Spread the Cheer $20 SkinCareRx, Apothica or SkinBotanica Gift Card Giveaway 7/10 - Worldwide - Ended

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Here is a great way to get ready for summer or that long waited vacation by entering to win a $20 gift card from my new sponsor, SkinCareRx.  Whether you need some new make up, skin care protection or maybe even some of the best anti aging eye cream, SkinCareRx carries some great brands.  I have purchased products in the past from SkinCareRx and have loved the product, the customer service and shipment.  I'm a stickler about blocking out those nasty eye wrinkles so this is definitely a giveaway I wished I could enter!

If you win the gift card, it's redeemable at SkinCareRx, Apothica or SkinBotanica so you have many products to choose from.

The Giveaway:

One reader will randomly win a $20 Gift Card to SkinCareRx, Apothica or SkinBotanica.

To Enter:

Visit SkinCareRx, Apothica or Skin Botanica and leave links to your three favorite products on the comment section on this post.

Extra Entries (leave a comment for each extra entry you complete)

• Follow my blog
• Subscribe to my blog
• Follow SkinCareRx on Facebook
• Follow Apothica on Facebook
• Follow SkinBotanica on Facebook
• Follow Health, Beauty, Children and Family on Facebook 

Giveaway ends 7/10 - One winner will randomly be chosen.


Note:  The $20 gift card cannot be applied towards shipping.  Entrants are not eligible to win if they have won another giveaway for SkinCareRX, Apothica or Skin Botanica in the past six months.

Sports-Themed Bandages Are A Cut Above the Rest (Scrapes, Too)

Summer time boo-boos are going to be in full swing with all the outside activities.  If your little one is into sports, they will love these new Sports-Themed Bandages that will be available July 24th.  

 

The Sports Shield brand introduces its newest kid-themed adhesive strips they’ll be proud to wear. Created by the Jolly Group, who entered the first aid/wound care industry in 1995, Sports Shield Brand is no ordinary bandage.  While it serves its purpose protecting cuts, scrapes and minor wounds, it also helps you show your passion and allegiance to your favorite sport.

Sports Shield bandages are appealing to all ages and gender, made from super lightweight, latex free material and offer top-quality protection and flexibility for even the most active individuals. Their full, non-stick pad design offers more wound-coverage and issoft and flexible, easily conforming to the body.  It’s like you’re not even wearing them!

Ideal for anyone active in sports, Sports Shield bandages are available in two different sizes for adults and kids alike and come in eight additional designs: “Baseball,” “Basketball,” “Football,” “Soccer,” “Hockey,” “Cheerleading, “Girls Soccer” and “Fun Fashion.” They truly are The Choice of Active People™! 

The company also has available non-sports- themed bandages with two designs also available July 24th.  Perfect for action-loving boys, “Rescue” themed bandage features fire trucks and ambulances, while “Lady Bug” – adorned with butterflies and ladybugs – is sure to delight little girls.

Suggested retail price for 25 count packages is $2.50 each and $4.00 for the super size variety pack with 16 different themed bandages.

Visit www.sportsshield.com for more information, to purchase products and more.

*Disclosure:  A free sample and product information was provided by the Jolly Group.

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Marathon

Ever thought about entering the 2012 ING New York City Marathon, but needed a little extra inspiration to get you there? Or, maybe you tried to get into the NYC marathon through the lottery, but were one of the thousands who didn't get selected?  Well, today might be your lucky day! The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, dedicated to curing spinal cord injury and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis, is looking for enthusiastic, inspiring and committed people to run in honor of those who cannot. 

The Foundation has 30 coveted spots available on Team Reeve for the 2012 ING New York City Marathon, taking place on November 4, 2012. Participants are required to raise a minimum of $4,000 for the Foundation.

To apply for a spot, simply visit http://tinyurl.com/82auwxs to fill out the application. Applications will be vetted by the Foundation, with winners being notified within approximately one week of submission.

Additionally, Team Reeve has teamed up with exclusive training facility La Palestra in New York City, which will provide free coaching, strength training, nutrition counseling and training runs to all Team Reeve members. If you live outside of New York, the staff at La Palestra will provide tele-coaching.

So, to all you runners out there...Go Far. Be Inspirational. Do Good.

*Disclosure:  The information was provided by The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation through MyBlogSpark.

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Six Weeks to OMG by Venice A. Fulton Book Review

Six Weeks to OMG  Get Skinnier Than All Your Friends by Venice A. Fulton is a book that tells you how to lose up to 20 pounds in six weeks.  I've done many, many diets so I understood and saw some aspects of this diet in comparison to other diets and have had success on those diets.  Knowing that, I know for sure that those aspects work such as higher protein and a mixture of fruits and veggies.  I also understand the concept of get moving which the author is spot on.  He reinforced the nature of our bodies throughout the beginning and why the way we live doesn't jive with how we were made.  There were other aspects of his book that I never tried but they made logical sense.  I tried one day but am not ready as I feel you have to be ready and committed to follow the plan perfectly.  


Whereas I don't think the concept is hard at all, the idea of the cold baths are something that I'll have to get used to.  Overall, I think the entire plan is doable and I also feel it would definitely work. I like the idea of how to plate your meals, how to space your meals and what you should eat and do for staying healthy.  The mixture of the why's match the how's which is why I think this is an ideal book for anyone who wants to lose up to 20 pounds in a relatively short amount of time.  Some will question the high level of protein but there is a mixture of the right fruits and vegetables to consume that balances out the nutrition value.


After all the books I have read and all the diets I have tried, this is a good book if you are ready to start losing weight and getting healthier.


Six Weeks to OMG will be available on July 10, 2012 publication in hardcover, e-book and downloadable audio formats and will be published on the Grand Central Life & Style list.


See an excerpt from Six Weeks to OMG on Facebook here.

About Venice A. Fulton:

Venice Fulton is an expert in sports medicine who has dedicated himself for more than 10 years to helping his high-profile clientele keep their bodies fit and healthy.  He lives in London.

Follow Venice A. Fulton on Twitter.

*Disclosure:  I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions.

Walker Edison Bunk Bed Giveaway 7/10

I'm still waiting to hear from the sponsor blogger who the winner was.

Welcome to the The Walker Edison Bunk Bed Giveaway Event! If you gave children, chances are you know that they love bunk beds. They are a great way to save space while giving your kids a fun place to sleep. Not only are they comfortable but they can fit any style or theme of room. If you check out Pinterest, you can find some really cool ideas to jazz up the room IF you win this really cool bed!

One lucky winner will receive the Walker Edition Bunk Bed Giveaway!

Health, Beauty, Children and Family has joined the wonderful blog Children Teaching Mama along with a host of many other great bloggers for this giveaway.

We have to give a special thanks to BunkBedsAtoZ for sponsoring the prize that one or more children will love to receive!

The Giveaway:

A Walker Edison Bunk Bed worth $549


To Enter:


Please use the Rafflecopter form below and be sure to mention Health, Beauty, Children and Family referred you - thanks!


The giveaway ends Tuesday, July 10th at 11:59pm EST and is open to US only (18 or over)

Utilize the bonus entries to improve your chances of winning!

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Free Blogger Event - Dyson DC 24 Giveaway 8/3 - 8/24

The Dyson DC24 Cleaner Home Giveaway Event hosted by Mom Powered Media: Iowa-Mom, Powered by Mom and Real Mom Reviews is now open to bloggers!

Cost is $5 or free with announcement post.   Click this link to sign up bloggers wanted and please refer Health, Beauty, Children and Family.  

Prize: Dyson DC24 All Floors Vacuum (retail value $399)

Open to: Worldwide (note – if a winner is selected outside of the US, they will be responsible for shipping costs and fees added by their country).

The event dates: August 3 –  24

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SodaStream Giveaway 7/10

I have a SodaStream and in fact, I need to write my review but in the interim, Free Hot Samples has graciously shared her review and giveaway with my readers!  I completely agree with her review of the SodaStream and think you will too if you are a winner!

I have a new favorite thing, Sodastream. I'm not kidding, this thing is fantastic! My husband does too, he was like a kid on Christmas morning when it arrived. You can easily make a liter of soda in less than 3 minutes. I was sent a Sodastream, the Genesis model and tons of sodamix to sample. Each sodamix is enough to make 12 liters of drink, each sparkling naturals contains enough syrup to make 6 liters of drink, each bottle of MyWater Flavor Essence will flavor about 20 liters of water, you only need half a teaspoon for each liter you make of this! Mixer bottles start around $4.99 and go up to $9.99, depending on the size of the bottle.

What I liked the most about Sodastream is you don't need electricity or batteries to work. This makes it perfect to use anywhere you need it. You don't have to worry about plugging it in on the counter or kitchen table. You can use it where it's most convenient for you.

You want to know if the sodas taste good. Yes, it taste just like the soda you buy in the store. There are few differences though, There are less calories and less sugar in Sodastream sodas. Plus, the soda flavors don't have any high-fructose corn syrup in the regular flavors, and no aspartame in the diet flavors. Sparkling Naturals doesn't have artificial flavors, artificial colors, artificial sweeteners or any preservatives.

Watch the video to see how easy Sodastream is to use!

Thanks to the following blogs for taking the time to share this giveaway with their readers!

Mom Blog Society - Mommies with Cents - The Couportiera -Carol's Random Babble - Mommy's Memorandum - Juliana's Bits and Pieces - Health, Beauty, Children & Family - My Life in Utah - Capri's Coupons - Just Jennifer Talking - DIY Fashionistas - Ice Ferry's Treasure Chest - Kathy's Freebies & Savings - Clip This Not That - Bluegrass Bargain Bin - MS Stole My Brain

The Giveaway:

Fountain Jet Soda Lover's Start-Up Kit ($99.95). 

Kit includes:

• Fountain Jet – winner’s choice of color (black/silver, red/silver or white)
• 1 Carbonating bottle, reusable for up to 3 years
• Reusable carbonator to fizz up to 60L of soda
• Variety 6-pack of popular sample-size flavors
• 3 full-sized flavors of the winner’s choice

The winner of this giveaway will be notified by Free Hot Samples.

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Let's Get Fit Sweepstakes 7/9

If you've been following my Weight Loss Expedition you know that I have been reviewing a few great products like:

The Ozeri WeightMASTER Digital Bathroom Scale

The Ozeri 4X Razor Pedometer

A.C.E. Weight Loss

And Naughty MakeOvers For Nice Girls

Now it's your turn to win some of these great items!! Enter using the Rafflecopter below and see if you get lucky to get ready for summer.  I'm big into getting healthier and I know having the tools to succeed is the trick on getting there.

Check out all our other giveaways here!

Good Luck!

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Madame Deals/PhilterIt $200 Walmart GC Giveaway 7/8 US/Canada

Who's ready for the next big Madame Deals Event?

I'm pretty sure you're going to LOVE the prize as I know I do! Who couldn't use a gift card from Walmart with this much cash on it?

Our sponsor, PhilterIt, is offering one of our readers a $200 Walmart Gift Card!!

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PhilterIt.com is changing the way users experience email. Our inbox is perfect for heavy online shoppers and daily-deal seekers who are overwhelmed by the emails they receive from brands but don't want to lose the valuable content. PhilterIt filters brand messages into icons, so that they are out of the way but not lost.  It's also elegant, beautiful and simple to use. Email is getting a makeover for the better.

Take a look at how you can organize your inbox:

It's a pretty cool program isn't it?  It's a quick and easy way to find what you want from who you want without the hassles. I don't know if you experience the same issues with Yahoo as I do but often times, I can search for my mail but I am unable to open it.  With PhilterIt, the problem is gone.

You can sign up for you own PhilterIt account by going to http://PhilterIt.com and using the the code: HEALTH

*In order to WIN the giveaway, you must register with PhilterIt with the code above.

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Pro-Form Booty Firm Giveaway 7/11 US

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This giveaway will be open to the US

Giveaway will run from 6/25 12:01 est - 7/11 12:01 est

Dance your way to a new you! Three Dance Workout DVDs will help you slim down and reshape your booty! Featuring the hottest, fat-burning cardio dance moves and exclusive muscle-toning resistance exercises—the Booty Firm™ delivers body-shaping results!  If you ever wanted a chance to get healthier and look better for summer, here is your chance!  This is going to be a great giveaway!

150 Amazing bloggers have come together to bring you this amazing giveaway.

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New Tide Pods: Pop In. Stand Out. Review #PopInAPod

I'm lazy or have my moments of being lazy and laundry is my biggest chore I dislike.  I think if I had a set up like a laundromat, I might not detest it so much. I think the worse part is folding and putting the clothes away.  My girls have too many clothes and not enough room so putting them away is not fun.  As part of my participation with Vocalpoint, I received complimentary New Tide® PODS™.  They have a revolutionary three-chamber design that cleans, fights stains and brightens all in one. 

Just pop ‘em in to give your laundry a clean that is seriously deep down and thorough.  I tried one out by popping in both whites and darks together.  One of my daughter's white shirts had some serious red pop cycle stains on it. 

As I pulled out each piece of clothing, no colors bled, whites stayed white and the stain was gone.  I was sold!   I have now become a Tide® PODS™ customer.  I want laundry simplified and this is definitely one way to achieve that.  My middle daughter likes to help with chores and the Tide® PODS™ allows her to help with a simple pop it in and start the machine.

Learn more at Tide.com.

*Disclosure:  I received a complimentary sample for myself and one to give to a friend from Tide as part of my participation with Vocalpoint.

Pillsbury® Baguette Chips Review & 6 Bag Giveaway 7/10 US

Are you a snacker?  Do you like to snack but are trying to be good?  Then you have to try out the Pillsbury® Baguette Chips.  They are hearty chips sliced from oven baked bread and topped with great seasonings to make you crave more or at least I did!  You can choose between Italian Cheese & Herb or Cheddar Sun-Dried Tomato.  They are also versatile from eating as a snack alone or with some soup, a sandwich, salad and more.  More good news!  You can indulge in about 21 baguette chips at only 130 calories (a serving) and they contain 50% less fat than regular potato chips.



I received three bags of the Pillsbury Baguette Chips in Italian Cheese & Herb and three bags of the Pillsbury Baguette Chips in Cheddar Sundried Tomato.  My girls preferred the Italian Cheese & Herb and I liked them both.  They also make nice little snacks with a dab cream cheese, bacon bits or even some salsa.  I can put salsa on about anything!  They were crunchy but not overly crunchy to hurt you teeth or the roof of your mouth.  They had a rich flavor without being overwhelming or leaving a long after taste in your mouth of spices.  They are perfect for a quick snack in between meals or to compliment a meal.  They get a thumb's up in my house!



Now you get to find out how great they are by entering to win the same six bags I received!


Save 75 cents now with this Pillsbury® Baguette Chips coupon and don't forget to check them out on Facebook and Twitter.


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Disclosure:  The product, gift pack, information, and additional sample have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.

FREE Blogger Opp: Kindle Fire & Diamond Candles Giveaway

Diamond Candles are really hot these days and you can see the great reception it’s getting from all the reviews and giveaways on the web! And why not? You can get a ring worth $10 to $5,000 with every candle! And of course, the Kindle Fire is still the leading Android tablet in the market!

And since Bay Area Mommy will be celebrating its 1st year anniversary on July 27, we’re gonna have a Kindle Fire & Diamond Candles giveaway with 2 winners!!!

Giveaway Dates: July 25 – August 15

Signup Fee: FREE for 1st link, $3 for each additional linkOpen worldwide. If the winner is not from the US, he/she will get the cash equivalent.

Just click on the link above to sign up!

Timeless Events: The Dutchess

I just finished watching The Dutchess with Keira Knightley and Ralph Fiennes set in the 1700's in England.  I thoroughly enjoy the English movies around that time period and I never was much of a Knightley fan until I watched this movie.  It's one of those movies that leave you feeling unhappy and feeling such sorrow for the character.  I think the sorrow erupts mostly due to regardless of the time period, many women and probably men can relate.  It's a sorrowful story but it celebrates motherhood and the all out costs associated with loving your children.  In a time period where we hear of parents murdering their children along with strangers, you have to wonder what went wrong.  This story is what should be the standard of love a parent has for a child.  


Forsaking one's happiness for the good of a child is still common place today as it was back then.  Although it wasn't as easy to depart in those days, it was still done.  Our struggles may have grown and differed today but the end result of the struggles are still there.  I'm sure we all know of at least one person sticking it out for the sake of the children.  You hear folks say perhaps it's better to part instead of forcing children to endure dysfunctional behaviors. It's hard to say in such a 'me, me, me' society.


If you haven't watched The Dutchess, I think it's a must see not to make you feel sad or gloomy but for the storyline, to experience a true love battle of emotions and just a little history even if it's not altogether accurate.  


From Wiki:


Set in the late Eighteenth Century, the story follows the life of Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire. While her beauty and fashion made her famous, extravagance and gambling made her infamous. She is married to the cold and much older William Cavendish, the 5th Duke of Devonshire. Despite the Duke's blatant infidelities, Georgiana becomes a fashion icon, a doting mother, a shrewd political operator, and darling of the common people. Reeling from her husband's affair with her best friend, Lady Bess Foster, Georgiana takes on her own lover, the future prime minister Charles Grey, with whom she gives birth to a child in secret, Eliza Courtney.

Children's Book Review: The Labyrinth by Thomas Weck and Peter Weck

The Labyrinth is part of the Lima Bear Stories by authors Thomas Weck and Peter Weck.  This is the second book I have read from the Lima Bear Stories and was equally impressed with the storyline, the characters and the message of forgiveness.  I also like an emphasis on female characters holding positions of power so my girls understand that both males and females can hold important roles.  Even though the hero of the story is a male bear, the idea is there and it shows how gender makes no difference as both can work together to solve a problem.  L. Joe Bean also proves that size doesn't matter and that heroes come in all sizes.


When Princess Belinda Bean is chosen by her father to become the Queen and ruler of Beandom, Mean Ol' Bean becomes jealous and decides he has a plan to take over as King.  Through an elaborate plan, Mean Ol' Bean utilizes a labyrinth to trap her until L. Joe Bean, the Wiseman of Beandom, intercedes.  Of course I can't tell you how it ends as that would spoil the story!  


The illustrations are well done and blend softly with the story pages.  I also liked the word art exhibited such as the word cheered having a wavy appearance and "Oh, Mean Ol' Bean" rhythm appearing bold and in a different font and color repeated throughout the book.  It's a cute story that ends with a lesson.  


I also enjoyed the back section that is called Extend the Learning and Activities.  From suggestions to help your children before you read the book to during the reading and after reading, the questions are ones that reinforce what they will learn in school.  The Activities section details fun things to do with your children that coincide with the story.  It's a perfect educational supplement to the story.


The Labyrinth is a good children's book that teaches a wonderful lesson of forgiveness, caring and giving as well as the inclusion of a back section that furthers educational opportunities.  


*Disclosure:  I received a complimentary copy The Labyrinth from KSB Promotions.  The opinions are of my own.