The Giveaway

changes

noreply@blogger.com (Katie L.) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 18:20:00 +0000

The Giveaway is getting some exciting changes! So there will be some construction going on for the next couple of weeks. I will let you know when everything is ready! Also, if you have a tutorial/recipe/tip you would like featured on The Giveaway email me at katielyons@the-giveaway.com with the info it! (can be from your blog, or something in PDF format) If you are chosen to be featured, you will get links back to your shop and/or blog! If you become a regular guest author, we'll include your blog or shop button on a page dedicated to all of our frequent contributors!

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noreply@blogger.com (Katie L.) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:48:00 +0000

Welcome to The Giveaway! Total Given Away So Far:$16,431.32 worth of Prizes

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To The Sky

noreply@blogger.com (Katie L.) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:19:00 +0000

Hi everyone! This is Katie! I was wanting to let you all know about my new endeavor, my Etsy shop 'To The Sky'! I'll be selling PDF instructions for fun, easy-to-make items that will save you money. I just listed my first item: Calvin's Table. It's a fairly easy to make, modern table that can be used for your children, or even for furniture in your own home. (for example, a coffee table or end table) This will be a perfect, inexpensive holiday gift! And I'll let you all know as soon as I have the instructions up for the interchangable tops that will allow you to change it from a table, to a kitchen, to a store,...

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SkitterToys Review Part 1

noreply@blogger.com (Katie L.) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:40:00 +0000

Today's review is for a yellow Skitter Car from Skitter Toys! (arv $55.95) We have had quite awhile to thoroughly test out the Skitter Car; it's quality, it's durability, it's ease of use, and of course, it's fun factor. We also got the chance to review it with it's regular wheels, and then the upgraded wheels. This review is for the regular wheels, and soon I will have the review up for the upgraded wheels. (That one will include a video!) I honestly can't tell you how fun this little car is. Not only does Calvin love it, but Aaron and I love it, and our friends and family love it as well. (Everytime our friends...

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alchemilla review

noreply@blogger.com (T.) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:02:00 +0000

Today's combined review is for the Rosebay Willowherb Cream and Exfoliating Face Wash Cream from Alchemilla. Both creams are best sellers! Alchemilla is a skin care company that believes that the natural approach is the only way. Their facial exfoliants, creams, and serums do not contain alcohol, parabens, sulfates or even petrochemical bi-products. Alchemilla does not test on animals nor do they have obnoxious and wasteful packaging. With a focus on providing organic and biodegradable products, Alchemilla has earned a reputation as a trustworthy skin-care company with an environmental conscious mindset. Here's...

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jcpenney review

noreply@blogger.com (Katie L.) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:04:00 +0000

Today's review is for a $100 Gift Card from JCPenney! (Please note that this is a Review Only, not a giveaway) Firstly, I have to tell you how much I honestly LOVE JCPenney. I love their clothing, their home decor items, and especially their incredible sales. They always seem to have a sale going on, which honestly is what keeps me coming back for more. Because there are a lot of stores that have nice clothing, but I can't afford it; so I don't go to them. JCPenney is easily affordable, and affordable with style. So I always seem to find myself wandering in there to see what new sales they have going on, then coming...

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umi shoes review

noreply@blogger.com (Katie L.) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:04:00 +0000

Today's review is for a pair of Astro shoes in Chocolate from UMI Shoes! (arv $63) Calvin and I both completely fell in love with his first pair of shoes he received from UMI, the Sail sandles. They were soft and comfortable, and incredibly cute. But unfortunately he grew out of them (though my husband wants to get them bronzed since they were the only shoes Calvin would wear for months) So I was so excited to get to review another pair. The Astro shoes are not only way cute and stylish, but comfortable, and very high quality. The stitching is amazing, all the materials and high end. I can tell these shoes were...

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noreply@blogger.com (Katie L.) — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 05:43:00 +0000

current giveaways We are currently taking a break from our giveaways, so there are none running right now. click here for even more giveaways!

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toys and games online review

noreply@blogger.com (Katie L.) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 20:40:00 +0000

Today's review is for a Wonderworld Hopping Bunny Walker Push Toy from Toys And Games Online! (arv $70) I try my best to be eco-friendly. I'm not perfect, but if I have a chance for it, I'll take it. So I was very excited to get the chance to review an eco-friendly toy from Toys And Games Online. As soon as I saw the Bunny Hopper Push Toy, I knew I had to have it. It's bright and fun, it helps your baby learn to walk, it's very high quality, and also it's made from "environmentally friendly rubberwood, non-toxic water-based paints and biodegradable fabrics". And the design that makes the bunnies hop is so simple...

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rileyroos review

noreply@blogger.com (Katie L.) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 20:47:00 +0000

Today's review is for a pair of Dakota shoes in Orange Swirl from Rileyroos! (arv $30) I have worked with Rileyroos before and fell in love with their shoes the first time. This second time around is no different. The style, quality, color, softness, and overall awesome-ness of these shoes is what keeps me coming back for more. I was excited to try out a pair of their sandles, since Mister absolutely loves sandles. The Dakota shoes are made out of this extremely soft leather and mesh uppers, and leather and rubber soles that are incredibly durable. He's able to wear these in even the rockiest places and they hold...

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pbs kids review

noreply@blogger.com (Katie L.) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:07:00 +0000

Today's review is for a Sid the Science Kid DVD Package ($40) from PBS Kids: a. Sid the Science Kid: Change Happens b. Sid the Science Kid: The Bug Club c. Dive Olly Dive: Ship Shape Sub I have to admit, the first couple of times that I watched Sid the Science Kid, I wasn't in love. I'm not one for kid shows usually. But after awhile, it really has grown on me. It's not something I would just sit and watch for hours on end, but it doesn't bug me or irritate me (like some kids shows can, I won't name any names.....) Which that alone gives it two thumbs up from me. The most important aspect, though, is that...

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shabby apple giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (T.) — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:32:00 +0000

Today's giveaway is for a GI Jane Dress from Shabby Apple! {arv$40} (comes in sizes 10, 12, and 14) Open to US Only Pretty with a hint of edge - love it! I don't know about you ladies but I experience such disappointing dress shopping moments as of late: Nothing fits right, everything is too overpriced, and many items available in stores across the country are kinda tacky. Well, I'm not saying that Shabby Apple is the ultimate solution to the US dress dilemma but it's a wonderful option for girls and women who embrace simple silhouettes. I am rather excited to write about Shabby Apple. Although I am not...

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wanchai ferry review and giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (T.) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 17:09:00 +0000

Today's review & giveaway is for a Wanchai Ferry "Stay-At Home" prize pack! This prize pack includes coupons for two free Wanchai Ferry frozen entrees and a set of Asian inspired rice bowls, chopsticks, and bamboo placements! Open to US Only Try to use the chopsticks, not forks --much more fun! I recently had the opportunity to review Shrimp Lo Mein through means of a free coupon. (For some reason, I received the coupon in place of the standard Orange Chicken sample everyone's received. Oh well!) To be honest, I'm not the biggest fan of Asian cuisine because I grew up in a Mediterranean household where...

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crazy forts review

noreply@blogger.com (Katie L.) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 04:30:00 +0000

Today's review is for a 69-Piece Crazy Forts Set with attachable lights! Did you ever make forts when you were younger? I did. In fact, my siblings and I would constantly make forts, inside and outside. Tree forts, table forts, it was all good to us. That's why I was so excited to learn about, and get to review Crazy Forts. So my little guy can have the same love of forts that I had. He was definitely already building it up because he has been hiding under blankets and in cubbies for awhile now. So when I first made him a fort to play in with our Crazy Forts set, he went right in and sat there giggling about his...

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crazy forts! giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (T.) — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:20:00 +0000

Today's giveaway is for a Crazy Fort 69 Piece Set from Crazy Forts! {arv $49.95} Open to Cont. US & Canada Only Some good ol' interactive fun! What can you do with 25 solid plastic balls and 44 reinforced sticks? How about protecting your castle? Or blasting to outer space in a rocket ship? Or staying warm in your cozy igloo? With Crazy Forts!, a game powered by the imagination, the possibilities to let your inner designer and engineer take over standard playtime are ample. Created by father of two Jim Whitney, who just wanted an open-ended construction toy to serve as "a cave today, a pirate ship tomorrow,...

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mag-tagz giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (T.) — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 17:08:00 +0000

Today's giveaway is for two individual Tagz, and either a Kendra's Get Started Pack - Large Necklace Base on Stretch Choker or a Mia's Get Started Pack - Small (winner's choice)! {arv $27} Open to US Only Choosing just two Tagz from the third image will certainly be a feat! If there's anything we learn while growing up it's to have fun in a wholesome way and that nothing beats a good friend. Wouldn't it be nice to share? Wouldn't it be nice to be unique? Friendship, generosity, self-expression --are all concepts that Mag-tagz, a company recently featured on NBC news, took into consideration when creating their...

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skittertoys giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (T.) — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:40:00 +0000

Today's giveaway is for a Skitter Car in the winner's choice of color with upgraded wheels from SkitterToys! (arv $74.95) Open to Continental US Only skitter car demonstration: A toy any child would be proud of! Remember the Plasma Car giveaway we hosted a few months ago? Didn't it look like oodles of fun? Well, the Skitter Car is actually its predecessor. That's right, the first, the only, the original. The Skitter Car is actually part of SkitterToys is an American Company (owned by WCNGroup) based in Southern California. Since 2003, the company has sold many, many Skitter Cars, won many, many toy awards...

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soy delites giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (T.) — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:26:00 +0000

Today's giveaway is for a 5oz candle and 9oz candle in winner's choice of scent, and an assorted package of tealights from Soy Delites! {ARV$29.50} Open to US & Canada Okay. So I'll be the first to admit that Soy Delites does not feature many products on their site. I was actually slightly shocked considering how every retailer these days is selling everything under the sun. However, for me this discovery on Soy Delite's site was a relief because it allowed me to focus on what they do best, which is to offer customers beautiful scented candles! So what exactly is this company? Soy Delites is based in...

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just ice jewelry giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Katie L.) — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:06:00 +0000

Today's giveaway is for a $20 Gift Certificate to Just Ice Jewelry! One-of-a-kind Pottery Shard necklaces and earrings? It doesn't get more eco-chic than that! If you love eco-friendly, stylish and unique jewelry, than Just Ice Jewelry is one Etsy shop that you will love. Using materials such as vintage pottery shards and hand turned glass, and different stones (such as jasper and quartzite), every piece made has it's own flare that can't be redone. Some of my favorite pieces are the four shown in the post. Starting from the top left and going clockwise they are: the Monarch necklace, Reversible Pottery Shard...

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do-n-slide giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Momnerd) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:30:00 +0000

Today's giveaway is for a Do-N-Slide board with a conversion pack of your choice! (ARV $19.99) Check out my review HERE! Open to US and Canada Your prize includes the Do-N-Slide board, the Help around the house pack, and your choice of the Toddler, Potty Training, or Preschool Plus pack. So, are you wondering yet just what the Do-N-Slide is? It's pretty ingenious actually. It's a glorified to do list, just for kids! At the top you put the day, and on the left side you easily slide in whatever chores or things your child needs to do throughout the day. When they have done them, they slide them to the right, so that...

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do-n-slide review

noreply@blogger.com (Momnerd) — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 22:16:00 +0000

Today's review is for a Do-N-Slide with an Around the house pack and a Toddlers day pack. We were so lucky to get to try a Do-N-Slide! It's the perfect way to get your kids excited to help out and get into a routine. I've tried making my own chore charts, but they never seem to last. I found that combining some routine along with some of those dreaded chores, my kids did great! So here's how it works. The board has a slot at the top for the day of the week, and of course it comes with the card for each day of the week. Below that there are five more slots. One one side your child slides in what they are supposed to...

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true learning giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Momnerd) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:59:00 +0000

Today's giveaway is for a Curriculum CD and iphone Application (Letters A to Z) from True Learning! (ARV $25) If you don't have an iphone, you can still win the Curriculum CD. :) Open to US Only Do you have a child ages 2-6 or do you know of a child ages 2-6 years old? If so you definitely want to win this! My kids definitely loved it, which you can read all about in my review HERE! But first, let me tell you a little more about them. True Learning is a company that takes early learning very seriously. They were actually founded with one goal in mind: "To bring the best early learning experience to your...

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true learning review

noreply@blogger.com (Momnerd) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:02:00 +0000

Today's review is for an early learning Curriculum CD from True Learning. Check out our giveaway HERE! For the past few years, I have been teaching preschool from home. So I was really excited when I received my curriculum CD from True Learning. I was just amazed at how many activities there were on just two small CD's! Right now my twins are a little younger, and my older boys a little older than preschool age, but I found that my five year old really enjoyed doing these activities, and that they have been a great review for Kindergarten! I can't wait to use them with my preschoolers in the Fall! (P.S. No, I did...

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pbs kids giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (T.) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 19:55:00 +0000

Today's giveaway is for a Sid the Science Kid DVD Package ($40) from PBS Kids: a. Sid the Science Kid: Change Happensb. Sid the Science Kid: The Bug Club c. Dive Olly Dive: Ship Shape Sub Open to US Only The kid years are sure fun! What's a great, educational way to keep the kiddos entertained this summer? Hmm...obviously MTV reality shows are out of the question. You've already taken them to the library this week. And shucks it's raining. That's where these PBS Kids DVD's come in. "Sid the Science Kid" is an Emmy nominated show on PBS and "Dive Olly Dive" is a 3D-animated show that will be airing on PBS...

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the neocube review

noreply@blogger.com (T.) — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:16:00 +0000

Today's review is for the Cube Tastic Value Pack from The NeoCube! Check out our giveaway for The NeoCube HERE --there will be 10 winners! Itty bitty object, great entertainment! With 216 individual spherical neodymium magnets, the NeoCube is sort of like the Rubik's Cube but with pretty much billions of solutions. It's a puzzle and it's a sort of construction game as well. Unconventional and complex (but remarkably never frustrating) the NeoCube helps relieve some stress, allows for ample brain stimulation, and is an easy way to release some of that pent up creativity. "The NeoCube was a bit of a mystery for me....

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