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End of Summer Give Away – Adorable Kids Tent & DVD!

Welcome to our End of Summer Giveaway… Enter to Win an absolutely adorable Child’s Camping Tent, in your choice of either Ladybug or Turtle design, and the super fun {and super helpful for you!} Copy-Kids Eat Fruit and Vegetables DVD! Abby has just adored this video since we got it months ago – and I love the great messages it teaches her!

end of summer, child's camping tent

end of summer, child's camping tent

This easy-to-set-up tent with bold graphics invites children to enter! The perfect cozy space for hours of imaginative play awaits within!

Copy-kids DVD, copy-kids getting kids to eat vegetables

Copy-Kids Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables is an awesome DVD just for kids! It has an amazing concept of getting kids to eat their vegetables by watching and copying other kids!

I  want to say a special thanks to our WONDERFUL Sponsors: Nite Nite Moon and Copy-Kids!

 

end of summer, child's camping tent

And a big thank you to all of the other AWESOME blogs who’ve joined in – for making this giveaway possible! Giveaway Ends 8/23 at 11:59 pm EST! US residents only. Enter on the Rafflecopter Below and Good Luck!

Feelin’ lucky? Scroll down my sidebar, and enter to win all of the other awesome prizes that I’m giving away this month too!

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Posted by on August 19, 2012 Filed Under: Giveaways | 71 Comments

Why This is the Best Way to Spend 2 Minutes Today…

Sharing Spree Logo

Save money, get cool gear and experiences – and give back to your community!

I’ve told you guys before about my fave deal site – Sharing Spree. If you’re not already set up with a sweet account over there, the post will take you through the super easy peasy steps to getting started. {Takes less than 2 minutes. Best 2 minutes you’ll spend all day – guaranteed!} At the time I wrote that post a couple of months ago, Sharing Spree had raised $311,665 for local charities in cities across the country… That’s now up to $346,249 raised for non-profits!! How amazing is that? A bunch of moms, saving money by buying these awesome family-friendly local deals, using their purchasing power to help others in need. That’s rock star stuff right there ladies. Love it.

What will you find on Sharing Spree?

Well, you’ll find super sweet deals on stuff moms and kids love – Like today’s Spree here in the Seattle area:

$14 for 4 Drop-In Bounce Sessions at Kidz Bounce in Issaquah ($28 Value)

Not in Seattle? Well, there are amazing deals all over the country too – In Birmingham, you’ll find a Spree for One Microdermabrasion Treatment and also get the Renew & Refresh Cleanse with Soothing Serum Masque Treatment at Little Flower Day Spa. It’s just $39! (Regularly $80). In Nashville you’ll find a Spree from Skincare by Shannon. For $34, you’ll receive the Ultimate Relaxing and Rejuvenating Facial treatment ($85 value). Or, one of my FAVE Sprees going on now : Look under Portland’s deals to find a Spree to pay just $7.50 for a Zoo Animal Lunch Bag from Bella Sweet Boutique ($15.00 value), plus a matching backpack deal too. And it is ah-doooooor-able. For real. Check it out, and grab one today!

back pack deal - owl and animal backpacks

So – what are you waiting for?

Sign up for a free Sharing Spree account today – earn credits for sharing deals with your friends and family {and save up those credits to do some totally free Christmas shopping in a few months!} – and know that every single purchase you make is helping to give back to others in need! If you have ANY questions on how this works – leave me a comment here, or email me at sunshineandsippycups@gmail.com. And if you’re a blogger in the PNW who’d love to learn more about spreading the word about this awesome group, email me too!

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Posted by on August 19, 2012 Filed Under: Shopping | No Comments

Bloggertunities: Blogging Opportunities for Women 8/18

opportunities for women bloggers

“You don’t write because you want to say something; you write because you’ve got something to say.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald

Ok – I’ve been a bit inconsistent with these Blogging Opportunity posts lately, I know it. Having my nephews home from school for the summer was a lot more work and stress than I had anticipated. Then there was the travel for conferences. And all the kiddos who like to come visit each afternoon because we’re one of the only people in our group of friends with a pool, lol. But – as school is getting ready to start again, and my days will have a little more structure and stability back in them – You can look forward to the weekly Bloggertunities post every Wednesday morning again, starting soon. {So be sure to sign up for my email updates so you never miss one!} This post isn’t as full as usual, because I’m still catching up from BlogHer – Ohmyohmy, what 6 days away from checking my email can do…. But I hope you find some good stuff! If you have events, sign ups, linkys, hops, or cool news to share, leave it in the comments below. And if you do find this post helpful – be sure to give it a tweet or Facebook share too. Thanks all!

Products and Reviews

  1. Solilor Girl: Join this site as a member, then sign up as a blogger. It’s totally free, and they’ll send you out some of your favorite clothing pieces that you can feature on your blog. Sounds really cool – I’m just getting started with it myself.
  2. Moms Meet: This is a great program that I’ve been a part of for years now. They provide really generous party packages of healthy, organic samples for you to share with your mom group, playdate parties, or friends and family. Right now you can apply to try out the Stonyfield Farm YoKids Yogurt products. If you’re not a member of Moms Meet yet, there is a link right at the beginning where you can sign up too!
  3. Software: Are you a software junkie? Love trying out new programs? Then get paid to give your feedback on it – up to $50 per review. I’ve not used this yet, but it was recommended to me by a few people – if you’ve used it, let me know your thoughts!
  4. Diet Products: Mallery’s Deals has info on how to get a 90 supply of an awesome new diet product for review, plus a giveaway for your readers too. Check it out and apply if you’re interested!
  5. Guac Squad: I just got a big ol’ shipment of Wholly Guacamole products – and I can tell ya – They are GOOOOOD! To join the Guac Squad, and have opportunities to partner with them on fun promotions, fill out the form here.

CHECK OUT ALL OF THE OTHER WEEKLY BLOGGERTUNITY POSTS TOO, OR BROWSE MY BLOGGING & SOCIAL MEDIA BOARD ON PINTEREST!

Making money with your blog

  1. Social Spark: I’ve told you guys before – this is one of my fave ways to earn easy money by writing on my blog.The posts are very quick to complete, the payout is great and pretty quick. Love it.
  2. Paper Coterie: This is my fave affiliate ever. Beautiful paper products, and awesome promotions = Super easy content to promote and share. It’s simple to use and get started – learn more here: Paper Coterie sign up. Another bonus? You get an email once a month with a new product featured, and a code to get it totally free. How cool is that? I’m so stocking up on holiday gifts!
  3. RewardIt Sponsored Posts: They’re looking for bloggers who would be interested in running sponsored posts, social media shout outs, and giveaways. If this is you – fill out this form today.

Events to Join

  1. Blissdom: One2One Network is giving one lucky lady a sponsorship to the awesomeness that is Blissdom! I am SO wanting to go to this one – and am entering this contest! – so I hated to share it and increase the competition, lol. But – Good luck to all!
  2. Giveaway Events: One of my fave chicks that hosts events is Becky at OhMyGoshBeck. She is amazing at promoting, and I always get a ton of new fans. And she’s a total pro, so the events always run smoothly. She has a few awesome new events coming up that you can join – a great way to bust out of that low-traffic-end-of-summer-rut that most of us are in. Extreme Cash Giveaway, Mega Gift Card Giveaway, and weekend Target Gift Card Flash Giveaways!
  3. Non-Con: The Aiming Low Non Conference is in Georgia in October. This sounds like such a fun idea – there is NO cost to attend, other than your travel and room cost. They realize that the best parts of any conference are usually the informal conversations that happen between forums, so that’s what this event is all about. Learn more on their site – and I just might see  you there! {Best of all? The Pioneer Woman is going to be the closing Keynote!!}
  4. Cash Giveaway: Join another awesome Megan – at Meg’s Moxie – for her cash giveaway coming up soon! Get details, and sign up here for her Friday Flash Giveaway!

Tips, Tools, & Resources

  1. Bad Neighborhood Checker: Enter your blog’s URL, and this site will scan to see if you’re linking to any sites that are considered “bad” by Google. Then you can unlink. Very helpful – Bad Neighborhood Blog Checker.
  2. Lynda.com: I’ve been seeing everyone rave about this site and the awesome tech training available there – so I had to check it out. If you want to learn more, see what’s available, and get cool tips to help you decide which course to sign up for, sign up for the Lynda.com newsletter.
  3. Infographic: I love this new infographic from The Pixelista that shows tips on how to troubleshoot your wordpress site. Super helpful tips in an easy to understand format.
  4. Klout: The site has updated, trying to pull stats from more networks, and give a better picture of your real influence across the web. That means scores changed a bit too for most people – my Klout score went up to a 65. Check it out to see the new updates and features.
  5. 5 Days to a Better Site: Sign up for this free information series, and get help in seeing your site with fresh eyes, learning what PR and brands are looking for when visiting your site, and more.
  6. Free Resources: This site is the cutest thing I’ve seen in for-ev-ah. If you’re a crafty type – or even if you’re not – You’ll find amazing free resources on her site. She’s super motivating and inspiring – love it. HeartMadeBlog.com. My fave section is the Study Guide for Creative Entrepreneurs.
There ya go! And again – if you have anything cool to add this week, be sure to leave a comment below! Share your event sign up forms, links to any cool hops you have going on, or share cool news that you’re excited about. I love to hear from you guys! And if you’d like to share this post – be a tweetheart and share it with the button below!

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{Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. But all opps and leads listed are things that I trust, and have used myself. I only share what I love with ya’all! Photo Credit.}
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Posted by on August 18, 2012 Filed Under: Blogging Resources, Weekly Opp's | 11 Comments

FREE Carmex Tote & Goodies -Pucker Up for a Flash Giveaway!

“Kissing is a means of getting two people so close together that they can’t see anything wrong with each other.” – Rene Yasenek… Everybody loves some kisses, am I right? Whether it’s giving your kiddos a bedtime smooch, or a welcome home kiss to your mister after a long day – a mom gives out a lot of kisses each day. So keep that kisser in tip-top shape with a Flavor-Filled Mix of Carmex Click Sticks. And… If you enter below, you can have a chance to win a big ol’ bunch of them, for FREE!

Flavor-Filled Mix of Carmex Click Sticks

Carmex Click Stick Flavors Rock

I am so incredibly in love with Carmex. Seriously. From the Skin Care Healing Lotion Tubes, to the Moisture Plus Lip Balm with SPF 15 – and my personal fave, the Carmex Vanilla Stick with SPF – everything rocks. One of you lucky ladies will win a great set of these new sticks – Pomegranate, Lime Twist, Vanilla, Cherry, Strawberry, and Original. You’ll love ’em.

Carmex boat tote

Win this Carmex Tote too!

Even better? These great sticks will be packaged in this super sweet boat tote from Carmex too! This thing is big enough to carry all your essentials for a road trip, day at the beach, or just all the gear you need when spending the day with kiddos. It’s thick and sturdy, and I am loooovin’ the bright yellow color. It works perfect for the end of summer, and will be a bright pop of color for fall.

Carmex celebration giveaway

Grand Prizes to win too!

And – after you enter MY giveaway – head over to the Carmex Facebook page too, and enter to win MORE prizes there!! You can sign up to win the new Lip Conditioner tubes that they’re giving away, and sign up for their mailing list… As soon as they reach their fan goals, they’ll celebrate with some BIG grand prize giveaways too. By signing up now, you’ll get notified when these awesome events go live.  They have a super fun, really active Facebook page – always doing great giveaways and promotions.

Enter to WIN the boat tote filled with goodies today!

This is a flash giveaway, and will only last for a couple of days – so hurry and get your entries in now, and remember to come back tomorrow too! If you’re feelin’ lucky, scroll down my sidebar to enter to win all of the other prizes I’m giving away this month too! {And – check out the super sweet freebie that I have posted below the entry form – you’ll LOVE it!} Winner will only have 24 hours to email back once contacted as a winner – since this has a super tight turn around. But I’ll announce the winner all over heck once they’re chosen to make it easier – so watch Monday for your name!

Have fun & Good Luck!

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Posted by on August 18, 2012 Filed Under: Giveaways | 106 Comments

Big Beauty Gadget Give Away!!!

Would you like to win an Infusor Brush System from Nutraluxe? You can read the review HERE.

 

Enter below, and GOOD LUCK!!!

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Posted by on August 17, 2012 Filed Under: Giveaways | 12 Comments

How Buying Your Daughter a New Dress Can Help Others….

“You’re never too little to make a big difference.” – Who’s Little… I love having a little girl. I’ve always loved princesses, and sparkles, and frills and bows and polka dots… Yes, my name is Meagan, and I’m a girly girl. I would spend hours playing dress up with my dolls when I was little, and I always longed for a sister. But no – I was stuck with, er, I mean blessed with 3 brothers instead. When I found out that I was expecting, I hoped for a girl, but honestly – I was sure it would be a boy. I grew up with all brothers, and mostly boy cousins. All of my friends had boys. Even our dog had all boy puppies. I was starting to wonder if babies even still came in girl? The day that I found out that the baby I’d seen waving at me on the ultrasound screen was a GIRL, that was priceless. And even better, I got lucky and have a little girl who loves sparkles and ruffles just as much as I do. And that is even more priceless. So – now knowing that background, you’ll understand why I am so totally in love with this new clothing line that I’ve just discovered, called Who’s Little? Check it out…

Who's Little Girls Fashions

About Who’s Little?

“Picture a little girl twirling in a new dress, and you’ll come to fully understand the phrase, “You’re only young once.” The twirls – which are usually accompanied by giggles and smiles (and possibly a dance step or two) – mark a fleeting moment in every young girls life. While putting on an outfit holds a certain charm no matter your age, nothing quite measures up to the joy found in the full skirts, bright colors, and girly details of our memories.” – That lovely line of thinking is what led the founder to create Who’s Little? – a line that she describes as “unapologetically sweet,” that works to capture that sweet youthful innocence and joy before kids grow up into teens and beyond. The line is separated into three size and style runs – 0-24 months, 2-6, and 7-10 years old, and I love that all of the cute fashions are totally age appropriate. {Unlike some of the stuff I’ve seen marketed towards kids lately.} Since capturing those sweet moments with Abby is the most important thing in the world to me, this company is total perfection for us.

little girls garden fashion

“In every gardener there is a child who believes in The Seed Fairy.” – Robert Brault

Abby and I love to spend the day out in the garden. When she’s out there helping me dig, and plant, and tend to the flowers and the new veggie plants, she needs clothes that are comfy and cool. So – how excited was I when I received this super cute little jumper from Who’s Little?? It’s a lightweight cotton so she stays cool, it’s loose and easy to move in – but the details and fabric make it simply as cute as can be. I wish it came in my size :) It’s just one easy piece that pulls on and ties at the neck, and has two fun little pockets on each side that are trimmed in a contrasting fabric. Abby LOVED picking flowers to put in her pockets. So sweet.

little girls fashion line that gives back

“You can bury a lot of troubles digging in the dirt.” – Author Unknown

While Abby and I absolutely loved this sweet little summer jumper for the style and comfort – there are more reasons to fall in love with Who’s Little? – The One Girl, One Dress Project helps give back to girls in need with every dress purchased from their site. I am such a huge fan of this type of giving – as she mentions, it’s similar to what Tom’s shoes does… Each pair of Tom’s shoes purchased means a donation of a second pair to someone who needs it. This helps people feel more involved and connected to charitable causes, which I love. And… Yes, donating a dress to a child living in poverty isn’t going to solve all of her problems. But as a little girl who grew up extremely poor, I know what it’s like to get the bare minimum to get by, and not often get luxuries. A beautiful dress can make any of us feel transformed, and it’s a pretty special thing for a little girl who seldom gets something new like that. So when you shop for fun fashions for your own little girl, you can smile knowing that you’re bringing happiness to another little girl too.

Who's Little Fashions

Connect with Who’s Little? Today

You can find Who’s Little online – check out the great behind-the-scenes video of their Holiday 2012 photo shoot. Then follow them on their fab social media accounts too, to stay updated on new products and promotions – Facebook, on
Twitter @whoslittle, and on Pinterest too.

For more little girl’s fashion ideas, check out my Little Fashionista board on Pinterest!

{Disclaimer: I received a complimentary jumper from Who’s Little? to evaluate and share with you. Only the best products we check out are shared here with you. All opinions here are my own – I love this brand, and know you will too!}

 

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Posted by on August 17, 2012 Filed Under: Uncategorized, Shopping, Giving Back | No Comments

Target Gift Card Weekend Give away!

Welcome to the Target Gift Card Flash Giveaway! …This giveaway is co-hosted by Oh My Gosh Beck!, For Him And My Family, Shopaholic Mommy and a bunch of other awesome blogs – Including me! Because come on, who doesn’t looooove Target, right?

free target gift card

One lucky winner will get one of these bright red bad boys – a $50 Target gift card just in time for some back-to-school or late summer shopping. Could you be the lucky winner? You sure could – but only if you enter on the form below!!

Official Stuff:

Giveaway Starts: 8/17 @ 3:00 PM EST (12:00 PM PST) and Giveaway Ends: 8/20 @ 3:00 PM EST (12:00 PM PST). Use the easy peasy Rafflecopter form below to get your entries in – you can complete as few, or as many, as you want. The more entries you do, the more chances you’ll have to WIN! {And, if you’re feelin’ lucky, enter to win all of the other great prizes I’m giving away this month too – You’ll find them listed together in the sidebar!

Come back every day for a new bonus word for extra entries! Giveaway is open worldwide. Good luck!

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Posted by on August 17, 2012 Filed Under: Giveaways | 203 Comments
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