Win a Big G Retro Gift Pack

Check out the cute retro packaging on thee Big G cereals! Yup, Big G has once again gone retro on their cereal boxes,  and this time they have teamed up with Hasbro, offering a $5 coupon on Clue Vintage, Scrabble Vintage, Parcheesi Vintage or Risk Vintage board games at Target! But before you head to Target, don't forget to print your $1/2 Big G cereal coupon! Hurry, though, these packages are only available for a limited time. and check out these General Mills specials at Target.

Check out this great gift pack. It includes:

• 2 boxes of participating Big G Retro cereal
• $10 Target gift card
• 1 Hasbro Parcheesi Deluxe Vintage board game 

I am so excited to try out Parcheesi. We are huge board game fans here, but Parcheesi is one game I have never played.I love how these Deluxe vintage board games come in wooden boxes - they are compact and will last a long time.

Want to win one of these gift packs for yourself? Enter here!





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 Disclosure: The prize pack, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark. 

Cravebox Winner!

And the winner of the Back to School Cravebox is
Shirley L!!!

Congratulations!! You have been e-mailed and have 24 hours to reply!

Thank you to all who entered!!!

Win a Back to School Cravebox!

Guess what? The awesome people at Cravebox liked my review so much that they are letting me give away a Back to School Cravebox!!! WOO HOO!!! If you want to know all of the awesome products in this Craavebox, check out my review here.

Win everything you see here!

Entering is easy! Just fill out the the form below. If you have any issues, please let me know! Giveaway is open to U.S. only and ends at 12:01 a.m. October 11th

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alternaVites Kids Vitamins Giveaway Winner!

The winner of the alternaVites vitamins is Brittany P!

Congratulations!! You have 48 hours to reply to the e-mail or I will choose a new winner.

Thank you to all who entered :)

Win an Ergo Baby Carrier

Ergobaby is giving away a carrier a day - every day in August - on their Facebook page. The best part is that you only have to register once to be entered in each day's drawing. What a great thing to do for their fans! I love my Ergo carrier, and it was worth every penny. I actually still use it with E. and he is almost 16 months!

Head on over to Ergobaby's Facebook page and enter today.



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Diamond Candle Bonanza Giveaway Event

These Diamond Candles are so HOT right now! Every candle has a ring in it, valued between $10 and $5,000!

If you've been wanting a Diamond Candle, here's your chance! Rita Reviews and LBandJ along with some other great blogs are hosting a Diamond Candle giveaway! And they are not giving away just one Diamond Candle, they are giving away TWO sets of FIVE of them! THAT'S RIGHT there will be 2 winners! Will you be a winner? Get your entries in!
The winners will have their choice of scent from the Diamond Candles website!

My friends are OBSESSED with these candles!  Who would not love a little surprise that, even if it is only worth $10, is pretty and sparkly? Plus the ccandles smell amazing!

This will run from 8/3/12 at 12:01 am EST through 8/24/12 at 11:59 pm EST and is open to Worldwide. Good luck everyone!


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Please Note: Rita Reviews is solely responsible for the notifying of the winners as well as shipping the prizes and not LBandJ.

Back "Pack" To School with Green Supplies Giveaway

 

   

Welcome to the Back "Pack" To School With Green Supplies Giveaway Event hosted by Mama to 4 Blessings. Special thank you to Green Apple Supply for sponsoring this fantastic giveaway!

As parents: Stephanie and Robert Tobor, founders of Green Green Apple Supply want the best for our kids. And as global citizens, they were faced with the responsibility to care for our planet, and each other. They began as an endeavor to feed our family natural, organic foods has grown into a much larger enterprise. Learning about potential dangers to children, and the planet, in cleaning supplies, household goods, office supplies…everywhere. The worsening state of our environment, climate change, and increasing levels of toxins showing up in children’s blood work combined to create a great passion for exposing our family to only the cleanest, most wholesome products.  When they had inquired as to why individuals were choosing traditional products rather than opting for eco-friendly versions, typically given one of two answers:

1. Green products are too expensive.
2. There are too many choices, and some are not effective.

This was the beginning of Green Apple Supply! By utilizing economies of scale, wholesale purchasing power, and personal product experience, their endeavor to make it easier for anyone to purchase Earth-friendly products. Keeping overhead low and this is a non-profit effort. Products are sold as close to cost as we can, while still keeping the lights on. Why? Because we think it’s the right thing to do.

Green Apple Supply is generously allowing me to give one reader a backpack filled with green supplies to start their back to school "green"!

Starting with a Bighorn Backpack - The rugged and durable Bighorn backpack has all the essential components for the modern individual, with the additional bonus of being made of RPET (recycled polyethylene terephthalate) water bottles. Recycle, reduce, reuse has never looked this good.

Made from recycled PET bottles!

Constructed of Repreve® RPET materials

420D polyester ripstop and 600D polyester

non-toxic dyes & materials and reflective piping

dual side pockets with ergo-padded shoulder straps

internal organizer pocket and moisture wicking mesh back

Sells for $32.50

And inside the backpack one winner will receive:

2 packs (12 i n each pack) of Graphite Pencils - $1.75 each

2 packs of Banana Paper (8.5" X 11")- $2.50 each 

Made from 80% post-consumer waste paper / 20% banana leaf fibers. Water-based inks.

Acid-free and bleach-free paper.

1 (2 qty) Glue Stick Blister Pack - $4.75 each

Almond Scented Glue Stick is non-toxic, non-solvent, and acid free. Best of all it smells like marzipan, an almond-based.

1 box of 64 Prang Soy Crayons - $3.50 each

Made from a unique soybean oil formulation. Our crayons are made from 100% renewable resources and do not include paraffin wax.

1 box of Ecolorgy Washable Markers (8 pack) - $2.75 each

Non-toxic washable markers made in the USA from 25% recycled plastic. Duplex tips draw thick or thin lines and if they start to dry out, rejuvenate them by dipping the tip in water.

20 pack of eraser pencil caps $1.25 each

1 Recycled Plastic Ruler - $1.00 each

1 Twin Pencil Sharpener - $1.75 each

Made from a minimum of 50% post-consumer polystyrene.

1 TerraCycle 3-ring Binder Pencil Case - Honest Kids- $2.50 each

Made from up-cycled Honest Kids drink pouches

Qty 2 2-Pocket Portfolio Folders - $.75 each

Fully biodegrade

1 Set ChicoBag- Snack Time re PETe, Set of 3 Colors - $11.50

Each Snack Time set includes three reusable snack and sandwich bags that feature a fold-over, hook-and-loop closure system that expands to fit a full-size sandwich, or folds over for smaller snack items. The bags feature a food-safe, water and stain resistant liner that makes for easy cleaning.

Qty 1 Dually Lunch Tote/Backpack Combo - $17.50 each

Water resistant natural cotton exterior & interior

Attached cooler bag is insulated with a BPA-free liner, so it’s safe for your kids

Adjustable, padded shoulder straps for extra comfort

Recycled plastic components, Hand wash, line dry

Easy, durable velcro closure for little hands

Zipper pocket in main pocket for change or keepsakes

Special name tag on inner flap

Non-toxic and lead-free, conforms to U.S. standards

Giveaway ends on August 22nd at 11:59 PM.
Open to US residents only. Ages 18+.

Please use the rafflecopter form below
to enter to win, daily entry available by tweeting!

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Diamond Candles Giveaway Sign Ups

Who doesn't love diamonds? Many readers have requested a worldwide Diamond Candle Giveaway and so Starting August 3rd, Rita Reviews along with some blogger friends, will be hosting a Diamond Candle Bonanza Giveaway Event. We will be giving away a set of 5 Diamond Candles ($100 Value!) Diamond Candles are these really cool earth-friendly soy candles that are made in the USA and contain a surprise in them. You see, in each candle there is a ring worth anything from $10 to $5,000! That's right, you could have a diamond ring worth $5,000 inside of your candle! So mark your calendars, you don't want to miss it! If you are a blogger and want to participate in this event and potentially earn thousands of new followers, you can sign up HERE

Please tell them that LBandJ sent you! :)

alternaVites Kids Vitamins Review and Giveaway

There seem to be a lot of different types of vitamins for children out there. Until I was introduced to alternaVites Kids, I had no idea they came in a powdered form!  alternaVites Kids is a new potent high-quality multivitamin containing a full spectrum of essential vitamins and minerals in a unique delicious crystal powder form that melts in your mouth. Created for kids ages 4 and up, alternaVites Kids is a perfect alternative to traditional chalky chewables or sugary gummies that are high in sugar, low in nutrients and can stick to a child’s teeth.  Using a proprietary blend of ingredients, it is free of sugar, aspartame or high fructose syrup, artificial flavors and preservatives.  alternaVites Kids has also been carefully formulated with ingredients that do not contain the major food allergens (egg, milk, peanut, tree nuts, wheat, soy, fish and shellfish) and is certified kosher pareve.

alternaVites Kids sprinkled on yogurt

 alternaVites Kids is easy to eat. You can sprinkle a little at a time on the tongue or you can sprinkle it in yogurt, smoothies, puddings, etc. Above, you can see that the entire package is sprinkled on my yogurt. I found it mixed it perfectly and added a touch of the flavor. It would be a great way to hide vitamins if your child is picky! It was also fun to sprinkle on my tongue and letting it dissolve.

alternaVites Kids is available at www.alternaVites.com for $15.95 (one month’s supply/30 daily dose packets). Use code moms20 to get 20% off of your order!

 Want to win a month's supply? Easy! Just enter using the Rafflecopter form below. Entries will be verified!

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Win an Amazon Gift Card

BabyGizmo.com is giving away a $100 Amazon gift card! They always have awesome giveaways, but this might be the best one yet! Enter here. Ends July 14th.

Pinterest for Dummies WINNER!!

Ugh, I totally forgot about this giveaway!!! I am so sorry!! :(

The winner of the Pinterest for dummies book is

MELISSA B.!!!

Thanks so much for entering! I am e-mailing you now... you have 48 hours to reply :)

And a reminder - I DO check the entries so please don't say that you did something when you didn't!

Pintrest for Dummies Review and Giveaway (Radical Review Wednesday)

I am a Pinrest n00b. I resisted for a long time, and only joined about a month ago so I could enter giveaways. I have not even linked to my Pintrest page on my blog yet! When I joined, you could still join via e-mail, and when you joined there was NO info. I tried to repin a pin for the giveaway, and couldn't - I asked a very kind friend who told me that I needed to create a board first. Oh! Pintrest never told me that, and they never obthered to respond to my help request.

I really could have used Pintrest for Dummies by Kelby Carr!This book is great! Chapter 1 is very basic - it showed me the steps that Pintrest should have taken with my account but didn't. The book covers pinning and repinning, creating boards, hashtags, using the @ symbol and socializing as jsut a few of the topics covered.

One reason why I didn't care much for Pintrest was that I didn't really know HOW to use it. Pintrest for Dummies not only shows you the basics, but it also has ideas on how to use Pintrest. From recipe and craft ideas to self-improvement and even to help out social causes, Pintrest

My favorite chapter is the self-promotion chapter. Kelby Carr is the founder and CEO of Type-A Parent, a social network and online magazine-style blog, so she knows what she is talking about! She writes about creating quality posts, optimizing images and buttons, widgets and plug-ins to help your blog make the most out of Pintrest. 

This book has helped me to understand Pintrest and  how to use it effectively for my blog. If you are a new Pintrest user or someone who wants to learn how to use it better, then this book is for you! One lucky blog reader will win a copy of Pintrest for Dummies. Open to U.S. and Canada! Enter using the Ralfflecopter form below.

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Bright Starts Ultimate Baby Shower Giveaway

Welcome to the Bright Starts Ultimate Baby Shower Giveaway!

Bright Starts and Mom to Bed by 8, the Iowa-Mom have teamed to offer an amazing Bright Starts Sunnyside Safari Collection giveaway to one lucky reader!

This includes the Sunnyside Safari™ Chair Top High Chair, Playard, Plug in Sway & Swing, Portable Swing and Saucer making this truly the Ultimate Baby Shower Gift.

Special thank you to the wonderful bloggers who made this possible including our co-hosts: To Sew with Love, The Lucky Ladybug and Mom Blog Society.

I just love the bright colors and how it coordinates without being too matchy!

Big smiles and bright adventures go hand in hand in this exciting, fun-filled collection!

Take a walk on the sunny side-where baby gear goes together in delightful new ways. It's a win for infants and parents alike, with irresistable jungle characters adorning an array of fun coordinated products you'll use every day. Each piece of the collection does its job charmingly, with non-stop fun at an unbeatable value.

The Bright Starts Sunnyside Collection is available at Wal-Mart!

Sunnyside Safari™ Chair Top High Chair
A good high chair is a must for moms, and Bright Starts™ Sunnyside Safari™ Chair Top High Chair is as good as they come! It does what a full-sized model does and more, adjusting to four different heights (and nearly any table), reclining to three positions, and converting to a booster seat for smooth transition to the toddler years.
The reversible seat pad is made of stain-resistant fabric you can wipe clean or machine-wash. The removable Stay Level Tray™ remains flat even when the seat is reclining. All this, plus the friendly characters of the Sunnyside Safari™ Collection. Make mealtime and snack time more enjoyable for baby and you. Start the fun with Bright Starts!™

Product Features:

• Convenient 2 piece reversible seat pad is made of stain resistant fabric that is wipeable and machine washable
• 4 height positions to fit most table sizes
• 3 position recline
• Removable Stay Level Tray™ remains level even when seat is reclined
• 3 locking positions to grow with baby
• Built-in holders are convenient for drinks or snacks
• Converts to booster for easy toddler transition
• 5 point convertible safety harness

Sunnyside Safari™ Playard
A bright, sunny place for baby to rest, play, get a quick diaper change and spend a few moments with some friendly jungle pals! That's the Bright Starts™ Sunnyside Safari™ Playard. This playard includes a removable bassinet with our time-saving One Less Step™ feature for easy fold-and-go mobility.
There's a convenient changing table, a handy side storage pocket, easy-roll wheels, a travel bag, plus a colorful toy bar to delight baby. And like all Bright Starts™ products, this playard is an unbeatable value. Part of our coordinated Sunnyside Safari™ Collection. Start the fun with Bright Starts!™

Product Features:

• Removable bassinet with One Less Step™ to quickly fold and go
• Convenient changing table
• Toy bar with 2 fun toys
• Side storage pocket
• Wheels for easy portability
• Includes travel bag

Sunnyside Safari™ Plug in Sway & Swing™
Some swings go back and forth. Some go side to side. This one does both—and does it with music, toys, and delightful jungle style. With a seat designed for 180° rotation, allowing three swing directions, the Bright Starts™ Sunnyside Safari™ Plug in Sway & Swing™ uses our unique TrueSpeed™ technology to sense baby's weight and adjust for consistent speed—so it grows along with baby.
The swing also boasts a volume-adjustable 20 minutes of melodies and nature sounds, an overhead mobile—even an AC adaptor to save on battery expense. And it features the fun and engaging characters of the Sunnyside Safari™ Collection. Start the fun with Bright Starts!™

Product Features:

• Seat rotates 180° for 3 swing directions
• TrueSpeed™ technology maintains 6 speeds as baby grows
• Mobiles with 2 playtime toys easily pivots out of the way
• 20 minutes of melodies and nature sounds with volume control and auto shut-off
• AC adaptor saves money on batteries
• Swing time with 3 settings: 30, 45 and 60 minutes
• Whisper Quiet™ operation
• 5 point harness
• Machine washable seat pad
• Non-slip feet

Sunnyside Safari™ Portable Swing
Find baby's favorite speed with this innovative portable swing. The Bright Starts™ Sunnyside Safari™ Portable Swing is a win for parents and babies—from its machine-washable padded seat right down to its bright yellow, non-slip feet. With six distinct speeds to choose from, you'll find it easy to suit your little one's mood—and our patented TrueSpeed™ technology keeps those speeds consistent even as baby grows.
The Comfort Recline™ seat gives you a choice of two positions, and WhisperQuiet™ operation makes this swing silent in use. Wrap it all up in the super-fun animal decor and you've got a perfect travel companion. Part of Bright Starts™’ Sunnyside Safari™ Collection. Start the fun with Bright Starts!™

Features:

• TrueSpeed™ Technology maintains 6 speeds as baby grows
• Comfort Recline™ seat with 2 positions
• Whisper Quiet™ operation
• Easily folds for storage or travel
• 5 point harness
• Machine washable seat pad
• Non-slip feet

Sunnyside Safari™ Saucer
This is where babies go for serious fun. A Walmart exclusive, the 7-activity Bright Starts™ Sunnyside Safari™ Saucer offers entertainment options galore—and a lighthearted jungle theme with fun characters you'll adore.
The seat rotates a full 360° for endless interaction with the activity stations. Twin overhead toy arms provide even more entertainment options. And the three different height positions make this one saucer your baby won't soon outgrow. Four link loops mean still more toys can be attached. Part of the Sunnyside Safari™ Collection, this saucer will quickly become a family favorite. Start the fun with Bright Starts!™

Product Features:

• 3 adjustable height positions allows entertainer to grow with baby
• Seat rotates 360° for nonstop interaction with 7 activity stations
• 2 overhead toy bar arms with mirror, hanging toy and fabric crinkle leaves
• Hanging elephant toy
• Bendy giraffe teething stalk
• Bead chaser with easy to grip textured beads
• Lion popper with spiraling beads
• Rotating ladybug barrels with fun textures and beads
• Rocking toucan on leaf stalk
• 4 link loops for attaching more toys
• Lays flat for storage
• Built-in toy tray is easy to clean

Giveaway starts on May 7 at 12:01AM and ends May 28 at 11:59PM. Open to the US residents only; must be 18 years of age or older to enter.

Enter to win the Bright Starts Ultimate Baby Shower Giveaway including the Sunnyside Safari Collection on the rafflecopter form below.

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Char Crust and Over the Moon sipper Cups Winners!!

Congratulations!!

to Erinn S who won the Char Crust dry rub seasonings

and 

Rebecca A, Melissa B and Maggie T - winners of an Over the Moon sipper cup!

You all have been e-mailed and have 48 hours to reply before I choose another winner.

Thank you to all who entered and stay tuned for more giveaways!

Baby Shower Event Sign Ups

Bright Starts, Mom to Bed by 8 and Iowa-Mom is excited to present the Baby Shower Event from May 7^th to May 28^th. This is a free blogger event and accepting signups now.

Join the Bright Starts Ultimate Baby Shower Giveaway event today, grow your readership and offer one amazing baby shower gifts giveaway!

If you do sign up, please put that LBandJ sent you :)

Birthday Chronicle Winners!

Congratulations to 

LaTanya

and

Louis!

Please check your e-mail, your have 48 hours to reply or else another winner will be chosen! Thanks so much to all who entered, and please click on the Current giveaways link up above - I have 2 giveaways open right now!

Over the Moon Milk - Review and Giveaway

We are a  big milk family! Jeff has milk every day, several times a day, and of course I love it on my cereal! Now that E. is one, we are going to start him on milk this week.  I was very excited to learn about Over the Moon milk.

Over the Moon milk is available in Fat Free, Low Fat and Chocolate, Over the Moon Milk is creamy and delicious and has 34% more bone-building calcium and 37% more protein than regular milk. Plus, it’s an excellent source of Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin. In short, Over the Moon Milk is a delicious way to take care of  yourself!

I tried the fat free milk, and it really was delicious! It is a little more expensive than other milk, but the benefits make the cost worth it. I am trying to feed E. lots of healthy items, fruits and veggies and finding a milk that is so good for him makes me feel over the moon!

You can follow Over the Moon milks on Facebook. While you are there, you can download a $1 off coupon. you can also enter right here to win a Over the Moon sipper cup. I have three to giveaway! Just use the Rafflecopter form below.

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*I was provided monetary compensation as well as products in exchange for this review. All thoughts, ideas and opinions are all my own*