Giveaway from 1-800-Flowers.com Ends 5/4

Mother's day is just over a week away and 1-800-Flowers has all kinds of things going on right now to help make it special!

First of all, they have their new social media platform DailyFeats! DailyFeats.com allows visitors to “check in” the positive daily actions which are part of their day-to-day activities. Everything from taking the stairs, eating fruits and vegetable, spending time reading with the kids to paying down your debt can be rewarded for points within the DailyFeats.com platform. Once you’ve earned enough points, DailyFeats.com enables visitors to cash in for real rewards from local and national partners, like a gift card from 1-800-FLOWERS.COM! This Mother’s Day, earn points towards your preferred reward by sharing a story about a special mom in your life when you log in to DailyFeats.com and complete the !makemomsmile feat!

When you're done there, cruise on over to 1-800-FLOWERS.COM and click on the “Share your Story” button and enter your story about Mom -- she will be entered to win a spectacular 7-day cruise, courtesy of Norwegian Cruise Lines and 1-800-FLOWERS.COM!

And if that isn't enough, Celebrations.com, a member of the 1-800-FLOWERS.COM family, has re-designed and re-launched! Head on over and join the Celebrations.com mailing list for chance to win one of over 70 prizes – like a $75.00 savings pass courtesy of 1-800-FLOWERS.COM!

GIVEAWAY

One lucky reader is going to win this beautiful Modern Enchantment Bouquet and a copy of Celebrating Mom: Share, Remember, Cherish by Jim McCann, CEO and founder, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM!!

Ways to Enter:

(Each is worth 1 entry. Please leave a separate comment for each entry and be sure to leave an email address on at least one of your comments so I can contact you if you win)

1. Sign up for the Celebrations.com Newsletter Here (Signup is at bottom of page)

2. Click HERE to share your story about YOUR Mom

3. Complete the !makemomsmile feat! HERE 

Thansk for entering and GOOD LUCK!
Giveaway will end on 5/4 at 11:59 p.m.

Winner will be chosen at random via random.org

*This is not a paid post. I only share my honest opinion. Giveaway was provided by the company and/or representing PR firm*

Scentsy Review and Giveaway from Independent Consultant Theo Anidu! Ends 5/13

Mother's Day is right around the corner and what better gift to give that special Mom in your life than a beautiful warmer from Scentsy!!!!  I was given the opportunity to do a review for Independent Consultant, Theo Anidu, and I was completely thrilled when the package arrived! I received the beautiful Roma Warmer and I absolutely love it! It's a part of the Renaissance Collection and comes in full size and as a plug- in. The color is wonderful and the warmer was a perfect fit with my bedroom decor!

We also received the Sugar Scentsy Bar which I was so excited about! It is a mix of lemon drops and cotton candy and I know exactly what you are thinking. It sounds like an odd combination and I thought the same thing when I saw it but it is a wonderful smell and I love it in my home!!! 

Scentsy products are awesome on so many different levels. First of all, they are SO simple to use!!  The warmers simply require screwing in a bulb and plugging them in! No candles to light. No messy soot to clean. Scentsy is all about health and safety. Their products are smoke-free, lead free and soot free.

I personally love Scentsy because there are just so many options to choose from! You can choose warmers that will fit ANY decor and there are so many scents that you can choose from that

it's impossible to not find something that you like. I also like the safety aspect of Scentsy. With 4 children in the home, candles scare me to death and Scentsy is a wonderful alternative!!!   And best of all, there is a Scentsy warmer for EVERY occasion so if you need to buy a special gift for someone, you are sure to find something special with Scentsy!

 

About Theo:

 Theo is a wife, a Mom, a business owner and a Montessori teacher. She joined Scentsy in November 2009, without any intention of making it a business. She has always loved scented candles,however, she couldn't use them as much as she wanted to because of her young kids, and she also worried that she may forget to blow out a candle. When she found Scentsy, she thought,"what a great idea!". A safe alternative to burning candles.

Building her Scentsy business started in April, 2010. Today, Theo is an Independent Sales Director. Her team is constantly growing and spreads across U.S, Canada and most recently the U.K. She believes the secret to her success is that she has the best team and the most awesome customers. She also blogs about working from home here: http://www.earningwax.com/

You can find all of the Scentsy products on Theo's page! They have the wickless wax, decorative warmers (which of course are beautiful and there's a design to suit almost every decor), Scent Circles, Scent Paks, Room Sprays, Travel Tins and the Scentsy Buddies.

Be sure to check out the website and if you are in need of a special gift for someone (or yourself!) consider purchasing a product from Scentsy! You will NOT be disappointed!

GIVEAWAY

One lucky reader is going to win this BEAUTIFUL Charlemagne Warmer and a free scent bar!!

Mandatory Entry:

Subscribe to Theo's Newsletter Here!

(Don't forget to leave a comment here saying you did along with your email address so we can contact you if you win!)

Extra Entries:

Request to join Theo's Facebook Group (1 entry)

(The page will have monthly giveaways and other contests)

Visit Theo's Scentsy Page and leave a comment here on what product you would most like to try! (1 entry)

Be a Crazy House Blog Follower (1 entry)

Thanks for entering and GOOD LUCK!
Giveaway will end on 5/13 at 11:59 p.m.

Winner will be chosen at random via random.org

*This is not a paid post. I only share my honest opinion. Product for review and giveaway were all provided by Independent Scentsy Consultant Theo Anidu*

A Few Winners.....

A couple giveaways have ended in the past couple of days so I wanted to post winners right away!

Tea-Cup Piggy #29, Tasha

Plug in Freshener #54, Alison K

Halo #52, Eileen

Thanks and have a great weekend! I am busy busy busy and headed out of town for the weekend for a soccer tournament but I haven't forgotten about all of our loyal followers! I have some awesome features in the works after Ring in Spring ends next week so stay tuned!

Ring in Spring! $50 Gift Certificate to SwimSpot Giveaway!!! Ends 5/12


Spring is here which means Summer is right around the corner and what better way to start the season than with an awesome new swimsuit from Swimspot!!  Swimspot is the #1 online swimwear boutique carrying designer swimwear that includes Tommy Hilfiger, Guess, Luxe by Lisa Vogel, St. John, Hurley, Hurley Girl, Reef, Next by Athena, Athena, Ella Moss, and Splendid.  I have seen several online sites that carry women's swimwear but none with the huge selection that Swimspot carries!!!

One of my favorite parts about Swimspot is their Bikini Builder Application where you can mix and match pieces to find your perfect bikini! I mixed and matched and created 2 suits that I LOVE! There are literally 100's of combinations with each brand.

Swimspot also offers a free Fit Specialist Program where you can call or email Swimspot and a Fit Specialist will work with you to find you the perfect suit tailored to your needs and desires!  That is HUGE because I can't tell you how many times I have ordered swimwear online just to have to turn around and send it right back!! This would be the perfect solution! 

Visit Swimspot for all of your swimwear needs. You will find a HUGE selection of great designer swimwear that you will LOVE!!!

GIVEAWAY

One lucky reader is going to win a $50 Gift Certificate to Swimspot!

Mandatory Entry:

Leave your name and email address in a comment below!

Extra Entries:

Become a Swimspot VIP (1 entry)

Like Swimspot on Facebook (1 entry)

Like the Crazy House on Facebook (1 entry)

Thanks for entering and GOOD LUCK!
Giveaway will end on 5/12 at 11:59 p.m.

Winner will be chosen at random via random.org

*This is not a paid post. I only share my honest opinion. Giveaway was provided by the company and/or PR company*

Getting back on track!

Lately my life is gotten INSANELY crazy! First of all, hubby is working a new job on an alternating 12-hour day schedule. This makes life for me extremely difficult in a million ways. Mostly because it means he works every other weekend, Friday-Sunday. Our 9 year old is in a traveling soccer league with games up to 2 hours from home......with most games on the weekends. Not only that, but baseball season has also arrived. Not only is our 9 year old playing this year, but our 7 year old daughter is playing softball and our 5 year old son is playing t-ball. And not only is our 9 year old playing in the local recreation league, but he is also playing on a traveling tournament team as well. This just adds to the craziness of my life. All the while, I am toting around Aiden who is pushing 15 months and is a total HANDFUL! I used to scrunch my nose up at people who used those "leashes" for their children but boy am I all for them now! If Aiden isn't in his stroller or in a baby carrier, he has a monkey leash on his back or a wrist leash on his hand. No more looking at Mom's and Dad's like they are insanely terrible parents for using these type of devices. *LOL*  This Mama is TOTALLY on board!

One of the things I have really been striving to do is fit in time to get in a good workout plan so I can start getting back into shape. Being pregnant and breastfeeding 4 babies has really taken a toll on my body in the last decade. I am nearly 40 pounds heavier than when my husband and I got married in 2000 and I am so ready to get healthy again. Our children are so active and I need to have the energy to keep up with them, to play with them and to be a role model for them to follow and being in the shape I am in is just not cutting it.

So here we go. I hate diets. I am not one that is into "fad" diets. I am not lying when I tell you I have DOZENS of diet books, all which are tucked away on a shelf never to be opened again because they are just not practical. So I am going to do this, on my own with good ole fashion calorie counting and exercise.

 I invested in a set of Zumba DVD's. If you haven't heard of Zumba, it's time to climb out from under the rock you have been living under! *lol* It's an awesome workout that is sweeping the nation but I have to tell ya....it's a lot harder than it looks. I have had a difficult time trying to figure out how those skinny ladies move their hips the way they do. *LOL* I am definitely NOT a Zumba pro....but I am having a fun time learning and it is an awesome workout! The Cardio Party is my favorite and it kicks my butt...I have yet to make it through the whole DVD without collapsing...but I'm getting there! Haha

I also invested in a few other things like a quality exercise mat, fitness ball, resistance tubes, hand weights and a Step for step aerobics. I bought all of this stuff with the exception of the step which I already had for less than $30 at Wal-mart. I figure that sure beats the price I would pay for a gym membership and I don't even have to leave my house.

I used to love to run and that was the first thing that came to my mind when I said I wanted to get back in shape. I put my workout clothes on, put on the new running shoes and off I went. 2 minutes later I was huffing and puffing and ready to collapse. *LOL* Apparently it's been quite some time since I ran and I guess I thought I could just jump right back in. Oops!  Not to mention running isn't something that large-chested women generally do. hehe But I found this AWESOME site at http://www.coolrunning.com/ and they have a program called Couch to 5K that I have started. Today was Day 1 and it wasn't so bad. It started with a 5 minute brisk walk and then alternated between a 60 second jog and 90 second walk rotation. I admit. It kicked my butt. My shins are killing me and by the last jog/walk rotation I couldn't feel my legs anymore. Bahahahaha But I made it through the whole 20 minutes! WOO HOO! This program calls for 2 more days of this workout this week so I think I will skip a day and do it again on Thursday and then the final workout for the week on Saturday.  I'm looking forward to seeing if it really helps me get back to running again! It's such an awesome stress reliever!

Is anybody else starting a new fitness journey right now? Trying to lose baby weight or just trying to get back into shape?! I would love to hear your stories!! Please share what has worked for you and what hasn't!  I would love to create a community of women who can help and encourage each other!

More Winners!

I'm behind on posting winners but they have all been notified and confirmed so without waiting any longer, here are the latest winners!

Voda Swim, #16, Sherry

Vintage Couture #20, Jessica

Kidorable #7, Kyla

mimijumi #85, Becky Huss

Prescription Eyeglasses #62, Tara
Shredded Latex Pillow #6, Judy
Barney Playpack #1, Brenda

Baby Banz #50, Shanna

Miraclesuit #2, Mandee

What to Expect #17, Brandy

Enjoy Lighting #111, TylerPants

Rubbermaid Shoe Shelf #16, Rita

Sanuk Sandals #13, Brett

Congrats to you all! Stay tuned as I will be catching up and posting a lot of giveaways in the next week!



Ring in Spring! Review and Giveaway from ProFlowers! Ends 5/1

Mother's Day is right around the corner and what better way to surprise her than with a beautiful bouquet of flowers from Pro Flowers!  Pro Flowers offers a HUGE selection of Mother's Day Arrangements that any Mother is sure to love!!!!

We recently received a beautiful vase of assorted petite roses from ProFlowers and they were just stunning!!  The bouquet included a beautiful purple vase filled with 48 petite roses in assorted colors. I followed the easy instructions that were included and within minutes, the roses started to open up right in front of me and they looked so lovely on my dining room table!! Our children loved them so much that they thought we should share them so they each took a dozen of the roses to their teachers at school and they were a huge hit!!

ProFlowers has arrangements for just about any taste or flavor too! 

One of my favorite bouquets was the Deluxe all the Frills which includes 7 light pink roses, 5 dark pink roses, 4 pink alstroemeria, 3 green Anastasia mums and 3 stems of ruscus. Isn't this just beautiful!!

Another favorite of mine was the Spring Lilies arrangement!  I love lilies and these colors are beautiful and perfect for Spring!

And guess what?! If your Mom doesn't dig flowers, that's ok because ProFlowers has so much more to offer like these Giant Dipped Berries! Can you say YUM?!

Visit the Coupon Page for a variety of great deals like buy one get one free roses, free vase with flower purchase or FREE weekday delivery! OR, like the ProFlowers Facebook Page to get 20% off of your order!! What a deal!!! Give your Mother something special this year that she will enjoy for weeks! Visit ProFlowers to see their entire selection!

GIVEAWAY

 

One lucky reader is going to win a $50 Gift Certificate to ProFlowers!!!!

 

Mandatory Entry:

 

Leave a comment here with your name and email address!

 

Extra Entries:

 

Like ProFlowers on Facebook (1 entry)

 

Subscribe to email updates from us (1 entry)

 

Post a link to this giveaway on Facebook or Twitter (1 entry)

 

Thanks for entering and GOOD LUCK!
Giveaway will end on 5/1 at 11:59 p.m.

Winner will be chosen at random via random.org

 

 

 

*This is not a paid post. I only share my honest opinion. Products for review and giveaway were provided by the company and/or PR firm*

 



Make Your Way to Rio Sweepstakes from Chiquita Bananas!

The new movie Rio is taking the country by storm and Chiquita Bananas is offering one lucky family a trip to Rio de Janeiro with their Make Your Way to Rio Sweepstakes!!!!  All you have to do is visit the official site,  play around with Chiquita® fruit, Rio characters, games, and other stuff on the site and you earn badges that will unlock prizes from exclusive ringtones to Chiquita Bananas for a year! 

We have been playing on the site for a few weeks now and the kids have had a blast playing the games and printing off the coloring sheets. I am enjoying the recipes on the site and thought I would share one of my favorites below!

This quick and easy smoothie recipe takes the classic banana split on the go.

 

Ingredients

2 whole very ripe (fresh or frozen) Chiquita® bananas

3 cups Ice

1/2 cup vanilla yogurt

1/4 cup chocolate syrup

8 maraschino cherries

2 Tbsp chocolate chips or crushed nuts (optional)

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 2

Preparation

Put Chiquita® bananas, yogurt and cherries in a blender. Add chocolate chips and ice and blend on high until smooth (roughly 60 to 90 seconds).

NOTE: Adding ice last helps with the blending process.

What are you waiting for? Go visit the site HERE and start having your own fun!!! And you never know! You could be the BIG winner!!

Halo Comfortluxe Review and Giveaway Ends 4/26 Open to U.S. and Canada

Halo is a brand that we have trusted since our baby was born last year and we could not have survived without our Halo Sleepsacks when he was an infant. When he got older, we turned to the Halo Technical Comfort System to keep him cool and safe while he slept. And now, Halo has done it again with their all new Comfortluxe™ line!!!

Comfortluxe fabric breathes better than cotton and helps promote healthier skin. It works by regulating body temperature and wicking moisture away from the skin where it evaporates quickly (twice as fast as cotton). Little ones stay cooler when it’s warm and warmer when it’s cool.

Comfortluxe has also been award the Seal of Acceptance by the National Eczema Association. Wearing Comfortluxe can help soothe eczema and sensitive skin by reducing the itch/scratch cycle that can lead to flare-ups, irritation and discomfort.

Available in newborn-4T, the new Comfortluxe system is perfect for every child, especially those with sensitive skin. We really love this new line for multiple reasons. First of all, Eczema runs in the family so if there is something I can do to help prevent outbreaks in my baby, I will do it in a heartbeat. Also, our baby sweats a lot in his sleep and the Comfortluxe system is perfect for him! The fabric stays away from his skin allowing him to keep cool and not become overheated! Not to mention, the sleepsets themselves are absolutely adorable. They come in 2 piece sets, 1 piece coveralls or as a base layer to go under the Halo Sleepsack!

If you are looking for an awesome, innovative way to keep your child safer and more comfortable while they sleep, definitely check out Halo! You will not be disappointed!

GIVEAWAY

One lucky reader is going to win their own sleepset from the Halo Comfortluxe line!

Mandatory Entry:

Just leave a comment here with your name and email address!

Extra Entries:

Like Halo Comfortluxe on Facebook (1 entry)

Subscribe to email updates from us (1 entry)

Thanks for entering and GOOD LUCK!
Giveaway will end on 4/26 at 11:59 p.m.

Winner will be chosen at random via random.org

Open to Residents of U.S. and Canada

*This is not a paid post. I only share my honest opinion. Product, giveaway and information were provided to me by the company and/or representing PR firm*

 



Ring in Spring! Teacup Piggies Review and Giveaway Ends 4/25

 It seems like more and more children today are tossing toys aside for electronic games and I do my best to prevent that with my children. I am always on the lookout for toys that will keep my kids interested and engaged and that is why I am in love with Teacup Piggies!!! We were recently sent one of the new Teacup Piggies and Fashion Sets to review and my daughter has spent HOURS playing with this fun toy!!!  There are so many things that she loves about them but her favorite part is dressing them! They have so many cute outfits that you can buy for them and the outfits are interchangeable! We now have 2 Teacup Piggies and 3 outfit sets so our 7 year old daughter spends hours changing their outfits and playing with them! You pet them and they giggle and talk and they are sure to keep your little one busy for hours!

About Teacup Piggies:

Teacup Piggies, last holiday’s must have toy, are back and ready for summer fun! With six new piggy personalities, fabulous new fashion sets, and an adorable refreshment stand playset, Teacup Piggies are out to have fun under the sun! Teacup Piggies, by Toy Teck, are six inch miniature versions of real life Teacup Pigs. Each lovable piggy speaks over 25 phrases and comes with its own teacup, accessories, and birth certificate.

Teacup Piggy set: SRP 12.99-14.99

Teacup Fashions: SRP 6.99

Summer Fun Lemonade Stand: SRP: 9.99-12.99

You can find Teacup Piggies at Toys “R” Us, Walmart, select Targets, K-mart, CVS, and Walgreens!

Watch the new Teacup Piggy Commercial below for more information!

 

GIVEAWAY

One lucky reader is going to win a Teacup Piggies Litter 4 piggy set – includes interactive piggy, teacup, accessories, and birth certificate!

Mandatory Entry:

Leave a comment here with your name and email address!

Extra Entries:

"Like" Teacup Piggies on Facebook (1 entry)

Be a Follower of the Crazy House (1 entry)

Subscribe to email updates from us (1 entry)

Thanks for entering and GOOD LUCK!

Givaway will end on 4/25 at 11:59 p.m.

Winner will be chosen at random via random.org

*This is not a paid post. I only share my honest opinion. Product, Giveaway and Information was all provided by the company and/or representing PR firm*

Robb Report

Ring in Spring! Review and Giveaway from Scentsy! Ends 4/25

Like most women, it is extremely important for me to have a house that smells fresh and clean.  I have always used candles and air fresheners to make my house smell better but now that we have a baby in the house again, using those products are not the best choice. Air fresheners can be unhealthy for babies to breathe and candles can be dangerous and can cause severe injury if a child gets a hold of them.  This is why one of my  favorite new brands on the market has to be Scentsy!!!!

What is Scentsy you ask?

Scentsy is a fast growing company that sells products for the home through independent consultants!  Scentsy sells a full line of products designed to keep your house smelling wonderful such as their easy to use warmers and stuffed animals, a.k.a. Scentsy Buddies!  The warmers come in a full size, mid size and a plug in variety and they use a low-watt bulb to melt the specially formulated wax to maximize fragrance time!  Available in a HUGE variety of sizes, colors and designs, there is a Scentsy product available for every room, style and budget!!!

We were recently sent the April Warmer of the Month which is called Baby's Breath and we fell in love!  It is the prettiest baby blue color and it could not be more perfect for this time of year!!! We also received the April Scent of the Month which is Flutter and it's a scent that I can't even describe! It is so perfect for Spring. We put it in the warmer and within minutes our entire home smelled so wonderful!  Living in the country, we have probably tried just about every product under the sun that makes your house smell better and no product that we have ever used could even compare to Scentsy!  While the scents are strong, they are not overpowering and it amazes me how long your house stays smelling good just from one block of a scentsy bar!!!

We loved our Scentsy warmer so much that we purchased one and gave it to my daughters teacher this week for an early Easter gift. In her thank-you note to my daughter, she mentioned that she had never heard of Scentsy before and that she was really excited to use it. This made me realize that we need to do more to spread the word about Scentsy!  Every woman NEEDS to know about this wonderful company and their wonderful products!!! I cannot imagine not having a Scentsy warmer in my home and have already started looking for a plug-in for our bathroom and a smaller warmer to put in our upstairs. 

How great would one of these campus warmers be for your favorite college student?!

Or how about one of these precious warmers or Scentsy Buddies to gift to that special Mom in your life to celebrate a new baby? These would be perfect in a nursery!!

Easter and Mother's Day are right around the corner so now could not be a more perfect time to purchase the perfect Scentsy product!  Visit the Scentsy Website to browse their catalog and to find an independent consultant near you!! 

Still not convinced?! Watch the video below so you can see JUST how easy it is to use a Scentsy Warmer! It's so easy, my 7 year old did it all by herself!

GIVEAWAY

One lucky reader is going to win the Shasta Daisy Plug-in Warmer from Scentsy!!!

Mandatory Entry:

Leave a comment here with your name and email address!

Extra Entries:

Leave a comment here and tell me which warmer or scent you would most like to try from Scentsy! (1 entry)

Subscribe to email updates from us (1 entry)

Thanks for entering and GOOD LUCK!
Giveaway will end on 4/25 at 11:59 p.m.

Winner will be chosen at random via random.org

*This is not a paid post. I only share my honest opinion. Products, giveaway and information were provided to us by the company and/or representing PR firm*