Saturday, October 22, 2011

Blogging Moms Are NOT Disposable Publicity - Written by Networking Witches Blog

If you are a Mom Blogger, please read this blog post. I totally agree with what she is saying. I haven't had any issues with PR people, so far, but I have had issues with companies in the recent past, not sending the giveaway item(s) to winners as promised.

http://networkingwitches.com/2011/10/blogging-moms-are-not-disposable-publicity/

Winnie The Pooh "Return to the Hundred Acre Wood" Blu-Ray/DVD Combo Pack Widget and Giveaway! (US/CAN) Ends 11/1


Return to the Hundred Acre Wood, for the latest adventure featuring the world’s beloved bear, Winnie The Pooh! Join Pooh, Tigger, Rabbit, Christopher Robin, Owl, Kanga, Piglet, Eeyore, and all of the classic characters you know and love when Walt Disney Pictures releases Winnie The Pooh on DVD and Blu-Ray October 25, 2011!

Check out the The Winnie The Pooh Widget:

  • Take The Pooh Personality Quiz! Included in the widget are two different quizzes one for you and one for your child! Now you can see which character best fits your personality and so can your children with a quiz just for them!
  • Pooh Activities and Downloads! The Winnie The Pooh widget has an awesome assortment of games and activities so you and your family can have your own adventure! Download coloring sheets, exclusive “Pooh” cooking recipes, party ideas, crafts, games and more!






FIRST MANDATORY ENTRY: Take the personality quiz and share which Winnie The Pooh character that you most resembled. (This will be the first entry on the Rafflecopter form, but you must leave your answer in a comment below.)

Tweet: 
#Win #Disney #WinnieThePooh: Return to the Hundred Acre Wood Blu-Ray/DVD Combo pack! Ends 11/1 (US/CAN) @matthewsmommy http://tinyurl.com/3qkhrwz




Pink Together #MyBlogSpark (General Mills) Prize Pack Giveaway! (U.S.) Ends 10/31


October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Breast cancer is a seriously scary disease. According to the National Cancer Institute, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with cancer of the breast at some point in their lifetime. But in every threatening statistic lies hope.


Help support Breast Cancer Awareness and join the 2011 Pink Together™ campaign – now in its fifth year of celebrating hope – by visiting PinkTogether.com to connect with a unique online community of people who have been touched by breast cancer and share a passion for the cause. Individually we are strong, but together we are stronger.

"LIKE" Pink Together on Facebook.

- Share Your Breast Cancer story. 

- Go and VOTE if you are Passionate about Breast Cancer Research or Treatment Assistance and help donate $2M to Susan G Komen for the Cure®. $1 Million of their $2 Million donation will be divided between two programs. Both will receive funding based on your votes. Share your voice!

- If you think that you would make an exceptional Pink Together Survivor Ambassador for the 2012-2013 year, register and sign up here.



Enter for a chance to Win the above, awesome Pink Together Prize Pack!

It Includes:

  • One 16 oz. box of Total cereal
  • VIP coupons valid for one box of Cheerios and Multigrain Cheerios cereal, and one cup of Yoplait yogurt
  • Betty Crocker Living with Cancer Cookbook Pink Together Edition, which includes a collection of more than 150 delicious recipes with complete nutrition information and a 32-page Pink Together Survivor Ambassador bonus section that shares inspirational personal stories of survival as well as recipes
  • Water bottle and removable silicone awareness bracelet
  • Drawstring sport backpack
  • Rhinestone ear buds (these are really cute!)

Tweet: 
#Win a Pink Together & @General Mills Prize Pack! Ends 10/31 #MyBlogSpark #PinkTogether @matthewsmommy http://tinyurl.com/6f7sknc







Disclosure: The Pink Together prize pack, information and coupons have been
provided free of charge by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.

Low Entry Giveaways Ending Tonight! (Saturday 10/22)

Moody Sisters Organic & Vegan Paraben-Free Powder Deodorant (@7pm EST) - Moody Sisters

12 to 18 mo. Infant Devil Costume (@9pm EST) U.S. - mermade

Ramsign House Numbers (House Address) Sign - Cozy Home Scenes

One Bottle of Baby Fresh Cleanser from Bebe Bottom Skincare - U.S. - midwestern mom blogs *RC

A Modern Armada "Gravitation" CD (5 winners) - Drugstore Divas

"The Mommy MD Guide to Pregnancy And Birth: Tips That 60 Doctors Who Are Also Mothers Use During Their Own Pregnancies & Births" book (2 winners) U.S. - You Are the Roots

Real Life With Celiac Disease by Melinda Dennis - book (2 winners) U.S. - Hanging Off The Wire

Reflections Of Pearl Harbor by K.D. Richardson - book - U.S. - Hanging Off The Wire

African Cats on DVD/Blu-ray Combo Pack - U.S. - "Deal"ectible Mommies


Avery Sticky Notes (10/23 @8am CST) U.S. - My Springfield Mommy

Freschetta Prize Pack (10/23 @8am)

Pink Together Prize Pack (10/23 @8am) U.S.

Barney's A Very Merry Christmas DVD (10/23 @8am) U.S.

The Kingdom of Childhood Book (10/23 @8am) U.S.

Thomas & Friends Merry Christmas DVD (10/23 @8am) U.S.

Box of Playtex Gentle Glide 360 Ultra and Playtex Gentle Glide 360 multipack (10/23 @12noon EST) U.S. - Emily Reviews

Friday, October 21, 2011

Winner of the Freschetta Prize Pack is:



Congrats to #109 - Andrea Hamilton!

Low Entry Giveaways Ending Tonight! (Friday 10/21)

$25 Gift Certificate to B.C. Fleecy (@12noon EST) - B.C. Fleecy Cloth Diapers

$25 Kudzoom GC - U.S. - free & frugal mommy of one *RC

$50 CASH - U.S. - Having Fun Saving *RC

The Tree Of Life Starring Brad Pitt & Sean Penn - DVD/Blu-Ray Combo - U.S. - Maria's Space

Pink Pumpkin Crochet Studio Unisex Hooded Football Cocoon in Classic Colors (Retail Price $38) (@8pm) US/CAN - Adventures in Fluff

KRE-O Transformers - Optimus Prime 90 piece set - U.S. - Sometimes You Win *RC

Green Babies Energizing Bubble Bath (ARV $10.99) (@9pm EST) - Change-Diapers.com *RC

8oz. container of Sand Gone with an applicator - U.S. - Frugally Green Mom *RC

Peanuts Halloween Prize Pack - U.S. - OC Family

Chester Goes To Africa by Leyland Hazelwood - children's book - Hanging Off The Wire

$30 GC to Playful Threads - U.S. - Dragonfly Sweetnest *RC

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Low Entry Giveaways Ending Tonight! (Thursday 10/20)

50 Christmas cards of your choice from Tiny Prints (@12noon EST) - Emily Reviews

$10 Amazon.com GC (@12 EST) - Saving With SaveOne

Freschetta Prize Pack (Coupon for a FREE Freschetta Pizza & 2 prs. of Pink Earphones) U.S. - Airplanes and Dragonflies *RC

OrganicaPure Cocoa & Honey Body Lotion, Aloe Vera & Honey Shampoo, and 100% Body Butter - U.S. - simple. green. organic. happy. *RC

Two Free Kidfresh Meal Product Coupons - U.S. - Having Fun Saving *RC

Dinosaur Train: The Spooky Scavenger Hunt picture book - U.S. - Susan Heim on Parenting

DVD of Choice from Rock 'N Learn (ARV $19.99) U.S. - Stuff Parents Need *RC

One Travel Size Bottle of Salon Grafix Invisible Dry Spray Shampoo - Debra's Dollars

Cranium Brain Breaks from Hasbro - U.S. - Maria's Space

Scrubbing Bubbles One Step Toilet Bowl Cleaner - U.S. - Maria's Space

Storyland Yoga - for kids - DVD - U.S. - Living at the Whitehead's Zoo *RC

Pink Poodle Baby Halloween Costume - U.S. - The Girl From the Ghetto

Corky Kouture Glamour Galore Gift Bag (ARV $34.99) - CAN/US - Mad Moose Mama *RC

YoCrunch product coupon - U.S. - Simmworks Family Blog

Hank Player - 2 Tees - US/CAN - Mary's Cup of Tea

Go Diego Go 3-in-1 Potty Trainer (includes reward Stickers and Potty training Tips Booklet) - US/CAN - ...chasing Rainbow

"Francisco's Fabulous Friends" and "Sam and Ben" - children's books - made in the USA challenge *RC

Two coupons for FREE Jamba Juice at Home Smoothie Kits - U.S. - Mikey R. Singlemom *RC

Hurtie Hug Original in your choice of color - U.S. - Mikey R. Singlemom *RC

The inventor's Fortune by Suzanne Beyer & John Pfarr - book - Hanging Off The Wire

Don't Ever Give Up On Love by Timothy Carroll - book - Hanging Off The Wire

The Battle For Tomorrow by Dr. Stuart Jeanne Bramhall - ebook (5 winners) - Hanging Off The Wire

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Winner of the Dove Discoveries Kit is:



Congrats to #358 - Melissa Wilson

- Winner will have 24 hours to contact me (until tomorrow, 10/20/2011, at 10:15am CST) or a new winner will be chosen.

Low Entry Giveaways Ending Tonight! (Wednesday 10/19)

Real Steel movie prize pack (@12pm Noon CST) US/CAN - Nola Mommy

Paperback copy of the book, A Christmas Journey Home, by Kathi Macias - U.S. - Susan Heim on Parenting

Organic - Nature's Gate - Lavender & Aloe Nourishing Shampoo & Conditioner (2 winners) - U.S. - Crunchy Beach Mama

Mr. Pish’s Woodland Adventure - book - Networking Witches

Peeled Snacks - Organic Fruit Variety Pack - Networking Witches

The Tree Of Life Blu-Ray DVD combo pack - Networking Witches

Wembe Organic, Vegan & Gluten Free Soaps (Mango, Passion Fruit, and Acai Bar soaps) (2 winners) - Networking Witches

Berry Bloom Headband Starter Set from Nest of Many Colors - US/CAN - Jewelry by Janelle *RC

Jack Ranis and the Book of the Labi - book (3 winners) U.S. - Mad Moose Mama *RC

Freschetta Pizza Coupon and 2 Pairs of Pink Earphones - U.S. - Two Savvy Sisters *RC

Bluapple (3 winners) U.S. - free & frugal mommy of one *RC

Danny the Dragon meets Jimmy - children's book (written by Tina Turbin and illustrated by Aija Jasuna) - Mymcbooks's Blog

Almost Zero - children's book - Mymcbooks's Blog

The Last Day of Kindergarten by Nancy Loewen - book - Mymcbooks's Blog

GeoSafari Jr. Talking Microscope - U.S. - Surviving a Teacher's Salary *RC

Oink: My Life With Mini-Pigs by Matt Whyman - book - U.S. - Go YAY!

Storyland Yoga DVD - iNeed a Playdate

Playful Planet "Storyland Yoga" DVD for kids - U.S. - Dragonfly Sweetnest *RC

Java Gourmet Gift Set including Java BBQ Sauce, Java Sprinkle dessert topper, Java Shake finishing salt and two Java Rubs for meat and seafood - U.S. - Family Focus Blog

50 Christmas cards of your choice from Tiny Prints (10/20 @12noon EST) - Emily Reviews

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Wordless Wednesday (10/19) - Puppies


Here is a photo of the Mama Dog and 7 puppies that I have been putting my time into. 3 or 4 of the puppies would not be alive today if I wouldn't have taken them in and fostered them. Yes, they really are that cute!!!


My son Matthew was kissing our miracle puppy, Alvin. I love this little guy. I will miss him when he is gone.

Boys Cowboy Costume Review!





We recently received the Boys Deluxe Toy Story 3 Woody Costume for review from CostumeDiscounters.com! Our four year old son loved it! I put it on him to take some photos and he wore it all day long. We thought about purchasing the cowboy costume accessories and making his costume, but it wouldn't have been the same for him.

CostumeDicounters has a Guarantee on their website that states "If you find an Identical Costume on the web, we will match the price!" How great is that! Every day they have a different discount code at the top of their website!


CostumeDiscounters.com carries costumes for Infants and Children! If your looking for a Disney costume, Yo Gabba Gabba, a cute little Dragon, or a Baby Pumpkin costume, you can find them all here, at CostumeDiscounters!




CostumeDiscounters.com also sell Halloween Costumes for Teens and Adults too! They have Pirate costumes, Angry Birds, Costumes for people who want to dress in a 20's, 30's, 40's, etc. eras and more! If your looking for a Mobster Costume, a 1920's Flapper, Darth Vader, G. I. Joe, Harry Potter, Hello Kitty, Jack Sparrow, or maybe you would like to dress up as your favorite childhood Superhero (Spiderman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Iron Man, Cat Woman, etc.), then CostumeDiscounters has what your looking for!

I just checked their website and Most Costumes prices have been slashed in Half! What a great time to purchase a Halloween Costume for yourself or your children! I will be waiting closer to Halloween from now on to purchase costumes for our children when they are cheaper, that's for sure! I will also be bookmarking CostumeDiscounters.com for next year!


Christmas is also coming up very quickly! Check out CostumeDiscounters.com's Christmas items! If your husband, uncle, or grandfather wants to pretend he is Santa Clause this year, you can purchase a Santa Clause costume for them! Some children love to play dress up! Wouldn't you love to watch your little girl's face light up when she opens up a box with a Princess costume inside? If your church is putting on it's very first or annual Manger scene and you are looking for a Mary, Joseph, or Wise Man costume, CostumeDiscounters has it!


Disclosure: I received Boys Deluxe Toy Story 3 Woody Costume for review from CostumeDiscounters.com. The opinions above are mine, and mine alone. No other compensation was received or exchanged.

Low Entry Giveaways Ending Tonight! (Tuesday 10/18)

Dove Discoveries Chocolate Kit - U.S. - Airplanes and Dragonflies *RC

Variety pack of the Plum Organics Tot Mish Mash from EcoMom - U.S. - sensiblysara

Gold Medal White Whole Wheat Flour Prize Pack - U.S. - Having Fun Saving *RC

Real Steel Prize Pack - U.S. - Having Fun Saving *RC

$65 Zaycon Foods Credit = 40 lbs. of Chicken! - U.S. - Confessions of a Frugal Mind

Alchemilla Exfolliating Face Wash Cream - U.S. - Keely Kristin *RC

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Tough Times - book (3 winners) US/CAN - Susan Heim on Parenting

Horrid Henry Wakes the Dead, by Francesca Simon (2 winners) U.S. - Susan Heim on Parenting

$25 Gift Code for Use at Halloween Costume Ideas (www.HalloweenCostumeIdeas.com) - U.S. - Susan Heim on Parenting

BPA-Free Collapsible Water Bottle (red) - U.S. - Serial Access Mom

Autographed Copy of Devil's Hand - book - by M.E. Patterson - CAN/US - Mad Moose Mama *RC

Real Steel Prize Pack - US/CAN - Rant Rave Roll

Wow, Wow Wubbzy And The Fire Truck DVD - U.S. - Mommy Katie

Mally Beauty Eyeliner Secrets Kit - U.S. - Confessions of a Product Whore

REAL STEEL adult sized t-shirt, bottle opener, set of sticker sheets and temporary tattoos - US/CAN - All Aboard (the review & giveaway train) *RC

A Kid's Fall EcoJournal by Toni Albert - Hanging Off The Wire

Happy's Christmas Gift by Geoff Parker Sr. - children's book - Hanging Off The Wire

Blood On A Pew by W.S. Gaines - book - Hanging Off The Wire

Move And Other Four-Letter Words by Joan Brown - U.S. - Hanging Off The Wire

Monday, October 17, 2011

Low Entry Giveaways Ending Tonight! (Monday 10/17)

Real Steel Prize Pack (Real Steel adult sized T-shirt (S,M,L,XL), a Real Steel bottle opener, Real Steel Stickers and temporary tattoos) U.S. - Mommy Loves Giveaways

Real Steel Prize Pack - U.S. - Growing My Kids Reviews *RC

Coupon for FREE MI-DEL cookies (3 winners) U.S. - Having Fun Saving *RC

Simone Perele Bra and Panty Set ($130 value) U.S. - Guilty Pleasures

E-mealz menu planning subscription (3 winners) - The Frugalette

Project Iris apparel of your choice - U.S. - Weight Loss Mother

2 bags of Pretzel Crisps (two flavors of your choice), a Pretzel Crisp Tote bag, one free coupon for Tribe Origin humus, and six one dollar off coupons - U.S. - Daddy Waddy Weeviews

TruKid Natural Silly Shampoo and one Sunny Day Sports Sunscreen - U.S. - Daddy Waddy Weeviews

One pair of Patagonia shoes and a copy of the Healthy Child Healthy World book - U.S. - Good Girl Gone Green

Kitt Pirate: Snaggletooth's Adventure - book - Boys and Literacy *RC

Organic Breakfast Package from Fresh Ideas (@10pm EST) U.S. - Crunchy Beach Mama

$50 GC to Educational Insights - US/CAN - Crunchy Beach Mama

Real Steel Movie Prize Pack - US/CAN - Crunchy Beach Mama *RC

Gabby, God’s Little Angel Book - US/CAN - Mom in Training *RC

Activia branded lunchbox, tote, and mug - U.S. - Mom in Training *RC

Southern Living Style Home Decor Book - U.S. - My Four Monkeys *RC

Pottery Barn Kids Costume - U.S. - Baby Talk without the Babble

One piece of Vadette Shapewear (@9pm EST) - Yours To Win

Set of three Strap Perfect Concealer clips in clear, tan and black, and a package of Invisible Style Tape - U.S. - Featured Product Reviews *RC

Big G cereal prize pack (@10pm EST) U.S. - Frugality is Free

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Winners for the Babar DVD's are:


Winner of the Babar: School Days DVD is:
#7 - Mary Beth Elderton


Winner of the Babar: Best Friends Forever DVD is:
#146 - Gina Hamm

Winner of the StinkyKids and the Runaway Scissors book is:



Congrats to: #29 - Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard


Low Entry Giveaways Ending Tonight! (Sunday 10/16)

For the Early Birds: (I didn't check to see when they ended, I'm sorry)

Jimmy Riddle's Furious CD (@8am CST) U.S. - My Springfield Mommy

150 Best Slow Cooker Recipes Book (@8am CST) U.S. - My Springfield Mommy

Learning Resources - Time Tracker Mini (@8am CST) U.S.

Just One Thing - Book (@8am CST) U.S.

DreamWorks Real Steel Movie Prize Pack (@8am CST) U.S.

Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer Movie - Blu-Ray/DVD Combo (@8am CST) U.S.

$15 GC to Costume Squad (@8am CST) U.S. - My Springfield Mommy

Undercover Mama Shirt in the color of your choice (@12noon) - Surviving the Motherhood


Giveaways that end tonight:

One 0 - 6 months Infant Chili Pepper Costume - US/CAN - meremade

$50 GC Educational Insights - US/CAN - Having Fun Saving *RC

10 Pack Combo of this Sunday's Coupons - U.S. - Having Fun Saving *RC

Jake and the Neverland Pirates on DVD with the 7 song music sampler, and a Pirate Patch - U.S. - "Deal"ectiable Mommies

Dove Chocolate Discoveries Starter Kit - U.S. - Sweet Critique *RC

$25 GC to your choice of Old Navy, Gap, Marshall's, or TJ Max - U.S. - The Real Mom Review

Think Pink Labels from Lovable Labels - US/CAN - Keely Kristin *RC

$50 GC to Paper Culture - U.S. - Table for Five reviews and giveaways *RC

Your choice of Butt Naked Babies Moisture Milk lotion or their Nourishing Lotion - U.S. - You Are the Roots

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Urban Homesteading - book (@9pm PST) US/CAN - Almost All The Truth

Storyland Yoga DVD for kids - U.S. - The Bee's Knees

Hershey's Halloween Candy Prize Pack (@8pm CST) U.S. - My Springfield Mommy

Pocket Naturalist Guides - book (@8pm CST) U.S.

Word World Kooky Spooky Halloween DVD (@8pm CST) U.S.

Piece of Cake Cookbook (Doesn't have an end time) - U.S.

Goosebumps DVD's (2 winners) (@8pm CST) U.S. - My Springfield Mommy