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Pet Rider Giveaway

I'm still waiting to hear from the sponsor blogger who the winner was.

I'm helping to promote the Pet Rider giveaway and review. I have to admit that this is my first pet oriented giveaway but I have lots of friends with pets so I hope they enjoy! I have three wonderful Dogs. We like to take the dogs on car rides in the summer to the beach to the parks and out for treats. I always hesitate because of the mess in the car after we get home from a day of fun at the park. I hate cleaning up DOG Hair and Doggy Drool... I try putting blankets on the seats only to see that the dogs kick them off and they are on the floor and the dog is on the seat along with the pet hair and doggy drool.. I just had a great opportunity to do a review on a Pet Rider Let me tell you of all the products I reviewed this made me and the pets the happiest. It arrived very quickly I opened the box No instructions needed I just simply clicked them around the top of the seat and that's it!!

Here are some great features this seat cover has Waterproof - In case your pet has an accident. Customizes to the shape of your backseat. Even use it to keep your pet in the backseat. Installs easily with adjustable straps and locks securely in place. Wipes clean in seconds! What a relief I can bring my dogs with me everywhere and not worry about the mess when i get home. It unbuckles to remove it in seconds. Who has pets??? Wouldn't you LOVE to win a PET RIDER ??? I absolutely LOVE mine!! What a must have for all pet owners. If you can not wait and want to purchase one for only 14.95 and guess what they give you 2 buy one get one free!! NICE!! You can click ----->HERE

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THE LORE WILL O’ THE WISPS

Seen Brave? If you have or just followed what is going on with the big blockbuster, you have heard of wisps. Do you know the lore of the wisps?

They are found by travelers or those who venture out after sunset on unfamiliar paths. It is said—though by whom is a bit of a mystery—that on certain days for certain travelers in certain parts of the world, little lights dance on the horizon, whispering tempting invitations… pledging the answers to lifelong questions, the realization of dreams, a key to secret treasures—a change of fate.

Charmed and curious, unsuspecting travelers follow the floating lights, mesmerized by their whispers, their promises. Yet no matter how long or how fervently they follow, they never quite touch the beautiful beacons whose flickering lights eventually fade and disappear… leaving the inquisitors, the dreamers and the treasure seekers lost… and alone.

Now you know the lore of the wisps!

More about wisps:

In “Brave,” Merida spies tiny blue lights after escaping into the forest in search of a change of fate. Forming a path that dares her to follow, the lights lead Merida to a mysterious location that holds the power to change her destiny—just not in the way she imagines.

“The will o’ the wisps are in a lot of Scottish folktales,” says “Brave” director Mark Andrews. “They were said to lead you to treasure or doom—to change your fate—but they’re an actual phenomenon of swamp and bog gas seeping up through the earth and interacting with the natural resources to create the blue flames. People would follow these lights thinking they were little fairies, and basically drown or get sucked down into the bogs.

“We made the wisps like actual little spirits,” Andrews continues. “They’re almost like Marley’s ghost in a way, because Marley’s ghost isn’t an evil spirit—even though he’s frightening, he’s trying to warn Ebenezer to change his ways. That’s what the wisps are doing. There’s a duality to them, because they’re either good or evil—they lead Merida into more and more trouble, but in the end, they’ve led her exactly where she needs to go.”

We are the very few who have not seen Brave YET but we will be going! My nine year old is a red head so how could we not want to go see the first Princess hero???

*Disclosure: The information in the blog was provided by Disney.

Karina Smirnoff’s (of Dancing With The Stars) own Fendi Spy Bag Giveaway 7/1

Welcome to Week #1 of Win This Bag sponsored by HipSwap hosted by Sidetracked Mom’s Blog

“Win This Bag” is a 6-week event that will feature 6 weekly giveaways. There will be one designer handbag given away every week! Each bag will be an authentic, recognizable designer brand such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Coach, or Fendi. Our 6^th week will feature a highly coveted designer handbag and you will have the option to claim bonus entries for each of the 5 weekly "Win This Bag" giveaways you entered leading up to this grand finale! So, enter each weekly giveaway to increase your odds of winning! This is a great running of giveaways for the fashionistas!

Here’s what really separates this event from any other handbag giveaway you may have seen before… some of these handbags will come to you directly from a celebrity’s closet! That’s right! Isn't that cool? Can you imagine being able to tote around a bag that a celebrity had?

Thanks to HipSwap, you have the opportunity to win the exact bag that may have been on the arm of a famous celebrity! Photobucket

About our Sponsor:

HipSwap is a mobile and web marketplace that connects buyers and sellers locally and nationally. It enables people to discover what's inside the most fabulous closets, homes, and shops in neighborhoods and cities across America. HipSwap currently offers delivery service in Los Angeles and New York with its iconic pink delivery van.

This week’s prize:

If you are a Dancing with the Stars fan, you might really want to try to win this one! Karina Smirnoff or Fendi followers, this is a must win! Enter and don't forget to check back as we have six weeks of giveaways coming!

How to Enter:

1. Create a HipSwap account. You will be asked to enter your name, email and zip code. If you do not live in the United States, please enter your City and Country in the Zip Code field.

2. Once registered, you can earn additional entries by:

a. Pinning your favorite HipSwap bag on Pinterest

b. “Liking” HipSwap on Facebook

c. Following @HipSwap on Twitter

d. Tweet with the hashtag #winthisbag for daily bonus entries

e. Following the blogs who are bringing you this awesome giveaway

To be credited, all entries must be completed using the Rafflecopter form below. You can complete as many or as few entries as you’d like but remember, the more you do, the better your odds of winning! Plus, once you are following all of your hosts, entering each subsequent weekly Win This Bag Giveaway will be even faster & easier!

Good luck!

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This giveaway is open to entrants worldwide 18 years of age or older, except where prohibited by law. No purchase is necessary to enter. Void where prohibited by law. The odds of winning are based on the number of entries received. This promotion is no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook and is Facebook-compliant. To qualify to win, you must complete, at minimum, the mandatory entry on the Rafflecopter form. All entries will be forwarded to our sponsor for the purpose of randomly selecting a winner. Winners will be notified by email from a HipSwap representative. Winners will have 72 hours to respond or risk forfeiting their prize. Prize may re-awarded solely by the Sponsor's discretion. Prize fulfillment is the sole responsibliity of the sponsor. This blog may not be held liable for Sponsors who do not fulfill prize shipments. The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. We reserve the right to publicly publish winners' names and/or likeness. By entering this giveaway, you are agreeing to these terms and conditions.

Spread the Cheer $20 SkinCareRx, Apothica or SkinBotanica Gift Card Giveaway 7/10 - Worldwide - Ended

Congratulations to Kim - an e-mail has been sent to Kim and she has 48 hours to respond: "Kim D. said...I follow via GFC as Kim. mom22girlz at ymail dot com."

Here is a great way to get ready for summer or that long waited vacation by entering to win a $20 gift card from my new sponsor, SkinCareRx. Whether you need some new make up, skin care protection or maybe even some of the best anti aging eye cream, SkinCareRx carries some great brands. I have purchased products in the past from SkinCareRx and have loved the product, the customer service and shipment. I'm a stickler about blocking out those nasty eye wrinkles so this is definitely a giveaway I wished I could enter!

If you win the gift card, it's redeemable at SkinCareRx, Apothica or SkinBotanica so you have many products to choose from.

The Giveaway:

One reader will randomly win a $20 Gift Card to SkinCareRx, Apothica or SkinBotanica.

To Enter:

Visit SkinCareRx, Apothica or Skin Botanica and leave links to your three favorite products on the comment section on this post.

Extra Entries (leave a comment for each extra entry you complete)

Follow my blog
Subscribe to my blog
Follow SkinCareRx on Facebook
Follow Apothica on Facebook
Follow SkinBotanica on Facebook
Follow Health, Beauty, Children and Family on Facebook

Giveaway ends 7/10 - One winner will randomly be chosen.

Note: The $20 gift card cannot be applied towards shipping. Entrants are not eligible to win if they have won another giveaway for SkinCareRX, Apothica or Skin Botanica in the past six months.

Sports-Themed Bandages Are A Cut Above the Rest (Scrapes, Too)

Summer time boo-boos are going to be in full swing with all the outside activities. If your little one is into sports, they will love these new Sports-Themed Bandages that will be available July 24th.

The Sports Shield brand introduces its newest kid-themed adhesive strips they’ll be proud to wear. Created by the Jolly Group, who entered the first aid/wound care industry in 1995, Sports Shield Brand is no ordinary bandage. While it serves its purpose protecting cuts, scrapes and minor wounds, it also helps you show your passion and allegiance to your favorite sport.

Sports Shield bandages are appealing to all ages and gender, made from super lightweight, latex free material and offer top-quality protection and flexibility for even the most active individuals. Their full, non-stick pad design offers more wound-coverage and issoft and flexible, easily conforming to the body. It’s like you’re not even wearing them!

Ideal for anyone active in sports, Sports Shield bandages are available in two different sizes for adults and kids alike and come in eight additional designs: “Baseball,” “Basketball,” “Football,” “Soccer,” “Hockey,” “Cheerleading, “Girls Soccer” and “Fun Fashion.” They truly are The Choice of Active People™!

The company also has available non-sports- themed bandages with two designs also available July 24th. Perfect for action-loving boys, “Rescue” themed bandage features fire trucks and ambulances, while “Lady Bug” – adorned with butterflies and ladybugs – is sure to delight little girls.

Suggested retail price for 25 count packages is $2.50 each and $4.00 for the super size variety pack with 16 different themed bandages.

Visit www.sportsshield.com for more information, to purchase products and more.

*Disclosure: A free sample and product information was provided by the Jolly Group.

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Marathon

Ever thought about entering the 2012 ING New York City Marathon, but needed a little extra inspiration to get you there? Or, maybe you tried to get into the NYC marathon through the lottery, but were one of the thousands who didn't get selected? Well, today might be your lucky day! The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, dedicated to curing spinal cord injury and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis, is looking for enthusiastic, inspiring and committed people to run in honor of those who cannot.

The Foundation has 30 coveted spots available on Team Reeve for the 2012 ING New York City Marathon, taking place on November 4, 2012. Participants are required to raise a minimum of $4,000 for the Foundation.

To apply for a spot, simply visit http://tinyurl.com/82auwxs to fill out the application. Applications will be vetted by the Foundation, with winners being notified within approximately one week of submission.

Additionally, Team Reeve has teamed up with exclusive training facility La Palestra in New York City, which will provide free coaching, strength training, nutrition counseling and training runs to all Team Reeve members. If you live outside of New York, the staff at La Palestra will provide tele-coaching.

So, to all you runners out there...Go Far. Be Inspirational. Do Good.

*Disclosure: The information was provided by The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation through MyBlogSpark.

FREE Blogger Sign Ups: 32″ LCD + iPad + Bea’s Gift Basket “Welcome Home” Event

Clipping Money and Mommy's Memorandum have teamed together with Get Moving Supplies, LLC, Bea's Gift baskets and we hope you to bring our fans an amazing Prize Package in our "Welcome Home Event".

Dates: 12:01AM July 1-11:59PM (EST) July 31

Prizes: It's an amazing prize package that includes: *32" LCD TV *iPad *Bea's Gift Basket Sponsors: Get Moving Supplies, LLC and Bea's Gift Baskets

Two Links FREE (one must be Facebook), plus backlinks, in exchange for helping us promote, Please share this opportunity with other bloggers so we can continue to do more of these free events.

Sign up for this FREE Blogger Event: 32″ LCD + iPad + Bea’s Gift Basket “Welcome Home” Event by clicking here to sign up!

Six Weeks to OMG by Venice A. Fulton Book Review

Six Weeks to OMG Get Skinnier Than All Your Friends by Venice A. Fulton is a book that tells you how to lose up to 20 pounds in six weeks. I've done many, many diets so I understood and saw some aspects of this diet in comparison to other diets and have had success on those diets. Knowing that, I know for sure that those aspects work such as higher protein and a mixture of fruits and veggies. I also understand the concept of get moving which the author is spot on. He reinforced the nature of our bodies throughout the beginning and why the way we live doesn't jive with how we were made. There were other aspects of his book that I never tried but they made logical sense. I tried one day but am not ready as I feel you have to be ready and committed to follow the plan perfectly.

Whereas I don't think the concept is hard at all, the idea of the cold baths are something that I'll have to get used to. Overall, I think the entire plan is doable and I also feel it would definitely work. I like the idea of how to plate your meals, how to space your meals and what you should eat and do for staying healthy. The mixture of the why's match the how's which is why I think this is an ideal book for anyone who wants to lose up to 20 pounds in a relatively short amount of time. Some will question the high level of protein but there is a mixture of the right fruits and vegetables to consume that balances out the nutrition value.

After all the books I have read and all the diets I have tried, this is a good book if you are ready to start losing weight and getting healthier.

Six Weeks to OMG will be available on July 10, 2012 publication in hardcover, e-book and downloadable audio formats and will be published on the Grand Central Life & Style list.

See an excerpt from Six Weeks to OMG on Facebook here.

About Venice A. Fulton:

Venice Fulton is an expert in sports medicine who has dedicated himself for more than 10 years to helping his high-profile clientele keep their bodies fit and healthy. He lives in London.

Follow Venice A. Fulton on Twitter.

*Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions.

Walker Edison Bunk Bed Giveaway 7/10

I'm still waiting to hear from the sponsor blogger who the winner was.

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Welcome to the The Walker Edison Bunk Bed Giveaway Event! If you gave children, chances are you know that they love bunk beds. They are a great way to save space while giving your kids a fun place to sleep. Not only are they comfortable but they can fit any style or theme of room. If you check out Pinterest, you can find some really cool ideas to jazz up the room IF you win this really cool bed!

One lucky winner will receive the Walker Edition Bunk Bed Giveaway!

Health, Beauty, Children and Family has joined the wonderful blog Children Teaching Mama along with a host of many other great bloggers for this giveaway.

We have to give a special thanks to BunkBedsAtoZ for sponsoring the prize that one or more children will love to receive!

The Giveaway:

A Walker Edison Bunk Bed worth $549

To Enter:

Please use the Rafflecopter form below and be sure to mention Health, Beauty, Children and Family referred you - thanks!

The giveaway ends Tuesday, July 10th at 11:59pm EST and is open to US only (18 or over)

Utilize the bonus entries to improve your chances of winning!

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Free Blogger Event - Dyson DC 24 Giveaway 8/3 - 8/24

The Dyson DC24 Cleaner Home Giveaway Event hosted by Mom Powered Media: Iowa-Mom, Powered by Mom and Real Mom Reviews is now open to bloggers!

Cost is $5 or free with announcement post. Click this link to sign up bloggers wanted and please refer Health, Beauty, Children and Family.

Prize: Dyson DC24 All Floors Vacuum (retail value $399)

Open to: Worldwide (note – if a winner is selected outside of the US, they will be responsible for shipping costs and fees added by their country).

The event dates: August 3 – 24

Link options are: Email, RSS, Facebook, Twitter, StumbleUpon and Pinterest.

SodaStream Giveaway 7/10

I have a SodaStream and in fact, I need to write my review but in the interim, Free Hot Samples has graciously shared her review and giveaway with my readers! I completely agree with her review of the SodaStream and think you will too if you are a winner!

I have a new favorite thing, Sodastream. I'm not kidding, this thing is fantastic! My husband does too, he was like a kid on Christmas morning when it arrived. You can easily make a liter of soda in less than 3 minutes. I was sent a Sodastream, the Genesis model and tons of sodamix to sample. Each sodamix is enough to make 12 liters of drink, each sparkling naturals contains enough syrup to make 6 liters of drink, each bottle of MyWater Flavor Essence will flavor about 20 liters of water, you only need half a teaspoon for each liter you make of this! Mixer bottles start around $4.99 and go up to $9.99, depending on the size of the bottle.

What I liked the most about Sodastream is you don't need electricity or batteries to work. This makes it perfect to use anywhere you need it. You don't have to worry about plugging it in on the counter or kitchen table. You can use it where it's most convenient for you.

You want to know if the sodas taste good. Yes, it taste just like the soda you buy in the store. There are few differences though, There are less calories and less sugar in Sodastream sodas. Plus, the soda flavors don't have any high-fructose corn syrup in the regular flavors, and no aspartame in the diet flavors. Sparkling Naturals doesn't have artificial flavors, artificial colors, artificial sweeteners or any preservatives.

Watch the video to see how easy Sodastream is to use!

Thanks to the following blogs for taking the time to share this giveaway with their readers!

Mom Blog Society - Mommies with Cents - The Couportiera -Carol's Random Babble - Mommy's Memorandum - Juliana's Bits and Pieces - Health, Beauty, Children & Family - My Life in Utah - Capri's Coupons - Just Jennifer Talking - DIY Fashionistas - Ice Ferry's Treasure Chest - Kathy's Freebies & Savings - Clip This Not That - Bluegrass Bargain Bin - MS Stole My Brain

The Giveaway:

Fountain Jet Soda Lover's Start-Up Kit ($99.95).

Kit 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

The winner of this giveaway will be notified by Free Hot Samples.

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Let's Get Fit Sweepstakes 7/9

If you've been following my Weight Loss Expedition you know that I have been reviewing a few great products like:

The Ozeri WeightMASTER Digital Bathroom Scale

The Ozeri 4X Razor Pedometer

A.C.E. Weight Loss

And Naughty MakeOvers For Nice Girls

Now it's your turn to win some of these great items!! Enter using the Rafflecopter below and see if you get lucky to get ready for summer. I'm big into getting healthier and I know having the tools to succeed is the trick on getting there.

Check out all our other giveaways here!

Good Luck!

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Madame Deals/PhilterIt $200 Walmart GC Giveaway 7/8 US/Canada

Who's ready for the next big Madame Deals Event?

I'm pretty sure you're going to LOVE the prize as I know I do! Who couldn't use a gift card from Walmart with this much cash on it?

Our sponsor, PhilterIt, is offering one of our readers a $200 Walmart Gift Card!!

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PhilterIt.com is changing the way users experience email. Our inbox is perfect for heavy online shoppers and daily-deal seekers who are overwhelmed by the emails they receive from brands but don't want to lose the valuable content. PhilterIt filters brand messages into icons, so that they are out of the way but not lost. It's also elegant, beautiful and simple to use. Email is getting a makeover for the better.

Take a look at how you can organize your inbox:

It's a pretty cool program isn't it? It's a quick and easy way to find what you want from who you want without the hassles. I don't know if you experience the same issues with Yahoo as I do but often times, I can search for my mail but I am unable to open it. With PhilterIt, the problem is gone.

You can sign up for you own PhilterIt account by going to http://PhilterIt.com and using the the code: HEALTH

*In order to WIN the giveaway, you must register with PhilterIt with the code above.

You can find PhilterIt on Facebook and Twitter as well.

Check out all our other giveaways here!