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RAFFLECOPTER GIVEAWAY- GENTRY’S CLOSET- CUSTOM BOWS & BABY ACCESSORIES!!

Gentry's Closet, Collage of Hair Accessories for Baby GirlsGentry’s Closet

If you have any little girls in your life, you simply MUST check out the amazing Gentry’s Closet shop on Etsy!

Custom Bows and Baby Accessories

When the owner of Gentry’s Closet emailed me to see if I’d be interested in partnering for a giveaway, the first thing that I did was head over to check out her shop- To my surprise, this was the same shop that I’d been checking out the previous week, and had added a couple of her adorable clips to my boards on Pinterest! Small world sometimes…

Tiny Fashionista…

The clips she sent over for us to check out are amazing- One, they’re absolutely adorable, obviously. But they’re also some of the best quality hair clips I’ve ever seen. The ribbon is top notch, all of the details are perfect, and my favorite- on the inside of the clippy, there is a soft, no-slip type padding, that really helps these stay in Abby’s hair. I’ve never seen this on other accessories, and it’s awesome.

Since she’s a toddler now, and a little busy-body all day, she wouldn’t sit still for a photo session. The top two pics are the clips that Gentry’s Closet sent us to review, and the bottom pic is one of my other VERY favorites in her shop. I’ll get some fun photos of her modeling these great accessories later this week- stay tuned!

Win a Gift Certificate to Gentry’s Closet!

One lucky Sunshine and Sippy Cups fan will win a Gift Certificate to shop at Gentry’s Closet! I’m so excited for one of you guys to get to check out her work for yourself- You will NOT be disappointed!

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Posted by on September 25, 2011 Filed Under: Giveaways, Shopping, Reviews | 14 Comments

Rafflecopter- Halo Bars Delivered to YOUR Door! #giveaway

Halo Smores Bars

How to know if you’ll LOVE the new Halo Snack Bars:

Ask yourself the following questions. If you answer, “Um, heck yeah!?” to most of them, then you, my friend, will LOVE the new Halo Snack Bars from PROBAR. {Disclaimer: this quiz is a bit less than scientific. In fact, I just now made it up. But it will still determine whether you’ll love ’em.}

  • Do you have a sweet tooth? Does it make demands for things like chocolate, marshmallows, nuts, or graham-crackery treats?
  • Are you trying to ignore that sweet tooth, but it’s not working?
  • Do you wish you could get yourself to eat snacks that were organic, vegan, or just plain better for you than the vending machine junk you eat now?

If you answered YES, then keep reading!

PROBAR has launched a SUPER yummy new snack, the Halo Snack Bar! This snack bar isn’t just GOOD, it’s also good FOR you. How often does that happen, right? This new snack bar bridges the gap between your current options of high calorie nutrition/energy bars and sugary granola or candy bars.

Here are a few amazing facts about the Halo Bars:

  • All Halo Bars are certified organic, meaning no yucky chemicals, and no weird ingredients that you can’t pronounce.
  • Each bar has Omega 3 & 6, is low-in-sugar and is dairy-free/Vegan- but they come in dessert-style flavors like S’mores, Nutty Marshmallow, Rocky Road, and Honey Graham.
  • Even with the dessert flavors – {and these babies are GOOD!!} – they are each only 150 calories! Rockin.
  • Like all of the other great PROBAR products, these are delicious, convenient, healthy plant based food products. How much better can you get?

Fun reactions from tasting HALO at Expo West 2011:

Now hear the reactions to the new HALO bars in my house…

  • Me: I’m always in a rush, and hardly have time to eat some days. I love, love, LOVE a snack that is easy to grab, fills me up for a long time, and isn’t junk. This is amazingly perfect. Plus- I crave sweets. A lot. So this is just what I’ve been looking for.
  • Kiddo’s: Both of the boys got SUPER excited when they heard I was getting Halo bars- they thought that it had something to do with Halo the video game, lol. They were quite disappointed when I opened the box to some snacks…. Until they got to try them. 5 year old: these taste like camping!! {this was while eating the smores bar…}
  • Boyfriend: He HATES anything healthy. I have to lie, so he doesn’t know, or he won’t eat it. Here is the conversation- Him: “Why didn’t you tell me these were all organic-y stuff?” Me: “I don’t know….” Him: “I’ve eaten like 5 of these already!!” Me: “That means they were good right?” Him: “Whatever. Yes, they were really good. But you tricked me.” :)

Want some too?

Does all this talk of chocolate and marshmallows make you hungry? Then head over to Probar.com, and pick out some new goodies to try out. Use code BLOGGERS at check out, and they’ll give you 40% off your ENTIRE order! Amazing, right? Not only do they take care of your health by developing a great new snack, they care about your wallet too.

Now- Enter to WIN some too!

One lucky reader will win a whole case of great Halo Bars to try out in THEIR house too! Use the Rafflecopter form to enter- Just follow the directions on each tab, then click “I did it!” to put your entry in. Easy peasy!

{Disclosure: This review was made possible by Mom Spark Media. But as always, all of the opinions here are 100% my own!}

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Posted by on September 23, 2011 Filed Under: Giveaways, Shopping, Reviews | 3 Comments

WOW- FIFTY Freebies Delivered Right to Your Door! #freebies #freemoney

Free SamplesLets get the Freebie-Fest started!

In this post you’ll find over 50 free samples, ebooks, downloads, and other cool stuff.

I’m also sharing pics of all of the free stuff I got in my own mailbox last week, to show you that YES, you really do get this stuff when you request it!

I’ve also divided the freebies by category, so you can find what you want. I’m nice like that. Here we go….

Beauty Freebies

Entertaining

  • Free Zumba Party: Sign up at Houseparty.com to host your own Zumba House Party! Tons of great stuff included, totally FREE if you qualify. {Must have a Nintendo Wii}
  • Free Parties: This one is pretty similar to one of my other favorites, HouseParty.com. It’s called My Party, and you can sign up for tons of great events!
  • Moms Meet: This is where I got the HUGE bag of Kashi goodies you see in the pic! Sign up to host product parties to share natural products with your own mommy group- Sign up as a Mom Ambassador.

Cookbooks

Baby Freebies

  • Free Magazine: Get a free subscription to Baby Talk Magazine– filled with great coupons.
  • Baby Formula: Get a free sample of Members Mark Baby Formula. We used this and couldn’t tell any difference from the name brands.
  • MySurvey: I get to test loads of greatFree Baby Products through MySurvey, and then earn rewards for giving my opinions on them.
  • Baby Book: Get a free digital Baby Book to record all of your important memories. This is cool even for big kids- to remember all of your special milestones.
  • Baby-to-Bee: Get great advice, find free samples, and get tons of coupons too! Free Baby Stuff.
  • Planning Family: Get some of the Best Diaper Coupons I’ve found, plus tons of free samples.

Home Freebies

  • Clorox: Sign up for our newsletter, get samples, offers- and get 25¢ off Clorox® Regular-Bleach today! Click Here.
  • Digital Organizer: Sign up and get this personal and family digital organizing system free. Sign up here.
  • DIY: Sign up at Under One Roof to share your DIY experiences, and earn tons of great free stuff. I wasn’t accepted, but I hope some of you are!
  • Free Calendar: Use MyCalendarMaker.com‘s tools to make your own FREE customized family calendars!
  • Free Photo Back-up: Sign up and get a chance to test out this Free Photo Back-up Service. I love it.
  • SC Johnson: Get a free idea book, just enter two UPC’s, see details here on site. First go here to sign up, then use this direct link to request your Fall HGTV Book.
  • Organzing: Get a ton of great freebies to help you get your home organzied.
  • Photo Gifts: Get 6 new fall free products from Vistaprint! Get the goodies here, and shipping starts at just a few bucks. Totally worth it!

Food & Drink Freebies

  • Energy Tea: Everyone who requests a free sample of FIX Energy Tea also gets entered to win an iPad!
  • Nutrisystem: Take an important step toward living healthier by determining your BMI (Body Mass Index) score today. Get your FREE body assessment!
  • Disney Gummies: Get a Free Sample of Disney Gummi Vitamins in either Cars or Princess- your choice. For more Disney freebies, Sign up to get the Disney Special Offers Newsletter too!
  • Energy Shake: Get a free sample of your choice {and there’s a TON of choices!} from Spiru-tein. Use code 5646- but make sure to type it in, don’t copy and paste. Free Energy Shake.

Random Freebies

  • Halloween: Free super-spooky Halloween music to download for your parties. Free Halloween Music.
  • Awesome Hat: Get your own Free Awesome Hat from Yovia! Love it!
  • Free Pen: Get a free pen from Wire a Cake- send an email with you shipping info to pen@wireacake.com.
  • Map: Get a Free Map of America’s Byways from byways.org, just fill out the info and request!
  • Lasik: Get a free Lasik consultation, savings coupons, and more. Learn more here.

Free Product Test

Free Money

  • Synovate: Everyone’s favorite- At this minute they’re taking new sign ups, but it closes quickly. Synovate Free Product Trials.
  • $10 Free Credit: Plum District is giving the first 10,000 new referrals a FREE $10 credit to spend any way they want to! Check it out and sign up here- Free Plum District Credit, if it’s still available.
  • Free Cash: Get cash for your old iPhone, broken or not! Click Here to get it.
  • Global Test Market: Join this panel to get Free Test Products and earn cash when you give your opinions!
  • $5 bucks free: When you sign up today and fill out a quick profile, they’ll start your account with a FREE $5 Cash right away!
  • Swagbucks: My FAVORITE way to earn free stuff! I choose Amazon gift cards, but you can also cash out with Free PayPal Money too.
Wooooo- that was fun, right? Look forward to seeing a TON of great free stuff start coming your way soon!
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Posted by on September 22, 2011 Filed Under: Product Testing, Freebies | 5 Comments

65 Fun Fall Ideas for Kids!

I love Fall…

I live in Central Washington State, and one of my very favorite things about living here is the weather. We have four distinct seasons- gorgeously rainy springs, incredibly hot summers, tons of snow in the winter, and the most beautiful fall leaves! I can’t imagine living somewhere that didn’t have that change of the seasons.

To celebrate the coming of fall, one of my favorite local publications has an article in this months issue with 64 Fun Fall Crafts to do as a family. They’re all really simple, and include great fall stuff like pinecones, leaves, turkeys and pumpkins! You’ll find snack recipes, crafts, games, and more.

I helped contribute to this article {you can see the credits at the bottom- Meagan Paullin, local mom and owner and creative director of Sunshine and Sippy Cups!} If you’re curious, these are the dates that are my ideas:

  • September 25th- Toddler Exploring Set.
  • October 11th- Creative Crayon Recycling.
  • October 20th- Fall Tree Arm Print.
  • October 26th- Make Your Own Fall Magnets.
  • November 9th- Yakima Apple Pie Snack Mix.
  • November 14th- Craft a Homework Helper.
  • November 15th- Chore Money Jar.
  • November 16th- Magnetic Locker Organizer.
  • November 19- Make your own Sidewalk Chalk.

Sound like fun?

To read more about these, and the other great ideas in this new issue of Playdate Magazine….

Check out 65 Fun Fall Crafts!!! (And they’re easy, too!) on the Playdate Magazine site!

What is YOUR favorite?

Do you have a new favorite after reading the list? What other fun fall ideas do you have? Share in the comments! Links to your own posts with fun ideas are always welcome.

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Posted by on September 22, 2011 Filed Under: Yakima Moms, Fun Stuff | 4 Comments

{OVER!} Win a Sesame Street Party Planning Kit! #giveaway #party

Have you entered to win yet?

The amazing Etsy shop elevencupakes has partnered with me to give away a FREE Sesame Street Party Planning Kit to ONE lucky Sunshine and Sippy Cups fan! You’ll win everything you need to put together a super fun, totally unique, personalized party for your little guy or girl. Who wouldn’t LOVE that, right?

Enter to win the Sesame Street Party Planning Kit today!

It’s an easy peasy Rafflecopter entry form- so it only takes a minute to enter. And this kit has SO much cute stuff- I’m totally in love, and can’t wait until I have an occasion to use it. {I’m thinking a big play-date needs to be set up soon, just for an excuse to throw a party, right?}

Good luck!

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Posted by on September 19, 2011 Filed Under: Giveaways | No Comments

Win $100 Cash TODAY- Another #Mompact #Giveaway!

Win a TON of Prizes!!

To celebrate the exciting launch of the new Mompact.com, over 100 great women bloggers are working together to introduce you to the BEST Mom-Invented products out there- These products include baby gear, gift items, solutions to day-to-day problems, and lots of fun, “why didn’t I think of that?” kinds of inventions. You can see the full list of mom bloggers and giveaways to enter at Mompact.com.

How Does Mompact Work?

Well, you have two options to get started with this amazing giveaway, if you haven’t joined the fun yet! You can start on the main page, Mompact Blog Hop, and see a HUGE list- There are 120 blogs, all giving away super cool, mom-invented products. You can see what they’re giving away, and enter for the prizes you want the most. The more you enter, the more chances you have to WIN!

Or, you can “hop”, from blog to blog! You can start here at Sunshine and Sippy Cups, and enter to WIN the super cool SplatMat, and amazingly helpful mat that you just throw under the high-chair, to catch the messes. Then, after entering mine, you’ll see a BIG link to visit the next site, where you can enter for ANOTHER prize! Easy peasy.

Over 120 blogs are participating over 150 prizes up for grabs– and Mompact is now sweetening the pot with extra big prizes!

Win TONS of bonus Prizes!!

We’d love for you to support these mom bloggers and mom entrepreneurs, so we’re adding some extra giveaways. Today’s giveaway for $100 cash! What mom couldn’t use a big bundle of cash like that, right?

Enter right here to win the $100 cash, then check out Mompact on Facebook and go to QuestionMoms.com under Giveaways for more surprises including a huge Baby Shower Gift Basket Giveaway!!

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Posted by on September 15, 2011 Filed Under: Contests, Giveaways | 1 Comment

#mompact – SplatMat Review and Giveaway!

Mompact Review and Giveaway Event!!

Are you as excited for this as I am? If you’re not familiar with the Mompact event yet, read on to learn what all the excitement is about…

Mompact is about moms supporting moms in business – From starting great companies, to spending money on great products for their families- mom’s make a BIG impact on the economy!

Lets show what an impact we can make when we support other moms– Mompact!! Over 120 great women bloggers working together to introduce you to some of the BEST mom-invented and mom-created products- and then giving you a chance to WIN each of them!! Awesome, right?

Make sure to check out all of the other blogs participating in the event- and enter to win on each one! You can find links to everyone, plus enter to win a Grand Prize, on the main Mompact site.

More about Mompact:

Let’s face it, moms are rocking the economy. From supplementing the family’s income to inventing new products and building large corporations, moms are having an impact in business. Mompact is a site devoted to providing free business resources to moms and connecting moms to other moms. It’s a place to support other mom businesses, discover products made by moms, and connect with mom bloggers.

Stay Updated-

You can follow the Mompact event on Facebook too, to keep up with all of the events. And watch for the #mompact Twitter parties coming up on the 15th and 17th. Tons of fun stuff going on!

Introducing… The SplatMat by BooginHead!

When I found out I’d be reviewing a product from BooginHead, I didn’t think that I’d ever heard of them before. But when I went to their site, I was so excited to see that this is the company that makes the SplatMat that I’d been looking for!!

I saw one of these at a friends house a few months ago, and had been SO wanting to get one too– It’s the greatest idea!

If you saw my post the other day about Abby learning to feed herself, you know that I have a MESSY eater on my hands! We have carpet in the dining room, and it was getting to be a total disaster in there. I had tried using a cheap-o plastic tablecloth from Walmart- and it kept things clean, but it was ugly, and wouldn’t stay put. The SplatMat is the PERFECT solution! {You can totally tell that this was invented by a mom with the same problem, right?}

A few reasons why the SplatMat rocks:

  • The designs are super cute, and the quality is amazing.
  • The round shape covers more area, keeping your floors cleaner. And it’s super easy to wash up after meal-time too.
  • It’s versatile- You can use it for craft projects, as a play-mat, or at the park for a picnics.

I love it when another mom out there figures out a great solution to one of my mommy challenges- because this is such a life-saver for me. We’ve been using the SplatMat for over a week now, and it’s making mommy’s life MUCH easier.

Enter to Win!

Use the Rafflecopter form here to enter to win a SplatMat of your own!

Then make sure to head over to The Caffeine Coquette to learn more about another great product – the Baby Dipper – and enter to win that too.

And don’t forget- Visit the main Mompact site to hop around to all of the other blogs that are participating, and enter to win the Grand Prize!

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Posted by on September 11, 2011 Filed Under: Giveaways, Reviews, Contests | 5 Comments
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