Day 7 Twelve Days of Giveaways


On the seventh day of Christmas, Bonggamom gives to thee..... a $50 EdenFantasys gift card! I thought New Year's Eve would be the right time to give away an EdenFantasys gift card because New Year's Eve is THE night to party, and EdenFantasys is THE place to find the perfect party outfit!  Their sexy, flirty tops, bottoms and dresses are the perfect way to ring in the New Year.   Here are some of my favorites:

This holiday dress is sexy, yet elegant, so it's perfect for party hopping -- from cocktail soiree to fancy sit-down dinner to wild late-night at the hottest club in town!  I love the draping and the blingy accent at the waist.


On New Year's Eve my family likes to enjoy some some silly Filipino-Chinese superstitions that are supposed to bring you good luck in the New Year.  As the clock strikes twelve, you're supposed to eat twelve grapes (so you'll always have plenty to eat), jingle a purse with twelve coins in it (so you'll have financial fortune) and jump up and down twelve times (I've forgotten what that's for, but it's so much fun -- just try jumping and jingling and eating at the same time!).  You're also supposed to wear lucky outfits, so lots of people wear polka dots (symbolizing coins, or money) or the color red (the Chinese good luck color).  This red cowl neck mini dress certainly fits the bill!




I actually own this Black billow top dress, and I love it.  It's very figure-forgiving, so it's not reserved exclusively for slim twenty-somethings.  The gathers distract from the worst of my lumps and bumps, and the lycra fabric sort of holds me in :)  It's not skintight all over, so I don't feel like I have to hold my breath and suck my tummy in all the time!   I wear it with black leggings and silver heels, and I always get lots of compliments on my outfit.

Here's how to enter today's giveaway:

Required Entry
Check out the EdenFantasys website and tell me which outfit on EdenFantasys you would love to wear for a night out on the town.

Bonus Entries

1) Follow bonggamom on Instagram (5 entries)

2) Follow bonggamom on Pinterest (1 entry)

3) Follow bonggamom on Facebook (1 entry).

4) Pin this giveaway on your Pinterest board (1 entry -- you can use the "Pin It" button at the bottom of this page!).

5) Write this on the Bonggamom Finds Facebook page (1 entry):
I entered to win a $50 EdenFantasys gift card in Day 7 of the 12 Days of Christmas giveaway!

6) Follow @bonggafinds on Twitter and tweet this (1 entry per day):
Enter Day 7 of @bonggafinds 12 Days of Giveaways: a $50 @EdenFantasys gift card!  Giveaway ends Jan. 11 at http://tinyurl.com/bq77qtj

7) Add the Bonggamom Finds Twelve Days of Giveaways button on your blog sidebar -- get the code here (1 entry)

8) Join any of the open giveaways in the Twelve Days of Giveaways series (see full list at the end of this post, 1 entry per giveaway you've joined).


The Rules
This giveaway ends at 11:59PM PST on January 11, 2013; I will draw a winner at random on Jan. 12  and post their name after they confirm acceptance. Continental US residents only. For additional giveaway rules, click here.


Join all of Bonggamom Finds' Twelve Days of Giveaways!  Here are the holiday giveaways that are live....
Day 1, December 25: Leapfrog LeapPad 2 bundle
Day 2, December 26: $25 Visa gift card from C&H Light
Day 3, December 27: Nerf Firevision Sports Hyper Bounce Ball
Day 4, December 28: My Little Pony
Day 5, December 29: Littlest Pet Shop Fairies
Day 6, December 30: Wreck It Ralph iPad apps

.... and here are the giveaways that are coming your way....
Day 8, January 1: $50 Levenger gift card
Day 9, January 2:  Spot It! Game from Blue Orange
Day 10, January 3: $50 gift certificate to 1800Lighting.com
(note: each giveaway link will go live on the specified day)



Disclosure: EdenFantasys is providing me with a gift card as well as a second gift card for the giveaway prize.  The views and opinions expressed here are my own.

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Day 6 Twelve Days of Giveaways




On the sixth day of Christmas, Bonggamom gives to theee....a set of Wreck it Ralph iPad apps!  FOUR lucky winner will receive codes to download Wreck It Ralph Storybook Deluxe book and app ($6.99), plus the Hero's Duty interactive e-comic book ($1.99), on iPad or other iOS device.

Both apps are essentially storybooks:  Wreck it Ralph storybook deluxe presents an abridged version of the story to read out loud to young kids, or for kinders and first graders to practice their new reading skills.  It also has a few fun apps so kids can really immerse themselves in Ralph and Vanellope's world.  Hero's Duty contains the backstory of one of the film's major characters,  Sergeatnt Calhoun, complete with stunning graphics that would look great on any comic book, as well as animation and special sound effect.  Both apps are available for iOS devices.

You can check out my full review of Wreck It Ralph Storybook Deluxe and Hero's Duty, but if you want the elevator pitch version, all you have to know is that these apps are a lot of fun for kids and for anyone who wants to relive the movie.


Here's how to enter today's giveaway:

Required Entry
Leave a comment on this page telling me your favorite character on Wreck It Ralph.

Bonus Entries

1) Follow bonggamom on Instagram (5 entries)

2) Follow bonggamom on Pinterest (1 entry)

3) Follow bonggamom on Facebook (1 entry).

4) Pin this giveaway on your Pinterest board (1 entry -- you can use the "Pin It" button at the bottom of this page!).

5) Write this on the Bonggamom Finds Facebook page (1 entry):
I entered to win a Wreck It Ralph iPad app bundle in Day 6 of the 12 Days of Christmas giveaway!

6) Follow @bonggafinds on Twitter and tweet this (1 entry per day):
Enter Day 6 of @bonggafinds 12 Days of Giveaways: a Wreck It Ralph iPad app bundle!  FOUR winners! Giveaway ends Jan. 10 at http://tinyurl.com/cmxxl7v

7) Add the Bonggamom Finds Twelve Days of Giveaways button on your blog sidebar -- get the code here (1 entry)

8) Join any of the open giveaways in the Twelve Days of Giveaways series (see full list at the end of this post, 1 entry per giveaway you've joined).


The Rules
This giveaway ends at 11:59PM PST on January 10, 2013; I will draw a winner at random on Jan. 11  and post their name after they confirm acceptance. Continental US residents only. For additional giveaway rules, click here.



Join all of Bonggamom Finds' Twelve Days of Giveaways!  Here are the holiday giveaways that are live....
Day 1, December 25: Leapfrog LeapPad 2 bundle
Day 2, December 26: $25 Visa gift card from C&H Light
Day 3, December 27: Nerf Firevision Sports Hyper Bounce Ball
Day 4, December 28: My Little Pony
Day 5, December 29: Littlest Pet Shop Fairies

.... and here are the giveaways that are coming your way....
Day 7, December 31: $50 EdenFantasys gift card
Day 8, January 1: $50 Levenger gift card
Day 9, January 2:  Spot It! game from Blue Orange
Day 10, January 3: $50 gift certificate to 1800Lighting.com
(note: each giveaway link will go live on the specified day)



Disclosure: I did not receive a sample or monetary compensation for this post.  The views and opinions expressed here are my own.

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Day 5 Twelve Days of Giveaways





On the fifth day of Christmas, Bonggamom gives to thee.... a Littlest Pet Shop Fairies two-pack!  These little critters are so cute, and their new Fairies line has a special touch of magic -- glittery bows, wings, and a teeny tiny companion.  Littlest Pet Shop Fairies make great stocking stuffers because they're small and inexpensive, but provide countless hours of imaginative play.  The Pea has tons of Littlest Pet Shop figures, along with a couple of playsets, so I've seen how each and every Littlest Pet Shop figure can works its magic and enchant little girls.


About Littlest Pet Shop Fairies Two-Pack Assortment

Girls will enjoy an enchanting new style of LITTLEST PET SHOP fun featuring whimsical pets and bold bright sparkling colors. Each LITTLEST PET SHOP Fairies Two-Pack Assortment includes one winged fairy pet and a smaller fairy friend. Girls can collect 10 different whimsical packs. Each pack sold separately. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com




Here's how to enter today's giveaway:

Required Entry
Leave a comment on this page telling me your child's favorite pet.

Bonus Entries

1) Follow bonggamom on Instagram (5 entries)

2) Follow bonggamom on Pinterest (1 entry)

3) Follow bonggamom on Facebook (1 entry).

4) Pin this giveaway on your Pinterest board (1 entry -- you can use the "Pin It" button at the bottom of this page!).

5) Write this on the Bonggamom Finds Facebook page (1 entry):
I entered to win a Littlest Pet Shop Toy in Day 5 of the 12 Days of Christmas giveaway!

6) Follow @bonggafinds on Twitter and tweet this (1 entry per day):
Enter Day 5 of @bonggafinds 12 Days of Giveaways: a Littlest Pet Shop Fairy toy!  Giveaway ends Jan. 9 at http://bit.ly/TCrZSA


7) Add the Bonggamom Finds Twelve Days of Giveaways button on your blog sidebar -- get the code here (1 entry)

8) Join any of the open giveaways in the Twelve Days of Giveaways series (see full list at the end of this post, 1 entry per giveaway you've joined).


The Rules
This giveaway ends at 11:59PM PST on January 9, 2013; I will draw a winner at random on Jan. 10  and post their name after they confirm acceptance. Continental US residents only. For additional giveaway rules, click here.



Join all of Bonggamom Finds' Twelve Days of Giveaways!  Here are the holiday giveaways that are live....
Day 1, December 25: Leapfrog LeapPad 2 bundle
Day 2, December 26: $25 Visa gift card from C&H Light
Day 3, December 27: Nerf Firevision Sports Hyper Bounce Ball
Day 4, December 28: My Little Pony

.... and here are the giveaways that are coming your way....
Day 6, December 30: Wreck It Ralph iPad apps
Day 7, December 31: $50 EdenFantasys gift card
Day 8, January 1: $50 Levenger gift card
Day 9, January 2:  Spot It! game from Blue Orange
Day 10, January 3: $50 gift certificate to 1800Lighting.com
(note: each giveaway link will go live on the specified day)


Disclosure: Thanks to Littlest Pet Shop and Litzky PR for providing the giveaway prize.  The views and opinions expressed here are my own.

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Day 4 Twelve Days of Giveaways




On the fourth day of Christmas, Bonggamom gives to thee.... a My Little Pony wedding pony! These sweet little toys make great stocking stuffers -- they're small, inexpensive, and great for hours of imaginative play.  Hasbro's latest wedding-themed ponies are the perfect way to entertain little girls during road trips, long family holiday lunches..... and especially weddings!   We are attending a wedding in a couple of weeks and I know my 3 year-old niece would love to play with a wedding-themed My Little Pony during the long ceremony.  While my cousin is getting married, my niece can play with her own wedding-themed pony and make believe she's part of the My Little Pony royal pony wedding!


The more friends the merrier with the MY LITTLE PONY PONY assortment! Girls can expand their pony collection with these adorable wedding themed MY LITTLE PONY figures, each featuring a unique cutie mark that reflects their personality. The circle of friends continues to grow as each pony is accompanied by a special animal friend! Each figure in the assortment comes complete with an invitation to the upcoming royal pony wedding, a fashionable wedding accessory and a comb for girls to style the pony’s bright, brushable mane. Each sold separately. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.

Here's how to enter today's giveaway:

Required Entry
Leave a comment on this page telling me your child's favorite My Little Pony character.

Bonus Entries

1) Follow bonggamom on Instagram (5 entries)

2) Follow bonggamom on Pinterest (1 entry)

3) Follow bonggamom on Facebook (1 entry).

4) Pin this giveaway on your Pinterest board (1 entry -- you can use the "Pin It" button at the bottom of this page!).

5) Write this on the Bonggamom Finds Facebook page (1 entry):
I entered to win a My Little Pony toy in Day 4 of the 12 Days of Christmas giveaway!

6) Follow @bonggafinds on Twitter and tweet this (1 entry per day):
Enter Day 4 of @bonggafinds 12 Days of Giveaways: a My Little Pony toy!  Giveaway ends Jan. 8 at http://tinyurl.com/cdlgtv3

7) Add the Bonggamom Finds Twelve Days of Giveaways button on your blog sidebar -- get the code here (1 entry)

8) Join any of the open giveaways in the Twelve Days of Giveaways series (see full list at the end of this post, 1 entry per giveaway you've joined).


The Rules
This giveaway ends at 11:59PM PST on January 8, 2013; I will draw a winner at random on Jan. 9  and post their name after they confirm acceptance. Continental US residents only. For additional giveaway rules, click here.



Join all of Bonggamom Finds' Twelve Days of Giveaways!  Here are the holiday giveaways that are live....
Day 1, December 25: Leapfrog LeapPad 2 bundle
Day 2, December 26: $25 Visa gift card from C&H Light
Day 3, December 27: Nerf Firevision Sports Hyper Bounce Ball

.... and here are the giveaways that are coming your way....
Day 5, December 29: Littlest Pet Shop Fairies
Day 6, December 30: Wreck It Ralph iPad apps
Day 7, December 31: $50 EdenFantasys gift card
Day 8, January 1: $50 Levenger gift card
Day 9, January 2:  Spot It! game from Blue Orange
Day 10, January 3: $50 gift certificate to 1800Lighting.com
(note: each giveaway link will go live on the specified day)


Disclosure: I did not receive a sample or monetary compensation for this post.  Thanks to My Little Pony via Litzky PR for providing the giveaway prize. The views and opinions expressed here are my own.

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Bonggamom's Friday Finds -- list your giveaways here

Bonggamoms Friday Finds

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 cracking and enter everyone else's, too!




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American Girl introduces Saige Copeland, American Girl's 2013 Girl of the Year


It's my pleasure to introduce American Girl's 2013 Girl of the Year, Saige Copeland!  Saige is a high-spirited girl from New Mexico who loves to ride horses and paint.  When budget cuts take away her school's art class funding, Saige uses her creativity and imagination to mobilize others and inspire change.  Here are a few facts about Saige:

Where she lives
Albuquerque, New Mexico, the hot air ballooning capital of the world

Favorite activities
Being at her grandma Mimi's ranch, painting in the studio or riding Picasso the horse

What changes her life
Entering the fourth-grade school year with no art classes

What she discovers
You can use your imagination to create artwork and inspire change

Saige will launch on January 1 with two books that tell her story, as well as a new American Girl activity book that encourages girls to express themselves through art:
  • Saige
  • Saige Paints the Sky
  • Express  Yourself: Use Art to Explores the Emotions Inside You!



Saige's character will come to life with an 18-inch, auburn-haired Saige doll, with a variety of outfits and accessories, such as:
  • Saige's horse Picasso
  • Saige's dog Sam
  • Hot air balloon
  • Various outfits including a riding outfit, dressy outfit and painting outfit

What's more, Saige's story will be captured on a DVD movie from Universal Studios Home Entertainment in 2013.

As in previous years, the 2013 Girl of the Year will be tied to a community initiative that girls can rally around.  Since Saige is passionate about preserving arts programs in schools, this year American Girl is introducing a number of Saige-related initiatives, such as:

  • American Girl's "Shine On Now" charitable initiative will be supporting the Arts Education Program run by Americans for the Arts.
  • American Girl will be launching an Elevate the Arts School Grant Contest on January 1.  Elementary art school teachers will be able to enter to win one of thirteen grants totalling $45,000 for their school's art programs.
  • American Girl will be launching a Soar with Saige Sweepstakes, where girls can enter to win one of ten prize packages.
  • American Girl will be partnering with Americans for the Arts to launch Saige's Learning Guide, a free downloadable curriculum with fun art activities.

Are you excited about Saige's arrival?  We sure are!


Disclosure: I received an advanced media kit from American Girl containing press releases and review copies of the new"Sage" and "Express Yourself" books.. The views and opinions expressed here are my own.


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Day 3 Twelve Days of Giveaways




On the third day of Christmas, Bonggamom gives to thee... a Nerf Firevision Hyper Bounce Ball!  We are big Nerf fans -- my sons' room is overflowing with Nerf shooters, and whenever their friends come over to play, the Nerf bin always comes out, without fail.  We also have a few Nerf balls,and I love how much more "indoor-friendly" these balls are compared to regular sports equipment.  Plus, you can't beat that soft squooshy feel that Nerf is known for!

Once again, Nerf got it right with the Hyper Bounce Ball.  They took the timeless fun of a simple bouncing ball and gave it a twist -- or should I say, a bounce -- by giving it a cool glow that lets kids see their ball in the dark!  It's about the size of a baseball, so it's perfect for bouncing off a wall or playing catch with a friend.

Nerf sure knows what kids love!  


Here's how to enter today's giveaway:

Required Entry
Leave a comment on this page telling me your child's favorite Nerf toy.

Bonus Entries

1) Follow bonggamom on Instagram (5 entries)

2) Follow bonggamom on Pinterest (1 entry)

3) Follow bonggamom on Facebook (1 entry).

4) Pin this giveaway on your Pinterest board (1 entry -- you can use the "Pin It" button at the bottom of this page!).

5) Write this on the Bonggamom Finds Facebook page (1 entry):
I entered to win a Nerf Firevision Sports ball  in Day 3 of the 12 Days of Christmas giveaway!

6) Follow @bonggafinds on Twitter and tweet this (1 entry per day):
Enter Day 3 of @bonggafinds 12 Days of Giveaways: a Nerf Firevision sports ball!  Giveaway ends Jan. 7 at http://tinyurl.com/bnjcwyr

7) Add the Bonggamom Finds Twelve Days of Giveaways button on your blog sidebar -- get the code here (1 entry)

8) Join any of the open giveaways in the Twelve Days of Giveaways series (see full list at the end of this post, 1 entry per giveaway you've joined).


The Rules
This giveaway ends at 11:59PM PST on January 7, 2013; I will draw a winner at random on Jan. 8  and post their name after they confirm acceptance. Continental US residents only. For additional giveaway rules, click here.



Join all of Bonggamom Finds' Twelve Days of Giveaways!  Here are the holiday giveaways that are live....
Day 1, December 25: Leapfrog LeapPad 2 bundle
Day 2, December 26: $25 Visa gift card from C&H Light

.... and here are the giveaways that are coming your way....
Day 4, December 28: My Little Pony
Day 5, December 29: Littlest Pet Shop Fairies
Day 6, December 30: Wreck It Ralph iPad apps
Day 7, December 31: $50 EdenFantasys gift card
Day 8, January 1: $50 Levenger gift card
Day 9, January 2:  Spot It! game from Blue Orange
Day 10, January 3: $50 gift certificate to 1800Lighting.com
(note: each giveaway link will go live on the specified day)



Disclosure: I did not receive a sample or monetary compensation for this post.  The views and opinions expressed here are my own.

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Things you should know about gift cards

Now that all the presents have been unwrapped, you may have ended up with a fair amount of gift cards.  Gift cards are always popular holiday presents because the recipient ends up with exactly what he or she wants -- but they aren't perfect.  Below are a few things that every gift card purchaser and user should know. Not all the points below are valid for all gift cards, but it's good to be aware!

Gift cards may be the easiest option for gift giving this holiday season, but they are not the safest and carry complicated penalties. Stores are secretly making a profit off of your thoughtful gifts and causing many problems for consumers. Before you buy those gift cards, educate yourself on some of the issues.

Pissed Consumer, the most popular product review and complaint website, shares 5 tips that every gift card purchaser should know.

1. THE DOLLAR AMOUNT IS A LIE – The amount on the card will slowly dwindle as the company will charge you interest on the card. This will range anywhere between 5-10% of what you purchased. In addition to this, you pay a fee to activate the card, so the amount of money for both you and the recipient adds up.

2. GIFT CARDS EXPIRE - Many gift cards only last for 12 months -- or even worse, less than that. To prevent all the money from disappearing read your gift card closely to see if there is an expiration date. If there is, alert the recipient to spend the gift card as soon as possible.

3. STORES LOCK YOU IN - Gift cards require you to spend the set amount of money at that particular store, yet the recipient of the gift may wish to spend the gift funds somewhere else.

4. YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION IS BEING RE-SOLD - Often the store that you purchase the gift card from will collect your personal information and use it for their marketing purposes. Some companies will even go as far as selling your information to other marketers.

5. SPECIAL DEALS WITH GIFT CARDS - Remember that special deals with gift card are too good to be true. For example, two massages for the price of one may be the rate for the introductory massage only. If you are purchasing the card for a regular customer they will not be able to take advantage of the introductory rate which was what the card was intended for.

Remember this holiday season to read all the fine print associated with the gift card to avoid these headaches.

About PissedConsumer.com
PissedConsumer.com is a premier consumer advocacy group, featuring consumer reviews and complaints in a social networking environment. The company uses online tools to publicize reviews and complaints filed by consumers on the Internet. In addition, the site offers a set of free tools necessary to bring the dispute to a fast and successful resolution, including a consumer complaint letter generator and collection of consumer tips and advice in the site’s consumer advocacy section.


Disclosure: I did not receive a sample or monetary compensation for this post. Press release (in italics) was provided by PissedConsumer.com via Astonish Media Group. The views and opinions expressed here are my own.

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Day 2 Twelve Days of Giveaways




On the second day of Christmas, Bonggamom gives to thee..... a $25 Visa gift card, courtesy of C&H Light!  With so many tempting desserts floating around this time of year, it's nice to know that there's C&H Light, a blend of natural sugar and stevia sugar substitute that has 1/3 the calories of regular sugar. C&H invited me to try baking some holiday favorites with C&H Light and so far it has been a real sweet success!

Our latest baking project was a light apple cobbler from C&H Light's website.  It is one of the easiest recipes ever, and it came out so yummy!  The crumble was nicely browned, sweet and tender-crisp.


We had some blackberries in the fridge, so I threw them into the cobbler as well.  The blackberries were a bit tart (probably why they hadn't gotten eaten immediately), so I sprinkled a bit of C&H Light into the filling.


None of us could tell that I had used a sugar blend instead of regular sugar in this cobbler.  What a delicious way to cut a few extra calories from your desserts!

Here's how to enter today's giveaway:

Required Entry
Leave a comment on this page telling me your which of your favorite desserts you would most like to make with C&H Light.

Bonus Entries

1) Follow bonggamom on Instagram (5 entries)

2) Follow bonggamom on Pinterest (1 entry)

3) Follow bonggamom on Facebook (1 entry).

4) Pin this giveaway on your Pinterest board (1 entry -- you can use the "Pin It" button at the bottom of this page!).

5) Write this on the Bonggamom Finds Facebook page (1 entry):
I entered to win a $25 gift card in Day 2 of the 12 Days of Christmas giveaway!

6) Follow @bonggafinds on Twitter and tweet this (1 entry per day):
Enter Day 2 of @bonggafinds 12 Days of Giveaways: a $25 gift card fr @CandH_Sugar ! Giveaway ends Jan. 6 at http://tinyurl.com/c37vjh4

7) Add the Bonggamom Finds Twelve Days of Giveaways button on your blog sidebar -- get the code here (1 entry)

8) Join any of the open giveaways in the Twelve Days of Giveaways series (see full list at the end of this post, 1 entry per giveaway you've joined).


The Rules
This giveaway ends at 11:59PM PST on January 6, 2013; I will draw a winner at random on Jan. 7  and post their name after they confirm acceptance. Continental US residents only. For additional giveaway rules, click here.



Join all of Bonggamom Finds' Twelve Days of Giveaways!  Here are the holiday giveaways that are live....
Day 1, December 25: Leapfrog LeapPad 2 bundle

.... and here are the giveaways that are coming your way....
Day 3, December 27: Nerf Firevision Sports Hyper Bounce Ball
Day 4, December 28: My Little Pony
Day 5, December 29: Littlest Pet Shop Fairies
Day 6, December 30: Wreck It Ralph iPad apps
Day 7, December 31: $50 EdenFantasys gift card
Day 8, January 1: $50 Levenger gift card
Day 9, January 2:  Spot It! game from Blue Orange
Day 10, January 3: $50 gift certificate to 1800Lighting.com
(note: each giveaway link will go live on the specified day)


Disclosure: C&H provided me with a gift card to purchase ingredients for this post, as well as a second gift card for the giveaway prize.  The views and opinions expressed here are my own.

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Day 1 Twelve Days of Giveaways



Merry Christmas, and welcome to the first of my 12 Days of Giveaways!  Whether you've been naughty or nice, you'll get lots of chances to win great prizes from some of the coolest brands I've worked with all year.

Christmas is all about the kiddos, so today's giveaway is a LeapPad2 prize bundle!  One lucky Bonggamom Finds reader will receive a LeapPad2 Explorer, Leapster GS Explorer, 2 Explorer games, Leapfrog TAG and TAG book.  Yes, all of that!


As is the LeapPad weren't awesome enough for a fun interactive learning experience, the LeapPad 2 Explorer manages to top its predecessor with more memory and faster processors (so there's less waiting for apps to load and more playing), a front and back camera (twice the creative possibilities), and longer battery life (even more nonstop play and learning).



Kids love the look and feel of a classic handheld game console, and the Leapster Explorer GS gives them all the fun they want, plus all the learning parents want. It has motion-based play, a built-in camera, kid-friendly controls and a library of hundreds of action-packed educational games and apps for kids. Plus, it's budget-friendly!



It has been a while since my kids have used a Leapfrog TAG, but I'm still singing its praises. Not only is it a fantastic tool in building reading skills, it instills confidence and independence in your young reader as he figures it out all by himself (and with a bit of help from the TAG, but don't tell him that, shhhh....!).


These are some of Leapfrog's best products yet, and they could all be yours!  Here's how to enter today's giveaway:

Required Entry
Leave a comment on this page telling me your child's favorite Leapfrog toy.

Bonus Entries

1) Follow bonggamom on Instagram (5 entries)

2) Follow bonggamom on Pinterest (1 entry)

3) Follow bonggamom on Facebook (1 entry).

4) Pin this giveaway on your Pinterest board (1 entry -- you can use the "Pin It" button at the bottom of this page!).

5) Write this on the Bonggamom Finds Facebook page (1 entry):
I entered to win a LeapPad2 bundle in Day 1 of the 12 Days of Christmas giveaway!

6) Follow @bonggafinds on Twitter and tweet this (1 entry per day):
Enter Day 1 of @bonggafinds 12 Days of Giveaways: a LeapPad2 prize bundle!  Giveaway ends Jan. 5 at http://tinyurl.com/cj2j5lf

7) Add the Bonggamom Finds Twelve Days of Giveaways button on your blog sidebar -- get the code here (1 entry)

8) Join any of the open giveaways in the Twelve Days of Giveaways series (see full list at the end of this post, 1 entry per giveaway you've joined).


The Rules
This giveaway ends at 11:59PM PST on January 5, 2013; I will draw a winner at random on Jan. 6  and post their name after they confirm acceptance. Continental US residents only. For additional giveaway rules, click here.



Join all of Bonggamom Finds' Twelve Days of Giveaways!  Here are the holiday giveaways that are live....
Day 1, December 25: Leapfrog LeapPad 2 bundle

.... and here are the giveaways that are coming your way....
Day 2, December 26: $25 Visa gift card from C&H Light
Day 3, December 27: Nerf Firevision Sports Hyper Bounce Ball
Day 4, December 28: My Little Pony
Day 5, December 29: Littlest Pet Shop Fairies
Day 6, December 30: Wreck It Ralph iPad apps
Day 7, December 31: $50 EdenFantasys gift card
Day 8, January 1: $50 Levenger gift card
Day 9, January 2:  Spot It! game from Blue Orange
Day 10, January 3: $50 gift certificate to 1800Lighting.com
(note: each giveaway link will go live on the specified day)


Disclosure: I did not receive a sample or monetary compensation for this post.  Giveaway prize is provided by Leapfrog. The views and opinions expressed here are my own.

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Ice Age 3 Activity Sheets


If you're feeling the winter chill, just be happy you're not stuck in the Ice Age!  Here are some activity sheets to keep your child busy on snow days featuring everyone's favorite prehistoric mammals.  Just click on the link to access, download and print out the full-sized image.  Enjoy!


Word Search
Acorn Game


Draw Granny
Draw Granny


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Draw a Pirate



Hidden Objects
Hidden Objects



Draw Challenge
Drawing Challenge



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Bonggamom's Friday Finds -- list your giveaways here

Bonggamoms Friday Finds

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 cracking and enter everyone else's, too!




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Bonggamom's Twelve Days of Giveaways



After a 1-year hiatus, Bonggamom's 12 Days of Christmas giveaway series is back!  Once again, I've teamed up with some great companies to give away some great gifts every day through the 12 Days of Christmas:

http://bonggafinds.blogspot.com/2012/12/bonggamoms-twelve-days-of-giveaways.html#holidaybutton
(note: each giveaway link will go live on the specified day)
Day 1, December 25: Leapfrog LeapPad 2 bundle
Day 2, December 26: $25 Visa gift card from C&H Light
Day 3, December 27: Nerf Firevision Sports Hyper Bounce Ball
Day 4, December 28: My Little Pony
Day 5, December 29: Littlest Pet Shop Fairies
Day 6, December 30: Wreck It Ralph iPad apps
Day 7, December 31: $50 EdenFantasys gift card
Day 8, January 1: $50 Levenger gift card
Day 9, January 2:  Spot It! game from Blue Orange
Day 10, January 3: $50 gift certificate to 1800Lighting.com

To enter, visit Bonggamom Finds every day between December 25 and January 5, and leave a comment on the day's giveaway post. As always, I'll give everyone lots of extra ways to enter. Unlike most of my giveaways, these only last for 12 days -- which means less total entries, and a bigger chance for you to win!

To maximize your chances of winning, start by posting my giveaway button on your site and you'll get an extra entry to each giveaway. Just copy the code in the box below and paste it into your blog's sidebar, and you're all set.


Bonggamom Finds



Happy Holidays, and good luck!



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