Winner of the Reli On Temple Touch thermometer.

Winner was selected using random.org and the winner is Comment #19

Thursday, October 8, 2009 4:36:00 PM CDT
barbara.montyj said... 19
daily tweet http://twitter.com/JalapenoMama/status/4735718789

Congratulations! Please Email me your shipping information to heatherstl90 AT Gmail DOT com.

thanks to everyone who entered!

Reli On temple touch thermometer. A review and a giveaway!

The time has come for those nasty seasonal colds and flu bugs. I can personally attest to this as my entire household has passed around a nasty respiratory virus and stomach flu! Though I hate being sick and I hate my angel daughter being sick even moreso the chance at this review could not have come at a better time. Before I share my thoughts on the ReliOn Temple Touch Thermometer here is a little about the product from the ReliOn website :

Taking your child’s temperature is now easy and convenient with the ReliOn Temple Touch thermometer. Simply touch the thermometer to your child’s temple area and get a clinically accurate result in 6 seconds. Totally non invasive and gentle, it can be used even while your child is asleep.

The ReliOn Temple Thermometer utilizes R.A.T.E. Technology that measures the heat radiating from the body and produces a clinically accurate measurement of the core body temperature. Unlike other forehead-type thermometers, the ReliOn Temple Touch Thermometer is unaffected by local ambient conditions, resulting in more accurate readings

I was able to use this thermometer several times on myself and on my 3 year old daughter. When I received the product I was eager to try it and was annoying the heck out of everyone around me just randomly placing this device to their temples before anyone was even sick. I quickly realized how easy it was to use. All you do is place the thermometer to the childs temple and VOILA!

When my daughter came down with the flu bug being passed around this came in handy as she was running a constant fever and sleeping tons bc of not feeling well. Although the product is quick and easy I came to realize that the readings on the thermometer varied quite a bit with each use. I was getting readings that differed as much as 2 degrees when I was using it. I quickly realized that you must be VERY precise on the location you are taking the temperature and be sure you are following the directions to a T.

In the long run I think that for the price this product is a great buy and can be very helpful when used correctly. You can purchase the ReliOn temple thermometer at your local Walmart or SamsClub.

I do have one temple touch thermometer to giveaway to one lucky reader!
This contest will run through October 10th and the winner will be announced on October 11th.
TO ENTER THIS CONTEST:
*Please post all entries in a seperate comment*
1) Blog about this giveaway. Post a comment here with a link to your post.
2) Follow me on twitter, Use the icon on the right sidebar to do so ;) Post a comment leaving me your twitter username.
3) You may gain one entry daily by tweeting this message

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GE strong as steel sweepstakes

Just a quick post to remind all you lovelies about the completely awesome GE sweeps happening on my blog right now! Remember that you can VOTE ONCE EVERY DAY with a simple click of the widget HERE Want a little look at just what you are entering to win? One of these five beauties!!!
GE free standing gas range

GE Free standing electrical range

GE over the range microwave oven

GE energy star side by side refrigerator

GE built in dishwasher


now how can you not pass up to the opportunity to win one of THOSE!? Now Im sure you are asking yourself, "If I win what will I do with my current appliance!?" Consider donating your used appliance to one of these national charities.

The Salvation Army: With thrift stores located throughout North America, The Salvation Army can schedule a pickup from the thrift store nearest you. Check with your local Salvation Army office to see if they accept appliance donations in your area. Learn more at www.salvationarmyusa.org


St. Vincent de Paul: St Vincent de Paul is a national organization with thrift stores throughout the country. Contact your local chapter to arrange for a pick-up or drop-off. The number will be listed in the Social Service Organizations section of your local yellow pages. Learn more at www.svdpusa.org


American Council of the Blind: American Council of the Blind has thrift stores in a number of major metropolitan areas. You can call them at 1-800-866-3242 or visit www.acb.org


Habitat for Humanity: Habitat ReStores are retail outlets where quality used and surplus building materials are sold at a fraction of normal prices. For more information, call 1-800-HABITAT or visit www.habitat.org

Best of luck to you all and don't forget entries are accepted daily through November 15th!!! Tell your friends!

Enter HERE to win one of FIVE GE appliances!

A few months back I posted about the super awesome GE workout campaign "Strong as Steel" If you don't remember then scroll down and check it out!

Well GE was so thrilled with the AWESOME response they got from YOU, The blog readers, that they have launched a FUN FUN FUN sweepstakes that will give YOU the reader a chance to win one of five awesome GE appliances. Yes you heard me right. But wait, that's not THE best part! You are able to return HERE and enter this contest once DAILY. Which in turn totally ups the odds for you! I will be placing a video entry widget at the top of this post which will make it easily accessible for you to come enter this freaking awesome sweepstakes EVERYDAY through 11/15/09 at 11:59:59pm ET.Entry is so super easy, just the click of a button!
I will also list the terms and conditions of this sweepstakes below, please read them carefully. Good luck to you all and remember to come back daily and enter to win! The more you enter the better chance you have of winning!


GENERAL ELECTRIC
GE® STEEL BLOG SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES #2
OPEN ONLY TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 48 CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES OR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, 18 YEARS OLD AS OF TIME OF ENTRY

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY
A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING

1. HOW TO ENTER: GE® Steel Blog Sweepstakes (" Sweepstakes") starts 8/24/09 at 12:00: A.M., Eastern Time ("ET") and ends 11/15/09 at 11:59:59 P.M., ET. (“Sweepstakes Period”). To enter: go to www.myquestforsanity.blogspot.com and provide the information requested on the registration page, including your name, date of birth and valid email address, and you will be automatically entered into the Sweepstakes. After your initial registration, you can return and enter the Sweepstakes once each day during the Sweepstakes Period by returning to the My Quest For Sanity and entering your information. One entry per person per calendar day regardless of email address and blogsite address used. A calendar day shall be defined as starting at 12:00 A.M., ET and ending at 11:59:59 P.M., ET of that calendar day.

2.RANDOM DRAWINGS & ODDS OF WINNING: Approximately one hundred (100) different blogsites will be participating in this Sweepstakes, although the exact number of participating blogsites is not currently known. On or about 11/19/09, Mercury Promotions & Fulfillment ("Mercury"), an independent judging agency, will select the names of the one (1) potential Grand Prize Winner (“Potential Grand Prize Winner”) in a random drawing from among all the eligible entries submitted and received from all of the participating blogsites during the Sweepstakes Period by General Electric Company (“Sponsor”), and s/he will be notified by e-mail on or about 11/20/09. Additionally, the author of the participating blogsite at which the potential Grand Prize submitted his/her entry will be deemed to be the potential “Blogsite Author Winner.” Mercury's decisions shall be final in all matters pertaining to this Sweepstakes. Odds of winning the Grand Prize Sweepstakes depend on the number of eligible entries received from all participating blogsites during the Sweepstakes Period.

3.PRIZE AND APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUES (“ARV”): Both the Grand Prize Winner and the Blogsite Author Winner will each receive his/her choice of one (1) of the following appliances: Either: (A) a GE® Tall Tub Built-In Dishwasher. Model # GLD6760NSS, ARV $649: (B) GE® 25.0 Cu. Ft. ENERGY STAR® Side-By-Side Refrigerator with Dispenser, Model # GSH25ISX, ARV $1,499; (C) a
GE® Spacemaker® Over-the-Range Microwave Oven, Model # JVM1850SMSS, ARV $489; (D) a GE® 30” Free-Standing Electric Range. Model #JB700SN, ARV $1,099; or (E) a, GE® 30” Free-Standing Gas Range with Warming Drawer. Model # JGBP88SEMSS ARV $1,449. NOTE: Sponsor will only deliver the Prize to a winner's legal residence within the forty-eight (48) contiguous United States or the District of Columbia that is within a GE delivery area. If the potential Grand Prize Winner or potential Blogsite Author Winner resides in an area that is not within the GE delivery area, they must agree to accept delivery at the location within the GE delivery area that is closest to their respective residence and to be solely responsible for delivery from that location to winner's residence. Installation of an appliance and removal of the appliance being replaced is the sole responsibility of the respective Winner. Regardless of the Prize won, all costs and expenses not specifically included above are solely the respective Winner's responsibility, including all federal, state and local sales and use taxes, etc. Total Approximate Value of all Prizes: $978-$2,998.00. IMPORTANT: Regardless of the Prize, no Prize is redeemable for cash; nor is it transferable or substitutable except that Sponsor may, at its sole discretion, substitute a Prize or any component thereof with one of equal or greater value. If the ARV of respective Prize selected by the potential Grand Prize Winner and the potential Blogsite Author Winner exceeds Six Hundred Dollars ($600), s/he will each be required to sign and return within ten (10) days of notification or attempted notification of being a potential winner, an Affidavit of Eligibility/Compliance (including Social Security Number as required for tax reporting purposes) & Publicity/Liability Release (where permitted by law), or an alternate potential winner(s) will be selected. Additionally, s/he will each receive a Form 1099 in the amount of the actual value of the Prize, as required by law. Limit: One Prize per person or household regardless of email address or blogsite address used.

4.ELIGIBILITY: The Sweepstakes is open only to persons who are legal residents of, and living within, the 48 contiguous United States and District of Columbia, 18 years or older, as of the date of entry except officers, directors, and employees (and members of their household and of their immediate families, i.e., parents, children, stepchildren, spouse, siblings and persons residing in the same household of such immediate family members) of Sponsor, its subsidiaries, affiliates, sales representatives, distributors, advertising/promotion/web design agencies including Mercury Promotions & Fulfillment, and/or their affiliates, assigns or representatives; (herein after referred to collectively as “Sponsor & Others”), the household members of blogsite authors and members of their household and of their immediate families, i.e., parents, children, stepchildren, spouse, siblings and persons residing in the same household of such immediate family members, and all other persons or entities associated with the development, administration, promotion, execution of, or supply to this Sweepstakes.

5.RELEASE: By acceptance of a Prize, Winners release the officers, directors and employees of Sponsor, Mercury, and their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, divisions, dealers, distributors, suppliers, advertising and promotion agencies, and all other individuals or entities involved in the creation, administration, or fulfillment of this Sweepstakes (all of the former collectively referred to as "Sponsor & Others"), from and against any and all liability and claims or causes of action, including , but not limited to, personal injury, death, or damage to or loss of property with respect to all aspects of this Sweepstakes, including those arising out of participation in this Sweepstakes, any Prize related activity whether sponsored by Sponsor or third parties, or the acceptance or possession or use/misuse of the Prize or any component of the Prize.

6. LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY/INTERNET: Sponsor & Others are not responsible for interrupted or unavailable network server or other connections, miscommunications, failed telephone or computer transmissions or jumbled, scrambled or misdirected entries or transmissions, or for phone, electrical, network, computer hardware or software or program malfunctions, failures or difficulties or for other errors, omissions, interruptions, or deletions of any kind whether human, mechanical, typographical or electronic or for any damage to any person’s computer related to participating in the Sweepstakes. Sponsor & Others are not responsible for illegible, unintelligible, late, lost or stolen entries or incorrect or inaccurate entry information, whether caused by Internet users or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the Sweepstakes or by any technical or human errors which may occur in the processing of any entries in this Sweepstakes. Any entrant who attempts to play with multiple email addresses, under multiple identities or uses any other device or artifice to play multiple times or to interfere with the proper play of this Sweepstakes will be disqualified from participation in the Sweepstakes. Persons found tampering with, abusing any aspect of this Sweepstakes,or behaving in an unsportsmanlike manner, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified and may be subject to prosecution. If in the judgment of Sponsor, the Sweepstakes is compromised by viruses, bugs, non-authorized human intervention or other causes beyond the control of Sponsor, which corrupt the administration, security, fairness or proper play of the Sweepstakes, Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion to discontinue, modify, suspend or terminate the Sweepstakes and proceed in a manner it deems fair and reasonable, including the selection of winners from among eligible entries received prior to such discontinuation, modification, suspension or termination. Any personally identifiable information collected during an entrant's participation in this Sweepstakes will be collected by Sponsor or its agent and used by Sponsor and its agents solely for purposes of the proper administration and fulfillment of the Sweepstakes as described in these Official Rules or as stated in Sponsor's Privacy Policy at http://www.geappliances.com/privacy/privacy_policy.htm. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS. SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTEMPT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. In the event of a dispute as to the identity of a potential winner based on an email address or a blogsite address, the winning entry will be deemed to have been made by the Authorized Account Holder of the email address or blogsite address submitted at time of entry. "Authorized Account Holder" is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an email address or blogsite address by an Internet access provider, on-line service provider or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning email or blogsite addresses for the domain associated with the submitted email or blogsite address. SPONSOR & OTHERS MAKE NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NONINFRINGEMENT AS REGARDS ANY PRIZE OR ANY COMPONENT OF THE ANY PRIZE. AS SOME JURISDICTIONS MAY NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS OF EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, YOU WOULD HAVE TO CHECK YOUR LOCAL LAWS TO LEARN IF ANY OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

7. DISPUTES: Issues concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan. All disputes arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes will be resolved individually, and without resort to class action, exclusively by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan (Southern Division) of the appropriate Michigan State Court located in Macomb County, Michigan. Should there be a conflict between the laws of the State of Michigan and any other laws, the conflict will be resolved in favor of the laws of the State of Michigan. All judgments or awards shall be limited to actual incurred out-of-pocket expenses (excluding attorneys' fees) associated with participation in this Sweepstakes and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.

8. General: By participating in the Sweepstakes, all entrants and blogsite authors agree to abide by these Official Rules throughout the Sweepstakes Period and the decisions of Mercury, which are final and binding in all matters and all respects relating to this Sweepstakes. This Sweepstakes is void in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and wherever else prohibited by law. Acceptance of a Prize constitutes the winner's consent to the use of his/her name, biographical information, photograph, and/or likeness for advertising and publicity purposes as determined by Sponsor without further compensation, except where prohibited by law. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. All entries and/or materials submitted become the property of Sponsor and will not be returned. Sponsor & Others are not responsible for any lost, late, undelivered, misdelivered or postage due mail.

9. WINNERS LIST: For the name of the winners, send a self-addressed stamped envelope, postmarked by 11/29/09 to: Winners List, GE Steel Blog Sweepstakes, 35610 Mound Road, Dept. 900, Sterling Heights, MI 48310-4725.

SPONSOR: General Electric Company, 307 N. Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville, KY 40222.
The GE Steel Blog Sweepstakes Official Rules may not be reprinted or republished in whole or in part without the prior written permission of General Electric Company.

Copyright 2009 General Electric Company. All rights reserved.

LEE Jeans ® Colorwash Capris- A review and a giveaway -10 Winners!-GIVEAWAY POSTPONED DUE TO INVENTORY SHORTAGE

I was recently approached by a representitive from LEE Jeans ® and asked to be one of twenty-five "Lee Blogger Ambassadors". My first opportunity as a Lee Blogger Ambassador was to review a pair of their new "colorwash capris".

When I received the capris in the mail I was ecstatic. Not only was the color amazing ( I received the Strawberry!) but the over all appearance and style of the capris suit my taste to a T!

My favorite characteristic of the colorwash capris was the lightweight material. I live in Missouri, where summer heat is miserable. I know that these pants will keep me cool and comfortable. I also loved the cut of them. There is a slight flare at the bottom that adds shape and flow to them. And can I just say that I have a FLAT butt. Im talking FLAT. I was pleasantly surprised when I put these on and had a little OOMPH in my backside.



Overall I was very happy with the capris that I received and I urge you all to check out the NEW LEE.COM and see what other fun styles they have to offer. From the kiddos to mom and dad, Lee is sure to have something suitable for all.

Do you want a chance to win a pair of your own??? Lee has generously offered TEN readers a pair of their own Colorwash Capris! Heres how you can win:

-First you must visit the NEW Lee.Com and take a look around at their fantastic collection. Post a comment here telling me what your favorite style is.

You can earn additional entries!

-Tweet this contest- One entry
-Blog about this contest- One entry

*Please post each additonal entry in a separate comment.

THIS CONTEST HAS BEEN PUT ON HOLD. DUE TO THE POPULARITY OF THE COLORWASH CAPRIS THERE LEE HAS INFORMED ME THAT THERE IS A SHORTAGE OF THE PRODUCT. SORRY FOR ANY INCONVIENENCE

Winner of Label Daddy

Winner is # 8

Lots of blog party winners!!! Blinc,Dapper Snappers,See Kai Run and Baby Emi!

Winner of the Blinc Kiss Me Mascara: #90



Winner of the Dapper Snapper: #3



Winner of See Kai Run: #47



Winners of Baby Emi: #63 and #4





Congrats Everyone!!!

Jingle Bell Blog Party Day #19-Milestone Parenting

As the mother of an autistic child, A firm daily routine is a necessity for us. Sophia thrives on daily routine. With a routine, her tantrums are lessened and she sleeps much better at night!

Here is a little bit about the importance of teaching your daily routine from the milestone parenting website:

What is a routine? A routine is any activity that we do automatically on a daily basis.

When children grow up without routines, duties and limits, they grow up in an uncontrolled manner and become difficult to manage.

Our biggest responsibility as parents is to provide a structured and nurturing environment in which our children can become prepared for life as an adult. It is critical that we stimulate our children's minds, social skills, emotions and bodies. Routines play an integral part in this stimulation, ensuring that children understand and embrace their duties and receive the nurturing and care that is so important to them.

According to the Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning,
Studies have documented that schedules and routines influence children’s emotional, cognitive, and social development. Predictable and consistent schedules in preschool classrooms help children feel secure and comfortable. Also, schedules and routines help children understand the expectations of the environment and reduce the frequency of behavior problems, such as tantrums and acts of aggression.

Consistent routines are an effective tool that parents can use to prepare their children for life, and to accomplish the stimulation and teaching that is so important to their development.

Our It's Time To... Bedtime and Daily Routines make it easy for parents, teachers, educators and caregivers to introduce routines to their children. Read more about our Routine Kits to find out which one is right for you...

I am so excited to have had the opportunity to review the Daily Routine Kit from Milestone Parenting. I have tried several different methods of implementing a routine schedule in to the day and it has always been an eventually failed struggle. But so far, after just over 4 weeks of use, the Daily Routine Kit from Milestone parenting is still a hit in our house!

This durable and reusable chart features KC the fox, A fun companion to guide your child through his or her daily happenings. With 21 removable action cards this makes the day go by smoother. From teeth brushing to nap time, Sophie is always aware of what is coming up in her day! Another feature I really like was that the chart came with a wipe off marker and each card had picture of an analog clock and slots to write the time, helping your child learn time at the same time they are learning structure! Sophie just loves being able to take the cloth and wipe the time mark off of each clock after that portion of her day is complete. The daily routine chart has made simple things like getting dressed more fun to look forward to. Milestone Parenting also has a bedtime routine chart making your child's bedtime a breeze! For more information on the importance of a daily routine and to order your chart today, visit Milestone Parenting!

The only suggestion I have for the product is to add laminating to the chart and to the cards. I am afraid that sticking and unsticking them is going to kill the static cling. Overall I give the product 2 thumbs up!

I have one daily routine chart to giveaway. To enter, post a comment telling me what the current daily struggle is with your child(IE bath time,bedtime)

Additional entries:
·twitter this post
·stumble this post
·favorite me on technorati
·blog about this post linking back to both my blog and Milestone parenting.

This contest will end on December 31st. Winner will be announced on January 1st.

Jingle Bell Blog Party Day #18-Eyescream Shades.Review and Giveaway

Everyone needs a good pair of sunglasses. Sunglasses are not only a fashion statement or something worn to deflect the suns brightness but they actually protect our eyes from the suns damaging UV rays.

Just how harmful are the suns rays?
Sunlight is the primary source of UV radiation that can damage tissues of the eye. Results from dozens of studies suggest that spending long hours in the sun without eye protection increases the chances of developing eye diseases, including cataracts. The 1998 Journal of the American Medical Association reported that even low amounts of sunlight can increase the risk of developing eye disorders.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology has cautioned that excess exposure to UV radiation may increase the incidence of cataracts. Cataracts are a form of eye damage that causes the loss of transparency in the lens, clouding vision. Everyone is at risk for developing cataracts. Another potential effect of UV radiation is a "burning" of the eye surface, called "snow blindness" or photokeratitis from sunlight. The effects usually disappear within a couple of days, but may lead to further complications later in life. UVB damage to the eyes is also cumulative, so it is never too late for people to start protecting their eyes.

I received a pair of children's sunglasses from Eyescream shades for review. not only are these dark tinted glasses a total fashion statement and great protection from the bright sun but they also offer total eye protection for kids.All of eyescream shades have polycarbonate lenses that block virtually 100% UVA,UVB, and UVC rays! Giving your little ones eyes total protection from the harmful sun. We received the strawberry ice and Sophie LOVES them. She totally rocks those shades!

See the attitude behind this picture? Yes, my child is paparazzi unfriendly lately LOL!


I have two pairs of these awesome shades to giveaway! On pair in Choco-raspberry and one in Strawberry Ice




Want to snag one of these pairs for your kiddo? Heres how you can win!

First post a comment telling me which pair you would choose if you won.

YOU CAN HAVE UNLIMITED ENTRIES!
·Receive one entry for every sun safety tip,fact or statistic that you post here.

Additional Entries:

-Twitter this post
-blog about this post linking back to both my blog and Eyescream Shades.
-Carry my banner
-Add me to your live blogroll
-Favorite me on technorati using the button on the right sidebar.

This contest will run through December 29th. Winner will be chosen using random.org and announced on December 30th

Jingle Bell Blog Party Day #17-Cutie and Patootie.Review and Giveaway-closed

I think it is essential for kiddos to unleash their inner rockstar(Yes,Everyone has an inner rockstar!) and show their wild side, That's why I'm excited about this next review! Cutie and Patootie sent us their totally awesome royal wings long sleeved Tshirt to review recently and I was really pleased with the item we received!

Made of 100% super soft cotton and featuring an adorable heat transfer design, this shirt is surely fit for a princess! I loved the unique design on the shirt. Definitely not something that you see everyday and draws a lot of positive attention. People are forever telling me how cute the shirt is when Sophie wears it. Cutie and Patootie carries a wide variety of super cute clothing for kiddos ranging from infant to children's sizes as well as many of accessories for mom to enjoy. Whether your looking for something for your little rock star or a chic new diaper bag, you can find it at Cutie and Patootie!

I have a long sleeve heartbreaker tshirt size 4T IN WHITE to giveaway to one lucky reader!

want to win this super cute shirt for your little heartbreaker? Here is how to win!

First you must visit Cutie and Patootie and tell me what your favorite item is, post a comment here with a link back to that item.

Wanna gain more entries?
·Twitter this post. One entry for EVERY tweet.
·blog about this post linking back to both my blog and to Cutie and Patootie.
·Favorite my blog on technorati using the button on the right sidebar
·Carry my banner on your blog
·Add me to your live blogroll

This contest will run through December 28th. Winner will be chosen using random.org and announced on December 29th.

Jingle Bell Blog Party Day #16-for the monster. Review and Giveaway.CLOSED

We recently received a super cute nap mat for review from For The Monster.
For the monster is an online boutique that specializes in Cloth Diapering needs, Nursing mother accessories and much more. When I removed it from the box,I could instantly tell that the quality of the nap mat was impeccable.

Here are some features of the nap mat:
·completely machine washable and dryable
·made from 65% polyester - 35% cotton.
·conveniently roll up and secures with Velcro™
closures for easy storage.
·attached shoulder strap for easy carrying and weighs only 3 pounds.
·24" wide x 54" long.
·shell made of a durable cotton/polyester blend with a high quality, oversized blanket.

Filled with cotton batting and having a built in pillow and attached fleece blanket this is sure to keep your kiddo cozy and comfortable during nap time! Or anytime! Sophie loves hers so much she likes to lay on it and watch her shows! My favorite feature is that the attached fleece blanket it THICK. Any nap mat Ive seen before has a dinky thin attached blanket but I was very pleased at the thickness and durability of this one. I also love the adorable Noah's Ark print. It is fun and colorful and Sophie loves to talk about the animals in the pictures!

For The Monster has graciously offered one of my readers a Noah's Ark nap mat! Want to win one for yourself? Here's how you can!

First, you must visit for the monster and browse around. Post a comment here with a link to your favorite item from the site.

Want more chances to win? Sure you do!
*Please post an additional comment for EVERY ENTRY. IE: Twitter 1. Twitter 2.(In a separate comment) etc..

·Twitter this post- 5 entries
·Favorite me on Technorati using the button on the right sidebar-10 entries
·Add me to your blogroll-5 entries
·blog about this post linking back to both my blog and For the Monster-10 entries

This contest will run through December 28th. Winner will be chosen via random.org and announced on December 29th.

Label Daddy: A Review and a giveaway-CLOSED

I recently had the opportunity to review the all purpose labels from Label Daddy. I was super excited to try them out to. Sophie has about a bazillion sippys and most of them have a spot where you can write the childs name. yeah... Sharpie lasts through all of about 2 dishwasher cycles and you can no longer read the writing,thus defeating the purpose. Sophie goes to a facility twice a week where there are several other kiddos around as well as these kiddos sippy cups and backpacks. Let me tell you why I just LOVE Label Daddy Labels.

I put this super cute label on Sophies cup and one on her backpack and sent her off to group with piece of mind that no other little snotty nosed possibly germ infested child was given her cup by mistake. I brought the cup home and ran it in the dishwasher and was pleasantly surprised to see that the label was in mint condition post dishwasher time.(The picture posted is AFTER the dishwasher.) Aside from having a little trouble peeling and sticking the labels, I absolutely love the labels and plan on buying in the future from Label daddy.

Label Daddy also sells a variety of labels for your every labeling need. From Allergy alerts to spice sorting, Label Daddy has got you covered.


Label Daddy Labels are:
Microwave Safe
Dishwasher Safe
Washer and Dryer Safe

Do you want to win 2 sets of Label Daddy All Purpose Labels? Of Course you do! Heres how to enter!

FIRST you must visit the Label Daddy Blog and comment on one post. I don't care which one, just leave a comment on a post. Post a comment here with a link to the post you commented on.

ADDITIONAL UNLIMITED ENTRIES:

One Entry for every item you post here that you would use your labels for!

this contest will run through December 20th. Winner will be chosen via random.org and announced on December 21st

***Label daddy has generously offered all readers a 10% discount on their Label Daddy orders! So take advantage of this savings and get your Labels from Label Daddy today! Use the discount code Daddy8 at checkout to get your 10% discount!