Saturday, February 21, 2009

Lots of New Giveaways

See Kai Run soft-soled baby shoes from What's That Smell

Socket-Lockits customizable decorative and hard to remove outlet covers from Project Nursery

Bella Band Maternity Accessory by Ingrid & Isabel from Mom4Life

A coupon for a free jumbo pack (any size/style) of Pampers diapers from Baby Loving Mama

A pair of robeez in size 6-12 months from Baby Loving Mama

Leather ballet baby slippers from Now What Baby

Little Window Shoppe is having 2 weeks of giveaways party. So far she is giving away a personalized Tags-n-Stones necklace, Sunisha Designs Clutch Purse and 2 Jessie Steele aprons.

Alphabet Onesies at BabyKakesInk , a pair of shoes from Bugaboo Shoe Co., The Creative Individual Monkey Pop-Ups wall decals at Feisty, Frugal and Fabulous

Bonn Bonn Baby sheet and blanket set from Baby Luxe Daily

There's lots more, I'll have to continue tommorow.

Thursday, February 19, 2009



There is no picture more beautiful than a hand sketched portrait. I have always dreamed of having each person in our family sketched. It's quite hard to find someone talented enough to capture the essence of the person in the portrait but feisty, frugal, and fabulous has found someone who really seems to be a true artist. Take a look around Portraits By Dana and see for yourself. Right now you have a chance to win a free 8x10 portrait. I don't know how I would ever be able to decide which of my children to sketch, but until I save up for a family sketch, I would really like to win a sketch of Raffi, my happy little boy in heaven.
INeverGrewUp.net is a great blog written by a former nanny now mommy of 2 with some really creative ideas on entertaining and caring for kids. It's one of the few blogs I read not only for the reviews and giveaways. Well, right now she is having a HUGE giveaway party to celebrate one year of blogging. She is giving away over $1200 worth of prizes- go check it out!!

Sunday, February 15, 2009

The Dirty Shirt is giving away a LeapFrog Leapster 2 with a game. My 5 year old son learned to read from the LeapFrog Letter Factory DVD and I'm thrilled to see a game for it. Although I'm not a big fan of kids with electronic devices and addicted to handheld games, it would be nice to have something educational to distract my son when we're out. The I Spy games also look really nice.

My first follower Barefoot Mommies has some (well, really a ton) of great giveaways going on. My baby son just started cruising so any of the See Kai Run or pediped™ shoes that she is giving away would be great. And I can't forget my baby daughter who would look adorable in the Heelarious high-heeled soft shoes or personalized Darling Shoes. My five year old is afraid of the dark and wakes us up to use the bathroom in the middle of the night, the SylvaniaPalPODzzz night lights look they would be quite helpful. She is also giving away a package of Classy Kid Products disposable changing table liners, disposable bibs, bags and potty protectors. Most of them are staples in my diaper bag. Check out Barefoot Mommies for all the other giveaways.

Remeber how I said I wanted to redecorate my kids rooms? Well design for baby is giving away your choice of 3 prints from Cici Art Factory


Giggle is one of my favorite baby boutiques. They are offering a giggle guide to baby gear and $50 gift certificate at MomTrends.blogspot.com.

Who doesn't like free money? Savings Makes Cents is giving away at $25 gift card to Amazon.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

I just came across a blog that is hosting some great giveaways. I had never seen Mommy Goggles before but I must say she has great taste in children's items (and other items as well!). Right now she is giving away a Mutsy grow-up Booster from Goore's, a Recaro Vivo or Vivo Lite in your choice of color (the safest boosters on the market), an ipod shuffle, Logitech® Indoor Video Security Master System, and so many others. What are you waiting for? Visit Mommy Goggles now and start entering!

Friday, February 13, 2009

Dreaming of redoing our apartment (maybe we should just move!)

When we finally move and can give my kids their own rooms, I have a list of decorating ideas. For my daughter's room I would like to decorate with some original ETSY prints from different artists. Wishing Willow is now giving away a beautiful Sofi and the Fish art print from Holli.etsy.com,

I happen to think that the FLOR system is the smartest around. Ever get some dirt on your carpet that you weren't able to get it out? When I was in bedrest Powerade spilled all over my white carpet. No matter how many times I cleaned it or what cleaners I used I still have this ugly black stain. We moved the beds to cover it up, but now know to buy FLOR tiles for our next apartment and I never have to worry about stained carpets again. What is the FLOR system? FLOR makes carpet tiles that you could put together in any color or pattern you like creating very original flooring. Plus, because each tile can be removed seperately, you never have to worry about bad stains, just replace that one tile! Right now you can win a FLOR seagrass rug from from Double Bugs.

Kate Spade Private Sale

Today is the last day of the Kate Spade private sale. Everything is up to 75% off!

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Contest roundup

Visit ourhappyendings to win a pair of See Kai Run shoes or a eenamiria handbag

A Latte in the Morning is giving away a Sylvania PalPODzzz™ Portable Nightlight - Ladybug, a pair of Jack and Lily shoes, and a pair of octagon swarovski crystal earrings from BellLuAndMe

My 5 year old is a bit "vertically challenged". He's too big to want to sit in a booster and we needed his Stokke Tripp Trapp for for the babies. Luckily he won a KABOOST, a compact portable booster that goes under the chair legs, boosting up the chair. You could win one too at Dexter's Super Saavy Mommy

My kids hate getting their tempertature taken. Rectal thermometers take so long to give a reading and it always bothers me to have to wake up a sleeping child just to get an accurate temp. Enter the Exergen TemporalScanner. With a swipe on the forhead it gives you an accurate temperature from the temporal artery in just a few seconds. Visit MomDot Reviews to read about it and win one.

Susannah from The Funky Monkey is actually an entrepreneur herself. She has a beautiful shop that carries handmade barettes, crayon rolls, tutus, washcloths and many other items. My daughter is enjoying one of her beanie hats with a clip and she now has 20% off in her shop. She also has lots of great giveaways at her website. Right now you can win a Trendy Twin Originals original tee, a Hatley tee, Keiki Co. Navy Minkie Blankie, 6 BPA free bottles from BioGreen Bottles and many other items. Check them out!

Travelling with a baby is always hard. Multiply that by 2 and we start disaster planning. In the rare occasions that we actually do go away our minivan is always bursting at the seams. There is never enough room for all the baby paraphanelia so we are always looking for different convenience items to help us. Although exersaucers are not a necessity, during certain stages it definately seems like one. I love the convenience of having a safe place for a baby to play without me worrying about them getting into trouble or being attacked by the other children. Since there is no way to travel with the exersaucer even folded, the PopATot was invented. You can win one now at Frugal Mommy of 2 Girls. You can also win a childs finger painting kit with frame and many other giveaways going on now.

I'm starting to care about the planet more now that I realize how much garbage we generate. Well really it was my husband wondering why we have 4 full bags of garbage to bring down to the basement every night. I have read about Seventh Generation diapers before but never put much thought into them due to their price. I would like to test them out to see if they really work. Rockin Mama is giving away a baby starter kit including 2 packages of diapers in your choice of size, a tub and travel pack of wipes and baby laundry detergent, all in a reusable bag. With the amount of diapers my twins go through we could definately use some free ones! Rockin Mama is having a potty training party going on right now so she is running a few other giveaways to fit in the theme as well.

Win a Free Baby Shower

TheBump.com is looking for one lucky mom-to-be who's super-close with her mom and MIL so they can throw you a fabulous and free baby shower! Do you live in the NYC metro area? Are you about 6 to 7 months pregnant and available for a fun national TV shoot on March 16 and 17? Would your mom and MIL also be game? If this sounds like you, just email Jacalyn at jacalyn@theknot.com with the following info:
Your name Your contact info Where you live Your due date Why you want a free baby shower
And last but not least, don't forget to include a photo of yourself!

Monday giveaway

When my daughter was born last year I found the cutest baby towels for her at Warm Biscuit Bedding Co. I chose it for the paper doll pattern that wasn't too girly and the great quality of their products. I have to say I am quite happy, they are standing up really nicely and are very absorbent unlike many other baby towels I have found. Warm Biscuit has a blog where they do a giveaway every Monday. This week you can enter for your chance to win a girls charm bracelet with three charms of your choice at kids bedding blog.

Monday, February 9, 2009

Win a Kelty Speedster Jogging Stroller (Retails for $299.95) at http://momfuse.com/2009/02/kelty-speedster-review-giveaway/comment-page-2/#comment-7900

win a $200 voucher on Southwest Airlines http://islandlife808.com/contestsawards/viva-las-vegas-giveaway/

Win a pair of heelarious® high-heeled soft baby shoes. They are really funny! http://barefoot-mommy.blogspot.com/2009/02/heelarious-reviewgiveaway-223.html

Win a Learning Tower from www.chicshopperchick.com

Win $100 Toys R Us Gift Card, ‘Escape to Uville’ Book and 6-month upgraded membership to Uville (Uville is FREE to access.. though a paid membership gives you access to members only games and discounts) www.momdot.com


Saturday, February 7, 2009

My baby son will not sleep in his crib without the bumper on. He loves to cuddle up to it which is kind of scary with all the SIDS risks. My older son had the mesh breathable bumper on his crib. Besides being quite ugly, it wont fit in the baby's stokke crib. There is a new solution to my problem however with the Wonder Bumpers, and now I can hopefully win a set from http://www.deardrmoz.com/.

Win an art print for a nursery http://babycheapskate.com/

Wow! After reading waaay too many posts in reader I just found a whole list of giveaways sorted by ending dates. You'll need a few hours to enter them all, but check out http://www.lifesacharm.net/blog/?p=1674

I had a great black and white laser printer for the past 3 years that I got for only $60. It was dependable and worked really well until we ran out of ink. A refill ink cost even more than I paid for the printer so we gave it away on Craigslist. Now I hope to win an Epson Stylus NX300 color printer, scanner, copier at http://mommasreview.wordpress.com/2009/02/06/epson-stylus-nx300-giveaway/#comment-794. I could really use the color for printing picts and projects instead of having to use my parents printer when scrapbooking. Also, all my pictures from my older sons were from before my digital camera days so I do scan alot.

The Funky Monkey is giving away a $50 GC to TylerandTallulah.com for adorable kids clothing http://susannahbananaboutique.blogspot.com/2009/02/tylerandtallulah.html

Friday, February 6, 2009

Win a belly bandit. My OB actually recommended it, but with twin newborns I never got around to buying one. Maybe I'll win it. http://blog.mom4life.com/mom_4_life/2009/02/weekly-giveaway-belly-bandit.html#comments

Remember how I said I needed a new cell phone? Well, This Full House is giving away a Samsung Propel A767, let's hope I win! http://www.thisfullhouse.com/reviews/2009/02/att-wireless-homemanager.html

Win a tiny tags initial charm necklace for your little girl. http://makingmyamericandream.blogspot.com/2009/02/tiny-tag-designs-review-valentines.html

Enter to win a classic Baby Moses Basket from Hoohobbers. Just visit our friend and mommy blogger Cat at 3 Kids and Us to win with more great giveaways all February long.

Creative has donated a Vado Pocket Video Cam and Zen Mozaic MP3 Player for giveaways check out: http://www.gograhamgo.com/2009/02/vado-pocket-video-cam-blog-party.html and
http://www.jollymom.com/

Thursday, February 5, 2009

If anyone has time to remember to cancel the offers try making money the hip and save way http://hip2save.blogspot.com/2009/02/get-paid-to-complete-offers-is-it.html

Children's Place has 50% off their monster sale now. I don't love paying shipping but if you walk into the store and they don't have an item in your size you can ask for a free shipping coupon. Try using coupon code SA19 for an extra 15% off until the 8th.

BJ's is currently having a sale on the Recaro Como, the best convertible seat on the market (at least in my opinion). It's now $169.99 with free shipping after $60 instant rebate.

Win $1000 to Egiggle.com or Giggle the store, one of my favorite baby stores around. http://www.giggle.com/winit/index.aspx (promo code web)

Wild Dill organic, natural and free trade baby goods is having a sale, plus use coupon code 20off for an extra 20% off. http://www.wilddill.com/?utm_source=Wild+Dill+Newsletter&utm_campaign=0af74515a9-Winter_Clothing_Sale2_5_2009&utm_medium=email

Win a $75 gift certificate to gazzu at etsy.com for hair accessories http://susannahbananaboutique.blogspot.com/2009/02/gazzu.html

Win a 33 Carat Green Amethyst Sterling Silver Bracelet from Ice.com http://www.aordinarylife.com/2009/02/to-celebrate-me-i-give-you-more-ice.html

Win a personalized kids clock http://www.olivekids.com/ok_contest.html

Win a evenflo symphony carseat http://newparent.com/featured/giveaway/

Win a BabyBjorn carrier active and cover from http://www.babybjorn.com/en/American/
enter at http://mommosttraveled.com/innovative-ideas-by-babybjorn/

Win a Roku player and a 6 month Netflix membership http://www.5minutesforgiveaways.com/117/win-a-roku-player/

Win a Lego City Dump Truck Set. Just check out http://shop.lego.com/Default.aspx and leave a comment on http://mommosttraveled.com/lego-magic/ with your favorite new product for 2009

Win a Bella Band (oh, how I could have used one) http://4babyandmom.blogspot.com/2009/02/bella-bands-by-ingrid-and-isabel-review.html

Win a Bumbleride Stroller http://www.designbaby.net/2009/02/bumbleride-indie-review-giveaway.html

Barefoot Mommy is having some great giveaways:
I just bought the babies Pedipeds during their Grant a Make a Wish sale but they're for the winter. Now that the new summer line came out I would love to get the babies some cute summery pairs. Hopefully I'll win one http://barefoot-mommy.blogspot.com/2009/02/pediped-reviewgiveaway-220.html

They're also giving away a gift certificate to http://www.kangaroodle.com/. I really like the
Giraffe Toddler Car Seat Cover #17646, a waterproof car seat cover that you don't need to remove the straps to put on!

Win a learning tower
http://www.aordinarylife.com/2009/02/love-of-learning-learning-tower.html
http://rockinmama.net/2009/02/05/love-of-learning-month-the-learning-tower-giveaway/

Great Diaper Deal at Babies/Toys R Us

I just picked up 3 cases of Pampers today at Toys R Us. Originally each case was $40.69 minus the $1.50 pampers coupon I got in previous boxes of diapers. Check this weeks flyer for a $5 off each case of pampers or huggies diapers coupon. This week is also stock up and save so when you buy 3 cases of diapers you get a $15 gift card! Don't forget to use a Babies R Us loyalty card (rewardsrus.toysrus.com) and get a free case of diapers after you buy 9 and save your pampers points for cool products at pampers.com.

While you're there, pick up some Earth Best baby food jars. They're on sale- buy 10 (at .89 each), get $2 off. Don't forget to send in receipts for free products!

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Pampers Gift to Grow points:
GIVE09UNICEFGTG (3 pts.)
THRIFTYMOMMYGTG (1 pt.)
WELCOME2GTG0809 (1 pt.)
OHAMANDAAWGTG08 (1 pt.)
DONTFORGETGTG08 (1 pt.)
WELCOMEBONUS089 (1 pt.)
HAPPYHOLIDAY089 (3 pts.)
WEAPPRECIATEU08 (10 pts.)

Yesterday I mentioned all the promotions at Earth's Best. Well today it's Amazon's Deal of the Day:
Earth's Best Baby Food
Save up to 30%. Save an additional 15% instantly when you purchase select Earth's Best products offered by Amazon.com. Enter code EARTHBE3 at checkout. Plus, save an additional 15% when you combine this instant rebate with Subscribe & Save--bringing the total savings to 30%. You can cancel subscribe and save at anytime and still get the discount! All items qualify for FREE Super Saver Shipping too!

Win a spa day with 4 of your friends courtesy of Johnson and Johnson
http://www.condenet.com/promo/glow/sweeps/glowsweepstakes/entry/long/#

win a $5,000 shoe shopping spree
http://www.allureaccess.com/0902/win3.cfm

Some great daily contests: http://hip2save.blogspot.com/2009/01/my-favorite-instant-win.html

P'nina this one's for you!- Win a pair of swedish clogs http://www.lethallyblondediary.com/

My favorite blog of all time http://www.bellazizasfavorites.com/ is having another amazing swag giveway. Comment on her post to win one of 3 swags: SWAG #1: From gr8x, a gr8x Messenger Bag, Nursing Pillow and Two 2-pack Swaddling Wraps. SWAG #2: From Phil & Teds, The Traveller Portable Crib and The Me Too Portable Highchair. SWAG #3: From Dékor, a Dékor Plus Diaper Disposal System plus refills and a Soft Touch Changing Cushion. While you're there don't forget to subscribe and enter her contest to win $1000 worth of Plan Toys! If you do subscribe, please let me know so that I can get an extra entry in the contest!

I am terrible about misplacing my bluetooth headsets, at least I haven't gotten a ticket yet for driving without one. Sorry to all my friends who have to deal with terrible speaker phone, but if I win a cordonblue (http://www.acordonblue.com/) maybe I'll start using my headset again.(Then, I'll just need to win a new cell phone) http://rockinmama.net/2009/02/04/a-cord-on-blue-plus-a-giveaway/#comment-13281

Oh, how I love Boon. Win a boon potty http://rockinmama.net/2009/02/02/lets-get-this-potty-party-started/

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

Wow! Tons of great giveaways today!

Fleurville started their seconds sale on Monday. Bags with slight cosmetic blemishes are on sale for a limited time only http://fleurville.com/shop/sale

Earth's Best babyfood is having a lot of promotions lately. Not only are there 2 printable coupons on their site, but you can get free items with proof of purchase: Elmo loves you DVD with 3 proofs of purchase from Earth's Best Sesame Street Products http://www.earthsbest.com/sesame_street/offers.php or coupons, body care or Fisher Price toys with receipts totaling $25, $50 or $100 worth of products http://www.earthsbest.com/promos/celebrate-the-firsts.php. Don't forget to enter their $500 worth of Fisher Price baby gear and toys giveaway http://www.earthsbest.com/promos/celebrate_firsts_sweeps.php

Isabooties is giving away a years supply of eco-friendly baby products including Baby Legs, Little Twig skin care, Isabooties soft soled baby shoes, Belle baby carrier, and Kate Quinn Organics. Enter here: http://www.isabooties.com/contest/eco.html

I won a Boon Flair highchair at momfinds.com, and I would love to win a second one so my twins could have matching highchairs. They are so easy to clean and roll pretty easily, plus I love that they are PVC, Pthalate and BPA free. There are 2 sites giving one away:
http://berriesweetpicks.blogspot.com/2009/02/pretty-in-pink.html
http://www.chicshopperchick.com/2009/02/boon-flair-pneumatic-highchair-in-pink.html

Monday, February 2, 2009

Giveaway Roundup for 2.2

There are lots of great giveaways today:

My last phone fried in the middle of use. It shut off and smelled burnt and I haven't had a decent phone since. I really hope I win this Motorola Motozine ZN5: http://www.5minutesformom.com/5452/motorolazn5/#comment-1144290

3 night trip to London to meet Lionel Richie in concert http://www.niveausa.com/highlights/local_highlight/local_hugskisses

A romantic getaway to Paris http://www.mms.com/us/coloroflove/entercontest.jsp

3 contests- win $4.000, trip to colorado or kitchenaid http://hip2save.blogspot.com/2009/02/hallmark-4000-sweepstakes-is-back-more.html

$5000 in Pottery Barn Furnishings https://secure.potterybarn.com/contest/housebeaut/index.cfm?cm%5Fpla=online&cm%5Fven=housebeaut&cm%5Fite=entry%20form&cm%5Fcat=Sweeps&bnrid=3300114

One day deals for kids:
greenbabybargains.com, babysteals.com, mamabargains.com

Win a trip to Disney for 7: http://weather.eprize.net/celebration/index.tbapp?page=login_form&rand=5143.339757961221


Daily giveaways: http://win.parents.com/, http://meredith.eprize.net/300ksweepstakes/index.tbapp?affiliate_id=2j&psrc=SS901KBITR, http://win.fitnessmagazine.com/?ordersrc=fitdailyEO300K&email=aahaft@gmail.com,
http://win.betterrecipes.com/?ordersrc=bhgdailyEO300K&email=aahaft@gmail.com,
http://thecelebritycafe.com/contests/thanks-contest.html

2 American Girl Doll Contests

Color the Poster to stop bullying http://www.americangirl.com/girloftheyear/postercontest.php
Home Movie Night Sweepstakes http://www.parents.com/partners/americangirl/

Sunday, February 1, 2009

Contests for 2/1

http://gogobabyz.com/ Urban Advantage Jogger Stroller http://barefoot-mommy.blogspot.com/2009/01/gogobabyz-reviewgiveaway-27.html

$3000 towards a vacation! sunglasswarehousegiveaway.com

$833 worth of unclaimed prizes given away http://shakethesalt.com/2009/01/winner-take-all-giveaway-833-value/

Boon frog pod and flo water deflector http://nursemommy07.blogspot.com/2009/01/boon-review-and-contest-for-frog-pod.html

Win a bumbleride stroller http://www.aordinarylife.com/2009/01/bumbleride-strollers-rock.html