2010 May — MomStart

Giveaway Winners 5/6 and 5/3

May 8, 2010 By Momstart 4 Comments

Just In Time for Graduation, Storkie Graduation Invitations Giveaway

Sarah B says:

I follow you on Twitter. @sarahtex06

Celebrate Prom with Men’s Wearhouse Giveaway

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scott says:

May 5, 2010 at 9:13 am • Edit

1) dugg under scotthl http://digg.com/arts_culture/Celebrate_Prom_with_Mena_s_Wearhouse_Giveaway

National Garlic Day With New York Style Giveaway

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Susan Smith says:

I like the Garlic Parmesan Panetini

Petcentric Treasure Hunt Giveaway

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jen says:

I really like the stories about giving back

Everyday is a Spa Day with Clarisonic Mia Giveaway

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Melissa Cleaver says:

I blogged:
http://www.mommylivingthelifeofriley.com/2010/04/may-giveaway-linkys/
Entry #3

Ultimate Bakugan Battle Brawlers Prize Pack Giveaway

LT says:

I tweeted about the giveaway here:
http://twitter.com/coloradomommy/status/12363375947

Wilton Cupcake Extravaganza Giveaway

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gaileee says:

Fact from the Wilton site: The right buttercream consistency makes a difference in your decorating results. (and that is the truth!)

yogawithgaileee at gmail dot com

love to win!

gaileee

Fruit2O Essentials Review and Giveaway

Tammy Klain says:

I have been doing weight watchers since january and I have been doing a nightly walk 3x a week
slowly but surely I am getting there!

gardenstatemom@aol.com

The Real Magic of Harry Potter Giveaway

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Erin says:

My favorite book was Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone!

–
Erin
ejsmomej{at}gmail{dot}com

Personalized Mothers and Fathers Day Gifts by Initials Giveaway

April 15, 2010 By Momstart 160 Comments (Edit)

Donna C. says:

email subscriber

8 Days in Italy Courtesy of Olive Garden Giveaway

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beth shepherd says:

I entered the olive garden giveaway #3
Thank you
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

Say Good bye to allergy season Lysol Giveaway

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kathy pease says:

May 3, 2010 at 9:09 pm • Edit

2 http://www.facebook.com/#!/KathyLPease?v=wall&story_fbid=124815974195787&ref=mf

Celebrating 40th Anniversary with a Little Tikes Coupe Giveaway

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valerie mabrey says:

I love this cute toy I think it is ideal for the playground at church

Bravado’s Bliss Giveaway

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susan smoaks says:

May 3, 2010 at 8:26 am • Edit

i am a XL

Macy’s Impulse Spring 2010 Collection Giveaway

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Judith says:

http://twitter.com/sodahoney/status/13223058711

Scotch-Brite Bathroom Solutions Challenge, Are you up to it?

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Lisa says:

I’m a subscriber

Give Mom a Cup of Coffee with a Senseo Giveaway

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Joanne Moyer says:

Tweeted, twice: http://twitter.com/Jojopotatoe1960
(2 different tweets)
4/27

Filed Under: winners Tagged With: winners

Pringles Multigrain Help End Childhood Hunger

May 8, 2010 By Momstart 3 Comments

Sometimes, I take on a campaign because I love the idea, or what the company is supporting. Then when it comes, I wish I hadn’t taken on the campaign, not because the idea, or features of the campaign have changed, but because the product that supports the campaign is so good that I can’t stop eating it.

Pringles, Multi Grain are still so good that once you pop you can’t stop and they are counting on that fact to help support Share Our Strength. Here’s what you can do to help. Purchase Multigrain Pringles and enter the UPC code from any Pringles Multigrain product at PringlesMultigrain.com, and Pringles will donate $1 to Share Our Strength through June 30, 2010. They have three flavors to choose from: Truly Original, Cheesy Cheddar, and Creamy Ranch.

A mom friend of mine saw me eating them and wanted to know, how do they compare to “Real Pringles”? Pringles sent me one of each flavor to try. I wish they made them in BBQ (I can eat a whole can of BBQ in one sitting) so that I could give you a true comparison, but from what I remember the taste is right on. The texture is a little heavier.

You can see the multigrain in the chips, it makes them just a little heavier as you are eating them, but they are still lighter than almost all other chips. I just finished off another one of the cans they sent me at lunch today.

Along with the Pringles they sent us to review, Pringles sent us a recipe book. I never thought of using Pringles in recipes, like in Baked Potato Soup. You might want to check out some of the Pringles Multigrain Recipes.

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Pringles Multigrain and received a sample to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

Filed Under: Announcement, charity, review Tagged With: Pringles Multigrain Recipes, Pringles Multigrain Review, Share our Strength

Giveaway Jingle – Link up your Giveaways

May 7, 2010 By Momstart 10 Comments

I have lots of great giveaways as always but I’d love to see yours!

Filed Under: linky Tagged With: Giveaway Listing

If you were at Moms Nite Out Tacoma Last night?

May 7, 2010 By Momstart 1 Comment

I want to thank you for checking out my blog and entering the giveaway. I will announce the winner by Monday and contact you by phone or e-mail, I have to enter all of the entries into my computer for KitchenAid. They want to see what your favorite kitchen memory is and I’m using a random number generator on my computer to choose the winner.

I had a lot of fun getting to know everyone in Tacoma last night and look forward to other events.

Filed Under: Announcement Tagged With: personal

Freschetta Pizza Winner

May 6, 2010 By Momstart 1 Comment

The Winner of the Freschetta Pizza Winner is melissa!

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melissa says:

I love the 5-cheese pizza. thanks.

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Momstart says:

Hi Melissa,

You won the Freschetta Pizza Coupons, Please send me your name and address so I can slip them in the mail to you. Congrats!

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GelPro Kitchen Mat for Mother’s Day

May 5, 2010 By Momstart 3 Comments

The “Oooohh” and “Awww” award for a Mother’s Day Gifts should be awarded to GelPro for their comfortable kitchen mats. GelPro recently sent me one of the mats for my kitchen, and my feet are enjoying it as I’m making dinner. I have this little area in my kitchen that is my main prep area, it’s a triangle, pantry to the sink to the oven. The mat they sent me is the smallest size that they make, the 18” x 24” and retails for 69.95 and it fits nicely in that area. I think it’s a great size, but maybe someday we would upgrade to the 20” x 72” and have the mat go the entire length of the cabinets in our kitchen.

When the kids are in the kitchen with us the mat is going perpendicular to the counters, otherwise it’s parallel.

I don’t notice it as much if I have my shoes on, but when my shoes are off, it really does make a difference in how my feet feel. I feel all cushy and and supported. The comfort is based on a revolutionary gel core technology that feels great. The non-slip bottom material has anti-microbial additives and the top is made of a stain resistant material.

At my playdate, the mat did not go unnoticed. Another mom had to know the brand and where to get one. They are beautiful, and have so many options (9 styles total) anyone should be able to pick out a pattern and color combination that will match their taste and kitchen decor. We were able to pick out the color and texture of our mat. I asked my husband to help and he went to GelPro.com and used their interactive kitchen tool and that’s how we knew that the red would look good in our kitchen. In fact, I picked mine out to add a splash of color to my kitchen. The red looks great against my dark hard wood floors.

GelPro sent me a mat to review free of charge to facilitate this review. I’m quite satisfied with the mat and may in the future purchase more mats. I defiantly recommend them.

Filed Under: review Tagged With: Mother's Day gift idea

Tomorrow is my Birthday and National Moms Nite Out

May 5, 2010 By Momstart 19 Comments

I’m so very excited about tomorrow because it’s my birthday. I’m turning 30 and although most moms are going to be out and about at all the many different celebrations, I’m having a night catered by Pizza Hut. You have no idea how much I love Pizza. When I was a teenager, I could eat a whole pizza myself, but now, thanks to getting older and “slowing down” not so much, but I still dream of eating an entire pizza.

Pizza Hut is one of the proud sponsors of National Mom’s Nite Out. They are sending us a gift card to purchase Pizza so I can have a night off.

If you are staying in you should join the twitter party sponsored by My little Pony.

Date: Thursday, May 6, 2010 (Thursday before Mother’s Day)
Time: 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. EST
Location: #MomsNiteOut on Twitter
Host: @MomsNiteOut, led by the members of the MomSelect team
RSVP: Click here to RSVP for the event
Follow: @MomTalkRadio, @MomSelectAmy, @ResourcefulMom, @MyLittlePony, @MomsNiteOut

Locally, Mom’s Nite Out is being sponsored by Simon Malls.

Tacoma Mall will be “mom” central for mothers to come together for a great social networking opportunity. The event at Tacoma Mall will feature live demonstrations, fun interactive activities, free prize giveaways, discounted shopping from participating retailers, live entertainment, food and more! Showcase Magazine and Trisha Novotny from 247Moms.com will serve as co-hosts of this fun evening event.

“With mom’s controlling between 85 and 90 percent of household spending, Tacoma Mall is excited to give them the recognition they deserve by taking part in National Mom’s Nite Out™,” said Sarah Bonds, Director of Marketing at Tacoma Mall. “We value the commitment that moms provide daily and want to thank them with a well-deserved night off to socialize, relax and enjoy food, entertainment and shopping.”

My other sponsor is:

KitchenAid

We’ll be giving away a KitchenAid Stand Mixer later this week stay tuned!

Filed Under: Announcement Tagged With: Mom's Nite Out, My Little Pony, Pizza Hut

The Children’s Place Spring Sale

May 5, 2010 By Momstart 4 Comments

Every summer we run to The Children’s Place to stock up on Summer necessities. I know it’s not summer yet, but if you don’t want to have to pick through all the left overs, you better run in there soon because they are having a great sale right now. The Spring Sale is for a limited time only and prices are starting at 4.99. But if you look closely you’ll find some secret treasures in there for 2.99 and if you find an outlet, you might be able to find a 99 cent rack. That’s what I love about shopping at The Children’s Place is finding the cutest outfits for both Miles and Zoe for such great prices. My daughter is in love with the Children’s Place because of the abundance of the color purple:

The Children’s Place has the latest fashions in swimwear for your munchkins. The Children’s Place sent us a great surprise for Miles. They sent us their great beach towel bag. It’s a full size towel that you can just throw over your shoulder.

The towel folds into itself and still provides room for storage and toting around to the beach. Now all we need is a nice warm day to head off to the local beach.

I received the Summer Towel from The Children’s Place to facilitate this review. I love the Children’s Place and have been shopping there since Zoe was born.

Filed Under: Announcement, review Tagged With: clothing review, Summer clothing line, The Children's Place

Kohl’s Mother’s Day Diamond Earrings Giveaway

May 5, 2010 By Momstart 477 Comments

I recently went to Kohl’s for a mommy indulgence of new jeans, and a shirt for a great price. As a mom and the family budget keeper, it’s my job to bargain shop. Saving money is making money and Kohl’s always has something on sale. This last Christmas, I received a beautiful necklace from my stepmom and dad. It was gorgeous and it said on the tag that it was 75.00. But knowing that my stepmom follows the same budgeting values that I do, I’m pretty sure she got it on sale.

Now with Mother’s Day on the horizon Kohl’s Jewelry Department is on sale. Find exquisite pieces marked up to 60 percent off. Kohl’s jewelry department is the place to shop for quality mother’s day gifts she’ll love, or jewelry gifts for any occasion. To celebrate this huge sale going on at Kohls, they are giving away a set of diamond earrings valued at 1750.00.

These earrings are the perfect gift for yourself or someone special – what woman wouldn’t love a gorgeous pair of diamond earrings to make her sparkle. They are certified, high quality and can be found at Kohls, for an amazing price!

The earrings have a four-prong setting with 14k gold screwback posts. The certification includes an International Gemological Institute certificate of authenticity that verifies clarity, color and carat weight. And they come in a cute white leatherette gift box.

Enter to win:

Your choice of either white gold studded diamond earrings, or gold gold studded diamond earrings valued at 1750.00.

Giveaway is USA only and Ends May 9th, midnight pacific.

To Enter:

Kohl’s and I want to hear about your mom, why she deserves a pair of earrings like these, or if you want to tell us your story you can tell us about your favorite Mother’s Day.

Extra Entries:

(each one of these can be done once a day)

Announce the giveaway on your facebook status page linking to the giveaway.

ex:

I just entered to win Diamond Earrings (AVR 1750.00) http://bit.ly/9LlBqP

Follow @Momstart and Twitter and tweet including a link to the giveaway

ex:

Gold Studded Earrings For Mother’s Day @momstart (AVR 1750.00) http://bit.ly/9LlBqP #giveaway #contest ends 4/9

Blog about the giveaway telling your mom’s story, the same one you left in the comments as your first entry, and link to this giveaway and to Kohl’s.

Kohl’s is providing the prizing for this giveaway.

Filed Under: giveaway Tagged With: Kohl's, Mother's Day, Mother's Day gift idea, Mother's Day Giveaway

Wordless Wednesday Making Birthday Cake

May 4, 2010 By Momstart 41 Comments

Filed Under: personal, Wordless Wednesday Tagged With: Wordless Wednesday