Booty Shapers Review & Giveaway!

I practically live in my microsuede boots. I love all kinds of them, and like to have different colors for different outfits. I hate when they are in the shoe shelf and they flop over, cause it leaves a crease when you wear them. I never knew what to do to stop that until now! Booty Shapers support your boots while they are on break, making sure they keep their shape!

Boots are an essential part of a girl's wardrobe now more than ever, and it doesn't matter if you're a city girl or cowgirl, it's worth keeping them in great shape. Booty Shapers are an inexpensive and simple way to preserve your investment. Simply inflate these great little shapers and insert in any boot.  Don't leave boots crumpled at the bottom of your closet or tossed into a corner. They keep boots in shape when they're not being worn – simple.  They
•       Keep boots crease and fold free
•       Help boots retain shape during summer storage
•       Ensure boots stay in shape during travel
Retail price $9.99They are available all over the country and can be ordered through nationwide retailers or online.  Here are a few:
•       Bed Bath & Beyond
•       CVS.com
•       Drugstore.com
•       Annie Sez
•       Container Store
•       Organize.com

These work great with all kinds of boots, and they offer shorter and longer shapers to fit different boots! I love that they keep my boots in tip top shape and looking great!  This is a necessity for any lady who wears any kind of boots! They are inexpensive at $12.95 each pair or $30 for 3 pairs! The Booty Shapers will keep the boots in great shape no matter where you store them! 

You can win your own Booty Shapers!  Sponsored by Tomoson.com Here is how to win!:

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PART 1:  Tell me which Booty Shaper is your favorite!!  Leave your answer in your comment!

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You must put both parts in the SAME comment and include your GFC name for the entry to count. Also must include an email to contact you to win, unless it is visible on your blogger profile.
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For all other entries, leave a separate comment for each entry, and if it says more than entry for doing something, leave an individual comment for each of those entries and label them #1 #2 and so forth.
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Contest begins now and ends January 20, 2011 at 11:59 PM PST. Winner will be selected via Random.org and will be notified by email. Winner must respond within 48 hours or forfeits prize.  Open to US Only!
 

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Oliver's Labels Review

When my sister in law and I get the kids together to play, it can be pretty chaotic.  Between the two families we have 7 girls and a boy.  All the girls are between ages 2 and 7 and 3 of them wear the same size.  Needless to say our stuff gets mixed up from time to time. Things get left at each others houses, and we just save them for next time when we find stuff we don't recognize and give it back. Problem is when stuff is similar to theirs or we aren't quite sure what got left behind....it gets messy.  Having labels like the kind from Oliver's Labels!

Oliver's Labels makes high quality waterproof labels and tags to stick on all your kids' stuff. Our labels are dishwasher & laundry safe and will never fade, scuff or peel.  I love that their labels are bright and colorful!  They are much better than some other labels I have reviewed, which were black and white and kind of plain.  I love that they offer so many designs!  You should be able to find one your child will love!! For my review I chose the Animal Faces:

These labels were great for my middle child, who just adores animals!  They come in a variety of sizes, so you can use them for different things! They are great for shoes, tags of clothes, sippy cups or bottles, school supplies, backpacks, toys, just about anything! They even offer great iron on labels for your kids clothes!! Makes it real easy to find out whose is whose in a jiffy! This is essential if your child goes to daycare, since they will likely want you to label everything anyways.  Why not label in style?  And Oliver's Labels offers safety wristbands as well, where you can put contact info in case your child gets lost!  Great stuff to help you with your kids! I love these labels!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com and the Tomoson weekly featured sponsor Favorite Wigs - Shop Name Brand Wigs at Low Prices! Large Wig Selection of Forever Young Wigs, and other Quality Wigs. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

Softlips Winter Collection Review & Giveaway!!

I am a chapstick freak!!  Gotta have my lips nice and soft, especially in the winter!  I love Softlips to keep my lips healthy all year long! They have a great variety of flavors and lots of different products! What I really love is the Winter Collection!! It is hard to find in stores around here, but you can always find it at Softlips.com!

Best of the
Winter 5-pack

Includes: mint with a hint of vanilla, sugar & spice,
sugar plum berry, sugar cookie & winter mint

My favorite for sure is the sugar cookie! It's got a hint of vanilla and just totally leaves my lips tasting...well, like a sugar cookie!! The other one that is my favorite is sugar & spice! It is hard to put my thumb on the exact scent, but it is sure yummy!!  All the flavors in the Holiday Collection are delicious!

Softlips®: Softlips® is the line of premium lip conditioners designed with skin-protecting ingredients to help keep lips soft, supple and healthy. Available in several varieties, Softlips® Lip Balm with SPF 20 and Softlips® Tinted Lip Conditioners with SPF 15 offer long-lasting coverage and protection from the environmental elements, as well as a healthy sheen without the heavy waxiness or stickiness of traditional lip balms. A new addition is Softlips® PURE which is 100% natural and USDA-certified organic. Softlips PURE Lip Conditioners are free of synthetic chemicals and harmful ingredients, utilizing only all-natural emollients and conditioners, including organic oils, beeswax, shea butter, and vitamin E. Softlips line of products contain no animal by-products and are not tested on animals.


I love the great products Softlips has to offer! They are the best products to keep my lips healthy and beautiful!  Follow @ILoveSoftlips on Twitter, or check them out on Facebook!!


You can win your own Softlips Collection! Here is how to win!!:

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You must put both parts in the SAME comment and include your GFC name for the entry to count. Also must include an email to contact you to win, unless it is visible on your blogger profile.
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Follow them on twitter: @ilovesoftlips, leave me a comment with your twitter name

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Tweet about this giveaway up to 5 times daily for entries. leave me the link to your tweet- Your Tweet Must include @FrugalFamilyFun @ilovesoftlips and the link to this contest.  tweets must be at least 1 hour apart for entry. 1 extra entry for each tweet.

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This contest begins now and ends January 26, 2011. 11:59 PM PST IT IS OPEN to U.S. Only!! The winner will be selected via random.org and will be notified via email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the notification or loses their prize. In that case we will draw a new winner.


Courtesy of Softlips, Robin Leedy & Associates gave me products to review on my blog. I was not obligated to give a positive review. I was not compensated in any other way for this post. Photos from Robin Leedy &a Associates

Repeaterstore.com Stix Cell Phone Booster Review & Giveaway!

Don't you hate your cell phone sometimes?? Dropped calls, bad signals..what a pain.  If I didn't need it so much I would throw it sometimes!  I have been looking for a product to help improve the signal of my husband's cell phone, because he was working in areas with poor reception and dropped calls were occuring almost daily.  I came across Repeaterstore.com and they offered for me to review their Stix In Car Cell Phone Signal Booster.

I was very excited to try this, because with my husband being in a vehicle all day long, this would be a great thing for both of us!! The really cool thing about this booster is it not only helps to improve signal, but also battery life.  By having a stronger signal, the phone doesn't have to work as hard to communicate with the tower, saving you battery time.

Product Overview:

The Cell Ranger STIX is the first device to feature a microprocessor, making it the next-generation of cell phone repeaters. The Cell Ranger series are driven by a microprocessor, which actively monitors the frequency and concentrates it's power where it is needed. This gives reliability and performance enhancements that you cannot get with traditional repeaters.

The Cell Ranger STIX is wireless, and so works with all cell phone and data card models – from the most basic handsets to the latest smartphones!. It is dual band, and so works with all US carriers except Nextel.

Installing the Cell Ranger STIX is very easy. Just place the magnetic antenna on your car's roof or trunk, and plug the unit into your car's cigarette lighter. The cable from the antenna to the unit can be run through a door or trunk seal. Once plugged in, the Cell Ranger is up and running and improving your reception.

I am happy to say this product does work to improve signal.  When using it we have experienced far fewer dropped calls and more bars on the phone.  The calls are clearer and it also helped to improve the signal for the internet on the phone.  There was less errors when attempting to browse the web, which is great.  I am glad we got to try this out, cause it's a great product!  For $129 this is a great product!

Repeaterstore.com offers lots of other great products as well!  For boosting cell phone signal at home or in a small office: WiEx Soho YX545.  For boosting cell phone signal in a large building/office (greater than 5,000 sq ft.): Wilson DB Pro 841262  An alternative mobile signal booster for cars/truck: Wilson SignalBoost Pro.  There is even stuff for your RV and for use on boats and yachts! If you need to boost your phone, repeaterstore.com is the place to shop!


One of you can score your own Stix Cell Booster! Here is how to win!:

MANDATORY ENTRY 2 PARTS MUST BE DONE FOR THE ENTRY AND EXTRA ENTRIES TO COUNT:

PART 1:  Tell me one other product that caught your eye at Repeaterstore.com!  Leave your answer in your comment!

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You must put both parts in the SAME comment and include your GFC name for the entry to count. Also must include an email to contact you to win, unless it is visible on your blogger profile.
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For all other entries, leave a separate comment for each entry, and if it says more than entry for doing something, leave an individual comment for each of those entries and label them #1 #2 and so forth.
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Tweet about this giveaway up to 5 times daily for entries. leave me the link to your tweet- Your Tweet Must include @FrugalFamilyFun @repeaterstore and the link to this contest.  tweets must be at least 1 hour apart for entry. 1 extra entry for each tweet.

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Contest begins now and ends January 19, 2011 at 11:59 PM PST. Winner will be selected via Random.org and will be notified by email. Winner must respond within 48 hours or forfeits prize.  Open to US Only!

Repeater Store gave me products to review on my blog. I was not obligated to give a positive review. I was not compensated in any other way for this post. Photos from repeaterstore.com

No Throws Review & Giveaway!

Every mom knows all too well the game babies love to play: I throw, you catch!  Its cute at first, but can get old pretty quick!! Especially if you are at the store or out in the stroller, and the baby wants to throw the same thing over and over! Even worse, when they throw something and you don't realize until it's long gone.  No Throw can help save you from this problem!! They attach to the stroller or chair and to your baby's bottle, sippy cup or toy!  This is something I am glad to have now, but really wish I had when I first started this journey called motherhood!

The No Throw tether is designed to strap around and fit tightly onto children's baby bottles and sippy cups. The No Throw's leash styled handle can strap or be slipped over the seat belt that are attached
to your child's car seat, stroller, bike seat, high chair, baby-backpack, you name it! 

 I think this is a great product for any mom!  The No Throw comes in a variety of designs, including some that are gender neutral!  I love the Pink Princess and the Leopard print No Throw!  They are stylish and really do work! I can take my 2 year old out in the stroller and not have to stop all the time to help her get her sippy cup or toy back.  It works really well in the carseat or high chair as well.  The child can pull the strap up to get the object back without any help!

And No Throw would like to offer one of you the chance to win 2 of your own No Throws, in the design of your choice!!!  Here is how to win!!:

MANDATORY ENTRY 2 PARTS MUST BE DONE FOR THE ENTRY AND EXTRA ENTRIES TO COUNT:

PART 1:  Tell me which No Throw is your favorite!  Leave your answer in your comment!

PART 2: Follow me via Google Friend Connect
You must put both parts in the SAME comment and include your GFC name for the entry to count. Also must include an email to contact you to win, unless it is visible on your blogger profile.
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For all other entries, leave a separate comment for each entry, and if it says more than entry for doing something, leave an individual comment for each of those entries and label them #1 #2 and so forth.
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Follow @FrugalFamilyFun on Twitter and leave your twitter name in the comment

Tweet about this giveaway up to 5 times daily for entries. leave me the link to your tweet- Your Tweet Must include @FrugalFamilyFun and the link to this contest.  tweets must be at least 1 hour apart for entry. 1 extra entry for each tweet.

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Contest begins now and ends January 18, 2011 at 11:59 PM PST. Winner will be selected via Random.org and will be notified by email. Winner must respond within 48 hours or forfeits prize.  Open to US Only!

No Throw gave me products to review on my blog. I was not obligated to give a positive review. I was not compensated in any other way for this post.

Plow & Hearth Two Tier Storage Cubby Review and Giveaway!

With as many people in the house as I have, being organized is not only important, its outright necessary.  There is no other way to get through life with a houseful, than to be organized!!  I am always on the hunt of great products and storage cubbies to help keep my house organized and me from going insane!! Plow & Hearth has great products to help keep the clutter out of the way!


One product I absolutely love is this Two Tier Storage Cubby:

This beautiful cubby (2 cubbies are shown here) is perfect for a bed side stand, end table or table near the front door.  It can really go in any room of the house! I use it in my room to keep reading material near the bed, my glasses and other things I like to have close at hand when in my room at night.  The slanted shelve ends help to keep things inside as well as give the cubby a unique look.


I can think of all sorts of things you could do with these cubbies!! They would be perfect for kids' shoes, cubbies for a preschool or daycare, a way to organize the garage and more!! The wood is sturdy and best of all, the cubby is fairly easy to assemble! I was able to do it all on my own!! I was pretty proud of myself to say the least!!

The cubby is just under three feet tall, and fits easily in just about any space. Use it alone or purchase several to have lots of storage, as shown above.   The cubby can stand up to all sorts of messy stuff, so it can even be used to store garden supplies or whatever you please!  And when you buy 2 or more, they are $59.95 each!  When you purchase just one it is $69.95 so you are getting savings when purchasing more than one!! They look great and will help you stay organized!

Oh yeah did I mention one of you gets to win one of these!?!  Here is how to win!!:

MANDATORY ENTRY 2 PARTS MUST BE DONE FOR THE ENTRY AND EXTRA ENTRIES TO COUNT:

PART 1:  Tell me another product you would love to have from plowhearth.com!  Leave your answer in your comment!

PART 2: Follow me via Google Friend Connect
You must put both parts in the SAME comment and include your GFC name for the entry to count. Also must include an email to contact you to win, unless it is visible on your blogger profile.
 No email=no prize!

For all other entries, leave a separate comment for each entry, and if it says more than entry for doing something, leave an individual comment for each of those entries and label them #1 #2 and so forth.
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Follow @plowandhearth on Twitter and leave your Twitter name in the comment

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Tweet about this giveaway up to 5 times daily for entries. leave me the link to your tweet- Your Tweet Must include @FrugalFamilyFun @PlowAndHearth and the link to this contest.  tweets must be at least 1 hour apart for entry. 1 extra entry for each tweet.

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Contest begins now and ends January 17, 2011 at 11:59 PM PST. Winner will be selected via Random.org and will be notified by email. Winner must respond within 48 hours or forfeits prize.  Open to US Only!

Plow and Hearth gave me a product to review on my blog. I was not obligated to give a positive review. I was not compensated in any other way for this post.

Dream Essentials Solace Gel Mask Review & Giveaway! (2 winners!!)

As a frugal mama to 3 little girls, it isn't always in the cards to have a nice relaxing day at the spa! So what can I do when I need a moment to rejuvenate and relax? Use great products in my own home!! I love Dream Essentials and their products, fit for a queen! Eye masks, light therapy, body pillows and more! You are sure to relax when you use their products!


I recently got to try their Dream Essentials Solace Gel Mask.  This mask goes in the fridge, and gives you cooling relief when you need it most!  The design is great, it has the eyes cutout, helping to reduce undereye circles and puffiness around the eyes.  You simply must experience the soothing sensation of just how good it feels to cool and relax your hardworking eyes. Pamper yourself to look and feel your best. Apply a cold gel eye mask to soothe sinuses, head colds, sunburns and tired puffy eyes - go on you deserve it!

Please note the Solace Gel™ Soothing Eye Mask is not recommended for Microwave oven use.  You also cannot freeze the Eye Mask, it is for the fridge only!!


I love this mask especially when I have a headache.  I am able to lie down and relax with the mask on and my vision isn't blocked if I do need to see what is going on.  The mask is also wonderful warm (NOT HOT) and you can do this by soaking it in hot (NOT BOILING) water for 5-10 minutes.  I like this best for migraines.  The mask is great for anyone who needs a little relaxation and it is available right now for only $4.95!!  The price makes it affordable, and you could even get an extra for yourself or your friend!  


Better yet, two of you can win one here!! Check out how to win:

MANDATORY ENTRY 2 PARTS MUST BE DONE FOR THE ENTRY AND EXTRA ENTRIES TO COUNT:

PART 1:  Tell me how you relax, or how you take time out for yourself.  Leave your answer in your comment!

PART 2: Follow me via Google Friend Connect
You must put both parts in the SAME comment and include your GFC name for the entry to count. Also must include an email to contact you to win, unless it is visible on your blogger profile.
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For all other entries, leave a separate comment for each entry, and if it says more than entry for doing something, leave an individual comment for each of those entries and label them #1 #2 and so forth.
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Tweet about this giveaway up to 5 times daily for entries. leave me the link to your tweet- Your Tweet Must include @FrugalFamilyFun @sleepcine and the link to this contest.  tweets must be at least 1 hour apart for entry. 1 extra entry for each tweet.

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Contest begins now and ends January 16, 2011 at 11:59 PM PST. Winner will be selected via Random.org and will be notified by email. Winner must respond within 48 hours or forfeits prize.  Open to US Only!

 Dream Essentials sent me a product to review on my blog, I was not obligated to do a positive review.  No other compensation took place. Photos from Dream Essentials.

CSN Stores Preferred Blogger!

If you have been here before, you may know that I LOVE CSN Stores! They have a huge variety of all sorts of everything! I could literally spend a day just browsing the 200+ stores!! The product selection is just endless and the prices are great! A few months ago I was honored when I was asked to be a CSN Stores Preferred Blogger!! I get to try out some of my favorite stuff and share it with you readers!! This is perfect for a frugalista like me!!

Recently I ordered the Kalama 71.5" Coat Rack in Oak. One thing I worry about when ordering any kind of furniture or anything I may have to assemble is how easy or difficult assembly will be! I'm not a total idiot when it comes to this sort of thing, but I don't claim to be a pro either!  Luckily, this coat rack was super easy to put together!  And it looks beautiful!  

 I put it right next to the table near my door, which is where I also keep a shoe basket.  This is a great spot!  We can come inside, take off our shoes and coats and they are easy to find and it looks nice!  I am all about organization, and this coat rack helps to keep our coats off the floor and easily within reach when it's time to go! It is too tall for the kids to get their coats off of, but CSN Stores has smaller coat racks available for kids.  Either way, this coat rack is a great addition to your house if you need a place to keep your coats! Since we don't have a coat closet, our coats would end up in our own closets or thrown over the back of a chair.  I love being able to hang them all up. (With 5 people in the house, it can be a bit untidy to have jackets all over the place!)

The coat rack is reasonably priced at $39.94 and ships for free!! This is such a great deal! As I said before, this coat rack assembles easily, and it took me less than 5 minutes to go from box to ready to use!  If you need a place to hang your jacket, be sure to check out CSN Stores for a great coat rack!

CSN Stores provided me with a gift card in exchange for a review of their site.  I was not obligated to give a positive review.  These are only my opinions.  Photos from CSN Stores

"Supercharge Your Gift Card" with Hasbro

Just because the holiday season will soon be over, it doesn't mean the spirit of holiday giving has to end, too!  Thanks to Hasbro, the cheer will last a little longer with the "Supercharge Your Gift Card and Cash Too" program.

With "Supercharge Your Gift Card and Cash Too," Hasbro is rewarding consumers who spend $20 or more in gift cards (or cash) on select Hasbro toys and games with one of more than twenty FREE Hasbro toys and games valued at $10 or more.  The promotion begins on 12/25/10 and runs through 1/31/11.  No matter what your kids are into, they're sure to love receiving a little something extra from one of these popular Hasbro brands:

- BEYBLADE

- FurReal Friends

- G.I. Joe

- Hasbro Card Games

- Iron Man 2

- Littlest Pet Shop

- My Little Pony

- NERF

- Spider-Man

- STAR WARS

- Strawberry Shortcake

- Tonka

- Tonka CHUCK & Friends

- Transformers

- Weebles

To participate in "Supercharge Your Gift Card and Cash Too" or to receive more details, please visit Hasbro.com/supercharge 

2 more winners!

Here are 2 more winners!!

For the Juno Baby Prize Pack #15 via random.org:
Danelle said... 15 I follow/like Juno Baby on Twitter-DanelleJohns(Danelle)

For the Magic Bowl DVD, we only had one entry so she is the winner by default:

Anonymous said... 1

I don't have any potty tips yet because we are just getting started potty training but I think this DVD would be perfect for him to learn. Congrats to both winners! You are being emailed and have 48 hours to claim your prize! Thanks to all who entered and check out new giveaways coming out for January!

Puplight Review & Giveaway!

Walking your dog is a great way to exercise and to bond with your pooch! But sometimes by the time you are done with the day and ready to walk, it gets dark! Now you can walk your dog and have him be seen with the Puplight!! This collar has a light attached to it to help easily see your dog!


Here are the benefits of the PupLight!:

• Keeps Both You and Your Dog Safe Since It Allows Drivers to See You at Night
• Convenient, Provides Illumination So You Don't Need To Carry a Flashlight
• Allows You To See Where Your Stepping and What Your Dog's Getting Into
• Makes You Feel Safer At Night Since You Are More Visible
• Allows You to See Your Dog When He's Outside Your House at Night
• Helps You Locate Your Dog If It Runs Off and Keeps It Safe From Cars If It Does
• Extends the Amount of Time You and Your Dog Can Safely Walk
• Helps dogs with poor vision see better

I really like this light! We love to go camping, and at night this is a great way to easily see where your dog is at any time!  The light is attached to a collar and it is comfortable and works with a leash!  They come in a variety of sizes so you can get one that fits your dog the best.  This makes sure that the collar won't be too big or too small and you can get the best use out of your PupLight!

The PupLight has 3 super bright LED lights, so it really gives a powerful light!  The light is water resistant, so even if you get caught in the rain its okay! The lights are in a protected plastic covering to keep your dog safe!  The light even adjusts to various brightness so you can choose the setting that best fits your needs.


I really like how the light itself has a pivot angle, so you can choose how and where you want the light to shine, whether it is straight ahead or more to the ground! This makes it real easy to see where you are going! You don't even need a flashlight for nighttime walks, just use the PupLight! 

The PupLight comes in red, blue, silver and black! Choose the best color for your dog!  The collar is black with each light, so you are choosing the color of the actual light itself.  And they are only $19.95 each! The collar is sturdy and adjustable.  The PupLight is a necessity for any dog owner!


You can win your own PupLight! Here is how to win!!:

MANDATORY ENTRY 2 PARTS MUST BE DONE FOR THE ENTRY AND EXTRA ENTRIES TO COUNT:

PART 1:  Tell me about your dog!! What type do you have? What makes your pooch so special to you?   Leave your answer in your comment!

PART 2: Follow me via Google Friend Connect
You must put both parts in the SAME comment and include your GFC name for the entry to count. Also must include an email to contact you to win, unless it is visible on your blogger profile.
 No email=no prize!

For all other entries, leave a separate comment for each entry, and if it says more than entry for doing something, leave an individual comment for each of those entries and label them #1 #2 and so forth.
Have questions? Email Frugal Family Fun!

Extra Entries:

Like PupLight on Facebook and leave me your Facebook name in the comment

Like Frugal Family Fun on Facebook leave me your Facebook name in the Comment

If you get a friend to like us on Facebook, you get an extra entry! One entry per friend that likes my page!  THIS IS AN UNLIMITED ENTRY  Just say in your comment that you got a person to like and what their name is!

 

Follow @puplight on Twitter and leave your Twitter name in the comment

Follow @FrugalFamilyFun on Twitter and leave your twitter name in the comment

Tweet about this giveaway up to 5 times daily for entries. leave me the link to your tweet- Your Tweet Must include @FrugalFamilyFun @puplight and the link to this contest.  tweets must be at least 1 hour apart for entry. 1 extra entry for each tweet.

Subscribe to our email updates, via google reader, or via RSS feed , 1 extra entry for each

Put our button on your blog, leave me the link to the blog THIS WILL BE CHECKED. 3 extra entries

Blog about this contest, including a link back to this giveaway worth 5 extra entries. Leave me the link to the blog post in your comments

Enter any of our other giveaways! Gain an extra entry in this contest for each contest you enter! Leave the name of the contest in your comment!

Contest begins now and ends January 15, 2011 at 11:59 PM PST. Winner will be selected via Random.org and will be notified by email. Winner must respond within 48 hours or forfeits prize.  Open to US Only!

PupLight gave me a product to review on my blog. I was not obligated to give a positive review. I was not compensated in any other way for this post.

Are you a winner??

Here is another list of winners!!  Hope you all had a fabulous holiday!!:

For the Baby Bond Nurser:
#21  Bethany

Mod Bod Shirt:

#9 Nicole-Lynn

EyeBuyDirect.com $30 Gift Certificate:

#14 Romapr

Cradle Rock Kid's Cd:

#11 lewalk

$25 to My Baby Clothes:

#37 Kathleen

My Blog Spark Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Morning Smiles Pack:


#104 Yona Williams

Sears Hometown Store-$75 Sears Giftcard:
#621:~dab

Congrats to all the winners!!! Everyone is being emailed and has 48 hours to claim their prize!! Be on the look out for more giveaways!!

Applied Labels Review

It seems like kids lose and misplace things so easily. Or at least mine do!!  And so it can be a difficult task to find them and if you do, it can be tough to be sure it is yours (or your child's!)  One way to help solve this problem is to use diswasher and laundry safe labels! Applied Labels has the labels for the job!!

Product Description
Applied Labels (TM) are Applied Labels LLC's flagship and most popular product.  They're extremely tough, ultra versatile and perfect for labeling:
   *bottles
   *sippy cups
   *shoes
   *school supplies
   *gadgets
   *summer camp gear
   *all those little things that go to early childcare centers

Their labels are available with and without icons or with a second line of custom print. 

To label clothing, sandwich an Applied Label (TM) with one of  the blank backers. For shoes, stick on a Shoe Shield (TM) that will keep labels in place all year long.

 I got a set of labels for my oldest child! I wish they had been more colorful, but the design was nice just the same!! We got to choose which design we liked best, and I chose the crowns since she is a little princess.  The labels have been great on school supplies, shoes, tags of shirts and jackets, even on her gloves! The tags have stuck and helped to make sure she comes home with her stuff! It makes it real easy to identify if something makes its way to the lost and found!!

It also makes it easy to identify what belongs to who in a daycare or classroom!  The bottle labels make it easy to see whose is whose in the fridge and are made to last!! These labels are something every parent needs to have!! This is much clearer to read than a hand written label or using a permanent marker to write on the clothing or plastic bottle.  This is quick, easy and long lasting!!  What a wonderful solution to labeling!!

Check out Applied Labels, follow them on Twitter  and like them on Facebook!!

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

The Magic Bowl Potty Training DVD Review & Giveaway!

I have been through potty training with 2 of my 3 kids, and the third ones has shown interest in potty training. It's not perfect yet but she's trying and that's what counts!!  I was trying to find ways to help her with the transition from diapers to big girl panties!! I have seen all sorts of dvd's but none of them really help to captivate and educate the way they should. I finally came across The Magic Bowl!!

This great dvd has catchy songs, lively characters and bright colors to help encourage your child to use the potty!! The songs even stuck in my head!! But the part I liked that it wasn't one of those kids dvd's you want to hide somewhere! The kids wanted to watch the dvd over and over and I was okay with that.  I was surprised by this!

And what else surprised me was how interested my totally potty trained 3 and 5 year old were in watching the movie! My oldest has been trained since she was 21 months, and the 3 year old has been potty trained about a year and a half now.  They sat right with my youngest, watching the dvd and singing the songs!!

I love how the videos help the child by hearing what the kids on the movie have to say.  One girl realizes her diaper is in the way when she is changing, and she wants to have big girl panties like her friend wears.  This is the sort of mindset that helps to get children to want to try out the potty: they see other kids doing it!!

About The Magic Bowl:
The Magic Bowl is like no other potty training video on the market. It is based on 25 years of Dr. Kushnir’s experience in the areas of potty training, bed wetting, and sphincter control. The movie presents the toilet as a warm, loving, friendly, motherly, protective figure - this is a unique approach to help kids to cope with frequent and typical anxieties and fears of the toilet, which often are a serious obstacle in the potty training process.
The Magic Bowl

• Is the product of 25 years of Dr. Kushnir’s experience.
• Will encourage your child to use the toilet instead of the potty.
• Will help inspire your child to get potty trained on their own.
• Is a wonderful way of introducing potty training to any child.
• Is a beautifully animated cartoon musical.
• Will decrease the fear and anxiety your child faces while potty training.

Parents from around the country have tried The Magic Bowl and they all agree on one thing “it works.” This movie will have your children singing, and laughing about potty training the first day you watch it.
The positive message in this video makes it easy for your child to see the potty as a positive thing and not scary.  By playing this video and watching it with your child (or having older siblings watch it with them) it may help them in their potty training!!

Guess what!?! One of you can win your own DVD Copy of The Magic Bowl!! Here is how to win!!!:

MANDATORY ENTRY 2 PARTS MUST BE DONE FOR THE ENTRY AND EXTRA ENTRIES TO COUNT:

PART 1:  Tell me your best tip for potty training!! Leave your answer in your comment!

PART 2: Follow me via Google Friend Connect
You must put both parts in the SAME comment and include your GFC name for the entry to count. Also must include an email to contact you to win, unless it is visible on your blogger profile.
 No email=no prize!

For all other entries, leave a separate comment for each entry, and if it says more than entry for doing something, leave an individual comment for each of those entries and label them #1 #2 and so forth.
Have questions? Email Frugal Family Fun!

Extra Entries:

Like Frugal Family Fun on Facebook leave me your Facebook name in the Comment

If you get a friend to like us on Facebook, you get an extra entry! One entry per friend that likes my page!  THIS IS AN UNLIMITED ENTRY  Just say in your comment that you got a person to like and what their name is!

Follow @FrugalFamilyFun on Twitter and leave your twitter name in the comment

Tweet about this giveaway up to 5 times daily for entries. leave me the link to your tweet- Your Tweet Must include  @FrugalFamilyFun and the link to this contest.  tweets must be at least 1 hour apart for entry. 1 extra entry for each tweet.

Subscribe to our email updates, via google reader, or via RSS feed , 1 extra entry for each

Put our button on your blog, leave me the link to the blog THIS WILL BE CHECKED. 3 extra entries

Blog about this contest, including a link back to this giveaway worth 5 extra entries. Leave me the link to the blog post in your comments

Enter any of our other giveaways! Gain an extra entry in this contest for each contest you enter! Leave the name of the contest in your comment!

Contest begins now and ends December 27, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. Winner will be selected via Random.org and will be notified by email. Winner must respond within 48 hours or forfeits prize.  Open to US Only!

A DVD copy was given to me from The Magic Bowl  to review on my blog. I was not obligated to give a positive review. I was not compensated in any other way for this post.

Join Matt Damon and Water.org to Bring People Safe Drinking Water

Matt Damon has teamed up with Water.org and raising awareness for this incredible cause!!!  The main goals of this campaign are to publicize the Water.org mission and make people aware of the magnitude of the unsafe water crisis.  In addition, they hope to emphasize that people have the opportunity to directly contribute to the cause through the CamelBak water bottle initiative that Matt Damon is getting behind as co-founder of Water.org.

Here are some of the alarming facts about this grave crisis, and you can find more information about the crisis here: http://water.org/learn-about-the-water-crisis/facts/

• Nearly a billion people have no access to clean water and over two and a half billion don’t have proper sanitation
• Water borne diseases kill 9,000 people every day; one every ten seconds, mostly small children.
• That’s more lives claimed each year by water related diseases than by guns and wars.
• Only one in three people in the world have a toilet. More have cell phones.
• Millions of children miss school. Countless people live without dignity or the chance to lead productive lives. Communities all over the world have no economic opportunity.
• In many countries, the impact is felt most deeply by women who gather water, care for stricken children, and cope with the ramifications of this life crushing burden.

The Water.org water campaign that I mentioned earlier is called “Hope in a Bottle”.  With the help of CamelBak, Water.org has developed a limited edition, reusable, environmentally friendly water bottle.  The campaign is running through the holiday season and the bottle can only be purchased at gift.Water.org and 100% of the profits go directly to Water.org projects around the globe.   

Hope in a Bottle gives you the chance to give a meaningful and original gift for the holidays while giving clean water to someone in need - all in the true spirit of giving.  Everyone who buys a bottle will receive a link that invites them to follow the progress of a community that their purchase is going to help.  I think this is great because you can actually see how your donation is being put to good use! 

Here are more alarming facts:  Are you aware of the  Cholera epidemic in Haiti??  600 people have died already and Water.org’s work is vital to preventing further outbreaks.



Water.org doesn’t just help people, it helps people help themselves, a subtle but important distinction which has led to their phenomenal record on sustainability.

More information on  additional resources visit:

http://water.org/2010/11/hope-in-a-bottle/

Spread the word on Facebook and Twitter!

On Twitter: Follow @water

Tweet information about @water and the Hope in a Bottle initiative.  They are trying to use the hash tag #givelife with all of the tweets. 

Here are some sample messages for Twitter to help spread the initiative.  They are especially trying to push the first example tweet as it includes our act.ly petition we hope to see spread:

• Help others get clean @water by giving a Water.org bottle http://act.ly/2nl RT to sign #givelife
• Give your friends and family a great gift - someone clean water for life. gift.Water.org #givelife
• Help Matt Damon change the world. CamelBak bottle = someone gets safe, clean @water gift.Water.org #givelife

Facebook: We encourage you  “Like” their page at:

http://www.facebook.com/water. 

I received one of the Water.org Camelbak water bottles and a card signed by Matt Damon as a thank my efforts. No other compensation took place.

McNaughton Inc Encourages Kids to Feed the Wild Birds and Re-use Empty Soda Bottles...at the same time!

Plymouth, MN (12-13-10) – McNaughton Incorporated, the makers of Soda Bottle Wild Bird Feeders, has introduced the Bird Feeding for Kids Program, for schools, churches, non-profits, and scout groups.  This program has a two-fold goal:  1. Feed hungry wild birds and 2. Promote the reuse of otherwise discarded plastic soda bottles. [Americans throw away 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour!]

Every child in a classroom or scout group can make his or her very own bird feeder with McNaughton’s fun bird feeding kits. Just fill a clean, empty soda bottle with birdseed, screw on the plastic feeding base, and attach the hanger. Soda bottles can be decorated with stickers, crayon, or paint, too. The Bird Feeding for Kids Program offers eight different wild bird feeding kits affordably priced ($1.39-$3.20 each). 

Since 1994, McNaughton Incorporated has been thinking GREEN and promoting the re-use of plastic soda bottles by turning them into inexpensive bird feeders.  They also celebrated their 25^th anniversary in May 2010.  For additional information, a downloadable order form, or to purchase the Bird Feeding for Kids kits, visit www.birdfeedingforkids.com, call 800-423-5487, or email info@mcincshop.com.

 

Contact:  Susan Martinez, PR Director McNaughton Inc.

Winners Galore!!

Due to some family tragedies I have been away from my blog! Not to fear, I am still here!!  And past due on MANY giveaway winners!! Too many for the random.org screen shots, here we go!!:

For the Happy Baby Foods Giveaway:
#21:

akritical said... 21

I'd love to try the Banana Puffs. GFC follower id akritical akritical at yahoo dot com

November 26, 2010 8:00 PM

For the Promgirl.net contest:
#89

Romapr said... 89

Tweet 5 http://twitter.com/romapr09/status/11682965939556352

December 5, 2010 11:43 PM

For the Giani Granite Paint Kit:
#111
Jennifer said... 111 Follow Giani Granite on Twitter @noteasy2begreen.

For the Alexa's Angels Necklace:
#155:

lewalk said... 155

Follow @alexasangels on Twitter. lewalk76

December 9, 2010 8:32 AM 

For the Cellulite Massager:
#108

Romapr said... 108

I entered the Alexa's Angels Giveaway!

December 3, 2010 4:51 PM  

For the CP Docks Cell phone charging shelf :
#45

Danelle said... 45

I follow/like you on FB-DanelleJohns danellejohns at gmail dot com

November 18, 2010 2:21 PM 

 For the Breathe Right Contest:
#155

Romapr said... 155

Tweet 4 http://twitter.com/romapr09/status/13135998405836800

December 9, 2010 11:44 PM  

For the
Nacho Mama Tees Contest:
#3

Beth @ Sand To Pearl said... 3

My brother would TOTALLY LOVE the "I'd rather be wearing my snuggy" my GFC is Sand to Pearl

November 19, 2010 9:50 AM 

For the Crazy Dog Tshirts Contest:
#52

Romapr said... 52

Liked Frugal Family Fun on Facebook under Rochelle Martin

December 4, 2010 6:38 AM 

And FINALLY (LOL) for the Woombie Swaddler 
#39

Bethany said... 39

tweet http://twitter.com/bethanyg153/status/6799233956978689

November 22, 2010 12:01 PM

WHOOOOOOOO! I think I got them all lol!  Congrats to each and every winner and please check out other current giveaways!!!