Frugal Family Fun: September 2010

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Save the Sleeve! Boogie Wipes Review & Giveaway!


One thing I cannot stand during cold and flu season? The dreaded runny (or even worst, crusted up) noses. I mean, when a little ones nose is running or dried up, it can be miserable trying to keep it wiped up!  That was the thought of Boogie moms Mindee Doney & Julie Pickens! They were so tired of having to chase down kids to get their noses wiped up, that they thought "What can we do to fix this?"  The answer was Boogie Wipes!  They are wipes containing saline, which breaks down the mucus and leaves the nose clean and without irritation.   These moms took it from home to a booming business! Boogie Wipes are sold in stores across America! They come in great packs perfect for the diaper bag or home, as well as on the go packs, small enough to throw a few in your purse or even a pocket! Truly on the go convenience!
Saline works because when crusty boogies are on your little one's nose, saline is the only great defense!  Saline breaks down mucus quickly, and that is why saline is used in nasal spray.  But of course, nasal spray and little ones? Hahaha! Don't think so!  If any of you have a kid that takes nasal spray with out complaining,please let me know! Mine are like terrified of the stuff!! Boogie wipes help to break down the icky stuff, and keep the nose clean and non irritated. That is the biggest problem I have with kleenex and even baby wipes. It irritates the nose with the constant wiping of the nose. With boogie wipes,I have used them for the entire duration of my little one's cold and her nose never got red and painful. I have even used these wipes when I have been sick to prevent my own nose from being irritated! Every time I get a real bad cold, my nose will end up peeling and in pain from the constant blowing and wiping.  So these wipes really work and are a great thing to have wherever you go!

Earlier I mentioned I had used Boogie Wipes on my own nose. Other moms must have too, because the creators of Boogie Wipes have created Achooz, a saline wipe for adults!

When colds and allergies set in, all the blowing and wiping with regular tissues can leave your nose feeling sore, red and raw. Now, you can make your nose happy with Achooz Saline Nose Wipes, the next generation in tissue.™

The Boogie Mom's team of doctors and chemists (and the stuffy noses of the Boogie Moms), created their unique non-medicated formula to break down mucus and soothe the nose while wiping. It includes the same gentle, patent-pending magic of saline, vitamin E and aloe as the Boogie Wipe products and is available in Fragrance Free for everyday use and Cool Menthol for extra stuffy noses.

Boogie Wipes has a current campaign to Save the Sleeve! No more kids wiping their noses on their shirt or jacket sleeves! Go to SavetheSleeve.com and make the pledge with your child to save their sleeve! They learn some gross facts about boogies, take the pledge, and get a special prize!! A great way to get our kids to "Save the Sleeve"!!  While you are there, click on the page to meet Boogs!  He is the cute Boogie Buddy from Boogie Wipes!!  Right now, you can get your little one a cute and cuddly Boogs the Boogie Buddy! You can get him by simply visiting their website, printing out the form, attaching 3 UPC's and mailing it in!

Boogie Wipes has offered to sponsor a giveaway on my blog!  One of you lucky readers will win (2) packs of 30-count wipes (fresh, grape, menthol, or unscented– combination varies)!!!  Here is how to win!:
MANDATORY ENTRY 2 PARTS MUST BE DONE FOR THE ENTRY AND EXTRA ENTRIES TO COUNT:
PART 1: Tell me which scent of Boogie Wipes you would like to try.
PART 2: Follow me via Google Friend Connect
You must put both parts in the SAME comment and include your GFC name for the entry to count. Also must include an email to contact you to win, unless it is visible on your blogger profile.
 No email=no prize!


For all other entries, leave a separate comment for each entry, and if it says more than entry for doing something, leave an individual comment for each of those entries and label them #1 #2 and so forth.
Have questions? Email Frugal Family Fun

Extra Entries:

Follow @BoogieMom on Twitter and leave your twitter name in the comment

Follow @FrugalFamilyFun on Twitter and leave your twitter name in the comment

Tweet about this giveaway up to 5 times daily for entries. leave me the link to your tweet- Your Tweet Must include @BoogieMom @FrugalFamilyFun and the link to this contest.  tweets must be at least 1 hour apart for entry. 1 extra entry for each tweet.

Subscribe to our email updates, via google reader, or via RSS feed , 1 extra entry for each

Put our button on your blog, leave me the link to the blog THIS WILL BE CHECKED. 3 extra entries

Blog about this contest, including a link back to this giveaway worth 5 extra entries. Leave me the link to the blog post in your comments

Like Boogie Wipes on Facebook!  and leave me your Facebook name!

Enter any of our other giveaways! Gain an extra entry in this contest for each contest you enter! Leave the name of the contest in your comment!

Contest begins now and ends October 27, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. Winner will be selected via Random.org and will be notified by email. Winner must respond within 48 hours or forfeits prize. 
Open to U.S. only!! Good luck!

Boogie Wipes provided my blog with products to review and giveaway on my blog.  I  was not under any obligation to write a positive review. Photos from Boogie Wipes

"Diamond Stud Earrings" Review

Being a busy mom of 3 little ones, I don't always have time to accessorize. And when I am always on the go and have grabby little fingers who like mommies pretties, it isn't always the best idea to buy really expensive jewelery. But diamonds are a girls best friend! So what's a frugal gal to do? Head over to Diamondearrings.org!  They have beautiful diamond stud earrings!


Now of course they aren't real diamonds. But they look pretty nice!  The earrings came in a cute little black semi heart shaped box! They are nice and big so they look special and flashy but they are cheap! Of course, you get what you pay for. One day about a week after getting the earrings, one of the gems fell out. But I popped it right back in and since then they have been fine. They haven't irritated my ears, and they haven't rusted out like some cheapy earrings do.  Overall, this is a pretty good deal! At least if you lose one, you aren't losing an expensive diamond!!

Right now, you can get your own free pair of these earrings! Click here to find out how!!

I was given a free pair of earrings to review on my blog. I was not obligated to write a positive review. Photos from diamondearrings.org

Hair Products Pro Karmin G3 Flat Iron Review!

Having fabulous styling products is the key to a good hair day!! Hair Products Pro has all sorts of amazing products for your hair!!  They have flat irons, hair dryers, hair scissors and more!!!

I recently was offered the chance to review the Karmin G3 Flat Iron



This super nice flat iron comes in a stylish box with a heat resistant mat!! With ceramic plates, it makes your hair amazingly smooth!! You can use it to straighten or flip the ends of your hair! It goes beyond the normal flat iron!!  I love this straightener!!  The list price is $300, but right now you can purchase for only $129.95!!

Product Details:
Whether you choose to curl, flip, straighten or add volume and body, the G3 is the only styling iron you will ever need.
The Karmin Salon Pro is perfect for both the professional as well as home users with features such as flash quick heating, a tangle-free swivel cord and temperature settings for all hair types. Styling your hair is virtually effortless and results are smooth, silky, shiny hair.
The ceramic plates are infused with tourmaline which together work to produce more negative ions. Negative ions work to seal the hairs cuticle for smoother, frizz free results as well as lock in moisture, protect color and add shine to your hair.
Infrared heat works to heat the heat the hair from the inside out providing healthier styling, less damage and faster styling.
This ultra glossy and super sleek styling iron is available in 3 distinguishing and enticing shades, choose the one that reveals your personal style.
Karmin Salon Pro Features:
  • 1" Pure Tourmaline Ceramic Plates
  • Ionic Technology for shiny, healthy hair
  • Infrared Heat
  • Maximum temperature of 420° and a minimum temperature of 180°, perfect for all hair types
  • Straighten, Curl, Flip and Wave Styling
  • Flash Quick Heating
  • Free Heat Mat/Carrying Case Combo worth $25
  • Instruction Manual
  • 3 Year Manufacture Warranty




Hair Products Pro also has Hotness Flat Irons! These are super cute flat irons with different designs on them!  You are sure to find one to fit your personality!!  Hotness Styling Irons feature IntelTek advanced technology and combine it with ceramic tourmaline for accelerated ion generation, meaning vast amounts of negative ions for the smoothest, sleekest results. The lightweight and ergonomic design allows the stylist and client to achieve exceptional salon results quickly and effortlessly.

Check out  Hair Products Pro for more great hair styling tools!!

I was given the product mentioned in exchange for a review on my blog. I was under no obligation to write a positive review. Photos from Hair Products Pro

Bright Starts Breast Cancer Month Giveaway! Win a Bounce Bounce Baby Activity Center!


I recently reviewed the Bounce Bounce Baby Activity Center! from  Bright Starts!  This super cute activity center is from the Pretty in Pink Collection
 
This super cute bouncer is part of a program where part of the proceeds from the sales support  breast cancer research and awareness. Bright Starts and the Pink Power Mom program is providing the little girls of today a brighter tomorrow. Learn about the Pink Power Mom program at www.pinkpowermom.com.

In support of Breast Cancer research and National Breast Cancer month, Bright Starts has offered my readers a chance to win their own Pretty Pink Bounce Bounce Baby Activity Center!! I am very honored to have such a wonderful product to offer you guys! October is a special month for me already, but since I have known women who have been affected by breast cancer personally, it means a little more.  I am so happy to have this opportunity to work with Bright Starts!!

So how can you win this super pretty bouncer? Keep Reading!!
MANDATORY ENTRY 2 PARTS MUST BE DONE FOR THE ENTRY AND EXTRA ENTRIES TO COUNT:
PART 1:  Check out my review here.  In it you will find a link to the Pretty in Pink collection.  Tell me your all favorite product within that collection.
PART 2: Follow me via Google Friend Connect
You must put both parts in the SAME comment and include your GFC name for the entry to count. Also must include an email to contact you to win, unless it is visible on your blogger profile.
 No email=no prize!


For all other entries, leave a separate comment for each entry, and if it says more than entry for doing something, leave an individual comment for each of those entries and label them #1 #2 and so forth.
Have questions? Email frugalfamilyfunspot at gmail dot com!

Extra Entries:
Like Frugal Family Fun on Facebook leave me your Facebook name in the Comment

If you get a friend to like us on Facebook, you get an extra entry! One entry per friend that likes my page!  THIS IS AN UNLIMITED ENTRY  Just say in your comment that you got a person to like and what their name is!  

Follow @BrightStarts on Twitter and leave your twitter name in the comment

Follow @FrugalFamilyFun on Twitter and leave your twitter name in the comment

Tweet about this giveaway up to 5 times daily for entries. leave me the link to your tweet- Your Tweet Must include @BrightStarts @FrugalFamilyFun and the link to this contest.  tweets must be at least 1 hour apart for entry. 1 extra entry for each tweet.

Subscribe to our email updates, via google reader, or via RSS feed , 1 extra entry for each

Put our button on your blog, leave me the link to the blog THIS WILL BE CHECKED. 3 extra entries

Blog about this contest, including a link back to this giveaway worth 5 extra entries. Leave me the link to the blog post in your comments

Like Bright Starts on Facebook!  and leave me your Facebook name!

Enter any of our other giveaways! Gain an extra entry in this contest for each contest you enter! Leave the name of the contest in your comment!

Contest begins now and ends October 30, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. Winner will be selected via Random.org and will be notified by email. Winner must respond within 48 hours or forfeits prize. 
Open to U.S. only!! Good luck!

Bright Starts provided my blog with an activity center  to giveaway on my blog.  I  was not under any obligation to write a positive review. Photos from Bright Starts.

PediaCare Children's Products Review & Giveaway!



Tis the season...for cold and flu!!  As much as I hate to say it, a new school year means lots of new germs and illnesses flating around!  And that means you need to help them get better so they don't miss too much school!! I recently got the offer to try PediaCare products for Children. It couldn't have come at a better time. My oldest literally got a cold the day the products arrived!  I used the PediaCare Children's Fever Reducer Plus Multi-Symptom cold for ages 4-11.  Her fever went down and stayed down, although her cold did turn into bronchitis later on.  The doctor said this was because of a virus she got from someone, and that the cold medicine couldn't have helped to prevent it.  

The complete line of PediaCare products includes:
  • PediaCare® Children's Fever Reducer/Pain Reliever (cherry or grape flavor; ages 2-11)
  • PediaCare® Children's Fever Reducer Plus Multi-Symptom Cold (ages 4-11)
  • PediaCare® Children's Fever Reducer Plus Cough & Sore Throat  (ages 4-11)
  • PediaCare® Children's Fever Reducer Plus Flu  (ages 4-11)
  • PediaCare® Children's Fever Reducer  Plus Cough & Runny Nose (ages 4-11)
Children's Products without Acetaminophen
PediaCare® Children's Multi-Symptom Cold (ages 4-11)
PediaCare® Children's Cough & Congestion (ages 4-11)
PediaCare® Children's Decongestant (ages 4-11)
PediaCare® Children's Allergy (ages 4-11)
PediaCare® Children's Allergy & Cold (ages 4-11)


NEW! Infant Products with Acetaminophen
  • PediaCare® Infant's Fever Reducer/Pain Reliever Drops (cherry or grape flavor)
Non-Medicated Products for Infants
PediaCare® GENTLE VAPORS® VAPOR-PLUG® Unit & Nightlight Mini Waterless Vaporizer
PediaCare® GENTLE VAPORS® VAPOR-PLUG® Refill Pads


Introducing an expanded line of safe and effective medicines from the trusted brand for children, PediaCare® – with and without acetaminophen -- for children and infants -- that addresses most sick-child situations: cough, cold, allergy, flu, congestion, fever and pain. Product offerings, in kid-pleasing flavors, match the formulations of other recalled brands and are arriving in stores just in time for the cold/flu season. In particular, PediaCare Infant and Children’s fever and pain reducers are a great solution for moms wanting a branded acetaminophen alternative. 

Need help to determine which medicine is best for your child based on his/her symptoms? Download PediaCare’s free iPhone app, then check off your child’s symptoms and PediaCare will help you determine which product is best for your child based on the symptoms they need relief of.  PediaCare is putting the key to your child’s comfort at the tip of your fingers. The iPhone application is not diagnostic but a shopping tool, to help make a trip to the pharmacy a little bit easier and will launch in October and will be   available for free download at www.pediacare.com .




PediaCare has a giveaway for my blog!!  1 of you will win the following:
PediaCare® Children's Fever Reducer/Pain Reliever (cherry or grape flavor; ages 2-11)
PediaCare® Children's Fever Reducer Plus Multi-Symptom Cold (ages 4-11)  



  • Here is how to win!!
    MANDATORY ENTRY 2 PARTS MUST BE DONE FOR THE ENTRY AND EXTRA ENTRIES TO COUNT:
    PART 1:Tell me your best cold remedy or what you do to help make your little one  feel better ☺
    PART 2: Follow me via Google Friend Connect
    You must put both parts in the SAME comment and include your GFC name for the entry to count. Also must include an email to contact you to win, unless it is visible on your blogger profile.
     No email=no prize!


    For all other entries, leave a separate comment for each entry, and if it says more than entry for doing something, leave an individual comment for each of those entries and label them #1 #2 and so forth.
    Have questions? Email Frugal Family Fun!

    Extra Entries:

    Follow @FrugalFamilyFun on Twitter and leave your twitter name in the comment

    Tweet about this giveaway up to 5 times daily for entries. leave me the link to your tweet- Your Tweet Must include @FrugalFamilyFun and the link to this contest.  tweets must be at least 1 hour apart for entry. 1 extra entry for each tweet.

    Subscribe to our email updates, via google reader, or via RSS feed , 1 extra entry for each

    Put our button on your blog, leave me the link to the blog THIS WILL BE CHECKED. 3 extra entries

    Blog about this contest, including a link back to this giveaway worth 5 extra entries. Leave me the link to the blog post in your comments

    Enter any of our other giveaways! Gain an extra entry in this contest for each contest you enter! Leave the name of the contest in your comment!

    Contest begins now and ends October 13, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. Winner will be selected via Random.org and will be notified by email. Winner must respond within 48 hours or forfeits prize. 
    Open to U.S. only!! Good luck!

    PediaCare provided my blog with the products mentioned to review and giveaway on my blog.  I  was not under any obligation to write a positive review. Photos from Pediacare.




Check out Maroon 5 On Facebook Tonight!!!!

Love Maroon 5 as much as I do? Check out what they are doing live tonight on Facebook!!!

While you are here, check out how to Win an AUTOGRAPHED copy of Maroon 5's new album "Hands All Over from The Muse Box Here on my blog!!ends 10/29/2010

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Maroon 5 "Hands All Over" Autographed CD Giveaway!!

Attention all Maroon 5 fans!! I just received word that the time has come to run my

Maroon 5 Autographed CD Giveaway!!

I am super jealous right now!!  You lucky readers have the opportunity to enter to win a genuine autographed copy of "Hands All Over" from Maroon 5. A HUGE thank you to The Muse Box for this amazing giveaway!!  I have been blogging about Maroon 5 the past month or so in eager anticipation of their newly released album! I received a digital copy of the album to review pre-release and as always, Maroon 5 has made another great album.  I am particularly a fan of "Misery" and "I can't lie" from the new album. 

Also in support of their album release, Maroon 5 launched the “HANDS ALL OVER” Photo Competition on IBeatYou.com, challenging their die-hard fans to submit their own photos of things they can’t keep their hands off. Fans can enter for their chance to win a Limited Edition 3D Box-Set by uploading their photos on the official contest page 
Full details about the contest can be found here

Visit Maroon5.com for more info and be sure to grab the album on iTunes or Amazon today. 

 Oh yeah so back to this amazing giveaway....☺

One of you lucky entrants will score an autographed copy of "Hands All Over" from the record label!!  Read on to find out how to win!:

MANDATORY ENTRY 2 PARTS MUST BE DONE FOR THE ENTRY AND EXTRA ENTRIES TO COUNT:
PART 1:Tell me your all time favorite Maroon 5 song! If you can't choose one let me know which ones you love ☺
PART 2: Follow me via Google Friend Connect
You must put both parts in the SAME comment and include your GFC name for the entry to count. Also must include an email to contact you to win, unless it is visible on your blogger profile.
 No email=no prize!


For all other entries, leave a separate comment for each entry, and if it says more than entry for doing something, leave an individual comment for each of those entries and label them #1 #2 and so forth.
Have questions? Email frugalfamilyfunspot at gmail dot com!

Extra Entries:

Follow @TheMuseBox on Twitter and leave your twitter name in the comment

Follow @FrugalFamilyFun on Twitter and leave your twitter name in the comment

Tweet about this giveaway up to 5 times daily for entries. leave me the link to your tweet- Your Tweet Must include @TheMuseBox @FrugalFamilyFun and the link to this contest.  tweets must be at least 1 hour apart for entry. 1 extra entry for each tweet.

Subscribe to our email updates, via google reader, or via RSS feed , 1 extra entry for each

Put our button on your blog, leave me the link to the blog THIS WILL BE CHECKED. 3 extra entries

Blog about this contest, including a link back to this giveaway worth 5 extra entries. Leave me the link to the blog post in your comments

Like Maroon 5 On Facebook and leave me your Facebook name!

Enter any of our other giveaways! Gain an extra entry in this contest for each contest you enter! Leave the name of the contest in your comment!

Contest begins now and ends October 29, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. Winner will be selected via Random.org and will be notified by email. Winner must respond within 48 hours or forfeits prize. 
Open to U.S. only!! Good luck!

The Muse Box provided my blog with an autographed copy of the album to giveaway on my blog.  I  was not under any obligation to write a positive review. Photos from The Muse Box.

Haveahairaffair.com Conair Infiniti Pro Hair Dryer Review!

Do you have an affair with your hair? Well why not?!?  Every woman should have one!  Maybe you just don't have the right tools to get your hair to go from drab to fab! haveahairaffair.com is all about the fabulous Conair Infiniti Pro Hair Dryer!  If you have been here a while, you know I have been a fan of this dryer for a while! The concentrators make it easy to get the style you want! I love the blown out look and using this dryer makes it look like you stepped out of the salon! Not bad for about $39.99!

Product Details:
    Ergonomically designed for ultimate comfort. High performance for salon quality results. A quiet, but powerful AC motor ensures fast drying time, which means less heat exposure for hair. Well-balanced and lightweight, this Infiniti Pro by Conair™ dryer* delivers comfortably effortless styling and sensational results.
  • 1875 watts
  • 15% lighter with new AC motor design**
  • AC motor delivers more powerful, fast airflow for styling ease and guarantees up to 3x longer life***
  • Ionic technology to reduce frizz and enhance shine
  • Ceramic technology safely dries and promotes healthy hair
  • True cold shot button to lock in curls, waves & style
  • Rocker switches – 3 heat/2 speed switches for heat and airflow control
  • Removable filter prevents damaging lint buildup and extends motor life
  • 2 concentrator attachments to achieve a variety of styles
  • Limited four-year warranty
  • Unit weight: 2.55 lbs.

This dryer seriously kicks butt! The cool setting is my favorite to use on my hair, as well as my kids hair.  It keeps my hair from getting real frizzy and it works on the kids because it doesn't burn their sensitive little scalps!   They love it and it makes for a great incentive to brush their hair! The dryer leaves my hair soft, smooth and dry!  I also love that I can get my kids up in the morning for school, and she can take a bath and still have dry hair before going out side. In this cold weather, that is a necessity! I don't care if they say wet hair won't make you sick. It can't help either lol! 

Once you learn how to make your hair look fabulous all the time, you will never go back to your old styling techniques again!  You will fall back in love with your locks and be a beautiful diva!! You can have an affair with your hair every day! No more bad hair days!!  This sleek hair dryer will become your new love!!

Check out Conair Hair Affair On Facebook!

Have A Hair Affair is having a sweepstakes! Click here to check it out! You can win some really great Conair products!!

I was given a Conair Infiniti Pro to review on my blog!  No other compensation was received. Photos from Haveahairaffair.com

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Shop CSN Stores for Kitchen Furniture!

What do you do when you need extra space, or a place for someone to sit? The best solution is a Drop Leaf Table. CSN Stores has a selection of tables that are both beautiful and take up as much or as little space as you have available.  CSN Stores is an online site where I have found all sorts of great things!! 
I just got done doing a review on a great pair of Adi Designs Women's Microsuede Mid Calf Boot in Black.from the CSN Stores, and they asked me to become a preferred blogger! So I will be featuring more great CSN Products on my blog!!  I was totally thrilled for the opportunity, to say the very least!!

I love CSN Stores because they have something for every room in the house! My dining room table is getting a little shabby, so I could totally use a Drop Leaf Dining Table. They are well crafted, and with the holidays coming up, it is always wonderful to have extra places for people to sit!!  There are all sorts of tables in different sizes, wood finishes and shapes! No matter what your size or budget is, you can find a great table!

But CSN has so much more to offer! With over 200 stores, you can get something for every room of the house, everyone on your Christmas list, even something for your pets! And their shopping process is so quick and easy! But better than that, the shipping is super fast! I was uber impressed with the quick arrival of my boots! Shopping with CSN is a great way to get what you need all in one place!

I was compensated with a gift certificate for this and the upcoming review from CSN Stores. This has in no way impacted my opinions or review of CSN Stores.

CSN Stores: Women's Fall Shoe Review!

You may have read my previous post about the excellent selection of products from CSN Stores! There are over 200 stores full of products for everyone! No matter the budget or the person you are shopping for, you will be able to find something great!  I could literally spend hours on CSN just browsing all the great stuff!  Could make it difficult to accomplish much else for the day!!

I recently purchased a great pair of Adi Designs Women's Microsuede Mid Calf Boot in Black.  These boots look so amazing with a pair of skinny jeans! And with the chilly fall weather, they are the perfect footwear for the season! The boots are also available in brown, camel and grey, so you can buy one for each outfit!  At $35 a pair, you can't go wrong! That beats the price of more expensive boots that look the same!


The boots are super comfortable and very warm! The insides are super fuzzy and so cozy!  There are lots of ways to mix them up too! You can wear them like me, with your favorite pair of skinny jeans! Or pair them with a cute dress or leggings!  No matter how you wear them, they are sure to be cute! And very popular too! I have gotten lots of compliments on the boots!

What I was really impressed with was the rapid delivery of the boots! I placed my order on Thursday and by Monday they were on my doorstep! I am sure if I had placed the order a day or two before it would have been even quicker! I was so happy to get them so quickly and of course I put them on right away! I was glad to see the boots fit well. I get nervous buying things online sometimes, because it is hard to know how it will fit, and I hate having to wait for your product to come back because the one you got didn't fit well.  These come in whole sizes only, so that can also be a bit tricky.  But luckily with socks the size 9 fit just right. I am usually a size 8 1/2, so I didn't dare go a size smaller. And I would most definitely say wear socks with these things. Nobody wants stinky shoes! These things are like an oven, they keep your feet nice and toasty!

I would also recommend getting a can of water resistant spray for the shoes, to help keep them clean and protected. I had a pair of similar boots of another brand last year, and they did get worn out and were no longer wearable. This time I want to take care of the boots so they last long!

You can purchase your own boots here!  Check out CSN Stores for women's shoes and thousands of other great products!


I was compensated with a gift certificate for this review from CSN Stores. This has in no way impacted my opinions or review of CSN Stores.  Photos from CSN Stores.

Take a Lands' End Holiday Survey for a Chance to Win a Giftcard plus a Rachel Ray Cookbook!!

Take the Lands' End/Every Day with Rachael Ray 2010 Holiday Survey at here . Participants who complete the survey by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, October 5th will be entered into a drawing for one of ten $50 Lands' End gift cards and the Rachael Ray cookbook, "Rachael Ray's Book of 10". Winners will be selected at random and will be notified on or around the week of October 25, 2010. 

I was not compensated for this post. i was entered in a contest for a Lands' End Gift Card!

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Bright Starts Bounce Bounce Baby Review


Babies are just so wonderful! They are so sweet, don't talk back and look cute in just about anything! And even more fun to shop for!!! There are so many great toys for babies this days, and some of them are the perfect place for your baby to sit while you are busy around the house! Bright Starts has a large selection of playards, bouncers, activity centers, plus so much more! I recently got to try the Bounce Bounce Baby Activity Center!:

Product Description:
The award winning Bounce Bounce Baby™ is fully loaded with toys, lights, and melodies, this compact activity zone has all of the features necessary to keep baby entertained! The bounce pad allows baby to bounce and dance, and the seat rotates 360 degrees for full access to toys.

Features & Specifications:
  • Electronic piano with lights and 6 fun melodies
  • Platform provides fun bouncing action when baby jumps up and down
  • 3 height settings allows platform to grow with baby
  • Seat spins 360 degrees for full access to toys
  • Flower stalk toy ratchets and turns with Rattle Bead center
  • Leaf stalk toy with water-filled Teether
  • Toy bars feature: Spring Ball Slider, hanging  Mirror, and Caterpillar Bead Chaser
  • Toy loop for attaching more of baby‘s favorite toys
  • Easy to clean toy tray
  • Full fun in a triangular space saving design
  • Seat pad is machine washable
  • A portion of the proceeds from this item supports breast cancer research
I liked that you could add extra toys. My daughter mother in law had this silly little tiny circle funny thing that my baby just chews the heck out of.  I don't know why she loves it so much,but she does. Luckily it attaches easily to link a doos and so it clips right on the activity center! My other favorite feature? I love that it was soooo easy to put together! With my hubby away for work, I have had to become more handy than usual! I was able to put this together easily and on my own!! Girl power!!!

This activity center is so cute!! I am a mom of 3 girls, and thank goodness I am a huge fan of pink!! Imagine, a mom of all girls who hates pink!! I am a big fan also of the collection that the Bounce Bounce Baby is part of: the Pretty in Pink Collection from Bright Starts! The Pretty in Pink™ Collection puts a fresh spin on being girly. Sweet characters and colors make these adorable toys and gear a must have! Inspired by current trends, the Pretty in Pink™ collection of products is a fun approach for baby girl! Plus a portion of the proceeds from this collection support breast cancer research and awareness. Providing the little girls of today a brighter tomorrow. Learn about our Pink Power Mom program at www.pinkpowermom.com.


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With 38 pretty products to choose from, you can find something for any baby girl on any budget, all while supporting a wonderful cause!! I can't think of a better deal!

About Bright Starts™
Bright Starts is an innovating brand of juvenile products that provides parents with smart, fresh solutions.  With a growing portfolio of over 100 innovative activity centers, play gyms, bouncers, swings, playards, and toys; Bright Starts’ large selection of progressive products inspire confidence and engage curiosity.  Backed by awards from numerous leading industry and consumer organizations, Bright Starts is a trusted name for cleverly-designed, quality products for young children. 

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I was given the above mentioned product in exchange for a review on my blog. I was not compensated in any other way. Photos from Bright Starts

Winner of the Pedialax fiber gummies contest!

I am so glad this contest had more people who entered in comparison to my first go round with the Pedialax Fiber Gummies! Here is the winner of the latest contest!:
#20 is:

Teresa Choplin said... 20
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Sunday, September 26, 2010

National Offer List for Savvy Savings and Scholarships Week of 9/27-10/3

Here are this week's Savvy Savings and Scholarship Offers across the nation.
This week's Savvy Savings and Scholarships Offers
Boston:
$13 for: Family 4 pack of tickets to the Wenham Museum
($26 value)

Discover the treasures of childhood, from the 17th century to today
Charlotte:
$19 for: Day pass for 4 to Ray's Splash Planet
($38 value)

117,000 gallons of splashing, sliding fun
Chicago:
$50 for: Pack of 10 passes to the Chicago Children's Museum
($100 value)

Playing while they learn, learning while they play
Denver:
$24 for: Half off a family 4 pack of tickets
($48 value)

Corn mazes, pumpkin patches, a visit to the barnyard - all the makings for the perfect autumn outing
Houston:
$120 for: 6 pack of classes at Art Mix Creative Learning Center
($240 value)

A perfect introduction to the beautiful world of art
Indianapolis:
$22 for: 4 Daytime general admission tickets to Conner Prairie Interactive History Park
($44 value)

Discover what it was like to live and play in Indiana's past
Minneapolis:
$25 for: Family fun time at Abrakadoodle
($50 value)

Spark their imaginations with an afternoon of art
New York:
$150 for: Family membership to The Art Farm
($295 value)

Art and animals: a perfect combination for our littlest learners
Philadelphia:
$50 for: Super Six Month Membership to Sahara Sam's
($100 value)

A tidal wave of fun for the whole family
Phoenix:
$6.75 for: All-day park pass to Enchanted Island
($13.65 value)

Experience the thrill and delight of this one-of-a-kind park
Portland:
$40 for: 10 pack of open play tickets
($80 value)

A creative, nurturing environment for fitness and fun
San Francisco Bay Area:
$42 for: Family membership to Lawrence Hall of Science
($85 value)

Making science exciting and discovery fun for all ages
Seattle:
$75 for: Annual Standard Family Membership to the Orange Blossom Society
($150 value)

Arts, inspiration and laughter for the whole family

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