Parrot Carrot Giveaway!! 12/28-1/11

I am so excited to announce my next giveaway for the new children's book, Parrot Carrot!!!Jol and Kate Temple wrote this book for their little boy, Arlo, based on their attempts to get him to go to sleep. This book is a collection of rhymes- but not JUST rhymes, they're rhymes that, once you turn the page,  take on a hilarious new meaning! "Goose. Moose."- with darling pictures of a goose and a moose, illustrated by Jon Foye. Then you turn the … [Read more...]

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After Holiday Blues….

So, the gifts are open, the family is gone, and the dishes are piled a mile high. The holidays that you've been preparing for over the past month or two are done. It can be sad for some or maybe just a relief for others. How do you feel? I think I feel a little sad. I loved seeing my kids enjoy the morning of opening gifts. We got to spend the holiday with some family friends, and then I even got to see members of my own family (which is nice … [Read more...]

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Flash Friday Giveaway!!! WINNER TAKES ALL!!!!

Welcome to our Christmas Lazy Friday Flash Giveaway! Yet again we have some awesome prizes for you this week! Remember all these prizes go to ONE(1) winner! This week you will be following us by Google+.This week our sponsors are... (AND DO NOT CLICK ON THESE!!  USE THE RAFFLECOPTER TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY!!  THANKS!!!)Whole Lotta Mama! (HOST)MamaLuvsBooksMom Does ReviewsOne Mom's MoxieChristina Serrano AVONMaking Time for MommyDetroit Mom & Her … [Read more...]

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Haute Tags: Review & Giveaway!

I came across Haute Tags online and thought they were such an AWESOME accessory for Bloggers! Bloggers need bling too, right? These tags can go on anything you like. They come on a chain, but I think I'm going to put mine on my laptop bag.You can write ANYTHING you like on the tags though. This means even if you are not a Blogger you can get one and write whatever you wish on it! Here are some ideas from the site:Twitter handleFave hashtagFave TV … [Read more...]

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What is Mommy Reading? – “The Girls From Ames”

This book titled, "The Girls From Ames" by, Jeffrey Zaslow is a great story about a group of women who grew up together and whose lives are intertwined and impact each other greatly. It is based on a true story of eleven women from Ames, Iowa. The story lines draw you in to want to read more about each woman's story. I think it's amazing how such a large group of women could remain friends for all those years. I would love to see a follow-up and … [Read more...]

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I LOVE SodaStream!!! Review & Giveaway!!!!

I am so psyched to present this review and giveaway to my readers! SodaStream is an at-home device used to make your very own soda and sparkling water. I have been buying multiple bottles of flavored sparkling water at the store recently, and I have been feeling the guilt of having so many plastics bottles to recycle. Well, now I have just one bottle that I can use OVER and OVER! No more overflowing recycling bins on Wednesdays!Here are the … [Read more...]

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WIN an HP Mini Netbook!

Win an HP Mini NetbookSmall and compactOur Mini 110 packs all the essential technology you need on the go. Features include:Genuine Windows 7 StarterFast, easy, trusted Web browsing with Windows Internet Explorer4An Intel Atom N455‡ processor with energy-efficient performance (or upgrade to dual core Atom N570)Color choice of black (standard), pacific blue, or sonoma redA 10.1" diagonal LED display1GB system memory (user upgradeable to 2GB)A … [Read more...]

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Disney Classics Movie Giveaway!!!!

A Perfect Family-Friendly Disney Classics Movie Giveaway!A giveaway your whole family can enjoy - full of Disney goodness, sweet Bambi, and naughty, redeemable Pinocchio awesomeness! Who wants to score two classics for their family?Well, to show our appreciation for our dear readers, Kat of Kat's Cafe and Mama Luvs Books have joined together to bring you a giveaway that ends on Christmas Day - and is perfect for everyone in the family!You won't … [Read more...]

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