Get Cool for School Giveaway #4: Preschool Prize Pack

August 4, 2009 by admin  
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Lily is very excited about starting preschool in a few short weeks!  We have put together a great prize bundle for those little ones about to enter “real school” as well!  One winner will take home all of these prizes!
The preschool bundle includes:
Prize #1:  Bumkins Finer Baby Products

Bumkins is dedicated to providing distinctively designed, quality, family-oriented merchandise. Bumkins believes that products can be both practical and attractive, and strives to provide visually appealing, value-driven merchandise to our loyal customers. Adhering to the strictest safety standards of the juvenile products industry, Bumkins merchandise is only made from natural or non-toxic fabrics, such as organic cotton and our signature PVC, phthalate and BPA free waterproof material. The majority of Bumkins product offerings are manufactured in the United States, further strengthening our responsible business practices and affirming a commitment to supporting the local economy.
The winner will get to choose either a Junior Apron, waterproof bib, or art smock from Bumkins. Their waterproof products are made from a soft, lightweight fabric that is truly unique! A variety of fun, lively patterns that stay bright…wash after wash! Clean up has never been easier…wipe clean, rinse off easily, and resists most stains and odors. Bumkins’ reputation has been built on these incredibly hard-working bibs.
I had the opportunity to try out the toddler apron from Bumkins!  Read my Bumkins review to find out more about this great company!
Prize #2:Discount School Supplies
This website is a one stop shop for parents and teachers for school supplies, children’s furniture, art supplies, learning toys, and much more. This site is your online source for the extensive line of Colorations art products.

The winner of this prize pack will receive a Colorations Paint Package which includes:

-No Mess Paint Cups -Simply Washable Tempera Paint Classic Colors

-Plastic Chubby Paint Brushes

-Set of 12 Foam Rollers

For a limited time, Discount School Supply is offering Free Ground Shipping on orders over $79!

Prize #3: Stacks and Stacks

Stacks and Stacks is a single-site resource for those shopping for their their entire household. This housewares retailer offers everything from home furnishings, home decor, storage items, toys, furniture, and even pet supplies. What truly makes Stacks and Stacks an outstanding site to shop on is that they offers Free Shipping on over 17,000 items.

They are giving one lucky reader a Two-Sided Art Easel. This natural finish 2-sided easel has a chalkboard surface on one side and a dry erase surface on the other. Each surface measures 24″ x 24″. This easel comes with two roomy trays, four clips to hold artwork in place, and is adjustable to 3 heights.

Read about what Karen from 3 Garnets and 2 Sapphires had to say about this easel!

How to enter:

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Mandatory entries (you MUST complete these tasks in order to enter):
1.  Visit Bumkins and look around, then come back and tell me what product you would be most interested in.
2.  Browse the selection of products on DiscountSchoolSupply.com . Then tell us about one item that you think your child would love. 
3.  Browse the selection of products on Stacks and Stacks. Then tell us about one item that caught your eye while you were looking around.
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.
Contest ends at 11:59 CST on August 19, 2009. Open to U.S. Residents only.

Bumkins: Review

August 3, 2009 by admin  
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hypothesis The Bumkins waterproof toddler apron will allow my girls to paint and create their masterpieces without the worry of staining their clothes.  They will be painting in style!

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One toddler apron from Bumkins and both of my daughters.  About Bumkins:

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“Bumkins Finer Baby Products is dedicated to providing distinctively designed, quality, family-oriented merchandise. Bumkins believes that products can be both practical and attractive, and strives to provide visually appealing, value-driven merchandise to our loyal customers. Adhering to the strictest safety standards of the juvenile products industry, Bumkins merchandise is only made from natural or non-toxic fabrics, such as organic cotton and our signature PVC, phthalate and BPA free waterproof material. The majority of Bumkins product offerings are manufactured in the United States, further strengthening our responsible business practices and affirming a commitment to supporting the local economy.”

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My girls LOVE to paint, color, glue, cut, stencil, and sculpt.  However, I don’t always love the mess it leaves behind!  i don’t want to squash their little creative spirits, so I just try to take precautions before playtime such as placing newspaper on the table and having lots of stain release on hand!  So, when I was offered a review of the Bumkins toddler apron, I was thrilled!  When it arrived in the mail, my first impression was that it was simply adorable!  The vibrant color and pattern immediately peaked the interest of my little ones.  I tried it on both girls (ages 4 and 1)  and loved the fact that the neck is completely adjustable with a toggle necktie.  This ajusts the length of the apron so it fit both my daughters well.  In addition, the product is PVC, phthalate, BPA and vinyl-free!

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Bumkins offers a wide variety of items for kids including cloth diapers, bibs, and a wide array of organic and natural products.  I loved the quality of the apron I received and I have also had the opportunity to review a Bumkins bib last year which I loved as well. 

Want to try a Bumkins product?  They will be featured in one of my “Get Cool for School” prize packs coming up soon!  Check Back for details!

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