Airplanes and Dragonflies: 11

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Ben & Jerry's Prize Pack on Mommy Katie! Ends 6/22

Enter for a chance to Win a Ben & Jerry's Prize Pack on Mommy Katie!

Ends 6/22 at Midnight - Open to U.S. residents only

Low Entry Giveaways ending Tonight! (Saturday 6/4)

Justin Bieber DVD - Never Say Never CAN/US - County Mouse, City Mouse

$40 GC to Frecklebox (personalized gifts for kids) US/CAN - Jumpin' Beans

Bottle of ResVitale’s Keratin Enhance capsules US/CAN - Sassy Mama in LA

Tropical Traditions : Virgin Coconut Oil US/CAN - It Keeps Getting Better

Travel Pillow and Car Seat Straps (handmade) from Lou Bugs Boutique - Etsy U.S. - The Great Letdown

PongCano (game) Limited Edition T-Shirts (6 winners) - Father Geek

Set of Reusable bags from Re-Pac U.S. - Having Fun Saving

Captain Calamari's Color Adventure Gift Set from Learning Curve U.S. - Mommy Katie

One-year subscription to Discovery Girls magazine, and One Set of the Fab Girls books (@9pm PST) U.S. - Growing My Kids Reviews

Aquadoodle Travel N' Doodle U.S. - Best Toys for Toddlers

Thomas & Friends The Birthday Express DVD U.S. - Mama to 4 Blessings

Shrinky Dinks in 3D of your choice (@10pm EST) U.S. - Mom in Training

One Laundry Powder Jar (80 loads) and a pre-spray from Charlie's Soap U.S. - Frugally Green Mom

Stars SnuggRugg (Taggie Lovey) U.S. - Musings from a Stay At Home Mom

Friday, June 3, 2011

PLEASE Don't leave your kids in the Car, EVER!

I don't care if they are sleeping, you are only running into a liquor store or 7/11, NEVER leave your kids in the car alone without someone 14 years of age or older at least, sitting with them. Don't ever leave your kids in the car with the engine running, with the AC on, and the doors closed. You might think that they can't or won't get out of their car seats, but never underestimate your children.

With it getting HOT outside, more and more people are leaving their sleeping children parked in HOT cars with the windows cracked or down. Why the heck would you do this? When you come back to the car, even 5 minutes later, it can be Extremely Hot in your car and your children can suffer heat stroke or even death! Seriously, use common sense. If you were a child, you wouldn't want anyone to leave you in a parked, HOT car with no AC and no supervision. So don't do this to your children.

This also applies to Dogs and other animals too!

If you want to share this on Twitter, you can copy and paste this:

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Low Entry Giveaways ending Today and Tonight! (Friday 6/3)

Seaside Sidekicks Sand Baking Set from Melissa & Doug (@12noon EST) - Fabulous Daily Deals

$5.00 Amazon.com GC (@9pm CST) Worldwide - The Steady Hand

Handmade Coin Purse or Tissue Holder of your choice - Etsy Worldwide - MyHobbyShop

Photo Jewelry making kit (Worldwide - Giveaway Blogdom

$30 GC to Novica (@10pm EST) Worldwide - Dragonfly Sweetnest

Fancy Fairy Make Up Kit from Luna Organics US/CAN - Frazzled Mama

Organic Insect Repellent from Tropical Traditions US/CAN - Miracle Momas

$25 GC to A Lucky Horseshoe (vinyl wall decals) (@10pm EST) US/CAN - Mom in Training

Shirt/Bodysuit from Uncommonly Cute US/CAN - Sew Me Mine

Nameframe in the design of your choice US/CAN - A Wrestling Addicted Mommy

Tru Kid products - face stick, a body wash and a face and body lotion US/CAN - Giveaway Blogdom

Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Dog's Life US/CAN - Giveaway Blogdom

Three (3) 16oz Mia Bella Gourmet Candles US/CAN - The Pilot's Wife

Bundle of Nature's Path products (@11pm) U.S. - Having Fun Saving

Hasbro game, RATUKI, and 3 bags of Hershey’s Kisses U.S. - Susan Heim on Parenting

Contigo (Trekker) Children's Travel Mug - Table for Five reviews and giveaways

One of six PongCano limited edition T-shirts! (men and women styles available) (6 winners) U.S. - Wishful Thinking 247

Full-sized Sunny Sunscreen SPF 35 (4oz) and Protective Face Balm SPF 6 (.75 oz), and a travel sized Soothing Cream (.75 oz.) (@9pm PST) U.S. - Growing My Kids Reviews

Flowfold sailcloth wallet by LTR - vegan & eco friendly U.S. - life in the lost world...

Six different Softlips chapsticks U.S. - Sippy Cup Mom

Softlips (6 pk.) U.S. - Giveaway Blogdom

2.6 oz. bottle of Arnica Gel (sore muscle reliever) U.S. - Giveaway Blogdom

Coupon for a Free Sea Pak product of your choice (@10pm EST) U.S. - Dragonfly Sweetnest

Coupon for a FREE Farm Rich product (@10pm EST) U.S. - Dragonfly Sweetnest

Boon Water Bugs U.S. - FFCM

8oz. bottle of Prefense Hand Sanitizer U.S. - Kerrific Online

8oz. bottle of Prefense Hand Sanitizer U.S. - Musings from a Stay At Home Mom

Tool called "Open It" - U.S. - ChicnSavvy Reviews

$15 GC to Jacquelynnies - Etsy - Family, Scrapbooks and Coffee
(traditional leg warmers, bottle cap necklaces, custom tooth pillows, and hooded towels)

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Today is National Donut Day! (Friday, 6/3)

Go buy Dunkin' Donuts or Krisy Kreme and grab your FREE Donut today!

Krispy Kreme is giving away FREE donuts, one per customer, regardless of what you purchase.

Dunkin' Donuts is only giving away one donut with the purchase of a beverage.

Babylegs.com 50% off your order when you spend $50 or more Plus FREE Shipping!

Go to Babylegs.com and into their Clearance section! There are so many items on Clearance right now! Once they are gone, they won't be bringing these babylegs legwarmers, tights, or socks back in stock!

Put $50 or more worth of items from the Babylegs.com Clearance section into your cart, and then use code BL5050 when you check out to receive HALF off your entire order! Plus FREE Shipping!!! (They are all out of the "I Love Daddy" ones already.)

Princess Bowtique Review and Giveaway! (3 Winners!) (U.S.) Ends 6/21

You have seen the Cute Bows that my daughter wears in her hair! I am going to give Two of my readers a chance to Win some!

I really love the Bows from Princess Boutique. My daughter never leaves our home without bows in her hair. Even on days when we stay home, she asks me to put bows in her hair. She loves playing with them, and of course one of her first words is "Bow." I have never had any of them fall apart on me. My daughter very rarely pulls them out of her hair, but when she does, she gives to bow to me to put back in her hair!

Maritza, the owner of Princess Boutique, creates really cute hair bows and headbands for little girls for infant girls and any other little girl who likes to wear bows in her hair. All bows and headbands are handmade by Maritza! When I want to purchase bows from her, I look through her photos on her Facebook page and ask her what is available to purchase and add to our ever-growing bow collection!

Princess Boutique also sells Four (4) inch Bows! These are much bigger then the 3 inch toddler bows that I am giving away. They are just as cute as the smaller bows, if not more cute!

I am giving away 2 sets of bows:

Giveaway #1 - Three (3) Bow Set - One Bee print, One Black, and One Yellow (All Three bows are 3 inches across and each bow is attached to a double prong clip)

Giveaway #2 - Three (3) Bow Set - one Hot or bright pink Bow, one Light Pink Bow, and one Cinderella Coach Bow (All Three bows are 3 inches across and each bow is attached to a double prong clip)

Giveaway #3 - Princess Bowtique is sponsoring a 4 inch Pink Cherry print Bow to give away!

You could Win one set of bows, or two sets, or the two sets plus the 4 inch bow too! If you like all of them that is!

Please read the NEW Giveaway Rules before you enter any of my Giveaways, thank you.

Please leave your Email address with EVERY comment/entry, or they will be deleted. NO EXCEPTIONS.

MANDATORY ENTRY:

1) Follow my Blog on GFC (Google Friend Connect) and leave a comment telling me that you do along with your email address. (1 entry) (This must be done before any other entries/comments or your other entries/comments will be deleted until this is done first. Any comments that follow will have to be redone until the Mandatory entry is completed, no exceptions.)

Extra Entries:
1) Follow Princess Bowtique on Facebook and tell her that Airplanes and Dragonflies sent you. (3 entries)

2) Go to Princess Bowtique and tell me which bow is your favorite. (1 entry)

3) Let me know which Bows that you would like to win, Giveaway #1, #2, #3, or all of them! (1 entry)

4) Follow me on Facebook. (2 entries)

5) Sign up for my emails. (2 entries) (You must confirm your email subscription or these entries won't count.)

6) Post my Airplanes and Dragonflies button on your blog and leave me the link. (3 entries) (You must have at least 60 followers or more on your blog for these entries to count.)

7) Follow me on Twitter. (1 entry)

8) Share on Twitter. (1 entry per day)
Please Tweet This: @matthewsmommy Princess Bowtique Bows Giveaway! (3 winners) Ends 6/21 http://tinyurl.com/64rqkwr

9) Share this Giveaway on your Facebook page and leave me the link. (1 entry per day)

Giveaway Ends 6/21 at 11:59p.m. - Open to U.S. residents only

Disclosure: I purchased these bows to give away. No compensation was exchanged. I will be sending these bows out to the winners myself. Winners will be chosen by random.org within one to three days after the giveaway ends. I will be checking Every entry to make sure that you did what you say you did, as some people entering my giveaways have not been honest about their entries.

Winners of the EdenFantasys $60 GC and Yoplait Greek Yogurt Prize Pack are:

Winner of the EdenFantasys $60 GC is: #101 - mframe said...

GFC blog follower- mframe00

Winner of the Yoplait Greek Yogurt Prize Pack is: #4 - farmgirl said...
Following you on GFC
Heather G

Winners were chosen by random.org.

Low Entry Giveaways ending Today and Tonight! (Thursday 6/2)

50 Invitations for One (1) Winner, 5" x 7" 14pt Cardstock Gloss Front and Back Printing, No Envelopes, 3 Business Days Turn Around Time from UPrinting.com (@12noon EST) U.S. - Fabulous Daily Deals

One bottle of NutraSea Kids vitamins CANADA only - Country Mouse, City Mouse

Limited Edition Camp Combo pack from Mabel's Labels (@11pm) US/CAN - Having Fun Saving

Seat Sack Prize Pack (5 winners) US/CAN - Put A Little Umbrella In Your Drink

The Arrivals: A Novel by Meg Mitchell Moore (2 winners) US/CAN - Just Another New Blog

Chicken of the Sea Prize Pack (2 winners) U.S. - To Be Thode

Print of your choice from Arian Armstrong - The B Keeps Us Honest

Board Game called Dakota (3 winners) U.S. - Father Geek

The Portable Pediatrician book (6/2 or 6/10?) - Mummy Knows Reviews

Intelligender - Mummy Knows Best

One Pair of Babylegs U.S. - Lil' Tulips

$60 GC to Stella and Dot for Jewelry U.S. - Giveaways and More

$25 GC to It's A Bow's Life - Etsy (@9pm CST) - Mom-A-Logues

Custom Pair of terry cloth Beach Bottoms from Pajama Jones Designs - Etsy (@9pm CST) - Mom-A-Logues

Journal from CafePress (@10pm PST) U.S. - The Reynolds Mom

Rock-n-Learn Multiplication Rap (DVD, I think) (@9pm CST) U.S. - Closer to Lucy

Three (3) 2011 Limited Edition Schick Intuition handles, plus razor refills (@9pm) U.S. - Growing My Kids Reviews

Your choice of a Finished Charm Bracelet from Charm Factory (@5pm EST) U.S. - free & frugal mommy of one

Three (3) Bags of Beanfields Chips U.S. - Mom in Training

Barney - I Can Do It! - DVD U.S. - Shining 2 Save

Pretty Woman Airbrushed Nail Kit U.S. - A Wrestling Addicted Mommy

One pair of Dr. Scholl’s Custom Fit Orthotic Inserts (a $50 value)! (Note that you must be able to visit a Dr. Scholl’s Custom Fit Orthotic Center if you win. Go to www.footmapping.com to be sure there’s a location in your area.) U.S. - Susan Heim on Parenting

Seaside Sidekicks Sand Baking Set from Melissa & Doug (6/3 @12noon EST) - Fabulous Daily Deals

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Low Entry Giveaways ending Tonight! (Wednesday 6/1)

Wow Wow Wubbzy! ~ Wubbzy Saves the Day DVD CAN/US - Country Mouse, City Mouse

My Name Is ID Tag - plush animal head from Aurora US/CAN - Mommy Katie

Hurtie Hug - Ice Pack Holder (your choice of color) (@5pm EST) U.S. - free & frugal mommy of one

Cahootie (folded paper fortune teller game) (@11pm) U.S. - Having Fun Saving

Paperdoll set from Hansel and Gretel - Etsy shop U.S. - Too Blessed To Be Stressed

Five (5) Handmade Bibs from Beautiful Swag Store - Etsy (@9pm CST) - little boys are made of frogs and snails and puppy dogs tails

$25 GC to Kiki's Fashions - maternity clothes U.S. - Miracle Momas

Amazing Grace: Celtic Hymns and Blessings - CD - The Radar Report

Pirates of the Caribbean Prize Pack U.S. - Making Time For Mommy

Swimsuit of your choice from Essential Swimwear U.S. - Table for Five reviews and giveaways

No Hope for Gomez - book U.S. - Figuring Out the Small Stuff

Complete skincare line - cleanser, toner, moisturizer - for your skin type (normal, dry, oily or sensitive) from Grateful Body U.S.- Mammamoiselle

Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion U.S. - Stash Mama

$50 GC to Swimspot.com U.S. - Stash Mama

Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Wordless Wednesday (6/1) - Morning Visitor

He is a wild turtle that we think lives in our back yard around our creek. He decided to sit near our dog's kennel and annoy them. The dogs barked at him, and he could have cared less. I took a few photos, and it didn't seem to bother him either. Doesn't it look like he is smiling!