Happy Fourth of July!
Posted on July 4th, 2008 by Deb
This past Sunday, my husband and I spent the day cleaning our entire house - from top to bottom, and everything in between. And let’s just say - that it was badly overdue for such a cleaning. And that we had guests coming over that night. 
Since my part of this cleaning extravaganza included the bathroom, I saw this as the perfect opportunity to try out a product that I’d been sent recently by Mom Central to review - the Scrubbing Bubbles® Action Scrubber™.
What it is:
There are two parts to the Action Scrubber - the handle, and the removable, disposable pads. The handle is made of a sturdy yet flexible material, and you simply attach a pad every time you get ready to clean your tub, sink or shower. The pads are saturated with a Scrubbing Bubbles® cleaner, so you don’t have to squirt and scrub - you simply wet the pad down to activate the cleaner and scrub away. When you’re done, the pad removes easily for you to dispose of it. The ‘starter’ pack comes with a handle and four pads – additional pads can be purchased separately in a ‘refill’ pack.
Here’s my take on it:
We’ve struggled with our water here. It’s City water, but it’s also ‘hard’ water in that it leaves behind deposits that are difficult to get rid of. I’ve tried various bathroom cleaners, but had always been struggling with two factors that have made cleaning our bathtub/shower very frustrating. The first is that whatever material it’s made of doesn’t clean easily – and cleaners seem to leave a white residue behind that resembles soap scum. So even right after cleaning the tub/shower, it doesn’t look clean. Also, everything is very rounded and curvy – and it’s been difficult to get any kind of a scrub brush into all of the areas that need scrubbing.
This product is actually the first that I’ve found to effectively deal with both of these issues! The handle is flexible enough to bend around the curves and into the corners. And for areas where the handle doesn’t reach, you can simply remove the pad and use it without the handle (they recommend wearing gloves if you do this). And the cleaner didn’t leave behind the reside that I’m used to seeing. I am in love with this product – or at least my bathroom is.
Here’s a ‘before’ and ‘after’ comparison, so you can see for yourselves…
See what I mean about our tub/shower walls? Nasty-looking, for sure. But the Action Scrubber did a nice job getting rid of it without leaving any residue behind.
I can think of a couple of ways that the Action Scrubber could be improved. Since the handle is short (as am I), it was necessary to practically climb into the tub to reach some of the far corners. So, a longer handle option or extender of some kind would be helpful. And in the areas that needed a more thorough scrubbing, it was sometimes difficult to keep the pad attached to the handle. I see that the Scrubbing Bubbles website recommends a way to attach the pad more firmly, so I’ll try that next time and see if it helps.
The bottom line:
The Scrubbing Bubbles® Action Scrubber™ is a great option for cleaning your bathroom. The convenience of being able to use a pad and then throw it away – not to mention how well it actually cleans – definitely offsets the fact that you need to buy refills for it, at least in my opinion. Especially considering that I’d just be buying other cleaners anyway – and probably more often since I hadn’t found any others that work this well.
Where can you find it?:
The Action Scrubber is available at mass, discount, grocery and online stores where household cleaning products are sold. The starter pack retails for around $5.49 and the refill packs for around $3.99.
Would you like to try it?: Courtesy of Mom Central, I have an extra Action Scrubber starter pack (just like the one I tried) to give away. So if you would like to test it out for yourself, here are the rules:
Good luck!
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Ok, now I have to admit that I was a bit panicked when I saw the theme for this week. I am not a cook. It’s not that I don’t enjoy it necessarily, but I am not very good at it, and I don’t have a lot of patience to figure out how to adapt and ‘tweak’ a recipe.
It also doesn’t help that I live with the pickiest eater that I’ve ever met - my husband. There are very few meals that all of my family will eat, and most of them are pretty simplistic to make. I decided that for this week’s themed edition, I would share a meal that we make somewhat often - mostly when we have company, for some reason. And yes, I’ll work a product in here too, since I try to keep these to product-related tips.
Here’s the basic ‘recipe’ - although it’s pretty flexible. But this is how we make it:
The three ingredients you need are one box of penne or mostaciolli noodles (1 pound); one jar of spaghetti sauce (or you could use homemade - we use a 26 oz. jar’s worth); and grated mozzarella cheese (you could use a mix of cheeses, but this is what we prefer).
From there, it’s really very simple. You cook the noodles according to the directions, drain and place in a casserole or baking dish. The size really doesn’t matter, as long as it holds all of the noodles (and we’ve halved the recipe sometimes when we don’t need to feed a whole bunch of people with it - half is usually plenty for the five of us). Add the sauce and mix well with the noodles. Then spread the cheese on top - you can put it on as thick or thin as you like.
Bake uncovered at 400 degrees until the cheese is well melted and the edges just start to turn brown. We serve it with garlic toast - salad would be a good addition as well, if your family will eat it.
Here’s the product I’m throwing in here - after trying several different kids of jarred sauce, we have found that Prego’s Traditional sauce is the one that tastes the best to us in this dish. Obviously you could use whatever kind you like best (or make your own), but that’s the one that works for us!
Check out other Works For Me Wednesday posts over at Rocks in My Dryer!
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Even before I had kids, finding the right fit for a pair of jeans or pants was a difficult thing. If they fit around the hips, then they gaped at the waist. And if they fit around the waist, then I could never get them up over my hips. And since I have had kids and never lost much of the ‘baby weight’, it’s become even more difficult to find pants that fit comfortably, even if for different reasons now.
In fact, stretch denim has become my best friend. The good part is - it stretches. And is much more forgiving and comfortable than ‘regular’ denim. The bad part is - it stretches. And therefore once I’ve worn them once or twice after washing them, comfortable turns to loose, and that’s never a good thing. Because things that nobody else needs or wants to see are sometimes difficult to hide when your pants always seem to be loose.
Until I discovered the hip-T, that is.
What it is:
The hip-T is the creation of two women who decided that they’d had enough of layering t-shirts over low-rise jeans in order to ‘cover their assets’. Tired of bulky layers, they came up with the idea to only cover the area necessary to hide what should be hidden, and leave out the rest of the material that creates all of the excess bulk.
In short - the hip-T, “adds a layer without all of the layering”. They come in a variety of colors, styles and sizes (from XXS all the way up to 3XL).
Here’s my take on it:
The wonderful ladies at hip-T were kind enough to send me two different sizes to try out since I seem to fall right in between two pant sizes (and no, I’m not revealing what sizes those are!). The 1XL size fit, but was just slightly too snug - the 2xl size seems to work perfectly for me however. As much as I hate the thought that I’m into the ‘extra’ or ‘plus’ sizes, that’s my reality at the moment, and I’m glad that companies such as hip-T recognize this and provide the larger sizes.
I chose white, since I felt that would probably go with everything, but I’m probably going to get myself another one in a different color with some lace trim just to change things up a little bit as well.
My hip-T is very easy to put on and extremely comfortable. I was curious as to whether the extra fabric would bunch around the waist, since I tend to be on the short-waisted side, but it really hasn’t been an issue at all. And not having to worry about my jeans sliding down and showing off things I’d rather not show has been a huge relief. As has not having to constantly pull my shirt down when I’m carrying my 2-year-old or reaching for something up high.
The bottom line:
The hip-T is a great alternative to the bulky layering of multiple t-shirts for anyone who’s worried about showing off just a little too much. Or if you just like the layered look without all of the bulk. It’s a great addition to anyone’s wardrobe.
Where can you find it?:
You can order hip-T’s from their website, at http://www.myhip-t.com/shop.htm. They are regularly $19.95 each - but right now select colors are 20% off, so you can get one for only $15.95!
Would you like to try it?:
One of you can win a hip-T of your own, in your choice of color and size. Here are the rules:
Good luck!
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I have to admit that I am not as ‘green’ as I really would like to be. It’s sometimes hard as a busy mom with a tight budget and an even tighter schedule. But I do try in the ways that I can, and every day it seems that I’m finding more and more quick and easy ways that I can help do my part to preserve the Earth for my kids’ generation and their kids’ as well.
I recently became aware of the Preserve® line of products from Recycline. They offer stylish, budget-friendly items that not only provide the performance that a busy family needs – but which do so in a way that is eco-friendly as well.
The Preserve® line includes personal care items (such as toothbrushes, razors, and toothpicks), tableware (cutlery, tumblers and plates), and kitchen items (such as colanders, cutting boards and food storage containers). Each item is made from 100% recycled #5 plastic and 100% post-consumer recycled paper. And every item is recyclable as well – either by putting them in your recycle bin 
with other recyclable plastics, or in the case of the toothbrushes and razor handles, by simply mailing them back to Recycline in convenient postage-paid labels and mailers available on their website.
Courtesy of Recycline and Mom Central, I was sent two of the toothbrushes to try out. The rest of this review therefore focuses specifically on the toothbrushes.
What they are:
Recycline’s Preserve® toothbrushes are made from recycled BPA and phthalate-free plastic, including yogurt cups, which are re-recycled then into stylish, affordable, and eco-friendly toothbrushes (there’s even a video on Recycline’s website which shows the process). Dentists and engineers designed the toothbrushes to be “an innovation in both oral care and eco-friendliness”. The line also includes Preserve Jr. toothbrushes for kids, with animal colors and shapes, making it easy for us to get an early start when it comes to promoting eco-friendly habits.
Features include:
Here’s my take on them:
I was sent two of the toothbrushes to try. I have been using one of them and am saving the other to use once this one has been mailed back to be recycled in a few months. I’ve found it a very easy toothbrush to grip and use, and the curved handle makes it easy to reach every area in my mouth. I like the simple design and the color choices available as well. I also really like the fact that when I’m done using it, instead of dropping it into the trash, I will be dropping it into a mailer to send back to be recycled into a deck, picnic table, or boardwalk. It’s a an easy, simple (and cheap!) way to be more environmentally conscious and just a little more ‘green’.
The bottom line:
I really can’t think of any reason not to buy these toothbrushes – it’s a product that everyone needs, and this is a way to help preserve the Earth while doing so. I will be buying the Preserve® Jr. toothbrushes for my girls as well.
Where can you find them?:
Preserve® toothbrushes are available at Target stores nationwide for only $2.04 each! Or, you can purchase them directly from Recycline’s website as well – they even offer the ability to purchase a ‘subscription’ where you buy a set of four toothbrushes at once, but they are sent to you on a schedule that you choose – so you always have a new one arriving just when you need it.
Recycline’s Preserve® line is also available at many other retailers in the US and Canada, including Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Market (the only carrier of the kitchen products). Check the website to find a store near you.
Here’s a way to save some money – click for a coupon to save $1.00 off of your purchase of two Preserve® or Preserve® Jr. toothbrushes!
This review is courtesy of:
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Don’t forget to check out my Contests page during the week for even more great giveaways!
Here is this week’s Contest Round-Up:
SITES HOSTING MULTIPLE GIVEAWAYS:
Over at Bloggy Giveaways so far this week you could win one of three $25 gift certificates from Cutiepies Couture (enter by June 28th), a set of four Charlie & Lola games (includes Charlie & Lola’s Pink Milk Board Game, Charlie & Lola’s Go Fish Card Game, Charlie & Lola’s Mix and Match Game, and Charlie & Lola’s double sided Domino Game) from Marina Games (enter by June 29th), a new baby gift set (includes a super soft bamboo/organic cotton fleece blanket with an embroidered mother and baby bird in natural color and either a shark onesie in 3-6 months and a matching shark hat (for a boy) or turquoise flowers onesie and matching hat (for a girl) from toby + Rei (enter by June 30th), or an Ava necklace or one of two pairs of Cooper earrings from Occasionally Social (enter by July 1st).
Over at 5 Minutes For Mom you could win one of five copies of the book Comfort Food by Kate Jacobs, or you could win a $100 gift card from Lands’ End (enter by June 30th), one of three copies of the The Suite Life of Zack and Cody: Lip Synchin’ in the Rain DVD (enter by July 1st), copies of the Definitely, maybe, Love Actually, and Notting Hill DVDs (enter by July 1st), one of five Little Scholastic Summer Goodie Bags (include the books ‘Peek-a-Zoo’, ‘Numbers’, ‘Petting Farm’, ‘Star’, and ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Panda’ - enter by July 8th), one of two $50 gift certificates from Hanes (enter by July 15th), or $500 courtesy of Libby’s (enter by July 18th).
Check out An Island Life and An Island Review for Kailani’s giveaways this week! You could win a pair of barrettes and headband of your choice from Bugalug (enter by June 30th), an Internet Password Organizer (enter by midnight on July 1st), an Eclipse Solarveil & a Secure2Me Blanket from Secure2Me (enter by midnight on July 1st), one of two Parking Pal Magnets (enter by midnight on July 2nd), two books (Colors & Shapes) from the EARLY START Active Reading Method from Educational Publishing, LLC. (enter by July 3rd), a custom tutu from Sara Rose Tutus (enter by July 4th), or a romper of the winner’s choice from Stuk On U (enter by midnight on July 5th).
Over at Metropolitan Mama you could win a Frog Pod by boon (enter by June 28th at midnight), a copy of the book No No Yes Yes by Leslie Patricelli (enter by June 29th at midnight), a pair of children’s pajamas (of his/her choice) from My Baby Pajamas (enter by June 30th at midnight), a Graco sweetpeace Newborn Soothing Center (enter by June 30th at midnight), an Animal Cracker Album Kit from Making Memories (enter by July 1st at midnight), or a boon Animal Bag in your choice of green or pink (enter by July 5th at midnight).
And here’s a big contest - one of the biggest that I’ve seen! You could win a vacation for you and one other person, on an all-expenses-paid three-night, four-day cruise to the Caribbean (airfare is included, from your hometown to Miami). Stephanie has teamed up with Protect-A-Bed to offer this great giveaway to one very lucky winner - and several smaller giveaways for Protect-A-Bed products as well, during every week and month that the contest runs. There are 3 ways to enter - make sure you do so before September 1st (for the grand prize giveaway).
The Opinionated Parent is giving away a copy of Ira Marlowe’s Dream Time CD (enter by noon MST on June 30th), a compact stroller sunshade from Protect-A-Bub (enter by noon MST on July 1st), your choice of the games Family Talk, Family Talk 2 or Grandparent Talk from Around the Table Games (enter by noon MST on July 2nd), a bloomer of your choice from Rufflebutts (enter by noon MST on July 3rd), and a personalized baby-sized blanket from Designs by Mimi and Lola (enter by noon MST on July 4th).
Over at Seven Dogs and A Baby you could win copies of a Shining Stars Eagle stuffed animal (enter by June 28th at midnight), a copy of the PC version & DS version of Kung Fu Panda (enter by June 28th at midnight), a Duck Giggle Ball of the Bright Beginnings toy line from Russ (enter by June 29th at midnight), a Chumby Tshirt and charm set (enter by July 3rd at midnight), a play ham sandwich from Lily Bean Market (enter by July 5th at midnight), and a bottle of Red Cherrie body lotion and a bath salts from Thymes (enter by July 5th at midnight).
Over at superdumb supervillain you could win a Land’s End Swim package (either ‘girls’ with side-tie tankini, rash guard and beach towel or ‘boys’ with board shorts, rash guard and beach towel - enter by June 29th), either a Blume item of your choice or a $30 gift certificate from Skimbaco (enter by July 9th), a birthday or initial Nifty Tee from Tote and Tee (enter by July 9th), a Kuster Bath Toy Store from Bare Babies (enter by July 9th), or a Round Signature Floral Half Locket from The Fine Art of Family (enter by July 9th).
Mommies United is giving away a Kaboost (enter by July 4th at noon). And don’t forget to enter Week 9 of their Cupcake Courier giveaway - there are 3 more chances coming to win one as well.
An Ordinary Life is giving away a prize package (includes a Fourth of July place mat, personalized bookmarks, and a personalized name tag) from Olive Kids (enter by June 29th), five one-year supplies of Shine To Go shoe polish (enter by June 30th), and a pair of Robeez Weekend Collection shoes in your choice of color (enter by July 2nd).
Amanda is giving away an IntelligentFirstAid “talking” kit (enter by June 30th), a long sleeved train tee in size 6-12 months and matching track pants from Milkshaxs Baby Gear (enter by June 30th), three Josh Groban Awake Live CD/DVD’s and three William Joseph CD’s (total of 6 winners - enter by June July 3rd at midnight), 100 MiniCards, 90 Stickers, 20 Postcards, 10 Greeting Cards and 16 NoteCards (five separate winners) from MOO (enter by July 5th), a Family Name Plaque with Vinyl Lettering from A Simple Impression (enter by July 7th), and a pair of Pants in a Pinch (enter by July 9th).
Hip Mama’s Place is giving away a Scootababy baby carrier in the Classic style (enter by June 30th at midnight CST), and a Beatnik gold bracelet from Twisted Silver (enter by July 2nd at midnight CST).
Classy Mommy is giving away a VTech LS6117 phone (enter by June 29th), and two copies of the Transformers “Transform and Roll Out” DVD (enter by July 2nd).
LI Kids is giving away five copies ofThe Royal Diaries DVD (enter by July 14th at 11:59 pm EST), and two 25th Anniversary Cabbage Patch Kids dolls! Enter by July 27th at 11:59 pm EST for your chance to win one of them.
What’s That Smell? is giving away a copy of the Weekly Reader Learning System Preparing For Kindergarten 2008 software and the Weekly Reader Learning System Mastering Elementary School 2008 software (enter by July 1st), and a $10 gift certificate to Best Buy (enter by July 11th at noon Central time).
Dawn over at Coming to A Nursery Near You is giving away a 5 pack of personalized placemats from Olive Kids (enter by June 30th), and a set of William Avery’s Cool Songs Collection and Times Table Fun CDs (enter by June 30th).
Did You See That? is giving away a copy of The Baby Gizmo Buying Guide (enter by midnight EST on June 28th), two products of your choice (not including clip caddies) from Oopsie Dazie (enter by midnight EST on June 30th), and a copy of The Pregnancy Journal: A Day-to-Day Guide to a Healthy and Happy Pregnancy by A. Christine Harris (enter by midnight EST on July 3rd).
Savvy Housewife is giving away two hair accessories from Oopsie Dazie (enter by midnight on June 28th), and a copy of the TripFLIX DVD (enter by midnight on June 31st).
Mommy Goggles is giving away three Josh Groban Awake Live CD/DVD’s and three William Joseph CD’s (total of 6 winners - enter by June 29th at midnight), two $25.00 gift certificates from Avis Car Rental (enter by July 3rd at midnight), a Huddy Buddy shirt of your choice (enter by July 5th at midnight), and a $25.00 gift certificate from Hanes (enter by July 8th at midnight).
Elizabeth is having another week of giveaways over on her MomReviews blog! Last week’s prizes included a prize package of sunblock and skincare products (includes Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 85, Aveeno Continuous Protection Sunblock Spray SPF 70 with Active Photobarrier Complex, Ambi Even & Clear Daily Moisturizer with SPF 30, and Remergent High Intensity DNA Repair + SPF 30 (enter by July 1st at 9:00 am EST), one of four Jellybean Reversible Baby Slings from Munchkin (enter by July 1st at 9:00 am EST), a pair of either Baby Banz or Kidz Banz (enter by July 1st at 9:00 am EST), or one of four sets of two rolls of Hallmark’s Adhesive Gift Wrap (enter by July 3rd at 9:00 am EST).
So far this week you could win your choice from the games Family Talk, Family Talk 2 or Grandparent Talk from Around the Table Games (enter by July 7th at 9:00 am EST), one of five sets of three Harper Collins books (includes Blue Smoke and Murder by Elizabeth Lowell, Yes, You’re Pregnant, But What About Me? by Kevin Nealon, and Moose: A Memoir of Fat Camp by Stephanie Klein - enter by July 8th at 9:00 am EST), a copy of the Minutemen DVD (enter by July 9th at 9:00 am EST), one of five Fancy Nancy dolls (enter by July 10th at 9:00 am EST), one of five sets of EnviroKidz cereal (one box of Leapin’ Lemurs and one box of Penguin Puffs) from Nature’s Path (enter by July 11th at 9:00 am EST), or a prize pack with six Suave products (includes Suave Professionals Extreme Strength Shampoo, Conditioner and Daily Leave-In Treatment, Suave Professionals Daily Exfoliating Body Wash, Suave Kids 2 in 1 Swim and Sport Shampoo, and Suave 24-Hour Protection Deodorant in Tropical Paradise - enter by July 11th at 9:00 am EST).
Check back during this week for even more great giveaways!
Momsational is giving away five CozyWedge crib bumpers from Inspired Ideas (enter by midnight PST on July 7th), and five packages of Betty Crocker’s Suddenly Salad pasta salad product (enter by midnight PST on July 9th).
Mamanista is giving away a set of boys loafer socks or a set of girls loafer socks from Jazzy Toes (enter by June 30th at 11:59 pm EST), and a BabyBjörn Potty (enter by July 3rd at 11:59 pm EST).
MumsTheWurd is giving away four packages of Boo Boo Soothers (enter by July 1st), and three LeapFrog Tag Reading Systems (enter by July 9th).
sassyfrazz is giving away a Littlest Pet shop V.I.P pet (enter by June 28th at 7:00 pm CST), and four Name Your Tune CDs (enter by June 30th at 7:00 pm CST).
The Road To Home is holding a week of giveaways! So far you could win one of two Moving.Kits (click here or here to enter by June 30th), a KidPack.Pad (enter by June 30th) from Buttoned Up, or a TravelPrep.Pad from Buttoned Up (enter by June 30th).
One Chic Mama is giving away a copy of the book The Dangerous Book for Boys
Laura Williams’ Musings is giving away a $25 gift certificate from Hanes® (enter by June 30th at 11:59 PM EST), three WedgEZ™ - The Outlet Plug Removers from WedgEZ.com (enter by July 1st at 11:59 pm EST), one package of each of the four flavors of Funky Monkey™Snacks (includes Bananamon, Carnaval Mix, Jivealime, and Purple Funk - enter by July 2nd at 11:59 pm EST), five Old Glory Tagasaurus™ Bag Tags (enter by July 3rd at 11:59 pm EST), and three sets of three packs each of Hallmark’s YourPets Greeting Cards and Your*Funnyness Cards (enter by July 4th at 11:59 pm EST).
Sherry over at Everything Moms is giving away a $20 Amazon Gift Card this month! Enter by June 30th. You could also win one of her fabulously cute baby bracelets at her Sher’s Wares online store - enter here!
Parents With Style! is giving away a box of washcloth candy from Sassy Pink Boutique (enter by July 4th at noon EST), and a Stuk on U romper (enter by July 4th at noon EST).
A Wrestling Addicted Mommy’s Blog is giving away a Zebra Nursery Wall Art print from Carla Daly (enter by June 28th at 11:00 pm EST), and a Blair Top from SWAKdesigns.com (enter by June 30th at 11:00 pm EST).
One Mom’s World is giving away a Snacker Tracker (along with a Snacker Tracker Pocket Pal - enter by June 30th), and two toothbrushes from Recycline (enter by July 2nd).
SITES HOSTING A SINGLE GIVEAWAY:
WeSnLaNi is giving away a copy of the book More Than It Hurts You by Darin Strauss - enter soon, no deadline given.
Check out iMommies - you could win an Alanis Morrissett prize package (includes Flavors of Entanglement CD, The Collection CD/DVD, and a coupon for a free pint of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream). Enter by June 28th.
Mama Loves Giveaways is giving away a set of seven different hair and bath products from Circle of Friends (includes Natasha’s No Tearski Shampoo, Abebi’s Safari Detangler, Maria’s Buenas Noches Bubble Bath, Tommy & Sean’s Home Run Root Beer Shower Gel, Heidi & Niklas’ Yodel-Ay-He Lotion, Little Docs Calming Cream and Lice-Free Zone Shampoo - enter by June 28th at 5:00 pm EST).
Lipstick to Crayons is giving away copies of the Definitely, maybe, Love Actually, and Notting Hill DVDs - enter by June 28th at 11:59 pm Central time.
Close To Home is giving away a Land’s End Swim package (either ‘girls’ with side-tie tankini, rash guard and beach towel or ‘boys’ with board shorts, rash guard and beach towel - enter by June 29th.
MJennings Designs is giving away a customized single strand sterling silver name bracelet from her website. Enter by June 30th.
Over at simply…a musing blog you could win a palm tungsten e2 handheld pda! Enter by noon CMT on June 30th.
Pink With Sparkles is giving away a copy of the Jungle Book 2 DVD (enter by June 30th), and a 3 Kids Designs Blanket Clipz set in the giraffe style (enter by July 6th).
A Mom in Red High Heels is giving away two Lindy Lou’s® Oversized Tote bags, courtesy of The Organized Parent - enter by June 30th at midnight PST.
Over at Adventures in Babywearing you could win an extra $250 if you’re signed up to attend the BlogHer conference in San Francisco, courtesy of HP! Enter by July 1st.
This Full House Reviews is giving away a TAG Reading System by LeapFrog - enter by July 1st at 5:00 pm.
It’s time for the next photography contest over at Are We There Yet Mom! This time the theme is wedding or patriotic photos. Enter your favorite photo before July 2nd - voting will take place on July 3rd and the winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Target.
Jordan at MamaBlogga is looking for people to fill out her quick, one-page survey on blog advertising - and if you do so before July 2nd, you could win a $20 Amazon gift certificate.
Mom of Two Dancers is giving away a copy of the Mia Reading: The Bugaboo Bugs software from Kutoka (enter by July 2nd).
Love Shak, Baby and Healthy Green Moms are giving away The Get Clean Healthy Home Pack (includes Basic H2™ Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate, Basic H2™ Organic Super Cleaning Wipes, Scour Off™ Heavy-Duty Paste, Dish Wash Concentrate, Fresh Laundry Concentrate Fragrance Free HE Compatible, Soft Fabric Concentrate, Soft Fabric Dryer Sheets, Laundry Measuring Scoop, 3 Spray Bottles, Super Microfiber Window Cloth, and Dropper for measuring Basic H2™). Enter by July 3rd at midnight.
Lookit! I Spy… is giving away a Piano for Preschoolers lesson plan set - enter by midnight EST on July 4th.
Lynnae’s Bookshelf is giving away the books I Heart Bloomberg and A Mile In My Flip-Flops by Melody Carlson - enter by July 4th.
Livin’ With Me is giving away a $70 prize package from Stubby Pencil Studio (Includes Green to the Letter Stationery set including 4 packs of Color ‘n Kids cards (winner’s choice of styles), set of 10 Smencil pencils,
set of 12 eco colored pencils, set of 12 Watercolor crayons, box of 24 Soy crayons, and Trio Pencil Sharpener. Enter by July 4th at 11:59 pm EST.
Here at Just a mom’s take on things…, I am giving away two electronic keypad deadbolt locks from Schlage (enter by July 5th at 11:59 pm EST).
Beth and Cory’s Mom is giving aw
