SOL REPUBLIC RELAYS Headphones Giveaway {Gifts of Love Giveaway Hop} #giftsoflove

Guess which of my favorite holidays is coming up next? That's right - Valentine's Day! It's the perfect time to shower those you care about most with LOVE through all means possible: words, hugs, kisses, yummy treats, and of course, sweet gifts. Mommy's Favorite Things, Mama's Baby Cupcakes and a group of bloggers have teamed up for the "Gifts of Love" Giveaway Hop. This two-week event features great Valentine's Day gift ideas and the chance to win a nice prize valued $25 or more from each of the participating blogs. After entering my giveaway, please follow the linky to hop around and enter all the fab giveaways for yourself or your loved ones.

My Giveaway

I'm giving away a pair of SOL REPUBLIC RELAYS In-Ear Headphones, which I believe makes an awesome gift for any occasion. It has a retail value of $79.99.

The most impressive feature of RELAYS is that the headphones offer an adaptable, comfortable fit that is easy to put in and won't fall out, made possible by the use of SOL REPUBLIC's patented FreeFlex™ technology. They will stay with you no matter what activities you are doing while enjoying your favorite soundtracks. Water and sweat resistant, they are specifically designed for music lovers who follow an active lifestyle.

Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas from Best Buy {Holiday Gift Guide 2014} #HintingSeason

The amount of thought you put into gift shopping really matters. It helps to know what the recipient likes and dislikes if you want to give a gift that will be valued, appreciated and cherished. Best Buy has an amazing selection of holiday gifts that speak to people with different interests and hobbies, and all of them are family friendly.

Whether you are shopping for a video game lover, a music lover, or a travel enthusiast, Best Buy has you covered with the perfect match from name brands like Xbox One, JBL, Garmin and TomTom. I can't wait to share some of my favorite picks, any of which I would love to find under the Christmas tree :)

Xbox One is the place for games.

Xbox One was built by gamers, for gamers. With the best exclusive titles (Halo, Sunset Overdrive), the biggest blockbusters (Assassin’s Creed and Call of Duty) the hottest sports franchises (Madden 15, FIFA 15, NBA 2K15) and top family titles (Fantasia: Music Evolved, Just Dance 15, Skylanders) Xbox One takes gaming to a whole new level.

In addition to being a great gaming console, Xbox one connects consumers unlike any other device. Xbox One enables access to the latest TV shows and movies through your favorite apps. With Xbox One all of your media is at your fingertips when you want it.

Get All the Coolest Cameras at Best Buy {Holiday Gift Guide 2014} #CamerasatBestBuy #HintingSeason

Being the most wonderful time of the year, the holiday season is filled with photo worthy moments. Have you got all the gear necessary for capturing those precious holiday memories with your family? Don't be stressed out if you are not quite done with your holiday shopping. Just stop by a Best Buy store near you, and you'll find all the latest cameras and camcorders there, including those equipped with built-in Wi-Fi, which makes photo sharing super ease! And of course you can also order your favorite model at BestBuy.com today and enjoy FREE expedited shipping just in time for Christmas.

Here are some of the coolest name brand cameras you may want to consider purchasing:

Nikon D5300 DSLR w/18-55mm VR Lens

• Built-in Wi-Fi that allows you to share photos instantly
• AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR II lens that enables you to capture sharp photos and video footage. Optical image stabilization helps prevent blurring to ensure image clarity.
• Also available in red or gray

Sony Alpha a6000 Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera

• A compact system camera with the World’s Fastest Autofocus
• A 24.3-megapixel, Exmor APS-C CMOS sensor that makes it easy to shoot scenes in stunning clarity. 
• Built-in Wi-Fi lets you share stored contents across devices.
• Also available in White or silver

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

• A digital camera that allows you to shoot, share, and use Android Apps
• The 16.3-megapixel, 1/2.3" BSI CMOS sensor allows you to capture sharp images and high-definition video footage. 
• The 4.8" touch screen simplifies operation
• Built-in Wi-Fi makes sharing stored files easy

Canon DSLR Camera Sale at Best Buy {Holiday Gift Guide 2014} #CanonatBestBuy #HintingSeason

One of the items that stay on the top of my husband's wishlist is a new Canon EOS Rebel T5i DSLR Camera. We own an older model in the EOS Rebel series and really loved how it had helped us take some of the best family pictures over the past years. But now with the rapid development in digital camera technology, we feel the urge for an upgrade. Best Buy is having a great sale for Canon EOS Rebel T5i. If you are also looking to get this camera either for yourself or as a gift for someone close to you, now it's the perfect time to order one at Best Buy.

The Canon EOS Rebel T5i is one of the best-selling DSLR cameras on the market. This camera makes advanced digital photography easy and fun for both professionals and serious amateurs. It provides exceptional image quality, along with a host of features to enhance your creative expression.

Here's a short list of its best features:

• Capture Hollywood caliber full HD video
• Continuous autofocus while taking HD video
• Features an 18.0-megapixel CMOS sensor and a DIGIC 5 image processor to ensure vivid, crystal-clear images.
• The 3" vari-angle touch screen simplifies navigation.

Now you can save $150 on the Canon EOS Rebel T5i at Best Buy, your ultimate destination for the latest camera models. But you need to act fast, as the offer only lasts until midnight on 12/20.

Disclosure: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

OASAP Christmas Giveaway: Win Your Favorite Sweater!

Free worldwide shipping is back at OASAP.com for a limited time! And crazy sales are going on in time for last-minute holiday shopping. Now it's the perfect time to save on your favorite items from OASAP. Plus you could win one cute sweater of your choice by entering this holiday giveaway.

One lucky person will win choice of sweater from the following list!

Warm Diamond Cable Sweater

Grey Oversized Cable Knit Sweater

V neck High-Low Splits Sweater

To enter, simply fill out the entry form below. The only requirement is that you are a registered member of OASAP and follow the brand in some way. Registration is absolutely FREE. Mandatory entries will be verified by the sponsor. Be sure to complete them as required. Good luck!

Perplexus Warp 3D Marble Maze Game Review & Giveaway {Holiday Gift Guide 2014}

If you are really into puzzle games, you may have already heard about or even played one of the Perplexus 3D maze games. Now Patch Products has taken maze play to a whole new level with the addition of Perplexus™ Warp to the Perplexus family. Offering hours of puzzle-solving fun, the new Perplexus Warp 3D Marble Maze Game makes a perfect gift for tweens, teens, and adults who love to challenge their brains as well as fine motor skills.

Patch Products has kindly sent us a brand new Perplexus Warp for review. As you can see, unlike any other Perplexus product that is a transparent sphere, Perplexus Warp takes an egg-like shape called "spherical octahedron." This new "warped" shape is easier to hold and won’t roll off of a table. A special stand is included in the package for you to rest the maze on so that you can safely place it on any flat surface.

The new Perplexus Warp also features:

• an external slider to manipulate the marble inside on the track, 
• 9 internal cups that act as “baskets” for the marble to leap into, 
• an internal pivot that gives the illusion the marble is defying gravity. 
• 6 flagged check points
• 80 challenging events

150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids Review & Giveaway {Best of 2014 Giveaway Hop}

What do you think is the best book of 2014? Over 100 bloggers are sharing their favorite book published or read in 2014 during the Best of 2014 Giveaway Hop. Hop around to discover some of the best books of the year and enter to win the ones you are interested in reading!

Remember the good old days when we don't have computer, smartphone or tablet but can still have tons of fun playing with everyday items plus our active imagination? Did you ever feel guilty of letting your TV, laptop, iPad, or smartphone babysit your child? Research has shown that too much screen-time harms children's well-being and increases anxiety. While parents and educators are increasingly concerned about how much screen-time kids get, they don't always know what to introduce as an alternative.

What I believe is the best book of 2014 that helps parents bring back playtime and rediscover the spirit of imaginative play is 150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids: The Very Best and Easiest Playtime Activities from FunAtHomeWithKids.com! by Asia Citro, founder of the popular parenting blog Fun at home with kids,

The book features 150+ one-of-a-kind hands-on projects with step-by-step instructions and beautiful photos to help develop children's creativity and skills without the use of any electronics. Many of the activities are good for babies. Each project is budget-friendly and can be completed using items found at a regular grocery store. Most of the activities are designed to encourage multi-age/sibling play, and can be done with or without the assistance of parents.

Nickelodeon Holiday DVD Collection Giveaway (ARV $117) {Holiday Gift Guide 2014}

While I don't feel any sign of winter down here in Southern California, many of you may have already seen snow in your hometown and are very likely to have a White Christmas this year. No matter what winter is like where you live, it's got to be wonderful while the holidays are upon us! Join the Winter Wonderland Giveaway Hop, hosted by LeahSay’s Views and Planet Weidknecht. For the next 10 days, each participating blogger is giving away a prize valued $25 or more. Not all the prizes may be delivered in time for Christmas, but they are sure to add fun to your winter holidays.

My Giveaway

Is watching movies at home one of your favorite winter activities? Nickelodeon Home Entertainment has put together an amazing lineup of DVDs to help kids dive into the holiday spirit with their favorite characters from SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorerto, Wonder Pets, Team Umizoomi and so many more! One lucky reader of mine will win the entire Nickelodeon Holiday DVD Collection with a total retail value of $116.92!

The Nickelodeon Holiday DVD Collection includes:

Dora the Explorer: Christmas Carol Adventures (ARV $19.99)

When Swiper tries to swipe the Christmas Star from Dora’s Nochebuena Party, he lands on Santa’s naughty list. To get back on the nice list, Dora must help Swiper travel to the past, the present, and the future to discover the true spirit of Christmas.

Dora the Explorer: Ice Skating Spectacular (ARV $14.99)

Join Dora and Boots as they skate to the rescue of the Snow Princess, Snow Fairy, and all their Snowy Forest friends! Plus, enjoy two extra adventures as Dora catches a runaway train and races to rescue Boots with her puppy and Scooter.

All New Spectrum Workbooks Review & Free Sample Offer {Holiday Gift Guide 2014}

The Spectrum workbook series has been the bestseller in its category for over 15 years. This fall over 60 new titles in the series have been updated to meet the current state and national standards. Spectrum workbooks would be a smart choice if you are looking to give your child a head start at school in the new year. What could be better than the gift of knowledge and learning?

Geared for students K-8, the Spectrum series provide state standards-aligned lessons and exercises that cover a broad range of essential subjects and skills, including math, reading, writing, language arts, phonics, sight words, spelling, vocabulary, science, and more. Each workbook is available in both print and electronic forms.

The Carson-Dellosa Publishing Group kindly invited me to sample some of their Spectrum workbooks. I picked Match, Writing and Language Arts. First of all, I'm impressed with the quality of paper and printing of the workbooks. The font size is good for the eyes and the colorful presentation is appealing to children in the target age group.

HoMedics 3D Shiatsu & Vibration Massage Pillow with Heat & #PledgeToRelax Sweepstakes {Holiday Gift Guide 2014}

We all need time to relax and rewind after a busy day. The holiday season is the perfect time to pamper and reward yourself for all the hard work during the past year. HoMedics, known for their broad range of personal wellness products, recently launched the 3D Shiatsu & Vibration Massage Pillow with Heat, which would make an impressive holiday gift to show your loved ones that you care deeply about their health and well-being.

The HoMedics® 3D Shiatsu and Vibration Massage Pillow with Heat delivers a circular kneading massage and invigorating vibration to loosen tight muscles. Using the latest massage technology, this massage pillows massaging nodes move in an inward and outward motion for a deeper, more authentic massage experience. The 3D Shiatsu and Vibration Massage Pillows versatile design allows you to target your neck, back, or shoulders. The pillow retails for $49.99. Shipping is FREE if you order one today.

In celebration of the holidays, HoMedics is hosting a #PledgeToRelax sweepstakes on their Facebook page. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions to pin your pledge to relax this holiday season and you will be entered to win 1 of 3 daily prizes valued over $60 each. You can enter once per 24 hours until 12/22. A total of 60 prizes will be given away throughout the promotion. Get your daily entries in today! Good luck!

Disclosure: I will received a free product to facilitate my posting. No monetary exchange took place.

$75 Best Buy Gift Card Giveaway {Santa’s Little Helper Giveaway Hop} #SantasHelper

Whether you are shopping for the best gifts for your loved ones or in need of products to make things easier for you around the holidays, bloggers from the Blogging Mamas Network would like to be your Santa’s Little Helper this year and give you tons of chances to win a fabulous prize. Join the Santa’s Little Helper Giveaway Hop during the next weeks and discover all the amazing gifts you could get for free!

My Giveaway

I'm giving away a $75 Best Buy gift card to one of my lucky readers. The gift card never expires and can be redeemed both online and in store. Best Buy offers a one-stop shop for all the latest tech gear and electronics for both home and office. You can choose to free in-store pickup to save on shipping for online orders under $35. Any order over $35 is eligible for free shipping! Please enter using the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

Melissa & Doug’s Terrific 25 Holiday Gifts List & Daily Toy Giveaway {Holiday Gift Guide 2014}

Melissa & Doug is well-loved for their huge selection of toys that are both fun and safe for children of all ages. This year, Melissa & Doug has once again hand selected 25 of their best products to put on the Terrific 25 Holiday Gifts List. The list makes toy shopping easy by narrowing down your search from thousands to twenty-five. The toys listed are as long as $4.99 each. From stocking stuffers to luxury gifts, the list covers them all!

Every day for 25 days until December 5th, Melissa & Doug is giving away one item from the Terrific 25 list to one of their fans. Enter only once and you'll be eligible to win all subsequent daily prizes. Learn more about this terrific giveaway here. Good luck!

Disclosure: I am entered to win a blogger only prize by posting this information.

World Vision Fair Trade Coffee Gift Set Giveaway {Holiday Gift Guide 2014} #RWMevent

When do you start shopping for the holidays? Right after Thanksgiving to take advantage of the deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Now here's more chance to win a nice gift instead of buying one from the Holiday HOHOHO Giveaway Hop. The event runs through December 5th. Each participating blog is giving away a prize valued over $15.

After entering my giveaway, be sure to stop by The Review Wire for the Grand Prize, an Erin Condren Life Planner! Use it as a nutrition/exercise log, newborn sleep & peep record, work meetings & appointments, academic & social planner, keepsake journal or as a scrapbook...the possibilities are endless!

My Giveaway

I'm giving away a Fair Trade Coffee Gift Set, courtesy of World Vision. It includes a 12-oz. bag of whole bean coffee featuring delicious flavors from Ethiopia, Sumatra, and Costa Rica blended by OneCup.org, a gift bag of African fabric hand-sewn by local women, and a hand-carved olivewood scoop, crafted to benefit more than 200 orphans of the Kamba tribe. The gift set is only available with a $65 donation to World Vision. It makes the perfect gift for a coffee lover.

LG OLED TV at Best Buy {Holiday Gift Guide 2014} #HintingSeason #OLEDatBestBuy

Thanksgiving is almost here! If you are entertaining guests at your house during the holidays, you may want to upgrade your home theater not only for the "wow factor" but also for superior viewer experience that your family and yourself will enjoy in the new year. The LG OLED TV, featuring LG's latest display technology, will take your home entertainment system to a whole new level. And it's now available at Best Buy.

OLED stands for Organic Light-Emitting Diode. The LG OLED TV features a super thin curved design (only 0.17" thick at its thinnest point), spectacular picture quality with Infinite Contrast ratio (which ranges from the most blazing whites to the deepest blacks) and bright, vibrant colors, and webOS Smart TV interface that lets you find content faster with its intuitive design.

The LG OLED TV is the ultimate display that delivers natural, lifelike contents. LG's exclusive 4 Color Pixel technology greatly enhances color range and accuracy. You've got to experience it to believe it. Prepared to be amazed by a sharper image that you can ever imagine! Visit LGOLEDatBestbuy.com to learn more about the product and the technology it's powered by.

The LG OLED TV makes a very special, high-end gift for yourself, your parents, or your entire family. It retails for $3499.99 at Best Buy. Looking for more holiday gift ideas for the tech junkie in your life? Best Buy has you covered with all the latest tech gear in one shop.

Disclosure: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.

Sesame Street Anniversary Giveaway {Winning For Thanksgiving Giveaway Hop} #TurkeyHop

The countdown to Thanksgiving is coming to a close next week, but your chance to win will not. Join the Winning For Thanksgiving Giveaway Hop hosted by MamaNYC now through Black Friday (11/28). Each participating blog is giving away a prize package valued over $25. Use the linky toward the end of this post to check them all out!

My Giveaway

Did you know that Sesame Street is celebrating its 45th Anniversary this month (November 10 to be more exact)? In honor of this special event, TV Store Online has generously offered to give one of my lucky readers a Sesame Street clothing item of choice!

TV Store Online has a nice selection of Sesame Street themed products, including t-shirts, costumes, jackets, dresses, pajamas and more! Sesame Street fans of all ages can find their item of interest here. Prices range from $10.95 to $59.95. It's a great place to start if you are looking for a wearable gift for someone who loves Elmo and his adorable friends!

Mace Brand Self-Defense Products {Holiday Gift Guide 2014} #MaceBrandMoms #Sponsored

This is part of a sponsored collaboration with MACE and Crossroads Media Hub. However, all opinions expressed are my own.

While online shopping allows us to browse and buy stuff in the comfort of our home, a trip to a B&M store is sometimes inevitable due to availability, special deals, or some other reason. Please remember to be aware of your surroundings and be prepared to protect yourself when you have to visit the stores for holiday shopping. Besides, you may consider giving the gift of safety to the most important woman in your life, with select products from Mace Brand.

As the original brand of pepper spray, Mace Brand offers a wide range of self-defense products including pepper spray, pepper gun, personal safety kit, alarms and more. Their pepper spray comes in a variety of fashionable designs and vibrant colors. It can be attached to your key chain or carried in your purse.

Wouldn't this lipstick shaped pink polka dot pepper spray make an adorable stocking stuffer? All Mace Brand pepper spray is natural, with 10% OC pepper and triple filtered water.

This Mace Personal Defense Kit I received consists of one pepper spray, one water training spray, one practice target and one instructional DVD. This kit is particularly helpful for those who have no prior experience with pepper spray. The practice target, coupled with the water-filled safe training spray, greatly helps familiarize oneself with how to hold, aim and deploy pepper spray from a distance. The instructional DVD is extremely informative, in which Officer Bob Kalinowski, along with his colleague, shares useful personal safety tips and demonstrates how to most effectively use Mace pepper spray.

Mace Pepper Gun is designed for those who wants distance defense with more accuracy. The advanced delivery system of the point-and-shoot handgun design allows users to spray attackers with a power stream of OC pepper from up to 20 feet away and from any angle.The pepper gun features a trigger activated LED light that helps aim at your target in the dark. It also includes a water practice cartridge in addition to the pepper spray cartridge.

The pepper gun is available in many women's favorite color--hot pink. Part of the proceeds from Mace Brand's Hot Pink line are donated to charitable organizations like National Center for Victims of Crime, The Centers for Families and Children, and Casting for Recovery.

Please visit Mace.com, or follow Mace Brand on Facebook and Twitter to discover more great personal safety products that are excellent choices for a memorable holiday gift!

MatchBox Wrecky The Wrecking Buddy Review {Holiday Gift Guide 2014} #ChosenByKids

Have you gotten a chance to visit a Walmart Holiday Toyland near you? This past Saturday, we went to our local Walmart to check out all the toys #ChosenByKids and landed on our favorite pick--MatchBox Wrecky The Wrecking Buddy from Mattel.

Fanatic about cars, my boys fell in love with this big bright-colored truck at first sight. They couldn't wait to try it by pushing the bumper down as instructed on the box. The construction truck started talking in a funny, masculine voice with his eyes flashing green. They were jumping up and down with joy when I told them that they were going to have their very own MatchBox Wrecky The Wrecking Buddy.

As soon as we got home, my older son took his new toy out of the box and started to explore all the actions and stunts MatchBox Wrecky The Wrecking Buddy can perform. The truck features five different play modes: carrying cargo, dumping, breaking barriers, clearing the area and a celebration dance.

Besides the rock pieces that comes within the package, his truck bed is big enough for a full load of building blocks, action figures, and other small objects you would like him to carry around. His smokestacks are the key to controlling his moves, like driving forward, making turns, spinning 360° and happy dancing. His eyes light up and even change colors in response to his change of actions. His bumper includes a sensor that activates sounds and music. MatchBox Wrecky is pretty chatty too. His agreeable personality and reassuring words encourage kids to accomplish any mission they set their minds on. Watch MatchBox Wrecky in action through the short video below.