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!

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**

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!

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**

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!

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**

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!

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.