Airplanes and Dragonflies: 11

Saturday, July 30, 2011

EdenFantasys is having a Semi-Annual Sale! (up to 60% off)

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Low Entry Giveaways Ending Today and Tonight! (Saturday 7/30)

Wild Soccer Bunch - Hardcover book (@12noon EST) US/CAN - Locomotion of Expressions

One case of 12 organic food pouches by Peter rabbit organics (@12noon EST) U.S. - Locomotion of Expressions

250 Personalized Stickers from Uprinting.com (@12noon EST) U.S. - Emmy's Boos and Rawrs

32oz. bottle of Biokleen All Purpose Cleaner - U.S. - Dragonfly Sweetnest

Team Umizoomi Math Kit - U.S. - Stuff Parents Need

DANO Ducki Bath toy and Teether - US/CAN - Your World

$15 GC to Belly Charms - US/CAN - Once Upon A Review

32oz jar of their Coconut Cream Concentrate from Tropical Traditions - U.S. - Westward Bound Mom

Pink & White Ruffled 5 inch Flower Headband (for 0-24 months) - U.S. - Pixel Berry Pie Designs (Rafflecopter)

$25 Box of Surprise Hair Accessories from Haircoverings.com - Worldwide - Linda's Lunacy

Mighty Leaf Tea - U.S. - The Thrifty Things

Basswood Plywood Sticks and Sheets (@11pm EST) - Hobbies on a Budget

Anti Monkey Butt Safari Towels and one bottle of Lady Anti Monkey Butt Powder - U.S. - Autumn Blues Reviews

$85 GC to Hapari Swimwear - U.S. - Living at the Whitehead's Zoo

2-pk. of each flavor of Seneca Oatmeal and Fruit - Creative Southern Home

Bondi Band - Headband - Worldwide - Put A Little Umbrella In Your Drink (Rafflecopter)

1-year magazine subscription, 4-book set of Fab Girls Guides, 1 Collector's Edition Magazine - Discovery Girls - U.S. - Mom in Training (Rafflecopter)

Otterbox Defender - Kindle 3G case - Pit Stops for Kids

DayDream Tote Bag - U.S. - So Chic Bag Boutique

Whole Coupon Inserts, 10 of each (@7pm EST) U.S. - Shining 2 Save

Autographed copy of Mommy Whispers from Jenny Lee Sulpizio - U.S. - Family Literacy and You!

Personalized Minky Blanket & Nursing Pillow Cover - Etsy - U.S. - Emmie the Muse

Upcycled Applique Onesie OR Upcycled Linen Baby Dress (winner's choice) - Etsy US/CAN- A Life Sustained

Bottle of Exceptional perfume from FragranceNet (Ends 7/31 @12:01a.m.) Worldwide - Our Whiskey Lullaby (Yes, I emailed and asked her about her giveaways, and this is when it ends.)

Four full value Bagel Bites coupons (each coupon is good for 1 free 7 oz box of Bagel Bites) (7/31 @12noon CST) U.S. - What's That Smell?

Friday, July 29, 2011

Low Entry Giveaways Ending Today and Tonight! (Friday 7/29)

One Case of 12 KIDStrong Heathy Hydration Drinks (@12noon EST) U.S. - Locomotion of Expressions

One Eye exam at a VSP doctor (find a doctor near you at www.vsp.com) and a Lens/Frame (or contacts in lieu of lenses and frame). The frame/lens allowance is $130 allowance -or- a $130 allowance towards contact lenses/fitting (@4pm EST) - Mom-Blog

One Jar of Loeb's Onion Crunch (vegan friendly) and a great Onion Crunch T-shirt - U.S. - life in the lost world... (Rafflecopter)

Two FREE coupons for Gorton's Seafood products (3 winners) (@11pm EST) U.S. - Having Fun Saving

Peter Rabbit Organics - Sample Pack with 12 assorted pouches (@11pm EST) U.S. - Having Fun Saving

Large Jar Candle from Bridgewater Candles - U.S. - Dragonfly Sweetnest

The Dream Sample Box - U.S. - Pot of Gold Giveaways

2 tops and one bottom of choice from Frenchtoast.com (school uniforms) - U.S. - Susan's Disney Family

Bottle of commemorative Sparkling Grape Juice from R.W. Knudsen Family (12 winners) - U.S. - Susan Heim on Parenting

Fraction Formula - game - U.S. - At the Fence Where Neighbors Share...

2-pack of each flavor of Seneca Farms Oatmeal & Fruit - U.S. - Ah...Deals...Beckee's Deals (2 Entries only)

One bottle of Probiotic EvoraPlus Mints (30 day supply) - U.S. - Cake Mom

Black Edition Serving Spoon from Fissler - U.S. - Beautifully BellaFaith

Banjees Wrist Wallet - U.S. - Mommy Gaga

Whiplash Pink Scooter - U.S. - Mommy Gaga

Three Month Trial of E-mealz.com - U.S. - The Mama Zone

$10 GC to Taco Bell - U.S. - Sam's Coupon Base

"The Burning Wire" book by Jeffery Deaver - Miki's Hope

Wisharoo Prize Packs (6 winners) U.S. - Mommy Katie

Handstand Kids Mexican Cookbook Kit - U.S. - My Busy Children

Dinner Is Ready cookbook and software combo - U.S. - Frugal & Focused

16oz. bottle of Shaklee Basic H2 Organic Super Cleaning Concentrate - U.S. - Frugally Green Mom

Kiss -N- Make Up Pouch - Worldwide - My Hobby Shop

A B C's for Dads and Daughters - book (@9pm PST) - Haute Mom

Twooth Timer - U.S. - free & frugal mommy of one (Rafflecopter) (Ends today or tomorrow)

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Winners of 3 Giveaways are:

SkinMD Natural Shielding Lotion with SPF15 is:

#75 - Naomi Winkle

Winner of the 2 pairs of Hello Kitty Babylegs legwarmers is:

# 232 - Lauren Garrett

Winner of the Color It By Numbers app. is:

#80 - Julie Witt

All winners were chosen by Rafflecopter. I have emailed the winners and they will have until 7/30 around 3:30pm CST to contact me, or a new winner will be chosen.

$1.00 off coupon for any Pampers Kandoo Product (NEW Designs)

My Daughter is only Two years old, but she has her own style!

My little girl just turned two years old, and she loves clothes, shoes, and more! My daughter Chloe has loved having her hair put in pony tails since she was around a year old. She also loves Bows! Every morning she asks me to put bows in her hair. I think partly, because she doesn't like her hair in her face, and I am the same way. She owns probably around one hundred bows or so, most of them are in pairs so that I can put her hair in two pony tails. Before we had bows, I used those cute, little plastic barrets and the small bows that can be purchased in some stores.

Chloe picks out her clothes and the designs on her shirts. Yes, she is only two years old. But she seems to favor pink, blue, purple, butterflies, flowers, kitties, especially hello kitty, winnie the pooh, and more! She isn't a big fan of black. She owns a pair of black shorts, and they are not her favorite.

She also loves Shoes! What little girl doesn't! She owns one pair of sandals and three pairs of tennis shoes, and a pair of shoo shoes (leather moccasins). If I let her, she would own more shoes, but I try to limit our spending.

Her first dress was purchased from JCPenney for her first Christmas. Most of our family lives in California, and we live in Tennessee, so we stayed home for Christmas the past two years. But it was nice to have something cute to put on her though. The dress was red velvet and the white, long sleeved onesie underneath. The dress had a cute kitty cat on the front of it, and it said "Baby's First Christmas." She looked so cute! It also came with those white pants with red and green polkadots, I forgot about that until I was looking for the photo to share with you.

We also purchased many Carter's outfits for her from JCPenney also! They carry a wide variety of Carter's for newborns, and up to 24 months. As you can see, we almost always dress her up in something cute! But she has almost always chosen her outfit for the day.

Chloe even likes to wear legwarmers! Here is a recent photo of her wearing one of the many pairs that she owns. (These weren't purchased at JCPenney.)

As you can see, she has her own sense of style, she has since she was born! I can't wait to go school shopping with her! Does your son or daughter have a sense of style?

Tweet: My 2 year old daughter Chloe has her own sense of style! http://tinyurl.com/3kkv9zx #jcpback2school @matthewsmommy

Disclosure: I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and jcpenney blogging program, for a gift card worth $50. For more information on how you can participate, click here.

Low Entry Giveaways Ending Today and Tonight! (Thursday 7/28)

$30 GC to skreened.com (good on pre-made or custom made items) (@12noon EST) - Emmy's Boos and Rawrs

Organizing Utility Tote in the Boho Patchwork Paisley pattern from Thirty-One - U.S. - Inspiration For Moms

Sample Box of Erin Baker's Wholesome Baked Goods - U.S. - life in the lost world...

MoBoleez - Breastfeeding Hat - US/CAN - in my opinion...

The Wild Adventures of Eli Johnson & Curly Bill - book - U.S. - Susan Heim on Parenting

ZAYKAKNIFE Precision Ceramic Cutlery Impulse 6in. Knife - U.S. - Dragonfly Sweetnest

Supernanny: How to Get the Best from Your Children - book (@9pm) - Mommy of Two

The Young Archery Set - U.S. - Mama to 4 Blessings

Sampler (3 pack) of Peeled Organic fruit snacks - U.S. - Mama to 4 Blessings

$25 Visa GC - U.S. - Savvy Housewife

Kooli Poolside Mat - U.S. - Mommy Gaga

Great Wines Under $20 by Elyse Luray - book - U.S. - Broken Teepee (Rafflecopter)

Uprinting.com - Personalized Stickers - U.S. - I Give U Get Giveaways

Tropical Traditions Virgin Coconut Oil - U.S. - Joy Filled Living

2oz. bottle of Celadon Road Jewelry Shine - U.S. - Brag All About It! (Rafflecopter)

Hip-T T-Shirt of your choice - CAN/US - 50Plus Single BBW (Rafflecopter)

Fresh Water Pearl Earrings (@10pm) - Seven Alive

Dinner is Ready book and software combo - U.S. - Confessions of a Frugal Mind

$10.99 Coupon for Banana Boat Sunscreen - Hot Pink & Chocolate

Barefoot Book of Winner's Choice - US/CAN - Adventures in Parenting

100 Postcards from UPrinting.com - Thrifty Mom Spot

Seventh Generation Diapers (@8pm EST) - Ten Talents

The Magic Warble by Victoria Simcox - book - U.S. - The Thrifty Things

Chloraseptic Allergy Gift Basket - U.S. - The Thrifty Things

Scholastic Storybook Treasures "I'm Dirty, I Stink" - book - U.S. - The Thrifty Things

Two packs of Energizer Batteries marked w/special codes (AA or AAA batteries) (you have to Submit the two codes on the package for a $10.00 Discover Gift card) - U.S. - Jamerican Spice

One Case of 12 KIDStrong Heathy Hydration Drinks (7/29 @12noon EST) U.S. - Locomotion of Expressions

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Today is National Milk Chocolate Day!

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Today everyone can celebrate and share their love of Milk Chocolate! Today is National Milk Chocolate Day!!! Milk Chocolate was introduced in 1875 by Daniel Peter of Switzerland.

Did you know that 1.4oz. of milk chocolate only contains 210 calories? I think that I may just go purchase a milk chocolate bar today to help celebrate this awesome day! 92% of Americans, and my family and I, prefer milk chocolate over dark chocolate. Americans produce the most chocolate in the world, but the Swiss consume the most.

Check out this cool, short video on YouTube about Wonka Chocolates and get a sneak peak at their Secret Room! I checked it out, and it doesn't contain a virus or anything, so it's safe to watch!

Be on the lookout for upcoming Wonka Chocolate reviews and giveaway(s)!!!

Check out 50 Yummy and Delicious Chocolate Trivia Questions!

Go to Wikipedia to brush up on your knowledge of the History of Chocolate!

Something I have learned in life, and blogging...

It Never Hurts to Ask.

I have had people in my life, my parents, friends, boyfriends, my ex-husband, all tell me not to do that. "Don't ask that," "that's embarrassing," and "what if they say no?" Well, if you want somethings in life, you have to ask for them, or about them. Things might be Free, or they might cost money, but if you really want it, being an object, a favor, etc., you have to ask nicely. There is NO harm in asking.

Never be afraid to ask other people for things. Never be afraid to email a company online about doing a product review (and maybe a giveaway too). Never be afraid to ask others for help. Never be afraid, as a new mom, to ask others to watch your new baby, so that you can get some sleep. (I never asked for help after my son, our first baby, was born. I hardly slept for the first six months of our son's life because I thought that I was supposed to be super mom, boy was I wrong. When my daughter was born, our second child, I asked for lots and lots of help. I asked my husband to watch our kids so I could get some sleep, and I am thankful for that.)

Don't be afraid to ask a friend who works on cars, or in our case, ride on lawn mowers or tractors, to check yours out if it needs to be repaired. Don't be afraid to ask another Mom friend, or Dad friend, for parenting advice, or for babysitting when you need it.

Don't be afraid to ask at your local coffee shop for Your cup of coffee that they messed up on, and that they are most likely, going to throw in the trash anyways. Hey, you could walk out with TWO cups of coffee! (I have done this a few times!)

Don't be afraid to ask your friends when they need help.

Don't be Afraid to Ask, you never know what might happen, and what you might gain in return!

Shout Out to State Farm Insurance!

I have heard good things about State Farm insurance lately. I know that they were recently featured in the Cars 2 movie and in a Cars 2 movie commercial! My son loves these commercials with the cute little trains, Mater, Finn McMissle, Holly Shiftwell, the State Farm forklifts, and the State Farm Car! So if you haven't already seen this great commercial, you can check it out below!

For State Farm insurance information or to get a quote, go to the State Farm online website, or on State Farm's Facebook page!