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CSN.com giveaway : $65 to shop at any of the 200+ CSN.com stores

[caption id="attachment_10824" align="alignright" width="305" caption="Use your $65 toward a swingset or anything else from the 200+ CSN.com stores. "][/caption] Comment below to enter for a $65 gift code to shop at any CSN.com store. One winner will be selected from random.org after February 22nd. *This giveaway is now CLOSED. Comment #62 (Ashley) was selected from random.org. Congrats! We recently moved to a new home. We left our swingset at the old house, as it was the middle of winter and we knew it wouldn't be used much. My kids love swingsets - big and small. Even though we do own a small set, we enjoy using the swingsets at the local parks, also. Our Landlord recently informed us that he will be building a wooden swingset for our kids. How nice is that? Spring is coming and our kids will LOVE having a solid, sturdy set to play on. If you know my youngest son at all (Mini Human #3), you know that STURDY is what we need here :-) Although you don't have to buy a swingset if you win, you certainly could apply the $65 toward a purchase. Or...shop at any of the 200+ CSN.com stores for kitchen goods, housewares, bikes, toys and more! RULES: This giveaway is open to US and Canadian entrants only.

2011-02-12 12:00:07

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Giveaway: $100 cash card

[caption id="attachment_8983" align="alignright" width="250" caption="To ring in the holidays, we are running a special giveaway!"][/caption] Holiday Membership Drive Giveaway: This giveaway is now CLOSED. Comment #54 was selected from random.org. Congrats to Cindy. Thanks to everyone who joined and WELCOME! :-) Welcome to the first membership drive giveaway on Mommy Perks. I have roped in MariLee from CMB Resource and the two of us are chipping in to sponsor a $100 cash card prize. What do you have to do to enter? Well, unlike most Mommy Perks giveaways that are "comment only," this one requires a bit more commitment. Entrants must JOIN either the Mommy Perks eNewsletter list or the CMB Resource eNewsletter list. You may join BOTH if wanted but you must join at least one. The winner of the cash card will be verified in our database before the prize is awarded. We'd like to think that you'll stick around and stay on our eNewseltter list, after the giveaway is finished, but that will be your choice. You can unsubscribe if wanted. We strive to maintain loyal members, readers and followers but we are also aware that some folks simply join sites in order to enter for something - and then promptly leave the list if they do not win. You won't be required to stick around if you wish to head on out... So - join EITHER one of these lists, if you want to be entered:

  1. CMB Resource
  2. Mommy Perks
Please  comment below telling us which site you joined. The giveaway will end on December 30th, 2010. A winner will be named in January, just in time for "broke month" :-) That's all, folks!

2010-12-01 10:47:43

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CSN – $40 gift certificate giveaway (buy anything you’d like!)

[caption id="attachment_6426" align="alignright" width="274" caption="You are entering for a $40 gift certificate to use at any CSN.com site."][/caption] *Comment below to enter! One winner will be drawn from random.org after August 15th. This giveaway is now CLOSED. We had 154 people enter this one. Comment #4 (Michelle F) was selected from random.org. Congrats! ----------------------------------------------------------- Are you in the market for a new bedroom vanity? I've never owned one, myself. When I think about vanities the word "vain" always comes to mind :-) I also think about my grandmothers and the old houses they lived in - full of tradition, memories of hard times that were overcome and...antique vanities. I do like the idea of some day owning an antique-style vanity that could be passed down to my own daughter - full of memories, trinkets in the drawers and a deep connection to home. Dark wood is my favorite and my husband agrees. We love books and have thousands upon thousands of them. Our dream is to one day own a home office full of dark wood furniture, books covering the walls and a big leather chair to sit on. Ahhh.... :-) The vanity here would suit our dark wood dream room quite nicely, eh? Back to reality: Our last CSN giveaway went quite well. We had 137 people enter - not too shabby. Feel free to enter again! Comment below - nothing more.

2010-07-28 08:23:27

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Mother's Day Gift Bag Giveaway: Winner drawn on Mother's Day

*Comment below to enter! The gift bag will be worth $25 or thereabouts. ***This giveaway is now CLOSED. Comment #7 was selected at random.org: Susan P. After reading all of your comments, I REALLY wish I could give everyone a present - I really do. I wish you all a very happy Mother's Day & hopefully next year...I can give away more than ONE gift :-) ------------------------------------------------------------- Okay...so a few days ago I posted a note, asking mothers what they might like for Mother's Day. Most moms wrote (on the Mommy Perks fan page) that they typically do not spend money on themselves. For Mother's Day, a few of them said they'd love a Spa Day (they had never had one before). Other moms said they'd love to spend time with their families, not being required to cook or clean, etc. It was quite apparent, though, that we have a large group of self-less mothers hanging around Mommy Perks. Always doing for others while passing over their own wants/needs. That being the case, I thought it might be nice to offer a Mother's Day Gift Bag prize to one mother this year. Just for fun. The prize will come from Mommy Perks and I will fill a bag with various little gifts of my own choosing. I will name the winner on Mother's Day and send her an email - brightening up her special day even more. She will receive the prize, via snail mail, a few days later. So - if you'd like to enter, just leave a comment below! There isn't much time here...this was a last minute decision on my part - in honor of the many self-less moms in our community ;-) Happy Mother's Day!

2010-05-07 19:56:39

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Giveaway: Little Tikes Cozy Coupe (ends April 6th)

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[caption id="attachment_4750" align="alignright" width="156" caption="Happy 40th Anniversary to Little Tikes!"][/caption] *This giveaway is now closed. Comment #115 was selected at random.org: Carol G. Thanks to everyone who entered and thank you to Little Tikes for donating the Cozy Coupe! A special note from Little Tikes:

We are celebrating our 40th anniversary here at Little Tikes this year. We would like to giveaway a Cozy Coupe.

This gem of a car is the top selling car in America.  The Cozy Coupe celebrated its 30th anniversary last year in 2009.

We want to let moms know about our high quality, long-lasting toys.

*Comment below to enter for the Cozy Coupe! Yep. That's it (I know, I know - you are so excited that all you have to do is comment. You're welcome! I know how busy most of you are :-) ) One winner will be chosen, at random, after April 6th. The car will ship from the Little Tikes warehouse. [caption id="attachment_4752" align="alignleft" width="160" caption="This is the prize..."][/caption] Now...if you want to follow our blog, you are more than welcome to do so. If you'd like to invite your friends, co-workers, cousins, distant relatives and long lost high school buddies to join our site, terrific. If you love the idea of jumping over to the Little Tikes website to explore and see what they have to offer, awesome. If you jump up and down 20 times in front of your neighbor, I won't give you extra entries but I can promise you - you'll leave a long and lasting impression. On a side note, our family recently ordered a Little Tikes table for our kids to eat on. It arrived a few days ago. My youngest mini humans are super thrilled about this table. They keep asking us, "Can we eat here? Really?" It's a big treat to them to have their very own table! Whoo Hoo! LOL. Here is a photo of them, enjoying their table: [caption id="attachment_4749" align="alignnone" width="576" caption=""Our very own table? Seriously? Mom and Dad - you're the BEST!" :-)"][/caption] Okay - don't forget to comment in order to enter for the Little Tikes Cozy Coupe!

2010-03-21 12:17:33

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Giveaway: $40 gift certificate to shop any CSN.com store

[caption id="attachment_5386" align="alignright" width="151" caption="I've always wanted one of these :-) (No, this is not your prize - sorry)"][/caption] This giveaway is now CLOSED. Comment #74 (Angel) was selected at random.org. Congrats! *Comment below to enter for the $40 gift certificate to any CSN.com store (200+ stores to choose from). One winner will be selected from random.org after June 7th. On with the show! If you could choose to shop from 200+ different online stores, what would be your fancy? From sleeper sofa options and kid's beds to cookware and modern pet accessories, the shopping options are darn near endless. Personally, I most enjoy looking for cooking and bakeware products. As a long time baker (I used to work for Safeway, in fact) I always find great pleasure in high quality, long lasting kitchen gadgets and do-dads :-) You, of course, could use the $40 gift certificate toward any number of things - from clearance items to higher priced furniture selections - the choice would be yours. To view the full list of all CSN stores, stop by CSN.com. Learn more: Why shop CSN Stores? Selection - We have the largest selection of products in the largest variety of categories on the web. In addition to being the largest retailer of home furniture online, did you know that we also offer everything from baby toys to generators to commercial office desks? And it's easy to find exactly what you want among our hundreds of choices with only a few quick clicks. Can't find what you want? Call or email us. Low Prices - We comb the web to make sure our prices are the lowest anywhere. If you see an item for less, email us. We can get you a better deal almost every time. We are proud to help you save money on the products you want. Service - Whether you are thinking about buying, or you have already made a purchase, our knowledgeable sales and service staff is only a phone call or email away. We're here to serve your needs. Give us a call! You'll never wait on hold! Our team is available from Mon-Fri 8-9, Sat and Sun 10-5 EST to get you the answers you need. Quality - We sell merchandise from the top manufacturers in the world, from Serta mattresses to Steelcase office chairs to Graco strollers. We stand behind the quality of the products we sell, which is why we provide you with helpful Quality Ratings for every item on our sites, offer a variety of merchandise protection plans, and will replace any item that you receive that is not 100% as described. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Please note: If your name is selected as the winner of the $40 gift certificate, there may be shipping charges or in the case of Canadian readers, international fees, for certain products. Please keep that in mind when shopping for your prize item.

2010-05-20 09:55:12

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Giveaway: Pink Laptop Cooler from ThermaPAK

[caption id="attachment_5169" align="alignright" width="250" caption="Pink Laptop Cooler: this is the prize you are entering for. "][/caption] *This giveaway is now CLOSED. Comment #53 was selected at random.org (Amber Smith). Congrats! (New update: ThermaPAK would like to offer a 30% discount in honor of Mother's Day. Enter thankyoumom2010 at checkout. Discount ends May 20th, 2010.) Giveaway Details: *Comment below to enter - that's it! One winner will be chosen from random.org after May 17th. ThermaPAK is offering to give away one pink laptop cooler. They state:

We know that one of the biggest inconveniences to a blogger can be the overheating of a laptop, which is why we'd like to introduce you to one of our most popular products, the Pink Heatshift Laptop Cooler. This laptop cooler offers special HeatShift material that shifts from solid to gel as it absorbs heat. Laptop overheating is a common problem for tech savvy moms and ThermaPAK is proud to offer eco-friendly solutions for laptop cooling needs.

Features of this product are as follows:
  • Performs better than USB fan cooling devices
  • Cools entire laptop, not just certain sections
  • Uses no fans
  • Generates no noise
  • Grooved channels for enhanced airflow
  • Ultra slim design for mobility
  • Various sizes and colors
  • Fits all sizes of laptops
  • Comfortable, Lightweight and portable
  • No need for refrigeration
  • Self-cooling
  • Uses no power so laptops last longer
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Heavy-duty, durable, and maintenance free
Be sure to stop by the ThermaPAK website to check out their other products!

2010-05-03 07:36:39
 

“My family and friends do not support my business. How do I move past this?”

May/15/2012
“My family and friends do not support my business. How do I move past this?”

Over the years I’ve met and chatted with hundreds of moms who run a business. There are so many common themes among all of us from our start-up stories to child care dilemmas and much more.
Another common theme is this one:
“My family and friends do not support my business. How do I move past this?”
I’ve [...]

“What does being a mother mean to you?” {What moms had to say}

May/13/2012
“What does being a mother mean to you?” {What moms had to say}

I recently asked a few moms, “What does being a mother mean to you?”
Here’s what they had to say!
Dawn:
My kids mean love and compassion. Being a mother to my two wonderful boys is the best choice I ever made. I would not change my life for anyone elses. We are a perfect family.
Sally:
Being a mother [...]

Easy Canvas Prints (review)

May/11/2012
Easy Canvas Prints (review)

A while back, I was offered the chance to order a canvas print from Easy Canvas Prints. I placed my order and enjoyed the canvas so much that I soon ordered a second print (for which I paid).
We hung both prints in my son’s bedroom (I may order two more so we have a total [...]

Maestro Classics CD, The Soldier’s Tale (CD feature)

May/11/2012
Maestro Classics CD, The Soldier’s Tale (CD feature)

Stories in Music…*
Are you searching for educational CD’s for home or classroom use? Maestro Classics are a must-know-about product line! Today we are featuring The Soldier’s Tale (Music by Stravinsky, London Philharmonic Orchestra).
{Click over to read our previous feature of My Name is Handel}
Regarding The Soldier’s Tale, the website shares:
Stravinsky’s greatest work for narrator and [...]

Jessica Simpson: new baby gifting

May/10/2012
Jessica Simpson: new baby gifting

Who gifted Jessica Simpson and her new bundle of joy? Find out below!
As many of you know, Celeb Hoopla is a joint effort between Womentorz and Mommy Perks. Long ago, our clients asked that we offer this service and we agreed to do so. Combining the gifting with SEO + blog posts + promotions is [...]

Man Shoes book feature (great Father’s Day gift idea)

May/9/2012
Man Shoes book feature (great Father’s Day gift idea)

Back in 2011 I received a book to review titled Man Shoes.
I have since turned down every book review offer because I’m a complete slacker when it comes to reading books (sorry Tom!). Between our four kids and at-home business ownership, chores and errands, I’m thankful if I find time to use the restroom in [...]

Visualize ASL: review and feature (learn ASL with these interactive CD’s)

May/9/2012
Visualize ASL: review and feature (learn ASL with these interactive CD’s)

Are you a visual learner? Most of us would say, “Yes!”
Visualize ASL has created two interactive CD’s to use at home or in the classroom:

Interactive Activities: Basic Vocabulary & Fingerspelling
Interactive Activities: Memory Match Games

My review:
My husband and I both had the pleasure of reviewing the ASL CD’s. At first we thought the CD’s were simple [...]

Picasso, That’s Who! and so can you! (CD review)

May/9/2012
Picasso, That’s Who! and so can you! (CD review)

Hope Harris is back with another CD! Read my first review here: Cousins Jamboree
Hope’s newest release is titled: Picasso, That’s who! and so you can!
We always have music playing in our home. My kids love to sing, dance and spin around. They get so excited when a new CD comes our way: more [...]

Cubbie Cup: A new way to snack and drink!

May/7/2012
Cubbie Cup: A new way to snack and drink!

We recently received a Cubbie Cup for review. The clever design combines snacking with drinking – perfect for toddlers on the go (and what toddler ISN’T on the go, eh?).
I asked our nanny to use the cup with my kids during a play-date last week to see how things went. Did the cup spill? Did [...]

Ways to share family photos creatively

May/7/2012
Ways to share family photos creatively

Submitted by Danielle Cantrel
It’s easy to get into a rut with online photo sharing. With advances in technology, many people choose to share photos of their family online instead of printing pictures and sending them out to family and friends. Shake things up. Get creative with sharing family photos. It’s easy to find cheap [...]

Wordsation: onesie review (one year subscriptions available!)

May/5/2012
Wordsation: onesie review (one year subscriptions available!)

Recently, I received a onesie for review from Wordsation.
I was shipped the HEROS (Ryker) onesie by Katherine Streeter:

I really enjoyed the Wordsation website! They feature various artists and their designs all in one location. Check out some of the neat options:
Sea creatures by Joel Nakamura
Dolls by Katherine Streeter
Share by Alli Arnold
Friends by Alli Arnold
Plants (male [...]

What do Moms REALLY want for Mother’s Day?

May/5/2012
What do Moms REALLY want for Mother’s Day?

Submitted by Darla – The Preschool Toolbox
I know that most MOMS want to know that we are appreciated.  It doesn’t take a gift or even flowers (although those are nice, too), but the daily kind of encouragement from our families that we (even when tired, busy, stressed, etc.) are doing our very best to raise [...]

Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2012

May/2/2012
Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2012

Sale in Sprinkle Me Pink’s Etsy Shop:
Add a little whimsy to your wardrobe with these fun, frilly and fab accessories! We are having a Mother’s Day sale! Enter code: MOMSDAY and save 15% off your purchase. Ends May 7th, 2012 at midnight.
Gift for moms in education (teachers, nannies, childcare providers, librarians, etc) from ABC Teach:
Give [...]

ABC’s with Bingzy Bee, winner of the Mom’s Choice Awards®

April/29/2012
ABC’s with Bingzy Bee, winner of the Mom’s Choice Awards®

Read the Mommy Perks review here: ABC’s with Bingzy Bee *
Bing Note app: Winner of the Mom’s Choice Awards!
Capturing the GOLD from the Mom’s Choice Awards(R), ABC’s with Bingzy Bee: Phonics by Bing Note is the 1st animated app for the iPhone/iPod/iPad that teaches the letters and sounds of the alphabet in a catchy, original [...]

The Pitfalls of the 401(k) Loan

April/29/2012
The Pitfalls of the 401(k) Loan

The Pitfalls of the 401(k) Loan*
When you work for an employer that offers a 401(k) plan, contributing to the plan on a regular basis is generally a smart financial decision. Your employer typically matches a certain percentage of what you put into the account, which provides you with free money for retirement. While many employees [...]

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