Clearblue - Giveaway and Sweepstakes!

Confirming pregnancy is one of the most exciting moments a woman shares with friends and loved ones.

Now, with social media, pregnancy announcements are more creative than ever before!  I know that I have seen a lot of creative announcements from my friends on Facebook!  I wanted to share with my expectant Facebook friends, that there is a sweepstakes that you can enter - I can't - and I am ok with that!  I am very busy with my kiddos!  So I hope that one of you enters this Sweepstakes and wins!

To recognize the creative ways that expectant parents are announcing their pregnancies online, Clearblue is launching its Clearblue Celebrates Sweepstakes, which is hosted on the Clearblue Facebook page. From today until May 22, parents and parents-to-be have a chance to show off their most imaginative pregnancy announcements to be entered to win $5,000 as part of the #ClearblueSweepsEntry Sweepstakes!

Sweepstakes details and how to enter are included below.

Enter to win the Clearblue Celebrates Pregnancy Announcement Sweepstakes

·         Enter for a chance to win $5,000 (brought to you by Clearblue)

·         Entry on Facebook: Anyone can submit photos or videos of their pregnancy announcement to the  Clearblue Facebook page, as well as access the tab on mobile via www.ClearblueConfirmed.com to be entered into the Clearblue Celebrates Sweepstakes

·         Entry on Twitter & Instagram: Anyone can also submit photos and videos on Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag#ClearblueSweepsEntry will populate to the Clearblue Facebook page

·         Sweepstakes runs from (April 17-May 22)

But wait...I also have a GIVEAWAY TOO!!!

Pregnancy tests can be a little pricey...would you like to receive a Clearblue product for FREE? 

How to enter:
1. Entry #1: leave a comment about anything that comes to mind in regards to pregnancy

2. Entry #2: "like" Clearblue on facebook.  Be sure to leave a separate comment telling me that you did this.

3. Entry #3: Enter the Sweepstakes.  Be sure to leave a separate comment telling me that you did this.

4. Entry #4: share this blog post on facebook.  Be sure to leave a separate comment telling me that you did this.

This giveaway will end on Tuesday, May 13th at 10pm EST.  Good luck!

Gerber Cereals: A Review, A Giveaway, and a Sweepstakes!

If you are a parent, you know how important it is to provide your child with a balanced diet - making sure that they are in-taking all of the vitamins and minerals that are important in the growth of their bodies.  When babies begin to eat solid foods, it is really important that they are getting enough iron in their diet so that their growth and development is not stunted in anyway.  One way to ensure that your baby is getting enough iron in their diet is to provide them with an iron fortified cereal, such as Gerber Cereals.  With just 2 servings a day, your baby has been provided with 90% of the iron that they need for that day.

I was asked to do a review and giveaway on the Gerber baby cereals and since my baby (13 months now) is eating cereal as part of her diet, I agreed to partake in this review.  I was provided with 3 different types of cereals:

1. Rice cereal - We had already tried this cereal with our Princess, and she does not like the taste of it on its own.  I tried it too and it is very bland.  However, when I added some milk and juice to it - the juice gave it a nice flavor and Princess ate it without any problem.

2. Oatmeal with bananas - I expected this cereal to taste great with the addition of only milk, but I found that Princess did not enjoy it unless some juice was added.  So, juice was added and she ate it without a problem.

3. Oatmeal Banana Strawberry Flavor - I was given a package of this cereal as well, but I have not tried it yet.  I was waiting until Princess got a little older before introducing strawberries to her diet.  So, this cereal has been on hold for now.

Below there is a Giveaway and a Sweepstakes - read on to enter either one or both!

To enter the Giveaway:

1. Entry #1: Leave a comment on this blog and tell me what brand of baby cereal your baby currently eats.

2. Entry #2: Share this giveaway/blog post on Facebook, including the link to this post.  Leave a comment letting me know that you did this.

3. Entry #3: Like Gerber on Facebook. Leave a comment letting me know that you did this.

This giveaway will end on Monday, May 12th at 10pm EST.  Good luck!

Enter to win the “Cereal 1-2-3” sweepstakes presented by Gerber

·         Enter for a chance to win $10,000 (brought to you by Gerber)

·         To enter, visit and “Like” the Gerber Facebook page now through May 25, 2014 Then, click the sweepstakes tab and follow the directions to submit a cereal number UPC code from your Gerber® cereal package and complete the online registration form to receive one entry. You can enter once per day for the duration of the sweepstakes period.

·         Sweepstakes runs from  3/16/14 till 5/25/14

·         One Grand Prize winner will receive $10,000, two First Prize winners will receive $5,000 and three Second Prize winners will receive $1,000

·         Once announced, visit http://bit.ly/1eDGYDM for the full list of winners

Disclaimer: Gerber contacted me and provided me with the products to review, however, all comments/ides/opinions that I shared are completely my own.

Crest Be Toothpaste - Review and Giveaway!

I love when a package arrives at my door, and it is even more exciting when I didn't have to pay for the items that arrived!  So, when I was asked if I wanted to try out some new flavors of Crest...their Crest Be line of toothpastes, I was excited to try them out - and excited when the package arrived at my front door! I know, it doesn't take a whole lot to get me excited...it was just toothpaste. BUT, some really cool new flavors were ready to be tried out!

Crest has introduced its newest toothpaste line-up called Crest Be, which was created to be, "an unexpected and dynamic burst of flavors that will jolt the senses and leave the breath feeling fresh."

I have to admit that when I heard what the flavors were called: Mint chocolate Trek, Vanilla Mint Spark and Lime Spearmint Zest...I was REALLY skeptical about liking them at all.  The Lime one sounded really strange...and Mint Chocolate - really???  Well, I said that I would try them out and give a review about them, so here it is:

*Mint Chocolate Trek - just think of this toothpaste as a delicious bite of chocolate that melted in your mouth, but without the calories.  I really enjoyed this flavor, but it seemed to leave a residue in my mouth and on my teeth which was kind of strange.  If it didn't do that, it could be a great tool for someone who was trying to lose weight.  When they had a chocolate craving, instead of eating chocolate, they could brush their teeth with this toothpaste and have a similar satisfaction of eating some chocolate, but without the guilt!

*Vanilla Mint Spark - just think of this toothpaste as creamy vanilla frosting, with a refreshing ending to it! It began with a nice vanilla flavor and ended with a light mint refreshing flavor.  Although it was good, it was not my favorite.

*Lime Spearmint Zest - just think of citrus lime with a hint of spearmint.  Before I tried this flavor, I thought that I would like this one the least - I suppose because it sounded kind of strange to me.  However, it turned out that it was my favorite flavor!  The initial flavor is invigorating (lime) and then when I was done brushing, my mouth felt fresh because the spearmint lingered.

If I was to purchase one of these toothpaste flavors again, I would choose the Lime Spearmint Zest because it was invigorating and refreshing!




*Would you like to try out these new Crest Be flavors for yourself?  If so, enter this giveaway and if you win, you will receive a full size toothpaste tube of each flavor!

To enter the Giveaway:

1. Entry #1: Leave a comment on this blog post and tell me which flavor you look forward to trying out!

2. Entry #2: Share this giveaway/blog post on Facebook, including the link to this post.  Leave a comment letting me know that you did this.

3. Entry #3: Like Crest on Facebook. Leave a comment letting me know that you did this.

This giveaway will end on Saturday, May 10th at 10pm EST.  Good luck!

Disclaimer: Crest contacted me and provided me with the products to review, however, all comments/ides/opinions that I shared are completely my own.

Review and Giveaway by Carmex: Uniquely You

This giveaway is closed: Congrats to Emily who is the winner!

Which stick is uniquely you?  Carmex put out a new Limited Edition Moisture Plus Collection, which includes 4 new barrel designs. Which design would represent your personality...refined black and white?  wild leopard print? many colors? purple circles?  These designs are meant to line up with personalities such as: Chic, Fab, Adventurous, or Whimsical.

When I first looked at the new designs, I was initially drawn to the black and white design (Chic) but then decided to go with the colorful one (Whimsical).  After taking the test, the results showed that my initial thought was right...I am "Chic" in my fashion sense, and should have gone with the black and white barrel. Take the test and find out which design would match your personality!

I like the moisture plus tube because it easily fits into my purse and it looks like a lipstick...which keeps my boys from using it!  So, it is kind of "all mine"...not that I mind sharing with my kiddos!  However, once in a while it is nice to have something that you can use all.by.your.self.  Know what I mean?

Would you like to win a set of these lip balms?  Here is how you can win a set...and they make great stocking stuffers too, so you can share your set with others (and still keep one for yourself!)!

To enter the Giveaway:

1. Entry #1: Leave a comment on this blog and tell me which barrel design you like.

2. Entry #2: Take the Quiz and leave a comment with what your test result was - did it match what you initially choose?

3. Entry #3: Share this giveaway/blog post on Facebook, including the link to this post.  Leave a comment letting me know that you did this.

4. Entry #4: Like Carmex on Facebook. Leave a comment letting me know that you did this.

This giveaway will end on Saturday, December 14th at 10pm EST.  Good luck!

Disclaimer: Carmex contacted me and provided me with the products to review, however, all comments/ides/opinions that I shared are completely my own.

Review and Giveaway - Crest and Oral-B

Update: this giveaway is now closed.  The winner is Nonya!
Now that the holidays are upon us, you and your kids will most likely be increasing the amount of sweets that you are eating.  Although I try to limit the amount of sweets that my kids will intake and the types of sweets that they are allowed to eat - I do not like them to eat sticky candies that will stick to their teeth - any type of sugar that is left in their mouth can be the culprit of tooth decay!  So, the smart thing to do is to be sure that you limit the amount of sweets that your children are eating, but also make sure that they are brushing and caring for their teeth daily.

Crest and Oral-B made a funny video of created a video of children's unscripted reactions to the possibility of taking away their candy on the sweetest holiday.  Take a look at it...one of my favorite responses it what the kid in the astronaut costume does...I won't spoil it for you though, take a look at it for yourself!

Crest and Oral-B provided me with some of their products to try out for myself and for my kids and we all enjoyed their products.  The kids love the characters that are on their toothbrushes, tubes of toothpaste and their flossers.  I love the fact that they are looking forward to brushing their teeth each day!

Giveaway:

Would you like to win some products for you AND your child(ren)?  Well, you have a chance to do so, by entering the giveaway!

Entry #1 - Leave a comment and mention how often you floss your teeth and the age and gender of your child(ren)

Entry #2 - Watch the video and leave a comment telling me your favorite part of it.

Entry #3 - Have your child watch the video and leave a comment on any part of their reaction - their favorite part, etc.

Entry #4 - Like Crest and/or Oral-B on Facebook and leave a comment telling me that you did it!

Entry #5 - Share this giveaway on Facebook and leave a comment telling me that you did it!

This giveaway is open to all residents in the U.S.A.  This giveaway will close on Friday, November 8th at 10pm EST and a winner will be chosen by using www.random.org.  Good Luck!

Disclaimer: Crest and Oral-B contacted me and provided me with the products to review, however, all of the comments/ideas/opinions are completely my own.

Review and Giveaway: Carmex Hydrating Lotion and Healing Cream

Update: Using www.random.org., comment #1 was chosen as the winner of this giveaway!  Congrats to Jessica!

No matter what season it is, as a mom, I always find that I am washing my hands a lot and reaching for some hand cream or lotion to keep my hands hydrated!

I was sent Carmex's Everyday Healing Cream and Everyday Hydrating Lotion to try out and I was happy to see how they would work on my skin.  Both the lotion and cream go on smoothly and soak into my skin to keep them hydrated and smooth.  I think that they are great in the spring and summer months - they are not too thick, and just "right" when your hands need a little bit of extra moisture!

One reader will receive a full size lotion and cream!

Would you like to give these lotions a try?  You would?  Great!

Giveaway:
One "lucky" reader will win a full size Everyday Hydrating Lotion and Everyday Healing Cream from Carmex! You may enter one time or you may choose to complete each entry below:

1. Entry #1:  Leave a comment on this blog post - tell me what lotion you normally use.

2. Entry #2:  Share this giveaway/blog post on facebook, including the link to this post.  Leave a comment letting me know that you completed this.

3. Entry #3:  Like Carmex on facebook.  Leave a comment letting me know that you completed this.

This Giveaway will be end on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 10pm EST.  It is open to all US residents!

Disclaimer: Carmex contacted me and provided me with the products to review, plus a Carmex hoodie to enjoy, however all comments/ideas/opinions that I shared are completely my own.

Review and GIVEAWAY: Crest and Oral-B

Update: thank you to all who entered the giveaway!  Using www.random.org, the winning comment was #6!  Congrats to Emily B.!  I will be contacting you soon!

Happy New Year!  Since 2006, the new year always starts off with a "Bang" and lots of cake in our home!  On January 2, 2006, our first son was born!  Two years and 6 days later, our second son was born on January 8th!  I have already made 3 birthday "treats" - a double layered cake for New Years' Day, an Oreo cookie dessert for January 2nd, and cupcakes for my son to share with his classmates today (January 3rd)!  I am glad that there is a little break for the cake making...but there are at least 4 more cakes/desserts that I will be making.  Yes, FOUR!  If you want to know why there are four, here is your answer: one for our January 8th birthday, each son will have a birthday party later in January (so, that is 2 more) and then we will be celebrating the boys' birthdays with one set of grandparents on another day!  That is a LOT of sugar!

When kids are eating SO MUCH SUGAR, you can't help but think about their teeth, and making sure that they brush!  Crest and Oral-B recently sent me some toothbrushes, toothpaste and flossers for my kids to try out.  Let me tell you, my kids are SO excited to get new, cool toothbrushes and I think that it also makes them want to brush their teeth.

Isn't he a cutie!!!

Here are a few tips to help continue to keep your teeth healthy:

1. Brush as quickly as you can after you eat.  If you cannot brush right away, then be sure to rinse/swish your mouth out with water as soon as you are able to.

2. When choosing foods to serve at a party or a snack, fruit and cheese are better options than chips and crackers - which may stay in your teeth longer and lead to tooth decay.

Are you ready for a GIVEAWAY???

Crest and Oral-B would like to give one of my readers the chance to win a toothbrush, toothpaste and flossers that are age appropriate for your child!

GIVEAWAY: You may enter the giveaway by completely one or all of the following:

1. Entry #1 - This Entry is required: Leave a comment telling me what your favorite snack it, how old your child is and gender of child.

2. Entry #2 - Like Crest on facebook.  Leave a separate comment telling me that you did this.

3. Entry #3 - Like Oral- B on facebook. Leave a separate comment telling me that you did this.

4. Entry #4 - Share this giveaway on facebook - be sure that there is a link to this post.  Leave a separate comment telling me that you did this.

This giveaway will be open until Thursday, January 10th at 10pm EST and is open to all residents of the USA.

Note: Crest/Oral-B did supply our family with their products, but all comments and review of the products are completely mine!