EcoSMART Safe Home Value Bundle Giveaway Ending Tomorrow!

I just wanted to remind everyone that the EcoSMART Safe Home Value Bundle Giveaway is ending tomorrow at 11:59pm eastern.  Please make sure to get your entries in for the chance to win the bundle.  Spring is around the corner and the prize is going to be great to combat those creepy critters!  The EcoSMART Safe Home Value Bundle includes

• Ant and Roach Killer
• Home Pest Control
• Flying Insect Killer
• Insect Repellent

Good luck !

“The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” Full-Length Trailer!

My daughter has been following the Twilight Saga and is so excited to see the  Eclipse  full-length trailer!  The movie looks so good and is due in theaters June 30.  She is a BIG Edward (Robert Pattinson)  fan and can’t wait to see the new chapter.  Are you a fan too?  Take a peek at the trailer below!

Uprinting.com 16 x 20 Rolled Canvas Giveaway

I have a new Uprinting.com giveaway for you!  Uprinting.com would like to give one of my readers a free 16 x 20 Rolled Canvas.  Canvas prints can really spice up any room adding a special touch that you just can’t get with ordinary photos.  I had Uprinting.com turn the digital photo I took of my hubby and son on his second birthday  into a  beautiful masterpiece.  Check it out…

BEFORE

AFTER

To make the picture  unique, I removed the background using my photo editing software (Adobe Photoshop Elements)  and replaced it with something more bright and party festive.  Then I uploaded the digital photo to Uprinting.com and let them work their printing magic.  WOW was I happy to see the finished product and it actually exceeding my expectations.

Uprinting.com can turn any digital photo into canvas art starting at just $20.  The company is able to print any custom size up to 55″ x 100″ and there is no minimum order.  Plus, the print is ready the next day and NOW Uprinting.com  offers FREE GROUND SHIPPING!

Check out the eco-friendly online printing company for superb promotional printing, business cards, calendars, posters, vinyl banners, greeting cards, and more!

GIVEAWAY

To enter for the chance to win a 16 x 20 Rolled Canvas with FREE UPS Ground Shipping please leave me a comment sharing a specific photo you would like to use to print your prize if you are chosen as the winner.

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$3.00 off on Simple Green Pet Stain & Odor Remover at Petco Stores!

Celebrate Pets!

“Whether or not you have pets yourself, everyone knows a cat or a dog… a fish, a rabbit, a hamster, a bird… or maybe something “slithery.” This month Simple Green is Celebrating Pets with a national advertisement in Good Housekeeping Magazine. Whether the pets are yours or belong to someone you know; this is an unbeatable offer — $3.00 off on Simple Green Pet Stain & Odor Remover at Petco Stores! So if the pets you know aren’t yours, then tell your family and friends to pick up the March issue of Good Housekeeping to save some serious “green” on the new Simple Green Pet Stain & Odor Remover for DOG messes! In fact, the March issue of Good Housekeeping has a whole section dedicated to great pet info, so check it out today!

IT HAPPENS… Puppies have accidents. And when it comes to cleaning up after a “puppy accident”… here are some good tips:

Step #1 — always remove as much of the “debris” as possible — remove solid debris or blot up liquid remnants of an accident.

Step #2 — Spray Simple Green Pet Stain & Odor Remover directly onto “accident spot,” saturating down into carpets or rugs, down to where the odor causing bacteria has likely seeped.

Step #3 — Work the solution into the stained area with a towel, sponge or carpet brush, making sure to use enough cleaning solution to saturate all of the soiled area. Work into carpet, rug or upholstery well.

Step #4 — blot up any excess solution, but do not over-blot or over-dry the stained area. The solution needs to soak in and do its job for a little while.

Step #5 — It may be helpful, if the spot is in a traffic area, to put a towel down over it while the solution works its magic.

Step #6 — Check back the next day to see if spot has dried. If so, vacuum over it to raise the nap of the carpet or rug back up. Stain should now be gone and odor, too! If not, repeat steps 1 – 5, using a little more product — you may not have used quite enough the first time around!”

*Guest article provided via Simple Green Newsletter.

Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion Giveaway Winner!

Before I announce the winner I just wanted to thank the Skin MD team for giving me the opportunity to review the Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion!  I’m  HOOKED on the lotion and LOVE it.  My bottle is almost gone (thanks to hubby also using it) and I will be purchasing some more.  I wish I could find it locally and hope to see the lotion available in the stores here in NY!

Now for the winner results…

Congrats to Happi Shopr!  Please respond to my email within 72 hours to claim your prize.

Thank you to all the readers who entered and please don’t hesitate to request your free sample of Skin Md Natural Shielding Lotion!  I love the lotion and hope you will like it too!

Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey DVD Giveaway!

I grew up reading the adventures of  Curious George books and enjoyed the lovable little monkey over the years.  Naturally, I want my son to also experience the joy I received from the books and was excited to learn that The Man with the Yellow Hat and Curious George were back in the new movie Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey.  I missed the first Curious George movie brought out in 2006 so I was happy to be able to view the sequel.   I was sent a review copy and loved snuggling up with my son while we watched the inquisitive monkey travel across the country to help his new friend Kayla (a homesick baby elephant), who he met at a circus show,  to get back to her family.  My son just loved Curious George 2 and it was a great experience for both of us!

Synopsis:

The world’s most beloved and inquisitive monkey is back in Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey, the fun-filled sequel to the hit animated movie. Join Curious George and The Man with the Yellow Hat as they set out on a madcap cross-country adventure to reunite Kayla, a homesick elephant, with her family. This unlikely trio faces all types of comic calamities and colorful characters and in the end learn that with family, friends and determination you can achieve anything. Featuring the voices of Tim Curry, Matt Lauer, Jamie Kennedy and Jerry Lewis.

Buy It

GIVEAWAY!

I have been given the opportunity to give one of my readers a Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey DVD!  To enter the giveaway please leave me a comment sharing why you should win the Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey DVD.

Extra Entries

1. Mention the giveaway on your own blog linking back to this post.  Leave an additional comment with a link to where you blogged about the giveaway. This is worth 10 extra entries.  Make sure you leave ten separate comments. (example blogged extra entry #1, blogged extra entry #2, blogged extra entry #3, ect…)

2.Place my button on your blog and then leave an additional comment with a link to the page where you put the button. If you already have my button leave a comment letting me know you already have it.

3. Follow my blog and leave me an additional comment. ( There is a little widget on my sidebar that shows my followers. Just click follow). If you already follow leave me a comment letting me know you already do.

4. Follow me on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway. Please make sure you leave the link where you tweeted in your comment. TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING I AM ALLOWING 1 TWEETS PER PERSON DAILY.  USE THE RETWEET BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR EASY ENTRY.

5. Subscribe to my feed and leave a comment. If you already subscribe leave a comment telling me you are already a subscriber.

A winner will be chosen at random via Random.org. Upon notification the winner has 72 hours to send me their contact information.  Information will be forwarded to sponsor for prize fulfillment.

Open to US residents only 18+

The contest ends March 31st,  11:59 PM eastern

FTC  disclosure :  In adherence to the  FTC   it  is necessary  to add when ever I receive any compensation in return for posting about a company or product. I received a copy of the movie for review purposes . No further compensation was received.    Even though a free product was received,  the opinions were of my own.

$50 Safeway GC and Fiber One Yogurt Giveaway

Have you tried Fiber One Yogurt? Best-selling author and food expert Lisa Lillien, AKA Hungry Girl, has and given the yogurt her “seal of approval!” Fiber One is only 50 calories but contains 5 grams of fiber (20 percent of the Recommended Daily Value) and zero grams of fat so dieters can enjoy the great satisfying taste without any of the guilt!  The yogurt  is also a good source of calcium and vitamins A and D too. Fiber One is available in a variety of yummy flavors  including Vanilla, Key Lime Pie, Strawberry, and  Peach.

I have not tried all the flavors, but I did try the Key Lime Pie and enjoyed the creamy texture plus refreshing taste. However, I do wish the yogurt did not include aspartame and the company used a healthier choice of low cal sweetener such as stevia or sucralose.  Besides that,  I found the Fiber One yogurt to be absolutely delicious and a fantastic snack!

Giveaway

MyBlogSpark would like to give one of my readers a gift bag that includes a Fiber One yogurt VIP coupon (good for a free 4-pack of Fiber One yogurt), and a $50 Safeway (also good at Dominick´s, Tom Thumb, Randalls, Vons, Genuardi´s) gift card that you can use to stock up on Fiber One yogurt!  To enter the giveaway please leave me a comment on which flavor of Fiber One yogurt you would like to try the most.

*This coupon offer for a free cup of Fiber One yogurt is not valid in some states, including Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota, and Tennessee.

Extra Entries

1. Mention the giveaway on your own blog linking back to this post and MyBlogSpark.  Leave an additional comment with a link to where you blogged about the giveaway. This is worth 10 extra entries.  Make sure you leave ten separate comments. (example blogged extra entry #1, blogged extra entry #2, blogged extra entry #3, ect…)

2.Place my button on your blog and then leave an additional comment with a link to the page where you put the button. If you already have my button leave a comment letting me know you already have it.

3. Follow my blog and leave me an additional comment. ( There is a little widget on my sidebar that shows my followers. Just click follow). If you already follow leave me a comment letting me know you already do.

4. Follow me on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway. Please make sure you leave the link where you tweeted in your comment. TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING I AM ALLOWING 1 TWEETS PER PERSON DAILY.  USE THE RETWEET BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR EASY ENTRY.

5. Subscribe to my feed and leave a comment. If you already subscribe leave a comment telling me you are already a subscriber.

A winner will be chosen at random via Random.org. Upon notification the winner has 72 hours to send me their contact information.  Information will be forwarded to sponsor for prize fulfillment.

Open to US residents only 18+

The contest ends March 31st,  11:59 PM eastern

FTC  disclosure :  In adherence to the  FTC   it  is necessary  to add when ever I receive any compensation in return for posting about a company or product. Safeway and Fiber One provided me with  free product, information, and gift pack through MyBlogSparkTM.. . No further compensation was received.    Even though a free product was received,  the opinions were of my own.

“There’s NoBetterDeal” Contest – Enter to Win a 32” TV!

NoBetterDeal.com is celebrating the Twitter Meme they started back in December (“There’s #NoBetterDeal Than____”) and giving you the chance to win a a 32” Television!

To enter the contest all you need to do is fill out this form and share what falls under a “NoBetterDeal” for you.  Then sit back, relax,  and they we show you the best deals on the Internet!

GAIN AN EXTRA ENTRY!

“Want an extra entry? We hoped so – all you have to do is get your creative juices flowing and put your idea in the form of an image or video!  Once you get your multimedia witticisms uploaded, point us in the right direction on the entry form so we’ll know it’s yours.  Simply enter the URL in the ”Address to Your Media” field.”

MORE FUN AND PRIZES!

Join the #NOBETTERDEAL  twitter party March 12 at 9pm eastern to be eligible to win even more great prizes.  Follow and use the hashtag (#NOBETTERDEAL) to tweet your no better deal ideas…

Examples:

• theres #nobetterdeal than coming home to bacon/eggs…at 9pm!” – Twitter User
• There’s #nobetterdeal than Lisa! Luvyou!” – Twitter User (awww)
• Theres #nobetterdeal than the one I just gave the [Unnamed Retail Clothing Store]…$85 for jeans????” – Ironic Twitter User

The NoBetterDeal.com “There’s NoBetterDeal” Contest (the “Promotion”) begins at 12:01 AM Eastern Time (ET) on 03/01/10 and ends at 11:59 AM ET on 3/30/10

Census 2010 – Why Children Count Too

Every child loves a good game of hide and seek. There are the fun butterflies they get in their tummies when they’re waiting to be discovered and the pride they feel when they’re able to count to ten and then yelling, “Ready or not, here I come!”

But children who are hidden from the U.S. Census counts (taken only once every 10 years) are not a laughing matter. So, ready or not, here comes 2010 Census … and you have an important role to play!

Many parents may not realize the importance of accurately reporting the number of children in their family, including newborns. The truth is that the undercount of children means that we do not get a true picture of our nation and our communities do not get their rightful share of public funds.

Why Children Count Too
Children have been undercounted in every census since the first one in 1790. Local communities rely on census information in planning for schools, child care, health and other critical services. Babies need to be counted today, so they can benefit tomorrow from community services.

Census counts are used, in whole or in part, for more than 140 programs that distribute more than $400 billion of federal funds to states and localities, including such child-focused programs as:

• Special Education Grants to states ($10.8 billion)
• Head Start ($6.9 billion)
• State Children’s Health Insurance Program ($5.9 billion)
• Foster Care Title IV-E ($4.7 billion)
• Improving Teacher Quality State Grants ($2.9 billion)

Unlike adults, who may bear some responsibility for making sure they are counted in the Census, children are dependent on others to make sure they are included. Yet in 1980, 1990, and 2000, Census Bureau data show children, particularly young children, are one of the groups most likely to be missed in the Census. In fact, in the 2000 Census, there was a net undercount of more than 1 million children under age 10.

Global Influence is working with 2010 Census to help spread this important message for the next week to all of the parents who read our blogs. We need your help to make sure that every child is reported so they can receive the services they will need in the future.

When playing hide and seek your children have the opportunity to be found after ten seconds.

The Census only comes around every ten years. So when you receive your Census form in mid-March, make sure your child (no matter how old) is counted!

*Message brought to you by Global Influence

Winners!

DO IT OR AGE QUICKLY: 60-Second Practices to Live Better, Stronger, and Longer By JB Berns Winner

Betty Crocker Fruit Flavored Snacks Winner

Congrats to R. Hicks and Marci!  Winners please respond to my email within 72 hours to claim your prize.

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