STAY AT HOME MOM: May 2011

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

WW #151 "Dance Costume 2011"

My daughter's dance recital is at the end of June. Here is some pics of her in this year's costume:

Monday, May 23, 2011

Winners!

The giveaways Cascade Complete All-in-1 ActionPacs Review & Giveaway {5 Winners!} and $20 Coupon Code Giveaway ~ SandsationalSparkle.com! (5/22) ended. Here are the winners:

Cascade winners:

Shelly
shala_darkstone
My4boysand1
Diana
janetfaye

all but one have confirmed

$20 to Sandsational winner is:

Christina F

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

WW #150 "Super Girl"

A few weeks ago I did a review on a Super Girl costume. Well I made this video of my daughter in the costume:

Disclaimer: I was actually compensated by company to make a video for their YouTube channel. But not compensated to post on my blog. I thought this came out cute and wanted to share on my blog.......

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Lovemode Review & Giveaway

Want to win a cool dress or shirt? Or maybe something in denim or a bottom? Well read on for a review and giveaway from Lovemode. They offer trendy junior clothing.

Product info:
Lovemode sells trendy juniors clothing at affordable prices. Some of the items that we carry are clubwear and trendy juniors clothing for the fashion forward girl. Our mission is to help girls look the best that they can by providing them with cheap juniors clothing that are still fashionable and trendy. Lovemode carries a wide variety of dresses, tops, denim, and sale items for girls.

My Review:
My daughter isn't technically a "teen" - more like a "tween," but she still like fashion. So when I was asked to do this review I had her look on the website for something she would like. My daughter noticed the prices. Lovemode really has some great prices. There is a lot of selection on cheap juniors clothes.

Here's a picture of the top my daughter chose from website:

And here's a picture my daughter modeling that same shirt:

I know she loves this shirt - in the fact that she has worn it 3 times already and we just got it recently!

Win it: One lucky reader will win $25 GC to Lovemode.

Mandatory Entry: Visit Lovemode and tell me something you like.

Extra Entries:

1. Like Lovemode on Facebook (1 entry)
2. Follow my blog on GFC (1 entry)
3. Follow me on Twitter & tweet this giveaway (use retweet button above if you like) (1 entry - pls leave direct url to tweet)
4. Daily entries: tweet giveaway
5. Send me a Friend Request on Facebook (2 entries)
6."Like" STAY AT HOME MOM on Facebook and/or follow on Networked Blogs (2 entries for each)
7. "Grab my Button" and post it on your blog and/or have a text link to my blog in your blogroll (2 entries for each)
8. Subscribe by email (must activate) - 2 entries - leave 2 comments w/ email address
9. Enter any of my active giveaways (1 entry each)

RULES: Giveaway is open to US Residents only. Giveaway ends June 4, 2011 11:59 PM EST. Winner(s) will be chosen via Random.org. Must have valid email in blog profile or leave email in comments otherwise you will be disqualified. Winner(s) will have 48 hrs. to confirm by email, If no confirmation in that time frame a new winner(s) will be chosen.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com created by WebBizIdeas.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

Monday, May 16, 2011

Mixbook Review

Here's a great review for you guys. It's from a company called Mixbook.

Product Info:

Mixbook, a leading photo publishing company. Unlike our competitors, our photo books are 100% customizable, allowing users to begin with either a blank book or an existing template that can then be edited to their liking. Mixbook also has a unique collaboration feature which allows our users to invite friends and family to work on a project together. We offer competitive pricing and our email subscribers often receive exclusive discounts. Also, our customers love us and consistently give us a 5-star rating.

My take on the Product:

Honestly, when I first was asked to do this review I was somewhat neutral on it. I wasn't too excited one way or the other.

But then when I went to the Mixbook website and started to look around, I really started getting excited about this.

I decided to use an existing template they had. And what I decided to use was a "Father's Day" theme. Since Father's Day is coming up I thought I would make a book to give to my husband. This was so much fun to make and fairly easy too. You can upload your pictures from your computer, flickr account, and various other places.

Then you just pop you photos in the spots you want them, you can also add some text too. This took me longer to do then I thought. Not because the website was hard to use or anything, but because I put a lot more thought into this then I thought I would! I am really happy with how my Mixbook turned out. I received it the other day in the mail. The only problem is going to be - is not showing my husband til Father's day! I can't wait to give this to him.

Here's some pictures of the Mixbook:

Not used to doing videos. But here is a short one I created:

There are so many templates to choose from. This would be great for say a new baby, wedding anniversary, etc. The possibilities are endless.

Buy it: The Mixbook I created - which was a 20 page 11X5 book cost $29.99 (costs will depend on size and amount of pages you add). Mixbook is offering this to my readers: 20% off discount code: TOMOSON20 - No expiration date, but it can only be used once per customer

Connect with Mixbook on Facebook by going Here.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Winners!

Two giveaways ended. Here are the winners:

Do Tell Game Giveaway (5/13) winner is: (Confirmed)

jenblizzard said...98

network blog follower

Winner of the Spongeables Giveaway (5/14) (Emailed)
janetfaye said...20

I would like to try DUCKY DUO.

Saturday, May 14, 2011

Store Brand Formula Won Victory!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of storebrandformula.com for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Do you remember awhile back, I did some posts on Store Brand Formula? As I recall myself, it was how PBM Products were claiming false advertising against Enfamil maker Mead Johnson.

Well, now I have some news to report, I found out some more information on this topic, I want to share with you guys. Store brand infant formulas have won a major victory this week. The U.S. Circuit Court upheld a $13.5 million false advertising claim against Enfamil maker Mead Johnson.

PBM successfully argued that Enfamil's ads that claimed they were superior to store brand formulas was false and misleading advertising. In fact store brand formulas offer the same nutrients at the same levels as Enfamil. You can check out this website: storebrandformula.com for more information. This site is great to find out things like where to buy, questions and answers and even some info. on breast feeding. I really recommend this website. You can even read more about the case. The judge in the case wrote something like PBM cannot fairly compete with Mead Johnson until Mead Johnson stops infecting the marketplace with misleading advertising.

So basically what I am gathering from all this is that store brand formula is equal to those expensive formulas like Enfamil. Which is really great news for families out there in this economy!

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

WW #149 "Daughter's Artwork"

Every year my daughter's school has a fundraiser - where the kids do a drawing. Then you can order it & get it put on different things. Such as water bottles, mugs, key-chains, etc.

My husband likes to get a t-shirt (he wears proudly) - and this year my daughter wanted a sketch-book.

Here's the picture she drew (it's our cat - Pepper)

Saturday, May 7, 2011

$20 Coupon Code Giveaway ~ SandsationalSparkle.com! (5/22)

(image from Sandsational Sparkle.com)

Cool giveaway for you guys. A $20 Coupon Code for SandsationalSparkle.com.

Company Overview (taken from their Facebook Page)

❧ Sandsational Sparkle – sophisticated wedding sand for the modern bride ❧

Our premium colored sand is sold in wedding boutiques, craft supply stores and online at www.sandsationalsparkle.com

Add a unity sand ceremony to your wedding today!

Sandsational Sparkle – sophisticated wedding sand for the modern bride”, was launched in 2007 as part of the moonglowcandles.com line of products started by Maria Harbert in January 2000. This premium, sparkling colored sand is sold online, in wedding boutiques and at finer party supply stores in the USA and Canada. Sandsational Sparkle is used in unity wedding sand ceremonies, reception decoration, favors presentations and home decor.

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I noticed a lot of other cool things on the website too. Such as: Wedding Favors, Bridal Accessories, Party Fun For The Bride, and more.

Mandatory Entry: Visit SandsationalSparkle.com. and tell me something you would like to win.

Extra Entries:

Like Sandsational Sparkle Wedding Sand on Facebook (1 entry)

Follow me on Twitter & tweet this giveaway (use retweet button above if you like) (1 entry).

Daily entries: tweet giveaway

Send me a Friend Request on Facebook (2 entries)

"Like" STAY AT HOME MOM on Facebook and/or follow on Networked Blogs (2 entries for each)

"Grab my Button" and post it on your blog and/or have a text link to my blog in your blogroll (2 entries for each)

Subscribe by email (must activate) - 2 entries - leave 2 comments w/ email address

Enter any of my active giveaways (1 entry each)

RULES: Giveaway is open to US Residents only. Giveaway ends May 22, 2011 11:59 PM EST. Winner(s) will be chosen via Random.org. Must have valid email in blog profile or leave email in comments otherwise you will be disqualified. Winner(s) will have 48 hrs. to confirm by email, If no confirmation in that time frame a new winner(s) will be chosen.

Disclaimer: I received no products or compensation for this post. Simply holding giveaway for my readers through this company.

Friday, May 6, 2011

Cascade Complete All-in-1 ActionPacs Review & Giveaway {5 Winners!}

I took the Cascade Complete All-in-1 Action Pacs 24 Hour Challenge for this review & giveaway.

Here's what I had to do:

Instructions:

Bake a Blueberry Cobbler.* Enjoy!

Set the empty baking dish out for 24 hours

Without rinsing, put it in the dishwasher with Cascade Complete

Here are my results:

Just for the heck of it - Picture of My Blueberry Cobbler -

Picture of dish after Blueberry cobbler gone & sitting for 24 hrs:

Picture of dish after washing with Cascade Complete All-in-1 Action Pacs

As you can see - the dish was pretty messy after the blueberry cobbler was gone. I set the dish aside and did not soak it or pre-rinse or anything for 24 hrs. This morning I popped it in the dishwasher with my other dishes - popped in a Cascade Complete All-in-1 ActionPac - and ~ Voila! Beautifully clean dish!

Product Information:
With new Cascade Complete – you won’t mind taking turns at the sink. And if the thought of dirty dishes in the sink has ever made you think twice about making a favorite meal, Cascade Complete is here to help.

The excess scrubbing of cookware and dirty tableware is not only tiring, but time consuming. Allowing the remains of a delicious dinner to set in its baking dish could mean water logged fingers and hours in the kitchen.

Put your pre-soaking days behind you, and lighten your load with Cascade Complete All-in-1 ActionPacs. They break down, dissolve, and rinse away tough food particles, leaving your hands free and your dishes sparkling. Sound too good to be true? We dare you to take the 24 Hour Challenge.

Buy it: Try ActionPacs for less than $1.00 when you buy the new trial size at participating Walmart stores.

Win it: Five (5) lucky winners will win a New Trial Size Cascade Complete ActionPacs of their own.

Mandatory Entry: Please share the meal you are most excited to use the Cascade Complete All-in-1 Action Pacs to clean up after.

Extra Entries:
1. Follow my blog on Goggle Friend Connect (publicly) (1 entry)
2. Follow me on Twitter & tweet this giveaway (use retweet button above if you like) (1 entry).
3. Daily entries: tweet giveaway
4. Send me a Friend Request on Facebook (2 entries)
5."Like" STAY AT HOME MOM on Facebook and/or follow on Networked Blogs (2 entries for each)
6. "Grab my Button" and post it on your blog and/or have a text link to my blog in your blogroll (2 entries for each)
7. Subscribe by email (must activate) - 2 entries - leave 2 comments w/ email address
8. Enter any of my active giveaways (1 entry each)

RULES: Giveaway is open to US Residents only. Giveaway ends May 21, 2011 11:59 PM EST. Winner(s) will be chosen via Random.org. Must have valid email in blog profile or leave email in comments otherwise you will be disqualified. Winner(s) will have 48 hrs. to confirm by email, If no confirmation in that time frame a new winner(s) will be chosen.

Disclaimer: the Cascade Complete All-in-1 ActionPacs kit, the 6 trial packs of Cascade Complete All-in-1 Action Pacs {*one for review & 5 to giveaway}, and the $15 Walmart gift card (I received to facilitate review) were provided by P&G through MyBlogSpark.