Adorable "Go Anywhere Booster Seat" giveaway

I'm hoping to get into some type of routine...until I can figure out how to do that :) I have a great giveaway for you!!

Polar Baby Gear's Go Anywhere Booster Seat.

I would have LOVED to have this when either of the kids were smaller!!  

It's durable.  Has a 5-point safety harness and 3 straps to attach to any chair.

Plus, it's cute!!!!

What makes it even better is that it isn't bulky and folds up for easy transport.

Would you, or someone you know, like this???

Just leave me a comment telling me you want it! 

I'll pick a winner Friday August 24th (by midnight est)

Good Luck!

Giveaway winner...

My giveaway winner is...

Congrats to mama panda who said 

I loved my toy box haha more so then the toys in it! i spent hours falling in it pretending i was kidnapped by pirates and hiding waiting for pleple to walk by to scare them and it turned into so may vehicles i had such a huge imagination! 

email me your mailing address

jbandsam@gmail.com

and I'll get your goodies out ASAP!!

Monday Funday - giveaway!!!

After a week of Spring Break, I'm ready for the lizard to be back in school :)  

I have a great giveaway for you today.

something for safety and something for teaching.

Rhoost baby-proofing products. 

The Rhoost Sling (4 pack/$9.95) and Decoy Plug Covers (12 pack/$7.95)

Rhoost is a company that puts safety first while keeping your home decor in mind.  Brilliant!!  Rhoost products are easy to install (no screws or adhesives) and won't damage your furniture!

eeBoo toys

eeBoo is a boutique toy manufacturer the specializes in useful and well-made educational games and gifts.  Everything eeBoo makes is meant for wholesome family play.  eeBoo toys are well made and beautiful to look at.

Responsibility Flash Cards ($11.95)

These cards introduce little ones to good manners.  They are cute too :)

Spinner Game - Build a Robot ($15.95)

This looks like a fun FUN game.

You compete to build a robot with this puzzle game.  

For 2-4 players, ages 5 and up.

If you would like to win ALL this loot...

leave me a comment telling me your favorite game/toy as a kid.

Giveaway ends Friday, March 30th at midnight (est)

US residents only please.

If you're interested in buying any of these goodies - at 15% off...

Click on the corresponding button for the discount code.

Good luck!

Wordless Wednesday (almost) & 2 winners

Thanks to everyone who entered the Jillie Willie & Marianne Richmond giveaway.

Winner #1 is LaVonne!

Winner #2 is Alli at Cupcake Diaries!

Congrats ladies!

Send me an email

 - jbansam@gmail.com - 

with your mailing address & I'll get your goodies out asap!!

I want to feature YOU!

I wanted to throw something out there and see what you all think. 

 I'm considering starting an 'official' party/craft/project feature. 

 Basically, if it's a party you've done (or even a great project, craft etc...),

 I'd love to feature it.

You may or may not know that I love me some DIY. 

 Nothing would make me happier than to share your DIY craftiness with everyone :)

Here's how it would work:

Send me pictures (and link to your blog)

Tell me a little about your party/craft/project - a tutorial would be great too.

It's that simple. 

 I will do my best to share everyone's submissions. 
send them to:
jbandsam@gmail.com

If this sounds like a great idea, say 'YAY'!!! 

And then leave me a comment saying you like this idea, 

since I can't hear you actually saying 'YAY' :)

In the meantime, enter my giveaway..it's a great one!

Jillie Willie & Marianne Richmond giveaway

I have 2 fun giveaways..for 2 lucky winners.  

Here's a quick run-down of these adorable items.

1st is this cute Susie Homemaker Apron (& kitchen towel) from Jillie Willie. 

($35.95) 

As soon as I took a look at these, I *almost* kept these for myself :)

The patterns are whimsical and fun.  

The fact that it's practical too makes it even better!

Jillie Willie Aprons were created by Jill Grover.  

She started sewing at 10 years old!!

(I wish I could sew)

You can tell she loves it now as much as she did back then.

2nd goody is from Marianne Richmond. 

What started as hand-painting thank you cards, while she was recuperating, turned into gift books, which turned into award winning books.

This is one of those books. 

Dear Son 

($15.95)

Sweet keepsakes for you son or daughter (I have one of each to give away).  

The books are designed so you can add as much or as little customization. 

 You can add momentos, handwritten notes, pictures etc...  

They are perfect for saving memories of your little ones.

Here's the deal, 2 of you will win an apron* & a keepsake book.  

All I need to know is do you want the Dear Son book or the Dear Daughter book.

Just leave me a comment with Son....or Daughter.

2 winners will be picked next Friday (midnight est) - US only please :)

*pattern of aprons are different than picture but still just as cute!

If you want any of these goodies right now

Click on either of the buttons on the right to save 15%

promotion for the aprons ends Feb 29.  promotion for the books ends Mar 15.

Jelly Pals & Sleeper Peepers giveaway

I've got 2 fun products to share today...

Both are from Streamline, a NY based company that started out importing & exporting better watches.  Since the early nineties they've taken a turn towards the junior market.  Streamline has something for everyone.  Fun, whimsical designs for everyday use at affordable prices.

This Jelly Pals Ice Pack ($4.95) is just adorable!  

It's cute, squishy and practical.  It even glows a little in the dark :)  

Pop them in the fridge and use them as a traditional ice pack.  

You can also use them as a wrist rest while you're working at the computer!

The Sleeper Peeper Eye Mask ($6.95) is perfect to help little ones nap

when they are away from home.  It's cute & really soft.

Want to win these cuties?  Leave me a comment saying you do!

Deadline to enter is Jan 31st, midnight est.

If you can't wait & want to buy these now, click on the picture on the right.  Enter 21649 at checkout and save 15% (discount code is good until Feb 15th)

Good Luck!

We have a winner!

Thanks to everyone who entered the ORE Originals giveaway....

Congrats to

Jessica who said 

This is such a great giveaway, My niece is starting school in the fall, and I would love to give her a lunch kit like this, so cute!!!

Send me an email (jbandsam@gmail.com)with your mailing address 

& I'll get your goodies mailed out ASAP.

Great giveaway from The Organized Parent

I'm loving this giveaway!!  

It's from ORE Originals.  It's company that started off creating recycled-rubber bulletin boards that were designed, assembled and shipped right out of a garage!  The bulletin boards Lisa created were the foundation of her basic collection of fun solutions to enhance everyday life.  

In 2003, after the birth of her son, Lisa was inspired to add a collection of baby products.

Today, ORE Originals sells a variety of home organization products, bath accessories, 

personal totes and a line of baby products.

The giveaway today includes 4 adorable products.

The Silverware Set ($8.95)

I love that it comes in a re-useable carry case!!

Lil' Diner Tabletop Splat Mat ($6.95)

Super cute & practical too.

Kiddie Apron ($15.95)

How adorable is this?

Classic Lunch Sack ($15.95)

 It's a great size for lunch.  

And easy to clean too!

*Each item will have the BOWMEOW pattern.

Want to win all 4??

Just leave me a comment telling me you want to win :)

(make sure you leave you email too)

If you just can't wait and want to grab these goodies.  

Click on The Organized Parent button on the right.  

Use code 21648 at checkout and get 15% off!  

(the deal is good until Jan 31st)

Giveaway ends..Wednesday January 18th - midnight EST

FranklinCovey planner winners....

I hope you are all having a great start to 2012!  

It's finally COLD here in Florida!!!  

I know, I know..cold to me is mild to others :)

The 2 winners of the FranklinCover wire planners are

mommywilson who said

 Here is what I am doing for 2012! http://www.mysimplerlife.com/2012/Decluttercalendar2012.pdf This is someone elses creation, but I am going to follow it. Simple tasks each day. Not overwhelming!

and

susan who said

You are an inspiration for helping me get organized and simplify my life. I love your blog. 2012 will be a better year for me because of you. I would love to win the franklin planner....use one years ago and would definitely benefit again from using one.

Congrats!!

Send me your address & I'll get your planners out ASAP!!!

More fun things coming up this year!  

A new blog design, more giveaways..and lots lots more!!

Happy Tuesday!

Hanukkah party (flashback)

Tonight is our Hanukkah party and I'm in full prep mode!  

Don't forget my FranklinCovey weekly planner giveaway.  

Enter HERE!

Here's a look at our Hanukkah party last year!

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I wanted to share some of our Hanukkah party before next week...

Here are some highlights: 

all of the printables are from Frog Prince Paperie (love them)

 

 yes..dreidels (part tres)

chocolate chip cookies and blue candy canes = yummy menorah

jelly filled donut bites

ravioli, fried cheese and more donuts

Star of David made by the lizard (popsicle sticks and crayons)

the glass bottle (Starbucks coffee drink) filled with blue colored rice

all the kid's crafts.  

Noodle art/jewelry, coloring pages & crayons.  

White lunch sacks to make luminaries are there too.

We had a fun night. 

Ate way too many donuts :)

Next week, more holiday goodies..

I hope you all have a great weekend!!

Fab Finds (last minute holiday prep)

Today's finds are all about FUN!

The Party Animal

Leg Lamp Cupcakes  

I don't know about you, but A Christmas Story is one of my ALL TIME favorite Christmas movies!!  Right up there with Christmas Vacation.  

These cupcakes are just too funny!  

How great would these be Christmas Eve 

(during the 24 hr showing of the movie) or on Christmas Day??  

I love that Nicole is sharing the printables too.  

*I've already printed mine :)

The Celebration Shoppe

Peppermint Cookie Bark

This looks DELICIOUS!  

Chances are (if you're like me) you have the 3 ingredients to make this simple treat.  

Perfect for a Christmas Eve dinner or Christmas Day brunch..

or any time really!

Kim is offering adorable printables too.  

Just 'like' her on Facebook :)

The Paper Cupcake

Magic Reindeer Food

Make sure to get this adorable freebie bag topper!  

Charlotte is a sweetie & mad skills too.  Check out her Etsy shop :)

Here's my last giveaway this year!

2 of you will get a FranklinCovey Wire-bound Planner

price $24.95

The Simplicity for Moms Wire-bound Weekly Planner is great!  

Adding a few spaces to the Simplicity Planner Pages creates the best way to keep track of everyone's schedule.  Classes, doctor visits, games, car pools etc...  

There are also forms for kids' critical information so it's easy to grab.

Plus, they have a great look too!

To enter:

1.  tell me what you're doing to get organized in 2012

Winners will be picked Dec 30th midnight est.

US residents only.

If you want to go ahead and get your planner now, click on The Organized Parent button.

use code 21620 at checkout at get a $3.50 flat shipping rate! 

(code is good until Jan 15, 2012)

Good Luck!

Holiday Sparkle & Cheer

You may remember, I recently signed on with Pamela Smerker Designs 

(home of Party Starters and PS Harvey).  

Basically, Pam creates great designs & I get to 'craft' with them.  

I LOVE IT!

She recently sent me party shapes from her Holiday Sparkle and Cheer collection.  

First off, I love the colors.  

There's something so fresh about pinks, greys & blacks for the holidays.

I knew I had to come up with some fun ways to use the tags.  

Cupcake toppers/food stakes are a perfect way to use them 

but I wanted to do something a little different.

My first thought when I saw the 'cheers' tag was drinks!  

So I cut my shape (using a paper cutter) and added a hole (using a hole punch).  

I grabbed some twine and..

super cute drink tags!  

Another fun idea, adding the tags to a candle.  

I happened to have this peppermint candle so I added the 'sparkle' tag using glue dots.  

I love how it turned out.  

These may show up as a few gifts this holiday season!

Speaking of gifts, using the 'for you' tag on a jar full of candy was a no brainer!  

(I picked up lots of these jars from Dollar Tree).  

Fill a jar with store bought or homemade goodies, 

add one of these tags, 

tie up with a bow & you have a fun neighbor, teacher, friend gift.

Check out Pamela Smerker Designs for more great ways to use these printables!  

Or get you own HERE & start creating!

Don't forget to enter the Diaper Dude bag giveaway HERE!

Elmer's winners announced & another fun giveaway

Thank you to everyone who entered the Elmer's giveaway...the 2 lucky ducks are

  

Cineca @ Dreamin' N Details  who said....I'm a new fan of Elmer's on FB 

Karina  who said...I "like" Elmer's on Facebook as Ana Karina

send me an email with your mailing address.

I will make sure your prize packs head out asap!!

Now onto today's treat..from The Organized Parent.

Know someone expecting a baby?  

Or someone who just had a little bundle of joy?  

I bet they (or you) would LOVE this Diaper Dude diaper bag! 

It's a diaper bag designed by Chris Pegula, a design-oriented dad who was looking for a hip bag that was easy to use. So the Diaper Dude was born :)

This diaper bag has sporty messenger styling with tons of storage! 

I love that the messenger style (over the shoulder) 

gives you the option of NOT putting the bag down!

It's a cool looking, functional bag!

I know the husband would've gladly carried this diaper bag.

If you want this bag...here's how:

1.  Like The Organized Parent on Facebook (leave a comment that you did)

2.  Tell me the craziest thing you carried/carry in your diaper bag.

You have until Sunday December 18th at midnight to enter.

(US residents only)

If you think this would be perfect for the holidays..

you can click on the Diaper Dude picture (on the right).  

Use code 21511 at checkout and save 15%!!

Elmer's Look for Less challenge (and giveaway)

If you remember, last summer I had the opportunity to work with Elmer's and host a Kid's Craft Camp party.  They provided all the supplies and the kids provided the creativity.  

Cut to a few weeks ago. 

I was contacted again and presented with a challenge.  

"Look for Less"

The goal was to create something for the home or holidays.  

Elmer's sent these supplies

(foam board, paint pens, exacto knife and glue sticks)

plus a $25 Visa gift card to get some extras.

My first thought was the black foam board looks like a chalkboard.

The lizard loves yellow.  I used the all purpose glue stick to add a few pieces of cardstock (from my stash) to a piece of the board. 

 

Super simple, super cute 'chalkboard' door sign.

I also wanted to make something a little shiny :) 

I picked up some metallic paint (~$4)

I had a stash of clothespins - one of my fave things in the world!

 I used the exacto to cut a circle from the foam board.

I added the clothespins.

and spray painted the entire thing



And ended up with this...

I was going for a starburst-y look.

I'm happy with how these projects turned out.  

And the only extra that I bought was the Krylon metallic spray paint.

My next idea is to create sconces with the remaining foam board.  

I'll be sure to share them when I finish.

In the meantime, Elmer's has generously given me 2 'look for less' kits to giveaway away!

Each kit includes:

·         Black 20x30 Foam Board

·         White 20x30 Foam Board

·         CraftBond All-Purpose Glue Stick

·         CraftBond Repositionable Glue Stick

·         CraftBond Extra-Strength Glue Stick

·         X-ACTO Designer Series Gripster Knife

·         Painters Assorted Colors Set

to enter (up to 2 times)

1. LIKE Elmer's on Facebook (come back and tell me you do)

2. Leave me a comment telling me what you would make if you win

Good luck!!

(giveaway ends Sunday Dec 11 @ midnight est)

Gloveable winner...and other shiny news

Thank you to everyone who entered the Gloveables giveaway.  

Big Congrats to 

FrouFrouBritches

So stinkin' cute!!! Love them! Let's see.....I hate all chores, but I LOATHE dusting! ICK!

shoot me an email (jbandsam@gmail.com) with your address & I'll get your gloves out asap!

Don't forget, you can still get a 15% discount 

by clicking on the Gloveable button on the right side!

If you follow on Facebook, you may have read that I won a shiny new holiday header from Michele at Intrigue Design Studio/Crazy for Design.  I can't tell you how excited I am!  

I actually met Michele last year at our first Florida blogger meet-up 

(and she's a doll).  

I have asked her to revamp my whole site. 

Don't be surprised if you start noticing fabulous changes here.

I hope you all had a great weekend & are having a Mah-velous Monday!

Gloveable giveaway still going on...

If you haven't entered the giveaway,

click HERE for your chance to win these cute Gloveables!

Cyber Monday Giveaway!!

I hope you all had a great Thanksgiving holiday weekend!  

We were busy busy busy & gobbled gobbled gobbled.

I've got another fun giveaway from The Organized Parent. 

Gloveables! (even the name is fun)

$14.95 

They are cute kitchen gloves that may make housework fun :)  

Plus, each purchase of these helps revitalize the community of Choluteca in Honduras.

I actually received 2 pairs of these cuties.  

I enlisted my mother-in-law to do a 'true review' of them.  

Here's what she had to say about them...

 They are the perfect thickness.  

I use the hottest temp. water when I do hand washing  

and the gloves protect my hands from the heat.

The extra length of the gloves which is the cute enhancement of the gloves, 

prevents water from splashing into the glove.

If she likes them, so will you :)

if you want to get your hands in some of these Gloveables..

leave me a comment telling me what household chore you hate most!

The winner will be chosen at random. 

Deadline is Friday, Dec 2nd 

midnite EST

(US residents only)

if you want to go ahead and snap up some of these for holiday gifts,

click on the Gloveables button on the right side & use code 21510 at checkout for a 15% discount. (the discount is good until December 15th)

Winner Winner Turkey Dinner

Congrats to Sara
(Boudreauxpartyof5@hotmail.com)
who said  "I would love to win"

for winning the Stephen Joseph rolling luggage!

Shoot me an email - jbandsam@gmail.com - with your address & I'll get your goody in the mail ASAP!

Thanks to everyone who entered. 

I have a fun giveaway coming up soon!

Happy Tuesday!

Are you an Organized Parent? (giveaway)

I was recently contacted by The Organized Parent. 

My first thought?

"HA..they've got the wrong person if they think I'm organized" :)  

I quickly realized it's a place to help all of us become better organized.  

Offering a wide range of products, along with many helpful tips and ideas - 

I fell in love!

I was given the chance to review 2 great products.  

Steven Joseph's Rolling Luggage & Rolling Backpack.

The luggage bag is HUGE!  It has lots of storage & easy for the lizard to wheel around. 

Now if I could just plan a vacation so he can really use it :)

The backpack is just plain adorable.  

I'm partial to ladybugs :) 

It's high quality and the perfect size for my little ladybug.  

Looks like she's ready for school!

These would make great gifts
for sons/daughters/nieces/nephews/grandchildren etc.

With holiday traveling coming up, these are the perfect choice.

To make your decision easier, if you use the code 21509 at checkout,
you'll save 15%!
(this deal is good until Nov 30th).
 Just click their button on the right side bar.
You'll be taken to The Organized Parent.

***Want to win the Rolling Luggage bag***
(the sports one)

Here's How:
(2 chances - leave separate comments)

1. leave me a comment telling me you want to win :)

2. become a fan of The Organized Parent on Facebook
come back and tell me you did.

the winner will be chosen at random Sunday Nov 13 (midnight est)

(US shipping only)

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And if you're just reading to find out my BIG news...here it is.

Tomorrow one of my little goodies from last year will be included in 

Parents.com 100 Days of Holidays!

(yes, that Parents)

I'm so excited I may pass out :) 

If you haven't signed up to get the newsletter, please do.  

There are so many great ideas & I'm beyond excited to be included!!

Happy Tuesday!