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All my work in the past prepared me for the "toughest job I'll ever love"- Mommy! So what do I do? I drown in laundry Marvel at how dishes & clutter can multiply- socks subtract. Repetitive tasks? Sweep several times a day. Find I'm folding laundry cleaning up the same books and toys so often&in the same place in some weird kind of deja vu. &in between I teachinspirelistenplay w/my little one. Thus the name of my blog-Math for Mommies: Add the number of times your child has lost his shoes made a mess brought home a stray bug as a pet surprised you delighted you while making you tear your hair out too! & of course subtract the # of good nights sleep you'll lose the er date nights you will no longer get &multiply by the things you'll forget & though it makes no sense: you've got mommy math. Really I'm not so great at things like math & the like yet I attract those who are-friends and exes - math/physics/computer geeks. Opposites attract&all that! What I really want is someone good w/words n all that- Artists, musicians&free thinkers-pls apply

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Win a Step 2 Lifestyle Party-Time Kitchen Giveaway

Ready for Christmas - got your list?  Did you remember to add one of Step 2's awesome kitchens - which has something for everyone...from the ease of putting it together for the parents to the hours of fun for the kids! 

Want to win one for yourself and your kid(s)?  Check out this review and giveaway: http://lizzydearslife.net/2009/11/step-2-lifestyle-party-time-kitchen-giveaway.html/comment-page-7#comment-20471


Good luck!

Win a Step 2 Grand Lifestyle Kitchen! Review and Giveaway @ Two of a Kind, Working on a Full House

How would you like to win a toy that will be welcomed by both you and your kids?  You will appreciate how sturdy and well made it is - and the relative ease of putting it together.  Both you and your kids will enjoy the hours of play they get out of it!

Its colors are gender neutral so if your son is a budding chef - like mine - he'll love this!  Not only is it easy to put together, but comes with all the bells and whistles as well, including microwave and phone which make neat noises  and lots of accessories!

So if you're looking for a great Christmas gift that won't be discarded a few days after opening - I recommend this!  A great toy that encourages kids to play together (heck you might even want to join in the fun!) as well exercising as their imaginations.  Two kids can play inside this kitchen and even more participate outside  - with a great counters  for serving food.  What great pretend games are born of these kitchens! 

Check it out here: http://www.step2.com/product.cfm?product_id=1218

If you'd like to win this ULTIMATE kitchen go here:  http://www.twoofakindworkingonafullhouse.com/2009/10/step-2-lifestyle-grand-walk-in-kitchen.html

Good luck and have a fortuitous day!

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Little Tykes Giveaway

Mother-2-Mother is having a great toy giveaway sponsored by AllChildrensFurniture.com, who carries everything from kids chairs to toys. Give away ends November 1!

Win a Step2 Lifestyle Deluxe Kitchen!

How would you like to win a toy that will be welcomed by both you and your kids?  You will appreciate how sturdy and well made it is - and the relative ease of putting it together.  Both you and your kids will enjoy the hours of play they get out of it! 

So if you're looking for a great Christmas gift that won't be discarded a few days after opening - I recommend this!  A great toy that encourages kids to play together (heck you might even want to join in the fun!) as well as their imaginations.  What great pretend games are born of these kitchens! 

Check it out here: http://www.step2.com/product.cfm?product_id=1218

Enter for your chance to win here:  http://mommymandy.com/step2-lifestyle-deluxe-kitchen-giveaway/

Good luck - and remember - you can't win if you don't PLAY. 

Sunday, October 25, 2009

LeapFrog Introduces Zippity

Love toys that combine activity (burning energy!), fun and learning?  Leap frogs new Zippity does just that! 

You can buy one here:   http://www.leapfrog.com/en/families/zippity/learning_systems/zippity.html

Or enter for a chance to win here: http://www.ourordinarylife.com/2009/10/leapfrog-introduces-zippity/

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Win free childcare for a year!

We all want to do what's best for our family. Sometimes we need to work to provide the most for our kids.  If you're like me though - you can't afford to work (besides that its something my husband vetoes)  The rising costs of childcare and on top of that taxes, clothes for work, transportation and more can either exheed your paycheck or leave you working for a pittance after all is said and done -everything paid for.    Yet I really want to contribute more - pay down some bills and school loans and give my little snoogs the social opportuniies and structured learning that a daycare/preschool can better provide.  

I do have a choice here, I can go with a very cheap, bare bones operation but stories of kidnappings and all kinds of abuse abound - and Albuquerque is full of sexual offenders - you can find out if your neighborhood in your state is here: http://www.familywatchdog.us/ you can also just look up criminals on other sites.  There also seem to be alot of kidnapping stories for NM as well. And that's just the ones caught.  Then there's the long process of finding someone with experience.

Are you in the same boat - would you want to find a site that offers background checks, references, picture profiles and more all on one site?  What if that same site were hosting a giveaway for one full year of childcare for a year  woundn't you want to find out more about it?  Well there is such a site and I highly recommend it - just go to care.com to find out more. Again they're giving away $12,445--the cost of a year of child care for the average American family.  But hurry! There's only a few days left!

All parents have to do to win the $12,445 prize is to visit Care.com before Oct. 9th and sign up for a free Basic Membership or subscribe for a full Premium Membership. Or if they're already a Care.com member, they can register through their homepage.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Radio Flyer Push, Pull and Ride giveaway

My Trendy Tykes are having a great Radio Flyer Push, Pull and Ride giveaway - all you have to do to enter is leave a message after visiting the Radio Flyer site.  To find out more go here:http://www.mytrendytykes.com/2009/10/radio-flyer-push-pull-and-ride-giveaway.html

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Oreck ProShield Air Purifier Review and Giveaway @Lisa's Reviews

Worried about the flu and H1N1 - or just feel that a clean home is a healthy home?

Besides eating a healthy diet, getting lots of sunlight and exercise and making sure you clean your house regularly there is something else you can do...buy a good air purifier from a reputable company...like Oreck. Check out the one Oreck is GIVING away to one lucky reader of Lisa's Reviews: http://www.oreck.com/air-purifiers/proshield.cfm...also great for asthma and allergies sufferers...while you're there check out their other great products like the new Oreck Halo Vacuum Cleaner which uses UV-C light to kill germs which may be on your floor. Pretty cool.

Only - don't forget to go to Lisa's sight to Win a Oreck ProShield Air Purifier from @blm03 Enter here: http://lisareviews.com/2009/09/22/oreck-proshield-air-purifier-review

Friday, October 2, 2009

Birthday Bash: Levels of Discovery Review and Rock-A-Buddy Giveaway

Its a birthday bash with plenty of giveaways! Check them out here: http://flyinggigglesandlollipops.blogspot.com/2009/08/come-party-with-us-birthday-bash-kicks.html

One very lucky reader will win a Rock A Buddy
, winner's choice of collection! All you have to do is go here http://flyinggigglesandlollipops.blogspot.com/2009/09/birthday-bash-levels-of-discovery.html and follow rules for entry.

Good luck and have a fortuitous day.

Thursday, October 1, 2009

We love the Step2 Lifestyle Deluxe Kitchen! *Review & Giveaway

Love to encourage imagination in your kids? Like well made products and fun products that will likely be a favourite for years with your kids? Check out Step 2http://www.step2.com/product.cfm?product_id=1218#ixzz0OvgtK3O1

If you'd like to win the Step2 Lifestyle Deluxe Kitchen - check out this giveaway here: http://www.step2.com/product.cfm?product_id=1218#ixzz0OvgtK3O1

SpanglishBaby Finds - Diego´s Extreme Launch and Rescue Pack Giveaway

Want to go on an extreme adventure with your little one - check out this toy up for a giveaway over at Spanglish Finds - shown here: http://astore.amazon.com/spangl-20/detail/B0024HN87O and reviewed and offered to one lucky commenter here: http://spanglishbabyfinds.com/2009/09/diego%E2%80%99s-extreme-launch-rescue-pack/

Good luck and happy sweeping!

Have a fortuitous day

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Win a Tike Tech Stroller City X3 Twin Stroller

Need a new stroller or have another one on the way? Want a stroller that sleek, practical, safe - and easy to use? Check out out the Tike Tech strollers here : http://http://www.tiketech.com

Want to win one? Go here:http://www.jollymom.com/2009/09/tike-tech-stroller-cityx3-twin-stroller.html and check out the jolly mom site - full of reviews and givewaways:

http://www.jollymom.com

Good luck!

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Step2 Kitchen Giveaway!

Like to foster imagination in your children while letting them practice every day things? Have you seen the great items over @ http://www.step2.com/ - because they do just that - providing hours of play @ reasonable prices. From outside active play to indoor fun...its the place to find all that your looking for in pretend play.

Would you like to a win their new - gender neutral Modern Lines Kitchen? Head on over to http://thedirtytshirt.com/step2-kitchens-review-and-giveaway#comment-68496 so that you can enter to win today! You have until October 9th - but don't wait - you may forget!

Good luck - have a fortuitous day!

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

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Seventh.Ink Tees & Gift Certificates 9 / 27
isABelt Giveaway - 3 Winners! 9 / 27
$50 Boxy Design Gift Certificate - 2 Winners! 9 / 27
CanContests.com Mega Giveaway - ends 09 / 30 / 2009
Cir*Kis Game Giveaway 9 / 27
NetWorkingWitche s Passion Petals Giveaway 9 - 28
Coffee with the Mrs. ~ Keurig Brewer + K - Cups from Shoffee.com (Oct. 4th)
Ally McBeal : The Complete Series DVD Set Contest 10 - 31
Harveys Handbag $138 ends 9 / 27
Win a New Appliance From GE ends 11 / 15 / 09
babybix - $100 Google AdWords Credit (9 / 30)
Large Format Poster 24x24 - Frugal Housewife
EJDSS Peyote Stitch Bracelet $30 Sep. 30 2009
Outnumbered - Sams Club Advantage Plus Membership 9 / 21
Penelopes Oasis Your Choice of See Kai Run Shoes! 10 / 2
The Diary Of A Posh Mommy~Flirty Aprons Giveaway~Ends 9 / 21 / 09
Mrs Cox : : YoBaby 3in1 Meals Prize Pack {9 / 30}
Eden Fasntasys $50 GC Ends 9 / 25
TOAK - Keurig Platinum Brew AND 4 boxes of K - cups 9 / 28
ReliOn Temple Touch Thermometer - Something Snappy 9 - 25
Just You and Me Kid Fitness DVD $15.99 value ends 9 / 25
A Wrestling Addicted Mommy - Bake Me A Wish Cake - Ends 9 / 18
A Wrestling Addicted Mommy - Vinyl Wall Decor - Ends 9 / 30
A Wrestling Addicted Mommy - Plus Size Top from Alight.com - Ends 9 / 30
Mrs. Cox : : Better Life Cleaners Starting Kit {10 / 1}
Me and My Boys! (Crayola Giveaway) Ends 9 / 22
Me and My Boys! (DreamKids Tee) Ends 9 / 22
Me and My Boys! (Green Toys) Ends 9 / 23
Me and My Boys! (Snugfits tee or onesie) Ends 9 / 23
Me and My Boys! (Sandra Magsamen Books) Ends 9 / 24
Me and My Boys! (Monster in the Closet Tees) Ends 9 / 24
Me and My Boys! (Sesame Street Bath Products) Ends 9 / 25
Kreated by Karen is giving away a Beautiful Handmade Tote Bag!! 9 / 28
Kaskey Kids Sports Action Figure 9 / 27
A Wrestling Addicted Mommy - Zhu Zhu Pets - 9 / 27
Live Laugh Love and Bloggings - Yoplait Gift Bag (2 winners) Ends 9 / 23
Outnumbered - Internet Password Organizer 9 / 24
Outnumbered - Love Book Online 9 / 25
Inventing Liz is offering one lucky winner any item in her shop!! 9 / 25
Creative Teaching Press Giveaway 9 / 27
A Daily Dose of Toni ~ Crayola Creativity Pack Giveaway
Time to Play - Fisher - Price Trio Castle & Tub (Daily) - Ends 9 / 19
Liliputians Birthday Shirt Giveaway 9 / 27
Just My $0.02 Cents - Artisan Jewelry Gift certificate Giveaway (10 / 14)
Eighty MPH Mom - Box - O - Box (Winners Choice) 9 - 27
Eighty MPH Mom - Glasses USA - eyeglasses - ends 9 - 23
Eighty MPH Mom - Softlips (2 winners) 9 - 22
Eighty MPH Mom - Bare Escentuals Mascara & Lip Polish (3 winners) 9 - 22
AutismLearningFe lt / Saving Ben book / ends 9 / 27
Contests and Giveaways - Temple Touch Thermometer - ends 9 / 29
My Red Apron ~ You Were Born For This ~ Ends 9 / 24
KiddiesCorner Deals - Crazy Baby Clothing Tee - 9 / 21
KiddiesCorner Deals - Sentimental Silver - 9 / 25
KiddiesCorner Deals - Charm Factory Custom Charm Bracelet 8 Charms 9 / 30
Ouchies Giveaway 9 / 27
JLD - Kajeet $99 Kid Friendly Cell Phone - Ends 9.25.09
JLD - ZeroWater Pitcher - Ends 9.26.09
JLD - Foot Spa Gift Set - Ends 9.27.09
JLD - 2 Piece Keramikos Kitchen Knives - Ends 9.28.09
JLD - 2 PrimaLoft Pillows - Ends 10.4.09
JLD - ZOOPER STROLLER - Ends 10.20.09
Vintage Patterned Sundress 9 / 29
5 copies Show no Fear by Marliss Melton (9 / 28)
A Frugal Friend (Berenstain Bears Giveaway) 9 / 28
A Frugal Friend (Dole Fruit Bowls Giveaway) 9 / 24
$25 Barnes & Noble GC (9 / 30)
See Kai Run or Smaller Shoes (9 / 29)
Smart Money Babe : : $10 Kroger Gift Card : : Ends 10 / 10
Spunky Sprout Backpack 9 / 27
Penelopes Oasis Leading Lady Nursing Bra or Tank 9 / 27
The Suburban Jungle - $50 Gift card - 10 / 2
JJ Cole Diapers & Wipes Pod at In The Know Mom.Net - 9 / 19 / 09
Blick set of 36 Colored Pencils 9 / 27
CSN Stores Giveaway 10 / 25
18 X 24 Poster Print (9 / 28)
Asian inspired Stay at Home Gift Pack ends 9 / 20 11pm
Stacys One Year Blogoversary Giveaway ends 9 / 21 NOON
A Nut in a Nutshell - Temple Touch Thermometer (9 / 22)
A Nut in a Nutshell - Lauren Nicole Gifts Personalized Necklace (9 / 22)
A Nut in a Nutshell - Wendys $20 gift card (9 / 28)
A Wrestling Addicted Mommy - Celebrate Chocolate Covered Cocoa Almonds 9 / 25
A Wrestling Addicted Mommy - 18x24 Rolled Poster Print - Ends 9 / 26
A Wrestling Addicted Mommy - (2) $25 Macys Gift Card - Ends 10 / 3
Midday Escapades - $100 GC - ends 9 / 30
SAHM Reviews - Zhu Zhu Pet Hamster and Slide (Ends 9 / 26 / 09)
Flip for Fall from Aller - Ease and Something Snappy! 9 / 20
Mother - 2 - Mother (Mia Bella Votives) 10 / 3
Mother - 2 - Mother (Bottle Holder) 10 / 16
Babies Gotta Have It - 50 Piece Wooden Blocks Set (9 / 30)
Mahaylas Mommy - $15 GC to Scribble It (9 / 27)
Leslie Loves Veggies Pencil Me in Cosmetics 2 winners 10 / 1
Leslie Loves Veggies Ozone Socks 2 Pairs 9 / 30
Leslie Loves Veggies J*Flops Custom Flip Flops 9 / 30
Leslie Loves Veggies Skin Authority Tri - Peptide Hydrator 9 / 28
Leslie Loves Veggies Food Should Taste Good Chips 5 Winners 9 / 29
Leslie Loves Veggies 3 Doz. Gimme Jimmys Cookies 9 / 24
Leslie Loves Veggies Yoplait Delight Your Day Gift Pack 9 / 26
Leslie Loves Veggies Magical Bells Santas Classic Gift Set 9 / 28
Leslie Loves Veggies The Sacred Sisterhood of Wonderful Wacky Women Book 9 / 27
Leslie Loves Veggies Ageless Perfume $98 Value 9 / 27
Leslie Loves Veggies Whish Pomegranate Body Products 9 / 26
Leslie Loves Veggies Safe Starter Baby Bottles 3 Winners 9 / 25
Leslie Loves Veggies Brittanies Thyme Organic Facial Care Gift Pack 9 / 24
Leslie Loves Veggies Annie Chuns Asian Cuisine 11 Winners 9 / 23
Leslie Loves Veggies Annie Zutano $50 GC 9 / 22
Live Laugh Love and Bloggins Harry Connick Jr. CD Your Song Ends 10 / 15
In The Know Mom - Dante Beatrix little kid backpack - 9 / 25
The Loca Loba - 18X24 Poster Print - 9 / 27
icefairy - $100 Aller - Ease Bedding Set 9 / 22
$50 Eden Fantasys Gift card @ The Five Fish
Win a Triple Chocolate Cake by Bake Me A Wish! End 9 / 30
Win a T - Mobile Samsung T119 Cellphone 9 - 30
Babies Gotta Have It - $50 Gift Certificate to PeaPod Announcements (10 / 5)
Kitchen Gadget Give Away 9 / 30
Riding w / No Hands (Souplantation / Sweet Tomatoes meal passes - 9 / 23)
Beautiful Bird earrings - The Glass Willow 10 / 02
Riding w / No Hands (Earths Best Infant food - 9 / 24)
Mrs. Cox : : Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters Prize Pack {10 / 12}
Frugal Housewife - 18X24 Digital Poster
Eighty MPH Mom - Keen Shoes (Calistoga Sandals - ARV $80) 10 - 10
momAgenda Giveaway 9 / 27
Smuckers Gift basket
Our Ordinary Life - $100 Red Envelope Giveaway
Mother Rising Giveaway - Scholastic BOB Books
my2boyz ReBinder School / office supplies ends 10 / 6
LHD - Anytime Costume 10 / 04
LHD - Make - Ahead Meals for Busy Moms Cookbook 9 / 30
LHD - Bittersweet Memories by C. Dowdy 10 / 30
Elis Lids - Designer childrens tee or onsie ($30) 9 / 26
Elis Lids - Custom hand stamped initial necklace 9 / 22
MrsDealFinders $25 Grocery Gift Card Giveaway ends 9 / 27. Two winners!
You are next...CLICK HERE to enter your link

Monday, September 21, 2009

Win a Caring Corners Daisy Greenway Interactive Camper!

Win a Caring Corners Daisy Greenway Interactive Camper from Learning Curve. Read the review on this great product and enter the giveaway here: http://www.feistyfrugalandfabulous.com/2009/09/daisy-greenway-interactive-camper.html

If you ever had a camper for your dolls as a kid - check this out. Its even better then anything you imagined, slideouts, sounds - learning fun!

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Win a Step 2 Fresh Market Kitchen!

Love to foster your child's imagination? Want a toy that will keep their interest for hours and be durable for years? One that will be a hit with both boys and girls who are budding chefs? Check out Step 2 http://www.step2.com/category.cfm?subcategory_id=1026 while you're there check out their new kitchens - including this one! Read a great review here: http://www.coffeewiththemrs.com/2009/09/step2-lifestyle-new-traditions-kitchen.html and be sure and enter for the giveaway for the Fresh Market Kitchen.

Good luck!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Win a Twelve Month Membership to Sam's Club!

Want value you for your money - and lower gas prices? Sam's club is the place to go - and you can win a membership! http://notsoaveragemama.com/2009/09/10/the-sams-club-bloggers-evalues-and-a-giveaway/

Monday, September 14, 2009

Win A Plasma Car!

Want a innovative - eco-friendly toy for your little one - that's also great fun? Check out the Plasma car here: http://www.plasmacar.com/store/customer/index.php Made by PlaMart, this toy is a huge hit with kids and it grows with them - and its built to last!

Want one? Win it here: http://mkokopelli.blogspot.com/2009/08/closing-best-eco-friendly-toy-week.html

Good luck!

SodaStream Giveaway - make your own soda!

Want to control the High Fructose Syrup or sugar in your soda? Don't want to have to run to the store every time you want some soda pop? Want a great conversation piece at your next party - or the gift for your hard to buy for relative? Check out: http://www.sodastreamusa.com/catalog/3

Ready to get your name in to win? Go here:

http://www.sodastreamusa.com/catalog/3 hurry - this giveaway ends soon!

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Win a Zooper Tango Double Stroller@

Have another little one on the way or already have two? Is it time to upgrade to a Double Stroller? Check this one out at Zooper: http://zooper.com/Tango%20Products%20Zooper.html both kiddos can recline independently in any of four positions. Its tough enough to hold both kids - but easy to fold and store - something I sure appreciate in a stroller. Another great thing about it is that its compatible with select car seats. Making it both cute - and convenient.

Interested? Want to win one? Zooper is giving away one of these cute babys - you can win it here: http://twoofakindworkingonafullhouse.blogspot.com/2009/08/zooper-tango-double-stroller-review-and.html

Friday, September 11, 2009

Look mom! No legs - or batteries!

How many times have you said that if you cold bottle a kid's energy, you could well...power the world - or at least a few toys. Here's an innovative wheeled toy that gives kids legs a rest and uses inertia to move the car about by the turning of the wheel - the steering wheel - its loads of fun - and is now being given away free to one lucky winner!

Look here for the contest: http://www.jollymom.com/2009/08/plasmacar-review-one-of-coolest-toys.html

and here to learn more about this cool car: http://www.plasmacar.com

Good luck!

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Win a Plan Toys Eco Town

Concerned about the environment - want your kids to be too and want to introduce it in a fun way? Win an eco town from Plan Toys, check it out here: http://www.jollymom.com

Win a double stroller from Tike Tech!

Do you have two stroller age tikes? Want a double stroller that's actually both comfortable and easy to use? Check out Tike Tech! http://www.tiketech.com/strollers-x3-city-single.php

Want a chance to win one for FREE? Go here: http://www.ourordinarylife.com/2009/09/tike-tech-double-stroller-2/comment-page-3/#comment-66124

Good luck!

Sunday, July 5, 2009

Friday, July 3, 2009

Win a Step 2 Water Rush Quarry

Looking to enlarge your outdoor play activities, or like me are you just starting out? We have a little plastic kid bike/car and a pool which we haven't inflated yet (have to get a pump). We'd love to win this great Step 2 product. Like all of their toys, its packed with fun. Here's a link to the Step 2 page so you can check out all its features. http://www.step2.com/

Http://www.akblessingsabound.com/2009/07/03/giveaway-pool-friday-step-2-water-rush-quarry-review-and-giveaway/

Good luck.

Saturday, June 6, 2009

Win an Oreck Halo Vacuum!!


The mother of all mommy giveaways! A Daily Dose of Toni, Short Pump Preppy AND Two of a Kind, Working on a Full House are ALL giving away Oreck Halo Vacuums!!!

You have to check out this Germ Killing UV-C Vacuum! Good luck!

Friday, June 5, 2009

Win a Toshiba Laptop!

How would you like to win a NEW Toshiba Laptop? This ultra portable Laptop has all the bells and whistles - including but not limited to:

12.1" diagonal wide screen with LED backlit display
- Toshiba Primary High Capacity 6 Cell li-ion battery pack
- 4th Generation Easy Guard Technology
- onboard Bluetooth
- USB Sleep and Charge/eSATA Combo Port
- Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor SU9400
- Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (SP1, 32-bit)
- 3GB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz SDRAM (memory)
- 320GB HDD (5400rpm) (hard drive)
- DVD-SuperMulti (+/-R double layer) with Labelflash™ drive - Cosmic black finish
- Fingerprint reader
- Built-in Webcam
- eSATA/USB sleep-and-charge* combo port

Great for Father's Day or maybe for yourself - or your entire family! Go here to find out how to win:

http://www.themommy-files.com/2009/05/toshiba-portege-600-fathers-day.html?

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Eureka Father's Day "Remote Power" Camping Tent Giveaway

Ready for some summer fun? Camping just got easier! Want to get away but not have to do away with your modern day conveniences? Blow dry your hair, watch movies, have some coffee whle enjoying the great outdoors - in your nice tent. All made possible by the E! Power System from http://www.eurekatent.com/ .

Check out the giveaway here @ http://www.livingmycharmedlife.com/2009/05/eureka-fathers-day-remote-power-camping.html

Create some luck and have a fortuitous day!

How would you like to win some outdoor fun from Little Tykes?

The Accidental Mommies, Kim and Lori over at the What's That Smell are reviewing Little Tykes/Step 2 with an Outdoor Fun and Games online giveaway. Check out the great toys found on Toys and Games Online here: http://www.toysandgamesonline.com/

And enter to win one of three great outdoor toys:

Any one of the three styles of Cozy Coupe 30th Anniversary Edition Ride-On toy from Little Tikes ($49.99-$54.99 ARV)

or

A Little Tikes Sand & Water Fun Factory Table ($49.99 ARV)

or

A Step2 Extreme Coaster Rollercoaster ($259.99 ARV)


http://accidentalmommies.com/2009/06/outdoor-fun-toys-games-online-step2-littletikes-giveaway/

Good luck and create a great day!

Note an Accidental Mommy as defined by Kim and Lori is “An ‘Accidental Mommy’ is a mommy who never thought she was mommy material but has learned through poop, spit-up and tears that she has what it takes”

These two successful women in a man's world found they could have their cake and eat it too - after first baking it (career and baby) themselves and watching it rise.

Win a Step2 Nature Station Playhouse!

Have a curious kiddo? Or do you want to get him/her - them more into nature? Would they love a little hideout to exercise their growing imaginations?

Jennifer at the Dirty Shirt blog is giving one away to a lucky reader! Check out this great giveaway here and read more about this great item: http://thedirtytshirt.com/step2%C2%AE-nature-station-playhouse-review-giveaway

Don't forget to check out her other great reviews and giveaways - a blog from a mom's perspective! Feel free to link up with this social butterfly on facebook, myspace or linked in.

Check out the Step2 Nature Station Playhouse and other great items for fostering active interaction play between kids and fostering imagination @ http://www.step2.com/outdoor-toys/index.cfm?ppcgoog=brand&002=52&004=205222326&005=673174506&006=1014593106&007=Search&008=&gclid=CLSFpOeK65oCFRBbagodCjVHBA

Good luck and have a fortuitous day.

Monday, April 13, 2009

Win a Kid's Creations Swing Set

Spring is here! I'm very excited because spring is the time of new beginnings. And @ two, my little one is reveling in one of his first springs. His excitement over trees flowering and all the "buggies" - ants, butterflies etc - and the opportunity to be out all day - or as long as I can stay away from being inside studying or cleaning is very exciting for him. And this excitement is contagious, its like, I too, as the saying goes, have been given new eyes seeing everything fresh and with wonder.

We currently live in NM and it is fairly new to all of us and I can't wait to take him to the zoo, hiking, to ice caves and pueblos. And right now we walk a few miles to the nearest park.

It can be hard though on a daily base you know those days - just about every one! - that your kids beg you to take them to the park and you're too busy or too tired - or maybe you don't have one close by? Going on their own in this day and age, in most places, isn't always an option.

Or maybe you have a playset, but they've outgrown it, or its rusting and dangerous? Wouldn't you love a product warrantied to be free from deterioration impairing the product - for as long as you own it?

How would you like the chance to win a Kid's Creations Quality Redwood Swing Set? Their giving away their most popular set - the Three Ring Ring Adventure and you don't even have to worry about shipping and handling! Check out this and other sets at their website here: http://www.kidscreations.com Sponsoring the contest is, http://www.dad-blogs.com/the-blogs/community-news/372.html

My family would love to win this set as I'm a non-driver, I think its Dyspraxia that keeps me from it and sometimes as a new, older mom, walking a few miles to the park isn't in the cards. My husband works swing on base, and is an avid player of World of Warcraft, so getting out during the day is difficult for him. We also have the option of sharing with all the cousins - eight so far!

Another reason we'd like to win a Kid's Creation Swing Set specifically is because the founders of this company stand by its quality and in fact, feel its twice the quality of average sets - at half the price. This is important as a quality product, besides being fun and looking great is going to be durable and stand up to years of play. One added bonus - this Swing Set is easy to put together! The holes are pre-drilled! Just bolt the pieces together! Time is important and an extra twenty hours or so could be better spent getting things done and putting in time with our family.

For those who choose to buy a set, how important and better spent is that $700 or so you save buying this set rather then another that gives you a headache and takes away so much precious time from your day? And you can rest assured that this will be worth it from the thicker screws, bolts to the larger lumber, chains and decks - everything is bigger - to hold up under the toughest customers out there - kids! Its commercial grade - even better for years of play. Its so durable and so much larger in every aspect that even mom and dad can play on this one. And you know I would!

With all that Kid's Creation's has to offer, why would our family want something of less superior quality? Something more difficult to put together? Something that won't stand up to the next 12+ years of play? I would love to win this for my little one to play on, to save me precious study/house work time I lose walking to the park (I do my cardio with comcast programs and running after my toddler), and to save my husband frustration putting together another less superior product. This is something, even though my husband is a military contractor, we can't afford on our right now. I'm a SAHM who appreciates the sweetness and importance of staying home (and its actually more expensive to go to work right now) but it means we have to be frugal as far as huge purchase items like this for the next few years.

So please, count me in - because this family would love to win!

Thanks, dad blogger for hosting this contest and give us all the opportunity, not only to win, but to dream of winning such a great Swing Set. A prize that will give kids excercise, problem solving, pretend play - and just plain fun! And give parents less headaches!

Saturday, January 17, 2009

Math for mommies

I was entering a giveaway for what sounds like a great work at home resource book. The question entrants must answer is what kind of work do you do?

What? Now or in the past? I've suffered through the monotony of data entry work and reception duties - but for me it was more like reveled. As much as I love trying new things, like dropping everything and moving cross country with one suitcase of clothes, the other of my writings with little else save a plane ticket and job offer for care taking...for houses and people, I actually enjoy some repetitive tasks.

I've also worked for different kinds of weight loss centers - I really enjoy partnering with others to guide them towards their goals. I worked both as consultant/counselor/priestly confessor where I encouraged, inspired and listened and Program Director - introducing clients to the program, sales to some. And let's not forget my stint on a hot springs resort (clothing optional in the hot springs - I shock myself just thinking about it) where I both answered phones and scrubbed toilets.

And more recently, I learned the body from he cellular level up for Massage Therapy, completing everything just in time for booking passage for my little Indigo and providing comfy transport for him for nine months before delivering him to the world. At 36. I finished school just in time as my mind turned to mush during my pregnancy and is only very slowly getting back to normal and its two years later. Like my likely atrophied muscles, my brain is gathering dust and stiffening up, and needs a good housecleaning and regular opportunities to tone and flex its muscles.

All of the "careers" I've had help prepare me for the "toughest job I'll ever love". Motherhood. I never thought it would happen that I'd want it, could give lists of reasons why it would never happen. Not to me. Yet there I was, first time out trying, I caught, goal, touchdown, but no rabbit died as test methods have improved. I think. I hope.

So what do I do? I drown in laundry, I marvel at how dishes and clutter can multiply while socks subtract. Repetitive tasks? I sweep several times a day. Clean up the same books and toys just as many times or more and find my self folding laundry in the same places in some weird kind of deja vu. And in between I encourage, inspire, listen and play with my little one.

I love my little snoogs yet yearn for the day I get a break, go back to work, take a breath on my own, pee on my own, scratch my nose on my own. And then I immediately feel guilty for these thoughts! My husband works swing and is addicted to World of Warcraft, not much of an interactor and really doesn't understand kids. Expecting him to be perfectly behaved without baby proofing anything so that when he's not, when he touches his game players (to get attention - he looks right at his dad and when his dad ignores him he chatters or makes noise) so that most of his dad's time with him is spent saying and yelling the word, no. So I mostly stay with him 24/7 except when I need a shower or if Daniel is home and RK engrossed in Sponge Bob or a game, I will nurse a migraine in the dark.

How do I justify going back to work? I need to pay for both study materials and my exam yet most of my check will be spent on childcare, transportation and taxes. And eventually be independent enough to manage my own household's money...be free to make decisions for myself and my child. So I wait. Biding my time. Trying to be the best mommy I can. Entering sweepstakes and winning lots...hoping to win enough to balance my child and nurture my need for a career and independence.

Want to check out the sweepstakes for yourself?

http://www.yummymummyclub.ca/work_from_ho

Carry your baby without breaking your back

Tired of carriers that are too confusing to use or too uncomfortable or even painful? Do you want to be able to get dishes, dusting and shopping done without any fuss? Would you be interested in a baby carrier company that I think does that and is associated with a Board Certified Pediatrician who is skilled in all aspects of general pediatric care?

Interested in finding out more about these great carriers and/or asking the doctor any questions you may have about Attachment Parenting - pros/cons, details? Then head on over to :

http://www.ergobabycarrier.com/

Want to win it? Go to:

http://www.jollymom.com/2009/01/babywearing-at-its-finest-ergo-baby.html

Check out her other great giveaways while your there as well as her great articles on activities, crafts, nutrition and reviews of other great products.

Good luck, have fun and create a fortuitous day.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Peter Potty Picks A Great Product to Provide

Feeling the frustration of potty training? What if I told you I may have found an easier way to train your little boy in a much shorter time period? How about an upright urinal THAT FLUSHES!

http://www.peterpotty.com/ has created just this! Check it out at their site and win one here:http://www.astheygrowup.com/2009/01/peter-potty-review-and-giveaway.html

This great blogger mommy has tried it out for herself - or rather her little one has tried it out, her review will tell you all about the product and her little boy's hilarious but successful experience with it.

Good luck with your training!