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{Rafflecopter Giveaway} Win a Pair of Kneekers!

Are these super cute, or what?

Introducing Kneekers!

Ah Goo Baby calls these, “Knee-shoes for your little crawler!” So cute, right? I used these for the first time about a month ago, and they are SUCH a great idea!

Crawling = Banged up Baby Knees!

My little one was just learning to take her first few steps when we started using the Kneekers, but crawling was still her main form of transportation. It’s summer, so she spends all day with her little chunky legs bare, and they were getting a bit roughed up from crawling on the hard tile in the kitchen, scratchy old rugs in the living room, and hard pavement of our patio. So I was super excited to get these and protect those chubby baby knees! {speaking of chubby legs- Ah Goo Baby will be coming out with a new “Chunkalicious style of Kneeker, for babies with bigger thighs, sometime soon. I’ll keep you posted.}

From Crawling to Walking…

Now that she is walking more, the Kneekers are still super helpful! She is getting pretty fast, but isn’t all that steady on her feet. {You know, that drunken-sailor-baby-walk? That’s her.} But as long as she’s got her Kneekers on, she’s got at least a little cushion when she falls down. Plus, sometimes walking is too much work, and she’ll use that lighting-baby crawl to get to what she wants as fast as possible, before mommy can catch her. She thinks this is pretty funny :)

{Use the exclusive code: SIPPY930, for 15% OFF your purchase at checkout!}

A few fun facts:

Durable, machine washable and dryer safe. {They look great even after repeated washing.}
BPA Free. {This is extremely important to me in baby products.}
Prevents carpet burns and scrapes while crawling. {Works great!}
Protects delicate knees from falls while learning to stand and walk.
Affordably priced at only $12.95 for your baby or as a gift to a friend’s! {Super great value, and you’ll use them a TON.}
A fun accessory your baby will love! {Seriously adorable. Everyone asks where we got them.}

Win a set for YOUR baby!

The wonderfully generous folks over at Ah Goo Baby are giving one of YOU a FREE pair of Kneekers to protect your baby too!

{Disclaimer: I was provided a free pair of Kneekers from Ah Goo Baby to review, but as always, the opinions in the review are 100% my own. I only speak the truth to you ladies :)}

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on August 9, 2011 Filed Under: Reviews, Contests | 1 Comment

{WOW!} WIN a Kindle + $50 Amazon Gift Card!!

Kindle

I have been trying to win a Kindle forever!

PrizeNote is giving out the chance to win one!

PrizeNote is a super fun giveaway site… You do the quick sign up process, and then you’re AUTOMATICALLY entered to win their daily prizes. Easy peasy, right?

AND… Every month they have a BIG prize giveaway! This month, one lucky member is going to win a Kindle!!

Disclaimer:

To get entered into this amazing giveaway, you have to refer your friends to PrizeNote… So I’m trying to get more entries, because I reeeeaaaaalllly want a Kindle, but it’s not in my budget right now. BUT… Once you join, you can refer YOUR friends too, so you have more chances to win!

Plus, if a friend that you refer wins one of the daily prizes, then YOU win too! Awesome, right?

So check it out, and get signed up at PrizeNote.com today. It’s quick and easy, and after that, you don’t even have to do ANYTHING more if you don’t want to, but you’ll still be entered to win their prizes, 5 days a week :)

Posted by Meagan Paullin on August 9, 2011 Filed Under: Contests | 2 Comments

{Rafflecopter} Win a Harmony Valley Gift Basket!

You won’t believe they’re not “real” burgers!

Harmony Valley Foods

So, this might not be a “real” burger, because it’s not made out of “real” meat… But trust me, it is “REAL GOOD”!

I’m also not a “real” vegetarian…

I was a vegetarian for years. About 7 years, to be more specific. I made the switch to being meat-free for many reasons:

I learned more about the conditions our farm animals face, and the amount of cruelty against them. {If you’re brave, you can search for the video, “Meet Your Meat” on YouTube. But warning, it’s not pretty.}
I learned more about the hormones and antibiotics used to make farm animals grow bigger, faster, and survive in some of the bad conditions that they are raised in. And I wanted to limit my exposure to that.
A less world-saving reason- to lose weight. I knew that the switch to meatless meals would help me fill up on great choices like fruits, veggie’s and whole grains, which would help me slim down. {It also gave me tons more energy, which was a great, unexpected, benefit!}

Ch-cha-changes…

But, {as time has a way of doing to you} my lifestyle changed again. Part of it was that I really did miss a lot of dishes made with meat {tofu-tacos just aren’t the real thing, and most veggie burgers tasted like those hamburgers I ate in my old grade-school cafeteria. I don’t think those were really meat either…}, and part of it was cooking for a boyfriend who prefers his steak, “Knocked out and warmed up a little”. But while I do eat meat now, I do still try to limit it, and always look for new alternatives. {Plus, during our summer BBQ’s, we have many vegan and vegetarian guests, so it’s great to have meat-less options for them too.}

Harmony Valley will Rock Your Socks!

I am not kidding- These tasted like a real hamburger. Serious, and for reals. And whatever the kids say these days to insist to you that what they are saying is the truth. I’m 2 Legit 2 Quit. Or whatever… {I’m so old…}

The texture is perfect, and the flavor is perfect. My burger-lovin’ nephews {5 and 7} did not even believe us that these weren’t real hamburgers! They really are that good! Harmony Valley sells two great versions of their vegetarian mixes: Hamburger and Sausage, with a new Hummus mix coming soon too!

Many recipes have ground meat as the base, and now with Harmony Valley Vegetarian Mix as an option, dinner just got a little easier.
Harmony Valley Vegetarian Mixes are a soy based, vegan and kosher certified meat alternative that makes eating less meat, or eating meat-less easy and versatile.
Being a great source of protein and fiber, Harmony Valley Vegetarian Mixes provide health and harmony for the whole family.

Hamburger Style

HV Hamburger Style Mix is the perfect protein for all your vegetarian dishes. Simply hydrate the dry mix for endless possibilities. One bag contains a variety of options you can create like patties, crumbles, meatballs, soups or sauces.

Sausage Style

HV Sausage Style Mix is an ideal way to start your morning. Slightly more seasoned than our Hamburger variety, the hints of sage bring out a savory breakfast sausage flavor. Each bag opens up endless possibilities of what’s for breakfast.

Available to purchase Online!

Sadly, while using the Where to Buy tool on their site, to find local stores that sell this amazing mix, I found that there is NOWHERE in Washington that stocks it! But, I was only bummed for a moment, because I found that you can order it online: Order Here, at a really great price. You can get one bag for $3.99, or a big package of 6 bags for $22.75. That means you’d be paying $3.79 for a mix that makes {much more, we thought} a full pound of product!

Easy to prepare:

JUST ADD COLD WATER, REFRIGERATE FOR 15 MINUTES, AND COOK. Yep, that’s it. Easy peasy.
The dry mix is hydrated with the cold water and results in vegetarian protein with the same consistency and versatility as ground meat. I really believe that you could serve this to even the most meat-loving family, and they seriously wouldn’t be able to tell the difference. I can’t wait to try it in more recipes!

WIN IT!

Curious to try it yourself? Then enter to WIN an uh-MAY-zing Harmony Valley Gift Basket!

{Disclaimer: I was provided with a free sample of Harmony Valley Hamburger Mix to try out. I shared it at the BIG First Birthday Luau Party, with both vegetarian AND non-vegetarian guests. All of our opinions are the same- This product rocks!}

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on August 8, 2011 Filed Under: Contests | 2 Comments

{Rafflecopter Giveaway} Win a Plush Pad from Ah Goo Baby

Meet one of my Favorite Baby Companies: Ah Goo Baby!

One of my very first baby purchases was the Plush Pad Ah Goo Baby. I’ve told you guys before that I was quite overwhelmed when I first attempted to start the baby shopping… My oh my! There were so many choices, everything was so adorable, and everything was marketed as a “must have” item! How would I ever figure out what we really needed, so I could buy the best for my baby girl on my very limited budget?

More about Ah Goo Baby:

“Ah Goo Baby® creates unique and upscale, yet affordable products that gear toward the ultimate comfort for infants, toddlers and their caregivers. Providing a high level of utility and quality assurance, our products have become the “must-have” items for both new and experienced parents.

Ah Goo Baby® prides itself in creating solutions that resolve those daily frustrations and voids in the way we change, feed, dress, bathe, rest, and play with our children – both in the home and on-the-go.”

Loads of Research…

I was still working on finishing my degree when I found out I was pregnant, and I took on the baby-shopping project with as much effort and research as I did my term papers! {This was just as much work, honestly, but so much more fun of course.}

I read loads of online reviews, tons of those “Top 10 Products Every New Mom Needs”, and most importantly, asked my best friends and family for advice.

Smart Shopping

A year later, I can look back and say that I really did buy “just enough”. We had everything that we needed, and there is nothing that we bought for baby that we didn’t use. So, this momma did a good job :)

{Use the exclusive Sunshine and Sippy Cups Coupon Code- SIPPY930- to save 15% off on the Plush Pad or other amazing Ah Goo Baby products!}

The Plush Pad…

We didn’t have an extra bedroom when the baby was on the way, so I decided to overhaul my bedroom, to make it a really beautiful and cozy place for baby and I. {I figured between feeding, rocking, and sleeping, we’d be spending a lot of time in there, so I’d better make it a nice place to hang out.} I didn’t have room to add a changing table, which I was bummed about. But truly, we really didn’t need one!

Changing Station…

Since we wouldn’t have the traditional changing table, I chose to set up my own “Changing Station” as an alternative. I bought a diaper stacker bag to hang on the side of the baby’s crib, a super cute little shelf with three little gingham lined baskets for supplies like baby powder and wipes, and the Plush Pad by Ah Goo Baby. The Plush Pad is so darn cute, it sits right on top of the shelf, and adds a pop of color to the room. When it’s changing time, I just lay the pad down on the bed, then settle baby down on the soft and cozy memory foam cushion. {the pad feels soft and plush, but is still waterproof!} Such a great option for anyone who is short on space!

A Few Facts:

There are portable vinyl and plastic pads available in all sorts of gimmicky shapes or that come in your diaper bag as a freebie, but they are all still cold, hard, and meant to be wiped down with a sponge. The Plush Pad® is soft, warm, water-repellent and machine washable!
The Plush Pad® is now used by a growing list of celeb parents – including Jessica Alba, Naomi Watts, Rebecca Romjin, Nicole Kidman, Patrick Dempsey, Allison Sweeney, Jenna Elfman, Marcia Cross, Amanda Peet, Jason Priestly, Jamie Pressley, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, and the list goes on.
This mom-invented product {the best products are always mom-invented, aren’t they?} incorporates a lush memory foam cushion, providing superior comfort and support for baby while still enabling ultimate portability for the on-the-go parent with a patented rolling design.

Win one for YOUR baby!

One lucky winner will get to choose their own pattern and design, and win one free Plush Pad for their little one, from Ah Goo Baby!

{Disclaimer: Ah Goo Baby is sponsoring this giveaway, but all opinions are, as always, 100% my own. We already owned a Plush Pad, and used our experience with it over the past year to write this review. I received no compensation.}

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Posted by Meagan Paullin on August 7, 2011 Filed Under: Contests | 5 Comments

FREE Jeans on Facebook!

I know what you’re saying. You’re saying “NO WAY?” And to that I answer, “YES WAY”!!

How do you get them?? Follow these steps:

Head over to the Denizen American Facebook page. {Denizen Jeans are part of the Levi Company.}
“Like” their page, and enter your info.
The, wait to see what you will get! Some people have gotten FREE jeans, others got FREE gift cards. Me? I got a mail-in rebate form. So I’ll have to figure out where they sell these.
Everyone wins something!

What did YOU win? Come back and let me know!

Posted by Meagan Paullin on August 6, 2011 Filed Under: Freebies, Contests | 1 Comment

Rafflecopter Giveaway List!

Who else is LOVIN’ the new Rafflecopter Entry Forms??

Check out my current Rafflecopter Giveaways:

The Black & Decker Steam Mop

Enter to win the super amazing Black & Decker Steam Mop:

Win a Black & Decker Steam Mop!

Seneca Farms Oatmeal & Fruit

Enter to win a Seneca Farms Prize Package:

Seneca Farms Giveaway Package!

Parents Choice Products

Win a super cool prize package for mom and baby from Parents Choice:

How to: Save Money on Baby Formula + Parents Choice Product Package Giveaway!

Enter to win a FREE Design from Pink Poodle Bows:

Pink Poodle Bows Etsy Shop Giveaway!

Win a Plush Pad from Ah Goo Baby: Win your choice of Plush Pad Design!

Stay Tuned…

There will be LOADS more giveaways coming soon! I’m trying to catch up on all of the work I missed while planning, crafting, setting up, hosting, and recovering from, baby girl’s First Birthday Luau Party at the end of August.

Look forward to giveaways from Ah Goo Baby, Rock N’ Learn, Virtual Room Review Etsy Shop, Healthy Valley, and MUCH more!! {And of course, I’ll soon be sharing all of the fun party pics and sponsors info with you next week! You’ll love some of the fun ideas!}

Share YOUR Giveaways too!

If you’re running a great Rafflecopter Giveaway, or host {or even just know of!} a good Linky for Rafflecopter Giveaways, I’d LOVE for you to share in the comments!!!

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

{Rafflecopter Giveaway} Win a Pink Poodle Bows Design!

Win an ADORABLE Free Pattern from Pink Poodle Bows!

The cute-ness level of the designs in her shop are off the charts, seriously. I have a sewing machine, and loads of pretty fabrics, buttons and trims… Gathering dust in the closet because I still haven’t learned to use it! But the patterns in the Pink Poodle Bows Etsy shop have motivated me to get started, like, right away. I have to order a few of these patterns!!

And… Her Blog Rocks Too!

Not only does she sell super amazing patterns in her Pink Poodle Bows shop, but she also shares FREE ideas and tutorials on her fun Pink Poodle Bows Blog too! How adorable are these matching mommy, dolly, and me aprons?? I’m dying to get started!!

WIN A FREE PINK POODLE BOWS PATTERN!

The lovely lady that runs the Pink Poodle bows shop and blog is not only super talented; she is also super generous! She is providing one lucky Sunshine and Sippy Cups fan with a FREE pattern of THEIR choice from her Etsy shop!

{Disclaimer: I was not provided with any free product or service for this review. All opinions, exclamation points, and uses of “adorable”, are 100% my own opinions!}