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The winner of the quick $25 gift card giveaway to Gilt.com is:
And the winner of the Chuggington Mega Bloks sets is:
Congratulations, ladies!!
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We always have cereal on hand as our go-to quick breakfast for busy weekday mornings. And of course, as a bargain hunter it’s very appealing to get cereal in bulk and save money. The one problem I’ve always had with this is how to store the cereal. It typically comes in large box with two bags inside, and it doesn’t fit with the rest of our cereal boxes. Well, I just got to try out the new 2 box Cheerios, which contain two individual boxes, making them easier to store and easier to pour! I am really happy with the new package design, because I can still get more cereal for less money without being stuck with an oddly-sized box.
Not to mention…
One lucky reader will win their own Cheerios prize pack with (2) new 2 box Cheerios packaging (four boxes)! This giveaway is open to all U.S. residents ages 18+. Entries will be accepted until the end of the day (midnight Central) Thursday, May 17. By entering this giveaway you agree to the Official Rules.
Mandatory Entry: Comment on this post answering this question: How will new 2 box Cheerios packaging benefit you and your family?
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Note: Cheerios® cereal, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark. I was not compensated monetarily for this post. All opinions are honest and my own.
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We’re excited to announce…
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Chuggington will be a featured sale on Gilt.com beginning Sunday, May 6 at 9 p.m. and running through Friday, May 11 at 9p.m. EST! Chuggington toys, DVDs, puzzles, games, bedding and more will be on sale on Gilt Babies & Kids, and the brand new Chuggington DVD, ‘Wilson and the Ice Cream Fair,’ (keep an eye out for an upcoming review & giveaway for this movie, by the way!) will be available for purchase through the site before it hits retail shelves on May 15. In addition, fans who purchase Chuggington TOMY products will receive a free gift – a Chuggington traffic safety vest for their child, part of Ludorum and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) ‘Think Safe, Ride Safe, Be Safe!’ campaign. If you are not familiar with Gilt, it’s an innovative online shopping destination offering its members special access to high end merchandise at insider prices.
Just in time for the sale, I get to hold a quick giveaway for a $25 gift card to Gilt.com! This giveaway is open to all U.S. residents ages 18+. Entries will be accepted until noon (Central) Thursday, May 3. I have to submit a winner very quickly, so the winner will have until 8pm Central that same day to reply to my email, or another winner will be selected. By entering this giveaway you agree to the Official Rules.
Mandatory Entry: Comment on this post letting me know what Chuggington products you hope will be a part of the Gilt.com sale!
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Note: I’m a Chuggington Conductor! I did not receive any product and was not compensated monetarily for my post. All opinions are honest and are those of myself and my family. The prize for the giveaway is being provided by Chuggington and Gilt.com.
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Brian and I live in a city without recycling pickup, which is one of the few things about our town we don’t like. We’ve tried multiple times in the past to be organized with recycling and take it for drop off regularly, but it always seemed to turn into a disheveled, overgrown pile.
The Rubbermaid 2-in-1 Recycler makes recycling so much easier. This two-unit bin allows you to either contain trash and recyclables all in one location or sort recyclables. The top unit is perfect for collecting recyclables and has a fold away handle that makes it easy to take out and empty into your recycling bin. The lower bin tilts out for easy access, and holds an 8 gallon trash bag in place. You can also use the lower bin to sort another type of recyclable and carry it out with the built-in handles.
I love that this just takes up the same amount of space as a typical trash can, but has the convenience of being able to sort recycling. It fits more recyclables while using 25% less floor space compared to typical divided containers. We’re using ours solely for recycling; plastics go in the larger, bottom portion and cardboard goes in the top, since it’s easy to flatten and fit more of it in the smaller space. Its subtle design is perfect for use in your kitchen, allowing you to keep recyclables off the counter.
Wouldn’t you love to have your own Recycler (valued at $39.99)? Well, you can buy one online here or in Meijer stores, and I’m excited to be holding a giveaway so that one of you can win your own Rubbermaid 2-in-1 Recycler! This giveaway is open to all U.S. & Canadian residents ages 18+. Entries will be accepted until the end of the day (midnight Central) Monday, May 14. By entering this giveaway you agree to the Official Rules.
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Note: I received a Rubbermaid 2-in-1 Recycler to facilitate this review, and Rubbermaid is providing a Recycler for the giveaway. I was not compensated monetarily for this post. All opinions are honest and my own.
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Congratulations, Paula!!
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I love to do crafts with the boys, but it’s hard to find time to think something up, gather the materials, and actually make it happen. BabbaCo founder Jessica Kim has solved the problem of time constraints that many parents have by creating the BabbaBox. This is a monthly subscription service that helps parents solve the daily dilemma: What do I do with my kids? Arriving in the mail each month, it brings projects and child development appropriate activities, all reflecting a theme-of-the month. Everything required to engage children 3-7 years old is included in the box, right down to the glue.
I personally LOVE the idea of this and can’t wait to try out a box soon (keep an eye out for a review post in the coming weeks). If you’re trying to think of a gift for kids who have everything, this seems like a fun, creative option. Grandparents could order a box and have it on hand for grandkids to do crafts, and not have to house a whole closet of craft supplies to be prepared.
Special Offer: (Only good until Monday, April 30!) With purchase of any monthly or annual subscription, moms will get their first box for one cent (a $29.99 value). You can order just one month, three months, or a whole year. Go to BabbaBox.com to place your order!
To find out more about the BabbaBox, check out this video:
Note: I will be participating in a review of BabbaBox, in which a box will be sent to facilitate the review. I am not being compensated monetarily, and all opinions are honest and are my own.
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Sally, our lab/golden retriever puppy, has discovered the fun of traipsing around with two little boys (she’s their “superdog” when they play superheroes) and of enjoying some downtime, too.
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I’ll be 20 weeks on Sunday, and then Monday is the “big” ultrasound where we’ll (hopefully, if the baby cooperates) find out if we’re having a little boy or a little girl join our family. What’s your guess? I haven’t had any sort of intuition, but then again I didn’t with eit
We had a regular checkup yesterday and got to hear the heartbeat, which is SUCH a great sound! I’m not feeling consistent movement yet (although the doctor said the baby was moving around a ton at the appointment yesterday, based on all the noise with the doppler), so hearing the heartbeat was a nice reassurance that the baby (or “Ninja” as J dubbed him/her) is doing well.
I’m still tired a lot, as Brian can attest to (it’s typical for me to conk out on the couch around 8 or 9… still!) but other than that I’m feeling great! I’ve had cravings for beef (brisket, hamburgers, steak, etc.) which is a new thing for me – and my biggest craving by far has been for…
Bacon-wrapped jalapenos filled with cream cheese! During the first trimester when I felt nauseous so often, these were the only thing that actually sounded good to me. We’ve only made them a couple of times but mmmmm they’re so amazing!
I don’t know if I’ve mentioned it but two of our best friends have already had babies this year, so it’s been fun for me to be around newborns again! Amanda over at MomOnReview had a baby girl in February – Baby Rea. Isn’t she adorable?
Brad and Amanda tried for several years before getting pregnant with Rea, so it was especially exciting when she was born. They’re amazing parents already, and I am sooo happy for their sweet family.
And in January Paul & Jen had their third daughter, Haven. We spend a lot of time with them – their girls and our boys are similar in age and play together really well, which is an added perk! We also swap babysitting with them from time to time (which is the BEST setup ever – I highly recommend finding friends you trust to swap with). We babysat for them last night, and the boys loved having a baby around.
So sweet!
It was a great evening despite it taking over an hour for the four older kids to fall asleep. I know we’ll have some insane days once the baby is born, but it showed us that we can figure out a way to make it work with three kids, and I loved seeing how the boys were around a newborn. They both “held” her (with my help) and were so gentle with her!
I’m off, but I’ll be posting again later this week with a great giveaway from Rubbermaid… and then of course keep an eye out next week for the big reveal!
Commercial Industrial Supply is giving away a KitchenAid Artisan Mixer!
a Commercial Industrial Supply giveaway powered by Rafflecopter
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I’m a blonde. At heart, anyway. I was always blonde as a child, so when my hair started getting darker I dyed it blonde for a long time. After a brief stint of keeping the color au naturale I decided I liked being blonde better, so I started dying my hair again. I do it at home to save money, but the one thing that always bothered me was having to do touch ups every 3-5 weeks. Now that I’m pregnant I definitely want to avoid it as much as possible, which means some oh-so-fabulous root growth.
Right now it’s not too bad, but you can definitely see some brown/dirty blonde growing out. I was really curious to try the Rita Hazan Root Concealer spray, a quick fix to cover roots without all the chemicals of dye. Here’s my before picture:
And here’s my after:
Pretty good! I could still a slight root line but I think it’s because I was looking for it. Overall I could tell a major difference in the amount of dark roots showing. It’s nice, too, because you don’t have to use a lot – just enough to cover the hair along your part where the roots would show the most. I did make sure to use it in a ventilated area because it’s an aerosol spray, but I think it’s a great option to have on hand for a quick fix!
You can buy the root concealer spray at Sephora, both in stores and online. Check out more information about Rita Hazan products on Facebook and Twitter!
Note: I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Rita Hazan and received a Rita Hazan Root Concealer product and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.
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C turned 3 on Sunday and we celebrated with a trip to get ice cream! Someone sure is proud to be 3!
I’ll be posting party pics soon!