What would you do with a million dollars? Is it hard for you to imagine? After receiving treatments from over 300 filmmakers, four short-films have made it to the final round of the Discover Card Film Challenge which is in support of Discover Card’s Everyday Giveaway where one lucky card user will win $1,000,000. The films range from funny, to inspirational to dramatic, but most importantly original and entertaining. Check out the video descriptions below.

Cash or Credit

This film employs an ingenious “split-screen” storytelling technique to simultaneously show what one man’s future would or would not be like if he used his Discover card to win $1 Million. The two narratives inventively intertwine to present a curious, compelling fable that makes the case for using your Discover card on purchases, big and small.

Clouds

In this dialogue-driven short, a dad and his two sons lie on their backs staring up at the clouds passing by while they daydream about what they would each do with one million dollars. In the process, the three watch the clouds assume the very shapes of their dreams, and a father is able to view the world through the eyes of his children.

Good Fortune

One man’s misfortune becomes a blessing in disguise, as his life takes a turn for the worse, and then a sudden turn for the better. In all this commotion, our main character discovers a poetic way to honor his friends and share his newfound wealth. He anonymously hands out sums of money folded into origami cranes and develops an important new relationship and a new life’s work.

Genie

A mysterious stranger approaches John late at night in a lonely diner, and our protagonist must make a difficult, life-changing choice. The once-in-a-lifetime offer: a stranger gets to meet his or her true love and live happily ever after–or John can keep the suitcase holding $1 Million. This allegory explores the themes of generosity, selflessness and desire.

After watching the wonderful finalists I found it hard to decide on a favorite. I love the split story telling of Cash or Credit which answers the question what if I did this or that simultaneously then merges the two realities at the conclusion. Clouds reminds me of my own husband and boys and I can completely relate to how quick I am to be practical as an adult instead of letting my imagination go wild. My two very favorite though were Good Fortune and Genie, both of which show selfless choices. I think Good Fortune flows better but in this end I have to go with the love story of Genie which doesn’t rely on money to make a person happy. Check it out and see for yourself.

In the spirit of giving, in finding your head in the clouds with your kids and living life to the fullest, I have four tickets to Six Flags to give to one of you! It may not be a million dollars but the memories can last forever, courtesy of Discover.

Be sure to check out all the finalists and rate the videos at www.discovermillion.com. Don’t forget to use your Discover Card for the chance at one of the 75 prizes every day, all year long—plus a $1 Million Grand Prize at the end of 2010. It’s is their way to thank you for making Discover your card of choice.

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One of my lucky readers will walk away with a set of four tickets to any Six Flags amusement park in the U.S. through 1/15/11 with no blackouts! This is over a $200 value!

MAIN ENTRY: I’d love to know which of these Discover videos is your favorite!

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This contest will end on 9/13/10 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S. residents 18+ only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and will have 72 hours to respond to winning notification email before I draw another winner or do a live giveaway.

Disclosure: I received a DVD as a thank you for posting this giveaway for my readers but no other type of compensation was received. This has no bearing on my completely honest thoughts above. The opinions and experiences I’ve shared are 100% my own.

With the growing trend of consumers making strides to be more environmentally friendly, companies are stepping up and doing their part to provide us with smart, innovative products that help us live greener lifestyles.  I am excited to tell you about yet another product on the market that may surprise you. I’m sure that you are familiar with the brand Handi-Foil, known for their aluminum bakeware. But what you might not have known is they’ve created aluminum bakeware products called Eco-Foil made from 100% recyclable materials and that can be 100% recycled after use! This is called close-looped recycling which creates a cycle of use and reuse!

Eco-Foil offers a variety of products to choose from, including roasters, baking pans, and a broad line of favorites ranging from King Roaster® with handles (a Handi-Foil exclusive) to the Cook-N-Carry® line of pans with lids. All made from 100% recycled materials — even the plastic lids. Eco-Foil is the perfect eco-friendly choice for all your baking, roasting or grilling needs —and a great way for you to save natural resources and protect our earth, one pan at a time.

We received some samples of Eco-Foil to try for our everyday cooking needs. I certainly couldn’t resist trying them out on the grill. My husband and I made an awesome dish of kielbasa sausage and red potato wedges, tossed with olive oil, lemon juice, onion powder, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste. Typically we would have wrapped this in one huge foil wrap but this was so much easier! With the Eco-Foil pan we could easily stir throughout the grilling process which is very difficult with aluminum foil. It turned out so amazingly good! Like call my mom and brag good. (Oh yes, I did!)

The covers are perfect for a cookout or party to protect food, keep it warm and for simple transport or storage later. Seeing how much easier it was with the Eco-Foil makes me not want to go back to the old method! Thankfully I still have some more pans to use and will start thinking ahead and having some on hand. The best part is I don’t have to feel guilty for using them!

Don’t forget to “like” Eco-Foil on Facebook. With two Apple iPads to be given away in September to fans and potentially another one in August, you don’t want to miss your chance to win!

Buy it: Eco-Foil is available at major grocery chains and mass market retailers nationwide where Handi-Foil is sold. If your local retailer isn’t carrying Eco-Foil yet, encourage them to offer this eco friendly product!

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Handi-Foil would like to offer THREE of my lucky readers a prize pack including a variety of six  100% Recycled Eco-Foil pans (as shown above-a $30 retail value!) and 1 Eco-Foil t-shirt.

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This contest will end on 8/17/10 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S.  residents 18+ only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and will have 72 hours to respond to winning notification email before I draw another winner or do a live giveaway.

Disclosure: I received a sample for the purpose of this review but no other type of compensation was received. This has no bearing on my completely honest review above. The opinions and experiences I’ve shared with these products are my own and yours may differ.

I’ve been a long time customer of Gorton’s. We always have a bag of Battered Fish Fillets and Extra Crunchy Breaded Fish Sticks sitting in our freezer. (Which really are awesome because they don’t get mushy!) And my husband I love to splurge occasionally and get a box of shrimp scampi which is absolutely heavenly but requires us to make something separate for our boys since they aren’t big fans of garlic.

With lots of other products in the Gorton’s seafood line, I’m excited to try out some other products, especially the new Grilled Shrimp and Grilled Fillets. Watch out for my review next month as I share my experience cooking with these products!

But what I can’t wait to tell you is Gorton’s also has an amazing current giveaway promotion that ENDS TODAY at 5pm EST! HURRY!

Enter the Gorton’s July Grilled Giveaway Facebok Promotion through July 30th, 2010 at 5pm EST. There will be 1,000 winners free product coupons along with the grand prize of a Apple® iPad™ Wi-Fi – 1 GHz!

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Gorton’s would like to give away two free product coupons to FIVE of my lucky readers!

MAIN ENTRY: Visit Gorton’s product page and tell me an item that you would love to buy with your free product coupon!

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-Become a fan of Gorton’s on Facebook
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This contest will end on 8/13/10 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S. residents only. The winner will be drawn via random.org. The winner will have 72 hours to respond to winning notification email before I draw another winner or do a live giveaway.

Disclosure: I received  free product coupons for the purpose of a review . This has no bearing on my completely honest thoughts above and was not influenced by any type of monetary compensation. The opinions and experiences I’ve shared with these products are my own and yours may differ.

With the thought of back to school season already approaching (crazy, right?) now is the perfect time to consider some of the items on your upcoming shopping list. With a new school season comes a new lunch box and Thermos has plenty of great styles to choose from that are BPA-free and PVC-free so you need not worry about safety. You can even  www.thermos.com/cpsia to download certificates proving your Thermos products meet all safety standards simply by entering the product UPC or product number. The downloadable Certificates of Compliance confirm that the children’s products meet CPSIA standards (Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act) as proven by testing in independent laboratories.

One of their great products for back to school is the Dual Compartment Lunch Kits. Doesn’t this Star Wars version look cool?

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Dual Compartment Lunch Kit

* 100% PVC free with PEVA linings
* Superior quality closed cell polyethylene foam insulation keeps food fresh
* Two separate storage compartments for easy storage and crushproof lunches
* Comfortable, padded carrying handle
* Includes dishwasher safe plastic container

Other designs include Hello Kitty, Spiderman, Dora The Explorer, Iron Man and iCarly. There are also plenty of other styles to choose from like this Barbie Lunch Sack or Scooby Doo Soft Mystery Machine Lunch Kit.

To celebrate the back to school season, Thermos will also be hosting a fun twitter party!

Thermos Twitter Party

Tuesday, August 10th 2010

2 to 3 pm EDT

join @ThermosBrand for a back-to-school discussion with leading product-safety and food-safety experts. Ask questions, provide tips about what matters to you and help prepare your family for a safe and healthy back-to-school season. Participate using the #ThermosBTS hashtag and you will automatically be entered to win some of the newest lunch boxes and FUNtainer products.

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I have a Star Wars: The Close Dual Compartment Lunch Kit (as shown above) for one of my lucky readers!

MAIN ENTRY: Browse the Thermos Lunch Products and tell me something you’d love to buy for back to school!

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-Like Thermos on Facebook
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Win a Star Wars Lunch Box @babylovingmama & learn about @Thermosbrand Twitter Party 8/10 http://bit.ly/d124w0 #giveaway #ThermosBTS PLS RT!

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This contest will end on 8/9/10 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S.  residents 18+ only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and will have 72 hours to respond to winning notification email before I draw another winner or do a live giveaway.

Disclosure: I received a mom gift bag to share this with my readers. The opinions and experiences I’ve shared with these products are my own and yours may differ.

You may remember me mentioning the awesome new promotion at  Toys “R” Us. But just in case you haven’t, Toys R Us is opening 50 new stores nationwide between June and October 2010,and has a cool  Toys R Us Mom Promotion!

Toys “R” Us is inviting Moms (and everyone else of course) to join the I want to be a Toys R Us Mom Promotion!

Discover a Grand Opening or Re-Opening near you by visiting I Want to Be a Toys R Us Mom. Find the state you live in, download your ‘secret coupon’ and redeem it on Grand Opening/Re-Opening Weekend to reveal your shopping discount.

If that is not enough, be one of the first 100 people though the door Friday morning at 9:30 a.m. of opening weekend to receive your free gift bag valued at over $100!

Upcoming Grand Openings/Re-Openings include:

• Roanoke, VA 7/23/10
• West Mifflin, PA 8/6/10
• Fayetteville, GA 8/13/10
• Woburn, MA 8/20/10
• E. Witchita, KS 8/27/10

I unfortunately don’t have a Toys “R” Us grand opening near me but I still get to have fun with this promotion with a goodie bag!  These fun bags include such items as:

For more information visit www.iwanttobeatoysrusmom.com

How would you like to skip the long wait in line to get a goodie bag? Or perhaps you don’t have one opening near you either and would love the chance at one? Well, here is your chances since I’ve got one to give away!

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I have a Toys “R” Us Mom’s Gift Bag worth $100 for one of my lucky readers!

MAIN ENTRY: Visit the  I Want to Be a Toys R Us Mom site and locate a grand opening near you.

• If you locate one: Download the coupon for hidden savings at the store & tell me the name of the file or the coupon number! (You will receive a pdf file you can save with your name)
  
• If don’t have one opening near you: Visit Toys “R” Us and tell me something that caught your eye!

Want more entries? (You must!) After answering my question do any of the following and leave a comment telling me what you did. Each is worth one entry unless otherwise noted. Your comment is your entry so please leave the appropriate number of comments for each extra entry.

-Like Toys “R” Us on Facebook
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This contest will end on 8/3/10 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S.  residents only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and will have 72 hours to respond to winning notification email before I draw another winner or do a live giveaway.

Disclosure: I received a mom gift bag to share this with my readers. The opinions and experiences I’ve shared with these products are my own and yours may differ.

Sometimes I feel cool. It doesn’t happen all that often but when it does happen it is sweet. This past weekend I had that dang I’m kinda cool feeling when my family got the chance to watch a pre-screening of the new 3D CGI movie, Despicable Me. This is my first opportunity to see a movie before it is open to the public. And don’t steal my thunder, I AM cool even if my kids are too young to realize it yet.

Synopsis:

In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, hidden deep beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. Surrounded by an army of tireless, little yellow minions, we discover Gru (Steve Carell), planning the biggest heist in the history of the world. He is going to steal the moon (Yes, the moon!) in Universal’s new 3-D CGI feature, Despicable Me.

Gru delights in all things wicked. Armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays and battle-ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad.

One of the world’s greatest super-villains has just met his greatest challenge: three little girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes.

Trailer

I hate reviews that contain spoilers or tell so much about the film you wonder if you still need to see it. I think the trailers have done a great job of showing you enough without giving away too much. So instead of doing a complete play by play of the movie, I’ll try to keep my thoughts general so as not to ruin any surprises!

Special Effects

I have to admit (a bit embarrassingly) that my husband and I hadn’t yet seen a movie in 3D before. Our boys are just getting to the age of watching movies in the theater and we don’t get a chance to see them ourselves often. Let me tell you the 3D was A-W-E-S-O-M-E. My husband kept joking afterward that if you had never seen a movie in 3D before you can just go to see this one and have all the cool tricks covered in a single movie. Favorites included a long skinny balloon being blown up which appeared like it was coming right at the audience, an apple being squeezed where the juice and bits fly out of the screen and a fun rollercoaster scene that really makes you feel like you are riding alongside the characters. The CGI animation was amazing as well so I highly recommend seeing this in the theater for that alone. I was pleasantly surprised that my young boys did a good job of keeping their 3D glasses on, although a kid sized version would have been easier for them to keep up on their face.

Characters

Steve Carrell does a fantastic job as Gru. The unique accent Carrell gives Gru reminds me of what Mike Meyers did for Shrek. It is memorable and makes an unlikely hero seem more likeable somehow. It seems wrong but even though I know I wasn’t supposed to like Gru (at least to start) I found myself laughing at his antics from the very beginning. His day to day frustrations match the average person’s but the way in which he deals with them is way over the top. What Gru does is what we all wish we could do but never would. He struggles with being thought as a failure as a villain and feelings of inadequacy, especially from his mother, played by Julie Andrews. Gru is a completely relateable character who has just gone on the wrong path. It is enjoyable to watch him grow as a character. Seeing him read stories to the girls is so funny and heartwarming at the same time.

The three girls, Margo (played by Miranda Cosgrove), Edith and Agnes are so adorable and their need of a parent really tugs at the hear.  Without getting into too much detail, I did leave wishing I knew more about their back story and how they arrived at their situation in the movie.  Being a parent,  I can laugh at their antics and can see my own children in many of their actions.  The youngest, Agnes will crack you up with her love of unicorns.

And of course how I not mention the minions?  They provide a lot of comic relief and are scene stealers. I thought I might find them annoying but actually they are very lovable and sweet characters. It doesn’t take very long into the movie before you realize they aren’t exactly what they seem.

Overall Thoughts

If I had to rate this movie I would give it 3 out of 4 stars.  We had plenty of laughs during the movie and my boys can’t stop talking about the minions. Even with a couple of holes within the storyline we left with a smile on our face. The memorable characters and special effects really make this movie and it has a good underlying message. I would recommend seeing this one in the theater to enjoy the 3D!

See it

Despicable Me hits theaters July 9, 2010 and is sure to be a blockbuster hit this summer you don’t want to miss!

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I have a Despicable Me Prize Pack to give to TWO of my readers. Each winner will receive a youth shirt, youth hat, moo-can (it really moos!), pencil with minion topper, balloon and minion ink stamp.

MAIN ENTRY: Tell me if you plan to go see this movie and who you would take if you did!

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-Like Despicable Me on Facebook
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This contest will end on 7/15/10 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S. residents only. The winner will be drawn via random.org. The winner will have 72 hours to respond to winning notification email before I draw another winner or do a live giveaway.

Disclosure: I received samples for the purpose of this review . This has no bearing on my completely honest review above and was not influenced by any type of monetary compensation. The opinions and experiences I’ve shared with these products are my own and yours may differ.

With almost 5k entries (which completely blew my mind by the way) the winner of the KitchenAid Artisan 5QT Stand Mixer has been chosen. Can you feel the excitement? Watch this video and find out if it was you!!!

The winner’s entries have been verified and will she will be contacted by email and have 72 hours to respond!

Thanks to all of you would took the time to enter and share your amazing kitchen memories. The entries were a true pleasure to read and I really wish I could give you all a mixer!

Come back though for more fabulous giveaways, including another one from KitchenAid to be posted soon!

My daughter is not typically into video games, but I noticed recently that she is developing an interest. So when I got the chance to review the VTech MobiGo Touch Learning System, I was curious to see if she’d like it.

The product just looks cool with its slide-out keyboard and touch screen. The MobiGo is the latest portable educational gaming system from VTech. It features sturdy, rubberized grips on either side, a 3” LCD touch screen, and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard to familiarize children (ages 3-8 years) with computer skills.

Now you see it…. (the keyboard, people!)

Now you don’t!

The MobiGo games hone the skills of vocabulary, math, problem solving, music, math, letter and phonics, fine motor, and visualization and memory. In addition, it teaches science concepts, boosts cognitive development, and encourages independent and creative play.

MobiGo comes with the “Touch and Learn” game cartridge. Six adorable games are featured: “Ice Escape,” “”Fantastic Forest,” “Music Maestro,” “Space Challenge,” “Shooting Gallery,” and “Wild Fun.” Each game can be played in “Easy” or “Difficult” mode. My favorite games were “Ice Escape” and “Music Maestro.” “Ice Escape” involves helping a little penguin move blocks of ice to form a bridge so the penguin can cross the water to eat a fish. This is a great spatial visualization exercise and just plain cute.

“Music Maestro” is reminiscent of Rock Band-esque games. The player chooses a song (“Old MacDonald,” “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star,” “Ode to Joy,” “This Old Man,” “Oh Susanna,” and “Bingo”) to play along with. As the song plays, music notes float down over piano keys, guitar strings, or drums, depending on the song. The player is to tap the keys when they light up to play the song. This game can also be played in “Free Play” mode, where the player may tap the keys and compose music of her own choosing!

“Space Challenge” and “Shooting Gallery” teach number and letter recognition, as well as discerning patterns. “Wild Fun” involves picking out which wild animal is different, and “Fantastic Forest” helps the little monkey along by drawing his path. These games seem to be mostly oriented to younger children (like my 3 ½ year-old) but there are other games you can buy. The latest games available include favorites such as Dora the Explorer, Shrek, Toy Story 3.

A fun feature – MobiGo comes with a USB cord so you can connect to the MobiGo website to upload your kids’ scores and download awards and extras. The MobiGo is also equipped with a headphone jack and AC adapter port; these may be purchased separately.

My daughter LOVED it. I let her try it out while she was getting her hair and makeup done for her dance recital. She was completely absorbed and could not put it down. Also, it was easy for her to learn how to slide the keyboard and use the touch screen. This is definitely a good toy for car rides and appointments, and is small enough to carry in your purse. This is an all-around great product: educational, entertaining, portable, AND affordable. I’d definitely recommend it!

Buy it: The MobiGo has a suggested retail price of $59.99 while the licensed title game cartridges have a SRP of $19.99. This system will be available nationwide at major retailers and online at VTech starting in August. For more information about the MobiGo please visit VTech Kids. Get your hands on it first at Toys ‘R Us exclusively beginning today, June 7th!

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Vtech would like to offer one reader a MobiGo Learning System!

MAIN ENTRY: Tell me specifically what is most exciting to you about the MobiGo!

Want more entries? (I can’t imagine why not!) After answering my question do any of the following and leave a comment telling me what you did. Each is worth one entry unless otherwise noted. Your comment is your entry so please leave the appropriate number of comments for each extra entry.

-Like VTech on Facebook
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This contest will end on 6/22/10 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S. residents only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and will have 72 hours to respond to winning notification email before another winner is drawn.

Disclosure: I received a sample for review but no type of monetary compensation for this post. The opinions and experiences I’ve shared with these products are my own and yours may differ.

I remember my favorite road trip with my family. We rented a RV and drove through Canada when I was 10. It was so much fun staying at campgrounds and exploring a different country. I remember even taking pictures inside the grocery store! One of the reasons we took an RV was because it was hard to be comfortable for longer trips in our wagon but of course that came with a hefty price tag in terms of rental and gas.  With the vehicles on the road today like the VW Routan it is much easier to stay entertained and ride in comfort.

Summer is just around the corner which means time to round up the kids and head out on a family vacation road trip! Whether going across country to a national park or just taking the kids up to the grandparent’s house, half the fun is getting there. And it doesn’t matter where you’re headed; you’re going to want to be comfortable along the way.  With 12v power outlets, JoyBox™ Entertainment system, UConnect^® Bluetooth^® system, roof rack and more the Routan provides comfort and fun for the family.

To celebrate how the Routan can help make your next road trip just a little bit easier, I have this amazing giveaway prize package to give away. You can take your next road trip in style and with all the conveniences!

• One iPod® music player that can be plugged into to the Routan minivan’s auxiliary port
• One Bluetooth headset to use with the Routan minivan’s UConnect® Bluetooth® system.
• One VW Electric Guitar (not pictured)
• Two No-spill cups for babies/toddlers
• Travel editions of board games: Travel Candyland® game and Travel Guess Who® game
• Coloring book w/ color-changeable markers
• Two DVDs of the latest family movies (to be selected by Sponsor) to play in the Routan minivan’s JoyBox™ Entertainment System.
• One Battery Jumper
• One Fix-A-Flat Tire inflator
• One AAA® Emergency Preparedness Kit
• One neck pillow (not pictured)

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Volkeswagen Routan would like to offer one of my readers the Summer Survival Prize Pack shown above with a value of $400!

MAIN ENTRY: Tell me a favorite road trip memory!

Want more entries? (Are you kidding? Of course you do!) After answering my question do any of the following and leave a comment telling me what you did. Each is worth one entry unless otherwise noted. Your comment is your entry so please leave the appropriate number of comments for each extra entry.

-Browse the standard features of the Routan & tell me a feature you love!
-Like Baby Loving Mama on Facebook
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This contest will end on 6/21/10 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S. residents only 18+. The winner will be drawn via random.org and will have 72 hours to respond to winning notification email before I draw another winner.  See the complete Volkswagon Sweepstakes Rules.

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Disclosure: I received no type of compensation for this post. The opinions and experiences I’ve shared with these products are my own and yours may differ.

Did you hear the news? The great toilet paper debate is over.  The results of Cottonelle brand’s Roll Poll are in. When asked how they prefer to roll their toilet paper (over or under) a whopping 72% of Americans said they roll over.

The vote to roll over says more about Americans than just their toilet paper placement style. To gain insight into how America rolls and why, the brand commissioned a survey of 1,000 Americans ages 18-65+ and found that:

•    Those who prefer hanging their toilet paper over are more likely to have engaged in flipping the direction of the roll at a friend’s home, with 27 percent of “overs” admitting to doing so.
•    In addition to being more apt to switch the way the roll hangs at friends’ homes, those who prefer to roll over seem to be more particular about the whole subject. For instance:

o    “Overs” are most likely to notice the direction the toilet paper is hanging (74 percent).
o    “Overs” are more likely to be annoyed when the roll is the wrong way (24 percent).

Cottonelle brand consulted Dr. Gilda Carle, psychotherapist and internationally renowned relationship expert, for her observations on basic character traits associated with how people roll. According to Dr. Gilda, “People who roll over like taking charge, crave organization and are likely to overachieve.  It seems to me that Americans are passionate about rolling over due to the sense of control that it gives them.”

Looks like I’m in the majority. I actually can’t stand when it is rolled under, specifically in a public restroom. Because the toilet paper is usually so thin it constantly breaks off before I have a chance to get more than a few sheets and this is even worse when it is rolled under! With the new softer, stronger formulation of Cottonelle, it is perfect for rolling over but won’t drive me bonkers if it is rolled under. Cottonelle’s new toilet paper is extra soft  for a more comfortable clean and is stronger which is critical for performance!

Whatever way you roll it, just about everyone agrees that the best toilet paper is soft, strong and there when you need it.

Buy it: Cottonelle toilet paper is available nationwide. To learn more about Cottonelle brand products and the great debate campaign, visit Cottonelle Roll Poll. Don’t forget to print off some money saving Cottonelle coupons!

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Cottonelle would like to offer one of my readers a 24 pack of Cottonelle toilet paper and a $50 Wal-mart gift card so you can stock up even on the soft stuff!

MAIN ENTRY: Tell me how you roll, over or under?

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This contest will end on 6/14/10 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S. residents only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and will have 72 hours to respond to winning notification email before I draw another winner. Please see the Kimberly-Clark official rules.

Disclosure: I received no type of compensation for this post. The opinions and experiences I’ve shared with these products are my own and yours may differ.

The wait is finally over. I think I’ve teased you enough about my gorgeous green apple KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer. You’ve seen it, you’ve wiped the saliva from the corner of your mouth as you’ve gazed at it’s beauty. I understand completely. Why? Because I’ve coveted this mixer for so long myself. I don’t even want to show you what I was using in its place to bake. Let’s just say it was less than $20 and leave it at that. So of course I feel like I am the girl who got upgraded from the pinto to the corvette. And let me tell you, there is no going back. I don’t know how I survived this long without it!

So let’s start by stimulating your brain with just a few of the details.

KitchenAid Artisan® Series model has a 325-watt motor, 5 quart stainless steel bowl with ergonomic handle, pouring shield and a tilt-back mixer head design that provides easy access to bowl and beaters.

Features:

• 10-Speed Solid-State Control
• Includes Flat Beater, Dough Hook and Wire Whip
• Power Hub for Additional Attachments
• Unique Mixing Action

Of course upon receipt I couldn’t resist setting it up to be displayed upon my counter top. I’ll be the first to admit that this thing is big. And one drawback is that it is certainly not light at almost 23 lbs. But what I will say is that it looks like a piece of art sitting out on the counter. So I’ve made room and ditched the bread box for a basket and found a way to make it work. And now I get to gaze at it right now actually since I’ve got a clear view from my usual spot on the dining room table. Are you green with envy? I think I’m jealous of myself.

Now what would I be with a mixer that was just a piece of art, to be displayed but never used? Not my mother’s child to be certain. Anyone who knows my mother knows I’ve been spoiled by and learned from the best. I grew up with some absolutely delectable baked good available at all times. My mother who has a cupboard overflowing with cookbooks and uses them as her regular fun reading material because she adores constantly trying new recipes. My mother who insisted on making Christmas baking an entire weekend experience as together with my sister we made a dozen or different things at least. So of course I needed to break my new mixer in and bake, bake and bake some more!

I made a pound cake. Which was a brilliant choice since it requires a lot of mixing.But mixing for a few minutes really is no big deal.

Instead, I just had to supervise only.

(Which really means I get to stand and watch it do all the work.)And this was the end result. Need I say more?I of course had to tackle some cookies too so I opted for sugar cookies.What a breeze these were!It doesn’t get any easier than this!Yummy!I just had to try working with cream cheese. With a hand mixer it can be a struggle.That is so not the case with my new KitchenAid mixer. It wouldn’t have turned out this smooth otherwise.It made the perfect filling for one of my favorites, a cherry topped brownie dessert!

If all these pictures is just leaving you unsatisfied, I’ve created a short video so you can get a real feel for a KitchenAid Stand Mixer in action.

Don’t forget to see the dough hook’s capabilities in my first run with making homemade bread post.  Be sure to watch for my next KitchenAid review and giveaway which will feature one of the many attachments available. Now it is time to just gaze at only a few of the colors available. Want to win it? Because I see no better way to end the giveaways from our Spring into Spring event than with a KitchenAid mixer!

Buy it: The KitchenAid Artisan Series Stand Mixer is currently on sale and available for $299 with free shipping!

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KitchenAid would like to make one of my lucky readers VERY happy by giving away the same mixer I received in your choice of color!

MAIN ENTRY: Visit KitchenAid and tell me your very favorite color from the Artisan Series! (It doesn’t have to be in stock but you must give it the proper name. No “blue one” or such answers allowed as there are multiple shades of the same color!)

Want more entries? (I can’t believe I even have to ask!) After answering my question do any of the following and leave a comment telling me what you did. Each is worth one entry unless otherwise noted. Your comment is your entry so please leave the appropriate number of comments for each extra entry.

-Spring into Spring! Enter the Namaste Handbag Giveaway at The Shopping Mama & tell me below!
-Tell me your favorite kitchen memory (for possible mention on the KitchenAid website or facebook page)
-Follow KitchenAid on twitter
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This contest will end on 6/16/10 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S. residents only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and will have 72 hours to respond to winning notification email before I draw another winner or do a live giveaway.

Disclosure: I received a sample for the purpose of this review but no other type of compensation was received. This has no bearing on my completely honest review above. The opinions and experiences I’ve shared with these products are my own and yours may differ.

Little Tikes is celebrating its 40th anniversary and with it comes some amazing new toys this spring, perfect to enjoy all those gorgeous spring days outside. You may remember from my Little Tikes review and giveaway last month that our boys love their Little Tikes Cozy Coupe 30th Anniversary Car and fight over who gets to drive it regularly. We purchased it for Warren’s first birthday and had a blast driving it around the house until spring last year. As anyone with kids can understand, having the option of getting another similar item was exciting for me. The Little Tikes Spray and Rescue Fire Truck was the perfect addition!

Our day started out with some tender loving care for my Mother’s Day present my boys picked out for me with Daddy. Watering has never been more fun for them and less stressful for me as they aren’t drowning my poor plant but they can squirt to their hearts content. Warren decided it would be fun to spray Lucian and it then turned into a fun game of cat and mouse.

The Little Tike Spray & Rescue Fire Truck is perfect for their outdoor adventures. I love that the fire hose will stay neatly stored in the back rather than flop around. The details are fantastic and the horn is certainly a favorite as well!

The boys then moved on to washing the car (a.k.a. the cozy coupe) with the spray hose. At first I thought they might want to pretend they were filling the Cozy Coupe with gas but they corrected me immediately to explain that the car was dirty and needed a wash. The pump used to start the water is fairly easy to pump, even for my two year old. I like that  it is teaching him cause and effect as plays and holds up to two gallons of water so I’m not constantly refilling it!

Doesn’t it look like fun? I snapped so many picture of the boys having a blast with both vehicles. While similar, we did notice features that are unique to each vehicle:

Cozy Coupe

• Removable floor for two options for play. A bit safer for a younger child as you don’t have to worry about catching their feet if you push them.
• Handy dandy cup holders. Two of them!
• Top which provides some shade
• Great handle for parents to push without having to bend very far
• Locking door

Spray & Rescue Fire Truck

• More room inside  so it works a great for older children
• No door to mess with so quick and easy to climb in and out
• Water hose feature that adds a whole new dimension to play. It allows the perfect cooling off and water play children crave outside but without all the mess!
• Can still push child using sides of truck but you will need to bend down further

Buy it: The Little Tikes Cozy Coupe 30th Anniversary Edition retails for $49.99 and the Spray & Rescue Fire Truck retails for $69.99. Both can be purchased from Little Tikes directly or from Amazon.

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Little Tikes would like to give one of my very lucky readers the Cozy Coupe 30th Anniversary Edition!

MAIN ENTRY: Visit Little Tikes and me another item that you absolutely love!

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-Spring into Spring! Enter the Sandra Magsamen Baby Gifts/Apparel Giveaway at The Shopping Mama & tell me below!
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This contest will end on 6/1/10 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S. residents only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and will have 72 hours to respond to winning notification email before I draw another winner or do a live giveaway.

Disclosure: I received a sample for the purpose of this review but no other type of compensation was received. This has no bearing on my completely honest review above. The opinions and experiences I’ve shared with these products are my own and yours may differ.

I loved nursing both of my boys in because of the bonding and natural benefits that come with breastfeeding. Because of that, I love sharing giveaways with my readers that help support women who choose to nurse, especially giveaways with Bravado! Designs products. Being bigger busted, Bravado saved me from non supportive and uncomfortable bras long before I ever had a blog in which to work with them.

Bravado recently added the Bliss Nursing Bra which looks absolutely amazing. If I do have another child you can bet I’m picking one of these bad boys up! Check out my good friend Kate’s (from The Shopping Mama)  review of the Bliss Nursing Bra and be sure to enter to win one as well!

Having more than one nursing bra and styles is fabulous. Besides the obvious for why multiples are essential, who doesn’t love more options? This Essential Nursing Bra Tank comes in six great shades and makes for a great layering piece!

With stunning style and a full bra inside (beautifully supporting up to a G cup), The Essential Nursing Bra Tank was designed to make you feel fabulous inside and out! A double molded, full support bra (not just a flimsy shelf “bra”!) that provides amazing support and beautiful shape. Features include:

• Cotton against the skin inside the bra
• Perfect to wear out for easy nursing, around the house for comfort, for yoga class, or even as sleepwear.
• Soft, high quality cotton/spandex outer fabric that isn’t see-through, even in white!
• Flexible sizing, so the garment and the bra inside adapt comfortably to changing breasts and body shapes.
• Great for maternity, nursing and transition; as the fabric gently stretches while retaining its shape after washing.
• Discrete nursing clips that allow for full breastfeeding access. (Only you’ll know it’s a tank for nursing!)
  Thin straps that are adjustable.
• A beautiful and flattering shape that is fitted but not clingy, with a great hip length.
• Matching Shrug is available for a cute set, extra warmth, and nursing discretion.

Kate also had the chance to review the Essential Nursing Bra Tank and had this to say:

The Essential Nursing Tank is so comfortable that it was perfect for a good night’s sleep. This Tank is very soft and built for comfort. Another thing I love about the Tank is that, like all Bravado tops, it opens fully to reveal the whole breast allowing plenty of contact for baby. The bra inside the Tank is definitely more than a shelf bra (I hate those).

Kate, I’m right with you there! I can’t stand shelf bras and need something that doesn’t leave me sagging that I can still sleep in. Read more of Kate’s review here.

I’ve got the pleasure of offering one of you lucky pregnant or nursing mothers this amazing prize package shown!

Buy it: The Essential Nursing Bra Tank retails for $45 and can be purchased directly from Bravado, on Amazon or check out their store locator for a retailer near you!

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Bravado Designs would like to offer one of my lucky readers a Bravado Nursing Tank in Lagoon Blue, Bravado Washable Breast Pads and Breastfeeding with Bravado DVD. This is a $75 value!

MAIN ENTRY: Browse Bravado and tell me something else that you would love to own!

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-Spring into Spring! Enter the Yubo Lunch Box Giveaway at The Shopping Mama & tell me below!
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This contest will end on 5/27/10 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S. and Canada residents only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and will have 72 hours to respond to winning notification email before I draw another winner or do a live giveaway.

Disclosure: No type of compensation was received for this giveaway. The opinions and experiences I’ve shared with these products are my own and yours may differ.

I love fashion. I especially love the feeling I get when I’m wearing something that I think is flattering yet comfortable, high quality but still affordable. I’m horrible about spending money on myself and I’d much rather spend it on my kids. At the same time I get frustrated seeing the same old items in my closet and noticing that I’m only reaching for a select few items and wearing them over and over again. I’m certainly in the market for some new items to add some punch to my rather stale spring wardrobe and so of course I was thrilled to choose an item from DownEast Basics, an emerging leader in stylish and affordable women’s clothing!

After browsing their wonderful selection of skirts, I decided on this versatile Cabana Maxi Skirt in gray. Perfect for a day of shopping or a trip to the beach, this skirt is a great alternative to pants or shorts with the extra fuss of a typical skirt. (Yes, I was thinking ahead on those lazy days when I haven’t shaved or earlier in the summer when my legs are scary white. I know you can relate.)

This cotton skirt washes up great with no ironing necessary (a must for me) and has a soft, high quality feel. I love the free flowing feel of this skirt and know it will be just what I’ve been missing from my wardrobe on those hot days where I need something light and comfortable to wear.

Check out some of these other fabulous options available within the new arrivals section. You are sure to find something that would be perfect to add some pizazz to your closet!

Buy it: The Cabana Max Skirt retails for $34.99, although only limited sizes are currently available. View their store locations to find a store near you!

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DownEast Basics would like to offer one of my readers their choice of any item from their new arrivals!

MAIN ENTRY: Browse the new arrivals and tell me what you would love to get if you won!

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This contest will end on 5/26/10 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S.  residents only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and will have 72 hours to respond to winning notification email before I draw another winner or do a live giveaway.

Disclosure: I received a sample for the purpose of this review but no other type of compensation was received. This has no bearing on my completely honest review above. The opinions and experiences I’ve shared with these products are my own and yours may differ.

CSN stores has a collection of over 200 online retailers with just about anything you could ever imagine purchasing! From cribs to clocks, there is sure to be a store that fits your shopping needs. When asked about choosing one of their many retailers, I just couldn’t resist checking out Cookware.com. I love browsing through brightly colored mixing bowls, kitchen gadgets and cookware. And when I found out I could give one of my readers something from the site I found myself immediately drawn to the brightly colored, never dull Fiestaware collection.

Several years ago my mom decided to finally splurge and request Fiestaware table settings for her Christmas, birthday and Mother’s Day gifts. Over time she has accumulated 16 place settings in four fun colors and numerous serving pieces.  Fiestaware always creates a beautiful presentation and the quality is absolutely fantastic. My mother has told me numerous times she’d never go back to another kind of dinnerware. Once my kids are a bit older I plan to follow her lead and can’t wait to own some sets of my own!

A great way to start (or supplement) your Fiestaware collection this spring is with some serving pieces. Cookware.com has multiple oval platters available including the 13 5/8″ and smaller 9 5/8″ size, both of which are currently on sale. With so many bright spring colors to choose from and the number of each in stock clearly displayed,  you can easily on the best color combination for your home.

Buy it: The Fiestaware 13 5/8″ oval platter is currently on sale for $26.99 while the 9 5/8″ oval platter is on sale for $19.99, more than 25% off! Don’t forget to check out all the other amazing Fiestaware available!

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CSN would like to give one of my lucky readers TWO Fiesta Oval Platters in your choice of color. One 13 5/8″ one 9 5/8″ (color subject to availability)

MAIN ENTRY: Check out the Fiesta colors available at cookware.com & tell me which color(s) you would choose for your new platters!

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-Spring into Spring! Enter the Wilton Giveaway at The Shopping Mama & tell me below!
-Browse the CSN collection of stores & tell me something that caught your eye
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This contest will end on 5/19/10 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S. and Canada residents only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and will have 72 hours to respond to winning notification email before I draw another winner or do a live giveaway.

Disclosure:  No compensation was received for this post. The opinions and experiences I’ve shared with these products are my own and yours may differ.

My three year old is now a big fan of the new DVD,  John Deere Earth Mover Action from TM Book & Video. I knew it would be a hit since Lucian loves anything and everything that has a motor. With this new 40 minute John Deere DVD he can watch the real vehicles in action and learn even more about the vehicles. Since my father was a heavy equipment operator for the highway department growing up it was fun for me as an adult to see the equipment being used and have an appreciation for the skill required. This video is an in depth look at John Deere earth moving machines!

TM Books & Video’s crews scoured the country to find John Deere big machines working hard in interesting places – watch a grader plowing snow in the Rockies, excavators digging dirt and loading big articulated dump trucks, dozers climbing hills and pushing dirt, front-end loaders moving big rocks in a quarry – powerful, big-time earth-mover action that will thrill and delight young and old alike. Learn interesting facts about these mighty vehicles and play the “Let’s Pretend” game where young viewers imagine being the operator of an earth-moving machine.

You will also find fun songs by award-winning singer/songwriter James Coffey and shorter segments with die-cast toys mining  candy at the Big Rock Candy Mountain Quarry. Lucian loved this short segments and watching the vehicles work with marshmallows! If you have another John Deere Kids DVD, know that this DVD has all new, never seen before footage.

I typically don’t include pictures of my children watching t.v. Can you blame me? That stare isn’t exactly flattering but I just couldn’t resist snapping a shot of Lucian holding on tightly to the DVD case as he watched the show!

Buy it: John Deere Earth, Mover Action retails for $14.95 and can be purchased directly from the TM Books & Video website or on Amazon with free super saver shipping..

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I have one copy of John Deere Earth, Mover Action to give away to one of my readers!

MAIN ENTRY: Simply tell me why you’d like to win and who would be the lucky recipient.

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-Blog about this contest and link back here (3 entries)

This contest will end on 5/18/10 at 11:59 pm CST. U.S. residents only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and will have 72 hours to respond to winning notification email before I draw another winner or do a live giveaway.

Disclosure: I received a sample for the purpose of this review but no other type of compensation was received. This has no bearing on my completely honest review above. The opinions and experiences I’ve shared with these products are my own and yours may differ.