2009 August | Product Reviews by The Experimental Mommy

Get Cool for School #17: Parent’s Prize Pack

August 11, 2009 By admin 1 Comment

Baker’s Edge is well known for its revolutionary Edge Brownie Pan that allows all the edge-lovers of the world to have at least two edges on each brownie square. With the upcoming introduction of a new lasagne pan, parents everywhere will be armed and ready to tackle those bake sales and pot luck dinners.

The winner of this prize pack will receive The Edge Brownie Pan! This pan will give you two delicious, chewy edges on every individual serving, patented sidewalls circulate heat evenly throughout the pan, better performance (fewer undercooked middles and burned edges), and it is sized to fit box mixes and recipes for 9”x9” or 9”x13” pans. The heavy-gauge cast aluminum has nonstick coating and easy-to-clean corners, too! Check out Karen’s Baker’s Edge Review!

Prize #2: Jesse Steele Apron

Jessie Steele offers designer vintage aprons, chef’s aprons, and flirty hostess aprons. Also available are adorable children’s aprons and oven-mitts that coordinate with the adult aprons. These aprons and matching oven-mitts would make the perfect gifts for moms as they gear up to host those PTA meetings and get ready to tackle those bake sales.

The winner of this prize pack will receive any in-stock apron! Look at what Karen had to say about her apron!

Prize #3: Envirosax

Envirosax offers chic designer resuable tote bags that transorm into a 4″ roll that can easily pop into a purse, diaper bag, glove compartment, or even your back pocket. The most recent addition to the Envirosax Organic Series is a line of organic cotton totes. Envirosax allows adults and children to go green in style.

The winner of this prize pack will receive one designer tote bag of their choice from any collection on the Envirosax website.

How to enter:

Please fill in the embedded form in order to enter. DO NOT COMMENT ON THIS POST.

Make sure you visit the other participating blogs and enter there as well! Entries from all 8 blogs will be combined to pull a winner randomly.

Life Starring the Kids and Me
Momstart
Blessings Abound Mommy
Experimental Mommy
As They Grow Up
The Shopping Mama
3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on August 27, 2009. Open to U.S. Residents only.

Mandatory Entry:

Take a look at the free dessert recipes on the Baker’s Edge website. Then leave a comment telling us which recipe sounds the yummiest to you.

Take a look at the selection of aprons offered by Jessie Steele. Then leave a comment telling us which apron you would choose if you won this contest.

Take a look at the selection of tote bags offered by Envirosax. Then leave a comment telling us which bag you would choose if you won this contest.

Extra entries:
1. Subscribe to my blog
2. Follow me on Twitter (@BridgetteLA) and tweet this giveaway
3. Become a Fan of The Not-So-Blog on Facebook
4. Favorite me in Technorati

Filed Under: Giveaways Tagged With: Baker's Edge, envirosax, Get Cool for School, jesse steele aprons

Get Cool for School #18: College Prize Pack

August 11, 2009 By admin 6 Comments

Prize #1: HipFusion Designs

HipFusion Designs offers unique handcrafted precious metal clay and dichroic glass jewelry for both women and men.

Every piece offered by the artist reflects her eye for style. You can find HipFusion Designs jewelry online at http://www.hipfusiondesigns.com/ or locally at select jewelry boutiques on the East coast. Check out the artist’s nationally recognized personalized precious metal clay jewelry to treat yourself to something special or find a perfect gift for the approaching holiday season. Check out Louise’s review of HipFusion Designs!

The winner of this bundle will get to choose the length, color of the glass, as well as the color of the cord on this sterling silver toggle closure necklace.

Prize #2: Zojirushi

Zojirushi offers products ranging from rice cookers to air purifiers. They also have a great selection of Lunch Jars that are perfect for back to school. Be it college or simply preschool you can find it there. Click Here to see what Samantha thinks of Zojirushi.

The winner of this bundle will receive a Mini Bento of their own.

Prize #3: FeeFiFoto

FeeFiFoto covers all the bases as far as photo gifts go. Their selection includes, but is not limited to, photo books, Mia Cameron Photo Handbags, custom porcelain plates, and photo tree ornaments. There is such a vast selection of products that you are almost guaranteed to find the perfect personalized gift for just about anyone.

This bundle includes a Natural Canvas Custom Photo Tote Bag. The winner will be able to choose one photo to be printed on a 13″ x 15″ natural canvas tote bag. The printing area is 11″ x 11″, which is perfect for displaying an art photograph or a personal photo.

One winner will receive ALL THREE prizes! And ONE runner up will receive only the FeeFiFoto Canvas Tote Bag!

How to enter:

Please fill in the embedded form in order to enter. DO NOT COMMENT ON THIS POST.

Make sure you visit the other participating blogs and enter there as well! Entries from all 8 blogs will be combined to pull a winner randomly.

Life Starring the Kids and Me
Momstart
Blessings Abound Mommy
Experimental Mommy
As They Grow Up
The Shopping Mama

Mandatory entry:
1. Sign up for the HipFusion Newsletter. Then leave a comment telling us what email you used to sign up.AND
2. Visit Zojirushi, then come back and tell us what other product catches your eye! AND
3. Visit FeeFiFoto and tell us about one item (other than a photo canvas tote bag) that you would love to give or receive as a gift.Extra entries:
1. Subscribe to my blog
2. Follow me on Twitter (@BridgetteLA) and tweet this giveaway
3. Become a Fan of The Not-So-Blog on Facebook
4. Favorite me in Technorati

Contest ends at 11:59 CST on August 27, 2009. Open to U.S. Residents only.

Filed Under: Giveaways Tagged With: feefifoto, Get Cool for School, hipfusion designs, mini bento box

Palmetto Kids: Review and Giveaway!

August 10, 2009 By Jennifer 178 Comments

The fall holidays are my most favorite time of year. My kids start thinking about Halloween candy right after Easter, and I love cooking for Thanksgiving and all the craziness that comes with it. I start planning ahead pretty early to try and keep it as stress free as possible, and this means shopping for the kids early in order to get something cute for them to wear without having to run at the last minute when everything has been picked over. I know I have told y’all before that clothes-shopping for the kids is on my list of favorite things to do, so I was thrilled to get a Thanksgiving turkey jumper for Em to try from Palmetto Kids!

Gobble Gobble!

Palmetto kids is based in Florida and offers the CUTEST monogrammed and appliqued outfits for a very fair price! They aren’t just offering great holiday clothes though…check out the Birthday clothes, accessories, and so much more. The jumper I received for Em was exceptionally well made and you would have thought it cost much more than what Palmetto Kids asks for! Palmetto Kids also offers smocked clothing, hairbows and ruffled socks for your girly-girl, and precious things for boys (look at the madras shorts and matching tees!) plus you can customize many of the items available! Palmetto kids was very communicative and extremely easy to work with! Their turnaround time is about 3 weeks, so if you want your little turkey to be “dressed” as cute as mine this Thanksgiving, plan ahead! Palmetto Kids also has two Etsy shops: Palmetto Kids and its sister site: Molly’s Custom Designs. Go check them out!

Palmetto kids has very generously offered one lucky Not So Blog reader a FREE outfit, boy or girl, in any size! Thanks, Palmetto Kids! Don’t talk turkey…..go enter right now!

How to enter:

1. Tell me which Palmetto Kids outfit you would choose if you won!

Additional entries:

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

2. Follow me on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway. Every time you tweet you get an additional entry! Unlimited! (You must have over 50 Twitter followers to qualify for unlimited entries!)

3. Subscribe to my blog.

4. Become a Fan of The Not-So-Blog on Facebook.

5. Favorite me in Technorati!

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on August 31st. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.

Filed Under: Giveaways Tagged With: Palmetto Kids, thanksgiving clothes, turkey jumper

Get Cool for School #15: Grade School Prize Pack

August 10, 2009 By admin 1 Comment

Today’s first prize pack is for the Grade School crowd! Check out the amazing prizes you can win!

Prize #1: Ufadili

Founded on the ideal of conscious consumerism, Ufadili products are made by a sweatshop-free and fair trade manufacture, the packaging is made out of 100% recycled or biodegradable products and 30% of the profits are given back to charity. Find cute infant, children’s and adult apparel.

The winner of this prize pack will receive any product of their choice from Ufadili!

Prize #2: Pediped

Pediped(tm) footwear was created in 2004 by Angela and Brian Edgeworth. After their first daughter Caroline was born, Angela started to do a lot of thinking about footwear and the kind of shoes that would be best for her child. She wanted a shoe that was comfortable, stylish and could be worn both indoors and out. Most importantly, she wanted a shoe that was healthy for her daughter’s feet. pediped footwear is a smart choice for parents concerned with the long-term development of their children’s feet. Pediped has been awarded the American Podiatric Medical Association Seal of Acceptance for creating shoes that promote healthy foot development.

The winner of this prize pack will choose between on e pair of Pediped originals or Pediped Flex.

Pediped Originals provide the benefits of a true soft sole, yet are ideal for both indoor and outdoor use. Soft soles enable babies to sense the ground beneath their feet as they learn how to walk and develop foot strength as they grasp with their little toes.

Prize #3: Cherry Hill Designs

Cherry Hill Designs is a personalization boutique and creative design shop specializing personalized waterproof labels, perfect for sippy cups and bottles, iron on clothing labels, bag tags, custom stationery, invitations and more! Featuring fun, modern, and colorful designs Cherry Hill Designs offers a variety of products for back to school shopping and beyond.

The winner of this prize pack will receive a caricature prize pack from Cherry HillDesigns which mixes playfulness and practicality and results in a totally unique set of paper goods. The set of kids caricature note cards, mommy calling cards and fill in the blank notepad are completely customized to reflect your family.

How to enter:

Please fill in the embedded form in order to enter. DO NOT COMMENT ON THIS POST.

Mandatory entry:

Take a look around Cherry Hill Designs and tell me your favorite item, visit Ufadili and tell me what your favorite product is or what you learned about Ufadili, and visit PediPed and tell us which shoe you would chose if you won!

Extra entries:
1. Subscribe to my blog
2. Follow me on Twitter (@BridgetteLA) and tweet this giveaway
3. Become a Fan of The Not-So-Blog on Facebook
4. Favorite me in Technorati

Make sure you visit the other participating blogs and enter there as well! Entries from all 8 blogs will be combined to pull a winner randomly.

Life Starring the Kids and Me
Momstart
Blessings Abound Mommy
Experimental Mommy
As They Grow Up
The Shopping Mama
3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on August 27, 2009. Open to U.S. Residents only.

Filed Under: Giveaways Tagged With: Cherry Hill Designs, Pediped, ufadili

Get Cool for School #16: Preschool Prize Pack

August 10, 2009 By admin 1 Comment

This giveaway is for the Preschool Crowd! Make those first days of school memorable with this great prize pack!

Prize #1: Kushies

The year 2003 was notable for �Kooshies�. In 1988, the name was spelled “KOOSHIES”. This name had been successfully registered with a worldwide trademark. However, there was opposition from a company registered in the United States and over a ten-year period, without any real progress, the parties finally reached a settlement early 2003. Sam realized the solution would be to change the spelling. That year the corporate logo, labels and packaging were changed to “KUSHIES“.

Kushies Baby USA is now located in Niagara Falls, New York and the Stoney Creek Ontario location houses state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment and over 200 staff. A meticulous inspection standard for the ever-expanding product lines, which currently stands at over 350 baby products, ensures the continuation of the company’s high quality standards and continuing popularity.

The winner of this prize pack will receive a Kushies My Bag which includes:

Cool compartments for your stuff, 1 insulated snack box, 1 insulated medicine box, 1 clean clothes bag, 1 dirty clothes bag, 1 soiled clothes bag with laundry bag insert, 1 spare shoes bag, a pillow, a blanket and a handy hook for hanging.
79.99 Value!

Prize #2: Lefty’s

Lefty’s is the online store of Lefty’s San Fransico, which opened in 1978. They offer a wide variety of products specially designed for left-handed people, including items for the kitchen, office, school and garden. Lefty’s also has a selection of gift sets if you are looking for a great gift idea for the lefty in your life. Click Here to see what Renee thinks of Lefty’s store.

The winner will receive a $50.00 gift card to Lefty’s Left Handed Store.

Prize #3: Doodle and Goo

Doodle and Goo was founded by The Princess’s Mom, Jodi Murphy, which became dedicated to creating beautiful, couture clothing for all the little princesses throughout the land! Doodle & Goo began creating custom clothing and personalized attire, made-to-order, for all those who contacted them by clicking here. The kingdom became well-known for being beautifully dressed and for their excellent customer service and they all lived happily ever after.

The winner of this bundle will receive either this dress or little man tie shirt for boy. Rock the crowd in this stylish guitar dress! Made out of black stretch mate jersey fabric, this dress is trimmed with black and silver sequins and features a sequin and beaded guitar on the front. Dress ties on one shoulder with silver cording. Matching headband included (and can be worn as a scarf by mom!)

One winner will receive ALL THREE prizes!

How to enter:

Please fill in the embedded form in order to enter. DO NOT COMMENT ON THIS POST.

Make sure you visit the other participating blogs and enter there as well! Entries from all 8 blogs will be combined to pull a winner randomly.

Life Starring the Kids and Me
Momstart
Blessings Abound Mommy
Experimental Mommy
As They Grow Up
The Shopping Mama
3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on August 24, 2009. Open to U.S. Residents only.

Mandatory entry:
1. Go to Kushies and look around, then come back and tell me which pair of shoes is your favorite. AND
2. Visit Lefty’s Left-Handed Store and tell me what you would buy with you gift card. AND
3. Visit Doodle and Goo and come back and leave a comment saying what you think is cute.

Extra entries:
1. Subscribe to my blog
2. Follow me on Twitter (@BridgetteLA) and tweet this giveaway
3. Become a Fan of The Not-So-Blog on Facebook
4. Favorite me in Technorati

Contest ends at 11:59 CST on August 27, 2009. Open to U.S. Residents only.

Filed Under: Giveaways Tagged With: Doodle and Goo, Get Cool for School, kushies, lefty's

TJ Maxx and Marshalls: Review

August 9, 2009 By admin 1 Comment

Can you believe Summer is almost over? My family and I had a fun filled summer of sitting out by the pool, cooking out, family gatherings and just generally relaxing. But, school is about to begin which means my husband (who is a teacher) will be returning to work.

Back to school, for most parents, means buying their kids new outfits, shoes, supplies and backpacks. But for our family, it means shopping for Dad! My husband is required to wear dress pants, dress shirts and ties to work each and every day, so his attire wears out quickly. Not to mention he teaches teenage girls, so he has to look somewhat “hip” or face ridicule by the masses!

So when I was approached to review the TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores by having my own shopping experience, I was thrilled. My first instinct was, “Yippee! New purses!” But, I generously gave up my gift cards so hubby could get the clothes he needs for school (he is so lucky to have me! LOL!).

Fortunately, there is a TJ Maxx located close to my home, so we packed up the girls and went shopping today. Honestly, I don’t shop at TJ Maxx very often…ok, never, so this was a new experience for me. I can honestly say that I was pleasantly surprised! We headed to the men’s department where hubby quickly found shirts, ties, belts and socks at AMAZING prices! He got a dress shirt for $7.99!

While he was trying to coordinate his outfits, I took the girls to the toddler section and was thrilled at the prices on these clothes! We did have to dig a little to find the correct sizes, but the search was totally worth it. As I looked around I was shocked at all of the different departments at TJ Maxx. Top brands of kitchen items, bedding, clothes, shoes, accessories, grilling items, backyard decor and towels were found ALL at low prices! The best part is that my hubby walked away with 3 brand name dress shirts, one leather belt and two packs of socks for $50!

We had a fabulous experience today at TJ Maxx. I would definitely shop there again for great prices on things I need for my hubby, my children, my home or even for ME! Next time, I won’t be handing over those gift cards so easily!

Thank you, TJ Maxx and Marshalls!

Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: Marshalls, summer gear, TJ Maxx

PUR Flavor Options: Review and Giveaway

August 9, 2009 By admin 298 Comments

The PUR Flavor Options pitcher will be a great way to reduce the use of water bottles in my home as well as introducing more water into my daughters’ diet.

One PUR Flavor Options Pitcher, a raspberry flavor cartridge and a glass. About PUR:

“The PUR Flavor Options Pitcher is like no other water filter pitcher. Keep clean, filtered water conveniently chilled in your refrigerator. When you feel like adding tasty flavor to your glass, just push a button. The more you push, the more flavor is added. The rest of the pitcher water remains unflavored.”

At every grocery store visit, we always by a case of bottled water. I carry two bottles of water to work each day which adds up quickly. Plus, I am a sweet tea girl, so if I am going to drink water, it needs to taste good! When I was asked to review the PUR Flavor Options pitcher, I thought it would be a great opportunity to introduce more water into our daily lives without the expense of buying cases of water at a time.

The first step to setting up the pitcher was to soak the filter for 15 minutes followed by a 10 second rinse. All parts were hand washed and a raspberry flavor cartridge was inserted. I filled the top of the pitcher with tap water and the filter went to work removing 98% of lead and other water contaminants while leaving the fluoride.

After chilling the pitcher, I poured myself a glass of water in order to try out the flavor cartridge. To operate, simply push the blue button which releases some flavor (sugar and calorie free) into a reservoir. The flavor is NOT released into the whole pitcher, so you can have one glass of flavored water and one glass of regular water at the same time! I also love that you can switch out flavor cartridges if your whole family doesn’t agree on one flavor. The raspberry flavor was excellent! Lily even asked for more!

The PUR Flavor Options Pitcher was easy to assemble, easy to use and easy to upkeep (a light indicator will let you know when it’s time to change your filter). The raspberry flavor was great! I intend to bring this water pitcher with me to work in order to reduce the amount of bottles we purchase at the grocery.

PŪR Flavor Options was recently voted the leader in household product quality and innovation – 2009 Product of the Year USA winner!!

Want to try out the PUR Flavor Options pitcher? One lucky Not-So-Blog reader will receive a PUR Flavor Options pitcher and one flavor cartridge!

How to enter:

1. Visit PUR Flavor Options and tell me which flavor you would choose

Additional entries:

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

2. Follow me on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway. Every time you tweet you get an additional entry! Unlimited! (You must have over 50 Twitter followers to qualify for unlimited entries!)

3. Subscribe to my blog.

4. Become a Fan of The Not-So-Blog on Facebook.

5. Favorite me in Technorati!

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on August 31st. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.

Filed Under: Giveaways Tagged With: filtered water, PUR Flavor Options, water

Get Cool for School #14: Preschool Prize Pack

August 9, 2009 By admin 6 Comments

Prize #1: See Kai Run

See Kai Run is a way to get your child in stylish, comfortable and well made shoes just in time for the school year. See Kai Run features affordable, cute, and best of all well made and long lasting shoes for infants (the Smaller line) through kiddos wearing a size 9 (the regular See Kai Run line). Check out my See Kai Run Review!

This prize bundle includes the winner’s choice of shoes from either the See Kai Run or the Smaller line.

Prize #2: Happy Green Bee

Happy Green Bee offers stylish, unique and distinctive organic cotton children’s clothing. This company offers not only organic children’s clothing, but they also practice sustainable agriculture and earth friendly manufacturing. Check out my Happy Green Bee Review!
The winner will receive a $35.00 gift card to Happy Green Bee.

Prize #3: Stephen Joseph

Stephen Joseph Gifts is a fresh, fun and innovative line of gifts for children. Featuring vibrant colors, exceptional quality and caring attention to every detail, Stephen Joseph offers a variety products ideal for school including bags and backpacks, nap mats, lunch boxes, and even luggage and key chains. Lily and I were fortunate enough to get the chance to review a Stephen Joseph Raincoat!

The winner of this bundle will receive the Quilted Backpack or Go-Go Bag of their choice. Available in tons of whimsical, colorful and just plain fun designs, the Quilted Backpack and Go-Go Bag are perfect for preschoolers – small enough for them to carry but big enough to hold necessities like a change of clothes and lunch. The Go-Go Bag is made of vinyl, has a zip closure and adjustable straps. The Quilted Backpack is machine washable cotton, closes with a magnet and drawstring and has a loop perfect for hanging in a cubby.

One winner will receive ALL THREE prizes! THREE 1st runner ups will receive only See Kai Run shoes and $35 Happy Green Bee Gift Card. THREE 2nd runner ups will receive only the $35 Happy Green Bee Gift Card.

How to enter:

Please fill in the embedded form in order to enter. DO NOT COMMENT ON THIS POST.

Mandatory entry:

1. Go to See Kai Run and look around, then come back and tell me which pair of shoes is your favorite. AND

2. Visit Happy Green Bee and look around, then come back and tell me what you would use your GC on. AND

3. Go to Stephen Joseph Gifts and check out the adorable bags and backpacks. Leave a comment with the Quilted Backpack or Go-Go Bag you’d like if you win.

Extra entries:
1. Subscribe to my blog
2. Follow me on Twitter (@BridgetteLA) and tweet this giveaway
3. Become a Fan of The Not-So-Blog on Facebook
4. Favorite me in Technorati

Make sure you visit the other participating blogs and enter there as well! Entries from all 8 blogs will be combined to pull a winner randomly.

Life Starring the Kids and Me
Momstart
Blessings Abound Mommy
Experimental Mommy
As They Grow Up
The Shopping Mama
3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on August 24, 2009. Open to U.S. Residents only.

Filed Under: Giveaways Tagged With: happy green bee, See Kai Run

Get Cool for School #13: Middle School Prize Pack

August 9, 2009 By admin 4 Comments

Prize #1: Carolina Pad

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Carolina Pad is your place to find some of the coolest looking school and office gear around. Whether you are looking for back to school products for your teen or some neat looking notebooks where you can jot down your ideas and thoughts, Carolina Pad is your place to go. With multiple collections featuring everything from geometric patterns to florals, there is something for everyone. Check out what I had to say about the products at Carolina Pad!

The winner of this prize pack will receive a Back to School in Style Package featuring either the Kendall Collection or the Sasquatch Collection.

The Back to School in Style package features 1 three ring binder, 1 notebook, a composition book, pocket folder and more!

Prize #2: PakNaks

PakNaks are fun soft rubbery 3-D decorations for kids (and adults too!) to personalize all of their stuff. Backpacks, lunch bags, headbands, computer bags, household items, the list is only limited by your imagination.

The winner of this prize pack will receive any nine PakNaks they like!

Prize #3: Pen Again

PenAgain specializes in ergonomic pens and pencils. The most recent addition to their line of writing utensils is the Twist ‘n Write pencils. Right in time for back-to-school, these pencils will make writing for any length of time less tiring for students of all ages. Check out Karen’s review of the Twist ‘N Write Pencils!

The winner will receive two 4pks of Twist ‘n Write No. 2 pencils. Each pack contains four different colors.

ONE winner will recieve ALL THREE prizes. TWO runner ups will receive the Carolina Pad Back to School Package and the Twist N’ Write pencils only.

How to enter:

Please fill in the embedded form in order to enter. DO NOT COMMENT ON THIS POST.

Mandatory entry:

1. Go to Carolina Pad and look around, then come back and tell me what collection is your favorite.

2. Take a look at the list of Twist ‘n Write retailers. Then leave a comment telling us which retailer is most convenient for you to visit.

3. Visit PakNaks then come back here and tell us which one you would choose if you won.

Extra entries:
1. Subscribe to my blog
2. Follow me on Twitter (@BridgetteLA) and tweet this giveaway
3. Become a Fan of The Not-So-Blog on Facebook
4. Favorite me in Technorati

Make sure you visit the other participating blogs and enter there as well! Entries from all 8 blogs will be combined to pull a winner randomly.

Life Starring the Kids and Me
Momstart
Blessings Abound Mommy
Experimental Mommy
As They Grow Up
The Shopping Mama
3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on August 24, 2009. Open to U.S. Residents only.

Filed Under: Giveaways Tagged With: Carolina Pad, Get Cool for School, paknak, pen again, twist n write

Get Cool for School #11: Parents Prize Pack

August 8, 2009 By admin 2 Comments

More great stuff for the Moms and Dads who make sure their kids get an education!

Prize #1: LTDchix

LTDchix is a mom-run business that offers moms everywhere a humorous take on the many roles they play during motherhood. There is something for every mom. Whether you are the official family chauffer or a working mom trying to juggle it all, there’s a mom t-shirt for you! Look at what Karen had to say about LTDchix!

The winner of this prize pack will receive any LTDchix T-shirt!

Prize #2: BusyBodyBook

BusyBodyBook organizers and calendars set the trend in family organization. Designed with today’s family in mind, BBB organizers feature a flexible grid format with versatile columns to view and manage multiple schedules at once. BusyBodyBook helps you stay organized – and sane!

The winner of this prize pack will receive the BusyBodyBook Personal and Family Grid Organizer which features five blank columns so you can coordinate and track multiple people or projects. The BBB Organizer has plenty of room for notes, perforated shopping list sheets and birthday and anniversary calendars. The BusyBodyBook Wall allows you to keep track of your busy family right on the wall. The Calendar has seven columns for a side by side view of your family’s activities.

Prize #3: AMACOM

From Amacom Books, Overcoming School Anxiety is a resource which will help parents learn to cope with the needs of children with every kind of childhood anxiety, including:

• The inability to stop worrying
• Panic attacks
• The fear of people, places, and things
• Test anxiety
• Perfectionism
• Low self-esteem
• Parental and family problems

The winner of this prize pack will receive a copy of Overcoming School Anxiety by Diane Peters Mayer, M.S.W. This is a parenting book that discusses “How to Help Your Child Deal With Separation, Tests, Homework, Bullies, Math Phobia, and Other Worries.”

One winner will receive all THREE prizes! TWO runner ups will receive a copy of “Overcoming School Anxiety.”

How to enter:

Please fill in the embedded form in order to enter. DO NOT COMMENT ON THIS POST.

Mandatory entry:

1. Leave a comment telling us what you found to be the most stressful part of going to school. Take a look around BusyBodyBook and leave a comment with your favorite product. Take a look at the shirts offered on LTDchix.com . Then tell us which shirt you would choose if you won this contest.

Extra entries:
1. Subscribe to my blog
2. Follow me on Twitter (@BridgetteLA) and tweet this giveaway
3. Become a Fan of The Not-So-Blog on Facebook
4. Favorite me in Technorati

Make sure you visit the other participating blogs and enter there as well! Entries from all 8 blogs will be combined to pull a winner randomly.

Life Starring the Kids and Me
Momstart
Blessings Abound Mommy
Experimental Mommy
As They Grow Up
The Shopping Mama
3 Garnets & 2 Sapphires

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on August 24, 2009. Open to U.S. Residents only.

Filed Under: Giveaways Tagged With: BusyBodyBook, LTDchix, Overcoming School Anxiety