25 Mommy Perks Holiday Gift Guide Giveaways!

*If you have not yet stopped by our Entrepreneur's Holiday Gift Guide, please do so. Show your purchase or click love'n for the businesses listed over there ;-) (Some of the businesses have offered special discount codes in their guide listing - keep your eyes peeled for that!) (This Giveaway page will remain open until Christmas Day. All winners will be notified after the New Year.) *This giveaway is now CLOSED. All winners will be drawn and named after the New Year. Thank you to everyone who entered! Please feel free to patron any of the businesses listed on this page to show your appreciation for their prize donations. And - of course - thank you all for supporting small business concepts. When we support SMALL it makes a BIG difference! On with the show!! As many of you know, I am not one to do the whole "Oodles of extra ways to enter!" stuff. Between running two busy businesses, raising three kids, writing/blogging and participating in town charity events, I simply don't have time to count and sort through that many entries. On top of that...math annoys me (hahaha). For our Entrepreneur's Gift Guide, however, I am making an exception. Seeing as I'll be on holiday for a few days, I might actually have time to do all of the extra stuff required for this! So...read below for all the details on how you can enter for TONS of fantastic prizes. Each one has been run by me, ahead of time, to be sure it's something I would want to win myself :-) You may enter for ALL or for some. The choice is yours. Ready...Set...Go! 25 fun and fabulous giveaways you are invited to enter for:

1. Santa Landing Zone Yard Sign: Value = $10.99 + shipping
2. OnTray2Go : Value = $7 + shipping
3. AVON Ultimate Beauty Gift Set: Value = $100 + shipping
4. Mint Sugar Scrub & Candy Cane Lip Butter from Really Working From Home: Value = $7.95 + shipping
5. $20 gift certificate to Bugalug: Value = $20
6. Tupperware surprise pack: Value = $30 + shipping
7. Crafts4Kids kit from 4KidsEnterprizes: Value = $33 (including shipping)
8. Katey Jade Poinsettia Apron: Value = $59 + shipping
9. Dessert Set from Peacock Pottery: Value = $29 + shipping
10. Wine bag from Fresh & Easy: Value = Approx. $10 + shipping
11. ASL Teaching DVD (100+ signs) from Signing Families: Value = $19.99 + shipping
12. The Autism Acceptance Book by Ellen Sabin: Value = $12.21 + shipping
13. Baby Christmas 2 classical music CD from Lovely Baby: Value = $17.95 + shipping
14. bioME5 Kangaroo Onesie (3-6 months): Value = $26 + shipping
15. Itty Bitty Ladybug t-shirt (12 months): Value = $19.50 + shipping
16. Babysitter Notes by Pulp Factory: Value = $8 + shipping
17. Free report & guided meditation: Value = $47
18. “Chatty” Cell Phone Case (w/gold bee instead) from Purses Rock: Value = $35 + shipping
19. Jubliee Jam Angel Pie Starter Collection Set OR a Handy Hero Starter Collection Set. Value = $46
20. Prim 'n Purdy 3x3 pillar candle with holder and fixins to decorate, packaged in a pretty gift bag. Value = $13.95 plus shipping
21. SportyU Collegiate Maternity Polo Shirt (winner's choice): Value = $34.99 + shipping
22. "Does This Pregnancy Make Me Look Fat?" (book): Value = $11.48 + shipping
23. Be Nice prenatal vitamin drink mix (10 packets of both flavors): Value = $27.98 + shipping (TWO winners will be drawn for this giveaway)
24. LivingMyMoment 1 month FREE ad space + 1 month momfeature: Value = $20
25. Mrs. P Presents Heavenly Holiday Heartwarmers (36 minute audio book featuring holiday classics. A bookmark will be included with the audio CD): Value = $6 + shipping (TWO winners will be drawn for this giveaway)

(*Some of these items were offered in previous giveaways and went un-claimed by the winners. Rather than sell, donate or toss, we are listing the items here in order to give the business some additional free exposure. We believe this shows respect and courtesy.) Ways to Win: (The more you do from the items below, the more likely you'll be to win at least one prize!)

1. Comment below telling me WHAT # items you'd like to win from the list above (1 entry) (ex: "I'd like to enter for #1, #2, #3, #4, etc)
2. Follow this blog (1 extra entry) (If you already follow, I will give you an extra entry for your loyalty!)
3. Become a fan of Mommy Perks (1 extra entry - please only do this if you plan to remain a fan after the giveaway is over: Mommy Perks is all about building long term relationships! :-)) (If you are already a loyal fan let me know!)
4. Follow Mommy Perks on twitter (1 extra entry) and let me know you did so (If you already follow let me know!)
5. Tweet this giveaway page link (1 extra entry) and let me know you did so
6. Blog about our Entrepreneur's Gift Guide OR the Gift Guide Giveaways and leave your link in a comment (3 extra entries)
7. Add our Entrepreneur's Gift Guide button graphic to your own blog and leave a comment with the link (2 extra entries). Please link to the Entrepreneur's Gift Guide itself and not to this blog page.
8. Buy anything at all from one of the businesses in our Entrepreneur's Gift Guide and comment below telling me what you ordered (5 extra entries) (Some of them offer items for less than a BUCK!)
9. Join the Mommy Perks site as a member: we currently have over 2,200 opt-in members, growing daily (1 extra entry) (If you are already a loyal member let me know!)
10. What's my middle name? (1 extra entry. Haha. Yes, I am totally serious)

*Remember to stop by the Entrepreneur's Gift Guide to cruise around, click, shop and enjoy! *Note to media outlets: You are welcome to contact any of the businesses listed in our Entrepreneur's Gift Guide. Each business owner welcomes PR, reviews and interviews. Please let them know you found them at Mommy Perks. Some of them have amazing and interesting stories to share!

AVON Review and Giveaway (in support of breast cancer awareness)

Lisa has been a Mommy Perks Partner, on and off, for about two years now. Her latest adventure is the AVON industry. Lisa has kindly offered to give away a beautiful watch to one Mommy Perks reader in support of breast cancer awareness. *To enter for the watch (below), comment on this post. That's it! One winner will be selected at random.org. Giveaway closes on October 20th. This giveaway is now CLOSED. Comment #12 was select at random.org. Congrats and thanks so much to everyone who entered, commented and shared their stories! AVON has been a long standing part of many of our lives. While I was growing up, my mother used to fill our holiday stockings with all kinds of affordable goodies, including AVON products: chap-sticks, lotions, nail files, bubble bath, soaps and more. My three sisters and I would be stocked up for the year and my parent's bank account remained un-stressed. With items starting around .79 cents, it wasn't hard for mom to fill our stockings on a budget. AVON still offers smokin' deals on a variety of products. I actually love the Marc line, personally. I own a dress from Marc and two jewelry sets (not that I wear them much being a country girl but when I do, I always get asked, "Where did you get that?"). I also own two headband hair scarves from the same line. It's a little more 'sassy' than AVON and caters to a younger generation (yeah, I'd like to consider myself 'younger' for a while longer, thanks). Last year I scored a CUBS watch for my son from AVON for $19.99. I also purchased a CUBS bath towel and an alarm clock. They really do have more to choose from than you might expect! Lisa can be contacted for purchases from either AVON or Marc. Mommy Perks members and readers are invited to enter code "REPFS" to receive FREE shipping (50% off for International orders). *Please note: It is not Mommy Perks' intention to solicit clients for Lisa who already have an AVON rep. However, if you do not yet have a rep, we invite you to contact Lisa. You won't be disappointed - she's a sweetheart!

Kreative Kids Fun Mail : Feature & Giveaway (Santa Package)

Barbie has been a long time advertiser on Mommy Perks...gosh, for as long as I can recall! From Pampered Chef to Kreative Kids Fun Mail, I've had the opportunity to get to know Barbie, buy from her and support her efforts. I hope you'll take the time to read below and get to know more about her, also. Barbie is currently offering TWO winners the following: a personalized Santa Package (package B). Simply comment below to enter. This giveaway will close on November 20th, 2009. *This giveaway is now CLOSED. Comments #48 (Amy DeLong) and #68 (Charity S) were selected at random.org. A big thanks to all 78 entrants! Please note: Personalized Santa Packages can still be ordered in time for Christmas - don't forget to mention Mommy Perks to get a FREE additional craft! I already purchased a Santa Package from her so I won't enter ;-) In fact, I have yet to see any other packages being offered for this low rate (hint, hint). On with the show... This prize package contains the following items:

1. Personalized Letter From Santa
2. Good List Award
3. 2 craft kits: Gingerbread Man, Gingerbread House and/or Santa Face
4. Mini Coloring/Activity Books with Crayons
5. Stickers
6. Reindeer Food

What Kreative Kids Fun Mail all about?

Our unique Personalized Santa letters are a great gift before Christmas!  Each letter contains a personalized letter tailored to each child.  These are not a fill in the blank form letter.  These are truly heart felt letters with information you provide to us.  Each letter comes with "Good List Award"!  These were designed to be framed or placed on the fridge.  This year we are offering two packages.  Want the letter without the other items?  Chose the basic package.  If you liked our previous package, chose the deluxe package!  Check out the selection of stationery available for 2009 as well.  These letters are not just for kids.  Adults will get a kick out of getting a letter from Santa too!  SHIPPING IS FREE!

*Stop by the Kreative Kids Fun Mail site, look around, order a package ($5 and $10) or send Barbie a note to say hello! Oh - if you do order a package, be sure to let her know you are coming from Mommy Perks and mention the M2005 code. That will gain two FREE crafts for your  kiddo, along with the package order of your choice.

The Boy's Store : Review and Giveaway (baby shoes)

Today I am reviewing one of my favorite clients: The Boy's Store! (All of my clients are my favorite, by the way - I only work with people I like! :-) ) *This giveaway will close on October 4th at midnight (AZ time). This giveaway is now CLOSED. Congrats to Kathy P. for winning!! Thanks to everyone who entered and please come again! Suzanne is a sweetie and I have purchased from her site more than once. I have two boys and have a hard time finding great, high quality items for them that can be passed down and used by more than one kiddo. Suzanne really has a eye for quality and knows what to buy and stock in her online store. She travels to various locations to find top notch items, in case you ever wondered. I recently ordered a pair of Vincent shoes for my youngest child: Swedish size 19 (size 4 toddler US). Being that my baby is a chubby bubby, the shoes would not even slide over his fat little feet (yes, he was breastfed and was simply born a big guy who will most likely play football!). My misfortune is someone elses' blessing. Want the shoes? Winter is coming - these would be perfect for your own child or as a baby shower/holiday gift. ***Comment below to enter! More ways to win:

• Follow this blog and leave a comment that you did so - ONE extra entry
• Visit The Boy's Store and tell me what your favorite item is - ONE extra entry
• If you make a purchase from The Boy's Store leave a comment below and you will receive THREE extra entries
• Post this giveaway on your own blog and leave a comment with the link (this promotes YOU, too!) - TWO extra entries
• Tweet this giveaway and leave a comment telling me that you did so - ONE extra entry
• Post to your own fan page and leave a comment with the link (this promotes YOU, also!) - TWO extra entries

abcteach.com: Come enter for a teacher or for yourself!

[caption id="attachment_3802" align="alignright" width="200" caption="Printables, arts and crafts ideas, theme units and more. "][/caption] Wouldn't it be nice to present your child's teacher with a one year membership to abcteach.com? *This giveaway is now CLOSED. In a very special announcement, the owner of abcteach has decided to give EVERYONE who commented a free one year membership. TWO winners will get a TWO year membership. I will be in touch with you soon to share the news. Happy New Year and congrats to all of you!! Printables, arts and crafts ideas, theme units and more.This amazing site has over 40,000 subscribers already. That's right! Started by a mom ten years ago, abcteach.com now caters to teachers, educators, librarians, parents and home schoolers all over the nation. You are invited to enter for this prize for yourself or as a gift for the teacher, librarian, home schooler or any person of your choosing. Comment below - that's it! One winner will be named after January 5th using random.org. The winner will supply the name and email address of the planned recipient so that abcteach.com can set up their one year membership - no charge. I'm not saying this will get you in good with your kid's teacher if you win on their behalf - but hey - it can't hurt ;-) Go ahead and comment now!

Muvee.com : Feature and Giveaway

Mommy Perks is proud to feature muvee.com today...and to give one copy away - WHOOT! In fact, muvee.com has offered to give a DVD away every few months. Very kind indeed. (*Simply comment below to enter! Giveaway extended through October 9th) This giveaway is now CLOSED. The winner is comment #47 - Veronica G. Congrats! Don't forget to check back - a muvee.com software program will be given away MONTHLY for the next several months! Here is an overview of the product:

muvee Reveal is the latest in video editing software. In a few quick steps, you can automatically create and share personalized, professional looking home movies. Just add your photos, video and favorite music then select a style. With facial and motion detection, muvee Reveal automatically selects the best scenes and syncs everything to the beat of your music. No more slideshows or dull home movies.

Are you a home movie buff? Do you want to be? Now's your chance! Comment below to enter for the first muvee.com giveaway. The  holidays are coming and this would certainly be a perfect time to get busy with the home movie make'n madness :-) If you just can't wait to see if you're the winner, jump over to this page and order your own copy! *Tune in next month for the 2nd muvee.com giveaway. By that time, I will have had a chance to try the software myself. I will review the product in detail at that time and perhaps even grace you with my own home movie as proof. You'd love it. No need to say so.

Maryland Marketing Source, Inc. : Interview and giveaway (come enter!)

[caption id="attachment_3988" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Mother and daughter working together - read more and get to know how this company was founded!"][/caption] *Comment below to enter for a goodie bag full of the following items: (one winner will be selected at random.org after January 20th).

• gym-style bag
• reusable shopping bag
• key chain
• two bendable Frisbees
• several hyper-color pens!

This giveaway is now CLOSED. Comment #53 was selected at random.org. Thanks to everyone who entered! Mommy Perks is happy to introduce you to Maryland Marketing Source, Inc. I was first introduced to Michelle (one half of this mother-daughter business team) through a mutual contact and friend: Louise, owner of Signing Families. Thanks, Louise! Funny thing: Michelle had never won a giveaway until she came to Mommy Perks. She has now won...gosh...I think 5 or 6 items through our site. She's a winning machine here. I keep telling her that random.org really has a great love for her :-) One with the interview now! Tell us a little about your business: We are a market research company established in 1986.  We conduct focus groups, onsite interviews, telephone interviews and web surveys.  In 2001, we added to our capabilities and became a full service research company, meaning we could also develop research plans, design  quantitative questionnaires and analyze statistical results. To continue to expand the business we also purchased one of our competitors in 2002.   In 2004, we were able to upgrade our full service qualitative research capabilities to include screener design, moderation, and analysis and reporting. What/Who is your target market/audience/client base? Our clients range from other market research companies to advertising agencies and PR firms.  We also work directly with the end users as well, which can be just about anyone. How did your company start and WHY? The why is simple - when I had first begun the business, I was a single mom and I wanted hours that are more flexible so I could be home when I needed or wanted to.   I actually started working in this industry when I became pregnant.  I worked from my house conducting interviews.  After my daughter was born, I continued working at home conducting research.   As my daughter grew older, it became more difficult to work from home so I started working part time for a research company located in an area mall.  After my separation and divorce, I went to work full time.  Each day I loved the industry more and more.   The only issue I had was that working full time gave me no flexibility with the things I wanted to do at home and with my daughter.  Being a single mom I also needed more job security than I was given. I was lucky enough to have someone come through my office and see my talents , and, having worked with me, also become willing to invest in me.  I also wanted to prove to myself that I could do this.  It was very important to my self-esteem and important to show my children that with hard work and a little luck, you can accomplish big things. What words of advice can you offer to other moms in business? Having loving children helps a great deal.  You should also have a strong support system.  In my case, it was my husband who I married just 10 months after I started my business.  He took care of most of the home chores so that I could concentrate on running and expanding my business. Are you giving anything away today? If so, what is it? Yes!  We are providing one lucky winner with a goody bag of promotional items – including a gym-style bag, a reusable shopping bag, a key chain, two bendable Frisbees, and several hyper-color pens! Your contact info: Barbara Bridge or Michelle Finzel President Maryland Marketing Source, Inc. 9936 Liberty Road Randallstown, MD  21133 410-922-6600 bbridge@mdmarketingsource.com FAN PAGE TWITTER