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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Winners!!

For those of you who haven't noticed, I have been a little M.I.A. the past 2 months. I have been preparing for a HUGE move from Washington to California and soon to Nevada! I am finally able to work on my blog and have some VERY overdue winners to announce! With no further ado here is the list!:

Purex with Zout: Romapr said... 43 Tweet 1 for 5/1 http://twitter.com/#!/romapr09/status/64680090633633792

The giveaway for the Adult Dapper Snapper is being held on FB since nobody entered. Click here to enter!
And since nobody entered for the Prefense Hand Sanitizer it will be given away on FB as well. Click here to enter!

Sniffle Buddies: SummerSorbet said... 4 I visited the site. I learned they are made from bamboo velour. I am also following you via GFC. My user name is Darlene Arnold

Wholesalekeychain.com Heart Keychain with Charm: is also being given away on FB, click here to enter!

Boiron USA Oscilliococcinum: is also on FB! Click here to enter!

Snapily.com Gift card: I thought this would be popular but no go. Click here to win it on FB!

Ma Mi Natural Skin Care: jbmthill said... 2 I like the revitalize cleanser, that all their products are completely natural !
I follow you on GFC as jbmthill

Aurora "Are We There Yet?" ID Tag: goes to Linda Kish, the only one who entered!

Gourmet Gift Baskets Arts & Crafts Care Package: JR911 said... 18 I like you on FB- julieann r

iCaughtTheEasterBunny.com Giveaway: The only entrant was Kerismommy!

Monave Vegan Lip Glaze: Romapr said... 9 Following @brianswifey05 on Twitter @romapr09
AND JR911 said... 5 I get your emails

Spongeables Lavender Nectar Body Sponge: Romapr said... 8 Current email subscriber
AND jbmthill said... 27 like spongeables on facebook
Beth H

Sparkle Farms Bloomers Shorts :

Alicia C. said... 4 I follow Sparkle Farms on Twitter
amccrenshaw

GreenSmart Javan Lunch Tote: Romapr said... 71 Tweet 1 for 5/12 http://twitter.com/#!/romapr09/status/68590759330332672

TextNow $25 iTunes Giftcard : JC said... 13 blogged.http://tcarolinep.wordpress.com/2011/04/25/how-to-save-money-on-texting/
1

Giani Granite Paint Kit:SummerSorbet said... 14 I "like" Giani Granite on facebook.
~Darlene Arnold

Karmin G3 Pro Straightener:Romapr said... 96 Tweet 4 http://twitter.com/#!/romapr09/status/69630537102405632

Temple Touch Mini Thermometer :Romapr said... 104 Tweet 3 http://twitter.com/#!/romapr09/status/72121117942358016

Congrats to ALL the winners!! You have been emailed and have 48 hours to claim your prize!! Thanks for playing! Keep an eye out for more great giveaways!!

Monday, November 8, 2010

Can't get enough of CSN Stores!

Here is a list of great CSN Stores Contest!!! Check them out!!:

$45 CSN Stores Giveaway (11/25) from Almost Crazy Coupon Lady!

Jewelscapes and $55 CSN Stores Give Away!

CSN Stores $35 GC Giveaway!

From The Boys Mama

Chic on the Cheap has a contest for $65 to CSN Stores!!

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Another Great CSN Giveaway!

I was surfing CSN Stores and came across alot of stuff I want! So I found contests to win gift certificates and here is one to share with you at Living on Love and Giveaways! Click here to enter!

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOT ON MY BLOG!

Saturday, October 30, 2010

My Blog Spark Progresso Healthier You Prize Pack Review & Giveaway

As a mom of 3 growing little girls, I am always trying to help make sure they get the right foods. Seems like they are eating more than usual lately! So I try to balance out their meals and be sure they eat healthy! One thing we love to eat in this house is soup!! And who else but Progresso to get great soups from?? I was recently selected from My Blog Spark to review and giveaway a great prize pack from Progresso!! I was thrilled to be selected!!

Progresso sent me a great "Healthier You" prize pack! This had some cans of soup, a super great soup cup, a workout dvd and an exercise ball!! I was super stoked, because I have been trying to drop those last few inches from all my pregnancies the last 5 years!! 3 babies in 5 years takes quite a toll on the body!!

The soups were Chicken Gumbo and Tomato Parmesean!!

The chicken gumbo was really good! It has chicken, veggies rice and more!! This was the first of the two we tried, and the kids loved it! This is one of my best way to get veggies in them, via soup! The meal is also hearty, and goes great with some corn bread!

I really liked the Tomato Parmesan. Since we always eat regular tomato soup with grilled cheese, I thought I would try to feed this to the kids instead of the regular stuff! They loved it too and had a great time dipping their sandwiches in it! I loved that they were getting more veggies in this soup than regular old tomato soup!

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Win The PediaCare® “Kid’s Cold Comfort” Giveaway!

PediaCare wants to help your child stay snug and comfy this cold and flu season, so we’re giving one lucky Woman’s
World reader a $1,000 gift card to 1-800-Mattress to buy a new children’s mattress set, along with another $200 toward some
comfy pillows, sheets and a bedspread. The prize also includes the collection of PediaCare products for children, with various
formulas recommended by health professionals for cough, fever, flu, allergies and pain relief.

Visit www.pediacare.com/win and click on the “Enter to Win” banner to be taken to our official entry form!

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Batter Blaster Review & Giveaway! 3 Winners!

Sometimes you just don't have time to make much for breakfast, even though you wish you could! My girls LOVE pancakes, and this is something they ask for all the time! But when I am working around school schedules and on limited amounts of time, it isn't always practical to make the batter and cook the pancakes. Plus that means more for me to clean up later! Now there is a great product that will satisfy my kid's craving for pancakes in a quick and easy form!! Batter Blaster is the Original Pancake and waffle batter! And the bes part is, it's organic!!

Quick Facts:

- Launched in 2007 in San Francisco, now based in Austin, Texas

- Each 18-ounce can of Batter Blaster makes approximately 28 four-inch pancakes or eight waffles in minutes.

- Batter Blaster uses high-quality USDA-Certified Organic ingredients including certified humane cage-free organic eggs.

- The propellant in the pressurized, patent-pending Batter Blaster can contains no ozone-depleting CFCs, the cans are made of recyclable steel.

- Batter Blaster is a USDA-Certified Organic and kosher product and must be refrigerated.

With its unique, pressurized, patent pending process, Batter Blaster™ makes organic light and fluffy pancakes and light and crisp waffles in minutes! And while breakfast is the most important meal of the day, it’s also the most skipped meal. Batter Blaster is fast, easy and fun for the whole family. Batter Blaster makes breakfast a blast! Just point, blast and cook!

It takes a bit of practice to get the pancakes done right using the batter. Well, for me it did! The first batch was kind of funky, but after learning the best temperature and thickness for the batter to start, they came out great! And the kids were eating them faster than I could make them!! That is how I know they were a hit! This is a great product and makes breakfast easier for a busy family!!

Batter Blaster would like to offer three of you lucky readers a chance to win your own Batter Blaster can! Here is how to win!

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

PART 1: Tell me what your favorite breakfast food is!
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 @batterblaster 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 @batterblaster @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

Like Batter Blaster on Facebook! and leave me your Facebook name!

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 November 26, 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 U.S. only!! Good luck!

Batter Blaster provided my blog with products to review and giveaway on my blog. I was not under any obligation to write a positive review. Photos from Batter Blaster

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Winner of the ABC Neckties Gift certificate!

Happy Saturday everyone! I hope you are all enjoying your weekend! I am back to announce another winner for another contest! This is for the ABC Neckties Gift Certificate! The winner is #102

Jeanie said... 102: Daily tweet #4 http://twitter.com/alohapearl12/status/25350605465; September 23, 2010 4:05 PM

Congrats! You have been emailed and have 48 hours to claim your prize or we will redraw for a new winner! Thanks to all who played and check out our other giveaways!

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Winners for 8/15 and 8/16!

Here are the winners from the past couple days, via random.org!!:

For the Aquafresh isoactive Whitening:

#11 is
Jackie who said...

I voted for you in the Springfree Trampoline contest (fb name is Jackie Villano) #1
July 21, 2010 10:35 AM

For the Rohto Eye drops the winner is

#28 is
Julie who said...

like Rohto on fb-Julie Laws

August 14, 2010 3:48 PM

Congrats to both winners! Please be sure to claim your prizes via the emails I have sent! Check out the other current giveaways!

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Winner of the Lip Clear Lysine!

We have a winner! For the Lip Clear, it is #6:
janetfaye said... 6 I subscribed to Quantam Healths Newsletter.

Unfortunately Janet has told me she has won this on another blog! I appreciate the honesty! ☺

So a new winner is being drawn: #14
MoMoKG064 said... 14 i subscribe to your email updates

Congrats! You have been emailed and have 48 hours to respond! Thanks to all participants and check out other current giveaways!

Thursday, July 8, 2010

Scrabble Game Keychain Review and Giveaway!

Games are a great way to have fun anytime with anyone! Sometimes though they can't be played just anywhere. Well I found a website that has all kinds of great games available in convenient on-the-go sizes!! WholesaleKeychain.com has keychains of all types, but I was particuarly interested in the mini games! They sent me Scrabble:

Description:

"Take the fun classic Scrabble word game with you everywhere. Our Scrabble key chain features a miniature reproduction of the game box that opens to reveal real working game, original game board graphics and removable game pieces. Limited game play.

-Officially licensed mini Scrabble game comes with a sturdy metal key ring.
-No minimum order required. Quantity discounts available.
-Scrabble game box measures: 2” long.
-Recommended for ages 8 and up. WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD-Small parts. Not intended for children under 3 years.

I liked how cute and small it was, and that it can go anywhere. The game has little tiny magnetic letters so they stay on the board when you play. There were a few things I didn't like:
-The letters are SOOO tiny. They get lost easily.
-There are only 30 letters, which is much less than the regular game, so its harder to play.
-The board started peeling within a short amount of time.

Other than that, the game is a fun way to pass the time if you are at the doctors office, on the road, or anywhere you have to sit for more than a few minutes!

You can win your own Scrabble keychain from Wholesale Keychain!! Here is how to win!!:

MANDATORY ENTRY* THIS MUST BE DONE FOR ANY OTHER EXTRA ENTRY TO COUNT!

Go to keychainwarehouse.com and tell me one other product you would love to have! Leave me a comment telling me our choice and be sure to leave your email in case you win!!

EXTRA ENTRIES: LEAVE A SEPERATE COMMENT FOR EACH!

Follow @frugalfamilyfun on twitter, leave me a comment with your twitter name

Follow Frugal Family Fun via Google Friend Connect

Subscribe via Email or google reader to Frugal Family Fun (1 entry each)

Tweet up to 5 times daily using @frugalfamilyfun and a link to this contest. you must leave the unique link to your tweet in the comment. must be at least an hour apart.

blog about this contest for 5 extra entries, leave me the link

post our button on your blog leave me the link, worth 3 extra entries

This contest begins now and ends August 3 ,2010. 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.
I was not monetarily compensated for this review. I was given the products mentioned from Wholesale Keychain for review. These opinions are not affected by the products received. They are my honest opinions. The winner will also be receiving the product reviewed from Wholesale Keychain. Photos from Wholesale Keychain

Red Baron Pizza by the Slice and other yummy snacks!!

I love pizza SO much. I mean, since I was able to say pizza, it has been one of my fave foods. My nickname was Lisa Pizza when I was a little kid. I will eat just about any kind, frozen, take and bake, or from the big name pizza joints. I have even tried the "microwavable" pizza, but to me that just wasn't the same as the oven baked goodness. But that is usually time consuming and if you are short on time or in a hurry, it's not easy to be able to eat pizza right when you want. Until now. I recently was introduced to the Red Baron Pizza by the slice!!

This comes with 2 large slices of microwavable pizza with their own crisping tray! I was dubious, as many of the previous microwavables have been mushy or just not right when cooked. But I was willing to try anything! The pizza actually did get crispy!! You have to adjust cooking times to fit with your appliance, but it cooks in just a few short minutes and you have delicious hot pizza! They come in a few varieties:

Supreme, Pepperoni, 4 cheese, and Meat Trio!! I tried out the Pepperoni and 4 cheese, as they were the only one available at the time at the store I shop at! You truly get a delicious pizza without having to spend half an hour baking it!

I also was lucky enough to get to try some of their new Fire Baked pizzas! They are just as good as getting one at a local pizzeria that uses the brick ovens to bake it super hot!! I was super excited to eat these! We tried 4 cheese and supreme! Other varieties include Pepperoni, Roasted Vegetable and Italian Style Meat trio!

You can like Red Baron on Facebook here!!

You can also enter to win some pretty great prizes from Red Baron!! You can enter weekly in the “Anytime, Anywhere” Sweepstakes for a chance to win Red Baron® Pizza By The Slice or the grand prize, a trip for four anywhere in the continental United States. Simply visit http://www.redbaronanytimeanywhere.com/ and tell them when and where you enjoyed your pizza slice for a chance to win!!

I was not monetarily compensated for this review. I was provided products from Red Baron for review. Receiving these products did not affect my opinions. Photos courtesy of Red Baron.

Sunday, June 6, 2010

Aquafresh and Night Owl Mama Walmart Gift Card Giveaway

Wow! Big Contest Alert! (although I don't really want to share, cause that means I have a lesser chance. ☺) But....Night Owl Mama is giving away a $50 Walmart Card and 4 Aquafresh iso-active Whitening toothpaste Coupons to one lucky winner!! Go enter the contest if you must!

http://nightowlmama.blogspot.com/2010/06/aquafresh-mom-works-beyond-50-walmart.html

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOT ON MY BLOG, IT IS AT NIGHT OWL MAMA

Buffalo Games Review and Giveaway!!

Games are a great way to blow off some steam and have some laughs! My husband and I love to have our friends over for some games and drinks! I was recently introduced to Buffalo Games! They offer games and puzzles for anyone 14 and older! Here is a little about Buffalo Games:

Buffalo Games was started in 1986 with the idea of bringing new kinds of games and puzzles to families, friends, and people across America. Our first runaway bestseller, the double sided Worlds’ Most Difficult Jigsaw Puzzle, virtually defined the specialty jigsaw puzzle and helped establish us as a market leader and innovative pioneer.

We began our own manufacturing operation in 1996, and launched a line of traditional jigsaw puzzles soon thereafter – pairing superior domestic craftsmanship with the best artists and licenses in the world. Some of the best examples are puzzles featuring Photomosaics, Norman Rockwell, Dennis Lewan, Coca-Cola, Art Poulin, Audubon, and the Hautman Brothers. Catering to all family puzzling needs, we cut puzzles in 300, 500, 750, 1000 and 2000 piece counts.

In 1998, we introduced our first board game in a long time, the wildly successful iMAgiNiff. Entering its 12^th year, iMAgiNiff has sold nearly 2 million units and is a bit of a cultural phenomenon. Other successful family and party games in our line include Last Word, T-Shirt Game, RUIN and Likewise, all of which follow our guiding principle that games should be easy to learn and fun to play, making those family get-togethers, parties and game nights that much more fun and rewarding.

Fast Forward to 2007, and you’ll find Buffalo Games operating from an 87,000 square foot facility in Buffalo, New York (ah…so that’s where the name comes from), employing more than 80 full-time people and having a blast creating products that are a lot of fun for you. Our new and distinctive offerings this year include four new jigsaw puzzle series, numerous line refreshers, and our new, laugh-out-loud, pretend-to-know-your friends party game, Truth Be Told!

Buffalo Games products appeal to a wide variety of people and will create hours of enjoyment for gatherings of both friends and family. On the puzzle side, we continue to expand our array of licenses with tremendously popular properties like Peanuts, Norman Rockwell, Coca-Cola, etc. Through it all, we are guided by our mission – to make life more fun and rewarding. Fun is what we are all about, from our product line to our work environment to our consumer and business relationships. At the same time, we are passionate about making life rewarding, by crafting puzzles and games with superior play value and unparalleled quality. We strive to have everything we do meet both ideals, knowing that you, in the end, will be the judge. So sit back, explore the site, check out our products and have fun with Buffalo Games.

I got to try out 2 games! Truth Be Told and Last Word!

Truth Be Told

Truth Be Told is the revealing new laugh-out-loud, pretend to know your friends party game! Each round, one of the players in the Host, and plays a question card such as, “Truth Be Told, my favorite snack is _________.” The Host writes a truthful answer – pork rinds. All other players pretend to be the Host, and write bluff answers –which seems like something the Host wrote - pretzels, prunes, sardines. The Host collects and reads all answers aloud, and players try to guess the True Answer to score points. Bluff answers score points too – so there are a lot of ways to win, and a lot of hooting, snickering and giggling along the way!

I liked this game a lot! It can be played with 3-8 players. Truth Be Told had us all laughing and helps to get to know each other even better!

Last Word

Last Word: be the first player to advance to the Finish by creatively connecting Subjects and Letters, while racing a Random-Interval Timer and the other Players! For example, Subject: "Vegetables"... Letter: "C". Players yell out... Carrots!Cucumbers! Corn! Cauliflower! 'tick-tick' ... The player with the Last Word before the timer sounds advances.

This was my favorite game. This can be played with 2-8 people and its even easy to adapt for younger kids. You can pull out appropriate cards for little ones, like vegetables, or something that only women wear. This can make it educational!

Check out Buffalo Games on Facebook!

Buffalo Games would like to offer you one of these games! One winner will get their choice of Truth Be Told or Last Word! Here's how to win!

MANDATORY ENTRY: Click here to sign up for Buffalo Game's Blog Email Updates. Leave me a comment below telling me you signed up and which email you used.

Extra Entries! Please leave a separate comment for each that you do!

Click here to share Buffalo Games with a friend! Tell me your friends name in your comment!

Follow @frugalfamilyfun on twitter, leave me a comment with your twitter name

Follow Frugal Family Fun via Google Friend Connect

Subscribe via Email or google reader to Frugal Family Fun (1 entry each)

Tweet up to 5 times daily using @frugalfamilyfun @conair_hair and a link to this contest. you must leave the unique link to your tweet in the comment. must be at least an hour apart.

YOU CAN USE THIS TWEET IF YOU WANT: Enter to win a fun party game from Buffalo Games and @frugalfamilyfun! http://ow.ly/1UE8k ends July 8th!

Purchase something from Buffalo Games. Leave a comment with your order number.

Blog about this contest for 5 extra entries, leave me the link

Post our button on your blog leave me the link, worth 3 extra entries

This contest begins now and ends July 8 ,2010. 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.

I was not monetarily compensated for this review. I was given the products mentioned from Buffalo Games for review. These opinions are not affected by the products received. They are my honest opinions. The winner will also be receiving the product reviewd from Buffalo Games. Photos from Buffalo Games.

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Sears Portrait Studio Contest!

Win a Studio Session & 20 x 20 framed portrait from Sears Portrait Studio! Ends June 16th!
Sears Portrait Studio Contest!

THIS CONTEST IS NOT ON MY BLOG, ITS AT MINNESOTA MAMAS MUST HAVES

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Scaterpillar Scramble Game Giveaway! on Momo's Giveaways

Check out Momo's Giveaways and more! They are giving away Scatterpillar Scramble! This game is a fun race to the top! First one wins! Enter by clicking here! Good luck! Ends June 30!

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Liquid Love Water Bottle Review/Giveaway

Water is good for your health and it has great beauty perks too!! Drinking water helps you maintain a healthy weight, helps keep your skin clear of zits and helps your skin to stay refreshed and moisturized!! Of course, it can be hard to drink water if you are like me and don't like the taste or prefer the convenience of a portable water bottle. One great way to have great water on the go is the Liquid Love Water Bottle from WaterCheck !!

This bottle is made of stainless steel, so it keeps the water super cold! It keeps cold things colder longer and I would say you could even use it (carefully!!!) for keeping hot things HOT! The bottle has a sleek design and is available in blue or green!! Here are some of the product details:

WaterCheck was started by Leslie Gabriel. Here is some info from their web page:

Hi Water Lovers, I am Leslie Gabriel, CEO of WaterCheck.biz. People call me WaterMan, H2O Ambassador. Thanks for splashing by our site.

WaterCheck.biz is a leader in the development and distribution of water filtration, water testing and water conservation and personal hydration products.
We've got over 300 of the best H2O products for water lovers everywhere. Stay, browse and share us passionately.

Email us nowThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for your discount code. You also get free standard shipping in the USA, for all orders.

Got a question, call us @ 888 222 0840 - we are committed your satisfaction.

We support H2O sustainability organizations too. Through April 30, 2010, we're supporting the great work of ...

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Contact us if you have any questions.

Yours Truly In Health & Sustainability,

Leslie Gabriel, WaterMan, H2O Ambassador

P.S. Check out our great WaterMan Blog. Its the best H2O blog on the net.

Water is a much better choice than sodas, teas and sugary drinks. Adding ice to water can help make it easier to drink, as many people have to have it icy cold for it to “taste right” (yes I am one of those people!) Drinking water with your kids will encourage them to drink water as well! You can also introduce water during the first year and get your child to love water from the start! Talk to your child's doctor to find out when adding water to his or her diet is right for you!!

Website - http://www.watercheck.biz/

Blog - http://www.watermanblog.com/

Podcast - http://www.andsoitflows.com/
Facebook - WaterCheck on Facebook

The Liquid Love Water bottle can be yours!! Here is how to win one!

Go to http://www.watercheck.biz/ and tell me something you learned. Anything. ☺ Come back here and tell me what that something is in a comment below. Be sure I have your email in case you are the lucky winner!!

How about some extra entries? Leave separate comments for all that you do!

Follow @superwaterman on Twitter. Leave me your twitter name.

Follow @frugalfamilyfun on Twitter. Leave me your twitter name.

Blog about this for 5 extra entries. Leave me the link to the post
Put our button on your blog for 1 extra entry. Leave me the link to your blog.

Tweet daily about this giveaway-up to 5 entries per day!! (1 entry per tweet, must be at least 1 hour apart)

Tweets must state that this is a contest and must include @frugalfamilyfun @superwaterman and the link to this giveaway! Leave me the link to your tweet in the comment.

Contest begins now and ends May 25,2010. Winner will be chosen via Random.org and will be notified via email. Winner has 48 hours to claim their prize or forfeits the prize. In this case we will redraw for a new winner.

I was not monetarily compensated for this review. I was given the products mentioned from Watercheck for review. These opinions are not affected by the products received. They are my honest opinions. The winner will also be receiving the Liquid Love water bottle from Watercheck. Photos from Watercheck

Hearth Song Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker Review and Giveaway!

Ice cream goes pretty fast in our house!! So I was super excited to try out the Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker from Hearth Song!! This ingenious toy actually makes ice cream inside it while you play with it!! How cool is that?!?!? I was totally shocked and intrigued when I saw it, and when it came we got it out and tried it right then and there!!

Here's how it works:

You fill ice end of the ball with as much ice as you possibly can fit!! Then add one cup of rock salt* Close the lid securely!

Rock salt works best, but sea salt and kosher salt are good substitutes!! When using sea salt or kosher salt, use and additional ¼ cup. Do not use driveway chemicals (calcium chloride or potassium chloride.)

Mix up your ice cream ingredients in a container. Remove lid form the end with the metal cylinder and pour in your ingredients. Close the lid securely but do not use the plastic wrench to tighten the lid.

Now comes the fun!! Shake, roll and pass the ball and freeze the ice cream at the same time!! After 15 minutes open the ice cream end and scrape the hard ice cream off the sides of the can. Mix with the liquidy ice cream in the center. Close the lid again and then check the ice end. Pour out the excess water and add more ice ad up to 1/3 cup rock salt. Close the lid and continue to play 15 minutes or until the ice cream is the best consistency!

Now, I have found that you have to experiment with the time to get the right consistency. I would also recommend using cream, NOT half and half. This will give it a better consistency. There are tons of great recipes that come with the ice cream ball, and you can also purchase the ice cream flavors set to add instant flavor to your ice cream!! I found the chocolate flavoring to be too artificial, so I would recommend using your favorite chocolate syrup to add chocolate flavor.

Here is what my 4 year had to say about it: I love it!! I want to play with it everyday. It's fun to play with.

We played with my 3 daughters and myself! We had a blast passing, rolling and shaking the ball! A couple times they tried to kick it, and I had to remind them you can't bounce, drop or kick the ball or it will break! You also have to be sure that the lid goes on very securely, or it may leak. You must line it up right and be sure there are no gaps in the seal.

The Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker is great for use indoors or outdoors! I would recommend doing it in a shady spot on hot days, as the heat from outdoors may prolong the freezing process. This ball is great for any age, we played with a child as young as 16 months!! I am planning on using it for our daughter's birthday as a game and dessert in one!! There are going to be lots of kids so it should be a great way to keep them entertained!!

It is also important to remember to KEEP THE BALL MOVING!!! That was the struggle I faced playing with really little ones because they want to say who they pass it to.... “I'll pass it to mommy.....” you get the picture. It just takes longer to get to the right consistency if its not moving constantly.

Find other great products and get great updates from Hearth Song on facebook!

This toy is so much and fun and super yummy!! Hearth Song would love to offer you one to share with your family!! Here is how to win:

Go to HearthSong.com and find something you like. Anything. ☺ Come back here and tell me what that something is in a comment below. Be sure I have your email in case you are the lucky winner!!

How about some extra entries? Leave separate comments for all that you do!

Follow @HearthSongtoys on Twitter. Leave me your twitter name.

Follow @frugalfamilyfun on Twitter. Leave me your twitter name.

Blog about this for 5 extra entries. Leave me the link to the post

Put our button on your blog for 1 extra entry. Leave me the link to your blog.

Tweet daily about this giveaway-up to 5 entries per day!! (1 entry per tweet, must be at least 1 hour apart)

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Contest begins now and ends May 27,2010. Winner will be chosen via Random.org and will be notified via email. Winner has 48 hours to claim their prize or forfeits the prize. In this case we will redraw for a new winner.

I was not monetarily compensated for this review. I was given the products mentioned from Hearth Song for review. These opinions are not affected by the products received. They are my honest opinions. The winner will also be receiving the Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker from Hearth Song. Photos from Hearth Song.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Winner of the Surgicare Waxing Collection!

This is a great product that I love to use all the time!! It is saving me money and making me look fabulous!! I love the great Surgicare line of waxing products!! Here is the lucky winner who can wax at home too, via random.org:

janetfaye who said...25

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Congrats!!! You are our lucky winner and have been emailed!! We are awaiting your response!! If we don't get the response email in time we will redraw for the prize! Thanks to all and please check out our other giveaways!!

Winner of the Charm Factory Bracelet!!

I am so excited to announce the next winner of one of our contests!! The lucky winner of the Charm Factory Contest , via random.org is: Melanie who aid...

your button is on my blog (left side), entry 1

http://itsmemelbie.blogspot.com

Congrats!! We have emailed you and we are waiting to hear back to claim your prize! If Melanie doesn't respond in the alloted time, we will redraw! Thanks again to all who enter and as always enter our other Current Giveaways

Friday, April 9, 2010

Aden + Anais Swaddling Blanket Giveaway!

Comfort and warmth are the things to calm your baby in those first few trying weeks. Snuggle your little one in the soft muslin of Aden + Anais swaddlers!! Why swaddle with muslin?

Swaddling is said to be as familiar to babies as it is to thier moms because it recreates the secure and cozy feeling of the womb -- and using swaddles made of natural cotton muslin only enhances that blissful feeling. Muslin is a finely-woven breathable fabric believed to have originated in Bangladesh during the Middle Ages. It's delicate, yet durable weave, makes the fabric stretchy, and therefore ideal for swaddling, as the natural give" allows the blanket to be tucked snuggly around a baby without being overly restrictive.

The lightweight muslin also permits air to circulate around the baby's body, while still providing comfort and warmth without the worry that the baby may overheat in moderate weather. Cotton muslin is also a workhorse fabric, in that wraps woven from this natural fiber stands up to repeated washings only becoming softer -- and better -- with age.

Of course, all the scientific evidence in the world is no substitute for the experience of millions of Mothers through uncountable generations: that swaddling in muslin is one of the most loving, gentle, restorative acts a mother can perform for her child.

THE BASIC SWADDLE

STEP 1

Lay the swaddle in a diamond shape and fold the top corner down to form a triangle. Place your baby in the center of the folded area with their head just above the fold of the swaddle. Ensure that your baby’s shoulders are still below the fold.

STEP 2

Place your baby’s right arm slightly bent at the elbow flat against their body. Take the left side of the swaddle and bring it across your baby’s chest. Ensure their arm is securely under the fabric. Tuck the edge of the swaddle under their body to ensure a secure swaddle.

STEP 3

Fold the bottom of the

swaddle up & over

your baby’s feet.

STEP 4

Finally, place your baby’s left arm slightly bent at the elbow against their body, take the right side of the swaddle & bring it across your baby’s chest. Tuck the excess fabric underneath your baby to secure the swaddle.

What a great step-by-step!! Thank you Aden + Anais!! I was lucky enough to get to try out the Snuggle Bug Organic!! This swaddler has a beautiful dragonfly design and is incredibly soft. Definitely a comfortable wrap for your baby!

Single organic muslin swaddling blanket. Made of organic cotton that is grown free of toxic pesticides and chemical fertilizers, aden + anais organic swaddles are as soft and beautiful as they are environmentally conscious. Designed especially for sensitive skin, the fabric’s light, open weave allows air to flow seamlessly through so that a baby’s body temperature can adjust naturally. To ensure environmentally and socially responsible status, aden + anais organic swaddles proudly display the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) label, an internationally-recognized initiative that defines global standards in the field of organic textile processing.

The blanket is perfect for a snug and tight wrap. I love the texture and the beautiful design!! Such a sweet blanket for my baby girl!! And what's great is that it can be used for other things long after baby has outgrown swaddling!! Makes a great nap blanket, stroller blanket or even a dolly blanket!!

Check out all the other great products that Aden + Anais have to offer!!:

swaddles

sleeping bags

burpy bibs

towels & washcloth sets

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Aden + Anais would like to offer you one of their swaddles!! Here is how to win:

***MANDATORY ENTRY** THIS MUST BE DONE FOR ANY OTHER ENTRY TO COUNT!:
Go to Aden + Anais.com and tell me which swaddler you would like! Leave a comment below with your choice! Be sure I have your email or you cannot be contacted if you win! If you have a Google account and your email is on your profile that's fine.

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Blog about this contest, including a link back to this giveaway and to Aden + Anais worth 5 extra entries.

Contest begins now and ends May 11, 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. Good luck!

Aden + Anais provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product. Aden + Anais will also be providing the winner with a product. Photos from Aden + Anais