Pro-Form Booty Firm Giveaway 7/11 US

New Tide Pods: Pop In. Stand Out. Review #PopInAPod

I'm lazy or have my moments of being lazy and laundry is my biggest chore I dislike. I think if I had a set up like a laundromat, I might not detest it so much. I think the worse part is folding and putting the clothes away. My girls have too many clothes and not enough room so putting them away is not fun. As part of my participation with Vocalpoint, I received complimentary New Tide® PODS™. They have a revolutionary three-chamber design that cleans, fights stains and brightens all in one.

Just pop ‘em in to give your laundry a clean that is seriously deep down and thorough. I tried one out by popping in both whites and darks together. One of my daughter's white shirts had some serious red pop cycle stains on it.

As I pulled out each piece of clothing, no colors bled, whites stayed white and the stain was gone. I was sold! I have now become a Tide® PODS™ customer. I want laundry simplified and this is definitely one way to achieve that. My middle daughter likes to help with chores and the Tide® PODS™ allows her to help with a simple pop it in and start the machine.

Learn more at Tide.com.

*Disclosure: I received a complimentary sample for myself and one to give to a friend from Tide as part of my participation with Vocalpoint.

Pillsbury® Baguette Chips Review & 6 Bag Giveaway 7/10 US

Are you a snacker? Do you like to snack but are trying to be good? Then you have to try out the Pillsbury® Baguette Chips. They are hearty chips sliced from oven baked bread and topped with great seasonings to make you crave more or at least I did! You can choose between Italian Cheese & Herb or Cheddar Sun-Dried Tomato. They are also versatile from eating as a snack alone or with some soup, a sandwich, salad and more. More good news! You can indulge in about 21 baguette chips at only 130 calories (a serving) and they contain 50% less fat than regular potato chips.

I received three bags of the Pillsbury Baguette Chips in Italian Cheese & Herb and three bags of the Pillsbury Baguette Chips in Cheddar Sundried Tomato. My girls preferred the Italian Cheese & Herb and I liked them both. They also make nice little snacks with a dab cream cheese, bacon bits or even some salsa. I can put salsa on about anything! They were crunchy but not overly crunchy to hurt you teeth or the roof of your mouth. They had a rich flavor without being overwhelming or leaving a long after taste in your mouth of spices. They are perfect for a quick snack in between meals or to compliment a meal. They get a thumb's up in my house!

Now you get to find out how great they are by entering to win the same six bags I received!

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FREE Blogger Opp: Kindle Fire & Diamond Candles Giveaway

Diamond Candles are really hot these days and you can see the great reception it’s getting from all the reviews and giveaways on the web! And why not? You can get a ring worth $10 to $5,000 with every candle! And of course, the Kindle Fire is still the leading Android tablet in the market!

And since Bay Area Mommy will be celebrating its 1st year anniversary on July 27, we’re gonna have a Kindle Fire & Diamond Candles giveaway with 2 winners!!!

Giveaway Dates: July 25 – August 15

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Timeless Events: The Dutchess

I just finished watching The Dutchess with Keira Knightley and Ralph Fiennes set in the 1700's in England. I thoroughly enjoy the English movies around that time period and I never was much of a Knightley fan until I watched this movie. It's one of those movies that leave you feeling unhappy and feeling such sorrow for the character. I think the sorrow erupts mostly due to regardless of the time period, many women and probably men can relate. It's a sorrowful story but it celebrates motherhood and the all out costs associated with loving your children. In a time period where we hear of parents murdering their children along with strangers, you have to wonder what went wrong. This story is what should be the standard of love a parent has for a child.

Forsaking one's happiness for the good of a child is still common place today as it was back then. Although it wasn't as easy to depart in those days, it was still done. Our struggles may have grown and differed today but the end result of the struggles are still there. I'm sure we all know of at least one person sticking it out for the sake of the children. You hear folks say perhaps it's better to part instead of forcing children to endure dysfunctional behaviors. It's hard to say in such a 'me, me, me' society.

If you haven't watched The Dutchess, I think it's a must see not to make you feel sad or gloomy but for the storyline, to experience a true love battle of emotions and just a little history even if it's not altogether accurate.

From Wiki:

Set in the late Eighteenth Century, the story follows the life of Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire. While her beauty and fashion made her famous, extravagance and gambling made her infamous. She is married to the cold and much older William Cavendish, the 5th Duke of Devonshire. Despite the Duke's blatant infidelities, Georgiana becomes a fashion icon, a doting mother, a shrewd political operator, and darling of the common people. Reeling from her husband's affair with her best friend, Lady Bess Foster, Georgiana takes on her own lover, the future prime minister Charles Grey, with whom she gives birth to a child in secret, Eliza Courtney.

Children's Book Review: The Labyrinth by Thomas Weck and Peter Weck

The Labyrinth is part of the Lima Bear Stories by authors Thomas Weck and Peter Weck. This is the second book I have read from the Lima Bear Stories and was equally impressed with the storyline, the characters and the message of forgiveness. I also like an emphasis on female characters holding positions of power so my girls understand that both males and females can hold important roles. Even though the hero of the story is a male bear, the idea is there and it shows how gender makes no difference as both can work together to solve a problem. L. Joe Bean also proves that size doesn't matter and that heroes come in all sizes.

When Princess Belinda Bean is chosen by her father to become the Queen and ruler of Beandom, Mean Ol' Bean becomes jealous and decides he has a plan to take over as King. Through an elaborate plan, Mean Ol' Bean utilizes a labyrinth to trap her until L. Joe Bean, the Wiseman of Beandom, intercedes. Of course I can't tell you how it ends as that would spoil the story!

The illustrations are well done and blend softly with the story pages. I also liked the word art exhibited such as the word cheered having a wavy appearance and "Oh, Mean Ol' Bean" rhythm appearing bold and in a different font and color repeated throughout the book. It's a cute story that ends with a lesson.

I also enjoyed the back section that is called Extend the Learning and Activities. From suggestions to help your children before you read the book to during the reading and after reading, the questions are ones that reinforce what they will learn in school. The Activities section details fun things to do with your children that coincide with the story. It's a perfect educational supplement to the story.

The Labyrinth is a good children's book that teaches a wonderful lesson of forgiveness, caring and giving as well as the inclusion of a back section that furthers educational opportunities.

*Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy The Labyrinth from KSB Promotions. The opinions are of my own.

CeliAct and CeliAct Fish Oil {$57 value} Giveaway - US/Canada

CeliAct complements the gluten free diet to provide a complete nutritional solution for people with Celiac Disease. CeliAct provides your body with nutrients and compounds to minimize the risk of the complications that people with Celiac Disease suffer from the most. Did you know that simply implementing a gluten free diet is not enough for people with Celiac? There have been a number of recent studies that show those of us with Celiac have a significantly higher need for vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. This can be concerning if you are just finding out you have Celiac Disease or perhaps were never told.

This review linked in the post and written below was done by DonnasDealsAndMore. She had the opportunity to try both the CeliAct and the Fish Oil. There are 5 components to CeliAct.

Digestive Enzyme Support
Multivitamin/Multimineral Complex
Intestinal Healing Blend
Probiotic Defense Complex
Bone Building Formula

Normally when I take my vitamins I get a stomach ache. I had started taking them at night so I could sleep through it. I have been taking CeliAct 3x a day and have had no issues with stomach aches. In fact, I don't feel bloated and "bleh" at all. I have completely removed all glutens from my diet and had no idea that taking a supplement made especially for those of us with CeliAct could have such a positive impact on me. I've also been taking the Fish Oil. My only complaint would be "fish burps". Thankfully it only happens with in the first few hours after taking it.

CeliAct also has an amazing newsletter. It is not spammy at all. I love the information they provide. They have interesting and educational articles that are pertinent to me.

You can purchase CeliAct HERE and if you use coupon code DONNASCELIACT at checkout, you'll save 25%!

CeliAct is giving one lucky reader a prize pack of CeliAct and CeliAct Fish Oil {$57 value}

*Open to US and Canada, must be 18 years or older

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My Frigidaire Do-Over Moment

My Children, Grand-baby and Son-in-Law

Life is a roller coaster of good bad and everything in between and one thing for certain, we don't get to do it over. I suppose that isn't necessarily accurate as there are some decisions or situations we could do over but for those that we can't, should we look back or move forward with the knowledge we gained? I suspect we have many of those times we thought if only but we didn't. I think about what I'd do over and wonder if I really would want to do anything over in case it changed the path I ended up. To have a life without my three beautiful daughters is unimaginable or at least that's how I see it but my dad has another take on that theory in that we are who we are and would be regardless of the parent. Interesting concept to say the least. I wonder how many people's do overs involve love or a relationship because it can definitely have long lasting ramifications if the wrong path was chosen. In a different circumstance, my do-over moment would be a choice I made at the ripe ol' age of 18.

My Girls and I

Life is full of unknowns but we think we know at that age. Throw in some insecurities and you have a recipe for a surprisingly cautious young lady. I could have stayed where I grew up or move along with my family across the state. I ended up moving away and started a new life. I could have stayed and often wonder what would have happened had I stayed in the place I grew up in. I still have contact with some of my friends and their lives haven't changed a lot. Some are still there and some moved away. I think the only thing I really missed out on were the close connections with all those friends. I have moved so much and never firmly established myself so I missed out on the years of bonding with friends. Although not much a do-over moment it's the one thing that if I had done over and made a different decision, my life would have been vastly different. However, I wouldn't change a decision if it meant my path now would be any different.

Even though we cannot have do-over moments, especially that long ago, we can ensure we do things right the first time without having to second guess our experiences in this wonderful thing called life. I'm glad I stuck with my decision to move away because it afforded me with so many opportunities and experiences that I wouldn't have had if I stayed put. Having the opportunity to travel across Europe, meet such interesting people, having an incredible career and three beautiful children reminds me I made the best decision. I think I do have a suggestion for Johnny Depp, he needs a do-over moment with picking me as his future wife! A girl can dream can't she?

*Disclaimer: I was compensated for this post as a member of Clever Girls Collective. All the opinions expressed here are my own.

Bring a Smile: Vote for Two Momprenuers (Small Business Owners)

A final push for votes for two wonderful women who have businesses they juggle out of their homes while being caretakers for their families. I'm very big on moms who can manage to take that plunge and start their own businesses. I became close to both women through blogging and both have routinely supported my nine year old's non-profit along with other charitable causes. These two women are dynamos!

Cynthia from Adorable Baby Clothing has three reasons she would love to have your vote and win the Chase Small Grant's program to proceed to the next level. She has three grandchildren that she helps to tend to while her daughter just finished nursing school. Cynthia is a great person and puts her all in her business in ensuring each and every customer is happy and satisfied. She's a small business owner who tries to keep up with the chains. This grant would give her the ability to do things she hasn't been able to due to the economy. Her business will be given a new breath of fresh air to start accomplishing more goals.

Ros from Ficklets is another mom-dynamo! Ros' invention of interchangeable eyewear charm huggers was inspired by her daughter who is a special needs child. Ros, as most mothers, want the very best for her daughter and thus the idea of Ficklets came about. She wanted her daughter to like her glasses and developed these cute charm huggers that will fit on eyeglasses and give kids a little more personality to their boring glasses.

Ros would also benefit greatly from winning this grant and it would allow her to further her product line, reach out to more people and just expand her small business.

A quick, one-time vote is all that is needed along with a Facebook account. Just click on the Chase Mission link, login in with your Facebook account, type in Ficklets, hit search, vote. Then type in Adorable Baby Clothing, hit search and vote. Please share and get your family and friends to vote. They need minimally 250 votes each by June 30th and they are so close!

Blogger Event: Join us for EIGHT Consecutive Weekly Giveaways Of High-End Designer Bags

ABOUT THE GIVEAWAY:
We will be hosting eight consecutive weekly giveaways. Each week will feature either a brand new high-end designer handbag or one that comes directly from a celebrity's closet! The new prize for each week will be a surprise but I can tell you the first week will be feature a Fendi handbag from the closet of a Dancing With The Stars Celebrity! On the 8th week, we will have a grand finale of a prize with bonus entries for readers who have entered the previous giveaways in the 7 weeks leading up to this coveted bag giveaway. This will be a fantastic opportunity to drive traffic to your site for 8 full weeks! The HTML, photos and RC code will be provided to you in our Facebook Group. Please be sure to join the group so you do not miss this important information.
Join our Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/259293067506307/ COST TO JOIN:
This will be a free event for bloggers to join. I only ask that you post to your blog about the event and encourage other bloggers to join. This will also help drive traffic to your site and improve your odds of winning the Blogger Incentive mentioned below! BLOGGER INCENTIVE:
Sign ups will only be open for a short time as the sponsor is looking to get this 8 week promotion started ASAP! So, to help expedite the process, I am offering the chance to host a "follow page" to the bloggers who refer the most sign ups for this event. Posting about this event on your blog is a great way to help ensure you win the referral prize! These giveaways will be open Internationally. The official start date will be announced within the next couple of days. OUR SPONSOR: http://www.hipswap.com/

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Ficklets: Helping Kids Love Their Glasses Needs Your Vote!

Sometimes something simple strikes a business idea and it takes off. As parents and individuals, we take these moments in life where we think of something that would be an improvement to an unmet need. This is how Ficklets was born. During one of those 'ah ha' moments, inventor Ros Guerrero was thinking about her daughter and her glasses. Anyone who is a parent knows how we struggle as parents to do all we can for our children and at times, our hands our tied. From the basics to the complicated, we want our children's lives to be easier, simpler and more fun. Ros' daughter, Gem, is a special needs child and has her limitations that any child has. Gem is a remarkable young lady who in spite of her limitations, is fun loving and can keep up with the rest of us.

Gem's eyeglasses were a small source of frustration with her which is where mom steps in. As Ros was sitting on the couch one evening thinking about Gem's glasses, she thought of a way to make glasses more fun and more personalized. Her idea for the first patented eyewear charm huggers were sure to be a hit among other children who wanted to add new life to their glasses. From this idea grew a bigger business to offer more choices in more areas of the world. Ros is a power house trying to grow her business while helping children with their self-esteem. Ros is continuously supporting charitable causes along her journey as the mompreneur making a difference.

In an effort to expand and grow her options with Ficklets as well as expand in new territories, Ros has applied to win a $250,000 grant from Chase in the Small Mission event. Your vote can make the difference in helping her achieve further business goals. Voting is until June 30th and is done via Facebook with one vote per account. Voting is free and easy.

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Please take a few seconds and vote for Ficklets as we try to win a $250,000 business grant.

Just click on the link, login via your Facebook account and type:

Ficklets, click search and vote

https://www.missionsmallbusiness.com/

It's one vote per Facebook account and voting ends 6/30 - please share and help spread a little help to three deserving women! They only need 250 votes to qualify!

Thank you!

Get in Shape Summer Event - $300+ Prizes 7/10

Welcome to our Get in Shape Summer event co-hosted by Health, Beauty, Children and Family and My So Called Homeschool Life and supported by a group of amazing bloggers!

Everyone is wanting to look good for summer and sometimes a little push is needed. We have a selection of great items that will help you achieve some summer goals or keep you just healthier.

One winner will receive:

Fitbit Aria Wi-fi Smart Scale, Black (see below for how awesome this Wi-Fi scale is)

$25 Sephora Gift Card

It Works Ultimate Wrap Kit

Kristin McGee Power Yoga

Ageless Kathy Smith Total Body Turnaround DVD

Jennie McCarthy Your Shape wii Game

Body by Vi Shake Sample

Total Prize Package: $300+

More about the FitBit Scale: Tracks Weight, Body Fat, and BMI To give you a more complete look at your weight management, the Aria tracks body fat and body mass index (BMI) as well as weight. Using several types of measurements helps you better understand your fitness progress. Weight can be measured in pounds, kilograms, or stones. The Aria's weight limit is 350 pounds.

Automatically Uploads Stats via Wi-Fi for up to Eight Users

The Fitbit Aria Scale uploads your data through Wi-Fi directly to your Fitbit dashboard. The scale will automatically recognize up to eight users by weight so you need only step on it to send your latest weight stats to your account. Your data on the scale remains private unless you choose to share it with other users. Charts and Weight Management Tools Using your Fitbit.com account, you can track your progress with charts and graphs. You can use free tools to set weight goals, log food, other activities. Free Smartphone Apps Fitbit offers both an Android and iPhone app so you can set goals, log food and other activities, and see your progress toward your weight goals on the go. Get Motivated and Share Your Success As you progress toward your weight goal, Fitbit.com awards you with badges for extra motivation. If you prefer, you can build a support network by sharing your weight goals and achievements with friends and family on Fitbit.com or through Facebook and Twitter. Fitbit's privacy settings make it easy to let you choose what to share on Fitbit, Facebook and Twitter.

On a side note, if you have a free moment, please vote for two mompreneurs as they compete for a $250k Chase grant. Just click the link, login in via your FB account, type in Ficklets, search, vote and then Adorable Baby Clothing, search and vote. Your vote does not affect your entry with this contest! Thanks!

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Summer Patio Retreat Giveaway 7/2 - Worldwide

Welcome to the Summer Patio Retreat Giveaway Event brought to you by Mom to Bed by 8 the ‘Iowa-Mom’, Powered By Mom and Mommy and Baby Reviews and Giveaways!

We would like to thank our special co-hosts Another Cent Saved, Giveaway Bandit, To Sew With Love and Opinions of a Moody Mama for joining us for this special event.

The summer brings warm nights and get togethers and what better way to get ready than to try to win this really nice outdoor patio set? This set looks amazing and it can be yours!

Strathwood Brentwood 4-Piece Outdoor Furniture Set

Gather friends, family, and refreshments and a enjoy a little patio retreat fully furnished with this four-piece set from Strathwood. The Brentwood collection includes two arm chairs, a coffee table, and a loveseat. Designed to withstand the elements, the furniture's frames are constructed of powder-coated steel in an attractive black with bronze flecks. Powder coating gives the furniture great protection against rust. Comfortable, durable seat cushions are upholstered in a polyester fabric designed for outdoors.

Cushion Care and Cleaning: Gently brush off dirt before it becomes embedded in the fabric and wipe up any spills as soon as they occur. Gently spot clean only with mild soap and cool water using a sponge or soft brush, then air dry cushions in a sunny location. Bring cushions indoors during inclement weather and store in a dry place when not in use.
Strathwood furniture has quality, ease of use, and casual elegance at its core. Each piece is rigorously tested for durability, and assembly instructions have been standardized for simplicity from start to finish. Strathwood furniture is sleekly designed, handsomely finished, and built to last. This classic style and reliable craftsmanship will weather ever-changing trends and regular use for years to come.

Enter to win a $500 Amazon.com gift card with the CheckPoints Star Spangled Giveaway!

The weather's heating up and it's a great time to stock up on all of your summer necessities from Amazon.com. I love Amazon so this is a great giveaway for me to participate with the many other bloggers! CheckPoints, the #1 Lifestyle Rewards Smartphone App is giving away a $500 Amazon Gift Card to one lucky winner!
CheckPoints provides you an App that pays you back
Simply download the CheckPoints app for your iPhone or Android mobile device. Then, fire up CheckPoints whenever you go shopping and start getting paid back. Check in your location and you’ll see nearby products that you can scan to earn points. Grab more points for simply checking-in and then redeem your earned points for a variety of rewards from gift certificates to your favorite stores and restaurants, to airline miles and the latest must-have electronics. You even have the option to give back to your choice of charitable causes. FREEBIE ALERTHere's a special promo for my readers - when you register for an account with CheckPoints use the code: healthbeauty and you will automatically get enough CheckPoints for a free and instant $1 gift card or charitable donation. What a great way to be rewarded for doing what we love doing or at least what I love doing, SHOPPING so sign up (iPhone) (Android) and don't forget to use the healthbeauty code to grab your free CheckPoints while registering your account!

One Lucky reader will win the $500 Amazon Gift Card!

Please note the rafflecopter entry form is embedded in the CheckPoints mobile app. To access this rafflecopter entry form you must download the CheckPoints App on your Smart phone first and register for an account to get to the rafflecopter entry form.

Follow the instructions below to be in for a chance to win

1) Download the CheckPoints App for FREE from Google Play or iTunes.

2) Register for an account using my bonus code, healthbeauty

3) Under the "Collect" tab in the App, choose "Easy Points" and select "Enter to Win a $500 Amazon Gift Card!" from the menu.

4) Follow the instructions on the Rafflecopter form to complete as many entries as you like! Login to the rafflecopter form with your facebook login (not your email address) for easy access to all the entries.

Come back each day to the Rafflecopter form for extra bonus entries to increase your chance of winning. Bonus entries include easy blog comments, tweets and daily secret code words so don't forget to come back.

The $500 Amazon Card giveaway is open to US residents only.

Giveaway ends 11:59pm EST on July 18th, 2012 --- Good Luck!

The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown by Claire Ridgeway Book Review

I'm a big history fan of the British monarchy and that could be because I love history and/or I'm half English. I have always taken a keen interest in historical events but within the past year or so, have taken a liking to British monarchs. From what started with Queen Elizabeth and then a turn to Queen Victoria, I became fascinated with King Henry VIII. I must confess that those interests originated with the movies Elizabeth, Elizabeth: The Golden Age, Young Victoria and then The Other Boleyn Girl. Upon that, I started watching some episodes of The Tudors to get a firmer grasp on King Henry's life and his women. I started reading books to further acquaint myself with Anne Boleyn and found this book The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown to be of great interest.

Anne Boleyn was a complex person that was portrayed a little different in the Other Boleyn Girl played by Natalie Portman. This book, The Fall of Anne Boleyn: A Countdown is an account of the days leading up to Anne's execution. From the rise and fall, it details many counts of what happened and possibly why it happened. I liked that the author, Claire Ridgway, made comparisons of differences from what was displayed in The Tudors or The Other Boleyn Girl versus reality. Her commentary provides more insight to the details while citing sources for the conclusions presented. It provided a credible account due to the author's insightful research and dedication to the Tudor family. Learning more about the critical players involved in Anne's rise and fall was also intriguing. The book provides a summary of the whereabouts of the major players post Anne's execution as well as how Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth fell back into their rightful places for the throne.

Overall, an excellent account of the days leading up to Anne's execution, backed by extensive research and thorough author commentary.

Mamavation Monday: Food Cravings

This week's Mamavation Mom question is why do we crave food cravings. I think the answer can be many reasons ranging from it being a comfort food, to the forbidden food to the additives that are included to make it crave-able. I've often read about franken sugars like Aspartame having addictive qualities which makes you crave more. I think foods such as salty, sweet and/or carb laden foods are a basic want we were probably conditioned into liking as we grew and that habit extended into our adult lives. They might even be hormonal or maybe even seasonal. The possibilities are endless in my opinion but I know I have those cravings periodically if not daily. It's one of my struggles I live constantly.

This week, I did much better and I expected to gain weight but was surprised at how post our trip to Sea World and the elimination of soda and eating a bit healthier, I started to lose what I picked up over the weekend. I'm still not running but I did ride the bike a lot. Today, I worked off 400+ calories and tried to ride after I ate. I've had a sinus infection or something that won't go away and I've been terribly fatigued coupled with insomnia so the will to run is out the door for now. All in all, a good week and hope to continue to choose healthier foods and watch the scale go down a bit more.

This week on Mamavation:

Special Guest: YVONNE STAFFOR, author of ” From Fast Foods to Slow Foods: How to Wake Up Laughing“

Yvonne Stafford is a welcome voice in the field of holistic lifestyle. She has worn many entrepreneurial hats including commercial real estate broker and writer, event planner, educator and actress and has a long list of accomplishments to her name.

Ms. Stafford brings a lifetime of practical experience to the table traveling, researching and studying with the best healers in the holistic field. She holds several certifications in natural living lifestyle coaching and, a Masters in Communications from New York University. More than thirty years of study and living the “talk” has culminating in her first book; From Fast Foods to Slow Foods How to Wake Up Laughing;

In 2010 she founded the Natural Living Institute, a comprehensive educational, healing and therapy center devoted to teaching people how to take responsibility in restoring and maintaining their health through detoxification, good nutrition and conscious living.

MAMAVATION TV: Join us Monday night at 7pm PST/10pm EST on Mingle Media TV.

This post is sponsored by Dole and hosted by Mamavation – a community dedicated to obesity prevention & weight loss for women and I’m writing this to be entered into a giveaway

SodaStream Giveaway $99.95 Value 6/24

We have joined together with other Bloggers to give you this great Fountain Jet Soda Lover's Start-Up Kit ($99.95) Giveaway! We just received ours and the girls love it! Stay tuned for my own review but in the meantime, you can check out the review below.

This package includes:

Fountain Jet Home Soda Maker
1 60 liter Carbonator
1 Carbonating Bottle
3 SodaMix flavors (your choice) - each bottle makes 12 liters of soda
Sodamix Variety 6 pack

Review on the Soda Stream!

Having a Soda stream seltzer water maker is awesome! As a child, we would have a case of seltzer water bottles delivered to our home along with flavored syrup. This went away with the growth of canned soda. But now the seltzer water method is back in our life! We just fill our reusable plastic bottle with tap water push the button to carbonate with our soda stream maker then add some of the many flavors. We have tried at least 30 different flavors to date and have not been disappointed yet! We no longer have to buy 3+ cases of soda a week from the grocery store. We are saving money, we are saving more time, saving storage space, and much less to dispose of or recycle. I have yet to find any fault with this product. I highly recommend having a SodaStream maker to everyone.

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$100 Target Gift Card Giveaway 6/24 - US/Canada

Mom Powered Media has teamed up with 50 wonderful bloggers to bring you a weekly chance to win $100 to one of our favorite retailers! I don't know about you but I LOVE Target!

Hosted by: Mom to Bed by 8 and Real Mom Reviews

One lucky winner will receive a $100 Target Gift Card {paypal option available to winner's outside of the US so either way, it's a win-win!}

Giveaway ends June 24th at 11:59pm, open US & Canadian Residents, ages 18+.

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Good luck and if you win from my blog, drop me a quick message letting me know!

$250 Summer Wardrobe Aeropstale Giveaway 6/23 - US/Canada

Welcome to the $250 Summer Wardrobe Giveaway!

Aéropostale is a mall-based, specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories that is pretty well known. Aéropostale provides customers with a focused selection of high-quality, active-oriented, fashion and fashion basic merchandise at compelling values and in great looks. Products can be purchased in-stores and online at Aeropostale.com and ps4u.com. You can find exclusive Aeropostale Coupons and discounted gift cards on CouponTrade.com, your only source for both! Now you finally have a way to stack your savings in a whole new way!!!

Here is a GREAT deal to get you started, and you can print it to use in a store!

Aeropostale Printable Coupon | 20% off at Aeropostale in-store

Better still, have any unused or unwanted gift cards laying around? You can SELL them on CouponTrade to get that gift BACK! And if you do, you will earn 50 bonus entries in the giveaway! Just click here to find out how!

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Pro-Form Booty Firm Giveaway 7/11 US

New Tide Pods: Pop In. Stand Out. Review #PopInAPod

Pillsbury® Baguette Chips Review & 6 Bag Giveaway 7/10 US

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