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November 9, 2011 · 1:19 am

STEP2, My Own Workshop Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

I was asked to review a new toy from STEP2.  I was sent the STEP2, My Own Workshop, which is one of three new toys in the My Own series, they also make My Own Bakery and My Own Laundry.  The My Own Workshop is a very compact workshop.  It was very easy to assemble, there really was not much involved at all and no tools were necessary.  Everything is made to store in the cabinet under the workbench for easy travel.  This is a great toy for your child to take on visits, play dates and vacations.  The drill and screwdriver can be fitted with different bits and the drill retracts making it more realistic and fun for the child.  The table saw makes a buzzing sound and lights up, which my son thought was great.  There are nuts and bolts to screw in and out of the wood, bench top and peg board.  This toy is best played with by just one child and the one thing I did not like was the saw guide that was removable.  It really did not fit in anywhere tightly and mostly fell over.  It was not a big deal frankly if it were there or not, I wish though it would have been able to be more securely attached.  Other than that I was satisfied with the bench, it is small but good for a traveling,take and go toy.  Mommy Ramblings is adding this toy to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.

STEP2 is sponsoring a give-away!!!  One lucky winner will win a new My Own Workshop.  Thank you STEP2 for the review toy and for sponsoring this great give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to residents of the 48 contiguous US States.

STEP2, My Own Workshop Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules: 

Mandatory Entry– Visit STEP2, and let me know another toy they make that you like.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like STEP2 on Facebook, leave a comment on their wall about Mommy Ramblings and this give-away. Leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow STEP2 on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

5. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

6. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

7. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

8. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

9. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

10. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends November 27th at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.


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November 8, 2011 · 8:50 pm

MindWare Toys, Imaginets Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

I am back again with a review from one of my favorite places, MindWare.com. This time I am reviewing Imaginets.  Imaginets will boost your child’s fine motor and visual thinking skills.  Imaginets comes in a sturdy wood carrying case and features durable hinges and rope handles that are perfect for little hands to grasp. Inside, brightly colored magnetic blocks can be arranged on the boards to replicate any of the 50 full-color design challenges, including animals, faces, vehicles, sports, structures and more. Plus, the magnetic board surface doubles as a dry-erase board, so kids can decorate a backdrop for their creations!

The Imaginets play set is awesome.  Kids and adults for that matter, love magnets.  My kids could play for hours with this.  It introduces geometry skills too!!!  Imaginets is great for the home or classroom.  It is a quality built toy that will grow with and challenge your child. Great for travel because everything stores inside.

Mommy Ramblings thinks Imaginets is an awesome play set and we are adding it to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.

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 MindWare is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win a set of Imaginets.  Thank you MindWare for the review Imaginets and for sponsoring this awesome give-away!!!  Open to residents of the contiguous 48 US States.

MindWare Toys, Imaginets Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit MindWare Toys, and let me know another toy they make that you like.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like MindWare on Facebook, leave a comment on their wall about Mommy Ramblings and this give-away. Leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow MindWare on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

5. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

6. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

7. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

8. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

9. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

10. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends November 26th at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.


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· 7:12 pm

MindWare Toys, Pattern Play Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

I always thought I had the “Math Gene” until I met my husband.  I mean I always excelled in Math and really loved it, but my husband is a mathematical genius and he has his masters in mathematical sciences so I pale in comparison to him.  We both love toys and games that stimulate our children in learning mathematical concepts in a fun challenging way.  When I was asked to review some things from MindWare Toys, I was in Heaven.  I picked Pattern Play because it is a great introduction to math concepts like sorting, matching, symmetry, congruence and fractions. This high-quality set fits just-so into its wood tray, with vibrant colors and unusual shapes that build spatial skills. Includes 40 exceptionally well-finished wood blocks, a 10.5″-square wood building tray, 40 Pattern Cards and a drawstring canvas storage bag.

This set can be used from toddlers right on up.  It has the capability to be as challenging as you make it.  It truly is a learning toy that will grow with your child.  Your child will learn important math concepts that will be the foundation to build upon throughout their lives.  I may be a little geeky but I love toys like this because there are so many ways to use them and they are so stimulating to your child.  This set is superior quality and is great for the home or classroom.

Mommy Ramblings loves Pattern Play so much, we are adding it to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.  Pattern Play makes the perfect gift for just about any child on your gift list.

MindWare is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own Pattern Play Set.  Thank you MindWare for the review Pattern Play and for sponsoring this great give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to residents of the contiguous 48 US States.

MindWare Pattern Play Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit MindWare Toys, and let me know another toy they make that you like.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like MindWare on Facebook, leave a comment on their wall about Mommy Ramblings and this give-away. Leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow MindWare on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

5. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

6. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

7. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

8. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

9. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

10. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends November 26th at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.


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· 12:34 pm

Oransi, Blue Robby Wash Laundry Ball Pack Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

I was recently asked to review the Blue Robby Wash Laundry Ball Pack from Oransi.  The Blue Robby Wash Laundry Ball Pack is designed to be used in both cold and hot water for 12 months on average with softness and colors maintained.  Does not require any additional detergent to clean clothes or odor removal detergents to get your laundry smelling fresh. Works with both front load and top load washing machines.  The pack includes the blue washing ball, a stain stick and three extra packets of macro-molecule pellets.

I was curious to see how this would work.  The pellets in the ball sure did smell good, but could they clean?  To test it, I did a load in our front loader.  I put my 2-year-old’s blanket in with the other things.  Now my son is Linus, and he takes his blanket everywhere.  It was in need of a wash and would definitely test the power of the Robby Wash Ball.  I put it in with the clothes and ran a normal cycle on the washer.  When it was done, I was impressed with how clean, bright and soft the blanket was.  It was super clean, no hit of dirt, chocolate milk, and whatever else was on it.  After drying it I gave it to Luke and he gave it the smell and softness test and it passed with flying colors.  It did not leave the clothes with a perfume or heavy smell.  Everything just smelled clean without any strong fragrance.  I am looking forward to using the Robby Ball and if you are trying to cut down on waste and save money, you should give it a try.

I think the Blue Robby Wash Laundry Ball Pack from Oransi is a great option to conventional laundry detergent.  I am happily adding it to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide under Products to Help You This Holiday Season!!!

Technical Specifications

  • French Technology – worldwide patent
  • Net weight: 0.4 lbs
  • No phosphates or chlorine
  • RoHS lead free directive certified
  • Washes: 120 washes with pack (*use 2 balls with over-sized washing machines)
  • Warranty on ball: 90 days
  • Contents: blue wash ball loaded with macro-molecule pellets, a stain stick, 3 extra packets of macro-molecule pellets
  • Ultra high efficiency laundry solution – no need to add any laundry detergent
  • Hypoallergenic and great choice as a baby laundry detergent cleaner
  • Washer Temp: use in temperatures up to 180F
  • 10 ounces of macromolecules are equivalent to more than 1200 ounces of powder detergent
  • Reusable: ball can be used for 2-3 years
  • Light fragrance for a feeling of freshness at the end of the wash cycle
  • Safe to use with bleach however we recommend using our included stain stick for stain removal or a salt cleaner as this will not damage the fibers in your laundry like bleach can.
  • Note: Do not place the washing ball in the dryer as this could damage the washing ball and reduce its effectiveness
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Passes the smell test.

Oransi is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win a Blue Robby Wash Blue Laundry Ball Pack. Thank you Oransi for the review Robby Wash Ball Pack and for sponsoring this great give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.
Oransi, Blue Robby Wash Blue Laundry Ball Pack Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit Oransi, and let me know another product they make.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

4. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

5. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

6. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

7. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

8. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends December 1st at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.



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· 11:32 am

Sonic Bomb™ with Super Shaker™ Alarm Clock Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

Do you have a tween, teen or maybe yourself that can sleep through any alarm? Well, my teen can sleep through just about every one we tried.  When I had the chance to review a product from Sonic Alert, and I saw the Sonic Bomb with Super Shaker, I knew that was it.  I have to admit my husband and I had a great time with this.  We did not tell him much about it, just that we got him a great new alarm clock and my husband set it all up.  We did not even mention the super shaker.  So the next morning he was down super early for school, no sleeping through that!!!  We have finally found the alarm clock for even the soundest sleeper.  No more, sleeping through the alarm and being late for school, just not possible.

It was super easy to set up and operate, is very good quality and works great, my son would say too great.  If you are looking for a great gift for the person that sleeps like he took elephant tranqualizers, then this is the right gift.  For this reason we are adding the Sonic Bomb with Super Shaker Alarm Clock to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.

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The Sonic Bomb, AKA The Bomb, is for guys of all ages who think they might not wake up in the morning – WRONG. At 113db, this alarm is sure to rattle your windows and force your eyes open. And if that doesn’t put your feet on the floor, the pulsating alert lights and Super Shaker™ bed vibrating unit will.

Specifications

· 113 db extra-loud alarm (with adjustable tone & volume control)

· SS12VW Super Shaker™ bed vibrating unit

· Built-in red flashing alert lights

· Hi / low dimmer switch

· 9V battery backup, maintains time and alarm setting in the event of power failure (battery not included)

· Dual power capability – 110 / 220 volts (requires optional transformer)

· Dual time (12 / 24 hour)

· One-year Sonic Alert blast-proof warranty

Sonic Alert is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader win their own Sonic Bomb™ with Super Shaker™ Alarm Clock.  Thank you to Sonic Alert for the review alarm clock and for sponsoring this atomic give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US residents.

Sonic Bomb™ with Super Shaker™ Alarm Clock Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit Sonic Alert, and let me know another product they make.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like Sonic Alert on Facebook, leave a comment on their wall about Mommy Ramblings and this give-away. Leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

5. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

6. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

7. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

8. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

9. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends December 1st at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.


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· 12:15 am

Activeion HOM, General Purpose Cleaning System Review!!!

If you are a regular reader of Mommy Ramblings, you probably know I am a serious germophobe.  I love when I can review cleaning products and gadgets.  I was recently sent the Activeion HOM to review. The Activeion HOM™ is a great general-purpose cleaner. It can be used to clean soils, stains, dirt, dust, oils and more. The Toxics Use Reduction Institute (TURI) at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, tested Activeion technology against some of the leading chemical cleaners. The results – Activeion cleans as well as, or in some cases, better than, the general-purpose and specialized chemical cleaners selected for testing.  When used as directed, the Activeion HOM™ kills H1N1 and more than 99.9%* of most harmful bacteria (E. coli, VRE, Salmonella, Pseudomonas, Staph, Listeria, and E. coli 0157:H7) on nonporous hard surfaces with a 6-second spray.  With chemical cleaners you may think that you are wiping away and removing any harmful chemicals, but the fact is, those cleaners leave behind a chemical residue that is potentially dangerous to your family. Activeion leaves behind only water. And water simply evaporates.

I really like the Activeion HOM, it is super easy to use because you just charge the unit itself.  When the unit is charged you add regular water and clean, there is no waiting for it to process or anything.  You are good to go.  The other thing I like is how the water is dispensed in a power like mist spray that lets you cover surfaces quickly and completely.  I really like knowing that germs are killed but I am not leaving any chemical residue behind.  I like to bake and I use my stone counters for rolling dough and kneading, so I want to know they are squeaky clean but I don’t want to use chemical cleaners because of what they may leave behind.  The Activeion HOM is excellent for this.  I can spray my large island in seconds wipe and then sanitize the surface and know that my cookies and breads will not have any harmful chemicals in them.  It is great for cleaning the bathroom because you can easily put the sanitizing water spray on the surface of the tub, tile, counters, toilet and more.  Then you know all the germs are killed before you even wipe it down.  Not only will the Activeion HOM save you money, it is so much healthier for your family and the environment.

Mommy Ramblings likes the Activeion HOM so much we are adding it to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide under Products To Help You This Holiday Season.

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Real clean means no germs, no dirt and no residue.



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November 7, 2011 · 11:29 pm

Greeting Card Universe Review and Give-away!!!

I had the opportunity to order greeting cards from Greeting Card Universe for a review. I was astonished by the sheer volume of cards available! They have cards for just about every occasion under the sun.  If for some reason they don’t have the one you want, you can still make the perfect card, with their customization options! These cards are about the same price as store-bought greeting cards, but you are not limited to a few sayings and pictures, so you don’t have to settle. You can customize your choices with your own pictures, sayings, names, and still get the quality of store-bought cards!

I thought ahead and ordered Mother’s Day and Father’s Day cards so I would be ready, and not have to run out last-minute to pick out the best card I could find. I love that I was able to pick out my favorite picture and saying, and not being limited in my choices like at the card store. I was able to make the perfect card! I also got a couple of personalized Christmas cards that I was able to use my own picture and message for! The customizing options are endless and you can fit a lot in one card.

Greeting Card Universe has super quick printing and shipping, I got my order within 2 days of ordering! The cards I ordered were packaged in a stiff cardboard envelope to keep them safe during mailing. The cards were great, store-bought quality, not like my homemade cards have been, with gritty pictures on flimsy paper. These paper greeting cards are made out of quality cardstock and the pictures are very good quality, sharp and vibrant! Greeting Card Universe is a great place to do all your Holiday card shopping!!

Mommy Ramblings is adding Greeting Card Universe to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide, under Products To Help You This Holiday Season!!!

Greeting Card Universe is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings! One lucky blog reader will win 5 free custom cards and free shipping! Thank you Greeting Card Universe for these great review cards and give-away!!! Open to US Residents.

Greeting Card Universe 5 Free Custom Cards with Free Shipping Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit Greeting Card Universe, and tell me something about their company or cards.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post.  (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like Greeting Card Universe on Facebook, share on their wall about Mommy Ramblings and thsi give-away. Leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow Greeting Card Universe on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

5. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did. You can do this every day for another entry, make sure you leave a new comment every day for it to count.

6. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

7. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.  You can do this every day for another entry, make sure you leave a new comment every day for it to count.

8. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

9. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends November 30th at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.

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· 11:29 pm

Greeting Card Universe Review and Give-away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

I had the opportunity to order greeting cards from Greeting Card Universe for a review. I was astonished by the sheer volume of cards available! They have cards for just about every occasion under the sun.  If for some reason they don’t have the one you want, you can still make the perfect card, with their customization options! These cards are about the same price as store-bought greeting cards, but you are not limited to a few sayings and pictures, so you don’t have to settle. You can customize your choices with your own pictures, sayings, names, and still get the quality of store-bought cards!

I thought ahead and ordered Mother’s Day and Father’s Day cards so I would be ready, and not have to run out last-minute to pick out the best card I could find. I love that I was able to pick out my favorite picture and saying, and not being limited in my choices like at the card store. I was able to make the perfect card! I also got a couple of personalized Christmas cards that I was able to use my own picture and message for! The customizing options are endless and you can fit a lot in one card.

Greeting Card Universe has super quick printing and shipping, I got my order within 2 days of ordering! The cards I ordered were packaged in a stiff cardboard envelope to keep them safe during mailing. The cards were great, store-bought quality, not like my homemade cards have been, with gritty pictures on flimsy paper. These paper greeting cards are made out of quality cardstock and the pictures are very good quality, sharp and vibrant! Greeting Card Universe is a great place to do all your Holiday card shopping!!

Mommy Ramblings is adding Greeting Card Universe to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide, under Products To Help You This Holiday Season!!!

Greeting Card Universe is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings! One lucky blog reader will win 5 free custom cards and free shipping! Thank you Greeting Card Universe for these great review cards and give-away!!! Open to US Residents.

Greeting Card Universe 5 Free Custom Cards with Free Shipping Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit Greeting Card Universe, and tell me something about their company or cards.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post.  (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like Greeting Card Universe on Facebook, share on their wall about Mommy Ramblings and thsi give-away. Leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow Greeting Card Universe on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

5. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did. You can do this every day for another entry, make sure you leave a new comment every day for it to count.

6. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

7. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.  You can do this every day for another entry, make sure you leave a new comment every day for it to count.

8. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

9. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends November 30th at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.

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· 10:31 pm

Animoto Review and Subscription Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

I was recently selected by Animoto to review their service.  Animoto makes it so easy to create movie-style videos using your own photos, video and music or theirs.  You can grab your images right from your Facebook Page, upload from your computer, or use their images. You can upload your MP3s or use their wide selection of music.  It is so easy to navigate and I was able to put together a movie-style video of some of the products on our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide.  All I had to do was pick the style, upload my images, add text, add music and then, click process my video.  You can navigate away and you will get an email when your video is done.  It only takes a few minutes. Then you can view it, edit, upload direct to YouTube, Facebook, Blogger, WordPress and other sites for sharing.  I think I am totally addicted now and I want to do this for lots of family photos and themes.  It is so fast and easy to get a really great looking video.  I have so many ideas running through my head, a video on every child’s birthday with highlights of their year, Christmas video with highlights of our family throughout the year, our latest vacation, a great video on our wedding anniversary with our song, and so many more.  I told you I am addicted to Animoto and it only took one time.  What a great way to showcase your photos and make great keepsakes and memories.

This holiday season is the perfect time for consumers to put away the cards, pens and stamps and start a new eco-friendly tradition for 2011.  Animoto  (www.animoto.com) video holiday greetings provide a personal and fun way to share the highlights of the year with friends and family.  Animoto is online video creation services that lets anyone quickly and easily create movie-style videos from their own photos and video clips and send green greetings this year.  Also great for capturing and sharing any special event in your life.

With the award-winning Animoto Plus, longer videos and downloads put you in the director’s seat. Create a masterpiece from the pictures of your friend’s wedding, a baby-shower, birthdays, anniversaries, or that Facebook album in minutes. With hundreds of ways to share – social networks, YouTube, email, even on DVD – you can wow all your friends!

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You can see some other examples of Holiday Videos by clicking here and here.  Mommy Ramblings likes Animoto so much we are adding it to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide under Products To Help You This Holiday Season!!!

I am thrilled to let you know that Animoto is sponsoring a give-away on Mommy Ramblings and one lucky blog reader will win a subscription to Animoto.  Thank you Animoto for the review subscription and for sponsoring this great give-away on Mommy Ramblings!!!

Animoto Subscription Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Visit Animoto, and let me know something you learned on their site.  Leave your answer in a comment on this post. (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Like Animoto on Facebook, leave a comment on their wall about Mommy Ramblings and this give-away. Leave me a comment here that you did.

3. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

4. Follow Animoto  on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

5. Follow Mommy Ramblings by email, and leave me a comment here that you did.

6. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did.  You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

7. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

8. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name. You can do this once a day, just make sure and leave a comment each time you do.

9. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

10. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends December 2nd at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.


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· 12:39 pm

Diggin’ Active, Skuut Wooden Balance Bike Review & Give-Away!!! {Give-Away Ended}

 

It took forever for my first son to even get on a bike! He was intimidated by the thought of getting on and pedaling, and scared of falling, even with training wheels! It wasn’t very easy to just scoot around on the bike to learn how to balance with those pedals in the way hitting against his shins all the time. Well, the Skuut Balance Bike is a great alternative to learning the old-fashioned way! This bike allows kids to learn to balance easier, before starting to ride a big bike! With no pedals or training wheels, children kick off the ground, pushing themselves forward on the Skuut Bike like a scooter. It teaches a child balance, steering and coordination. At first a child might just walk or run on their Skuut, gradually getting the courage to push-off,  pick up their feet, and glide while balancing. Once that is mastered, riding a big bike without training wheels should be a breeze! Safety was a primary concern in the making of the Skuut Balance Bike, the steering is specially made so they can not make turns too fast, which would cause them to tip over.

I was intrigued by the way this bike worked, and was thrilled when it was arranged with Diggin’ Active for me review one! The Skuut Balance Bike is very sturdy, and I love how it’s  made almost completely out of wood! It came partially assembled, so it was pretty simple to put the rest together. This bike is a very simple design, with just a frame, wheels, handle bars and a seat! My 2-year-old was the first to try it out, he was excited, but soon found out he was a tad too short. So I quickly adjusted the seat to a higher level, and my 4-year-old gave it a try. Even though he has been riding a big bike for a while, he loved it! His bike has training wheels, so he enjoyed trying to balance with this one, without worrying about the pedals getting in the way.

We think this award-winning Skuut Balance Bike is worth your consideration as a gift idea for any young child on your gift list. My boys loved it!  We are adding the Skuut Balance Bike to our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide!

Diggin’ Active has generously offered to sponsor a give-away on Mommy Ramblings. One lucky blog reader will win a Skuut Balance Bike for a child in their life! Thank you Diggin’ Active for the quality review bike and for sponsoring this awesome give-away!! Open to residents of the contiguous 48 US States.

Diggin Products, Skuut Wooden Balance Bike Give-Away on Mommy Ramblings Rules:

Mandatory Entry– Tell me who you would give this Skuut Wooden Balance Bike to if you won, leave your answer in a comment on this post.  (If this entry is not done, all others will be deleted)

Extra Entries: (make sure you leave a separate comment for each entry or they will not count)

1. Like Mommy Ramblings on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

2. Follow Mommy Ramblings on Twitter, and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.

3. Vote for Mommy Ramblings on Picket Fence Blogs (Button is on the side of our blog, “We’re on the Fence) and leave me a comment here you did. You can do this every day for another entry, make sure you leave a new comment every day for it to count.

4. Rate Mommy Ramblings on Top Mommy Blogs (button is on the side of our blog) and leave me a comment here that you did. (Can only be used as one entry per give-away.)

5. Tweet this give-away on Twitter and leave me a comment here that you did with your Twitter name.  You can do this every day for another entry, make sure you leave a new comment every day for it to count.

6. Like Blueberry Hill Photography on Facebook and leave me a comment here that you did.

7. Write a review for Mommy Ramblings on Alexa.com (button is on our blog right under the We’re on the Fence button) and leave me a comment here that you did.  Can only be done once per give-away.

Good Luck Everyone!!!  Give Away Ends December 2nd at 12am EST.  Winner will be selected by Random.org.

Skuut Balance Bike


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