Monday, November 30, 2009

U*Neaks Review and GIVEAWAY *CLOSED*





U*Neaks are COOL shoes!! You buy a pair of shoes and buy some socks when you put them on together you can see the socks right through the see thru window in the shoe! How Cool is that! You can change your show look just by changing your socks!



We got to try out the Pearlized Pink Paris Z-Strap shoe and the Candy Party Ankle Sock 
We really like these shoes. They are a bit big on Avery, but that just means we have growing room and they'll fit her for a while! 

They seem comfortable on her and she likes to wear them around the house saying they're her "Princess Shoes" She's cute! 

We actually also have the Pink/White Boomerang Shoe and the Princess Splatters and Rainbow Flowers socks! We actually won these, but I ordered them big so they'd fit her next summer/fall. And they will! So I have no pictures of those! 

But these shoes are AWESOME! I think It's really neat that you can change the look and you can match your socks with your outfit and have the shoe match as well!!

They also have shoes for boys and I like these Camel Rev's 

How cool are these?

GIVEAWAY
Jeff has offered one Mommy Of 1 and Counting reader the chance to win 1 pair of Shoes and 2 pairs of socks!!

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 
Head on over to U*Neaks and let me know which Shoes and 2 pairs of socks you'd choose if you're the winner!
Please include you e-mail address in your comment in the format  name @ domain dot com

EXTRA ENTRIES
1. Follow my Blog 3 extra entries  (Post 3 times)
2. Follow me on Twitter
3. Follow me on Facebook  

4. Blog about the giveaway Linking to this Giveaway and the U*Neaks website  5. Add My Button to your sidebar  2 extra entries
6. Tweet this giveaway

7. Follow My Network Blog on the Right side bar 3 extra entries
8. Become a fan of U*Neaks Facebook 


Giveaway ends December 12th at 11:59PM EST



Sunday, November 29, 2009

Oompa Winner! *WINNER CONFIRMED*



Here's the winner for the Bilibo of their choice from Oompa.com

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Stephanie said...
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Sleep Number Bed Giveaway @ Our Ordinary Life!



Want to win a New sleep number bed? I thought so. That's why I'm blogging about it! You can check it out here at
Our Ordinary Life! CLICK HERE! 

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Angel Tree



http://angel.jcpenney.com/

I thought I would post this link for anyone who is interested in adopting an angel from the Angel Tree this holiday season. JCPenney is making is easy to adopt a child online and will provide free shipping to the child.

We will be adopting a child or 2 from here this year! I want to do this and Make a child's Christmas!


Saturday 9: Leaving on a Jet Plane



1. When was the last time you jetted away for the holidays? NEVER

2. What is your fondest birthday memory? When I was 10. It was my first Birthday party with Friends. Well it was my last too!

3. What names do you go by? Heather, Honey, Babe

4. What do you look forward to most in the next six weeks? Proposing to Jon

5. Where is your least favorite place to be, and why? Don't have one yet!

6. Have you ever had a scary stalker type? Nope

7. What is your favorite holiday tradition? Haven't really started a tradition yet, as we've only had a few holidays together!
 
8. What are two activities you do after eating Thanksgiving Dinner? Play Games and Nap!

9. What did your family do for Thanksgiving when you were a kid? Do you still do it? If not explain why. We used to just go to my grandma's and have dinner. We do still do this!


Crayola Review and GIVEAWAY *CLOSED*



Thanks to Crayola and My Blog Spark I was able to review 3 of the season's hottest Crayola toys, as well as give one away to YOU!!!

Finally got this to upload




I was able to review the Crayola Beginnings Color Me A Song, Color Explosion Glow Dome, and the Crayola Glow Station. The only one that is appropriate for my daughter's age is the Color Me a Song. However, I also let her play with the Glow Station! 
We haven't opened the Glow Dome Yet. So I don't have a review on that product! My daughter is 2 1/2 and the Glow Dome as well as the Glow Station are meant for 6+! The Color Me a Song is meant for 24months+

Here's Avery playing with the Color me a Song!



This shows the Side tray that stores the crayons!



Fed Ex actually came at 10PM that night and Miss Avery wasn't sleeping yet. So Daddy called her out of her room to open the box! It was fun, but then when it was time for bed again around 11PM she was UPSET!!!!

Here's the Glow Station



As you can see it comes with 2 textured sheets, 2 stencil sheets, and 13 (?) Little animals and shapes that can be traced!!

Overall I really like these products and they are durable! Definitely Will keep up with the Torture Of a Toddler!!

Our favorite and most used is the Color Me a Song! The faster you scribble the faster the music goes. You can also push the instrument buttons at the top to add or take out instruments! Really awesome and fun!!
Since we haven't played with the Glow Dome yet, we don't even have pictures!!

GIVEAWAY
Crayola and My Blog Spark have come together to offer one Mommy Of 1 and Counting reader a Crayola Glow Dome!! How great is that? 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Head on over to the Crayola Gift Guide and let me know what you'd purchase for the child in your life for Christmas!
please include your e-mail address in your comment, otherwise I can't contact you

EXTRA ENTRIES
1. Follow my Blog 3 extra entries  (Post 3 times)

2. Follow me on Twitter
3. Follow me on Facebook  
4. Add My Button to your sidebar  2 extra entries

5. Tweet this giveaway
6. Follow My Network Blog on the Right side bar 3 extra entries

Giveaway ends December 12th at 11:59PM EST



You Might Be a Blogaholic If...



Thanks to Shannon over at The Mommy Files for this post! I had to copy it for you!

- It’s past midnight and you’re still online- GUILTY

- It’s 5:00 a.m. and you’re back online!
 
- You constantly check your email for any blog related inquiries-YEP

- You check at least twice a day to see how many more followers through Google Friend Connect you have- DEFINITELY

- You have 5 or more posts a day- NOPE!! But I should start!

- You check your Adsense report at least 5 times a day (that’s breakfast, lunch, dinner, and in between meals)!- YES but Stat Counter instead!

- You’re seriously considering getting a Blackberry/iPhone and Mini Notebook so that you can be constantly connected while on the go (or worse, you already have both).-GUILTY I have a Blackberry

- You operate with 2 or more browsers and as many as 6-8 tabs open in each browser when online- Well 1 browser BUT yes... Always at least 3 tabs!

- You know the UPS/FedEx/USPS man/woman on a first-name basis- YEP and He's cute too!

- Your neighbors wonder if you’re opening a store in your home with as many packages as you receive- Well I do CVSing so I do have a mini store in my home!

- You own a shirt that says “You know I’m gonna blog about this”

- Your readers email you if you don’t post for a day to make sure everything is ok

- You have more friends online than in real life-DEFINITELY I have close to 800 online friends, but only 2 IRL

- You know what Twitter, Technorati, and Google Page Rank are-YES

- You’re constantly thinking, “I am totally gonna blog about this”-YES

- You eat, drink, sleep, blog-GUILTY

- You’re laughing and agreeing with most of what’s on this list!-YEP!!!

Welcome to Blogaholics Anonymous (or not-so-anonymous)!

Thanks Shannon!


Lush Review





Lush is truly AMAZING!!! I've tried a cleanser of theirs before but never anything else! The cleanser was so amazing that I wanted to contact them and see if they'd send me some Holiday Scents to review! THEY DID!!

I received the Snowcake SoapFairy Tale Sugar Scrub (used the Be fairy tail) and the Cinders Bath Bomb. Now none of those have pictures and that's why I took some for you!!

Fairy Tale, Cinders, and Snowcake (in that order)

Better view of the Fairy Tale


I've used Snowcake about 4-5 times since receiving it last week. It hasn't even shrunk a little. I can see this soap lasting months if used every day!

Cinders I haven't tried yet, but it smells AMAZING!! Almost smells like there's  a bit of cinnamon in it!

Fairy tale I'm a little sad about. I was only able to use it twice. Maybe I used it wrong hte first time. But I grabbed it and Scrubbed it all over my body and it was almost gone. The tail fell out and we lost an eye. The second day tiw as tiny but JUST enough to get my body washed! I am a little sad about this one because for $4.95 USD and to have it last twice isn't worth it. I don't pay that for my bars of soap that last me weeks if not months!

Overall though I'm very happy with lush Products!! The way you see them pictures above there is how they come in the store. They don't use packaging unless you order online! But in the store they are NAKED!



Nelliebugs Tutu Review and GIVEAWAY *CLOSED*



Nelliebugs is a fun and adorable Tutu Shop! You will truly love her shop. She can custom make tutus from Newborn to Adult. She is truly an amazing woman!

I received the Brown and Blue tutu for Avery and I Love it! It's beautifully made, very durable and I can see HOURS of playtime in this tutu. The ribbon on the back is a beautiful accent to the tutu!

Although the Ribbon is Hard to see here in the bottom picture!



I love this tutu. It's very PRETTY and can be used as play around the house or even for a dressier occasssion. I like that! 

This shop is Brand new and Never Heard of before! So i'm introducing you to a NEW shop for your little Princesses right before Christmas! Aren't I great??



 


GIVEAWAY
Nelliebugs was kind enough to offer one Mommy Of 1 and Counting reader a Tutu of Choice in a custom size!


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Check out the tutus and let me know which one you'd choose OR which 2 colors you would need from the custom form!
Please include your e-mail in your comment! I can't contact you otherwise!


EXTRA ENTRIES
1. Follow my Blog 3 extra entries  (Post 3 times) 
2. Follow me on Twitter
3. Follow me on Facebook   
4. Blog about the giveaway Linking to this Giveaway and the 
Nelliebugs website
5. Add My Button to your sidebar  2 extra entries 

6. Tweet this giveaway
7. Follow My Network Blog on the Right side bar 3 extra entries
 
Giveaway ends on December 12th at 11:59PM EST



Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Christmas Pictures!



We took our pictures last night! Here's some of them!























 








Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Aunt Sadie's Inc Review and GIVEAWAY *CLOSED*





Aunt Sadie's  candles truly are the best! These candles have the best smell. They are very strong and potent, and I can't ask for more than that in a candle!

When I walk into someone's house I love to smell a nice candle burning. I love the Smell of Pine in the Winter and Coffee in the summer! Aunt Sadie's is the Place to go for those candles!

Gary from Aunt Sadie's was VERY Kind and sent me the Snowy Tree and the It's a baby candles! I'm burning the Snowy Tree first as winter is approaching and I LOVE it!! I sit by this candle most of the day as my Laptop is on the counter, I don't smell it much, but if I leave the room and come back it's very strong. If I go outside and come back in the house, I can smell it! 
It's very strong and I Like that! I think sitting right by it most of the time though my nose is used to it, until I leave the room and pick up other scents!

Now I'm sounding like a bloodhound!!




The only things I don't like about these candles are 
A. I've been burning this snowy tree for 1 1/2 days straight now and it's 1/4 gone already!! It's not a very long burning candle. 
B. It's a metal wick, back in the day metal wicks had lead in them and obviously lead isn't good for you. I don't know if that's the case anymore, but it still scares me!

Here's some of my favorite scents from Aunt Sadie's
Chocolate- because you can NEVER go wrong with Chocolate
Some for the Men

GIVEAWAY
Aunt Sadie's has been VERY generous and are Offering one Mommy Of 1 and Counting reader 6 candles!!! 3 Snowy Tree and 3 It's a Baby. The ones I reviewed. WOW are you Lucky!


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Head on over to Aunt Sadie's and let me know which 2 candles you'd like in your household OR a gift for someone. 
Also let me know if you'll keep all 6 candles for yourself or give them away to someone. 
Please include your e-mail in your comment

EXTRA ENTRIES

1. Follow my Blog 3 extra entries  (Post 3 times)

2. Follow me on Twitter
3. Follow me on Facebook   
4. Blog about the giveaway Linking to this Giveaway and the 
Aunt Sadie's website
5. Add My Button to your sidebar  2 extra entries

6. Tweet this giveaway

7. Follow My Network Blog on the Right side bar 3 extra entries


Giveaway ends on December 5th at 11:59PM EST



Sunday, November 22, 2009

ecostore Winner!



Congrats to our $25 Gift Card winner!
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Strider Bike Winner!



Congrats to the Bike Winner!

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Sock Grams Winner



Congrats to our winner!

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My Lip Stuff Winner



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Saturday, November 21, 2009

I'm going to ask HIM to MARRY ME!!!



I've finally worked up the nerve to ask Jon to Marry me!! I want to do it on Christmas, but am afraid I won't have the band by then. I wanted to do it on Valentine's day, but don't want to wait that long. So I WILL propose to him WITH A RING on New Year's Eve (at or around Midnight).

I wanted to get him a Titanium band as he has a matching watch that he wears daily and it's impossible to scratch. But They can't be sized smaller and Jon is trying to lose weight right now.  So looks like I'm stuck with Sterling Silver as it's the cheaper version. I'm looking to spend under $125, but Don't even know his ring size! Maybe I'll go into Kay jewelers and have his other ring sized and then maybe I'll buy online CHEAPER! Amazon is cheap!


So I'm going to wrap it in a bigger box and POSSIBLY even ANOTHER bigger box and as he's opening it give a little 15 second speech or so. Then as he's opening the last box I will say

"I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you spend a New Year and new beginning with me? Will you Marry me?"

Cheesy???

I really think this is going to work. and I really think I can pull this off! I just need to know his Damn Ring Size!!!!! Ughhh.

Once I find out his size (They have a chart right on Amazon) I think I'll buy this ring!


It's just so plain you know? But I guess it is the thought that counts!!!
Luckily he doesn't have a heavy duty job he works in an office so this won't get ruined easily. It is Sterling Silver and is $30!! That I can do!



Friday, November 20, 2009

Freebies!!



Thank you to Lori from Moms by Heart for sharing her Big Fat Freebies List with us! Tune in every Friday for a new list of FREEbies!


FREEBIES AND SAMPLES

-Earn free gifts with Nielsen Homescan HERE
-Free sample Stacy's Pita Chips HERE
-Free sample Underjams Nightwear HERE
-Free dog toy from Beneful HERE
-Free sample Always Infinity HERE
-Free sample Tampax Pearl HERE
-Free trial pair Acuvue Moist HERE
-Free sample Lipton Green Tea HERE
-Free sample Pampers Extra Protection HERE
-Free meal planner filled with coupons from Mueller's HERE
-Free updated recipe book from Jiffy HERE
-Free $10 gift card to the Bean Bag Store HERE
-Free printable gift tags HERE
-Free Kindle For PC download HERE
-Free Thanksgiving Crafts Ebook HERE and cookbook HERE
-Free 2010 calendar from Jumpstart Coalition HERE
-Free brand name samples from Freefly HERE
-Free trial membership to Amazon Prime HERE - gives you FREE two day shipping on all orders and no minimum. Cancel any time after your first month and never be charged a dime. Perfect time of year to take advantage of this!

FREE MAGAZINES
-Free subscription to Wine Spectator HERE
-Three free issues of WOOD magazine HERE
-Free digital subscription to Cruising World HERE
-Free issue of Good Old Boat magazine HERE
-Free subscription to Remedy Life magazine HERE
-Two free issues of Family Circle magazine HERE
-Free subscription to Successful Living magazine HERE
-Free subscription to Business Week HERE
-Free subscription to Tennis magazine HERE
-Free issue Grassroots motorsports HERE

FREEBIES AROUND TOWN
-Free $30 Benihana birthday meal when you sign up HERE
-Free cookie dough from Papa Murphy's HERE
-Free 7 day pass to Bally Total Fitness HERE
-Become a fan of Outback Steakhouse on Facebook HERE and get a free Bloomin' Onion (first 50,000).
-Free Lowe's Build & Grow clinic Saturday 11/21 - build a wood snowman. Details HERE
-Free Wilton's Cookie Exchange demo at Michaels this Saturday. More HERE
-Make a Reindeer Cone Ornament at Bass Pro Shops. Details HERE



Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Ten On Tuesday!



10 Things You Wish You Knew How To Do

1. Play Guitar
2. Dance
3. Swim
4. Play Piano
5. ART
6. Speak Spanish
7. Crochet and Knit
8. Landscaping- just my own, I stink at it!
9. Make Quiche
10. Can't think of another one!! But will update if/when I do!


Monday, November 16, 2009

Oompa Review and GIVEAWAY *CLOSED*





Oompa specializes in Toys and gear. They are an amazing site and Perfect for Christmas coming up!!

We were able to review the Bilibo in green! Avery loves this little thing. She goes crazy with it spinning in circles and sometimes tries to shove our pug into it. It doesn't work but she tries and laughs and gets a kick out of it! Very Funny!!






She has also flipped this over and laid on her tummy, placed this on her back and said she was a turtle. She flips it over on the floor and steps on it as a step stool. She really loves this Toy and I can see her playing with this one for a while yet! She's very inventive and I can see her coming up with a lot for this one! 
Amazing how one little toy can actually be many isn't it? Their imaginations are so big and amazing!

GIVEAWAY
Oompa has offered one Mommy Of 1 and Counting reader a Bilibo in the color of their choice!!!

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Head on over to oompa and let me know what toy your child would like for Christmas and ALSO tell me What Color Bilibo you would like!
Please include your e-mail address in your comment using the format

name @ domain dot com

EXTRA ENTRIES 
1. Follow my Blog 3 extra entries  (Post 3 times)
2. Follow me on Twitter
3. Follow me on Facebook   
4. Blog about the giveaway Linking to this Giveaway and the
oompa website
5. Add My Button to your sidebar  2 extra entries 

6. Tweet this giveaway
7. Follow My Network Blog on the Right side bar 3 extra entries


Giveaway ends on November 28th at 11:59PM EST  


Sunday, November 15, 2009

eenamaria Winner!!



Here's the Winner for the eenamaria handbag!

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elaine said...
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babySNAZZ Winner!!!



Congratulations to our winner of the Organic BabyLegs!!

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 Sarah C said...
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Friday, November 13, 2009

Deal Alert!!!



Just got this in my email, and I thought I'd pass it along to everyone. If you're ready to start your Christmas shopping, Little Tikes has some great deals this week.

You can get the Cook 'n Clean Kitchen for only $59.99. (Normally $109.99)

Save $10 more by signing up for the "Bill Me Later" option, or check out the other specials and get free shipping on a $150 or more purchase.

Happy Shopping!



Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Ten On Tuesday!



10 Favorite Movie/Song Remakes

1. Dixie Chick's Version of "Landslide"
2. Hairspray
3. Carrie underwood's Version of "I Told You So"
4. Glee's Version of "Don't Stop Believing"
5. Friday the 13th
6. Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Jessica Biel is AMAZING)
7. The Taking of Pelham 123 (AMAZING)
8. I know the NEW Nightmare on Elm Stree will be great!!
9. The Hills Have Eyes
10. Children of the Corn was pretty good as well!!!

I can't wait for some of the new releases that are remakes. We Love movies and will probably watch most of them!

Monday, November 9, 2009

babySNAZZ! Review and GIVEAWAY *CLOSED*





Everyone has to own at least One pair of BabyLegs and that's when BabySnazz comes in handy. They carry everything from Baby Wraps and Carriers to Baby Toys. They really carry a lot of essential items. Like the Leg Warmers.

We were able to try out the Plum Organic BabyLegs. We love these Leg warmers. Very soft and comfortable. Avery has worn them 3 days now and has never complained about them being too tight in the thigh area. She's complained of this with other "Off" brand Leg warmers. So I'm very happy to of found a brand that she can comfortably wear!





I was very thankful to have had the PERFECT skirt to go with these BabyLegs!!
They are truly perfect. They have the perfect height on them and go with everything. The thing I like about leg warmers is that they can add color to any outfit! Love that feature!

GIVEAWAY
Babysnazz has offered one Mommy Of 1 and Counting reader the chance to win their own Organic BabyLegs...

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Head over to BabySnazz and tell me which color of Organic BabyLegs you'd like to own!
Please include your e-mail address in your comment using the format
name @ domain dot com

EXTRA ENTRIES 
1. Follow my Blog 3 extra entries  (Post 3 times)
2. Follow me on Twitter
3. Follow me on Facebook   
4. Blog about the giveaway Linking to this Giveaway and the 
BabySnazz website
5. Add My Button to your sidebar  2 extra entries
6. Vote for Avery Here 5 extra entries   

7. Tweet this giveaway


Giveaway ends November 14th at 11:59PM EST


WIN 20 Pairs of Baby Leg Warmers from babySNAZZ!

Contest open until midnight on November 30, 2009. No purchase necessary!

Limited to entries in the United States only, void where prohibited by law.

Winner will be picked at random from all correct entries. Only ONE regular entry per person will be allowed, bonus entries are allowed as per the BONUS question. The winner will be announced by email to all entrants by December 10, 2009.
 
Winner will receive their choice of 20 Pairs of in-stock Baby leg warmers (priced $12 or less) from the babySNAZZ.com store, any combination of brand, shipped to any address within the United States.

For more details, and to enter our contest, go to our Contest Page by typing this URL into your browser: http://www.babysnazz.com/contest/  


Sunday, November 8, 2009

7 Hasbro Games for $3.93 TOTAL at Toys R' Us



Now this is a fantastic opportunity to stock your gift closet for the upcoming holidays!

Toys R Us and Hasbro have collaborated to offer over $60 in rebates for many games. According to this post at Coupon Cravings, After rebate, preschool games like Candy Land, Chutes & Ladders, Memory, Hi Ho Cherry-O, Don’t Break the Ice and Ants in the Pants will be just $1.99. You’ll pay $3.99 at Toys R Us, there's a $2 rebate for each of them.

Even better, when you spend $25 on Hasbro games, you’ll get a $10 Toys R Us gift card. Here’s what you could do:

Buy 7 games for $27.93
Apply for $14 in rebates ($2 for each game)
Receive $10 gift card
Spend $3.93 on 7 games!

Quick note that you must purchase only one of each $3.99 game since you may only apply for each rebate once. Also, the themed or character versions of the games are not eligible for this rebate offer.


$100 Children's Clothing Gift Certificate!!



Right Here!!!! Go enter!

Rockin' Green Detergent Winner!!



Here's the Winner of the Rockin' Green Detergent giveaway!! Congrats

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Layla Grayce Winner!!



Here's the Winner of the Beautiful Layle Grayce necklace!! Congratulations!!

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Saturday, November 7, 2009

Saturday 9: Be True To Your School



1. What was your favorite subject in high school? Math and Science

2. Do you watch reality shows? Which ones? I watch Jon and Kate Plus 8 and 18 Kids and Counting

3. What's your favorite all time reality show? Jon and Kate Plus 8 I think!!

4. Do you feel "reality" shows are real or are they faked? REAL Most of them anyway!

5. What did you look like when you were a teenager? Like I look now, Since I'm only 19!!

6. Whose advice do you listen to? Nobody's really... I don't trust many people!

7. How often are you sick? I usually get the Flu or at least a SEVERE cold once a year. Not that often!!

8. Do you like or dislike change? DISLIKE. I got that from my mom! I like moving and seeing new scenery. HATE moving furniture or anything else that could bring me a lot of stress. I have an Anxiety disorder so it gets to me!

9. How many times in your life have you had a broken heart? Proud to say Only Once. And I still talk to him once in a while, so it's not so bad!!