DISNEY•PIXAR's Brave Fun Activities

For all you Brave fans, Brave will be in theaters June 22nd and I know my girls cannot wait!  My nine year old is a red head so she's really pumped up about the movie for obvious reasons.  To get your little ones excited, here are some fun activities that they can play to get ready for the big release.


To stay up to date, check out Brave:

• Website & Mobile site: Disney.com/Brave
• Like them on Facebook: facebook.com/PixarBrave
• Follow them on Twitter: twitter.com/disneypixar

Brave Fpk Spot the Diff



Brave Fpk Wisp Maze


About Brave:

Since ancient times, stories of epic battles and mystical legends have been passed through the generations across the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. From Disney and Pixar, a new tale joins the lore when the courageous Merida(voice of Kelly Macdonald) confronts tradition and challenges destiny to change her fate.

“Brave” follows the heroic journey of Merida, a skilled archer and headstrong daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the unruly and uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice of Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of Robbie Coltrane). Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric Witch (voice of Julie Walters) for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to harness all of her skills and resources – including her clever and mischievous triplet brothers – to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late, discovering the meaning of true bravery.

Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by Katherine Sarafian, “Brave” is a grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and signature Pixar humor that audiences of all ages around the world have come to eagerly expect. The film takes aim at theaters on June 22, 2012, and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

Next Giveaway: You Decide

I'm planning our next giveaway but wanted to poll everyone what you wanted to see for a giveaway:

1.  A fitness prize pack worth over $300

2.  A $50 Amazon gift card

3.  A $50 Outback Steakhouse gift card

4.  $50 PayPal cash

Please leave a comment or e-mail me at youthfultips@yahoo.com on your preference. 

As I prepare the html code for the blogger event in promoting this event, please take a moment to help out two mompreneurs win a $250k grant!  Thanks!

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Please take a second and vote for a great mompreneur win a $250,000 business grant.  Just click on the link and type in FICKLETS! She needs as many votes as she can get 6/30 and voting is FREE! Please share! Thanks!


Ficklets was started by mompreneur, Ros, to help her special needs daughter like her eyeglasses a little bit more.


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Adorable Baby Clothing is also running for the same grant.  Cynthia is also a mompreneur and could use your vote.


You can use the same link as above but just type in Adorable Baby Clothing and vote after you vote for Ficklets.  


It's one vote per Facebook account and voting ends 6/30.




Please note that voting is not expected rather just a request from my readers to help out a couple of friends.  

Free $30 Target Gift Card With Purchase of Sonos Play:3 System or $40 GC with Sonos Play:5 System

Have you heard of the Sonos Wireless HiFi System?  I hadn't either but after learning about the special at Target and watching the video below, it looks really cool.  I definitely need a sound system at home and will be checking into this.  The Sonos Wireless HiFi System lets you stream all the music on earth in every room.  You can start with one room and then expand anywhere to fill your home with wall-to-wall sound.  Control all your music with free apps for your Android™ smartphone, iPhone® or iPad®.  Other nice features:

• Play any music stored on your computer
• Free internet radio - listen to millions of radio stations
• Online music services - no computer needed
• Play a different song in each room
• Search for songs, browse music and control the volume anywhere in your home

Now Through June 16th at Target, you can get a free $30 Target gift card with purchase of Play:3 unit or a free $40 Target gift card with the purchase of a Play:5 unit.

Check out Sonos on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and their blog.

*Disclosure:  I participated in this campaign as a member of One2One Network and I'm eligible for a prize drawing.  All opinions stated in the post are my own.

Father's Day Backyard BBQ & Picnic Ideas

Looking for the perfect gift for the father figure in your life this Father´s Day?  Instead of shopping for an expensive gadget or another necktie, give him something he´ll really enjoy as I know my dad would prefer some good food over anything else!  This year, celebrate Father´s Day by spending quality time together while making long lasting memories.

Here are a few ideas from UnitedHealthcare on how you can make this Father´s Day really special for your favorite guy.

Host a Backyard BBQ

For the grill master in your life, a BBQ is a fun way to celebrate Father's Day and prepare a nutritious meal. Invite family and friends over to try some of these recipes:

Citrus Pasta Salad Grilled Cheesy Garlic Potato Packet Mediterranean Grilled Snapper Grilled Italian Turkey Burgers Fruit Salad with Strawberry-Poppy Seed Vinaigrette Grilled Portabella Mushrooms with Herbs Chicken Salad Pita Sandwiches Fresh Tomato and Cucumber Salad

Pack a Picnic

Enjoy the beautiful June weather with a relaxing picnic! Pack a basket full of some favorite treats and new options.  We love picnics in our house and this list will get your mouth watering:

Grilled Pesto Chicken Packs Mediterranean Turkey Bagelwiches Caesar Chicken with Orzo Barbecued Pork Sandwiches with Slaw Angel-Fruit Parfaits Grilled Chicken Breasts with Cucumber-Peach Salsa Chicken Fruit Salad

Stock the Fridge

Can't forget to stock the fridge either!  Make his day complete by making sure you have a supply of healthy staples combined with his favorite snacks.  Clean out his fridge with help from this Refrigerator Audit, and while you're there use this Kitchen Safety list to re-arrange the kitchen so it's safer and more accessible.

Now that you're feeling inspired for Father's Day, visit the Solutions for Caregivers website to download these recipes, find more tips, and learn about providing care for a loved one.

*Disclosure:  The information in this post was provided by UnitedHealth as part of my participation with My Blog Spark.

Free Blogger Opportunity: Booty Firm Giveaway

Sponsored by Mom Blog Society and ProForm

This giveaway will be open to the US and will run from

6/25 12:01 est - 7/11 12:01 est

Dance your way to a new you! Three Dance Workout DVDs will help you slim down and reshape your booty! Featuring the hottest, fat-burning cardio dance moves and exclusive muscle-toning resistance exercises—the Booty Firm™ delivers body-shaping results!

Free Blogger Event! 


Details of the Giveaway: One winner will receive a Booty Firm machine with 3 dance DVD's and the blog!


Free link choice is Facebook after positing a promotional post.


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By completing this form, you are agreeing to have your giveaway post provided to you posted in full with links intact. You are agree to have your post live on time! There will be no exceptions to this rule. We will check all links within 8 hrs of the event start time. Those not having their post up and live will be removed without warning.
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Please Vote for Ficklets: Mompreneur Needs Votes!

Please take a second and vote for a great mompreneur win a $250,000 business grant.  Just click on the link and type in FICKLETS! She needs as many votes as she can get 6/30 and voting is FREE! Please share! Thanks!

Ficklets was started by mompreneur, Ros, to help her special needs daughter like her eyeglasses a little bit more.

https://www.missionsmallbusiness.com/

Dad Needs His Sweepstakes Giveaway 6/16

We always say a woman's work is never done and we always need a day dedicated to us. Spa days, mani-pedi, bubble baths .. you know what I mean!  But what about dad?  He works hard too and needs to be pampered.   The yard work, wrestling with the kids...his job.  Ah, go ahead and spoil him this once.  Coupons and Friends is going to help do just that.  A few very happy and lucky winners will walk away with gifts for Dad! The Giveaway will run from 6/10 12:01 AM EST to 6/16 12:01 AM EST. The Prizes include: 4 Pack Sampler pack of Dale and Thomas Popcorn.




 Check out my review HERE!

 A Corset priced at $30 or less from Corset Chick. Check out my review HERE!

 And a $25 gift certificate to Viovio. Check out my review HERE!

 

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Green Works® Reverse Graffiti Gallery

When you think of graffiti, you don't always have pleasant connections with it.  However, when done right, "graffiti" can be art.  Green Works® Reverse Graffiti Gallery knows that cleaning can be beautiful especially when it's natural.  Transforming urban spaces into works of art is an example of how a simple decision can provide a green solution.  Drawing inspiration from nature, artist Mr. Kiji used Green Works cleaners as the medium to create murals in a mundane underpass in Silver Lake, with the hope that the unexpected art exhibit illustrates that cleaning can be beautiful and inspires viewers to do their part. 

"Like" Green Works on Facebook:

Simply by watching the time-lapse video of the transformation at Facebook.com/GreenWorks, $1 will be donated to the Environmental Media Association, promoting more green works.

*Disclosure:  I received a free product in exchange for this post from Green Works.

Victoria’s Secret Flash Giveaway 6/11 (US)

Welcome to the $50 Victoria's Secret Gift Card Flash Giveaway hosted by Giveaway Promote!

We've joined a fantastic group of bloggers to give away a $50 Victoria's Secret Gift Card to one lucky person. Complete the tasks below to earn entries into this giveaway. One winner will be chosen at random from all valid entries.   Do you love entering giveaways, sweepstakes and contests? You'll find the latest and greatest listed at Giveaway Promote. You can submit your giveaways and upcoming giveaway events for free today!  

This giveaway is open in the United States. It will end at 11:59pm EST on June 11th, 2012.

Have to Try Quaker Soft Baked Bars

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Quaker Oats for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

 

 

I'm always on the hunt for something good and not full of calories.  I want something to kick off my day or give a nice breakfast snack that won't weigh me down.  I have not tried them yet but the Quaker Soft Baked Bar looks absolutely amazing.  I'm not sure which one I would prefer, Cinnamon Pecan Bread or Banana Nut Bread because I love the sound of both.  What is also appealing is they are only 140 calories while providing 5 grams of fiber and 6 grams of protein.  I also like they are a good source of five B-Vitamins.  These bars are made from real fruits and nuts and can be served on-the-go or warmed to provide a nice wholesome food choice.

 

As I stated, I have not tried them but if you check out my pantry, you will find other Quaker brand products and given my brand loyalty to oatmeal, I suspect that I'll love these bars too.  I'll definitely point my mom to my blog as even though she's in her 70's, she still works and could use something to take on the go for her busy mornings.

 

 

 

I think as I look at the packaging, I'd go first for the Cinnamon Pecan Bread for the frosting effect!  My youngest would probably go along with me on that one!  How about you?  Have you heard or tried Quaker Soft Baked Bars yet?  

Journey 2: The Mysterious Island DVD Giveaway 6/19

Dwayne Johnson or Vanessa Hudgens fan?  Then you will want to enter to win the release from Warner Brothers for Journey 2:  The Mysterious Island that was released June 5th on DVD and Blu-Ray.  This is the follow up to the 2008 hit.  This time, the new journey begins when the brave young adventurer Sean, played by Josh Hutcherson, receives a coded distress signal from an island that shouldn't even exist.  This mysterious island houses strange life forms, heaps of gold, deadly volcanoes and an astonishing secret.  Sean's new stepfather, played by no other than Dwayne Johnson, joins Sean on his quest.  Along with a pilot, Luis Guzman and his daughter played by Vanessa Hudgens, they are determined to find the island, rescue the sole inhabitant and escape the dangers of the seismic shockwaves before the island is buried under the sea.


You can also have a little fun with this app to choose your adventure and see if you would survive.  Check out the trailer as well or download the activities to have some fun.

To enter to win a copy of Journey 2:  The Mysterious Island on DVD, please use the Rafflecopter form below.


US only and no PO Boxes please.

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$100 Omaha Steaks Giveaway 6/14

Father's Day is just around the corner! Since it's barbecue season and we'd like to help you enjoy your Father's Day cookout even more, we're giving you this great giveaway! Get a chance to win 1 of two $100 gift certificates to Omaha Steaks! The prize was made possible by American Family, Bay Area Mommy and some awesome bloggers!

 
What's more, American Family is offering a new recipe ebook for barbecues! Download it to get 25 entries to the giveaway. PLUS an additional 25 bonus entries for it, giving you a total of 50 entries for just downloading!


Giveaway runs from June 1, 12am EST to June 14, 11:59pm EST. Open to US residents only. Must be 18 years or older to be eligible to win. Please read the Terms and Conditions of this giveaway at the very end of the Rafflecopter form. Good luck!

Carmex 75 Years with 750,000 Fan Celebration with Prizes

Are you a Carmex fan?  I am and have many of their products to protect my lips and my children's.  As summer is approaching, it's also another great reason to protect your lips with one of the many products Carmex offers.  Now after 75 years and 750,000 Carmex Facebook fans, you can take part in their celebration with a chance to win some great prizes!  Entering is easy as you just have to visit and like Carmex's Facebook page!


Share with your friends and family because once they hit 500,000 and 750,000 fans, they will start giving away cash and Carmex products!  I just entered and it was easy so why not since it's free!


You can also tweet:  Help @Carmex celebrate 75 Years! More entrants = more cash and prizes! Spread the word! http://on.fb.me/hDUsFl

Free Beauty Events: Free Makeovers, Samples and Chances to Win

Have you heard of FreeBeautyEvents.com?  I hadn't either until yesterday and discovered this great site that organizes beauty events by location so you won't miss out on something fantastic in your area!  As a person always looking for the newest product, procedure and information, this is a great place to go.  I looked up my area and there were no events but saw so many great ones in other locations ranging from free samples to discounts to information and more.  One great example is an event in Charlotte, NC for an Escape BBQ & Beauty Event where a donated food item provides a discount to salon services.  There are events discussing fillers, hair extensions, CVS specific product events and much more.  

Each month, www.FreeBeautyEvents.com also has a contest.  The June contest of the month prize (Shea Moisture Organic Raw Shea Butter Deep Treatment Hair Masque, Organic Coconut & Hibiscus Hold & Shine Moisture Mist, and Coconut & Hibiscus Curling Souffle Gel) looks fabulous!  

The Contest runs from 6/1/2012 to 6/30/2012, winners will be chosen on 7/5/2012 and notified by 7/15/2012.To enter, all people have to do is go to http://www.freebeautyevents.com/contest and supply their name, email (only used to contact winners), and zip.

More example beauty events you will find on the site:

• Rite Aid be having their Sublime Sun Event in select stores across the country. Demonstrators will be giving away a free L’Oreal Colour Riche Balm with each purchase of 2 Sublime Sun products and all customers can sign up for a raffle drawing for a cosmetic bag filled with products. 
• CVS P&G Best in Beauty Event, where there will be demonstrations and free makeovers on Olay, Herbal Essences, Pantene, Secret, Venus, Clairol, and CoverGirl!  They will also be giving out great coupons and gift with purchase bags. 

You can also follow on Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, and Twitter.   

If you want to check out some reviews first, Freebeautyevents.com also features a blog on product reviews (http://www.freebeautyevents.com/beauty-blog) and there is a contest each week with a smaller prize on their blog. 

Note: the contest is for US only

Mamavation Monday

I'm a day late mostly because I think because I missed a post or two, I was taken out but was put back in so I was transitioning on the e-mail notifications.  Luckily, I went on Twitter to get Leah's welcome back message so yeah!  I'm back ...again!  I thought of writing all the excuses as to why I had been hit or miss on posting by I think back to the Biggest Loser of No Excuses last season so that will be me.  No excuses.  It's been almost one full year since I began my journey to get healthy for myself and my children.  I had an eye opening experience after noticing my then seven year old packing on the pounds due to too much McDonald's after school and immediately put a halt on it.  I can't see subjecting my children up for bad habits, bad health and eventual teasing for weight issues.  Now I can happily say, we're all healthier.

We even had a Hello Kitty party full of all sorts of yummy yet icky bad for you foods.  Although wasteful, I ended up throwing out much of it because it was just us for the party and I didn't want them to go crazy eating too much and my oldest daughter, 23 years, and I didn't want to consume the calories.  My oldest came to visit about a month and a half ago and we've kicked up our desire to lose the last bit of weight we both are trying to lose.  It's been hard.  I've been trying to turn her to Mamavation but she is limited with time given her young daughter, school and everything else.  I wished she would because I think she would find the comfort and encouragement from another source that would keep her on the road of being healthy.


I'm not an over zealous person who is monitoring their every bite rather I'm just being sensible with the volume of snacks, the choices of food and the limiting of fast food.  It's a healthy medium to where they can still have their beloved Hershey bar but it's not a Hershey bar, Cheetos, soda and so forth.  Another big elimination was soda.  I buy one 12 pack a month and it has to last the month and this goes across six people.  I don't drink Coke rather Coke Zero so it's a no-no I'm still trying to break.  I only drink one a day.  This week's theme on Mamavation TV was healthy snacking which tied in nicely to my "I'm back!" message.


Healthy snacking for us includes fresh fruits and vegetables.  We also liven it up with pistachios and almonds and sometimes, Pirates Booty and Pop Chips.  I also have string cheese on occasion because they love their cheese.  With summer fastly approaching, I'm planning on making real fruit juice popsicles.  I have found that the snacking is a big pound packer and have eliminated bad choice temptations by not purchasing as many unhealthy snacks.  Again, I don't eliminate all because I truly feel a little is not going to be detrimental and I also feel that if it was totally restricted, they would go hog wild once given a chance.  I noticed how my now nine year old doesn't over indulge and has learned it's about being healthy.  I've been careful to not turn her into a kid obsessed with being overweight or worried about eating rather picking choices that are healthy for your body.  Now, it's time to turn my almost five year old into choosing the right foods!  She's still a bad food snacker.

Attention Bloggers: Free Blogger Opp - Bunk Beds

Bloggers are wanted to participate in this giveaway for a bunk bed!  Now that will be a big draw to your free link choice!  You can post for a free link or purchase a link as well as an additional link.

Here are the details:

Children Teaching Mama is proud to present the Walker Edison Bunk Bed Giveaway Event sponsored by BunkBedsAtoZ!

Event Dates: June 20th to July 10th
Details: This is a FREE blogger event, open to US and Canada Residents and accepting sign-ups now!

Click Here to Sign-Up! (And please say Health, Beauty, Children and Family referred you!)

Disney Pixar Brave New Glossary and Highland Scottische - In theaters June 22nd!

My girls are so excited for the new Disney Pixar Brave movie coming to theaters June 22nd!  They already have the bow and arrow and sword toys and have begged for the dolls.  They are going to get a special treat as their dad has been on deployment and upon return, he is going to take them to see the movie.  For those of you have been following the latest news on Brave, you know that the main character Merida has triplet brothers.  Thanks to them, you can now teach your children how to do the Highland Scottische.

Not enough Brave information yet?  Here is a cute glossary to share with them too:

BUNCH OF GALOOTS

Many fools

· galoot = clumsy, oafish person

DREADFUL COLLYWOBBLES

Unwanted stomachache or a bad case of the nerves

· collywobbles = upset stomach; intestinal disturbances or a feeling of apprehension

JIGGERY POKERY

Nonsense

JINGS CRIVENS HELP MA BOAB

Oh my!

Exclamation of bewilderment or exasperation

LASS

Girl

LAD

Boy

MICHTY ME

Wow! Holy cow!

An exclamation of surprise, shock or being overwhelmed

NUMPTY

Useless individual

About Brave:

Set in the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland, Disney•Pixar’s “Brave” follows the heroic journey of Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald), a skilled archer and headstrong daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to change her fate, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the unruly and uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice of Craig Ferguson) andcantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of Robbie Coltrane), unleashing chaos in the kingdom. When she turns to an eccentric Witch (voice of Julie Walters), she is granted an ill-fated wish and the ensuing peril forces Merida to harness all of her resources—including her mischievous triplet brothers—to undo a beastly curse and discover the meaning of true bravery. Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by Katherine Sarafian, “Brave” is a grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and signature Pixar humor. Opens on June 22, 2012, in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

Like Brave on Facebook to stay up to date.

Great Giveaways to Enter: iPad, GCs, Louis Vuitton, Disney Cruise Voucher, wii Super Mario Brothers Console & MUCH More!

Current Giveaways:

• iPad May-nia Giveaway 6/4
• Cook'n Recipe Organizer Giveaway $385 in Prizes 
• Honey Bunches of Oats - 4 Boxes for 1 Winner 6/9
• Disney Cruise for Four 6/11
• Louis Vuitton Giveaway 6/12
• Wii Super Mario Bros Party Pack Giveaway 6/15
• In Good Taste Gift Basket Giveaway 6/15
• 10K Keurig B40 Elite Brewing System Celebration Giveaway 6/15
• Estrea Body Set Giveaway $82.50 Value 6/18
• Kindle Fire Giveaway 6/21 - US/Canada
• Kickin' Back With Dad 32In SONY BRAVIA Flat Screen HDTV Fathers Day Giveaway Event
• iPad with Wi-Fi 16GB ~ 3rd generation (RV$499) 6/24
• Step2 My Clubhouse Giveaway 6/24

10K Keurig B40 Elite Brewing System Celebration Giveaway 6/17

Couponin' Momma of TX and Save More Spend Less with Heidi along with several other bloggers, such as myself,  are giving away a Keurig B40 Elite Brewing System!!  I was happy to participate and give Coupinin' Momma of TX and Save More Spend Less with Heidi some support.  As part of their celebration, ten thousand fans and where has the time went?  "I appreciate each and everyone of you being on this page and being a part of my journey as a blogger. A year ago I lost my job due to budget cuts and had to have a way to help support my family. I turned to coupons to cut my grocery bill by 75% as well as other household items. I stocked up so I knew we would make it, then out of boredom I started my blog page and it has now grown to 10,000 Facebook fans. I am truly humbled that you all enjoy my page and keep coming back for more. Without you the page would be pretty boring so its time to celebrate. I am so thankful for each and everyone of you that have been a part of this journey." 


Save More Spend Less with Heidi and Couponin Momma of Texas are co-hosting this great Keurig giveaway in celebration of reaching 10K fans on Save More Spend Less with Heidi. This giveaway is not affiliated with Keurig in anyway, we are purchasing the Keurig ourselves to send to one lucky reader.
Enter to win the Keurig B40 Elite Brewing System using the Rafflecopter below! 


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Estrea Body Care Set 6/18 ($82.50 Value)

This review and giveaway is hosted by Young Mom's Deals in partnership with Estrea USA.

   

I was so excited to be given the opportunity to review the Estrea Body Care Set, including Body Lotion, Hand Cream, Face & Neck Moisturizer, and Foot Cream. My first impression of these products were entirely positive. The packaging is sleek and elegant, with easy-to-read design and spa-like elegance. Each lotion is scented in a different, but equally fresh and natural scent, drawing me in and making me want to use them. It didn't take too much convincing either! The natural ingredients in Estrea include aloe vera, collagen, coffee, olive oil, citrus extracts, chestnut and Vitamins A, C, E and F.

   

 These products were fast-absorbing and made my hands and feet feel silky smooth! My hands and feet dry out incredibly quickly, especially in the summer time heat (it's already in the 90s here in Texas!!)! The effects of Estrea lotion weren't greasy like many other options I've tried and kept my skin moisturized for several hours. I've been using Estrea for about a week now and the dry skin on my heels has virtually disappeared. My skin feels moisturized and rejuvenated, almost as if it were completely new! 

I couldn't believe how effectively and quickly these lotions worked for me! Estrea’s twelve cleansing and moisturizing products for the face, hands, body and feet, bring together modern science and the restorative properties of nature to create a rejuvenating skin care regimen. Since its proven success in the mid 90s, Estrea’s Skin Care System has been the number one choice of European women. Now, for the first time, the Estrea product line is available to the U.S. market, so that American women can experience the benefits of Estrea’s unique European Skin Care System. These women have been keeping this secret from us for way too long! 


 So, thanks to our friends over at Estrea, one lucky reader is going to win the Body Care Set (valued at $82.50!). 


This contest runs from June 4, 2012 until June 18, 2012. 


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Techy Summer iPad3 Giveaway 6/18

Have you heard? We are having a Techy Summer over at Mom to Bed by 8, the 'Iowa Mom' and want to help you get your sunsational summer started off right by offering you a chance to win an iPad 3 (technically term the Apple iPad 3rd generation).

Special thanks to our lovely co-hosts TechyTribe, Mumblebee Inc, Surf and Sunshine, Giveaway Bandit and Giveaway Scoop for their support in bringing this gadgety giveaway to life!

Giveaway Scoop has gone and jazzed up giveaways by featuring only the best giveaways with big image based tiles and making all the giveaways just one click away. Visit them every day to get your daily dose of awesome giveaways and free stuff!

Apple iPad Wi-Fi 16 GB - 3rd generation

Pick up the iPad and suddenly, it's clear. You're actually touching your photos, reading a book, playing the piano. Nothing comes between you and what you love. To make that hands-on experience even better, they made the fundamental elements of iPad better - the display, the camera, the wireless connection. All of which makes the third-generation iPad capable of so much more than you ever imagined. Everything you do with iPad, you do through its large, beautiful display. And when the display is better, the entire iPad experience is better. The Retina display on the iPad features a 2048-by-1536 resolution, 44-percent greater color saturation, and an astounding 3.1-million pixels - in the same 9.7-inch space. That's four times the number of pixels in iPad and a million more than an HDTV. Those pixels are so close together, your eyes can't discern individual ones at a normal viewing distance. When you can't see the pixels, you see the whole picture. Or article. Or game. In ways you never could before.

Product Features

• 9.7 Retina Display; 2048 x 1536 Resolution
• Apple iOS 5; Dual-Core A5X Chip with Quad-Core Graphics
• 5 Megapixel iSight Camera; 1080p Video Recording
• Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n); 16 GB Capacityes: 1 x Headphones - Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm, 1 x Docking / port replicator - 30-pin dock connector
• Up to 10 Hours of Battery Life; 1.44 lbs