Giveaway Roundup! May 30, 2011 Edition (and some wins to report)

I won some really cool stuff this week!  I'll share some of them with you before letting you know about some new giveaways I've found for you to enter!

From Born to Impress, an Aurorae Yoga mat and denim yoga bag!  I'm taking yoga classes this summer with Middle Bebe Girl Jasmine, and don't you know, now I don't have to buy the gear!  :)

A few weeks ago, I won a Fluffy Bunny pillow pet from Born to Impress as well.  I actually was going to put it in my gift box (the box I keep handy for birthdays and Christmas), but Not-So-Bebe Girl Autumn saw it in the box, asked about it, pulled it out, and begged to keep it.  Here's the pic she posted on Facebook (from the comments, it's apparent that her friends are jealous):

I joined the Lands End Swimsuit Confidence Twitter party (sorry for my Twitter followers, I usually try not to clog up my tweet passages with the Twitter parties), and won a bathing suit!  Woot!  (Needed one - gained some weight - don't want everyone looking at my badunkadunk).  I don't know which one I'll pick yet; waiting for them to DM me this week sometime.

From Mama Buzz, I won a LaRue Across America storybook and backpack!  Grandbebe JoJo will be so happy!  I don't think I've ever seen a little one get as excited about getting a book from his Gigi as he does!




From This Mama Loves Her Bargains, I won a Chicobag!  Chicobags are really durable shopping totes that come in all sorts of lovely designs.  I actually had a whole set, but the girls have borrowed them and now I'm down to only one.

On to some of the giveaways I've recently found around the blogosphere!  As always, I try to include residency requirements to make it a bit easier.

TOYS AND GAMES

Summertime fun will definitely be on the menu if you enter and win this Little Tikes Anchors Away Pirate Ship from The Shopping Mama!

Want water fun?  Sand fun?  Just plain fun?  The bebes will love this!  If you're from the US, head over for your chance by 6/6/2011.

Bebe Boy James SAYS he's too old for Chuggington, but that doesn't stop him from pulling his toys out to play with Grandbebe JoJo when he comes over!  Mama Buzz has THREE separate Chuggington giveaways going on right now!

First, there's the Chuggington Launch & Go Roundhouse playset.  Enter this one by 6/2/2011 for a chance to win!



Second, we have this wonderful pack that includes both the Wilson and Brewster die-cast engines and the straight and curved track pack.  If you click over to Mama Buzz by 6/7/2011, you can win this!


THIS cool prize pack has FIVE books and a Matching Game for your little reader!  Enter the Chuggington Read and Play giveaway at Mama Buzz by 6/14/2011!

HOUSEHOLD

I'm not only a reader, I'm a foodie.  I can never get enough kitchen tools.  Baking lovely cakes is a specialty of mine, and no one helps with baking better than Wilton.  If you're like me, and you want a chance to refresh your baking tools, head over to Baby Loving Mama by 6/7/2011 for a chance win this set (US entries):

Here are just a few of the lovely cakes made easy with Wilton's Punch, Cut, Decorate Kit!



Don't they all look SO yummy!  AND professional.  Wilton's Punch, Cut, Decorate kit makes these and other extravagant-looking cakes SO easy with sugared sheets that you simply punch shapes out of!  For a chance to win this prize (worth over $126!), if you're from the US, head over to Mom Spotted by 6/12/2011.

I should just let this picture speak for itself, but I won't.  THAT, my lovelies, is the Hoover MaxExtract 60 Pressure Pro carpet cleaner!  When you head over to enter, take a look at how it not only does a great job on carpet, but read about how great it works on upholstery and stairs, too!  Mom Spotted has teamed up with Hoover to offer some lucky someone a chance to win this for themselves!  Are you from the US?  Do you want a chance to win?  Enter by 6/26/2011!

BEBES AND KIDS

This is really for the parent of a bebe, but summer is here!  That means lots of outdoor fun and activities.   When you have a little tyke to take around, hiking can be a trial.  I always kept a good baby carrier with me, and even now, I use one for Grandbebe Girl Makayla when I need my hands free or when I'm going where a stroller would be a hassle.  Kelty, known for their outdoor and camping gear, also has this lovely carrier:

the Kelty FC 3.0 Kids Carrier (ARV $249.95).  It's not just for bebes, but has enough heft for a toddler as well!  If YOU want a chance to win this, go to Misadventures in Baby Raising by 6/9/2011 (US only).

Well!  That's all for this week!  Hope you find something that you like!  Let me know if you win!  :)

Giveaway Roundup! May 23, 2011 Edition

I haven't done this for a while, because I really haven't been entering giveaways very often.  I was experiencing a bit of a burnout for a little while.  BUT .. I've started entering again, and, as always, I want to share some of the goodness with those of you who ALSO like to win!

On to some of the giveaways I've recently found around the blogosphere!  As always, I try to include residency requirements to make it a bit easier.

CLOTHING/ACCESSORIES

Most of us can't wear those itsy bitsy bikinis, and it's always hard to find something that will fit us well AND look cute at the same time!  Well, Hapari has awesome suits, including tankinis, in all sorts of lovely styles!  Take a look at one I'd pick:

It's their Aqua Bay SOS Tankini teamed up with a cute and flirty Aqua Bay Sassy Skirt!  (Yes, you can mix and match tops and bottoms, too!)

I've found some wonderful Hapari giveaways for $96 Hapari credit at the following blogs:

3 Princes and a Princess -  must post a link to Hapari on your blog, Facebook, or Twitter account - US/CAN through 5/30/2011 

Funshine - must post a link as above - US/CAN through 5/26/2011 

For the shoe and boot hound, you can win 1 pair of shoes or boots from Nomad if you're from the US at At the Fence.  Enter by 5/24/2011.  I couldn't figure out which to pick (aren't they all too cute?):

Another great shoe site with wonderfully comfy and durable shoes is Sanuk!  Here's just a taste:

    
I have to admit that these two styles totally conform to my "I want to be comfortable and kind of hippy stylish" side! US residents can enter to win their choice of Sanuk footwear, up to $60 worth, at Baby Loving Mama by 5/24/2011!

TOYS AND GAMES

Summertime is here, and it's time to get the little ones outside to play and have fun!  Remember these?

3 Princes and a Princess is holding a giveaway for the 33rd Anniversary Edition Little Tikes Turtle Sandbox!  The giveaway is open to US residents through 5/25/2011!

This Sportcraft Foldable Ladderball Game (Yay!  Portability!):

can be won by heading over to Akron Ohio Mom's blog by 5/30/2011. (US residents only).  I can definitely picture taking this over to the lake for kid fun during cookouts!

Melissa and Doug toys!  I love the fact that they are eco-friendly and fun!  US residents can win your choice of up to $75 worth of their new Sunny Patch line at Baby Loving Mama!

Photo courtesy of Baby Loving Mama

If you want to win, head on over by 6/2/2011!

Boy, oh, boy!  My grandbebe girls all LOVE Olivia!  I think I've seen every Olivia DVD there is at least 10 times, as each set brings at least one of their DVD's over when they come to visit!  :)  If YOUR bebes/grandbebes/nieces/neighbor's kids love Olivia too, you can enter to win this cool Olivia Prize Pack:

that includes an OLIVIA Poster, a "This is OLIVIA" book, an "OLIVIA Opens a Lemonade Stand" book, an OLIVIA tin lunch box (various designs), an OLIVIA DVD , an OLIVIA sticker sheet, and 1 OLIVIA Kaleidoscope at The Life of Rylie (and Bryce Too)! courtesy of Kidtoons.  (Must be from the US) - entries close 5/31/2011.

HOUSEHOLD

Right now, my necklaces are either puddled in a tray on my dresser or hanging from coat hooks in my closet!  THAT'S why I'd love to win this Tri-fold Photo Frame & Mirror Wall Mount Jewelry Armoire from Hayneedle:

You can decorate your wall with photos of your loved ones, and when you open it up, there are handy hooks and spaces for your jewelry as well!  If you want a chance to win and you live in the US, head over to A Mom's Balancing Act by 6/3/2011 for your chance!

Pillsbury is one of my favorite brands!  They've been around forever, and they're just so yummy!  (I'm partial to their crescent rolls myself!).  Take a look at this great Pillsbury Simply Spring prize pack:

Photo courtesy of A Nut in a Nutshell

It includes coupons for Pillsbury's new Simply… product, a tablecloth, juice glasses, flower vases and more (ARV $115)!  If you want a chance to win and you're in the US, head on over to A Nut in a Nutshell by 6/5/2011!

Foodie that I am, I love kitchen gadgets, appliances .. pots, pans, dishes ... I'm HAPPY when my SO buys me something for the kitchen!  Look at this cool KitchenAid toaster!

Photo courtesy of Baby Loving Mama

This is a very cool wide-slot toaster with an LCD display that ALSO has KEEP WARM, DEFROST and REHEAT settings!  You can heat up your waffles, bagels, even French bread slices!  Woot!  If you're from the US, you can enter to win at Baby Loving Mama by 5/27/2011.

Another great Hayneedle giveway for this pretty lingerie chest!

US residents can enter to win at Thanks Mail Carrier through 6/3/2011!

ELECTRONICS

I bought a video camera for Not-So-Bebe-Girl Autumn for Christmas. When I noticed that she hadn't been using it, I asked her why.  She said, "Well, Mom, I don't want to seem ungrateful; I'm happy that you got it for me, but I really wanted a Flip."  She says she'll use the one she has, though.  (We'll see) :)  If you want a chance to win a Flip:

Photo courtesy of The Art of Random Willy Nillyness

and you're from the US, head on over to The Art of Random Willy-Nillyness by 6/7/2011 for your chance to win!

JEWELRY

I LOVE unique jewelry!  It can be clunky or statement or just a piece that catches the eye ... like this Ripple Effect Necklace from the Women's Bean Project:

In case you haven't figured it out, teals and aquas are my fave colors!  US/CAN residents can enter to win this lovely at Acting Balanced. HURRY - the giveaway ends TODAY - 5/23/2011!

There's a wonderful new type of jewelry in town:


These are just a few of the lovely Gem Ceramic bands on offer by Etienne Perret.  Again, unique is the thing for me.  There are also other gorgeous styles, not just the Gem Ceramic, available on the website.  Born to Impress is hosting a giveaway for one of Etienne Perret's stylish new bands - open to US residents through 6/20/2011.

BOOKS

I have a book blog; do you REALLY think I couldn't include some great book giveaways?  :)

Courtesy Bloody Bookaholic

Courtesy Bloody Bookaholic

Courtesy Bloody Bookaholic

LOOK at all of that reading goodness!  Bloody Bookaholic is having a Spring Cleaning Giveaway and THOSE are the books you can win!  It's open Internationally through 5/27/2011 - "3 winners will get 14 books each and the fourth winner will get two buahahahaha (unless I decide to add more later on)"

BEBES AND KIDS

Here's your chance to win this fun and functional Peg Perego Vela Easy Drive stroller:

I don't know about you, but I'm not a fan of big, bulky strollers, and most of the lightweight umbrella strollers ... well, they don't roll very easily AND they don't seem to last too long.  THIS one is a happy medium!  Home Grown Families is giving US residents a chance to win as long as you enter by 6/5/2011.

Well!  That's all for this week!  Hope you find something that you like!  Let me know if you win!  :)

Tuesday Giveaway Roundup (formerly Monday Giveaway Roundup)

I've been having a difficult time getting this one in on Mondays, because that's when I do my bookish things - so I've decided to move it to Tuesdays (and I'll start putting it up earlier than this from now on - I almost pinkie swear!)  ..and, well, I got distracted, so by the time this actually posts, it will be Wednesday, my time, but still Tuesday in other places!  LOL!

What IS the Giveaway Roundup?  Well, it's when I give you the 411 on some of the best blog giveaways I've found around the 'net.  I haven't been doing much web trawling for giveaways this week, so this is a pretty short list, but I'll make up for it next week (I DO pinkie swear on that one!)

FOR THE BEBES AND KIDDOS

I'm still wanting a good stroller that's not as huge as the Bumbleride I currently have at the house.  How about THIS one?

That's the Maxi-Cosi Perle stroller!  It's so cute and compact and durable-looking!  If YOU want a chance to win and you're from the US, head on over to A Mom's Balancing Act by 7/14/2010 for your chance!

I also need a highchair, since my table is too high for the grandbebes to sit and eat and I have to put them on the floor.  I LOVE the Boon Flair highchairs - they are durable, and, very important to me, EASY to clean!  Jabbering Jessi is giving US readers a chance to win one of these for themselves!  Enter by 7/7/2010!


THIS Castle Tower from Imagination Box Co. is sure to get imaginations going:

Lewis Crazy House is hosting a giveaway for this great color-me toy!  Even better, it is MADE IN THE USA!  Enter before 7/19/2010!

V-Tech was one of my go-to's for Christmas last year.  I'm a big fan of learning and educational toys, but they MUST be fun or the bebes won't play with them - therefore, they won't learn.  V-Tech has some cool new products out.  One of them is the V-reader - it's like a Kindle for KIDS!  It has a touch and read system, reading games, ways for you to track the bebe's progress, an animated storyteller and more!  You can win one of these from Look What Mom Found if you're from the US!  Enter to win by 7/16/2010!

The grandbebe girls aren't QUITE old enough for a regular bike yet, and tricycles are cool, but they don't really help them learn how to ride two-wheelers.  Strider has the solution:

Mom to Bed by 8 is hosting a giveaway for US residents to win a Strider No Pedal PREbike in your choice of colors!  Check out the video on her post to see how easy it is for the bebes to get the hang of riding THIS bike!  Giveaway ends 7/18/2010!

FOR THE HOME

I've been reading about the Zuvo Water Filtration System.  I think it's really cool that they give you all sorts of options - you can get an under-the-counter or over-the-counter system AND they are a responsible corporate citizen.  They support the Hippo Water Project, which is a project that serves rural African villages. The Hippo Water Roller is able to carry 4 times more water than a bucket with significantly less effort. It improves lives of individuals and families, saving time and energy, while improving hygiene and the health of the entire community. If you're from the US, and you'd like to win your own Zuvo system, you can visit Little Yaya's by 7/9/2010 or Review Retreat by 7/17/2010 (or both!) for a chance to win!

Dear Crissy is hosting an AWESOME giveaway for ... drumroll, please .... 500 square feet of Mohawk Engineered Hand-Scraped Raschiato Series Eucalyptus Cognac Flooring!  That's $1200 worth of lovely hardwood flooring, y'all!   I'm a renter, so it would do ME no good to enter, but for those of you with your own houses, GET TO GETTIN'!! This great giveaway is open to the contiguous US through 7/31/2010!

I am going to have to pony up and buy a Sodastream!  Seriously, I just am.  If I can't win one, I'll just have to ...oh!  Frugality in the Making is giving continental US readers a chance to win one!  Enter by 7/10/2010!

I love scents in my home!  I'm always burning oil or using a diffuser or burning lovely, well-scented candles.  Candles like this one:

Pretty, eh?  It's the Voluspa Ambre Lumiere - wanna know what it smells like?  It's a warm exotic mixture of light amber, vanilla benzoine, and Indonesian patchouli!  Yes, I'm a hippie at heart!  FOUR US Hair on the Brain readers will get a chance to win THEIR CHOICE of any Voluspa candle - they have an estimated burn time of 100 hours, so your house will be smelling lovely for a long time!  Enter quickly, though, the giveaway ends 7/7/2010!

FOR YOU

Well, for you if you're a female - for your wife, sister, daughter, or mother if you're a manly man!

I think that this Hot Tools Professional Curling Iron will fit the bill to give ANY type of hair fab curls!

US/Canadian readers can enter to win one these from Flat Iron Experts by going over to Review Retreat by 7/14/2010!

SO .. I think I'm going to be getting a JOB, y'all!  NOT this part-time job that I've been working, but an honest-to-goodness, 40-hour-a-week J-O-B!  I swear, I can't wait.  I'm so tired of not working.  Anyway, mornings with a job are hectic, and taking the time to style my hair is the largest part of the getting-ready time for me.  Being able to roll up my hair and let it set while I'm doing everything else would be a real timesaver!  That's why I want to win this BaByliss PRO Ceramic 20 Roller Setter from Review Retreat!

This giveaway ends on 7/13/2010!

BOOKS

I've found myself with a book blog, so no roundup would be complete without something related to books, right?  LOOK at THIS, y'all!

Woot!  It's INTERNATIONAL, y'all!!  You get this:

Nightshade - Andrea Cremer (ARC)
Paranormalcy - Kiersten White (ARC)
The Eternal Ones - Kirsten Miller (ARC)
Halo - Alexandra Adornetto (ARC)
Pegasus - Robin McKinley (ARC)

AND you get these: FIVE packs of 5 gum:

Zing (Bubble)
Cobalt (Peppermint)
Flare (Cinnamon)
Lush (Tropical)
Rain (Spearmint)

Enter to win at The Undercover Book Lover by 7/15/2010!

That's all for this week!  Back next week with another roundup!  If you win, let me know!