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Ultimate Holiday Wishlist-Vivabox Photo Art Experience Giveaway-CLOSED

November 20, 2009 by

vivabox is back with exciting new gifts just in time for the gift-giving holidays. Don’t know what a vivabox is?

A vivabox is an exciting new product that combines the freedom of choice with the personal touch of a real gift. This two layered gift can be the answer to all of your gift giving dilemmas. The first layer is a gift inside the box that is intended to familiarize the recipient with the product. The second layer is the gift card that can be redeemed for their gift selection from a menu of choices.

1. You Pick The Theme
Do you have an idea as to what type of gift someone would like? Select one of our themes that you think they would enjoy the most. This is the part that gives it a personal touch.

2. They Try The Samples
They open the box and enjoy the gift inside. Depending on the box this could be a gift to try, taste or use and they all relate to the theme of the box.

3. They Choose The Gift
After enjoying the first gift, the recipient visits this website and enters their card number. They will be taken through the redemption process where they choose their final present. This is where the freedom of choice happens.

Result: You have given a present they actually WANTED! The basic theme was chosen by you for a personal touch but the actual gift is customized by the recipient. This ensures that you have given what he or she will most enjoy. Plus, they got to experience the joy of receiving the perfect present for longer than ripping off the wrapping paper.

Vivabox wants to give LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! readers the chance to win one of their newest gifts, Photo Art Experience ($85 value) to either enjoy themselves or send to someone else. Visit Vivabox and tell me what other gift you would love to try for yourself.

To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above and please be sure your email in your comment, attached to you blogger dashboard or easily seen on your website/blog. I will not search through About Me/Contact Me links. Be sure to READ the requirements fully as some have changed.

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  • Follow Mom and Dad and vivabox on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway DAILY for an addt’l entry each day, copy and paste this message and LEAVE YOUR TWITTER LINK as your comment: Give the perfect gift @vivabox is the gift of choice WIN PhotoArtExperience @lkwhtmomfound @and_Dad_too! http://bit.ly/1hhIHV

Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Friday, December 11, 2009. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too!




Ultimate Holiday Wishlist – Cuisinart Mix It In Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker

November 19, 2009 by

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Who doesn’t at least like ice cream let alone love it? Better yet who wouldn’t love making their own ice cream or frozen yogurt with the Cuisinart Mix It In Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker.

When our Cuisinart Mix It In Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker arrived for analysis I was super excited to break it open (not literally) and give it a try. I feel that I am a pretty handy and technical guy but man did this machine give me a little trouble during the assembly process. It took me about 15-20 minutes to assemble the machine.

Once assembled I figured all I needed to do was add the ingredients and viola ice cream. Nope. You actually have to freeze the freezer bowl (that is the actual name, DUH) for at least 12 hours but 24 would be better. I figured that was just a recommendation not a rule so I froze the freezer bowl for 6 hours prior to its maiden voyage. Bad idea because the freezer bowl needs a full 12-24 hours to freeze before use and because I didn’t follow directions my ice cream would not set up or freeze and it was just liquid. So a word to the wise, freeze the freezer bowl for 12-24 hours like stated. On my second attempt I froze the freezer bowl a full 24 hours and the ice cream came out like a champ. It was awesome and let me tell you it was good.

So lets get down to the nuts and bolts of the Cuisinart Mix It In Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker:

  • Adds favorite mix-ins into soft serve ice cream as it’s dispensed!
  • Pull out tabs to add one, two or all three types of mix-ins
  • Pull down handle to dispense soft serve ice cream directly into cones or bowls
  • Makes 11⁄2 quarts of frozen dessert in as little as 20 minutes
  • Fully automatic – just add favorite fresh ingredients and turn the dial
  • Cone holder holds a stack of pointed or flat bottom cones
  • Double-insulated freezer bowl holds temperature for fast results
  • No chemicals, salt or ice required
  • Removable parts for easy cleaning
  • Instruction Book and Recipe Book included
  • Limited 3-year warranty

 

If you follow the directions like you should which I failed to do the first time you are going to get a tasty little morsel called ice cream that the whole family will enjoy.

 

Cuisinart is being generous with LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! readers by offering a giveaway of 1 Cuisinart Mix It In Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker . Visit Cuisinart and tell me what other product you think you would like to try.

 

EXTRA ENTRIES:

To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above and please be sure your email in your comment, attached to you blogger dashboard or easily seen on your website/blog. I will not search through About Me/Contact Me links.  Be sure to READ the requirements fully as some have changed.

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  • Follow Mom and Dad and Cuisinart on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway DAILY for an addt’l entry each day, copy and paste this message and LEAVE YOUR TWITTER LINK as your comment: If you love ice cream enter to win the Cuisinart Mix It In Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker @lkwhtmomfound @and_Dad_too! http://bit.ly/3chdEt

Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Friday, December 11, 2009. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too!




Ultimate Holiday Wishlist-Hallmark Gift Card Giveaway-CLOSED

November 19, 2009 by

Who helps you celebrate the season better than Hallmark. Step into any Hallmark Gold Crown store and instantly be swept away by the selection of greeting cards, memory keeping, ornaments, gifts and party products.

Love. Joy. Caring. Thoughtfulness. Hallmark helps fill the holidays with meaning by providing unique and personal ways to connect with loved ones throughout the season. Hallmark Gold Crown® stores are the place to find the newest creative Christmas innovations like the Recordable Storybook and DVD Greetings.

DVD Greetings
Hallmark DVD Greetings help bring the year’s stories to life and create a meaningful gift for family and friends. DVD Greetings include a card and a blank DVD designed to match the card. Using an access code included with the card, the card sender goes to a specified web site and uploads his or her digital photos to a template to create an animated movie set to music. The sender then burns the finished product to the included DVD and sends it to the recipient. The recipient can play the DVD on any DVD player, including a TV or computer. DVD Greetings are sold individually or in boxed sets of four. Each DVD Greeting holds up to 24 photos. In addition to holiday designs, DVD Greetings for everyday occasions also are available.

Recordable Storybook

The new holiday Recordable Storybook, The Night Before Christmas, enables the gift giver to record his or her voice reading the classic story. As recipients turn the pages of the book, they will automatically hear the voice of the sender/storyteller. Recordable Storybooks enable the people who record the books to be with the children they love even when they are far away – providing a legacy that can be loved for years to come. In addition to the holiday storybook, two everyday titles – All the Ways I Love You and Bright & Beautiful – also are available.

Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

A favorite collectible among consumers, Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments help people relive special moments as they place them on their tree each year. This year the line features several ways to personalize an ornament. Recordable ornaments enable consumers to record a special message or memory and replay it over and over. Personalize It designs provide space to write a name, date or sentiment. Photo holders offer space to add a favorite photo. Any ornament can be hung from new metal ornament tags inscribed with “Mom,” “Dad,” “Daughter,” “Son,” “2009” or blank.

Share your favorite Holiday Memory for a chance to win one of two $25 Hallmark Gold Crown Gift Cards right here from LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Tell us a fun or heartwarming story or share what you do to keep traditions going throughout the years.

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To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above and please be sure your email in your comment, attached to you blogger dashboard or easily seen on your website/blog. I will not search through About Me/Contact Me links.  Be sure to READ the requirements fully as some have changed.

  • Subscribe to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via email or RSS feed
  • Leave a relevant comment on a non-giveaway Review, Family Story or Article; let me know where to find your comment, each comment gets an entry
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  • Follow Mom and Dad and on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway DAILY for an addt’l entry each day, copy and paste this message and LEAVE YOUR TWITTER LINK as your comment: Hallmark keeps holiday traditions going, win $25 gift card @lkwhtmomfound @and_Dad_too http://bit.ly/4pwIaM 2 winners

Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Friday, December 11, 2009. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too!




Ultimate Holiday Wishlist – Marshmallow Blaster Recapitulation

November 18, 2009 by

Are you are looking for a way to get that tasty marshmallow into your mouth faster? If you answered “YES” without thinking twice then you need to get a Marshmallow Blaster from Marshmallow Fun Company.

The Marshmallow blaster comes in three styles: classic blaster, camo blaster and the executive blaster. The Marshmallow Blaster holds one full size marshmallow at a time. All you have to do to load the blaster is pull and turn the handle and you are ready to load it with your soft and cushy marshmallow ammo. Pump the handle at the back of the blaster as much or as little as you want depending how far and hard your want your marshmallow to fly.

We received two of the classic blasters for analysis and let me tell you I am glad we did. As soon as they arrived I was ready for war but the first time it took me a few seconds to figure out how to open and load the blaster but then again I am not the sharpest tool in the shed. Once they were loaded up the war began. Well I guess it was a one sided war since we were just shooting Shae with marshmallows and she LOVED it.

The Marshmallow Blaster is great for kids and since they shoot just marshmallows they are a fun and safe alternative to other toy guns.

Marshmallow Fun Company is being generous with LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! readers by offering a giveaway of 1 Classic Marshmallow Blaster. Visit Marshmallow Fun Company and tell me what shooter you think your children would especially like.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above and please be sure your email in your comment, attached to you blogger dashboard or easily seen on your website/blog. I will not search through About Me/Contact Me links.  Be sure to READ the requirements fully as some have changed.

  • Subscribe to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via email or RSS feed
  • Leave a relevant comment on a non-giveaway Family Story or Article; let me know where to find your comment, each comment gets an entry
  • Enter any other current Giveaway for an extra entry for each one entered
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  • Follow Mom and Dad and on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway DAILY for an addt’l entry each day, copy and paste this message and LEAVE YOUR TWITTER LINK as your comment: Be ready to go to war with a Marshmallow Blaster from Marshmallow Fun Company @lkwhtmomfound @and_Dad_too! http://bit.ly/1ELIDv

Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Friday, December 11, 2009. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too!




Ultimate Holiday Wishlist-Whiplash Scooter Giveaway-CLOSED

November 18, 2009 by

From the makers of the Wave Board comes the cool Whiplash™ Scooter. Street Surfing is introducing Whiplash™, The Scooter with a twist just in time for the holidays. This self-propelling, revolutionary new ride is part scooter, part Wave® (caster board) and totally fun. Centered around the award-winning design of The Wave’s® unique caster design and Torsion technology, Whiplash’s™ flexing deck and handlebar fuse together to provide riders with a cool, side to side, whip-like ride. The patent-pending Whiplash™ provides enough momentum to self-propel – so much so – riders’ feet never need to touch the ground.

Whiplash’s™ extra wide skate inspired deck, available in black with red grip tape, is made of a webbed design carbon reinforced composite material that is supported by an extra long lightweight handlebar. The folding handle provides for easy travel and storage. Whiplash™ has a traditional 97 mm front wheel while the rear caster wheel that zips along on ABEC 7 bearings.

Using so much inspiration from the Wave Board I believe the Whiplash™ is going to be a hit for the holidays. We’ve been using our Whiplash™ for months now and it’s perfect for ages 6 through teen, the whole neighborhood uses it actually.

Street Surfing, LLC is a sporting goods product and lifestyle company that manufactures and distributes the award-winning Wave®, The Wave LX and The Ripple. Headquartered in Newport Beach, California with worldwide distribution, Street Surfing, LLC is committed to delivering durable, high-quality Street Surfing equipment, accessories and apparel. Wave products have earned numerous awards including Toy of the Year industry awards for product design and creativity.

Street Surfing wants to be a gift giver this holiday season. Win the Whiplash™ ($80 value) right here at LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Visit the Street Surfing store and tell me what other product you would like to try.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above and please be sure your email in your comment, attached to you blogger dashboard or easily seen on your website/blog. I will not search through About Me/Contact Me links.  Be sure to READ the requirements fully as some have changed.

  • Subscribe to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via email or RSS feed
  • Leave a relevant comment on a non-giveaway Review, Family Story or Article; let me know where to find your comment, each comment gets an entry
  • Enter any other current Giveaway for an extra entry for each one entered
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  • Follow Mom and Dad and StreetSurfing on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway DAILY for an addt’l entry each day, copy and paste this message and LEAVE YOUR TWITTER LINK as your comment: Win a Whiplash Scooter from the makers of @theWaveBoard, a GREAT HOLIDAY GIFT @lkwhtmomfound @and_Dad_too! http://bit.ly/4aBqow

Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Friday, December 11, 2009. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too!




Ultimate Holiday Wishlist-Gift Hero $50 GC Giveaway-CLOSED

November 17, 2009 by

Gift Hero takes the stress out of gift buying with their simple to use website. Just go to Gift Hero and find the Gift Finder drop down menu; select gender, age and price. A list of gifts will be displayed based on the selections you made. Gift Hero will deliver your gift in a fun and easy gift bag to “wrap” your gift and take to the party.

Toy and Game selections found on Gift Hero are specially selected and tested by owners Stefanie & Lisa and their friends and family. They ensure anything you give has the greatest level of fun and educational qualities, assuring what you give are going to be a hit.

New to the Gift Hero menu for the holiday season; Bake and Decorate Cupcake Set for $20; using dry erase makers kids are able to decorate and redecorate these cupcakes with whatever designs inspire them that day.

The Mailbox Fill and Spill is full of packages and postage stamps plus special occasion envelopes to let the little ones send far away family notes of love and fun.

This holiday season Gift Hero has partnered with Ronald McDonald House Charities New York House to fund several programs to provide toys and games to their playroom.

GIFT HERO is inviting their customers to help by adding $1-$5 to their purchase at checkout. 100% of the money collected will be used to purchase toys for Ronald McDonald House of New York. The toys will be purchased at Gift Hero’s wholesale cost. GIFT HERO will not earn a profit on sales of products that are donated to charity. While holiday shopping this year do a little good for the children and families who utilize RMHC in New York.

Gift Hero is being generous with LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! readers by offering a giveaway of $50 e-giftcard. Use this gift card to purchase gifts for special children in your life or to donate to local charities. Visit Gift Hero and tell me what toy or game selection you think your children would especially like.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above and please be sure your email in your comment, attached to you blogger dashboard or easily seen on your website/blog. I will not search through About Me/Contact Me links.  Be sure to READ the requirements fully as some have changed.

  • Subscribe to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via email or RSS feed
  • Leave a relevant comment on a non-giveaway Review, Family Story or Article; let me know where to find your comment, each comment gets an entry
  • Enter any other current Giveaway for an extra entry for each one entered
  • StumbleUpon LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too!
  • Follow Mom and Dad and GiftHero on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway DAILY for an addt’l entry each day, copy and paste this message and LEAVE YOUR TWITTER LINK as your comment: Holiday & Birthday shopping is easy @GiftHero, win $50 GC from @lkwhtmomfound @and_Dad_too! http://bit.ly/f79VG

Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Friday, December 11, 2009. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too!




Ultimate Holiday Wishlist-VTech Bugsby

November 17, 2009 by

A couple months back Shaun received the VTech Bugsby Reading System to analyse. Since then his reading and writing skills have grown tremendously. He homework is easier to handle his grades are great and the feedback from his teacher is positive. I think Bugsby gave him a great headstart for the new school year.

The Vtech Bugsby Reading System is meant to not only help your child to read but also learn the fundamentals to reading and writing and comprehension. Bugsby takes your child through the steps of sentence structure, word recognition, phonics and more. The system is simple too. No extras required. Bugsby is a cute worm shaped reader pen and the storybook and cartridge come together. No need to download anything from a computer to update software. Each book explains the curriculum covered plus the recommended ages using familiar characters with matching voices such as Scooby Doo (Shaun’s favorite), Max and Ruby, Wonderpets, Dora the Explorer plus the systems very own Bugsby the Worm.

Since 1976, VTech has been developing high-quality, innovative, educational products for children from birth to preteen that deliver “smart play” through the combination of entertaining electronic formats and engaging, age-suitable content that help children learn while having fun. Trust VTech as a world-leader of age-appropriate learning toys. Stay updated with VTech on Facebook and get the latest news, contest details and exclusives.

This holiday season VTech wants to help your child improve their reading and writing skills by offering LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! readers the chance to win their own Bugsby Reading System. Visit VTech and tell me which System Books would be best for your child’s age and gender.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above and please be sure your email in your comment, attached to you blogger dashboard or easily seen on your website/blog. I will not search through About Me/Contact Me links.  Be sure to READ the requirements fully as some have changed.

  • Subscribe to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via email or RSS feed
  • Leave a relevant comment on a non-giveaway  Family Story or Article; let me know where to find your comment, each comment gets an entry
  • Enter any other current Giveaway for an extra entry for each one entered
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  • Follow Mom and Dad and VTech on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway DAILY for an addt’l entry each day, copy and paste this message and LEAVE YOUR TWITTER LINK as your comment: Win a @VTechKids Bugsby Reading System to help the kids read while having fun @lkwhtmomfound @and_Dad_too! http://bit.ly/2BkmvQ
  • Sign up for Club VTech, a free newsletter with great ideas, articles, progress tracker and MORE.

Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Friday, December 11, 2009. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too!




Ultimate Holiday Wishlist – KeltyKids Carrier

November 16, 2009 by

Baby carrying isn’t a new fad. Its history goes back to some ancient cultures like South America, Egypt and Africa. Over the last 30 years there have been great strides in modernizing and streamlining baby carriers. While I have used many different types of carriers over the years the Kelty Kids framed carrier has been one of our favorites for day long events like sight-seeing in Washington DC, cold weather activities like an autumn night corn maze and vacations at the beach. The sizing allowed both Rob and I to wear it easily with simple adjustment and the roominess in the carrier pocket allowed the children to wear cold weather clothing with jeopardizing comfort and fit. It sometimes gets a bit heavy and hot but it’s the way to go for lots of walking

Kelty Kids is reintroducing their line of carriers for 2010 with a variety of new and innovative technologies to offer the safest, most comfortable, functional, and easy to use carriers available. All new for 2010 the framed and transit child carriers come with a waist belt torso length adjustment, providing a safe, comfortable, and custom fit for parents of any size. This improvement in torso length adjustment allows the child to ride lower, creating a lower center of gravity for better balance and comfort for the parent. The carriers come in three vibrant colors and contain many striking details that enhance the overall safety, function and aesthetics of the carriers.
Kelty’s Framed Carrier (FC) 2.0 features a padded, adjustable-height child seat, a ventilated cockpit, and a five-point adjustable harness to provide a comfy fit for growing kids. A patented auto-deploy kickstand makes loading and unloading safe, simple, and worry-free. 1150 cubic inches of storage space for diapers, snacks and extra clothing is divided between a roomy compartment behind the seat and a second compartment under the seat. Sun hood and changing pad sold separately. This carrier will retail for approx. $199.95 at participating retailers such as REI.com.

Whether you are planning a camping trip, a rigorous hike, cross country drive or tailgating with friends Kelty has products for all of these activities. KELTY is based in Boulder, Colorado, and uses the natural backdrop of the Rocky Mountains to test, create and continually innovate within their diverse outdoor product families of Apex, Backcountry, Trail, Basecamp and KIDS. Kelty combines the best in new technology with a healthy dose of common sense to create exceptionally made affordably priced outdoor products.

Dad’s Perspective: The price is steep but as the saying goes you get what you pay for.  The Kelty was a great investment and has lasted us many years compared to the many other different carriers we’ve bought, returned, sold, given away and traded.

Win a Kelty Kids FC 2.0 right here at LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Visit Kelty and tell me what other product would be perfect for your family and WHY.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above and please be sure your email in your comment, attached to you blogger dashboard or easily seen on your website/blog. I will not search through About Me/Contact Me links.  Be sure to READ the requirements fully as some have changed.

  • Subscribe to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via email or RSS feed
  • Leave a relevant comment on a non-giveaway  Family Story or Article; let me know where to find your comment, each comment gets an entry
  • Enter any other current Giveaway for an extra entry for each one entered
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  • Follow Mom and Dad on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway DAILY for an addt’l entry each day, copy and paste this message and LEAVE YOUR TWITTER LINK as your comment: Win a 2010 KeltyKids FC 2.0,  children’s framed backpack carrier $200 value @lkwhtmomfound …and Dad too! http://bit.ly/4GDPqp
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Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Friday, December 11, 2009. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too!




Holiday Shopping at Borders with $100 GC-CLOSED

November 15, 2009 by

Borders has greatly expanded its toy and game offerings in its more than 500 superstores nationwide to include products from leading brands such as Melissa & Doug®, Creativity for Kids®, LEGO Systems, Inc, Playmobil, Scientific Explorer™, Chicco®, Battat®, Blue Orange Games®, ALEX® and many others. The expert buyers at Borders selected many of the toys and games because they play a role in promoting discovery, fostering creativity and helping build cognitive skills in youngsters, all of which are critical to developing good learning and reading habits-and a lifelong love of reading. Importantly, Borders knows that not all customers know what they want to purchase when faced with a variety of toy and game options, so the company is staffing the Children’s Department with a dedicated kids’ specialist, who can answer questions and make toy, game and book recommendations. (The specialists’ hours will vary by store.)

We were recently invited to take a peek at our local Borders location to see the changes that were made. We went as a family and spent over 2 hours reading and playing. Rob and I scoped out the extensive selection of gifts throughout the store and immediately I knew that Borders could easily become someone’s One-Stop Shop for the holidays. From music to movies to books to games and even fun finds like cute stationery and arts and crafts kits can be found littered throughout the entire store. It was a bit overwhelming actually because everywhere I turned I saw something new.

We ended up shopping for Shaun and Shae; Up the movie, Dora books, Legos, an adorable Mister Men/Little Miss game and more. We spent close to the $100 gift card that we were supplied and I felt that with the in-store sales going on we did pretty well.

Border’s wants you to see the great things they are bringing to the stores. Win one of two $100 gift cards right here at LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Visit Borders and check out their new Toys and Games section.  Let me know what toys and games you played with as a child and why they would be great for today’s youth.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above and please be sure your email address is in your comment, attached to your dashboard or easily seen on your website/blog. I will not search through About Me/Contact Me links.

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  • Follow Mom, Dad and Borders on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway DAILY for an addt’l entry each day, copy and paste this message and LEAVE YOUR TWITTER LINK: One Stop Shopping @Borders, win $100 GC for holiday shopping @lkwhtmomfound @and_Dad_too! http://bit.ly/15iQDj

Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Tuesday, December 08, 2009. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. Gift certificates will be available for in-store pick up at the location of your choice. This contest is open to US residents only.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too!




Everyday Minerals Cosmetics-Closed

November 6, 2009 by

As a SAHM I don’t get many chances primp and pamper myself. What I do love and consider special time alone is when it’s time to apply make-up for date night or hanging out with friends. I made the switch a couple years ago to mineral makeup and I’m hooked. I love the natural feel and look I get from just using a handful of products.


The 2nd mineral company I went to was Everyday Minerals. I’ve stuck with them because I’ve never had a problem with itching and redness like I did with another brand. Everyday Minerals contacted me a couple weeks back and asked if I would be interested in review their products. I quickly responded that I was already a HUGE fan and actually had reviewed them on my own a while back. I received a great selection of goodies, some that I choose myself and some that were a surprise.

I decided to add the new products to what I already owned and do a quick before and after to show you how they transformed my face in about 5 minutes. I’ll let you what I’m wearing and in what order I applied them and with what bamboo brush I used.

After moisturizing and letting that dry I apply using the Foundation Brush, Abbott’s Perk Me Up Concealer under my eyes, around my nose and right at my upper lash line. This helps to even out the circles and slight redness and dullness on my skin. I used to use Lavender Color Corrector for under my eyes but Abbott’s Perk Me Up seems to be doing a great job and pulling double duty.

My next step is my base. With the Long Handled Kabuki I apply Medium Beige Neutral all over my face onto my neck and under my ears. I brush this powder in a circular motion haphazardly everywhere paying attention to my eyes and around my mouth. I’ve been known to do this step without a mirror and just brushing all over my face, there really is no margin of error. Cheek color is next. Using my new Angled Blush Brush I this time applied a tiny bit of Corner Office for a hint of color.

Eyes are my favorite part of my face because I love all the fun colors I can use. This particular night we were just going for a quick dinner so kept it toned down a bit but you can usually find me in purples, greens and even blues. Using the Eye Kabuki Brush I tapped Comfy over my lids then added a bit of Morocco with the Dome Blending Brush to the outer edges. I then used Everyday Eye Smudge Brush for a touch of Oasis to add a bit of shimmer under my brow.

Eyeliner goes on last. I’ve never used powder liner before this night so this was kinda an experiment too. I was sent Postcards Eyeliner which is described as a medium gray-green. I would say it was more of a dark gray with hints of metallic olive green. I used a very very stiff skinny tipped brush to apply just at the lash line. It went on easy and stayed put for the next couple hours. My only problem was I must have spilled a little on my vanity so then all the containers were smudged with dark eyeliner powder.

My last step was applying my lips. I normally don’t go for lots of color so I first applied Rose, Cardamom and Orange lip balm then swept on Sweet Berries lip gloss.

I’m done and doing all of this took me between 4-5 minutes. Loose powder application for all over the face might take some getting used to but I think it has greatly reduced my time spent applying cosmetics. The eyeliner application will take a few more tries to perfect but I think for my first time it went well.   I’ve had great success using Everyday Minerals, while I do add items from other brands Everyday Minerals is my go to especially for base, concealer and eyes.

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Dad’s Perspective: The products seem to last a long time and are priced really good compared to the other brand she used to use.

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