Winner!!

Congrats!! to the winner of the My Tot Clock giveaway.

Readers Alert!! $75 Card Information

The $75 Sears gift card only works in the US, not at Sears Canada (sears.ca). Not to say someone from Canada couldn’t use on sears.com.
The gift cards also can be used at Sears Hometown Stores, Sears Home Appliance Showrooms, Sears Appliance & Hardware Stores, Sears Department Stores, Sears Outlet, TGI, Lands End and Kmart.
 

$75 Sears Gift Card Giveaway

While particpating with Sears Hometown Stores, Sears Home Appliance Showroom, and Sears Appliance & Hardware Stores. This month I answered their question: "What sport gives your washer and dryer the biggest workout? And, why?" I answered with the post Mommy Marathon and Washer and Dryer Workout. I recieved a $75.00 Gift Card from Sears for my readers and was a guest blogger at  My Sears Blog.

RULES:
Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern December 20, 2010
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

The $75 Sears gift card only works in the US, not at Sears Canada (sears.ca). Not to say someone from Canada couldn’t use on sears.com.
The gift cards also can be used at Sears Hometown Stores, Sears Home Appliance Showrooms, Sears Appliance & Hardware Stores, Sears Department Stores, Sears Outlet, TGI, Lands End and Kmart.
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


********EXTRA ENTRIES***********
*Blog about the giveaway linking Sears & Life Is A SandCastle (5entries)

*Comment on these posts 5 entries per comment
http://lifeisasandcastle.blogspot.com/2010/11/mommy-marathon-and-washer-and-dryer.html


http://www.mysears.com/mysears_blog/Mommy-Marathon-and-Washer-and-Dryer-Workout


* Follow Sears & my blog on twitter & tweet " #giveaway $75 Sears Gift Card @SearsHTS @lifesandcastle http://t.co/WETnPw2 #win 12/20" (1 daily)
*Become my face book fan. (2entries)
*Become Sears Facebook Fan.(2 entries)
*Subscribe to my blog by email. (2 entries)
*Enter a Night Owl Mama Giveaway
*Add to giveaway linky and leave me the link (3 entries)

Disclosure: Company or PR provided me with a product for readers. All opinions are my own.

GourmetGiftBaskets.com Holiday Giveaway

Gift baskets are the perfect holiday gift for anyone, everyone loves food right? Gift basket from GourmetGiftBaskets.com are packed full of the tastiest treats. My favorite are the chocolate gift baskets!

Looking though the website is very easy. Search the tabs by occasions, price, holiday, theme, or food type. While searching the Holiday Gift basket you will come across the stunning Nutcracker Drum Christmas Gift Basket just a season perfect gift and it is filled with the following items:

=Red Nutcracker Cookie by Nikki's Cookies

=Green Nutcracker Cookie by Nikki's Cookies

=Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Brittle by Holly Baking Co.

=Peanut Brittle by Old Dominion Peanut Company

=Butter Wafers by Lady Walton

=White Chocolate Amaretto Filled Wafers by Lady Walton

=English Toffee Caramels by Marich

=Peanut Roll by Dillon's Gourmet
=Praline Pecans by Dillon's Gourmet

I'd like to thank GourmetGiftBaskets.com for being a part of the 2010 Holiday Gift Guide and for giving a reader a Nutcracker Drum Christmas Gift Basket.

RULES:
Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern December 14, 2010
Open US and 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 *Become a GourmentGiftBasket facebook fan and comment with the link to your favorite gift basket. Make sure to include your facebook name so I can verify.

Entry should look something like "Jenn McCullar likes GourmentGiftBasket facebook & my favorite gift basket is the Nutcracker Drum Christmas Gift Basket @ http://www.gourmetgiftbaskets.com/Nutcracker-Drum-Christmas-Gift-Basket.asp"
********EXTRA ENTRIES***********
*Blog about the giveaway linking GourmentGiftBasket.com & Life Is A SandCastle (5entries)
*Follow Life Is A SandCastle via Google Friend Connect
* Follow my blog on twitter & tweet " #giveaway Nutcracker Drum Christmas Gift Basket @gmtgiftbaskets @lifesandcastle http://t.co/Y4SZo8Z #win 12/14" (2 daily)
*Link me to another basket you like from GourmentGiftBasket.com
*Become my face book fan.
*Subscribe to my blog by email. (2 entries)
*Enter Night Owl Mama or giveaways on my site- one entry for each you enter.
*Comment on one current review post on my site(2 entries)
*Grab the Holiday Gift Button @ top left side of my blog or regular button right side bar (2 entries)
*Add this giveaway to a contest linky & leave link (3 entries each link, up to 3contest listings)

Disclosure: Company or PR provided me with a product to giveaway. All opinions are my own.

Cyber Monday Deals

Looking for Cyber Monday Deals and I will add to this list, while shopping.

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Fantasyjewelrybox.com-25% off site wide; CYBER25
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For all of the below sites, the code will be CYBER10

StyleTryst.com-20% Sitewide

DesignsByStephene.com-20% Sitewide Including Sale Items

Yoga-Clothing.com-20% Sitewide Including Sale

NationalJeanCompany.com-20% Sitewide Including Sale Items

HenryandBelle.com-20% Sitewide

ButterSuperSoft.com-20% Sitewide Including Sale

FidelityDenim.com-20% Sitewide

RavenDenim.com-20% Sitewide, Includes Sale and Clearance,

525America.com-20% Sitewide, Includes Sale,

VeronicaMClothing.com-20% Sitewide, Includes Sale

Winner!!

Congrats! to the 2 newest winners in the Holiday Gift Guide!! First the Blooming Buddies Book Winner!

Funrise Strong Arm Tonka Fire Truck Winner!

SeaPak Holiday Party Food Review

We have always been a family who love sea food. We have also have always preferred SeaPak seafood over other brands. They simply taste the best and are usually more affordable. I know when I have SeaPak products in the freezer, I'm minutes away to having a nutritional meal for the family.

Did you know "Seafood is an excellent source of protein, provides omega-3 fatty acids necessary for brain development and vision, and supplies essential vitamins like B12 and D, along with important nutrients."

Because SeaPak products cook so fast they also make great holiday party food. It is hard to believe quality food can come out of a box. The Popcorn shrimp is a favorite of most guests and it is one of my children's favorite SeaPak products. We love them plain, on salads, and to make sandwiches and you can check out great recipes at SeaPak Inspired Seafood Recipes. SeaPak is more than shrimp they also have Clam Strips, Popcorn Fish, Herb Butter Salmon, Maryland Style Crab Cakes, Salmon Burgers to name a few. Wow your guests and family with the best packaged seafood.

SeaPak-Facebook

SeaPak-YouTube

Disclosure: Please note this giveaway was presented company or PR. I reviewed a product to give my opinion. I did not receive any other compensation. All opinions are my own.

Happy Thanksgiving!

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I wanted to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. I'm thankful to share this day and everyday with my family. Check out our turkey cupcakes. My son made one with a Mohawk:)

Mommy Marathon and Washer and Dryer Workout

I was recently ask the question "What sport gives your laundry pair the biggest workout. And, why?" My Blog was chosen for today @ http://www.mysears.com/mysears_blog/Mommy-Marathon-and-Washer-and-Dryer-Workout That means one of my readers will have a chance to win a $75.00 Sears Gift Card very soon.

Being a mom to two boys 3 & 1, I run the mommy marathon as most moms do. Being a mom can be considered a sport and requires endurance, strength, balancing, budgeting, racing to stop that spill. The list goes on with children making mud pies in their hair, food disaster in the kitchen, or everyday wear. The everyday sport of life gives my laundry pair the biggest workout.

That why when we first moved in our home we visited our Sears hometown store. Our home already had the kitchen appliances in it, but we needed a washer & dryer. We went through looking at the size capacity and the cost of the washers & dryers. I wanted a large capacity set. We quickly found the set perfect for our home.

We did not stop at a washer and dryer, we also bought a metal storage building from Sears. In no time at all we where at the counter paying and arranging delivery. Shopping at Sears that day has saved me time and money the past 9 years. My appliances are still going strong and are used daily. They are handling each messy outfit my sons can throw at them and I have more family time.

Disclosure Statement:
This is a personal blog written and edited by Jennifer McCullar. Sears did not compensate me to write this blog or to say particular things in it; however. one of my readers will win a $75.00 gift card. The views and opinions expressed in this blog are purely my own and any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified by Sears.

Winner!!

Congrats! to the winner of the Plow & Hearth  Candy & Snack Dispenser.

CSN Stores Home Image Deep Fryer

CSN Stores are widely know for their vast selection of cooking appliances, cookware, bakeware, and dinnerware. If your not familiar just drop by their site and you will fall in love.

I recent reviewed the Home Image Deep Fryer  - iDF-204 from CSN Stores. This product cooked to perfection. The basket handle where connects to basket is the only thing that needs work. It's not very stable and when you dump the food, it comes apart. It could just be this specific handle, so I'm very careful using it. The food cooks through and comes out a beautiful golden color every cooking.

The Home Image Deep Fryer is very sleek & stylish kitchen appliance. Capacity: 1.25 Quarts, weighing 4 Ibs., measuring 10" H x 10" W x 9" D. I thought it would hold more food but in the cooking basket there is a fill line. The good news is it cooks so well and fast it outweighs that factor. The cost of this product is excellent $33.99. I love the push button opening top and it is especially great when hot. It is very easy to use and clean up is a breeze.

I rated this product with 4 stars, it would have gotten 5 except for the basket handle
Pros : Easy opening, Stylish look, Delicious Results, Temperature Control, Compact Storage, Easy To Clean
Cons : Limited Capacity, Basket handle lacks
Best Uses : Quick Meals, Snacks, Alternative to Stove

Disclosure: Company or PR provide this product for me to review and share my honest opinion. All opinions are my own.

HearthSong Musical Tin Tea Set Review & Giveaway

Everyone knows HearthSong carry a unique selection of toys that go beyond just play. Many of their toys have creative elements and more flair than plain toys. That's exactly how to explain the wind up Musical Tin Tea Set.

It not just a tea set, it sings when children pretend to pour. The colorful tea set is a rainbow of fun. We've had a great time tea partying with it and my littlest one likes to pour because of the music. I supervise play when he is playing with it, because of small parts like the music knob. He turned it opposite direction and it came off. It is not advised for children under 3. HearthSong tea set includes teapot with lid, tray, 4 plates, 4 tea cups and 4 saucers.

 

I also wanted to let all my readers know about the  HearthSong's 12 Days of Giving on facebook. HearthSong is giving away a FREE gift each day to one lucky fan, The 12 Days of Giving begins on 11/29/10 and ends 12/14/10. I know I certainly don't want to miss it!

So many creative fun toys are available at HearthSong, sure to make anyone happy this holiday season. Thanks to HearthSong for being a part of the 2010 Holiday Gift Guide and for giving a reader Musical Tin Tea Set.

RULES:
Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern December 12, 2010
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 *Visit HearthSong and tell me product you love & the link to the product.

********EXTRA ENTRIES***********
*Blog about the giveaway linking HearthSong & Life Is A SandCastle (5entries)
*Follow Life Is A SandCastle via Google Friend Connect
* Follow my blog on twitter & tweet " #giveaway HearthSong Musical Tin Tea Set @hearthsongtoys @lifesandcastle http://t.co/S8niOgq  #win 12/12" (2 daily)
*Become my face book fan.
*Become HeathSong Facebook Fan.
*Tell me if you are particpating in the HearthSong's 12 Days of Giving
*Subscribe to my blog by email. (2 entries)
*Enter Night Owl Mama or giveaways on my site- one entry for each you enter.
*Comment on one non giveaway post on my site(2 entries)
*Grab the Holiday Gift Button @ top left side of my blog or regular button right side bar (2 entries)
*Add this giveaway to a contest linky & leave link (3 entries each link, up to 3contest listings)

Disclosure: Company or PR provided me with a product to try and provide my honest opinion. All opinions are my own.

Contest Linkup

Thanks for stopping in to linky up your contest, mine are located in the left side bar.

Winner!!

Congrats to the winner of the ToiletTree Products Fogless Shower Mirror.

Farm Rich Review & Giveaway

Entertaining guest for the holiday or preparing meals for the family, Farm Rich products are a crowd pleaser. I've always been a big fan of their Mozzarella sticks with the dipping marinara sauce. I've tried them cooked in the oven and fried and they are great both ways. My children love their products, especially the Pizzeria Bites.

Farm Rich product are perfect party appetizers fast, easy to fix, and budget friendly. They taste great as is or you can dress them up with dips or try some of the recipes on the Farm Rich site for a special treat. These snacks are widely available at groceries stores and supermarkets.

Farm Rich Foods are great to have on hand in the freezer when a new baby comes. You have little time to cook and this fast wholesome food hits the spot. Several products provide good sources of calcium and protein. With a variety of products your taste buds don't get bored either. I was happy to have food that could go in the oven, no preparation, and out ready to eat.

Thanks to Farm Rich for being a special food sponsor in the holiday gift guide. They sent 3 coupons for my readers for any of their products. 3 WINNERS

RULES:
Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern December 11 2010
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 *Visit Farm Rich and tell me product you love & the link to the product.

********EXTRA ENTRIES***********
*Blog about the giveaway linking Farm Rich & Life Is A SandCastle (5entries)
*Follow Life Is A SandCastle via Google Friend Connect
* Follow my blog on twitter & tweet " #giveaway 3 winners a coupon for Farm Rich Snacks @FarmRichSnacks @lifesandcastle http://t.co/lXZY3n0 #win 12/11" (2 daily)
*Become my face book fan.
*Become Farm Rich Facebook Fan.
*Which Farm Rich Recipe is your favorite
*Subscribe to my blog by email. (2 entries)
*Enter Night Owl Mama or giveaways on my site- one entry for each you enter.
*Comment on one non giveaway post on my site(2 entries)
*Grab the Holiday Gift Button @ top left side of my blog or regular button right side bar (2 entries each)
*Add this giveaway to a contest linky & leave link (3 entries each link, up to 3contest listings)

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

Winner!!

Congrats to the winner of the The Clean Bedroom Store Naturally Organic Wool Pillow.

Fun Friendly Follow Friday

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Winner!!

Congrats to the winner of Dali Decals $25.00

Admiral Road Aardvark Scarves Review & Giveaway

The collection of Aardvark scarves from Admiral Road are adorable, warm and friendly. They are that dash of fun and excitement every outfit needs. Aardvark scarves make fantastic holiday gifts. I love the idea the bright green crayon scarf as a gift for a teacher. Scarves typically measure between Size 6" x 50" to 6" x 60". I love the overlap of the design sewn into the scarf. It creates a great visual effect.


Now when the slightest chill is in the air my son wants to wear one of these fun scarves any chance he gets. I think he looks very handsome wearing them. We like the softness of the fleece kids scarves.

Admiral Road is widely know for their personalized fleece blankets for babies and kids. But, I found that they also have fleece blankets for teens, adults and pets. Admiral Road just launched their jungle collection including personalized bloom baby blanket, lion baby blanket, and girl and boy elephant baby blankets. A portion of the proceeds from these new styles will go to FreeSchools World Literacy and will sponsor the expansion of a Women’s Empowerment Centre outside of Delhi. FreeSchools World Literacy is a not-for-profit organization that runs 80 schools for more than 3,500 women and children in India and Thailand.

Personalized blankets are all handmade in Canada from 100% polyester, non-pill fleece. They are extremely durable (can be machine washed and dried) and make lasting keepsakes.

Treasure Tees are New from Aardvark with design sewn into fabric and are made entirely in North America. There are four designs available and you can wash and dry this amazing shirt (inside out, low heat). Admiral Road also have gift baskets to welcome home baby and the are precious.
I'd like to thank Admiral Road for being a part of the Holiday Gift Guide and for giving one of my readers an assorted collection 5 Aardvark scarves.

RULES:

Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern December 9, 2010

Open US and Canadian residents: 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 is to visit Admiral Road and tell me the gift you love with the link.
Entry should look something like this:

I like the Admiral Road Aardvark Skull & Crossbones Scarf @ http://admiralroad.com/item/aardvark-skull-crossbones-scarf

********EXTRA ENTRIES***********

*Blog about the giveaway linking Admiral Road & Life Is A SandCastle (5entries)

*Follow Life Is A SandCastle via Google Friend Connect

* Follow both Admiral Road on twitter & my blog tweet " #giveaway Admiral Road Aardvark scarves @AdmiralRoad @lifesandcastle http://t.co/T6oQZGK #win 12/09" (2 daily)

*Become my face book fan.

*Become a Admiral Road facebook fan. (2entries)

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

*Enter Night Owl Mama or giveaways on my site- one entry for each you enter.

*Comment on one non giveaway post on my site(2 entries)

*Grab the Holiday Gift Button @ top left side of my blog or regular button right side bar (2 entries each)

*Share on giveaway contest linkys and leave the link (3 entries each link, limit 3)

Disclosure: Please note this giveaway was presented by company or PR. I reviewed a product to give my opinion. I did not receive any other compensation. All opinions are my own.

Winner!!

Congrats to our newest Holiday Gift Guide Winner! Executive Gift Shoppe prize up to $50.00

Hasbro Action Figures Review

Looking for a great stocking stuffer? Check out Hasbro Action Figures & Collectibles.

G.I. Joe                     Marvel
Incredible Hulk          Iron Man
Mighty Muggs           Star Wars
Playskool                  Transformers
Spider-Man               Wolverine

My son loved these little guys and they have movable arms, legs, elbows, head & knees. Figures come with clothing, swords, webs and others are available with motorcycles, atvs, and cars just a little more cost. Most action figures are $6.99.

The Battle Glider Black Costume Spider-Man was so cool to my son. He is very familiar with spider man was really excited. The other character was from Stars Wars in celebration of The Vintage Collection 30th anniversary of STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK. I had to put light sword away from my 1yr. The characters are a great size for little hands. Hasbro action figures may be the perfect stocking stuffer for your child or for a figure collector. I'm thinking about a cake topper too!

Disclosure: Sample products was received from company or PR to review. All opinions are my own.

Winner!!

Congrats!! to our newest Holiday Winner!! Round Table Toys Z-Curve Bow or other gift of choice under $25.00