Winner of the Triaminic Giftpack

is: entry #4 CLAIMED

Kate Harley said...

I follow your blog

Congratulations~ you have 48 hours to claim your prize or another winner will be chosen.

Winner was chosen using Random.org.

Progresso Soup~ Review & Giveaway- CLOSED

I love to eat soup, so when I heard about the Progresso Souper You debut I was excited! Progresso has a contest going on right now through March 15th.  Here's a little bit about the contest:

From their website:

Celebrate the New Year and a new you with Progresso Light and 100 Calorie Soups because from January 4 through March 15th, you can visit www.Progresso.com/SouperYou to enter the Progresso "Souper You Debut" contest for the chance to win a full makeover in New York City.


Three grand prize winners will be awarded a trip for two to New York City from May 21st-23rd. The prize includes roundtrip airfare, a two-night stay in a NYC hotel, a full makeover, a $1,000 wardrobe shopping spree and personal consultation at a New York department store.


To enter, you´ll need to do the following:


* Go to www.Progresso.com/SouperYou to learn more and enter the contest


* Submit your essay (200 characters or less) telling Progresso why you love Progresso Light or 100 Calorie Soups and why you would like a makeover


* In addition, please submit a photo of yourself that visually reinforces the theme of your essay


Once you enter, you´ll have the chance for your photo and/or an excerpt from your essay to appear on www.Progresso.com/SouperYou, so be sure to check back frequently! Once the 10 finalists are announced, you can visit www.Progresso.com/SouperYou from March 29 through April 12 to vote for your favorite.


In addition, throughout the duration of the contest you can visit www.Progresso.com/SouperYou to download a coupon for $1 off any three varieties of Progresso Soup!


With surprisingly hearty ingredients like pasta, beans, corn and rice, and flavor-packed vegetables like tomatoes, carrots, and peppers, Progresso Light and 100 Calorie Soups offer varieties with a good source of fiber and a full serving of vegetables. Satisfying your taste buds, Progresso Light and 100 Calories Soups can help curb your hunger, making it easier for you to stick to your weight management plan. 

I love the fact that Progresso has 24 different flavors of soup. There is a soup for everyone.  My favorites are the Chicken Noodle and the Chicken and Wild Rice.  And since I am trying to lose weight adding Progresso Light soups to my meal plan is going to be a good way for me to stay on track.
Besides the chance to enter the above contest, Progresso Soups have offered one of my readers the chance to win a Progresso Soup prize pack, featuring a Progresso Soup Mug, 2 cans of soup, and a digital jump rope.

How To Enter:

Mandatory Entry: Tell me your favorite variety of Progresso Soup or  why you should win the Progresso Soup debut contest.

This must be done or all other entries will be void.

You MUST leave a valid email address with one of your comments.  Other ways to enter are:

1. Follow my blog.

2. Follow me on Twitter

3. Subscribe to my blog in a reader.

4. Grab my button and place it on your blog.

5. Enter one of my other giveaways- 2 entries

This contest is open to US residents.  You must have a valid mailing address. Contest will end on Friday, February 19th at 10:00 PM EST.  A winner will be chosen using Random.org.  The winner will be notified by email, and will have 48 hours to respond, if no response a new winner will be chosen.

***Disclaimer*** I was not paid for this review.  Progresso sent me the information posted, the product to try, and the giftpack for my readers through MyBlogSpark.  P

Skin MD ~ review and giveaway - CLOSED

How's your skin?  I had dry, itchy skin, due in part to moving from the warm south to the cold north.  I also suffer from thyroid problems which makes my skin dry. My kids also had dry skin because of eczyma. Notice how I said "HAD".  The reason my skin is feeling much better is because of a new lotion I have tried from Skin MD Natural.

From their website:

"If you've been looking for a skin care product that can heal dry skin and keep the ravages of time at bay, take a look at a breakthrough based on years of research by doctors and chemists - shielding lotion.
A Shielding Lotion is far more effective as a dry skin treatment than conventional moisturizing lotions or protective creams. If you suffer from dry skin, you know that just using a moisturizing lotion doesn't solve the problem."

"A shielding lotion does much more than just treat dry skin – it’s a new kind of skin care product that makes a real difference to all skin types.
Skin MD Natural™ utilizes the finest effective natural ingredients for dry skin treatment along with the latest advances in technology to hydrate and protect the skin.
This is an entirely new concept in skin care requiring a new classification: "Shielding Lotion". A shielding lotion keeps moisture-robbing irritants away from the skin while the proprietary "super" humectants hydrate the skin throughout the day."

Skin MD also comes in a SPF 15, which is great for those who live in the sunnier regions.  I have been using the Skin MD naturals on my 4 kids and myself.  Here are a few reasons why I like it:

• No animal products or testing
• Dermatology tested
• Fragrance and colorant free
• Hypoallergenic
• Paraben free
• Non-comedogenic

You can purchase Skin MD Naturals on line through their website. You can also type in your zipcode and it will show you what retailers carry Skin MD. The cost is Skin MD Natural - $18 for a 4oz bottle which will last 1 to 2 months. The Skin MD Natural +SPF15 -$25 for a 4 oz bottle also lasting 1 to 2 months with daily use.  This can be bought is bulk as well.

Skin MD Natural has offered one of  you , my readers a full size bottle of lotion. Here's how to enter:

1. Mandatory entry: Visit Skin MD Natural and tell me something you learned.

2. Become a follower of my blog.

3. Follow me on Twitter.

4.Subscribe to my blog in a reader.

5. Grab my button.

6.Enter any of my other giveaways-2 entries.

Please leave 1 comment for each entry. Leave a valid email address with your comment. Giveaway is open to US residents. You must have a valid mailing address.  Giveaway ends Friday, February 12 at 10:00 PM EST.  Winner will be chosen using Random.org.  Winner will be emailed and have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.

***Disclaimer*** I was not paid for this review. All products were given to me free of charge. Thanks to Cat at Skin MD Naturals for sending me the lotion.

Who's been sleeping in my bed?

On Monday my husband and I had to go away overnight.  Since he was at work, I was the one who got to check in to the hotel.  After getting the keys, and dragging the suitcases up to the elevator I finally found our room.  I walked in and stopped, something didn't look quite right.  There was a cup on the sink, so I said Hello?
Nothing, so I walked a little bit farther, the bathroom door was open, the light was on, and a towel was on the floor.  I started to get nervous, and walked into the next room, the bed had been slept in -thankfully no one was in it!  I called the front desk, and then I had to drag my stuff all the way back down stairs and get a new room~ thankfully this time it was a clean room and no one was in my bed!  I felt a little like Goldilocks and the Three Bears!

And the Winners are:

The NEW winner of the Fusionbrands giveaway is:
Laura entry #12 The cup cooley looks super neat!

Entry #10 Coniqua who said:
Happy Saturday Sharefest. The Love handle and the drizzle stick look really cool.
A email address was not left with your comment so I could not reach you, therefore 

you have 48 hours to respond and email me so I can get your information.  If I get no response then a new winner will be picked.

The new winner of the Walkabye stroller $200 credit is:

Entry #3 Julie who said:

I could really use this since we just had our second! I like the black and white circle pattern. (Claimed)

Triaminic Thin Strips ~ Review & Giveaway - CLOSED

Triaminic one of the leaders in children's over-the-counter cold and flu symptom medication is running a campaign this week.
 "As we settle into the winter months, it is important to remember that we have also entered peak season for colds and flu. Now is the time to focus on how you can be ready for when cold and/or flu symptoms appear."

Triaminic wants parents and caregivers to know the signs and symptoms of cold and flu. They have a web page set up so that you can download information and be better prepared for when your child gets sick.

         You can visit the Triaminc website and here you will find a link with a coupon for $1.50 off a Triaminic product, you will also find a download with the Sick Day Guidelines.

Good to know: Cold, Cough, Flu & Allergy Info

Looking for tips to prevent colds and coughs? Want information on product safety? Find what you need, plus the answers to most-asked questions from other Moms, on these pages:

• Cold & Cough Guide
• Product Safety
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Allergy Guide 
  

You can also find information about the National Cold & Flu Tracker initiative here.  It shows which states have an outbreak of cold and flu.

Triaminic has offered to send one of my readers a prize pack of 4 boxes of Triaminc Thin Strips, each box contains 14 strips. 

This contest is only going to run for 48 hours!

Here's how to enter to win~ Mandatory entry without this all other entries will be void: Visit Triaminic and tell me something you learned from the website.

Other ways to win: Leave 1 comment for each entry.

1. Grab my button and post it on your blog.

2. Follow me on Twitter 

3. Follow me in a reader

4. Follow my blog

5. enter to win one of my other giveaways- there's a whole bunch going on. (2-extra entries)

This giveaway will end on Friday, January 29th at 10:00 PM EST. Open to US residents with a valid mailing address.  You must leave a valid email address with one of your comments.  Winner will be chosen using Random.org.  Winner will have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be chosen.

***Disclaimer*** I was not paid for this review.  I was sent products free of charge, and was not influenced in any way regarding the product.  Thank you to Mary Ann from Youcastcorp for contacting me and providing me with the information.  Information was taken with permission from the website.

 

 

Kool Kids Leg Warmers~ Review & Giveaway- CLOSED

Since we were moving from the warm south to the cold north I started looking for ways to dress the kids warm. I discovered Mama runs with scissors on Etsy.  This shop has the cutest clothes and creative children's toys.

  I discovered the KOOL KID Leg and Arm Warmers.  These are super cute and are great for both girls and boys.  I received a pair of KOOL KID leg/arm warmers in Chase The Gray Days Away with Pink Juicy Fruit Rainbows.  My daughters LOVE these.  The baby wore them as leg warmers with a little skirt.  And my older daughters wore them as arm warmers.

Mama Runs With Scissors carries many items such as:

Tutus and legs combo, Onesies and legs combos, Skirts and legs combos, sunhats and bonnets, dresses, as well as the KOOL KID legs.   If you don't see what you are looking for she will work with you to find that perfect color.  There are tons of patterns and colors to choose from.

Here's the great part! Mama Runs With Scissors has offered one of my readers the choice of 1 pair of the 14 inch  KOOL KID Legs.  How KOOL is that!

 

How to Enter:

1. Mandatory entry - without this all other entries will be void. Visit Mama Runs with Scissors and tell me what your favorite item is in her shop.

2. Become a follower of my blog.

3. Follow me on Twitter.

4. Grab my button.

5. Subscribe to my blog in a reader.

6. Purchase something from Mama Runs with Scissors. ( 5 entries)

Please leave 1 comment for each entry.  You must have a valid email address on 1 comment.

This giveaway is open to US residents only.  You must have a valid mailing address.  This giveaway will close on Monday, February 8th at 10:00 PM EST.  Winner will be chosen using random.org.  Winner will have 48 hours to respond.  The winner will be sent an email notifying them that they have won.

***Disclaimer*** I was not paid for this review. I was sent these items free of charge. This review is my own opinion and I was not influenced in any way.  Thank you to Mama Runs with Scissors for sending me the leg warmers, and for the giveaway items.

And the winner of

 the $200 credit towards a Walkabye stroller is:

entry # 4~ Bombtastic Belle who said~I'd do the pistachio and black :) Awesome giveaway!
You have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen. Thank you to those that participated and entered.  The winner was chosen using Random.org.

Some Tips when buying or selling a home

If you have been following my blog very long, you will know that "big" things have been going on in our family. If you are new to my blog you can check the back links here and here. The short story is we have moved from Texas to New York, though we aren't in New York yet, but staying with my parents until we sell our house. Yes, that's right the four kids, myself, and my hubby have invaded my parents house~ we must sell our house!
With all that being said, I thought I would share some tips dealing with selling or buying a home.

If you are going to be selling your home here are a few things to remember:

1. Take it down! You are going to be moving anyway, so get it off the walls and pack it up.
2. Clean, Clean, Clean~ nobody wants to go into a dirty house. (When we were looking at houses, it was amazing that people didn't clean up before we went in.  Trust me nobody wants to see your dirty underwear on the floor~ yes, I actually went into a house, and had to step over the dirty clothes!)
3. Leave the house when someone is coming for a showing~ nothing is more awkward then meeting the seller of the house!

If you are going to be buying a home here are a few things to remember when going through homes.

1. Be on time! Nothing is more irritating than having a scheduled showing and the people being late or even early.  I had people show up an hour before they were supposed to be there, as well as an hour after the appointment was scheduled.
2. Do NOT let your kids go crazy in someone else's home- it's not yours yet!  Don't let them eat food in the house when on tour! I do not enjoy cleaning up your kids cheeto's~after I spent all day cleaning it!
   
3. Do NOT use the bathroom~ someone used ours, and I knew this because the man left the toilet seat up~ yuck!

Well those are the things that have irritated me these past few weeks~hopefully our house will sell soon and we can go to part 2~ building our new home!

Wordless Wednesday~

It's a fashion statement!

I think they match my diaper, don't you?

Frigidaire Spin & Win

Mom Select sent me this email and it looks like a great opportunity:

Frigidaire and Jennifer Garner are teaming up once again to support Save the Children, an organization dedicated to helping children living in poverty in the United States.

The Campaign

Frigidaire is committed to helping moms spend less time in the kitchen and laundry room, and more time with the ones they love. Their new Spin & Win game gives you the opportunity to win gift cards for spending quality time with your tykes – whether it’s curling up with some new books, starting a craft project or taking in a family flick.


They’re giving away a prize every day. Plus, you could also win a brand new Frigidaire Affinity washer and dryer, with time-saving features that give you more time for the important things in life.

Best of all, once you've registered to play, every time you spin, Frigidaire will donate $1 to Save the Children, as part of their $250,000 commitment to support Save the Children’s CHANGE (Creating Healthy, Active & Nurturing Grown Up Environments) program, dedicated to providing nutritious snacks and promoting healthier lifestyles for children living in poverty in the United States.


Earn a bonus entry when you follow the directions to Tweet or Email a Friend. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to make time for CHANGE.

Go ahead – TAKE A SPIN!

Daily Prizes include:

$200 gift card to play dress up

$100 gift card to take in some family flicks

$100 gift card to build a birdhouse or go camping

$75 gift card to curl up with new books

$75 gift card to get out and play

$50 gift card to start a craft project

Drawing for prizes will be held every day between now and April 25, 2010. That's nearly 100 chances to win when you 'spin' each day! Limit (1) entry per person and per email address per day.
Grand Prize drawings for the Frigidaire Affinity washer and dryer will be held at the end of each month during the promotion - 4 Grand Prize winners. Participants are automatically entered into the month's Grand Prize drawing when they Spin and Win.


Share the chance to win with your friends & family by passing on this link: http://bit.ly/FrgMTFC

Curious Chef~ Review and Giveaway - CLOSED

"When adult size cooking utensils are too big and toy utensils too small, Curious Chef® comes to the rescue with utensils and gadgets that are just right for kids to cook up all their favorite recipes."

Do your children love to help out in the kitchen?  My older girls love to be able to help, but I am always afraid they will cut themselves, or the products aren't made for kid size hands.  Not any more~ now my kids can use their own products to help out in the kitchen thanks to Curious Chef.

Who They Are

"The inspiration behind Curious Chef® was truly an “aha” moment for us. Here we were, parents of little ones, struggling to find cooking utensils that our children could use in the kitchen. We had plenty of adult-sized utensils, gadgets, and cutlery sitting around our kitchen cupboards, but none that fit our kids’ hands just right. That is when we knew we were on to something big.

Why not create a whole line of kid-friendly utensils for small hands? As professionals in the housewares industry, we knew we had the experience, expertise, and capabilities to design real kitchen utensils for the children we loved. To keep the products kid-centric, we incorporated the elements of safety and vibrant color throughout our entire line. We wanted children to truly have their own set of kitchen tools and accessories so they could get excited about the cooking experience itself. In no time at all, we knew they would be gathering at the kitchen counter to concoct their very own edible creations; becoming budding chefs in the making!"

Curious Chef has lots of different products for children, so that they too can

help in the kitchen.

We were sent the Fruit and Vegetable peeler to try out.  It works very well,  it has an ergonomic handle for small hands, and is made with stainless steel, soft touch button grips, and is dishwasher safe.  This item is a real cutting tool, and is sharp.

WIN IT!

The Curious Chef has graciously offered one of my readers the 5-Piece Pizza Kit!

Here's how to enter:

Mandatory Entry-  go over to Curious Chef's website and tell me what product you would like to try. Without this entry all others will be void.

Other ways to enter~ please leave 1 comment for each entry. You must leave a valid email with 1 of your entries.

1. Follow my Blog.

2. Follow me on Twitter

                           3. Grab my button and put in on your blog.

                                                          4. Subscribe to my feed in a reader.

                                                                                    5. Follow Curious Chef on Twitter.

Giveaway will end on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 10:00 PM EST.  You MUST leave a valid email address on one of your entries. This giveaway is open to US residents only. You must have a valid mailing address.. Winner will be chosen using Random.org. Winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.

*Disclaimer* I was not paid in any way for my opinion of these products. All items were sent to me free of charge, and did not influence my opinion in anyway. Thanks to Megan Manis at Tailor Made Products, Inc.  for sending these to me.  All information and pictures are from the Curious Chef website.

Country Bob's Barbeque~ Review and Giveaway - CLOSED

"In 1968 Country Bob perfected the sauce of his dreams. After years of giving the sauce to friends and family he began to sell it in 1977. The reaction was overwhelming just as it is today. Almost everyone who tries Country Bob's All Purpose Sauce becomes a lifelong user. And why not, it is the perfect complement to practically any meal set on your table".


Country Bob's product line includes: All purpose Sauce, Spicy All purpose Sauce, Barbeque Sauce, Seasoning Salt, Cookbooks, and apparel.  You can order all this at their online store.   You can also buy it at select retailers. 

I love their slogan, and that they give all their credit to God. "It would be nice if we could claim responsibility for the success of the company, however, credit must be given where credit is due. Proverbs 16:3 says, "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." We have placed true ownership of Country Bob, Inc. in the hands of God. "Christ is our CEO" and He is an Awesome Boss! "

Win it!

Country Bob's has generously offered to give 2 of my readers their own Barbeque Sauce to try out.

Ways to Enter:

Mandatory entry: without this all other entries will be void.

Visit Country Bob's website and tell me which product you would like to try.

Other ways to enter:

1. Be a blog follower

2. Add my button to your website.

3. Subscribe in a reader

3. Follow me on Twitter.

4. Tweet about my giveaway ( 1 entry daily)

That's a total of 5 ways you can be entered. You MUST leave a valid email address on one of your entries. This giveaway is open to US residents only. You must have a valid mailing address.
Giveaway will end on Monday, February 1st at 10:00 PM EST. Winner will be chosen using Random.org. Winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.

*Disclaimer* I was not paid in any way for my opinion of these products. All items were sent to me free of charge, and did not influence my opinion in anyway. Thanks to Al at Country Bob's for sending me these to try.  I was given the opportunity to review this product because of my membership at The Product Review Place.

Heroes

Do your kids like sports? Who do they look up to in the sports world? I honestly don't want my kids to look up to sports players, because one there aren't very many to look up too, and second their priorities in life leave very little to be desired. But if you stop and think about it kids have their favorite players, and most of these players are going to "fall", and then comes the disappointment.
The reason I ask is because lately all their is on television  is the fall of sports players. I was thinking how do you explain to your kids all the junk that these "heroes" are going through. Don't get me wrong, these men and women bring it upon themselves, and I don't condone any of the stuff that is going on in the sports world.
I personally am a college basketball fan~ college sports are the best to watch because the kids play to win, and for the love of the game, not because they are getting paid obscene amounts of money to play a game.

Here is a side note that deals a little with sports players~ it's a youtube video of Britt Hume's take on Christianity and Tiger Woods.  Hope you enjoy it~

Fusionbrands Review and Giveaway- CLOSED

Have you heard about Fusionbrands.   Fusionbrands is a really cool company that features kitchen tools that are as unique as there names.  I was sent the lovehandle, the cookhook, the drizzlestick, and the poachpod to try out.  Here's a little bit of information taken from their website about each product:

The Cookhook ~ Clip it Grip it Hook it : This little tool will keep a towel handy whether your in the kitchen, out grilling on the patio, or any where you go.  All you have to do is open the magnetic clip and place your towel inside close it and hang it where ever you need it.  It is made out of FDA  food-safe material. Measures 3.5" length by 2" wide and is hand washable. It comes in black, gray or white.

The Drizzlestick~ The silicone dive and drizzle tool : Dive into honey, olive oil, your favorite sauce or melted chocolate. The drizzlestick cone holds a teaspoon and a half of liquid.  The specially designed head allows you to get every last inch in the jar or bowl.   It is made out of FDA compliant silicone, is heat- resistant to 675 *F, and dishwasher safe.  It comes in ivory or red.

The Poachpod~  Poach it Bake it Mold it : A modern silicone poaching tool.  The poachpod allows you to float and poach an egg in boiling water like a lily pad in a pond. When the egg is ready, simply flip the pod inside out and gently push your egg out.  The poachpod is made out of FDA food-safe silicone, is non stick, heat-resistant to 675  *F, and is dishwasher and microwave

safe. You get a set of 2 poachpods in light green and dark green.

The Lovehandle~ snap it grip it rest it love it :  Everyone needs something to grab onto when cooking, whether your pan is made from metal, cast iron, glass or ceramic.  Simply snap it over the handle and lay your spoon to rest.  The lovehandle is heat resistant to 500*F, snaps over all handle shapes and sizes,  and you get a built in utensil rest.  The lovehandle is slip resistant and conforms to grip securely.  It comes in black or red.

Fusionbrands was designed and developed by Kraigh and Anna Stewart.  You can find more of there products by visiting there online store here.  I have to tell you~ I love their website, it has videos to demonstrate their products, as well as some really fun music.  You can also find their products at the following retailers : Kitchen Collection, Bed, Bath &Beyond, Wegmans, Whole Foods, and Le Gourmet Chef, as well as online at http://www.amazon.com/, http://www.solutions.com/, http://www.cooking.com/ ~ these are just to name a few.

These are super fun products, and if you love to cook these are going to be great tools for you. 

Are you ready for the fun part?  Fusionbrands has offered one of my readers the choice of either The Lovehandle, The Cookhook, or The Drizzlestick!

Here's how you can enter to win your choice of 1 of the following: The Lovehandle, The Cookhook, or the Drizzlestick.

Mandatory entry: without this all other entries will be void.

Visit Fusionbrands website and tell me which product you liked.

Other ways to enter:

Leave 1 comment for each

1. Be a blog follower

2. Add my button to your website.

3. Subscribe in a reader

3. Follow me on Twitter.

4. Tweet about my giveaway ( 1 entry daily)

That's a total of 5 ways you can be entered.  You MUST leave a valid email address on one of your entries.  This giveaway is open to US residents only.  You must have a valid mailing address.

Giveaway will end on Monday, January 25th at 10:00 PM EST.  Winner will be chosen using Random.org.  Winner will be notified by email and will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.

*Disclaimer*  I was not paid in any way for my opinion of these products.  All items were sent to me free of charge, and did not influence my opinion in anyway.  Thanks to Annick Oosterlee at JB Cumberland PR for sending these to me.

Time to Link Up your giveaways

The love of dinosaurs

Apparently the dinosaurs needed to watch T.V. too!  He watched this movie 4 times in a row- he loves dinosaurs!

Searching for

an apartment online and over the phone today. Yuck! This whole moving thing is getting stressful. We still haven't sold our current home here in Texas, so now I get the job of searching for a place via the phone and internet~ did I mention I am doing this from Texas, and the "new" place is New York. We still have my mom's place open to us, but the hubby needs a place near work. So the 6 of us our going to try living in a 2 bedroom apartment~ I am trying to think of this as an adventure ~ and the prize at the end is a new home, with lots of room for us all!
Here is the back story and how it all began.

Winners of the Totally Toned Arms giveaway~

Congratulations to the following 5 winners~

• Luvnlife00
• Charity
• Sunnymum
• Lorina
• ABC Frugality.com

 Thank you to all who left a comment.  All winners have been emailed.  You have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.

 

What would you do?

Yesterday, I took my son to Chick-fil-a (if you don't know what that is, it's only the best fast food place ever.)  Any how he was in the play area with a bunch of kids, all whom we did not know.  There was about 4 or 5 older kids, ages 7-9 I would guess, and then a group of kids  ages 3-5.  Now this one boy was a little on the smaller side, but boy was he something.  He kept throwing stuff at the older kids who would then through it back at him.  I was keeping an eye out, becuase I knew what was coming and didn't want my son involved.  Pretty soon the little boy decided it was time to go running to Mom, and sure enough he told his Mom loud enough for me to hear, that the big kids were throwing stuff at him, and bothering him.  Now here is the part I was uncomfortable with, the Mom asked me, if things were getting out of hand in there.  Mind you , I am watching this through the glass,  I told her yes, things were getting a bit rough in there.  But what I wanted to say was your kid is the one causing the problems! But I didn't, and she went and yelled at the big kids, who blamed her son, who denied it.  See where this going?  Somebody is a big time trouble maker who's momma thinks he does know wrong!  Would you step in?  Should I have said something?  I didn't want to get in the middle of it~somehow I don't the child had ever been told he did wrong~
This went on for awhile~ the kids would start playing, and the little "monster" would go running to his mom, who would come tell everyone to stop bothering her little boy.  Never once realizing that maybe, just maybe there was more to his little story.
Aren't children amazing?  Aren't Mom's amazing? wink, wink~ so what would you do? Seriously, to get involved or keep minding your own business? 
We left as soon as I could convince my son it was time to leave, and honestly I probably will never see these people again (hope she's not a reader of mine), but isn't it amazing how parents and kids act!

Walkabye Stroller- Review and Giveaway-$200 Credit CLOSED

I was recently sent the Walkabye Terrani Infant to Toddler Stroller in Pistachio and Black. This is the ultimate urban buggy!

 From the Walkabye website :

The Walkabye Terrani is available as a complete 'Infant to Toddler' package. The Infant to Toddler package comes with a both an infant bassinet and a toddler seat that you use with the Terrani's high quality frame.

For the first 6 months of your child's life, you will use the large comfortable infant bassinet. Your baby will have plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the plush bedding made from 100% cotton fabric and a padded mattress. The bassinet features a large canopy, and comes with accessories like a matching apron, a matching diaper bag, a changing mat and a rain cover.

Once your child is able to sit up on their own, you may start using the comfortably sized toddler seat. The toddler seat reclines to 3 different positions, and features a 5 point safety harness, hold bar, and a large canopy. Also included is a matching footmuff to protect against the weather.

Who they are
Walkabye Urban Buggies

Redefining Urban Strolling
We are parents, caregivers and role models, that love to enjoy precious moments with our children. We love them deeply and always want what is best for them. We understand that a healthy environment is vital to their development and growth. We want our children to be safe, and they want to feel safe. These are the inspirations behind Walkabye.

A good stroller is important to your child’s vitality. Proper posture and support are critical for your child’s early development. Walkabye strollers are designed to be comfortable and safe. Our creative innovations enhance the experience for both you and your child. Each stroller is engineered for excellent performance and functionality.

Through creative invention and sleek design, Walkabye has introduced high quality strollers that are safe, comfortable and easy to use. You will enjoy piece of mind, in a practical and affordable solution.

Pricing:

Walkabye Terrani - Infant to Toddler Package retails for 599.99 and qualifies for free shipping.

Walkabye Terrani - Toddler Seat Only Package retails for 469.99.

 

What I liked:

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  I loved the all terrain wheel, and suspension.  It really makes pushing the stroller a breeze.
  
  
  
  
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  I also loved the adjustable handle bar- this works great for those that are on the tall side, like me.
  
  
  
  

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  I love all the color choices they have to offer, I really wanted pink, but my husband did NOT want to be pushing a pink stroller.
  
  
  
  
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  I love the idea of the bassinet, though I don't have a little one small enough to use it, I love the idea behind it.
  
  
  
  
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  This stroller was super easy to assemble~I did it by myself in under 20 minutes.
  
  
  
  

What I didn't like:

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  You have to take off the front wheels to close it.  It is not a stroller to throw in the back of your car and take out all the time.    I will keep mine in the garage and use it for walking, that way I don't have to take it apart. That's it~ I really liked everything else about it.
  
  
  
  

Wouldn't you just love to own one?  The wonderful people at Walkabye Strollers have offered one of my readers a $200.00 credit towards their very own Walkabye stroller!

 Here's how to enter to win:

Mandatory first entry: Visit the Walkabye website and tell me which color you would pick if you won. Without this all other entries will be void.  You must leave an email address with your comment.

Other ways to win-please leave 1 comment for each entry.

1. Become a blog follower

2. Subscribe to my blog

3. Follow me on twitter.

4.Grab my button- 2 entries

5. Follow Walkabye on twitter

6. Become a fan of Walkabye on Facebook

That's 7 ways you can enter to win a $200.00 credit towards your own Walkabye stroller.  All entries must be recieved by Friday, January 22, 2010.  Contest will close at 10:00 PM EST.  Open to US residents only.  You must have a vaid mailing address. No P.O. Boxes.  Winner will be chosen using Random.org.  Winner will be emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be chosen.

***Disclaimer*** I was not paid for this review.  The stroller was sent to me free of charge from Walkabye strollers.  Unless stated, all likes and dislikes of the stroller are my own personal opinion, and that does not mean you will feel the same way.  Facts about Walkabye are from the Walkabye website.  All pictures are taken from the Walkabye website, with permission.

Thank you to Oliver at Walkabye for sending the stroller and all your work.