Get Pampers Swaddlers in Size 4/5 at Target! {Giveaway}

It’s no secret around here that I am a huge advocate for Pampers.  Both of my daughters wore Pampers throughout their diaper wearing years starting with the Newborn size Pampers Swaddlers.  I have always loved the quilted softness of Swaddlers as well as the stretchy overlapping fasteners which provided a perfect fit for both of my babies.

Once my daughters outgrew the Swaddlers, we switched to the Pampers Baby Dry which we loved as well.  But, I will admit that I missed the softness of the Swaddlers which seemed much more comfortable for my girls.  While I no longer have a need for diapers in my home, I am pleased to tell you that Swaddlers are now available in Sizes 4 and 5!  In fact, you can find the entire Swaddlers line (from preemie to Size 5) in Target stores nationwide.  To celebrate, if you buy two Economy packs of either Pampers Swaddlers, Cruisers or Baby Dry at Target between January 27th and February 2nd, you will receive a free $20 Target gift card!

Want to learn more?  Join Mom It Forward and well known blogger Audrey McClelland tonight (January 22nd) from 9-10pmEST for a Twitter Party to learn tips and tricks on how to make your life 4 to 5 time easier!  Get more details and RSVP here.

Because I am super excited about the release of the Swaddlers in Sizes 4 and 5, I wanted to offer you a chance to win a Pampers Prize Pack including a $10 Target gift card, the First Years Deluxe Fold and Go diapering kit, Pampers wipes (64 count) and Swaddlers (size 4/5).  Enter to win below!

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This post is the opinion of The Experimental Mommy.  While product was received from Procter & Gamble for myself and the winner, all opinions remain 100% my own.

Come #CreateSmiles with Ella’s Kitchen on Twitter! {Giveaway}

Even though my youngest daughter is 4 years old, I remember the day we started on her rice cereal like it was yesterday. With the camera in tow, she took her first bite and it was….epic.

I have been blessed with a great eater right from the start. She was always willing to try new tastes and textures but as a Mom who worked outside of the home, I had to find portable options to bring to daycare. At the time, my selection was quite limited.  I recently learned about the products at Ella’s Kitchen and wish I could have benefited from them when my daughters were little!

Ella’s Kitchen was created by a Mom who was looking for healthy and delicious baby food which was easy to pop into a backpack to fit her on-the-go lifestyle.  She created this 100% organic line from a “kid’s view” to make eating fun, tasty and cool.  From color to texture, from taste to product names, Ella’s Kitchen keep what kids AND parents want at the forefront of their mission.  With products such as Smoothie Fruits and Nibbly Fingers, they are creating smiles all across the globe!

To learn more about Ella’s Kitchen, join the #Creating Smiles Twitter Party on October 16th from 7-9pm CST with your hosts  @EllasKitchenUSA @momof3boys3702 and @CrystalandComp.  By participating in the party, not only will you learn some pretty cool stuff, but you can win Ella’s Kitchen products and Target Gift Cards, too!  Make sure you RSVP here in order to be eligible for prizes!

To celebrate, I have Ella’s Kitchen products and a $25 Target Gift Card to giveaway right here on Experimental Mommy.  One winner will receive 10 pouches of Ella’s Kitchen products and another winner will receive a $25 Target gift card to purchase their own Ella’s Kitchen products.  The same winner may not receive both prizes.  Open to US Residents Only.

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This content has been compensated as part of Twitter Party outreach for 3 Boys and a Dog and Ella’s Kitchen.  By entering this giveaway, you agree that Ella’s Kitchen, 3 Boys and a Dog, and Crystal and Company may contact you in the future.

Archer Farms Popcorn: Review

When my daughter was very small, one of her preschool teachers asked her what her favorite thing to do with her Mom was.  Her answer:  Go to Target.  My children LOVE Target (and who are we kidding, so do I).  There are many, many reasons to love Target but one of the biggest is Archer Farms.

Archer Farms makes so many delicious snacks and meal staples you’ll wish every time of day was meal time.  We recently had the treat of sampling the popcorn!  We were able to try the Golden and Midnight Blend Kernels and the Buffalo, Kettle Corn, and White Cheddar seasonings during a recent family movie night!

Em had to have a bowl of popcorn all to herself! She loved it!

My children were fascinated to see “real” popcorn as we usually just toss it into the microwave, so that added to the fun.  The directions are easy to follow and we used the stovetop method since we don’t have a popcorn popper.  This method worked great and we were excited to see hot, fluffy popcorn after it finished popping.  After trying all the seasonings, my kids decided their fave was the Kettle Corn seasoning and hubby and I loved the Buffalo, which was a little spicy but gave the popcorn some real kick.

Archer Farms Products are a creative idea for a gift as well!   These popcorn products would be fantastic in a basket along with a DVD or two for family movie night!!  Tasty food at a tasty price is Archer Farms’ guarantee!  Happy popping!

Sneak Peek at the Energizer Inductive Charger {Giveaway}

Before the blog, my nightstand used to be filled with pictures of friends and family.  As my blog grew, so did the need for more technology and I found my nightstand piled with electronic devices.  It became impossible to plus them all in at one time which resulted in spreading everything out around the house.  I am getting frustrated with this process and as usual, am looking for a better way!

Recently, I was introduced to the Energizer Inductive Charger which I think may just solve my problems.  A little about the concept and product from their website:

Inductive charging is what happens when two devices—one designed to send power and the other designed to receive it—touch one another and energy is transferred between them. Until today, these two devices had to be designed specifically for each other. But Qi changes all that.  Established by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC), Qi allows you to universally charge your Qi-enabled smartphones, cameras, mp3 players and anything else that uses up to 5W without directly plugging in those devices.

Ok, so what does all this technical stuff mean?  Basically, by placing a Qi accessory on my SmartPhone, I can charge my phone by simply dropping it onto the Inductive Charger.  No more finishing for an available outlet!  The Inductive Charger Pad can charge two things at once which will free up space and eliminate the look of messy cords.

This all sounds great, right?  But does it work?  Check back with me tomorrow to get my thoughts on the Energizer Inductive Charger Pad and the accessory for the BlackBerry Curve.  In the meantime, how about a giveaway?

GIVEAWAY

Want to try out this new system?  The Energizer Inductive Charger and accessories can be purchased at Target, so I have one $25 Gift Card to a major retailer who carries the charger to giveaway to one lucky reader!

How to enter:

1. Visit the Energizer Inductive Charger website and tell me why you need this system!

Additional entries:

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

2. Follow me (@BridgetteLA) 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. Place my blog banner on your sidebar.

6. Subscribe to my Feed.

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on December 22nd. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.

This product review is the opinion of the Experimental Mommy. Others may have a different experience. Energizer supplied me with a sample for review, but all opinions are 100% mine. I was not compensated for this post.

Nestle Family Virtual Halloween Party: Easy Costumes

Nestlé Family Halloween PartyOne of the best parts of Halloween is choosing your costume! It is the one opportunity a year where you can live out your wildest dreams.  Through the years, I have been a can-can dancer, Wonder Woman,  a baby and even Strawberry Shortcake.  One year, my Mom was brave enough to make me a witch costume and it was probably my favorite!  Sewing is not exactly one of my strong suits, so when looking for a Halloween costume for my daughters, I generally look for something pre-made or something that requires little to no skill.

When my first daughter was only two years old, I decided to make her a bride costume.  I bought her some white tights, a white long tutu, and a white long sleeved shirt (which I bedazzled the word “bride” on the front in case anyone was confused!).  For her veil, I bought a white scrunchy and stitched a white shear scarf on to the back.  It was a very comfortable and warm costume for my little one, and I think it came out pretty darn good!

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My little bride and her future hubby!

If you a looking for easy Halloween costume ideas, check out this no-sew Princess Costume and this no-sew Dracula costume for your little ones!

GIVEAWAY

Is your house ready for Trick-or-Treating?  Win 10 bags of Trick-or-Treat candy from a variety of NESTLÉ brands to make your house the most popular one on the block!

How to enter:

1. Tell me your favorite Wonka candy!

Additional entries

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

2. Follow me (@BridgetteLA) 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 Wonka on Facebook.

5. Place my button on your sidebar.

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on October 27th. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.

This review is the opinion of The Experimental Mommy. Other may have a different experience with the product. I received a stipend from Nestle Family for my time in generating five posts for this blog tour.

Nestle Family Virtual Halloween Party: Juicy Juice Party Ideas!

Nestlé Family Halloween PartyMy girls are just starting to really get into the Halloween traditions. Dressing up and going trick or treating are our usual holiday highlights. But ever since my husband and I were married, we have made it a tradition to go to the pumpkin patch and carve a pumpkin together. Once we had children, we had even more fun by having them help us select the all important family pumpkin.

The pumpkin has become a centerpiece during this holiday in more ways than one! Because our kids are little, they can be quite scared of this holiday as well, so we have sought out non-scary parties for them to attend. Their favorite one has been a pumpkin carving party! Each child brought a pumpkin and the party hosts provided templates, paints, glitter, stickers….everything the kids needed to let their imaginations run wild. The party guests showed up in costume and the carving began!

Are you planning on having a Halloween party this year? If you are looking for fun and unique party ideas, check out this Juicy Juice recipe from Nestle:

Bone Chillin’ Brew

What you need
  • 3 cups of water
  • 3 clear plastic gloves
  • 3 rubber bands or twist ties
  • 2 bottles (64 fl. oz. each) of Punch Flavor NESTLÉ® JUICY JUICE® All Natural 100% Juice, chilled
  • 1 can (12 fl. oz.) of frozen lemonade concentrate, slightly thawed
  • 4 cans (12 fl. oz. each) of lemon-lime soda, chilled
How to do it

FOR FLOATING HANDS:

POUR water into gloves, adding enough water to fill the gloves loosely but not so full that the fingers will not move. Fasten gloves with rubber bands or twist ties. Line baking sheet with paper towels. Place filled gloves on paper towels. Freeze for 3 hours or until firm.

FOR PUNCH:
COMBINE Juicy Juice and lemonade concentrate in large punch bowl. Gradually stir in soda. Carefully cut gloves off hands with scissors. Float hands in punch.

GIVEAWAY

Need a little help creating the perfect Halloween Party?  Nestle Family has generously offered one reader a Juicy Juice prize pack including a $25 Target gift card to purchase party essentials plus two bottles of Juicy Juice® punch.

How to enter:

1. Tell me your favorite Halloween Party memory!

Additional entries

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

2. Follow me (@BridgetteLA) 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 Juicy Juice on Facebook.

5. Place my button on your sidebar.

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on October 26th. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.

This review is the opinion of The Experimental Mommy. Other may have a different experience with the product. I received a stipend from Nestle Family for my time in generating five posts for this blog tour.

WINNERS!

Here we go!  The latest winners at Experimental Mommy are:

Frito Lay:  Carol

Shrek:  Grand Prize (Beth), Runner up (Belinda) and Runner up (Steph)

Disney Family:  A Kruse

XprotectX:  R Hicks

Letters to Juliet: Liz

P&G with Target:  Vickie C.

Colorwheel:  Kim H.

Domino’s:  Nicole G.

Tukaiz:  Jill M.

Leapfrog:  Melissa C.

Aquafresh: Sharon

Congrats to all the winners!  You will all be emailed shortly.  Please respond within 72 hours to claim your prize and check out my winner’s policy.

P&G and Target “spring” into action to help St. Jude Hospital: Giveaway

Because I worked hard to achieve my Master of Science degree in Biology, I certainly know the value of research.  As a Mom, I know how critical this research is to the lives of little children suffering from terminal illnesses.  So, I am very pleased to let you know about a great initiative between Proctor & Gamble and Target stores to help fund the wonderful research performed by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  From the press release:

stjudeFrom May 10 through June 13, Procter & Gamble and Target stores invite you to clean your own house like Target House and help St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in its fight to find cures and save children battling deadly diseases — simply by purchasing specially-marked “red” Procter & Gamble products at Target.”

Did you know that Target House opened in 1999 and can accommodate 98 families?  This facility provides a home away from home for patients undergoing long term treatment and the best part is that the families stay free of charge!  The next time you go for your weekly shopping trip to Target (I just love that store!), take a few minutes to find the marked products and make a huge difference in a child’s life.

GIVEAWAY

To celebrate this special in-store opportunity, Procter & Gamble would like to send you your own “spring into summer” cleaning supplies, including: samples of Bounce, Tide Plus Febreze Freshness Sport and Tide Stain Release samples, along with a full-size “red” Swiffer Sweeper Starter Kit. Approximate value: $16

How to enter:

1. Tell me which P&G product you are most likely to purchase at Target!

Additional entries:

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

2. Follow me (@BridgetteLA) 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. Place my blog banner on your sidebar.

6. Subscribe to my Feed.

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on June 13th. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.

This product review is the opinion of the Experimental Mommy. Others may have a different experience with the product.  I was not compensated for this review other than a sample product to facilitate my review. All opinions are 100% mine.

Tide Coldwater and Target Celebrate Earth Month: Giveaway

I have been fortunate enough to work with Tide a few times this past year on various projects including the Tide Loads of Hope program currently helping victims of the floods in Nashville.  Seeing the inner workings and passion of such a large company definitely makes me brand loyal and willing to help spread the word.  While Tide is hard at work in Nashville, they are also partnering with Target and Proctor & Gamble to celebrate Earth Month!  From the press release:

tidecoldwater“In honor of Earth Month, Procter & Gamble will offer valuable brandSAVER coupons on Tide Coldwater® and PUR® redeemable at retailers nationwide, including Target stores. Tide Coldwater is one of three sponsors of special Earth Month reusable Target store shopping bags, made from 100% post-consumer recycled PET bottles. Target will distribute 1.5 million of these reusable shopping bags to customers later this month. Both Tide Coldwater and PUR are designed to save customers money and help the earth.”

Tide Coldwater is specially formulated to get your clothes clean in cold water which will save energy and your money!  My electric bill tends to get out of hand, so any chance I get to save energy is a good one!  I have had the opportunity to try Tide Coldwater (available in two scents) and can say that it works well on my clothes!  The detergent dissolves well and gets my clothes just as clean as when I use hot water.  Love it!

GIVEAWAY

Proctor & Gamble would like to offer one of my readers the chance to win a Target Reusable Shopping Bag as well as a few Tide Coldwater Sachets!

How to enter:

1. Visit Tide and tell me which product you would love to try!

Additional entries:

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

2. Follow me (@BridgetteLA) and @Tide 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. Place my blog banner on your sidebar.

6. Subscribe to my Feed.

Contest ends at 11:59pm CST on May 23rd. Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.

This product review is the opinion of the Experimental Mommy. Other may have a different experience with the product. I was not compensated for this review other than a review product provided by Proctor & Gamble. All opinions are 100% mine.

Labor of Love Giveaway #14: Safety 1st

When I was pregnant with my first daughter, I literally stalked the baby department in just about any store.  I could not WAIT to register for all the adorable baby products!  But when my time came, and the store employee handed me the list of “must-haves”, I was completely overwhelmed!  Of course I knew that I needed a crib, carseat, stroller and diapers, but I hadn’t even thought about the long list of little things.  Fortunately, my Mom was with me and helped me sort through the items.

Labor of Love Giveaway #14:  Safety 1st Deluxe Healthcare and Grooming Kit

Safety 1st has created the best kit that includes many of the “little things” you need before bringing home that new bundle of joy.  The Deluxe Healthcare and Grooming Kit can now be purchased at Targetgroomingkit for $19.49 and includes 25 essentials in a cute and durable carrying case.

The kit includes a 3-in-1 Digital Thermometer with Storage Case, Clear-Tip Nasal Aspirator, Gentle Care Brush & Comb, Pair of No-Scratch Mitts, Steady Grip Nail Clippers, Baby Scissors, 12 Emery Boards, Tweezers, Easy Fill Medicine Syringe, Easy-Fill Medicine Spoon and Toddler Toothbrush.  Having a kit with all these essentials in one place helped me stay organized and keep important items at my fingertips after the birth of my daughter.

How to enter:

1. Visit the Child Care section at Safety 1st and tell me one other item you would love to try.

Additional entries:

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

2. Follow me on Twitter (@BridgetteLA) 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 October 6th.   Prizes not claimed in 72 hours will be forfeited. Open to U.S. Residents only.