Monthly Archives: June 2009

Playtex Gloves Patio Party

Throwing a party for friends is fun, it really is. But let’s face it, it can also be overwhelming. This past weekend, a few of my closest friends came over for a patio party, sponsored by Playtex. Now, I have three little ones who do a superb job at making many messes throughout my house,…

This Week’s Winners

Well, it that time again. Time to close some giveaways and award some fabulous prizes. This week we are closing the Scatter Joy giveaway, A Month of Meals e-book giveaway, the Flip Ultra HD video camera giveaway from Energizer and the JC Penney gift card giveaway. Here are the winners and a brief reminder of…

Piggy Paint Giveaway!

They say that Piggy Paint is “Natural as Mud”. What is Piggy Paint? It’s a cool line of nail products for children that’s safe, and doesn’t contain all those harsh smelly chemicals that most “grown up” nail polish contains. Why should your princesses smell like a nail salon when they don’t have to? My girls…

Ghostbusters: The Video Game

Can anyone even read that title without hearing the catchy 80′s techno-pop beat and asking, “Who ya gonna call?” The answer of course is “Ghostbusters!” I was so impressed when I read that the script of these video game adventures were written by the creators of the movie. Dan Akroyd and the other original Ghostbusters…

Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner – Backyard Grilling Prize Pack

There is no better summer activity than firing up the grill, tossing on a few well cut meats and enjoying hearty laughter with a few dear friends. Honestly, what would summer be without the smell of brats, steaks and burgers permeating the air? If we could somehow eradicate mosquitoes, it would be perfection. If you’re…

This Week’s Winners!

It’s that time again. Time to close some giveaways and announce the lucky winners. This week we are giving away: a Kobold Mini Mansion and Dino Backpack, a Playtex Sippy Cup Gift Pack, and a $100 MagnetStreet Baby gift card! The Zip-Bin Dinosaur Playset becomes a dinosaur island play mat when unzipped. It comes complete…

Things Remembered Father’s Day Winner!

It’s time to close our Things Remembered Father’s Day Giveaway! Comment # 122 Donna Holmberg (@aol.com) will choose from one of these three amazing gifts from Things Remembered (all valued at $25 each): Photo Mouse Pad – Perfect for dad or grandpa, now he can keep the family close at hand even when he’s hard…

Win a Plan Toys Pirate Ship

I have two little boys and I will let you know that they are all boy. They are frogs, snails and puppy dog tails. They are cowboys, transformers, Darth Vader, and pirate. Well, the older one is anyway – his younger brother just trails behind him using whatever he can find as a sword or…

Diamond Edge Gourmet Electric Knife and Scissors Sharpener Giveaway

I will never have a dull knife again! When I was asked to try out the Diamond Edge Gourmet Electric Knife and Scissors Sharpener, I could not turn it down. We have had knives from years ago that we have tried to sharpen. We’ve purchased little hand held knife sharpeners at the grocery store, in…

From Slob To Suave With a $100 Gift Card to JCPenney

Okay ladies, let’s admit it, sometimes the men in our lives just aren’t with the times when it comes to fashion. They would happily wear the same old t-shirt and worn out jeans every day if they could. My hubby is all about comfort. The second he walks in the door from work, the Dockers…