Peaceable Kingdom Press Fish Stix Game Giveaway 12/20 WINNER CLOSED

CONGRATULATIONS TO ...

maxfate said...

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An email has been sent - thanks to all those who entered!

Merry Christmas!

Fairy-go-Round Domino Game

$11.99
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Details:

• Ages 3+
• 2-4 players
• Plays in 15 minutes
• No reading required

Includes:

• 36 sturdy, double-sided paper dominoes
• 1 flower octagon board
• Instructions for 3 game versions
• Box measures 7" x 11" x 1¼"

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Dr. Seuss How the Grinch Stole Christmas Stickers

$2.00
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Details:

• Ages 3+

Includes:

• 2 sheets
• 30 permanent acid-free stickers
• Pack measures 9”x4”

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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Alphabet Blocks

$17.99
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Details:

• Ages 18M+

Includes:

• 16 sturdy 2" x 2" paper blocks with:
• 26 Upper case letters
• 26 Lower case letters
• 26 extra Lower case letters
• 18 pictures and phrases from the book
• Magnetic close, flip-top box for simple storage
• Box measures 4¼" x 8⅜" x 4½"

Learning Skills:

• Hand-eye coordination
• Motor skills
• Learn letters, spelling, reading!

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Pirate Lock & Key Diary

$9.99
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Details:

• 240 colored lined pages
• Includes lock with 2 keys
• Ages 5+
• Book measures 6⅜" x 6¼" x 1"
• $9.99

Check out Peaceable Kingdom Press for many other great gift ideas here.

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Giveaway:  


Award Winning Fish Stix Game - A visual strategy game that has won awards from Parent's Choice 2009 Gold Award, Dr. Toy 10 Best Games of 2009 and Dr. Toy's Best Products of 2009.


To Enter:


Follow my blog and tell me who you would like to give Fish Stix to if you win.


Extra Entries:

• Like Peaceable Kingdom on Facebook
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• Tweet about this giveaway (two entries per day - can be done daily)
• Blog about this giveaway (five entries)
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• Enter any of my other giveaways (five entries)

Giveaway ends 12/20 at midnight (EST) - US only please

La-Tweez ( @LaTweez ) Professional Tweezers Review

Have you found that perfect pair of tweezers that you cannot live without?  It might seem odd for some that aren't used to using tweezers but a good pair of tweezers makes the difference when plucking your eyebrows or any other facial hair.  I have tried the cheaper brands and ever was satisfied with them mostly because they didn't have a good grasp and would cause more pain than what they were worth.  I was a steady Revlon user for years and even recommended them to my father who agreed they were amazing.  I had a chance to purchase La-Tweez Professional Tweezers at a discount price and even bought a pair for my dad.  He's 73 so he's not going to care they have a blingy stone on them.

These are not any ordinary pair of tweezers as they come with a mirror, a light, crystallized swarvoski element on switch, automatic timed shut off all encased in a small, attractive carrying case.  These are professional quality tweezers which means they don't hurt as bad when plucking, or at least for me they don't.

They have a variety of other products that I have not tried but I wanted to share my experience with La-Tweez and definitely recommend them if you are looking for a great pair of tweezers.

Seeking Sponsors for Handmade with Love Winter Giveaway 2/2 - 2/6

I am participating in the Handmade with Love Winter Giveaway that runs February 2nd to 6th and already has over 100 blogs participating!  This is a huge event that has a great following that will surely generate many hits to your site and product.

The rules behind the giveaway is the item(s) must be handmade which is a great feature for those with an Etsy store or any other type of forum.  I am interested in any business that would like to sponsor a giveaway as part of my participation in this giveaway.  The item(s) must be handmade and can include a gift certificate.  

My participation in the Holiday Gift Giveaway was amazing!  It generated well over 100 new followers and created a lot of buzz.  How will this help your business?  It is expected to be another high traffic event and the buzz is already building online about it.  Your business will have exposure by participation and you can also choose which level of sponsorship you want to choose:

The Sponsorship Packages are:

Gold Package- Donate a prize of $100 and up. You will receive:

• Your Business Featured Post.
• Sidebar Button Ad for the month of January up until February 6. You must provide me with the picture for the button.
• Facebook Post about your company on the Health, Beauty, Children and Family's Facebook page.
• Weekly Tweet to over 2700 Twitter followers about your company and a link to your site. (Starts January 1 to February 6).
• Description of your business with a link to your site and a picture on the Handmade with Love Winter Giveaway post.

Silver Package- Donate a prize of $50 to $99. You will receive:

• Sidebar Button Ad for the event (February 2 to 6). You must provide me with the picture for the button.
• Facebook Post about your company on the Health, Beauty, Children and Family's Facebook page.
• Weekly Tweet to over 2700 Twitter followers about your company and a link to your site. (Starts January 1 to February 6).
• Description of your business with a link to your site and a picture on the Handmade with Love Winter Giveaway post.

Bronze Package- Donate a prize of $49 or less. You will receive:

• Facebook Post about your company on the Health, Beauty, Children and Family's Facebook page.
• Weekly Tweet to over 2700 Twitter followers about your company and a link to your site. (Starts January 1 to February 6).
• Description of your business with a link to your site and a picture on the Handmade with Love Winter Giveaway post.

Please email me at youthfultips@yahoo.com if you are interested in becoming a sponsor or if you have any questions.

*Thanks to Simply Stacie for the verbiage on this post.

Centrum®: America's Most Amazingly Energized Woman Contest

We all know them.  We all envy them.  We all wonder how they do it.  Maybe you are ONE of those women that has an endless supply of energy, stays healthy and keeps on ticking no matter what.  I think some might feel that is me but I don't feel like it most of the time.  In my life, there are two women that I automatically think of when I hear anything about energy and stamina.  One is a former colleague of mine who at age 51, had twin boys last year and looks and acts like she's in her 30's.  The other is my mother.  At the young age of 69, she is the ultimate powerhouse of energy and gets things done.  She has had a remarkable health history as well with nothing major. 

This holiday season, the makers of Centrum® and Molly Shannon are looking for America's Most Amazingly Energized Woman.  Maybe it is you or someone else you know.  What a great way to honor that person by nominating them this holiday season.  Nominating is easy by going to LoveFeelingHealthy.com and share her secrets to enjoying life and love to the fullest during the hectic holidays.


More Details:

• Nominations must be 300 words or less and submitted no later than January 3, 2011.
• A panel of judges will select five finalists and the public will cast their vote for "America's Most Amazingly Energized Woman."
• The grand prize is $3,000 XPERINCE DAYS gift certificate.
• Four runner up prizes include:  $400 XPERIENCE DAYS gift certificate.
• Sweepstakes rules and regulations can be found here.

You can also download a $3.00 off coupon for Centrum® Women's or Centrum® Mens and tips from Molly Shannon are also available on LoveFeelingHealthy.com to learn to get the most happiness out of the holidays.  Molly is definitely one celebrity I think of when I think of women with endless energy!






I am a member of One2One Network and this post is part of a member project where I am eligible to win prizing.  I make no claims about Centrum as a product or it's effectiveness.

Maximum Lash Eyelash Conditioner Christmas Giveaway 12/22 - CLOSED WINNER

CONGRATULATIONS TO ....

Heather said...

I learned that the tube lasts up to three months!!


mommyonlyhastwohands(at)gmail(d0t)com

An e-mail has been sent.

Thanks to all those who entered!

Intensify your eyelashes by unleashing the power of your natural lashes through Maximum Lash Eyelash Conditioner.    This high performance conditioner is fortified with vitamins and peptides to strengthen and enrich your lashes.

One bottle, if used correctly, will last three months and results may show in four to six weeks after recommended use.

$48.95

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Directions for Use:

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Once-a-day, at bedtime: apply a thin line of MaximumLash to your lashes, above the level of your skin.

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Remember, only a small quantity of MaximumLash is needed to promote the attractiveness of your natural eyelashes.

3

One Brush stroke is sufficient.

The Giveaway:


One winner will receive Maximum Lash Eyelash Conditioner.


To Enter:


Follow my blog and leave a comment.


Extra Entries:

• Tell me something you learned about Maximum Lash.
• Subscribe to my blog
• Tweet about this giveaway (two entries - can be done daily)
• Blog about this giveaway (five entries)
• Enter any of my on-going giveaways (five entries)

Giveaway ends 12/22 at midnight (EST) - US only please

Battle Machines Radio Control Laser Combat Tag 2 Pk Car Set Silverado Vs Mustang Review & Giveaway 12/18: WINNER CLOSED

CONGRATULATIONS TO ...

chazvgo said...

I follow on GFC :) Chazvgo
My boys would love to have this :)

December 18, 2010 9:45 PM 

An e-mail was sent earlier and she has already responded!  

Thanks to all those who entered!

Battle Machines RC Laser Combat Tag cars are the ultimate in remote control awesome fun.  No matter if you have boys or girls or even big boys, the Battle Machines are a fun gift for the holiday.  We received the complimentary pack that included the Silverado versus Mustang and it lives up to the hype you see in commercials if you have seen them.  This is not just an ordinary remote control set up but a laser tag version that allows the users to have much more fun trying to chase each other down to shoot their laser at the rear of the other vehicle to disable it and win.  The first and second hits halts the opponent vehicle and it will rumble with loud sounds.  The next hit disables it thus making one of the players a winner.


Both vehicles are made to match their full size counter part and look great down to each detail.  They are easy to use and run on standard batteries.  They are little powerhouses and can run on many different surfaces.  What I also liked was the fact that it made the kids get up and move since they were wanting to win.  Have more than two kids?  The vehicles can battle against one another up to six vehicles total.  


Each twin pack comes with the following: 2 full function Licensed, high performance radio control vehicles 1:16 Scale. Two varieties. (a) ‘69 Camaro vs. ‘06 Mustang (b) ‘99 Silverado Dooley vs. ‘06 Mustang, Laser Canon/Sensors, Digital Voice Warnings, Explosive Sound Effects, Rumbling Motions, Power Meter which displays how many hits the car has taken, and 27/49 Tri Band Technology.




My only cons were they require eight batteries and they run out quickly so having rechargeable ones are the way to go.  The second con is slip cover to protect the antennae comes off easy which having one that stayed on would be nice but definitely not a deal breaker.

Overall, this is a great gift for any kid or adult that likes cars/trucks.  They were fast moving, mobile over many surfaces and just created so much fun for the kids.


The Giveaway:


One lucky winner will receive the same set as I did!


To Enter:


Follow my blog and leave a comment.

Extra Entries:

• Follow Jada on Twitter (below)
• Follow me on Twitter
• Like my page on Facebook
• Tweet about this giveaway (can be done daily - two entries)
• Blog about this giveaway (can be done once - five entries)
• Subscribe to my blog
• Enter any of my other giveaways (five entries).

Giveaway ends 12/18 at midnight (EST) - US only please.

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Jada offers many gift ideas and more can be viewed here.

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Ten Tips for Making this the Ultimate Holiday Season for You and Your Family

It's that magical time of the year and even more so if you have children or adults with kiddie hearts as I do!  I love Christmas and I love spreading happiness and joy with the gifts I give.  This year, my seven year old daughter's non-profit, Angels4Epilepsy, will be spreading Christmas joy on Saturday with gifts donated to the Ronald McDonald House.  The holidays can be stressful as I have found this year with trying to give my two younger kids, who have everything, something special.   I prefer to find a one place shop for my gift giving especially after today as I went from store to store trying to find the perfect gift without success.  I should have known that all I had to do was visit the Hasbro Ultimate Gift line.


As part of my participation in the latest TwitterMoms and Hasbro Ultimate Gifts blogging sweepstakes, I'm sharing my top ten tips for making this the ultimate holiday season for you and your family.  This is not hard to do given the entire toy line that Hasbro offers.

1. For me, the ultimate holiday season begins with decorating the house and tree.  This is a special moment for my family as it's something we all participate in.  It provides memories and helps to establish future traditions with my children.  Having a house with that heartfelt feeling for the holidays sets the motion for happiness and Christmas joy.
2. Planning early for gift buying is a must as nothing is worse than stressing and tackling the crowds.  This definitely creates a stressful situation and when mama is stressed, so will everyone else!  I try to start buying in October and planning my gift list early.  I don't always succeed but I try.
3. Creating the perfect Christmas card is a way to share that ultimate Christmas cheer personally from your family.  Whether you adorn them with pictures or a personal greeting, it helps to set the mood and brighten someone's day.  Taking the picture also leads to warm, fuzzy feelings every time you look at the picture.
4. No holiday season is complete without a trip to Santa Claus!  Go early to avoid the long lines and possibly stressed out other parents.  Seeing the delight and smiles on your face adds to the magic of the season.
5. Planning for the get-togethers to share in the joy and gift giving is a must.  I would love to have them at my house but since I live so far away, we must travel.  Spending precious time with those you love is all part of the season that leads to more memories to come.  Planning your event early and what you will bring will eliminate any surprises or last minute stresses. 
6. Each of my tips are meant to be pieces of a puzzle that leads to the ultimate holiday season.  Decorating cookies and making other deserts is another way to not only create a tradition but many memories for years to come.  Holiday baking is something that is fun and allows your creative side to emerge.  What child doesn't love to help decorate cookies or make a gingerbread house?
7. If you don't like shopping in person, utilize online shopping specials and deals.  Places like dealcatcher and others will provide online coupon codes offering tons of savings that will add up to spend elsewhere.  When I purchase something, I go through MyPoints to accumulate points to trade for gift cards.  This is a quick way to have gifts for others that they can use like a gift card to Hasbro.
8. Online shopping also offers the avenue of convenience.  As I stated before, finding a one stop shop like Hasbro is perfect.  They have all my children's favorites ranging from Furreal Friend's Biscuit to Monopoly to my husband's favorite, Star Wars.  Hasbro has a huge selection of toys that allows me to really shop one place and be done.  Shopping online eliminates stress, gives you more time to do other things and can save you money.  This to me, helps to ensure a perfect holiday season will be achieved.
9. Another aspect of my gift giving is presentation of the gift itself.  I love to wrap presents in beautiful, blingy type papers and ribbons.  Instead of busting the budget, I purchase my next year's wrap after Christmas so I can enjoy the paper I want.  By doing this, I avoid the stress of finding the perfect paper and I don't spend most of my Christmas budget on paper and ribbon.
10. My final tip is to give back.  Nothing sets the mood better than giving back to someone in need.  Whether it's a giving tree, a toy drive, food to a food bank, cards to our military heroes or nursing home folks, there are always people in need of a little attention.  This provides life long lessons to our children and sets them up to give back as they grow older.  Nothing sets the mood for me than giving back and teaching my children to follow me in my footsteps.

No matter what you do for Christmas, you can make it the ultimate one by just planning a little.  Whether it's planning every detail or just a few, planning ultimately provides the best way to alleviate stress and that leads to a happier, healthier Christmas season.  I enjoy the holiday and have found myself getting stressed which is a reminder that I just need to remember that it's about giving, smiling, loving and happiness.    

About Hasbro, Inc.
Hasbro, Inc. is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of immersive entertainment offerings based on the Company’s world class brand portfolio. From toys and games, to television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program, Hasbro strives to delight its customers through the strategic leveraging of well-known and beloved brands such as TRANSFORMERS, LITTLEST PET SHOP, NERF, PLAYSKOOL, MY LITTLE PONY, G.I. JOE, MAGIC: THE GATHERING and MONOPOLY.

 The Hub, Hasbro’s multi-platform joint venture with Discovery Communications launched on October 10, 2010. The online home of The Hub is www.hubworld.com. Come see how Hasbro inspires play through their brands at http://www.hasbro.com. 

More info: http://www.hasbrotoyshop.com 

Follow Hasbro on Twitter: http://twitter.com/hasbronews

I wrote this blog post while participating in the TwitterMoms and Hasbro Ultimate Gifts blogging sweepstakes, making me eligible to get a $50 Gift card to use at www.HasbroToyShop.com! For more information on how you can participate, click here.

  

I Love My Readers

I just have to say that I love my readers and the one's who win my giveaways.  They are always so grateful and polite!  I also like the fact that when I close out a giveaway, the winners respond so quickly.

Thank you all so much and it's been so much fun giving things away!  I have more to post but I'm just a bit behind since my husband was home for two weeks from Kuwait.

Wii Versus Xbox Kinect

We did it ... we made the transition over to the Xbox Kinect to see what the hype is all about.  After a year or two using the Wii and the various exercise programs, I wanted to see what working out without the cords would be like and I have to admit, I love it!  Often times, I would whip myself in the face or arm with the cord flying about with the Wii.  With the Kinect Sensor with Kinect Adventures that we bought, it's so much easier.  The kids love it.  It works just like any other gaming system except the Kinect sensor focused in your and lets you get moving with ease.  It even takes pictures of you!

I bought The Biggest Loser and although I haven't had a chance to try it, I know it's going to make it much easier to use.  I also bought Kinectimals which is such a cute game for the kids.  Even my oldest liked having her pet and being able to interact with it.  I watched my middle one state commands and saw the little black panther roll over and more.  Watching her pet him was also cute.  They absolutely loved the fact that they didn't have to hold a control and the interference of my youngest wasn't an issue like I thought it would be.

Stay tuned for more posts on our Xbox Kinect!

COMMUNITY'S ABED'S UNCONTROLLABLE CHRISTMAS REVIEW

In this episode of Community, Abed's Uncontrollable Christmas is a special stop motion animation episode on the meaning of Christmas based on the lead character, Abed.  Abed is determined to find out what the meaning is in spite of his friends who feel he has lost it mentally and seek the assistance of others to help Abed.  If you aren't familiar with stop motion animation, it's the one's that we grew up with showing Rudolph, Frosty or Santa Claus.

Abed, voice of Danny Pudi, wakes up in stop-motion animation and takes it as a sign that he and the group must re-discover the meaning of Christmas.  The group undergoes hypnosis to explore Abed's winter wonderland and soon unravel the truth behind Abed’s madness.  Chevy Chase, Yvette Nicole Brown, Donald Glover, and Ken Jeong also star in this episode that will air this Thursday at 8 pm (EST).

It's an interesting episode that definitely appealed to adults given the humor and animation involved.  With my participation in the Sony project for One2One Network, I was able to preview the episode and found it interesting.  Seeing the show bring in aspects of my childhood Christmas classics made it familiar and fun.  I enjoyed the sarcasm as well and figure that most adults would as well!  It's definitely a different type of animation to watch to bring in that Christmas mood.

Watch tomorrow, December 9 at 8 pm (EST) to find out what Abed learns is the meaning of Christmas.

Disclosure: No monetary compensation was offered or accepted for this post but I am eligible to win a prize.

How to Reach Your Full Potential for God By Charles Stanley Review

How to Reach Your Full Potential for God

Never Settle for Less Than His Best

By Charles Stanley

Published by Thomas Nelson

Pastor and speaker Charles Stanley's message in this book is one of motivation, inspiration and faith.  It's an encouraging testimony to those who have experienced some of life's harder moments with the message of not giving up and wrapping one's arms around God.  I am drawn to inspirational books such as this one because the message is pure and allows the reader to understand that success is achievable and that believing in God's word is the path to start.  Pastor Stanley provides a path of stopping and examining one's life to determine if the person is living their fullest.  The guidance of seven essential ingredients is a perfect starting place for anyone regardless of the amount of teachings you have had.  The added Biblical examples help to reinforce what Pastor and Author Stanley is teaching.

I would recommend this book to anyone given the ease of understanding, the enjoyment he has partaken with getting the essential message across and how to relate our lives to betterment with God.

I received a copy of this book from Booksneeze for the purposes of this review. 

Our Christmas Card for Our Grand Baby Compliments of Shutterfly and a Great Canon Camera

I had to share the beautiful card I just made via Shutterfly.  I spent a long time trying to find the perfect card and I logged on to Shutterfly and made this within 10 minutes.  Isn't it great?


My oldest and I played around with the new Canon Rebel today and took that picture.

Starlight Snowflakes Christmas Card

Make a statement with Shutterfly Christmas photo cards.

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Seeking Sponsors for Handmade with Love Winter Giveaway 2/2 - 2/6

I am participating in the Handmade with Love Winter Giveaway that runs February 2nd to 6th and already has over 100 blogs participating!  This is a huge event that has a great following that will surely generate many hits to your site and product.

The rules behind the giveaway is the item(s) must be handmade which is a great feature for those with an Etsy store or any other type of forum.  I am interested in any business that would like to sponsor a giveaway as part of my participation in this giveaway.  The item(s) must be handmade and can include a gift certificate.  

My participation in the Holiday Gift Giveaway was amazing!  It generated well over 100 new followers and created a lot of buzz.  How will this help your business?  It is expected to be another high traffic event and the buzz is already building online about it.  Your business will have exposure by participation and you can also choose which level of sponsorship you want to choose:

The Sponsorship Packages are:

Gold Package- Donate a prize of $100 and up. You will receive:

• Your Business Featured Post.
• Sidebar Button Ad for the month of January up until February 6. You must provide me with the picture for the button.
• Facebook Post about your company on the Health, Beauty, Children and Family's Facebook page.
• Weekly Tweet to over 2700 Twitter followers about your company and a link to your site. (Starts January 1 to February 6).
• Description of your business with a link to your site and a picture on the Handmade with Love Winter Giveaway post.

Silver Package- Donate a prize of $50 to $99. You will receive:

• Sidebar Button Ad for the event (February 2 to 6). You must provide me with the picture for the button.
• Facebook Post about your company on the Health, Beauty, Children and Family's Facebook page.
• Weekly Tweet to over 2700 Twitter followers about your company and a link to your site. (Starts January 1 to February 6).
• Description of your business with a link to your site and a picture on the Handmade with Love Winter Giveaway post.

Bronze Package- Donate a prize of $49 or less. You will receive:

• Facebook Post about your company on the Health, Beauty, Children and Family's Facebook page.
• Weekly Tweet to over 2700 Twitter followers about your company and a link to your site. (Starts January 1 to February 6).
• Description of your business with a link to your site and a picture on the Handmade with Love Winter Giveaway post.

Please email me at youthfultips@yahoo.com if you are interested in becoming a sponsor or if you have any questions.

*Thanks to Simply Stacie for the verbiage on this post.