Angelina Ballerina Book Giveaway

Angelina Ballerina has always been one of our family's favorite cartoons. I love it because Angelina loves to dance ballet. The Pea loves it because Angelina is a true girly-girl and proud of it. 3Po and Jammy love it because they get a kick out of little cousin Henry's antics. Alfie loves it because all the characters have lovely English accents;...

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Playing Games on Yoursphere

Our third assignment as a MomCentral Yoursphere Test Drive Mom was one that The Pea really loved -- creating an avatar on Yoursphere's virtual OurWorld and playing some games. I never let her make any friends on other sites like Webkinz or Jumpstart, but since Yoursphere is a safety-first social networking site, I figured this was a good place to...

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Novica Jewelry Review and Giveaway

Keep reading to find out how you can enter to win a $60 gift certificate from Novica.com!They say the internet has made us into a global community, and nowhere is that more obvious than with online retailer Novica.com. They bring the works -- and the stories -- of thousands of artisans from third-world countries to people all over the globe! Novica...

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Summer Bridge Activities Workbook Review and Giveaway

Summer vacation is only 3 weeks away, and I'm so excited! After nine months of waking up early, schedules, homework and activities, it will be so nice to sleep in, stay in our pj's, do nothing, laze around, watch tv, be idle......Hang on, that's not supposed to be how it goes. I'm supposed to be the proactive parent and make sure they're entertained...

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Bonggamom's Friday Finds -- List your giveaways here!

Welcome to Bonggamom's Friday Finds! I'm glad so many of you are finding this to be a useful way to get more traffic to your giveaways. And as a person who loves entering giveaways, I have to admit it's a great, easy way to find out where all the best giveaways are.So feel free to leave links to your giveaways, everyone. And don't forget to get...

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PosePrints

Have you ever wanted to see what you would look like as a cartoon? At PosePrints.com, not only can you create your own cartoon self, you can use your cartoon to create unique notecards and stationery.PosePrints sent me a few samples of invitations, thank you cards, recipe cards and note cards that they created for other people. Here's what they look...

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Simply Bags Personalized Totes

I love personalized tote bags, but these days it seems that everyone is already lugging around the same square canvas bag, with colored canvas straps and a monogram or name embroidered in the same color as the straps. So I was delighted to discover the huge selection of personalized styles at online retailer Simply Bags, and even more delighted to...

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Exploring the Yoursphere world

I've been a MomCentral Yoursphere Test Drive Mom for a couple of weeks now, and in that time The Pea has been making some tentative steps to expand her social network and online presence. Since Yoursphere is a safety-first social networking site, I feel more secure about letting her go online. Not only can I monitor her online activity, but I also...

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Aquafina Flavor Splash Lemon Review and Giveaway

This week's Aquafina FlavorSplash sample pack is one of my all-time favorite flavors -- Lemon! Keep reading to see how the kids and I put even more fun and flavor into our Aquafina FlavorSplash drinks:The BasicsAquafina FlavorSplash is flavored water that does not contain any calories, sugar or sodium.The BonggaWe received 6 bottles of Aquafina FlavorSplash...

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Bonggamom's Friday Finds -- List your giveaways here!

Welcome to Bonggamom's Friday Finds! I'm glad so many of you are finding this to be a useful way to get more traffic to your giveaways. And as a person who loves entering giveaways, I have to admit it's a great, easy way to find out where all the best giveaways are.So feel free to leave links to your giveaways, everyone. And don't forget to get...

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Mama to 3 Blessings giveaways

Mama to 3 Blessings is having a baby, and she's sharing the love! Check out her blog between now and November for some great giveaways, tips and more.Here are some of her current giveaways:* $40 gift certificate to Label Daddy Click here to enter, giveaway ends May 27.* Picasso canvas painting kit giveaway, (ends May ...

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Battle of Giants: Mutant Insects review and giveaway

My sons 3Po and Jammy seem to be entering an extremely physical stage in their development. They've always been live wires, running around 24/7, but now that they've entered kindergarten they're on the go with their friends -- and sometimes they end up punching each other. Alfie says it's nothing to worry about, and he's probably right, but we both...

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Win a Playtex Bra Makeover

Do slipping straps, riding up backs, or not enough support have you ready to write a Dear John letter to your old bras? Apply for a Bra Makeover from Playtex! Seven out of 10 women are wearing the wrong size bra, which can result in an ill fit for the rest of their outfit, back and shoulder pain, as well as bruising and digging.We know that busy moms...

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Fun Family Vacation Activities

Where will *you* take your family this summer?It's cold and rainy today, but that isn't dampening my spring fever and summer in the least. I'm sooo ready for summer, and so are my kids. We've planned a trip to the UK to visit Alfie's parents, but you don't need to travel that far to have a great family vacation! Here are five vacation activities...

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Give your Child a Summer to Remember at Champions Science Adventures Camp

I can't believe summer is almost here! Our trip to England is going to be shorter than we originally planned, so I'm scrambling to plan ways to keep my kids engaged and entertained -- and I'm not talking about planting them in front of the TV! I want their minds and bodies to stay busy. Fortunately it's not too late to enroll them in a few summer...

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Aquafina Splash Wild Berry Review and Giveaway

The weather has really been heating up around here, so when our first Aquafina FlavorSplash Mom sample pack arrived, it was met by three hot and thirsty kids dying for a drink. Good thing FlavorSplash doesn't have any sugar, so I let them drink up. Keep reading to find out what we thought of this flavor:The BasicsAquafina FlavorSplash is flavored...

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I'm today's $100 Question Host on BlogHer!

BlogHer's $100 Question series is a great way to win an easy $100 and meet some great bloggers along the way. Every day they feature a different blogger asking a different question, and if you leave a comment answering the question, you're entered to win $100. Each giveaway lasts only a couple of days so your chances of winning are excellent.And...

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Share your Story and You Could Win a $200 Gift Card from BlogHer and Flip Video!

Have you ever shot a video of your kid and felt like a great parent for capturing those precious memories, only to find out that the video was less than perfect? Check this one out....Or worse, did you ever miss out on capturing that Once in Lifetime Moment because you forgot your video camera? I've done it, and I'll bet you have, too. And now your frustration could win you $200. I'm giving away a $200 gift card courtesy of BlogHer and Flip Video -- all you have to do is leave a comment sharing...

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I'm an Aquafina FlavorSplash Mom!

When it comes to drinking enough water, I need all the help I can get. I'm a big fan of flavored water because it gets me drinking more; pouring out a glass of plain water just doesn't do it for me. That's why I'm so excited to announce that I've been selected by Aquafina and Mom Central to be an Aquafina FlavorSplash Mom! That means I get to try...

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Baby Bunch Cupcake Onesies Review and Giveaway

Baby Bunch, Baby Bunch, Baby Bunch -- you are killing me! Where were you when my kids were born? I've already reviewed your adorable Baby Bunch Bouquet and Baby Egg Nests, and now you send me a sample of your Cupcake Onesies? I love them all so much that it's making want to have another baby just so I can use your beautiful (yet practical) baby...

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Bonggamom's Friday Finds -- List your giveaways here!

Welcome to Bonggamom's Friday Finds! I'm glad so many of you are finding this to be a useful way to get more traffic to your giveaways. And as a person who loves entering giveaways, I have to admit it's a great, easy way to find out where all the best giveaways are.So feel free to leave links to your giveaways, everyone. And don't forget to get...

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Help Bonggamom Choose an Outfit to the American Idol Finals (and enter to win an American Idol Cafe Press shirt!)

There's a bigger smile on my face and an extra spring in my step these days, and if you've been reading my blog, you'll know why: I'm going to watch the American Idols finals live on May 25 and 26! Thanks to you, my Bonggamom Finds supporters, I was able to encourage enough people to enter the Cafe Press American Idol Sweepstakes to win a trip...

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