Win A $500 Apple Gift Card!

I’m posting this to enter a contest offered by Cashier Live, a point of sale software company, at Indie Biz Chicks. Enter to win here!

AMERICAN EXPRESS BLUE CARD DINNER AT 6 GIVEAWAY

I submitted a recipe to be entered into this great contest :)

Pampers Little Miracle Mission

Pampers has partnered with several bloggers to promote their Little Miracle Mission campaign. They've even launched an app on their Facebook page.

From their website:

ABOUT LITTLE MIRACLE MISSIONS

Pampers is working hard to make this world a better place for every little miracle.

Little Miracle Missions is a program that encourages people to help one another in fun, unexpected ways. From time to time we'll suggest a way for you to support a little miracle. Gather some friends to join the cause and Pampers will complete their own larger mission reaching families across the country. Think of it as a chain of good started by you.

Every time you do some good you can enter The Little Miracles sweepstakes for a chance to win free diapers and wipes for a year*. *Limit one entry per person per day.

To that end, each blogger is offering 1 of their readers the chance to win a FABULOUS prize! Each lucky winner will receive a $300 AMEX Gift Card to help host a baby shower for someone special in their life. Please see each participating blog for their entry requirements and bonus opportunities - they're blog-specific and not campaign-specific.

A Happy Hippy Mom - ends 7/2

A Mom's Balancing Act - ends 7/1

An Island Life - ends 7/9

Baba's Farm Life - ends 7/1

Baby Loving Mama - ends 6/30

Cocktails with Mom - ends 6/25

Drug Store Divas - ends 6/15

Health, Beauty, Children and Family - ends 6/28

icefairy's Treasure Chest - ends 7/5

Latina on a Mission - ends 7/2

Mom Start - ends 7/11

My Four Monkeys - ends 7/11

Our Ordinary Life - ends 7/15

Outnumbered 3 to 1 - ends 7/4

Rockin' Mama - ends 6/28

Susan Heim on Parenting - ends 6/26

The Dirty t Shirt - ends 7/28

The Divine Miss Mommy - ends 6/25

The Not-So-Blog - ends 7/14

To Be Thode - ends 6/30

What Mommies Need - ends 8/2

Electrolux Nimble Vacuum and $75 Naturalizer GC Giveaways at The Fashionable Housewife

The Fashionable Housewife has 2 giveaways ending on May 29th that I've entered.

The first is for a Electrolux Nimble Upright Bagless Vacuum.

The second is for a $75 gift card to Naturalizer Shoes, so you can pick up a great new pair of shoes or sandals for the summer!

Even if you enter late in the game your chances are good, because there are tons of extra entries.

Win an iPad 2 from The Centsible Life & CheckNGo

I’m posting this to enter a contest offered by CheckNGo at The Centsible Life! I want to win the iPad 2! Enter to win here: http://bit.ly/TCLiPad

Win a Year Supply of Michael Angelo’s Meals for Mother’s Day!

Five bloggers offering their readers a chance to win a year's worth of Michael Angelo's meals, just in time for Mother's Day! The prize will be awarded as 52 free product coupons, so you can use them for your family, or share them with family, friends or your even your favorite charity!

The giveaway ends on the 15th and there are TONS of ways to earn extra entries, including blogging about it (worth 10 entries) and recording a video of your tip (worth 25 entries!).

I recorded my tip, you can see it here. Now that I'm really watching how/what I eat, I try to get rid of any excess fat I can, so I use this tpip quite often.

The participating bloggers are:

Dear Crissy

The Divine Miss Mommy

Jolly Mom

MomSpark

thislittlekitchen.net

HP TouchSmart 310 giveaway at Dear Crissy

Dear Crissy is giving away an HP TouchSmart 310. I would love to win this for my mom - she still doesn't have a computer, I've tried to give her ones in the past but she's not very tech savvy (luckily for me, I didn't inherit that trait. HA!)

With it's design, the HP TouchSmart 310 would be perfect for her as a media center, and she'll be seduced into using it as a computer :) Touch-screen technology will mean it'll be easy for her to use and the design means she won't have to sacrifice a lot of space, or deal with a lot of cords. This will fit perfectly at the end of her breakfast bar, so she can use it to match movies or TV shows, watch videos, browse recipes (she'll finally have access to all the recipes she could ever want!), print coupons, etc.

The thing I think I'll enjoy the most though is the ability to Skype with her - so often when I call her she says she's fine, but I have a feeling she's not well. Being able to actually see her would

make it harder for her to lie to me :)

Here are the specs:

• Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
• AMD Athlon II X2 240e Dual-Core Processor (2.80GHz)
• ATI Radeon HD 4270 integrated graphics
• 640GB 7200RPM Serial ATA hard drive
• 2GB DDR3 memory
• Slim-tray DVD burner with LightScribe
• Wireless-N LAN card
• HP Wireless Keyboard and Wireless Optical Mouse

The giveaway ends on the 13th and there lots of entry opportunities available!

So Delicious® Coconut Milk on BlogHer

BlogHer has partnered with So Delicious® Dairy Free to promote their Original Coconut Milk Beverage. Ten bloggers committed to using So Delicious® coconut milk 7 ways in 7 days and report their findings.

I've not tried coconut milk before, so I was interested in what they had to say. I've tried different milk alternatives (soy, almond) as part of my diet and I've not found anything I really like yet. I'm not a fan of coconut so I wouldn't have considered this before reading about it on BlogHer, but I'll definitely give coconut milk a try. I think I would use it in cereal, coffee, in instant pudding (sugar-free of course) and I might even get adventurous and try it out of the carton!

As part of the promotion, these 10 bloggers are giving away $100 on each of their blogs. Stop by, see what they have to say and share your own tips for your chance to win!

1. A Lovely Thing
2. Burgh Baby
3. Geek Turned Athlete
4. It's Twinsanity!
5. Jenny on the Spot
6. Kirida
7. Lauren's Latest
8. Novel Eats
9. Raising Colorado
10. Twinfinite Chaos

This sweepstakes runs from February 23, 2011 to March 20, 2011 and is only open to individuals who, at the time of entry deadline, are legal residents of the United States and are 18 years or older. Click here for official rules. Good luck!

Copper Llama - Allsop Home & Garden Solar Garden Art and Himalayan Salt Lamp giveaways

People tease me for entering so many giveaways, but one of the things they don't understand is that I actually follow most of the blogs I enter giveaways on, and I love finding new blogs to read. I got lucky about a week or so ago, and saw a tweet for a contest that caught my eye, which introduced me to a new blog, Copper Llama. Their tagline is: Just a bit of this and a bit of that. Eco Friendly, Re-Usable, Recycled, Organic and Interesting Product Reviews and Giveaways.

I read a few of their old reviews and I like their writing style, and the types of products they review. I'm looking forward to reading more postings from Jamie :)

The tweet that caught my eye is for a Firefly™ Originals piece of garden art from Allsop Home & Garden. I love that it's not only beautiful, but has a solar cell and LED light so you can enjoy it at night as well :) The one I picked (if I'm lucky enough to win) is the Blue Poppy. I love the color :) There are lots of others to choose from, in several colors and styles. This giveaway ends on the 6th and there are lots of ways to gain entry (plus, unlimited tweets!)

Another giveaway on Copper Llama that I saw was for a Salt Lamp from the Himalayan Salt Shop. I've been wanting one of these for my bedroom forever, not only for their cleansing properties, but I think it would be an awesome night light (yes, I sleep with a night light) and my friends wouldn't tease me about having this in my bedroom :) This giveaway ends on the 14th and like the garden art, there are lots of entry options along with unlimited tweets!

3 Pink Dandy Chatter giveaways ending tonight - BHCosmetics, EatSmart and Nutra Luxe MD

Pink Dandy Chatter is a blog I've discovered recently that I love. From their "About Me" page:

Pink Dandy is a spin off company of Raw Beauty that was created by Janae Chang in 2004. What really sets Pink Dandy apart from other bath and beauty products is that we maintain consistent quality in each and every product, ensure that our products are made with rich, natural ingredients and are knowledgeable about our customers wants and needs in skincare and candle products.

Pink Dandy not only enriches ones skin and soul, but, is also created in fun and playfully designed packaging. Pink Dandy’s promise is to always provide you with Vegan Friendly products that are Cruelty Free and contain No Phthalates. Enjoy and embrace the skin you’re born with and pamper it to the fullest with Pink Dandy’s gourmet bath and beauty products.

Their blog is a mix of reviews, recipes and giveaways that I really enjoy. They have 3 giveaways ending tonight that I've entered:

Third Edition 120 Color Eyeshadow Palette from BHCosmetics. Priced at under $35, this is an AMAZING value. so even if I don't win one I think I'll buy one to treat myself :)

Infusor Sonic Wrinkle Remover System from Nutra Luxe MD. As much as I hate to admit it, I AM aging and I've had puffiness around my eyes for longer than I care to admit, so this would be an amazing win :)

Digital Bathroom Scale from EatSmart. I'd love to win this, so I could track my weight loss progress at home, instead of waiting for my monthly weigh-ins at the nutritionist's office.

Red Envelope

I love Red Envelope at all times of the year, but they're really going all-out this year for Valentine's Day. They've teamed up with a ton of different bloggers to host giveaways all over the blogosphere! They've created a catalog of their suggested Valentine's Day gifts, if you're not sure what to get that special someone. Me personally, I've picked out a couple of things that I liked:

• All-In-One Valentine's Special with FREE $50 Restaurant.com Gift Code - this is a great value for only $59.97

• eternity hearts necklace - needs no explanation :)

• murano heart bracelet - at less than $50 each, I could get these in both silver AND gold! :)

• strands of diamond accent earrings - these would be classy with jeans and a sweater/top, or perfect for an evening out. Classic, timeless, beautiful.

• semiprecious bracelet - I love the colors in this.

• forever hearts bracelet - simple, yet elegant.

• 30 purple tulips - add the cherry red vase for maximum impact!

• mr. beer premium home brewery - changing gears a bit, my son would love this as a gift anytime of the year!

• year of seeds - this is a lovely gift and a great value!

• hall gallery frame set - pictures are always a great gift IMHO, and this a gorgeous way to display them.

Here's a listing of the giveaways I've found so far - I've noted what the giveaway is for, but please refer to each specific blog for their entry requirements. Each blogger handles their giveaways differently :)

• A Happy Hippy Mom - $100 gift card, ends 2-9
• A Mom's Impression - $100 gift card, ends 2-10
• A Nut in a Nutshell - $100 gift card, ends 2-27
• Arms of a Sister - $50 gift card, ends 2-8
• Ascending Butterfly - one item of winner's choice valued at $70 or less, ends 2-28
• Baby Loving Mama - $100 gift card, ends 2-17
• Being Alison - $50 gift card, ends 2-10
• Blessings Abound Mommy - $100 gift card, ends 2-10
• Blogfully - $100 gift card, ends 2-5
• Champagne Living - $100 gift card, ends 2-11
• Cocktails with Mom - $50 gift card, ends 2-10
• Confessions of an Overworked Mom - $100 gift card, ends 2-11
• "Deal"icious Mom - $100 gift card, ends 2-9
• Eighty MPH Mom - Head over to Eighty MPH Mom where you can win a $100 Red Envelope Gift Code! ends 2-11
• Empowering Mommy - $100 gift card, ends 2-10
• Energizer Bunny's Mommy Report - $100 gift card, ends 2-9
• Fun Saving Money - $100 gift card, ends 2-10
• Girl Gone Mom - Wall Gallery Frame ($70 value), ends 2-15
• Health, Beauty, Children and Family - $100 gift card, ends 2-11
• Icefairy's Treasure Chest - $100 gift card, ends 2-11
• Kiddies Corner Deals - $100 gift card, ends 2-7
• Laughing Lindsay - $100 gift card, ends 2-7
• Melinda Joy - $100 gift card, ends 2-25
• Minnesota Mama's Must Haves - $100 gift card, ends 2-10
• Mom Start - $100 gift card, ends 2-21
• MomSpotted - $100 gift card, ends 2-27
• My Silly Monkeys - $100 gift card, ends 2-10
• Nicole's Nickels - $100 gift card, ends 2-7
• No Time Mommy - $100 gift card, ends 2-12
• One Savvy Mom! - one item of winner's choice from the Valentines Day Selection valued at $70 or less, ends 2-14
• Outnumbered Mama - one item of winner's choice valued at $70 or less, ends 2-21
• Our Kids Mom - $100 gift card, ends 2-9
• Rockin' Mama - $100 gift card, ends 2-10
• The Bragging Mommy - $50 gift card, ends 3-3
• The Divine Miss Mommy - $100 gift card, ends 2-14
• The Not-So-Blog's Experimental Mommy - $100 gift card, ends 2-9
• Thrifty Mama B - $100 gift card, ends 2-4

I've finally made the commitment to lose weight

I've finally decided it's time to actively work at losing weight. To that end, I'm now seeing a nutrionist monthly who has given me diet and exercise goals - I met her for the first time today. I also have to keep a food journal (UGH!) detailing everything I eat, along with calorie counts, fat and sugar grams, and how I was feeling. It's a total PITA (did you know a Dot has 12 calories? Or that a slice of pepperoni has 10 calories?) but it has been enlightening.

The hardest part is that I LOVE to cook, so it's tough figuring out calorie counts when I make a pot of spaghetti and meat sauce for example (whole wheat pasta, and 3/4 ground turkey to 1/4 ground beef, with tons of veggies in the sauce, so don't start with me!).

I've thought about doing something easier like NutriSystem for a loooong time now, but I just don't know. I'm not a terribly picky eater but I do have several foods I hate (any type of pea or bean for example), so I wonder how it'll work for me. Since I can't pick up their food at the local store I've never tried it, so I wonder about the taste.

One Savvy Mom! is trying NutriSystem for the next 16 weeks and blogging about it, and in conjunction with that she's offering one lucky reader a full MONTH of NutriSystem food! I envy her that she only needs to lose 25-30 pounds. She'll be blogging about her progress weekly, and then selecting a winner on Friday February 25, 2011. Entries will be combined from all her weekly posts.

If I lost half my body weight, I'd still be technically overweight. It's sobering. I just have to keep in mind that it went on 1 pound at a time, so it has to come off that way, too. I'd love to drop 50 (or 100!!) pounds overnight but that won't happen.

Update 11/30 - I got weighed, and I've lost 3.84% of my body weight since I started on 10/25. It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. The hardest thing for me is eating breakfast every day - I generally don't. I've been cheating a bit by drinking a Boost on the mornings where I'm rushed (which is most weekday mornings) which the nutritionist is OK with. Plus it boosts my fiber intake for the day (which I don't really have a problem with, but it doesn't hurt).

I actually think I lost more than that before Thanksgiving, but that weekend I indulged a little (ham, mashed potatoes, red velvet cake). No where near as much as I used to eat, but I definitely exceeded my 1600 calories/day for that 4-day weekend.

Update 2/1 - I got weighed again today, and I'm down almost 10% from when I started. I still really struggle with portion control and meal composition though - which is why I'm REALLY hoping I win One Savvy Mom's giveaway!

You can read her updates over the last 4 months and find out more about Nutrisystem and their food/plan by checking out the posts below:

Getting Started *squee*

Week 1 - she's down 1.5 pounds!

Week 5 - another 11 pounds gone (and this was over Thanksgiving!)

Week 8 - a New Year, another pound gone

Week 10 - another pound gone... but more importantly she's learning healthy eating habits!

Week 12 - yet another pound gone!

Week 13 - buttered popcorn? Sign me up!

Week 15 - another 3 pounds gone!

Update 2/27 - YAYAY I won, I won, I won! I'm so excited I can't even tell you. I can't wait to try this for myself :)

Recumbent Bike giveaway at Girl Gone Mom

I've been shopping for a recumbent bike for a few months now - not only would it help me with my weight loss, but my orthopedist recommends it for my knee for strength/flexibility/mobility. Imagine my delight when I saw that Girl Gone Mom is hosting a giveaway (sponsored by Hayneedle's FitnessEquipmentExpress.com store) for a Stamina 4825 Magnetic Recumbent Exercise Bike which would be PERFECT for what I need!

Edy’s Slow Churned Shakes & Smoothies

Edy’s Slow Churned Shakes & Smoothies are a new single-serve product (found in the freezer section) that you just add milk to, stir, and drink! I first learned about them because of some giveaways I saw posted. On my last trip to Walmart, I found the Vanilla shake, and the Tropical smoothie (mango, passion fruit and pineapple) varieties.

My son claimed the Tropical smoothie (and declared it delicious!) and drank it so fast I didn't get a chance to snap a photo. I did ask him to take a picture of me drinking the Vanilla, and this was the best of the bunch (I didn't have any straws so I just drank it out of the cup).

The Vanilla tasted great, and it was very easy to blend. I'm thinking next time I might add some of my sugar-free syrups (caramel, or raspberry, or lemon) to change up the flavor.

I like that these are relatively low in calories (~200 each after you add milk) and are great for having on hand for that time when you want a shake or smoothie. This is definitely something I can work into my diet and not feel guilty. I also love that they're self-contained... no blender needed!

There's currently 4 Shake flavors (Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Cookies n'Cream) and 4 Smoothie flavors (Strawberry Banana, Mixed Berry, Tropical and Sunrise Blend (peach, orange, banana)). I found them at Walmart for $1.50 each which is very reasonable. There's also a coupon I found for Buy 2, Get 1 Free which brings the price down to $1 each.

To get the word out about their product, Edys has teamed up with several bloggers to offer Walmart gift cards to purchase their product to try for yourself! You can enter to win on the following blogs (check each blog for their specific terms and entry requirements):

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Consumer Queen - ends 2/21

MomDot - ends 2/21

Mommy Goggles - ends 2/21

Outnumbered Mama - ends 2/21

The Divine Miss Mommy - ends 2/21

What's That Smell? - ends 2/21

Prilosec-palooza! Prilosec OTC gift pack giveaways

Holy Moly, things were hopping on Twitter today! I was finally able to check in late in the day, and I saw dozens of tweets in my stream all about Prilosec OTC, $100 AMEX gift card giveaways and #POTCBOGO. Oh course my interest was piqued, so I did a little investigating... I didn't even know what Prilosec was, and I was wondering why they were hosting giveaways.

I found out that Prilosec OTC is an over-the-counter (OTC), once-a-day Heartburn medication that works by blocking the stomach pumps that produce acid.

From the sponsor's website: Prilosec OTC Blocks Heartburn
When you eat, millions of tiny pumps in your stomach lining create acid to break down food. Normally your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) works as a door, opening and closing to let food pass from your esophagus into your stomach.

When your LES relaxes, excess acids flow up, or reflux, into your esophagus. This creates the painful sensation of heartburn.

Prilosec OTC works by directly blocking many of the active stomach pumps that produce acid before they start. Prilosec OTC is a proton pump inhibitor (PPI). The way Prilosec OTC works to fight heartburn sets it in a whole separate class from other treatments such as histamine blockers or antacids.

Right now, they have a special offer: buy 2 Prilosec OTC in a single transaction, and get a $25 gift card back (mail-in rebate). In looking at their website, there's also an opportunity to get coupons or even a free sample!

To advertise their rebate promotion (as well as get buzz going about their product in general) they turned to bloggers, and they came out in force. At last count, there were over 40 different bloggers who are participating. Each is giving out a Prilosec prize pack which includes a $100 AMEX gift card! I was able to put together a list - refer to each blog for their giveaway specifics (duration, entry opportunities, etc.):

1. 3 Garnets, 2 Sapphires
2. A Mom's Balancing Act
3. A Mom's Impression
4. A Mom's Take
5. ace & friends co
6. Acting Balanced
7. An Island Life
8. And Twins Make 5
9. At The Fence
10. Babes and Kids Reviews
11. Baby Loving Mama
12. Being Alison
13. Blessings Abound Mommy
14. Chief Family Officer
15. Cocktails with Mom
16. Daddy Digest
17. The Divine Miss Mommy
18. Eighty MPH Mom - Head over to Eighty MPH Mom where you can win a $100 American Express Gift Card and Prilosec Prize Pack!
19. Empowering Mommy
20. Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports
21. Fun Saving Money
22. Guide to Smart Shopping
23. I Could Use A Deal
24. Just Married with Coupons
25. Kiddies Corner Deals
26. Ladybug Soup
27. Fabulous Won
28. Laughing Lindsay
29. Mom Start
30. Momma Findings
31. Mommy Katie
32. Moody Mama Says
33. My Silly Monkeys
34. My Thoughts, Ideas and Ramblings
35. The Not-So-Blog
36. One Mom's World
37. The Post-it Place
38. Review Avenues
39. Sage and Savvy
40. Sharing Savings With You
41. She Scribes
42. Simplified $aving
43. Songberries
44. Southern Bella's Ways to Save
45. Tatum's Family Reviews
46. What's That Buzz

If I see any more participating blogs, I'll add them to the list :)

Happy Valentine's Day!

Another Valentine's Day *sigh* I never understood why people needed a day to express their love to someone else - shouldn't that be every day? And yes, I've always felt like this... I'm not just saying that because I'm single! Seriously though, never overlook an opportunity to tell someone how you feel about them, because you never know - you may not get another chance.

I don't know if it's a coincidence or not, but a lot of Valentine-appropriate giveaways are ending today. Jewelry, chocolates, cheesecake, electronics and more are all up for grabs. Here's a sampling of the ones I've entered.

Blessinga Abound Mommy is giving away a coupon for a free Delizza Desserts! If you've never tried these before you're missing out! I love that they're small, and frozen - so I can just take out a couple when I want to treat myself but I'm not tempted by the entire container. It makes my diet bearable :)

Mama Must Have It is giving away a $100 gift certificate to Hayneedle. She reviewed an awesome Proform Stride Select Folding Elliptical Trainer that may not seem very romantic, but if you and/or your loved one are working towards getting fit this year, it would be a lovely gift! Still not your thing? Hayneedle has over 200 specialty stores - trust me, you'll find at least 187 other items you'll want! Everything from Astronomy Binoculars to Writing Desks ,and hundreds of things in-between.

Optimistic Beauty is giving away a $100 gift certificate to CSN Stores. Everytime I go to that site, I find something else I love - like this blender, this gorgeous goose down duvet, this awesome gear art piece with clock for my living room, or this kitchen island with a pull-out table extension. *sigh* isn't it lovely? Forget diamonds, flowers, chocolate - I'll take furniture any day! It would be perfect for my kitchen.

My Four Monkeys is hosting a giveaway for a Crisco Get Inspired prize pack (worth over $120!) that includes (according to Angie):

• a bottle each of Crisco 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Crisco Pure Olive Oil and Crisco Light Olive Oil
• set of four Italian Recipe Pasta Bowls from Williams-Sonoma
• Herbs of Tuscany window box kit from WindowBox.com
• pair of herb scissors from Crate & Barrel
• 12" bamboo spoon from Crate & Barrel
• salt pig with scoop from Crate & Barrel

This would be perfect for a date night - pick up some salad makings, fresh pasta, a nice bottle of wine, maybe a little shrimp or chicken and cook up a Mediterranean feast! I can't think of a better way to spend Valentine's Day :)

Our Ordinary Life has 2 giveaways ending tonight- the first for a Flip UltraHD (Valentine's Day edition - winner's choice from over 60 different designs). Who knew there were soooo many ways to show your love? LOL

The second Our Ordinary Life giveaway ending tonight is for an Orb TV, which allows you to stream internet content (like Netflix, Hulu, Pandora, etc.) to your TVs. This would be great since most of the TVs in my house aren't internet ready, so instead of watching Hulu on my desktop in the office, I can watch it from the comfort of my bedroom!

The Bragging Mommy is giving away a goegeous Pearlotica Love Pendant with AAA Freshwater Round Pearl necklace. Since the pearl is my birthstone, I can look at this as an early birthday present :)

My Valentine's Day plans consist of some shrimp fried rice *YUM* and turtle cheesecake *DOUBLE YUM* and a movie... not sure which one though. Maybe Serendipity. Something light-hearted and fun.

Giveaways ending this weekend

It's been awhile since I've posted but I did want to share some great giveaways I've entered that are ending this weekend. I have lots of other stuff to share too... maybe I can find the motivation to get it all down tomorrow.

• Closet of Free Samples is giving away a Himalayan Salt Lamp. So is Granny Loves Gift Baskets, so you have 2 opportunities to win one!
• Heck of a Bunch is giving away 3 Cleavitz (winner's choice of style and color)
• Kiddies Corner Deals is giving away a 4lb. cheesecake of choice from Cheesecake.com
• Pink Daddy Chatter is giving away a bed set from CleanRest, which includes a mattress encasement, box spring encasement and 2 allergy-free stuffed pillows.
• Shibley Smiles is giving away a year's supply of Downy fabric softener.
• Shop with me Mama is giving away a Bake Me a Wish Mochaccino Brownie cake.

Platinum Collection Carpet cleaner giveaway from The Night Owl Mama

The Night Owl Mama is hosting a giveaway for a a Hoover Platinum Collection Carpet cleaner, sponsored by Hoover.

From the sponsor's website: The Hoover Platinum Collection™ Carpet Cleaner uses MaxExtract Technology™ to remove more dirt from carpet than other leading brands of carpet cleaners.* Includes Hoover's best-in-class six year limited warranty.

Removes More Dirt: The Hoover Platinum Collection™ Carpet Cleaner uses MaxExtract Technology™ to remove more dirt from carpet than other leading brands of carpet cleaners.*
Removes more dirt with less detergent than leading competitor based on FCT-0024p and FCT-0284.

MaxExtract Technology: MaxExtract Technology™ features the most advanced combination of multi-action agitation, carpet washing, dirt removal and direct heat drying - to provide the look of professionally groomed carpet that you can live on within hours of cleaning. Dual scrubbing, multi-directional brushes have been specifically engineered to surround carpet fibers, removing dirt at every angle. High velocity suction removes the dirty water from the carpet while applying forced heat to speed up dry time.

Integrated Spot Cleaning: High intensity LED spotlight illuminates problem areas. Two spot cleaning settings: Stream setting for smaller spots and stains and the Spray setting to attack heavy traffic areas.

Computerized Cleaning Modes: Choose between Carpet or Rug settings. Wash with AutoRinse: Patented technology that automatically rinses your carpet with fresh water, leaving less soap residue behind for a cleaner carpet longer. Illuminating wash and rinse lights give you instant feedback and confidence you are cleaning properly. Tank indicator lights alert you when a tank needs to be filled or emptied.

Convenient Cleaning Tools: Clean stairs and other hard to reach areas with the SpinScrub powered hand tool, upholstery tool, or crevice tool attached to a super stretch hose.

The Night Owl Mama writes a very comprehensive reivew of the product (including the attachments in a separate post), and even posted a video!

Super Bowl XLV Recliner Giveaway at GoRecliners.com

The Pittsburg Steelers and Green Bay Packers are facing off this Sunday in Super Bowl XLV in Dallas, Texas. GoRecliners.com is giving one lucky reader the opportunity to win a black leather recliner by Mac Motion Chairs, by accurately predicting the final score of the game.

GoRecliners.com has an amazing selection of recliners at extremely affordable prices. Check out their selection of Leather Swivel Recliners, Leather Recliner and Ottomans and Leather Reclining Chairs.

For this giveaway, the winner will receive a $399 USD gift certificate to use towards the purchase of the Black 7292 Series Leather Swivel Recliner with Ottoman by Mac Motion Chairs.

I'm picking Green Bay to win, the final score will be 31-21.

Find out more details on the official Super Bowl XLV Recliner Giveaway page. Good luck!

Sweet Tomatoes Super Bowl Sunday Meal Deal

Souplantation has come out with a great deal for your Super Bowl party! For only $49.95, you can feed up to 12 people with this yummy spread:

• gallon of their Deep Kettle House Chili with toppings
• dozen freshly baked cornbread muffins
• party-sized Caesar Salad
• baker’s dozen of their house-made Chocolate Chip Cookies

To get the word out about this deal, Souplantation has teamed up with a few different bloggers who are hosting sponsored giveaways on their sites. Please refer to each for their specific entry requirements. Most of these giveaways end today, so you can get your food in time for Sunday!!

Little Yaya's

Our Ordinary Life