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ProActive Parenting: Giveaway

May 5, 2009 By

When Lily turned one, all I heard from friends and family was, “Oh wait till she turns TWO!”  I dreaded the terrible twos.  Well, two came and went with no real trauma.  Three was just as good.  Nobody warned me about FOUR!

Lily has become sassy, defiant, and stubborn almost overnight.  I have tried several methods of correcting the problem, but I will admit that things have escalated to frustration and yelling.  Something needs to give!

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Have you found yourself saying these things?

“Listen to me right now or you’re in timeout!”
“Go play or there’s no video!”
“Clean up these toys or I’m throwing them away!”

ProActive Parenting asks, “Do you ever feel like parenting is draining you?  Wouldn’t it be great if the kids did what you asked?”  If you answered YES to any of these, than this is the giveaway for you!  ProActive Parenting offers Seminars On-Demand covering a wide variety of behavior problems such as Correcting Preschoolers, Listening and Whining.

This program was built around the principle, “Stop Reacting- Start Responding” and was created by Sharon Silver.  From the website:

“Sharon Silver is a mom, an educator, and a powerful speaker. Her sense of humor and teaching style make her easy to listen to and creates a trustworthy environment for learning. Her mission has always been to create programs that help parents focus on what else can be done instead of going straight to punishment. ProActive ParentingTM is the result of that mission.”

If you would like an idea of what type of information is included in these Seminars, I recently published an article written by Sharon entitled, “ Tips to End Whining.”   Like what you read?  Want to learn more?  Fortunately, ProActive Parenting is giving away an Everyday Solutions Series subscription!  This set is valued at $149.95 and includes the complete set of 10 downloadable seminars.

How to Enter:

1.  Visit ProActive Parenting and tell me which seminar you would be most interested in listening to.

Additional entries (please leave each entry as a separate comment):

1. Follow me on Twitter and tweet this giveaway.
2. Become a Fan of The Not-So-Blog on Facebook
3. Sign up for the ProActive Parenting newsletter.
4.  Blog about this giveaway and link to The Not-So-Blog.

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on May 15th.  Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited.  Open to U.S. Residents only.

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Misikko Flat Iron Giveaway

May 4, 2009 By

Let me tell you something that you may not know about me.  My hair is wavy….not cute wavy, just wavy in a weird, random kind of way.  Not a day goes by that I do not use a flat iron!  You probably thought my hair was straight, huh?  Fooled ya!  LOL!

My sister-in-law bought me a great ceramic flat iron for my 30th birthday and then Hurricane Katrina took it away a year later.  I loved that thing.  While we were evacuated, I picked up a cheap, drug store flat iron and I can definitely tell the difference.  The ceramic plates make a WORLD of difference!

If you are in the market for a new flat iron, you have to check out Misikko!  This online beauty store allows you to easily shop and compare the best professional beauty products such as ceramic flat irons, hair dryers and curling irons.

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“For five years, we’ve been committed to seeking out the newest innovations in the hair & beauty industry. And we’re picky, like our customers; we look for high quality products that deliver on their promises.”

misikkoOne of the fabulous ceramic flat irons at Misikko is the 1″ Hana Elite.  Because this flat iron is 100% ceramic, it will never peel or chip exposing your delicate hair to harmful metal.  The Hana Elite is one of the Top Picks at Misikko and features:

  • 100% Solid Ceramic Plates Never Peel or Degrade
  • Large Integrated Ceramic Heaters with Full Plate Coverage for the Most Consistent, Conditioning Far Infrared Heat Possible
  • Ceramic is naturally hygienic, protects color & retards fading
  • Unique black ceramic plates won’t discolor with use of products or hair dyes
  • Adjustable Temperature Dial – 5 Settings from 140-450° F for All Hair Types
  • Flash Heats in Seconds with Instant Compensation for Heat Loss
  • Safe to use on Damp to Dry Hair
  • Beveled Edges mean Easy Curled, Flipped, Spiked or Straight Styles
  • Ergonomic Handle Design with No-Slip Grip
  • Smooth Grooves Keep Hair Strands Separate and Snag-Free
  • Includes Luxe Heat Proof Storage Pouch, Heat Proof Silicone Mat, & Special Edition Tin Case

Today is your lucky day!  Misikko has generously donated one Hana Elite (ARV $189.00) ceramic flat iron to one lucky Not-So-Blog reader!

How to enter:

1.  Visit Misikko and tell me one product that you would love to have at home!

Additional Entries: (please leave each entry as a separate comment)

1. Follow Misikko on Twitter
2. Retweet Misikko’s tweet about this giveaway.
3. Blog about this giveaway and link to The Not-So-Blog.
4. Subscribe to MisikkoTV, Misikko’s YouTube channel.
5.  Become a Fan of The Not-So-Blog on Facebook.

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on May 18, 2009.  Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited.  Open to U.S. Residents only.

This giveaway is listed on the Ultimate Blog Carnival on LiveGiveaways.com!

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Piggy Paint: Review and Giveaway

May 3, 2009 By

As the Mom of two girls, I am destined for a life of hairspray, bows, frilly dresses, makeup and nail polish….and I LOVE IT! Already, my 4 year old is obsessed with “doing her nails!” I enjoy spending time with her as we paint our nails, but I find that lots of children’s nail color goes on quite sheer, while adult nail polish has an odor that make her eyes water.

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Luckily, I have come across the perfect solution for our manicure sessions!  Piggy Paint is a water based polish created by Melanie Hurley, which is non-toxic, odorless, kid friendly and comes in fun, vibrant colors. From the website:

“Piggy Paint™ is specially formulated from God’s natural ingredients and dries to a hard, durable finish. There are no toxic chemicals; it’s free of formaldehyde, toluene, phthalates, biphenyl A, ethyl acetate and acetone. Say good-bye to harsh, smelly chemicals and hello to Piggy Paint™…it’s as Natural as Mud!”

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Lily couldn’t wait to try out her new polish provided by Piggy Paint!  We first removed her old polish with the Piggy Paint Nail Polish Remover.  I was amazed that this remover did NOT have ANY harsh odors!  It even contains Aloe Vera and Vitamin E to nourish your little one’s nails.   Following the instructions, we cleaned Lily’s nails, applied 2 coats of Girls Rule Piggy Paint (a vibrant pink), and air dried for 60 seconds, and blew dry on low heat for 1 minute.   I was completely impressed by the coverage and the lack of odor.  Perfectly polished piggies with Piggy Paint!

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Piggy Paint also offers cute gift sets perfect for birthday gifts!  Check out the May Special!  Do you have a need for polished piggies?  Get 20% off your order with the code JUMPIN20L which expires on June 1, 2009.  Piggy Paint has also generously offered one Not-So-Blog reader a $20 gift card!

How to enter:

1.  Visit Piggy Paint and tell me which color is your favorite!

Additional entries:

1.  Blog about this giveaway and link to The Not-So-Blog.

2.  Follow me on Twitter and tweet this giveaway.

3.  Subscribe to my blog.

4.  Favorite me in Technorati.

5.  Place my “Gear up for Summer” giveaway button on your sidebar.

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on May 15, 2009.  Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited.  Open to U.S. Residents only.

This giveaway is listed on the Ultimate Blog Carnival on LiveGiveaways.com!

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Macy’s Friends and Family Coupon!

May 3, 2009 By 1 Comment

A brand new Macy’s has opened near my home and I just received word about this fabulous coupon that I wanted to share with you!

From the press release:

“From April 29th- May 4th 2009, Macy’s will be sharing their Friends and Family employee discount for 6 incredible days of savings and shopping!  With Mother’s Day right around the corner and swimsuit season rapidly approaching, this is a great way to save.”

That’s an incredible 25% off savings!!  Hurry and print the below coupon and head to Macy’s before it’s too late!
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