Yo Gabba Gabba CD & Book Giveaway Ends 9/15

Let's kick off this 1st Birthday Event with an awesome giveaway!   Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! Is currently traveling across the USA! Josiah and Liam absolutely love Yo Gabba Gabba... and the Hubs and I secretly do, too.We are taking the the kiddos to see Yo Gabba Gabba Live in Atlanta, at the fabulous Fox Theater, one of my absolute favorite venues! For info on a show near you, go to the Yo Gabba Gabba Live website. Remember that hilarious Kia commercial with several Yo Gabba Gabba characters? Well, Kia Motors America is sponsoring the tour! How great is that?

In addition to the KIA Motors Presents Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! There's a Party in My City Tour, today, the 31st, marked the release of the newest cd, Yo Gabba  Gabba!: Music is Awesome Volume 2! With music from the 1-3 seasons, tracks include Weezer, Jimmy Eats World, and much more! You can even download the Weezer track "All My Friends Are Insects" for free HERE! Yo Gabba Gabba!: Music is Awesome Volume 2 is available on CD at Target, Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, Borders, Amazon, and independent music retailers nationwide! You are sure to rock out while listening to this CD with your little ones! We have a Yo Gabba Gabba CD and it's so much fun. Josiah thinks we have to roll down the windows, bob our heads, and sing every time it's playing.

Buy It

Are you ready to rock out at a Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! event? Find a location closest to you and click to purchase tickets! It's that easy!

Win It!

Win some awesome Yo Gabba Gabba goodies and make your little ones very happy! 

One Lucky Reader Will Win a Prize Pack including:

(1) Yo Gabba Gabba! Party in My Tummy Book - 

 Based on the popular song from Yo Gabba Gabba!, Party in My Tummy makes healthy eating fun for little ones! Lift the flaps, sing along, and find out what everyone in Gabba Land is bringing to the party!

(2) Yo Gabba Gabba!: Music is Awesome Volume 2 -

 Jam-packed with Super Music Friends & all of the songs you’ve grown to love from Seasons 1-3!

How To Enter

• Visit the Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! Website and tell me if There is an Event Near You! If so, do you plan on attending?

**Remember to include your email address if it is NOT visible in your profile so I will know how to contact you!The initial entry is mandatory! 

 Be sure to answer that question before earning extra entries listed below! Each bullet is worth one extra entry unless specified. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry you earn and include your email address is at least one entry.

Additional Entries

• "Like" Yo Gabba Gabba on Facebook and leave a message that Children Teaching Mama sent you!
• Subscribe to Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! Newsletter 
• Enter the Yo Gabba Gabba Cool Tricks Video Contest!  (5 entries) 
• Follow Yo Gabba Gabba on Twitter
• Follow Children Teaching Mama via Google Friend Connect
• 'Like' Children Teaching Mama on Facebook
• Follow Children Teaching Mama on Twitter 
• Grab the Children Teaching Mama Button & Place on Your Blog (3 entries)- leave url
• Grab the "1st Birthday Celebration" Event Button (5 entries)- leave URL
• Enter My Other Giveaways (1 Entry Per Giveaway Entered) 
• Tweet (up to 2x a day 1 hr apart) By clicking the "Tweet" Button At the Top Of this Post OR Use this Tweet:

RT to #win @yogabbagabba New Release CD & Book #giveaways http://tinyurl.com/yogabbaliveThere's a Party @childrenteach PLS RT! 

Plenty of opportunities to increase your chance of winning! This Giveaway is open to US Residents and Ends September 15th at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be drawn by random.org. An announcement will be made on the blog and the winner will also be contacted by email. The winner has 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be chosen. 

Good Luck!

I received no compensation for the writing of this giveaway! All opinions are 100% mine.

1st Birthday Celebration Sponsor List!

Hi, everyone! It's already the end of the month and that means an entire new list of sponsors. Each month will be a new event with 15-20 sponsors each! This month's event, A 1st Birthday Celebration, will be full of baby items from birth to two years! Without further ado, here's the wonderful list of sponsors to which I am very grateful! I hope you guys enjoy the event and win lots of great goodies for your little ones! Don't forget to add the 1st Birthday event button to your blog for an extra 5 entries into all the Sept. giveaways.

So, what do you think? There may be a few more, but those are the confirmed sponsors thus far! The first review and giveaway will be posted on September 1st so, get ready!

September 1st Birthday Event Button + Extra Entries

September marks a very important event for me: Liam's 1st Birthday! In honor of my little boy, September's event is a 1st Birthday Celebration! I will announcing all 20+ sponsors this weekend! In the meantime, add the 1st Birthday celebration button to your blog and earn 5 extra entries! Just leave a comment below with your url if you add it so, I can come check out your blog!




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The Little Things Boutique Review & Giveaway

I decided to give you a little sneak preview of next month's 1st Birthday Celebration with a review and giveaway from The Little Things Boutique, an Etsy store featuring bibs, burp cloths, toys, and more! Sarah, the owner, handcrafts all of her items, making each into a work of art for your little ones!

 Liam received a Citron Giraffes ball and Buddy Block made with alternating patterns of cute giraffes and red and white polka dots! All fabrics are 100% cotton and the block also has two sides of a chenille fabric.It's apparent in her work that Sarah puts so much love and attention into each of her items. The quality of her products are absolutely amazing. They are also wrapped and ready to give as presents when they arrive!


Liam says he is a huge fan of The Little Things Boutique and gives his ball and block an A+! He immediately hugged the super-soft ball next to him and gave it the taste-test, a must for all of his favorite toys! He seems to find the block extremely tasty. Not only does he love the patterns and the tags, there is a rattle inside the ball and block that make them irresistible to any baby! Since Liam likes hearing the rattle, he actually learned how to roll the ball with his big brother! Oh, and big brother, Josiah, also enjoys playing with the ball. It's so soft that I don't mind them playing with it inside so, it's become his indoor ball. I have a feeling I'll end up buying another ball in the very near future, especially when Liam becomes mobile.

The Little Things Boutique is constantly switching things up and adding new items so, you never know when you will find something new in the store! The Buddy Blocks come in several different designs and can also be made with a picture printed on one side. What a wonderful gift for relatives! The newest additions to the shop are the reversible headbands that can be customized to fit all head sizes, girls or Mamas alike!

Buy It

Ready to purchase your own Buddy Block and Ball for a loved one? The Buddy Blocks start at only $8 and the Fabric Rattle Balls start at only $12! What a deal!

Win It

The Little Things Boutique is generously giving one lucky reader their own set of Citron Giraffes Ball and Block with rattles! 

How To Enter

• Visit The Little Things Boutique and Comment On One Other Product You'd Love to Try!

**Remember to include your email address if it is NOT visible in your profile so I will know how to contact you!The initial entry is mandatory! 

 Be sure to answer that question before earning extra entries listed below! Each bullet is worth one extra entry unless specified. Be sure to leave a separate comment for each entry you earn and include your email address is at least one entry.

Additional Entries

• "Like" The Little Things Boutique on Facebook and leave a message that Children Teaching Mama sent you!
• Heart The Little Things Boutique on Etsy to add as a Favorite! 
• Subscribe to The Little Things Boutique RSS Feed!
• Make a Purchase from The Little Things Boutique during this giveaway (5 entries)
• Follow Children Teaching Mama via Google Friend Connect
• 'Like' Children Teaching Mama on Facebook
• Follow Children Teaching Mama on Twitter 
• Grab the Children Teaching Mama Button & Place on Your Blog (3 entries)- leave url
• Grab My Blogmania "All-Natural Baby Party Button" (5 entries)- leave URL
• Enter My Other Giveaways (1 Entry Per Giveaway Entered) 
• Tweet (up to 2x a day 1 hr apart) By clicking the "Tweet" Button At the Top Of this Post OR Use this Tweet:

RT to #win Handmade Ball & Buddy Block from The Little Things Boutique http://tinyurl.com/38uut2x @childrenteach #giveawaysEnds 9/27

•  Vote for me on Top Mommy Blogger by clicking the picture below! (1 entry per day!)
  

Plenty of opportunities to increase your chance of winning! This Giveaway is open to US Residents and Ends September 27th at 11:59pm EST. Winner will be drawn by random.org. An announcement will be made on the blog and the winner will also be contacted by email. The winner has 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be chosen. 

Good Luck!

I received no compensation other than the items used for the writing of this review. All opinions are 100% mine.

Green Blog Hop

Ok, so I have neglected this wonderful blog hop for a few weeks now and am trying to keep up with it from now on! I promise! :) This blog hop will link you to some other wonderful eco-conscious blogs and friends! Hosted by Going Green With Noah, you just click on the link (or the button above) to find all the other blogs that also write blogs about green living, an organic lifestyle, and other interesting posts about life and family! I've found some interesting posts and many new blogs to follow. Take a look and enjoy. If you have a green blog, link yours up, too!

Have a Wonderful Green Wednesday and Week!

Wordless Wednesday- Fun with the Boys!

Welcome, once again, to Wordless Wednesday, a wonderful meme created by 5 Minutes for Mom! Check out my pics, leave a comment, and then go to 5 Minutes For Mom to look at even more pictures! It's a great way to meet new friends and find some great blogs while seeing some great pictures. Anywho, here are my WW pictures of the week!

NC Pics with the Boys! A day out with the boys!

At the Splash Pad! I sure wish we had one of these near home!

Riding the Choo Choo around the park!

Shirley's Bday dinner- Liam was totally sacked out, which has NEVER happened before!! He was a sleepy little boy, for sure!!

Yo Gabba Gabba Cool Tricks Contest!

YO GABBA GABBA! LAUNCHES COOL TRICKS CONTEST

WINNERS TO RECEIVE VIP FAMILY 4-PACK AND THEIR COOL TRICK FEATURED AT

KIA MOTORS PRESENTS YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY!

GRAND PRIZE WINNER TO RECEIVE 5 DAY ALL-EXPENSE PAID FAMILY VACATION 

Miami, FL -- (August 18, 2010) Hello friends! YO GABBA GABBA! announces the launch of the Cool Tricks contest which provides an opportunity for fans across North America to show-off their unique talents.  Gabba fans are invited to upload a :30-:60 second video demonstrating their Cool Trick to win the opportunity to receive a VIP Family 4 Pack and have their winning video played during intermission at the KIA Motors Presents YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!: THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY! show closest to their hometown. All participants are also automatically entered into a sweepstakes where one lucky fan will receive a five night trip for four to the Caribbean or Mexico.

In addition, each winner will also receive $100 worth of organic baby food, toddler, and lunchbox snacks and two “Party In My Lunchbox” Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! concert t-shirts from Revolution Foods and Plum Organics. Grand prize includes roundtrip air, Junior Suite accommodations, and all meals to a choice of Palladium Hotels & Resorts.

To enter the contest, participants must upload their video to Facebook at http://facebook.yogabbagabbalive.com.  Winners are determined by public vote in each tour market. So be sure to get all your friends and family to vote for you! 

Cool Tricks begins on Wednesday, August 18 at 10AM EST and winners will be notified and announced prior to the show date in each local market.  The entry period for the grand prize sweepstakes will end on Sunday, Dec 12.  See official rules at http://facebook.yogabbagabbalive.com.

Cool Tricks is a popular segment on the television series where children and adults show off their special talent or skill (gymnastics, cup stacking, breakdance move, etc.).  Celebrities such as Tony Hawk performing a skateboard move and Rhys Darby doing the robot have appeared on Cool Tricks. 

Heading back on the road, KIA Motors Presents YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE! THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY! will make stops in 60 cities at top theaters, arenas and amphitheaters across North America starting on August 27 in Bethel, NY and ending in Dallas, TX on December 12.  Featuring music, singing, dancing and animation, KIA Motors Presents YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE! THERE’S A PARTY IN MY CITY! is an interactive experience that offers audience members of all ages the opportunity to witness their favorite characters come to life.  Joining the characters on stage will be hip-hop legend Biz Markie to teach kids how to beat box with “Biz’s Beat of the Day.”  Special guests will join the party on stage for the Super Music Friends Show and Dancey Dance segments. 

For complete tour, ticket, and VIP package information, visit www.yogabbagabbalive.com.

DATE	CITY	VENUE	CONTEST END
Friday, August 27, 2010	Bethel, NY	Bethel Woods	Aug 25, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010	Bristow, VA	Jiffy Lube Live	Aug 26, 2010
Sunday, August 29, 2010	Philadelphia, PA	Mann Center for the Performing Arts	Aug 27, 2010
Tuesday, August 31, 2010	Gilford, NH	Meadowbrook US Cellular Pavilion	Aug 29, 2010
Thursday, September 02, 2010	Albany, NY	Times Union Center	Aug 29, 2010
Friday, September 03, 2010	Buffalo, NY	Artpark	Aug 30, 2010
Saturday, September 04, 2010	Toronto, ON	Molson Canadian Amphitheatre	Aug 31, 2010
Wednesday, September 08, 2010	Edmonton, AL	Northern Jubilee	Aug 29, 2010
Thursday, September 09, 2010	Calgary, AL	Southern Jubilee	Aug 30, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010	Vancouver, BC	Queen Elizabeth Theatre	Sept 1, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010	Regina, SK	Brandt Centre	Sept 4, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010	Winnipeg, MB	MTS Centre Theatre	Sept 5, 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010	London, ON	John Labatt Centre	Sept 8, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010	Ottawa, ON	Scotiabank Place	Sept 9, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010	Rochester, NY	Auditorium Theatre	Sept 11, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010	Burlington, VT	Flynn Theatre	Sept 12, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010	Portland, ME	Merrill Auditorium	Sept 14, 2010
Saturday, September 25, 2010	Boston, MA	Wang Theatre	Sept 15, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010	Providence, RI	Providence PAC	Sept 18, 2010
Wednesday, September 29, 2010	Wallingford, CT	Oakdale Theatre	Sept 19, 2010
Thursday, September 30, 2010	Pittsburgh, PA	Benedum Center for the Performing Arts	Sept 20, 2010
Saturday, October 02, 2010	New York, NY	Radio City Music Hall	Sept 22, 2010
Tuesday, October 05, 2010	Hershey, PA	Hershey Theater	Sept 25, 2010
Wednesday, October 06, 2010	Cleveland, OH	State Theatre at PlayhouseSquare	Sept 26, 2010
Friday, October 08, 2010	Detroit, MI	Fox Theatre	Sept 28, 2010
Saturday, October 09, 2010	Chicago, IL	Chicago Theatre	Sept 29, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010	Louisville, KY	The Palace Theatre	Oct 1, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010	Indianapolis, IN	Murat Theatre	Oct 3, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010	Richmond, VA	Landmark Theater	Oct 5, 2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010	Greensboro, NC	War Memorial Auditorium	Oct 6, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010	Charlotte, NC	Ovens Auditorium	Oct 7, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010	Chattanooga, TN	Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium	Oct 9, 2010
Wednesday, October 20, 2010	Huntsville, AL	Von Braun Center	Oct 10, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010	Nashville, TN	Jackson Hall - Tennessee PAC	Oct 11, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010	Atlanta, GA	Fox Theatre	Oct 13, 2010
Wednesday, October 27, 2010	Jacksonville, FL	Moran Theatre at Times Union Center	Oct 17, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010	Kissimmee, FL	Silver Spurs Arena	Oct 19, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010	Tampa, FL	St. Pete Times Forum	Oct 20, 2010
Sunday, October 31, 2010	Miami, FL	AmericanAirlines Arena	Oct 21, 2010
Tuesday, November 02, 2010	Columbia, SC	Township Auditorium	Oct 23, 2010
Wednesday, November 03, 2010	Knoxville, TN	Tennessee Theatre	Oct 24, 2010
Friday, November 05, 2010	Tulsa, OK	BOK Center	Oct 26, 2010
Saturday, November 06, 2010	Kansas City, MO	The Midland	Oct 27, 2010
Sunday, November 07, 2010	Denver, CO	1st Bank Center	Oct 28, 2010
Tuesday, November 09, 2010	Salt Lake City, UT	Maverick Center	Oct 30, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010	Spokane, WA	INB Performing Arts Center	Nov 2, 2010
Saturday, November 13, 2010	Seattle, WA	Tacoma Dome	Nov 3, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010	Portland, OR	Memorial Coliseum	Nov 4, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010	Eugene, OR	Hult Center	Nov 5, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010	Sacramento, CA	Memorial Auditorium	Nov 8, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010	San Francisco, CA	Bill Graham Civic Auditorium	Nov 10, 2010
Friday, November 26, 2010	Los Angeles, CA	Nokia Theater	Nov 16, 2010
Sunday, November 28, 2010	San Diego, CA	San Diego Sports Arena	Nov 18, 2010
Saturday, December 04, 2010	Phoenix, AZ	Dodge Theater	Nov 24, 2010
Tuesday, December 07, 2010	El Paso, TX	Abraham Chavez Theater	Nov 27, 2010
Thursday, December 09, 2010	San Antonio, TX	Freeman Coliseum	Nov 29, 2010
Friday, December 10, 2010	Houston, TX	Hobby Center	Nov 30, 2010
Saturday, December 11, 2010	Austin, TX	Cedar Park Center	Dec 1, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010	Dallas, TX	Dr Pepper Arena	Dec 2, 2010

For More Information on S2BN, Wildbrain or Yo Gabba Gabba, go to www.YoGabbaGabbaLive.com

For information on Revolution Foods and Plum Organics go to www.revolutionfoods.com and www.plumorganics.com

About Kia Motors America

Kia Motors America (KMA) is the marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea.  KMA offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 700 dealers throughout the United States.  For 2009, KMA recorded its 15th consecutive year of increased U.S. market share and recently achieved its best quarter of sales ever.  Kia Motors subscribes to a philosophy of building high value, high quality, safe and dynamic vehicles.  Kia Motors prides itself on producing vehicles that are exciting and enabling and evoke the Kia tagline “The Power to Surprise.”

Kia Motors America is the “Official Automotive Partner of the NBA.”  Information about Kia Motors America and its full vehicle line-up is available at its Web site – www.kia.com.  For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com.