Parents Palooza Parenting Event Of The Year In Atlanta, Georgia!

I'm so excited to announce an awesome event coming to Atlanta, GA this February! Parents Palooza, the "ultimate family event & parenting expo, will be held in Atlanta on February 26-27th, featuring a variety of fun activities for the entire family. Plus, I'll be there at my Children Teaching Mama booth!

You can find parenting information for babies all the way up to how-tos of college applications! It's educational for parents-to-be, parents and children of all ages.

Here are a few of the fun things going on at Parents Palooza:

Activities:  TumbleBus (the original children's gym on wheels), Bounce Houses, Arts & Crafts, Princess Story time, Fire Truck Fun with a Fireman, Spa Treatments, Taste-Testing Area (Yum!) and Much, Much More!!!

Speakers: Infant Swimming Resources, Self Defense For Children, Babyweight Workshop, and Many More!


Performers: Slangman, Academy Dance Company, Alliance Theatre, Circus Camp Entertainers, and More!

Prizes: Attendees will have a chance to win a variety of prizes, including 6 Pairs of Pediped Shoes (my favorite), a Cloth Diapering prize pack by Kushies, Silikids Drinking Glasses, Georgia Aquarium Tickets, and many more! I reviewed Pediped, Kushies and Silikids and they are wonderful!!

All you need to do now is reserve your tickets!

Prices:  Tickets are $10.99 for Adults, $5.99 For Children 6+, and Free For Children 5 & Under!

Purchase Now: Click HERE to Purchase Your Tickets! Plus, use Discount Code "GAMETRUCK" for 25% off!!

Official Dates & Times:  Saturday, February 26th (10am to 6pm) & Sunday, February 27th (11am to 5pm)

There's so much to do, I just hope I have time to do it all! In addition to all of those activities, I will have my own Children Teaching Mama booth to teach others about Natural Parenting- anything from organics and natural products, to being eco-conscious, and being green on a budget! I'll write more about this later on so I can share all of my sponsors, but I wanted to let you know I'll be giving out gift bags AND we will host a HUGE giveaway package!! 

I will also be at the Meet The Bloggers Booth on Saturday, Feb. 26th at Noon so, stop by and see me there, too! 

So, Who Wants To Go???  

Wednesday You Will Have a Chance To WIN FREE TICKETS TO PARENTS PALOOZA!

Squinkies Review & Giveaway

Does your kid constantly ask you for quarters for the gumball machines? Well, Squinkies are the perfect gift for them! If you have kids, I'm sure you already know what Squinkies are, but, for those of you who are still scratching your heads, here's an overview:

Squishy, squooshy, squashy and totally adorable, Squinkies is the eagerly awaited new mini doll and pet, accessory and playset line destined to be the hottest new must-have kids’ collectible toy sensation.

Squinkies friend and pet dolls come encased in unique toy plastic bubbles.  Pop open the bubble and you’ll find a Squinkies surprise inside!

A variety of Squinkies are available and, as a top selling toy of 2010, they are quite collectable! There are also many accessories, including dispenser play sets in many sizes and price ranges to fit any budget. Keep an eye out because they are constantly releasing new Squinkies and their accessories, too!

My Thoughts

Oh yes, my 3 year old knows exactly what Squinkies are from the commercials and seeing them in Target. He couldn't wait to get his hands on these! The new bubble packs were recently launched, including series 7-9, and they are the perfect gift for boys and girls.

We received a Squinkies bubble pack with 16 Squinkies and their containers and a set of Squinkies Squinkie Doos. I had no idea they double as pencil toppers, too! There are so many different Squinkies, little babies, kitties, friends, puppies, and much more! They are so adorable. The kids all had a fit for these!

The Squinkie Doos were the biggest hit of all. Remember troll dolls? Squinkie Doos have the same kind of hair that can be styled with brushes and pinned with barrettes. I brought these along to our Christmas party and they ended up keeping the adults and kids entertained. We were all styling hair and showing each other our creations. These are great!

The Squinkie playsets are just as fun! Squinkie Doos have a Salon & Spa dispenser and Squinkies have a variety of fun dispensers, like the Squinkies Cupcake Surprise Bakeshop and the Squinkies Gumball Surprise Playhouse. Trust me, your kids will love them!

Buy It

Squinkies and their accessories are available at most major retailers, including Target and Walmart. They are also available at Amazon.com.

Win It

Squinkies is Offering One Lucky CTM Reader a Squinkies Bubble Set (16 ct.) & a Set of Squinkies Squinkie Doos!

How to Enter

• Visit the Squinkies Website and Comment Below About Your Favorite Squinkies Toy!

**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" Squinkies on Facebook and let them know CTM sent you!
• Follow Squinkies on Twitter!
• Sign Up for The Squinkies Blog Newsletter (for fun contests and more!)
• Follow Children Teaching Mama via Google Friend Connect
• "Like" CTM on Facebook
• Follow CTM on Twitter
• Register for the CTM Newsletter on the Left Sidebar
• Grab the new and improved CTM Button for your blog (3 Entries - leave url)
• Tweet (Up to 2x daily) by clicking the tweet button above the post Or Go to Twitter. You can use this tweet:

#Win @Squinkies Bubble Pack & Squinkie Doos @ChildrenTeach Blog #giveaways http://tinyurl.com/4hxz7ao Ends 2/14

Plenty of opportunities to increase your chance of winning! This Giveaway is open to US Residents and Ends February 14th 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.
ZBMEJNBR9WFUThis review was written for Blip Toys & Squinkies. No compensation was received, only the products for the purposes of this review. All opinions expressed are 100% mine.

Peter Rabbit Organics New Delicious Fruit Veggie Puree Pouches Review & Giveaway

I wrote a review for Peter Rabbit Organics last year and Liam absolutely loved their delicious fruit purees, especially the Apple & Grape. Liam is a preemie so, we are very careful about what we feed him and always prefer organics over processed and altered foods. Peter Rabbit Organics are made from pure, organic fruit and contained in BPA-free pouches for easy on-the-go snacking. Plus, no sugar or preservatives are added and they often use local farms to supply ingredients.


In addition to their delicious fruit flavors, Peter Rabbit Organics has recently added 3 new veggie based purees:

• Sweet Potato, Corn & Apple
• Pea, Spinach & Apple
• Carrot, Squash & Apple

It's an ingenious way to get children to get their daily servings of vegetables without the fuss! Oh, and did I mention these come in a bigger 4oz. size? No refrigeration is required so, stick them in your purse or diaper bag just in case your children get the munchies while out and about.
These are the perfect, all-natural snacks for children!




My Thoughts

I was curious to give these a try because Liam absolutely loved the fruit flavors of the Peter Rabbit Organics purees (Apple & Grape, Strawberry & Banana, and Mango, Banana & Orange). As a baby, we, of course, tried peas, spinach, and squash, but they were all completely rejected by our little food connoisseur. He wanted the sweets, just like most babies. The same goes for Josiah, our toddler, who still won't touch a pea unless he's throwing it.


Once again, the new Peter Rabbit Organic purees were a hit. I was completely amazed that our children were eating peas and spinach!! It was nothing short of a miracle.My husband even gave them a try and said he was very impressed with the freshness and flavor. For Christmas, I gave him a yogurt maker and he said these would be perfect to use in them. I'll let you know how those turn out, but I am guessing they'll be delicious, too.

I especially love that these fit perfectly in my purse and diaper bag. Many other baby foods and purees come in glass jars and, if you've ever had one break in your bag before, you think twice about sticking them in there. Eck! I've never had a Peter Rabbit Organics puree ever break open and they really are a perfect snack on the go. Much better than potato chips and goldfish!

Buy It

Peter Rabbit Organics are available at many Starbucks locations, Amazon.com, Babies R Us, and other online locations.

Win It

One Lucky Reader Will Win A Sample Pack of All 3 New Fruit & Veggie Purees by Peter Rabbit Organics!

How To Enter

• Visit Peter Rabbit Organics and Comment Below About Which of their Purees You Think Your Little One(s) Would Like the Best!

**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" Peter Rabbit Organics on Facebook and let them know CTM sent you!
• "Follow" Peter Rabbit Organics on Twitter!
• Follow Children Teaching Mama via Google Friend Connect
• "Like" CTM on Facebook
• "Follow" CTM on Twitter
• Register for the CTM Newsletter on the Left Sidebar
• Grab the new and improved CTM Button for your blog (3 Entries - leave url)
• Tweet (Up to 2x daily) by clicking the tweet button above the post Or Go to Twitter. You can use this tweet:

#Win Peter Rabbit @Pr_organics New Fruit & Veggie Purees @ChildrenTeach Blog #giveaways http://tinyurl.com/4effs9r Ends2/16

Plenty of opportunities to increase your chance of winning! This Giveaway is open to US Residents and Ends February 16th 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.

This review was written for Peter Rabbit Organics. No compensation was received, only the products sent for the purpose of this review. All opinions written are 100% mine.

CSN Stores &30 Gift Credit Giveaway

Well, it's that time again! I love reviewing products from CSN Stores, but it's time to share the wealth a bit more. This time one lucky reader will win a $30 gift code to use as they please! Wow!

As you probably know, there are over 200+ stores linked to CSN Stores so, there are millions of items from which to choose! One of my favorites are the modern bar stools, which come in all different shapes, sizes, and colors to suit your needs and tastes. I took a look at them again today and here are some of my all-time favorites:

So, without further ado, here's the giveaway! Since the last CSN Stores giveaway went so well, I'll keep it to one entry again!

How to Enter (Mandatory)

 Click on the link above (on "modern bar stools") and Comment Below On One Bar stool You'd Love to Have In Your Home!

This Giveaway is open to US Residents and Ends February 14th 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.

Valentine's Day Memories & Tiny Prints

I’ve learned over the years that love doesn’t always make sense. Love seems to hit you when least expected and makes you act completely out of character! Well, that’s what happened to me, anyways! So, here’s the story…

Only 5 short years ago, I began working at the UGA Main Library and was so excited to be around books all day. Little did I know, my future love would be working right beside me. I was introduced to Cory and didn’t think much about him for months. We talked, we joked around, we were co-workers. Then, one day he asked me to lunch. It was just as friends, of course, as many of us ate together during our lunch hour, but one lunch turned to two lunches and, before too long, we were eating lunch together every single day!
Love had smacked me right between the eyes before I even had a chance to realize it. The major problem was that Cory was starting law school in only a few months and leaving town for 3 years. There was no way this could really continue… or could it?

Cory asked me to go with him- just quit my job, pack up my things, and hit the road. I didn’t have to think long about it before I put in my notice and got ready to leave town with him. Yes, completely out of character for me, but we knew how we felt and sometimes you just have to trust in that love!

Talk about completely out of character, Cory and I were married 3 months later and got pregnant with our first son soon afterwards. Now, 5 years later, we have two beautiful sons, he’s out of law school, and we live in the mountains. It’s amazing to think back to the one decision that completely changed our lives… for the better! Back then I could have never imagined even having one child or being a stay-at-home-mom. Now, I can’t imagine it any other way.
Love is something I’m not sure anyone can describe, but, if it’s true, you’ll do just about anything for it.

 
Happy Valentine’s Day!

**Check out Tiny Prints for wonderful a wonderful selection of Valentine’s Day cards for the entire family, stickers, gift cards, and much, much more! I absolutely love their selection and highly recommend them.

Tiny Prints provides simple, modern and unique stationery from Valentines Day cards to personalized greeting cards to thank you cards, business cards, and even custom wedding invitations. Offering exclusive designs from the nation's top designers, easy card personalization, a powerful preview engine and top-notch customer service and paper quality, their designs have been lauded by numerous television networks, publications and celebrities. With Tiny Prints by your side commemorating every holiday and momentous occasion is a cinch! They offer perfect party invitations for every occasion and memorable personalized photo-gifts like notebooks, photo books and calendars.

Giveaway Raffle For A Very Good Cause!

Hi, everyone and happy Friday! I'm not sure if you follow Shannon's blog, Coupon Mommy of 3, but her adorable daughter, Emily, was recently diagnosed with stage IV cancer. I do not know her, but she has hosted countless giveaways and always tries to help out other bloggers and small businesses. She's what blogging is all about!

Many bloggers and businesses have come together to help raise money for Emily and her current treatment. Fabulous Family Reviews put together this wonderful charity raffle and, with over $1,000 in prizes, you have a great chance to win some awesome prize packages! Many of the packages are cloth diaper related, but there are some for toddlers and just for Mom.

The mandatory entry is to donate $5 for Emily, which can be easily paid through PayPal. However, you are invited to donate more if you wish! Each additional dollar equals an extra entry. Plus, there are many, many other ways to earn entries! Take a look at all of the wonderful prizes HERE (scroll down to the bottom of the post to see all of the prize packages).

To read about Emily's story, click HERE. It's an amazing story and really makes you think. I can't imagine what they are going through right now so, please take some time and donate, even if you do not have time to enter the giveaway.

A special thanks to Fabulous Family Reviews for putting this wonderful raffle together!

BagUps Biodegradable Trash Bag Dispensing System Review

Every Wednesday morning our trash is collected and every Wednesday our trash can is overflowing. Yes, we do our best to cut down on trash by using cloth towels, wipes, diapers, etc., but with two children, two cats, and a husband, the mess just piles up like crazy. I shutter to think about all of the trash bags we contribute to landfills each year.

I heard about biodegradable trash bags a few months ago and the search began. Ha! I couldn't find one within 50 miles of our house, which is just disappointing. That's when I read about the revolutionary BagUps trash bag dispensing system! Not only are they earth-friendly, but make changing trash bags much easier.
When I say BagUps are eco-friendly, I mean that the bags are 100% recyclable and biodegradable. Within 18-24 months, they will completely biodegrade! Plus, the box they come in is also recyclable.

How does the BagUps Dispensing System work?

It's simple! Just put the box of BagUps in your trash can and pull up the first bag to use. Once the bag is full, pull it up and tear it off at the bottom and the next bag is read use.

My Thoughts

I couldn't wait to start using my BagUps. We actually ran out of our other trash bags right after these arrived so, we got to use them immediately! I did just as the instructions said and placed the box inside the trash can and pulled up the first bag and they were ready to be filled.

They definitely don't hold as much trash as my other 13 gallon trash bags because you must allow room at the top to properly tie off the bag. Once I learned that the hard way, I also found it much easier to lift the bag out and use the system much more effectively. With the smaller amount of trash, it was easy to lift the bag and tear it off so the next bag could be used.

My only dislike is how thin the 13 gallon bags are. At .7 mil, I poked many holes in the bags. However, even with holes, the bags did not fall apart and managed to contain all the trash so, they still worked well. Also, I read that the bigger trash bags are thicker.

I definitely recommend BagUps to anyone trying to become more eco-conscious. At $14.32 for a 3-pack (each containing 23 bags), they are also affordable. I would definitely use this again!

Buy It

Make your first BagUps purchase today! Just click HERE!
You can also keep up with BagUps by:
Following BagUps on Twitter
Liking BagUps on Facebook

February Valentine's Event Announcement!

Hi, everyone! I usually have one event each month and after having January off to catch up on everything, February is finally approaching! What better theme than a Valentine's Day Event!?

For the first 2 weeks in February all reviews and giveaways listed will include great gift ideas for the entire family, but mostly for Mom & Dad!

Here are some of the awesome sponsors for the event:

There may be more in addition to that and there will be the regular reviews after the event, too! Also, I'll announce my March event very soon!! It will be a huge one!

Hope you enjoy February!!

Dapper Snappers Review

My son has always been tall and skinny. The poor little boy is constantly trying to pull up his pants and showing his plumbers crack to everyone in the vicinity. I've tried everything, but it's been difficult to find belts for his toddler age group. I even started buying the pants that have adjustable waistbands, too, but those just eventually stretch, too.

What can we do to remedy this problem? Well, I've found the absolute perfect solution to saggy pants- Dapper Snappers! Invented by a Mama who wanted a solution to droopy drawers, Dapper Snappers easily fit through the belt looks on the back of any pair of pants to turn them into adjustable waist pants. Pants that were once too big in the waist fit perfectly with Dapper Snappers!

Plus, with the newest Dapper Snapper Clips, you can even use Dapper Snappers on pants without belt loops! Isn't that awesome? You can extend your child's wardrobe and save so much money by using Dapper Snappers!

Dapper Snappers are recommended for ages 9 months to 6 years, come in several colors for boys and girls, and are also available in prints!

My Thoughts

I was so excited to receive my pair of Dapper Snappers. I choose the Navy color because I knew it would blend in easiest with my son's clothing. He's had droopy pants since he started walking and I've seriously tried just about everything, but have finally found the only solution!!

Dapper Snappers toddler belts are amazing and have helped my son keep his pants up even when playing all day! I recently bought Josiah several outfits at a consignment store and most of the pants were, of course, too big in the waist, but now that isn't an issue! He's also still potty training and Dapper Snappers are great because they take away bunched up fabric near the front button and zipper. Toddlers can easily get pants off to go to the potty!

Oh, I have to mention something else I found on the website- Dapper Snappers for Moms! These can be used for kids 7+, but my favorite use of them is for pregnant ladies! They can be used as a maternity belt in the front belt loops to extend your pants. I wish I had known about these! You know when you are pregnant and your favorite pair of jeans are just a little too tight? You don't have to use a rubber band or, like I did, use a hairband! Just use the Dapper Snappers for Moms and you'll be ready to go. With your maternity top over your pants, no one will ever know!

Buy It

Purchase a pair of Dapper Snappers online today for only $10.95! Or find a location near you! It's such a great deal and can save you so much money!

This review was written for Dapper Snappers in conjunction with The Family Review Network. No compensation was received for the review. All opinions expressed are completely and 100% mine. A special thanks to Dapper Snappers for this review opportunity.

Kaspersky PURE Review & Giveaway

I recently had the opportunity to review a new internet security program called Kaspersky PURE, created by Kaspersky Lab. With all of the issues I've had on my computer with viruses and spyware, I jumped on this opportunity immediately! I couldn't wait to get Kaspersky Lab Internet Security a try!

About the Product

Kaspersky PURE is much more than an antivirus program. It's an all-in-one protection for all the PCs in your home. It's ideal for homes with more than one computer and families with children. It uses one computer to manage all security purposes for every computer in the house! Kaspersky PURE runs scans on every computer in the household, protecting it from outside sources and from against your own accidents! The program works to protect important information and files from being lost, stolen, or accidently deleted.

It gives you the peace of mind of knowing your digital life is safe, your PC is in tip-top condition, your most valuable information is secure and your family is protected.

 Kaspersky PURE provides you with:
* Award-winning protection against all Internet threats
* Unique Centrally run scans, updates, and backups on multiple PCs
* Award-winning parental controls keep your kids safe online
* Unique Password vault defends against identity theft*
* Scheduled backup protects your photos, music, and financial data
* Encrypted vaults securely store valuable files
* On-screen Virtual Keyboard protects your passwords
* PC clean-up tools keep your system running smoothly
* Best-in-class firewall blocks hacker attacks
* Small, frequent updates won't slow you down

My Thoughts

My computer previously had no internet security at all and that was a huge mistake. Every week my computer had a new virus or some sort of spyware that I couldn't protect myself again and/or get rid of. I had heard of Kaspersky before and couldn't wait to try out the newest program, Kaspersky PURE on my brand new computer!

My first experience with the program was the download process. Sometimes this can be monotonous, slow, and/or confusing, but this process was very simple and really didn't take too long. There are a number of setting between which a user can choose, including scheduled backups of files. Believe me, this is super important. I no longer have any of Josiah's baby pictures because they were lost to a virus. I was so upset, but there's nothing I can do now.

In addition, there is a parental feature to monitor your children's internet usage, including the websites they visit. I, luckily, don't need to use this, but I could imagine it's very useful with teens in the house!

Kaspersky PURE retails for $89.95 for a 1-year license, and can be installed on up to 3 computers. That, in my opinion, is an amazing deal considering everything is does to protect your computers and the important files and information contained on them.

Win It

A Lucky Children Teaching Mama reader will win a one year license to Kaspersky PURE! A $89.95 Value!!

How to Enter

• Go to the Kaspersky PURE webpage and comment below about one of your favorite features!

**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" Kaspersky Lab on Facebook and let them know CTM sent you!
• Follow Children Teaching Mama via Google Friend Connect
• "Like" CTM on Facebook
• Follow CTM on Twitter
• Register for the CTM Newsletter on the Left Sidebar
• Grab the new and improved CTM Button for your blog (3 Entries - leave url)
• Tweet (Up to 2x daily) by clicking the tweet button above the post Or Go to Twitter. You can use this tweet:

#Win Kaspersky PURE Internet Security System A $89.95 Value! @ChildrenTeach Blog #giveaways http://tinyurl.com/4pz9gmz Ends 2/4

Plenty of opportunities to increase your chance of winning! This Giveaway is open to US Residents and Ends February 4th 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.

This post was written for Family Review Network & Kaspersky who provided the complimentary product for review & giveaway in exchange for my honest opinions.

JustPaperRoses.com Review & $50 Giveaway

JustPaperRoses is a business owned by artist Jeff Block. He took his hobby, orgami, and turned it into his "hobby on steriods"! JustPaperRoses has a variety of unique and special gifts for your loved ones, including, as you may have guessed, beautiful handmade paper roses!

Valentine's Day is nearing and JustPaperRoses is the place to shop! Buy your special someone a personalized bouquet of paper roses or a roll of printed Valentine's Day toilet paper. Yes, I said toilet paper, which is one of their top selling items around this time of year! They offer two different quotes (on the tp), including "I Love You From Top To Bottom" and "Love Is Sharing a Roll! His & Hers!"

JustPaperRoses has a wide selection of other gifts, too, including teddy bears, wooden roses, figurines, and much more. These unique presents will definitely surprise your loved ones and make this Valentine's Day more memorable than ever.


My Thoughts

I received a the "I Love You From Top To Bottom" Valentine's Day toilet paper. It actually comes wrapped with a personalized message attached. I think this is a hilarious gift for a loved one with a sense of humor. I'm not one for the usual box of candies  and real roses so, I was excited to find this website and all the great gift ideas.  Here's a picture of the way my tp arrived:

The owner, Jeff, is quite personable and my items were shipped very quickly. I was very happy with JustPaperRoses and they definitely have a new fan here!

Can't wait to win? Make your first purchase today. Just click HERE!

Win It

JustPaperRoses is offering one lucky Children Teaching Mama reader a $50 Gift Credit! Wow!

How to Enter

• Go to JustPaperRoses and leave a comment below telling me what you would like to purchase!

**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" JustPaperRoses on Facebook and let them know CTM sent you!
• "Follow" JustPaperRoses on Twitter
• Make a Purchase from JustPaperRoses
• Follow Children Teaching Mama via Google Friend Connect
• "Like" CTM on Facebook
• "Follow" CTM on Twitter
• Register for the CTM Newsletter on the Left Sidebar
• Grab the new and improved CTM Button for your blog (3 Entries - leave url)
• Tweet (Up to 2x daily) by clicking the tweet button above the post Or Go to Twitter. You can use this tweet:

#Win a $50 Credit to @JustPaperRoses Valentine's Day Gifts & More @ChildrenTeach Blog #giveaways http://tinyurl.com/69nyy8w Ends 1/31

Plenty of opportunities to increase your chance of winning! This Giveaway is open to US Residents and Ends January 31st 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.

This review was written for JustPaperRoses. No compensation was given other than the item sent for review purposes. All opinions written are 100% mine and only mine. A special thanks to JustPaperRoses for this review opportunity.

A Blogtastic Extravaganza Winner!!

If you are anything like me, you are checking your inbox every few minutes in hopes of winning one of the Blogtastic prize packages! So, without further ado, here's my lucky winner!

#489- Michelle S.

I follow via GFC and our current favorite game to play together is UNO...our whole family loves this game.

Congrats to Michelle and thanks to everyone who participated in A Blogtastic Extravaganza! Oh, and a special thanks to Jess at My Silly Monkeys for hosting this awesome event. Thanks Jess!!

Holiday Event Winners from December!

Hi, everyone! I hope you are having a great weekend. It's gone by much too quickly for us, as usual. Well, I'm finally getting caught up on giveaway winners so, here are the pending results. I've only heard from a few people so far so, if they do not confirm within 48 hours, I'll pick another!

Winners

• Tillamook Cheese Winner: #99

Helena said...

I follow you on Twitter @Melahelen!

daisydoo200 at yahoo dot com

Congrats Helena!



• Lovable Labels: #63

MaryB said...

1 http://twitter.com/#!/chirpandtweet/status/14753208979169280

Congrats MaryB!

• Softlips Holiday Flavors: #33

Lilac said...

I posted this giveaway on my facebook page. #4

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=529602988

Congrats Lilac!

• Slooh Space Cards: #16

Tina Deanette Gower said...

Follow Children Teaching Mama on Twitter

Congrats Tina!

• Epesencials Bath Wash & Lotion: #90

Julie said...

I'd luv to try the brightening concealer

 Congrats Julie!

• Picaboo $30 Gift Credit: #13
  
  Congrats Mary B!

MaryB said...

I would make it for my mom!

• Furry Frenzies Pet: #54

Erika said...

My son loves his Rumblin Chuck Garbage Truck - it's his favorite toy from Christmas! Thanks!

Congrats Erika!

Congrats to all of the lucky winners and, as always, thanks so much for being a part of my blog!

A Blogtastic Extravaganza Blog Hop Giveaway Event!

Well, I know I haven't been advertising A Blogtastic Extravaganza very much since December, but, yes, I am still participating!

Now, as for all the event details, here they are:

Hosted by My Silly Monkeys, A Blogtastic Extravaganza features over 100 Elite Blogs from 12:01AM Tuesday, January 18th until 11:59pm on Saturday the 22nd (EST)! Similar to Blogmania, the Extravaganza is a blog hop so, you can go from blog to blog, entering the giveaways with all prizes totaling at least $50 each, but many have over $100 worth of prizes! You will have over 100 chances to win some awesome prizes! Plus, each of the blogs has there own theme so, prizes will fit their specific theme.

Ready for the Fun Part? Here's my theme and the awesome prizes! Good Luck & Have Fun!

My Theme:

Baby, It's Cold Outside

It sure is cold outside so, my event theme features items to help keep baby warm during these chilly winter months!

The Grand Prize:

• Peapod Creations Cuddly Wrap

Description: This award winning wrap is made of Organic cotton. The Peapod Creations Cuddly Wrap is super soft, keeping baby warm and cuddly next to Mama.This Cuddly Wrap is a Green Sage color. It includes a booklet showing different ways to wear baby, too.

•  Halo SleepSack Wearable Blanket

Description: This 100% Cotton Wearable Blanket Keeps Baby warm without overheating. It is sleeveless and fits over clothes. The Halo SleepSack for this giveaway is Blue with White Dots in Size Medium (6-12 Months; 16-24 Pounds).

The Total Value of this Giveaway is $100.00!!!

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That's it! Good Luck! The Event Ends at 11:59pm on January 22nd! The Winner Will Be Contacted On Sunday, January 23 and Announced Shortly After! The winner has 48 Hours to Respond. If I do not Receive a Response, Another Winner Will Be Chosen! Now that You've Registered For My Giveaway, Hop On Over to Another! Have Fun!!

Here's The List Of Participating Blogs:

I'm Hosting Bean Chat on Thursday @ 10am! Please come!

Hi, everyone! I wanted to invite everyone to Gevalia Coffee's Bean
Chat this Thursday at 10am! I am hosting the chat hour with the
subject of parenting and green living! I'll be answering questions,
giving helpful tips, and giving away free coffee! Yup, 3 Lucky Participants will WIN Gevalia coffee! Yummy!

Please stop by and/or let your friends know! I want as many people
there as possible and am not sure how many people can make it during the day! Come by and say Hello!!

CLICK HERE for all the INFO!

Tassimo T20 Brewbot Review

About the Product:

•Finish: White or Black

•Makes coffee, tea, cappuccino, latte, crema, espresso and hot cocoa
•Makes drinks in about 1 minute
•Includes an exclusive flow–through water heater for faster, quieter brewing
•Space saving design ideal for apartments, dorm rooms and countertops
•Smart bar code technology allows the brewer to adjust each beverage with the proper temperature pressure and amount of water
•5.6 lbs.
•Brewer dimensions: Width: 7.88" ; Height: 11" ; Depth: 11.75"
•Imported
•1.5 Liter water tank

Retail Price: $129.99

My Thoughts

I've been wanted a Tassimo T20 for my personal use since I first heard about them! I am the only coffee drinker in the family so, it's just too much of a waste to brew an entire pot of coffee. Plus, the Tassimo T20 makes coffee so quickly and easily! All you to is pop in the little T-Discs and the Tassimo T20 does all of the work! It's an amazing little machine.

Tassimo also offers a variety of different coffees, teas, and other speciality drinks for the Tassimo T20, including Gevalia, Starbucks brand, and even Maxwell House coffees! I received Starbucks House Blend Coffee and Starbucks Cappucino Primo to try and both were absolutely delicious. In addition, if you register your product and make an account on the Tassimo website, you will receive 2 more T-Discs packs for free! That's over a $20 value!

I was impressed at how quickly the little machine makes delicious coffee. I can't imagine ever going back to a regular pot now. I also tried the Milka Hot Chocolate and my husband loved it. That's the closest he comes to drinking coffee so, he especially loved that there was something for him, too. I love that the cream for both the Hot Chocolate and Cappucino were included in separate T-Discs. It's like having your own barista in your home. Oh, and did I mention you can change up colors for your Tassimo T20? You can purchase different colored splash covers and cup stands to coordinate with your own kitchen, dorm room, or office colors!

So, are you ready to purchase a Tassimo T20? You can purchase one today for only $129.99! Don't forget, you will receive 2-Free packs of T-Discs if you register your product, too, so, it's really only $109.99! That's a wonderful Deal!

This review was written for Tassimo. No compensation was received other than the product for review purposes. All opinions written are completely and 100% mine.

Ready, Set... GO!

Hi everyone and Happy New Year! I'm so sorry for the lack of posts. I've had the very worst luck with my laptop. Apparently, it just wasn't meant to be with my Toshiba. On the way to visit my parents for Christmas, the cord somehow fell out of the door and followed along side the car, scrapping against the interstate the entire 300 miles. :( Yeah, the cord was ruined, not to mention, for some reason the computer just decided to die at the very same time. So strange!

In the midst of all of that, we all got sick and Liam ended up in the hospital on New Year's Eve, but I think we are finally all getting better! Plus, I just ordered my new computer and am picking it up at Best Buy tomorrow! I can't wait. Here it is:

 

It's a Gateway 3GB Laptop Notebook!

Well, with the New Year brings so many new events and fun things I have planned for the upcoming months! I can't wait! First is the event beginning next week! I haven't been able to offer any early entries or such since I haven't been around, but don't worry. I have some good items for the event, including some I'm throwing in myself, including a Peapod Creations Cuddly Wrap! They are absolutely wonderful. Here's a picture:

I will write more about that event tomorrow! For now, it's time to get some rest! I hope everyone is doing well and surviving all of the snow. We've been snowed in all week and are starting to get cabin fever!