Life is a Sandcastle: September 2011

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Giveaway Linky Thursday 9/29/11

Thanks for stopping by Giveaway Linky Thursday. Check Out:
9/29 Glow Crazy Distance Doodler
9/30 Farm Rich Stuffed Pretzel Bites 3 Winners
9/30 Hormel Compleats Kids Meal Prize Pack
Stop by The Night Owl Mama to Thursday Giveaway Linkup.

Giveaway Linky Thursday 9/29/11

1.	Parazul $250 Bag US 10/5 Rafflecopter	45.	Sunny Seat US/Can 10/12
2.	iLoveRobots Mechatar Robot for Kids 9/30	46.	Handbago $50 GC US/Can 10/12
3.	Emergen-C Kids 3 Boxes 9/29	47.	Designerliners US/CAN 10/4
4.	$75 GC to MamaSan Maternity (maternity&baby)10/10	48.	Happy Green Bee Organics US/CAN 10/4
5.	Sage and Savvy-$100 Visa Gc 10/11	49.	Mohawk Rug US/CAN 10/1
6.	Sage and Savvy-Sam's Club $40 GC 10/9	50.	Geemarc Listening Device US/Can 10/13
7.	The Design Tree - Moriko Vanity Giveaway - (10/4)	51.	Melansol Natural Lotion US/CAN 10/3
8.	OBM-Blu Apple 3 Winners 09/30	52.	Organoderm US/Can 10/11
9.	OBM-Oregon Chai 10/01	53.	Yoga Sak US ONLY 10/15
10.	OBM-Zoobie Pet Of Choice 10/03	54.	Purity Hair Products US/CAN 9/30
11.	OBM-Dali Decals $20 GC 10/05	55.	Pearl Paradise Necklace US/Can 10/10
12.	OBM-Mechatar Giveaway 10/03	56.	RuZo's Necklace US/Can 10/6
13.	OBM-TT Coconut Water Vinegar 10/07	57.	Revenge Is Tee US/Can 10/17
14.	WAH-$25 Cash Prize 09/30	58.	Andalou Naturals US/Can 10/20
15.	MH-$25 Paypal Cash 10/07	59.	Midnight Oil organic US/Can 10/18 3 Wiinners
16.	MH-Book Giveaway "Private" 10/07	60.	Jadience Neck Pillow US ONLY 10/16
17.	MH-Honoring BCA-Breast Chek Kit Giveaway 10/17	61.	Kicking Horse Coffee US/Can 10/14
18.	MH-$50 to Perfume Spot 10/21	62.	Shielo Hair Products US/Can 10/5
19.	MH-Find The Upside Of Down Times 10/31	63.	$25 GC to Kiki's fashion 9/30
20.	My Memories Suite Scrapbook Software - 10/8	64.	Tommee Tippee 3, 5oz bottle set 10/4
21.	MOON DOUGH PUSH N’ POP PLAY SET 10/4	65.	Earth Mama Angel Baby winner choice soap 10/7
22.	Angry Birds 3D Attack Lunchbox (9/30,WW)	66.	$25 Amazon Gift Card - 10/7
23.	PEG PEREGO ARIA TWIN 60 40 DOUBLE STROLLER $350.00 RV 10/31	67.	Blog Bling giveaway 9/30 LOW ENTRIES
24.	BABY JEANS, ORGANIC 6 PK BABY SOCKS + HOODED TOWEL 10/12	68.	LullaPets US 10/4
25.	Sweet Peanut Footie Pajamas & Book - 9/30	69.	Case-Mate US/Can 10/6
26.	2 GB Ipod Shuffle (9/30, US/CAN) Rafflecopter	70.	Fandanglings US/Can 10/4
27.	$50 Gift Cert. to Oh Yum Etsy Shop - 10/3	71.	Educational Insights US/Can 10/9
28.	$25 Amazon Gift Card (10/12, WW)	72.	Rockboard US 10/11
29.	BOUTIQUE STYLE TRAVEL DIAPER WIPE CASE 9/30	73.	Supreme Protein US 10/11
30.	KIDS CAN NOW HAVE FUN AND LEARN WHILE WASHING HANDS! 10/11	74.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Undercover Mama Nursing Shirt 9/30
31.	THOMAS & FRIENDS DAY OF THE DIESEL – THE MOVIE DVD 10/9	75.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Goody Brushes 3 Winners! 10/1
32.	KIDFRESH MEALS FOR KIDS 3 WINNERS WIN 2 MEALS! 10/1	76.	$500 Apple GC or $500 in Paypal cash - 10/3
33.	THE 5TH QUARTER MOVIE (DVD) – awesome faith based movie! 10/10	77.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Tommee Tippee Bottles 10/3
34.	Woodbob.com Custom Puzzle Shaped Cheese board - Serving Tray - Sushi Board	78.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Betty Crocker Prize Pack 10/8
35.	$40 Gift Voucher for Healing Magnetic Jewelry,9/30	79.	Kate n' Kaboodle- The Zone Diet by Dr. Sears 10/8
36.	Nook Color E-reader with Case (10/4)	80.	$75 Amazon GC - 9/30
37.	Prefense 8 oz/640 application bottle (10/5)	81.	Tom Tom GPS and $115 cash - 9/30
38.	Mother Goose Club Prize Pack (10/10)	82.	Falling Into Autumn V isa Gift CardV
39.	Kidfresh Giveaway & Review	83.	$10 Macy's Gift Card Code (10/4) Rafflecopter
40.	{Pumpkin 3D Cupcake Toppers ~Etsy} LOW ENTRY 10/2	84.	$175 Visa Gift Card (10/9) Rafflecopter
41.	Beautiful Window Makeover 10/7	85.	RMR GreenPan 10/05
42.	Pillsbury Breakfast Prize Package 10/1	86.	Bioken Perfect Color Shampoo & Conditioner 10/11
43.	Fall Festival with Master Lock US/CAN 9/30	87.	John Deere Infant Boots 10/5
44.	Amy Sacks Eyewear US/Can 10/9

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Winner!!

Thanks everyone for entering & Congrats!! to the winner of the Walt Disney’s Spooky Buddies DVD

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Wordless Wednesday Linky 9/28/11

Goodbye Fishy Fish

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Wordless Wednesday Linky 9/28/11

1.	Mommy Has to Work	9.	Beck Valley Books follows back
2.	Three Loud Kids!	10.	project alicia linky
3.	HaveSippyWillTravel	11.	Pie In Your Eye-Linky
4.	la familia Aissa {linky}	12.	mummy knows reviews follows back
5.	Moms Bookshelf & More	13.	Just Married Mom of 3
6.	Aleks @BusyWorkingMama (LINKY)	14.	First Pumpkin {Linky}
7.	Me, Him and the Cats	15.	Found Nature
8.	Tots and Me (w/linky)

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Monday, September 26, 2011

Twitter Hop Tuesday Linky 9/27/11

Make new friends & gain followers with Twitter Hop Tuesday. Please follow host @lifesandcastle @Nightowlmama & Newest Host @HaveSippy we will follow back. If you don't mind please retweet/share so we can all gain more friends and participates:) Follow & follow back if someone follows you. Lets help each other #twitterhop
*I use Just Unfollow for non followers.

Twitter Hop Tuesday Linkup 9/27/11

1.	@Kworrell0514	15.	Mama Luvs Books (follows)
2.	@yulya_shenka Lucky Angel and Goiveaways	16.	Planet Weidknecht
3.	@Moms Bookshelf & More	17.	@SpuddyBuddies
4.	@HaveSippy- Host	18.	Peace, Love and Savings
5.	@cheekymommaof2	19.	@TraciK66
6.	Hip to be Mom	20.	@WorkingMomof2
7.	@CreateWithJoy1	21.	NeedCoffeePlease
8.	How Was Your Day?	22.	@StampinJewelry
9.	@destinyblogger	23.	@MommysMoments
10.	Masshole Mommy	24.	@SleepyTyson
11.	@signingcharity	25.	twinswithtots
12.	@MInutritionist	26.	@pinktec
13.	Momfever	27.	@AlphaOmegaSalon
14.	Mom's Home Run	28.	@Myllls {Follows}

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JustKidCostumes.com Kid Friendly Costumes

My children are already decorating the house and ready for Halloween. It doesn't have to be Halloween for them to enjoy dressing up. Dress-Up Room app at JustKidCostumes.com is just too cool. I've just had so much fun adding my son's picture to costumes. Just wait till I show him some I did....He may get embarrassed:)

Just upload your child's photo to the app and see what they would look like dressed up in their favorite costume. You can also share their photos with your friends on Facebook!

JustKidCostumes.com offers over 3,000 costumes and accessories. They sell only kids costumes so no need to worry about what your kids might see if you browse together.

Thanks to JustKidCostumes.com & MomSelect for a special 10% off coupon code The coupon code is BLOGGER10.

Note:*All products are eligible for this discount. Coupon is good through Sunday, October 16th at 11:59pm PST. Merchandise total of $8.95 must be after any coupons have been applied. Discount does not apply to shipping, or sales taxes (CA only.) Coupon will be reflected as a 10% discount on the merchandise subtotal on the checkout page. Coupon cannot be combined with other coupon offers. Coupon is non-negotiable. Not valid for prior purchases. JustKidCostumes.com reserves the right to cancel any order due to unauthorized, altered, or ineligible use of a discount.

JustKidCostumes.com new fantastic capes, available September 20th.
For all of the latest news on JustKidCostumes.com you can follow them on Facebook.

Disclosure: Information shared from MomSelect and JustKidCostumes.com. Nothing was received but, by writing this post I'm entered to win a JustKidCostumes.com shopping spree

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Foam Glitter Stickers & Pumpkin Decor

This week the boys & I have been busy decorating. My 2yr decided to decorate a real pumpkin instead of the Big Foam Pieces. You know I like the way he thinks.

Friday, September 23, 2011

Overdue Winners!!!

Congrats! to some overdue winners!!!
Winner of a $10 Walmart Gift Card

Winner of the Glass Dharma Certificate

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Giveaway Linky Thursday 9/22/11

Thanks for stopping by Giveaway Linky Thursday. Check Out:

9/26 Walt Disney’s Spooky Buddies DVD
9/29 Glow Crazy Distance Doodler
9/30 Farm Rich Stuffed Pretzel Bites 3 Winners
9/30 Hormel Compleats Kids Meal Prize Pack
Stop by The Night Owl Mama to Thursday Giveaway Linkup.

Giveaway Linky Thursday 9/22/11

1.	Couponing Thru College - Avon Prize Pack! - Low Entries! 10/1	33.	Pearl Paradise Necklace US/Can 10/10
2.	Sweet Peanut Footie Pajamas & Book - 9/30	34.	Mohawk Rug US/CAN 10/1
3.	PEG PEREGO ARIA TWIN 60 40 DOUBLE STROLLER $350.00 RV 10/31	35.	Happy Green Bee Organics US/CAN 10/4
4.	BABY JEANS, ORGANIC 6 PK BABY SOCKS + HOODED TOWEL 10/12	36.	RuZo's Necklace US/Can 10/6
5.	ANGELINA BALLERINA – THE SHINING STAR TROPHY MOVIE DVD 9/29	37.	Sunny Seat US/Can 10/12
6.	BOUTIQUE STYLE TRAVEL DIAPER WIPE CASE 9/30	38.	Bright Starts Activity Table - 9/30 Rafflecopter!
7.	LOVELY BABY & MOMMY MUSIC CD 9/26	39.	2 GB Ipod Shuffle (9/30, US/CAN) Rafflecopter
8.	MOON DOUGH PUSH N’ POP PLAY SET 10/4	40.	$25 Amazon Gift Card (10/12, WW)
9.	KIDS CAN NOW HAVE FUN AND LEARN WHILE WASHING HANDS! 10/11	41.	$25 GC to Kiki's fashion 9/30
10.	$40 GIft Voucher for Healing Magnetic Jewelry,9/30	42.	Pillsbury Prize Pack 10/1
11.	$10 Amazon GC & Senseo Coffeemaker 9/25	43.	{Fine Art Photography Print~Etsy} LOW ENTRY 9/25
12.	Fun da-middles cupcakee Prize Pack 9/26	44.	MyMemories Suite Digi Scrapbook Software
13.	Custom 18 x 24 inch Poster - 9/22 Rafflecopter	45.	My Memories Suite - 10/3 (LOW)
14.	My Memories Suite Scrapbooking Software 10/1	46.	The Art of Random Willy-Nillyness Science Diet CAT basket 10/21 US
15.	Crown Paperie Giveaway (ends 9/30) Rafflecopter Entry	47.	18”x24” Custom Poster from UPrinting.com (9/23)
16.	The Design Tree - Moriko Vanity Giveaway - (10/4)	48.	Nook Color & Case Giveaway (10/4)
17.	STUNNING! FUSED GLASS & SILVER NECKLACE $110 10-5	49.	Prefense 8 oz/640 application bottle (10/5)
18.	Disney's Spooky Buddies DVD/Blu-ray Combo - 9/24	50.	Puzzle Shaped Cutting Board by Woodbob.com
19.	Pair of Earthies Shoes (ARV $170) - 9/24	51.	SOTM- Cupcak@e In A Jar- 9/25
20.	Oster Multi-Use Deluxe Rice Cooker ($49.99) 9/24	52.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Tommee Tippee Bottles 10/3
21.	$20 Whole Foods Gift Card - 9/28 Rafflecopter	53.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Goody Brushes 3 Winners! 10/1
22.	Mechatar Battling Robot (ARV $39.95) - 9/28	54.	Erin Baker's Wholesome Baked Goods Sampler Pack 9/30
23.	Amy Sacks Eyewear US/Can 10/9	55.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Undercover Mama Nursing Shirt 9/30
24.	Bagnetic Family Pack US/Can 9/24	56.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Designer Trash Bags 9/27
25.	Burts Bees $150 Gift Basket CANADA ONLY 9/27	57.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Cover Me Strap 9/25
26.	Designerliners US/CAN 10/4	58.	Rio the Movie Prize Pack (9/25) Rafflecopter
27.	Angry Birds 3D Attack Lunchbox (9/30,WW)	59.	Collage Software (20 winners!) SUPER LOW ENTRIES 9/26
28.	Fall Festival with Master Lock US/CANB 9/30	60.	Blue Cluster Earrings (9/29)
29.	Melansol Natural Lotion US/CAN 10/3	61.	$500 Apple GC or $500 in Paypal cash - 10/3
30.	Purity Hair Products US/CAN 9/30	62.	$75 Amazon GC - 9/30
31.	Shielo Hair Products US/Can 10/5	63.	Tom Tom GPS and $115 cash - 9/30
32.	Handbago $50 GC US/Can 10/12	64.	Win a Lifetime Glider Bench - $299 (9/29)

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Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Wordless Wednesday Linky 9/21/11

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Wordless Wednesday Linky 9/21/11

1.	The Mama Report-w/ linky	5.	For the Love of Baking
2.	Three Loud Kids!	6.	la familia Aissa {linky}
3.	Aleks @BusyWorkingMama (LINKY)	7.	Sweet Peas Bumblebees {{LINKY}}
4.	mummy knows reviews

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Monday, September 19, 2011

Twitter Hop Tuesday Linkup 9/20/11

1.	@retaillounge	23.	@TraciK66
2.	@Chitownchica	24.	@budgetlivinggal
3.	@HaveSippy - Follows back	25.	@MamaLuvsBooks (follows)
4.	@_eHope	26.	Planet Weidknecht
5.	@CreateWithJoy1	27.	@LassoMoonLight
6.	@StartsAtEight	28.	@JulsB20
7.	@Xmasdolly	29.	LearningWR -twitter
8.	@kathyrb	30.	@thequeenkatrina
9.	@FHSfreebies	31.	@StartToFinish
10.	@kellytirman	32.	Peace, Love And Savings
11.	@jessyca81	33.	@DragonFlySweetN
12.	@hollowsins	34.	Tonya L
13.	@mommye	35.	@carrieactually
14.	@NIGHTOWLMAMA	36.	Wahmdiva
15.	@Moms Bookshelf & More	37.	Uh Oh Mom!
16.	@NotQuiteSusie	38.	@SAHMofDQ
17.	@mytelpropartner	39.	AkronOhioMoms.com
18.	@AtTheMapleTable	40.	Jennifer's Deals ~Follows Back~
19.	Hip to be Mom	41.	Anita Anderson
20.	Momfever	42.	Material Girl Green
21.	Momfever	43.	@TheOpeningLines
22.	@yulya_shenka

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Saturday, September 17, 2011

Hormel Compleats Kids Review & Giveaway

Does your child come in from school ready to chow down? I usually don't have dinner ready until later due to my husband work hours. So, he gets cereal or a sandwich until dinner. This past week he tried the Hormel® Compleats® Kids Spaghetti & Meatballs and loved it. So very simple poke hole in the top and microwave, let cool and eat. Spaghetti & Meatballs is their favorite Hormel Compleats Kids meal.

I used the Hormel Compleats Macaroni & Beef to throw a quick meal together. I cooked some instant mash potatoes and threw a pack of broccoli in the microwave, whoa! fastest meal around here. The boys didn't complain at all. I like the packaging, great size, stackable, and perfect for on the go. Hormel foods have been used in my home for as long as I can remember.

Hormel® Compleats®Kids microwave meals are designed for children ages 3-8. Choose between four flavorful varieties. These meals offer great-tasting options that will please the pickiest eaters and provide nourishment you can feel good about. Hormel®Compleats® Kids microwave meals have no preservatives, artificial colors, high fructose corn syrup or trans-fat, contain three grams of fiber per serving and are a good source of protein, meeting the healthy food regulations established by the U.S.D.A.

The Hormel® Compleats® Kids website, www.compleatskids.com features a variety of physical activity ideas, a board game style chart to track daily physical activity and a certificate for kids who have committed to eating healthy and being active every day.

Thanks to Hormel one lucky reader will win a prize pack valued at $25, that will include the following:

*(2) Hormel® Compleats® Kids microwave Macaroni & Beef
*(2) Hormel® Compleats® Kids Spaghetti & Meatballs
*(1) Lunch Tote
*(1) Jump Rope

RULES:
Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern Sept. 30, 2011
Open US winner has 5 days to respond to my email
Leave your email in to post or available in profile, I will not search for it .
MUST complete Mandatory Entry. Winner will be chosen by random org. Entries that does not follow the rules will not win.

Mandatory Entry *Follow Life Is A SandCastle via Google Friend Connect & let me know your favorite activity from The Hormel® Compleats® Kids website, www.compleatskids.com.

********EXTRA ENTRIES***********
*Blog about the giveaway linking to this post (5entries)
* Follow both on twitter & tweet " #giveaway Hormel prize pack valued at $25 @HormelFoods @lifesandcastle http://goo.gl/qjwHI #win 9/30" (1 daily)
*Become my face book fan.(2 entries)
*Become Hormel Facebook Fan.(2 entries)
*Which Farm Rich Recipe is your favorite
*Give this post a google+1 (1 entry)

*Give me a Klout +K (1 +k per day entry)

*Subscribe to my blog by email. (2 entries)

*Enter Night Owl Mama or giveaways on my site- one entry for each you enter.
*Add this giveaway to a contest linky & leave link (3 entries each link, up to 3contest listings)

Disclosure: Review & Giveaway product was provided by company or PR for me to provide my opinion. All opinions are my own.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Farm Rich New Stuffed Pretzel Bites Review & Giveaway

Farm Rich Foods are a perfect choice, weather your pulling together a family meal or just an after school snack. Farm Rich recently introduced Stuffed Pretzel Bites, its first new product in 2011. As you may know Farm Rich uses premium ingredients and their products have only 110 calories per serving and 3 grams, and 0g trans fats per serving.

I usually prefer most prepared foods out of the conventional oven but, these are great and fast out of the microwave. No surprise Stuffed Pretzel Bites taste great, after all they are a Farm Rich product. Fully stuffed with cheese and golden brown crust surrounds them.

I like the softness of the Stuffed Pretzel Bites crust. My boys and I both love the gooey cheese swishing out of each pretzel bites. With some many great products from Farm Rich you can't go wrong and there is something for everyone.

Thanks to Farm Rich for 3 coupons for my readers for any of their products. 3 WINNERS

RULES:
Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern Sept. 30, 2011
Open US & Canada winner has 5 days to respond to my email
Leave your email in to post or available in profile, I will not search for it .
MUST complete Mandatory Entry. Winner will be chosen by random org. Entries that does not follow the rules will not win.

Mandatory Entry *Follow Life Is A SandCastle via Google Friend Connect & visit Farm Rich and tell me a product you love.

********EXTRA ENTRIES***********
*Blog about the giveaway linking to this post (5entries)
* Follow both on twitter & tweet " #giveaway 3 winners a coupon for Farm Rich Snacks @FarmRichSnacks @lifesandcastle http://goo.gl/xsTvP #win 9/30" (1 daily)
*Become my face book fan.
*Become Farm Rich Facebook Fan.
*Which Farm Rich Recipe is your favorite
*Give this post a google+1 (1 entry)

*Give me a Klout +K (1 +k per day entry)

*Subscribe to my blog by email. (2 entries)

*Enter Night Owl Mama or giveaways on my site- one entry for each you enter.
*Add this giveaway to a contest linky & leave link (3 entries each link, up to 3contest listings)

Disclosure: Giveaway & product was provided by company or PR for me to provide my opinion. All opinions are my own.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Giveaway Linky Thursday 9/15/11

Thanks for stopping by Giveaway Linky Thursday. Check Out:

9/16 $10 Walmart Gift Card
9/19 $25 Glass Dharma
9/26 Walt Disney’s Spooky Buddies DVD
9/29 Glow Crazy Distance Doodler

Stop by The Night Owl Mama to Thursday Giveaway Linkup.

Giveaway Linky Thursday 9/15/11

1.	Empire RV Cover 9/30	35.	Swiss Naturals $150 Basket CANADA ONLY 10/9
2.	Masshole Mommy	36.	$20 Whole Foods Gift Card - 9/28 Rafflecopter
3.	Stork Craft Glider And Ottoman ($130 ARV) US/CAN 9/19	37.	Eyewitness Books Giveaway! {Rafflecopter} 9/16
4.	Digital Mom Handbook 9/18 Rafflecopter	38.	Pillsbury Sweet Moments {Rafflecopter} 9/21
5.	Scrubbing Bubbles Prize Pack 9/21 Rafflecopter	39.	The Original Turbie Twist 9/21 Rafflecopter
6.	SOTM- Cupcak@e In A Jar- 9/25	40.	4 unreleased Balloon Books by Apple Books 9/15 {RC
7.	BABY JEANS, ORGANIC 6 PK BABY SOCKS + HOODED TOWEL 10/12	41.	Early Learning Cards by ChildUp 9/22 Rafflecopter
8.	ANGELINA BALLERINA – THE SHINING STAR TROPHY MOVIE DVD 9/29	42.	Totinos Pizza Party Pack 9/16 Rafflecopter
9.	BOUTIQUE STYLE TRAVEL DIAPER WIPE CASE 9/30	43.	$35 GC to NOVICA open Worldwide! 9/21
10.	TINY TUSH ELITE ONE-SIZE POCKET CLOTH DIAPER 9/22	44.	Unreleased French Toast & Friends Board Game 9/23
11.	LOVELY BABY & MOMMY MUSIC CD 9/26	45.	Kidorable Umbrella 9/24 Rafflecopter
12.	Box Tops for Education Prize Pack 9/16 (rafflecopter)	46.	Vitamins Baby Blanket Buddy 9/27 Rafflecopter
13.	King Arthurs Flour HUGE Baking Prize Pack 9/18	47.	Win $200 in the Blog Bash! {Rafflecopter} 9/27
14.	Fun da-middles cupcakee Prize Pack 9/26	48.	4 Amazing Products from Reviva Labs! 9/28
15.	$100 PayPal Finally Fall (9/23) Rafflecopter	49.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Tanner's Tasty Paste 9/15
16.	iPod Shuffle 2GB($50) 9/16	50.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Photo Engraved Dogtag 9/16
17.	Disney's Spooky Buddies DVD/Blu-ray Combo - 9/24	51.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Madii & Dyl Item of Choice 9/19
18.	Splenda Prize Pack (ARV $75) - 9/19	52.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Pretty Woman Perfume 9/21
19.	Dress of choice from Shabby Apple (9/20, WW)	53.	Kate n' Kaboodle- $30 Dandelion Baby 9/21
20.	Pair of Earthies Shoes (ARV $170) - 9/24	54.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Cover Me Strap 9/25
21.	Angry Birds 3D Attack Lunchbox (9/30,WW)	55.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Quick Zip Crib Sheet 9/17
22.	Zoara's Jewelry FB Giveaway 9/21	56.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Designer Trash Bags 9/27
23.	Get Healthy Go Vegan Cookbook US.Can 9/19	57.	The Fresh 20 Family Dinner Photo Conteste $100 PRIZE
24.	Savvy Rest Pillow US/Can 9/18	58.	$25 GC to Kiki's fashion 9/30
25.	Speed Dial Lock US/Can 9/28	59.	Stylish biodegradable trash bags 9/15
26.	Shed Monster Pet Groomer US/Can 9/21	60.	Jamberry Nails giveaway!! 9/28 LOW ENTRIES
27.	Shielo Hair Products US/Can 10/5	61.	The Society of Traveling Books - 10 books giveaway 9/18 US
28.	Burt's Bees $150 Gift Basket CANADA ONLY 9/27	62.	MyMemories Digital Scrapbook Software-9/20-LOW ENT
29.	Mohawk Rug US/Can 10/1	63.	Royalegacy - Pillsbury Prize Pack 10/1
30.	Melansol Lotion US/Can 10/3	64.	YoGabbaGabba! Live! @ Nassau Coliseum
31.	Pretty book giveaway @TLK!	65.	K & S-Pompeii: City on Fire - 2 win - US/CAN 9/29
32.	Happy Green Bee Organics US/Can 10/4	66.	K&S - The Map of Time - US/CAN thru 9/17
33.	Designerliners US/Can 10/2	67.	K&S - The Very Thought of You - US/CAN thru 9/22
34.	iWaveCube US/Can 9/18

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Wordless Wednesday Linky 9/14/11

He rode a big boy ride!!

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Wordless Wednesday Linky 9/14/11

1.	Aleks @BusyWorkingMama (LINKY)	4.	Mummy Knows Reviews w/linky
2.	Night Owl Mama	5.	Sweet Peas and Bumblebees {{LINKY}}
3.	Collecting Shoes

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Monday, September 12, 2011

Twitter Tuesday Hop Linky 9/13/11

Twitter Tuesday Hop 9/13/11

1.	@HaveSippy - Follows back	17.	Momma Can -follows back
2.	@lifesandcastle	18.	Mom Spills Beans follows
3.	@Nightowlmama	19.	@untraindhairmom
4.	AllyTales	20.	@lifefulllaugh
5.	@coupontexas	21.	@laprochaine
6.	@Moms Bookshelf & More	22.	@Webraiven (follows)
7.	@CreateWithJoy1	23.	@momandrc
8.	Masshole Mommy	24.	Gift Baskets from Wicked Wicker
9.	The New Cinders	25.	Beader Bubbe
10.	@StayingHomeSane	26.	@mareciarricco aka it's just me being me!
11.	Mama Luvs Books (follows)	27.	Single Homeschool Mom
12.	@GoddessCyn	28.	@SeekingMJ
13.	@DragonFlySweetN	29.	@biggreenpen
14.	Hip to be Mom	30.	@_abrokencompass
15.	LearningWR -twitter	31.	@momsfocus Follows Back
16.	@WeareAllnThis

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Saturday, September 10, 2011

Distance Doodler Giveaway & Glow Crazy New Glow Fun

Recently we got to try out some great products from Glow Crazy. The Glow Crazy Distance Doodler and the Glow Crazy Glow To Go. I have to say our favorite was the Glow Crazy To Go, simply because of portability. We carried it with us to my sons doctor visit, doctor came through and said, "why are y'all in the dark?" My son proudly showed him and he said, "I have to get this for my son." In the middle of the colored canvas it zips up to store your stencils, handy handle for carrying, elastic band to hold glow wand pen in place, and velcro close.

One thing I love about the Glow Crazy wand pen is when letting go of the button the light goes off, your words are clear. Also, saves on battery use!! My son and I have used both to practice spelling words, drawing, and writing his name. We enjoy our bedtime drawing and spelling routine now. we can lay in bed with the distance doodler draw and write across the room. He just knows it cool and fun, so don't tell him all the spelling lessons I've sneaked in:)

Both Glow Crazy products are fun and entertaining. Both my boys enjoyed playing with them. They are fascinating for people of all ages.

The Glow Crazy Distance Doodler ($24.99) & Glow Crazy Glow To Go ($19.99) can be purchased online at Glow Crazy. Customers who order the Distance Doodler on their website can receive an exclusive free bonus pack including 1 Light Writer, 5 Canvas Wall Clings and 4 Stencils (just pay $5.95 p&h). The Glow Crazy TV Commercial is currently airing @ http://www.youtube.com/user/GlowCrazyToys#p/a/u/0/mrsKg9HCI1A

Want to play with more permanent glow paint, visit www.glowtivitycenter.com, click ‘Glow Games’ and draw online! No mess! There are 5 paint colors to choose from. Print other fun Glow Crazy stencils available at the Glowtivity Center in the ‘Activity Center’ tab.

GlowCrazy have designed Christian themed stencils free for all GlowCrazy Facebook fans. Being a Christian-based company, GlowCrazy is proud to announce their 1st line of free limited edition Christian-themed stencils for children to incorporate their faith into their playtime each day. The Christian Stencils are being featured on our GlowCrazy Facebook page here: www.facebook.com/glowcrazy. The first line of Christian stencils is based on the Noah’s Ark theme!

Thanks to Glow Crazy one of my readers will win a Glow Crazy Distance Doodler. What's in the Giveaway Box?
1 Dual Action Magic Light Wand
2 Large Reusable Wall Canvas Clings
4 Stencils
Instruction Booklet

RULES: Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern September 29, 2011.
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Friday, September 9, 2011

Walt Disney’s Spooky Buddies Release & Giveaway

Walt Disney’s Spooky Buddies hitting shelves September 20, 2011!

Disney's irresistible talking Buddies are back in an all-new movie that takes them for a spooky new adventure. With the help of some unexpected new friends -- Pip, Zelda, Rodney, and Skip, the buddies must stop Warwick the Warlock and save the world from his dastardly deeds.

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Buddy Tips and Activities! Included in the widget are tips to help care for the “buddies” in your home and fun activities for your kids and their “buddies”!

Who’s Your Buddy? The Spooky Buddies widget has an exclusive “Buddy” quiz so you can find out which one of the Spooky Buddies would be your Buddy!

Thanks to Partner Hub for sharing the news of these cute pups with us and for giving one of my readers a Walt Disney’s Spooky Buddies DVD.

RULES: Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern September 26, 2011.
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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Giveaway Linky Thursday 9/8/11

Thanks for stopping by Giveaway Linky Thursday. Check Out:

9/16 $10 Walmart Gift Card
9/19 $25 Glass Dharma

Stop by The Night Owl Mama to Thursday Giveaway Linkup.

Giveaway Linky Thursday 9/8/11

1.	9/8 $100 Blog Design	22.	Hila Eco Japanese Jewelry (9/14, WW)
2.	CONNECTAGONS HAPPY FACES WOODEN TOY 9/14	23.	OPI Pink Shatter Ltd Ed. Nail Polish (4 win) 9/14
3.	BOB THE BUILDER SUPER SCRAMBLER DVD 9/10 US	24.	Rockin' Green cloth diaper detergent 9/15 (R/c)
4.	SMENS PENS – A SET OF GOURMET SCENTED PENS 9/15	25.	MAMG - $100 Ultimate Green Store Gift Card - 9/18
5.	ROARY THE RACING CAR DVD 9/15	26.	AiATF - Halo Bar Giveaway (9/16)
6.	TINY TUSH ELITE ONE-SIZE POCKET CLOTH DIAPER 9/22	27.	Bookieboo - Yoga for Small Spaces - 9/16
7.	Designerliners Giveaway 9/9 (Rafflecopter)	28.	Bookieboo - Mytrak (ARV $169) - 9/21
8.	Box Tops for Education Prize Pack 9/16 (rafflecopter)	29.	Kate n' Kaboodle- $30 Dandelion Baby 9/21
9.	Gretchen Jester 2 CD set -Christian Music - 9/11	30.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Pretty Woman Perfume 9/21
10.	iPad2 or a $25 Amazon Gift Card (9/11, US/CAN)	31.	Bookieboo - Topricin Pain Relief Cream - 9/21
11.	King Arthurs Flour HUGE Baking Prize Pack 9/18	32.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Madii & Dyl Item of Choice 9/19
12.	Signed copy of A Little Book About Believing 9/29	33.	Kate n' Kaboodle- enLiven Yogurt 5 WINNERS 9/10
13.	Angry Birds 3D Attack Lunchbox (9/30,WW)	34.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Tanner's Tasty Paste 9/15
14.	Moonlit Dreams - Kindle - ARV $139 (11/30, US/CAN)	35.	Mamavation - $500 Spa Date Giveaway - 10/3
15.	CoverBlend Concealer US 9/14 Rafflecopter	36.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Photo Engraved Dogtag 9/16
16.	Shadora 2 Carat Topaz Sterling Silver Stud Earrings US 9/18 Rafflecopter	37.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Chuggington DVD 9/10
17.	Jadience Skin Rejuvenation Saok US 9/21 Rafflecopter	38.	Kate n' Kaboodle- $25 Dali Decals 9/8
18.	MAMG - $100 Wall Words Gift Card - 9/8	39.	blog bling giveaway {ww} 9/30 LOW ENTRIES
19.	$30 EyeBuyDirect.com Gift Card - 9/9	40.	Hydros Self-Filtering Water Bottle (9/13, US/CAN)
20.	OPI Spookettes Halloween Nail Polishes - 9/10	41.	Shea Body Butter & Sugar Body Scrub - 9/20
21.	$40 Amazon Gift Card (9/11, US)	42.	Cookerati - Jennie-O Turkey Store 10.00 Coupon

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Ever Forget Your Anniversary?

Ever Forget Your Anniversary? Well, back at the end of August I did and so did my husband. I was loading the dishwasher and happen to notice the calendar. I walked into the room where my husband was and said Happy Anniversary Yesterday!! He looked like he was in deep trouble. I laughed and said "Don't feel bad, I forgot it too." I told him "We are busy over worked parents."

That was exactly how I felt overworked and I know my husband was tried after 12 hr night shifts. Between taking my oldest to school @ 7:50 a.m. He got sick & had an ear infection, next he shared it with his brother. Days after first antibiotics his ears flared up with an ear infection and high fever again. Baby then developed ear infection, up all night screaming. (Hair dyer does help) ER visit, more doctor visits, and guess who got sick too. You guessed right...ME.

Here is to 13 years together & 3 years married and 2 children later... It's not about one day on a calendar, it's about all the days on the calendar:) Did I mention we got married in the middle of a hurricane?

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Wordless Wednesday Linky 9/7/11

This weekend we carried the boys to the river to see the rocks sticking up out of the water. We also saw a gopher tortoise, frog, and wild hogs. Wish I was fast enough to get a picture of the wild hogs.

5Minutes For Mom & Go Graham Go, Mom Start, Jolly Mom, Two of A kind, Working on a full House and many more wonderful sites, sign up, and share your Wordless Wednesday.

Wordless Wednesday Linky 9/7/11

1.	Moms Bookshelf & More	10.	Macaroni Eating Zombie
2.	CREATE WITH JOY - NO PLACE LIKE HOME w LINKY	11.	The Green House (linky)
3.	HaveSippyWillTravel	12.	DaenelT ~ Living Outside the Stacks
4.	Adv. in all Things Food	13.	Amber
5.	MAMA TO 4 BLESSINGS W/ LINKY	14.	Being MVP
6.	A Nut in a Nutshell	15.	Stay-at-Home Mommy
7.	My 2 Cents W/ LINKY	16.	Tots and Me (w/linky)
8.	SWSO - Inspirations w/linky	17.	mummy knows reviews w/linky
9.	Fit2B Mama	18.	Sweet Peas and Bumblebees {{LINKY}}

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Monday, September 5, 2011

Twitter Tuesday Hop Linky 9/6/11

Twitter Tuesday Hop 9/6/11

1.	@lifesandcastle	20.	Emma's Lunch (@vanrad)
2.	@HaveSippy	21.	@tipsforsaving
3.	@Nightowlmama	22.	@Chitownchica
4.	@Moms Bookshelf & More	23.	How Was Your Day
5.	@HBHandmadeLife	24.	@dentistmel(follows)
6.	Hip to be Mom	25.	@TheTeachersWife
7.	@TweetestSavings	26.	Linkies Contests
8.	@clumsycoquette	27.	@shoptotallykids
9.	Avalon Cat Cartoons	28.	Momma Can
10.	@eeriestories	29.	Mom Spills Beans
11.	Masshole Mommy	30.	@JillCraft
12.	@CreateWithJoy1	31.	Learningwr
13.	I Heart Maternity	32.	@TommeeTippee_NA
14.	Be Your Best Mom	33.	@undeservingrace
15.	@WeareAllnThis	34.	@ClippingMoney
16.	@DragonFlySeetN	35.	@wvmommy11
17.	@AtTheMapleTable	36.	@2kidsandacoupon
18.	Free Hot Samples - Freebies	37.	Kadydid Designs
19.	Beauty_Realm	38.	@beckyjwebb

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Glass Dharma Review & Giveaway

A great table setting that you may be forgetting is Glass Dharma glass drinking straws. Drinkware accessaries with stylish decorative dots and better yet they are reusable which means a better product for the environment. Glass straws are actually a better choice than plastic straws leaking toxins. Glass Dharma the original glass straw, making drinks more enticing to drink with sophisticated appeal.

Please note that cleaning brushes do not automatically “come with” all Glass Straw purchases. You will certain want to make sure you have some for proper cleaning.

We have tried them with Yogurt Smoothies and home made milkshakes. They don't seem very different drinking from, if the thought of weirdness worries you. The boys thought they were cool with the dots. I supervised the use with the children. These straws are strong and durable but, I know the baby is a biter and may bite on the straw. He will only use when them while I'm watching. I also prefer they should remain seated for safety concerns.

I checked out Glass Dharma advice on this and agree that straws should be checked for chips and breakage before use. In the event that they should break check out GlassDharma Lifetime Guarantee Against Breakage

Broken straw sent to GlassDharma manufacturing facility for repair or replacement.

Keep up with all the buzz from the Glass Dharma Blog @ http://glassdharma.blogspot.com/

Thanks to Glass Dharma one winner will win a $25.00 Gift Certificate Gift Code to Glass Dharma

RULES: Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern September 19, 2011.
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