Toys R Us + Babies R Us $10 GC w/Any $75 Purchase

Right now both Babies and Toys R Us is offering a $10 Gift Card with any purchase of $75 or more until November 10th!

Print out this coupon and bring it with you:

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Publix Run In-Run Out +$25 GC Giveaway! Ends 9/29

Getting the kids ready for school in the morning can be stressful enough without someone yelling, “Mom we ran out of toilet paper!” Instead of feeling frustrated because you can’t squeeze the remains from a tube of toothpaste or realizing there are no after-school snacks in the house when the kids hop off the bus, stock up on the products you use every day and breathe a little easier.

This September, visit your local Publix® during the Running Out? Run In. promotion and receive rewards for buying the General Mills and Procter and Gamble items your family uses most, like Cheerios, Totino’s, Charmin and Crest.

Prepare for weekday mayhem this fall with the help of Publix. From September 20th through September 26th, look for the “Running Out? Run In.” event at your local Publix store and “run in,” to take advantage of great savings on some of your favorite brands. Buy any of the 6 participating items such as, Pampers Diapers, Tide Pods, and Yoplait Yogurt Kids, and receive a free gallon of Publix milk. For more details on this great offer, visit RunningOutRunIn.com.

Yesterday, I ran into Publix and scored a great deal on cereal- Cheerios were BOGO! They even put a great coupon flyer (with over $13 of savings) in my bag!

What do you need to run in for? Why not use a $25 gift card to grab what you like??

Thanks to our friends at MyBlogSpark and General Mills, you can enter to win a $25 Gift Card below!

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Baby Days at Sam's Club!

Don’t miss out on precious moments by wasting hours at the grocery store and fussing over budgets. Discover an easy way to save on baby essentials from P&G by buying them in bulk at Sam’s Club this month! Purchase all the basics for baby at your local Sam’s Club store to save time and money with this limited-time $10 Gift Card offer.

Stock up on P&G products at Sam’s Club in February so you can afford to give your baby quality products and a little more mommy time. Pick up any two of the following baby products to receive a $10 Sam’s Club Gift Card toward your purchase made from the first through the 29th: Pampers Swaddlers or Pampers Cruisers Diapers, Pampers SoftCare Scented Baby Wipes, Similac Advance Powder or Similac Sensitive Powder, and/or Dreft Liquid Laundry Detergent. Register for your Gift Card at SamsClub.com/giftcardoffer by March 14, 2012.

With Baby #3 on the way, I'm taking advantage of this deal this month! Make sure you tell your friends and family that have little ones (or are expecting them!) to check it out as well.

Normally, I would host a fabulous giveaway (thanks to our friends at MyBlogSpark and Sam's Club) however, I was recently made aware of a young family in our area who's husband died unexpectedly. Because I like giving back to people in need, I am sending this gc and/or supplies to the family in need. I would love to believe that should a tragedy like this strike my family or someone I loved and knew personally, that my friends and community would come together for support.

Don't be discouraged, though. More exciting giveaways are going to be posted very soon- plus a comical due date story I need to share with you. This week has been one heck of a week.. an "only in my life" kinda week.

Special thanks to MyBlogSpark and to our friends at Sam's Club for providing gift cards to us, and the opportunity to share this information with our readers. 

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First Data eGift Social App Makes Gift Giving Easy- From Facebook!

Still need gift ideas? Did you forget about anyone? Why not try an eGift?

I will let you know when I first found out about this program, I thought, "there is no way this is going to work." As a brand new program, I did encounter a problem at the two Kmart stores that I tried to redeem the eGift at, but I do believe that it was because the cashiers honestly had no idea what it was, where it came from, or how to enter the Account Number and Pin correctly into the register. I think that as the program grows, and the employees are trained a little more on how to redeem the eGifts, it will run much more efficiently. With the insider (*wink*) knowledge that reading this review will give you, this may just be the answer to your gift giving prayers!

Here's how it works:

1. Sign into Facebook like you normally would.
2. Then visit the eGift Social App
3. Choose a store from the 10 current merchants (more are being added!)
4. Pick and Personalize your eGift- Is it a holiday gift? Birthday Gift? Give from $5-100.
5. Select who to send it to, and send your eGift instantly through email or Facebook!

You never have to leave your home (or your phone!) to give a gift, and your recipient never needs to leave to get it, or redeem it. Choose from merchants like Kmart, Sears, Dots, Sephora, Coldstone Creamery, FYE and more! If they are out shopping and didn't print out their eGift, they can look it up on their phone and give it right to the cashier.

I actually used my Kmart eGift online, and opted for in-store pick up of the items I ordered. I entered the "Account Number" for my eGift as gift card, with no dashes, then the pinnumber, and had no problems what-so-ever. I am assuming that if it was entered like that in store, it would also have no problems.

With most of my family 1500 miles away, this really provides a great opportunity to send a more personalized gift card, without the hassles of running to a store, then to the post office, then waiting three days for it to arrive, and then waiting to hear if your family received it. Just point, click, pay, and send.

It's so exciting seeing how social media is evolving, and I am really excited about eGift giving using platforms like Facebook. I can't wait for more merchants to jump on this band wagon, too!




I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of First Data and received an eGift gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.

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Lady Foot Locker Helps Mom Get 'Back on Track' +Giveaway!

From the Lady Foot Locker Press Release:
For many of us, "Back to School" means a change in schedule -- whether we are going back to school ourselves, or putting our kids on the bus. This change of schedule can threaten the fitness routine we've worked to maintain all summer. Experts at Lady Foot Locker believe this doesn't have to be the case -- the right footwear will get you "Back on Track" this fall.

"Wardrobe can often affect the mind," states Doree Sanger, VP DMM of Footwear for Lady Foot Locker. "Just as a pressed suit will make you feel prepped for an interview, a great pair of athletic shoes will prime you for your fall fitness goals."

Cathy Lang, author of Wardrobe Workouts and contributor to Lady Foot Locker's blog, The Club, offers these tips to keep you on track:

HIGHER LEARNING: No matter what shoe you wear -- toning shoes like the Reebok EasyTone or a casual favorite like the Converse Chuck Taylor -- elevate your booty by taking the stairs. If you are feeling ambitious, make it a rule to go up to your floor, back down and up again every trip.

CALORIES BURNED: approximately ten calories per minute when ascending, and seven when descending.

AHEAD OF THE CLASS: Sneakers are a fall fashion staple, and running shoes are brighter and more colorful than ever! Nike, Reebok and Asics have infused their top performance sneakers with pops of color. Do your feet (and your fitness goals) a favor by choosing sneakers as your everyday shoes.

CALORIES BURNED: If you're carrying a bag, for every five lbs you carry on a ten minute walk, you will boost your burn by 14.25 calories. So, if you're walking a 15 lb bag to class will burn approximately 43 calories.

ON THE FAST TRACK: You know you can use your campus track for more than running. Get a full lower body workout by inserting lunges. Run at the highest intensity you can. When it's time for a break, tighten your lower half by doing walking lunges while your heart rate and breathing slow before returning to your cardio workout. A great running shoe like the Asics Gel Kayano 16 is ideal for the track and will support this active rest as well.

MOMS, Win up to $100 from Lady Foot Locker for Back to School!

Since both of my children will be going back to school full time this year, I am super excited about getting *myself* back on track. I have a wedding that I'm going to be in 12 days after school starts, and I am planning on taking advantage of the time alone. I can really walk, or jog, or do a video in the comfort of my own home, without anyone interrupting me for a snack, or drink, or potty problems. I'm really looking forward to that.. but I have a feeling it's going to be missed almost as much as it is welcomed.

I've already updated the music in my MP3 player, and purchased a new pair of ear buds, so I am amped and ready to go!

I've been checking out some new sneaks on Lady Foot Locker since I heard about this promotion, because I thought it lined up with my theme for Back to School quite perfectly! I love the new Reebok EasyTone (or RunTone) sneakers. They are available in so many different colors, and they don't have the 'Herman Munster'-esque platform that many other toning shoes possess. I can't wait to head to my mall and try on a pair of these.

I cannot believe that the fluorescent colors from the 80's have made a full-fledged return. Many shoes, (even for moms!),  are splashed with some form of neon accent. I haven't quite made up my mind whether or not I think it's super cool or super crazy, but all I know is that for my size 11 feet, I do not need day-glow anything! For those of you with super cute little feet that can wear all of the adorable shoes in the world, check out the Nike AIRMAX sneakers. With just a little splash of color, Nike AIRMAX are both functional, (providing great support and traction), and fashionable.

Looking for little extra support and motivation to get moving? Learn more about The Club at Lady Foot Locker, keep track of your fitness goals, learn about new products, and so much more. Also, sign up in your local store for VIP status, and receive many perks like coupons, discounts, early access to upcoming promotions and more. Check out Lady Foot Locker VIP more details on how you can get FREE rewards. If you prefer to shop online, Lady Foot Locker is offering FREE shipping on orders over $75 and free return shipping if you are not 100% satisfied. Just use coupon code IP23T847 at the checkout.

Now, thinking about Back to School and getting YOURSELF back on track, what type of sneakers would you get?  Our friends at Lady Foot Locker have offered two $50 gift cards to our readers to help get them 'Back on Track' this Back to School Season. Two winning comments will be chosen, you could win one, or BOTH- up to $100 in Lady Foot Locker Gift Cards!

Mandatory Entry:
Visit Lady Foot Locker and tell me which pair are your favorite AND what you're planning on doing to get yourself "Back on Track" this Back to School season. 

This giveaway is open to residents of the US and Canada or APO/FPO addresses as well. This giveaway will end on August 30, 2010 at 11:59pm EST. TWO $50 gift cards will be given away thanks to Lady Foot Locker. One person may win both gift cards, depending on the numbers drawn at random from Random.org. All winner information will be posted on our WINNERS PAGE and on this post. Any unclaimed prizes will be redrawn accordingly and at the discretion of 4BabyAndMom. As always, what you have read is strictly the opinion of 4BabyAndMom. Your opinions may differ.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS!!

Please be sure to visit our WINNERS PAGE for more information on how to claim your prize! This giveaway has been redrawn. If the winners do not claim their prizes by Sunday, 9/26, it will move to the next number in line. Thank you for understanding.

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Back to School Blues? Win $20 to Amazon for Back to School!

Back to school brings a whole spectrum of feelings. Some moms are excited for the beginning of the school year, some cry like a toddler who's favorite blankey got stolen.. whether their kid is going into pre-k or 11th grade!!

Parents also have struggles during the Back to School season searching for their child's favorite character lunchbox, or the hottest label jeans, or whatever the trendy fad of the moment is.

If you are fans of ours on Facebook or follow us on Twitter, you may have noticed Lauren's recent rants about finding a backpack for her son. Of all of the backpacks on the market, he requested a Tom and Jerry Backpack.

She's done a ton of searching, high and low, and has had no luck finding one. A fan of 4BabyAndMom suggested a transfer, but now her search has switched over to trying to find a light colored backpack that has a large enough flat surface that would accommodate a transfer.

What backpack does your child want? What was your favorite or most memorable backpack when you were a child?

Tell us, and you could win a $20 gift code to Amazon.com!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER!!

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

This giveaway is open to anyone that can use Amazon. This giveaway will end on August 13, 2010 at 11:59pm EST. The winner will be chosen using Random.org, and all winner information will be posted on our WINNERS PAGE and on this post. Any unclaimed prizes will be redrawn accordingly and at the discretion of 4BabyAndMom.

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Friendly's Gift Cards Makes Sweet Stocking Stuffers! + Giveaway!

I have fond memories of being a child and eating at Friendly's. After every school play, dance recital, or chorus concert, our family ordered Reese's Pieces Sundae's to go. I remember having and going to birthday parties at Friendly's, and special lunches with my grandparents.

When I was pregnant with Alex, I couldn't get enough of their New England Clam Chowder, and when I was pregnant with Abbigaile I craved "Whatta-melon Roll" like nobody's business! Every year after pumpkin picking, part of our tradition is to bring the kids to our nearest Friendly's, and enjoy dinner and dessert.

This holiday season, when you buy $25 in gift cards from Friendly’s, you’ll get a $5 bonus card FREE! Friendly's gift cards are perfect for stocking stuffers, teacher gifts, and more! This special offer is only available if you purchase them in store, so be sure to hurry!

Get Gift Cards Online! If you don't live near a Friendly's, but know someone who does, send gift cards to friends and family online (purchase does not include holiday bonus card). Order and personalize your gift cards here.

Warm Up With Ice Cream!
Delicious and indulgent Lava Cake Sundaes are now available! Try one of Frienldy's new flavors Hunka Chunka PB Fudge® Lava Cake, Mocha Java Lava Cake, Forbidden Chocolate® Lava Cake, Peppermint Stick Lava Cake.

Want it?
Find a Friendly's Restaurant near you, and take advantage of their great gift card offer. If there's no Friendly's near you, send an online gift card to your someone-special!


This giveaway is open to residents of the US and will end on December 20th, at 11:59pm EST. One winner will be chosen at random using Random.org. Disclosure: A $5 Gift Card was provided to me, at no cost, by the PR company that represents Friendly's Restaurants so that I could try a product from their menu. I did not accept monetary compensation for reviewing or writing about this experience, and all opinions expressed are my own.


WINNER!

  Please read the WINNERS POST for more information on how to claim your prize! Thank you all for participating in our giveaway. Happy Holidays!

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BJ's Wholesale Club Makes Holiday Entertaining Easy! Free 60-Day Membership + Enter to Win a $25 Gift Card!

I love to entertain. I long for the day that I have a house big enough to host parties where there is plenty of room to mingle, enough chairs to sit on, and where everyone can drink out of real glasses that match...

In the meantime, in my little house I entertain all year round during all of the holidays. I cook for Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, Easter, and the 4th of July. Sporadically in between those major holidays, we host BBQ's, birthday parties, and miscellaneous ladies night get togethers.

I often find that shopping at a wholesale club, like BJ's really helps to simplify the event because it provides me with one-stop shopping and some of the best prices on quality, name brand items.

I cannot even begin to tell you how much fun it is going to a wholesale club like BJ's. One-stop shopping packed with aisles and aisles of the highest quality items, and best of all-most of the products are at a savings of more than 30% over supermarkets! Plus, BJ's accepts all manufacturers coupons to make your dollar stretch even further.

BJ's Wholesale Club also has all of the toys you need- for moms, dads, and children, as well. Whether you're looking for electronics, a giant doll house, decorations, or just the perfect cookies for Santa, you'll find something for everyone on your list this year at BJ's.

A membership to BJ's has many perks; if you take advantage of the special new-member *paid offer for $45, you'll receive a $10 coupon, two extra months of membership, plus a Member Savings Book (with more than $1,000 in coupons and instant rebates), "Sign up and Save" coupons worth $117 in savings, 2 cards (one for you and someone else in your household), and a no risk 100% money back guarantee on the fee if you are not satisfied.
* Paid offer may vary by store.

Some of the brand new items you might find on the shelves this holiday season are:

• Nature Valley Nut Clusters - 100% Natural, bite-sized clusters with granola, nuts and a touch of honey - and a resealable package which makes it great for sharing
• Progresso High-Fiber Soups - This 6-pack of soup is a great way to get your fiber with the great taste you know and love from Progresso
• Green Giant Complete Skillet Meal - A convenient and great tasting solution for a quick and delicious dinner for the family
• Pillsbury "Big Deluxe" Chocolate Chip Tub - Perfect for entertaining or as an everyday treat (or to leave out for Santa!)

WANT IT?
Download your coupon for a FREE 60-Day BJ's Wholesale Club Membership and find a BJ's Wholesale Club location near you to start saving money now. Make sure to bring your coupons, and reusable shopping bags!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNER!

Please read the WINNERS POST for more information on how to claim your prize!

This giveaway is open to residents of the US and will end on December 11th, at 11:59pm EST. One winner will be chosen at random using Random.org. Disclosure: A $25 Gift Card was provided to me, at no cost, by MyBlogSpark.com. I did not accept monetary compensation for reviewing or writing about this experience, and all opinions expressed are my own.

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From Foot Locker: Give a Little and Get a Lot!

From the Press Release: New York, New York, December 3, 2009—
The holiday season is a time of
giving…but sometimes finding that perfect gift can be a challenge. Need a
great option? Give them a gift card.

Gift cards are a one-size-fits-all, always well-received, quick-fix for
last-minute shoppers.

This month, Foot Locker is offering gift givers the opportunity to cash in
on their holiday gift giving with a gift card reward program. For every
$50 worth of gift cards purchased in-store or online, customers get a bonus
in the form of a $10 Reward Card.

The promotion runs from November 30 until December 20, 2009 (while supplies
last). Customers can then redeem the Reward Cards in-store or online
between December 26, 2009 and January 30, 2010.

Gift cards can help alleviate the stress of holiday shopping:

No need to “Handle with Care:” With increased gas prices and travel fares,
it may be difficult to see everyone over the holidays. Gift cards are easy
to ship and won’t break in the mail.

Hard to please teens…Would LOVE a Foot Locker gift card. It’s a gift that
is tailored just for them. A gift card means more time in the mall, more
time with friends, and a gift they will be proud to have in their closet
because they chose it!

Holiday grab-bag: The value of a gift card can be customized to fit your
group gift-giving event. No hassles, no fuss, no disappointment!

To add an extra personal touch, garnish this holiday gift with a shoelace
bow, or package with a pair of fun printed socks. Keep in mind, gift cards
are, in fact, a personal gift. It tells the recipient, “I know where you
like to shop, so go to one of your favorite stores and pick the perfect
gift that you will love.”


Details of program listed here:
http://www.footlocker.com/promotion/promoId:5001288/footlocker-gift-cards/


In the meantime...
Enter to win up to $200 in Gift Cards with our Kids Foot Locker GC giveaway!

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Just a Reminder- 4 More Days Left---

To grab a badge, and enter to win a $25 GC to Target, Wal-Mart, or Sears- AND a pair of Ugg Boots. Click here for more details.

This contest is open worldwide, for anyone that can grab a button and place it on a public website or blog.

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Autumn is around the corner... *Ugg Boots Giveaway and Contest to WIN $25*

Shortly after the first day back to school, I distinctly remember the smell of the autumn leaves turning and falling, and the crisp, cool breeze getting chillier and chillier every day on the way to and from the bus stop.

In your back to school shopping, you may have picked up a new pair of sneakers, and tons of clothes (both short sleeves & long), but did you pick up some boots??

Available in Classic Tall, Short and Mini, as well as Elegance and Tall Metallic, these ugg boots are both stylish and functional. The thicker merino sheepskin used in ugg boots cools your toes in summer and warms in winter to produce a supremely comfortable 22 degree constant temperature. Unlike other footwear, ugg boots are made from a natural insulator. Constantly circulating air prevents heat exchange keeping you comfortable regardless of the temperature. Thicker sheepskin means greater insulation, comfort and strength.

Right now, if you copy one of the Whooga Ugg Boots badges and place it on your blog or website sidebar, you can enter to win your very own pair of FREE ugg boots!!

**4BabyAndMom has been challenged!**

We have been challenged to see if we could have at least 40 of our readers enter to win- to which I rebutted and said I could have at least 50 readers respond!

Now I need your help!

Enter to win using the contest entry form, and grab a button.

If we get at least 50 people to enter- I will giveaway one $25 Gift Card to TARGET, WAL-MART or SEARS!

Here's How to WIN!!
Grab the button & enter to win the ugg boots giveaway, then add the button to your blog or website. (Facebook or myspace accounts do not qualify). Come back here and tell me that you grabbed the button, which store you'd like $25 to shop at, and include the link to your blog or website in your comment.

If 50 people have not grabbed the button by 11:59pm EST, August 31st, the $25 prize will be forfeited, but you'll still be entered into the ugg boots giveaway.

So, tell your friends, tell your neighbors, tell your blog roll and address book, and help me beat my goal!

One entry per blog or website. This offer expires at 11:59pm EST, August 31st. If there are not 50 valid entries by the 31st, the $25 gift card opportunity expires. If the goal of 50 entries is met or exceeded, a winner will be drawn at random using Random.org and announced within 48 hours. Good Luck!

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Living Rooms Direct $45 GIVEAWAY!

Everyone knows that your living room is the heart of your home. For our family, we are continually finding items to help round out our living room. We recently painted it this warm mocha color, and last year we got our leather sectional. I still have to try to find the perfect wall art, mirror and living room area rug, but my quest continues on.

While looking for area rugs and wall decorations, I happened to be introduced to LivingRoomsDirect.com! Living Rooms Direct offers a huge selection of furniture, couches, end tables, art for your naked walls, and everything you need to make your living room the way you dreamed it to be.

LivingRoomsDirect means shopping for living room furniture and accessories out of the comfort of your own home. You'll find pages and pages of endless selections in every color, shape, size, and finish available. They carry other furniture as well, like armoires, and console or entry way tables- (that's something else that I'd love to get!) I could get into tons of trouble at this website!

My personal weakness is mirrors. Small mirrors, tall mirrors, beveled edge mirrors, long mirrors, funky mirrors, round mirrors, it doesn't matter which- I love gorgeous mirrors! I have this large empty wall, and long for a beautiful mirror to fill it.. (or something else that strikes my fancy), but again, I haven't been able to find anything I loved. While browsing the selection at LivingRoomsDirect, I happened to find these two mirrors that I completely love. The sunburst style mirror is way out of our budget, but the rectangular one would be perfect for my wall! I still need to have my husband measure for it, but I think maybe this upcoming anniversary it will be joining our family.

LivingRoomsDirect has a new line of products called notNeutral, designed for the more bold colorful and modern styles out there. From pillows to trivets, and everything in between, notNeutral is exactly that! Bright oranges and greens, reds and blacks make up the majority of the bold pattens on this collection. The notNeutral line makes it easy to spice up a room, add a splash of color or express your individuality, creativeness and funk while accessorizing your couch, bedroom, or living room. If you tend to like more modern designs and bright, fun colors, check out their new collection, and tell me what you think!

Want it?
If you're in the market for any type of living room furniture or accessories, head to LivingRoomsDirect.com now and pick out your favorites. To our Canadian friends, LivingRoomsDirect now ships to Canada, too! If you purchase something from LivingRoomsDirect, please be sure to mention that you read about them here, on 4BabyAndMom!

WIN IT!
Our friends at Living Rooms Direct have offered one lucky winner their chance to win either a $45 gift certificate, or YOUR FAVORITE item under $45!


Here's How:
Visit LivingRoomsDirect and sign up to "Receive Deals Via Email". While you are there, find a product that you absolutely love. Come back here and tell me that you signed up for the newsletter, AND what product you love, need and have-to-have! Feel free to tell me where you'd put it, or why you need it, too!

Extra Entries:

• Follow 4BabyAndMom on Twitter and tweet about this review & giveaway. You may R/T: "Spruce up your walls, couch or hall! Win a $45 GC or your fav product (under 45) from LivingRoomsDirect! http://bit.ly/12PEbw Ends 8/3 #4BAM" Leave the link to the tweet in your comment, please. (Up to 3x/day!)
• Add a 4BabyAndMom button to your sidebar or add 4BabyAndMom to your blog roll. Leave your blog or website link. (2 entries)
  
• Subscribe via e-mail. Your email must validate or it will not count, & your comment will be deleted. Include email in your comment. (5 entries)
• Blog about this giveaway with a link to 4BabyAndMom and LivingRoomsDirect. Please leave link in comment. (5 entries)
• Follow 4BabyAndMom on Blogger publicly
  
• Subscribe to my RSS feed
• Email at least 3 of your friends and CC me at 4BabyAndMom [at] gmail [dot] com
• Fave me on Technorati and comment with your ID.

This giveaway is open to US Residents and Canada and will end on August 3rd, at 11:59pm EST. One winner will be chosen at random using Random.org. Special thanks to LivingRoomsDirect for sponsoring this giveaway!

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Save 20% at CuteBabyNameGifts.com!

While looking for a baby gift for one of my friends up north, I happened to stumble upon CuteBabyNameGifts.com. The hand illustrated art featured on this site are unique and personal- perfect for any shower or welcome baby gift. The artist works with you if you have a specific theme or color scheme in your nursery or playroom, truly creating a one of a kind piece that will last a lifetime. The bright colors will entice baby, and as letter recognition develops, your child will love spelling out their name and naming all of the fun symbols representing each of the letters.

For a limited time, CuteBabyNameGifts.com is offering 4BabyAndMom readers 20% off of their purchase just for telling them that you read about these beautiful keepsakes on our site!

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Mainstays Plug In Air Freshener Review and Giveaway!

I LOVE candles, scented oils, melting tarts, and all plug in type air fresheners. I can never have enough yummy smelling scents around the house but because my sinuses are sensitive, I cannot have floral scents or strong perfumey scents, and often find myself sticking to the sweet foods or earthy autumn scents. (Think: apples and cinnamon, pumpkin spice, etc).

So the other day, overwhelmed by two children in diapers, I declared my independence and left my husband to fend for himself and all three children and headed to Wal-mart. I seriously used to live in Target and Wal-mart before NewBaby came around... but now, it's too difficult with a clingy toddler and a needy newborn. I'm a label reader, and well, reading labels is rather difficult when between every other word there's a "MOMMYYYYYY!!!" or a squeak from underneath the mountains of blankets. I digress...

Anyway, as I'm walking through the aisles, I notice that they finished the new Mainstays candle aisle, so I turn my cart and narrowly avoid a head on collision with a frazzled mom juggling twin toddlers and two pink candles. I smile as she apologizes- why do we always feel the need to apologize for our crazy children? It's not like her kids were frazzling me.. So I get into the aisle, situate myself near the beginning, as the echoes of a babbling brook (playing out of one of those buttoned machines) turns the aisle into my own personal getaway. I begin sniffing all of the candles, and stumble upon cranberry mandarin. Holy Yum, Batman!! What could be better?Oh yeah, it's available in a plug-in style air freshener- You wanna know what's even better than that?? It was only $4.74!! You have no idea, I wanted to screetch with happiness! There's only two scents in the regular plug ins that I can tolerate, and the fancy Febreze versions are too expensive, unless you have double coupons and a money maker deal at Walgreens. This plug-in scent holder part is glass, and the picture really does it no justice- it looks more "upscale" than it's price. Once the fragrance is used up, the glass refills are readily available and interchangable.

I am so in love with this product, (and the scent!), that I wanted to share my happiness with you all, so I am offering one lucky reader a $10 Wal-mart gift card, so you can go and check out their new line of home fragrance scents and purchase your favorite plug-in! My only rule for this one, is whoever wins this one, you need to drop me a line and let me know which one you picked out, and how much you love it!

Here's how to win:

• Leave me a comment on which room you need to freshen up and why.
• Post this giveaway on your blog, and include a link back.
• Add a button to your blog.
• Email at least 3 of your friends and CC me at 4BabyAndMom [at] gmail [dot] com
• Tweet, Digg, bookmark us on Technorati or Stumble this giveaway, please include the link!
• Follow this blog and/or subscribe for our feeds!
• You get an extra entry in ALL of our giveaways if you follow the directions in this post!!

Fine Print: Please include your email or contact information in your comments. YOU MUST post separate comments for each one of the tasks above that you complete. This drawing ends Saturday, 2/21 at 11:59pm EST. Any comments posted after that time will be deleted. If you post one reply saying you did all methods of entry, you will only receive 1 valid entry. One lucky winner will be selected using Random.org. Winner will be announced on Monday, 2/23. Any questions, please click on the Contact Us button on our sidebar. Thank you for participating!

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