2009 October | Product Reviews by The Experimental Mommy

Bumbleride Indie Stroller: Giveaway!

October 2, 2009 By admin 1,413 Comments

One of the most intimidating things for me when registering for baby products was the stroller aisle! There were so many choices, that I left feeling dizzy! Which stroller was right for me and my new baby? Which one was the safest? Which one would be the most versatile for our growing family?

Giveaway: Bumbleride Indie

Last week, I featured the Bumbleride Indie Stroller in a product review. I absolutely love everything about this stroller which grows with your baby from infancy through the toddler years. Check out my review to see a video highlighting my favorite aspects of the Bumbleride Indie and then come back here to register to win one of your very own!

Bumbleride has generously offered one Not-So-Blog reader a Bumbleride Indie (your choice of color)! This stroller retails for $459.99.

How to enter:

1. Visit Bumbleride and tell me which color you would choose in the Indie!

Additional entries:

1. Blog about this giveaway and link to The Not-So-Blog (10 extra entries).

2. Follow me (@BridgetteLA) and Bumbleride (@_Bumbleride) 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 and Bumbleride on Facebook.

5. Favorite me in Technorati!

6. Comment on my Bumbleride Review Post!

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on October 30th. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.

Filed Under: Giveaways Tagged With: Bumbleride Indie, stroller giveaway

Big Universe Review and One-Month Free Trial!

October 2, 2009 By Jennifer Leave a Comment

Some kids are born with a love of reading, others have to be encouraged to read. Often times it takes one special book or experience to change a child’s opinion of reading forever. Big Universe can do just that! Big Universe is an award-winning website devoted to children’s literacy. Kids can read, create, print, and publish books online! Big Universe has thousands of titles available that are easily found by grade level, interest, language, and more! My son was more than happy to give Big Universe a try:

Loves it! (excuse Dad's messy desk!)

He described being able to read books online as “Awesome!” and was easily able to find books on his reading level. The illustrations were bright and colorful and the text was large enough to read easily on the computer screen. He spent quite a while navigating the site and was easily able to find more books that interested him. In the coming weeks he wants to explore the other features of the site so he can write and share a story of his very own!

Big Universe has generously offered the Not So Blog readers a FREE membership for 30 days. Registration is easy and it just takes a few minutes to get started! Here’s all the info you need to get reading:

1. Go to Big Universe click on the “Free Account” option

2. After filling out a short form, you will be sent a confirmation email to activate your account

3. After activation sign in and go to the “My Account” section

4. When in your account, click on “Apply Promotional Code.” Enter: BUMOM09

That’s it! Thanks Big Universe! And Happy Reading everyone!

Filed Under: Promotions Tagged With: Big Universe, children's literacy, online children's books

Free samples from Alice.com!

October 1, 2009 By admin 3 Comments

Back in June, I asked Alice to marry me. She is so fun, efficient and convenient that I just couldn’t get enough! Maybe I should mention that Alice is an online grocery service….not a person. LOL!

Alice.com allows you to grocery shop from your own home. No lines. No hassle. No delivery fee. NO KIDDING! Since my first encounter, I have actually placed several orders of my own. Most recently, I found my favorite deodorant for $0.59! And did I mention that I didn’t have to stand in line to get it? (You may have noticed that I detest waiting in line.)

Just when I thought it couldn’t get any better than $0.59 deodorant, Alice.com did it again! Beginning October 1st, each time you place an order, you will receive special little freebies packaged just for you! The free samples will be anything from cleanser to moisturizer, floss to shampoo.

And if that wasn’t enough to get you excited, if you place in order from October 1st through October 31st, you just may find a FABULOUS prize in your box! Prizes will be randomly distributed in boxes and will include items such as a Flip camera, iPod shuffle, gas card, free movie rental, Alice.com swag, etc.

But wait, there’s MORE! Customers who spread the word via Twitter, Facebook or Blog Post on what they liked/disliked about their free samples or prize, will be entered to win a Mac Book!

For more details, check out the Alice.com blog and make sure you are following @Alice on Twitter!

Filed Under: Promotions Tagged With: alice.com, free samples