Winners for April 5

Sorry just getting caught up

John Deere Earth Mover

Winner #11 Sarah G.

Hannah Montana Miley Says Goodbye

Winner #6 Shelly AKA Allysmama

Bob the Builder Heavy Duty Diggers

Winner #40 Andrea Kruse

Alvin and the Chipmunks

Winner #251 Lisa Robertson, #148 Julie Cutshaw, #158 Missy, #122 Lisa More Gee, #229 Angela Robinson

iFight  Shelby Marx

Winner # 29 Anthy

Please email me at [email protected] to claim your prize. you have 4 days to contact me.

Disinfect with Seventh Generation GiveawayCLOSED

It’s Spring, which means Spring cleaning time. I Really hate using cleaners that have a strong smell and most of them are toxic anyway.  Seventh Generation products are non-toxic and safe for the enviroment.

A little information on Seventh Generation:

For the past 20 years, Seventh Generation has tapped into the disinfecting power of the herb thyme, to introduce an EPA registered line of disinfecting sprays and wipes that kill germs* naturally! The new line of botanical disinfectant cleaners includes a multi-surface cleaning spray, bathroom cleaning spray and wipes. The disinfectants contain thymol, a component of the herb thyme, and can be used on hard surfaces including counter tops, plastic cutting boards, high chair trays as well as children’s toys.  Best of all, they kill over 99.99 percent of germs* naturally and are effective against the Influenza A Virus, including H1N1.

*** I received a variety of cleaning products including recycled paper towels, a caddy and a book The Conscious Kitchen.   The cleaning products are great, i don’t have to worry about strong smells or my kids breathing in harsh chemicals.  the Caddy makes it convienant to carry cleaning items upstairs.

The Book The conscious Kitchen talks about what’s good for your health, what’s good for the planet and what tastes great.  Also includes tips on maintaining a green and healthy kitchen. Some tips from the book:

  • Change is Good- Choosing cleaning products without indoor air pollutants like volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, is a simple and effective way to reduce your indoor air pollution. If you’re not prepared to switch everything overnight, start by swapping out the one product you use the most, and moving forward from there.
  • Think before you sprayResidues from cleaning products can last on a surface for longer than we we’d like to know and travel to areas that we sometimes don’t intend them to. Don’t contaminate your food by prepping it on a surface that may contain harsh chemical residues – rinse cleaning products from food preparation surfaces carefully or use botanical disinfecting cleaners that do not require a rinse step.
  • Mom Was Right, Wash Your HandsWash your hands with soap and water before and after prepping food, and always before eating. So much of what can be potentially harmful in a kitchen can be reduced by this simple act that doesn’t require any harsh chemicals whatsoever.

 I have one Seventh Generation prize pack to giveaway (pictured above)

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contest closes 5/2/10

Disclosure:  Seventh Generation products, information and additional prize pack were provided by Seventh Generation through My Blog Spark.

Mothers Day Gift Guide: Audiovox 8 Inch Portable DVD Player Review & GiveawayCLOSED

Product Description:Audiovox D1809 portable DVD player gives you the ability to enjoy a home theater experience away from home. Make time fly on a road trip, commute to work or plane ride. Enjoy the convenience of the slim line design making it easy to store and carry in a backpack or luggage. The portable player has an 8-inch LCD high resolution monitor offering the ideal 16:9 aspect ratio viewing. The portable player comes with two headphone jacks allowing two people to watch movies simultaneously; or multiple viewers can enjoy the player using the built-in stereo speakers. The D1809 is compatible with CD, MP3, CDR, CDRW and Picture CD ¿ giving you the freedom to enjoy more than DVDs. The top loading disc access makes it easy to switch between different movies and eliminates the possibility of discs getting stuck inside the player. Connect the portable player to your home television via the included AV cables and use it as your home DVD player. The player includes a built-in high capacity rechargeable battery offering up to two and a half hours of battery life ¿ perfect for any plane ride. Other accessories include A/V cable, car power adapter, remote control and AC adapter.

Features:

  • 8 inch LCD display
  • Slim line design
  • 16:9 aspect ratio
  • Built in high capacity battery
  • built in stereo speakers
  • Audio video output
  • Dual headphone jacks
  • Plays CDs, DVDs, and picture CDs
  • Includes AC adapter, AV cable, vehicle power adapter, and remote control

*****My first reaction to receiving this dvd player is “This is so small”.I’m just not use to seeing that small of a screen. The video and sound quality is very good. It’s very easy to use and comes with a remote for the dvd player. The remote does not have a volume or power button, which is a downside. The only way you can change the volume is by a button on the side of the player. This is a great portable device for traveling and home use. We use this all the time now on car rides.

Why this is great for mom:  This is great for a distraction stress free car ride with the kids. I know A car ride with small kids, especially a long one can make kids antsy. 

A secret  low-key movie night with the hubby. I haven’t been on a actual date in years, my date night with hubby consists of  a movie in the living room. Which usually is interrupted by the kids. So the DVD player is a great way to watch a movie without the kids waking up. hide away in the bedroom. 

Retail:SRP $199.99  on Amazon for $102.28

I have a 8 inch portable DVD player to giveaway

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Contest ends 5/8/10

Disclosure: I received a product from Audiovox at no charge to me. No other compensation was received. The company is also providing the giveaway

Mothers day Gift Guide: HP 8″ WI-FI Display Digital Frame5/8

 Product Description:The HP 8” Smart Wi-Fi Display is a full-featured wireless digital picture frame that lets you quickly and easily access digital content on the frame, on the Internet or on a home server or PC. It lets you enjoy and share photos from online photo sharing sites, access popular social networking sites, listen to Internet radio and receive information such as headline news and weather forecasts.

Features:

Digital frame functions-digital picture frame lets you browse through your photo collection online or offline. You can share and receive pictures directly to your frame from family and friends. You can also view slide shows of your favorite pictures or video, while listening to your favorite music.

Wireless Connectivity:

  • Lets you connect to your home internet and your home network
  • Lets you view your photo collection or stream  video and music from your home media server or PC.

Online Photo Sharing Sites and Social Website Access:

  • Enjoy and share photo albums from your favorite photo sharing sites such as Snapfish, Photobucket, Flickr and more.
  • Enjoy and share photo albums from your favorite social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter.
  • Get notified  real-time when friends and family update their albums or new photos are available.

Internet Gadget and Internet radio support:

  • Get up-to date headline news, weather forecasts,sports, business, entertainment news etc.
  • At the touch of a finger listen to your favorite programs available through preset internet radio stations and podcasts.

Customizable user interface-easy one time setup on a PC allows you to pick and choose exactly what service to receive and how the user interface looks from various skins/backgrounds. You can also create your own play lists for photos, video and music from your collection.

MMS Photos: Receive photos taken with a cellular phone directly to the frame via MMS.

PictBridge Support-print your favorite photos on a PictBridge-compatible printer directly from your Smart Display-without a PC.

Parental Control-gives you full control on the Smart Display to make sure only age appropriate content is accessible.

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****This Frame is so cool, you can get photos from the internet via Facebook, MySpace, email and more. It plays music while your photos are displaying. It is very simple to use and set up.  my kids were so in shock and just stared at it , they asked if it was a tv.  I’m a little disappointed that it doesn’t have my favorite radio station, but I can choose stations from any state. I love this frame, its so fun and it makes my guests  stop and think.

Retail:$159.99 at HP

I have a Hp Wifi Frame to giveaway to one lucky reader

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Contest closes 5/8/2010

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this review, a product was provided from HP who is also providing the giveaway.

Mothers Day Gift Guide: OXO Products Review and GiveawayCLOSED

Product Description:Staples and OXO have teamed up to bring you an exciting line of office products. From advanced stapler technology to a new take on push pins, the collection was created for one simple reason — to make everyday work tasks easier, more efficient and more pleasant.

Through the OXO design philosophy of Universal Design, each product was created to be convenient and easy to use for everyone. It’s where advanced function meets comfortable usage.

I received the one hole puncher, retractable blue ballpoint pens, and push pin dispenser with push pins

The one hole punch has such a comfortable grip and is so convienant to use.  I have a three hole punch but it becomes so inconvienant when I only need one whole in a paper, Plus it gets jamed all the time. It punches through 6 pieces of paper, the tray captures the paper and it’s very convienant to dump.

The retractable ballpoint pens come in the color blue. The top of the pen  twists for the ink to be released. I really like these pens, most ballpoint pens the ink usually leaks for bleeds. These write very finely and are very comfortable to grasp. The pens can also be refilled, plus when the tip is exposed the pen will not clip, to avoid ink stains.

 

The push pins are very hold as they have a flat edge instead of round.  The push pin dispenser has a magnet in it so ot grabs the pins when the lid is lifted. it’s a great way to store your pins or as I call them tacs. We have a announcement board on our wall, where we hang our calender, bills , and important papers. We usually just have the push pins on the board, but our kids have been knocking them down, so the dispenser is a great way to keep them hidden yet still reachable.

You can find these great products at www.staples.com

Retail:One hole punch-$7.99, ballpoint pens-$6.99, push pin dispenser-$4.99, 24 ct. push pins-$3.99

I have all three of these products to giveaway to one lucky Mom  this Mother day

To enter visit Staples and tell me another OXO product you like?

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Contest closes 5/9/10

Wow Wow Wubbzy: Wubbzy Goes Green DVD Giveaway4/11

Product Description: Wow! Wow! Everyone in Wuzzleburg is getting involved in saving the planet! In these earth-friendly episodes, Wubbzy, Widget, Walden and Daizy must find a new place for the Wuzzle Bears to live, think up creative ways to reuse juice bottles and learn to grow their own doodleberries. Your pre-schooler will discover important lessons about ecology, harmony, and personal responsibility while enjoying plenty of singing and dancing!

To help celebrate Earth day-Anchor Bay has partnered with the Alliance for Community Trees (ACT).  For every Wubbzy Goes Green” DVD sold, Anchor Bay will donate $1 to ACT to help support the planting of trees in playgrounds and school yards across the country! The special tree-planting initiative “sprouts” on April 1 and continues through May 31, 2010.

****I think this is a great movie for helping kids learn about being more green. It’s important to help save the planet, and kids starting at a young age really helps. My kids understood watching wubbzy how to recycle, and reuse empty bottles we have.  We love planting flowers and now have learned that they can grow thei own fruits and veggies. We really enjoyed this movie. This is a definite must watch for preschoolers.

Retail:$14.99

Release date: April 6,2010

Running time:58 minutes long

My rating:10

Ways to help:

  • Take along washable cups or travel mugs instead of disposables.
  •    Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth.
  •   Volunteer with community organizations that plant trees like the Alliance for Community Trees!

Did you know and fun facts about trees:

  • asthma rates among 4- and 5-year-old children fell by 25% for every extra 343 trees per square kilometer?
  • students perform better in tests when surrounded by trees and grass?
  • neighborhoods with more trees experience less crime?
  •  Trees help trap and remove tiny particles of soot and dust, which otherwise damage human lungs, and tree root networks filter contaminants in soils producing clean water.  Four million trees would save $20 million in annual air pollution cleanup!
  • The cooling effects of trees can save millions of energy dollars!  Three to four shade trees located strategically around a house can cut summer cooling costs by 30-50%!
  • Performing activities in green settings can reduce children’s Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder symptoms!

For more information please visit www.actrees.org

I have a copy of Wow Wow Wubbzy: Wubbzy Goes Green to giveaway

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Contest closes 4/11/10

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post, I received a product courteous of Anchorbay Entertainment who is also providing the giveaway.

iCarly iFight Shelby Marx DVD Review & giveaway4/4

Product description: “Join Carly Sam Spencer and Freddie as they help Carly prepare for the scariest fight of her life in the iFight Shelby Marx TV Special the most watched iCarly special to date along with the iDate a Bad Boy TV Special and more all in one dvd.

Episodes:

  • iFight Shelby Marx-Shelby Marx, the greatest female fighter challenges Carly to an exhibition match!
  • iLook Alike-Carly Sam and Freddie find look alike to trick spencer, so they can sneak out to a mixed martial arts fight.
  • iDate A Bad Boy-Carly dates a new guy with a bad rep. and finds out a shocking secret.
  • iCarly AwardsCarly Sam and Freddie honor the top 10 videos sent into iCarly.com over the past year.

Special features:

  • Behind the scene extras
  • Pilot episode of Big Time Rush

*****My kids love iCarly, they think it is so funny. We’ve seen each movie and episode a bunch of times. Shelby Marx gets tricked by Neville a little boy with a crush on Carly, so she wants to really fight Carly. They show her the truth and everything goes good with the fight. iLook Alike they use three teens who they think look like them to trick Spencer and go to a MMA fight, things go bad and Spencer ends up getting knocked out by a MMA fighter. Date a bad boy was funny, Carly hates a guy then they end up dating. She thinks she has herself a real bad boy, but then finds out he collects pee wee babies.  the awards show was another one that was not really that funny. iCarly has an award ceremony and Spencer made one giant trophy instead of 10 little ones. so he rushes to get them done while the awards are being handed out.  My kids have watched this movie at least 20 times since we received it. they really like it!

Retail:$16.99

Release date:March 30, 2010

Running time:139 minutes

Disclosure: I did not receive compensation for this post. I  received a product from Nickelodeon who is also providing the giveaway.

I am holding a giveaway on my blog for 1 copy as well as a twitter giveaway for 1 copy.

required entry: Tweet: “Enter to win a copy of “iCarly: iFight Shelby Marx” by following @NickelodeonDVD and RT this message.

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Contest closes-4/4/10

Alvin and the Chipmunks The Squeakuel DVD Review & Giveaway4/4

Product Description: When a concert mishap lands Dave in the hospital, the Chipmunks take a break from superstardom and enroll in school to fit in with kids their age.  But they soon face some stiff competition when they meet the Chipettes — a beautiful, talented trio of chipmunks discovered by Ian, the boys’ evil ex-manager!

****My kids loved this movie!  It didn’t seem as funny as the first one, but it was still really good. The boys start school after Dave gets hurt and all the girls love them. The boys get jealous and start playing tricks on them including giving Simon a swirly.  The Chipettes meet with Ian and then faceoff with the Chipmunks in a Singing competition. Alvin never shows up so the Chipettes win.  They come together at the end and become one big family!  My daughters loved when the Chipettes sand Single Ladies. My favorite part was when Ian comes out and pretends to be the Chipettes with puppets, so funny.

Retail:$29.98 also on Blu-ray for $39.99

Running time: 89 minutes

Release date:March 30, 2010

My rating:9

I have 5 copies to giveaway

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Contest closes-4/4/10

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this review. I received review copy from the 20th Century Fox who is also providing the giveaway.

John Deere Earth Mover action DVD GiveawayCLOSED

 

Product description: Watch powerful John Deere machines excavators, loaders, graders, scrapers, backhoes, and dozers dig dirt, plow snow, load rocks, and climb hills. Play the Let’s Pretend game and imagine being the operator of an earth-moving machine. Laugh with Otto, who is once again up to his old tricks. Hop on for a sweet ride to the delectable Big Rock Candy Mountain Quarry. Plus sing and dance to award-winning singer/songwriter James Coffey’s original funny songs.

****My son loves cars, trucks, tractors etc. He was so thrilled to see this movie. He even got out his little dump truck, excavators, and tried to copy what was going on on the movie. This is such a great movie for kids to learn and see what happens on construction sights and farms.

Release date: April 13, 2010

Retail:$14.99

Running time:40 minutes long

My rating:10

I have one copy to giveaway

To enter tell me your childs favorite John Deere vehicle? tractor, hauler ?

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Contest closes 4/1/10

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post, I received a review copy from Hit Entertainment, who is also providing the giveaway.

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