The weather was perfect so they camped outside last weekend. Look at them attack their big brother.


Happy WW!

Labels: wordless wednesday

I was recently asked to review Norton 360 and since I already have the regular version I thought why not. In fact, it came in the mail over the weekend and they even gave me my own Norton Yoga Mat, which I love.


I've downloaded the program and it's already speeding up my computer. Honestly I was afraid that it might slow it down as other antivirus programs have done that in the past, but it didn't.
Norton 360 2.0 comes with:
Live Updates
PC Security- which means you'll be protecting even when you don't think about it
Identity Protection- Feel free to shop online or do your banking or pay bills without someone sneaking a peek at your passwords.
Backup- something every writer/blogger/etc should have. I swear I've wanted to throw this computer off the balcony every time my computer shuts off on its own and I lose everything. Now it'll save the stuff you were working on and when you sign back on it'll ask if you want to retrieve it.
PC Tuneup- No longer will you have to wait for it to automatically do updates or scan for viruses. You can actually surf the web, answer emails or hold a conference while it does it in the background.
Support- there is always someone there to help you when you need it. You don't have to wait until working hours.

Oh and to show you, as I was typing this I was also scanning my computer and I didn't get booted, it didn't freeze up and it was really quick. Does your computer get really slow? Hard time loading? If you find yourself having these issues you might have a virus. I highly recommend the Norton 360, I did have the regular Norton but this is by far better. It just does everything for you, okay but it doesn't give you chocolates, but that's not a reason not to get it.

To purchase your own go to www.symantec.com and view what's best for your computer. The Norton 360 2.0 is an "everything in one" type and is definitely worth it.

Labels: blog tour, Norton, Norton 360, Norton 360 2.0, norton antivirus

72 I love yogurt!
chanelireli

12 I wish i had stock in Yoplait because it is my son's favorite snack- thanks!
lin@mysupersaving.com Lindley

96 I WANT TO WIN!
# posted by Blogger Neen

75 I would love to win! I have 2 daughters (ages 3 & 4) and they both love yogurt! I love giving it to them for a healthy snack!
Heather
prospect220 at yahoo dot com

35 My kids consume so much yogurt! Thanks for the giveaway. Please enter me! Come enter mine for $25 for ebay! Blogger Shannon @ Gabi's World

40 These are perfect for my daughter for dessert at night! Pick me :)
LilithSilvermane at gmail.com Blogger Lilith Silvermane

42 My oldest daughter has a huge sweet tooth & yogurt is one of the few things that she really likes that is actually good for her. Would love to win this! Kristi ~ I didn't know that aobu tthe red dye 40, thanks for including that in your comment!
# posted by Blogger Ginny

51 Gotta love yogurt!
Kathy
bigfamily8(at)yahoo(dot)com
Kathy

6 My son will love this! :) Lesha

Thanks for a great giveaway! I hope i'm the lucky winner :)
if i could win this and a target gift card i'll be on cloud 9 :)
# posted by Blogger Reeva

93 Thanks for a great giveaway! I hope i'm the lucky winner :)
if i could win this and a target gift card i'll be on cloud 9 :)
# posted by Blogger Reeva

Labels: bloggy giveaway, winners, yoplait winners

Okay, ya'll know I like to list contests, it wouldn't be me if I didn't. (Besides this week but that was due to my other site getting shut down, contest days are coming back)

SimplyMobile Mom is basically one way to send writing to your phone to look at later. Hey, this would be perfect for me, it would give me time in the bathroom, on the road or in a quiet place to read away from the kids. You are also able to share your info with family and friends via your phone and you can send stuff to it. Hey you can even check your email using your phone. The sign up is simple and you can get started right away.

Example: I know that my kids are going to be home half day next week and instead of them being bored I want to find them some activities. I go and look at familyfun.com and see a fun activity, only problem is I don't have the material but will be going to the store later. Highlight the text and click send to SimplyMobile Mom.

Now I can take a peek at what I need as I shop. No more writing it all down just to lose it before I enter the store. Hey, I'm not going to lose my cell. For added fun you can download a few plugins for it: Cellfire, Accuweather, yahoomail, gmail and microsoft Outlook.

Sounds like every mother's daily planner in a phone, just think of it as a mobile internet that helps you become SuperMom.

SimplyMobile Mom is also having a contest where you can actually win a 8gb Apple iPhone and 2-years of service from AT&T. Want to win? Hurry over to the site and check out the details. The contest began April 21 and ends May 19th, so you still have time.

Labels: contest, SimplyMobile

The sky is blue and gray but the weather is perfect today, kids have played outside and the hubby took the two younger ones out today and left me home to sleep. This was perfect, I didn't end up sleeping much but I did enjoy the peace and quiet as I stared up at the ceiling and listened. There was only the sound of the breeze blowing.

Silence really is bliss.

Labels: bliss, sleep

This weekend a new movie is hitting theaters, but only a select few. If you are in the following areas you really should see this movie. Not only is it a family movie but it is a kid movie. I give it an A+ in my book and that is rare.

Why such a high score? Okay, first this movie is great for the younger kids, my daughters loved it. For them it was a movie about a puppet that goes missing at an event and the entire town begins searching for Froggy Doo. Many young children, especially 5-year-old Rocky believes he is a real frog living in the pumpkin patch. So, when he goes missing he expects his teen brother, Elliot, to find him.

My son, who's just entering that preteen stage, by this I mean he's really starting to look at girls and gets the whole, "I like her" feeling loved the movie. Not only did he get to try to figure out who did it and where Froggy Doo went but watch as a boy tried to impress a girl.



For us adults, A Plumm Summer is another meaning in the movie as we watch the parents struggle through a hardship and try to figure out life. For myself, my family is going through an addiction of sorts, while it may not be alcohol it shows tough situations that some go through and watch as this mom tries helping her husband but finally standing up for her kids.

Don't think this is just a comedy or a family (happy) movie. This movie will make your tears flow, even if you aren't much for crying. By the time this movie ended there wasn't a dry eye in the house. We cheered on the threesome (Elliot, Rocky and Haley) will begin a search for Froggy Doo. The three hang out at Herb (Henry Winkler) and Vic's house while they investigate, getting to know Herb more.

For SoccerBoy he loves it as he is currently reading a series of books written by Henry Winkler. But he also loved comparing the movie to life. I really do hope you'll go watch this movie, it's become a favorite in our house, in fact the kids watch it once every other day. Now I just need to find my own Froggy Doo. Are there any out there?

Catch the premiere of A Plumm Summer. This movie opens up this weekend, TODAY actually, so make sure you don't miss it. Let it

Locations: MN, AL, and CA, I'll be posting exact locations a bit later.

Labels: A Plumm Summer, A Plumm Summer Movie, Froggy Doo, Henry Winkler, Plumm Summer

What's a parents worst fear when their kids go to school? Mine is a tiny slip of paper that warns us of a certain outbreak and to comb through our children's hair. Ikkk. It gives me the crawlies just thinking about them. LICE!

As a child I got this and as many of you know I have REALLY thick hair and lets just say it wasn't fun. It took hours, upon hours for them to look through my hair and boy did it hurt. Before they were done combing through it with that cold, metal comb I was begging for them to shave my hair all off so I'd never have to go through it again. When asked what I'd do about hair I replied, "I don't care, I'll buy a wig and never get lice again!"

Here's a myth for you: Lice only strikes those with dirty hair. This is NOT true, it strikes those with shiny, clean hair and those with oily, dirty hair. Lice, or nits don't care where they find a home as long as they can suck out your blood and lay more eggs. Gross right?

Well the two older ones got that message the same time MomCentral asked me if I'd like a chance to review "LiceMD" I jumped at the chance. Since it's been so many years without worrying about it and suddenly I get that awful note I had to do something. I mean what if they did get it? This way I'd be able to stop it as soon as I saw it and not wait until the hubby isn't at work or college to buy the stuff and the bugs to jump on everyone else.

The box came in the mail a few days later, it looks like a small box of medicine you'd buy at the store. Inside is a small, plastic (not metal) a sheet of instructions with a $1 coupon attached and the bottle of lice shampoo. It goes over step-by-step on how to eliminate head lice. (with pictures) The LiceMD is pesticide free and pediatrician tested. (4fl oz bottle) Thankfully I haven't had to use it, but it'll stay right here in my living room until I do.

Symptoms of Head Lice:
- itchy scalp
- seeing bugs jump
- notice tiny eggs (looks like white dirt)
- feel something moving on the top of your scalp

Now if you feel your scalp itching suddenly keep in mind you just read this. Ikk. But if you aren't sure I'd grab a box of LiceMD, just to be on the safe side.

Labels: eggs, lice md, LiceMD, momcentral, nits

Today was a half day with the family due to "Bring Your Child to Work Day." No, we didn't speak at schools this year or even take our child to work, but since they were doing it out here the schools only served half day. Maybe because the office was full of kids, I have no clue. But I can tell you they didn't want to be home today. The threat of a storm hovered above us, which meant staying indoors. They weren't happy.

But they managed to get through it. SoccerBoy grabbed "Bones" from his backpack, it's #4 and he read it in a few hours. He's just started on #5 now and is really into it, so much he doesn't hear me when I ask him to clean the living room. Course I think any child would do that. Right?

Little A is going through something lately, at first I thought it was him cutting his molars but not so much anymore. See anytime someone gets near me he becomes VERY territorial. By this I mean he throws a fit (lays on his back and kicks), I've never seen this before out of any of my kids or ever for that matter. Sure I've heard of kids doing this but I thought it was a figure of speech. But why is he so territorial? He is more like the center of attention with his siblings.

BabyGirl is coming down with something, hope she gets better soon. Very mood, by this I mean very sensitive.

BalletGirl is just enjoying life and seems to have a secret (not-so-secret) crush on the boy across the street. It's cute, but it must stay like this, she's too young. BabyGirl got to make her first friend, a boy that just turned 5. He asked her if she'd ask her sister to be his girlfriend. OUCH. Yeah, she was a bit upset.

How are you and your kids doing? The hubb? He's taking college classes, woo hoo! I'll be joining him this fall.

Labels: college, kids, school, work

1 The Bloggy Giveaways there are over 850+

2 Win a Top Gun DVD!

3 Reviewing Toys gives away Chronicles of Narnia toy

4 Win one of 3 $25 GC to Hanes

5 Homemom3 is giving away Free Yoplait Kids Yogurt

6 Tessy and Tab's TV Turn Off

7 Win a Crocodile Game

8 5 winners will get MyFruitRollUps

9 Swaddling blanket from MyPreciousKids.

10 Memories of Me time Frame

1112 Shutterfly Designer Cards

12 This one is NOT a bloggy giveaway but still a giveaway Win an Oopsie Dazie item. Actually two.

13 Here is one more list that the b5media put together. Have fun entering those Bloggy giveaways
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Labels: bloggy giveaways, crocodile dentist games, hanes giveaway, memories of me time frame, myfruitrollups, oopsie dazie, swaddling blanket, top gun

Yep, one of my brand new blogs http://leessummit.blogspot.com/ were just marked as spam by blogger and it is locked until further notice, yep they thought I had a spam blog. Basically they tag the ones that have lots of links that point to one site.

1. I did have two posts to start it off. One as a welcome to my blog and the second was on weather. I did mention a few ways someone could enjoy the outdoors. I tried writing a post because a kid came to my door asking to mow the lawn so I posted a few businesses out here for lawn service. Besides that though I didn't link so not sure where I went wrong. Be careful.

My Question: I see it says lots of links. Every Tuesday and Thursday I post tons of links. Am I going to be targeted for that?

It'll take about four days for them to review the blog and decide to keep it locked or unlock it. This is quite frightening to me as I have quite a few blogs and am worried what if they think one of my more popular blogs are spam. Homemom3 for instance is my baby, I have almost 1000 posts here and daily traffic but what would happen if they thought it was spam?

Anyways just wanted to warn ya'll in case something happens to anymore of my blogs and for your own benefit. Hoping this gets resolved soon. I hate Spam blogs as it is, try to delete any even in my comment section. ERrrr.

Labels: blogger, blogger help, locked blog, spam blog

Yes, another giveaway. I hope you are enjoying yourself this week with all the Bloggy Giveaways there are currently 660 right now that you can sign up for.

So, what can you win today? Oh well I was lucky enough to get some My Fruit Roll Ups for you. You remember a while back when we got these for Valentine's day? My kids loved them so much that we ran out rather quickly.

Prize: 5 winners will get MyFruitRollUps. ($30 Value each)
Rules: Comment below telling me your favorite school snack as a child or a memory. Or if you really want to get helpful a recipe using Fruit rollups (I'll give extra points for recipes)

Labels: bloggy giveaways, giveaways, myfruitrollups

There will be more giveaways going on throughout the week, so you may wish to sign up for our channel feed.

Tree Hugging Family is conducting multiple giveaways Mothering Magazine Subscriptions - Big Green Purse

Mother Earth’s Garden - Let it Rot! The Gardener’s Guide to Composting - Leapin Lemur and Penguin Puffs

Simply Thrifty - Coupon Organizer- Life Fitness Premium Pulsating back Massager

Offbeat Homes - Building With Awareness Guidebook on DVD

Hankering for Yarn - Butterfly Earrings

Junk Creations - EcoHangers

Stamping Mad - Stamping Hobbyists Gift Set

Jewelry and Beading - Artful Blogging Magazine

Layers Upon Layers - Art Doll Quarterly

Quilting and Patchwork - The Magic of Patchwork Book

Babylune - Hanes Gift Certificates Crocodile Dentist Game

Tool Belt Tips - 2 Cases Thompson’s Water Seal

Tangled Thread - Tags and Tie Dyes Contest

Busy Family Meals - Asian Cooking Starter Kit

Blog Fabulous - Boogie Dance Giveaway

Thrifty Mommy - Honey Thyme Herb Farm, Recycled Bags, Cooking Light Cookbook - Towel Spa

Weary Parent - You’re a Good Mom Gift Set, Blume Girl Boutique Giveaway, Blog Design

Supernanny Rules - Skincare by Amino Genesis

Kettle and Cup - The Tea Table Book

Baking Delights - Hello Cupcake Book

Behind the Vine - Wine lovers will love Vacu Vin

Did you do a bloggy giveaway? Link it in the comment section and don't forget to visit my page of all my bloggy giveaways so far.

Labels: b5media, bloggy giveaways, blogs, giveaways

Okay last year I missed the bloggy giveaways for the most part. I did a bit of it but never really got around to checking any out. I think it was the timing of just having our little A. This year though I was ready in fact I have blog giveaways lined up for homemom3 and babylune for the week. Are you ready for them? (if you have something you'd like to giveaway drop me an email at homemom3@gmail.com)

Right now there are over 430+ giveaways at Bloggy Giveaways for you to enter. Prizes like amazon gift certificates, books, movies, toys and more.

Here are mine so far: I'll let ya know as I get more up. Do you have one? Link it in the comments.

Win a Top Gun DVD!
Reviewing Toys gives away Chronicles of Narnia toy
Win one of 3 $25 GC to Hanes
Homemom3 is giving away Free Yoplait Kids Yogurt

Labels: April giveaways, bloggy giveaways, giveaway

For the bloggy giveaway, Homemom3 is going to take part. But first I want to thank our sponsor YoPlait Yogurt. That's right we'll be giving away coupons for a 6pack of Yoplait Kid Yogurt.

Sound yummy? They've got the following flavors: strawberry, mixed berry, banana, strawberry banana, vanialla banana, strawberry vanilla- strawberry and peach strawberry banana.



These aren't redeemable in California, Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota and Tennessee. Sorry folks. But anyone else in the United States is able to take part.

Winners: I'm picking 10 winners for this post.

Rules: Leave a comment telling me you want to win. (more surprises for ya'll later this week)

Deadline: Friday, April 25th I'll announce the winner. Make your comments before then.

Labels: bloggy giveaway, homemom3, yogurt giveaway, yoplait for kids, yoplait giveaway, yoplait yogurt

Okay for some of you this review and blog entry might get a bit TMI (too much info) if you don't like the topic of "periods" you'll probably want to leave now. I know many men are frightened away by it. But I also know this is one of those topics women will only talk about when others are talking, so here goes. There is a new site out there called, Dare to Wear White. This is a place where you can come clean (pun not intended) about the dirty secret no one likes to talk about..."the period." Many females are heading to this site for information on periods and to read other stories.

First, currently I'm not having periods, thank goodness. I hate those things, course what women ever loved them right. Sure, it's a good reason to eat up all the chocolate in the house and send the husband out for more. But honestly we hate it, a big reason is the blood. How many of you have ever ruined a pair of underwear because of "that time of the month"? Any hands?

Before having kids I'd have a regular period, or what I'm guessing is regular. You know it was one time of month type of thing, however after my first child (more than 12 years ago) I'd experience something different. I'd end up with 3 periods in a month, I'd become exhausted and irritated very easily. There was no one to talk with and doctors had no clue what to do, course my doctors were also male. Like they understood how it felt to be a woman and go through this and have men trying to tell me how I should feel.

A secret? Did you know that 1 out of 5 women experience heavy periods? Yeah me neither, I knew there were some of us out there but not many, at least not many that talked about it. Do you ever wonder if something is wrong? How many women out there have heavy periods? What could be wrong? There is a Q&A section for just these questions.

Mom Central recently surveyed more than 1,300 "everyday moms" who indicated they have heavy periods and discovered some astounding insights:
· 75% of women reported that their heavy periods negatively impact their quality of
life by disrupting their family and social life, regular activities, and moods.
· Almost 60% said that their periods negatively affect their sexual relationships.
· And what's worse, more than 50% of women with heavy periods said that they dread
leaving the house on their worst days.

NovaSure is here to help those of us that have already had children and would like to STOP the heavy periods. Sounds like a dream-come-true right? Well, it is. I haven't got it done yet but I'm definitely looking into it. You should too.

Currently there is a survey and for those of you that take part the first 250 are eligible to win a $10 Amazon GC. Hurry before it's too late.

Labels: campaign, Dare to Wear White, heavy periods, NovaSure, periods

I'd love it if you'll would help me welcome a dear friend to the blogging world. She recently started blogging at Askew To You. She's a very talented writer and loving mother to three wonderful children. Not just that though she loves bike riding and taking photos so when you visit her blog you'll get to see the wonderful shots she takes. I love watching as her family goes on bike rides, it actually inspires me to do it. Too bad I don't have a bike right? Oh I'll get one soon enough, trust me I hear there are trails out here.

Anyways I commented on her blog the other day and noticed I was the only one. I know how great it feels to read a comment or two so could ya'll help me welcome her? Please. :)

Labels: askewtoyou, blogging, mom to three

Goodies for Mom is having an Earth Day GIANT Giveaway and you can win 16 Eco-friendly prizes

Isaland Life is giving away Horse Bit Bracelet from Twisted Silver and Pair of Booties from BePe Baby

Enter teh Mamma Mia Contest where you can win a trip to London. It's like the American Idol, only for older folks.

Help My Hurt is having a Work Safe, Play Safe Contest where you can win a ergonomic mouse pad.

Work At Home Mom is giving away a $25 GC to Alexbaby.com plus a bunch of Organic Skin Care products by Little Twig.

Traveling Mamas is giving away Tots on the Go’s Travel Gear. Head over and vote for your favorite item to win, you may just be the lucky winner.

Teensy Green is giving away a Timberland Eco-Tote.

Camy's Loft has two giveaways for you, one is for LOST IN NASHVEGAS and the other http://camys-loft.blogspot.com/2008/04/book-giveaway-do-hard-things.html">Do Hard Things

Eastern Kicks is giving away the classic 1954 Godzilla movie to one lucky reader.

Petit Elephant is giving away a beautiful ellabalou blanket, these just look so soft and warm.

Baby Luxe is giving away bling baby shoes that are so shiny your daughter will be begging you for them.

Seven Dogs and a Baby is giving away a $30 GC for Sher's Wares, which has some pretty nice jewelry.

It's Blog She Wrote's 1st Blogoversary and she's celebrating by having a Five in a Row audio mp3

Head on over and read more Thursday Thirteen posts. Don't forget to leave a comment.Don't forget about my Thursday Giveaways which will be posted later today.

Oh and don't forget to enter my giveaway over at Babylune, you can win Oopsie Dazie items.

Labels: 13 Thursday, April giveaways, gc giveaways, Thurday Thirteen

Since moving out here we haven't really had a chance at meeting the neighbors, not with all the winds, rain and snow. Finally BabyGirl spotted people outside and told me, "Mom their are moms and kids outside. Let's go meet them, I think I can get a friend."

Yes, she's desperate, it's been a while in the house and we haven't met anyone, no neighbors. We did meet our brand new neighbor the first week she moved in but we barely see her anymore. She works so it isn't here much, the only time I know she's here is after 3 p.m. when her kid comes home and the walls begin to bounce. Yeah, they like their music and many times it doesn't stop until after 3 a.m. That's right a.m. not p.m.

Well we quickly got dressed, looked out and they were still there so we walked down to introduce ourselves. Only problem is the children are either too old for her or just right for her baby brother. Well, I guess we just wait until the next neighbor spotting. I can see her watching out the window now.

Labels: meeting the neighbors, neighbor, neighbors

Win a trip to London! That's right, Mamma Mia and Ponds are going to come together to give one lucky person a trip to London. Isn't that nice? So if you are 40-years-old or older grab two of your friends and sing a song together. Enter in the contest by April 30th to win that trip. Head on over to read the rules to enter.

Our Review Blog got to review some Littlest Pet Shop toys and are having a Littlest Pet Shop Giveaway.


Win a years supply of Ben & Jerry's ice cream, plus Reddi Wip over at Table 4 Five.

From Dates to Diapers is having a The Lote Tree giveaway where you might win a "Hippy Rose" Cocoa Butter Bath Truffle, "Emerald Isle" bar soap, and a sample of Vegan "Needle Leaf" laundry soap.

More reviews to come....

Labels: ice cream, littlest pet shop giveaway, mamma mia, ponds, soap giveaway

Yesterday BabyGirl came up with the strangest thought:

"Mom, why do we put cow poop on our plants?"

Yes, she overheard us talk about manure and asked what it was, from there she realized manure was cow poop. Ikk.

"Umm, because it helps stuff grow." Thinking she'd drop it now I went back to my research.

"Ewwwww, that means my tomatoes come from poop?"

Looking a bit confused, "No, honey. Tomatoes come from seeds."

"But mom you put poop over my seeds! You make me eat poop!"

Yeah and just how do I clear this one up? I did try telling her it doesn't grow in it because it comes out of it and is formed through the leaves. Now she says she'll never eat potatoes because those don't come out, they stay in it.

Labels: gardening, manure, no poop, plants, things kids say

My son asked me if I could post this so us, "Older Folks" could answer the following question. He insists that I am old and he needs it for a new blog that he is starting up. (not to worry, I watch what he writes and who comments on his blog)


For those of you that want to visit and leave him a note you can do so at:

Money Making Kids

Labels: babysitting, making money, money making kids, SoccerBoy

Okay I've got a list of over 30 giveaways, so look around and see what you can win. If I somehow forgot you mention it in the giveaways so others can visit. If you'd like me to host a giveaway for you, drop me an email at homemom3@gmail.com

Giveaways:

Boston Mamas The Talk giveaway Yep, you guessed it it's the sex talk book, something every parent probably wants to look over. Ultima Replenisher

Don't forget Babylune is giving away two Oopsie Dazie hair clips.

Cool Mom Picks is giving away an autographed copy of The Pigeon Wants a Puppy.

Kailani over at Island Review diaper goop and for those of you that have procrastinated she's even giving away a TurboTax.


5minutesformom is having Two weeks of Toys Giveaway, so you don't want to visit all the links because there'll be tons of toys to win. What kid doesn't want toys in the mail? First up is a huge giveaway from Playskool. Hurry everyone!

The Opinionated Parent has three different giveaways. Enter to win a Scootababy, or a See Me Read and finally Girlie Gown

Camys Loft has at least two giveaways a week, plus interviews. Stop by to win Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children: Six Steps to Hope and Healing! and Trouble The Water.

Keris is giving away Tomy.

Breeni Books is giving away a copy of Twisted by Andrea Kane.

Fantasy book Critic is giving away a set of Stephen Hunts books, The Court of the Air” and “The Kingdom Beyond the Waves."

Film School Rejects is giving away a copy of Day of the Dead

Simply Thrifty is giving away $25 Amazon GC

The List Maven is giving away a $25 iTunes GC for guessing how many lists she has listed.

The List Maven loves her lists and just to add to it she's giving away 10 KN Cool Daywear products. Enter to win. But be quick.

She Knows Parties is giving away 5 What To Do Pad from Whomi.

The Story Siren is giving away a copy of Airhead.

Over at Momsational they are giving away an oven toaster and $45 in Tyson's Any'tizers.

Carpe Libris Reviews is giving away a copy of Plan Z by Leslie Kove by Betsy Robinson.

Mymomshops is giving away an adorable Gifted Grasshopper package.

Seven Dogs and a Baby Birthday Giveaway and their are a ton of prizes.

Mamanista is giving away a Nursing Cover from Love Blessings.

Need Coffee is giving away TMNT Season 6 dvd.

Spoiled Pretty is having a AG giveaway where you can win all types of AG products.

Props and Pans is giving away a month's supply of Attune Probotics Wellness Bars

Goodyblog is giving away 10 Red Vines package and I'm not meaning just a small package but GOBS of the stuff. I use to eat these all the time, man I hope I win.

Movie Freak has 15 DVD to giveaway.

The Full Mommy is giving away a pair of PolliWalks but you must enter by Friday.

Remember the Tree Hugging Family is still doing their giveaway for one pound of RainForest Colombian coffee. Doesn't that sound so great? Perfect for waking up in the morning.

The Friendly Book Nook is giving away a box of books.

Filmgecko has three giveaways going on at the moment, the first one she is giving away 8 Before the Devil Knows your Dead, then there is the huge leatherhead swag and finally the There will be Blood DVD Giveaway. Remember to stop in a few times a week, Jane is always giving something away plus she has some awesome reviews.

Film Critic is giving away 3 27 Dresses DVD. Stop by and read the rules. Has anyone seen this one? What did you think?

BloggyGiveaway has three differnt giveaways going on so head on over and enter to win the Happy Green Bee which has a $90 value. There are a few others as well, so stop by PBS Book Package or the Lickety Split Scrapbooks

One Chic Mama is giving away a $50 GC to That's SewCute.

A Book Bloggers Diary is giving away a copy of Johsilyn Jackson book. I must admit, I love her books.

Labels: April giveaways, baby slings, book giveaways, coffee giveaway, gc giveaways, movie giveaways, toy giveaways

Ever try paying a bill online? Yeah, good then you'll understand the frustration when you make a payment but it never loads, so you try again and it takes. Woo hoo! You are able to have electricity for another month and were able to do it without wasting a stamp or driving to the place.

But imagine going into your account to find that first payment that didn't have the page load actually took. Yep, and now you've made a double payment that wasn't accounted for. That's me today. UGH! Talk about a day. I think I'm turning in early.

Labels: bills, double payment, money

As I stated on Wordless Wednesday, we got a few Littlest Pet Shop toys to review during Spring Break for their Spring line and if you are anything like us these will definitely keep your interest or obsession with them going strong.

The moment the box came in the house I had a swarm of kids wanting to see what was inside, but today I'll only chat about one of the items. The rest will come later this week. Keep in mind when this came I had four kids that were sick, it was spring break and two had ear infections. Let me tell ya it isn't fun trying to find them something to do when no one is a happy camper. I opened the box and immediately the two girls were all over the Littlest Pet Shop items. First there was a digital pen, then a set of digital pets that came with little hats and finally was the Littlest Pet Shop VIP Bunny, which I think was the cutest of all.



The Littlest Shop VIP Bunny is extremely soft and her ears or like silk. Inside the little pet collar is a code, take it off to get the code so your child can play the games. Take the code and visit the Site, register and adopt your pet and go exploring. You'll end up getting "Kibble Coins" to buy your pets stuff. Games they can play at the Littlest Pet Shop Headquarters:

Soccer
mini golf
fitness center
racing

There were actually six Littlest Pet Shop VIP Pets: (even more before now)
VIP Bunny
VIP Butterfly
VIP Horse
VIP Monkey
VIP Pig
VIP Lady Bug

BabyGirl has basically taken claim on the VIP Bunny, which she has named "Cutie Pie." Oh and she sleeps with her every night, during the day they are in the same room together and she is old enough to understand most of the games. Granted she does need my help a bit.

Each pet costs $14.99 which makes for a very happy kid and mommy/daddy will be happy to pay such a low amount when their child gets to have a plush/stuffed animal, able to play an online game (free with purchase of doll) and adds to their child's collection.

Labels: littlest pet shop, Littlest Pet Shop VIP, VIP Bunny

Okay, last night I totally fell asleep and hubby didn't wake me so once again I'm a day late. But I figure I have even more giveaways for you so hope that makes up for it.

My blog Babylune is having a giveaway on Oopsie Dazie Hair items. Hurry on over to read the details, someone will get two of their choice.

At Island Life, Kailani is giving 5 winners a Flip Clips Greeting Cards set.

The List Maven is giving away some really cool KN Cool Daywear.

The Opinionated Parent is giving away the Play and Learn game.

Carp(e) Libris reviews has reviewed and is now giving away Voice of Ice

Film Gecko always has great reviews and interesting giveaways, this time she is giving out Day of the Dead, this one just looks gross. I want to see it.

This Book For Free is doing just that, giving away free books.

Tree Hugging Family is giving away my favorite thing to stay awake, Coffee by the bag. Hurry over to sign up.

Chronicle Books is having a Boon giveaway with lots of prizes and the top 10 get some neat stuff. From the boon animal bag (which I love) to the baby feeding tools.

Labels: April giveaways, book giveaways, giveaways

The Littlest Pet Shop Spring Line


In the picture are VIP and a few of the Littlest Pets (not all from the spring line)and their playset.



Aren't they cute? I'll have a review up in a few hours.



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Labels: littlest pet shop, spring, wordless wednesday

I know ya'll have been waiting for a week for this so here are the giveaways that I've found. Do ya'll have one that I don't have listed below? Drop a comment so others will see. If you want me to host a giveaway and you sponsor just email me at homemom3@gmail.com to work out the details.

DVD:

Erica Ayanna is giving away a Rolling Stone DVD
Film School Rejects have a group of contests going on, head on over and enter to win one of many dvd contests
IBA Buzz is giving away a copy of the Wiggles DVD
Daemons TV is giving away a DEA Prize Pack
DVD Talk is giving away There will be blood or Trio of Paolo and Vittorio Taviani films.

Book:
Product not Reproduction is Paying it Forward and you can win Alias Grace by Margaret Atwood.
Estella's Revenge is giving away $15 Powell's GC.
Boomerang Books is giving away 3 different books.
Book Blog is giving away free books and you get to guess which ones they are. Read more rules to this game at their site.
The Wedding Bee is giving away a Hazelnut Cottage charm.
Kids Health Notes is giving away a book on recycling in honor of Earth Day.
Books, Movies and Chinese food is giving away a copy of Generation Next Marriage by Tricia Goyer.

Other:
Design Mom is giving away a Serena & Lily Ben Crib Set.
My Mom Shops is giving away a Alex Casey Baby.
Blue Orchid Designs is giving away a pair of earrings by Two Sisters
Tangle and True is giving away a natural toy from Natural Pod.
GaGa Zine is giving away a $50 Amazon GC. Hurry over to win.
Spoiled Pretty is giving away another wonderful giveaway and this time it is a brand new Bag and many, many other goodies. But I'm not telling.
Raising a Healhty family is giving away Feet kit from Gilden Tree.

Kailani is giving away a 12" x 12" canvas - House of Owls. Let her know your favorite designs by J Austin Ryan Designs.

From Dates to Diapers and Beyond is giving away 2 boxes of Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Rotini.

Labels: April giveaways, giveaway