Avon Winner & National Geographic Giveaway

The lucky winner of my Avon giveaway is amweeks for her comment #57 "I follow her blog! (amweeks)". Congratulations! Please respond to my email within 72 hours of receipt. Thanks again to 3carnations for bringing us this giveaway!

Also a reminder that tomorrow is the last day to enter to win one-year subscription to National Geographic magazine (one of my favorites) and Energizer lithium batteries. Don't miss out this awesome giveaway!

Let's Play Giveaway #4: KINeSYS

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I told you in my KINeSYS review that KINeSYS KIDS SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray won two PTPA awards. Their new product GIRL SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray also won the PTPA award for Spring 2009! I'm happy to see quite a few familiar faces on the winner's list. Do you know them as well?

Twilight Sea Turtle by Cloud B

CozyCare Cape by Spa Time Baby

2009 Bumbleride Indie Stroller by BumblerideHandySitt High Chair by minui

The Giveaway

As a proud member of PTPA Panel of Moms, I'm giving away an awarding-winning KINeSYS sunscreen prize pack as pictured above! Just in time for summer!

Required Entry: Leave a relevant comment on my review post, come back here and leave a comment telling me you did that. (Please leave a valid email address in your comment or make sure one is visible in your blogger profile).


Extra Entries (optional): please make sure you do the required entry first! Please leave a separate comment for each extra entry, i.e. 1 comment=1 entry.

• Follow my blog publicly (1 extra entry)
  
• Subscribe to my feed via email (1 extra entry) and leave your email address.
• Follow Me on Twitter AND tweet the following message (1 extra entry per day) Yes! You may tweet once daily to increase your chances:

RT @luckytoddler KINeSYS sunscreen prize pack giveaway! @PTPA award winner! http://tinyurl.com/kinesys #giveaway #play
Please leave your Twitter id or the link to your tweet in your comment.

• Fave me on Technorati (2 extra entries) and leave your user name
• Blog about this giveaway and link back to KINeSYS and Me, and leave the link in your comment (1 extra entry for mentioning this giveaway on your blog; 3 extra entries for a separate blog post).
• Enter any current giveaway at Kiddies Corner Deals and tell me which one (1 extra entry max. You're enouraged to enter as many of Nichol's giveaways as possible, but you'll only get one extra entry here.)

Giveaway ends at 11:59 Central Time on 7/10/09
Open to US & Canadian Residents.
Winner will be chosen using random.org and will have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.
Thanks for entering and good luck!

Let's Play Review #1: KINeSYS Sunscreen

It's extremely important to protect our kids from sun exposure during the summer. Applying sunscreen, wearing protective clothing, and playing in the shade are all great strategies to help reduce the risk of sunburn for children playing outdoors. Yet it is not always easy to find a kid sunscreen that's both safe and effective. I'm so glad to be introduced to KINeSYS sunscreen , which includes a dedicated product line for kids and is good to use for the entire family.


KINeSYS sunscreens are unique in many aspects. They are the only sunscreens that are 100% carbon neutral (manufactured with clean and sustainable electricity generated by wind power), 100% cruelty free (not tested on animals and certified vegan), and 100% recyclable (packaged in BPA-free, fully recyclable bottles). While providing broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection, they are FREE from oil, alcohol, PABA and preservative. They are water and sweat-resistant. They are also hypoallergenic and non-comedogenic. With all these great features, KINeSYS products can be trusted to work for sensitive skin users.

KINeSYS has generously offered me the opportunity to sample their KIDS SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray and Girl SPF 30 Sunscreen Spray. The bright colored bottles immediately attracted my son's attention. The fun-shaped bottles are also very easy for the little hands to grip. It's in fact the first time I've ever tried any spray sunscreen. Every time I started to apply the conventional cream suncreen, my son tried very hard to push the tube away. Apparently, he doesn't like the greasiness. By contrast, he giggled when I sprayed KINeSYS KIDS on his arms and legs. He enjoyed this novel experience. The application was fast, easy, and effortless. I'm happy to learn that the non-aerosol sprayer used by KINeSYS is eco-friendly! I like that the kids sunscreen is fragrance-free, non-irritating, fast-drying, and leaves no residue on skin.

The GIRL spray is the latest addition to the kids product line. Packaged in a girly pink bottle, it's gently scented with vanilla green tea (What a sweet choice!). Like the other KINeSYS sunscreens, it has all the great features I have summarized earlier. But it's designed with the active female in mind :)

KINeSYS sunscreens are award-winning too. The KIDS spray I reviewed above recently won the iParenting Greatest Products of 2008 Award, the PTPA Green Award 2009, PTPA Award 2008, and the Mom's Best Award.

If you're looking for the best sunscreen for kids, don't miss out KINeSYS. You may start with a small bottle at $6.99 or go straight to the value bottle that provides over 700 sprays at only $18.99.

Many thanks to Extraordinary Mothers and KINeSYS for this great review opportunity!

Wanna win these awesome sunscreens? Enter the giveaway here!

Let's Play Giveaway #3: ClearEars

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One major summer fun for kids and adults alike is to play in the water. It feels so great to be soaked in cool water against the burning heat, but it's not so cool when you get your ears all wet. Water trapped in the ears may lead to ear infection known as Swimmer's Ears. I suffered from ear infection for time to time. I know exactly how painful it could get. I'm so happy to find ClearEars, an innovative water-absorbing earplugs developed by Cirrus Healthcare Products LLC. I can finally stop worrying too much about getting water into my ears when I'm in the pool or in the shower.

Made of an FDA-approved polymer, ClearEars are soft, comfortable earplugs that used after swimming or bathing to draw out water trapped in the ears. They are safe for both kids and adults. The samples I received for review came in a compact carrying case, which is great for use on the go. The earplugs are very easy to be placed into the ears and absorb water in only 5-10 minutes. My ears felt instantly relieved from trapped water after I applied the plugs. This revolutionary device is clearly more convenient and comfortable than conventional ear drops. ClearEars are also alcohol free. Although ClearEars are for one-time use only, they are earth-friendly. You may cut them up after use and add them to the soil for your house plants to help retain moisture. They can be purchased at http://www.cirrushealthcare.com/ or at major retailers including CVS.

Besides ClearEars, Cirrus has quite a few ear care products that work for different occasions. I look forward to trying the EarPlanes, which are designed relieve ear discomfort caused by air pressure on the plane.

The Giveaway

Cirrus Healthcare would like one of my lucky readers to try their patent pending ClearEars for free!

Required Entry: Visit Cirrus website and leave a comment telling me which product you'd like to try other than the ones covered in my review, i.e. ClearEars and EarPlanes. (Please leave a valid email address in your comment or make sure one is visible in your blogger profile).


Extra Entries (optional): please make sure you do the required entry first! Please leave a separate comment for each extra entry, i.e. 1 comment=1 entry.

• Important update: Tweet the following message by midnight 7/8 (3 extra entries)

RT @luckytoddler I wanna win the @toycoupons contest http://tinyurl.com/icefairy Pls help me by RT! Thanks a lot!!! #wttoygiveaway

• Follow my blog publicly (1 extra entry)
  
• Subscribe to my feed via email (1 extra entry) and leave your email address.
• Follow Me on Twitter AND tweet the following message (1 extra entry per day) Yes! You may tweet once daily to increase your chances:

RT @luckytoddler ClearEars giveaway! Win the revolutionary water-absorbing earplugs! http://tinyurl.com/o3c4gr #giveaway #play
Please leave your Twitter id or the link to your tweet in your comment.

• Fave me on Technorati (2 extra entries) and leave your user name
• Blog about this giveaway and link back to my homepage, and leave the link in your comment (1 extra entry for mentioning this giveaway on your blog; 3 extra entries for a separate blog post).
• Enter any current giveaway at Kiddies Corner Deals and tell me which one (1 extra entry max. You're enouraged to enter as many of Nichol's giveaways as possible, but you'll only get one extra entry here.)

Giveaway ends at 11:59 Central Time on 7/8/09
Open to US Residents Only.
Winner will be chosen using random.org and will have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.
Thanks for entering and good luck!

Win A $500 Visa Card

EcostoreUSA is running a 30 second video contest on Facebook between 6/16 and 6/29. Simply make a video clip of you using the Lemon Cream Cleanser, become an EcostoreUSA Facebook fan and leave the link to your video on their wall. Based on creativity, uniqueness, and effective use of the product, one winner will be chosen to receive a $500 Visa card. Please see official rules here. Good luck!

Grand Prize Winner Announced!

Remember today is the day for the grand prize drawing of the Got-Free-Ecards giveaway? Guess who is the lucky winner of the $100 Amazon gift card? Drum rolls please...

Spamgirl (@antispamgirl), the winner of my $25 gift card Father's Day giveaway won the Grand Prize! Woohoo! Double congratulations! I'm so happy for your big win. Have fun shopping!

Don't forget to visit my generous sponsor Got-Free-Ecards for Free July 4th Ecards and Free Printable July 4th Cards.

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!

Foruth of July Giveaway

To celebrate the Fourth of July, the Momfluence network has teamed up with Sara Lee and Ball Park Franks to bring us a fun contest with a ready-made picnic as the big prize.

One lucky reader will win 10 packs of Sara Lee's Soft and Smooth Buns and 24 packs of Ball Park Franks - all delivered to their door! Add the condiments and some sides and you've got a holiday celebration to remember.

This contest is open to all U.S. residents age 18 years or older and ends on noon eastern, June 29th. This contest is brought to you by Momfluence...rocking the cradle and shaping the world.

To enter to win, just fill out this secure form - your information will only be shared with the vendor if you win and will not be used for any other purpose. Then check back just before the Fourth of July for the Momfluence Summer Guide - a fun review of summer products from toys that bring the fun, to gels to soothe a sting!

Enter Here for your chance to win!

Win An Electrolux French Door Refrigerator

Kelly Ripa has partnered with Electrolux for a Virtual Lemonade Stand Campaign to help support the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF). From now through September 7th, For every lemonade stand opened at Kelly Confidential, Electrolux will donate $1 to OCRF. In addition, you may sell virtual glasses of lemonade to your friends and family to help raise more funds for this great cause. As an added bonus, you'll be entered to win an elegant Electrolux French Door Refrigerator by opening a stand, visiting a stand, or donating to a stand. See official sweepstakes rules here. You can support this awesome campaign with a few mouse clicks and earn the chance to win big. Why not?

Winners

Here are our newest winners:

Bella Sara: comment #17 Courtney

Brez: comment #52 Cathy

Fancy Fortune Cookies: comment #118 Bridget3420

Congratulations! Please watch an email from me and respond within 72 hours of receipt.

Thanks to all who entered, follow, subscribed, and tweeted. Don't forget to check out all my current giveaways as listed on the right sidebar.

LG HDTV Giveaway!

AllAmericanDirect.com, a leading e-commerce provider of consumer electronics and satellite services, is giving away a LG 42" 1080p LCD HDTV (a $1049 value) in their monthly sweepstakes. Enter here by 6/30/09. Good luck!

More on Free Ecards and Printable Cards

I told you earlier about got-free-ecards.com, a new website that offers tons of interesting Free Ecards and Free Printable Cards. Did you use it for Father's Day as I suggested? Now that July 4th is coming close, I'd like to remind you to go back to the cool site and take advantage of their free service. Sending free Ecards not only saves you money, but also helps save our planet!

Check out these cute cards! And don't forget to click on them to see the animation.





Besides holiday themed cards, got-free-ecards.com also has a nice assortment of Free Birthday Ecards, Thank You Cards, Congratulations Cards, and cards for almost any occasion. Best of all, their cards are truly free.Not even a registration is required! You may add a personal touch by adding a photo or video to your card and designate the date on which you want it to be sent. You may also request free event reminders to help you stay on top of your most important things.

Got-free-ecards.com is definitely the best site to go for if you want to show your love and care for others in a fun way without spending a dime! I strongly recommend you to try it out on holidays and various occasions. Have fun!

I am participating in “Jump Start Your Blog Contest” sponsored by got-free-ecards and momdot.

Get Me To BlogHer Contest

I know that a lot of my blogging buddies want to go to BlogHer this year, but are still in need of a decent sponsorship. I just came across a new chance to win a trip to BlogHer! It's a contest called Get Me To BlogHer hosted by Whrrl and SocialLuxe Lounge. You may find all the details from the contest page. The contest closes on June 26th. Act fast, good luck and look forward to seeing you at BlogHer!

Let's Play Giveaway #2: Baby Banz

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Summer is in full swing here in Texas. While I'd like my son to have fun outdoors, I'm highly concerned about his safety under the sun. That's why I love Baby Banz, where I can find the most stylish sun protection for my cutie. Originated in Australia, Baby Banz specializes not only in baby and kid sunglasses, but also in UV clothing and various UV protection gears.

I recently received the adorable Bucket Hat and Sunglasses Combo as pictured above for review. Both my son and I love them a lot! The hat and lenses came in a nice clear bag that's perfect for carrying them around. The bucket hat is made of 100% cotton with a UPF (Ultraviolet Protection Factor) rating of 50+, which is capable of blocking out over 97.5% of UVA and UVB Rays. The material feels very soft and comfortable. The uniquely designed elastic strap above the brim provides easy fit and may adjust as the kid grows. The sunglasses also come with a special Neoprene elastic strap, which provides a comfortable fit and keeps the lenses in place. The lenses are 100% UVA/ UVB protective. I also like that there are 15 cool colors to choose from for the matching combo.

With safety and comfort as their priority, Baby Banz keeps bringing us innovative new products. Besides the gift set I just reviewed, they newly added Adventure Banz, Ultimate Banz, and JBanz to their collection of sunglasses. The Kindercord and Earmuffs are also new additions to the Baby Banz family. Be sure to check them out!

Also a reminder that Sheri's huge Virtual Baby Shower starts today! Don't forget to enter the free giveaways and help her reach her charity goals. There will also be a Twitter party on 6/28 filled with fabulous prizes. Join by tweeting with hashtag #itsagirl. Have fun!

The Giveaway

Shari@Baby Banz has generously offered to give one of my lucky readers a Bucket Hat and Sunglasses Gift Set in the color and size of her choice! That's a $30 Value!

Required Entry: Visit Baby Banz and leave a comment telling me what color and size you'd choose if you won the gift set. (Please leave a valid email address in your comment or make sure one is visible in your blogger profile).

Extra Entries (optional): please make sure you do the required entry first! Please leave a separate comment for each extra entry, i.e. 1 comment=1 entry.

• Follow Baby Banz blog publicly (1 extra entry)
• Add Baby Banz Button to your blog (1 extra entry)
• Add Shari's Baby Shower Button to your blog (1 extra entry)
• Add Shari's Baby Shower Twitter Party Button to your blog (1 extra entry)
• Become a fan of Baby Banz on Facebook (1 extra entry)
  
• Follow my blog publicly (1 extra entry)
• Subscribe to my feed via email (1 extra entry) and leave your email address.
• Follow Baby Banz and Me on Twitter AND tweet the following message (1 extra entry per day) Yes! You may tweet once daily to increase your chances:

RT @luckytoddler @babybanz Baby Banz Gift Set giveaway! Win the most stylish sun protection! http://tinyurl.com/mbdnz3 #giveaway #play

Please leave your Twitter id or the link to your tweet in your comment.

• Fave me on Technorati (2 extra entries) and leave your user name
• Blog about this giveaway and link back to Baby Banz and Me, and leave the link in your comment (1 extra entry for mentioning this giveaway on your blog; 3 extra entries for a separate blog post).
• Enter any current giveaway at Kiddies Corner Deals and tell me which one (1 extra entry max. You're enouraged to enter as many of Nichol's giveaways as possible, but you'll only get one extra entry here.)

Wow, that's a lot of extra entries!!! I'd really love you to win this great prize :D

Giveaway ends at 11:59 Central Time on 7/6/09
Open to US Residents Only.
Winner will be chosen using random.org and will have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.
Thanks for entering and good luck!

Avon Giveaway

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Avon is one of my favorite beauty brands because of its wide range of quality products and highly affordable prices. I've ordered tons of stuff from Avon.com, skin care products, cosmetics, watches, jewelry, scarf and even flip-flops. I like that Avon has frequent sales and gift-with-purchase offers. It may sound silly, but I made several purchases simply because the gifts associated with them were irresistible.

My Twitter buddy 3carnations has recently introduced me to her Avon store. Besides the personal attention you may get from her, you can also enjoy exclusive specials and discounts, and chances to win prizes! For instance, code FSANY entitles you to free shipping on all direct delivery orders. All orders of $15 or more placed between now and July 1st will receive an entry into the Perfect Wear Extralasting Lipstick giveaway.

The Giveaway

I've got some great news for you. My friend has generously offered to give one of my lucky readers 3 Avon products: one tube of Avon Perfect Wear Extralasting lipstick (winner's choice of color) and two 2.5 ounce containers of Naturals Antibacterial Hand Gel. A $16 value!

Required Entry: Visit her Avon store and leave a comment telling me your favorite product. (Please leave a valid email address in your comment or make sure one is visible in your blogger profile).

Extra Entries (optional): please make sure you do the required entry first! Please leave a separate comment for each extra entry, i.e. 1 comment=1 entry.

• Make a purchase from the website and tell me your order number (3 extra entries) Don't forget to use code FSANY to get free shipping on any order.
• Follow her blog publicly (1 extra entry)
• Follow my blog publicly (1 extra entry)
• Subscribe to my feed via email (1 extra entry) and leave your email address.
• Follow 3carnations and Me on Twitter AND tweet the following message (1 extra entry per day) Yes! You may tweet once daily to increase your chances:

RT @luckytoddler @3carnations Avon giveaway! Win great beauty products to kick off summer fun! http://tinyurl.com/mjl2z8 #giveaway #icefairy

Please leave your Twitter id or the link to your tweet in your comment.

• Fave me on Technorati (2 extra entries) and leave your user name
• Blog about this giveaway and link back to my homepage, and leave the link in your comment (1 extra entry for mentioning this giveaway on your blog; 3 extra entries for a separate blog post).
• Enter any current giveaway at Kiddies Corner Deals and tell me which one (1 extra entry max. You're enouraged to enter as many of Nichol's giveaways as possible, but you'll only get one extra entry here.)

Giveaway ends at 11:59 Central Time on 6/28/09
Open to US Residents Only.
Winner will be chosen using random.org and will have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.
Thanks for entering and good luck!

Let's Play Giveaway #1: Big Eye Dummies

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I can't repeat enough how much I love blog parties, but it just occurred to me that I have never thrown a party of my own. So how about right now? I've decided to experiment with a buttonless party called "Let's Play" and see how it goes. So whenever you enter a giveaway labeled "Let's Play", you'll be my party guest. Without further ado, let's get the party started!




I've got a passion for plush toys since I was a little girl. Over the years, I've collected quite a few: big and small, funny and pretty, mass-produced and handmade. But the Big Eye Dummies are so unique that nothing in my current collection can be comparable.

What are Big Eye Dummies? They are designer plush dolls equipped with interchangeable eyes and mouths. Approved for all ages, they are recommended for ages 2 to immature adults (that includes me, haha:D). The six members in the Big Eye Dummies family range from 12 to 14.5 inches in height. Each doll has its unique character and comes with 2 sets of eyes and mouths. The eyes and mouths are gently sewn down. Simply cut and remove the threads to start exploring the mix and match fun!

Designed by David Lipson, a professional Animation Producer and Director, Big Eye Dummies are best known for the following features:

• Sewn with high quality thread instead of staples or nails
• Filled with fluffy soft stuffing instead of rocks or bricks
• Shown by focus testing to really enhance the "cuddle and snuggle" factor for children
• Tested by independent laborotaries in America and complying with the European and American Toy Safety Standards.

Big Eye Dummies recently recieved the Creative Child Magazine's Preferred Choice Award! They can be purchased at www.BigEyeDummies.com for $19.99 each.

The Giveaway

While I'm anxiously waiting my son to turn 2 years old to test out Big Eye Dummies, one of you, my lucky readers could win a Big Eye Dummies plush doll of your choice! That's an awesome party favor, isn't it?

Required Entry: Visit Big Eye Dummies and leave a comment telling me which doll you'd choose if you won. (Please leave a valid email address in your comment or make sure one is visible in your blogger profile).


Extra Entries (optional): please make sure you do the required entry first! Please leave a separate comment for each extra entry, i.e. 1 comment=1 entry.

• Follow my blog publicly (1 extra entry)
  
• Subscribe to my feed via email (1 extra entry) and leave your email address.
• Follow Me on Twitter AND tweet the following message (1 extra entry per day) Yes! You may tweet once daily to increase your chances:

RT @luckytoddler Big Eye Dummies giveaway! Win a big doll with interchangeable eyes and mouths! http://tinyurl.com/mpofbp #giveaway #play
Please leave your Twitter id or the link to your tweet in your comment.

• Fave me on Technorati (2 extra entries) and leave your user name
• Blog about this giveaway and link back to Big Eye Dummies and Me, and leave the link in your comment (1 extra entry for mentioning this giveaway on your blog; 3 extra entries for a separate blog post).
• Enter any current giveaway at Kiddies Corner Deals and tell me which one (1 extra entry max. You're enouraged to enter as many of Nichol's giveaways as possible, but you'll only get one extra entry here.)
• Leave a relevant comment on this post (1 extra entry) This will help bring you another great giveaway!

Giveaway ends at 11:59 Central Time on 7/5/09
Open to US & Canadian Residents.
Winner will be chosen using random.org and will have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.
Thanks for entering and good luck!

House of Gems Bejeweled Giveaway and iPhone Twitter Contest

House of Gems was established to provide quality beads, pearls, findings, pendants, chains and other jewelry making accessories at wholesale prices, directly to the consumer.The people behind Houseofgems.com have been in this business since 1992 and have an extensive network of designers, manufacturers and other direct suppliers to draw upon.

Since they have their own factories,craft shops and import directly, they have the best prices on quality products. Now, with the power of e-commerce they have eliminated the 'middle men', bringing their quality products at low wholesale jewelry prices, directly to your doorstep.

Have you ever wanted to start your own handmade jewelry store on Etsy or Silkfair, but didn't know where to start? Maybe you already enjoy scrapbooking and knitting and thought beading might be worth a try, but weren't sure about the investment.

Now House of Gems would like to help you jump start your own business with a Bejeweled Giveaway! Ten readers across the Momfluence network blogs will win a bracelet making kit plus $75 in product - a $100 value! What's more? Those ten winners will have the option to submit a picture of their completed bracelet to the House of Gems, and one will be chosen to receive a $250 gift certificate!

Here's how to enter:
You must choose one or more ways to enter.

Option 1: Subscribe to one or more of the House of Gems feeds found at http://www.houseofgems.com/feeds.aspx - each feed subscription counts as a new entry! Once you've subscribed fill out the entry form here;

Option 2: Blog about the "Bejeweled Giveaway and then fill out the entry form here.

Join us on Twitter Saturday, June 27th at 9:00 p.m. Eastern for a #houseofgems SiteWarming party where the 10 winners will be announced!

iPhone Twitter Contest
House of Gems is also giving away one iPhone 3GS on Twitter. To enter, simply tweet with the hashtag #HouseofGems between Noon Eastern Monday, June 22nd and noon Eastern Saturday, June 27th. The winner will also be announced during the #houseofgems SiteWarming party Saturday, June 27th at 9 p.m. Eastern.

Both contests are open to U.S. residents 18 years and older only. Good luck!

Have You Seen This?

Dancing babies are super cute. My son loves dancing to the music, but I can never imagine him doing any hard stunts like the baby in this video. If you've never seen a baby break dancing, check this out! I couldn't help replaying and laughing out loud.



It's already Sunday. Happy Father's Day to all the Dads and prospective Dads!

$25 Amazon Gift Card Winner!

Thank you all for making the Amazon gift card giveaway a huge hit. Now it's time to reveal the lucky winner of the $25 Amazon gift card!

From all verified eligible entries, the comment
"email omitted

Tweeted! :) http://twitter.com/antispamgirl/statuses/2160867169

Thank you!"
was chosen by random.org as the winning entry.

Congrats spamgirl! You won! You're my first Canadian winner. You could also win an additional $100 Amazon gift card in the Grand Prize Drawing. WTG!

Thanks to Got-Free-Ecards.com for generously sponsoring this giveaway! Don't forget to grab your Free Ecards, Free Printable Cards, and Free July 4th Ecards at Got-Free-Ecards.com.

Please feel free to enter all my current giveaways listed on the right sidebar, including a one-year subscription of National Geographic and Energizer batteries!

Giveaway from Energizer and National Geographic!

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Energizer Ultimate Lithium and National Geographic are calling all photographer enthusiasts to enter their second annual Ultimate Photo contest! Everyone is welcome to enter a photo in one of six thematic categories: animals/wildlife, nature,people and cultures, travel, weather and inspiration/Keep Going® by the end of June. All entries will be judged by the award-winning photojournalist Jim Richardson. The Grand Prize is a 10-day National Geographic Expeditions trip for two to the Galápagos Islands! The winning photo will also be featured in National Geographic magazine. You may get a sneak peek of the current entries below.

After Richardson select two finalists from each category, between August 14 and September 15, Americans will be given the opportunity to review each of the category finalists and vote for their favorite in each category. You may enter now for your shot at the fabulous grand prize or wait until the voting period to help choose the grand winner. Regardless, Energizer and National Geographic would love you to win a great prize package on my blog just for checking out their hot contest.

The Giveaway

Thanks to Energizer and M80, I'm giving away a one-year subscription of National Geographic Magazine and a sample of Energizer Lithium Batteries!

Required Entry: Check out the current entries in the 2009 Ultimate Photo Contest and leave a comment telling me your favorite photo from one of the six categories. (Please leave a valid email address in your comment or make sure one is visible in your blogger profile).


Extra Entries (optional): please make sure you do the required entry first! Please leave a separate comment for each extra entry, i.e. 1 comment=1 entry.

• UPDATED: Enter any current giveaway at Kiddies Corner Deals (1 extra entry)
  
• Follow my blog publicly (1 extra entry)
  
• Subscribe to my feed via email (1 extra entry) and leave your email address.
• Follow Me on Twitter AND tweet the following message (1 extra entry per day) Yes! You may tweet once daily to increase your chances:

RT @luckytoddler Photo Contest giveaway! Win a National Geographic and Energizer prize pack! http://tinyurl.com/kte3zm #giveaway #icefairy
Please leave your Twitter id or the link to your tweet in your comment.

• Fave me on Technorati (2 extra entries) and leave your user name
• Blog about this giveaway and link back to my homepage, and leave the link in your comment (1 extra entry for mentioning this giveaway on your blog; 3 extra entries for a separate blog post).
• Leave a relevant comment on this post (1 extra entry) This will help bring you another great giveaway!
  

Giveaway ends at 11:59 Central Time on 6/30/09
Open to US Residents Only.
Winner will be chosen using random.org and will have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.
Thanks for entering and good luck!

Bliss Living Review and Discount

I recently discovered a great online store called Bliss Living, where you may find all things for mom and baby. I'm most impressed by their huge selection of diaper bags, many of which are carried by celebrities. Many of you already know that I love bags. It was so hard for me to choose my favorites from over 800 designs displayed on the site because they are all stylish and functional. Here are a few examples.



Bliss Living also carries a large variety of handcrafted jewelry that can be personalized for baby and mommy. Aren't these adorable?



It's also a great place to shop for toys, baby gifts, and nursery decor. Be sure to check these out!

Bliss Living has generously offered my dear readers a 10% discount code CHICBLVD10. Don't forget to use it at checkout to save money. Happy shopping:)

The Frugalicious Mommy Is My Lucky Charm!

I could hardly believe that I won three giveaways in a row at The Frugalicious Mommy. The prizes were 2 $10 CVS gift cards and 1 $10 Subway gift card. My first win from Juanita's site was also a $10 CVS gift card. She called these mini giveaways, but you know, small things do add up! This week The Frugalicious Mommy is giving away a $10 Walgreens gift card. I'd love to win again (there's a Walgreens 3 blocks away), but I don't feel it quite right to keep all the good things to myself. I strongly encourage you to enter as well. The giveaway ends on 6/25/09. You'll also have the option to increase your chances by tweeting daily. Good luck!

More Winners

I've got 3 more winners to announce!!!
Winner of the Pace Specialty Salsa giveaway is...Janet and Maya @ Giveaways on Blogs, for her comment "I subscribe by email..."

Winner of the Tropical Traditions giveaway is...Valerie @Sweeps4Bloggers for her tweet on 6/4.

Winner of the Meaningful Beauty Skin Care Kit giveaway is judy brittle for her comment "I think the Renew Glowing Serum sounds really great! Thank you!".

Congrats to these lucky ladies! Please remember to reply to my email within 72 hours of receipt! Don't despair if you didn't win this time around because I'll have tons of awesome giveaways coming your way!

Also a reminder that today is the last day to enter the $25 Amazon gift card giveaway. Get your last-minute entries in and good luck all!

I Won A Blog Makeover!

I'm so excited that I'm going to have a custom blog design done by Sara@Subjective Beauty! She's my favorite! I was the lucky winner of the blog makeover giveaway at Mama of 3 Munchkins. Now I regret I had spent days muddling through the "mini-makeover" all by myself. My dear readers, please excuse me for changing my look twice in a month. But I can promise it'll only change for the better! Stay tuned~~

Giveaways Galore: Tiny Prints Facebook Open House

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Tiny Prints is a premium stationery online store, where you may easily find uniquely designed products to meet your needs for various occasions. They carry a wide selection of birth announcements, invitations, seasonal greeting cards, cards for both business and personal uses, and other accessories. They recently launched their bridal brand Wedding Paper Divas to serve as a one-stop shop for wedding planning.

From now through July 10th, 2009, Tiny Prints has partnered with a large number of blogs to host a month-long Facebook Open House Contest. I'm proudly one of the participating bloggers, which means you have the chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Tiny Prints right here on this blog.

The Giveaway

Tiny Prints is generously offering a $50 gift certificate to one of my lucky readers. By entering my giveaway, you'll automatically receive an entry into their Facebook giveaway of 12 $50 gift certificates (3 on each page). You may also increase your chances to win by entering the giveaways hosted on all participating blogs, the list of which is easily accessible on the following Tiny Prints Facebook pages:

• Tiny Prints Eco-Friendly Cards
• Tiny Prints Business Stationery
• Holiday Cards from Tiny Prints
• Wedding Invitations by Wedding Paper Divas

Required Entry: Become a fan of one or more of the Tiny Prints Facebook pages and comment on the wall(s) with a link to your favorite Tiny Prints or Wedding Paper Divas product. Then come back here and tell me in a comment your name on Facebook and the name of at least one Facebook page you have joined and posted. (Please leave a valid email address in your comment or make sure one is visible in your blogger profile).

Alternative Required Entry: If you don't have a Facebook account and don't want to create one just for the sake of this contest, you may still enter by saving your favorite Tiny Prints or Wedding Paper Divas product in your account on their site and tell me in a comment which one you chose and the email address you used to register. It's free to create an account on Tiny Prints and you don't have to opt in for their newsletter. After logging into your account, find your favorite product, and click on the red heart-shaped button to save it.

Extra Entries (optional): please make sure you do the required entry first! Please leave a separate comment for each extra entry, i.e. 1 comment=1 entry.

• Follow my blog publicly (1 extra entry)
  
• Subscribe to my feed via email (1 extra entry) and leave your email address.
• Follow Me on Twitter AND tweet the following message (1 extra entry per day) Yes! You may tweet once daily to increase your chances:

RT @luckytoddler Win $50 Gift Certificate to Tiny Prints! Great giveaways at icefairy's Treasure Chest! http://tinyurl.com/m4hccf #giveaway
Please leave your Twitter id or the link to your tweet in your comment.

• Fave me on Technorati (2 extra entries) and leave your user name
• Blog about this giveaway and link back to Tiny Prints and Me, and leave the link in your comment (1 extra entry for mentioning this giveaway on your blog; 3 extra entries for a separate blog post).

Giveaway ends at 11:59 Central Time on 7/10/09
Open to US & Canadian Residents.
Winner will be chosen using random.org and will have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.
Thanks for entering and good luck!

Father's Day Giveaway: Fancy Fortune Cookies

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If you've ever ordered food from a Chinese restaurant, you must know what a fortune cookie is. But do you know that you can order fortune cookies directly over the Internet? What's better? You can choose from 14 different flavors and put your personalized messages inside your custom made fortune cookies! You may even try American's largest giant fortune cookie as shown in the contrast picture above. It weighs over 1 pound and is bigger than a baby's head! Now you may ask: where can I find these amazing fortune cookies? Fancy Fortune Cookies.com is the store I've been talking about. It's been the No. 1 choice for personalized fortune cookies since 1988. Over 20 years of expertise speaks for itself.


I had the pleasure of sampling Fancy Fortune Cookies in assorted flavors. The cookies came individually packaged and carefully wrapped to ensure freshness and to keep the shapes intact. It's the first time I've seen such colorful fortune cookies. Crunchy and flavorful, they are no doubt the most delicious fortune cookies I've ever tried. My favorite is the cherry flavor. I also learned from their website that these cookies are freshly baked and shipped the same day via FedEx. Fancy Fortune Cookies are also frequently requested by Hollywood celebrities for their big events. Don't you want to treat Dad to some tasty cookies that will bring him good luck?

The Giveaway

The owners of Fancy Fortune Cookies have generously offered to give one of my lucky readers 100 Personalized Fortune Cookies of her choice (excluding chocolate covered ones)! Yes, you heard me right, the winner is going to have a fortune cookie feast. The prize is a $48 value!

Required Entry: Visit Fancy Fortune Cookies and leave a comment telling me your favorite flavor. (Please leave a valid email address in your comment or make sure one is visible in your blogger profile).


Extra Entries (optional): please make sure you do the required entry first! Please leave a separate comment for each extra entry, i.e. 1 comment=1 entry.

• Follow my blog publicly (1 extra entry)
  
• Subscribe to my feed via email (1 extra entry) and leave your email address.
• Follow Me on Twitter AND tweet the following message (1 extra entry per day) Yes! You may tweet once daily to increase your chances:

RT @luckytoddler Father's Day Giveaway! Win 100 personalized Fancy Fortune Cookies! http://tinyurl.com/mkhz6v #giveaway #fbz
Please leave your Twitter id or the link to your tweet in your comment.

• Fave me on Technorati (2 extra entries) and leave your user name
• Blog about this giveaway and link back to Fancy Fortune Cookies and Me, and leave the link in your comment (1 extra entry for mentioning this giveaway on your blog; 3 extra entries for a separate blog post).

Giveaway ends at 11:59 Central Time on 6/25/09
Open to US & Canadian Residents.
Winner will be chosen using random.org and will have 72 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen.
Thanks for entering and good luck!