Mama Madness Giveaway: NeoCell Beauty Products

Welcome to the Mama Madness Giveaway Hop!  

We have a great GRAND PRIZE that you should go enter.

Have fun entering this giveaway and make sure to check out all the others on the linky at the bottom of this post.  

All are themed for making the Mama in your life feel special!

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I am a firm believer that mamas need to take care of themselves.  This does not mean we ignore the needs of our families.  We allow ourselves to continue nurturing others when we take some time to be healthy inside and out.  

 

NeoCell beauty products help mamas care for themselves!  I love the way their products make me feel as I take just a moment or two a day to make myself a healthier, happier person!  My husband doesn't know it, bu the likes it that I feel healthier too - my hair looks nicer, my body feels better - I am better able to function because I'm caring for ME!

NeoCell has offered to give a prize package of Beauty Bursts and Hair Volumizer to one of my readers!  To enter this giveaway, use the Rafflecopter form below.  This hop will be open from midnight March 1 through midnight March 20 EST.  The prize is available to residents of the US.

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Creating Calm: Fireflies Yoga CD Giveaway

Photo from Fireflies Yoga Website

Are you ready to win the Kings and Queens of the Forest CD?  Kira Willey is giving a CD to one of my readers.  Please make sure to check out my review of her fantastic music, and enter using the Rafflecopter form below.  

This giveaway is open to residents of the US who are 18 or older.  The winner will be randomly chosen by Rafflecopter.  Giveaway ends at midnight EST on February 26.

***Disclosure: I have received a product or products in exchange for this review and giveaway.  All opinions are my own.***

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Injinji Giveaway

 

Did you see the cute teaser video about Injinji socks last week?  If you missed it, click here to watch.  These socks are made with athletes in mind, but are suitable for everyday, everywhere use!  Do you love socks?  Do you want to try socks that won't bunch or irritate your feet, but will keep them comfortable and safe while running or playing?

I have fantastic news for you!  One of my readers will win 4 pair of Injinji socks to try for themselves!  Please enter below for your chance to win.

This giveaway is open to readers in the USA.  Winner must be 18 or older and respond within 24 hours once notified of winning.  This giveaway will run from January 23 - February 6.  Winner will be notified on February 7.

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***Disclaimer:  I have received a product or products in exchange for this giveaway.  All opinions expressed are my own.***

Wholly Giveaway Time!

The Wholly Family

Remember Wholly Guacamole and Wholly Salsa?  I shared about them last week.  They are absolutely some of my favorite products to keep my family eating healthy together!  Wholly Guacamole is offering a prize pack of their products to the winner of my Get Moving giveaway package.

They have decided to offer prize packages to 2 more of my readers!  This giveaway will close on Tuesday February 5 at midnight EST.  Winners will be notified on Feburary 7 and have 24 hours to respond.

Enter using the Rafflecopter form below.

***I have received a product or products in exchange for this giveaway.  All opinions are my own.***

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Sponsor Spotlight: GeoPalz #GetMoving2013

GeoPalz helps me get moving and it gets my boys moving!  These super cute pedometers encourage us in many ways to get on our feet each day!


GeoPalz are designed for kids.  They come in so many cute styles and entice children to move by unlocking game time in the GeoPalz arcade as they increase steps.  Look at some of these games:

 


Kids also earn points toward prizes!  Parents can set prizes for their kids when they reach a goal, or kids can choose from prizes pre-set by GeoPalz!  (Below are just a few of the prizes GeoPalz offers to kids for earning points).



Honestly, my boys don't care about the games and prizes.  They just love wearing the stylish pedometers and seeing how many steps they take.  They have to check them out multiple times a day.


Check out this new family of pedometers that GeoPalz is preparing to introduce.  These are called ibitz, they work kind of like the old neopet games - activities are tracked with the pedometer and earn health for your pet that can be accessed through smart devices.  The first model will work with Apple devices. They will sell for $40 and help track the times of days that children are the most active so parents get a better overall picture of what their children are doing during the day!



Great news!  GeoPalz has agreed to participate in the Get Moving event!  They will be contributing a pedometer as part of my fantastic prize package!  Are you interested?  Which pedometer is your favorite? How do you help your children get active?  Would you dare wear a GeoPalz?  (I do).






***Disclaimer: I have received a product or products free for the purpose of review.  All opinions are my own.***


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Get Moving 2013 Coming THIS WEEK #GetMoving2013

Welcome to the Get Moving 2013 Blog Hop and Grand Prize Giveaway Event.  I'm sure it comes as no surprise that getting in shape is one of the top New Year's resolutions.  This year, let's stick with it! 

 Silent Springs, A Lucky Ladybug and Mommy of One and Counting,  have teamed up with almost 20 other bloggers to help you Get Moving in 2013 and actually keep those resolutions this year.  Each blog features a Get Moving 2013 prize worth at least $25, so be sure to hop around and enter them all!  3 different grand prize packages are up for grabs, so be sure to enter here to win! 

Your chance to win begins January 17th and ends at 11:59pm January 31st.  
Giveaways open to US

 Disclosure:  Please note that Silent Springs, A Lucky Ladybug and Mommy of One and Counting and the Get Moving 2013 Giveaway bloggers are not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes. We have represented each sponsor with the expectation they will fulfill their prize and in a timely manner. We will contact the sponsor regarding your prize(s). The sponsors, in most cases, are shipping their items to you directly. We will make every effort to assist you obtaining your prize. If there is an issue with a sponsor, please notify the blog you won a prize from within 4-6 weeks for assistance, after that we may be unable to assist you.

Sponsor Spotlight: Eatsmart Bathroom Scale #GetMoving2013

One tool that helps me get moving is my bathroom scale.  See, I don't like the numbers it shows me sometimes.   I don't exactly see eye to eye with my new scale.  It arrived on a Thursday, and by Friday morning I was telling some friends about how awesome it is - and how much I don't like it.  I don't like it because I can't figure out how to get it to lie to me.

EatSmart Precision GetFit Digital Body Fat Scale

Let me tell you what I do like about this scale though.  It does not stop with telling me what my weight is.  I mean, I want to know my weight so I can see the numbers change as my body changes, but we all know that weight is only a small part of the picture of our health.

This new scale also tells me the percentage of my body fat (just over 1/3 right now - yikes).  It does not stop there though, it tells me how much muscle I have (just under 40%).  It also tells me my bone mass weight and how much of me is water.

Okay, the truth is, I think the scale is fantastic.  I love it that I can track changes, I can see that I am not getting enough water - I'm still working on that.  Even when my weight does not do exactly what I want, I can get a picture of what is going on inside my body.  It is not difficult to chart my changes with this fantastic new scale.

Another thing that I love about this scale: it can track up to 8 users.  It automatically knows which user is on it also (provided the users are not too similar in stats).

I am using the EatSmart Precision GetFit Digital Body Fat Scale.  This scale was provided to me for the purpose of review.  All opinions about the scale are my own.

One of my readers will win a scale from EatSmart as part of my awesome prize package during the Get Moving blog event this month!  Keep watching for more fantastic prizes!

Follow EatSmart on Facebook.

Find EatSmart on Twitter.

EatSmart is even on Pinterest.

Would a new scale help you get moving?  How does it fit in to your goals for 2013?

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***Disclaimer: I have received a product or products free for the purpose of review.  All opinions are my own.*** 

Sneak Peek

Do you remember that I am going to be part of the Get Moving Blog Event in January?  I am super excited about my sponsors.  I can hardly stand waiting to share about their fantastic products with you... so here's a sneak peek of what you can expect.  (Oh, and if you want to get in on the event you can do so for FREE - you don't even have to secure a sponsor to be part of the grand prize drawing entries!)

Keep an eye out in January to learn about these great products and how they get me moving!  This prize package goes to 1 lucky reader.  Total value is over $250.

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Hey bloggers:

It's not too late to sign up for the Get Moving giveaway event in January.  Sign up is free!

Enjoy A Healthier and Happier Thanksgiving Meal - and a giveaway

I announced yesterday that we are expecting baby #4 this summer.  It's an exciting time, but as you may recall, I am diabetic - therefore it is not without challenges.  I have decided that this is going to be my healthiest pregnancy yet (and my doctor seems to think that's a good plan).  As I am working toward health, I've had the priveledge of partnering with GeoPalz once again to share an exciting & fun event! 

As I plan for our holiday season, here are a few tips that I plan to use in keeping our family moving toward health.  Make sure to read to the end so you can learn about a fantastic giveaway from GeoPalz!  (Don't forget to check out their website - they offer great games to help entice young people to exercise!)


1. Snack sparingly throughout the day, choose a healthy option if the kids have to snack. Opt for a full meal instead of high-calorie snacking. It’s difficult to monitor how much the kids are eating when they’re grazing the buffet. Click to Tweet!

2. Create colorful fruit salads and fruit-based desserts for a healthy way to satisfy your kid’s sweet tooth. Make an apple or peach pie using whole-wheat flour instead of white flour. Click to Tweet!

3. Fill your kid’s plate with half veggies, a quarter potatoes, and the rest with meat. Help your kids learn portion control by using normal or undersized portions. Encourage them to fill their plates with healthy and colorful food. Click to Tweet!

4. Have fun and play games together! Promote playtime with fun and physical activities. Play a game of touch football, Frisbee, or kickball together. With younger kids, play hopscotch, jump rope, or tag. Click to Tweet!





Make the most of your Thanksgiving holiday with the children’s pedometer, GeoPalz! To get you started, they’ve provided 12 tips for a healthier and happier Thanksgiving meal. Follow their tips and share them with friends to be entered into a Healthy Family Thanksgiving Giveaway!

At the end of the month, GeoPalz will pick one lucky parent who’s shared these tips via Twitter with a Thanksgiving prize pack including 4 GeoPalz pedometers for your kids and a $100 Target gift card for you!

Here’s how to enter:
1. Click the included link to tweet your favorite tip!
2. Follow GeoPalz on Twitter to find out if you’ve won.

For contest rules and regulations, please visit the GeoPalz blog.

***Disclaimer: I have received a product in exchange for this post.  All opinions expressed are my own.***

Melissa & Doug: Trunki Giveaway

Are you traveling with preschoolers this holiday season?  Our sweet boys will be 1, (almost)3, and 4 during the holidays.  As we prepare for our adventures, we are excited to be pulling a Trunki along with us.  What fun to ride, pull, and even pack.  Our holidays are going going to be an amazing fun time with family.  Would you like to win a Trunki for someone you love?  See all of the Terrific Twenty Toys!  Fill out the Rafflecopter form below!  Contest closes at midnight on Black Friday!  Open to US residents only.

***Disclaimer: I have received a product in exchange for this ad.  All expressed opinions are my own.***

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Melissa & Doug Terrific Twenty List and Giveaway

MELISSA & DOUG TERRIFIC TWENTY LIST AND GIVEAWAY

GREAT NEWS!  Melissa & Doug are doing a big giveaway with their Terrific Twenty!  Every day for the next 20 days they'll be giving away a toy on their Facebook page!  This is perfect timing for Christmas gifts! 

We LOVE Melissa & Doug toys in our house.  They are such excellent quality.  The boys especially love their puzzles!  I love the ways that Melissa and Doug promote learning with all the senses!  

You know what else?  We're going to give our readers the opportunity to win one of the Terrific Twenty RIGHT HERE!  Keep your eyes open for a chance to enter coming very soon!  

What toy do you love most?

Happy Green First Birthday: TruKid Giveaway

Did you read about my Happy Green First Birthday preparation with TruKid?  Azariah sure smelled and looked great for his party.  TruKid is giving away a set of Bubble Baby Body Wash and  Happy Face & Body Lotion to one of you!  Fill out the Rafflecopter form for a chance to win!  (US Only)

 

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**Disclaimer: I received a product free of charge in exchange for this review.  All opinions are my own.

Phineas and Ferb Ticket Giveaway

THIS IS IT!

Your chance to win a family 4 pack of tickets to see Phineas and Ferb LIVE!!!

When: October 26, 4pm

Where: Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne

Who: You and your friends, or family, or neighbors...

Why: Because Phineas and Ferb is fun!

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I have received a product or products in exchange for this post.  All opinions are my own.

$35 Road ID Gift Code Giveaway

It's time for safety on the road!

Earlier this week I shared a review of Road ID.  Don't miss out on your chance to win $35 toward your choice of Road ID products.  

Road ID promotes safety while you're being active.  It gives you an opportunity to feel secure when you're away.  

Make sure to surf through Road ID's store today!

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***Disclosure: I have received a product or products free for the purpose of promotion.  All opinions are my own.***

It's Day 1!

Hoorah Hooray, Win Lose or Blog  starts today!


Follow my journey to a healthier weight on my personal Win, Lose, or Blog journal.  Please leave comments, questions, encouragement, stories, etc.  I am looking forward to sharing this journey with all of you.  Oh - and you'll have opportunities to win prizes from me, and from Win, Lose, or Blog during this 7 week event!  Keep your eyes open for some great products.

Trash night! Rubbermaid Review & Giveaway

It's trash night tonight.  Better yet, it's recycle night!  We are big fans of recycling but we have a problem - the big ugly blue bin that sits in the kitchen.  It's not the bin itself that is ugly, it just doesn't look good, and we have a pretty small kitchen, so there isn't a good place to put it.

I'm in luck!  I recently learned about Rubbermaid's new Hidden Recycler.  It's a recycle bin that I can put under the kitchen counter!

It's got a lot of fantastic features.  You can check them out on the Rubbermaid website, or you can watch them in my video. 

I mention "screws" in my video - there are none - I failed to read the directions first - it's super super easy to use.  In fact, I've entered several giveaways to try to win a second one to use for my trash container.

You can buy the Rubbermaid Hidden Recycler for just $17.59 online.  

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You can win it right now!  Enter using the Rafflecopter form below.  Giveaway entrants must be 18 years of age or older and residents of the US.  I have received a product free of charge for the purpose of review.  

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Honor the Earth Giveaway Hop

I am SUPER excited about partnering with GeoPalz for the Honor the Earth giveaway hop!  If you haven't heard of GeoPalz, please take a glance at my spotlight post.  They make incredible pedometers for kids, and have a fantastic service for families!  I don't think I have ever been more excited about a pedometer!

GeoPalz wants to help YOU Honor the Earth this Earth day by encouraging your family to get moving!  We're learning to walk to places nearby instead of driving.  

One lucky winner will receive a GeoPalz pedometer for their child!  Of course, you can always choose to keep it for yourself if you prefer.

Enter using the Rafflecopter form below.  Don't forget to read the review to learn all about GeoPalz great products.  Also remember to check out the other great giveaways happening as part of the Honor the Earth hop!

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SimplyFun Leap Forward Set: Review & Giveaway

You read that right!  More SimplyFun!

This is our favorite game out of the Leap Forward set - Tangrams.  Monkey decided to try making his own game out of the shapes while I was in the office one day.  He had a great time building a... whatever this thing is.  Tangrams are fantastic because of their LARGE size.  They are easy for preschoolers to handle, and the game itself is easy to understand.  Did you ever play Tangrams in school?  I remember them!

Here, my niece, Little Lou, is showing the boys how to put the shapes together to make a picture.  There are 2 sets of large foam shapes in this package, that makes it easier to play together, or as a competition.  There are so many ways to play with Tangrams that it has entertained my boys for hours!

A finished picture - I think this is a dog.  It was Little Lou's first experience with Tangrams and she needed just a little bit of help after she had finished so the picture came out looking like the one in the book.

 

Ice Hop is an incredibly cute game where the kids work to get their penguins to safety by hopping from ice burg to ice burg!  It is helping my boys practice counting - and in a sneaky way, helping them practice addition!  This was especially fun for Little Lou (6), Bugsy (4), and Monkey (3) to play together!

See those cute little sheep?

I have never seen another game like Clover Leap.  It truly is unique.  It's a bit difficult to begin playing with Monkey right now, but as soon as he starts to get a better mastery on word recognition, we will begin helping him understand it.  Mr. Crum and I played it together (he won).  When we were finished, he was ready to start again.  It is a fun game of silly sentences!  I can't wait until we're back at my sister's house so I can share this one with Little Lou.

Mr. Crum is proud of his sentence "I see hairy bikes".  (He's also proud that he won Clover Leap).

You too can own this set!  You can buy it online from SimplyFun
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You can win it right here on Life With My Boys!  Enter using the Rafflecopter form below!

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