14May 2013

Schwinn Windwood Women’s Cruiser Bike Giveaway

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Welcome to the Schwinn Windwood Women’s Cruiser Bike Giveaway

Sponsored by: Mom Blog Society | She Informed | My Dairy Free Gluten Free Life | Frantic Mommy

Co-Hosted by: Jackie’s Reviews | Geeky Gamer Mom | Swank Savings

With warm weather upon us, the Schwinn Windwood Women’s Cruiser Bike is great way to get outside, enjoy the outdoors and warm sunshine!

The classic Schwinn Windwood women’s 26-Inch cruiser evokes the simple style and grace of traditional bicycles, making it a great choice for cruising to the store, the beach, or around town. Designed for easy, relaxed riding, the Windwood boasts a sturdy steel frame with a low stand-over height, making it easy to get on and off the bike. The rustproof 26-hole alloy rims and rear coaster brakes, meanwhile, allow you to stop on a dime. And riders will love the classic chrome fenders and rear storage rack. Other details include a comfortable wide-spring saddle, a single-speed design, pneumatic tires, and curved back handlebars.

About Schwinn
Founded in 1895, Schwinn is an American icon that’s long been synonymous with quality and innovation. The company has built some of the best-known and best-loved bikes of multiple generations, including the Aerocycle, Paramount, Phantom, Varsity, Sting-Ray, Krate, and Homegrown. Today, Schwinn continues to innovate with such releases as the redesigned Sting-Ray, Rocket mountain bikes, and Fastback road bikes. With a continued dedication to quality forever synonymous with the Schwinn name, America’s most famous bicycle brand looks forward to providing another century of innovation, freedom, and performance to people of all ages.

One lucky reader is going to win the Schwinn Windwood Women’s Cruiser Bike!  Enter on the Rafflecopter below!

Ends 5/30 12:59 pm. Open to USA only.
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14May 2013

WINsday Link Up

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Time for another Wednesday Link Up! List your giveaways and enter some too.

Make sure you check out the “giveaway links” tab above to see other link up’s!

For a list of the current giveaways here at Kate n’ Kaboodle, see the sidebar.



14May 2013

Celebrate Baby with Tiny Prints! $50 Tiny Prints Giveaway!

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There really is nothing more special in the world than welcoming a new baby!  From the first ultrasound to the first breath, the milestones are to be celebrated with family and friends. Two traditional celebrations include the baby shower and birth announcements that share the first glimpse of a new life.
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When I was pregnant with my twins, there wasn’t much available to show that we were having not one, but two babies.  Baby shower invitations all featured one baby and announcements were fill-in-the-blank. My mother made special invitations in preparation for my baby shower.  She did a wonderful job and I am so grateful! Fortunately, that lack of twin stationery has changed and with the beautiful trend-forward designs from Tiny Prints, even mothers of multiples can announce and share her twins in style!

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Tiny Prints encourages families to celebrate with designs that are as special as your baby. Their vast selection of cute and unique birth announcements and baby shower invitations are easily customized with photos from bump to baby. You can order matching address labels, thank you cards & gift tags for each design!  With hundreds of designs to choose from, the celebration of your child’s birth can be just as cute as the baby itself!

Tiny Prints is so sure you will fall in love with their baby shower invitations and birth announcements, that they are offering you a chance to win a coupon code for $50 towards your purchase!

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Entering is easy.  Just hop over and visit the Tiny Prints Birth Announcements or Baby Shower Invitations pages and comment with your favorite design!  Don’t forget to enter all your information in the Rafflecopter form below.

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One lucky reader is going to a coupon code worth $50 off your next order at Tiny Prints!

Ends May 27th.  US Only.  Winner has 24 hours to respond.

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14May 2013

Mia Mariu Pin It To Win It Contest! Win a $200 Shopping Spree!

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If there are two things I love, it’s Make Up and Pinterest.  Mia Mariu, a natural health and beauty products company,  has combined those things to create a fabulous Pin It To Win It Contest and a chance for you to win one of five $200 Shopping Sprees! 

Check out the deets below:

Mia Mariu is giving away Five $200 Shopping Sprees in our Pin It To Win It Contest!

To enter our Pinterest contest follow these steps:

  1. Log onto Pinterest and follow Mia Mariu (www.pinterest.com/miamariu)
  2. Create a board and name it “My Mia Mariu Makeup Bag.” Use category “Hair and Beauty” for your board.
  3. Pin products from our website (www.miamariu.com) onto your board that you would love to have in your makeup bag.
  4. Use hashtag #MiaBeauty in each of your pins.
  5. Email your board URL to [email protected]
  6. Contest submissions must be received by May 29th, 2013 at 11:59pm CST.
  7. Five (5) winners will be selected at random to win a $200 shopping spree. Each winner can have their favorite items in their Mia Mariu Makeup Bag!

About Mía Mariú:
Mía Mariú is a Dallas based social selling company that creates entrepreneurial opportunities for women.  Mia offers a stylish and lucrative home-based business opportunity that is fun and rewarding, combining the power of ecommerce, social networking and personal service behind extraordinary natural health and beauty products.  Beauty and health go hand in hand.  Mía’s high performance products, formulated with the most natural ingredients available, help you to achieve vibrant beauty and health inside and out. Mía offers natural botanical skin care, nutritional supplements, mineral cosmetics, perfecting brushes and fine fragrances.  The natural botanicals in Mía’s skin care products were chosen to promote a natural, gentle transformation to work in harmony with your skin’s natural function.  Today’s diverse beauty mosaic calls for makeup that is flattering and wearable that enhances your natural beauty without an artificial appearance.  Our minerals offer you lightweight, long-lasting, non-pore blocking, breathable foundations, blushes and bronzers that match your natural skin tone and create a healthy appearance.  All formulas provide superb coverage with sun protection that is gentle and safe for sensitive skin.  Our stick and lip glosses are a vitamin-rich hydrating formula that gives your lips an irresistible look.

Come Reveal Your Unique Shade of Beauty!  Beauty and Health in Harmony!

 Connect with Mia Mariu Online, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube

 *I received compensation for sharing this giveaway with my readers, however all opinions are my own.

13May 2013

CashCrate Cash $100 Paypal Giveaway

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Welcome to the CashCrate Cash $100 Paypal giveaway, hosted by Stay a Stay at Home Mom with co-hosts Ultimate Coupon Club and My Sweet Savings.

What would you buy with $100 extra dollars?  Well now is your chance to find out because 0ne lucky winner will win $100 in cold-hard cash.

But even if you don’t win the $100 Paypal, you still walk away from this giveaway a winner. How? Well, you have the opportunity to join Cashcrate FOR FREE. CashCrate is one of the best survey/offer sites on the planet.

Here’s what Rayven from Stay a Stay at Home Mom says about CashCrate:

I’ve been a CashCrate member for almost 5 years now, and get a check every month. Its not a ton of money, but its enough to go out on a date night with my hubby, or if I saved it each month we’d be able to do all our Christmas shopping. I love CashCrate as the program is simple, they pay on time, and best of all, its totally free!

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This is one program you don’t want to miss. Its simple to get started, just click here to join CashCrate.

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13May 2013

7 Spring Trends For Sensational Eyes

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This spring, many makeup experts are exploiting their new trends for creating gorgeous eyes.  From dramatic and bold, to the naturalistic look, there are many styles to play with.  If you are bored with your everyday eye makeup routine, here are a few new looks that you may want to try.

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Look #1 – Ombré Eyes

Spring is the perfect time to experiment with bright colors.  Once you select your color, try layering your shade into an Ombré style.  Start by making the color darkest along the lash line, and then gradually fade it as you move toward your brow.  To get the full effect, use a glossy mascara to create full bodied lashes.

Look #2 – Wisp of Color

You can use any color for this look; however, deep reds or plums are best.  Start with an opaque shade. Use your finger to apply the color in a single swipe across the eyelid.  To modernize the look, minimize the rest of your facial products.  This eye looks amazing if you are wearing a black or graphic dress.

Look #3 – Cat-Eye

This Marilyn Monroe inspired look involves extending your eyeliner out from the corner of your eye.  Using a dark liner, follow your lash line until you reach the end.  Then gently swipe upward.  Feather your eyelashes to create the perfect cat-eye look.

Look #4 – Big Brows

Thick brows and arches have been a growing trend in recent years.  Having full eyebrows requires wearing complementary eye shades.  Use less shadow to keep the eye open.  Also, keeping your eyeliner close to your lash line will give the appearance of bigger eyes.  Most importantly, make sure that you keep those bushy eyebrows groomed.  Use an eyebrow gel or a spot of hairspray, and then comb your eyebrows with an eyebrow brush.

Look #5 – Go Naked

As seen on the red carpet, naked eyes can be extremely glamorous.  Whether you are going for the full naturalistic look with light make-up over the entire face or you simply want to downplay the eyes, neutral tones can really bring out your natural beauty.  Try wearing a nude lipstick, and a light blush.  Lightly apply eyeliner to give your eyes some definition.  Let your true beauty shine.

Look #6 – Shimmering Silver

Metallic shades are no longer reserved for winter.  You’ll see icy, metallic in fashion this spring.  Silver eyes marked the runway during the spring Chanel Show.  Professionals used a creamy white shadow with silver flecks to create a wet, dewy look.  They finished it off with black mascara and liner.

Look #7 – Layers of Lashes

Maybe you want to go all lashes for your night out on the town.  You can skip the eyeshadow all together and apply false lashes to create a dramatic look.  Begin by coating your own lashes with a thin layer of mascara.  Then use a full strip of lashes, or a few strategically placed clumps, with the main focus on the outer section of the lash line.  Finish it off with another coat of mascara.

With so many fun looks to experiment with, you can have sensational eyes for any occasion this spring season.  Why not try them all?

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12May 2013

$200 Toys R Us Giveaway!

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Welcome to the $200 Toys R Us Gift Card Giveaway!

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Sponsored by author Carole P. Roman.

It’s no secret that we are a book loving family so I am very excited to share a very awesome giveaway with you.  One winner is going to win two fabulous books and a $200 Toys R Us gift card!  How cool is that?

Carole P. Roman recently released volume four in her award winning series, Captain No Beard!

She’s celebrating the new releases by giving away a $200 Toys R Us Gift Card or $200 USD via PayPal and a copy of each book!

Captain No Beard and the crew of the Flying Dragon welcome a new crew member, when Cabin Girl Cayla joins the ship. Responsible for his little sister, Captain No Beard is not very happy because he finds his newest charge a distraction. When faced with danger, the captain must find a way to escape.

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While learning valuable lessons about strangers, the crew realized not to judge somebody because they are young or small. Strength comes in all sizes! Be sure to read Captain No Beard: Strangers on the High Seas, Book 4 of the Captain No Beard Series (Volume 4), Book 4 of the Captain No Beard Series. It is available on Amazon!

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If you were me and lived in… France…: A Child’s Introduction to Cultures Around the World is the second book in Carole P. Roman’s remarkable series about countries all over the globe.

With each book covering a different nation, Roman opens up a world of wonder while highlighting the fact that underneath it all we are far more alike than we might have imagined. Focusing on what life would be like from a child’s viewpoint, she examines the diversity of the people who make up our planet. It is also available on Amazon!

About Carole P. Roman:

Award winning author Carole P. Roman is happy to add “Strangers on the High Seas- A Captain No Beard Story vol 4″ to her successful series. The first book of the series, “Captain No Beard-An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate’s Life” was named to Kirkus Reviews’ Best of 2012, as well as received the Star of Remarkable Merit. It was also named as one of the Best Indie Books of 2013 with the Pinnacle Award.

Roman has two other series, “If You Were Me and Lived in…”, a children’s non fiction book on cultures around the world and an introduction to yoga for kids. She lives on Long Island with her husband and very close to her children and grandchildren.

Enter to win a $200 Toys R Us Gift Card and a copy of Captain No Beard: Strangers on the High Seas and If you were me and lived in… France…

Complete the tasks below to earn entries into this giveaway.

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One winner will be chosen at random from all valid entries.

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Ends at 11:59pm EST on May 26th, 2013.

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10May 2013

Chick-fil-A New Salads & Wraps Giveaway #FreshMade

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Forget about yesterday, today is #FreshMade! Each day we have a choice, a choice to do the same old routine or do something unique and different.  What have you wanted to do for a long time? 2013 is almost halfway over and it’s time to do something new. It’s time to grow, it’s time to make your dreams a reality.

Chick-fil-A is helping you make today #FreshMade, by creating new menu options that you can feel good about! They are introducing 3 new premium salads and an improved wrap all under 430 calories made with premium ingredients.


Check out the Chick-fil-A #freshamde app below featuring the following:

  • Are You A “Starter”? Quiz – Some of us wake up with pep in our step, ready to conquer the world. Others might need a little kick in the behind to inject something new into their lives! Find out if you’re already raring to to go or need a little help getting the good time rolling!
  • #FreshMade Activities – Select your mood and let quotes and images from film express how you’re feeling.
  • See How We Start Fresh – Behind-the-scenes – Get a behind-the-scenes look at how the new Chick-fil-A salads are #FreshMade just for you!

Take your taste buds to greener pastures.

 

Chick-fil-A is offering 2 Chick-fil-A Salad Coupons to one lucky reader!  Take the Are You A “Starter”? Quiz on the app above and post your results below in the comment section!

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08May 2013

SnoozeShade Sun and Sleep Shade for Strollers Review and Giveaway

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I didn’t get my drivers license until I was 24 years old.  Because of this, I walked everywhere.  While it was great exercise, it wasn’t always fun toting little kids with me in all sorts of weather.  I remember the frustration of a sudden rain fall or the sun beating down on them in the stroller but I did what I could to get them safely from one point to the other.  At that time, it meant using a blanket to cover the stroller.

Have you ever done that?  Draped a blanket over the stroller, only to have it slide off the canopy or the wheel catch a corner and drag it to the ground?  Isn’t it maddening?  Walk ten feet, readjust the blanket, walk ten feet….wash, rinse, repeat.  Ugh.

My kids have made it out of the stroller stage (Kinsley prefers to walk now) but my oldest daughter totes my little grandson, Liam, quite often in his stroller.  Luckily for her,  she won’t can skip the blanket battle with the SnoozeShade!

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The award winning SnoozeShade is seriously cool.  This breathable, soft and stretchy, sun and sleep shade can be used in a wide variety of ways with 3 and 4 wheel single strollers to protect your child from 97.5 percent of the sun’s UV rays.

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The stroller sun protector also protects from wind, chill and mosquitoes.  It’s also a great tool to remove visual distractions when it’s nap time!

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The Sneak-a-peek zipper allows for quick access to check on a sleeping baby.
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The SnoozeShade is one size fits all and is attached to the stroller with strategically placed snaps along the shield.  The snaps are attached to a stretchy elastic band so it can attach where you need it most.   Not convinced the SnoozeShade will fit your stroller?  Check out the SnoozeShade YouTube Channel to see a variety of demonstration video’s.

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The SnoozeShade is also great for strolls around town, keeping baby’s legs protected but allowing him to still see what’s going on around him.

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SnoozeShade comes with a drawstring pouch that fits easily in a stroller’s storage compartment.  The material can be machine washed and tumble dried on low.

This is a great, high quality product that I wish I had when the kids were younger.  My daughter is so excited to use this over the summer downtown at the lake, especially during the Fourth of July festivities!  We both gave it two thumbs up!

Also available at SnoozeShade, shades for twin strollers, infant seats and play yards.

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I received the above mentioned product free of charge to facilitate my review, however all opinions are my own.

07May 2013

(Not So) Wordless Wednesday: Reagan’s First Dance, One Tomgirl’s Story

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My twins turn 13 next month.  Sigh.  I was completely ok with it, honestly.  Until Reagan attended her first dance over the weekend.  I turned into a ball of blubber realizing my little girls are growing up against my wishes.

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If you knew Reagan in real life, you would know she is the ultimate tomboy.  You will often find her in a tree, with skinned knees and dirt under her nails.  To get her get in a dress is a miracle. She was really excited about her first dance, even if it meant suffering as a girl.  And suffer she did.

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She sat for almost two hours while I curled thousands of feet of hair.  I think it turned out pretty good and she looked amazing!

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Yes, I cried like a baby when she left.  She went to a sleep over from the dance.  When we picked her up the next morning, her leg was scraped up the side and her palms crusted with blood.   I guess her friend’s house had a really cool tree just begging to be climbed.

She is growing up, but at the same time, I still have my tree climbing, frog toting, fish catching, muddy little girl for a bit longer.