been gone from the blog for a little bit due to the wedding chaos that ensues as a sister of the bride and matron of honor, I wanted to come back to you guys with a great giveaway! This new giveaway...you could win a $50 gift card to spend however you wish at CSN Stores which has more than 200 online stores; they everything from beach toys, cookware, baby toys and accessories, dining room sets and really, anything else you could possibly think of! I am so excited to be hosting this giveaway....if you remember my review of CSN online stores, you'll remember how pleased I was with the service and products!Entry will be closed at 11:59PM, July 28, 2010. An e-mail will be sent to the winner and they will have 48 hours to e-mail me their address. (I will put CLOSED in the title of the post when entry is closed) **Giveaway is open to U.S. and Canada residents only**
Remember to leave your email address in a comment so that I have a way to get in contact with you!
REQUIRED: You must do these two steps to enter this giveaway; if you do not complete this step, "extra" entries will not count and you will not be able to win this giveaway prize.
1. Please visit CSN stores and tell me which product you might buy with your gift card if you win.
2. Publicly follow my blog.
Want more chances to win? Here are ways to get some extra entries!
3. Follow MamaSavesMoney on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
4. Follow CSN stores on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
5. Vote for my blog on Top Mommy Blogs- Just click HERE. (you can do this once per day)
5. 2 entries- Subscribe to my blog.
6. 3 entries -Blog about this giveaway on your blog. Post the link to your blog in a comment so I can check it out. Make sure you comment 3 times so you get all of your entries!
7. Tweet about this giveaway (leave a link so I can see/can be done daily). Use the following info to tweet: Win a $50 gift card to @CSNstores @mamasavesmoney blog #giveaway http://bit.ly/cq8RhK
8. Become a Mommy Saves Money Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
9. Become a CSN stores Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
10. Do a Facebook Status update about this giveaway, with a link to this giveaway. (Post a link to your "profile" in a comment so I can check it out!)
11. 2 entries- Grab my blog button and add it to your blog. Post a link to your blog so I can check it out and make sure to leave 2 separate comments for your two entries!
Good luck!
Good Earth Dry Dinner Kit Review and Giveaway-- CLOSED
Winner is comment #28! Congratulations Josephine!
Recently I was sent a Good Earth Dry Dinner Kit to review. I was sent the Mediterranean chicken with angel hair pasta. I wasn't too sure how I would feel about this meal as I don't usually eat boxed foods but I wanted to give it a shot because with a mobile, attention-demanding baby, it is hard to get dinner cooked.
This meal is ready in about 20 minutes from start to finish and I used far less dishes that I normally do when cooking...less clean up! I LOVE that! This meal was really super easy to prepare. The meal came with almost everything I needed; all I had to have besides the boxed dinner is 1/4 milk, EVOO, and 1 cup of hot water....things we always have. The instructions said to buy chicken breasts and slice them like tenders so to make my life even easier, I bought chicken that was already sliced in that manner. I coated the chicken with the spiced flour, browned it and then added the Mediterranean spices, cream sauce, water and milk...and let it simmer for 8 minutes. Seriously, SO easy. Oh and I boiled the whole grain pasta.
As I was cooking it, my husband came in and commented on how good it smelled and let me tell you..it tasted really good too. I was pleasantly surprised as I don't normally like or make boxed meals. But seriously, this did not taste like a boxed meal. Delicious!
And this is a huge selling point for me: 100% whole grain, no trans fat, no artificial flavors, no artifical preservatives, no MSG- just add meat and, voila! Dinner is served! No guilt! And I am guessing that if you wanted to go an even healthier route, you could probably bake the chicken and add the seasoning, milk, etc. just as you would in the pan.
Sadly, I forgot to take a picture of the end result before I scarfed it all down...seriously, it was that good! I am really excited to try some of the other selections that Good Earth provides!
Coming to stores this June, Good Earth dry dinner kits offer a selection of four delectable meals:
Recently I was sent a Good Earth Dry Dinner Kit to review. I was sent the Mediterranean chicken with angel hair pasta. I wasn't too sure how I would feel about this meal as I don't usually eat boxed foods but I wanted to give it a shot because with a mobile, attention-demanding baby, it is hard to get dinner cooked.This meal is ready in about 20 minutes from start to finish and I used far less dishes that I normally do when cooking...less clean up! I LOVE that! This meal was really super easy to prepare. The meal came with almost everything I needed; all I had to have besides the boxed dinner is 1/4 milk, EVOO, and 1 cup of hot water....things we always have. The instructions said to buy chicken breasts and slice them like tenders so to make my life even easier, I bought chicken that was already sliced in that manner. I coated the chicken with the spiced flour, browned it and then added the Mediterranean spices, cream sauce, water and milk...and let it simmer for 8 minutes. Seriously, SO easy. Oh and I boiled the whole grain pasta.
As I was cooking it, my husband came in and commented on how good it smelled and let me tell you..it tasted really good too. I was pleasantly surprised as I don't normally like or make boxed meals. But seriously, this did not taste like a boxed meal. Delicious!
And this is a huge selling point for me: 100% whole grain, no trans fat, no artificial flavors, no artifical preservatives, no MSG- just add meat and, voila! Dinner is served! No guilt! And I am guessing that if you wanted to go an even healthier route, you could probably bake the chicken and add the seasoning, milk, etc. just as you would in the pan.
Sadly, I forgot to take a picture of the end result before I scarfed it all down...seriously, it was that good! I am really excited to try some of the other selections that Good Earth provides!
Coming to stores this June, Good Earth dry dinner kits offer a selection of four delectable meals:
Mediterranean Chicken with angel hair pasta,
Spicy Citrus Glazed Shrimp with angel hair pasta,
Herb Crusted Chicken with mushroom risotto
and Tuscan Chicken with penne pasta.
Oh and did I mention my kit came with a cute little bamboo set and 100% recyclable bag? So awesome! I am especially in love with my little bamboo cutting board! It comes in handy when preparing Lilly's meals!
Good Earth and MyBlogSpark has generously offered one Mommy Saves Money reader a Good Earth Gift pack that includes a Good Earth Mediterranean Chicken dry dinner kit, two sets of bamboo flatware, two bamboo dishes, a bamboo utility board and a 100% recyclable grocery tote.
Entry will be closed at 11:59PM, July 17, 2010. An e-mail will be sent to the winner and they will have 48 hours to e-mail me their address. (I will put CLOSED in the title of the post when entry is closed) **Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only**
Remember to leave your email address in a comment so that I have a way to get in contact with you!
REQUIRED: You must do this step to enter this giveaway; if you do not complete this step, "extra" entries will not count and you will not be able to win this giveaway prize.
1. Please leave a comment sharing which new flavor of Good Earth dry dinner kits you would like to try.
Want more chances to win? Here are ways to get some extra entries!
2. Follow MamaSavesMoney on Twitter; to do so, Click HERE and choose to follow.
3. Vote for my blog on Top Mommy Blogs- Just click HERE. (you can do this once per day)
4. 2 entries- Publicly Follow my blog.
5. 2 entries- Subscribe to my blog.
6. 3 entries -Blog about this giveaway on your blog. Post the link to your blog in a comment so I can check it out. Make sure you comment 3 times so you get all of your entries!
7. Tweet about this giveaway (leave a link so I can see/can be done daily). Use the following info to tweet: Win a Good Earth Dry Dinner Kit @mamasavesmoney blog #giveaway http://bit.ly/bU2hDh
8. Become a Mommy Saves Money Facebook Fan by clicking HERE.
9. Do a Facebook Status update about this giveaway, with a link to this giveaway. (Post a link to your "profile" in a comment so I can check it out!)
10. 2 entries- Grab my blog button and add it to your blog. Post a link to your blog so I can check it out and make sure to leave 2 separate comments for your two entries!
Good luck!
The product, gift pack, information and additional gift pack to give away were all given to you by Good Earth and MyBlogSpark. All opinions are my own and honest; others may have another opinion. Thanks to Good Earth and MyBlogSpark for allowing me to review this product!
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