May « 2011 « The Bragging Mommy

Shopbop Designer Boutique $100 GC Giveaway! [CLOSED]

Have you heard of Shopbop.com? It is a fabulous online Designer Boutique that has so many items I would love to own!

At Shopbop you can find 3.1 Phillip Lim handbags, dresses, jewelry, 3.1 Phillip Lim sunglasses, and so much more!

Check it all out at Shopbop.com!

One lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will receive a $100 Shopbop.com Gift Card!

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Shopbop and tell us your favorite item.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

3 entries- Sign up for the Shopbop mailing list (homepage bottom).
3 entries- Like Shopbop on Facebook.
3 entries- Follow Shopbop on Twitter.
3 entries- Subscribe via RSS feed to the Shopbop Blog.
5 entries- Enter to win a Family Vacation here. Tell us the name you used to enter.
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post and shopbop.com. Leave a link to your post.
1 entry per day- Follow on Twitter & Tweet this giveaway. You can use this:

I just entered to #Win a $100 GC to @shopbop from @braggingmommy! / http://tinyurl.com/3v6tnf3 / (ends 6/14)

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until June 14 @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

*The gift card for this giveaway is being provided by Shopbop.com.

Heidi May 31, 2011 gift card, giveaway, mommy, shopping

DownEast Basics Review and $25 GC Giveaway [CLOSED]

DownEast Basics has been a favorite place of mine for years! Their affordable women’s clothing is so chic & stylish. Whether it is a shirt, jeans, or their super cute modest swimwear, I am always coveting something from DownEast Basics.

I love DownEast because I can always find something modest—Their shirts have sleeves, the dresses are not too short, and their swimsuits are ALL Tankini’s!! I don’t have to sacrifice style to feel comfortable in what I am wearing. That being said, DownEast also has some darling tank tops & sleeveless shirts that could easily be paired with cardigan or a shirt underneath.

I received a darling Antique Top in a gorgeous Turquoise color to review. I have had my eye on this shirt for months and I am so happy to finally have it to wear! It’s a V-neck shirt (high enough that I don’t need to wear an undershirt) with feminine short sleeves and puckered detail along the bodice. I went by their sizing chart and got a size XS, but could have gone up to a small for a little extra length (I have a long torso). I seriously love this top and I feel great when I wear it!

After finding the perfect outfit, don’t forget to Accessorize!! You will find cute jewelry, scarves, & purses without breaking the bank! At DownEast Basics, you can create a whole ensemble (minus the shoes) all in one place!

Besides clothing, DownEast has a new line of home décor that you are going to love. You will find Vases & Bowls, Botanicals, Pillows and more (even little stuffed animals for your kids). DownEast just keeps getting better & better!

Things that are BRAG WORTHY:

Stylish while being modest
New styles added all the time!
Great prices
100% satisfaction guaranteed
They have clothes for little girls too

DownEast Basics get BRAGGING RIGHTS!!

DownEast Basics is generously giving away a $25 online GC to one lucky reader!!

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit www.downeastbasics.com and tell us what you would buy with your GC if you win.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

1 entry- Like DownEast on Facebook
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
3 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link.
5 entries- Enter to win a Family Vacation here. Tell us the name you used to enter.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway using @braggingmommy. Include a link to this post in your tweet.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until June 14th @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

*I received a shirt from DownEast Basics for the purpose of this review

Kim May 31, 2011 clothing, girl, giveaway, home, mommy, review

Piggy Paint Natural Non-Toxic Nail Polish Review and $15 GC Giveaway [CLOSED]

Leah loves to get her nails and toes painted and asks me almost everyday! She is such a girly girl and loves to pick out her own color paint.

I have been in love with Piggy Paint ever since I found out about it. I first heard about it about a year ago when I won some of their awesome finger/toe nail polish and have been buying ever since! What is so great about Piggy Paint…Everything!

I really love that Piggy Paint is Natural Non-Toxic Nail Polish and those little fingers can go in the mouth and the paint won’t hurt them! This nail polish also doesn’t smell toxic and give off those yucky nail polish smells. The Nail Polish remover is also non-toxic and doesn’t smell bad, which is great for this pregnant mommy!

“Piggy Paint is specially formulated from God’s natural ingredients and dries to a hard, durable finish. There are no toxic chemicals; it’s free of formaldehyde, toluene, phthalates, Bis, phenol A, ethyl acetate and acetone. Say good-bye to harsh, smelly chemicals and hello to Piggy Paint…it’s as Natural as Mud!” (Piggy Paint website)

What I also like from the Piggy Paint website is there is a section on using Piggy Paint as a learning tool! It tells you all kinds of different ways to use it in a fun educational way. Like letting your daughter paint your fingers or toes and it ‘”helps with her fine-motor skills and gives her a chance to exert her independence.” (Piggy Paint website)

Things that are Bragworthy:

Cute, Fun Colors with Cute names like Angel Kisses, Mac n Cheese Please and Girls Rule!
Safe Nail Polish and would even be safe for little babies!
No harsh smelling chemicals are used, only natural ingredients!
HypoAllergenic
Dries quickly and hardens!
Super easy to remove with their great also non-toxic remover
Perfect for Princess Parties or other fun Spa Nights!

Piggy Paint can be purchased at www.piggypaint.com!

Piggy Paint Natural Non-Toxic Nail Polish gets Bragging Rights!

Piggy Paint is generously giving away a $15.00 gift certificate to One Lucky Winner!

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Piggy Paint and tell us what you would buy with your GC if you win.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

3 entries- Like Piggy Paint on Facebook
3 entries- Follow Piggy Paint on Twitter
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
1 entry- Visit Piggy Paint and let us know your favorite color
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
3 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link.
5 entries- Enter to win a Family Vacation here. Tell us the name you used to enter.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway using @braggingmommy. Include a link to this post in your tweet.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

*I received 3 journals from Paper Coterie for the purpose of this review

Briann May 31, 2011 child, eco-friendly, girl, giveaway, review, toddler

Mr. Popper’s Penguins Coming to Theaters June 17!

Mr. Poppers Penguins is coming to theaters on June 17!

“In this family comedy, Jim Carrey is Mr. Popper, a driven businessman who is clueless when it comes to the important things in life – until he inherits six penguins. Popper’s penguins turn his swank New York apartment into a snowy winter wonderland – and the rest of his life upside-down.”

Check out the trailer below!

*We will be offering a giveaway prize pack soon, stay tuned.

Heidi May 31, 2011 Uncategorized

Pretty Little Liars Romance

Like I said in my previous post, I have really love the show Pretty Little Liars! I am so excited that it is coming out on DVD soon! I thought I would share my favorite romance on the show and why it is my fav. I really like the romance that is brewing between Spencer and Toby. I really like Spencer’s character, she is smart and very driven. Toby of course is an outcast and she actually hated him in the beginning of the show. It is really sweet to watch a relationship evolve between them. Of course with both of them being under a magnifying glass by the public/police for murder it makes for a very complicated situation. I wonder where their romance will go from here…

Pre-order your copy of the Pretty Little Liars Season One on DVD here today: http://bit.ly/lRSTgB!

I have been hired by Warner Bros. WBWord division to promote Pretty Little Liars: The Complete First Season on DVD.

Heidi May 31, 2011 dvd, entertainment, mommy, teen, tv show

Looking For a New Dining Room Table? Look No Further!

A Dining Table is an important part of any home. You spend a lot of quality family time sitting around it, eating, playing games, and talking. So you definitely want to find the table that is perfect for your home and family.

This Oak Three Piece Corner Kitchen Dining Nook Set would make a great addition to your home and provides a good amount of seating.

If you are limited on space then this Casual Pedestal Kitchen Table may be the perfect choice for your home.

If you want a more modern look for your dining room or kitchen, this Five Piece Counter Height Dining Table Set would be a great choice.

No matter what style of Dining Table you are searching for, you are sure to find a great selection at MoreDiningTables.com.

Heidi May 31, 2011 home, kitchen

Make Your Business Standout ~ UPrinting 100 Postcards Giveaway [CLOSED]

If you own your own business, marketing is a key factor to making your business grow. You can hand out business cards, flyers, and brochures…but why not print postcards to distribute to potential customers? You can put a special promo code or special event on them and your website address and make a stand out design. One that will surely make them want to visit your website.

UPrinting is generously giving away 100 Postcards for One (1) Winner!

(5″ x 7″ -14pt Cardstock Gloss-Front Only printing-2 Business Days Print Turnaround Time)

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Tell us what you would use the postcards for if you win them!

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
3 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link.
5 entries- Enter to win a Family Vacation here. Tell us the name you used to enter.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway using @braggingmommy. Include a link to this post in your tweet.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until June 3rd @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter and have not won a giveaway from UPrinting within the last six months. This giveaway is sponsored by UPrinting, no monetary compensation was given and I will receive postcards printing for hosting. Check out UPrinting.com and their event ticket printing services for more information.

Heidi May 30, 2011 business, giveaway

Celebrate National Play Day ~ Dave and Busters $10 Power Card Giveaway [CLOSED]

Dave & Busters wants you to celebrate National Play Day with them!

Everyone who visits http://freeplayday.com will receive a coupon for $10 in free game play that can be used anytime between now and May 31st.

Visit www.DaveandBusters.com to find a location near you!

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One lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win a $10 Power Card to use at any Dave & Busters location!

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Dave & Busters online and tell us your favorite menu item.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

3 entries- “Like” Dave & Busters on Facebook.
3 entries- Follow Dave and Busters on Twitter.
2 entries- Subscribe to the Dave and Busters Channel on YouTube.
5 entries- Enter to win a Family Vacation here. Tell us the name you used to enter.
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
5 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link to your post.
1 entry per day- Follow on Twitter & Tweet this giveaway, be sure to include a link to this post as well as @daveandbusters & @braggingmommy.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until June 10 @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

*I will be receiving a Dave & Busters gift card as compensation for this post.

Heidi May 27, 2011 entertainment, family, food, games

Kindercare’s Summer Camp ~ 12 Great Camps=One Fun Summer for Your Child!

Kindercare Summer Camp makes the most fun time of year even better! We have 12 unique and fun camps for pre-school/pre-k and school-age kids running from May through August.

With so much to choose from, a summer spent at KinderCare is sure to be an enriching, fun, and memorable one for your child!

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Preschooler Parents Share Their Thoughts in KinderCare®
Learning Centers’ Second Annual “Summer Fun” Survey!

KinderCare, the nation’s largest private provider of early childhood education, asked 1,000 parents across the U.S. about plans for their preschooler’s summer. Day camps earn a top place on families’ must-do list, with parents of preschoolers confirming that they want kids’ bodies and minds to stay active. Below, you’ll see key findings from our 2011 survey.

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Kindercare Summer Camp offers a great variety of programs for your child:

Wilderness 101, Dig Ancient Egypt, Wild Wild West, Scienterrific, Spectacular Sports, Animal Antics, Gross and Gooey Science, Kids’ Kitchen, Sports Smarts, Art Expo, Splish Splash!, and Feats of Science.

Whether you have a pre-schooler or a school-age child, they’ve got cool science lessons that are out of this world!

Below you will find a Kids’ Kitchen Sample Activity to try with your child

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Vegetable Wraps

Ingredients (makes 4 servings):

2/3 cup cream cheese, softened

1 bag of sprouts from Growing Sprouts

1 ½ cups fresh carrots

1 red bell pepper

1 cup cucumber

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup canned or frozen corn (thawed, ifnecessary)

1 cup frozen edamame, thawed

4 flour tortillas

Directions

· Clean and sanitize a counter or table in your kitchen.

· Wash the carrots, pepper, and cucumber.

· Grate the carrots into a bowl.

· Thinly slice the pepper and cucumber and place them in separate bowls.

· Place the corn, edamame, and shredded cheese in separate bowls.

· Place a serving spoon in each bowl.

· Place the cream cheese, bag of sprouts, bowls of vegetables, bowl of cheddar cheese, tortillas, measuring cups, and measuring spoons .

· Spread cream cheese on your tortilla.

· Place vegetables and cheese in a row down the center of your tortilla.

· Top their vegetables with shredded cheese and sprouts.

· Roll up your tortillas as tightly as possible to keep the vegetables inside.

· Use a knife to cut the wraps in half.

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Visit The Kindercare’s Summer Camp page to sign your child up for their super fun Summer Camp Programs today!

*As part of a Mom Select Program I will be receiving a free week of Kindercare’s Summer Camp for my child.

Heidi May 27, 2011 child, educational, entertainment, summer

Find a Flexible Job Online ~ FlexJobs 1 Year Membership Giveaway ($50 Value!) [CLOSED]

“We believe that the job search experience is generally pretty dismal nowadays, especially in the telecommuting, part-time, and flexible job niches. That being said, there’s a TON of room for improvement! And that’s what FlexJobs is all about: we provide a new and better way for people to search for jobs with flexibility.

FlexJobs can change that. We can make your job search experience better, easier, faster, and safer.

- FlexJobs is the leading online service for hand-screened and professional flexible, part-time, telecommuting, and freelance job listings.

- FlexJobs has 4,000+ listings in 50 career fields, including finance, case management, customer service, marketing and sales, recruiting, writing and editing, teaching, consulting, accounting, and even nursing and other medical professions.

- FlexJobs offers a money back guarantee.

-FlexJobs each position listed on the site and has been researched to ensure there are no scams, just real part-time, telecommuting and flexible jobs.” telecommute; work from home, part-time jobs”-FlexJobs Website

Right now Bragging Mommy Readers can get 30% off a membership purchase! Use code: save30 when purchasing.

A Membership to FlexJobs makes a great Father’s Day Gift!

One lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win a 1 year membership to FlexJobs!

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Flex Jobs and tell us something you learned from their site.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

3 entries- Follow FlexJobs on Twitter.
3 entries- “Like” Flex Jobs on Facebook.
3 entries- Subscribe to the Flex Jobs Blog via RSS Feed.
5 entries- Enter to win a Family Vacation here. Tell us the name you used to enter.
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post and flexjobs.com. Leave a link to your post.
1 entry per day- Follow on Twitter & Tweet this giveaway. Be sure to include a link to this post as well as @flexjobs & @braggingmommy.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

*This is a sponsored post.

Heidi May 27, 2011 business, dad, mommy

Totsy Weekend Blowout Sale ~ Up to 88% Off!

Weekend Blowout Sale! Up to 88% off toys, swimwear, sunglasses, watches, shoes, baby essentials, dresses, raincoats, accessories and more!

Head over to Totsy and take advantage of this weekend Blowout Sale!

*I receive a referral credit for each new member who signs up and shops at Totsy.

Heidi May 27, 2011 baby, child, fashion, mommy, shoes, shopping, swimwear

Evenflo Jump and Learn ExerSaucer

My baby isn’t a baby anymore Sad smile . He is growing up, and so are his toy preferences. He is not content being confined and is always on the go. But I love this age. It’s an age where I get to watch him discover & learn about all the things around him.

To be honest with you, my son hasn’t sat in the Evenflo Jump and Learn ExerSaucer for a couple of weeks. Like I said, he is discovering his independence at a very rapid rate! However, he continues to play with the fun toys that are on it! His favorite ones being the little spinning bugs on the ‘arch’. He thinks he is so smart when he spins those things and of course we indulge him (because he really is so smart Winking smile ). We keep the ExerSaucer in the corner and he likes to wedge himself between that & the wall….he thinks it’s his little hideout. He will spend quite a while just playing there.

I think we are at the point that the ExerSaucer could be put away, but we would definitely need to keep the toys out. After all, they light up, make noise, and are great for my little guy who loves to play with fun & exciting things!

Did you know…

Babies can start imitating sounds at 7 months.
At 10 to 12 months, your baby starts learning through trial and error.
At 4 to 6 months, your baby is very interested in small details.
Your baby at 10 to 12 months is learning how to search for hidden objects. Savvy Parents use the ExerSaucer’s play features to help teach this skill.
From 7 to 9 months, your baby is learning to master a pincer grip. Savvy Parents can help them develop this skill with the ExerSaucer.
Babies from 4 to 6 months begin to play with objects. Savvy Parents know the ExerSaucer gives babies plenty of stimulating toys to explore.
At 7 to 9 months, babies explore the physical properties of objects.

“The Evenflo ExerSaucers are a great way to give your baby a head start on these developmental milestones. Our new ExerSaucers were inspired and designed with the Child Development Institute, whose mission is to provide parents with comprehensive information that will enable them to support their child during learning and development. Shop for an ExerSaucer for your child today.”

It has been so great having this fun toy around! My son has spent a lot of time playing in, on, & around the ExerSaucer and it has certainly proved to be a worthwhile baby accessory! I love how my son discovered new things about it with every stage of development—-like when he figured out he could spin the seat, or when he swatted at the firefly on the arch it would light up, and one of his favorites: when he lifted the sunflower mirror up and down it would giggle.

I will definitely be using the Evenflo Jump and Learn ExerSaucer with any other babies that come along. It is one toy I wouldn’t want to be without!!!

*I received an ExerSaucer from Evenflo for the purpose of this review and as a member of the Evenflo Blogger Ambassador program I am being compensated for this post.

Kim May 27, 2011 baby, review, toy

Take the Time to Pamper Yourself

I was so lucky, on Mother’s Day weekend my hubby gave me a spa day as my present! I couldn’t have asked for a better gift. I got a facial, a massage, relaxed in the mineral pool and steam room at the spa….ahhhhhh…it was heaven on Earth for me. Nothing but quiet and soothing sounds, and a lot of relaxing. No one shouting “Mommy, I need you” or “Honey where can I find this?” It was just what I needed to get away from the chaos of being a wife and mommy.

I love that you can always find Spa Offers and discounts. If you take the time to look you can find really great specials and prices. That way you can get more treatments for your money.

As moms we all need our Pamper Weekends to give us the chance to relax and focus on ourselves. I find when I take the time to pamper myself I am a much better mom and wife.

Take the time to Pamper yourself with a spa trip! With all that you do you definitely deserve it!

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*This is a sponsored post.

Heidi May 27, 2011 Uncategorized

Paper Coterie Review and $50 GC Giveaway [CLOSED]

I am big on documenting memories. Whether it is Blogging, scrapbooking, photo books, or journaling, I love keeping track of all the things that go on in our lives. I came across Paper Coterie and instantly fell in love with all their products. They have so many great ways to keep our family memories alive!

“From first steps to last night. From the smallest moment to the major milestones. From the best day ever to the worst trip ever (but we can laugh about it later), We believe time and the people we spend it with are the two most valuable things in life.

That’s why we want to help you document your favorite moments and enjoy them in new and meaningful ways. How? By turning photos and unique experiences into one-of-a-kind mementos for you, your friends, and family.”

I had a difficult time choosing what to get. I loved the custom wall calendars and the personalized growth charts, and knew I would love seeing them hanging on my wall everyday. I also loved the swatch books, coil bound books, & photo books. But ultimately, I couldn’t be without their journals, because I am a pretty avid journal writer. More so for my children than myself. I have kept a journal for them since before they were born and I really love doing it! So I knew having these custom journals for my children were a MUST!

The journals were super easy to make. The designs are already pre-made so all you need to do is add your own images & personalize your text. And let me just tell you how much I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE these journals. They arrived fantastically packaged in a unique white & orange ‘box’ (that I kept because it was too cute to throw away) AND wrapped in tissue paper. The presentation just built up to the actual journals and I was so impressed. I can’t stop looking at them & I cannot wait until I finish up my kids’ current journals so I can start writing in these new ones!!

Things that are BRAG WORTHY:

Fast Shipping
100% satisfaction guarantee
Perfect for gifts
Personalize to your taste
A great way to document memories!!

While there are many websites that offer photo products, I think you will find that Paper Coterie has something uniquely different. I plan on having a whole library of customized journals for myself and my kids!!!

Paper Coterie gets

BRAGGING RIGHTS!!!!

Paper Coterie is generously giving away a $50 online gift code to one lucky reader (includes free shipping as well)!!

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit www.papercoterie.com and tell us what you would buy with your GC if you win.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
3 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link.
5 entries- Enter to win a Family Vacation here. Tell us the name you used to enter.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway using @braggingmommy. Include a link to this post in your tweet.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until June 9th @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

*I received 3 journals from Paper Coterie for the purpose of this review

Kim May 26, 2011 book, cards, giveaway, review

Yandy.com Swim Suits Review and $30 GC Giveaway [CLOSED]

*Please note: Yandy.com is an adult sexy lingerie shop so be sure to get your kiddos out of the room before clicking to their site.

I was introduced to Yandy lingerie and costumes last fall when I was able to review one of their sexy Halloween costumes (I was a genie!). I loved the costume and so did everyone at our Halloween party.

I was really excited to recently learn that Yandy also carries a great line of swim suits! I had a hard time choosing a bikini, since there are so many fun and sexy bikinis on their site. Finally after a long time trying to make up my mind I chose this Baja Belted Bikini with triangle top (pictured right). When it arrived I couldn’t wait to try it on and was so happy to see that it fit perfectly. It is made of a great material and looks super sexy on! The white belt really makes the swim suit, it’s so cute. The bottoms are full coverage and that helps me to feel completely comfortable while wearing this suit. And best of all my husband absolutely loves this bikini on me. I am very happy with my Yandy swim suit and will probably be ordering at least one more from them. They have such great prices!

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I also wanted to mention that Yandy has plus size lingerie, so no matter what size you are you can get your Super Sexy on!

Visit Yandy.com to see all their sexy lingerie, costumes and swimwear!

Yandy.com Swimwear gets Bragging Rights!

One lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win a $30 gift card to Yandy.com!

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Yandy.com swimwear and tell us which swim suit is your favorite.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

3 entries- Follow Yandy on Twitter.
3 entries- “Like” Yandy.com on Facebook.
5 entries- Enter to win a Family Vacation here. Tell us the name you used to enter.
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
10 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post and yandy.com. Leave a link to your post.
1 entry per day- Follow on Twitter & Tweet this giveaway. Be sure to include a link to this post as well as @yandycom & @braggingmommy.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until June 9 @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

*I received a Swim Suit from Yandy.com for my review.

Heidi May 26, 2011 fashion, gift card, giveaway, mommy, review, summer, swimwear

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Great Outdoors Available on DVD Now

“Disney’s New Preschool DVD Provides Kids With The Ultimate On-The-Go Experience With Digital Copy And Hours Of Interactive Fun With The Mickey Mote!

For the first time with Digital Copy, this Mickey Mouse Clubhouse DVD is ready for the summer fun and on-the-go adventure! Mickey Mouse and his famous pals (Minnie, Donald, Pluto, Goofy and Daisy) join efforts to inspire preschoolers around the country to enjoy the outdoors by camping, fishing and exploring nature in Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment’s latest DVD release, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Great Outdoors.

As a great value for parents and a fun, portable play set for kids, Disney has packaged Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Great Outdoors to include a DVD, a Digital Copy and a Mickey Mote –making this the ultimate Play Set. The Mickey Mote (a child-friendly handheld remote control) provides hours of interactive fun that allows kids to engage with their favorite Mickey Mouse Clubhouse characters while watching Mickey’s Great Outdoors. And the Digital Copy allows parents to download all the episodes onto a secondary device for easy, portable on-the-go access. Just in time to kick off the summer, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Great Outdoors features four episodes from the “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse” TV show plus one all-new, never-before-seen “Mickey’s Fish Story” episode and comes packaged as a special DVD Play Set (DVD + Digital Copy + Mickey Mote) that will retail nationwide for the suggested price of $29.99 U.S. / $35.99 Canada. “

Episodes Include:

• Mickey’s Camp Out - Today Mickey and his friends are going to earn Clubhouse “Camp Out Badges” by completing two tasks – setting up camp and fishing for Gummy Fish. Everyone’s planning to camp with a “Tent Buddy”, but Donald decides to camp by himself – and he soon learns that camping with friends is much more fun than camping by yourself.
• Mickey and Minnie’s Jungle Safari - Minnie is determined to snap a photo of the rare Hula Hibiscus that only blooms once a year. So the sensational gang go off on a jungle safari and explore new territory to find this legendary flower.
• Daisy in the Sky - On Balloon Day, Daisy grabs a large batch of balloons and gets literally carried away along with Minnie and Pluto, who couldn’t hold her down. Mickey, Donald and Goofy kick into high gear to save their friends: they use a Giant Candy Cane (to rescue Pluto), a Party Horn (to warn animals out of the way), a Piggy Bank (to weigh down one side of an elevator so that Mickey an reach the top of the lighthouse), and a Toy Hammer (to fix the Ferris wheel).
• Daisy’s Grasshopper - Daisy has a new pet grasshopper named Wilbur, but the playful hoppin’ fella hops away – and we help all our Clubhouse friends hop after him and find him before the end of the day. Boing-boing!

All-New, Never-Before-Seen Bonus Episode:
• Mickey’s Fish Story - Daisy wants to find a fishy-friend for her goldfish Goldy – and we help her find other goldfish in the Jungle where we’re aided by the mysterious conga drummin’ Jungle-Pete! Boom-boom-bap-boom!

ABOUT DISNEY’S MICKEY MOTE:
Disney’s Mickey Mote works with any Disney Preschool DVD that includes the Discovery Mode™ feature – an interactive “Watch & Play” feature on the DVD. All parents have to do is program the remote control – there’s an easy and quick set-up guide in each DVD – and select the Discovery Mode feature on the menu screen. Within minutes, kids will be easily able to respond to questions about scenes they just watched by pressing one of four color-coded buttons on the device — a yellow star, green circle, orange triangle or blue square – to click in their responses. Discovery Mode features include two levels of play, which provides more challenging questions as the child grows. To date, there are more than 13 Disney Preschool DVD titles for parents to choose from that can be used with the remote control.

Harrison is just starting to learn his shapes and colors, so his new Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Great Outdoors DVD with Mickey Mote is so perfect for him right now. When I pulled it out of the box he was squealing with joy. It didn’t take to long to set it all up at all {you have to program the remote, but there’s an easy to follow set up guide}. It’s easy to use, and since Harrison loves Mickey Mouse already he was very into it right away. I love that there are two levels of play, because it will grow with Harrison. And now there are 13 other DVD’s we can purchase to use with the Mickey Mote! I also love how it is oriented around spending time outdoors- that is something I want to inspire in my children, and this DVD is just one more thing to help me do that. Your preschooler will love interacting with the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Great Outdoors DVD!

Things that are Brag Worthy:

Interactive Mickey Mote involves your child on a whole new level
Comes with a digital copy for on-the-go
Inspires kids to enjoy outdoor activities such as camping, fishing & exploring nature
Never-Before-Seen Episode: Mickey’s Fishy Story
Discovery Mode
2 levels of play

You can purchase Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Great Outdoors for yourself online or in stores now!

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Great Outdoors gets Bragging Rights!

Joanna May 26, 2011 dvd, movie, review, toddler

A Summer to Savor ~ 5 Ways to Enjoy the Taste of the Season

“Memorial Day has come around again, and that means an unofficial start to the summer season of 2011. Of course, it also signals the start to a season of dangerous eating. From boardwalk fries to funnel cakes to all of those char-grilled items that come off the barbecue, Memorial Day helps to usher in all of them. And sadly, many of them can do a great disservice to your weight loss program.

But just because you’re trying to lose weight doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice those delicious summer treats! We’ve got 5 helpful tips that will allow you to enjoy all of your favorite foods responsibly. Remember: summer doesn’t have to be cruel on your weight loss program!

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1. Hot Dog—Hamburgers!
It doesn’t get any better than this—hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill. So why not go ahead and heat your Nutrisystem® Turkey Hot Dog over the flames? And don’t forget to serve it with mustard and a grilled onion (or the Nutrisystem-approved condiment of your choice)! As for burgers, you can prepare your Nutrisystem® Flame Broiled Beef Patty as usual, too, and then put it on the grill for a minute or so—just long enough for it to get a little of that char-grilled flavor. It’s also great with a little fat-free Thousand Island dressing, a slice of tomato and lettuce. Add a slice of fat-free cheese, and you’ve sacrificed nothing. And don’t let the buns throw you off—just grab the whole-grain kind and you’re all set!

2. Fowl It Up
For a different twist, don’t be afraid to take along a tasty Nutrisystem® Grilled Chicken Breast to your next picnic or barbecue. They’re particularly great if there’s a grill on hand, and you don’t even need to keep them in a cooler prior to eating. Just throw them in your picnic basket and you’re good to go!

3. Veg Out!
There’s nothing more delicious than fresh, grilled vegetables. So how about grilling your corn on the cob? You can have about half an ear as a carbohydrate serving, and maybe, instead of just salting it, try something creative—squeeze a little lime juice over it once it’s cooked, then sprinkle it with a Mexican seasoning. Or mix up a little olive oil, lemon juice and garlic, and brush the mixture on the hot corn.
Not feeling corny? Not a problem. How about grilled asparagus? Before you go, just wash it and break off the tough ends, then put it in a long dish. Marinate it in some lemon juice and some lemon zest for about an hour before putting it on the grill. It’s fabulous!

4. Salute the Fruit
Fruit is a great addition to any picnic, and the perfect way to stay on track while enjoying the season’s festivities. You could enjoy your fruit serving by joining in the good, old-fashioned picnic fun of a carved watermelon (watch your portion size, though (1-1/4 cup) because it’s a higher-sugar fruit and not low-glycemic). Or how about something a little different—make fruit kebobs for grilling! Just skewer a cube of honeydew, another of cantaloupe, a small section of banana, and two cubes of pineapple to make an awesome fruit serving. Let them grill, turning frequently, until the fruit becomes slightly browned. You’ll love it!

5. Don’t Desert Dessert!
Just because you’re on program doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the dessert front. Even if everyone else at your barbeque is diving into the homemade goodies, rest assured you’re staying right on track by taking along one of your favorite Nutrisystem® desserts or snacks. They’re perfectly portable, and a great way to hang out with the gang, yet return home with no regrets!”-Nutrisystem Website

Would you like to lose weight and get healthy on the Nutrisystem diet?

Visit Nutrisystem today or call 888-853-4689 to get started!

*I am receiving the Nutrisystem Women’s Plan in exchange for blogging about my honest Nutrisystem experiences. All opinions are my own and my results may differ from others.

Heidi May 26, 2011 diet, mommy, nutrisystem, weight loss

Improve Your Office Space

I spend a lot of time working at my computer. I would absolutely love to get a Computer Armoire Hutch like this one:

Besides the fact that it is so pretty to look at, I love all the storage space it has. Best of all, it has cabinet doors you can shut to hide it all and have a crisp cleaN look.

My second choice would be this Home Office Desk Set:

I love all the desk space it offers and it would also look great in my home.

Visit ComputerDesksNMore.com to see how you can improve your office space today with a new Computer Desk!

Heidi May 26, 2011 decor, furniture, home

SwaddleDesigns SwaddleDuo Review and Giveaway [CLOSED]

I remember when I had my daughter one of the first things I learned about was how to swaddle her so not only would she be happy and sleep better but also be safe and sound in her crib. I tried and tried and could never get it right! I wish I would have had the tutorial from Swaddle Designs on How to Swaddle, because I was a little clueless.

Swaddle Designs has a great website with not only wonderful products but also great information for new time (or old time like me!) parents!

I absolutely love the new SwaddleDuo by Swaddle Designs. “SwaddleDesigns® is introducing the SwaddleDuo™. SwaddleDuo offers two premium, yet different, baby soft cotton swaddling blankets – two swaddle blankets in a wonderful gift box:

The Ultimate Receiving Blanket® is a lightweight premium cotton flannel blanket – for moderate to cooler environmental temperatures.

· The Marquisette Swaddling Blanket® is a very lightweight openweave cotton blanket – for warmer environmental temperatures.

With the SwaddleDuo, parents will be prepared for a variety of environmental settings – cool, moderate and warm.”(SwaddleDesigns)

What I learned about these great new blankets is that baby shouldn’t be too cold or too hot but just right- comfortably warm! SwaddleDesigns calls this the Goldilocks Guide™” The Goldilock’s Guide helps new parents remember the importance of keeping baby comfortably warm.

SwaddleDesigns strives to help new parents care for their baby by providing accurate and up-to-date information, so parents can may make informed choices. SwaddleDesigns Safe Sleep Program includes recommendations from the AAP and the NIH as the company strives to increase awareness of Safe Sleep practices and help parents reduce risk of SIDS.” (SwaddleDesigns website)

“According to leading SIDS researchers, both overheating AND overchilling are risk factors for SIDS. In addition, it’s important for parents to understand that when baby is too cool during sleep, baby will use valuable energy to stay warm instead of growing and thriving. Over the past few years some juvenile product companies have over focused on overheating as a SIDS risk factor, and there has been a lack of balanced conversation regarding insufficient thermal insulation – the danger of baby being too cool – as a risk factor for SIDS. It is time for a balanced information where parents are educated and reminded of their important responsibility to make sure baby is not too hot or too cold, but comfortably warm.” (Swaddle Designs website)

I love how informative their website is and you can find lots of other super cute and awesome gifts for the babies in your life!

“Founded by Lynette Damir, RN, in 2002, SwaddleDesigns was the first company to introduce the large square swaddling blanket to the US and many countries around the world. SwaddleDesigns is known for their premium quality fabric, fabulous colors and prints, decorative edge, and the innovative 123 Swaddle® instructional label that helps new parents master the art of swaddling. SwaddleDesigns swaddling blankets are perfect for swaddling and have many uses such as a privacy throw for breastfeeding moms, a tummy time play mat and a cover over the stroller.” (SwaddleDesigns website)

Things that are Bragworthy:

Perfect gift for new mommies
How To Tutorial on How to Swaddle and keep baby Safe
Premium, Quality Fabric in such cute prints and colors!
Swaddle Duo comes in 17 styles with MSRP of $38!
Learn more about SIDS and how to prevent it also learn safe sleeping patterns for baby!

The SwaddleDuo by SwaddleDesigns can be purchased at www.swaddledesigns.com!

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SwaddleDuo by SwaddleDesigns gets Bragging Rights!

One lucky winner will win the Classic Peace Love SwaddleDuo in Pink or Blue!

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit SwaddleDesigns and tell us another product they carry that was not mentioned in my review.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

3 entries- Like Swaddle Designs on Facebook
3 entries- Follow SwaddleDesigns on Twitter
5 entries- Enter to win a Family Vacation here. Tell us the name you used to enter.
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
3 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link.
1 entry per day- Tweet this giveaway using @braggingmommy and @swaddledesigns. Include a link to this post in your tweet.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until June 8th @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.*I received a Tummy Time Air mat for the purpose of this review

Briann May 25, 2011 accessories, baby, giveaway, review

Energizer & National Geographic Ultimate Photo Contest + Desktop Mini Digital Photo Frame Giveaway [CLOSED]

LET YOUR PHOTOS TAKE YOU PLACES
National Geographic and Energizer Aim to Inspire in Fourth Annual
Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest; Winning Shot Earns Trip of a Lifetime

“Energizer and its Energizer® Ultimate Lithium batteries are teaming up again with the National Geographic Society for the fourth annual Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest, giving photographers the dream opportunity to see their photo appear in an ad in the acclaimed pages of National Geographic magazine and – for the first time – winning their choice of three inspiring trips at different locations across the globe.

The program brings together the society dedicated to inspiring people to care about the planet with the company rooted in developing products that offer high performance with more responsibility. Energizer brought the world’s first mercury-free alkaline batteries to market, commercially available since 1991, and now Energizer® Ultimate Lithium batteries last up to 8x* longer in digital cameras, so you can use up to 8x fewer batteries and create less waste for the planet. A dedication to performance and responsibility is the backbone of the new communication platform at Energizer called now that’s positivenergy™.

Photo enthusiasts must enter their best shots at www.nationalgeographic.com/lithium. They can enter a photo by June 30 in each of the six thematic categories: animals/wildlife, nature/weather, travel/cultures, family/community, arts/music and action/energy. Entries will be judged and narrowed down to two finalists per category, then to one winner per category and ultimately to one Grand Prize winner.

This year the Grand Prize winner of the Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest gets to play a role in selecting what part of the world’s beauty they want to enjoy – the three options include an Alaska cruise of the state’s remote wilderness, a Moroccan odyssey spanning the sea to the Sahara or a 12-day journey into the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan.”

One lucky Bragging Mommy Reader will win a Battery-powered Desktop Mini Digital Photo Frame Powered by two Energizer® Ultimate Lithium AAA batteries!

How to enter: Leave comments below with your qualifying entries. Leave a Separate comment for each entry telling us which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Tell us which of the Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest Three Grand Prize destinations you would choose.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

10 entries- Enter the Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest.
3 entries- “Like” The Energizer Bunny on Facebook.
5 entries- Enter to win a Family Vacation here. Tell us the name you used to enter.
2 entries- Grab The Bragging Mommy button and put it on your blog. Leave a link.
1 entry for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect, Facebook, Twitter, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
5 entries- Blog about this giveaway linking to this post. Leave a link to your post.
1 entry per day- Follow on Twitter & Tweet this giveaway using & @braggingmommy.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until June 8 @10:00 am MST. The winner will then be chosen at random, verified and contacted via email. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Full Disclosure. You must be over the age of 18 and live in the Contiguous US to enter.

*I will be receiving a gift card as compensation for this post, the giveaway prize is being provided by Energizer.

Heidi May 25, 2011 contest, giveaway, technology

Best Toyota Hybrid ~ Which Do You Like Best?

We have owned several Toyotas and have been very happy with them. Toyota makes great cars and SUV’s.

Lately I have had my eye on the Toyota Hybrid Cars & SUVs. Which Toyota Hybrid would you buy? A Prius, Camry Hybrid or Rav4 Hybrid? I would choose the Rav4 Hybrid. I love the sleek design of it and it would have all the room I would need for my family.

When looking for a toyota for sale, be sure to check out all your options. There are a lot of great Toyota choices available.

*This is a sponsored post.

Heidi May 25, 2011 Uncategorized

Own the Gnomeo & Juliet Blu-ray/DVD Combo Pack Today

“From a director of Shrek 2 comes your chance to step into the secret world of garden gnomes — Gnomeo & Juliet. Perfect for the whole family, this fresh and funny makeover of one of the world’s most timeless stories features music from Sir Elton John, and the voice talents of Emily Blunt, James McAvoy and Sir Michael Caine. Caught up in a feud between neighbors, Gnomeo and Juliet must overcome as many obstacles as their namesakes. But with flamboyant pink flamingos and epic lawnmower races, can this young couple find lasting happiness? Complete with hilarious never-before-seen bonus features, Gnomeo & Juliet is an out-of-the-ordinary animated comedy your entire family will love. We just gnome it!”-Touchstone Pictures

GNOMEO & JULIET releases on Blu-ray™, Blu-ray 3D™, DVD, Movie Download and On-Demand – Today, May 24, 2011.

We were very excited to get an advanced copy of Gnomeo & Juliet on Blu-ray and DVD Combo Pack. We have been lucky enough to have enjoyed it for just about 2 weeks now. The whole family enjoyed this movie. The kids think it is fun and loves the gnomes, my hubby enjoyed all the comedy and I loved all the Elton John music. It is fantastic. This is definitely a must have to add to your family’s collection!

Bonus Features:
DVD & Movie Download:
• Elton Builds a Garden
• Frog Talk with Ashley Jensen
• “Crocodile Rock” Music Video, featuring Elton John and Nelly Furtado
Blu-ray:
• DVD Bonus plus:
• 2 Alternate Endings with Filmmaker Introductions
• Deleted & Alternate Scenes with Filmmaker Introductions, including:
        1 Alternate Opening
        1 Alternate Scene
        6 Deleted Scenes
• The Fawn of Darkness, featuring Ozzy Osbourne

Available Online and in stores Today!

Be sure to print your $5 off coupon for the Gnomeo & Juliet 3-disc Blu-ray Combo Pack! (Hurry, offer is good this week only)