Frugal Family Fun has won their first award!!

What a fabulous end to a crazy week! We have been busy around here trying to improve and get more great prizes for you all! It looks like our hard work has paid off! I received this award from Dee at Bella So Savvy!!! Be sure to check out her wonderful blog!!!  Thanks again Dee!!!

Wanna award your favorite bloggers with this lovely award?

Rules: Accept the award, post it on your blog together with the name of the person who has granted the award, and his or her blog link. Pass the award to 15 other blogs that you’ve newly discovered. Remember to contact the bloggers to let them know they have been chosen for this award.

Here are my picks:

1.Hines Family Joy

2.Badger Mom

3.Musings of A Housewife

4.The Funky Monkey

5.Sugar Pop Ribbons

6.Newly Wed Newly Bred

7.Kidz Born 2 Impress

8.Multiple Blessings

9.Ramblings by Nicole Renee

10.A Heart 4 Home

11.Ladybugs And Tonka Trucks

12.Dealectible Mommies

13.The Mommy Files

14.She's Smart

15.More Mileage for Your Money

Congrats everyone!!!

Check out the Hot giveaway with Boobies, babies...and a Blog!

 

Get ready ladies! This one is all for you! Boobies, Babies...and a Blog! is giving away TWO sexy lace body stockings made by Music Legs!Enter the Giveaway by clicking here to go to Boobies, Babies...and a Blog!  Good luck! 

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOT ON MY BLOG. IT IS AT Boobies, Babies...and a Blog!

Get your kids to eat their veggies-and LIKE them!

Most kids turn their nose at veggies. "I don't like it" is the common excuse.  I have often felt like my kids aren't getting the proper nutrients they need.  So I started "sneaking" veggies into their diet.  Here are a few of my favorite tips to get the kids to love to eat veggies!!

1. Offer veggies with ranch.  Tried and true.  Offer a variety and see what they like! Keep offering it, as it can take 10 times to like a new food!

2. Offer drinks like V8 Splash, that have a serving of veggies in every serving.

3. Look for canned pasta (such as ravioli, spaghetti rings, etc.) that say "one serving of vegetables inside", these are usually the kinds of things kids will eat.  It is important to find the one that says there are veggies inside, because the others are not as healthy.

4. Make burgers with ground up veggies. We made some with green and red bell peppers, onions and garlic. We just cut them up, put them into a mini hand food processor until it was really chopped, then mixed by hand into the meat.  After making patties we cooked them and they were a HUGE hit!!  There was easily 1 if not 2 servings of veggies in those burgers!

5.The same can be done with treats!  Check out The Sneaky Chef for fabulously yummy treats with lots of veggies!!

Post any other veggie tricks you might have up your sleeves down below!!

Assets from Spanx Inc. Review and Giveaway (5 winners!!!)

I have been a LONG time fan of Spanx Inc., so I jumped at the chance try out some products from their new Assets by Sara Blakely Line!!  I may be a young woman, but 3 pregnancies has not treated my body so well.  Still got a little of that tummy flab going on and the legs aren't quite where I want them to be.  Fortunately, Assets can help make those problems temporarily disappear!!
 Check out my before and after pics wearing the Fantastic Firmers Adjustable Strap Cami

                                                                       Before

 

                                                                            After

Wow I can't believe I just posted that online!! But it just goes to show how much I love the Assets line and how much it really does help! I also tried some of the underwear, the Unbelievable Underwear and the Sensational Shaper  Both give great bum support and help smooth out any lumps and bumps you may have! Goes great with capris, dress pants, jeans, skirts or dresses! I love the Sensational Shaper to go with a dress especially! It has a high waist, so you get a slim look with no baggage hanging out! The Unbelievable Underwear went great with my favorite jeans and kept me from having love handles!!  Both the tops and bottoms are great for anyone of any age looking for a better undergarment!

Here is a little bit about Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx Inc. and Assets from the Sara's Story Page:

From Spanx to ASSETS

I started Spanx from the back of my apartment while I was selling fax machines door-to-door for a living, so I still have to pinch myself when I think about how far we have come! Spanx has become a Hollywood secret and a red-carpet must for celebrities from Gwyneth Paltrow to Oprah. We are still a small company of women, obsessed with inventing and improving comfortable undergarments. Now we have more than 50 styles, and we sell Spanx in fine boutiques and upscale department stores like Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bloomingdales, and in the U.K. and Canada.

But I couldn't just stop there! I wanted to find a way to share my slimming secrets with women everywhere.

In 2006, we created Assets by Sara Blakely, the ground-breaking, keep your butt from shaking, make you want to wiggle without the jiggle shapewear brand accessible for all women.

The "Bottom" Line

I created ASSETS to give better undergarment choices to women everywhere, and to give back. A portion of your ASSETS purchase will go to the Sara Blakely Foundation, which focuses on supporting and empowering women around the world. I feel very blessed to have had my "ah-ha" moment in America, where women are free to start their own business. I want women around the world with their own "ah-ha" moments to have the same opportunity to follow their dreams.

To read about my foundation, and see how your ASSETS purchase makes YOU
an asset to women everywhere, click here

Assets is hooking 5 readers up with their own undergarment!! 3 winners will win a bottom and 2 winners will win a top! That's a whole lotta coverage!  Here's how to win!!:

***MANDATORY ENTRY***THIS MUST BE DONE FOR ANY BONUS ENTRIES TO COUNT!
Comment below and tell me if you would prefer a top or bottom! (Depending on demand, you may not receive your choice, sorry)  This is your main entry!

For some extra entries, do the following, and for each that you do, leave a separate comment below telling me you did it.  Example: if you blog about it for 5 entries, leave 5 separate comments, such as "blogged here (leave me the link), entry #1" and so forth.  shoot me an email at frugalfamilyfunspot(at)gmail(dot)com if you have any questions!!

1. Follow Spanx Inc. on Twitter (for 1 bonus entry!)

2. Follow Frugal Family Fun on twitter (For 1 bonus entry!)

3. Follow me on google friend connect (For 3 bonus entries!)

4. Add my button to your blog (For 3 bonus entries!) (Leave me a link to the blog!)

5. Blog about this giveaway (For 5 bonus entries!) (Leave me a link to the blog!)

6. Tweet about this giveaway!! MUST include @FrugalFamilyFun AND @SpanxINC to count!
THIS CAN BE DONE  3 TIMES DAILY FOR 1 ENTRY PER TWEET. THESE MUST BE SPACED OUT, NO MORE THAN AN HOUR TOGETHER!!  (For 1 bonus entry!)

7.Sign up via email or RSS Feed through Google reader for our updates!(can do both, 2 entries for each!)

8. Fan Spanx on Facebook(For 1 bonus entry!)

The contest will begin February 23,2010 and end March 26,2010 at 11:59 P.M. PST.  One winner will be chosen via Random.org The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond or they forfeit their prize. In this case a new winner will be chosen! Good luck to all!



Photos courtesy of Assets property of Spanx Inc..  I received this product in exchange for the review. Spanx Inc. is the provider of the prizes for this contest.  These are my opinions, yours may differ ☺

Win the Princess and the Frog on DVD!

 Check out the great contest at She's Smart!! They are giving away a copy of one of my favorite new movies from Disney!! The Princess and The Frog!!  My daughter and I saw it together in theaters and it was really a great movie with a cute story, beautiful animation and wonderful songs! I can't wait to buy it so I am trying to win it here


You can enter too!! But you can't do it here.  You have to head over to She's Smart to find out all the details to enter!
IMPORTANT!
- You must be a subscriber of the She’s Smart daily newsletter.  
USA residents 18+ only, no P.O boxes. Winner chosen by random.org. The winner(s) will be e-mailed. If you win but are not a subscriber with a validated e-mail you forfeit your prize! If you win but haven’t followed the rules, you are disqualified. This has already happened! We thrive on organization! Leaving comments does NOT enter you into this giveaway. The winner is picked on March 16th, 2010!

Enter to win a Kolcraft Stroller!!

 BellaSavvy is doing a contest for a super nice Kolcraft stroller!!  Enter to win a Kolcraft Contours 3 Wheeler Here at Bella Savvy Ends March 26th!

McDonald's MacSnack Wrap Giveaway!! (10 Winners)

Did somebody just say McDonalds!? Yummy!  I'm sure we can all agree that there is no better fast food joint than McDonalds for great fries and burgers!! But since many of us are trying to be more healthy in our diet habits,  McDonalds has created some healthier choices! From salads to yogurt parfaits, apples to all white meat chicken,  McDonalds is full of options!  But now they offer a great lower calorie version of the Big Mac in a tortilla-the "Mac Snack Wrap"!
I was excited to try it, and McDonalds offered me one on them!! I have to say, it had all the taste of the original Big Mac, minus so many carbs and fat!!! I usually grab a couple of the regular cheeseburgers when we go to McDonalds, but now the Mac Snack Wrap willbe my new staple!! 

You can try the new Mac Snack Wrap too! Courtesy of McDonalds!! Here's how to enter:

***MANDATORY ENTRY***THIS MUST BE DONE FOR ALL OTHER ENTRIES TO COUNT!

Go down to the comments on this blog and tell me what you usually order for yourself at McDonalds!


Chances for extra entries: (comment below for each one you do. leave 1 separate comment for each entry you earn)
Follow Mcdonalds on twitter (For 1 bonus entry!)

2. Follow Frugal Family Fun on twitter (For 1 bonus entry!)

3. Follow me on google friend connect (For 3 bonus entries!)

4. Add my button to your blog (For 3 bonus entries!) (Leave me a link to the blog!)

5. Blog about this giveaway (For 5 bonus entries!) (Leave me a link to the blog!)

6. Tweet about this giveaway!! MUST include @FrugalFamilyFun AND @mcdonalds to count!
THIS CAN BE DONE  3 TIMES DAILY FOR 1 ENTRY PER TWEET. THESE MUST BE SPACED OUT, NO MORE THAN AN HOUR TOGETHER!! (For 1 bonus entry!)

7.Sign up via email or RSS Feed through Google reader for our updates!(can do both, 2 entries for each!)

8. Fan Mcdonalds on Facebook (For 1 bonus entry!)

The contest will begin February 22,2010 and end March 25,2010 at 11:59 P.M. PST.  One winner will be chosen via Random.org The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond or they forfeit their prize. In this case a new winner will be chosen! Good luck to all!



Photos courtesy of Mcdonalds.  I received this product in exchange for the review. McDonalds is the provider of the prizes for this contest.  These are my opinions, yours may differ ☺

Win 2 Boxes of Mom's Best Naturals Cereal!!! (2 Winners!)

Since Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and because my daughter LOVES to eat cereal before she goes to school, I wanted to try Mom's Best Naturals!

Since we love those yummy little frosted wheat squares of the bigger brands, we decided to try Sweetened Wheatfuls!  They have fewer carbs, more calcium and less sugar than the big brand!! And one big difference I noticed after eating one average size bowl was that I was actually full!!!  So that was a good deal...I am the one that could eat two bowls of cereal regularly. There is also NO high fructose corn syrup.  It's important to have a good quality breakfast so our kids can stay focused and full until lunch time at school!  This will definitely do the trick!



The other cereal we tried was Oats and Honey Blend  which is like one of our other favorite "big brand" cereals.  The best part of these cereals is that they taste just as good as the ones with more sugar and you know your kids are getting good food!

Here is some info on Mom's Best Naturals from their About us page

Our company has been owned by the same family for four generations. Mom's Best is named in honor of our mother who taught us the importance of good food, as well as stewardship.
Breakfast cereal is all we make. We use only the highest quality ingredients.
There's nothing artificial, no saturated fat or hydrogenated oils, no high fructose corn syrup.
We put the highest quality into our cereals while keeping costs as low as possible. Our commitment to you goes beyond the natural goodness of our cereal. We strive to make choices that benefit families, enhance our communities and sustain the environment.

And their Product Commitment

OUR PRODUCT COMMITMENT:
All Natural • Highest Quality • Best Value

Sustainability & Stewardship
Renewable Energy
We support renewable energy development by purchasing 100% of the electricity consumed by the production of our natural cereals from Windsource®. Windsource® is the US registered trademark of the Public Service Company of Colorado.
Reduce
We have active programs to reduce energy and minimize water use at our Northfield, Minnesota plant. Since 1996, we have reduced the water used to make cereal by 41% and we’ve reduced our energy use by 10%. That adds up to millions of gallons of water and KWh of energy saved through creative conservation.
Re-Use
Over 99% of the waste in our Northfield plant is recycled.
Recycle
We have many recycling programs throughout our company. Our cartons are made from 100% recycled paperboard, minimum 35% post consumer content.
Community Service
“MOM Cares” is an employee funded foundation that has given over 90 grants to help others in our community.
Energy Fair
Each year we host an Energy Fair to inform, educate and inspire our employees and business community.

I love that they spend more money on quality food than advertising!! This is HUGE!  That is just another reason why you should try this yummy cereal!!
Here are they yummy varieties:
Honey Nut Toasty O's
Honey-ful Wheat
Honey Grahams
Mallow Oats
Oats and Honey Blend
Raisin Bran
Sweetened Wheat-fuls
Toasted Cinnamon Squares
Toasted Wheat-fuls


Buy it!: Click here to find a store near you! 
Click here to get a money saving coupon!

Win it!!: 2 lucky readers will win 2 boxes of their choice!!!  How to enter:

***MANDATORY ENTRY: THIS MUST BE DONE FOR OTHER ENTRIES TO COUNT***
Tell me which varieties you would choose if you win!  Leave the comment below, be sure I have your email or can find it easily on your profile.

For some extra entries....
Follow Mom's Best Cereal on Twitter (For 1 bonus entry!)

2. Follow Frugal Family Fun on twitter (For 1 bonus entry!)

3. Follow me on google friend connect (For 3 bonus entries!)

4. Add my button to your blog (For 3 bonus entries!) (Leave me a link to the blog!)

5. Blog about this giveaway (For 5 bonus entries!) (Leave me a link to the blog!)

6. Tweet about this giveaway!! MUST include @FrugalFamilyFun AND @Momsbestcereal to count!
THIS CAN BE DONE  3 TIMES DAILY FOR 1 ENTRY PER TWEET. THESE MUST BE SPACED OUT, NO MORE THAN AN HOUR TOGETHER!!(For 1 bonus entry!)

7.Sign up via email or RSS Feed through Google reader for our updates!(can do both, 2 entries for each!)

8. Fan Mom's Best on Facebook (For 1 bonus entry!)

The contest will begin February 22,2010 and end March 22,2010 at 11:59 P.M. PST.  One winner will be chosen via Random.org The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond or they forfeit their prize. In this case a new winner will be chosen! Good luck to all!



Photos courtesy of Mom's Best Naturals.  I was not compensated for this review, I was given these products to review! These are my opinions, yours may differ ☺

Win a Curious George Soundtrack!!

Another great contest from Badger Momma!!


Click here to go check out the contest at  Badger Momma!! Win a Curious George CD!!!

Win a Princess and the frog soundtrack!

Here's another chance to win one!! This one is with The Mommy Files!! Click here to enter!

Win Disney's The Princess and the Frog Soundtrack!

Want to bring home some of the Disney Magic? Badgermomma has a The Princess and the Frog CD to give away to one of their readers!! Click here to enter!  Good luck!

Enter to win a Britax Carseat!!

 

Britax has kindly offered to give one of these carseats away on Dealectible Mommies! That's right, one lucky "Deal"ectible Mommies reader will WIN a Britax Advocate CS!!!!!  Winner will choose fabric color.   I know that totally rocks, doesn't it? Just visit Dealectible Mommies and enter to win!! Good luck!!!

Baby's 1st Phone Call Review and Giveaway!

One of the biggest tasks of a new mom is trying to call EVERYONE and let them know that they finally have their sweet bundle of joy! But sometimes, between extended families and lots of friends, this can go from an exciting moment to a stressful one.  Now, bring in Baby's 1st Phone Call, who will make those calls for you!

How It Works

Baby's First Phone Call is an automated call tree that allows you to notify all of your friends and family of the arrival of your bundle of joy without the hassle of making dozens of individual phone calls, or leaving some friends and family to find out second- or third-hand.
With Baby's First Phone Call, you set up an account before your baby is born—when you still have a moment of time to yourself—and enter the names and phone numbers of all the people you want to notify when the baby arrives. Then, after the baby is born, you make a single phone call and leave a personal voice-mail message of any length with all the details you want to share.
Not only can you tell your friends and family when your little bundle arrived, you can share information such as the hospital and room number you're in and whether and when you'd like to receive visitors.
Our system places calls to each of the phone numbers in your account. If the person answers the phone they hear your happy message. If they don't answer, the message is left on their voicemail or answering machine. In either case, there is an option for them to leave you a return message that you can pick up at your convenience.
It's really that easy! You're doing all the hard work; let us make spreading the good news easy for you.
Use Baby's First Phone Call to notify your book group, your friends from Lamaze class, your co-workers and your extended family. Now you have the perfect way to send a personal message with your joyous news to everyone in your network!

With Baby's First Phone Call, you won't forget to notify anyone of your news and nobody will be the last to know!

Purchase a package for you or a friend here:  Baby's First Phone Call

I really wish I had known about this with my THREE kids!!! This would have saved me time and given more time with my little ones during those first precious hours!! Well luckily for my readers, 4 of you will each be winning a $50 gift certificate to Baby's First Phone Call!!!  Here is how to win!:

***MANDATORY ENTRY***
Tell me an estimate of how many phone calls you made or will make when your baby was/will be born!  I must have called at least 20! Likely more!! Comment below in the comments section!

For some extra entries....
1.Follow Baby's First Phone Call on twitter (For 1 bonus entry!)

2. Follow Frugal Family Fun on twitter (For 1 bonus entry!)

3. Follow me on google friend connect (For 3 bonus entries!)

4. Add my button to your blog (For 3 bonus entries!) (Leave me a link to the blog!)

5. Blog about this giveaway (For 5 bonus entries!) (Leave me a link to the blog!)

6. Tweet about this giveaway!! MUST include @FrugalFamilyFun AND @FirstPhoneCall to count!
THIS CAN BE DONE  3 TIMES DAILY FOR 1 ENTRY PER TWEET. THESE MUST BE SPACED OUT, NO MORE THAN AN HOUR TOGETHER!!(For 1 bonus entry!)

7.Sign up via email or RSS Feed through Google reader for our updates!(can do both, 2 entries for each!)

8. Fan Baby's First Phone Call on Facebook(For 1 bonus entry!)
Also, please note, at this point in time we believe the 800-number is only available in the US and that it will only make calls to US area codes. We expect that, as the service matures, we will add North American capabilities, possibly as soon as during 2010

The contest will begin February 21,2010 and end March 21,2010 at 11:59 P.M. PST.  One winner will be chosen via Random.org The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond or they forfeit their prize. In this case a new winner will be chosen! Good luck to all!



Photos courtesy of Baby's First Phone Call.  I was not compensated for this review, I just love their product! These are my opinions, yours may differ ☺

Gooey Gunk from The Ultimate Book of Kid Concoctions

My daughter's preschool teacher sent home this recipe along with a baggie of gunk made up! The girls have had tons of fun playing with it, so I wanted to share it with you guys! You can purchase the latest Concoctions book here by clicking on the Store button on the left hand side!

What you will need:
Solution A
1 cup water
1 cup white glue
2 TBS. liquid tempera paint of 7-10 drops of food coloring


Solution B
1 1/3 cups warm water
4 tsp. borax laundry booster

How to Concoct it:
1. Mix ingredients in Solution A in a medium bowl.
2. In a second medium bowl, mix the ingredients in Solution B together until the borax is completely dissolved.
3.Slowly pour Solution A into Solution B  (DO NOT MIX!!!)
4. Roll Solution A around in Solution B 4-5 times
5. Lift Solution A out of Solution B and knead for 2-3 minutes.
6. Store Gunk in an airtight container or plastic Zip bag.

Concoction Tips and Ideas:
*Use red liquid tempera paint/food coloring to create Lava Gunk, green to create Slimy Gunk or black to create Tar Gunk

Have fun!!

Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion Review and Giveaway!

I am a lotion fanatic. Can't get enough of it. I swear everytime I walk into Walmart I buy a bottle! So I was super thrilled when I got the amazing Shielding Lotion from Skin Md Natural

From Skinmdnatural.com:

With Skin MD Natural™
irritants are kept - OUT, moisture - IN, making it
the perfect dry skin care product

A shielding lotion does much more than just treat dry skin – it’s a new kind of skin care product that makes a real difference to all skin types.
Skin MD Natural™ utilizes the finest effective natural ingredients for dry skin treatment along with the latest advances in technology to hydrate and protect the skin.
This is an entirely new concept in skin care requiring a new classification: "Shielding Lotion". A shielding lotion keeps moisture-robbing irritants away from the skin while the proprietary "super" humectants hydrate the skin throughout the day.

When I put the lotion on, I truly felt the layer! Not in a thick way, but it felt like I had something there and my skin loved the moisture!! I love that it can work for face, hand and body!! It truly moisturizes while maintaining the barrier to keep toxins out! A great lotion that is proven to work!

Where can you buy it? Order by clicking here from skinmdnatural.com
How about winning it?!? One lucky reader will be receiving a bottle of Skin MD Natural's Shielding lotion in the 4 oz. package, an $18 value!! Here's how to enter!:

***MANDATORY ENTRY: THIS MUST BE DONE FOR ALL OTHER ENTRIES TO COUNT***
Tell me what qualities you look for in a lotion. Extra moisture? Special sent? Certain ingredients (i.e. shea butter, cocoa butter,etc.)
Here's a way to earn a few extra entries ☺:

Follow Skin MD Natural on twitter (For 1 bonus entry!)

2. Follow Frugal Family Fun on twitter (For 1 bonus entry!)

3. Follow me on google friend connect (For 3 bonus entries!)

4. Add my button to your blog (For 3 bonus entries!) (Leave me a link to the blog!)

5. Blog about this giveaway (For 5 bonus entries!) (Leave me a link to the blog!)

6. Tweet about this giveaway!! MUST include @FrugalFamilyFun AND @skinmdnatural to count!
THIS CAN BE DONE 3 TIMES DAILY FOR 1 ENTRY PER TWEET. THESE MUST BE SPACED OUT, NO MORE THAN AN HOUR TOGETHER!!

7.Sign up via email or RSS Feed through Google reader for our updates!(can do both, 2 entries for each!)


The contest will begin February 20,2010 and end March 21,2010 at 11:59 P.M. PST. One winner will be chosen via Random.org The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond or they forfeit their prize. In this case a new winner will be chosen! Good luck to all!

I was not compensated for this review, I received the above mentioned item for review. These are only my opinions, yours may differ. ☺

sproutbaby Playful foaming Wash Review and Giveaway!!

Bath time: Easy as pie, or World War 3? If I had a choice, I'd go with the first option. How to do it? Episencial Playful Foaming Wash an "Ultra pure hydrating hair & body cleanser" (via sproutbaby)

Features & Benefits

* Won't irritate eyes or sensitive places. Rinses off fast!
* Gentle and hydrating cleanser using thyme oil and plant-based surfactants. Sulfate free!
* Fragrance free. Organic orange extract is our mild and fresh scent.
* Organic ginko biloba and calendula extract to sooth the skin
* Organic aloe and soothing oat extract to moisturize naturally.
(via sproutbaby)

When I washed my kids with it, bath time actually went smoother! It didn't irritate their eyes and it made the tub bubbly! Great smelling too, like oranges. The best part is that it doesn't have the the icky additives, petroleum and parabens that other products do. Even the bottle is recycled!! How great is that? You can be sure that you are doing good for your child AND the environment! The packaging is even super cute, with artwork from Eric Carle!! Everybody remembers the "Hungry Little Caterpillar"! It was a favorite when I was a kid, and now it is a favorite of my kids!  Oh, and did I mention its only $8 a bottle?!? That is a deal!!

Where to buy it? Go check out sproutbaby.com and search for the playful foaming wash
***Discount Offer*** Use discount code SBBL149to get 15% off your first order!!! The code is valid from today through the end of March!!

Want to win it?

***MANDATORY ENTRY!! THIS MUST BE
COMPLETED FOR ALL OTHER ENTRIES TO COUNT***

Go to sproutbaby.com and tell me which other product you like on their site. Make sure to leave your email in at least the first comment or if it is public on your profile thats ok. I will not hunt for it! ☺

How about some extra entries??
1. Follow sproutbaby on twitter (For 1 bonus entry!)

2. Follow Frugal Family Fun on twitter (For 1 bonus entry!)

3. Follow me on google friend connect (For 3 bonus entries!)

4.Sign up via email or RSS Feed through Google reader for our updates!(can do both, 2 entries for each!)

5. Add my button to your blog (For 3 bonus entries!) (Leave me a link to the blog!)

6. Blog about this giveaway (For 5 bonus entries!) (Leave me a link to the blog!)

7. Tweet about this giveaway!! MUST include @FrugalFamilyFun AND @sproutbabyclub to count!
THIS CAN BE DONE 3 TIMES DAILY FOR 1 ENTRY PER TWEET. THESE MUST BE SPACED OUT, NO MORE THAN AN HOUR TOGETHER!!


The contest will begin February 20,2010 and end March 20,2010 at 11:59 P.M. PST. One winner will be chosen via Random.org The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond or they forfeit their prize. In this case a new winner will be chosen! Good luck to all!

I was not compensated for this review, I received the above mentioned item for review. These are only my opinions, yours may differ. ☺

Jetstream pen from Uniball review and giveaway!!

Today I received my Uniball Jetstream pen!!! This pen writes super smooth and nice! It has a fabulous comfort grip for a great writing experience!! You will love this pen! It even looks amazing!! I got it in red, so I have to go pick up some others in black and blue!!

I registered literally a few days ago! Three days later I had my pen!! Great timing! I have been using it nonstop ever since!! It is great for writing the labels on my organizing job right now!!

Daily this month at 12 pm CST, you can click here to register for a free Uni-Ball Super Ink Pen!! They are giving them away like CRAZY!!! So be sure to get yours before they run out!!

Also Check Out
uniball on twitter
uniball on facebook

More Mileage For Your Money

I have a big Thank You for Allison White, a PR Rep for Uniroyal Tires. She is is working on a campaign with Kim Danger of mommysavers.com all about family savings!! Allison introduced me to More Mileage For Your Money It is the site Kim Danger is doing! There are all kinds of great stories, coupons and more on the site!!

More Mileage for Your Money covers topics from saving while traveling in the summer to shopping and cooking efficiently. There will be a new series beginning in January. Their 2009 series included topics such as: getting your finances in order, pampering yourself for less, back to school on a budget and more. You can check out the site

Kim wants to show families that a budget doesn’t have to put a damper on family fun. Some of her tips include:

· Set up a neighborhood scavenger hunt. It will encourage them to work together in teams, with older kids helping out the younger ones. Divide kids into two teams and give each team a big bag and a list of things in your neighborhood, ranging from very easy to difficult to find.

· Have a fun family theme night at home. Get creative with food, activities and game games. Turn off cell phones, televisions, computers and other distractions so you can give loved ones your full attention.

· On a rainy day, built a fort with things you have around the house. Serve lunch and make shadow puppets in the fort.

Uniroyal is also having two giveaways that last all year. There is a monthly drawing for a $100 gift card, available at Uniroyal Tires As an extension of the 10^th anniversary of the Uniroyal Soccer Program, Uniroyal will give away a soccer ball every day in 2010!! So be sure to check out More Mileage for Your Money and Uniroyal Tires!!

All photos from Uniroyaltires

Dr. Dennis Gross Facial Treatment Review and Giveaway!!

Every woman wants to look and feel beautiful! But sometimes the stress of the day and toxins get in the way of that. The EZ4U 2 GO Facial Treatment wipes from Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare (or DGSkincare) are perfect for getting rid of the bad stuff and leaves you feeling refreshed!! They come in a box of 30 wipes for $35

Formerly MD Skincare, DG Skincare is a company dedicated to quality skin care. It's the largest organ of the body, so of course we need to take care of it!! Here is a little about Dr. Gross and DG Skincare from their About us page:

How Did a Skin Cancer Researcher End Up In the Beauty Business?

"With the right skincare products, you can achieve at home – what it once took a visit to a dermatologist to accomplish."

Dr. Dennis Gross, Manhattan dermatologist, has devoted his life to the science of skincare. Skin, the largest organ of the body, is the first to show signs of both external and internal health. The quality and scope of his education and research inspired a passion within to fight the deadly epidemic of skin cancer. During his early years as a dermatologist, Dr. Gross would spend hours “in the field” conducting free skin cancer screenings in and around New York City, educating the public about this life-threatening disease. In addition to disease prevention, Dr. Gross also saw a need to reverse sun damage, the number one cause of aging and wrinkles. He immediately began educating his patients about the importance of sun protection – not only for melanoma prevention, but as a beauty treatment. Within a few short years, he became one of the most respected and sought-after dermatologists in the country.

In his private practice, Dr. Gross witnessed his patients’ quest for beauty and their dissatisfaction with the scope of beauty treatments available to address everything from aging to acne. With chemical peels becoming increasingly popular, he observed a phenomenon he describes as “over-exfoliation.” These peels produced chronic inflammation and sabotaged the beauty and health of his patients’ skin. Determined to improve upon these harsh and ineffective treatments, he formulated the Alpha Beta® Daily Face Peel originally created as a treatment for use on his patients.

"The results were so profound that I knew I had something radically better than what was out there," Gross said.

The Alpha Beta® Professional System was soon formulated for estheticians to administer in a spa setting nationwide. Simultaneously, Gross formulated the Alpha Beta® Daily Face Peel for everyday, at-home use. Now wildly popular, this non-irritating, microexfoliating™ treatment eliminates dullness, fights aging, treats breakouts, shrinks pores and calms redness (just to name a few). The synergy between the professional version found in spas and the at-home version, purchased to maintain skin between professional treatments, delivers immediate, visible firming and enhanced radiance.

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare™ (formerly MD Skincare® by Dr. Dennis Gross) was established in 2002 as a line of multi-tasking products that help skin meet its most beautiful potential – providing dramatic results within days and a long-term transformation with continued use. Inspired by his loyal following, Dr. Gross formulates every product himself, combining a blend of the best natural antioxidants, vitamins and botanicals with the most scientifically advanced delivery systems.

Whether it's satisfying patients’ requests for clinical-strength products or discovering the next big skincare trend, Gross stays true to what Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare™ is all about, "With the right skincare products, you can achieve at home – what it once took a visit to a dermatologist to accomplish," Gross said.

"You can't visit a dermatologist every day but you can use the same formulations I use."

I love the facial wipes because they leave me feeling fresh and clean at any time! They are the perfect size to take anywhere: work, the gym, or for a night out!! It also left my face feeling a little firmer and soft! I didn't need moisturizer like usual!! If using to remove makeup at night, you will need more than one wipe. They are really more for a quick clean, not for end of the day washing. However you could if needed. The cloths are small and that is why they aren't ideal for use to remove alot of makeup. But like I said they are great for a quick job when you're feeling greasy or icky!

Purchase the wipes here: In a pack of 7 for $10 or In a pack of 30 for $35

You can also win a box of the 4-in-1 Facial treatments (30 count) right here!! Here is how to enter:

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Go to DGSkincare.com and tell me another product you would like to try!

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The contest will begin February 20,2010 and end March 20,2010 at 11:59 P.M. PST. One winner will be chosen via Random.org The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond or they forfeit their prize. In this case a new winner will be chosen! Good luck to all!

I was not compensated for this review, I only received the item I reviewed. These are only my opinions.

Hot Deals at Safeway!!!

My favorite store to do all my shopping, hands down, is Safeway. I really don't know why, other than their bakery has delicious stuff, I know where to find most things and they have the brands and things my family likes and eats. Go to Safeway's Weekly Specials and enter your code to find some great finds!! I found lots of great deals in my area!!

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eShakti Review

If you are like me or many other moms, you probably aren't the same size or shape that you were before your little bundle of joy came along. So that often means staring longingly at clothes that don't fit the way you want them to and trust me, I know the frustration of that. Well the clothes Gods have answered our prayers ladies. I give you: eShakti, a site dedicated to helping you find beautiful clothes that truly fit you. You can adjust the neckline, sleeve type and length of your tops, adjust for cup size, choose the length of your skirts, and even customize the waist type and the length of your pants!!!! This site truly understands a woman's needs when it comes to clothes!!

I was truly excited when eShakti contacted me to review their site!! I chose the

Raw-Edge Ribbon Jersey Tee and had them make the top hip length. I gave them other sizing info and was thrilled with the quick arrival time!! Only a few days! The shirt fit amazingly, I couldn't have asked for better sizing!

Here is an up close view of the detail of the Raw-Edge Ribbon Tee

I love their quote on the top of their Web Page

"ONLY at eShakti: Complete range of sizes from size 0 to size 26W on every style. And custom sizes too.

And custom styling as well: you like a style, but want the sleeve, neckline or length to be different?
Easy as 1-2-3. Only at eShakti"

I also wanted to share the info from eShakti's About Uspage:

Our Mission:

To make every customer look her absolute best by providing amazing drape and always carrying any size she wants, and by letting her change the style too to suit herself.

Our Vision (for the future):

The customer determines what she wants to wear, and tells us and we make it just so. Like any other store, we also offer her a very large selection of styles to select from. She sees them and also sees trendy ideas and suggestions to create her own preferred look. She chooses.

Our Belief:

We believe in the internet since it benefits the customers and helps those companies who are customer-centered. The following are two important ways the internet changes shopping:

* The internet has ensured that a brand needs to mean real benefits, and not just advertising imagery. The internet enables the customer to compare different brands quickly, and even talk to other customers. She asks herself, and sometimes even her Net contacts, `Does it really look great on me? Can I get better value elsewhere?! And only if she gets a satisfactory answer does she buy.

* A woman can shop for exactly what she wants - no compromise, no premium to pay. She can ask for the fabric, color, body, styling and sizing that she likes. Earlier the information flowed one way: from the manufacturer to the customer. Now, the customer can talk to the manufacturer and easily specify online what she wants and get the clothing made just for her.

Our belief in the internet is captured in our name: Shakti in Sanskrit means power. Hence by eShakti we mean `The Power of the Net!.

Our policy:

We have given our Mission and our Beliefs above. Our policy is to fulfill our mission and to live by our beliefs.

* We offer trendy, comfortable styles in clothes in a selection of fabrics. To know what our customers like, we run customer panels.

* We offer the full size selection from 0 to 26W. We also offer custom sizes.

* We give the customer the option to change the styling to suit herself. For instance, she can change the length of the sleeve or the body, or the shape of the neckline, in a tunic quite easily during the shopping process.

* We have kept our website and customer policies friendly. We have a no-questions- money-back guarantee on sales returns, for instance.

* Now, we ship in 3 business days. Yes, even custom clothes ship in 3 days. And the transit time from us to the customer is typically 4 days. So in 7 business days or less the customer gets to wear what she has ordered from us.

* And we keep our prices stunningly reasonable.

In short, via the net, we ensure that every garment is uniquely made, for a specific customer. Our service is super-fast. We are accessible by toll-free phone and email. We listen hard, and keep in step with the customer. There is no one else who gives you guaranteed full size selections at all times; in addition we offer custom sizes and custom styles. And we envision doing more, soon.

eShakti is the company of the future, already here today.

And I am blogging here to tell you that they are telling you the truth ladies!! They really do make you feel beautiful by assuring that it fits YOU...and isn't that what we all want?? I cannot wait until payday to place another order with eShakti!!!

Check out eShakti online:

eShakti.com
eShakti on Twitter
eShakti on Facebook

Thanks again eShakti!! Glad you found me!!
All photos courtesy of eShakti I was not monetarily compensated for this review, I only received the above mentioned item for review. These are only my opinions and yours may differ.

Homemade Colored Bubbles!

I love Spring time!!! Finally the yard is green and I can take the girls out more to play out back!! We love to hang out on the swing set, or play on the plastic yellow slide that I used when I was little!!! Spring time wouldn't be complete without blowing bubbles outside!! And it is cheaper to make your own than to buy them from the store!! Here is a great recipe for colored bubbles (although color is optional):

1/2 cup of dishwashing liquid (Dawn or Joy)
2 cups of water
2 teaspoons of sugar
Add a dab of food coloring for colorful bubbles. Mix the solution and place in a shallow pan (or refill your old bubble containers).


Go out and have some fun!!

Get a free Kid's Card From Hallmark!!!

Check out this freebie going on now through March 14th at your local Hallmark!! Get one free card (there are 9 designs to choose from!) valued at $1.99! You don't need a coupon, but you might want to click here and print off just in case! Enjoy!

*Valid through 3/14/10 while supplies last at participating Hallmark Gold Crown retailers in the U.S.A. only. Limit one free card from the Hallmark kids collection per customer. No cash value. Tax not included.

Birthday Invites Giveaway from Minted.com!!!!

Logo from Minted.com

The key to a great birthday party?? Lots of friends around to share that special day!! And of course you will need invites. Stop by Minted.com for a fabulous selection of birthday invites plus more!!

They offer everything from Wedding Invites, to Baby announcements to Holiday cards!! You can get ones with your photo, and the best part is they are all printed with the info!! No writing for hours!

Here is a little bit about Minted.com from their About Us page:

We believe that great design lives and thrives in the hands of independent brands and designers that consumers may not hear about or have access to through traditional retailers. For our launch, we've handpicked a selection of the best independent stationery brands, known for their artistry, exquisite printing, and superb papers.
At Minted, we love the idea that our stationery will find its way into your most personal celebrations, and we don't take that honor lightly. That's why we only carry brands that use fine paper stock, rich inks, and crisp printing methods. We guess you could say that quality is an obsession for us. We stand behind our products with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Because we believe that online stores should make your life easier, we also offer a suite of add-on services, including custom design, calligraphy, and hand-addressing of envelopes.
And we're not done yet. We're fanatical about bringing you great design, and we're constantly searching for great independent brands and the latest up-and-coming talent. So check back often for fresh products and new faces in our growing design roster.
At Minted, you'll always find the freshest designs on paper.
Minted.com has offered one lucky reader to score 25 birthday invites of their choice!! Here are some of my faves:

T-Rex Birthday Invite

Photo from Minted.com

Royal Celebration Birthday Invite

Photo from Minted.com



Artist's Palette Birthday Invite
Photo from Minted.com

***MANDATORY ENTRY***
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Go to Minted.com

website and tell me which birthday invite you might pick!

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THIS CAN BE DONE 3 TIMES DAILY FOR 1 ENTRY PER TWEET. THESE MUST BE SPACED OUT, NO MORE THAN AN HOUR TOGETHER!!

The contest will begin February 18,2010 and end March 18,2010 at 11:59 P.M. PST. One winner will be chosen via Random.org The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond or they forfeit their prize. In this case a new winner will be chosen! Good luck to all!

I was not compensated for this review, and these are only my opinions.

Licks & Giggles Review and Giveaway!!

I am a big time pet lover!! Even when my puppy ate my favorite pair of high heels, I still loved her! Pets are our companions, our friends no matter what. Who else would love you no matter what. They are loyal and are probably better than some people you know!! And so because our pets are so great to us, we need to be great to them.

I give you Licks and Giggles Boutique, the ultimate pet gift site!!!

They have everything you can imagine, from super cute Leather Heart CollarsTo keep your dog fashionable & to make it easy to return if your little Princess gets lost....

The Fling Thing for a great day at the park...

and these super cute Swarovski Cross Bones Tees to keep your dog warm and in style...


And now you can enter to win a goodie for your pooch!!


Yummy Zuke's Z Ridge Cranberry Chews! Here is a little info for the Cranberry chews from the Licks and Giggleswebsite:

Knowing toilets are a dog's water source of choice, it's no surprise their breath gets bad. So if you love your dog, but aren't quite ready to share your electric toothbrush with them, Z–Ridge can help. They support fresh breath and clean teeth — naturally, without gut-clogging wheat gluten, nasty corn starch or synthetic chlorophyll. Our potato-based chews maintain dental hygiene by scraping and polishing your dog's teeth. No more fake mints or unhealthy remedies for your furry friend. Fight doggie breath the natural way with Z-Ridge and Fuel the Love.

Sounds great, because I know my doggie seems to always have stinky breath and this is a great way to help fight it!!

So how do you enter??

***MANDATORY ENTRY***

YOU MUST DO THIS FOR ANY OTHER ENTRIES TO COUNT!!!

Go to Licks and Giggleswebsite and tell me which item you like for your pet!

Want to earn some extra entries?? Here's how!

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3.Sign up via email or RSS Feed through Google reader for our updates!(can do both, 2 entries for each!)

4. Follow me on google friend connect (For 3 bonus entries!)

5. Add my button to your blog (For 3 bonus entries!) (Leave me a link to the blog!)

6. Blog about this giveaway (For 5 bonus entries!) (Leave me a link to the blog!)

7. Tweet about this giveaway!! MUST include @FrugalFamilyFun AND @licksandgiggles to count!
THIS CAN BE DONE 3 TIMES DAILY FOR 1 ENTRY PER TWEET. THESE MUST BE SPACED OUT, NO MORE THAN AN HOUR TOGETHER!!

The contest will begin February 18,2010 and end March 18,2010 at 11:59 P.M. PST. One winner will be chosen via Random.org The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond or they forfeit their prize. In this case a new winner will be chosen! Good luck to all!

All photos courtesy of Licks and Giggles' Website I was not compensated for this review, and these are only my opinions.

Winner!! Imallshoppe.com Contest!

Thanks to everyone who entered the Imallshoppe.com Contest!! I love contests and love sharing them with you guys!!! Let's get right to it! Via Random.org the winner is comment #2, Monika!! Monika said...

follow frugalfamilyfun @momo064

Thanks for the follow and I have emailed!!

If Monika doesn't respond via email within 48 hours we will redraw!!

Be sure to enter our other contests!! Life Verse Bracelet Giveaway ends March 9


Go Go Babyz Infant Cruizer AT Giveaway Ends March 6


Premium Baby Gift (Baby Outfit) Giveaway ends March 6

Thanks again to all who entered and retweeted!!

Win a pair of Chip and pepper Jeans!

Another fabulous giveaway over at Denim Debutante!! Be sure to enter on her site, Click Here To Enter!!

Enter to Win a pair of Reuse Jeans!!

Denim Debutante is a site dedicated to helping find fabulous jeans, "One Backside at a Time". Right now they are holding a giveaway for some beautiful Reuse Jeans!! Click here to enter!

Enter to win your choice of an item from CSN Stores!

Check out the contest happening at The Wide World of All things cute and cuddly!! They are giving away the chance to win your choice of item (under $50) From CSN Stores!! Go check it out!! Click here to enter

Win a $25 American Express Gift card!!!

Enter to win 1 of 2 American Express Gift Cards from Earls Daughter !!! Ends February 28th!! Click here to enter at the Earls Daughter blog

THIS CONTEST IS NOT ON MY BLOG! YOU MUST GO TO Earls Daughter

Enter to win a "Your Baby Can Read" starter kit

Check out Lady Bugs and Tonka Trucks for a chance to win your own Your Baby Can Read starter pack!! Click here to check out the post and enter!!!

My nomination for the first Lufthansa A380

My nomination for the first Lufthansa A380: "The A380 the new Lufthansa flagship, a special experience, the Lufthansa A380. Find out more about the fascination of a new era in air travel. Take part, Raffles, Downloads, Photos, Video, Gallery, First Flight in 2010."

Go vote for my name choice in the contest!! The Elite Air Jet Thanks!!

**Vote and you can earn extra entries!! Click on the link to vote, then come to your favorite giveaway and get 3 extra entries!! Just put "vote # (your vote #), entry 1, (and then 2 and 3 in the following comments) and you are set!!

Oh Nuts!! Review and Giveaway winner!

There is nothing like a good snack to make your day!! And hopefully I make the day of our lucky winner in the Oh Nuts! Review and giveaway!!! Via Random.org we have selected entry # 48, Nancy!! She has been emailed and will have 48 hours to contact or forfeits her prize!! Thanks to all for playing and please check out our other giveaways happening now!!

LifeVerse Bracelet Giveaway ends March 9

GoGo Babyz Infant Cruizer AT Giveaway Ends March 6

Premium Baby Gift (Baby Outfit) Giveaway ends March 6

Quick And Easy Yummy Snacks!!

Here are some of my favorite recipes from "Food For Tots" by Dr. Janice Woolley, Pediatrician, and Jennifer Pugmire, mom!! (Illustration by Marilyn Taggart!!)


Orange Banana Milk!
For a quick and yummy breakfast drink, place1 2/3 cups milk, 1/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate and 1/2 of a medium banana in a blender. Cover and blend until foamy.
SERVE IMMEDIATELY OR THE BANANA WILL MAKE THE DRINK TURN BROWN!!

Breakfast Burritos!
Wrap up breakfast for one, two or a whole crowd!!
Scramble eggs with milk (1 tbsp. of milk for each egg. 1 egg per child; use 2-3 eggs per adult) Be sure to cook eggs thoroughly! Cook chopped ham, sausage links or other meat of your choice. Warm tortillas (whole wheat or flour). Once warmed, you are ready to serve! Put cheese, salsa, tomatoes or other toppings in bowls and serve buffet style! Our family also likes to cook onions and red and green peppers to go in the eggs! It is a great way to get your child to eat their veggies and love it at the same time!!

English Muffin Pizzas!
Everyone loves pizza!! Here is a yummy and healthy one that kids can help make!!
You will need whole wheat english muffins, pizza sauce, grated mozzarella cheese, ham or chicken (cooked and chopped) and other pizza toppings.
Some topping ideas:
chopped red and/or green peppers
chopped onions
pineapple chunks
sliced olives
chopped tomatoes
sliced mushrooms
bacon bits

Slice English muffin in half. Spread pizza sauce on each half. Sprinkle with cheese, meat and other toppings. Broil until cheese is bubbly! Enjoy!!

Homemade Mac N Cheese!
Much healthier than the box stuff!!
Cook 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (8 oz. package) according to the package directions. In a blender, mix 2 cups milk, 2 tbsp white flour, and 2 tbsp melted butter until thoroughly blended. Cook milk mixture in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Mix 2 tsp mustard into the milk mixture, then slowly stir in grated cheese until melted. Remove saucepan from heat. Combine pasta and cheese sauce in a serving bowl and garnish with grated cheese if desired!

Life Verse Jewelry Giveaway!!!

I love accessories!! Especially when I find special ones that can be personalized to fit "me"! That is why I was super excited to receive a bracelet from Life Verse Jewelry, a company started by Christine Smith!!

A little about Life Verse Jewelry Holy Bracelets Company was established in 2006 by Christine Smith, Christian Jewelry Designer and Christian Mom. Christine wanted to remember her favorite life verse, a scripture verse that she carried in her purse, pasted on her mirror and marked in her Bible. Unable to remember the verse reference, Christine invented the exclusive Bible Verse Memory Bracelet collection. Christine's Christian friends were asking her to create beautiful bracelets with their own life verses so they too could remember their favorite sayings and scripture. Each friend wanted a different verse, different color, and different charm so each personalized bracelet became unique to the woman who wore it. Very soon, these women were asking for inspirational bracelets for their friends and giving them as sentimental gifts for mothers who lost their children, gifts of encouragement for friends battling cancer treatment and gifts of love for their own mothers and daughters. As the business quickly grew, the bracelet designs were renamed "Life Verse Jewelry" and Christine registered her company trademark. Every single bracelet handcrafted by Christine inspires emotion. She prays for the mom who needed a leukemia awareness bracelet to give her strength. She prays peace for the man who asked for a rememberance bracelet. Christine pays careful attention to the military sons asking for Psalm 23 bracelets for their Mothers and Sisters back home, encouraging them that God has a plan for them and their families must trust the Lord. While on a family vacation, Christine receives a call for 16 breast cancer bracelets, and an entire family surrounds their sister in love and strength during her cancer surgery. Our business is about helping one another and loving one another with all our heart, all our strength and all our soul. Our company is about our customers and helping them wear the word of God to bring them strength, encouragement and love.

( About Us Page on Life Verse Jewelry)

These bracelets make a fabulous gift for any woman (or girl!!) There are literally dozens of designs to choose from and each is customizable with special beads and charms!! Mine is the Pearl Message Bracelet as shown here (without the angel charm):
It has become a staple that I wear daily!! Since the day I got it, I have gotten compliments on it!! It goes with practically any outfit, and is not too heavy. The quality is unmatchable!! I have 3 hyper little girls, and it has outlasted them!! That really says something about the durability! Be sure not to get it wet, and if it does dry immediately! This will help keep it in good condition!

The bracelet can be customized with 3 words on the silver beads. I chose faith, hope and love. Other options include sister, mom, wish, angel, courage, bless. I also love the fact that you can add an AA symbol, the word diabetic, or an awareness symbol. This helps to express you and also your health!! There are many words to choose from, and you choose the bead that you want it on as well! You also get to choose which charm you want, and again the options are endless!! Every detail is superb!! You choose the size and the clasp design, so the bracelet is one of a kind and totally YOU!! You could literally spend hours choosing which bracelet, then another hour just choosing the details!

So now that I have you all drooling over these super cute bracelets, it is your turn to try to win one!! Life Verse Jewlery is giving one lucky winner the bracelet of their choice!!! Here's how to enter!:

***MANDATORY ENTRY***THIS MUST BE DONE FOR OTHER ENTRIES TO COUNT!!
Go to Life Verse Jewlry and tell me which bracelet you will choose if you win ( you can always change your mind later!!) You don't have to tell me all the details of the bracelet, just which design you like best.

Want extra entries? What a silly question, of course you do!!
1. Follow Life Verse on twitter (For 1 bonus entry!)

2. Follow Frugal Family Fun on twitter (For 1 bonus entry!)

3. Tweet about this giveaway!! MUST include @FrugalFamilyFun AND @lifeverse to count!
THIS CAN BE DONE 3 TIMES DAILY FOR 1 ENTRY PER TWEET. THESE MUST BE SPACED OUT, NO MORE THAN AN HOUR TOGETHER!!

4. Follow me on google friend connect (For 3 bonus entries!)

5. Add my button to your blog (For 3 bonus entries!) (Leave me a link to the blog!)

6. Blog about this giveaway (For 5 bonus entries!) (Leave me a link to the blog!)

7.NEW ENTRIES ADDED 2/10/10 Go vote for my name choice in the contest!! The Elite Air Jet Thanks!!

**Vote and you can earn extra entries!! Click on the link to vote, then come to your favorite giveaway and get 3 extra entries!! Just put "vote # (your vote #), entry 1, (and then 2 and 3 in the following comments) and you are set!!



The contest will begin February 9,2010 and end March 9,2010 at 11:59 P.M. PST. One winner will be chosen via Random.org The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond or they forfeit their prize. In this case a new winner will be chosen! Good luck to all!