Thursday, April 29, 2010

Crazy Hot Clothes- Discount

Fashion is a love of mine! I love finding versatile apparel, a stand out fabulous shirt, some hip chic shoes, those earrings that make an outfit just pop, you get the idea. So I'm sure you can imagine when I heard about Crazy Hot Clothes that I was all about browsing and finding what there was to offer. I was more than surprised, vintage, designer apparel and accessories, ooh la la! I absolutely love some of the new spring things added up on the site like the Magenta Vintage Fan Top and the Magenta Floral Vintage Skirt. Beyond fabulous! Just a couple of the things I'm drooling over. Crazy Hot Clothes updates the products often and all are hand picked to provide you with quality fantastic pieces. I was excited to have received a fabulous vintage jacket, great because it looks amazing and jackets are great classic pieces to add to your wardrobe to add to many different pieces to achieve different looks. Crazy Hot Clothes is a chic website worth taking a look at. What's also awesome is that all shipping charges are only $4.35 on every order.

Buy! Between April 26, 2010 and May 26, 2010 all Momma In Flip Flops2 readers will receive $5 off their purchase. Just use coupon code: SAVE5. Happy Shopping!

Check out Crazy Hot Clothes on Twitter.
(I received free product for writing this post. All opinions are my own and my vary from others.)

GlassesUSA

I have many people in my family that wear eyeglasses. I personally wanted to wear glasses my entire life, I think they're cute. I know it sounds weird.. but that's me!
Not that long ago I went with one of my sisters to purchase her prescription glasses it was so hard to find anything that looked good, let alone fit her face properly. I remember wishing to have a chart or something to direct us as to what style and type would be the best fit for her face. It was doubly hard for her because she wanted to find cute chic glasses that were casual yet dress up and she only wanted one pair.
GlassesUSA is a site that I would be excited to check out if I were in the need of prescription eyeglasses and that's exactly where my sister ended up getting her glasses from. Not only did they have a great chart to help her look for what type would look great on her face but they had a wide variety at reasonable prices and many different styles, colors, frames and bands to choose from. Check them out, choose your gender, or even the price you want to pay while browsing the site. I even see they have won an award for their customer service!

(I was compensated for this post, all opinions are my own.)

Find the Perfect Swim Suit

Are you looking to find the perfect swim suit fit for your unique body shape? I know since I've had children my body isn't the same. I'm happy to embrace motherhood and face the fact that my body maynot be the same as it used to be, but it really can be super hard to purchase swimwear. Here are a few tips from Aerin Rose on how to get that perfect fit. A site founded by a woman that founded the bra-sized swimwear.

If you are full busted:

-Look for under wires combined with built-in shelf bras.
-Wide and open necklines that bring the attention to your collar bone and face will flatter a fuller bust.
-Do not wear suits that come up high over the bust because it creates the illusion of a longer and larger bust line.
-Halters are also very visually flattering on full bust but it needs to be combined with support from the wire to alleviate too much weight on the neck.
-Straps on the shoulder are another appealing option but make sure they have adjustable slides to get the perfect fit.
-Tie backs or backs with adjustability are also something important to look for to give the perfect fit.

If you are small busted:

-Look for built- in (not removable) push up pads. Some of the retro demi cup suits are adorable and well padded without looking fake.
-Avoid removable pads which can shift around and look uneven as well as show outlines when the suit gets wet.
-Ruffles and other details on the cups are also good to give the cups a fuller appearance
-Go uber sexy and just get a tini-wini triangle top, flaunt what you’ve got!

To create a smaller waistline and/or hips:

-Look for tummy control fabrics in one piece suits.
-Tankinis are a great concealer while still giving you the two piece convenience.
-For minimizing the tummy and hip area, a fabulous disguise is shirring, in any way that goes across the stomach and/or lower torso.
-Color blocking, where the outer sides of the body are a darker color than the middle visually helps to minimize hips.
-Wear leg lines that go a little higher. If the leg line is not high cut enough, it will sit too low on your hip (the widest part of your body) and draw the eye there, if it is higher your hip and leg will appear elongated and slimmer.

*Look for a swim suit review from Aerin Rose in the near future*
(I will be receiving a free product for writing this post.)

Alexander's Playroom - {Giveaway Has Ended}

Alexander's Playroom is a online baby boutique that carries baby care items, unique adorable baby shower products and some really great gifts. It seems like I always know someone that is going to have a baby and there are many unique items to choose from that I'd be happy to give to any of them. I too wish I would have known about this site when planning my sisters baby shower, everything you need in one spot from the shower, the baby and decorating into toddler-hood. The diaper cakes are awesome! I received these really cute, unique sweet safari nursery storage bins for my daughters room that hold tons and give some adorable flare to the room. They are made great, durable for my kids to toss around and fill up with their toys, but still look cute for decor. Many are looking for Dr. Seuss items it seems like lately, definitely something that's really becoming popular. Alexander's Playroom has some cute Dr. Seuss items and that's not just all - just browse through the site and you'll be pleasantly surprised at all the items you'll find.

Win! One reader will win their choice of the Lets Go To The Park OR Garden Party baby shoe socks. Both equally adorable. To enter -
*Visit the site and tell me what you love.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Become a Fan of Alexander's Playroom on Facebook.
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 and Alexander's Playroom on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win some adorable Baby Shoe Socks from Alexander's Playroom http://tinyurl.com/27nkoqq @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA. I will randomly select the winner Friday, May 14th, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck!
(I received free product for writing this post. All opinions are my own and my vary from others.)

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Winner!

Congratulations#49, ColleenMarie82 the randomly selected winner of the children's book Jack's Dreams Come True.

Buttoned Up - {Giveaway has ended}

In my life I find it much easier to get things done and stay on track when I'm organized and have things on hand to keep me that way. Recently I was introduced to the website Buttoned Up that not only helps you get organized and has products to do so, but also has tips of the day and other helpful information for staying organized or just getting there to begin with. I received the Greetings.Stash, which is a package full of birthday, anniversary, thank you and blank cards. Good quality and perfect for having around when something sneaks up on your or you need to send something quickly. I cannot tell you how many times something sneaks up on me or I want to send something but by the time I'm able to get to the store with three young children the time has come and gone. These are great and affordable. I also have the ButtonedUp.coupons and I have to say just receiving these puts a smile on my face. This is a very affordable little book filled with coupons to give to loved ones - I remember giving these to my parents all the time when I was younger - always a hit and I can't wait to start my children out with these. An example of these is on the top it says "I will set the table for one week" and then it has to and a little note where you can add who it's from. There are many and even blank ones for you to add your own I will. Buttoned Up has lots of fun products to browse through, great and just in time for Mother's Day.

Buy! Use coupon code: FLIPFLOP and receive 20% off your purchase. Expires May 31, 2010.

Win! One reader will win ButtonedUp.coupons & the Greeting.Stash. To enter -
*Visit the site and tell me what interests you.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Follow Buttoned Up on their site.
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Become a Fan of Buttoned Up on Facebook.
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 and Get Buttoned Up on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win buttonedup.coupons & the greeting.stash from Buttoned Up http://tinyurl.com/2ff6lx5 @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA. I will randomly select the winner Wednesday, May 12th, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck!
(I received free product for writing this post. All opinions are my own and my vary from others.)

Monday, April 26, 2010

hapari swimwear - {Giveaway Has Ended}

Swim suit weather is sneaking up on us fast and you don't want to be without a fabulous suit when the time comes. I am loving the selection of stylish yet modest swimwear the website hapari has to offer. I have my eye on the Aqua Zebra Sport Tankini, it looks very comfortable and supportive for a mom of three who isn't just going to be sitting around sun bathing, even though I certainly will try to get that in. Tankinis always seem to work best for me, the fit is usually great for a nursing mother and I feel young and stylish in something that looks modern. I also like that hapari lets you choose your own bottom's with the tankini suits - mix and match as you want and one of my absolute favorite features is that they offer the Tummy Tuk Bottoms, which looks fantastic for a mom that still has a pouch from having a baby not that long ago. If you're in the lookout for a swimsuit this season, whether your a mom or not.. harpari has products for woman, juniors, men and junior boys, plus size,mastectomy products and more.

Win! One lucky reader will win a $96 gift certificate to hapari to purchase a chic swimsuit. To enter -
*Visit the site and tell me what you would buy with your gift certificate.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win a gift certificate to hapari, fabulous chic swimwear http://tinyurl.com/2f6ovtl @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA. I will randomly select the winner Monday, May 10th, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck!
(I will be receiving a free gift card for writing this post. All opinions are my own and my vary from others.)

RCTEES - {Giveaway Has Ended}

Unique and personal creativity in products is so awesome to me. I guess that's why you could say I love to browse the many fantastic Etsy shops. Recently I had the opportunity to work with a husband and wife team who love nature and animals, and have really let their creating designs come to life on some great products, available on their Etsy shop RCTEES. I received one of the unique woman's t-shirts from their shop, the 100% Organic Cotton Ghost Elephant Alternative Apparel t-shirt. I love that when wearing this shirt nobody else is sporting the same thing and everyone wants to know where I got it. The sizing is right on even after I washed and dried the product and the scoop neck and earth chili color really give it a feminine yet alternative chic look. Also available in long sleeved and in different colors. There are also many other t-shirts on their site for woman. Don't let the men or children feel left out because their is something for all, oh and bags & totes, you can never have enough. I personally would love to add the Owl Eyes to my RCTEES collection. Check out this site and let me know what you're loving!

Win! One reader will win and item of choice from RCTEES. To enter -
*Visit the site and tell me what you'd choose.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of RCTEEs on Facebook.
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 and RCTEES on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win an item of choice from RCTEES http://tinyurl.com/2ao264g @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open all who would like to enter. I will randomly select the winner Monday, May 10th, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck!
(I received free product for writing this review. All opinions are my own and my vary from others.)

Friday, April 23, 2010

Bebe au Lait - {Giveaway Has Ended}

Have you heard of Bebe au Lait? I've had a nursing cover from them that I have had for several years now and I really love it. The quality is excellent, not to mention how stylish and beautiful they are. Such a fashionable way to breastfeed if needing a cover. If you're looking for one, you should check out the selection, some great prints to choose from. Recently I had the opportunity to review for Bebe au Lait, I was very excited for this opportunity since I have been very happy with my nursing cover. My daughter and I received the Family Ties, Heart bracelet set. Both are one-sized bracelets on a sterling silver pendant. On one side find an oxidizad heart pendant on the other the words bebe au lait and a white topaz stone. These are very easy to adjust and great for mother and daughter, appropriate, delicate and feminine. We wear ours all the time and my daughter loves that we have matching jewelry that we both can wear. Just in time for a perfect Mother's Day gift!

Win! One reader will win the Family Ties Jewelry in your choice of heart or star. To enter -
*Visit the site and tell me what you like.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win The Family Ties Jewelry for Mother and Daughter from Bebe au Lait http://tinyurl.com/2f74vcp @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA and Canada. I will randomly select the winner Friday, May 7th, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck!
(I received free product for writing this review. All opinions are my own and my vary from others.)

Winners!

Congratulations to the randomly selected winners today.

#66, SnowFlake07, winner of the T-Me Kit from Poloppo.
#103, CindyWindy2003, winner of the Cordoni Sandals/Shoes.

Thanks to all who entered and continue to help Momma In Flip Flops2 grow. All winners are randomly selected from www.random.org.

Vistaprint - {Giveaway has ended}

With using digital camera's now it seems like we're getting further and further away from having a hard copy of photo's. This always scares me because I cherish my photo's and I don't want them to not be accessible in the future. I download all my photo's onto my computer and back them up quite often, however I make sure every few months (or at least try) to make hard copies of my favorite photo's and add them to a photo book. I recently heard about Vistaprint, where you can actually make photo books, along with Birthday Invitations, Custom T-shirts, Personalized Mugs and many more things. I love when you can customize things with a special photo of a personal memory and just in time for Mother's Day.

Win! One reader will win a 12X12 Photo Book that you can personalize, choose from hard cover, leather cover or linen cover. Including 26 pages and a variety of layout and design options. Valued at $50 from Vistaprint. To enter -
*Tell me how you organize or store your photo's.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Vistaprint on Facebook.
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 and Vistaprint on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win a 12X12 Photo Book from @vistaprint http://tinyurl.com/2f24mjx @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA. I will randomly select the winner Friday, May 7th, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck!
(This giveaway was made possible through Team Mom by Vistaprint.)

Elliott Lucca Contest

Check out the Elliott Lucca Granada Tote and skincare & bath + body products from Bliss Spa. Total value of $388. Contest ends 5/5/10. Easy to enter, just add your name, email, and mailing address. Good luck.

Elliott Lucca on Facebook - Tell them Andrea from Momma In Flip Flops2 sent you.
Follow Elliott Lucca on Twitter - Tell them @mommainflipflop sent you.

Youth Corridor - 25% off Discount


Thinking of Mother's Day yet? Youth Corridor has some new skin and sun protection products to check out. If you're looking for something floral but not wanting to go the actual flower route, then check out "Youth Corridor’s floral and fruit-based skincare beauty products, including the Soothe & Defend Moisturizer with SPF 30 packed with Sunflower Oil, Almond Oil, Aloe, Green Tea, Cucumber and Licorice or the popular Antioxidant Boost formulated with Vitamins C and E and melatonin for an unparalleled skin-rejuvenating effect." If you're interested use coupon code: YCSun and receive a 25% off discount on the sun protection products!

(I will be receiving free product for this post.)

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Go Green With Kushies Cloth Diapers - 10% Off

Go Green with Kushies Cloth Diapers. Get 10% off your purchase (cannot be used with any other coupons) Friday, April 23, 2010 through Sunday, April 25, 2010.

Silikids - 50% off for Earth Day

Unfortunately everyone couldn't win the Siliskin giveaway that just ended yesterday. However if you're interested today for Earth Day Silikids is celebrating with 50% off Glass Bottles and receive a free Siliskin replacement skin on your next bottle purchase. Use coupon code: silibaby.

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

The Hair Accessory Store - {Giveaway has Ended}

Accessories for your hair... love them? I certainly do and I'm finding that I'm turning my daughter (who still has very little hair at 2.5) into an accessory queen and my son thinks he needs a collection of hats for some odd reason. Oh well, that's okay by me! If you're wanting hair or head accessories then you should take a look at, The Hair Accessory Store. The site carries all kinds of items like bandanna's of all kinds, scarves, headbands, turbans, hair clips, pony holders, you name it and there is a lot to choose from. I had the opportunity to try the Black Studded Headband, it's nice with a good fit for my head and it stays on.

Win! One reader will win a $25 box of hair accessories. To enter -
*Visit the site and tell me what item(s) you would hope to have in the box.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 and Hair Coverings on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win a $25 box of hair accessories from HairCoverings.com http://tinyurl.com/28und2z @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.
*Join Hair Coverings Google Friend Connect:
Go to http://www.haircoverings.com/blog Click "Join This Site" in the Google Friend Connect box.
*Subscribe to Hair Coverings Blog feed
Click http://feeds.feedburner.com/haircoverings
*Add "http://www.HairCoverings.com" to your blogroll
*Follow Hair Coverings on Networked Blogs,
Go to http://www.haircoverings.com/blog and click "Follow This Blog" on the Networked Blog box.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to all. I will randomly select the winner Wednesday, May 5th, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck!
(I received free product for writing this review. All opinions are my own and my vary from others.)

Thank you!

I wanted to take a minute to thank the many of you who referred me as the Blogger you heard about the eShakti contest about. Because of all of YOU I ended up winning the Grand Prize! Thank you so much. Without my readers I wouldn't be able to have this blog and bring you fun giveaways which I love so much to host for you - so more than you know I appreciate everything you all do. :)

Winner!

Congratulations #14, One Frugal Lady. The randomly selected winner of the Siliskin Glass Cup!

Cascadian Farm, Earth Day Pledge - {Giveaway Has Ended}

Earth Day is tomorrow and what are you doing to make our earth a better place? My husband has been doing a lot of research on different things along the lines of helping the environment so our family has really been trying especially hard, just in time for Earth Day.

Cascadian Farms would like you to help celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day by pledging a few Eco-Friendly tips on Facebook. With that said for each person that signs a pledge from now through May 31, 2010, Cascadian Farm will donate $1, up to $40,000 to the Organic Farming Research Foundation, which fosters the improvement and widespread adoption of organic farming systems. There are several different pledges to make, like reducing your speed, reusing old clothes, wash your car on the lawn to help save water, and more. Check it out and make a pledge today!

For those of you who do not know about Cascadian Farm and their products, they carry 75 high quality organic products. Cereals, granola bars, juices, fruits, and more. They have been around since 1972 and all the products are grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, chemical fertilizers or genetically engineered ingredients. I look forward to trying these products out soon and if you are to, check out the website order online or check out the store locator to see who carries these products near you, also download a $1.00 off coupon.

Win! One reader will win a Live Green Together prize pack from Cascadian Farm (includes: Cascadian Farm cereals and granola bars, including: Fruitful O´s cereal, Cinnamon Crunch cereal, Chocolate Chip Chewy granola bars, Dark Chocolate Almond Granola, Dark Chocolate Almond granola bars, Oats & Honey granola, and an eco-friendly grocery bag). To Enter -
*Tell me what you plan or are doing to live a greener life OR which tips from the Cascadian website are you going to incorporate in your life?
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Make a Facebook Pledge.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win a Cascadian Farms, Organic prize pack http://tinyurl.com/28r6yaa @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA. I will randomly select the winner Wednesday, May 5th, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck!
(I will be receiving free product for writing about Cascadian products and the Facebook Pledge for earth day. All opinions are my own and my vary from others. Information, prize package and giveaway have all been provided by Cascadian Farm through MyBlogSpark.)

Monday, April 19, 2010

Cool Sets - {Giveaway Has Ended}

Want some sleepwear or lounge wear that is comfortable yet will still make you feel feminine? Cool Sets sells wicking sleep and lounge wear as well as many other items, and find things for woman of all sizes and shapes, even maternity. I received the Wicking 3/4 Sleeve Nightshirt in black and it became my favorite nightwear as soon as I started wearing it. It's extremely comfortable, feels so sleek and smooth with side tapering and a feminine v-neck. This particular nightshirt is made with Cools Sets exclusive CoolBalance, micro-denier fabric that keeps you cool and comfortable and what I love is that it's light weight. Perfect for this spring weather we've been having. The fit is roomy but not so big that you get tangled up in it (like I do in many pajama night gowns.) It also comes in three lovely colors.

Cool Sets has many items to choose from and with their exclusive CoolBalance fabric that wicks moisture away from your body you are sure to stay comfortable, personally for me - it has been great.

Win! One reader will win the Wicking 3/4 Sleeve Nightshirt featured in this review, in your choice of size and color (subject to availability.) To enter -
*Visit the website and tell me what you like.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win a Cool Set Wicking Nightshirt http://tinyurl.com/y26en4d @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA. I will randomly select the winner Wednesday, May 5th, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck!
(I received free product for writing this review. All opinions are my own and my vary from others.)

Winner!

Congratulations #135, lilyk the randomly selected winner if the Beba Bean gift card!

Friday, April 16, 2010

Lysol, Keep Allergens Away - {Giveaway has ended}

Spring is here and I am one happy girl about that, however I don't get all that thrilled about the allergies that come along with it. Luckily my children and I stay pretty healthy, however my husband and extended family don't do so well. I've had the opportunity to work with Lysol once again on helping reduce the many allergens that may be on the surfaces of mine and 75 million other homes across America. Actually most allergy flare ups are caused from allergens outside the home but many are also inside.

A few ways you can help reduce them are:
Reduce Pet Dander - Decrease your exposure to pet dander by keeping your pet out of your bedroom, since this is typically the room in which people spend a majority of their time. Wrap Things Up - Put fabric covers over common dust mite hideouts such as pillows, mattresses and sofa cushions and wash bedding often. Clear the Air - Prevent pollen from entering your home by keeping windows and doors closed during peak allergy season. Air filters are also considered useful for helping clear the air of lingering allergens triggers. Wipe Down Surface - Be sure to frequently clean hard surfaces to get rid of allergens in your home. Avoid Mold Spores - To help reduce mold: use an air conditioner in humid climates and avoid the use of humidifiers in dry climates. Also, run the bathroom fan or open the window when showering. Talk to your Doctor - It is important to talk to your doctor about whether or not allergy testing, medications and/or measures are recommended.
For more information you can visit the Lysol website at www.lysol.com.

I received the LYSOL Disinfecting Wipes that remove 90% of pollen particles and dust mite debris, in addition to killing 99.9% of illness-causing bacteria. I love just how easy and handy they are to clean and wipes up after meals or messes. I also get to use the Disinfectant Spray that kills the source of mold allergens on hard, non-porous surfaces. The smell is great and it helps me clean my home by really killing the things I want gone.

Win! One reader will win LYSOL Disinfecting Wipes & the LYSOL Disinfectant Spray. To enter -
*Tell me why you want to win these products.Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win LYSOL Disinfecting Wipes & Spray http://tinyurl.com/y6ztwqf @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA. I will randomly select the winner Friday, April 30, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck!
(I received free product for writing this review. All opinions are my own and my vary from others.)

Mountain Hardwear - {Giveaway Has Ended}

A few months ago I decided it was time to work on shedding the last several pounds from having the baby by working out and being accountable to my good friend while both of us got in shape. While getting started I realized just how important it is to not only have a good pair of shoes on your feet for working out properly but to have apparel that fits well and will keep you comfortable while working out. It's not fun when your bosoms are bouncing all over and your pants and shirt are tripping you up. With that said I received the Loess Tank and the High Step Judo in the Thunderbird Red, fantastic work out apparel from Mountain Hardwear. The tank has a built in shelf bra that gives me good support while working up a great sweat and bouncing and jumping all around. I really like the stretch fabric and the wicking and fast drying - great because I'm not always able to get out of those clothes after working out. The High Step Judo pant/capri's are the perfect length for running, climbing and doing most anything, very comfortable and even have a zipper in the side for storage. I have been very happy with these products and love the different colors available.

If you are looking for exercise apparel, running, hiking, climbing, maybe you're an outdoorsy person - Mountain Hardwear is a great site to check out. Tents, Sleeping Bags and more as well as items for men, woman and the kids.

Win! One lucky reader will win the Women's Geist Jacket, in your size & color (subject to availability). To enter -
*Visit the site and tell me what other product(s) catch your eye.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 & Mountain Hardwear on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win a fantastic Women's Geist Running Jacket from Mountain Hardwear http://tinyurl.com/y5bsnha @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA. I will randomly select the winner Friday, April 30, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck!
(I received free product for writing this review. All opinions are my own and my vary from others.)

Winners!

Congratulations #101, Huguette, the randomly selected winner of the $35 gift card to Amiastri!

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Girl ExtraOrdinaire

Looking for specific apparel or products for certain occasions - bridal parties, honeymoon, moms to be, birthday, pets and more? Girl ExtraOrdinaire has all that and many other products. The wedding and bridal party accessories and products are fantastic, definitely worth taking a look at if you have something exciting like that coming up.

I received a couple of ribbed tanks that were very cute, came with Faith and Cherish on the front in posh rhinestone details and on the side big fabric removable flowers. The shirts are cute and unique like all the things I have looked at on the site. The shirts do run on the small size, I typically wear a medium and the size large was a little small for my liking, however fit my high school aged sisters fantastic.

You can view the products on the Girl ExtraOrdinaire website and check out the different places that carry these products. If you're looking to purchase visit Exclusively Weddings for the Girl ExtraOrdinaire products.

Winners!

Congratulations to the randomly selected winners today.

#184, Gina winner of the Yield Love Unconditional Jeans
# 110, Dee winner of the BEARPAW Sandals
#17, LLL with Leslie winner of the $15 store credit to My Beading Art.

Lands' End - 25% off and Free Shipping!

25% off regularly priced items and free shipping! Starting tomorrow at Lands' End.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Jack's Dreams Come To Life - {Giveaway Has Ended}

Being that we have a huge collection of books at our house I'm always excited to add a new book that my children enjoy. Recently I had the opportunity to read and add to our books Jack's Dreams Come True by Sara Jackson. The book is all about a dog named Jack that lives on a ranch, falls asleep and dreams all sorts of things like being chased by a giant squirrel, dreams his toys come to life and other adventures. The illustrations of the book are great, however my son is 4.5 and my daughter 2.5 and it doesn't hold their attention that well because of the many words on several of the pages. However they do pick this as a book that they want to read, so I believe as they get older it will be much better for them. You can purchase this book on amazon.com. You can also view Sara Jackson's website and get to know her more through her blog, twitter and read some of her other writings. What I also like about her site is that you can actually view Jack's Dream Coloring Book (does require adobe). A fun thing to add for your children once you've read the book.

Win! One reader will win a copy of the book Jack's Dreams Come True. To enter -
*Tell me who you would like to win this book for.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win the childrens book Jack's Dreams Come True http://tinyurl.com/y68hqsp @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to all. I will randomly select the winner Wednesday, April 28, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck!
(I received free product for writing this review. All opinions are my own and my vary from others opinions.)

Winner!

Congratulations to #48, Emily B, the randomly selected winner of the $35 Gift Certificate to Expressiva Nursingwear!

Friday, April 9, 2010

Cordani - {Giveaway Has Ended}

It's official, sandal weather is here and I am loving it. Cordani's new spring 2010 collections has got to be calling your name. There are many to choose from and all look very chic and stylish! When browsing the fashionable platform, wedges and flat sandals I can't help but want to add them all to my sandal collection and envision how amazing they would look like with many different outfits. I received the fabulous danny, wedge sandal in neutral. Very chic and stylish, looking fabulous with jeans or a dress and I can't wait to pair them with a cute pair of bermuda shorts or skirt. These shoes are comfortable and the fit is great. Sometimes wedges are a bit harder for me to get around in when I'm wrangling my children, but these stay on my feet and are comfortable when walking - great for an everyday casual wear with the kids. The Cordani shoe collections are designed with curved underlines on the soles and are light weight. These are easily worn when you need comfort and style at the same time. View the store locator on Cordani's website for purchasing.

Win! One very lucky reader will win their choice of Cordani sandals/shoes (subject to availability. Not all styles, colors and sizes available). To enter-
*Visit the site and tell me your favorite sandals/shoes.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Become a Fan of Cordani on Facebook.
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win a pair of Cordani Sandals/Shoes of your choice http://tinyurl.com/y9xw3aw @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA. I will randomly select the winner Friday, April 23, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck!
(I received free product for writing this review. All opinions are my own.)

Winners!

Congratulations to today's randomly selected winners!

#81, barbara.montyj winner of the Hotlocks Doll
#103, cdzuiba DOLE canned fruit winner

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Poloppo - {Giveaway Has Ended}

I love letting my children be creative - we're always doing fun different craft type of things and I encourage them to really bring their imaginations to life. With that said I recently had the opportunity to work with an amazing site called poloppo, where children can create their own art/designs and they are placed on t-shirts for everyone to see. My son is four and created his entire t-shirt all on his own, design, color and style of the shirt. First we received the T-Me Kit for kids in the short-sleeved version in the mail. This included paper and markers for creating. Then my son went to town, creating what he wanted on his shirt (and believe me he knew what he wanted). He designed on the paper with the markers provided (this can be done on regular paper cut into the appropriate size and with your markers or crayons, just in-case there is a special drawing already done, etc). Then he chose the t-shirt size, color and style sent it in and had it in less than 10 days, they guarantee having it between 10-14. I have never seen such a happy child, he absolutely loves it. It looks great too! Poloppo is very unique and truly a fantastic site. You can even do t-me direct where you can upload the artwork and new to the site is t-me for babies - create your own onesie! Check out the blog and even the gallery, anything goes and this is for all ages!

Buy It! Great for gifts, or just your creative child. I love the T-Me Baby for baby showers! Use coupon code: flipflops20 and receive 20% off your purchase. Expires May, 2010.

Win! One lucky reader will win either the T-Me Baby or the T-Me Kids (short-sleeved). To enter-
*Visit the site and tell me why you want to win this.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win a T-Me Baby or T-Me Kids t-shirt kit from poloppo http://tinyurl.com/ybqdozq @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA. I will randomly select the winner Friday, April 23, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck!
(I received free product for writing this review. All opinions are my own.)

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Lands' End "Way to Grow" Twitter Event!

Lands' End is having the "Way to Grow: Plant a Seed, Make a Difference" campaign to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day.You can visit www.landsend.com/thehub to enter your school to win funds to support a school gardening project or science initiative. You can enter now through May 14, 2010 and during this time, Lands' End will include a packet of 100% organic Russian Mammoth Sunflower seeds from Seeds of Change with online orders of Lands' End Kids Merchandise!

Because of Earth day Lands' End is hosting a great Twitter Party and who doesn't love a twitter event? I do, especially when one of the great hosts is Lands' End and it's for a good cause.

Join the Land's End "Way to Grow" Twitter Event.
Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 - Mark your calenders
Time: 7-9pm CST
Hashtag: #landsend
Be sure to follow @LePRMichele, @LEprMolly, @LEprLibby, @LandsEndChat, @Seeds of Change1

There will be 20 giveaways at the event including, seeds, gardening totes, gift certificates and more! I hope to see you there!

Silikids - {Giveaway Has Ended}

I'm sure we all have in our minds from time to time the BPA scare and I'm sure you hear all the talk about not using plastic in your home. Sometimes that's easier said than done. Silikids have come up with some innovated products like silicone coverings that help you and your little one use glass products. We had the opportunity to review the Siliskin-Glass, made of 100% food grade silicone, BPA Free, hypo-allergenic, dishwasher safe and has no open pores to harbor bacteria. Easy to use and helps prevent slips, but if one were to occur the siliskin keeps the glass cup safe . A great product if you are looking to change over and get away from plastic. These products are currently available in aqua and lime in 6 oz glasses, but look for more colors and 12 oz glasses coming soon.
You can also find other products on the Silikids website site.

Buy! Use coupon code: silibaby for 10% off your purchase at www.silikids.com.

Win! One reader will win a Siliskin-Glass. To enter -
*Visit the site and tell me another product you like or something you found interesting about these products.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win a Siliskin-Glass from Silikids http://tinyurl.com/yfaqnzq @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA. I will randomly select the winner Wednesday, April 21, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck!
(I received free product for writing this review. All opinions are my own.)

Winners!

Congratulations to the randomly selected winners!

#69, Jackie won the Lysol No Touch Hand Soap Starter Kit.
#96, Sara won the Miravos Tunic or Sun-Dress of Choice.

Monday, April 5, 2010

Beba Bean - {Giveaway has ended}

I love dressing up my little guy. My family jokes that he has a new hat on every time that they see him. Getting baby all dolled up is so much fun, and baby clothes are so cute! Which is why I want to share with you Beba Bean, for babies. They are a site with clothing, shoes, toys and more! I got a chance to review their Knit Onesie for my little guy. This piece is absolutely adorable! It's a heavy knit (like a cable sweater) that snaps up and has a little hood. When I received this item I was immediately struck by the great quality of the piece. It was thick, but comfortable and it was made very well, with heavier snaps to ensure that with the heavier material it stayed snapped. I envision using this piece a lot this spring when it's too warm for his snow suit but too chilly to just wear his regular clothes around outside. It would also be perfect for fall weather for layering. I was a little concerned that it might be scratchy, I remember hating sweaters for that reason as a kid, but it was very soft and comfortable. Even if you aren't shopping for a onesie, make sure that you check out their site as their clothes are really unique. definitely not your typical baby clothes. An especially cute item I noticed on their site was the Bamboo Kimono Sacque! You can find out more about Beba Bean and all of their unique items at www.bebabean.com, enjoy!

Win! One reader will win a $25 gift certificate to Beba Bean. To Enter -
*Visit the site and tell me what you would purchase with your gift certificate.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Become a Fan of Bebe Bean on Facebook.
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 and Beba Bean on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win a $25 gift card to @bebabean stylish baby apparel http://tinyurl.com/yzdjesq @mommainflipflop #giveaway
*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA and Canada. I will randomly select the winner Monday, April 19, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck! (I received free product for obtaining my honest opinion. All opinions are my own and had no bearing on my review.)

*Review written by Sara!

Friday, April 2, 2010

Winner!

Congratulations to the randomly selected winners today!

#110, Robert won the Ultimate Glass Cleaning Kit from Invisible Glass.

First 4 who commented won the Maggie's Soapnut Samples. This was fast!
Emily B, Madison{Life Happens During Naptime}, Bookie, andrea v.

Maggie's Soap Nuts - {Giveaway}

I've recently been given the laundry soap that grows on tree, Maggie's Soap Nuts a try and though it seemed just a tad bit strange I have to say I was surprised. Maggie's soapnuts are 100% natural and biodegradable, completely safe and great for sensitive skin. I found it very interesting that these Soap Nuts are actually the dried fruit of the Chinese Soapberry tree and contain saponin that has been used to clean clothes for years. A great alternative for using detergent that carries lots of harsh chemicals. You can purchase in a liquid form or the actual nuts. I have had a chance to use both the liquid and nuts a couple of times and my clothes always appear very clean, with just a clean smell to your clothing. Unlike what I thought, these are very easy to use. The only thing I did notice is that stains didn't come out quite as well, however I have not used them for long and have little experience with them. These can also be used for laundering your cloth diapers and though I have yet to use them for mine I have heard good things about them. Read about Soapnuts and the Uses.

Win! The first Four readers to comment will win samples of Maggie's Soapnuts. To enter -
*Tell me what you find the most interesting about Maggie's Soapnuts after reading a little about them.

*If you do win, Maggie's Soapnuts would like you to write a blog post about your experience on your site if you have one!*

Mutsy - Facebook Contest


Become a Mutsy fan on Facebook and post a comment about your favorite Mutsy product to be entered to win the Easy grow high chair. Easy-peasy, entries must be received by April 30th, 2010. Good luck.

Follow Mutsy on Twitter.

Starting Lineup Winner!

Thank you for the many of you who nominated me for the Dick's Sporting Goods Starting Lineup. I was one of the top ten and I can't wait to let you know what it all means!

amiastri - {Giveaway Has Ended}

Want to find unique baby clothes and gifts that are globally expired and so much more? You must visit amiastri, an online baby boutique. Find boys and girls clothing for babies and toddlers, organic apparel, unique baby gifts, furniture and so much more. We have many events this year where my children need to dress up more than just an everyday church Sunday and I was more than pleased with the item's to choose from at amiastri. I received the most beautiful Tafetta Embroidered girls dress for my daughter. The fit is excellent, sizing was right on and the look is lovely. The perfect dress for special occasions. I've looked at special occasions dresses many times and they seem expensive and the quality isn't that great, I have definitely not found that with this - the quality is excellent.

I also have the boys' Eton suit in chocolate brown for my little guy. As much as I love dresses for my daughter I couldn't help but fall in love with this little suit. Shorts, bow tie, jacket - he looks so adorable and dapper. The fit is really nice, and perfect for special occasions for sure. It seems to me that I only find the same boys dress up clothing, and this is definitely not something that you're going to find everywhere.

If you're looking for special occasion apparel or anything that's not your typical everyday find then amiastri is a great site to check out. So many different items, not just for special occasions. The customer service is helpful also, so if your not sure just call or email. Check out the amiastri blog for lots for updates on arrivals and deals.

Win! One reader will win a$ $35 gift card to amiastri. To enter -
*Visit the site and tell me what you love.
Get one additional entry for each of the following you do.
*Subscribe to my feed or Follow Me on Blogger
*Become a Fan of Momma In Flip Flops2 on Facebook
*Become a Fan of amiastri on Facebook.
*Follow Momma In Flip Flops2 and amiastri on Twitter and tweet about this contest (you can do this daily) Copy & Paste: Win a $35 gift card to @amiastri the online baby boutique @mommainflipflop http://tinyurl.com/yez7r4x #giveaway
*Send and e-mail to your friend(s) about this contest and CC me.

Please leave extra entry in a separate comment or it will not count. Email must be available for contact, either in profile or comment. Giveaway open to those in the USA and Canada. I will randomly select the winner Friday, April 16, 2010. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or I have the right to pick a new winner. Good luck! (I received free product for obtaining my honest opinion. All opinions are my own and had no bearing on my review.)