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{Giveaway} Let Millions of Fans Help YOU Decide!

Have a tough decision to make?

Then share it in the Bounce it off Millions event, and let their millions of fans make the choice for you! That’s gotta be the most responsible way to make a big decision, right?

When you submit your question- “Should we name our baby Wyatt, or Logan?” – Bounce will add it to the list, and everyone who visits their Facebook page will be able to vote for the option that they think is best.

You can go check out other people’s questions too, and share your opinion, and then see how everyone else has voted so far too!

Prizes too!

Plus, each week, Bounce will choose some of their favorites to be featured on their Facebook wall– And if they pick your question to post, you’ll get some cool prizes! Plus, there is another tab, with a Bounce Dryer Ball Giveaway that you can check out too!

Head over to the Bounce Facebook page, and click the “Bounce it off Millions” tab, to submit YOUR big question!

Check out a few of my favorites that have been submitted so far:

If using a filtered bottle, is it ok to drink water from the bathroom faucet? –A. Completely safe! B. Are you really that thirsty?

{Since when is there anything wrong with the water from the bathroom faucet? Isn’t it the exact same water that comes out in the kitchen? Lol.}

What color should I change my living room too? –A. Dark Red B. Summer Yellow

{Ohmyheck, either way, I want to see it. Those both sound SO great.}

Is it worth it to wear matching socks? –A. YUP B. HECK NO

{I was glad to see that 100% of the other votes agree with me that matching socks are totally over-rated :)}

What’s YOUR big dilemma?

Leave me a comment and tell me what BIG question you’re going to submit! I’d love to hear them… And I’ll even give you my own expert advice for which choice you should make :)

While you’re on Facebook…

If you do head over to add your dilemma to the Bounce it off Millions contest, could you do an amazing favor for me, too? If you stop by the Munchkin brand Facebook page, and go to their “Munchkin Bunch Voting” tab, the first pretty face you see is my little girl, Abby Piper! You can click her pic, and it lets you vote 5 times per day. At the end of the month, the 5 kiddo’s with the most votes {out of only 10, so our odd’s are great!} will win a place in the “Munchkin Bunch”! I’d just love to have Abby make it. Thanks so much… You guys are always amazing!

{Disclaimer: I participated in this Bounce campaign as a member of One2One Network and am eligible for a prize drawing, from sharing this info in a post. All opinions stated in the post are my own, as always.}

Posted by Meagan Paullin on September 4, 2011 Filed Under: Contests | No Comments

The Munchkin Bunch Contest!!

Munchkin Bunch Contest

I entered Abby in the contest on Munchkin’s Facebook page, to be part of their new “Munckin Bunch”… A group of kiddo’s that “will become the stars of our Facebook page, providing us with monthly updates (via their parents) on the fun things they do each day.” Super fun, right? And you know I love to share, and post, and talk… :)

BIG Surprise!

When I saw a Facebook post today from Munchkin that they had picked the top 10 finalists, I was bummed, since I hadn’t heard anything from them and assumed we weren’t a finalist. I wanted to take a look though, and see if there were any little one’s that I knew, or at least help someone else out with my votes- Even if I didn’t know them. Karma, you know?

Imagine my TOTAL SURPRISE to see my little girls face as the first finalist on the page!! Woooo!!!! There are only 10 finalists, and the top 5 vote getters will be part of the new Munchkin Bunch…. So I’d LOVE your help with some votes!!

Abby says… “Please check out my Profile on Munchkin’s Facebook Page and give me some votes!! I really want to be a part of the Munchkin Bunch!!”

She’s the first face on the list– The picture that you see above is the one that they used. Her name is Abby Piper, and you can click the vote button up to FIVE times each day!

If all of my Sunshine and Sippy Cups fans could give her some votes, and show Munchkin that you’d love to have her be a part of their team, I would appreciate it SO much! You guys are always so supportive, so I thank you in advance to anyone who has some time to help out!

PLUS—Remember, Munchkin is going to be giving away prizes to their fans too, starting soon, only on their Facebook page. So don’t miss out- “Like” them today to vote for Abby, and stay tuned in a few weeks for their new giveaways!

If you have any type of contest where YOU need votes, leave me a link below and I’ll be sure to return the love and give you some votes too!!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on September 2, 2011 Filed Under: Contests | No Comments

$100,000 Giveaway starts NOW!!

I entered to “Bring Home the Bacon!” in the new HUGE contest from Cheap Sally, and I REALLY need your help!!

Here’s how it works:

The winner of this amazing contest gets a job finding and sharing deals with Cheap Sally, plus a H-U-G-E prize- $100,000 cash! Wow, right?

What a blessing that would be…

To win, you have to get the votes.

So, to vote for me, all you have to do is click on the logo, and you’ll be taken to my personal profile. You can read more about me, and then give me a vote. To vote, there is a big pink bar under my profile pic, and you just click that great big ol’ heart to vote!

You can vote for me once a day, if you’re super nice! I’d LOVE a chance at that $100,000 salary for the year!!!

Round 1 Ends October 31st:

I can spread the word, and you can vote for me in this Round 1 until October 31st…. At that time, the top 5 contestants from each state go on to Round 2, which lasts through November 30th… Then the REAL fun of the competition begins! The finalists have to compete in some online shopping challenges, and that helps to determine the winner of the $100,000!!

If you’re a fan of Sunshine and Sippy Cups, and really want to help give me a boost, here are some things that you can do to help:

Use the social buttons on my profile page at Cheap Sally, to tweet out my page, and to “like” my profile! You can also copy and paste the link to your Facebook page, and tell people more about me.
You can also use MY social buttons to share this blog post on Twitter, Facebook, and Stumble Upon… Anything that helps me get my page out there! The more people who see my profile, the more people who might like it enough to vote :)

I enter a lot of “Vote for Me” contests, but don’t promote here to ask for votes… But this is SO major, I have to ask for some support from you guys! Your fan support has helped Sunshine and Sippy Cups grow so fast this year, and I’ve really appreciated your tips, comments, and friendly emails.

Thank you for all of your support!

I really appreciate ANY help that you can give me, with votes, or by helping to spread the word! Currently, I’m in 23rd Place in Washington… I’d LOVE to get into the top 5 for this round!!!

And, if you’re in another state, leave your link in a comment, and I’ll vote for you too!!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on September 1, 2011 Filed Under: Contests | 2 Comments

{Rafflecopter Giveaway} Win a Virtual Room Review from Designer at Stylish Solutions!

Who else is TOTALLY addicted to those home make-over shows?

I am. Totally and completely. I don’t have time for much TV, but towards the end of my pregnancy, when I was having some complications, I spent a lot of hours in the recliner watching these programs….

I am a really crafty, DIY, creative person. I love design, and worked in Fashion Merchandising for years. And I love rearranging and redecorating the house. But it’s always so cool to see how someone ELSE see’s your home, with fresh eye’s. Sometimes, you get so used to the clutter– or the odd arrangement of things that you set that way “for now”, but never got around to changing– that you just don’t even see it anymore.

On the TV programs, a fancy-schmancy designer comes in, and suggests major changes, an with a {usually} unlimited budget and resources, they transform the room into a new beautiful oasis of perfection.

In real life? Not so much.

Most of us can’t afford to hire an interior designer to come into our home. And even if we COULD afford them, we probably couldn’t afford all of their suggestions! Plus, the majority of us live in homes with babies, and kids, and pets, and messes. We may dream about those perfect magazine living rooms, but even the best kiddo’s would have peanut-butter smears over it all within minutes.

What we’re REALLY looking for…

What most of us really need is just a little help. The way you take your most stylish friend shopping with you, to pick out new looks you wouldn’t have discovered on your own– That’s the way Virtual Room Review works!

You send in a few pictures of the room that’s giving you trouble, and the amazing designer from Stylish Solutions will review them, and give you some really easy solutions to upgrade your space! And it is SO affordable– You can get a full room review of your home, office, or even your business, for only $10!!

This is my Master Bedroom… Very much in need of some TLC!

We moved into the new house last November, and the baby and I share the big Master Bedroom and Bath. I absolutely LOVE so many things about this room… The high ceilings, all of the space, and the jacuzzi tub in the bathroom!! But I’ve struggled quite a bit with how to combine our bedroom furniture, the baby’s stuff, and my office, into one space.

Designer Suggestions…

Here are a few of the suggestions that I got from Stylish Solutions during my Virtual Room Review, and what I thought about them…

Longer curtain panels (to the floor or just above) would make the window look better – I would also add another panel to each side so they’re fuller. I’d raise the curtain rod a few inches, which makes a window look bigger as well – generally you want to hang your panels as high and wide as you can/ {Totally agree! In my old bedroom, I had two very small windows, so here on this big window I have 2 short and 2 long panels… I’d been trying to decide which length to buy more of. But I agree that longer ones will look better!}
I would re-frame the pictures above the bed so that the frames are dark (keeping the white mats) – right now they blend into the wall. You can also use black spray paint instead of buying new frames. {Again, something I’d been planning! The old bedroom had darker grey walls, so the silver popped against them. But they do really blend into the white walls here.}
A few other suggestions were to add more of an accent color, and add a throw in that color at the end of the bed. Also, to add some bedside lamps, and a headboard, along with a few easy ideas I could use for both.

I love that ALL of the suggestions are things that are simple changes, affordable on a tight budget, and make a big impact!

Win a Virtual Room Review of Your Own!

One lucky fan will win their own Virtual Room Review for FREE! Super cool, right? {And to see some examples of how dramatic her room remodeling skills are, check out her Before & After pictures– Amazing!}

{Disclaimer: The designer at Stylish Solutions gave me a complimentary Virtual Room Review so that I could share my experience with you guys… But of course, the opinions I share are my own.}

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on August 30, 2011 Filed Under: Contests | 3 Comments

{Rafflecopter Giveaway} Win a GERM FIGHTER Prize Package!

Lysol makes staying Germ-Free Easy!

As a partner with Mom Select, I got to try out some super cool new products from Lysol, just in time for back-to-school… The new Dual Action Disinfecting Wipes, and my favorite- the No-Touch Hand Soap System!

The kids la-la-LOVE the new No-Touch Soap System… The youngest thinks it’s magic like Harry Potter, the older one tries to be sneaky and slow, and trick the dispenser… He says he’s being a ninja… But the Lysol Hand Soap system is totally ninja-proof, and senses his presence every time. …

Why these products Rock:

They both kill 99.9% of bacteria- the wipes make wiping out those germs on your counters, door-knobs, and other surfaces super quick and easy, and the hand soap dispenser makes washing hands fun. Seriously, the kids love it!
The wipes have 2 sides- they’re like a MacGyver of cleaning wipes. One side is for regular cleaning jobs, the other has scrubbers for tough messes. Awesome.
The dispenser starter kit comes with everything you need- the stainless steel pump, soap, and even the batteries. Love that.
The Super-cool No-Touch soap dispenser automatically senses when your hands are under it, and gives you just the right amount of soap- perfect for little ones that don’t know how much to use!

Teaching Kids About Germs:

We all know that anywhere with lots of people have more germs- like malls, grocery stores, or big offices. But while those places might be germ gathering places, anywhere that with lots of KIDS is like a germ Mardi-Gras Party, right?

Teaching kids about germs, how they spread, and why hand washing and keeping clean is important can do a lot to cut down on winter colds and flu… And while it seems crazy to think of that stuff, the sniffle season will be here before we know it!

Watch as Sid the Science Kid teaches about germs….

And, a fun little way to show kids how germs spread: Take a handful of those tiny craft pom-pom’s, then blow into your hand the way you would if you sneezed. Let the kids watch as the pom-pom’s blow all over the place- That’s what germs do when you sneeze, too!!

And watch as he teaches kids the importance of washing their hands. Love it.

At our house we sing this song when handwashing:

“Soap and water, that’s the way,

You can wash the germs away!

Keep on washing, ‘cuz when you do,

You’ll wash the germs away- it’s true!

Now your hands are clean, here’s why-

‘Cuz germs are down the drain, goodbye!!”

Silly, yes. But by the time they’ve sang the whole song and are ready to wave goodbye to the germs, they’ve washed long enough to really clean up.

Keep your family germ-free!

Look for these super cool new products in your local store, and check out Lysol.com for some great coupons and special offers.
And be sure to stop by their Facebook page and enter to win a prize that makes my heart beat faster…. A Stainless Steel Kitchen Appliance Prize Package!! That would be amazing, right? And you can’t win if you don’t enter….

{Disclaimer: I was provided with samples of both products, so that we could use ’em and share an honest review about our experience. All opinions are 100% mine.}

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on August 26, 2011 Filed Under: Contests, Reviews | 5 Comments

{Rafflecopter Giveaway} Time Island Kids Prize Package!

Check out the fun new kids game ~ Time Island!

“Time Island is a virtual world for kids where they can play games, learn about nature and survival and meet other children from around the globe in a safe online environment.”

I found out about Time Island from MomSelect; they chose our family to be part of a fun campaign to help spread the word about this great game!

I was worried at first that the kids might not like it… It’s a free game on the computer, and they’re used to playing the Wii and Xbox, you know? But they LOVE it.

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Sounds cool, right?

The kids have so much fun playing it- they love meeting new kids and chatting online when they join other tribes, they love outsmarting the little green monsters, “Grogs”, and my youngest nephew just likes walking around and exploring the island!

As for me, I love that there’s no violence like some of their video games have, that it’s an interactive environment but it’s SAFE {if anyone uses bad language, bullying, or anything else, you can report it, and they won’t be able to play.}, and it really makes the kids think while they play, instead of just mindlessly blowing stuff up!

What is Time Island?

It’s like Survivor, but for kids. You have to figure out how to survive, join with others in tribes, explore the jungles and beaches, and use your wits to outsmart the others! Seriously, the boys would play this for hours if I let them…

Join Us!

To join us on Time Island, sign up here- TimeIsland.com. After you sign up {and remember, it’s totally FREE to join!}, they’ll send you a confirmation email {this is so that kids can’t sign up and play without you knowing… You confirm the email, and decide which settings the kids are allowed to play under!} After you confirm, the kids can build their own avatar to play with.

Are YOU on Time Island?

If you guys are playing on Time Island yet? What do you think of it? Or if you’re learning about it for the first time, what do you think? Any questions about it? Comment away!

Win it!!

Use the easy peasy Rafflecopter Giveaway form to win a Super Cool Prize Package filled with cool stuff:

Prize Package Includes:

One Time Island Backpack!

A Time Island Cell Phone holder!

3 Time Island wrist-bands- One for you, 2 to share with friends!

Super cool Time Island Sunglasses- Black front, green sides with the game logo!

Time Island Stickers- 3 sets!

Bunches of assorted Time Island temporary tattoo’s- featuring the avatars from the game, as well as the Time Island game logo!

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on August 26, 2011 Filed Under: Fun Stuff, Reviews, Contests, Freebies | No Comments

Get a FREE book download and Enter to Win the BIG Giveaway!

Learn how to avoid the “Entitlement Trap” in your family…

The newest book from NYTimes bestselling authors Richard and Linda Eyres, focuses on a problem facing many families– “Children who think they should have whatever they want, and whatever their friends have, and that they should have it NOW, and without having to work for it” — The Eyres have named this the Entitlement Trap, and have come up with a road-map “to get families (and kids) from entitlement to responsibility.”

A little more about Richard and Linda:

You may have seen them in the media, on programs like Oprah, the CBS Early Show, Prime Time Live, Today, and Good Morning America. Or heard one of their presentations to groups such as the American Bar Association, the AARP, and the American Dental Association.

Maybe you’re even familiar with one of their other books… Teaching Your Children Values was the first parenting book in fifty years – since Dr. Spock – to reach #1 on The New York Times bestseller list, which is a pretty exciting achievement! And their last book, The Book of Nurturing was endorsed by Dr. Phil.

Giant Giveaway!!

To celebrate the release of their newest book, The Entitlement Trap: How to Rescue Your Child with a New Family System of Choosing, Earning, and Ownership, the Eyre’s are giving away some amazing prizes:

Everyone who pre-orders the book {get it on Amazon for less than $12 bucks at the pre-order sale price} will get a link to a free animated musical audio book for children on Honesty (the first in the applauded children’s CD series, Alexander’s Amazing Adventures (based on the Eyres’ NYTimes Bestseller, Teaching Your Children Values). This download is a $10 value. And EVERYONE who sends their info will get this for FREE!

Plus they’ll be entered to win these BIG prizes-

Platinum Prize:

Two tickets to the Power of Moms Couples’ Retreat sponsored by The Power of Moms and Valuesparenting.com at the Eyres’ Park City, Utah home on September 9-10, 2011, PLUS a travel voucher for up to $400 to help you get to this Retreat (if a flight is required). {See giveaway page for more details}.

Gold Prize:

Dinner for two at a Park City, Utah restaurant with Richard and Linda Eyre ($200 value).

8 Silver Prizes:

Five-packs of The Entitlement Trap mailed to you to share with friends and family ($100 value for each prize).

How to enter:

Head over to Amazon and pre-order your copy of this amazing new book, at the discounted price, then send an email with a copy of your receipt to honesty@theeyres.com before September 1st. Easy peasy!

To read more details about the book, watch some great videos, and learn more about the giveaway, check out their site, EntitlementTrap.com.

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