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Enter the Kick Back and Play Sweepstakes from Purex, LG & Little Tikes

May 20, 2013 By 1 Comment

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Disclosure: This publication is part of a Purex Insiders campaign. By posting about this promotion I am entered in a contest to win an Amazon gift card. All opinions are 100% my own. This blog complies with FTC advertising guidelines.

Purex, LG and Little Tikes have all teamed up this summer to bring you an amazing promotion! One of the grand prizes is the Little Tikes Endless Adventure Playcenter Playground. This is a sweet playground valued at $1,279.99! My husband and I have been searching for the right swingset for our girls and this one looks awesome! I can picture my daughter at the top acting out a pirate scene and going up and down the slide over and over and over. My youngest daughter would be laughing on the seesaw in the meantime!

Other great prizes in this sweepstakes include the LG Front Load Washer and Dryer (value: $2800) and a 1-Year supply of Purex Detergent and Crystals (value: $126). The winner will be drawn at the beginning of July. Enter here daily! Good luck!

So what kind of adventures would your kids have on the Little Tikes Endless Adventures Playcenter Playground?

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Little Tikes Bubble Blower #Review

May 20, 2013 By 4 Comments

Disclosure: I received two free Bubble Blowers courtesy of Imperial Toys to facilitate this review. All opinions are 100% my own and not influenced in any way. This blog complies with FTC advertising guidelines.

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It’s summer, which means sprinklers and bubbles for my little girls. We have bubble wands, a bubble lawnmower and now Bubble Bellies from Little Tikes! Bubble Bellies are cute little toys that come in many different themed characters, including Cars, Hello Kitty, Transformers and more! Imperial Toy was kind enough to send one for each of my daughters. My oldest daughter is slightly obsessed with Disney princesses, so she was thrilled about her Bubble Belly. My youngest daughter is at the age where she’s happy with pretty much anything. She received the Bubble Bellies Tiger.

These bubble blowing characters retail for $12.99 at Toys ‘R Us and each come with an 8 oz. bottle of bubble solution. You pop in a “AA” battery and your Bubble Belly will come to life (batteries not included). I noticed a slight difference between the two characters. The bubbles seemed to continuously flow out of the Tiger more efficiently than the Disney Princess toy. The bubbles are contained in the Tiger’s belly and the mouth chomps with the squeeze of a handle so the bubbles come out horizontally. The Disney Princess bubbles tended to get slightly clogged because they flow up in this version of the toy.

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My daughters are 20 months and five years old. This toy is recommended for 24 months+. Both of my girls were able to quickly get the hang of pushing the button to force the bubbles out, however my youngest wanted to keep the button down the whole time. The bubbles come out better if they are shot out in spurts rather than trying to make them come out continuously. The 2-star reviews on the Toy’R Us website aren’t really accurate in my case. The toys seemed to work well, even with my daughters dropping them and trying to make bubbles come out upside down.

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Bloggers Wanted: Free Good Grillin’ Memorial Day Event

May 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Good Grillin’ Event

Organized by: Mom to Bed by 8

Prize: Brinkmann Dual Function II + $100 Home Depot Gift Card

Event dates: 5/27 – 6/17

SIGN-UP HERE! Please mention I referred you!

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My First Old Navy Style Council Experience: Beachwear!

May 19, 2013 By 8 Comments

Disclosure: I received free products through a campaign for the Old Navy Style Council. All opinions are 100% my own. This blog complies with FTC advertising guidelines.

I have always been a pretty active member of Crowdtap, and have applied for many opportunities. After almost a year of being a member of the site, I finally got accepted to the Old Navy Style Council. Crowdtap is this pretty awesome site where you take surveys from many different brands, participate in sample and shares, get information on the latest products, movies and television shows and more! They just revamped their site. Sometimes I have a difficult time with change, like the infinite changes Facebook seems to go through, but I love the new Crowdtap site!

So I received a booklet in the mail that contained a coupon for some FREE beachwear at Old Navy plus three other coupons for friends. We headed to Kokomo and started out with lunch at Half Moon Restaurant and Brewery, indulged in pulled pork sandwiches, nacho salads and beer (highly recommend!). Then we traveled over and began our day of shopping. First stop, OLD NAVY. Thanks to the Style Council, we had a great time choosing a complimentary swimsuit, pair of flip flops, beach bag and beach towel (I might have picked up a few other things along the way).

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Amber showing off one of her favorite suits.

Old Navy has a great selection of swimwear. I am still extremely self conscious in a bathing suit. My stomach is not bikini worthy after having two kids so I went more for the one pieces and tankinis. There wasn’t as great of a collection of that type but I still found some super cute ones to try on. My mom and I actually ended up with the same suit. The one criticism I have of their suits is they are made for girls who are still confident about the upper half of their bodies. After two children things aren’t exactly the same and I need some support. Their suits don’t have that. I chose a one piece with more of a bandeau top.

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Britax B-Ready Travel System Giveaway {U.S.}

May 18, 2013 By 2 Comments

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Welcome to the Britax Summer Travels Giveaway

Organized by Mom to Bed by 8 and co-hosted by Plum Crazy About Coupons and Stay a Stay at Home Mom.

This is such a cute little travel system. When my oldest daughter was born five years ago there weren’t as many choices. I’ve never tried Britax before but have heard many things about this brand. Good luck to all!

One lucky winner will receive a Britax B-Ready Stroller and B-Safe Infant Carseat!

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Schwinn Windwood Women’s Cruiser Bike Giveaway {U.S.}

May 15, 2013 By 30 Comments

Schwinn Windwood Women’s Cruiser Bike Giveaway

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Sponsored by: Mom Blog Society | She Informed | My Dairy Free Gluten Free Life | Frantic Mommy

Co-Hosted by: Jackie’s Reviews | Geeky Gamer Mom | Swank Savings

The classic Schwinn Windwood women’s 26-Inch cruiser evokes the simple style and grace of traditional bicycles, making it a great choice for cruising to the store, the beach, or around town. Designed for easy, relaxed riding, the Windwood boasts a sturdy steel frame with a low stand-over height, making it easy to get on and off the bike. The rustproof 26-hole alloy rims and rear coaster brakes, meanwhile, allow you to stop on a dime. And riders will love the classic chrome fenders and rear storage rack. Other details include a comfortable wide-spring saddle, a single-speed design, pneumatic tires, and curved back handlebars.

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OOFOS OOriginal Sandals #Review + Giveaway {U.S.}

May 13, 2013 By 21 Comments

Disclosure: I received a free pair of OOFOS OOriginal thong sandals in exchange for a review. All opinions are 100% my own. This blog complies with FTC advertising guidelines. Kara’s Deals and Steals is not responsible for giveaway prize shipment or delivery.

You might have seen me review the OOriginal sandals from OOFOS once before. It was a completely positive review. I live in flip flops for the majority of the year despite the constant weather changes here in the Midwest. I typically go for the cheapo flip flops that won’t break my wallet but these sandals are oh so worth the $40 price tag. They are slightly bulky but perfect for jeans and a t-shirt but the best part about them is the way they feel. Imagine walking on a cloud. The OOfoam technology shapes the sandal to your foot after frequent use and absorbs shock that will reduce pain and keep your feet cushioned.

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The OOFOS motto “Feel the OO!” is spot on. If you suffer from plantar fascitis or heel pain, OOFOS is a great option. They are made in three different styles, most recently the clog, slide and thong. Although these shoes are more “unisex” they come in a variety of colors, including black, fuschia, mocha and tangerine.

I could literally walk in the OOriginal thong sandals for a longer period of time and stay more comfortable than in my Nike Shox. These are quite possibly the most comfortable shoes in the world. I am sad to say I can’t wear them to work! They need a “dressy” version of these shoes.

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*New* Printable Coupons: Garnier, Tyson + More!

May 13, 2013 By 1 Comment

Get your printers ready! Here are today’s coupons!

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$1.00 off (1) small DIGIORNO Pizza Dipping Strips

$0.55 off Joy Ice Cream Cones

$1.00 off ONE Excedrin 24 ct. product or larger

$2.00 off (1) Excedrin 100 ct. product or larger

$25.00 off a FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System

$3.00 off a FoodSaver Heat-Seal Bag or Roll

$1.10 off when you buy any ONE (1) package of Tyson® Stuffed Mini Bread Bowls

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SAVE $2.00 on any ONE (1) Garnier® Olia™ Oil Powered Haircolor.

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WummelBox Craft Kit #Review

May 13, 2013 By 7 Comments

Disclosure: I received a free one month WummelBox subscription in exchange for a review. This is part of a review program through Child’s Play Communications. All opinions are 100% my own. This blog complies with FTC advertising guidelines.

It was inevitable that I would have somewhat creative spawn considering my background in music and graphic design. My five year old thrives on doing creative projects and crafts, and she enjoys doing them with me. I can’t complain. Although crafts with a five year old can be somewhat tedious, I love helping her create something and seeing the look on her face when it’s finished. It’s as close to priceless as you can get.

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Each WummelBox craft kit contains three to four theme-based projects. Our kit took us on a trip through time with a time machine, hunter and gatherer game and cave painting. It includes water color paints, hardware, scissors and everything you need to create each of these crafts while staying completely friendly to our environment. The box that contains the craft projects is reusable and materials like cork, sand and reforested wood are included. Straight from Berlin, these projects are developed by experts, refined by parents and approved by kids.

My daughter definitely approved. WummelBox is a subscription service with each box at a retail value of $35.95. The box it comes in is designed to be used multiple times, either as a cash box, a drum or whatever your child’s creative mind decides to do with it. My daughter’s favorite craft in this box was the hunter and gatherer game. She got to cut footprints out of felt, paint a mammoth and a wooden cube. The craft didn’t end there. We took everything, arranged it on the kitchen floor and played the game.

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Anytime Costumes Flapper Dress #Review

May 9, 2013 By 10 Comments

It might be a little early to start shopping for Halloween costumes but never too late to play dress up with my daughters! I haven’t dressed up much since I was a child, but now that I have my own children it’s fun to join them in costume on Halloween and at home when we are playing. What better to wear than a period costume so I can stand out from the Batmans and princesses in my household. Anytime Costumes gave me the chance to go back to the Roaring ’20s with a flapper dress. This costume is a bit more sexy than something I would typically wear, but since I am losing weight I decided to try it out! Anyway, that’s what flappers were all about and I’ve had a tendency to sway away from what is “acceptable” or the “norm” my entire life.

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flap.per – A young woman, especially in the 1920s, who showed disdain for conventional dress and behavior

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