Giveaway Linky Thursday 3/1/12

Thanks for stopping by Giveaway Linky Thursday list your giveaways and enter some Stop by Night Owl Mama to link up your giveaways too.
02/29 The First Year's GumDrop
3/30 $10 Walmart Gift Card
3/14 Educational Insights Grandma's Trunk & Play Foam

Giveaway Linky Thursday 3/1/12

1.	1000 Business Cards - 2 winners (3/8) Rafflecopter	31.	Velvety Soft Microfiber Bathrobe (ARV $200) - 3/4
2.	$100 World Market Gift Card (3/2) Rafflecopter	32.	Queen Anne China Teacup & Saucer (3/5, WW)
3.	$20 to StitchesBySarah.com (free shipping/US) 3/20	33.	Gorgeous Handcrafted Earrings - 3/5
4.	I LOVE YOU MORE THAN CHOCOLATE BOOK + CD FOR KIDS 3/3	34.	$50 Gift Card for Leading Ladies Jewelry - 3/6
5.	The Blood Sugar Solution 3/6	35.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Perricone MD Skin Care 3/14
6.	10 Rare Yoplait Coupons 3/3	36.	Sparkle Pave Stud Earrings Giveaway 3/9
7.	PA - The Garden Intrigue by Lauren Willig 3/1	37.	Kate n' Kaboodle- $25 AMC Theatres 3/7
8.	PA - A Man for Mia by Linda Kage 3/3	38.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Robby Wash Ball 3/5
9.	PA - The Guardian Duke by Jamie Carie 3/4	39.	$50 Gift Card for Infinity Scarves (3/6, US/CAN)
10.	PA - Texas Pride by Leigh Greenwood 3/8	40.	6 Pink Princess Babycakes - Rafflecopter 3/4 WW
11.	PA - With This Kiss by Bella Riley 3/10	41.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Kidco GoPod & PeaPod 3/5
12.	PA - Clawback by Mike Cooper 3/13	42.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Kidco Furniture Safety Strap 3/7
13.	LAST DAY! LOW ENTRIES! $86 GAME NIGHT FAVES 3-2	43.	$50 Amazon Gift Card (3/8, US/CAN)
14.	$75 Visa Giftcard & Quaker Oat Squares Cereal 3/2	44.	Breathslim Weight Loss System (3/10, US/CAN)
15.	$100 Amazon Card 3/15	45.	$130 Cash (3/12, WW) Rafflecopter
16.	Frugal Follies - 250 custom stickers - US 3/7	46.	Stella & Dot Soiree Ring (3/13, US/CAN)
17.	Frugal Follies - The Big Retirement Risk - US 3/8	47.	Coach Handbag - ARV $298 (3/21, US/CAN)
18.	4 Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit Pistons Tickets 3/9	48.	3/17 Natural House Sinky, Flushy & Trashy
19.	NOWHERE TO RUN GAME FOR KIDS (EDUCATIONAL INSIGHTS) 3/15	49.	Dripsters - Stop Popsicle Mess - 3/30
20.	DAPPER SNAPPERS $25.00 GIFT CERTIFICATE 3/2	50.	Set of ReUsies Reusable Bags (3/6)
21.	AMYKATHRYN DESIGNER HANDBAGS ($50.00 GC – DIAPER BAGS, SHOULDER BAGS, ETC) 3/3	51.	6 Cans Lord Nut Levington's Nuts (3/9)
22.	ORANSI IONIC FRIDGE PURIFIER 3/9	52.	Espresso Machine, More! 3 Winners (3/7)
23.	NATURES PATH ORGANIC PREMIUM GRANOLA (5 BAGS, 1 WINNER) 3/15	53.	$25 Amazon Gift Card (3/14, US/CAN) Rafflecopter
24.	COODLELIFE BABY GLASS BOTTLE W/ BUBBLE WRAP COVER 3/11	54.	$50 Amazon Gift Card (3/15, WW) Rafflecopter
25.	Grovia My Choice Trainer + Bonus Side Panel 3/16	55.	Sugarpill Sweetheart Eye Shadow Palette WW 3/16
26.	Halle Berry Reveal the Passion 3/8	56.	Belleza Box from EdenFantasys 3/9
27.	Sabino Lok & Blok Hair Product 3/14	57.	Travel jewelry pouch by IOTA CHIC! 3-15 RFFLECPTR
28.	Arcona Skincare Kits (ARV $300) 3/1 Rafflecopter	58.	LOW, LOW ENTRIES! $50 XPERIENCE DAYS GIFTCARD 3-15
29.	Many Hearts One Family Bracelet - 3/4	59.	$68 SPRING BAG BY FLAUNT, COLOR CHOICE 3-5
30.	$50 XPerience Days Gift Card 3/3 Rafflecopter	60.	$500 Apple Gift Card Giveaway 3/23

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Educational Insights Grandma's Trunk & Play Foam Review & Giveaway

Nothing makes my son smile more than playing games. He also does not like to lose but, has accepted it with games. The things I like about the Educational Insights Grandma's Trunk Alphabet Game is you don't have to lose. It's not a traditional game and you can get as creative as possible and many people or few people can play. Beautiful colored cards, fun learning and riddles is packed in to Grandma's Trunk.


 All though I did not have enough children around to test all the games on the instructions, we played several different versions. I first read the clue cards and my son guess the item I was talking about. Later he did the same, except he can't read so he made up his own clues. This help advance his critical thinking, descriptive details that they will be looking for on his Kindergarten test. While he already knows his ABC's, practicing them can not hurt so I had him to put the cards in order from A to Z, then had him tell me another item each letter begins with, instead of the picture on the card.

One of the next games we played was I had him only pack food cards for grandma, them clothing, then house items, etc. That helped him recognize items for specific uses. When we did the story of what grandma packed with the cards "shuffled & mixed", he had to tell the story from the cards drawn. No matter how mixed up, he had to think of how to incorporate that item in to his story. Yes the story did get a little crazy but, his creativity came alive and he told a story. This was his favorite game so far.


Not only did we get to play around with the grandma trunk game. We got to get creative with some play foam. It is not as messy as it sounds and it's not that sticky. It's kind of like making rice crispy treats without the "sticky sticky." Very easy to clean up. Some had glitter in it. My son mixed it and said he was making a pizza.

Rules: Win Education Insights Grandma's Trunk Alphabet Game & Play Foam, US entry, 48 hr. Disclosure: Samples was sent for my honest review as a Education Insights Mom. All opinions are my own.

Magic Cabin $100 Giveaway

Purchasing from Magic Cabin feel free to use the code BLOGIT for 10% off any order, no minimum! Did you know that Magic Cabin also giving $100 gift certificate away each month. Hurry and you will make it in for February today!!

Disclosure: Sharing a great giveaway and deal from a sponsor.

Redraw New Winner

Thanks everyone for entering and congrats! to the winner of the Kidtoons Barbie and a Mermaid Tale 2 prize pack. The first winner wanted to share the winning with someone else (very nice)!! Congrats!! to our new winner!

Winner!!

Thanks everyone for entering and congrats! to the winner of the Kidtoons Barbie and a Mermaid Tale 2 prize pack.

Spring Fever $10.00 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway

Spring Fever means that hint of anticipation in the air "kids playing, flowers blooming, birds singing." Making a to do list, "home improvements, planning fun trips, working in a veggie or flower bed, just having fun." I have spring fever and so many projects I'm working on. Are you feeling a little Spring Fever coming on? Well how about a little $$ to get your project going?

Rules: US winner, 48 hrs to claim prize. Notice Twitter & Klout are daily entries.

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Spring Fever Event

Welcome to the Spring Fever Event with Life Is A SandCastle, co-host Night Owl Mama, co-host Long Wait for Isabella. We are accepting sponsors for the Spring Fever Event, contact Jennifer @ mccujennifer@gmail.com for inclusion on Life Is A SandCastle.

Sponsor List & more coming!!:
Step2 #1
Raskullz
Educational Insights
Step2 #2
Crayola via MyBlogSpark
ToiletTree Products
Magic Cabin
Pure Pearls
Seventh Generation via MyBlogSpark
Live Clean Baby
Dacron

Potty Hair Is Stylish

So yesterday started out here at 4:30 am, I wake my husband up for work. Checking the kids, I rub my hand across my 2yr old's head, he was burning up with fever 102.3 degrees. After a bath & promising a car ride he took meds, so my husband rides him around the block. Fever goes down and we take brother to school, I decide to take him back to the doctor.

Jumping in the shower, he wants another one too. I'm taking him to the bedroom to get his clothes on. I look back, where did he go? He's back in the bathroom brushing his hair, this would not have been so bad but, water is running down. I grabbed the brush and asked, did you put the brush in the potty? So there you have it Potty Hair Is Stylish, and my son did do it.

Shower #3, then doctor. He has a virus on top of getting over the cold and ear infection. Did I mention he was super hyper? Next running back home I was in a hurry and tripped on the plasma car and skated, balancing my fall as I was going down, it wasn't so bad. Next tornado alerts are going out, the weather passes and I'm just ready to go to bed and end this day. This was just the big stuff not to mention all the little things that went wrong. Today I can laugh about it all.

Win Laptop! Microsoft & @5minutesformom #MSFTBlissdom

I just had to share this really quick, TODAY! Win a WINDOWS LAPTOP during 5 Minutes For Mom Live Spreecast with Microsoft at Blissdom 2012 #MSFTBlissdom Friday, February 24th, 2 pm ET/ 11 am PT Find out more @ http://www.5minutesformom.com/50803/win-windows-laptop-live-spreecast-with-microsoft-at-blissdom-2012/

Get your questions answered & win a copy of Microsoft Office Home and Business, a World-Class HD Optics web cam, an Arc Touch Mouse, AND, Acer’s most mobile and responsive notebook ever, an Aspire S Ultrabook™ Windows PC!

Disclosure: Just Sharing this info from 5M4M site, cause it's really cool!! Thanks to them and Microsoft.

Giveaway Linky Thursday 2/23/12

Thanks for stopping by Giveaway Linky Thursday list your giveaways and enter some Stop by Night Owl Mama to link up your giveaways too.
02/29 The First Year's GumDrop
02/27 Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2 Prize Pack

Giveaway Linky Thursday

1.	LooneyTunes Pepe Le Pew Collection DVD 2/29	63.	Crazy Dog Tshirt 3/8
2.	$50 Experience Days GC 2/29	64.	$25 Paypal 3/8
3.	Date Night Pack 2/29	65.	Birthday Chronicle 3/15
4.	Arcona Skincare Kits (ARV $300) 3/1 Rafflecopter	66.	2/26 US $10 Amazon RC
5.	Children's Book Prize Pack 2/28/ US/Can	67.	Signed Copy of Just GREEN It - 2/23 - Rafflecopter
6.	TruConnect MiFi + Service 2/27	68.	Cute Thingamajiggies4kids Lobster pajamas - 2/24
7.	$25 Amazon or PayPal 3/1	69.	3 month GaiamTV subscription (2/26) Rafflecopter
8.	10 Rare Yoplait coupons 2/25	70.	Brother CS6000i Sewing Machine ($349) - 2/28
9.	The Phantom of the Opera Blu Ray 2/29	71.	FEED 2 Kenya Bag - ARV $225 (2/28, WW)
10.	Dora the Explorer- Dora's Easter Adventure DVD 2/27	72.	Grandma’s Trunk Alphabet Game (2/28, US/CAN)
11.	Kindle Fire (RV$199) 2/29	73.	Hand-stamped Family Necklace Rafflecopter 2/26 WW
12.	$100 Amazon G.C. 2/24	74.	Shabby Apple Giveaway 3/5
13.	Made from Earth- Olive Night Creme 2/26	75.	Zooper Stroller ($199) - 2/28 - Rafflecopter
14.	Discoveroo Toys- Wooden Windmill Stackeroo 2/29	76.	13 Prize Giveaway 3/3
15.	Nature's Path Organic Love Crunch prize pack 2/25	77.	One Year Devotional by Tony Dungy- 2/29
16.	Zombie Ninja Pirate Vampire Werewolf Fairy Game 2/	78.	$50 Cash (2/29, WW) Rafflecopter
17.	Distraction Game 2/28	79.	$100 Amazon Gift Card (2/29, WW) Rafflecopter
18.	Cream Pearl Stud Earrings 3/1	80.	$200 Cash or Gift Card (2/29, WW) Rafflecopter
19.	Genmai Green Tea from ITO EN 3/2	81.	Childrens book "An I Love You Prayer"- 2/28
20.	PrintRunner Custom Stickers 3/3	82.	25.00 JC Penny Gift Card Giveaway 3/2
21.	Shake Out Family Game 3/4	83.	$54.79 Amazon Gift Card - 2/29 - Rafflecopter
22.	Dino Dan- Dino Trackers DVD 3/5	84.	Crystal Cube Firejewel Necklace 2/25
23.	Purex UltraPacks (3 Winners) 3/3	85.	Bumgenius Diaper sprayer giveaway 2/28
24.	Cookie Dough Bites 3/7	86.	12x12 Framed Menu Display Kit (2/29, US/CAN)
25.	Leo Wall Stickers 3/7	87.	Caribbean Solutions Kukui Body Silk 2/26
26.	Cooper and Me and the Military 3/6	88.	VeggieTales: If I Sang a Silly Song DVD 2/27
27.	Purex Triple Action Laundry Detergent (3 Winners) 3/4	89.	Honeywell ThermaWave EnergySmart Heater 3/01
28.	Pound Puppies: Homeward Pound DVD 3/8	90.	$279 Rarities Earrings Giveaway 3/01
29.	Fire proof safe & $25 Walmart Gift Card, 3/3	91.	VeggieTales: God Loves You Very Much DVD 3/05
30.	$150 LQ Remarq Kid's Cell Phone, 3/3	92.	Hallmark Valentine's Day Care Package 2/25
31.	OTM - SleepBuddy Sleep System 3/7	93.	Peaceable Kingdom Cooperative Game 2/26
32.	Shabby Apple Dress-2/24	94.	The SlobProof Paint Pen 3/04
33.	Earrings and WetnWild Eyeeshadows WW 3/4	95.	The Space Bag High Capacity Storage Tote 3/07
34.	Frugal Follies - Growing Culinary Herbs in Containers e-book - WW 2/23	96.	Wondermill Electric Grain Mill (ARV $280) - 3/1
35.	$100 Amazon Gift Card (Worldwide) 2/24	97.	Queen Anne China Teacup & Saucer (3/5, WW)
36.	Amazon Kindle (US/CAN) 2/29	98.	Custom Kids Wooden Name Puzzle (3/7, US/CAN)
37.	KitchenAid Mixer 2/29	99.	$130 Cash (3/12, WW) Rafflecopter
38.	FunBites for Kids 3/2	100.	Coach Handbag - ARV $298 (3/21, US/CAN)
39.	$75 Visa Giftcard & Quaker Oat Squares Cereal 3/2	101.	$86! YOU'VE BEEN SENTENCED! AND MORE AWARD WINNING GAMES! 2-28
40.	$25 Amex Gift Card 3/5	102.	$500 Cash or an iPad2 - 3/30 - Rafflecopter
41.	Origami Owl Custom Jewelry $25 Gift Card 3/7	103.	Celtic Knot Bracelet (2/16) WW
42.	MAB-$25 GC Honeyville Food-Ends 3/10	104.	CrindleStar Story & Song + Wildflowers to grow 2/25 US Rafflecopter
43.	MAB-2 Mia Bell Jar Candles-Ends 2/26	105.	Digital Photo Key Chain 3/2 US Rafflecopter
44.	MH-2 Mia Bella Bars & Air Fresheners-Ends 3/10	106.	I Am Happy- Children's CD, 3/3 LOW ENTRIES
45.	MH-$700Winter Blast of Cash-Ends 3/4	107.	Horizon Organic Giveaway 2/29
46.	5 Boxes of General Mills Cereal 2/23 Rafflecopter	108.	Eraselet pack, US/CAN, 3/4
47.	MH-Book Giveaway-Love's Charade-Feather-Ends 3/3	109.	$25 PayPal Cash, 2/29
48.	MH-$650 Extreme Cash-5 Winners-Ends 3/15	110.	Smile for Schools Giveaway: $500+ in prizes (3/1)
49.	MH-$1000 PayPal-The Grand Event-Ends 2/29	111.	Parking Pal 2-24
50.	MH-Book Giveaway-Woodrose Mountain-Ends 3/3	112.	Crayon Bungee 2-24
51.	MH-Book Giveaway-The Summer Garden-Ends 2/25	113.	Facebook Timeline Custom Cover Banner 2/29
52.	Bed Head Hair Straightener 2/29	114.	Lots 2 Save Giveaway $75 Amazon Gift Card 2/29
53.	LOW, LOW ENTRIES! IOTA CHIC JEWELRY POUCH. 3-15 RAFFLECOPTER	115.	2 bags of Ethical Bean Coffee 2/27
54.	The Snow Child Book 2/25	116.	Invisible Shoes ($49.95) - Rafflecopter 3/4
55.	$50 Xperience Days giftcard for tours, trips, lessons, spas! 3-15	117.	4 Atlanta Hawks vs Detroit Pistons Tickets 3/9
56.	$68! CHIC SPRING TOTE BY FLAUNT, CHOICE COLOR. 3-5	118.	$15 movie theater gift card (2/28)
57.	STUNNING! GOLD OR SILVER JODY COYOTE BRAND HOOP EARRINGS! 2-29	119.	Custom notepad of your choice (2/28)
58.	PA - Against the Night by Kat Martin 2/28	120.	The Guardian Duke book - 3/8
59.	PA - The Garden Intrigue by Lauren Willig 3/1	121.	$5 Starbucks or Amazon Card (US/WW) 2/29
60.	PA - A Man for Mia by Linda Kage 3/3	122.	Sparkle Pave Stud Earrings Giveaway 3/9
61.	PA - The Guardian Duke by Jamie Carie 3/4	123.	$49 premium Wordpress template 3/18 WW
62.	PA - Texas Pride by Leigh Greenwood 3/8

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@thestep2company 2012 New Toys

As always Step2 put us at awe at the Toy Fair with their new line of Summer/fall toys. I'm hearing quite a buzz over the Corvette Bed and the newest room accessory a cute Turtle Night Light. Every child could use a clubhouse, and the my Clubhouse from Step2 features a picnic table too.

Items to check out:

All Around Wagon

Turtle Night Light

Splash & Scoop Bay

My Clubhouse

Grand Walk in Kitchen & Gill

Easy Steer Sportster

Corvette Bed

Disclosure: Sharing information and pictures from the sponsor as part of being a Step2 Test Drive Mom.

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Congrats! Gift Card Winner

Congrats!! We have a winner for the Discover Your Winter Cocktail Blog App +  Hendrick’s Gin Golf Umbrella and $20.00 Crate & Barrel Gift Card Giveaway.

Sick Children & Panic Meningitis

I carried both sick boys to the doctor. Here was the symptoms.

Youngest child, fever, cough, running nose, holding ear. He was diagnosed with a cold and ear infection, given antibiotics & cough meds.

Oldest child was up during the night sounded like he had the whooping cough it was so loud, stuffy nose, and said his ear hurt too. He was diagnosed with upper respiratory infection and given cough meds.

So I think we are on the fast track to healing then my oldest son tells my mom his neck is hurting. This would not have been so bad except someone from our community died the day before from meningitis. He was not in town at the time but, it puts the fear into you. I went on mom panic alert. Took everything for me not grabbing him up and running to the ER. My mom calmed me down and said he'd been doing somersaults and he slept sitting up the night before with the cold, just watch. It was at bed time and he went to sleep. I was up most of the night checking on him and the night before.

He wakes the next morning and his stomach is hurting, he then vomits. After that he seems ok and he can move his neck all around. He just didn't have no appetite yesterday. It must be the cold & virus. So it's bedtime again and he is running a fever 100.6. I gave him meds and the fever stayed down all night. I'm waiting to see how today is going to go. I never knew how much my mom worried until I had my own children. 

Update: He is doing great today, guessing the fever came from the virus. No neck problems either. Cough clearing up. Youngest is hyper and doing great today.

Giveaway Linky Thursday 2/16/12

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02/29 The First Year's GumDrop
02/19 Discover Your Winter Cocktail Blog App + $20 Crate & Barrel
02/27 Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2 Prize Pack

Giveaway Linky Thursday 2/16/12

1.	Excuse Me Your Soul Mate Is Waiting 2/19	55.	The Grand Event $1000 Cash 2/29
2.	Children's Book Prize Pack 2/28/ US/Can	56.	OPI's Ultimate Valentine Giveaway CANADA ONLY 2/24
3.	Pair Of Umi Shoes {Up to $60 ARV} 3/5	57.	Modify Watch Giveaway US/Can 2/23
4.	$279 Rarities Earrings Giveaway 3/01	58.	Umbrella & Crate & Barrell $20 GC US/Cab 2/20
5.	$1700 Fashion Prize (Clothes, Jewelry, More) 2/16	59.	Just A Drop Giveaway Canada Only 2/26 3 Winners
6.	$30 PayPal Cash 2/20	60.	Calliope Game Got Em US/Can 2/21
7.	$100 Gift Card (Amazon, Itunes, Target) - 2/19	61.	Adventures of Chuck & Friends DVD US/Can 2/28
8.	KitchenAid Mixer 2/29	62.	Olasonic Speakers US/Can 2/17
9.	$100 Amazon Gift Card (Worldwide) 2/24	63.	Linksys E4200 Wireless Router US/Can 2/21
10.	Ocean Spray Fruit Snacks - 4 WINNERS 2/16	64.	Dizolve Laundry Sheets Canada Only 2/19 3 Winners
11.	Amazon Kindle (US/CAN) 2/29	65.	Kaela Designs Handbag US/Can 3/3
12.	Custom Handcrafted Hanging Light (2/17, WW)	66.	Journey Gym US/Can 3/5
13.	$75 Spafinder Giftcard & C3 for Stress 2/28	67.	Netbook Giveaway Event US/Can 2/28
14.	$45 Uriélle Revitál Hair Treatment, US, 2/17	68.	I Heart Minnie on DVD US/Can 3/9
15.	$139 MICHE Handbag (w/ 2 Shells!) US, 3/3	69.	Valentine's Day Giveaway US Only 2/18
16.	Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover - 2/18	70.	Earrings, quirky jewelry, gifts & more!! 2/19 WW
17.	J-Crew Bracelet & Zara Clutch - $260 (2/22, WW)	71.	EnvyDerm Eyelash Serum /4 boxes of muffins-2/21
18.	Hot Chocolate & Handmade Marshmallows - 2/22	72.	$75! LOW, LOW ENTRIES! GAME NIGHT FAVES! 2-23
19.	NuWave Pro Oven $150 ARV 3/12	73.	$25 Visa Gift Card - 2/18
20.	Signed Copy of Just GREEN It - 2/23 - Rafflecopter	74.	Green Toys Tool Set 2/21
21.	Bra Of Choice 2/27	75.	Remote-Control Fire Truck 2/24
22.	WORLDWIDE $35.00 CASH GIVEAWAY 2/23	76.	Smile for Schools Giveaway (ends 3/1)
23.	ANGELINA BALLERINA SWEET VALENTINE DVD 2/18	77.	$30 PayPal Cash {US} - 2/20
24.	Cute Thingamajiggies4kids Lobster pajamas - 2/24	78.	Birthday Chronicle- 2 win- 2/18 LOW ENTRIES
25.	AMYKATHRYN DESIGNER HANDBAGS ($50.00 GC – DIAPER BAGS, SHOULDER BAGS, ETC) 3/1	79.	Wii Giveaway (ends 2/16)
26.	AMBER NECKLACE (WINNER’S CHOICE OF COLOR + SIZE) 2/28	80.	Knot Genie 2/17
27.	Brother CS6000i Sewing Machine ($349) - 2/28	81.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Mohawk Home Rug 2/27
28.	THE BIG YEAR (THE MOVIE) ON DVD 2/17	82.	Kate n' Kaboodle- SodaStream 2/25
29.	Tiggys House Item of Choice (2/16)	83.	Kate n' Kaboodle- $25 Nordstrom's GC 2/71
30.	SPARKLEHEARTS NATURAL BODY PRODUCTS FOR GIRLS 2/23	84.	Kate n' Kaboodle- $20 Crate and Barrel GC 2/17
31.	iPhone 3G case 2/29	85.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Petcakes 2/25
32.	FEED 2 Kenya Bag - ARV $225 (2/28, WW)	86.	$229 Cash - SINGLE ENTRY! - DealRound.com 2/29
33.	Bumgenius diaper Sprayer 2/28	87.	Kindle with Wi-Fi (3/4, US/CAN) Rafflecopter
34.	Sure Flaps Cat Door 2/22	88.	$ AMC Gift Card /
35.	DINOSAUR TRAIN 2 PACK TOOTHBRUSH SET (2 WINNERS) 2/22	89.	Lots 2 Save Giveaway $75 Amazon Gift Card 2/29
36.	$50 Cash (2/29, WW) Rafflecopter	90.	Dilettante Truffles & Milk and Dark Chocolate Hearts 2/19
37.	FILL IN THE BLANKIE – PERSONALIZED BLANKETS $150.00 2/22	91.	Caribbean Solutions Kukui Body Silk 2/26
38.	$100 Amazon Gift Card (2/29, WW) Rafflecopter	92.	Women's Original Flirty Apron 2/18
39.	PA - Against the Night by Kat Martin 2/28	93.	Goodnight Heavy Wetter Diaper 2/18
40.	PA - The Garden Intrigue by Lauren Willig 3/1	94.	$235 Paypal Cash Giveaway 2/20
41.	Frugal Follies - Growing Culinary Herbs in Containers e-book - WW 2/23	95.	Entertain Like a Gentleman Cookbook 2/20
42.	$200 Cash or Gift Card (2/29, WW) Rafflecopter	96.	Case of Red's All Natural Burritos 2/22
43.	$68! CHIC SPRING TOTE BY FLAUNT, CHOICE COLOR. 3-5	97.	Gooseberry Patch Rush Hour Recipes 2/22
44.	$54.79 Amazon Gift Card - 2/29 - Rafflecopter	98.	Be My Valentine Gourmet Gift Basket 2/23
45.	GORGEOUS! GOLD OR SILVER JODY COYOTE EARRINGS! 2-29	99.	Crystal Cube Firejewel Necklace 2/25
46.	Arcona Skincare Kits (ARV $300) 3/1 Rafflecopter	100.	LooneyTunes Pepe Le Pew Collection DVD 2/29
47.	Wondermill Electric Grain Mill (ARV $280) - 3/1	101.	$50 Experience Days GC 2/29
48.	$130 Cash (3/12, WW) Rafflecopter	102.	Date Night Pack 2/29
49.	Coach Handbag - ARV $298 (3/21, US/CAN)	103.	Honeywell ThermaWave EnergySmart Heater 3/01
50.	$500 Cash or an iPad2 - 3/30 - Rafflecopter	104.	The Affectionate Gift Pack 2/18
51.	Identity Discovery - Custom Keychain (2/20)	105.	Dilettante Truffles & Milk and Dark Chocolate Hearts 2/19
52.	Identity Discovery - CrindelStar Card (2/23)	106.	Freshwater Pearl Earrings 2/23
53.	Identity Discovery - Fit Moms For Life (2/28)	107.	Hallmark Valentine's Day Care Package 2/25
54.	$25 PayPal OR Amazon cash 3/1	108.	Peaceable Kingdom Cooperative Game 2/26

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Over due Diamond Winner!!

Sorry for the delay, we have a over due Diamond winner. I'm behind with the computer in the shop, my 2yr son running fever, and the oldest coughing. Stick around, I got some exciting news to share and some great giveaways to kick off spring.

I'll be sending an email soon to the winner of the Kranichs Diamond Necklace:

Free Printable Pocoyo Valentine’s Day Cards

See Full Detailed Free Printable Pocoyo Valentine’s Day Cards:

Pocoyo Valentine’s Day Card:
http://www.pocoyo.com/img/san_valentin/Print_064.pdf

Elly Valentine’s Day Card:
http://www.pocoyo.com/img/san_valentin/Print_065.pdf

Pato Valentine’s Day Card:
http://www.pocoyo.com/img/san_valentin/Print_066.pdf

Loula Valentine’s Day Card
http://www.pocoyo.com/img/san_valentin/Print_067.pdf

Sleepy Bird
http://www.pocoyo.com/img/san_valentin/Print_068.pdf


Disclosure: Just Sharing:)

Has Your School Banned Homemade Goodies?

The question is has your school banned homemade food snacks? Our school has a no homemade food policy. I actually like it and some hate it. They can arrange a in class food project.

Things to consider:

• Let's face it not everyone kitchen is up to health standards: Cross contamination, e. coli, salmonella, lord forbid someones kitchen looks like those on hoarders.
• Is the preparer of the food: licking the spoon, have a cold, washed their hands, just wiped a booger or their child's butt.
• How fresh is those products: Just something in the freezer or cabinet for the last five to 10 years.
• Food Allergies: Food allergies are everywhere now and packaged snack contain ingredient list. I even learn another mom daughter is allergic to red food dye.

Yes it is costly to buy for the whole class. That cost is way better than a child sick from food born illness or even dying. I feel much better for my son's safety.

Disclosure: Just sharing my opinion.

Giveaway Linky Thursday

Thanks for stopping by Giveaway Linky Thursday list your giveaways and enter some Stop by Night Owl Mama to link up your giveaways too.

02/29 The First Year's GumDrop
02/19 Discover Your Winter Cocktail Blog App + $20 Crate & Barrel
02/27 Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2 Prize Pack
02/11 Kranichs Diamond Heart Pendant

Giveaway Linky Thursday 2/9/11

1.	Lots 2 Save Giveaway $75 Amazon Gift Card 2/29	47.	12-18 Month Red Pettiskirt & Horse Rubber Stamp - Etsy (2/15) US
2.	Mayesa Drink 2/15	48.	CLASSIC PEARL EARRINGS FROM THE JEWELRY STYLIST! 2-14
3.	SCENTSY Valentine's Pack 2/14 LOW ENTRIES!	49.	Identity Discovery - Digital Scrapbook Kit (2/9)
4.	Birthday Chronicle-2 Winners - 2/11 Rafflecopter	50.	{YOUR CHOICE} Archival Fine Art Print 2/12 US/Can
5.	3 Bar Gift set of YesterYearSoap 2/14 US -RC	51.	Identity Discovery - Lovable Labels Pack (2/9)
6.	$60 Paypal Cash 2/14 Rafflecopter	52.	Identity Discovery - Wag'n Rover Kit (2/14)
7.	Purex Triple Action Ultrapacks 2/16 US RC	53.	Identity Discovery - Kindle Fire (2/14)
8.	PA - Silk is for Seduction by Loretta Chase 2/14	54.	Book of Choice from The Book Depository INT 2/14
9.	Soap Crafting Book (2/14, US/CAN) Rafflecopter	55.	Baltic Amber Teething Necklace of Choice (2/14) US
10.	Sylvania LED Lights Gift Basket ($150+) 2/9	56.	Mom-Blog $100 Amazn GC for “Messiest Kid” Pic-2/14
11.	4 Killington Ski Resort Lift Tickets (VT) 2/9	57.	6 lb Cont. of Oxygen Bleach-2/13
12.	Diamond Heart Necklace & $100 Amazon GC - 2/10	58.	$50 Gift Certificate-2/14
13.	2 Maple Hill Farms Wool Dryer Balls - 2/11	59.	EnvyDerm Eyelash Serum/4 Boxes of Van's muffins-2/
14.	$25 AMEX Gift Card (2/12) Rafflecopter	60.	little z kids outfit giveaway 2/15 LOW ENTRIES
15.	SIMPLE Facial Care Kit (2 winners) - 2/13	61.	UPrinting Rolled Canvas printing 2/13
16.	Case of Chobani Champions Yogurt - 2/13	62.	Facebook Timeline Custom Cover Banner 2/10
17.	Lugz Brigade Fold Shoes (ARV $99) - 2/13	63.	Progresso Soup & The Biggest Loser DVD 2/13
18.	$50 Mignonne Handmade Gift Card (Etsy) 2/15	64.	$25 Sam's Club GC 2/12
19.	Letter Box Activity Set for Kids - 2/15	65.	$229 CASH (Rafflecopter) SINGLE entry - EASY!!
20.	$1700 Fashion Prize (Clothes, Jewelry, More) 2/16	66.	Shabby Apple Necklace, LOW ENTRIES-2/11
21.	Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker - 2/17 Rafflecopter	67.	Purex Laundrey Detergent FREE
22.	$235 Cash (2/20, WW) Rafflecopter	68.	$100 Moola Love PayPal Giveaway, Worldwide 2/14
23.	Signed Copy of Just GREEN It - 2/23 - Rafflecopter	69.	$300 Cupid's Cash Giveaway, Worldwide, 2/14
24.	Brother CS6000i Sewing Machine ($349) - 2/28	70.	NOVICA $50GC (Can/US, 2/15)
25.	$50 Cash (2/29, WW) Rafflecopter	71.	Hallmark Valentine's Package $45 (2/14 US)
26.	$100 Amazon Gift Card (2/29, WW) Rafflecopter	72.	Copy-Kids Eat Fruits And Vegetables DVD 2/19
27.	$200 Cash or Gift Card (2/29, WW) Rafflecopter	73.	Smile for Schools Giveaway: $500+ in Prizes (ends 3/1)
28.	$100 Gift Card for Eco-Friendly Clothing - 2/29	74.	Coach Purse Giveaway (ends 2/13)
29.	$54.79 Amazon Gift Card - 2/29 - Rafflecopter	75.	Frugalapolis $25 Publix GC 2/15
30.	Wondermill Electric Grain Mill (ARV $280) - 3/1	76.	$25 Amazon Giftcard & Custom-Made Mindmovie - achieve YOUR DREAMS! 4/12
31.	Arcona Skincare Kits (ARV $300) 3/1 Rafflecopter	77.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Mohawk Home Rug 2/27
32.	$500 Cash or an iPad2 - 3/30 - Rafflecopter	78.	Kate n' Kaboodle- $20 GC Scarves.Net 2/10
33.	Winchell Mtn Gourmet Coffee 4 bags ($45 ARV) 2/14	79.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Eyeglasses (up to $50) 2/13
34.	$100 Gift Certificate to Thirty-One Gifts 2/9	80.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Funny Bacon T-Shirt 2/13
35.	$20 Crate & Barrel Gift Card 2/20	81.	Kate n' Kaboodle- $20 Crate and Barrel GC 2/17
36.	Amazon Kindle (US/CAN) 2/29	82.	Kate n' Kaboodle- $25 Nordstrom's GC 2/71
37.	Frugal Follies - The Swiss Cheese Theory of Life - US 2/9	83.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Havaianas Flip Flips 2/16
38.	REVIEW & GIVEAWAY FOR MY MEMMORIES DIGITAL SCRAPBO	84.	MunchTalk-Tom's of Maine Simply White Toothpaste
39.	Mega 12 prize Giveaway event 2/13	85.	MunchTalk-Naturopathica Luxury Samples
40.	Manners Can Be Fun Book 2/13-Rafflecopter	86.	Athenos Free Coupon- 2 Winners 3/1
41.	SMART SNACKS HIDE N’ SEEK CHOCOLATES GAME (LEARNING RESOURCES) 2/10	87.	4 Free Polly-O Coupons 2 Winners- 2/25
42.	Sweet Nothings Body product 15.00 Gift card 2/17	88.	Win a Lifetime Storage Shed - $929 (2/19)
43.	$100 Valentine Day Prize Package 2/14	89.	$45 Worth of Protective Skins 2/18
44.	NuMe Flat Iron With Clips 2/23	90.	LOW ENTRY - $80 COOK'N RECIPE ORGANIZER - 2/19
45.	$86! FAMILY GAME NIGHT PRIZE PACK. 2-13 RAFFLECOPTER	91.	$100 Visa GC ends 3/15
46.	YOUR CHOICE! STUNNING GOLD OR SILVER JODY COYOTE EARRINGS! 2-29	92.	$100 Cash & $100 Gift Card 2/27

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Dale & Thomas Popcorn Valentine Delight

I remember mentioning how much I would love to have Dale & Thomas Popcorn for Valentines. I got a Valentine 6 pack sampler of the heavenly Dale & Thomas Popcorn in the mail. I'm a happy girl!! Love the heart wrap sleeve over the box.

Valentine's Day Six Pack Sampler Gift
Chocolate Delight
- Peanut Butter & White Chocolate DrizzleCorn
- Twice-As-Nice Chocolate DrizzleCorn
- Cinnamon Creme DrizzleCorn
- Black & White Biscotti
- Double Chocolate DrizzleCorn
- Dark Fudge with Praline Almonds

I'm a huge fan of the great taste. Go get Dale & Thomas Popcorn for your sweetheart or even for your self. A good movie, the one you love, and Dale & Thomas Popcorn sounds like a great Valentine date to me.

Disclosure: Sample product was received by Company or PR. All opinions are my own. Photos from sponsor.

Valentines for School & Sweetheart Display

 I'd decided we would not do the usual class valentine cards, that everyone else would be doing. My son really likes what we decided on. I saw slap bracelets at Oriental Trading and the little gift boxes in red and ordered them. While at the Dollar Store I picked up rose pens and heart shape glitter foam pieces.

I have to admit I was wondering how I was going to display the Valentines neat and tidy when I took them to school. Then I saw a cute idea at Sparkly Blonde YouTube page that would make the gifts look great on display and I can use it for cupcakes later too.

So the next day I picked up plastic heart plates at WalMart for 98 cents and I already own plenty candle holders. I actually used 3 of the same size plates. The gift boxes, we hot glued the heart shape glitter foam pieces to them, and he wrote from him. I wrapped in gift basket wrap and stuck the rose pens to the side. Then the project came together and topped with a rose. The rose pens are for grown ups on his school list.

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The First Years GumDrop Collection + Giveaway

Although my baby days are behind me, I could not pass the chance to share the latest items from the The First Years GumDrop Collection. Check out some new items below and now available at Babies ‘R’US, Target, Walmart, Kmart and other major retailers. Remember GumDrop is trusted by hospitals. GumDrop one-piece pacifiers with the same nipple shape as Soothie®.

The First Years GumDrop® Slim Bottle
The familiar and loved shape of the popular GumDrop® Pacifier is the inspiration for the GumDrop Slim Bottle. The 100% silicone nipple is the same shape used on the GumDrop Pacifier, and the narrow bottle design is perfect for older infants to grasp and hold. BPA-Free and Latex-free. Available in slow and medium flow rates. 4 oz. 1 pack (ages 0-3 mos.) $3.49 or 4 oz. 3 pack $6.49. 8 oz. 1 pack (ages 3+ months) $3.49 or 8 oz. 3 pack $6.49.

The First Years Gumdrop® Slim Bottle Starter Set
Includes three 4oz. bottles, two 8oz. bottles, two newborn pacifiers, a 40-count pacifier wipe pouch and two replacement nipples. Available in girl and boy sets. Ages: Newborn and up. MSRP: $17.99

The First Years GumDrop® Pacifier
Shaped with a natural curve, GumDrop® Pacifiers show more of baby’s sweet face and stay clear of the nose. The lightweight silicone pacifiers also feature a familiar nipple design that is favored by Mom and baby. GumDrop Pacifiers are contoured to fit baby’s face perfectly and comfortably rest against baby’s delicate skin. GumDrop also includes a hole in the handle allowing pacifier clips to be safely and easily attached. GumDrop Pacifiers are available in an array of vibrant colors including blue, green, pink, purple and orange and are BPA-free, Phthalate-free and latex-free.
GumDrop Newborn Pacifier (two-pack) Ages: Newborn to 3 months. MSRP: $3.99
GumDrop Infant Pacifier (two-pack) Ages: 3 months and up. MSRP: $3.99

The First Years GumDrop® Infant Pacifier Teether
Created with the same nipple shape trusted and used by over 50% of major birthing centers and hospitals nationwide, the GumDrop Pacifier Teether is perfect for soothing baby’s gums.  Featuring a textured surface, the pacifier teether can be chilled to further soothe sore gums. Available in two colors. Ages: 3 months and up. MSRP: $3.99

The First Years GumDrop® Pacifier Clips (1pk)
Designed for use with GumDrop® Pacifiers or other pacifiers, these Pacifier Clips are perfect for keeping baby's pacifier clean and within reach. Easy-to-use, the GumDrop Pacifier Clips is looped onto pacifiers and includes a durable attacher with soft rounded edges, which clips to baby's clothing, blanket, car seat or diaper bag. The clips are available in an assortment of girl and boy colors, keeping baby’s pacifier close at hand and safely secured in style! MSRP: $3.99 each

The First Years GumDrop® Pacifier Wipes
These handy wipes safely clean pacifiers, teething toys, bottles, cups, and almost anything Mom wants. Made with food-grade ingredients, the wipes contain no alcohol or harmful chemicals. Available in two sizes, a 100-count tub perfect for at home or a 40-count pouch, ideal for taking on the go!  
40-count MSRP: $3.99
100-count MSRP: $9.99

The First Years GumDrop® Pacifier Case with 40-count Pacifier Wipes
Just right for protecting baby's pacifier from dirt and germs, this pacifier case holds two GumDrop® Pacifiers and conveniently fits in any diaper bag or purse. With an easy-to-open closure, pacifiers stay clean inside the soft case. The case includes a 40-count GumDrop Pacifier wipes pouch. Created with water resistant fabric, the pacifier case is quick and easy to clean. Available in two stylish fashions. MSRP: $8.



Thanks to the First Years a lucky winner will win their choice of the 10 piece starter set or a bottle set for older baby. Don't forget to follow The First Years on Facebook.

RULES: Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern Feb. 29, 2012. US Contest. Leave your email in the 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 The First Years Website and tell me another not listed you would like to try.


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*Subscribe to my blog by email. (5 entries)

*(current giveaways)Enter The Night Owl Mama or giveaways on my site- three entries for each you enter.

*Follow The Night Owl Mama on any of her social Networking sites (twitter, google+, etc.) (1 entry each, leave user name & where)


*Add this giveaway to a contest linky & leave link (5 entries each link, up to 3contest listings)

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Discover Your Winter Cocktail Blog App + $20 Crate & Barrel Giveaway

In celebration of the winter season, Robb Report presents the Discover Your Winter Cocktail Blog App. Everyone has their favorite cocktail, but have you wondered what winter cocktail fits you best? Take the Discover Your Winter Cocktail quiz and you can find out by answering a few simple questions!

Discover Your Winter Cocktail. Answer a few questions to see what winter cocktail suits you best! Little Known Liquor Facts! This fun guide will give you little known facts about liquor you may not have known!

Give a Winter Twist to Four Classic Cocktails! Everyone has their favorite drink and most of the time they are the tried and true classics. Now you can spice up your classic cocktail with a fun holiday twist! Great to share with friends or become the hit of your holiday party!


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Seasonal Cocktails Recipes

Chocolate Snowball

Ingredients:
2 oz coconut rum
2 oz Irish cream
1 oz hazelnut liqueur
3 1/2 oz melted chocolate
3 1/2 oz cream
1 dash chocolate syrup
Preparation: Place the chocolate syrup around the glass then place the other ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake. Strain into glass.


Spring Fever

Ingredients:
3/4 oz lemon juice
3/4 oz mango syrup
1 1/2 oz pineapple juice
2 oz blood orange juice
Preparation: Shake well over ice cubes in a shaker, and strain into a collins glass half-filled with crushed ice.


Winter Breeze

Ingredients:
1 oz creme de cacao
1 oz vanilla schnapps
1 oz Irish cream
milk
Preparation: Pour liquors into a beer mug, and fill with milk. Stir, and serve.


Hendrick’s Gin Golf Umbrella and $20.00 Crate & Barrel Gift Card.

RULES: Contest closes 11:59pm Eastern Feb 19, 2012.
No PO boxes. 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 *Take the Quiz and tell us what your answer is, Although I barely drink, the quiz says mine is Gin Winter Rose.

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*Blog about the giveaway linking this post (5entries)

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Winner!!

Thanks everyone for enter the Dale & Thomas Popcorn giveaway. Congrats to the winner!!

Giveaway Linky Thursday 2/1/12

Thanks for stopping by Giveaway Linky Thursday list your giveaways and enter some Stop by Night Owl Mama to link up your giveaways too.

02/02 Dale & Thomas Popcorn Twelve Pack Sampler
02/11 Kranichs Diamond Heart Pendant
02/27 Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2 Prize Pack

Giveaway Linky Thursday 2/1/12

1.	850 paypal cash giveaway 2/14	53.	(2) My First Period Kit 2-15 rafflecopter
2.	PA - Silk is for Seduction by Loretta Chase 2/14	54.	Handmade Jewelery 2/16
3.	Under Armour PTH Victory Backpack (ARV $54) 2/2	55.	12-18 Month Red Pettiskirt & Horse Rubber Stamp - Etsy (2/15) US
4.	$100 Amazon Gift Code! Amazon Facebook Blast US/CA 2/14	56.	The BlankZ Toy US Only 2/9
5.	Scentsy Plug in Warmer and Scentsy Bar Giveaway	57.	The Huns Blog - Budweiser Pitcher Set, Ends 2/3
6.	Scentsy Buddy Giveaway 3-22-12	58.	Shabby Apple Vintage Cameo Neclace, US-2/11
7.	Make up Giveaway 2/14/12	59.	ELEGANT PEARL EARRINGS FOR WEDDINGS, GALAS, PROMS! 2-14
8.	Avon Giveaway 2-12-12	60.	"FUNNY BACON T-SHIRTS" Give-Away 2/15
9.	YesterYear Soap Company Product Giveaway 2/13	61.	PlasmaCar Give-Away 02.02
10.	F.A.I.R.I.E.S.: Baptism by Fire by M.C. Pearson	62.	New Purex Ultra Packs Give-Away 02.10
11.	Replication by Jill Williamson ~ U.S. and Canada	63.	Purex Triple Action Give-Away 02.05
12.	The Elite of the Weak by Precarious Yates ~ U.S.	64.	$100 Gift Certificate to Thirty-One Gifts 2/9
13.	Over the Edge by Brandilyn Collins ~ U.S. only	65.	Munchkin Arm & Hammer 3-in-1 Potty Seat 2/7
14.	Protection for Hire by Camy Tang ~ International	66.	Fogless Shower Mirror-2/6
15.	Amazon Facebook Blast 2/1 - 2/15	67.	$1700 Fashion Prize (Clothes, Jewelry, More) 2/16
16.	Attracted to Fire by DiAnn Mills ~ U.S. and Canada	68.	Fit Moms for Life by Dustin Maher 2/5 US Rafflecopter
17.	A Sound Among the Trees by Susan Meissner	69.	SmartBones-2 Winners- 2/6 US Rafflecopter
18.	Personalized Birthday Chronicle Review and Giveaway 2/13	70.	Promgirl.net 50% Off Coupon 2/7 US Rafflecopter
19.	Pine Brothers Giveaway 1/30 - 2/2	71.	Birthday Chronicle-2 Winners - 2/11 Rafflecopter
20.	Utah Coupon Deals 10,000 Fan flash giveaway ends 2/2	72.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Funny Bacon T-Shirt 2/13
21.	Pine Bros Scavenger Hunt day 2 Giveaway! 2/2	73.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Havaianas Flip Flips 2/16
22.	Thirty One Mirror Compact Giveaway	74.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Eyeglasses (up to $50) 2/13
23.	Fit Moms for Life Book - 2/2 - Rafflecopter	75.	$100 Gift Card for Eco-Friendly Clothing - 2/29
24.	I Just Can't Take It Anymore! 2/14	76.	Kate n' Kaboodle- personalized baby blanket 2/2
25.	Frugal Follies - The Prosperity Bible - US 2/2	77.	Kate n' Kaboodle- $20 GC Scarves.Net 2/10
26.	$25 Sam's Club Gift Card 2/6	78.	Kate n' Kaboodle- Ipad or Kindle 2/6
27.	6 boxes Ocean Spray Fruit Snacks (4 win!) 2/7	79.	Progresso Soup & The Biggest Loser DVD 2/13
28.	$150 Cash - 2/3 - Rafflecopter	80.	$25 Sam's Club GC 2/12
29.	Personalized Children's Book - 5 winners (2/4, WW)	81.	Identity Discovery - $25 Bath & Body Works GC (2/7
30.	Set of 2 Kickboard Scooters (ARV $200) - 2/5	82.	Cooper and Me and the Military Childrens Book-2/26
31.	$100 Visa Gift Card & More! (2/8, US/CAN)	83.	Identity Discovery - $50 EdenFantasys GC (2/7)
32.	8 GB iPod Touch (2/8, WW) Rafflecopter	84.	Identity Discovery - Wag'n Rover Kit (2/14)
33.	Silver Clutch Purse ~RV $45 (2/8, WW)	85.	$54.79 Amazon Gift Card - 2/29 - Rafflecopter
34.	Sylvania LED Lights Gift Basket ($150+) 2/9	86.	Identity Discovery - SmartBones (2 wins)(2/7)
35.	4 Killington Ski Resort Lift Tickets (VT) 2/9	87.	Identity Discovery - Holy Cannoli! kids ebook (2/3
36.	2 Maple Hill Farms Wool Dryer Balls - 2/11	88.	Identity Discovery - Kindle Fire (2/14)
37.	$50 Mignonne Handmade Gift Card (Etsy) 2/15	89.	I See Me Personalized Book-2/24-mla8
38.	Signed Copy of Just GREEN It - 2/23 - Rafflecopter	90.	Identity Discovery - Lovable Labels Pack (2/9)
39.	$50 Cash (2/29, WW) Rafflecopter	91.	My Memories Digital Scrapbooking Software
40.	$100 Amazon Gift Card (2/29, WW) Rafflecopter	92.	Arcona Skincare Kits (ARV $300) 3/1 Rafflecopter
41.	$200 Cash or Gift Card (2/29, WW) Rafflecopter	93.	Thirty One Thermal Tote 2/6
42.	$500 Cash or an iPad2 - 3/30 - Rafflecopter	94.	Tropical Traditions Oil 2/14
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44.	PREMIUM HANDCRAFTED CHOCOLATES VARIETY 6 PACK 2/14	96.	Mega 12 prize Giveaway event 2/13
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46.	ROBBY WASH LAUNDRY BALL 2/13	98.	1Hour Break Natural Sedative Spray 2/7
47.	SMARTIES CANDY PRIZE PACK 2/12	99.	Kool Kids Legwarmer giveaway 2/6
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49.	SMART SNACKS HIDE N’ SEEK CHOCOLATES GAME (LEARNING RESOURCES) 2/10	101.	16x20 Rolled Canvas Print 2/10 US
50.	Lovable Labels 2-5 Rafflecopter	102.	Lots 2 Save giveaway $50 Amazon gift card 2/8
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Kidtoons Giveaway Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2 Prize Pack

Kidtoons feature this month is Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2. I know going back in time I would have loved this one when I was a little girl. I think so even as a grown up today. Barbie as a mermaid, is just so fun, not to mention the prize pack is a little girls dream.

Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2
Surf’s up for Barbie™ as she returns as Merliah™, the fun and fashionable surfing champion who’s also a magical mermaid princess!　In this exciting sea-quel™, Merliah™ makes a splash when she heads to Australia for the ultimate surfing competition. When the evil mermaid Eris escapes from her whirlpool with plans to take over the throne of Oceana, Merliah™ and her sea friends dive in to stop her.  It's a fresh new adventure where Merliah™ learns that anything is possible and she really can have the best of both worlds!

BARBIE® MERMAID TALE 2 DOLL
In the movie Barbie™ in A Mermaid Tale 2, these magical Royal Mermaids help Merliah™ save the ocean! Each mermaid princess has a beautifully detailed bodice and exquisite mermaid tail inspired by the oceans from around the world. With bewitching color change features, girls will love playing with them in or out of the water. Ages 3 and older.

One Lucky reader will win a BARBIE® MERMAID TALE 2 DOLL & Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2 theatrical poster thanks to our sponsor Kidtoons. Kidtoons can be found on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/kidtoons

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