Ring in the New Year with Paperless Post + Giveaway (ARV $90)

While the beginning of a new year often motivates us to try something new, it is also the perfect time to reconnect with some old friends. And you can do so by simply sending over a "Happy New Year" card. But not all cards are created equal. If you are looking to make your greetings unique and impressive, you should check out Paperless Post, which hosts a decent selection of stationery with stylish, artistic designs.

Paperless Post gives you the option to go paperless by sending an e-card or to snail mail the good old paper card. Just be sure to choose the version you prefer (online or paper) before you place an order. You can also customize a card from front to back to your heart's content! Add a personal touch to your card with pictures, text and more. Even the envelope that comes with the card can be fully personalized!

If you are throwing a big party on New Year's Eve, one of these funny or funky invitations will come in handy. Again, they can be delivered electronically or on paper.

One secret to Paperless Post's amazing collections is their collaboration with leading fashion and lifestyle designers, such as Kate Spade New York, Oscar de la Renta, Jonathan Adler, and John Derian. I'm deeply in love with the elegant floral patterns hand-painted by Anna Bond.

Shop Smart with Groupon Coupons #GrouponCoupons #ad

This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine.

Are you in the habit of asking yourself if you've maximized your savings after you make a purchase? Do you always try to find the best deals on items you need or wish for? If these describe you, then you will sure love Groupon Coupons, which save considerable time and money for smart shoppers by collecting all the best sales and coupons available for their favorite stores in one place! Thanks to Groupon Coupons, you don't have to make the involuntary trade-off between quality and price. Instead, your favorite things will become more affordable after the incredible discounts.

Groupon Coupons cover hundreds of popular retailers, including the ones I shop most often: Banana Republic, Tommy Hilfiger, and Lord and Taylor. Before I head to the stores, I will visit their Groupon Coupons pages first to get a full list of current sales and coupons. I can then plan my purchases carefully to make sure that I will pay the lowest prices possible for what I want. Whether for holiday gifts or everyday needs, shopping through Groupon Coupons gives me the peace of mind that I will be getting the most out of my shopping experience.

Groupon does the search and research for shoppers who love to save, so you don't have to. I love that some Groupon Coupons can be used both online and in store, while some coupons are exclusive to Groupon members. For online shopping, you can easily clip the coupons and be redirected to the individual retailer's site. It's also easy to see the expiration dates and number of users for each coupon. Wanna shop smart? Be sure to get started at Groupon Coupons next time you shop at your favorite stores!

Save Big on Holiday Gifts with Groupon Goods #Groupon #ad

This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine.

Still trying to find the best gifts for your loved ones while you are on a limited budget for holiday shopping? I suggest you start your search at Groupon.com, where tons of Groupon Goods are being offered at incredibly deep discounts. Groupon Goods include a wide variety of on trend products in beauty, fashion, technology, home, and a lot more. There is something for virtually everyone in your family, both men and women, both children and adults!

Wanna get an idea of what gifts you can get at Groupon and how much you can save on them? For example, the Ultimate Skin Spa Facial Cleanser and Massaging Brush System shown above has a retail value of $125, but you can buy one at Groupon for just $18.99! This allows you to give the special woman in your life a premium pampering gift at highly affordable prices. You can also find the following men's genuine leather wallets as a low as $7.99 each. That's 80% off its regular price ($40)! It's a very practical gift for men and will remind him of YOU every time he uses his wallet :)

I've been using Groupon on years. I not only love the amount of savings it provides, but also love the opportunity to discover new products and services that I would otherwise miss due to concern of costs. I highly recommend the Groupon mobile app, which keeps me informed about the latest deals and special offers, and makes it super easy to place orders and redeem coupons. You may also want to follow Groupon on Facebook and Twitter for even more fun stuff!

Joovy Groove or TwinGroove Ultralight Stroller Giveaway (Winner's Choice)

On the go with babies or young children very often? Then stroller is probably a must-have travel gear on your shopping list. A high quality, well-designed stroller makes a whole lot of difference in your user experience and it's a worthy investment if you plan to use it for years to come. Check out the all new Joovy Ultralight Strollers and enter to win one of your choice!

Whether it's for trips to the park, shopping at the mall, or a Disney vacation, you'll want a stroller that's easy to maneuver, is comfortable, and has lots of storage space. Amber at Viva Veltoro recently got to review the Joovy TwinGroove Ultralight and she fell in love with all of these characteristics and more.

Here's some info about the Groove Ultralight 2017 and the TwinGroove Ultralight from the Joovy website:

This lightweight umbrella stroller strikes a balance by offering the most requested functionality in a sturdy and comfortable single stroller.

• The lightweight aluminum frame weighs under 14 lbs and offers more support than flimsy, cheaper models. Folds easy and compact.
• Removable oversized canopy with peek-a-boo window includes sun visor for extra protection from the sun.
• The unlimited, deep reclining seat holds a child up to 55 lbs and adjusts to near-flat comfort for napping on-the-go.
• An integrated parent organizer holds one beverage and has a large zippered pocket for keys, phone and valuables. A rain cover is available as a separate purchase.
• The Groove Ultralight has an excellent reflective safety package that will illuminate on all four sides during nighttime strolls.
• The carry strap is positioned and weighted just right so the stroller fits comfortably on your shoulder without any fuss.
• Available in Jade, Blueberry, Red, Purpleness, Charcoal, and Black
• $189.99 value

Technical Specs:
Stroller Weight: 13.9 lbs
Open Size: 40.75 x 21 x 33.5 in
Folded Size: 12.5 x 13 x 40 in
Maximum Seat Recline: 149°
Handle Height: 42.5"
Wheels: 4", all-wheel suspension

Joovy Bicycoo Balance Bike Giveaway (ARV $130)

Wanna keep your little ones entertained while giving them the chance for a nice workout? A Joovy Bicycoo Balance Bike is sure to excite a child who finds it under the tree this Christmas! Like all Joovy products, it has a cool design and premium quality. Enter to win one for the little athlete in your life!

Amber at Viva Veltoro recently had the opportunity to review a Bicycoo for her daughter and she absolutely loves it.

Here is some information about the Bicycoo Balance Bike from Joovy's site:

• The Joovy Bicycoo won best design awards at Europe's largest trade show. It is the best looking, best functioning balance bike on the market!
• The frame is made of aluminum so it is strong and lightweight just like high-end bikes. The lightweight frame makes controlling the bike much easier for kids, unlike the heavy wooden and steel versions.
• The tires are pneumatic (air) and refillable. Many balance bikes on the market use EVA plastic tires which are cheaper and wear out much quicker than these rubber tires used on the Joovy Bicycoo. The suspension qualities of pneumatic tires give kids a much smoother ride.
• There is also a hand brake for the rear tire
• The seat is adjustable for a perfect fit for your child
• Recommended for 18+ months with a max. weight of 55 pounds
• Available in red, black, or white (winner will choose from in-stock colors)

One lucky person will win a Joovy Bicycoo Balance Bike valued $130!

Win a New Laptop for You & a Friend! #WMExperienceIntel #Ad

This post is sponsored by Mirum. All views and opinions expressed are my own.

Can you think of someone in your life who deserves a new laptop? How about surprising him or her with a FREE new laptop powered by Intel? I bet it would be one of the best holiday gifts ever! As a blogger, I can hardly go by a day without touching my laptop. It has literally become an indispensable part of my daily life. I use it to update my blog, to edit image files, and to share my posts and other fun stuff on social media. It is the primary device I use to access the Internet for news, information, shopping, entertainment, and so much more. Although there are times I wish I could feel less attached to my computer, it is no doubt a valuable tech gear that has helped make life easier and more enjoyable for me.

Last year, Intel gave away laptops to three people who had inspiring stories to share. This year, they want to sweeten the offer by giving away two laptops – one for the winner and one for their friend (Total ARV $1,000)! Click on the picture above to watch Mimi’s, one of last year’s winners, tell her amazing story about how her laptop powered by Intel changed her life. Then fill out the entry form for your chance to win free laptops! Promotion ends 12/31/16. Limit one entry per person. Good luck!

If you need a new laptop sooner, you can always enjoy low everyday prices at Walmart for such popular models as HP Pavilion Liquid Platinum Gaming, HP Pavilion Manhattan Gold, and Dell Inspiron.

Disclosure: This post is for my participation in the Intel Influencer Program. I could also win a new laptop if I drive the most contest entries of participating bloggers.

Mom Faves Holiday Gift Guide Giveaway

Moms have been busy all year long taking care of their families. They deserve to be pampered by something special during the holidays. Mommy Scene has put together a list of great gifts for moms. Enter to win them all as a treat for yourself or an amazing gift package for the mom you wanna show appreciation for!

Mom Faves Prize List
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Aurorae Printed Yoga Mat
How to Raise Great Kids - 101 Fun & Easy Ideas
Moon Valley Organics Herbal Heal Gift Set: Herbal Heal, Moon Melt Lotion Bar, Herbal Lip Balm
Signs.com Custom Canvas 12" x 12" print
Duo Diary Health Journal
Revelae Kids Yummi Pouch Cloth Snack Bags
CiPU Diaper Bag in Heather Grey
Paperless Post 1,000 coins (Retail Value $90)
The Picket Fence $50 gift certificate

One lucky person will win everything on the list!

Light Up Your Holidays with Lava Lamps Giveaway {Winter is Coming Giveaway Hop}

The holiday season is the perfect time to do a mini makeover of your living space and give it a fresh, festive look. Besides hanging up twinkling Christmas lights in and outside your house, you may consider lighting up your rooms with a couple of fun and fancy Lava Lamps, which will also make a unique, inexpensive holiday gift for anyone on your list, including the hostess with the mostess!

As an American pop-culture icon since 1965, Lava Lamp keeps adding innovative new designs to their original product mix. Some of the latest models include an interactive chalkboard that can be customized with your own drawings, a sound activated spider web globe, a simulated fireplace, and more. Lava lamps come in different sizes and can be placed on the table or on the floor. The lighting is soft and relaxing. It'd sure be a beautiful addition to your current home decor!

Diono Radian RXT Convertible Car Seat Giveaway

The holiday travel season has started. If your family travel plan involves any road trip, you will want to make sure your have the car seat properly installed to protect your little one. You may also give the gift of safety and comfort this year with a premium Diono Radian RXT Convertible Car Seat. Learn more about its cool features and enter to win one for FREE!

Kim from Thrifty Nifty Mommy recently shared her review of the award winning Diono Radian RXT Convertible + Booster Car Seat.

While it is common for parents to complain about the weight of car seats, one can agree that their child's safety is the #1 factor in choosing a seat. Yes, carrying around a 20lb. child inside of a hefty seat can be strenuous, but that is easily outweighed by the peace of mind that your child is safe and secure when traveling.

Diono, a leading manufacturer of child safety seats also understand that safety is paramount for your little ones. Parents continuously recommend their seats despite what they think of the weight, as the weight in Diono seats is incurred by the following, including but not limited to:

• Full steel frame and aluminum reinforced sides
• Energy absorbing EPS foam and side impact protection
• Safe Stop® energy-absorbing harness
• With the features on the Diono seats, heavy means safe. And heavy is good. VERY good.

Diono car seats are beyond impressive! It’s no wonder that they have won numerous awards; such as the Most Innovate Product Award, Best Junior Car Seat, Top Choice of the Year, PTPA Seal of Approval, Best Buy and Silver Award. The list goes on and on and the reason is simple… quality products with safety and smiles in mind! No wonder they are trusted by parents!

Holiday Gift Idea: Trudeau’s Rotary Grater

One of my favorite things about the holidays is the abundance of great-tasting food. But cooking and food prep could be tiresome and time-consuming. I therefore appreciate anything that can help make things easier for me in the kitchen. Gadgets like Trudeau’s Rotary Grater will make a very useful gift for the chef or foodie in your family!

Featuring a small stainless steel drum and an impact resistant white plastic frame, Trudeau’s Rotary Grater is neatly designed to grate food ingredients safely and effectively. The handle holds food in place while the soft touch, non-slip revolving knob arm controls grating. The cylindrical grater plate never gets close to fingers. The grater is versatile and works for a variety of ingredients, such as cheese, chocolate and nuts. It can be used for baking, cooking, and serving.

I love that the Rotary Grater offers better control over the grinding results and is less likely to leave a mess. It's lightweight, easy to pass around the table and easy to handle. I also like that it can be easily disassembled for thorough cleaning. This smart kitchen gadget is highly affordable too - only $12.99. Get one in time for the holidays at Trudeau.com

Disclosure: I received a free product to facilitate my honest review. All views and opinions expressed are my own and may differ from yours.

Brentwood Home Kids Space Bundle Review & Giveaway

Kids love to have their own space. About one fourth of our living room has become the Kids' Corner, marked by a giant, colorful play mat, a bunch of stackable toy bins, a book shelf filled with children's books, and a set of kid-sized table and chairs. Now my kiddos love their place even more because of the new addition of the Kids Space Bundle from Brentwood Home.

The Brentwood Home Kids Space Bundle consists of two items: a Venice Lounger and a LilyPad Pillow

Made with nontoxic polyurethane and gel memory foam, the Venice Lounger creates an ultra comfortable spot wherever you place it in your home. It can be used for reading, relaxing, playing, chatting, napping or simply a feeling of being hugged and pampered. Besides its premium quality and luxurious feel, I love that the lounger comes with a zipped cover that is easy to remove and clean.

The LilyPad Kids Pillow is filled with a mixture of all natural latex and silky smooth kapok, which provides the same softness of down without the risk of allergies. Kapok is also sustainable, non-toxic, and pesticide free. The pillow is soft, fluffy, and resilient, perfect for kids whose growing bodies need a good night's sleep. Made with 100% organic cotton, the pillow case features a neat-looking, gender neutral plaid pattern.

Inlight Organic Skincare Collection Giveaway {Happy Holidays Giveaway Hop} #happyholidays

Have you started holiday shopping already? Are you ready to score some of the exciting deals during the Thanksgiving weekend? Wouldn't it be nice to win stuff you'll need for the holidays so that you could use the extra cash saved to pamper yourself? Join me in the 2nd Annual Happy Holidays Giveaway Hop hosted by Karen’s Got Mail & Capturing the Moment! Each participating blog is giving away a prize package valued at least $25. Take your time to hop around and enter all giveaways that interest you!

My Giveaway

Inlight has generously offered to give away one of their Organic Skincare Collections! The winner will get to choose from the following three options:

Indulgence Collection (ARV $39)

It includes:

• Face Cleanser 0.17 fl. oz.
• Floral Face Tonic 0.17 fl. oz.
• Daily Face Oil 0.17 fl. oz.
• Line Softener 0.17 fl. oz.

Try Me Collection (ARV $29.99)

It includes:

• Face Cleanser 0.17 fl. oz.
• Floral Face Tonic 0.17 fl. oz.
• Daily Face Oil 0.17 fl. oz.

Body Beautiful Collection (ARV $32)

It includes:

• Body Oil with Arnica 0.17 fl. oz.
• Body Butter 0.17 fl. oz.
• Foot & Leg Balm 0.17 fl. oz.
• Firm & Tone Oil 0.17 fl. oz.

The Inlight line of 100% Organic Skincare takes only the finest, ethically-sourced, natural, and organic ingredients and harness them at their most potent to create a gourmet, artisan, sublimely luxurious diet for your skin. Inlight organic skincare contains the finest and most effective organic food-grade and cold-pressed oils, herbs, the purest essential oils and beeswax.

12 Days of Christmas Holiday Gift Guide Giveaway (12 Winners!)

In the days leading up to Christmas, you will have the chance to win one of 12 amazing holiday gift collections featuring fun, educational, and problem solving products for mom and baby from Mommy Scene's holiday gift guide. Check out what's included in each collection and enter to win your favorite!

Gift Collection 1
Ah Goo Baby Plush Pad Memory Foam Changing Pad
Revelae Kids Cozy Sleeper
Loopy Gear Loopy Rattle Holder
Blue Baby Bum Multi-Purpose Car Seat Canopy


Gift Collection 2
Milkies Milk-Saver
Snuggle Me Organic Original Co-Sleeping Baby Bed
Goochie Goo Garb Blankets
LullaBelay Car Seat Strap


Gift Collection 3
Aqua Vault Packable Pails
The Minkey by The Olie
Ubbi Snack Tweat Container
Star Kids Products Snack & Play Travel Tray 2.0

Holiday Gift Idea: Coobie Seamless Bras & 25% Off

A comfortable fit is always of top priority to me when I shop for bras. As the world's most comfortable bras, Coobie Seamless Bras make a thoughtful, caring gift for the most important woman in your life. Shop now and get a 25% discount with promo code USFG.

Coobie Seamless Bras are ultra comfortable and supportive. Perfect for everyday wear our versatile one-size fits 32A - 36D, they are available in 7+ styles and 70+ colors/patterns, with adjustable straps and removable pads! I didn't know that they also offer nursing bras, so I look forward to checking them out.

Don't forget to use code USFG to save 25% on any order of Coobie Seamless Bras at www.shopcoobie.com!

Disclosure: I will receive free products in exchange for this publication.

Holiday Gift Idea: 3DLightFX 3D Deco Lights

Can you imagine your child's favorite cartoon figure entering her room through the wall...in the form of a 3D wall nightlight? It sounds totally cool and I'm sure my kids would be thrilled to have one installed in theirs. Yes, such lights do exist and 3DLightFX makes them.

3DLightFX 3D Deco Lights are the perfect gift this holiday season. They have a full range of comic book, super hero, Disney Princess, sports and car lights that look as though they are popping right out of the wall! They are battery operated and cool to the touch so you can place them anywhere in the room! Your kids will loves having these in their rooms and they're also the perfect editions to a den, family room, man's cave or office! Find all of these amazing products here: http://bit.ly/TargetUSFamily

These fun and functional 3DLightFX 3D Deco Lights are available for purchase at Target and Target.com. Let your child browse the collection and pick her favorite in time for the holidays!

Disclosure: I will receive a free product in exchange for this publication.

Fresh Goat's Milk Soap Prize Pack Giveaway {Super Stocking Stuffer Giveaway Hop}

With Thanksgiving and Black Friday just a few short days away, Christmas won't be far from us. Are you exited about holiday gift shopping? Need ideas for fun and affordable gifts to fill up the stockings? Join the Super Stocking Stuffer Giveaway Hop hosted by The Mommy Island and The Kids Did It to get inspired. You'll have tons of chances to win free gifts for yourself or your loved ones. Happy holidays and have fun hopping around!

My Giveaway

I'm giving away a fantastic Fresh Goat's Milk Soap Prize Pack including 4 bars of premium quality handmade goat's milk soaps in 4 different scents: Almond Oatmeal, Educalyptus Rosemary Sea Salt Scrub, Lavender Vanilla and Christmas Spice!

Serenity Acres Farm is best known for its award-winning homemade fresh goat’s milk soaps that are "happy soaps from happy goats." Made with nutrient-rich goat’s milk and essential oils, the Fresh Goat's Milk Soaps come in beautiful, artistic packaging made with recycled material and soy inks. As Goat’s milk’s ph balance is very close to our natural skin, the soaps clean and moisturize without stripping away essential oils. Available in more than a dozen luxurious scents, the soaps are great to use on both the face and the body. Priced at $6.50 each, the soaps make a perfect pampering holiday gift for kids and adults alike!

Holiday Gift Idea: 3 Little Pigs Board Game

3 Little Pigs, many kids' favorite classic story, is now turned into a fun board game. Boys and girls alike will have fun playing with the cute characters during the holidays and beyond. The game is only $10 each, which makes it a highly affordable holiday gift for your little one!

Help the three little pigs on their adventures as they build their houses and hope to avoid the huffing and puffing, Big Bad Wolf, just like in the well-known fairytale. The 3 Little Pigs game combines skill and a dash of luck. Kids will love the soft and squeezable Big, Bad Wolf that actually huffs and puffs the pig's houses down! Get one at Walmart.

I received a copy of 3 Little Pigs game for review. Designed for kids ages 4 and up, the game is a lot of fun to play for the entire family. The rules are easy to follow and remember because they are closely tied to the story of 3 Little Pigs.

Up to 3 players each choose a pig and get a house plastic stand of that pig’s color. The players race to build their houses in such order: Straw, Sticks and Brick. But in order to get started building, a player must rest roll a pig on the game die. Players take turns rolling the die. Whoever that rolls a wolf on the die needs to take the soft and squeezable Big, Bad Wolf to blow down one of the other players' houses. If the Wolf succeeds, the player whose house gets blown down will have to start all over again. The first player to build their house of brick wins the game.

The most fun part of the game, for my kids, is to use the squeezable wolf trying to blow down a house. While it's not an easy thing to accomplish, they enjoy doing it over and over again. Gift this inexpensive game to your little one and your house will soon be filled with hearty laughter!

Disclosure: I received a free product to facilitate my honest review. All views and opinions expressed are my own and may differ from yours.