Happy Halloween With Dinsosaur Train...

Are you all ready for the big day?? I think my boys have been ready for weeks. The house is decorated, candy is ready for distribution and the costumes have been tried on (again and again!). We are good to go! To add to the excitement the people at Dinosaur Train (PBS) have some Halloween themed episodes and a great costume available as Spencer Gifts! Have your kids watched Dinosaur Train yet? It is such a great show and one that A&W really enjoy.  It takes two things kids love, dinosaurs and trains, and uses them to teach about science and nature...great concept!

Be sure to check out the PBS lineup to find out when your little monsters can watch Dinosaur Trains Halloween offering and visit Spencer Gifts to grab a costume.  I will sign off with a picture of my little trick-or-treaters masquerading as their favorite dinosaur from Dinosaur Train, Buddy!  Happy Halloween All!!

Rockabye Baby! The Lullaby Renditions of Pearl Jam Review & Giveaway...

A few months ago I did a review of Rockabye Baby's Black Sabbath CD. It was a huge hit at our house and I was so excited when I found out a new offering was on the way from Rockabye Baby...The Lullaby Renditions of Pearl Jam!

Now, I was in high school in the 90's and it was all about grunge. Flannel shirts, jeans and grunge bands were all the rage. Pearl Jam was just about as cool as it came for grunge and I was a big fan. I am actually still a big fan but it all started in the 90's with Jeremy!

When I popped in the Lullaby Renditions of Pearl Jam, all of my favorites were recognizable....Jeremy, Yellow Ledbetter, Daughter and Alive. Instead of the driving guitars and drums though there are sweet, soft bells and other lullaby friendly instruments. Love it! This is a CD you can listen to even if you don't have a baby...slip it into the player and be relaxed while listening to some tunes from your favorite grunge band! Pick one up for yourself and one for your next baby shower (your gift WILL be the coolest!) here.

Thanks to Rockabye Baby, one RBM reader will win a copy of the Lullaby Renditions of Pearl Jam!  Here is how to enter...

Mandatory Entry: Visit Rockabye Baby and tell me which of their other albums you think you and your child would enjoy (you must do this entry for any extras to count).

For Extra Entries:

1.  Follow this blog= 1 entry

2.  Like Reviewed By Mom on Facebook =1 entry

3.  Like Rockabye Baby on Facebook = 1 entry

4.  Enter one of my other giveaways & let me know you have done so = 1 entry

5.  Follow Rockabye Baby on Twitter= 1 entry

6.  Follow Reviewed By Mom on Twitter = 1 entry

7.  Blog, Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway & let me know where to find it = 1 entry

Please leave a separate comment for each entry and be sure to include your e-mail.  Contest is open to US residents and will end on November 10th.    The lucky winner will be announced by e-mail on November 11th and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.  Good Luck!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and I was provided with the Lullabye Renditions of Pearl Jam for purpose of review.  The opinions in this post are entirely my own. Your experience may differ from mine. This post has not been reviewed or edited by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this review. The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipping the winner(s) their prize.

Time Buddy Review & Giveaway...

As the mom of two four year olds, I spend tons of time talking about, well, time.  Time is such a tough concept for little ones isn't it?  For instance, if "A" asks "When are we going to the park?" and I say "In an hour" he really does not know when that is which is why he asks that same question 27 times before the hour is up.  This time issue is something I know many other moms struggle with so I was so excited to hear about the Time Buddy.

TimeBuddy™ is an educational tool that allows parents to create a visual representation of an entire day for their children. It combines the functionality of a 24hrs clock, visual icons, and a digital clock to guide young children throughout their day. Visual icons, in the form of stickers that represent activities, are chosen by PARENTS and placed at designated times. The actual 24hr clock will point to these icons giving children cues on when to start and end an activity! It removes the from children the unknown factor of "what are we doing next!."

Oooh...I could not wait to tear into the box!  Giving A&W a visual of their day was so appealing to me!  The boys and I worked together to map out their "usual" day.  We put the nighttime sticker on, wake time, baths, tooth brushing and meals.  The stickers are reusable too so you can change the stickers and add/remove them based on your day.  For instance, there are stickers with balloons for birthday parties, a bus for school, a computer for screen time.  The Time Buddy comes with three sheets of different stickers so you can definitely find something to cover your activities. 

As soon as we started with the clock, I noticed A&W began noticing time more.  There was a lot of "Look Mommy!  The red hand is almost at the bike so soon we will go ride bikes"!  Eureka!  The Time Buddy is also helpful at bedtime when they can keep an eye on it and know that play must wind down when the hand reaches our nighttime tasks.

The Time Buddy also allows you to set three different alarms (for bedtime, dinner etc....) as well as record your own personalized greeting!  

I think the Time Buddy is an excellent way to help children to understand time management.  I know the visual aspect of the Time Buddy has made a huge impact on A&W and has really helped them to understand the routines of our day.  Thank you Time Buddy!!  I am not alone in my love for Time Buddy.  This is a new product (introduced in August) but it has already earned many awards including The National Parenting Center's Seal of Approval and Dr. Toy's 100 Best Products Winner. 

You can purchase your own Time Buddy on the Time Buddy website as well as on Amazon...



















One lucky Reviewed By Mom reader is winning a Time Buddy courtesy of Go Learn Toys!  Here is how to enter...

Mandatory Entry: Tell me how you think the Time Buddy might help you and your child with routines and/or time management.  You must complete this entry for all others to count.

For extra entries:
1. Follow this Blog = 1 entry
2. Follow Go Learn Toys on Twitter = 1 entry
3. Follow Reviewed By Mom on Twitter = 1 entry
4. Like Reviewed By Mom on Facebook=1 entry
5. Like Time Buddy on Facebook = 1 entry
6.  Enter one of my other giveaways and let me know you have done so = 1 entry per other giveaway entered
7.  Tweet, Facebook or blog about this giveaway & let me know where I can find it = 1 entry

Please leave a separate comment for each entry don't forget to leave your email so I can notify you if you win.   This contest is open to residents of US over 18 years old and will close on November 8th at midnight.  The winner will be notified by e-mail on November 9th and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.  Good Luck!!


Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and I was provided with the Time Buddy for purpose of review. The opinions in this post are entirely my own. Your experience may differ from mine. This post has not been reviewed or edited by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this review. The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipping the winner(s) their prize.

When The Snow Comes by Jonathan Allen...Review & Giveaway

Soon (at least where I live!) the snow will be flying.  I have just the book for you and your little ones to get ready for it...When The Snow Comes by Jonathan Allen. 

When The Snow Comes tells the story of a little Yak waiting to see his very first snow.  He watches as his friends prepare for the snow.  His bird friend informs him that he flies off to warmer parts, brown bear tells him of eating lots and lots in preparation for his long sleep....Little Yak wonders what he should do.  He asks his mom if yaks do what all their friends do to prepare for winter.  His mother lets him know that yaks stay right where they are and that little yaks snuggle up to their moms to stay warm.  The story ends with the first flakes of snow and a mother and young yak snuggled up all cozy. 

This is such a sweet book and, I think, a particularly nice bedtime story.  The illustrations are very pleasing to the eye and depict kid friendly animals with lots of animation.  I would recommend this one for ages 3 and up.  This would be a great one to have for those upcoming snowy nights....snuggle up with your little one and get reading When The Snow Comes!   You can purchase this one on Amazon....



Sterling Publishing is giving one lucky Reviewed By Mom reader a copy of Jonathan Allen's When The Snow Comes!  Here is how to enter...

Mandatory Entry:  Tell me what you and your child do to prepare for winter. You must complete this entry for all others to count.

For Extra Entries:
1.  Follow this blog= 1 entry
2.  Like Reviewed By Mom on Facebook =1 entry
3.  Enter one of my other giveaways &let me know you have done so = 1 entry per giveaway entered.
4.  Follow Sterling Books on Twitter = 1 entry
5.  Follow Reviewed By Mom on Twitter = 1 entry
6.  Blog, Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway & let me know where to find it = 1 entry
7.  Put my button on your blog and let me know where to find it = 1 entry

Please leave a separate comment for each entry and be sure to include your e-mail.  Contest is open to US residents and will end on November 3rd.    The lucky winner will be announced by e-mail on November 4th.  Winners will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is draw. Good Luck!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and I was provided with a copy of the above book for purpose of review.  The opinions in this post are entirely my own. Your experience may differ from mine. This post has not been reviewed or edited by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this review. The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipping the winner(s) their prize.

Lollipop Moon Review & Giveaway...

Last weekend we celebrated Baby R's 1st Birthday.  Which I suppose means I should start referring to her as Toddler R however as she is my youngest I will hold onto that baby label for a bit longer!  We did a whole cupcake theme for her  party and I got her a little cupcake shirt to wear on her big day but the most fabulous thing my girl sported on her first birthday (besides an adorable cake smeared face of course!) was a pair of shoes from Lollipop Moon.  Check this out...

These Silly Soles by Trumpette come in a pack of three so you can mix and match...how adorable is that??  These fantastic shoes are just one of the items you can  purchase from the ultra hip baby boutique Lollipop Moon.  Lollipop Moon was created to bring trendy, stand out items for little ones to one place....no more searching high and low for something fabulous for your child, Lollipop Moon will have it!  From shoes, to apparel to diaper bags to toys and more Lollipop Moon has you covered.  I am particularly crazy over these other items...

See what I mean?  Fun, trendy and fashionable.  Whether you are buying for yourself or for someone else, these product have a serious WOW factor.  Visit Lollipop Moon today for the most fierce and fabulous selection of children, baby and nursery items!   

DEAL ALERT... From now until November 5th, Lollipop Moon is offering all RBM readers 15% off their order!!!  Simply enter MOM2010 at checkout.  Happy Shopping.


WIN...Lollipop Moon is giving one RBM a $25 gift certificate!!  Thanks Lollipop Moon!  Here is how to enter...

Mandatory Entry: Visit Lollipop Moon and checkout their amazing selection of fabulousness.  Leave a comment here telling me what you might use your gift certificate on if you won.  You must complete this entry for all others to count.

For extra entries:
1. Follow this Blog = 1 entry
2. Follow Lollipop Moon on Twitter = 1 entry
3. Follow Reviewed By Mom on Twitter = 1 entry
4. Like Reviewed By Mom on Facebook=1 entry
5. Like Lollipop Moon on Facebook = 1 entry
6.  Enter one of my other giveaways and let me know you have done so = 1 entry per other giveaway entered
7.  Tweet, Facebook or blog about this giveaway & let me know where I can find it = 1 entry

Please leave a separate comment for each entry don't forget to leave your email so I can notify you if you win.   This contest is open to residents of US over 18 years old and will close on November 10th at midnight.  The winner will be notified by e-mail on November 11th and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.  Good Luck!!


Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and I was provided with the above mentioned shoes for purpose of review. The opinions in this post are entirely my own. Your experience may differ from mine. This post has not been reviewed or edited by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this review. The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipping the winner(s) their prize.

Kitten Party Review & Giveaway...

There is a super cute new DVD out from NCircle Entertainment...Kitten Party.  This is from NCircle's series Animal Atlas which introduces children to animals form "A to Zebra".  Get ready for some serious cuteness!

Meet Whiskers and all of his kitten friends as they throw a fun filled Kitten Party! Educational for kids and Fun for animal lovers of all ages! Over 50 kittens from a dozen different breeds. Hilarious kitten antics and cuddly kitten moments! Three sing-along kitten songs! Two bonus playpen chapters for more kitten fun! Shot in high definition!

This DVD is simply adorable.  It is not  a movie so much as a film of kittens doing kitten things...frolicking, playing etc..The music is fun and upbeat.  A,W and even Baby R really enjoyed watching this video.  The boys liked the variety of the kittens and just overall enjoyed watching the kittens playing.  My husband is allergic to cats so this DVD was a fun way to bring a whole gang of kittens into our home...minus the sneezes and hair! 

You can purchase this fun DVD from Amazon for the super low price of $6.99!




 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

NCircle is giving one Reviewed by Mom reader their own copy of Kitten Party.  Here is how to enter...

Mandatory Entry: Visit NCircle's Website and comment with another volume of Animal Atlas you think your child would enjoy.  You must complete this entry for all others to count.

For extra entries:
1. Follow this Blog = 1 entry
2. Follow NCircle on Twitter = 1 entry
3. Follow Reviewed By Mom on Twitter = 1 entry
4. Like Reviewed By Mom on Facebook=1 entry
5. Like NCircle on Facebook = 1 entry
6.  Enter one of my other giveaways and let me know you have done so = 1 entry
7.  Tweet, Facebook or blog about this giveaway & let me know where I can find it = 1 entry

Please leave a separate comment for each entry don't forget to leave your email so I can notify you if you win.   This contest is open to residents of US over 18 years old and will close on November 3rd at midnight.  The winner will be notified by e-mail on November 4th and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.  Good Luck!!


Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and I was provided with a Kitten Party DVD for purpose of review. The opinions in this post are entirely my own. Your experience may differ from mine. This post has not been reviewed or edited by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this review. The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipping the winner(s) their prize.

Technical Difficulties....

Good Morning Readers!  I just wanted to say hello and let you know about a blip I am having with my computer.  I have oodles and oodles of great reviews and giveaways coming up but I am having some technical difficulties.  I am unable to post any new pictures at the moment which puts a big 'ole damper on my posting.  I am working super hard to get this resolved (hopefully by this morning!!) and will just bombard you with posts as soon as it is fixed.  Thanks for your patience, keep checking back often and thanks, as always for being readers.  Have a wonderful day!  MOM

Shutterfly Holiday Cards...

The holidays are right around the corner and Shutterfly is ready for it.  I was just on their site and as always they have a huge selection of photo cards and they have a ton of new ones for 2010.  They have offerings for Christmas and Hanukkah as well as for Thanksgiving and New Years.  We have always done cards at Christmas but I am thinking of doing them in honor of NewYears this year for something a little different.  I am thinking one of these designs might be just right for us this year...

Aren't those spectacular? I have always used Shutterfly for my holiday cards and I have always been so happy about the quality, price and the timeliness of completion.  I also really love how easy it is to use the Shutterly site to design your cards.  With sleep deprivation and limited time I can really appreciate a site that makes things EASY!

Be sure to check out the great selection of photo cards at Shutterfly. Remember, the holidays are looming....wouldn't it be nice to have those cards taken care of early this year?! 


Do you want 50 free holiday cards from Shutterfly? Click here to go to Shutterfly for information on how you can get 50 free cards this holiday season, and make sure to select Clever 1000 as the referral source.

This post is part of a series sponsored by Shutterfly. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective, which endorses Blog With Integrity, as I do.

Smartypants Gummy Vitamins & EcoMom Review & Giveaway...

Back in June I discovered this fabulous company called EcoMom.  EcoMom makes eco-conscious living easy, affordable and rewarding for families.  The website has everything from food to beauty products to wellness aides to clothing and so much more.  If you need it, EcoMom has it!  EcoMom also has this really great program called EcoPass.  This program allows members to receive a 15% discount on every order, free shipping (with no minimum order amount) as well as exclusive offers and promotions.  The annual membership fee is $99.

EcoMom just sent me over something new to try-Smartypants Gummy Vitamins.  The timing of this was perfect as "W" has recently decided that the brand of vitamins we have been giving them are "disgusting".  Good news...Smartypants vitamins are not "disgusting"!  Actually they are downright yummy.  Both A&W gobbled these up like candy and to be sure they were really, really good I tasted them too...yup, really yummy!  On top of being yummy which you can't discount because if you child won't eat them then the nutritional impact doesn't really count, these vitamins have everything you your child needs to keep healthy.  They include...

• Multi-Vitamins,
• Omega 3 eco-friendly fish oils,
• Vitamin D,
 • Choline & 12 other key nutrients.

SmartyPants Gummies only have 5g of Organic cane sugar per serving (that is 80% LESS sugar than in a glass of unsweetened apple juice). SmartyPants are made with only natural colors and flavors and no High Fructose Corn Syrup. They are also gluten- and casein-free. They never use any fake or artificial flavors, sweeteners, or dyes that are bad for your kids!  Their Omega 3 DHA and EPA fish oil comes from eco-friendly sustainable small fish sources. No unsustainable tuna or contaminated fish!

GET HEALTH, GIVE HEALTH: When you buy SmartyPants, you help not just your kids but other moms and kids as well. Every time you buy a bottle of SmartyPants, they make a 1-to-1 matching nutrient grant to a child most in need through their partnership with Vitamin Angels. 

I love how the multi-vitamin is combined with the omega 3's so  you don't need to buy more than one product.  I also love that both my boys will take their vitamin readily with no fight...keeping them healthy AND happy!  You can't beat that!  You can buy Smartypants Gummy Vitamins here on EcoMom.

Discount:  EcoMom is giving RBM readers a 15% off their first order.  Enter code SBBL544 at checkout to receive your discount but hurry....this offer expires on October 31st.

Win:  EcoMom is giving one RBM a $15 gift certificate...thanks EcoMom!  Here is how to enter...

To Enter (this one is mandatory): Visit EcoMom and comment with something you would like to try.

For extra entries:
1.Subscribe to EcoMom's Newsletter = 1 entry
2. Follow this Blog = 1 entry
3. Follow EcoMomCEO on Twitter = 1 entry
4. Follow Reviewed By Mom on Twitter = 1 entry
5. Like Reviewed By Mom on Facebook=1 entry
6. Like EcoMom on Facebook = 1 entry
7.  Enter one of my other giveaways and let me know you have done so = 1 entry
8.  Tweet or blog about this giveaway & let me know where I can find it = 1 entry

Please leave a separate comment for each entry don't forget to leave your email so I can notify you if you win.   This contest is open to residents of US and Canada over 18 years old and will close on November 2nd at midnight.  The winner will be notified by e-mail on November 3rd and will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is chosen.  Good Luck!!


Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and I was provided with Smartypants vitamins for purpose of review. The opinions in this post are entirely my own. Your experience may differ from mine. This post has not been reviewed or edited by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this review. The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipping the winner(s) their prize.

Making Friends Monday...

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Welcome to Making Friends Monday Blog Hop, hosted by Living on Love and Cents,  The Thrifty Things,  Reviewed By Mom , and  Coupons are Great.
  

The rules are super simple but VERY important!

1. Follow the Making Friends Monday  Hosts (Listed as # 1-4) They WILL follow you Back! You MUST LEAVE A COMMENT so we can follow you back!

2. Grab our Making Friends Monday button and include it in a post on your blog.
3. Link up to THAT post.
4. Start hopping and remember following back is appreciated!

Help spread the word and get more followers:
-Put the same linky list code on your blog and you'll have the exact same list!
- Your blog visitors can add their blog to your list and it will show up on all lists!
**Don't forget to follow the rules so you have a chance to be the "Spotlight Blog of the Week"!

If you have any giveaways ending THIS WEEK go link up HERE. Take a minute to enter some too!

Kidtoons Spookley Prize Pack Giveaway...

You all may have  noticed in my Deals & Steals area that I have been listing information about Kidtoons.  I just love this program and am excited to share their deals with you.  Here is a bit about what Kidtoons is and what it provides...

Kidtoons is dedicated to helping parents connect with their kids by bringing family friendly animated movies to the big screen every weekend at participating theatres across the country.

Participating Kidtoons theaters  showcase a fun, affordable family friendly matinee movie and provide a family experience filled with entertaining, kid-friendly characters, as well as cartoon shorts, music videos and sing-alongs before each movie. We even have fun giveaways for the kids, such as stickers, temporary tattoos, activity books or toys after every film.

Great, right?  You can find a Kidtoons theater near you here so you can make time for a special "date" for you and your child!  The film this month has an appropriate Halloween theme....Spookley The Square Pumpkin.  Here is a bit about this fun, family film...

One Day in the Pumpkin Patch, the strangest little pumpkin hatched...Spookley the Square Pumpkin was different.  In a world where "The only good pumpkins are round pumpkins!", Spookley is shunned by the other pumpkins until a mighty storm threatens to destroy the entire patch.  As the storm rages, Spookley proves that being different can save the day. "It's fine to be round while the weather is fair, but there are times it's better to be a square!"  Spookley is a wonderful movie for special needs children as well - reminding all that it's okay to be different.

What a great message this  movie gives to children.  I can't wait to have the boys see this one.  In celebration of Spookley, Kidtoons is giving one Reviewed By Mom reader a Spookley Prize Pack containing:  1 Spookley Plush Doll, 1 Spookley DVD, 4 Spookley Flashlights, 10 Spookley coloring sheets and 2 Spookley books!  Thank you Kidtoons!  Here is how to enter...

Mandatory Entry:  Tell me your favorite thing to do with the child in your life during the Halloween season.  You must complete the entry for all others to count.

For Extra Entries:

1.  Follow this blog= 1 entry

2.  Like Reviewed By Mom on Facebook =1 entry

3. Like Kidtoons on Facebook = 1 entry

4.  Enter one of my other giveaways &let me know you have done so = 1 entry per giveaway entered.

5.  Follow Kidtoons on Twitter = 1 entry

6.  Follow Reviewed By Mom on Twitter = 1 entry

7.  Blog, Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway & let me know where to find it = 1 entry

8.  Put my button on your blog and let me know where to find it = 1 entry

Please leave a separate comment for each entry and be sure to include your e-mail.  Contest is open to US residents and will end on October 30th.    The lucky winner will be announced by e-mail on October 31st.  Winners will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is draw. Good Luck!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and I will be provided with a copy of Spookley.  The opinions in this post are entirely my own. Your experience may differ from mine. This post has not been reviewed or edited by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this review. The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipping the winner(s) their prize.

Sesame Street Live 1-2-3 Imagine Giveaway & Discount....For the Locals!

 

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Sesame Street Live is coming to my city!  I am so excited to be heading there courtesy of Sesame Street and the VEE Corporation and I am even more excited to have 4 vouchers to the Portland, Maine show!  I love it when my readers get to share in the fun!  Here are all the details about the show...

Sesame Street Live

“1-2-3 Imagine! with Elmo & Friends”

Portland, ME; The Civic Center – Portland

Thursday, December 9 – Sunday, December 12, 2010

Imagine singing and dancing with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and all your favorite Sesame Street Live friends!  It’s as easy as counting “1-2-3 Imagine!” This high-energy musical will transport audiences to far away places as Ernie captains the high seas, Elmo dances to the rhythm of the African rainforest and Bert meets an octopus who has the blues.  It’s a story of adventure and fun that teaches children they can be anyone, do anything and go anywhere with the power of imagination.

Sounds fun, right??  Here is how and where to get your tickets...

·         Ticket prices: $10, $12, $15, 20 (Gold Circle) & $50 (Sunny Seats).  (Call

·         Opening Night (Thursday, December 9, 7:00pm)—All seats $10 (excluding Gold Circle and Sunny Seats). 

·         Additional group discounts available.  Groups 10+ call 207-775-3481 ext. 348.

·         Get the ultimate fan experience with Sunny Seats!
The Sunny Seats Package includes a Front Row Seat and a pre-show Meet & Greet photo opportunity with two Sesame Street Live friends.

·         Additional fees/surcharges may apply.

Performance Schedule

Thursday, December 9     7:00PM

Friday, December 10        10:30AM & 7:00PM

Saturday, December 11   10:30AM & 2:00PM

Sunday, December 12     1:00PM & 4:30PM

Even if you can't make it to one of the shows in Maine don't fret...there is surely a show coming somewhere close by.  You can see the entire schedule by clicking here.

Now for you locals....here is how to win your four vouchers to be used for any of the Portland, Maine shows.  FYI...the vouchers must be redeemed at the box office (beginning November 1st) for hard tickets.  You may redeem your vouchers up until show time but early redemption is recommended in case of show sell out.   

Discount:  If you are not a winner (better luck next time!) you can get a discount just for being a RBM reader simply enter ERNIE at checkout on ticketmaster.com for $3 off EACH ticket.  Not valid on opening night or previously purchased tickets, cannot be combined with any other offer.

How to win 4 Vouchers to your choice of the Portland, Maine shows...

Mandatory Entry:  Tell me who your child's favorite Sesame Street Character is.  You must complete this entry for all others to count.

For Extra Entries:

1.  Follow this blog= 1 entry

2.  Like Reviewed By Mom on Facebook =1 entry

3. Like Sesame Street on Facebook = 1 entry

4.  Enter one of my other giveaways &let me know you have done so = 1 entry per giveaway entered.

5.  Follow Sesame Street on Twitter = 1 entry

6.  Follow Reviewed By Mom on Twitter = 1 entry

7.  Blog, Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway & let me know where to find it = 1 entry

8.  Put my button on your blog and let me know where to find it = 1 entry

Please leave a separate comment for each entry and be sure to include your e-mail.  Contest is open to US residents and will end on October 31st.    The lucky winner will be announced by e-mail on November 1st.  Winners will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is draw. Good Luck!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and I was provided with the tickets to Sesame Street Live for purpose of review and giveaway.  The opinions in this post are entirely my own. Your experience may differ from mine. This post has not been reviewed or edited by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this review. The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipping the winner(s) their prize.

Little One Books...Review & Giveaway

 

There are bazillions (is that a technical term??) of book, music and video choices out there for children.  It can be downright daunting when it comes to sorting through and trying to decide what to pick.  I was delighted to learn about Little One Books: "Books, Music & Video Chosen With Care".  All of the products on the site have been personally reviewed and hand picked based on the benefit to children from birth to age five.  In a nutshell?  They take the guesswork out of it for you!

The Little One Books website is filled with the very best of the best for children up to age five.  Something I really love about the site is that you can shop by age.  Do you have a two year old?  Shop by age and you will find these great products...

Both of these books were absolute staples when A&W were two years old!  Now that they have just turned four I can browse Little One Books recommendations for that age group and know that some of these are sure to be hits...

Browsing through the age three recommendations was how I came across the item Little One Books sent me to review, Rocket Ship Run by Laure Berkner...

This CD has been an absolute smash at our house.  The CD features a mix of folk and jazz music with plenty of fast paced songs as well as some slower lullaby type offerings.  A&W love the huge variety of instruments and it is so cute to hear them sing along with Laurie as well as the children vocalist she includes.  They really do love all the songs but I think Five Days Old would be the favorite if forced to choose!

Something else I love about Little One Books?  For each and every product there is a description as well as extensive information on why the particular item was chosen.  All of this information really goes a long way when you are deciding on what to purchase.  For instance, my decision was made in part by Little One Book's description about the huge number of instruments used on the CD. A&W love music and love learning about different instruments and music types so I thought this would be a good fit for them and it certainly was!

Little One Books makes purchasing books, music and videos for you own little ones so much easier.  Check them out today here and get a gift that is sure to be a hit!

Little One Books is giving one Reviewed By Mom reader a $25 Gift Certificate to their site!  Happy Shopping!  Here is how to enter...

Mandatory Entry:  Visit Little One Books website and browse their amazing selection.  Leave a comment here telling me product you might choose if you win the gift certificate. You must complete this entry for all others to count.

For Extra Entries:

1.  Follow this blog= 1 entry

2.  Like Reviewed By Mom on Facebook =1 entry

3. Like Little One Books on Facebook = 1 entry

4.  Enter one of my other giveaways &let me know you have done so = 1 entry per giveaway entered.

5.  Follow Little One Books on Twitter = 1 entry

6.  Follow Reviewed By Mom on Twitter = 1 entry

7.  Blog, Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway & let me know where to find it = 1 entry

8.  Put my button on your blog and let me know where to find it = 1 entry
9.  Sign up for the Little One Books newsletter & let me know you have done so = 1 entry

Please leave a separate comment for each entry and be sure to include your e-mail.  Contest is open to US residents and will end on November 2nd.    The lucky winner will be announced by e-mail on November 3rd.  Winners will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is draw. Good Luck!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and I was provided with the above mentioned CD for purpose of review.  The opinions in this post are entirely my own. Your experience may differ from mine. This post has not been reviewed or edited by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this review. The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipping the winner(s) their prize.

IntelliGender Giveaway...

I have come across a fun product for all of you expectant moms out there.  I am could not try this one out myself as I am not expecting (three four and under is just fine thank you very much!) but I really wanted to share IntelliGender with you. Read on...

For expectant moms and dads who just can’t wait to know, IntelliGender’s Gender Prediction Test provides a scientific, sneak peek into the ‘boy’ or ‘girl’ question as early as 10 weeks after conception, months before an ultrasound can deliver the news.

More than just a whimsical product, IntelliGender’s accuracy rate averages around 90%, according to independent studies and in-house lab tests. IntelliGender uses first morning urine and a proprietary mix of chemicals which reacts with a combination of hormones to indicate the gender. 

For moms who are searching for any information possible about their future bundle of joy, IntelliGender is a welcome addition. This test is a fun, affordable, pre-birth experience for expectant mothers who are anxious to know ‘blue’ or ‘pink’- or in this case green or orange. The simple-to-use urine-based test indicates the baby’s gender within minutes based on an easy to read color match- green for boy, orange for girl.

IntelliGender allows the test to be performed in the privacy of home in an intimate setting, making the moment even that much more special.

The test is available at large retailers including Walgreens, Target, CVS/Pharmacy, and Rite-Aid, and online at www.intelligender.com. 

How fun is this??  I know some of you moms-to-be out there can't wait for you sonogram to find out or you know of some mom-to-be just itching to know if she should be buying pink or  blue!  Lucky for you, IntelliGender is giving one Reviewed By Mom reader a test kit of their own!  Here is how to enter...

.Mandatory Entry:  Leave a comment telling me the very first gender specific item you would purchase once you take the test (or what you would gift once your loved one takes the test!).You must complete this entry for all others to count.

For Extra Entries:

1.  Follow this blog= 1 entry

2.  Like Reviewed By Mom on Facebook =1 entry

3.  Enter one of my other giveaways &let me know you have done so = 1 entry per giveaway entered.

4.  Follow IntelliGender on Twitter = 1 entry

5.  Follow Reviewed By Mom on Twitter = 1 entry

6.  Blog, Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway & let me know where to find it = 1 entry

7.  Put my button on your blog and let me know where to find it = 1 entry

Please leave a separate comment for each entry and be sure to include your e-mail.  Contest is open to US residents and will end on October 31st.    The lucky winner will be announced by e-mail on November 1st.  Winners will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is draw. Good Luck!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post.  The opinions in this post are entirely my own. Your experience may differ from mine. This post has not been reviewed or edited by anyone. I was not compensated in any way for this review. The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipping the winner(s) their prize.

KT Tunstall Tiger Suit Review....

Did you all know KT Tunstall has new CD coming out? I became a huge fan of hers when I became a little obsessed with Dance, Dance Revolution a few years back and would cut a rug to Suddenly I See! I also of course can't help but turn the radio up when I hear Black Horse and the Cherry Tree. I was super excited to hear her new CD and I was not at all disappointed...it is fabulous!

There are some really fun danceable songs as well as some more soulful songs as well.  This is a CD that will be played over and over again that is for sure!  I just really think Tunstall's voice is so beautiful and unique.  Pick thi one up today...you won't be disappointed!

Dr. Bloom's Chewable Jewels Review & Giveaway...

Baby R has been teething for months now.  I don't remember the boys teeth taking this long to make an appearance!  She finally has four teeth but there are a couple of others that have been just under the surface for what feels like FOREVER.  I am all about trying to soothe her with anything to make those poor gums stop throbbing so I was really excited to hear about Dr. Bloom's Chewable Jewels. 

Chewable Jewels are the original teething jewelry conceptualized and manufactured by Dr. Helen Bloom Smith, a dentist and mom.  You all already know how I love a mom biz! So, Dr. Bloom created jewelry that your baby can safely chew on....hooray!  I had  pretty much given up on wearing jewelry after the twins were born.  Something about the boys gnawing on some hard gold or silver and those precious pearly whites just freaked me out!  Hello dentist bills!  In any case I could not wait to sport some jewelry again all while giving my gal something to teethe on.  Here is what Dr. Bloom's Chewable Jewels promises...

• Dentist Created and Endorsed
• FDA approved materials
• Phthalate Free
• Lead Free
• BPA, PVC, Latex Free
• Waterproof
• Dishwasher Safe
• Fashionable

Chewable Jewels are pendants, bracelets, or key chains which can be purchased separately or as a combo set with a pendant and bracelet.  I was sent a bracelet and necklace to try out.  There are tons of colors to choose from and mine is a nice, deep green with hints of brown...

I loved these colors as well...

 

As soon as I put my jewelry on Baby R took notice and, you guessed it, started to chew right on the pendant!  The pendant is attached to a black, cording necklace (tie this tightly so baby can't pull it off you!) but you can replace it with your own if you wish.  The bracelet reminds me of the jelly bracelets we all had as kids... but a grown-up version now as a thicker, funky bangle!  I think both of these are a fun addition to your wardrobe and allow us moms to wear jewelry again...yay! I am particularly fond of the bracelet which is invaluable when changing the diaper of a wiggle worm.  I hand it over to Baby R to chew on and she is distracted long enough for me to make it through a diaper change without having to wrestle her to the ground!

You can buy Dr. Bloom's Chewable Jewels here.  Oh, and I just have to mention, celebrities even love Dr. Bloom!  Check out the picture of Milla Jovovich and Finola Hughes sporting some Chewable Jewels on the site!

The kind people of Dr. Bloom's Chewable Jewels are giving one Reviewed By Mom reader a pendant and bracelet set!  You too can wear jewelry again!  Here is how to enter...

Mandatory Entry:  Visit Dr. Bloom's website and check out the combo sets.  Leave a comment here telling me which one you would choose if you won. You must complete this entry for all others to count.

For Extra Entries:

1.  Follow this blog= 1 entry

2.  Like Reviewed By Mom on Facebook =1 entry

3. Like Dr. Bloom on Facebook = 1 entry

4.  Enter one of my other giveaways &let me know you have done so = 1 entry per giveaway entered.

5.  Follow Dr. Bloom on Twitter = 1 entry

6.  Follow Reviewed By Mom on Twitter = 1 entry

7.  Blog, Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway & let me know where to find it = 1 entry

8.  Put my button on your blog and let me know where to find it = 1 entry

Please leave a separate comment for each entry and be sure to include your e-mail.  Contest is open to US residents and will end on October 29th.    The lucky winner will be announced by e-mail on October 30th.  Winners will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is draw. Good Luck!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and I was provided with the above mentioned products for purpose of review.  The opinions in this post are entirely my own. Your experience may differ from mine. This post has not been reviewed or edited by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this review. The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipping the winner(s) their prize.

Thomas & Friends: Best Tales on The Tracks Review

Do you have a Thomas & Friends fan in your house?  If so, you will be excited to hear about the upcoming release of Thomas & Friends:  Best Tales on the Tracks (6 DVD set).  Read on...

Thomas & Friends:   Best Tales on the Tracks 6 DVD Set Synopsis:

Hop on board and enjoy the very best that Thomas & Friends has to offer.  This one-of-a-kind gift set includes 6 DVDs containing 50 episodes with your favorite engine friends.  A perfect gift for the holidays, this gift set is the best collection of adventures from Thomas & Friends.

Gift Set includes these DVDs:

• Best of Thomas
• Best of James
• Best of Gordon
• Best of Percy
• Thomas and the Treasure
• 10 Years of Thomas & Friends

 Hmm....can you say the best gift ever for you little conductor??  This set includes every child's favorite engines and the very best of the best episodes.  One of my boys likes Thomas while the other prefers Percy so they each got a DVD of their favorite character as well as a bunch more to choose from.  I think this is a fantastic addition to you DVD library and would make for an excellent holiday gift.  This will be retailing for $29.98 and I think that is a great value.  With 50 episodes that works out to .60 per episode...Bargain!  You can pre-order your copy of Thomas & Friends:  Best Tales on the Tracks today on Amazon and get a steal at just $23.99 (just .47 per episode my friends!).  All Aboard!

Eebee Books Review & Giveaway...

Remember last week when I told you about an upcoming review I would be doing for Eebee books?  Well, here it is and I couldn't be happier to share these adorable books with you all!  Eebee books are fun and educational interactive books put out for babies up to age three.  Right up Baby R's alley!

The Eebee books I received to review are Peek-a-Boo, Make It Happen, All About Me and You and Here to There.  The basic philosophy for the Eebee Adventure books is the same...Every Baby Learns by Doing.

Eebee's adventures are designed to engage you and your baby with rich play experiences that provide powerful lessons that memorizing letters, numbers, colors and shapes simply can and do not.

Watching and, importantly, “doing” eebee's adventures will allow you and your baby to see and learn first-hand what happens when you explore a crinkly, crunchy, smooth and bumpy paper mountain or roll, bounce, bop, bang, slide and toss your way around a world of balls and ramps.

Don't you just love that? Every baby learns by doing...fantastic and SO true.  We can all have our babies parrot the alphabet but they truly are learning more by playing and experiencing.   What a great message and a super philosophy.  Kind of takes the pressure off doesn't it?  Play with your baby....no problem!

The Eebee books I mentioned are all board books except for Peek-A-Boo which is of cloth.  This is important because if your young children are like mine, paper is an actual food group!   Board and cloth books are the only things that will survive Baby R's voracious appetite for paper.

Now, back to the Every baby learns by doing concept.  Each Eebee book is interactive.  For instance, Baby R an I just read Peek-A-Boo.  This one is a textured lift the flap that instructs baby to find Eebee who is hiding behind a scarf, hat, rain coat etc...So, while you are reading to your baby you are also playing peek-a-boo AND teaching your child about cause and effect.  In Make it Happen, Eebee and some toddler friends show baby opposites like round and flat and off and on.  Baby R's favorite is open and close which shows an image of Eebee and a child opening and closing a book which Baby R then likes to copy. 

I really like the Eebee series but more importantly, Baby R really, really likes it.  I think she likes being involved in the story, the bright pictures which include actual children as well as the adorable Eebee.  The words and concepts are simple enough for young ones to understand but interesting enough for them to keep coming back for more.  I would highly recommend any of the Eebee books for any child three and under.  Big thumbs up from me as well as two little thumbs up from Baby R!

You can purchase Eebee books on Amazon or directly from the Eebee website.

I am thrilled to tell you that one lucky Reviewed By Mom winner will receive a prize pack of FIVE Eebee books!  Thanks to Sterling Publishing for this fantastic giveaway!  Here is how to enter...

Mandatory Entry:  Visit Eebee's website and and leave a comment telling me which of the books you would most enjoy reading to the little one in your life. You must complete this entry for all others to count.

For Extra Entries:
1.  Follow this blog= 1 entry
2.  Like Reviewed By Mom on Facebook =1 entry
3.  Enter one of my other giveaways &let me know you have done so = 1 entry per giveaway entered.
4.  Follow Sterling Books on Twitter = 1 entry
5.  Follow Reviewed By Mom on Twitter = 1 entry
6.  Follow Eebee's Adventures on Twitter = 1 entry
7.  Blog, Tweet or Facebook about this giveaway & let me know where to find it = 1 entry
8.  Put my button on your blog and let me know where to find it = 1 entry
9.  Like Eebee's Adventures on Facebook = 1 entry

Please leave a separate comment for each entry and be sure to include your e-mail.  Contest is open to US residents and will end on October 31st.    The lucky winner will be announced by e-mail on November 1st.  Winners will have 48 hours to respond before another winner is draw. Good Luck!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post and I was provided with the above mentioned books for purpose of review.  The opinions in this post are entirely my own. Your experience may differ from mine. This post has not been reviewed or edited by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this review. The sponsor of this giveaway is responsible for prize fulfillment and shipping the winner(s) their prize.

Happy Holidays Event...

Happy Monday All!  As you can see I have lots going on.  A blog hop, TONS of giveaways plus plenty of reviews!  There is never a dull moment around here.

I wanted to give you an update on my holiday event which I am so excited about.  The week of November 8th will bring lots of excitement when I begin my event....

During this week I will have more than 20 reviews and giveaways being unveiled in five different themes.  The five themes are:  For Him, For Her, For the Home, For the Kids and Stocking Stuffers.  I am so excited to be featuring some fabulous products and I hope you will help spread the word.  Please be sure to visit me during that week for you chance to win a ton of prizes and learn about some new products.  Feel free to spread the cheer too! 

Thanks as always for being such loyal readers and check back often for daily giveaways and reviews!

Making Friends Monday...

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Welcome to Making Friends Monday Blog Hop, hosted by Living on Love and Cents,  The Thrifty Things,  Reviewed By Mom , and  Coupons are Great.

SPOTLIGHT/ GUEST HOST OF THE WEEK

Each week we will randomly pick a Guest Host of the Week to spotlight! To be choosen you must follow the rules and have our button somewhere on your blog. (We have to be able to find it!) This Week's Spotlight is Just Peachy in Dixie! Take a moment to get to know her.

I'm a stay at home mom, married to my best friend, and mother to my precious daughter. I love God, and have a renewed hunger for Bible study. I enjoy homeschooling my daughter, and taking care of my family and home. I dabble in crochet, and hope to soon learn to sew. I'm a multiple media crafting wanna be. I also enjoy trying different recipes, and reading cookbooks. I like listening to music from the 50's, 80's and contemporary Christian of today. My most favorite pastime is couponing! I just love finding great deals, and seeing how much I can fill my pantry for as little money as possible.

My most recent interest is blogging. I love learning new things, and thought this would be a great creative outlet. My blog, Just Peachy in Dixie , is only two and a half months old, and still a work in progress. I like to share homemaking tips, recipes, and couponing. I look forward to meeting other bloggers, and learning from others. Thank you so much, Jennifer Visit me at: justpeachyindixie.blogspot.com

The rules are super simple but VERY important!

1. Follow the Making Friends Monday  Hosts (Listed as # 1-4) They WILL follow you Back! You MUST LEAVE A COMMENT so we can follow you back!

2. Grab our Making Friends Monday button and include it in a post on your blog.

3. Link up to THAT post.

4. Start hopping and remember following back is appreciated!

Help spread the word and get more followers:
-Put the same linky list code on your blog and you'll have the exact same list!
- Your blog visitors can add their blog to your list and it will show up on all lists!
**Don't forget to follow the rules so you have a chance to be the Spotlight and Guest Host of the Week"!

If you have any giveaways ending THIS WEEK go link up HERE. Take a minute to enter some too!