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Peanuts Deluxe Holiday Collection, Classic Christmas Favorites or Dr. Seuss’s Deluxe Holiday Collection on Blu-ray Giveaway 12/18 US


Happy Holidays from Warner Brothers and you could win a Christmas present of your own of a Peanuts Deluxe Holiday Collection, Classic Christmas Favorites or Dr. Seuss’s Deluxe Holiday Collection on Blu-ray!  The movie will be randomly chosen so it will be a surprise when you open it if you win so you must enter!  As part of the holiday fun, test your holiday knowledge and see how well you do!

Did you have a favorite movie classic when you were a child?  I always remember Peanuts but I have to say my children's favorites are the Dr. Seuss's classics.





One winner will receive a randomly selected Blu-Ray copy of either Peanuts Deluxe Holiday Collection, Classic Christmas Favorites or Dr. Seuss’s Deluxe Holiday Collection!  

Giveaway ends 12/18 US only please and no PO Boxes


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Assassin's Creed 3 Gold Box Deal on Amazon - Just $33! #AC3Gold 12/11 #spon




Thank you to Ubisoft for sponsoring this post. Please visit Amazon.com to get your own copy of Assassin's Creed 3, today's Gold Box Deal of the Day! I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective. All opinions are my own.

The battle is on!  Get the tomahawks, guns and whatever else you can to launch a defeat against some of the most notable battles in history like Bunker Hill.  As a Native American assassin you get to relive the excitement from the American Revolution.  It's back to 1775 and it's time to protect and reclaim the land that was taken with unbelievable graphics, historical uniforms and amazing cut scenes.  The game has it all from ground battle to naval battle so you choose the level of excitement and skill you have.

Some other great features from Assassin's Creed 3 include enhanced city graphics of more people and soldiers.  As Desmond Miles, you play through him who has the ability to play through the memories of his ancestors.  This time, it's through Connor from the years of 1753 through 1783.  For those that like two weapon combo fighting, this is the game for you along with some cool tricks such as rope dart, trip wire bomb and more.  You can even hunt to increase your source of revenue as anyone who knows, you have to have game money to purchase the right tools, clothing and extras.




Assassin's Creed 3 is the game to give this Christmas if you or your loved one enjoys games, history, fighting and superb graphics.  The improvements from the first two in the series will be evident as soon as you start to play.  From improved fighting to new features like naval warfare to homesteads, you will enjoy the features.  Assassin's Creed 3 is the Gold Box deal of the day so don't miss out!

Assassin's Creed 3 is on sale as today's Amazon's Gold Box Deal at Amazon!



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Free Blogger Opportunity: Coach Madison Purse



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This giveaway will be from 

1/15/2013  to  2/14/2013

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Free American Girl Blogger Opportunity - 1/20 - 2/19

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I love this giveaway, my daughter has 3 American Girl dolls and she loves them.  Even now that she is older she keeps them as collectible items.

That's why I thought this would be a great giveaway 

We will have 2 winners.



One winner will get:
Doll + Starter Collection.  Winner gets to choose skin color, hair color and eye color.
Value $120



Second winner will get:
One American Girl Doll with the box.
Winner gets to choose which doll they want.
Value $105


Winner will need to choose their prizes from American Girl Doll, this way I will be sure to pick one that is on stock for delivery, if it is sold out I will try to get what ever they choose directly from the American Girl Store here in NY 
(I love that Store)



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Gymboree 2013 Playdate Adventure List



If you have children, you know how valuable playdates are.  Whether it's a one on one day at the park with one of your children's friends or a family outing with other families or even a fun movie night with your children, playdates are fun and create an opportunity to use imagination, social skills and much more.  Gymboree is a supporter of playdates and as part of the Gymboree 2013 Playdate Adventure List initiative, I wanted to provide some of my own ideas.




  • Local state park or similar attraction not only provides an opportunity to play but it also gets your little ones outdoors and the chance to learn, make memories and in some instances, inspires imagination such as role playing if you are at a historical site.
  • Planning a craft or movie night is a great way to inspire creativity and build social skills when you have more than one child together creating a project or watching a movie.  There are many ways to make the night more captivating whether you decide on a project or set up a special movie night.
  • Volunteering on an annual or more frequent basis is another great way to get together and have fun while doing some good.  It doesn't take much and it's a wonderful way to teach a valuable lesson of giving back.

Play dates are a great to get kids out together to have fun, to learn and even do something good.  There are many ways and creative opportunities to have some simple fun or even some that requires some planning.  Whatever is choses, socializing is an important aspect in our every day lives.  Having friends play together whether one or more is a great way to encourage team work, getting along, leadership, use of imagination and so much more.  Do you have your children participate in play dates?

*Disclosure:  This post sponsored by Gymboree. Shop Gymboree for clothing for newborns, toddlers and children up to size 12. Bring a friend to a Gymboree store and sign up for Gymboree Rewards together and you'll both SAVE 25% off an in-store purchase.

 

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Netflix, LG 32" and Popcornopolis Giveaway 12/17 US

 
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Welcome to this great movie night giveaway that will give and give for at least a year but more!  This is a great Christmas present too if you win and since it ends 12/17, there is plenty of time to get all the details together for your gift.

December 9th 12:01 am EST-17th 12:59 pm EST

Netflix revolutionizes the way people watch TV shows and movies

With more than 30 million streaming members in the United States, Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Nordics, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is the world's leading internet subscription service for enjoying movies and TV programs. For one low monthly price, Netflix members can instantly watch movies and TV programs streamed over the internet to PCs, Macs and TVs. Among the large and expanding base of devices streaming from Netflix are the Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and Sony PS3 consoles; an array of Blu-ray disc players, internet-connected TVs, home theatre systems, digital video recorders and internet video players; Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, as well as Apple TV and Google TV. 

In all, over 800 devices that stream from Netflix are available. For additional information, visit www.netflix.com. Follow Netflix on Facebook and Twitter.   

LG 32CS460 32-INCH Let your TV do the adjustments for you. Intelligent Sensor automatically optimizes the picture to the lighting and color conditions in the room for a more enjoyable viewing experience.   

POPCORNNOPOLIS Six regular-sized of our most incredible gourmet flavors jostle for position, nearly bursting out of their cones in their eagerness to overwhelm those unsuspecting taste buds. Creamy Our wildly popular Zebra® Chocolate, Luscious Pecan Caramel, Classic Caramel Corn, Cheddar Cheese, Kettle Corn and Cinnamon Bun.   One lucky winner will be selected to win all three prizes. Simply enter via the Rafflecopter below for your chance to win. 

GOOD LUCK! 1 Winner USA ONLY

  • 1 year Netflix subscription
  • 6pk Popcornnopolis Gourment Popcorn
  • LG 32" Flat Screen TV

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Family Doll House with Furniture and Van ($334 value) Giveaway

Welcome to our
Family Doll House with Furniture and Van Giveaway!
Winner takes all! This is the ideal giveaway right before Christmas so make sure you enter and grab up those bonus entry options!

Down To Earth Toys offers top quality Toys Made in the USA. All finishes are child-safe and non-toxic. Whether you are looking for baby toys, toddler toys, or outdoor toys… know that you have found a store that is dedicated to offering you toys that you will feel great about giving to your child!

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Family Doll House

The Family Doll House from Down To Earth Toys is a giant, realistic, four-story dollhouse. It features two extra large rooms, garage, attic, and terrace. Garage and entrance doors open and close. Completely accessible from all sides providing play opportunities for several children at once.

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Doll House Furniture

The hardwood dollhouse furniture set is all your little one needs to complete their home. This 18 piece furniture set is a perfect match for the Family Dollhouse.
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Family Mini Van

This Family Mini Van is made of solid and durable hardwood, this run-about-town wooden minivan is ideal for transporting the family.

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Copy Kids Eat Fruits and Vegetables DVD

Copy-Kids has an amazing video, which encourages positive habits in young children by encouraging them to copy other kids. Their debut release is a DVD entitled Copy-Kids Eat Fruits and Vegetables. In it you find children joyfully eating fruits and vegetables. Kids watching it want to join in. It’s that simple. And it’s effective.

We would like to say a special thank you to our generous Sponsors
Down to Earth Toys and Copy-Kids.

And the awesome blogs that made this Family Doll House Giveaway possible!

This giveaway will end at 12:01 ET 12/12/12! Open to US residents only.

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Must Have Bass Buds for Exceptional Sound & $30 Discount Code

As I listen to Christmas music and think of how much I love the music especially when the quality is superb, it puts me in an even happier mood.  I love Christmas music but I also know not everyone around me does which I think is unfortunate ... that's directed towards my oldest in case she's reading this!  She may not like my music but she's very envious of these really cool pink Bass Buds.  My youngest tried them out and liked them too. 

Although I do have the pink blingy set, Bass Buds has a host of other colors and different types of Bass Buds to satisfy any music lover's wishes.  Another great feature about the Bass Buds is the hands free mic and MP3 controller as most earphones I've had didn't have this feature.  What a great feature for the smart phones too!  They even arrived with a free accessory gift that included:

  • Luxury gift box which is the perfect already gift wrapped present
  • Soft bag to carry and protect your Bass Buds if you are on the go
  • 6 pairs of silicon tips - small, medium and large sizes
  • 3 pairs of memory foam tips - small, medium and large sizes
  • User manuel

Now for us that love the blingy concept, they have geniune swarovski elements embedded in the design.  As I mentioned above, there are 20  different colors and combinations to choose from:
  • Fashion Collection 2012
  • Classic Collection

The sound is clear, crisp and just amazing!  When I used my Apple provided earphones, there was no comparison and those earphones were retired for good! Bass Buds are worth the cost if you enjoy listening to music the way it's suppose to be listened too.  They are exceptional. They are lightweight and the cord doesn't tangle like my old Apple earphones did. It also has voice controls and commands and the ability to go forward and backward.  They are the powerhouse!

Save $30 with code BB59802 at Bass Buds.

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*Disclaimer:  I received a complimentary set of Bass Buds for the purpose of this review.  The opinions are of my own.


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We Created Holiday Fun with Just Dance 4 #cleverJD4

Thank you to Ubisoft for sponsoring this post. Please click here to learn more about Ubisoft. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective. #UbiChamps

Nothing marks the holidays more than family and friends getting together to celebrate special occasions.  Thanksgiving and Christmas are optimal times to get that family moving especially after indulging in all that holiday cheer and especially calories!  From foods enriched in calories and fat, an after dinner fun time is a sure way to work off some of those calories.  If you are going to get your body moving, why not with some music, family and friends to some grooving tunes with Just Dance 4?


Ubisoft has Just Dance 4 on Xbox 360, Wii, Wii U and Playstation 3.  We tried out our family friendly competition on our Wii console this time.  The songs were appealing to the adults and there were other features that appealed to different family members such as the ability to choose which dancer you want to be in Just Dance mode and for those super competitive family members, choose sweat mode and see who can go the distance.  What I liked post the get together is I can make this a workout since it tracks calories burned while listening to some great jams like Pink's So What.  My girls and I have fun and of course, they strive to beat me as they have that competitive edge.  I like that they are getting a workout without realizing it.



Some of the other nice features of Just Dance 4 include:

  • Six rounds of dance challenges to get the group moving and groovin' 
  • Each person has their own time to shine with individual choreographs and moves for each member of the dance crew
  • 40 all new songs from Billboard hits to what us more seasoned folks might remember as dance classics and the best of the best
  • For those striving to get a work out, sweat mode IS the theme for you as you will sweat!
  • and much more!

This is definitely the fun game year around and a hit if you are looking to get in shape with great tunes, constant moves and a way to learn some new dance moves!  My family loves it!


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Crest 3D White Professional Effects Review & Giveaway 12/8 - US


The Christmas cameras will be coming out for the parties, get togethers and formal pictures to capture each memory at Christmas and beyond.  Nothing is worse than discolored teeth in my opinion.  The teeth are one of the things that catch people's eyes whether warranted or not.  Yellow or stained teeth are not attractive but in my opinion, neither are lightening white teeth.  A more natural white is what I strive for and my product of choice has been Crest.  I have used Crest strips since 2003.  I was having my teeth cleaned some time in 2005 when the dental hygeniest noted what a pretty white shade my teeth were which I quickly chimed in that it was thanks to Crest strips.  I eventually upgraded to Crest 3D White Professional Whitening strips and love the ease and convenience.

Everyone loves a smile!


When I used to drive into the office at 6 am, I would put on the strips and drive to work. Once I arrived, I would remove so it made for the ideal time to whiten my teeth.  One of the features I like about the Crest 3D Whitestrips is how they have the advanced no-slip technology so gone are the days that a mere slip of the tongue moved the strips off.   They are a nice alternative to expensive treatments and because they use the same enamel-safe ingredient that dentists use.  Just remember, if you're not whitening, you're yellowing!

The Giveaway:

One reader will win their own box of Crest 3D White Professional Whitestrips (valued $49.99)

To Enter:

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Giveaway ends 12/8 - US only please

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Personal Creations Great Christmas Gifts - Santa Canvas Review & 25% Off Code


Every Christmas I strive to make it better than the last one.  I haven't had as much time to plan them like I would normally like to the last couple of years and when I say plan, I mean that I take extra time in picking out my gifts. I like personalized gifts that show that I went above and beyond in thinking of something special for my loved ones.  I'm no stranger to Personal Creations for gift giving but especially for Christmas.  I love the array of gift ideas they have for any age to include pets and those who have left us.  Through the years, I have ordered two different kinds of stockings and the one in the picture above reflect the current stockings I have.

This year, for this review, I received a complimentary personalized Santa canvas that is just perfect.  It's just the right size to compliment any sized wall and the features are brilliant and the vintage Santa is beautiful.  I was able to select the names for Santa's list which was an eye opening treat when my children saw it.  It adds to the mystery of Santa.  It's high quality and one that will be kept to be passed down to the next generation.  I had been wanting a Santa canvas for some time and this completes my wish as I couldn't want anything better!  We love it!


This year you can use code BLOGGER25 and save 25% off your next order!  As a repeat customer since 2003, I have never been disappointed with the quality and customer service from Personal Creations.  

If you aren't familiar with Personal Creations, they offer gifts for any occasion.  The website provides a comprehensive way to search for gift ideas whether from popular gifts to person you are shopping for to type of gift you are looking for.  It's the one place that I consistently return to when I am looking for that unique gift that will bring a smile if not a tear!

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*Disclaimer:  I received a complimentary product in exchange for this review.  However, I have been a customer since 2003 and have enjoyed each product I have ordered over the years.

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Tech Lover's Giveaway: Xbox 360, Google Nexus Tablet & Blue Hue Laptop Bundle - 3 Prizes - 3 Winners 12/10 - Worldwide



 

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Welcome to the Tech Lover's Giveaway where the First Place Winner will win an Xbox Bundle: Xbox 360 4GB Console!
  • Xbox 360 has blockbuster games, HD movies and controller-free fun for everyone
  • Built-in Wi-Fi for easy connection to Xbox LIVE
  • Super quiet with sleek new design plus matching controller
  • Ready for the controller-free fun of Kinect
Microsoft Xbox Live Gold Subscription Card Boaderlands Game: In a distant future, the planets at the outer edges of the galaxy have become a beacon to fortune seekers and those yearning for a better life off world. 

2nd Place Winner Google Nexus 7 Black Wi-Fi 16GB Tablet - ASUS-1B16 The Google Nexus 7 tablet computer is the world's first Android tablet that combines the latest Android 4.1 mobile operating system with a powerful quad-core processor for high-performance computing on the go. An eye-catching 1280 x 800 high-definition display is your touchscreen interface for this Google tablet. The Google Nexus 7 tablet computer's LED-backlit IPS panel is made from scratch-resistant glass to offer crisp images, wide viewing angles and 10-finger multi-touch support. 

3rd Place Winner: Blue Hue" Laptop Bundle with optional matching accessories:
  • Blue Laptop
  • Case/Bag
  • Mouse
  • USB Flash Drive
  • Headphones
The event dates: 11/30 - 12/10 Open World Wide. If the winner is outside the use they will receive and online gift card in the prize amount in place of the physical prize. NO EXCEPTIONS.

 

For a chance to win one of these three amazing prizes enter the Rafflecopter below and good luck!         

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Soda Stream Start Up Kit Giveaway 12/18 - US

Welcome to the Soda Stream Start Up Kit Giveaway!  These are awesome and I've had one for months and love the Crystal Light Energy one.  Good luck as you enter Confessions of a Messy Mama's giveaway!


Sponsor:  Sodastream
Dates:  November 27th - December 18th
Open to the Continental USA (must be 18+)
Prize Includes: 


        - Genesis machine – winner’s choice of color (black or red)
        - 1 carbonating bottle, reusable for up to 3 years
        - Reusable carbonator to fizz up to 60L of soda
        - Variety 6-pack of popular sample-size flavors
        - 3 full-sized flavors of the winner's choice


Enter by the RC form below
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Soda Stream Soda Maker Kit Giveaway 12/10 $99.95 Value - US

Welcome to the Soda Stream Soda Maker Giveaway!! This even will run from 11/26-12/10


With the holiday season upon us, wouldn't it be a fun family event to make your own soda?  Or maybe a family taste test with all the variety of flavors it has to offer?  Whatever you choose, I guarantee it will be fun and a great conversation starter!

It also makes a very unique gift, especially for that certain person who is always difficult to buy for.  I am sure they would love it!  Check out the full review on using the Soda Stream soda maker

Well, you are in luck!  A group of fabulous bloggers (make sure to check them out!) have gotten together to bring you a Soda Stream giveaway just in time for Christmas!  That is right, one lucky winner will receive:


Prize Pack Includes:
  • Fountain Jet – winner’s choice of color (black/silver, red/silver or white)
  • 1 carbonating bottle, reusable for up to 3 years
  • Reusable carbonator to fizz up to 60L of soda
  • Variety 6-pack of popular sample-size flavors
  • 3 full-sized flavors of the winner’s choice 

Giveaway Details:
  • Giveaway runs from November 26th 2012 to December 10th 2012
  • US residents only
  • Must be 18+ years of age
  • Use the Rafflecopter form below to enter
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