Send Your Valentine Something Sweet [or Salty] from The Popcorn Factory! Giveaway + Free Shipping

I grew up in a family that gave gifts for everything. You lost a tooth? You got a gift. It's Halloween? You got a gift. Usually, the gifts were not just from my parents, but they were from my aunts and uncles or cousins, as well. I miss being a part of a close-knit family like that [as much as they drove me NUTS when I was a kid..] especially when I look at my kids.

That being said...I have seven nieces and a nephew. One is still an infant, and only two are close enough for us to see randomly through the year. The others live in NY, and two live in California. This year, I told Bri that I would love to do something special for the kids we don't see too often, and send them little trinkets, or gifts for the in-between holidays. The majority of them are all getting old enough to know who we are, and being that we don't see them that often, I do want them to know we are here, we care about them, and love them- even if we're 1500 miles away.

While looking for something fun, functional, or practical to send, I found this cute LOVE YA! sampler set from The Popcorn Factory. How cute is this?!?

The LOVE YA! gift is only $4.99 and comes with their super delicious secret recipe popcorn heart and four foil wrapped chocolate hearts. Perfect for the sweet and salty lover in your family, or for the older kiddos this Valentine's Day.

There is a 20% off coupon that comes with the gift pack, which is great for your recipient to use at a later date, or for their parents, if you're like me!

Use Promo Code LOVEYA and get FREE Ground Shipping on this sweet treat!

Great deals like this don't last very long, so make sure you put your order in quickly- as this is limited to the first 2,000 sweeties out there!

I encourage you to visit The Popcorn Factory on Facebook to find special deals, give feedback on products, and check out their "perfectly corny" video. 

Want to take a chance to win one for your special Valentine? THREE readers will win this wonderfully delicious prize pack- to keep or send to that special someone. Here's how: 

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Wow! Wow! "Wubbzy Be Mine" DVD Giveaway!

From the PR/news release:

Roses are red…Wubbzy is yellow!

As Valentine’s Day is approaching, I wanted to share with you the release of Wubbzy’s newest DVD called “Wubbzy Be Mine.” The festive new DVD, which offers loads of Valentine’s Day–themed fun for young viewers and their families, is set to spark lots of “Wubb love” and laughter – just in time to celebrate the special day!

“Wubbzy Be Mine” (SRP $12.98) is an irresistible compilation of three episodes featuring the series’ well-loved characters, Wubbzy, Widget, Walden and Daizy. In “Mr. Valentine,” Wuzzleburg’s trusty mailman falls ill on Valentine’s Day and Wubbzy steps in to deliver all the valentines, but he soon discovers there are none for him…. To Wubbzy’s surprise, his pals personally deliver his valentines, saving the best for last! In “Cupid’s Helper,” Cupid pays a visit to Wuzzleburg, but loses his prized bubble-blower. When Wubbzy finds it, he starts blowing bubbles bringing together some of Wuzzleburg’s oddest couples. And, in “My Speedy Valentine,” the third love-filled episode on the new release, Wubbzy and his pals try to find the fastest way ever to make their own valentines, but something keeps bugging Walden….

Both of our kids love Wubbzy, and this Valentine's Day, they enjoyed receiving the new DVD as part of their gifts. To spread the "wuv", our friends from Wuzzleburg have offered one lucky reader their chance to WIN a brand new WUBBZY BE MINE DVD and some special Wubbzy candy for your little valentine.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER!

This giveaway is open to residents of the US. This giveaway will end on February 18, 2010 at 11:59 PM EST. One winner will be chosen using Random.org, and all winner information will be posted on our WINNERS PAGE and on this post. After winner validates entry, the gift code will be emailed directly to the winner. Please include a valid email address in your comment. If we cannot find a way to contact you, we will not, we will choose another winner. We do try to email all winners, but due to the volume of giveaways offered on our site, delays may be expected. Any unclaimed prizes will be redrawn accordingly and at the discretion of 4BabyAndMom. Special thanks to the PR firm representing WowWowWubbzy for providing a press copy of this DVD to 4BabyAndMom, and for sponsoring this giveaway. As always, what you have read is strictly the opinion of 4BabyAndMom.

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Red Envelope and ProFlowers Makes Valentines Easy *Giveaway*

Every year my husband and I celebrate Valentine's Day with dinner and a movie at home. I usually try to make something special like shrimp scampi, or something out of the norm. We rarely give each other gifts, as we feel that we show our love throughout the year. This year, with a move on our horizon, our gifts have been more along the lines of file cabinets and stuff for the new place to help stay organized and make it feel like a home.

While searching for some home decor and things that really fit our style, I found RedEnvelope.com and knew right away what I wanted for our "Valentine's Day Gift". For the first time in our adult life, we have a hallway. I know, it doesn't sound like a major thing, but what do you do with a hallway?

My first impression was to put pictures in it, but I wanted something more than that. I found this beautiful Hall Gallery Frame Set, and knew that it would be perfect for that space. Isn't it gorgeous?! I knew as soon as I saw it that I would have to get it for our new home.

While I was there, I decided to look around and splurge a little on something for Brian. After all, this year we've celebrated 10 years of being together, and it's been awhile since the last time I bought him something just for him. He's an electrician, and doesn't have an office, so most items for men that are on the market during Valentine's Day is stuff for a desk, or cufflinks, or tie tacks and the like. While browsing I found the coolest thing for him, a Buffalo Nickel Money Clip Wallet. He loves old coins, and I thought that this would be perfect for him to use on weekends, or in exchange for his bulky wallet. Part of me was thinking of the Home Brewery Kit, (perfect for a man who has everything), but I wasn't sure if I wanted to take that step.. His brother brews his own beer, and well, I like the fact that my husband only has one on occasion.

The greatest part about RedEnvelope.com is that they not only have gifts for men and women, but gifts for the whole family, and for the house. If you can't decide what to get for your loved one, you can send a more traditional Valentine- flowers and chocolate! Whether you are looking for decadent chocolate covered strawberries, truffles, or just a bouquet of bright flowers for your mom, you will find it at RedEnvelope.com. You all know how I love "one stop shopping", and this place is it! Once you’ve picked out the perfect gift, choose delivery dates (including day-of shipping), select gift wrap, add a personalized card, and you’re set. No more trips to the mall for tired greeting cards and tacky ties!

While you’re shopping, be sure to check out ProFlowers.com too, for fresh, colorful flowers and gifts! From roses to lilies, plus add-ons like gourmet truffles and chocolate-dipped berries, you’re sure to find the sweetest gift for the ones you love – for Valentine’s Day and beyond!

To share the love with my readers, RedEnvelope.com is offering a $100 gift certificate for one lucky reader!


CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER!

Please refer to our WINNERS PAGE for more information on how to claim your prize!

This giveaway is open to residents of the US. This giveaway will end on February 13, 2010 at 11:59 PM EST. One winner will be chosen using Random.org, and all winner information will be posted on our WINNERS PAGE and on this post. After winner validates entry, the gift code will be emailed directly to the winner. Please include a valid email address in your comment. If we cannot find a way to contact you, we will not, we will choose another winner. We do try to email all winners, but due to the volume of giveaways offered on our site, delays may be expected. Any unclaimed prizes will be redrawn accordingly and at the discretion of 4BabyAndMom. Special thanks to RedEnvelope and ProFlowers for providing two gift codes for the use of 4BabyAndMom. As always, what you have read is strictly the opinion of 4BabyAndMom.

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K-Y Encourages Couples to Ignite Valentine's Night and Every Night

As a mom of two kids, it's hard to find time for just me and my husband. We haven't had a date night in who-knows-how-long,but try our hardest to squeak in any time we can to just enjoy each others company. Usually it's on the couch watching something off of our DVR, but recently we've been trying to wake up earlier than the children on weekends, and tell the kids to have quiet time so we can have our own "at home" date. Any time we spend together, we value and try our hardest to have fun and remember why it is that we love each other- even when we drive each other crazy.

Valentine's Day is often our time for relationship resolutions.. we sit down and decide that we should try to allocate special days or times to just talk, or give and get a massage, or spend special time together. That lasts throughout the day, but the ideas seem to vanish quickly. One decision that we always reinforce is to make time for each other- no matter what. I think that's a very important quality in our relationship.

K-Y has released a new line of products to help encourage couples to spend more intimate time together, and has a Facebook Fan page called, "Couples Place". At the COUPLES PLACE you'll find helpful tips on maintaining a healthy relationship, a link to a helpful e-book by a NY Times best selling author, more information about K-Y products and current contests & promotion information.

Right now K-Y is running a contest to select "America's Top Couple".  Couples can enter to win a romantic trip to New York City, a professional photo shoot, a feature in a national magazine, and $1000 spending cash. All of the contest details are on the K-Y Couples Place Fan Page.

Two new products you may have seen advertised on television recently are the K-Y Brand YOURS+MINE Couples Lubricants and INTENSE Arousal Gel for Her. Both product descriptions insist that it heightens your sensations to make your time behind the bedroom door more exciting for the both of you.

So what are you waiting for? Take this Valentine's Day as your day to re-ignite that flame that sparked your relationship all over again.




“I wrote this post while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of K-Y Brand and received samples of the Yours + Mine and Intense products. In addition, Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

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It's our anniversary!

Six years married- 10 together.. and counting!

Make an on-line slideshow at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Six years ago today, I married my best friend. This is something I created the year Abbigaile was born.. although it was 3 years ago, it's a very intimate glimpse into our life together.

Happy Anniversary, Bear. I love you more today than yesterday, and I promise to love you even more tomorrow.

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Blog Award!

The Love Ya Award

These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers. Deliver this award to eight bloggers who must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of their award.

I received The Love Ya Award from two of my favorite bloggers- Melinda at Look What Mom Found and Marianna at Green Mama's Pad! Thank you both for sending it my way, and I Love Ya too!! *wink*

Now it's my turn to pass it on so here's who I'm sending The Love Ya Award to:

• Matthew's Puzzle - The dedication of a mother's love is evident in her daily battles for her son with Autism. The great lengths Matthew has acheived because of her strength inspire me greatly.
• Frugalicious Mommy- I recently connected with Virginia because she won a blog contest of mine. I LOVE the money saving advice and tips on her blog, no mommy should go without!
• Funky Cheap $kate Mama- In search of the best deals on the internet? Tons of useful freebies, and coupon codes you can't pass up? Follow her!
• Random Thoughts from a Random Mommy- I just love Melissa and her family! I love her creations and all the pictures of her boys.
  
• Crumbs in My Minivan- I love the stories about her kids and the things they say and do! Fun to read, and so, so true!
• Seeryus Mama- Great giveaways, truthful reviews, just a fun place to read!
• Therapeutic Reviews & Giveaways- Another site for great reviews & giveaways, with personal experience and personality.
• No Time for Flashcards- My all time favorite blog, EVER! Great ideas for rainy days for keeping your preschool and early elementary school child active and having fun! Wonderful site for home schoolers too!

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