Winner!!

Congrats!! to the winner of the Industrial Revolution Spork Little.

Imageisus Custom Watch Review & Giveaway

Imageisus is a great place to design your personalized products. Product range from shirts, jewelry, cups, to electronic accessories and everything between. Imageisus would make the perfect shopping spot to find personalized Valentine's for your sweet heart or just something that melts your heart.

A Unisex Custom Round Metal Watch with my children picture in it melted my heart. Just this past week I ran into someone, they pulled out a picture to show me their child. I held my watch out and showed my two boys. Immediately, the guy says he likes the photo watch, that's cool with the picture in it. Other moms heads come up, well we do love to show our children off :)

Creating Custom Round Metal Watch process was extremely simple. Find a product, Choose a JPG or PNG image from your computer to get started, then you will see preview. You can then move the photo around to your need. Change clock text color, design, or hide the clock. Preview photo will change as you design the item to your specifications.

Imageisus would be a great choice for all personalized gifts "wedding, birthday, new baby, mother's & father's day, Christmas." Everyone loves to receive special gifts anytime of the year.

Imageisus also have options for your own business opportunity via VIP Domain Stores.
VIP own domain stores are for those store owner who are serious about making money online! At Imageisus, you can create and sell a variety of customizable products with zero upfront costs and zero inventory investment, and with customizable tools for your buyers to design their own products in real time.
Price Options: # Price

• Free for the first 30 days,Then $9.95 USD for each month
• Free for the first 30 days,Then $27.95 USD for each 3 months
• Free for the first 30 days,Then $53.95 USD for each 6 months
• Free for the first 30 days,Then $99.95 USD for each year

Imageisus will give one of my readers a unisex Custom Round Metal Watch.

RULES:
Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern Feb 24, 2010
Open Wordwide 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 my blog Google Friend Connect & visit Imageisus and tell me your favorite product & link to that product. 


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

*Blog about the giveaway linking Imageisus & Life Is A SandCastle (5entries)
*Follow @Imageisus @lifesandcastle on twitter & tweet (1 time per day)
" #giveaway Custom Image Round Metal Watch @Imageisus @lifesandcastle http://t.co/o7Q3vEP #win ends 2/24"
*Become my face book fan.
*Follow @DropShipViaEbay @YouRtheDesigner @ImageOfTheStars on twitter (2 Entries each follow)
*Subscribe to my blog by email. (2 entries)
*Enter any giveaways from the other All 4 U Event Bloggers or giveaways on my site- one entry for each you enter.
* Get All 4 U Event or my regular button (2 entries each one)
*Add this giveaway to a contest linky & leave link (3 entries each link, up to 3contest listings)


Disclosure: Please note this giveaway was presented by PR or Company. I received a product to review. I did not receive any other compensation. All opinions are my own.

Wisey Chic Mommy’s Bag Review & Giveaway

Wisey gets it and understands moms need style and fashion, with all the function to make life more simple with children. They created the diaper purse for moms that isn't bulky and big. It can be used as a purse, strap bag or the shoulder strap can be completely detached. The bag contains a double layered changing mat for fast baby changing. The perfect adult mommy dressy bag, no tootsie cutesy bag.

This bag is a Chic Mommy’s bag. It has four storage compartments, a zipper compartment on the inside for storage, and the back of the bag has two separate storage compartments, held together with velcro & leather strap to pull them open. It has a key/pacifier clip. Bag has a bunched fabric outer exterior for classy look and smooth silky/vinyl like interior.

*I thought I could add small items to the zipper compartment, but even it has opening in the bottom. Smaller items could become lost. That is the one feature I would change. Check out all of Wisey imagine, go, eat, and sleep wise products. You can find Wisey on you tube @ http://www.youtube.com/user/Wiseyproducts

Thanks to Wisey one of my readers will win a Wisey Chic Mommy’s bag.

RULES:
Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern Feb 23, 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 Follow my blog Google Friend Connect & visit Wisey and tell me your favorite product & link to that product.


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

*Blog about the giveaway linking Wisey & Life Is A SandCastle (5entries)
*Follow @lifesandcastle on twitter & tweet (1 time per day)
" #giveaway Wisey Chic Mommy’s bag/purse @lifesandcastle http://t.co/JrFyVcW #win ends 2/23"
*Become my face book fan.
*Become a Wisey Facebook Fan (2entries)
*Subscribe to my blog by email. (2 entries)
*Enter any giveaways from the other All 4 U Event Bloggers or giveaways on my site- one entry for each you enter.
* Get All 4 U Event or my regular button (2 entries each one)
*Add this giveaway to a contest linky & leave link (3 entries each link, up to 3contest listings)


Disclosure: Please note this giveaway was presented by PR or Company. I received a product to review. I did not receive any other compensation. All opinions are my own.

Who are they to say: You can't have your mommy

(continued) My son was still crying about his dentist experience after he woke up yesterday. (Mama you wasn't there, cry cry.) It was a scary event for him. He opens up and tells me they just put him in a blanket and he told them he wanted his mama. He said they told him he could not have his mommy. Who are they to say: You can't have your mommy!!

He said they did try to explain anything they just wrapped him up and poked a jack in his mouth. Could you just imagine he had to be terrified and then being told you can not have your mommy. When in fact they could have come got me. My son probably did fight, if they did not explain, and I believe my son. He also probably fought anyhow because he was scared. The point of it, they did not come get me.
"I even explained to nurse he had never been away from me, ever. Get me if he needs me!!" She said ok.

I tried to call the office to have a talk yesterday, but my house phone would not call through long distance and my cell was left in my husband car. If we go back, I will be in the room. I'm also looking to see if I can find another dentist that will be covered.

Mommy must read: I Mommy #Failed

I sent my son in alone, how could I have done it? I'm angry with myself. I keep thinking of the panic fear look on his face when he came out of the dentist. Not to mention face red and streaming tears. I wish I had a rewind button.

It started out great, x-ray, cleaning, and a exam. Curious George held in his arm and then George got an exam too. My son took pictures and flirted with the nurses. He need fillings and caps, due to his of excessive thirst and carrying juice around all the time. 2 options available: do it in the office or go to the hospital under anesthesia. Well I don't want to knock him out, more risks involved and they could even work him in to save a trip (80miles there).

They offer private rooms or he could go in with public area. I was not allowed in public area and it would take time to get a private room. We talked and to my understanding if it got bad they would come get me. I signed a form they could restrain him with a blanket (basically straight jacket suit) for their protection and his.

He leaves me leading the nurse and happy as could be. I told him it would be ok they would help him. 3 years he has never been away from me, no babysitter or family members have kept him. He was alone with strangers and things went sour fast. He fought, cried, panicked, had fear, was scared, and where was his mom. I was in a waiting room with other moms following the heard and oblivious to my sons emotional turmoil. Yes, he was restrained, his mouth held open, and in his mind where is my mommy *I'm alone & these people are hurting me.*

The first thing the nurse said "you have a fighter." My son gripping me in panic and bewilderment, he was practically in shock and crying. His hair was dripping wet with sweat and shoes in him arms. As the receptionist was trying to write another appointment he was leading me out the door. We got out to the steps and I was putting his shoes on him. He was crying they hurt me, they hurt me, and I needed you momma.

He let me know what hurt the most was "I was not there." So I know, I Mommy #Failed. In the car still upset, I pulled us into Chucky Cheese. Our first time ever at Chucky Cheese, the tears stopped. I'll tell more later about Chucky Cheese, but I want to stick to the dental experience. You can see in the picture below how sweaty he was 20 minutes after the dentist.

Own the way home he napped and then when he would talk about it he would cry, still his main fear was mommy wasn't there and that was when he would cry and tear up. He said it hurt, I ask did you tell them? No momma, I couldn't there was something holding my mouth open and could not hold my hand up cause they tied me up.

Last night he said I don't like bullets in my mouth. He figures they shot him and still you wasn't there momma was the last words he said as he drifted to sleep. I'm very upset with myself and he will not go in alone again for anything. Just seeing my face with him would have helped with some of that fear.

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Knork Flatware Review & Giveaway

I was wondering what was all the fuss over flatware. I was curious, after a shipment of Knork Flatware 20 Piece, Matte Finish service set for 4 arrived, I knew. I was actually on twitter and here was my tweet:

Remember in the shows when they say "Hide the Silverware." Oh yeah, Knork products are that good. You know but rather than hide them, you will want to use them and let your guest envy your Knork:)

Did you know Knork is the exclusive flatware provider of Wolfgang Puck's American Wine and Food Festival. Also used by chefs (Richard Blais, Hector Santiago, & Stefan Richter) from Top Chef Season 4 & 6. Knork is also used by my son whom thinks he is a top chef. I think he is adorable in his orange apron stirring with a Knork Spoon.

I have not seen a piece of flatware made as strong, these are quality dinning utensils made to last. The handle is thick, hand formed from a single solid bar of stainless steel. Knork product have great grip capability, control usage, and visible appeal. My mom has also discovered the benefit to Knork. She has Arthritis in her hands and the thick handle makes gripping less of a struggle.

"Unlike anything else on the market. And the proof is in the use. Incorporating critical modifications to the ages-old fork design, the KNORK enables a user to both cut and spear food using only one utensil - and one hand."

Thanks to Knork one of my readers will win a 20 piece set.
RULES:
Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern Feb 22, 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  Follow my blog Google Friend Connect & visit Knork and tell me your favorite product or a fact I have not mentioned. 


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

*Blog about the giveaway linking Knork & Life Is A SandCastle (5entries)
*Follow @KnorkFlatware @lifesandcastle on twitter & tweet (1 time per day)
" #giveaway 20 piece set Knork Flatware @KnorkFlatware @lifesandcastle http://t.co/AUsM9I8 #win ends 2/22"
*Become my face book fan.
*Become a Knork facebook fan. (2 Entries)
*Subscribe to my blog by email. (2 entries)
*Enter any giveaways from the other All 4 U Event Bloggers or giveaways on my site- one entry for each you enter.
* Get All 4 U Event or my regular button (2 entries each one)
*Add this giveaway to a contest linky & leave link (3 entries each link, up to 3contest listings)


Disclosure: Please note this giveaway was presented by PR or Company. I received a product to review. I did not receive any other compensation. All opinions are my own.

All 4 U Event

This is my offical sponsor page for the All 4 U Event, keep checking back as exciting review and giveaways will be added with the link to the sponsor. While you are here check out the sponsors and check out the other bloggers particpating.

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http://www.imageisus.com/

http://buildadreamplayhouses.com/

http://www.kidsshowandtell.com/

http://www.softclothing.net/

Important!!

Here is the real deal, anyone one of us could wake up to find their child has cancer tomorrow. I know a scary fear right, and for other mom's it is the nightmare that came true. A child has it right now, Coupon Mommy of 3 daughter. I can only imagine the shock and pain the family is under right now.

Diaper Style is hosting - 2011 Blogger Auction for (Coupon Mommy of 3 funds)
Anyone who want to buy advertising on my site 100% of the money will go to the family, GO BID. Plus there are other bloggers with spaces to buy. I hope we can work together to help out this family.
Please re tweet, facebook, share, donate to the family or anything you can do, who knows maybe one day you may have to face this situation.

Stork Craft nursery contest valued over $1800

Enter to win a Stork Craft nursery worth over $1800 in the color of your choice! Stork Craft is one of the most recognized names in baby furniture and they want to help you furnish your baby's nursery!
To enter visit ohbabymagazine.com

For more information about Stork Craft Manufacturing - Juvenile Furniture visit storkcraft.com.
Contest closes February 1, 2011.



Disclosure: Just sharing this info with my readers for a great chance to win.

Prizes, contests, giveaways in general

I just wanted to take a minute to speak to my readers and followers about contest winning and prize shipment. (Maybe your new to this?) First thing everyone here has been great on waiting and responding in a timely fashion if something is not shipped to you in a certain amount of time. I appreciate the patience and y'all are wonderful. I decided to post this because I've seen a little excitement on public sites about shipment and non shipment of prizes.

Usually there is a four to six week shipping period ( I have even seen up to 10 weeks) for sponsors we allow them that time, unless a predetermined time is communicated. Then if a product has not made it to your home. Let me know or any other blog owner. I work very hard to make sure my readers receive their prize and most all other blog owners do this too. I have a few winners that have had to contacted in the past and we tracked down what had happen to their shipment and prizes. I'm here to help and my blog is nothing without the support of you my readers.

That being said, my sponsors ship the prizes unless I note different in my giveaways.
I do not tolerate Prize Non-Fulfillment & I do not ship prizes. Companies will be responsible for shipment of prizes. Please note if a giveaway is offered and the prize is not shipped, I will post the Names, Communications, Etc. Consider yourself warned.

I honestly have had the opportunity to work with great companies & people. They respect themselves and other and show good business ethics. There have been very few cases when a sponsor becomes unresponsive to emails, direct message, calls, etc. and I remind them of my policy and things are resolved quickly.
Recently, I have seen a tweet about winners contacting the company instead of contacting the blog owner first. Don't do this unless the blogger will not communicate or the blog owner tells you to contact the company. Talk to your blogger. I hate to say this but, sometimes it is out of the bloggers hands. If they are communicating back and forth and trying their hardest to get you your shipment, try not to be mad if it goes to crap and the sponsor #fails. Sometimes too a Blogger can #Fail too.

I have had this happen twice to me from contests I'd entered. Both bloggers really tried communicating back and forth, I could tell. It was very small prizes so I did not persist it. I did take it as a learning experience of how my blog would operate. Most bloggers will not know if you did not get your prize, if you do not tell them!! Speak Up!!

Advise: Talk to your Blogger.

Was it Buried Treasure? The Answer

So are you wondering about the ring my mom found in the flower bed? She had me run it to the Jewelry shop this morning. The older lady that owns the store said it looks nice. She checked the stones with a tool that checks for diamond or not.

The fact is it is a diamond .25 ct and ring of similar design costs $499.00. Think I will go dig in my flower bed.:)

Paper Mache Volcano

We made a Paper Mache Volcano this week. First we mix flour, water, glue for paste. Then we built up card board ramp on 4 sides of the a tin can. We added the paper mache strips filling it in all around about 4 to 5 layers.  After a day of drying we painted it, let dry again. That afternoon we let it erupt. Using 3 tablespoons of baking soda, 2 tablespoons dish liquid, and 5 drops red food coloring add to volcano. Last 1/2 cup vinegar my son poured it in.

Wordless Wednesday

Got Bananas,
 until a thief comes along....

Skin MD Natural Review & Giveaway

I have a trouble spot like most people and seek skin care. My spot is on my belly where I have stretch marks. It gets dry with little red spots and extremely itchy. Although confined to my stomach, up & down the stretch marks, but still very nerve racking to me and I have dealt with it for the past 4 years. The rash first showed when I was pregnant with my first son and comes and goes upon treatment.

Skin MD Natural has help comfort my trouble area and I have not had any itch for the past two weeks. I love the fact that it absorbs quickly and does not feel gooey and sticky. I don't mind rubbing it on to my hands, where when I use most other lotions I would wipe them off with a towel.

A shielding lotion does the real work to prevent dry skin in two ways.

First, it assists the inner layers of skin to absorb moisture. The humectant (an ingredient that attracts moisture) used in Skin MD Natural is unique to it and has been laboratory tested to be 6 times more effective than any other you will find in common creams.

Second, a shielding lotion enhances the power of the top layer of the skin to resist environmental irritants while protecting the inner natural moisture.

Skin MD Natural is hypoallergenic, free of fragrances, parabens and colorants. It is made with more than 90% natural ingredients and 100% food-grade ingredients that are on the FDA's "most safe" list.

A reader will win their very own 4oz. bottle of Skin MD Natural

RULES:
Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern Feb 8, 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 Follow my blog Google Friend Connect & Tell me a fact from Skin MD, not mentioned here.

********EXTRA ENTRIES***********ALL MY LINKS ARE AT TOP LEFT SIDEBAR

*Blog about the giveaway linking Skin MD & Life Is A SandCastle (5entries)
*Follow @Skinmdnatural @lifesandcastle on twitter & tweet (1 time per day) " #giveaway Skin MD @Skinmdnatural @lifesandcastle http://t.co/m5Zdpp2 #win ends 2/08"
*Become my face book fan.
*Become a Skin MD face book fan.
*Subscribe to my blog by email. (2 entries)
*Subscribe to Skin MD on YouTube
*Enter The 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: Please note this giveaway was presented by PR or Company. I reviewed sample for my opinion. I did not receive any other compensation. All opinions are my own.

Buried Treasure! Real or Fake?

Ever found buried treasure?
Look what was in my mom's flower bed. Sorry picture was take from aunt's cell phone tonight. It says 14ct.

Horrified at the answer

I was horrified at the answer. Thinking of the post Nichol @ Kiddies Cornor Deals had shared on Amber Alert on Facebook. I'd already had this talk with my son and so I thought lets refresh. I talked about strangers, he seemed to understand all that. Then I started asking what would you do if? One of his answers horrified me. Our talks will now be more in depth and I will be looking for more questions to quiz them and prepare him & his brother with the right choices.

To began our learning process I found some helpful videos on YouTube

New Dinosaur Train Premiere

All-new episode of Dinosaur Train premiering Monday, January 17 on PBS KIDS® “The Good Mom;” “Diamond Anniversary,” Mrs. Pteranodon meets fellow mom Millie Maiasaura, who is a little too over-protective of her kids. The two moms share some time comparing mothering methods in a play date at the Big Pond. And, Mr. and Mrs. Pteranodon decide to surprise each other with gifts on their anniversary.

Regarding the first part of this all-new episode, “The Good Mom,” you might be interested to know that Maiasaura, meaning "good mother lizard", was a large duck-billed dinosaur that lived in North America during the Late Cretaceous. There is evidence that Maisaura lived in large nesting colonies and that the parents diligently cared for their young!

My son is a Dinosaur Train fan and I'm a fan of all the facts he is learning from the show:)

Dinosaur Train on PBS: http://pbskids.org/dinosaurtrain/

The Jim Henson Company: http://www.henson.com/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/hensoncompany

Twitter: http://twitter.com/hensoncompany

And if you miss the TV broadcast of “The Good Mom;” “Diamond Anniversary” you can view it at the following link: http://www.pbs.org/teachers/dinosaurtrain/lessonplans/maiasaura/

Disclosure: No product or review received, information was shared on behalf of PR or company.

The Magic Warble Giveaway

 

I love a story of how the tables turn and people take an alternative role in books and movies. It is great to get involved in a book. I've also love the good things I've heard about the The Magic Warble by Victoria Simcox.

BOOK OVERVIEW:
"Twelve-year-old Kristina Kingsly feels like the most unpopular girl in her school. The kids all tease her, and she never seems to fit in. But when Kristina receives an unusual Christmas gift, she suddenly finds herself magically transported to the land of Bernovem, home of dwarfs, gnomes, fairies, talking animals, and the evil Queen Sentiz.

In Bernovem, Kristina not only fits in, she’s honored as “the chosen one” the only one who can release the land from Queen Sentiz’s control."

Reading level: Ages 9-12
Paperback: 276 pages
Publisher: Two Harbors Press (January 1, 2009)
ISBN-10: 1935097172
ISBN-13: 978-1935097174

One winner will win a signed copy of The Magic Warble book, bracelet and bookmark.

RULES:
Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern Feb 4, 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: Follow both my blog & Victoria's Website Google Friend Connect.

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

*Tell me any fact from the The Magic Warble Website.

*Blog about the giveaway linking The Magic Warble & Life Is A SandCastle (5entries)
*Follow @VictoriaSimcox @lifesandcastle on twitter & tweet (1 time per day)
"#win signed copy of The Magic Warble book, bracelet & bookmark #giveaway @VictoriaSimcox @lifesandcastle http://t.co/N1AuYkc #win ends 2/04"
*Become my face book fan.
*Become a The Magic Warble face book fan. (2 entries)
*Subscribe to my blog by email. (2 entries)
*Enter The 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: Please note this giveaway was presented by Company or PR. I did not received a product to review. I did not receive any other compensation. All opinions are my own.

Wordless Wednesday

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Diaper Cake Giveaway

These are homemade diaper cakes. I created a few, while making one for my cousin's baby shower. So I'm offering one up in a giveaway.

Ingredients:
Parents Choice Size 3 Diapers
straight pins
rubber bands
ribbons
shredded paper
artificial flowers
plastic wrap
toy/topper
Non pet/non smoking environment

One winner will have a choice of which cake they would like. US winner contest ends11:59 est. 2/10/11

Mandatory: Follow this blog Google Friend Connect and let me know.
*Follow me on twitter and tweet "#win Diaper Cake #giveaway @lifesandcastle http://t.co/YJQMFgA 2/10/11" once daily
*Blog about the giveaway linking Life Is A SandCastle
*Fan me on face book
*Enter a contest @ The Night Owl Mama or any contest here

Disclosure: Homemade diaper cake, purpose- show piece/optional use.

Contest Link Up & Deals

*Free Dremel Multi-Max Universal Adapter Offer

*Hoover Platinum Collection Carpet Cleaner Review + Giveaway
The Night Owl Mama @ www.thenightowlmama.com

*Saturday Mornings is giving away over $250 in prizes! VOTING AND CONTEST END JANUARY 9TH AT 9PM PST
http://goo.gl/4rLqY

*COVERGIRL 50th Anniversary BzzCampaign-The first 1,000 COVERGIRLs who register receive a FREE LashBlast Volume Mascara
http://www.facebook.com/covergirl?v=app_160134610689223

*Win a $75 Gift Card SearsHTS, Kmart @ Momma in Flip Flop This giveaway will end 01/18/2011 at midnight CT
http://tinyurl.com/29dwfhn

*George Foreman Smart Kitchen Multi-Cooker Giveaway @ Networking Witches Giveaway Ends 01/18/11
http://bit.ly/grfPZw

Scary rash on my son?

Last night a small rash start at my son ankle and with in an hour it turn it this. Up his entire legs and one arm, the rash was raised. I gave him some child meds with an antihistamine in it an it went aways as fast is it came. If it had not we would have been sitting in the ER. Early this morning I scheduled an appointment with his doctor for the rash and because he has been complaining about an stomach ache off and on too. Thinking it is a common reaction to something, but what? Nothing different. Could it be a rash from the recent strep he had? Not sure he has been off antibiotics since January 2 for that.

Step2 2 Sweepstakes!

Win a shopping spree to Step2.com. All you need to enter is a video camera, a Step2 toy, and your little one. Quarterly drawing in 2011 for customers who submit home videos of their Step2 toys assembly will be given a chance to win a $1,000 Step2.com shopping spree


Win a Step2.com shopping spree this year, by submitting a video of your child playing with his or her favorite Step2 toy. Step2 will be holding a separate quarterly drawing in 2011 for customers who submit playtime videos, giving them a chance to win a $350 Step2.com shopping spree.

For more rules and details visit Step2 Blog


Disclosure: Just Sharing:)

Creativity for Kids Finalist

Creativity for Kids Shrinky Dinks® Deluxe kit was selected by the Toy Industry Association (TIA) as a finalist in the 2011 Toy of the Year (T.O.T.Y.) Awards program! The T.O.T.Y. program recognizes excellence in product development and marketplace performance of toys in various categories. New this year, the selection process allows for consumers to vote and help determine the award winning products. So we'd like to invite you to participate. Shrinky Dinks® Deluxe is up for the award in the Specialty toy category, and is also in the running for the coveted overall "Toy of the Year" award. The winning products will be revealed at an awards ceremony in February 2011 in New York City during the American International Toy Fair. Creativity for Kids would like your vote.

Creativity for Kids product developers are always on the lookout for trends, and a current one is Shrinky Dinks®. Shrinky Dinks® Deluxe includes authentic Shrinky Dinks® film in a variety of designs popular with girls, such as flowers, cupcakes, hearts and butterflies. Color in the designs using the 8 color pencils in the kit, then shrink them in an oven. Use the pieces to make charm bracelets, gift tags, hair clips and more. The kit includes everything you need to do the project, including a pencil sharpener and hole punch.
If you’d like to support our product and participate in consumer voting for the TOTY 2011 awards, here’s the link:

http://www.toyawards.org/iMIS15/toyaward/custom/SpecialtyToy.aspx
Vote in 3 or more categories and you'll be eligbile to enter to win the toy package of your choice.

Disclosure: This information is shared from Creativity for Kids.

Wordless Wednesday

The More You Wear, The Better It Was

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$45 CSN Stores Giveaway

As Valentine's Day approaches, my husband knows what I love best. Orangizination, furniture, home repairs, and savings, because after all my home is where I spend most of my time. The space you spend your time should make you feel good. We were recently speaking of buying a new TV and TV stand.

Looking at tv stands, I must choose one that would not be easy for the baby to climb. I would also like one that has storage compartments, hold all the tech products for connections, and with eye pleasing appeal. I want it to be afforadable.

While looking I found my favorite style is the hutch tv stands and the fireplace tv stand would certainly be an eye catching two functioning piece to have. Hard choice, but I believe the hutch tv stands would be a better fit here with price and safety in mind.

Right now I have a $45.00 GC for a single one time use for one of my readers.
RULES:
Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern Feb 3, 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  Follow my blog GFC & visit CSN Stores and tell me what would be your choice of tv stands and please leave link to the product so I may visit it.
Entry should look something like this:

I like the Dimplex Montgomery Electric Fireplace in Espresso @http://www.tvstands.com/Dimplex-GDS25-1057E-DP1426.html


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

*Blog about the giveaway linking CSN Stores & Life Is A SandCastle (5entries)
*Follow Life Is A SandCastle via Google Friend Connect
*Follow @CSNStores @lifesandcastle on twitter & tweet (1 time per day)
" #giveaway $45 GC @CSNStores @lifesandcastle http://t.co/d5H1VPT #win ends 2/03"
*Become my face book fan.
*Become a CSN Stores 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.
*Add this giveaway to a contest linky & leave link (3 entries each link, up to 3contest listings)


Disclosure: Please note this giveaway was presented by CSN Stores & I did not received a product to review. I did not receive any other compensation. All opinions are my own.

2011 News & what's coming?

So it is New Year, 2011!! We enjoyed a few fireworks with family & friends to bring in the New Year. The kids had a blast!

Hope you like the new look of the moment on the blog. Right now working in the background to line up an big event with 3 other bloggers!! Adding some programs to my computer to help thing run smoother.

Be ready to see more reviews and giveaways coming up from CSN Stores. Already scheduling a $45.00 giveaway from CSN Stores to sweeten someones Valentine Day. I love the selection there!!

This year the big 30 hits me, my son starts preschool, hitting terrible 2's with little one, and I can't wait to see what else is in store. Looking ahead to a great 2011 and best wishes for you this year!

Industrial Revolution Spork Little Review & Giveaway

Industrial Revolution is recognised for their manufacturing of diverse products. Some of the creative products include UCO Candle Lanterns, Play & Freeze Ice Cream Maker, and Pedco tripods. The newest is addition is the Light My Fire Spork Little.

My son actually had the opportunity to try the Spork Little. He really likes it, one thing it reminds him of the show Olivia when she was going to eat with a a fancy utensil called a spork. At 3yrs old products like there are super special for little ones. Simply cute!! My 18 month old enjoys using the spork while he is practicing his eating skills.
I actually enjoy less spoons and forks to wash. Another plus is when we do our camp outs it is less items to carry out. The Spork Little is a great fit in small hands, heat resistant material makes it extremely durable and machine washable.

One Lucky winner will win a 3 piece set of the Spork Little.

RULES:

Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern January 30, 2011

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 Industrial Revolution and tell me another item you would like with link so I may visit it. Entry should look something like this:

I like the Spork Little @ http://www.industrialrev.com/

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

*Blog about the giveaway linking Industrial Revolution & Life Is A SandCastle (5entries)

*Follow Life Is A SandCastle via Google Friend Connect

* Follow me & tweet " #giveaway Industrial Revolution Spork Little Giveaway @lifesandcastle http://t.co/rKBRQVE #win 1/30" (2 daily)

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

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

*Grab Blog Button right side bar (2 entries)

*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.