Friday, December 4, 2009

Bibliofreakblog Is Giving Away 15 Kindles!



Want to win a Kindle? Who doesn't! Well Bibliofreakblog is giving away 15 of them this holiday season! There's no better way to read a good book than with one of these hot e-readers!

Enter by December 18 by subscribing to her newsletter. There are also extra methods of entry, including on Twitter and Facebook. GOOD LUCK friends!

Monday, November 16, 2009

Meet Lucky Canuck and WIN an iTunes Gift Card - Ends Nov 29

I'd like you to meet my friend Tania from Lucky Canuck! Sing with me... "Make new friends, and keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep the old..."


Lucky Canuck
is a great blog to read about giveaways for both U.S. and Canadian residents! :) Check out her current giveaways:

Pulse Yoga Basic DVD Giveaway - Ends November 24, 2009

Priceless Giveaway - Ends November 21, 2009

Vaseline Sheer Infusion Giveaway - Ends November 20, 2009

WOW Imports Giveaway - Ends November 20, 2009

Nutrilite Multivitamins Giveaway - Ends November 18, 2009

Interesting post to check out as well:

My Interview For Help Someone With Diabetes.com
As you may or may not know, I am a type I diabetic for 26 years now. I recently participated in an email interview for Cherie Burbach at HelpSomeoneWithDiabetes.com...

Isn't it fun to meet new friends? :) Don't forget to check out Tania on Twitter too!

To thank you, Tania is giving one of my readers a $10 iTunes gift card code! Want to win it? Make sure you follow the directions...

Mandatory Entry:
  1. To enter this giveaway, visit the Lucky Canuck blog and enter one of her giveaways. Let me know which one! You must include your email address if it is not in your Blogger profile.

Extra Entries:
  1. Follow Tania on Twitter (@tjb415)
  2. Follow Lucky Canuck on Google Friend Connect
  3. Follow my blog on Google Friend Connect
  4. Follow me on Twitter (@sweepstakesgirl)
  5. New: Add me to a Twitter list! (@sweepstakesgirl)
  6. Tweet about the giveaway: Meet a new friend and win a $10 iTunes gift card! @tjb415 @sweepstakesgirl http://ow.ly/COsE .............(Can be done once per day)
  7. Grab my button and add it to your blog. Tell me where to find it and give yourself 2 extra entries!
  8. Put a link and prize description to this giveaway on your Facebook, blog, or giveaway Mr Linky.
Giveaway is open to the U.S. and Canada (of course!). Please follow directions. Giveaway ends at midnight on 11/29/09.

Contact me if you want to make friends with my friends too. I was not compensated for this post.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

PUR Flavor Pitcher Review & *Giveaway* - Ends Nov 27

I don't know about you, but for work I'm sitting at a computer all day. I used to have to the problem of forgetting to drink water. By the end of the day I'd have a headache and dry mouth. I was ecstatic when I won a PUR Flavor Pitcher in a blog giveaway. I now keep the pitcher filled with water on my desk so I can drink up.
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The pitcher holds 7 glasses of water. Fill it up to filter your tap water, removing 98% of lead and impurities. When pouring, you have the option of running the water through a flavor filter. My favorite flavor is raspberry, but you can chose from these:

Grape
Lemon
Strawberry
Peach
Raspberry

What's great is that the flavors are NOT like soda-- no calories, no carbs, no sugar. Your water doesn't become thick juice, it becomes light water that you can drink a lot of. This is a great way to get everyone in your house drinking more water!

Is it any surprise this product was voted the 2009 Product Of The Year by the Consumer Survey Of Product Innovation? It's a SMART product!
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  • PUR's website says that their filters work twice as well as Brita water filters because it is a two-system filtration process. That is good news!
  • Using a PUR filter pitcher is 1/10 the cost of buying bottled water! It only takes $15 to start using PUR filtering systems.
What to win a PUR Options Flavors pitcher just like I did? Well you can! PUR is giving one reader their own pitcher (comes with flavor).
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Mandatory Entry:
  1. To enter this giveaway, go to the PUR Flavor Options website and take the quiz "What's Your Flavor?" Come back and tell me! You must include your email address if it is not in your Blogger profile.

Extra Entries:
  1. Tell me a new flavor you'd like to see PUR start offering.
  2. Follow my blog on Google Friend Connect
  3. Subscribe to my blog via feed or email.
  4. Follow me on Twitter (@sweepstakesgirl)
  5. New: Add me to a Twitter list! (@sweepstakesgirl)
  6. Follow PUR on Facebook
  7. Tweet about the giveaway: Win in the PUR Flavor Options Pitcher giveaway @sweepstakesgirl http://ow.ly/BxZt ........(Can be done once per day)
  8. Grab my button and add it to your blog. Tell me where to find it and give yourself 2 extra entries!
  9. Put a link and prize description to this giveaway on your Facebook, blog, or giveaway Mr Linky.
  10. Enter one of my other giveaways!
Giveaway is open to the U.S. and Canada. Please follow directions. Giveaway ends at midnight on 11/27/09.

Easy Daysies Review & *Giveaway* - Ends Nov 22

Every so often a mom comes along with a brilliant idea, goes for it, and runs a fantastic company all while supporting her family. I applaud these women. I want to introduce you to one today...

Elaine-- an elementary school teacher and mom of three-- founded her company, Easy Daysies, with her children and students in mind. "Easy Daysies sole purpose is to help kids have easier days... resulting in kids feeling more successful, confident, and independent," she explains.
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Easy Daysies are magnetic daily schedules that are perfect for kids 3-12. It is important for children to have a visual representation of routine. Elaine INVENTED this system so kids can learn routine, responsibility, priorities, and sight word recognition.
Easy Daysies™ in use!
There are 8 helpful kits. The kits come with magnets and some blank magnets & dry erase marker so you can fill in your own. Let me tell you about each of them...

Every Day Kit- includes 18 strong magnets! This is the starter kit and the other kits can be added on. See:

Chores and Rewards Kit- "Help Set Table" and "Clean Bedroom" are included. Use the blank magnets to write in your own. Six small boxes on the bottom can be checked off-- give your child a reward for completion!

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Classroom Kit- Great for school or homeschool! Magnets include "Science" and other subjects, as well as blank magnets.

Extra Curricular Kit-
perfect for those things that don't happen everyday and can be confusing for youngsters to remember. Includes "Sports" and "Music" and other extras.

Get Dressed Routine Kit-
this one is probably my favorite!! :) Kids can check that they have done all the getting ready steps, like coat, socks, and comb hair.

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Special Times & Clocks Kit-
Great for classroom or home use! Fill in the clocks-- both analog and digital-- of "TV time" or "Computer time", or write your own. Teaches kids to read the clock!

Family Activities Kit-
help your household to keep track of appointments and family fun time. Includes "Dentist" or "Movie Night", among others and blanks.

Potty/Washroom Routine Kit-
can be used to teach how to go potty or just reminding to "Wash Hands" and "Turn Off Lights"

Each kit comes with durable magnets. If you don't have a magnetic surface, no problem! You can use the Easy Daysies Magnetic Fold & Go Board. This is great for taking with you when you travel or for kids who spend time in different households as well.

MUST READS: Besides a GREAT and useful concept, there are two other things you need to know about Easy Daysies:

  • All magnets are made with 70% recycled material!!!!!
  • 5% of all sales go to helping children around the world through the International Justice Mission, a group I already support!!

My thoughts: As you can already tell, I love Easy Daysies! And easy days! :) Most of you know that I don't talk much on my blogs about my family because of privacy reasons- we help children in foster care or avoiding foster care. Many of the children I help take care of aren't used to regular schedules (I swear by them), so sometimes it can be a big adjustment. The Easy Daysies system is perfect for my household because all kids can run to the fridge and check it out. No more asking me or feeling anxious.

The Fold And Go boards are perfect for the kids I work with. I enjoy it when they can feel a sense of accomplishment because of task completion. I know it's adding to their responsibility and pride. I am reccomending the Easy Daysies magnets and boards to the parents I work with as well because structure is good for children. Thanks Easy Daysies!

BUY IT: The Easy Daysies start kit and add on kits are on sale now! Get between 15 and 25% off when you shop now. Note that there is a U.S. web store and a Canadian web store. These make GREAT holiday gifts. Remember that Elaine makes these on her kitchen table-- go support a great MOM business!

WIN IT! I know my readers love to win! It's so sweet of Elaine to offer ONE reader a kit of their choice!

Mandatory Entry:
  1. To enter this giveaway, check out Easy Daysies and tell me what you love about your favorite kit. You must include your email address if it is not in your Blogger profile.

Extra Entries:
  1. Tell me one thing you'd write on a blank magnet for your kids.
  2. Follow my blog on Google Friend Connect
  3. Follow me on Twitter (@sweepstakesgirl)
  4. New: Add me to a Twitter list! (@sweepstakesgirl)
  5. Follow Easy Daysies on Twitter (@easydaysies)
  6. Follow Easy Daysies on Facebook
  7. Tweet about the giveaway: Win an @easydaysies magnet schedule for kids! @sweepstakesgirl http://ow.ly/BsHE -- (Can be done once per day)
  8. Grab my button and add it to your blog. Tell me where to find it and give yourself 2 extra entries!
  9. Put a link and prize description to this giveaway on your Facebook, blog, or giveaway Mr Linky.
  10. Enter one of my other giveaways!
  11. Subscribe to my blog via feed or email.
Giveaway is open to the U.S. and Canada. Please follow directions. Giveaway ends at midnight on 11/22/09.

Win Like A Golden Globe Winner With Stylit.tv

Stylit.tv has LUXE giveaways that you have to see to believe! :) They bring us the best swag bags from celebrity events that the celebs themselves actually get!

This week we are going to the HBO Luxury Lounge where stars prep for the Golden Globes!! "Twilight: New Moon" star Taylor Lautner, "90210" AnnaLynne McCord, Bill Mahr, Adina Porter, Rex Lee, Tom Wilkinson and more stopped in to get styled.




Check out the latest episode and enter to win the same $175 razor chain necklace that Taylor Lautner picked up at the HBO Luxury Lounge, plus $1,000 worth of fabulous gifts including a $348 Magaschoni cashmere wrap and a $250 Eddia one-of-a-kind silk tie.

This bag is worth over $1200!

BONUS ALERT!! I have not one, but TWO bonus codes to share with you! Enter "WomenWhoWin" to get 10 extra entries!!!! :) GO HERE TO ENTER!

Want a second bonus code? Make sure you are watching my Twitter feed this week... I'll be sharing it there. Good luck!

Monday, November 9, 2009

Sell Your Soul For An E-Reader?

Ok, maybe you don't want to win an e-reader THAT bad... or maybe you do!! :)

Park-Avenue Princess is giving away your choice of either a Kindle 2, Sony Pocket E-Reader or the new Barnes & Noble Nook! Two second place winners will win a hardcover copy of LIQUID SOUL *signed* and a Gift Card for $20.00 to Amazon.com! Five third place winners will win a *signed* Trade Copy of LIQUID SOUL!



She's promoting the new book Liquid Soul by Matthew Carter. What a perfect way to read this new book... electronically! Go here to enter and win! Enter by 12/24/2009.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Favorite Holiday Drink = Holiday Mimosas!

This is a blogging campaign hosted by Twitter Moms and Lenox.

I love relaxing and celebrating life's holidays with a Mimosa. I always love this Holiday Mimosa by Emeril Lagasse of the Food Network!

Ingredients

  • 32 ounces Champagne or sparkling wine, chilled
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice, chilled
  • 1/2 cup cranberry juice, chilled
  • 8 orange wheels, for garnish

Directions

Combine Champagne, orange juice, cranberry juice in a large pitcher. Serve immediately, garnish with orange wheels.

Happy Holidays!!


Lenox & TwitterMoms Drinks of the Season More Drinks of the Season Recipes

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Win Movie Tickets & General Mills Cereal

I love to win things that my household already uses and loves! It saves us some cash, which is especially nice as the holidays gear up.

MyBlogSpark and General Mills are bringing us some nice blog giveaways for 4 movie tickets and a coupon for a free box of any General Mills cereal! Enter at:

-Money Saving Mama In Michigan, enter by 11/01/09.
-Thrifty NW Mom, enter by 11/02/09.
-Sweetie's Swag, enter by 11/03/09.
-An Island Life, enter by 11/03/09.
-The Suburban Jungle, enter by 11/08/09.
-Mommy2TwoGirls, enter by 11/08/09.
-CakeBlast, enter by 11/09/09.
-A Nut In A Nut Shell, enter by 11/09/09.
-Rockin Mama, enter by 11/12/09.
-Free Stuff & Good Deals, enter by 11/15/09.
-The Not-So-Blog, enter by 11/18/09.
-A Couch With View, enter by 11/22/09.

Friday, October 30, 2009

Fit Factor Kids Review & Giveaway - Ends Nov 11

WINNER! #31-
Angela G said...E-mail subscriber



Fit Factor Kids recently sent me their workout video... not for me, for kids! These jumpy workouts were designed for elementary school aged kids (4 – 12) and they pack a lot of fun in.

What I really like about Fit Factor Kids is their focus on health-- not weight loss. The two main characters, Lizzy and Dean, are great athletes and the video is suitable for both girls and boys.
Lizzy is a gymnast and Dean does Karate. They focus on athletics and their studies, not weight loss, which I was glad about. The last message that I want to send to my kids is that they need to exercise as a means to start a lifelong obsession worrying about their weight. That's not what happens in these videos.There are six routines on the DVD designed to "improve children’s fitness. Children use their imaginations and learn how to take care of their bodies." Kids learn a range of activities including simple stretching, strengthening and aerobics. The music is bouncy and energetic-- it will probably get you dancing too! See a short preview:



I'm already known to pull out a yoga mat and do stretches with my kids. We frequently go to the park and run around. The DVDs are great because they encourage kids to get stronger through the routines, which means they will watch the DVD more than once. From the website:

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) exercising regularly doesn’t just help reduce the risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It helps develop and maintain healthy bones and lessens feelings of anxiety and depression.

The Fit Factor Kids DVD would make a great Christmas gift! It's perfect for a rainy day, a new family habit, or something to quickly turn on when the kids have way too much energy. :)

You can buy the Fit Factor Kids DVD for $19.99. There is a discount if you buy more than one copy. The DVD is 1 hour long.

Giveaway details: One reader will win their own copy of Fit Factor Kids on DVD!

Mandatory Entry:
  1. To enter this giveaway, check out Fit Factor Kids and tell me something you learned. You must include your email address if it is not in your Blogger profile.

Extra Entries:
  1. Tell me how you get your kids to do exercise.
  2. Follow my blog on Google Friend Connect
  3. Follow me on Twitter (@sweepstakesgirl)
  4. New: Add me to a Twitter list! (@sweepstakesgirl)
  5. Follow Fit Factor Kids on Twitter (@FitFactorKids)
  6. Tweet about the giveaway: Win a Fit Factor Kids DVD! @sweepstakesgirl @FitFactorKids http://ow.ly/xI01 Makes a great gift! (Can be done once per day)
  7. Grab my button and add it to your blog. Tell me where to find it and give yourself 2 extra entries!
  8. Put a link and prize description to this giveaway on your Facebook, blog, or giveaway Mr Linky.
  9. Enter one of my other giveaways!
  10. Subscribe to my blog via feed or email.
This giveaway ends at midnight, November 11, 2009. A winner will be drawn using Random.org. This winner has 72 hours to respond to his/her winning email before a new winner is drawn.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Share Online Coupon Codes & Earn Money

I love to shop online using online coupon codes. Anytime I buy anything online, first I search on retailmenot.com for a coupon code. I almost always find something, from free shipping or a percent off my purchase!

I want to tell you about a new online coupon code site that is paying its members to participate by submitting coupon codes. We already know that coupon codes are all over the Internet-- why not get paid to post them to one place? :) I love this concept.

Coupon Chief wants to invite you to share coupon codes...
I have added 69 coupons already. It's so easy. I usually get a handful everyday in my email, plus several offers on Facebook. When someone makes a purchase using your submitted coupon, you get 2%! That can really add up if you find some quality coupons. Come join the fun! :)

This will show you some of my latest coupons:



Click here to see all my coupons. I'm also tweeting these deals on Twitter. Follow me, I'm @dealsmom.

Win From Stylit.tv + free code

You've heard of Stylit.tv, right? It's the fun website where you can win celebrity swag bags! They have a luxe giveaway about once a week. It's such a blast to learn about products and enter their giveaways!
This week they are giving away a 2009 ALAMA awards gift bag, just like the one given to Eva Longoria Parker, Jimmy Smits, Selma Hayek, John Leguizamo, Cote de Pablo. It's worth over $1400!


TIP: Be sure to always watch the promo video. It's only a minute or two long. There is a bonus code at the end!

Speaking of bonus codes... I have one for you! Go enter SweepstakesGirl for 10 extra entries at Stylit.tv! :) The ALMA gift bag giveaway ends Nov. 1, 2009. Watch for more bonus code giveaways here. Happy winning!

Saturday, October 24, 2009

The Modify Dress Review & *Giveaway* - Ends Nov 8 - CLOSED

This giveaway is now closed! Thanks for the great participation.

Winner: #72:

This and That said...I also entered your Fit Kids giveaway! November 4, 2009 6:42 AM


When I saw the Modify Dress by ModifyClothing.com, I knew I had to have it! Not only is this dress a time and money saver, as soon as I put it on I realized that it's quality too!

The idea behind the Modify Dress is that any woman can have a LBD (Little Black Dress) but that can get old. Not so with this dress because you can pick "wraps" that totally change the look.
The basic black dress comes in regular sizes and petite sizes. The material is quite soft-- that surprised me. Fabric is 94% Rayon and 6% Spandex. You can see below that the front of the dress is cinched. It's very slimming.
There many choices of wraps. As you can see below, wraps come individually packaged and clearly labeled. Also included in your order will be a helpful instructions (in color) that shows you how to tie the wraps in different ways. The types of wraps are Belt Halter, Criss Cross Loop, Short Wrap, and Long Wrap.
Warning: Provides hours of fun! :) I found the halter styles the easiest-- they take all of about 3 seconds. Getting the shoulder wrap style to look right was some work but well worth it. There are many more styles to be discovered... by you!

Check out a chart of the 12 basic styles you can make here.

MAJOR PLUSES: I am small busted (not a major plus) but the dress has light padding and shaping, so I didn't need to wear a bra. The Modify Dress also has elastic at the top so it isn't slipping down all day. It stays put! The material seems more wrinkle-resistant than normal clothing, probably because of the spandex, which is fabulous!

PAY ATTENTION: The dress is see-through in the skirt in bright light. A slip is necessary. Also, keep in mind this beauty is not machine washable. Be ready to hand wash and dry it.

The Modify Dress was created by Homa, a teacher-turned-fashion designer! She created the dress because "most girls buy a dress, wear it once, then stash it in the closet like yesterday's news." Homa is quite an ingenious problem-solver!

BUY IT: Right now, when you can buy the dress for just $44, you get 4 wraps along with it! For a limited time, buy the dress, get 4 wraps, and get an extra 2 wraps as a gift! The Modify Dress is a unique, affordable holiday gift-- it will be cherished all year long! I am so glad I have one and I plan on mixing it up with this dress! So versatile!

WIN IT: Would you ladies like to win a Modify dress and wraps of your choice? :) Homa has generously offered ONE of my readers the chance to win a Modify dress with 6 wraps of your choice! NOTE: Winner can pick from sizes small, small petite, medium, medium petite, or large petite. Regular large is not available in this giveaway, but is available to order.

(Left: Modify Clothing on The Morning Show!)

Mandatory Entry:
  1. To enter this giveaway, check out Modify Clothing and tell me your favorite dress style and wrap pattern. You must include your email address if it is not in your Blogger profile.


Extra Entries:
  1. Follow my blog on Google Friend Connect
  2. Follow me on Twitter (@sweepstakesgirl)
  3. Tweet about the giveaway: "Win a little black dress that can be worn 10 different ways! @sweepstakesgirl #giveaway http://ow.ly/woC8" (Can be done once per day)
  4. Grab my button and add it to your blog. Tell me where to find it and give yourself 2 extra entries!
  5. Become a fan of Modify Clothing on Facebook
  6. Put a link and prize description to this giveaway on your Facebook, blog, or giveaway Mr Linky. One extra entry for each.
  7. Subscribe to my blog via feed or email.
  8. Enter one of my other giveaways (1 extra entry each)
This giveaway ends at midnight, November 8, 2009. A winner will be drawn using Random.org. This winner has 72 hours to respond to his/her winning email before a new winner is drawn.

Friday, October 23, 2009

Oh Baby Baby: Great Baby Giveaways!

Siiighhhh.... babies!! :) Check out these great giveaways for the joy of baby!

Zutano now has an Itzy Bitzy line. This line of clothing is specifically for newborns and preemies. It really is for your "itzy bitzy" baby with 2 sizes that fit 4-8 pounds and 9-13 pounds. This adorable baby store has lots of cute stuff!
-Me and My Boys is giving away a $50 gift certificate! Ends 11/1/09.
-The four blogs hosting the Baby Shower Extravaganza are giving away a $150 gift certificate! Life Starring The Kids & Me, Cool Baby Kid, The Divine Miss Mommy, and Blessings Abound. Ends 10/31/09.
-Minnesota Mom's Must Haves is giving away a $75 gift certificate! Ends 10/27/09.

Speaking of Minnestoa Mom's Must Haves, she is having a HUGE baby shower!!! Some of my favorite giveaways there:

-Thank You Baby crib bedding giveaway. Ends 10/31/09. (left)
-The Baby Gift Basket Company $200 shopping spree. Ends 10/31/09.
-KBExquisites baby blanket giveaway. Ends 10/28/09. (below)

-Eco Time Toys $30 gift certificate giveaway! Ends 10/29/09.
-Sarah Magsamen book giveaway! Ends 10/30/09. (below)
-UPrinting custom postcards giveaway! Ends 10/24/09.
-Sweetsation Therapy gift pack! Ends 11/02/09. Cute!
-Pretend Play Kitchens $40 giveaway! Ends 11/04/09. (below)

What a fun baby shower party, huh? And those are just SOME of prizes.

Next, let me tell you about another baby shower event!

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Win a Baby On The Move prize pack! These handy prizes include a Advocate CS carseat from Britax (above), diaper bag from Isoki, a Mutsy Grow Up Seat boaster seat and a Kokopax Carrier. Great for transporting a bundle of joy! :) There are four blogs hosting this baby shower giveaway: Life Starring The Kids & Me, Cool Baby Kid, The Divine Miss Mommy, and Blessings Abound. Ends 11/6/09.

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Win a Baby Let's Get Comfortable prize pack! These prizes cater to baby's comfort, and include a ERGObaby Carrier with the new Heart 2 Heart Insert, a Boppy Lounger (above), and a Kimono Set from Dragon Tail Baby. Beautiful!! There are four blogs hosting this baby shower giveaway: Life Starring The Kids & Me, Cool Baby Kid, The Divine Miss Mommy, and Blessings Abound. Ends 11/6/09.

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Win a Sitting, Eating, Sleeping & Schlepping Baby prize pack! So luze! Win a A Svan Bouncer Chair (above), a Kolcraft Coutours Highchair, a Taylor Joelle Baby Blanket, and a Eurotote from Lillebaby. There are four blogs hosting this baby shower giveaway: Life Starring The Kids & Me, Cool Baby Kid, The Divine Miss Mommy, and Blessings Abound. Ends 11/6/09.

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Win a Well Rested Baby prize pack! How would you like ALL this stuff: A 4 Pack of Swaddle Blanketsfrom aden + anais, the Twilight Turtle and Lullabagfrom cloudB, a Graco Pack N Play in the Townsend pattern, and custom wall letters from Tatutina (above). There are four blogs hosting this baby shower giveaway: Life Starring The Kids & Me, Cool Baby Kid, The Divine Miss Mommy, and Blessings Abound. Ends 10/31/09.

Win a Breast Feeding Mom and Hungry Baby prize pack! Includes essentials for the new mom: A miPump Deluxe Double Breastpump and Breastflow Bottle Starter Set from The First Years/Learning Curve, a Gift Basket from Lansinoh, a Pacifier Sterilizer from Pipila, and a Gift Set from Silikids. Nice!! There are four blogs hosting this baby shower giveaway: Life Starring The Kids & Me, Cool Baby Kid, The Divine Miss Mommy, and Blessings Abound. Ends 11/13/09.

fisher-price

Win a Fisher Price prize pack! Baby will have lots of fun with these prizes: Fisher-Price Precious PlanetTM Take Along Swing (above), Fisher-Price Dreamsicle Collection Heartbeat Bouncer, 5 packs of Fisher-Price Happy Days Diapers. There are four blogs hosting this baby shower giveaway: Life Starring The Kids & Me, Cool Baby Kid, The Divine Miss Mommy, and Blessings Abound. Ends 10/31/09.

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Win a Baby Let's Eat prize pack! I love the Boon Flair Highchair (above) you can win, along with an Elephant Bib Holder and $25 GC to Target. There are four blogs hosting this baby shower giveaway: Life Starring The Kids & Me, Cool Baby Kid, The Divine Miss Mommy, and Blessings Abound. Ends 10/31/09.

Love the Boon Flair Highchair pictured above? You can also win one from J Leigh Designz in her Baby Event! Ends 10/30/09. She is also giving away a Baby Carrier Air by Baby Bjorn(ends //09), and a 7" flat screen baby monitor by Summer Infant!!! (below, ends 11/4/09). Me and My Boys is also giving away a Baby Carrier by Baby Bjorn, ending 10/26/09.


Brown Couch Events is giving away a $50 gift certificate to Baby Inspirations! See how cute their baby clothes are? (below). Ends 10/27/09.

Looking for an adult diaper bag? Here is the answer!! Yay!!

This is a Baby Kaed bag, and Me & My Boys is giving one away! Isn't it mature? Ends 10/31/09.

Doesn't this baby swag make you want another.......? :)

Monday, October 19, 2009

Initial Request Review and *Giveaway* - Ends Nov 3 - ENDED

WINNER: Dolphin Girl said...

I would give the other bag to my sister. I think she would love it and I am exchanging gifts with her this Christmas in our family exchange.

October 24, 2009 7:46 PM




I never knew I liked monogrammed things until I won a giveaway sponsored by Initial Request. I've never owned anything monogrammed-- I barely knew what it was aside from super expensive towels. Soon I found myself the proud owner of a monogrammed, trendy tote bag! There were my colors:

Perfect Giraffe Tote - Green

My name was delicately sprawled in monogrammed cursive in the catchy lime green. The bag arrived at my door smelling SO good-- like new car smell or just cleaned carpets-- and now I want to tell you all about Initial Request!

Initial Request
brings you a fantastic selection of
monogrammed and personalized gifts, accessories, stationary, home decor and more!

I was thrown into the world of monogrammed sweetness and let me tell you, it brightens up any gift. Just take a peek at what Tanja, owner and Mom of Inital Request, designs:


Fleece Blankets by mint - Hot Pink Zebra $18.00

Tumbler - Giraffe Print

Tumbler - Giraffe Print $16.00


Butterfly - 18943

Butterfly Plate $25.00

Tanja is a beautiful artist, Mom, and business owner! I asked her about her biggest joys and challenges of running a small business:
Whew! Well, I run my operation out of my home...I have
a great shop attached to my garage. LOVE LOVE LOVE working out of my home. I
can run the machines in the middle of the night in my jammies if need be! I
walk to work which saves on gas ...LOL! and I have low overhead! BUT working
from the house also inspires local customers to show up at all hours of the
day or night any day of the week. My biggest challenge is learning to say
"no" or " It's Saturday night...I'm closed." My operation has grown so much
over the past 5 years. I'm amazed and grateful everyday! We work hard to
produce a quality website, provide trendy monograms and gifts and provide a
quick turn around for a truly unique and personal gift giving experience
without having to wait 3 weeks for delivery!
I also asked her to list the five items from her shop she can't live without:
1. Spa Wraps by mint (tm). Minky soft and easy launder! Come in a variety of sizes and prints. Mommy daughter combinations are great for holiday!
Women's Large Spa Wrap Chocolate Giraffe

Women's Large Spa Wrap Chocolate Giraffe $38.00

2. Christmas Frill Aprons for the holiday hostess. So trendy with a monogram! These are also available in zebra, giraffe and leopard prints for the animal in you! Solid color aprons are also available!

Christmas Frill Apron

Christmas Frill Apron $30.00

3. Fleece blankets by mint(tm) are a huge hit with children, tweens and college kids! Personalize it for the special gift recipient in your life!

4. Children's waffle weave robes! These are expected to be in within the week. Just like the adult version but for the kidlettes! These make great gifts and are perfect from season to season! 5. NEW! Personalized melamine dinnerware. Check out all of the exciting styles for children AND for your kitchen! Many color patterns to choose from...create your own unique dinnerware for your family! Great as a wedding gift, as well!
Buy It: Initial Request has many great bargains for personalized holiday gifts. You can pick the colors, fonts, and patterns on many of the items. Since you are going to buy Holiday gifts anyway-- why not buy Mom-made and personalized?

Giveaway Time! Tanja has a special giveaway for one of my readers!

One reader will win a large cosmetic case for herself... AND another for a friend! That's TWO cosmetic cases that you can personalize any way you like! Perfect for the holiday season!

Large Waffle Weave cosmetic bags are 9" x 6" x 4". Perfect for travel and make wonderful gifts for family and friends. Choose a monogram and make your gift personal!

Large Waffle Weave Cosmo Bag - Hot PinkLarge Waffle Weave Cosmetic Bag - TangerineLarge Waffle Weave Cosmetic Bag - Lavendar

Mandatory Entry:
  1. To enter this giveaway, check out Tanja's shop, Initial Request, and tell me what you would pick for yourself as a holiday present and why. You must include your email address if it is not in your Blogger profile.


Extra Entries:
  1. Tell me which friend you would give the 2nd cosmetic bag to and why.
  2. Sign up for the Initial Request newsletter. (will be verified)
  3. Follow my blog on Google Friend Connect
  4. Follow me on Twitter (@sweepstakesgirl)
  5. Tweet about the giveaway: "Initial Request giveaway - Win a cosmetic case for you AND a friend! @sweepstakesgirl http://ow.ly/vlp5" (Can be done once per day)
  6. Grab my button and add it to your blog. Tell me where to find it and give yourself 2 extra entries!
  7. Put a link and prize description to this giveaway on your Facebook, blog, or giveaway Mr Linky. One extra entry for each.
  8. Subscribe to my blog via feed or email.
This giveaway ends at midnight, November 3, 2009. A winner will be drawn using Random.org. This winner has 72 hours to respond to his/her winning email before a new winner is drawn.

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