Monday, April 29, 2013

April's Giveaways Still Open For The Winning!

Did you ENTER?  Have you WON?! 
Here is a list of GIVEAWAYS still open from this month's Giveaway Link-Up.

Plenty of giveaways are still open!

There's always time for WINNING!

 
CLICK HERE to see (or enter, or join) all of the great giveaways listed in this month's Giveaway Link-Up!
 



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Giveaways in gray have ended, but the links remain active.

2. $50,000 Kitchen Sweepstakes ~ House Beautiful (Ends 3/1/14)
10. Meet Rachel Ray in NYC! ~ Food Network (Ends 4/30)
11. Washer & Dryer Set ~ Clorox (Ends 06/28)
12. New Lee Jeans! ~ Lee Jeans (Ends 09/17)
13. $1,000 Daily Prize ~ RewardIt.com
14. $10,000 Cover Look Sweepstakes (Furnishings!) ~ House Beautiful (Ends 3/1/14)
22. 2013 Ford Mustang! ~ Ford (Ends 10/27) 
24. Luvs Win A Year Of Diapers ~ Luvs (Ends 6/30)
30. DAILY Sweepstakes from Better Recipes.com! ~ ENTER EVERYDAY
31. Buick & GMC's National Sweepstakes! 2014 Vehicle of Your Choice!~ Ends 12/31/13
38. iPad Mini ~ Steamy Kitchen (Ends 5/26)
39. NEW PRIZES DAILY - Fashion swag galore! ~ Divine Caroline (new each day!)
40. Disney's Wreck-It Ralph GAME ON SWEEPSTAKES ~ DisneyRewards (Ends 5/31)
43. $25,000 Cash Giveaway! ~ Country Living (Ends 1/31/14)
45. $100,000 The Shine Sweeps ~ Enter Daily ~ Instant Win & Weekly Prizes! ~ Suave Professionals (Ends 5/31)
47. Cake Boss Giveaway ~ Woman Freebies (Ends 4/30) 
48. Instant Glam Sweepstakes ~ 2 CARAT DIAMOND STUDS!  ($7,495 ARV) ~ Ross Simons (Ends 6/12)  
49. $1,000 Shopping Spree @ Macy's & Trip to L.A.! ~ Macy's (Ends 5/10) 
54. KitchenAid Mixer (winner's choice of color) ~ Clabber Girl (winner announced 4/30) 
55. $1,500 Cash! ~ Sweepstakes.com (Ends 5/30) 
56. $5,000 A Week For Life! ~ Sweepstakes.com (Ends 12/20)
76. Talking Ginger Plush & Huge Prize Pack ~ The Night Owl Momma (Ends 5/01) 
77. Ettitude Bamboo Sheet Set ~ A Helicopter Mom (Ends 5/14) 
80. Disneynature: Wings of Life Prize Pack ~ Simply Stacie (Ends 5/01)
81. MyKitten.ca Prize Pack ~ Simply Stacie (Ends 4/30) 
86. Pre-Mother's Day Prize Pack ($460+ value) ~ Simply Stacie (Ends 5/09)
87. BooJee Beads Item of Choice ~ Pawsitive Living (Ends 4/28)
88. Acupressure & Reflexology For Dummies ~ Pawsitive Living (Ends 5/08)
89. A Monster In Paris DVD ~ Pawsitive Living (Ends 4/29)
90. It's Raining Money $500 VISA GC Giveaway ~ Pawsitive Living (Ends 5/01)
91. Custom HearthSoft from Jamboo Creations ~ Adventures Into Domesticland (Ends 4/29)
93. Vegan Eats World cookbook ~ Pawsitive Living (Ends 4/29) 
96. Montessori Books Young Masters Series (anti-bullying books) ~ Carrots Are Orange (Ends 4/29)
101.  $30 Regal Entertainment GC ~ The Rebel Chick (Ends 5/01)
110. Wow! Wow! Wubzy!: The Best of Walden DVD ~ Hip Mama's Place (Ends 4/30) 
111. $95 GC To Hapari.com Swimsuits ~ Who Doesn't Love Coupons? (Ends 5/06) 
112. Funbites - Unique Kitchen Tool ~ Who Doesn't Love Coupons? (Ends 4/29) 
115. Zoo Park Bouncer with Ball Pit ~ Mom To Bed By 8 (Ends 4/29) 
118. Dinosaur Train - Buddy And The Nature Tracker Flip Book ~ Mama To 4 Blessings (Ends 5/01) 
123. Illuminated Glass Handbag ($660 arv) ~ Mom Does Reviews (Ends 4/29) 
125. Prayer For Girls OR Boys Book ~ The Attic Girl (Ends 5/01) 
127. Teton Comfort Lite XL Self Inflating Pillow & Camping Pad ~ Jenn's Blah Blah Blog (Ends 4/30) 
131.  1 of 50 Starbucks Cards (Hourly Entries!) ~ Woman Freebies (Ends 5/15)
132. 7 Day Trip To Orlando, FL  OR Daily Prizes! Enter Daily! ~ Thomas' English Muffins (Ends 5/12) 
133. Liquid Plumr House Call Sweepstakes ~ Liquid Plumbr (Ends 5/20)
134. Trip for 2 To NY & a VSX Shopping Spree! ~ Victoria's Secret (Ends 6/05) 
135. Bottle of Torani Salted Caramel Syrup & Box of Nonni's Biscotti  Enter Daily! 75 Winners! ~ Torani & Nonni's
136. Mamas & Papas George Giraffe Animal Rocker ~ The Chatty Mom (Ends 5/03) 
138. Keurig B60 Home Brewing System ~ Mom To Bed By 8 (Ends 5/08) 
142. $200 In Visa Gift Cards! ~ Powered By Mom (Ends 5/08) 
143. Brand New Babe Giveaway! ~ So Sew Mama (Ends 5/08)
144. $1,000 Beauty Collection Giveaway ~  Savvy Saving Couple (Ends 5/15)
145. Earthbound Farms Giveaway ~ Savvy Saving Couple (Ends 4/30) 
146. Bellabe Facial Hair Removal ~ Mom And More (Ends 5/10) 
147. $30 VISA Gift Card ~ Mom and More (Ends 5/03) 
148. $100 Lowe's Gift Card ~ Me, Him and the Cats (Ends 4/30) 
149. Keep Calm Candles ~ Me, Him and the Cats (Ends 5/08) 
150. OraMD (natural oral care) ~ Me, Him and the Cats (Ends 5/06) 
151. Santalia Daily Cleanser ~ Mom To Bed By 8 (Ends 4/29) 
152. Magellan eXplorist GC GPS ~ Mom To Bed By 8 (Ends 5/13)
153. Win A Vespa! ~ Garnier (Ends 5/17)
154. $50 Gift Card to Blue Steel ~ Beauty and Fashion Diva (Ends 4/30) 
155. CutesyWear Shoes Gift Certificates (1 - $50, 2 - $25) 3 Winners ~ Pawsitive Living (Ends 5/16) 
156. 150 Desserts In A Jar Cookbook ~ Pawsitive Living (Ends 5/13) 
157. Grateful Body Moisturizer ~ Pawsitive Living (Ends 5/20) 
158. Stainless Steel Charm Bracelet by Blue Steel ~ Fashion Trends Online (Ends 5/15) 
159. Boba Baby Carrier (winner's choice of pattern) ~ Conserva Mom (Ends 5/05) 
160. Cocka Doodle Doo The Right Thing DVD ~ Conserva Mom (Ends 5/04) 
161. Inglesina Fast Table Chair ($49.99 arv) ~ Conserva Mom (Ends 5/01) 
162. Hat Of Your Choice (up to $40) from Adventurehat.com ~ Fashion Trends Online (Ends 5/23) 
163. Mother's Day Jewelry By Blue Love ~ Sterling Silver ($125 arv) OR 14k Gold Filled ($145) Necklace ~ The Seaman Mom (Ends 5/05) 
164. Swim Way Spring Float ~ Makobi Scribe (Ends 5/05) 
165. iPad with Retina Display ~ Makobi Scribe (Ends 5/15) 
166. Nature's Sleep Memory Foam Mattress ~ Enter Daily ~ Makobi Scribe (Ends 5/15) 
167. Reading Comprehension Game ~ Makobi Scribe (Ends 5/05)
168. Eos Hand Lotion & the Happy Brush ~ Thrifty Momma Ramblings (Ends 5/01)
169. Kashi Great Organic Giveaway ~ Kashi (Ends 5/03)
 



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A Battle Fought...A Victory Won!

Oh my gosh!  Have you ever come out of a week/weekend feeling that you now need a vacation from it all?

Last week was not my typical week...as I do not like confrontation one itsy bitsy bit.  Since the beginning of the New Year there has been a shift in my 1st grader's classroom...a substitute covering while the regular teacher has been out on maternity leave. (as she rightly should be)  At first all of the kids seemed to be excited about having a temporary teacher and had liked when she had subbed for the class before.  Things have not turned out as all had hoped and let's just say that there have been far less happy days since the change has taken place.

Everything came to a head last Thursday when my daughter came home and burst into rivers of tears when I asked how her day went at school.  When I tried to comfort her and probed for the reason behind the waterfall on her face I was told, "She told us to shut up!"

"Who told you to shut up?!"  (mommy alarms are sounding and anger is brewing)

"Mrs. Teacher told us to shut up." ("teacher" is my censorship in an attempt to spare the teacher's name... out of respect)

"Did she say it to just one, a couple of kids OR the whole class?"

"She said it to all of us.  I didn't see her but we all heard and got really quiet."  She said her back was to the teacher when it was said but that everyone gasped and were quiet.

Sobs grow louder and tears are now falling like Niagara Falls.

"Please, please, PLEASE don't make me go back to school until Mrs. Peak comes back!!!" 

At this point my heart is completely broken for my daughter...and I am on a mission to right whatever wrong has occurred.

Text messages begin going out to see if any other moms can corroborate the story with their children.  It turns out the order was voiced at two children, but the entire class heard it and some thought it was directed to everyone.

Oh, let me tell you, this mommy's frustration level hit the roof and blew straight through!  It was not the first time that inappropriate words had been spoken in the class...a few FAR worse than this before.  (an "F" bomb overheard, "Little Sh**s")  This was it!!  I was done pushing things aside and hoping simply for issues to be resolved on their own.  It was time for this mommy to take some action....and I wasn't the only one on a mission for resolution either.

Saturday, April 27, 2013

CollageIt Pro Giveaway ~ Ends 5/08

The Chatty Mom Welcome's You To The CollageIt Pro Giveaway 

 

Hosted by: So Sew Mama

Automatic, Easy to Use. It is easy enough for the users of all experienced level. There are several templates to choose from. Great capacity can accommodate a handful of photos up to 200. 



Various Collage Templates to Choose

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Bloggers Wanted ~ CollageIt Pro Giveaway Event

CollageIt Pro Giveaway Event

 
This is a FREE blogger opportunity for CollageIt Pro software.
 
Register NOW!
 
Event Dates: April 27 - May 18
 
The Prize:  20 license codes (12 Windows & 8 Mac) Which means 20 winners! (ARV $19.90 each)
 
Click HERE For Details AND To Register For This Event.

Monday, April 22, 2013

Mamas & Papas Rocking Animal George Giraffe Giveaway ~ Ends 5/03

 
Welcome to the Mamas & Papas Giveaway.

Organized by Mom to Bed by 8.

Mamas & Papas Rocking Animal George Giraffe has three interactive modes of play: story time, song time and play time and will provide hours of fun for your little one. Each of these modes can be activated using the four interactive toys that are stored in his bag which attaches around his neck. Simply by holding the toys to his mouth, George Giraffe will tell you a different story, sing a song or play hide & seek.

Bloggers Wanted ~ Kiss The Cook Giveaway Event

Kiss the Cook Event

Organized by: Mom Powered Media
Prize: Rachael Ray Cookware Prize Package
Event dates: 6/3 - 6/24

Weight Loss Progress! 4 weeks

Yes, it's Monday and I am ECSTATIC!

Why, you ask?
 
The magic number of 211.

Look!
 
 
(I just realized that I forgot to write in my blood pressure on the 13th...138/86)
 
After juicing, doing smoothies and revamping my eating habits I have been rewarded with a 7 pound weight loss!!!  That's not a ton of weight being kissed bye-bye, but I do know that when you lose weight gradually then you are more likely to keep it off. And that's exactly what I'm planning on doing...Keeping It OFF!

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Attention Bloggers ~ Have It Your Way Giveaway Event ~ Begins 6/01

HIYW Giveaway


Warming It Up Your Way Giveaway Sign Ups



Jenn's Blah Blah Blog and Pink Ninja Media bring you the Warming It Up Your Way Giveaway! Sign ups are now open, and we're asking all you awesome bloggers who love to promote giveaways to join us for this fabulous giveaway!


Hi everyone, I'm opening for another month of the Have It Your Way Giveaway!
 
Most of you know how this giveaway works. Every month I have a giveaway where the winner chooses their prize. One lucky person can choose a prize valued up to $500, and bloggers will get one free link in this giveaway. Choose between Twitter and Pinterest.

If you want to sign up for this fabulous giveaway you can visit Jenn's Blah Blah Blog's Have It Your Way Giveaway

Attention Bloggers: Summer Rush Waterpark Giveaway Opp ~ Begins 5/25

Summer Rush Giveaway
 
Jenn's Blah Blah Blog and Pink Ninja Blogger want you to join them in the Summer Rush Waterpark Giveaway!

One lucky person will win this fabulous waterpark.
 
Bloggers get a one free link with announcement post, with the option to purchase additional links.
 
 To sign up or get more information visit Jenn's Blah Blah Blog Giveaway Sign Up.
 
Event begins May 25th.

Giveaways Ending This Week ~ 4/17 - 4/20

So sorry for the delay ~ Tax season definitely threw me off this week...

Plenty of giveaways to enter during the month of April!

There's always time for WINNING!

Here's the listing of giveaways ending this week!

CLICK HERE to see (or enter, or join) all of the great giveaways listed in this month's Giveaway Link-Up!




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5. Treat Your Feet Giveaway! ~ Woman Freebies (Ends 4/19)
12. New Lee Jeans! ~ Lee Jeans (Ends 09/17)
13. $1,000 Daily Prize ~ RewardIt.com
30. DAILY Sweepstakes from Better Recipes.com! ~ ENTER EVERYDAY
36. Ravi Instant Wine Refresher and Wine Iceberg  ~ Steamy Kitchen (Ends 4/18)
39. NEW PRIZES DAILY - Fashion swag galore! ~ Divine Caroline (new each day!)
45. $100,000 The Shine Sweeps ~ Enter Daily ~ Instant Win & Weekly Prizes! ~ Suave Professionals (Ends 5/31)
62. Balboa Baby Shopping Cart Cover ~ Mama To 4 Blessings (Ends 4/17) 
65. Nuvia Trim Weightloss Coffee (2 winners) ~ Second Chances (Ends 4/18)
78. Brylane Home Double Deep Fryer (arv $129) ~ A Helicopter Mom (Ends 4/20) 
79. $300 Home Depot GC & Solar Powered Emergency Weather Radio ~ The Night Owl Momma (Ends 4/18) 
95. Jonathan Adler Diaper Bag ~ Blonde Mom Shops (Ends 4/20)
103. Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer Prize Pack ~ The Adventures of J-Man and MillerBug (Ends 4/20) 
104. Ameda Breast Pump ~ My Coupon Lady (Ends 4/26)
108. Coach Purse ~ My Coupon Lady (Ends 4/18)
113. Nature Nate's Raw Unfiltered Honey Gift Pack ~ 3 Winners! ~ Hip Mama's Place (Ends 4/19) 
121. Austrian Crystal Earrings & Necklace ~ Mom Does Reviews (Ends 4/20) 



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Blogger Opportunity: Gourmet Brownie Giveaway 5/18




Sponsored by: Bombshell Brownie Co.



 
3 Winners!


Each gets to pick 3 gourmet brownies.

For a full list of flavors visit Bombshell Brownie Co.




One FREE Link with announcement post OR $5 to participate.

Blogger Opportunity ~ Viva Las Vegas Giveaway Event 4/30



Prize Package includes:
 

 4 day and 3 night accommodations at a 3+ star hotel on the strip in Las Vegas, NV for 2 adults! 
 
(25 years or older)


• A $500 dollar Funbook! (with cash, chips, meals, tokens & show tickets!)


 
One FREE Link with announcement post OR $5 to participate.

The Friendship Mediator

Today I just need a light moment to vent and pose a question.  It seems more and more that I am being called on to deal with the friendships of my girls. Is anyone else having this happen?
 
Whenever I can I volunteer in one of my girls' classrooms, and I have noticed so much rudeness between these little 1st & 2nd graders that it makes me want to scream.  Including my own Grace...which really makes me want to scream.

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Tropical Pearberry Smoothie

 Spring is upon us and that means that my cravings for fruit rise.  This morning I gave into those cravings with glee! 

This smoothie is light (yet filling), refreshing and surprises you with a wonderful lite
 coconut aftertaste.

Indulge in the sweetness that Spring brings:

Tropical Pearberry Smoothie
Yield: 1 - 16oz. Drink

Ingredients:

1/2 Bartlett Pear
3 large ripe Strawberries
1 cup frozen Peaches (4-6 slices)
1 tsp. Honey
2 Tbsp. plain Greek Yogurt
1/2 cup ALMOND BREEZE - Almondmilk Coconutmilk blend  


Instructions:
Put all ingredients into a blender and blend until  smooth.



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Monday, April 1, 2013

Do You Know Chia Seeds?

 
Have you ever heard of the Chia Seed?
 
Did you know that there was such a seed? 
 
When I first heard it the jingle for the "Chia Pet®" immediately hit my brain.

I just recently discovered some very interesting information regarding the benefits of these little gems. Benefits that I whole heartedly believe must be shared for all to reap the rewards they hold.  And at just under $7 a pound, that's a ton of seeds, they aren't too pricey!

My favorite way to consume them is in a smoothie...and the kids don't mind it either.  There really are a ton of ways that you can enjoy chia seeds.

Giveaways Ending This Week ~ 4/01 - 4/06

Plenty of giveaways to enter during the month of April!

There's always time for WINNING!

Here's the listing of giveaways ending this week!

CLICK HERE to see (or enter, or join) all of the great giveaways listed in this month's Giveaway Link-Up!




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3. The Hobbit Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack ~ The Night Owl Mama (Ends 4/05) 
4. Forever21 Owl Tote & $5 Gift Card ~ Oh My Gosh Beck! (Ends 4/05) 
6.  New VeggieTale DVD: The Little House That Stood ~ Growing My Kids (Ends 4/01)
9. $50 G.C. to 24/7 Frenzy ~ Keenly Kristin (Ends 4/01) 
 

Read More ~ See this week's complete list...

Giveaway Link-Up ~ Beginning OR Ending In April

I am busy searching for great giveaways & sweepstakes that I find every month...
There's not time like the present to enter. Here We GO!


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Do you LOVE entering giveaways? We have a nice little assortment for you to enjoy below! AND there is no limit to the number of giveaways you can access & enter!

OR

Do you have a giveaway beginning or ending in the month of April? 
Leave a comment with a link to your giveaway and I will add it to our ever growing list!
SO, why not link-up and share information for readers to find your great giveaways?! 

Giveaways in gray have ended, but the links remain active.

1. $1,750 Little Me BIG Event! (26 Winners!) ~ The Chatty Mom (Ends 4/15)
2. $50,000 Kitchen Sweepstakes ~ House Beautiful (Ends 3/1/14)
3. The Hobbit Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack ~ The Night Owl Mama (Ends 4/05) 
4. Forever21 Owl Tote & $5 Gift Card ~ Oh My Gosh Beck! (Ends 4/05) 
5. Treat Your Feet Giveaway! ~ Woman Freebies (Ends 4/19)
6.  New VeggieTale DVD: The Little House That Stood ~ Growing My Kids (Ends 4/01)
7. Lotus Cleaning System & Wet Mop ~ Pawsitive Living (Ends 4/07) 
8. $5,000 Shopping Spree at Neiman Marcus! ~ Neiman Marcus (Ends 4/15)  
9. $50 G.C. to 24/7 Frenzy ~ Keenly Kristin (Ends 4/01) 
10. Meet Rachel Ray in NYC! ~ Food Network (Ends 4/30)
11. Washer & Dryer Set ~ Clorox (Ends 06/28)
12. New Lee Jeans! ~ Lee Jeans (Ends 09/17)
13. $1,000 Daily Prize ~ RewardIt.com
14. $10,000 Cover Look Sweepstakes (Furnishings!) ~ House Beautiful (Ends 3/1/14)
15. Win 1 of 30 Tubs of Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream! ~ Woman Freebies (Ends 4/15)