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Celebrate a Summer of 3D with Marchon3D Glasses @EX3DEyewear

May 6, 2012 By Momstart 59 Comments

Of course this movie season is off to a record breaking start with The Avengers smashing box office records with an estimated $200.3 million in its domestic debut May 4-6, shattering previous records and positioning the film as the highest-grossing domestic debut of all time. The film’s cumulative global box office gross is an estimated $641.8 million over 12 days in release. WOW and of course it’s in 3D. I’m sure that the summer is going to be full of outstanding movies to go see and with more and more people purchasing 3D TV’s and even video camera and digital camera companies are coming out with 3D capability. Well, it’s time to have your own personal pair right? If you’re on the fence here are a few reasons to get off that fence.

Who is Marchon3D^®?

Marchon3D (marchon3D.com) is the premier designer, manufacturer and global distributor of passive 3D eyewear with circular polarized, curved lens technology. Marchon3D markets frames and lenses featuring a portfolio of patented and patent-pending 3D lens technologies. Marchon3D has been awarded three patents for its unique, curved lenses configured to decode three-dimensional content. The Company was founded in July 2010 and is a division of Marchon Eyewear, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and distributors of quality eyewear and sunwear.

What makes EX3D Eyewear different from the glasses I get in the theater?

EX3D glasses feature Marchon3D’s premier M³D lens technology, the most advanced 3D lens on the market. The M³D patented, circular polarized lenses are curved and, along with a more comfortable, stylish frame, creates a superior 3D viewing experience than generic flat lenses. The M³D curved lenses:

· Cause less eyestrain than flat lenses because curved lenses reduce distracting reflections and light contamination from lens surfaces

· Provide a wider field of peripheral viewing and,

· Enable more comfortable, better fitting eyewear for long wearing use

Additionally, EX3D glasses allow the viewer to tilt his or her head without the loss of 3D perception.

Where can I buy EX3D glasses?

EX3D Eyewear is currently sold online at EX3D.com. The glasses can also be purchased in select cinemas equipped with custom, state of the art EX3D vending machines.

How much do they cost?

EX3D Eyewear will retail for:

$35.00 – Fashion, Casual and Wear-overs
$28.00 – Kids
$22.00 – Clips
$75.00 – Premium

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winner, Sandy V.

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Disney Baby Winnie The Pooh Baby Bouncer

May 3, 2012 By Momstart 292 Comments

Having two babies at one time is quite a challenge, luckily mine were a year apart so while Zoe was learning how to become mobile and I was chasing after her, I could put Miles in a stationary position. It was a life saver for me and I want to share a brand new special baby item that might save the day for you.

Introducing the Winnie the Pooh Bouncer, baby has a place to play and nap while you can run around the house.

Disney Baby Winnie the Pooh Bouncer

This adorable bouncer features seven melodies with vibration and a toy bar with five interactive toys. It also has incredibly soft fabric and a deep, cradling seat to ensure baby is comfortable. The bouncer even comes with a removable snuggly Pooh character for added fun.

Also to honor moms on Mother’s Day, Disney Baby has released a special tribute video on DisneyLiving featuring magical moments between moms and their babies, interspersed with animated scenes from some of Disney film’s greatest family moments.

The video celebrates motherhood and babies and is the perfect heartwarming tribute for moms on Mother’s Day. From Lady and the Tramp to Dumbo and 101 Dalmatians to Aristocats, moms will love watching scenes of magical moments between cuddly Disney babies and their animated moms alongside real-life families.

Disney Baby’s growing collection of unique baby products featuring favorite Disney characters is organized around key moments of the day, including Getting Ready, Baby’s Firsts, In the Nursery, Dressing Baby, On-the-Go, Mealtime, Playtime and Bathtime.

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winner, Kimberly B.

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Are You Missing Resolve All-Stains?

May 3, 2012 By Momstart 167 Comments

I am a brand ambassador and I am being compensated for my participation. I received free product samples in order to do this stain torture test. Any opinions expressed are entirely my own and are not influenced in any way.

What is this picture missing?

This picture is missing a bottle of Resolve All-Stains. My mother in law sent me this photo to thank us for the shelf we gave her. You can see it on top of the washing machine and dryer. When she sent us the photo over Facebook she mentioned that it’s missing a bottle of Resolve All-Stains, and yes it is. We gave her the shelf because it didn’t quite fit on top of mine. It would have hung over the edge a little bit and I’m a tad ok I’m a lot OCD when it comes to edges and lines being perfectly aligned. The house can be a mess but lines have to be straight. Yep, I’m weird like that. I’m telling you this because I’m also that way when it comes to stains on clothing. Things have to match and things have to be clean. I can not send my kids or husband out of the house with a stain on it, it’s like they are walking out of the house with a sign that says, “my wife or my mom doesn’t care about my clothes”. I do care and I want people to know I care so that’s why I use Resolve All-Stains. I know Resolve will get the stains out.

I want to make sure you have Resolve on your shelf too. So I’m really happy to host another giveaway with Resolve All-Stains. Not only do you have a chance to win 3 bottles here on my blog, you also have a chance to win on the Facebook page. For more information go to the Resolve Facebook page and to enter the Stain Gambler contest. There you have chances to win a few different prizes and you only have a few days left to enter so act fast.

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winners, Kelly W. and Cynthia R.

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Girl In Progress Prize Pack #GirlInProgress

April 28, 2012 By Momstart 288 Comments

New Movie Alert:

GIRL IN PROGRESS will be in theaters starting May 11th.

ABOUT THE FILM
Grace (Eva Mendes) is a single mom. She is too busy juggling work, bills, and the very married Dr. Harford (Matthew Modine), to give her daughter, Ansiedad (Cierra Ramirez) the attention she desperately needs. When Ansiedad’s English teacher, Ms. Armstrong (Patricia Arquette), introduces her students to classic coming-of-age stories, Ansiedad is inspired to skip adolescence and jump-start her life without mom. While Grace becomes preoccupied with the increasing affections of her co-worker (Eugenio Derbez), Ansiedad enlists the help of her loyal friend, Tavita (Raini Rodriguez), to plot her shortcut to "adulthood". But as her misguided plan unravels, Ansiedad and Grace must learn that sometimes growing-up means acting your age.

Do you think you’re going to see it?

We have some fun movie swag today for inspiration

Milani Cosmetic Bundle including eye shadow, lip gloss and nail polish.
Jordana (geared for teens and tweens) Cosmetic Bundle including eye shadow, lip gloss and nail polish.
Pantene Restore Beautiful Lengths shampoo and conditioner

Official Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/GIRLINPROGRESSmovie
Official Trailer: http://youtu.be/mfhlBjUIPss

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winner, Christina F.

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Filed Under: giveaway, Movie review Tagged With: Cierra Ramierez, Eva Mendes, girl in progress, giveaway, Matthew Modine, movie, Patricia Arquette

Energizer Helping Habitat For Humanity Positivenergy

April 28, 2012 By Momstart 148 Comments

For decades Energizer has supported organizations helping to make a positive impact in local communities and around the world, another company after my heart. This spring as part of the Energizer campaign—that’s positivenergy—they’re “building” on that commitment in a new way through a partnership with Habitat for Humanity®. Working with baseball legend and philanthropist Cal Ripken, Jr., Energizer is donating more than $300,000 and 1,000 volunteer hours to Habitat through a multi-city series of volunteer projects to help build new homes and revitalize existing homes for those in need.

Here’s where you can get involved. With the rising cost of utilities, we can all use a little bit of help right? Especially if we have a really hot summer! So, beyond helping Habitat, Energizer is doing something to help us all out. In addition to the series of volunteer projects, you will see the Energizer and Habitat for Humanity partnership coming to the shelves of your favorite stores. Through the Energizer Utility Cash program, you can collect codes from select Energizer battery and lighting products and redeem them online for savings, up to $25 total savings each per person/household/email address, off your own utility bill. You start earning rewards with just two codes and will need 10 codes total to earn the full $25. Or you can help make a positive impact and choose to turn the codes into a donation to Habitat for Humanity®.

Here’s what to do:

To get everyone started collect specially-marked packages of Energizer_® MAX AA batteries.

1. Once you are finished collecting your codes, visit www.nowthatspositivenergy.com/utilities to enter your codes.

2. You must enter your codes all at once.

3. The last day to redeem codes is 3/31/13 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winner, Erin E.

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CouponCabin $50 Disney Store Gift Card

April 28, 2012 By Momstart 706 Comments

The most common complaint about coupon sites is that their coupons just don’t work. I’ve often run into that trying to save some extra money and it’s frustrating sometimes I don’t find out until I’m at the checkout page. Coupon Cabin does things differently so you don’t run into that problem. There are plenty of coupon sites out there that let anyone put up any old code and then make you do all the work to tell them whether it actually worked or not. And somehow this is supposed to be “social” and “fun”? Like I said, I just find it frustrating.

They rigorously test our coupons at least three times a week to ensure they work every time. They’re so confident that they are willing to guarantee it! Throughout the site, you’ll find offers marked with a gold star that marks “Guaranteed to Work.” If for some reason one of these coupons doesn’t work, they promise to buy you dinner! They will give you a certificate so you can get dinner on them.

Today, I have a giveaway for you furnished by them. They have special coupons for the Disney Store.

Note: for an even bigger value–I recommend the Free Shipping over $75 coupon at CouponCabin right now.

And Finally, I imagine that you all want to save on gas this summer. Winning is saving right? Go enter the CouponCabin gas giveaway for a chance to win a $1,500 AMEX gas card as well.

“By entering this promotion, each participant agrees to release, indemnify and hold harmless the Sponsor and its parent companies, affiliates and subsidiaries and their respective representatives, officers, directors, shareholders, agents and employees from and against any injuries, losses, damages, claims, actions or liability of any kind resulting from or arising from participation in this promotion.”

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winner, Carol B.

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Check Out The Albertsons’ Baby & Toddler Aisle

April 28, 2012 By Momstart 487 Comments

Sitting here trying to work just reminds me that I need to go to the grocery store. I’m out of a lot of things and Albertsons is the closest grocery store to my house. We love running in there whenever we need something for dinner and I need vegetables tonight. When the kids were little I would usually get their baby food at Albertsons too. Why? Yes one reason was because it was convenient to get it there. I was already going my grocery shopping and their food was on the list too but also because when they had good deals they had good deals and they often have good deals. April is pretty much over but it was baby month and last month they were full of deals. But have no fear, it’s Albertsons and the sales never end there.

You just have to keep your eyes peeled!!!

To celebrate being a mother and the quality products that Albertsons sells for mothers and their babies they sent me some products. I’d forgotten how many different brands they carried for baby food and skincare products. They sell everything you need to take care of a baby.

They sent me Beech Nut items that have Winnie the Pooh characters on them. And surprisingly almost all of the food they sent was organic or all natural. Albertsons even sent a kit to make your own baby food and things to clean up with too. I love Johnson’s baby wash. Not only can you clean up your baby with these products they also have special tools to clean your bottles, oh and get your bottles and pacifiers there too. Just look at all these products:

Want to win a prize pack worth over $200?

I also received the above gift basket that I’m donating from Albertsons and they are providing the prize as well.

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winner, Sadie B.

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Disappearing Disney Classics Get Them Before They Are In The Vault

April 26, 2012 By Momstart 186 Comments

Disney Favorites are heading back to the vault, get them before they are gone. Or before you have to wait for another re-release. It’s always difficult when you want to get a specific Disney movie as a Christmas present so now is the time to get these particular classics.

Two of Disney’s beloved animated hits on Blu-rayTM and DVD Combo Pack. BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: DIAMOND EDITION and BAMBI: DIAMOND EDITION will return to the Disney Vault on April 30, 2012.

One of the most critically acclaimed animated films of all time, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is a favorite for all ages. The Diamond Edition was spectacularly restored using the latest digital technology, including the release of the film on spectacular Disney 3D, bringing the characters, sound and storyline to a whole new immersive dimension. The ‘tale as old as time,’ BEAUTY AND THE BEAST continues to resonate with millions of adoring fans around the world, and is a story to be enjoyed time and time again.

Generations of Disney fans have fallen in love with BAMBI since its premiere in 1942. It’s the endearing tale of a young fawn that learns valuable life lessons about friendship, love and the miracle of life. This BAMBI Diamond Edition was developed with families in mind, providing the ultimate, interactive home entertainment experience featuring an enhanced digital restoration, including picture and sound, that includes games, activities and more for the whole family. Named one of the top animated films of all time by the American Film Institute (AFI’s “10 Top 10,” 2008), BAMBI is a timeless film that no film collection is complete without.

Featuring heartwarming stories and lovable characters, these classic, animated titles will only be available through April 30, 2012, from The Walt Disney Studios.

In addition to these Diamond Edition titles, time is also ticking for the chance to own a copy of:

• • •

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: THE ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS SPECIAL EDITION

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: BELLE’S MAGICAL WORLD SPECIAL EDITION

BAMBI II: SPECIAL EDITION

VAULT DATE: April 30, 2012

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winner, Jaque R.

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Stanley Steemer Carpet Cleaning #MyBlogSpark

April 26, 2012 By Momstart 217 Comments

I’ve always cleaned my carpets all by myself. I’d love to get a cleaning service but haven’t really ever looked into it. Seems I’m not alone, many families don’t get their carpets cleaned by professionals.

Despite their good intentions and best efforts, Americans doing their spring cleaning might make the home look or smell better on the surface, but vacuuming and cleaning machines only remove some of the dirt, dust and particulates that cause allergic reactions. In a recent national poll commissioned by Stanley Steemer, the nation´s largest deep cleaning service, nearly half of respondents predicted spending less than four hours total on this year´s spring cleaning. But only 19 percent reported having ever used a professional for cleaning.

To combat this difficult allergy season this spring plus truly make your homes clean, consumers should consider a deeper cleaning twice a year by the professionals at Stanley Steemer.

Not just for carpet cleaning, Stanley Steemer´s expertise extends to hardwood, tile, air ducts, water damage restoration, and more!
Stanley Steemer´s proprietary equipment and cleaning processes remove more than 98% of dry soil from floors
With over 70 branches and 220 franchise locations in 48 states, Stanley Steemer services 95% of the country

Want to see Stanley Steemer in action? Check out the Stanley Steemer van and crew as they visited fellow blogger Corine Ingrassia´s home of Complicated Mama:

For more information follow Stanley Steemer on Facebook and Stanley Steemer on Twitter.

The gift certificate, information, and additional gift pack have been provided by Stanley Steemer through MyBlogSpark."

This giveaway has ended. Congratulations to the winner, Eileen R.

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#TheAvengersEvent Limited Edition #Avengers 3D Glasses

April 25, 2012 By Momstart 268 Comments

I have Limited Edition Marvel’s The Avengers 3D glasses to giveaway to you guys and some other really cool Avengers Swag. But first, you have to see these new Clips & Featurettes