I’ve decided to participate in two more events in the next month. Remember, my criteria for participating is always, “Would I love to win this?” If the answer is yes, then I want to give my readers a chance! If you are a blogger you can get signed up to be a participating blogger now!
Mom Blog Society, Route249, Mom Does Reviews and Geeky Gamer Mom have come together to bring you this awesome event!
Prize: Step2 Deluxe Art Master Desk
Event Dates: Nov 10th – Dec 1st.
We just returned from a fantastic trip back to Memphis, where we lived off and on for 10 years before landing in Chattanooga. While I was there I visited a good friend of mine who is passionate about beautiful and unique fabrics and has opened up her own sewing and fabric shop.
Even though I do not personally sew, I still felt completely mesmerized by the walls of fantastic prints. I’d never seen anything like them, and each and every one would make something absolutely gorgeous. It was like an awesome Etsy store’s supply shop! 🙂
When it comes to fashion for little girls, fabric really can make or break the dress. I know I’m not the only one who has swooned at adorable frocks that you might find from time to time at craft fairs or online, and they always are made with unique fabrics in colors that pop. And today I want to introduce you to a store that is overflowing with all this cuteness.
Introducing House of Minerva. We have a dress from this shop and it is the perfect fall statement piece, as here in the South the squirrels are gathering acorns at a feverish pace this time of year!
The pattern of the dress is adorable. The fit is fantastic. And the fabric! Oh, the fabric!!!
I can’t help but smile every time I see Darah in her House of Minerva dress. And that is quite often, as it is one of her favorites!
If you have a little one, you simply MUST check out the toddler dresses. So stinkin’ cute! The one Darah is modeling is out of stock, but it retailed for $34.00 like most of the other dresses in stock.
And if you don’t have a little one to shop for, don’t despair, as there are MANY cute finds for you or a friend, too! I’m currently swooning over this adorable cosmetic bag (just $12!).
House of Minerva also takes care of their customers in some really fun ways. If you post a picture on their Facebook wall of you with any HoM creation, they will send you a 15% off coupon for your next purchase! Additionally, they offer other rewards for helping get the word out about their site, so be sure to read up on all the ways you can share and earn!
So hop on over and check out the fantastic selection of products at House of Minerva. I guarantee you that you’ll see fabrics that are new to you and that will make you positively giddy!
Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader is going to win a toddler dress from House of Minerva! EEEE!!!
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I received a complimentary product for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
In my experience, having a quality digital camera is a game-changer. That’s why I’m bringing you this fantastic giveaway today! Good luck, everyone!
Hosted by Mom Blog Society
Special thanks to our lovely co-hosts Mom to Bed by 8, Shannon’s View from Here, Sommerfugl Design, JadeLouise Designs and Health, Beauty, Children & Family!
The versatile and functional Fujifilm FinePix S4250 14MP Digital Camera gives a sensational shooting experience. The Fujinon lenses are used popularly in numerous situations including satellites in outer space, TV, film, surveillance and compact cameras. With the highly adept manufacture of Fujifilm, high precision optic and technology are provided for the best 24mm wide angle and 24x optical zoom. The lens elements used in the FinePix S4250 have been treated with multilayer Super EBC (Electron Beam Coating), the same process used for Fujinon broadcasting video lenses and large-format camera lenses acclaimed by professionals. Reducing ghosting and lens flare, the treatment promises clear image quality. The powered 24x zoom features smooth 42-step zoom control, giving you the ability to frame every shot with precision accuracy.
Giveaway ends October 28th at 11:59pm, open to US and Canadian residents, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!
Here’s one you’ve been waiting for! Wouldn’t this be an amazing thing to win this time of year??!!
The holidays are fast approaching and it would be great to get a jump start on your Christmas Shopping!
Well Tailor Made Momma is ready to help you out! We are giving away a $100 Target Gift Card to one lucky reader!
Entering this giveaway is simple. Just fill out the Rafflecopter form below to be entered to win!
This giveaway is open WW but note that the Gift Card is limited by Target rules and shipping!
Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. The prize is being provided by Tailor Made Momma with additional funds coming from participating bloggers.
If you have school-age kids, then you are probably getting birthday party invitations on a regular basis. I actually love getting to go to birthday parties as it gives me an opportunity to spend some time with the parents of Darah’s friends, and also to put faces to names of children she talks about at home. But if I don’t keep my gift closet well-stocked, I also find myself blowing our budget on last minute birthday gifts, which really add up!
Do you have a gift closet with a variety of options that were affordable to purchase ready to go? One place I would recommend shopping for really cute and different gifts to have on hand is Knock Knock. This is a stationery and gift company and they are overflowing with cute and cheeky items for kids and adults.
Right now, I have two items in my gift closet that I can’t wait to give to a child at an upcoming party. We’ll be giving the Big Word Flashcards and My Food Passport to a classmate of Darah’s, and I think they are both going to be well-loved by the child. Big Word Flashcards contains 25 really big words along with illustrations and an explanation of meaning. I recall as a young child learning a few big words (supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, anyone?) and thinking they were SO COOL. This set gives them 25 words to learn and to use to amaze their friends (and some grownups, too, as I will fully admit to not knowing quite a few of the words in the set, myself!). Big Words Flashcards are just $12.00, which makes budget-friendly!
The My Food Passport is the PERFECT gift for a picky eater. It has 20 different foods for a child to fully explore, and room to write down their thoughts about the experience. We are fortunate enough to have an adventurous eater, ourselves, but I can see this activity book being an effective tool to help a child who is not as willing to try new things to give them a whirl. I think it is brilliant! My Food Passport is a very reasonable $10.00.
Knock Knock has wonderful items for kids starting at just $6.50! Definitely check them out and get loaded up with stocking stuffers and last minute gifts for kids and adults, alike!
Win it!: I’m giving away 3 items from Knock Knock that are perfect for the academic year! One winner will receive the Academic Planner, the Aha Sticky Pad and the Bookmark Pad!
Be sure to enter my other current giveaways, found on the sidebar of my page.
I received complimentary products for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
My oldest daughter tells me at least a few times a week, “Mommy, it’s hard to be patient!” As someone who is not a patient person, I totally empathize with how she feels. It IS hard to wait, sometimes.
When you combine Darah’s inherited lack of patience with the low tolerance for remaining at the dining room table (which is something she inherited from her father, who likes to dine and dash), it can make meal times a real test for her. We have to constantly try to bring her focus back to the meal and even to the family time together.
Manner Mats have helped us keep Darah in her chair. Specifically, we’ve been using Preschool Manner Mats. These were invented by an etiquette expert and they each come with 38 one-use place mats that contain lessons about good behavior and good manners. They also have pictures to be colored. Basically, they provide an educational opportunity for your child and topics for conversation with the family at the dinner table.
While I don’t use these every day, I find them to be especially helpful when Darah is trying to avoid eating her dinner. The longer she sits by her food, even if she is distracted by a different activity, the more likely she is to take a few bites!
Manner Mats and Preschool Manner Mats are available online for a very reasonable $9.99. I think they make great, affordable holiday gifts! They can also help a night at home feel more like a night at a restaurant!
Win it!: One lucky Stuff Parents Need reader will win your choice of Manner Mats (ages 6+) or Preschool Manner Mats (ages 3-6).
Be sure to enter my other current giveaways, found on the sidebar of my page.
I received complimentary products for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
Big things are happening at the Educational Insights Facebook page! They are working hard to get to 50,000 fans (they are currently at 19,000). They have a survey they want people to take (I just completed it and it took me about 45 seconds…SO easy!). For every 1,000 fans they get between now and 50,000 one survey respondent will be randomly selected to win a customized Educational Insights prize pack worth $500! Once 50,000 fans are reached, ALL fans will get a reward! Woo hoo! Entries are good for the duration of the contest, so you only need to enter once to be eligible.
But it gets even better, folks! I also get to host a giveaway right now for $50 to Educational Insights and there’s only one entry! Easy peasy! If there are ANY children on your holiday shopping list, this contest is not-to-miss. Educational Insights has some of the most AMAZING toys that are so much for and so educational!
Don’t forget to fill out the 50,000 fan survey on the facebook page so you can be entered for all those $500 giveaways, too!
Be sure to enter my other current giveaways, found on the sidebar of my page.
I received a gift card as a thank you for hosting this fabulous contest. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
Today I’m excited to introduce you to a truly awesome AND TOTALLY FREE program called Scott Shared Values.
What Is Scott Shared Values?
· Exclusive Deals and Rewards – The Scott brand is all about value, and that’s why they’ve created Scott Shared Values, a program that provides savvy consumers with exclusive access to exciting deals and rewards (right now, for example, members can get a $5 mp3 credit for absolutely free!!!).
· Value Sense – The Scott Shared Values program was developed for savvy consumers who know the difference between paying more and getting more – that’s Value Sense
· Exclusive Coupons – Through the program, you will gain access to special coupons toward Scott bath tissue and paper towels (coupons, if you don’t know, are like legally printing money, which is awesome!)
· Cool Deals – Additionally, you will have an inside track to unique deals from top brands, like Blockbuster, Hertz and free admission to participating family attractions nationwide.
I just signed up for Scott Shared Values. It took 45 seconds (no joke) and I scored a $1.25 Scott coupon AND $5 in mp3 credit from Amazon. That’s pretty sweet, I have to say.
And I personally want to make the reward for signing up for Scott Shared Values even better, which is why I’m offering a $20 Amazon gift card to one lucky Stuff Parents Need reader! All you have to do is sign up for Scott Shared Values. That’s it! I want to keep the entries on the low side so everyone has an equal shot at the prize.
To enter: Go to Scott Shared Values. Sign up for the free program. Come back here and leave the email address you used to sign up in the comments section of the blog post (I promise I will check when verifying the winner, so skipping this part is not a good idea!).
Rules: The contest will run until 11:59pm on October 31st when a winner will be selected using Random.org. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to winning notification before the prize is forfeited and a new winner is selected. Open to residents of the United States. Limit one entrant per household, please.Prize awarded is a $20 gift card and will be sent via email.
Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. The prize being awarded is coming out of my own personal funds.
