Libman Freedom Spray Mop Review & Giveaway

Why do we LOVE this floor mop?

We have super sensitive laminate floors that were put in wrong, so when we wash our floors we have to be super careful not to use a sponge mop that leaves the floor damp.  We aren't allowed to let moisture seep between our planks.  Well, it's impossible to find the right mop and floor cleaner for that.  I have tried numerous mops that claim to be perfect for laminate, but they all leave the floor damp.  

When we were offered to review the Libman Freedom Spray Mop I jumped at the chance.  Of course, I didn't know what to expect of it since we had tried numerous mops previous to this!  I wasn't sure if it was actually going to be something that worked or thrown in the basement with all the others.

This. Mop. Works!   I love the reusable microfiber pad because it saves so much money.  With a lot of those mops you have to buy the disposable wet pads or even new sponge mop heads every so often because of wear and tear.  Those things both can cost a pretty penny!!  This mop is so much different.  The microfiber pad is super absorbent and you can throw it right into the washing machine when you're done washing your floors.   You can also use your own favorite floor cleaner for the light mist that gets sprayed out!  This mop does not leave your floors slippery and damp.  It gives your floors a visible clean!  (Oh, and the swivel head is just SO great!! I can clean without having to really try to maneuver it.)

Doesn't push dirt around.

 With many of the mops you need a bucket of water filled with water/solution.  That was the way to wash your floors for the longest time, but it wasn't a successful way.  Whenever you would put the mop back into the bucket to rinse it off or get more moisture, you would put the dirt BACK on your floors.  The clean you had gotten with that was a FAKE clean.  Not with the Libman!  No buckets, no mop heads, just the floor solution in the well and SPRAY to clean!  This mop is so easy and so much fun!!

This mop retails for 19.99-24.99 but one of my lucky readers will get one for FREE!!

WIN IT:

Moms Bloggers Club and Libman want to give one of my lovely readers a Libman Freedom Spray Mop for FREE!!

Mandatory Entry:

What do you currently use on your floor and how can Libman Freedom make your floor cleaning better?

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Good Luck!  Giveaway ends on November 23  2010.

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Brilliant Lenses Review & Giveaway!

I have been wearing glasses since I was 7 years old and I never ever remembered to clean my lenses until I was at school or out with friends and realized the smudges were terrible!  It would drive me absolutely nuts. (Especially being somewhat OCD!)   I really wish that I could say I remember more often now that I am older, but unfortunately I cannot.  Actually, with two kids, a full time job, a part time job and a freelancing position, I forget even more now-a-days!  

It's so hard to actually get your glasses clean enough to feel like you can see clearly, especially with just regular water!  Even wiping your glasses with paper towels gets fibers on the glass and wiping your glasses with a towel sometimes smudges them further.  I am the kind of person who (when I remember to clean them) has tried absolutely everything you can purchase at a store and nothing worked well enough for me!  The only thing I used to use that worked was a glass cleaner from LensCrafters....Unfortunately, they no longer make the type that I had used.  It's frustrating to not be able to look through your glasses and see like you did not have them on.

Brilliant Lenses is actually amazing.  When I received this I was not expecting it to work at all, nothing else had!  I felt like I would go through my life with glasses being smudge free one moment and back to square one the next.  I was completely wrong.

I am so very glad that I had the opportunity to try Brilliant Lenses because IT WORKS!  There is everything to love about this product and when I put it to the test I was amazed.  We tried the double pack and I have to say, it comes in this cute little white drawstring carrying case to throw in your purse.  It also comes with this great microfiber cleaning cloth and two little bottles of the great Brilliant Lenses cleaners.  The best part is that it is alcohol and ammonia free and their SR-8 adds scratch resistance to your lenses!  The invisible barrier that it adds to your lenses is just so great!  My kids constantly knock my glasses on the floor or I end up knocking them over and it really protects your lenses!

I love that this product multi-tasks!  It also cleans monitors, MP3 players, phone screens, etc...  When I read that on the packaging, I had to try it!  My iPhone screen is ALWAYS dirty because my kids play games on it.  I am embarrassed to say that I had A LOT of fingerprints on the screen and didn't clean it often. (I wasn't sure how to do it safely!)  When I sprayed a light mist of Brilliant Lenses on the screen and wiped it off with the microfiber cloth, I was amazed.  I now keep one of these little bottles (along with the carrying case and cloth!) In my purse and one on my desk.  I love being able to easily clean my glasses and phone screens on the go and so easily!  This product gets an A+ in my book!

WIN IT YOURSELF:

Brilliant Lenses was kind enough to offer one of the double packs to one of my readers.  Even if you do not have glasses, this is a great product.  You can safely clean your phone screens, computer monitor screens, etc...  Let me tell you, this product works! (And I'm very picky when it comes to things I use on my most beloved possessions!)

Mandatory Entry:

Comment below telling us what you would use Brilliant Lenses for and why.  Would you use it on your phone that always has fingerprints?  Your glasses that YOU may forget to often clean?  Would you use it on both?

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[Product review & giveaway disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."]

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REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: General Mills Sweet and Salty Snacks (With a touch of fire!)

Who doesn't like snacks??  I can only think of less than a handful of people who don't like them.  When I was asked to try out three new General Mills products, I jumped at the chance.  Hey, I like snacks, I don't mind trying them out and being a voice for the products!  Because of MyBlogSpark, my family and I had tried out three new snacks.  Cocoa Puff Treats: Triple Chocolate, Bugles Hot Buffalo and Natures Valley Oats N' Dark Chocolate Crunchy Granola Bars. 

Who doesn't love Cocoa Puffs?  I remember being obsessed with this cereal as a kid,  it's still a great treat for me as an adult!  Well, my kids jumped at these as soon as I got the package and wanted me to "go out and buy more" after eating the two bars we had.  I was able to steal a small little piece from my oldest and - OMG, they're delicious.  So crunchy and chocolaty... I could see how they wanted more.

General Mills describes these as: An indulgent cereal bar that combines the great taste of Cocoa Puffs cereal and chocolate into one decadent treat, Cocoa Puffs Treats Triple Chocolate is perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth. 

 These granola bars were actually the BEST granola bars I have ever had.  They tasted like very rich chocolate and were actually very satisfying.  Most of all for me, they actually fit into my diet.  I am always looking for something delicious and new that would actually fit in with my plan. :)

General Mills describes these as: If you want the best of both worlds, give Nature Valley Oats ‘N Dark Chocolate Crunchy Granola Bars a try. These bars mix dark chocolate pieces, oats and crisp rice nuggets for a classic crunch and burst of whole grain goodness, making them a perfect natural snack that's high in fiber and protein, but low in saturated fat.

 Save the best for last, right??  These Bugles were THE BEST things I have ever tasted in my life.  I'm one who LOVES spicy and loves firey tasting foods;  this was it for me.  I'm hooked.  I'm obsessed.  They're my guilty cheating on a diet pleasure.  They give the right combination of fire and salty so they're not too overpowering hot.  My oldest loves these as well and she's only 4.5.  So they're not TOO hot.  They're absolutely delicious...one taste and you'll be hooked as well!!

General Mills describes these as: Need something salty with a bit of a kick? Look no further than Bugles Hot Buffalo Crisp Corn Snacks, which blends the taste of hot buffalo sauce with crispy corn Bugles. 

WIN ALL THESE SNACKS?? 

 

Of coure you can!! General Mills and MyBlogSpark are offering one of my lucky readers a prize pack filled with two of each of the snacks noted here, a Bugles T-Shirt and a Natures Valley thermos!!  Very great, right??  Now you can try each of these new snacks for yourself!! (And believe me, you'll love them after one taste!)

 GIVEAWAY ENDS JUNE 24, 2010

MANDATORY ENTRY: Tell us which of the snacks appeals to you and why. :)  Which would you more so look forward to trying if you won?

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GOOD LUCK!

Disclaimer: Life of an Artsy Mom was provided with a General Mills Sweet & Salty prize pack from MyBlogSpark.com in order to facilitate this giveaway.  All of my opinions are my own.  Descriptions of the snacks were provided by General Mills.

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Cascade 24 Hour Challenge and WALMART GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY!

I was recently asked to take the Cascade 24-Hour challenge by baking something in a casserole dish and leaving the dish out for 24-hours. I baked a beautiful lasagna, and in my case, since things are so hectic in my house, I ended up leaving it out for almost 48-hours...Even more of a challenge, right??  We were asked to use Cascade Complete dish washer gel packs to wash the casserole dish afterwards.  Would it come out clean after almost 48-hours sitting in the oven?!  I highly doubted it!  Unfortunately, being a mom and forgetting these things when I actually do cook, I had ruined many beautiful dishes and frying pans because of just throwing them in the oven until a later time where I could wash them!!  

After throwing it in the dishwasher with the Cascade Complete, I wasn't very optimistic.  I know my past experiences with dishes left out and I was feeling like I'd lose another beautiful casserole dish because of my forgetfulness and stupidity.  

When I went back to get it out of the dishwasher, I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was completely clean.  There was no crusty food left on the dish.  It looked as good as new.  I was very surprised to see that this was the case!  I really couldn't believe this!  It seemed insane to me.  This Cascade really works for me since this forgetfulness happens very very often.

Disaster avoided thanks to Cascade Complete!  This one little gel pack of wonder actually works... My hero!! :)

Product Benefits:

Cascade Complete All-In-One ActionPacs give you the confidence of a job done right.

It breaks down, dissolves and rinses away tough food particles without the need to pre-wash.

- No pre-washing

- No more tough food-cleaning ingredients

- Rinse Aid Action

Learn more at CascadeClean.com

Want to win a Walmart gift card?

Who doesn't??  Everyone can use some extra cash in this economy and My Blog Spark has been kind enough to offer one of my lucky readers a $25 Walmart Gift Card!!  Giveaway ends on June 23, 2010.  Just follow the steps below to enter!  Each is one entry! If you are already a follower, please let us know.  It will still count.

Mandatory Entry:

What is something forgetful or silly that you constantly do?  I know all mom's have "mommy brains" and all soon to be moms have "pregnancy brain".  Tell us of a time that you had the case of the "brains". :)

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The Artsy Mom is giving away a $25 Gift Card to one lucky winner! Will it be you?  Just simply click to enter! http://bit.ly/ds2mNw.

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GOOD LUCK!!  Winner will be chosen on June 24th, 2010.  Giveaway ends June 23, 2010 at 12 AM EST

Disclaimer: This product review was based on using complimentary Cascade product provided by P&G. Bloggers also received a Walmart gift card to share with their readers.  P&G does not represent or warrant the accuracy of any statements or product claims made here, nor does it endorse any opinions expressed within this blog.

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THE VINTAGE PEARL GIVEAWAY! Win a $50 gift certificate!

I have been searching for a great Mommy necklace for myself and wanted something special.  Since I make my own jewelry as well, I know how important it is to support independent artisans.  I am a huge fan of Etsy and of work at home moms, so when I came across The Vintage Pearl I knew I wanted them to be the ones to make my necklace.  

The Vintage Pearl specializes in personalized hand stamped pieces that are just absolutely gorgeous.  The jewelry looks like it is made with love and care and I am sure it is, since it is made by a work at home mom!  

Not only is the jewelry beautiful, but her website is very clean, organized and easy to navigate and order from as well!  The photos of her pieces really do bring out the beauty because they're crisp, clear and have a great background that really brings out the shine and color of the stones that she uses.  You can't go wrong with a unique and beautiful gift from The Vintage Pearl! 

They have a large variety of styles to choose from and the pieces are quality. They also have many styles to choose from for the font. I believe strongly that is exactly why they have grown so much since 2007.  They only use the finest materials and every piece is made entirely from sterling silver.  Even the chains and jump rings.  This shop definitely deserves all of the success that it has had.  I wish them much more success!  

How can you get one of these darling pieces?

You can visit The Vintage Pearl's site to order your own hand stamped, personal piece!  

WIN IT

The Vintage Pearl is offering a $50 gift certificate to their store to one lucky reader!  The giveaway ends May 25, 2010 at 12 PM EST.  Enter using the steps below! You can do as many or as little as you'd like.  Each counts as ONE entry.  Please leave ONE comment PER entry.

MANDATORY ENTRY

• Visit The Vintage Pearl and let us know what piece you would choose with your gift certificate! What is your favorite item?

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GOOD LUCK!!!

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Hot Locks Review & GIVEAWAY! UPB 2010!

*ENDED WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED*

As a mom of two little girls, dolls are a large part of our lives.  What little girl doesn't love to play in a fantasy world with dolls?  I know I used to.  Of course, the majority of dolls that are out there are completely unimaginative.  They're electronic, they eat, poop, pee, walk, move... I miss the old days where I had dolls that were completely different than that.  They didn't move, didn't talk, didn't do anything.  They had a few accessories and you used your imagination!  When I saw Hot Locks, I was brought back to those days.

Meet Hot Locks!

Introducing the “Hair-rageous” world of Hot Locks. Each day is guaranteed to be the “Perfect Hair Day” with these spunky, funky girls that have lots and lots of luxurious hair to style.

Ami, Sydney, Nahla , Harlow, Kai, Lily, Morgan and Ryann, make up the Hot Locks family of dolls.  Each has their own personality and own story.  The dolls are 4" dolls with a whopping 14" of colorful and beautiful hair! (The deluxe dolls have 26" of hair!!)  They also come with hair accessories that you can style up or style down to  your heart's content!  These dolls are just absolutely adorable and have a lot of detail.  They're hip, they're cool and they are just the hottest thing. 

My kids absolutely LOVE their Hot Locks dolls.  They could hardly wait to style their hair and use their imaginations!  I loved seeing them play with their dolls, talking to each other, doing the hair and even doing each other's hair with the little hair barrettes!  I was so happy that they had dolls that could actually be a benefit to their imaginations!  These dolls are definitely great additions to their playroom and I just love how they're also colorful and spunky, just as my darling little girls are!

You can visit their website by visiting WowWee's site here.  To purchase Hot Locks, you can get them at Toys R US and Walmart locations!  The dolls retail at $7.99 for the Basic dolls and $12.99 for the Deluxe!

One lucky winner will win a Hot Locks doll!  Just follow the steps below to be entered to win! (If you are already a follower/subscriber just state that and you will still be entered!) You can do either one or all of the steps below.  Each count as ONE entry.

Mandatory Entry: What was your favorite doll as a child?  What did you play with more than anything else?

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 Good luck!!  Giveaway ends April 25, 2010 at 12PM EST.

Disclaimer: I was sent a Hot Locks Doll to review by WowWee.  That is the only compensation I received for this blog.  All opinions in this blog are my own.

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Fekkai Glossing Shampoo, Conditioner & Cream Review & GIVEAWAY!

*ENDED WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED*

As you ALL know, I have been having SO many problems with my hair.  It's all the years of coloring it, straightening it and doing so much damage to my previously beautiful hair.  My hair is also thick, so while most people with damaged hair can conceal it, my hair is a little more difficult to conceal.  It's so hard to get any shampoo, conditioner or cream that will really help my hair and smooth the damage.  I previously used L'Oreal, which I loved, but it left my hair feeling not shiny. (Though it wasn't frizzy.) 

I have always secretly longed for beautiful hair that's shiny and soft.  When Fekkai offered to send me the glossing conditioner, shampoo and cream, I jumped at the chance to review this!  I have always heard of the wonderful-ness of Fekkai, but have never tried it due to it's price. ($20 per bottle!)  

When I first used this, the thick texture of the shampoo and conditioner both told me I was in for something great!  It was not watery or thin like most of the other shampoo and conditioners that I have tried!   WONDERFUL -- It left my hair, while still wet, soft and smooth.  Usually, when my hair is wet, you could see the dead ends and the frizz starting, but I saw none of that.  

After using the smoothing cream and blow drying my hair, I definitely couldn't complain AT ALL!  Smooth, non frizzy and SHINY hair is what the end result was.  Pure gorgeous-ness!!  I am so happy with Fekkai Glossing products and I feel like it is definitely a great product.  It worked miracles with my hair!

Fekkai Glossing Conditioner, Shampoo and Cream retail at about $21.00 each and you can purchase from Sephora.  You can also pick up Fekkai products at your local beauty store, Sephora or Stop & Shop.  You can also learn about Fekkai products at their official website.

 

Fekkai is offering a set to one lucky winner on our site!  Giveaway ends on April 15, 2010.  How to win?  Look below! (You can do one or all of these steps to gain more entries into our giveaway!  Tweeting the giveaway can be done once a day. If you are already a fan, following us, rss subscriber, please state so.  You are still eligible!) LEAVE A SEPERATE COMMENT FOR EACH YOU DO.

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- Tweet about our giveaway (ArtsyMom is giving away a set of Fekkai Glossing hair products for beautiful, shiny hair! Ends April 15, 2010 http://bit.ly/9hNvKo) 

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GIVEAWAY: Superstar Barbie and Barbie: A Mermaid Tale DVD!

I grew up on Barbie in the 1980's.  Of course, they weren't the high tech, super flexible and made up Barbies of today, they were of a lower quality with non bendable limbs and older style dressing.  However, I loved them!  I had a huge collection of Barbies with an even larger collection of clothes, the dream house, the porche, etc...  I could play for HOURS with my Barbies! (And of course, we had to have more of an imagination!!)

Mattell has brought back a replica of the 1977 Superstar Barbie for Barbies 50th birthday.  (I wasn't born untl 1985, but my mom says she remembers Superstar Barbie, even though she was older back then!)  We got two of the Superstar Barbies and my kids absolutely love them!  The quality of Superstar Barbie is back to the old quality that I used to have when I was a kid.  Superstar Barbie is just beautiful with the pink dress, pink heels and "superstar" hair style.  

Barbie™ stars as Merliah™, a surfing champion from Malibu. One minute she's a normal teenager and the next she learns a shocking family secret: she's a mermaid! Merliah™ and her dolphin friend Zuma set off on an undersea adventure to rescue her mother, the queen of Oceana. With help from her new mermaid friends, Merliah™ saves the ocean kingdom. In the end, she discovers what makes you different can also be your greatest strength. This latest release of Barbie movies features a very self-sufficient and hip Surfer, Merliah who discovers that her mother is a mermaid and she is in danger somewhere deep under the sea in a place called Oceana. When Merliah takes off to rescue her mother, she has no idea that she is a princess, destined to become queen of Oceana should any harm come to her mother. She is young and innocent, immediately befriended by the local teen mermaids who expose her to their magical kingdom under the sea - complete with fashion boutiques and other accoutrements not unlike what teens find above the sea. This video will appeal to any preteen who is attuned to fashion, the environment or behaving heroically - if only in your imagination. I love the shots of Merliah surfing and the underwater landscapes and critters. They're imaginative. Fish as paparazzi! Calissa's evil sister, Erris, is suitably evil but won't give anyone nightmares. The music is upbeat, original and very danceable. Fun story, easy to watch.

My kids absolutely loved this movie and sat through the entire thing staring at the TV.  This movie is great for kids, the music is great and the story line really keeps their attention.  I haven't watched it yet, when I do later tonight I will give a more in depth review of the movie. :)

You can buy both Barbie: A Mermaid Tale and the Superstar Barbie at Toys R Us, Target, Walmart or online at Barbie.com!  The movie retails at $16.99 and the Barbie retails at $12.99!  

One lucky winner will win Superstar Barbie and Barbie: A Mermaid Tale!  Giveaway ends March 23, 2010! Want to know how to enter?

Leave a comment for each thing that you do.  You want the most chances to win! :)  If it says 2 or more entries next to it, please leave the appropriate amount of comments so you're entries are counted!

Mandatory Entry:

• Tell us about your favorite Barbie or Barbie accessory when you were a child! Do you have a favorite Barbie memory? (1 entry)

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• Tweet this giveaway!  (Can be done 1x per day) - ArtsyMom is having a Barbie Birthday Giveaway! Win a Superstar Barbie and Barbie DVD! Enter at http://bit.ly/9i8C0P ! Ends March 23rd, 2010!
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Good Luck readers!
 

Disclaimer: We were not compensated for our review & giveaway, we simply were sent two of the Superstar Barbie dolls and the Barbie: A Mermaid Tale for our time!  Same was provided for our giveaway winner.

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Sweet Pea Forever and Moonlight Magic Review and GIVEAWAY!! (Bath and Body Works)

I just love Bath and Body Works.  I honestly think they have great bath and body products that smell delicious and that really do work and for very affordable prices.  My favorite scent has always been Warm Vanilla Sugar, but that is mostly a winter scent and I am always looking for a new lighter more summery scent that I absolutely love.  Unfortunately, up until now, nothing really took hold of me.  The other scents were great, but nothing that I would write home about!  

Bath and Body Works now has two new scents, Moonlight Magic and Sweet Pea Forever that are a little more fruity, soft and sexy.  I would say they cater towards the teen/young adult audience.  Even the packaging caters more towards the younger audience!  I do have to say that I never cared much for the originals, but these scents are just amazing.  They would be great for the summer!

Sweet Pea Forever has the scent of pink marigold, gerber daisies and vibrant mandarin.  It's light, yet a lot more fruity  and sort of creamy than the origional.  On the other hand, it still does have the undertone of the original.  Unlike Sweet Pea, Sweet Pea Forever has the same scent all day long. (Yes! It does last all day long!)  The bottle also is more young-looking having bright baby pink with a magenta peace sign and yellow writing.  The bottle itself stands out screaming "Come smell me!" :)  The scent is absolutely delicious and I definitely would wear this on a nice summer day.  

Moonlight Magic is the new more younger version of Moonlight Path.  I didn't like (at all) the original Moonlight Path.  I thought it was very unfragrant and just too soft for my liking.  I like scents that will make a statement and stand out.  This is exactly what Moonlight Magic does!  It has the scents of night blooming jasmine, white amber and wild goji berries, which just smells heavenly.  I absolutely love this scent.  It's very fruity and floral, but still light and creamy at the same time.  As a very big contrast to the original, this scent makes a statement and stands out.  As the Sweet Pea Forever, this scent would be great on a summer day.  A great summer fragrance!

Both of these scents came out just a few short weeks ago and are available in Body Lotion, Body Cream, Body Splash, Eau de Toilette and Shower Gel.  As home scents, they're available in a 1 wick or 2 wick candle, room oil fragrance, Wallflowers AND ScentPorts for your car!   They're absolutely delicious!

 You can purchase these fragrances at the Bath and Body Works website or at the Bath and Body Works store!  Bath and Body Works currently has two great coupon codes:

$1 shipping with any order $25 or over. (Expires 3/11/10) - SHIP1 

Free Home Fragrance with any purchase $15 or more - FLOWER

 TWO LUCKY READERS will win a set of Moonlight Magic and Sweet Pea Forever travel size body creams!!  Winners will be chosen on March 14, 2010.

Mandatory Entry:

- Leave us a comment telling us what your favorite Bath and Body Works scent is.

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• TheArtsyMom is giving two lucky readers a set of Bath & Body Works body cream! Want to enter? http://bit.ly/dfCDxO Ends March 14th!!

In one of the comments, please leave your e-mail address so the winners can be contacted! 

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BerryJane.com Review & Giveaway! Leggings for Little Ladies!

  

My daughter and I had a chance to review a pair of Berry Jane leggings this past week and we were so very happy we got the chance to do so!  My daughter is extremely hard to find pants for.  Why?  She's very skinny and very tall for her age.  If I find pants to fit her waist, most of the time they don't fit her length wise.  When we got the Berry Jane leggings, I was very apprehensive that would be the case as well; I was pleasantly surprised!  I have to say first off that my daughter and I absolutely LOVE the leggings!

The material the leggings are made from are just so soft and so comfortable, unlike a lot of leggings I had gotten my daughter from other stores which are more of a rough spandex material.  These are so soft and my daughter says they are so comfortable to wear.  They really fit true to size, but give the child room to move in.  I feel, from a mom's point of view, that having room to move around is the most important to a child.  Especially since they're always up and around somewhere!  They fit perfectly, even on my tall, skinny daughter. The true to size fitting really makes them versatile.  

Berry Jane has a legging for every style.  They have leggings that would look excellent under skirts or dresses as well as leggings that do double duty as stretchy pants.  They really will make your daughter a little fashionista! (Which is the current trend at ANY age!)  Berry Jane fits sizes 12-18 months up to a 12/14 in girls.  These leggings are just wonderful!  Want to see them in action? My daughter posed for some pictures with the great leggings we had been sent!

You can visit BerryJane for a great deal on the wonderful leggings that they sell for your little lady! They have a great variety of awesome leggings that would match any outfit! They also sell tops that you can mix and match!  BerryJane is offering $10 off of any order $25 or more PLUS FREE SHIPPING. Just use the code ARTSY at checkout!

Berry Jane is giving one lucky winner the chance to win a $25 gift card to BerryJane.com!  What is better than that!?  You would be able to choose your own Berry Jane products for your little princess!  Just follow the entry instructions below! Leave us a comment for each you complete so you will have a proper chance to win.  Winner will be picked by random. 

ENDS MARCH 10, 2010

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•  Join the BerryJane newsletter HERE!! - 2 Entries (leave 2 comments for this)
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• TWEET THIS GIVEAWAY! - ARTSY MOM IS GIVING AWAY A $25 GIFT CARD TO @BERRYJANE LEGGINGS FOR YOUR LITTLE GIRL! Giveaway ends 03/10/10 - http://bit.ly/9kFMuL  - 2 Entries (leave link to tweet, leave 2 comments)
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DISCLOSURE: For this review and giveaway, BerryJane sent us a wonderful pair of leggings to review and keep.  We were not paid at all for this sponsored post. Thank you to BerryJane for this opportunity!

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- CLOSED - CONAIR MINI PRO GIVEAWAY: Retails $24.99

This giveaway is closed for now, thank you for entering! We have some great giveaways for you to join, however! Winner will be announced SOON!

Conair Mini Pro Straightener

• Ceramic-coated plates glide across hair, easily leaving hair silky smooth
• Ceramic technology provides increased even-heat distribution and eliminates damaging hot spots
• Flat Iron
• Ideal for Straightening
• Made of Ceramic
• Professional Performance
• Hot When in Use
• Display Features Power Indicator Light
• Includes Storage Pouch

.5 inch ceramic straightener is made for small spaces and travel.  I absolutely LOVE mine.  Since I have very thick hair, I still use my large straightener for the primary work, but use the mini pro to touch up the fly aways and pieces that I didn't get primarily.  I also use this to curl my hair and the curls come out beautiful, little and perfectly loose.  I absolutely love this thing!  It comes with a patterned carrying case that you can just throw inside your purse or bag for travel.  

It heats up in 30 seconds...YES!! It's true!!  Has high heat settings and straightens even the thickest hair.  My hair is living proof!  The ceramic plates make your hair shiny and healthy looking.  I can't get enough of my Mini Pro. :)

Want to win your own?

We have one Conair Mini Pro to give away to one of our readers!! Follow the simple rules below!

• Comment here and tell us something interesting about your hair.  Is it curly? Thick? Straight? What's your favorite hair style? Come up with something interesting! (mandatory)
• Add my button to your blog (1 entry)
• Join my feed (1 entry)
• Follow our blog [on sidebar] (1 entry)
• Follow us on Twitter
• Tweet about this giveaway (1 entry - you can do this once per day)  @kickitykickball Want to win a Conair Mini Pro Ceramic Hair Straightener? Check out http://bit.ly/9KI3Lq to win! Ends 3/3/10!
• Post about this on your blog (2 entries) 

Please post a separate comment for the entries, it will be easier to count them.   Winners will be e-mailed and announced.  Please add an e-mail address in one of your entries so I will be able to contact you!  Will be announced March 3, 2010!

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GIVEAWAY: APPLE GROVE PALS. (BREAKING NEWS FRIEND'S SET!)

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Apple Grove Pals, "Breaking News" Friend's Pack GIVEAWAY!

Apple Grove is a place where innocence and imagination translate into fun. The characters, playsets and storybooks teach friendship, curiosity, courage and other important life lessons. This provides a starting point for kids to discover new places and safely explore a world where they can wear many hats.

• Includes 3 adorable pals and three hats.
• Every hat is inter-changeable with other pals and hats.
• This pack comes with a storybook, "Breaking News", telling of the adventures played and life lessons learned by the Apple Grove Pals™.

Apple Grove Pals are targeted from ages 14 months - 24 months, however my 4 year old loved these as well when we got them.  The both of them played for hours with these appropriately sized figures and loved to mix and match the hats that came along with them!  Apple Grove reminds me a lot of Little People, but are larger for smaller hands.   We liked them so much, we definitely want to try out the other Apple Grove Pals sets!

Want to win it?

You can win the set shown above, Apple Grove Pals: "Breaking News" Friend's Pack... This giveaway runs from February 15th, 2010 until February 22, 2010.   Want to know how to win?

Ways To Enter: 

• Comment here and let us know what toy or playset your kids absolutely love.
• Add my button to your blog (1 entry)
• Join my feed (1 entry)
• Follow our blog [on sidebar] (1 entry)
• Follow us on Twitter
• Tweet about this giveaway (1 entry - you can do this once per day)  @kickitykickball ArtsyMom GIVEAWAY! AppleGrove Pals! Ends 02/22. Great pals for little hands, get them free @ http://tinyurl.com/ygq2trx
• Post about this on your blog (2 entries) 

Please post a separate comment for the entries, it will be easier to count them.   Winners will be e-mailed and announced.  Please add an e-mail address in one of your entries so I will be able to contact you!  Will be announced February 22th, 2010

Good luck!!

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