Review and Giveaway: Michael Buble CLOSED

Michael Buble is a Grammy winning artist that brings an old time sound back to the big stage. His newest CD+DVD package was released on June 16th, and is titled "Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden". This concert was recorded in 2008 and shares with you the powerful performances from that night.


Disc 1 is the CD and includes the following tracks:
1. I'm Your Man
2. Me and Mrs. Jones
3. Call Me Irresponsible
4. I've got the World on a String
5. Lost
6. Feeling Good
7. Home
8. Everything
9. Crazy Little Thing Called Love
10. Song For You


Disc 2 is the DVD and includes clips from the concert, including 2 bonus songs, plus interviews with Michael and those that tour with him.

This release can be purchased from amazon by Clicking Here for only $24.98 and it would make a great gift for any Michael Buble fan!

I received the DVD to review and thought that it was a great look at Michael's personality and the closeness that he shares with his band and road crew. It also gave me a sneak peek at what it would be like to catch his show live. The DVD ran for approximately 60 minutes and is a must see for any fan!

The great news is that I have FIVE copies of this new release to give to some lucky readers!! For your chance to win, just follow the rules below.

How to Enter:
1) Tell me which Michael Buble song you would love to see him play live.

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Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on September 13th. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to North American residents only.
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Review: Avon's Ultimate Night Gold Emulsion

I don't know about the rest of you, but the kids have taken a toll on my appearance. From the gray hairs to the extra lines on my face. That is why I am always up for trying a new product if it claims that it will make me look younger. What, are you not that vain.LOL

Avon has come out with a new product called Ultimate Night Gold Emulsion, which claims that it can make you look 5 years younger in 14 days or you can get your money back. This emulsion is a rare skin-strengthening fusion of patented Pro-Sirtuin TX, which formulated to stimulate sirtuin youth proteins for healthier cells, and activate remodeling proteins to help restructure and strengthen skin, and Gold Polypeptide technologies, which is engineered to help replenish skin's moisture reserves and maintain its youthful structure.

Avon was nice enough to send me a sample of the Ulitmate Night Gold Emulsion to try. The first night I used it, I felt a light tingle after applying, but it quickly went away. I could feel my skin tightening after the first few uses. It leaves my fingers a little sticky after I apply, but it washes off easily. I have been pleased with the product, and find that I have plenty left in the container after using it nightly for a month.

Here is a nice close up of me after using this product for a few weeks. This picture is taken fresh out of the shower and after my nightly application of the emulsion.

I feel that I have less lines around my mouth and on my forehead. If only it would remove the dark circles under my eyes and then I could look less sleep deprived.LOL

If you would like to try this new product, you can purchase it at Avon.com and it retails for only $34.00. I think the bottle of emulsion would last for around 6 months.

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Review and Giveaway: Sid the Science Kid and Dive Olly Dive CLOSED

As you all know, Wyatt is a fan of both Sid the Science Kid and Dive Olly Dive, so I am always on the lookout for their new releases. Well, I sure got lucky this month!


Sid the Science Kid is an Emmy-nominated PBS series that is produced by The Jim Henson Company and KCET-LA. To see what my family thinks of Sid, Click Here. The first two Sid the Science Kid DVDs were just released on August 4th. The DVDs "Change Happens" and "The Bug Club" each contain four episodes from the TV show. I love that Wyatt is so entertained by a show that is so educational, and teaches kids to figure out how and why things are the way they are.


Dive Olly Dive is an Emmy-nominated, 3D-animated underwater series that airs on PBS Sprout. This show not only teaches kids fascinating facts about ocean life, but also some important life lessons. Click Here to see what Wyatt thinks about Dive Olly Dive. "Ship Shape Sub" is the newest DVD release from Dive Olly Dive. This new DVD contains five episodes from the TV show.
All three DVDs can be purchased from NCircle Entertainment, and each retails for $12.99.



We received a copy of all three DVDs for review and Wyatt was quite excited when the box came in the mail. His favorite if "The Bug Club", but I was not surprised, because he loves all thing creepy crawly.



One lucky reader will receive a copy of all three DVDs for their family. All you have to do for your chance to win is follow the rules below.


How to Enter:
1) Visit NCircle Entertainment and tell me another DVD your kids would love to have.

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Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on September 8th. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to North American residents only.

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Giveaway: Emily Osment Prizepack CLOSED

Emily Osment may be best known for playing Lilly, Miley's best friend, on Hannah Montana, but did you know that Emily also has a recording career. Her newest single "All The Way Up" was just released on Radio Disney on August 14th.

You can purchase this new single at itunes by Clicking Here, and you can check out the video for the new song below.

If you are looking for some cute Emily Osment gear for you little fan, check out her online store. She has some cool tees and bags to choose from.

And, to celebrate the release of her new single, I have a prize pack to give to one lucky reader. This pack will include a shirt, a tote bag, and an autographed picture. For your chance to win, just follow the rules below.

How to Enter:
1) Visit Emily Osment's Official Site and tell me something you learned from her bio.

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7) Purchase the new single from itunes.

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Wordless Wednesday: Happy 1st Birthday Blake!

One year ago today, Blake was born at 12:45pm. He weighed in at 9lb 14oz and is tied for the second most beautiful baby I have ever seen. Here he is just a few days old.

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY!!!

Review and Giveaway: Sentimental Silver CLOSED

Like most girls, I LOVE jewelry. Just ask my husband.LOL I am always on the lookout for pieces that will fit into my everyday life. This is what I like about Sentimental Silver.


Sentimental Silver was started by Christi in 2005, as an outlet for her lifelong love of crafts, fashion, art, design and all things girly, and she launched her website in 2006. They carry a full line of jewelry that women will find versatile and easy to wear for casual or formal occasions. And, Sentimental Silver has something for women of all ages.


I was lucky enough to receive a sparkle petite pendant for review. The sparkle line embeds stones in recycled pure silver. All their pendants are hand designed and they have a huge selection to choose from. Here are a few different available pendants from the sparkle line.



I was impressed by the weight of the pendant and the strength of the chain. I have worn it multiple times, and Blake has yet to break the chain. I love the crystal detail and that it matches all my outfits and can be dressed up are worn with jeans.



Sentimental Silver has offered one lucky reader a personalized Tiny Tag pendant (chain not included). All you have to do to win is follow the rules below.



If you saw something else that you must have, Sentimental Silver has offered all my readers 20% off their order when you use the discount code SALE. So, now is the time to go stock up on some great gifts!



How to Enter:
1) Visit Sentimental Silver and tell me one other item that you would love to have.

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Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on September 7th. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to North American residents only.

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Review and Giveaway: Chicco Talking Vacation Car CLOSED

Have you been looking for a fun new way to entertain you little one?

Well, check out this Talking Vacation Car by Chicco.

This car is not only adorable, but it is also fun and educational. Here are a few features that this car has to offer:

Chicco’s Talking Vacation Car can accompany children on vacation and talk to them in English or Spanish. Children will discover new words, complete stories and even solve the car’s riddles. Children can also follow stories using the included picture book, which is shaped
like a suitcase.

The Car offers three levels of play:
1) Word Mode: Discover the name of the objects and the corresponding sounds
2) Story Mode: Complete the stories by recognizing the missing objects
3) Riddle Mode: Solve six riddles

And it offers the benefits of:
• Teaches English and Spanish language skills in a fun and interactive way
• Introduces children to new and exciting sound effects
• Helps develop coordination and gross motor skills

Chicco was nice enough to send us a Talking Vacation Car to review and Blake has found a new favorite toy!! Here he is giving it a spin.

I was impressed first by all the buttons that can be pressed, and secondly by the size and quality. This car has a nice weight and feels like it will withstand lots of play. Blake easily figured out how to make the car talk and the headlight light up, which I love. And, Wyatt enjoyed the riddles and playing with the suitcase, which is removable.

The car kept the boys entertained for a long while and they keep going back to play with the car. The one problem I forsee is that the boys will be fighting over this car.LOL

The Chicco Talking Vacation Car retails for $34.99 and can be purchased online from ToysRUs.

Want a Talking Vacation Car for you family? Chicco has offered a car to one lucky reader and all you have to do to win is follow the rules below.

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Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on September 6th. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to North American residents only.
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Blake's First Birthday Party!

WooHoo!! We survived Blake's First Birthday Party!!! Although all did not go as planed, it was a great day. All the guests had a great time and I think the Birthday Boy enjoyed himself. Here are a few pics from the day.


His Birthday Cake:





I think he liked it! LOL




Opening his presents:



Needless to say, he was totally exhausted when it was over. He is now sleeping peacefully and hopefully sleeps late tomorrow, because I am exhausted, too.

Giveaway: Kroger's Mega Savings Event CLOSED

In these tough economic times, we are all looking for ways to save a few extra dollars and Kroger has a plan to help you with this task. They are hosting a Mega Savings Event from August 16th through September 2nd, which will allow you to instantly save $5.00 for every 10 participating items that you buy while using your Shopper Card at check-out.

Here are just a few of the participating brands: AMP Energy, Aquafina, Betty Crocker BakingMixes, Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks, Cascadian Farms Cereals and Bars,Cap'n Crunch, Cheerios, Cheetos, Chex Mix, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, CocoaPuffs, Dole Juices and Juice Drinks, Fiber One, Fritos, Gatorade, GoldenGrahams, Green Giant, Hamburger Helper, Life , Lipton Tea, NatureValley, Old El Paso, Pepsi family of 2 Liters, Pillsbury, Progresso,Propel, Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Quaker Chewy Bars, Starbucks, Sobe LifeWater, Totino's, Trix, Tropicana, Yoplait and MORE!

I know that I buy a whole bunch of those brands each week and I am sure you do too, so why not stock up and save?

Here are some great examples of different product combinations for breakfast, lunch, dinner:
•Breakfast: Cheerios, Quaker Instant Oatmeal, Pillsbury Toaster Strudel,Tropicana Orange Juice and Yoplait
•Lunch: Nature Valley Granola Bars, Cheetos, Fritos, Progresso Soup, and Gatorade
•Anytime: Betty Crocker Baking Mixes, Tostito's Chips & Salsa, Totino'sHot Snacks, Pepsi 2 Liters
•Dinner: Hamburger Helper, Green Giant, Pillsbury, and Lipton Ready-To-Drink Tea

If you buy just the breakfast and dinner meals, you can save five dollars!! It is just that easy!

Click Here to see full details and participating stores. And, to make it even easier, all you have to do is look for the double yellow tags while shopping.

Now for the really exciting part, Kroger has offered one lucky reader a $30.00 gift card to use on their next shopping trip. All you have to do for your chance, is follow the rules below.

How to Enter:
1) Tell me what you love about your local Kroger store.

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This opportunity was made possible by General Mills, Pepsi Co, and MyBlogSpark.

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on September 3rd. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to North American residents only.
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Review: Super Mario Bros and SONIC DVDs

Do you remember Super Mario Bros and SONIC the Hedgehog? I remember playing Super Mario Bros for hours when I was younger, so when the cartoons showed up in the mail the other day I was quite nostalgic. I am not sure who was more excited to watch them, my husband and I or Wyatt.LOL

We received Super Mario Bros: Super Show! Off the Map and Adventures of SONIC the Hedgehog: Robots Attack for review from NCircle Entertainment.

Super Mario Bros: Super Show! Off the Map has a run time of 75 minutes and includes five original episodes. Wyatt really enjoyed these cartoons and watched the disc multiple times. This dvd retails for only $5.99 and can be purchased from NCircle Entertainment.

Wyatt enjoyed Adventures of SONIC the Hedgehog: Robots Attack just as much as the Mario Bros. This disc has a run time of 88 minutes and includes 4 original episodes. This disc also retails for $5.99 and can also be purchase at NCircle Entertainment.

I was surprised by how much Wyatt really enjoyed these cartoons. We asked which was his favorite of the two, and he said "I like them both the same".LOL And, the best part is we had fun watching with him, which made for great family fun.

These dvds seem to have great appeal for all ages, including preschoolers, tweens, and Gen-Xers and NCircle Entertainment has a huge selection of both of these titles to choose from. These cartoons would be a great way to keep all the kids happy on a long road trip. So, stock up before all those holiday travels.

Review and Giveaway: Yoplait Thick and Creamy CLOSED

I may have told you all this before, but we are big yogurt eaters at my house. Both boys eat yogurt almost every day and I enjoy it a couple times a week. I almost always eat Yoplait, because I love the flavor choices and the texture of their light line, and they even offer their yummy yogurt in a Thick and Creamy texture.



Yoplait Thick and Creamy is so thick that you can write in it with a toothpick and it will hold the design, as pictured below.


I love that I can get the same great flavors in a creamier texture and Wyatt likes it to, because this yogurt is not as likely to fall off the spoon. This makes eating his yogurt a much easier and cleaner experience.

I prefer the Thick and Creamy in the light variety and it makes a great breakfast or the perfect afternoon snack. It helps to cure me of my sweet cravings.

Would you like to try Yoplait's Thick and Creamy yogurt? Well I have great news for TWO lucky readers! They will receive a gift basket (pictured below) containing chic stationary, a stylish pen - and of course a free coupon for any flavor of Yoplait Thick & Creamy. To enter, just follow the rules below.

How to Enter:
1) Visit Yoplait and tell me which flavor yogurt you would try with your coupon.

Additional Entries: (please leave a separate entry for each)
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Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on September 2nd. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to North American residents only.

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Review: Imagination Movers

We are HUGE Movers' fans at my house and have been for a long time. They are from New Orleans, so we were jamming to their cds before they became the Disney sensation they are. If you do not know who the Imagination Movers are, (where have you been?LOL) I am here to tell you.

The Movers Rich Collins, Scott Durbin, Dave Poche, and Scott Smitty Smith formed in 2003 when the group of New Orleans friends started writing songs together and testing them out on their own kids. The bands dynamic, high-energy shows and wide-ranging pop sensibilities (with a special nod to 1980s alt rock) made them an immediate hit at the local parks and childrens museums. Not even losing homes to Hurricane Katrina (during which Smitty served as a first responder) scuttled their dreams. After signing to Disney, the Movers released their label debut Juice Box Heroes in March 2008, and are now currently working on the second season of their Playhouse Disney show. Since its release, Juice Box Heroes has consistently ranked in the Top 10 on iTunes Childrens Music chart. National recognition includes a Parenting Magazine Parenting Pick, and Common Sense Media recently recognized the Imagination Movers among the Best TV of 2008, citing the quartets addictive sense of humor and quest for fun.

As a parent of a four year old, I can attest to the fact that the Movers can make him move. He jumps, dances, and sings along. The show is fun and keeps him very entertained.

The Imagination Movers just release a new CD titled "For Those About to Hop". With a quick wink at AC/DC in the title, the Movers keep their fans on their feet throughout the generous 22-song set. Show favorite Jungle Room is a swinging, horn-drenched musical safari, while tunes like Now Were Cooking, Paint the Day Away and Playing Catch are equal parts funk, hip-hop and sing-along rock, with infectious beats and typically catchy lyrics that celebrate learning, growing and fun. Fans of the show will recognize set pieces from the Movers brainstorming adventures in the Idea Warehouse, but these songs all stand on their own as bright, finely crafted kid pop tunes.

We were lucky enough to get the new CD to review and I am surprised that it still plays as my son requests it every morning in the car and we all rock out! They tunes are so catch and the lyrics are fun and creative.

The track included in the new CD are:
1. Mover Music (Jump Up!)
2. Now Were Cooking
3. Jungle Room
4. Boom Boom Song
5. Ninas Song
6. We Can Work Together
7. Playing Catch
8. Buckets and Cans
9. Mother In You
10. Rollin
11. Gust of Wind
12. Brainstorming
13. Boing Cluck Cluck
14. Paint the Day Away
15. Sunblock
16. Gotcha
17. Fix It Up
18. Sleeping Bag
19. Try Again
20. Get Up
21. Recipe (Stir It Up)
22. Imagination Movers Theme Song

Wyatt's favorites are Boing Cluck Cluck and Nina's Song, which I also like. It is so cute to see him singing along in the back seat and I find myself singing them throughout the day at work.LOL

A special release of For Those About to Hop is currently available at Target stores nationwide and includes five bonus tracks. An exclusive iTunes version of the release offers another set of five bonus songs and is available this week. All versions include downloadable lyrics and a coloring sheet, along with an interactive game featuring the TV shows popular puppet character Warehouse Mouse.

If you are in search of something fun and stimulating for your kids, definitely check out the Movers!

And, they are getting ready for their first-ever U.S. concert theater tour. The “Live From The Idea Warehouse Tour” kicks off October 10 in Shreveport, Louisiana and winds up December 13 in Spokane, Washington. Click Here to see if the Imagination Movers are playing in a city near you and for ticket prices and more.

We already have our tickets for the show here, but I will warn you that they sold out the Arena in less than one week, so get your tickets fast. They are super fun live and put on a very energetic show. We were lucky enough to catch them at Jazz Fest this year and Wyatt still talks about how we saw the Movers.

Giveaway: Philosophy Gives to Cookies for Kids' Cancer CLOSED

Every now and again I get the chance to share great news with my readers and this definitely fits the bill. Philosophy has teamed up with Cookies for Kids' Cancer, which is an organization created to raise awareness of and funds to support research for new and improved therapies for pediatric cancer through the concept of hosting local bake sales.

Cancer remains the #1 disease that claims the lives of our childrens! And, each year cancer kills more children under the age of 18 than asthma, diabetes, cystic fibrosis and AIDS combined. For more information on Cookies for Kids Cancer please click here: http://www.cookiesforkidscancer.org/.

Here are some facts about Pediatric Cancer:

-Pediatric cancer is referred to as an “orphan disease” because there is little or no profit to be made by the pharmaceutical companies and the reason why they ignore pediatric cancers for the most part.

-Each year in the U.S., nearly 13,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer. That’s the equivalent of two average size classrooms diagnosed each school day.

-Today about 75% of children diagnosed with cancer become long-term survivors yet in the U.S. cancer remains the leading cause of death from one year through adolescence; more than any other disease. In the early 1950s, less than 10 percent of childhood cancer patients could be cured, proof that research can and is making a difference.

-Historically, some of the most basic and essential treatment strategies now employed in the fight against cancer – such as multi-agent chemotherapy and combined modality therapy – were developed through pediatric cancer research.

-In the U.S., combined, the cancers of children, adolescents and young adults to age 20 are the sixth most common cancer in the U.S.

-Recent reports indicate that nearly two-thirds of childhood cancer survivors experience significant medical problems resulting from their original cancer and/or its treatment.

Now that you have read all this information, I know you are thinking, how can I help? Well, Philosophy has made this easier than you think.

From now until October 15, 2009, Philosophy will donate 100% of the net proceeds of their Oatmeal Raisin high foaming shampoo, shower gel and bubble bath to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer. You read right, you not only get a yummy smelling Philosophy shower gel, but you get to help out a great cause.

To purchase your own bottle of Oatmeal Raisin Shower Gel visit Philosophy.com and pick up a few extra bottles, because they make great gifts! A 16 ounce bottle of shower gel retails for $16 and is sure to offer you many relaxing baths.

To help kick off this great partnership, Philosophy is giving TWO lucky readers their very own bottle of Oatmeal Raisin Shower Gel, trust me you will not want to share. To enter, just follow the rules below.

How to Enter:
1) Visit Philosophy and tell me which other shower gel you would love to try.

Additional Entries: (please leave a separate entry for each)
2) Visit Cookies for Kids' Cancer and tell me something you learned.
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4) Favorite me in technorati.
5) Follow me on twitter (whatmommiesneed) and tweet about this giveaway.
6) Blog about this giveaway and link back here to http://www.whatmommiesneed.com/
7) Put my button on your sidebar.
8) Take 10 extra entries for every bottle of Philosophy Oatmeal Raisin shower gel you buy before this giveaway ends.

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on August 31st. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to North American residents only.
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Review: Gerber 8 Grains and Yogurt Cereal

As Blake got older, he was getting bored with his same old breakfast choices, rice cereal or oatmeal. That was until we tried Gerber's NEW 8 Grains and Yogurt Cereal. Not only does it contain 8 grains, but is also made with real yogurt and contains Live and Active Cultures.


This new cereal option is a great source of iron for infants, which support baby's healthy mental development. And, this cereal contains no artificial colors or flavors. I like to mix Blake's cereal with formula and then add fruit. I was impressed with how creamy this cereal was once blended. I did find that you had to work out a few clumps, but they mashed out easy enough. Here is what the cereal looks like after I mixed it with formula and fruit.

Now, I will admit that Blake is not a picky eater, but he does really like this new cereal. Here he is enjoying it for breakfast.
I don't know if you can tell, but I think he was really enjoying breakfast that morning.LOL



My only complaint is that Gerber did not come out with this new cereal sooner! I would definitely recommend this product to moms and would purchase again if we had not started table food.

Review and Giveaway: Seventh Generation CLOSED

By now, you may have figured out the I am a LITTLE OCD. LOL I feel like I am constantly cleaning and picking up after the boys, probably because I am, but I am always a little concerned about what the baby does with things after I clean them. I know what he does, he shoves everything in his mouth. This is why I was so excited when I heard about Seventh Generation.

For those of you who aren't familiar with Seventh Generation, here is a little bit about the company from their site: Seventh Generation brand-name products include: non-chlorine bleached, 100% recycled paper towels, bathroom and facial tissues, and napkins; non-toxic, phosphate-free cleaning, dish and laundry products; plastic trash bags made from recycled plastic; chlorine-free baby diapers, training pants, and baby wipes; and chlorine-free feminine care products, including organic cotton tampons. And, they donate 10% of their profits to non-profit community, environmental, health, and responsible business organizations working for positive change. Talk about a "socially responsible" company!

Seventh Generation was nice enough to send me Living Home Starter Kit to try. It included: Glass Cleaner - Grapefruit, All-Purpose Cleaner - Green Mandarin, Toilet Bowl Cleaner - Emerald, Shower Cleaner - Green Mandarin, Tub & Tile Cleaner, Kitchen Cleaner, (2) Natural Paper Towels - 120 Count, and a Reusable Tote.

For being non-toxic, let me say these cleaners work great! I am already about half way through the kitchen cleaner and I love that I feel safe using it on Blake's high chair tray. And trust me, if it can clean that tray, it can clean anything!LOL All the cleaners I received, leave the house smelling really good and clean, especially the tub and tile cleaner, which smells like emerald cypress and fir. You will not miss your old chemical ridden cleaners!

I am really happy that I had this opportunity to try these cleaners, and feel great that they lack harsh chemicals. Add this to my list, to one more thing that I am doing to help the environment. Seventh Generation also carries a full baby line!

Want to try some Seventh Generation cleaning supplies, well they have offered one lucky reader their very own Living Home Starter Kit, which contains all the items listed above in the kit I received. To enter, just follow the rules below.

How to Enter:
1) Visit Seventh Generation and tell me which product you would love to try.

Additional Entries: (please leave a separate entry for each)
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3) Subscribe to my blog.
4) Favorite me in technorati.
5) Follow me on twitter (whatmommiesneed) and tweet about this giveaway.
6) Blog about this giveaway and link back here to http://www.whatmommiesneed.com/

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Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on August 30th. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to North American residents only.

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Giveaway: Get Cool for School Grade School Bundle 5 CLOSED

Here is what you will get if you win Grade School Bundle 5:

Item #1: Leapfrog offers a wide variety of fun and educational toys for kids of any age. Featuring interactive activities which keep kiddos engaged and happy with learning, Leap Frog encourages kids to learn in a fun way. Worried that your child will get bored with their Leap Frog system after a little bit? Not to worry, Leap Frog offers plenty of additional games and learning books and activities to go with all of their systems.

The winner of this prize pack will receive a Leap Frog Tag Reader System. The Leap Frog Tag Reader is made for children ages 4-8 and is designed to help promote reading, the joy of reading and learning how to read and the sounds that specific words and letter combinations make. This system encourages young children to independently explore books and develop confidence in their reading skills as well as a joy of reading which will last a life time. Featuring fun titles such as Tinker Bell's True Talents, The Cat in the Hat, and Scooby Doo! Shiny Spooky Knights your child is sure to find adventure in fun in learning to read and boosting their reading skills.

Item #2: Frecklebox is a great place to find those personalized items for school! They now not only carry personalize journals, books, stickers and puzzles for your little ones to enjoy. Frecklebox has expanded to a fantastic line of back to school items such as personalized lunch boxes, personalized notebooks and personalized folders. It is definately a great place to start when looking for those funky, yet fun back to school items!

The winner of this prize pack will receive any item of their choice from Frecklebox!

Item#3: The Children's Place is the place to find comfortable, affordable, and stylish clothing for your kiddos. With clothing for babies to older children, you never have to worry about the quality or style of clothing that you will find.

The winner of this prize pack will receive a $50 gift card to The Children's Place!

One winner will receive ALL THREE PRIZES!

Now, here is the really important part, how to win! All entries must be done using the form below. Remember, you can also enter to win this prize on the following blogs. Entries from all 8 blogs will be combined to pull a winner randomly.

Life Starring the Kids and Me
Momstart
Blessings Abound Mommy
Experimental Mommy
As They Grow Up
The Shopping Mama
3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires

Mandatory entry:
1. Visit Leap Frog and tell me what Tag Reader book or what other Leap Frog system you would be interested in. AND
2. Go to Frecklebox and look around, then come back and tell me an item that catches your eye! AND
3. Visit TCP and look around, then come back and tell me what you would buy with your winnings.

Additional Entries: (please leave one separate entry for each)
2) Subscribe to my blog.
3) Favorite me in technorati.
4) Follow me on twitter (whatmommiesneed) and tweet about this giveaway.
5) Blog about this giveaway and link back here to http://www.whatmommiesneed.com/
6) Put my button on your sidebar.

Contest ends at 11:59 CST on August 31, 2009. Open to U.S. Residents only.

Giveaway: Get Cool for School PreSchool Bundle 6 CLOSED

Okay, this is the last PreSchool Bundle, and here is what is included:

Item 1: The Children's Place is the place to find comfortable, affordable, and stylish clothing for your kiddos. With clothing for babies to older children, you never have to worry about the quality or style of clothing that you will find.

The winner of this bundle will receive a $100 Gift Card to The Children's Place.

Item 2: JumpStart has recently branched out from their boxed learning software and their virtual online world for kids into console gaming. This fall, you can expect to see new JumpStart console games for the Nintento Wii and DS. Meanwhile the new and interesting places are popping up on the JumpStart World Map.

The winner of this bundle will get Pet Rescue for the Wii. JumpStart Pet Rescue contains five discovery worlds where preschoolers navigate through five stories in a search for lost pets.Each discovery world contains a guided story told by one of the JumpStart friends, leading children on a learning adventure through more than 70 learning lessons and activities that teach kids over 75 essential skills they need to succeed. As kids progress through the adventures, they improve their pre-reading skills, memory, creativity, motor skills, listening and much more!

Item 3: Suzi Homemaker is a "Mom-owned" custom embroidery and sewing business specializing in personalized baby and children’s gifts, as well as linens, school uniforms and logo wear for work, family reunions and more!


The winner of this bundle will receive a $20 gift card to Suzi Homemaker!

One Winner will receive all THREE prizes! TWO runner ups will receive only a $25 Gift Card to The Children's Place.

Now, here is the really important part, how to win! All entries must be done using the form below. Remember, you can also enter to win this prize on the following blogs. Entries from all 8 blogs will be combined to pull a winner randomly.

Life Starring the Kids and Me
Momstart
Blessings Abound Mommy
Experimental Mommy
As They Grow Up
The Shopping Mama
3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires

Mandatory entry:
1. Visit The Children's Place and look around, then come back and tell me what you would buy with your winnings. AND
2. Visit the Pet Rescue information page. Then tell us which "Key Feature" would benefit your child the most. AND
3. Visit Suzi Homemaker and leave a comment with what you would buy with your GC if you win.

Additional Entries: (please leave one separate entry for each)
2) Subscribe to my blog.
3) Favorite me in technorati.
4) Follow me on twitter (whatmommiesneed) and tweet about this giveaway.
5) Blog about this giveaway and link back here to http://www.whatmommiesneed.com/
6) Put my button on your sidebar.

Contest ends at 11:59 CST on August 31, 2009. Open to U.S. Residents only.