Jumping 4 Joy Tampa @ Airheads Trampoline Arena this Sunday!!

It's almost Memorial Day weekend! What to do, what to do?!

Well, after you hit the stores and get the deals, and then hit the beach and get some sun and waves, be sure to get your fun on at Airheads Trampoline Arena right off of Linebaugh from 7-10pm at Jumping 4 Joy Tampa!

This faith filled family night out and fundraiser is going to be packed with fun stuff, for children of all ages! With over 15 vendors and community partners, moms can shop for just about anything under the sun- hair accessories, hand bags, art work, home fragrances and decor, jewelry, and more! Dads can enjoy jumping with the kids and the clean music from the DJ! Kids will enjoy free art sessions with Veropolo Kids Space, jumping on the indoor trampoline arena, and playing all of the arcade games! If you get hungry, Airheads has a concession stand with something to curb any craving!

There is a fee to jump, but the fundraiser benefits the Hope Children's Home and CFL Ministries in Tampa. If you're not familiar with the Children's Home, it's a modern day orphanage in Tampa, that has helped over 5,000 kids! CFL Ministries brings joy into the lives of kids in the juvenile detention centers in the Tampa area.

Don't forget to enter the raffles from The Rays, eBoats of Tampa Bay, Weeki Wachee, Sea World, Aquatica, Kids Foot Locker, and there's even an autographed Lindback jersey (from Tampa Bay Lightning!) valued at over $250!! Plus, all of the vendors and business partners present will have something fun to win, as well!!! If you bring an unopened item off of the Hope Children's Home "Needs List" at the door, you'll receive FREE raffle tickets!

Are you local, or live close to Tampa, Florida??  Help me spread the word, via Twitter or Facebook, or if you blog, on your blog too, and you'll be entered to win a special 50/50! I'm giving one lucky promoter $25* and the Hope Children's Home a $25 gift card- but only if YOU help!

Here's the deal:

Tampa or other nearby bloggers or followers: please blog, re-TWEET or Post to Facebook one of the following messages. Please make sure to TAG the Jumping 4 Joy Tampa page on Facebook so your fans and friends can learn more about the event!

Retweet: Join us at @AIRHEADSUSA in Tampa 5/26 while we are Jumping 4 Joy! Find more details at: http://www.facebook.com/jumping4joytampa … #HOPE #familynightout

Repost on Facebook: Looking for something fun to do this Sunday? Check out @Jumping 4 Joy Tampa at the Airheads Trampoline Arena for a family night out, vendor show, raffles and MORE! 

Then, leave a comment below telling me what town you live in, and the link to your status, tweet or blog post. Please be sure to change your privacy setting for your status update to public. Good Luck!


*Winner will be choosen at random and given the option to choose $25 via pay pal or Gift Card to Target or Walmart. Please make sure you leave your email address in your comment. This giveaway will end on 5/26 at midnight.

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Mombo takes Nursing Pillows to the Next Level! *Review*

This post brought to you by Comfort and Harmony. All opinions are 100% mine.

Recently I was given the opportunity to review the Mombo from Comfort & Harmony, the makers of Bright Starts products. When I opened the email, I thought the same thing as you just did- what the heck is a Mombo?!

 

Aside from a clever sounding name, the Mombo is a brand new nursing pillow that every parent should try! Plus, we really like the packaging, because it says our name on it... sort of.

Okay, not really, but it's still attractive! Available exclusively at Babies R Us, the Mombo nursing pillow retails from about $30-55, depending on which pillow you choose, if it's already got a slip cover, and what type of slip cover you choose. They have one with taggies on it, fun and funky patterns, as well as calm, soothing colors for both boys and girls!

My little one isn't nursing anymore, but we used to nurse. We made it six months- the longest for any of my kids! I was ecstatic that I made it that long. Unfortunately, due to food allergies and sensitivites, we had to stop, but we still enjoy snuggle time- despite the fact that my little man is a year old already!

When we received the opportunity to review this new nursing pillow I jumped at it. I had used both of the other popular brands of nursing pillows and they did the trick.. but only "well enough". With the one brand, I found myself rolling it up and folding it over. The other brand had velcro, so I liked that, but I couldn't use it when I wanted to lay baby down on the floor, like the first one. It also felt way too stiff sometimes. I couldn't find a happy medium.

When our mombo came in the mail, I couldn't wait to open it! Mombo has a unique shape (for your arms to fit perfectly while nursing!) and a two-sided design called Firm2Soft. Basically, it's got two sides to it, a softer, more pillowy side that's perfect for tummy time, and a more firm, but still comfortable side, for stability when nursing. It's also got a spot for you to put this little pod into it which makes your Mombo gently vibrate. That would have been SO helpful for my coliky baby!! Mombo is the only nursing pillow on the market with removable, soothing vibrations.

Now, like I said before, my baby isn't of nursing age, but one of my very dear friends is due in just a couple of weeks, so I can't wait to let her really try this product out. For the time being, here's a few pictures of my handsome little man, hanging out with his Mombo!

Be sure to follow Comfort & Harmony on Facebook to stay up to date on new products, slip covers, and to show of your bundle of joy on their wall! Find Comfort & Harmony on Twitter to get great tips, interact with the brand, ask questions, and more!

Special thanks to Comfort & Harmony for allowing us to review this product.

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Sail Key West + Special Discount Offer

I live in the Tampa area, and Key West is about 8 hours from me. I've dreamed about heading down to the Keys for a get away with my husband. Sail out on a yacht, maybe catch some fish, and some sun.. nothing surrounding us except the beautiful water.

I've been poking around online, trying to find things to do in the Keys, and I received some information from Classic Harbor Line.

Dedicated to providing the most perfect hospitality and sailing experience one could find in Key West, Classic Harbor Line hopes for the privilege of escorting you on a breathtaking excursion aboard the most elegant vessel in the local schooner fleet: Adirondack III or cruise through Key West in elegance and style aboard the Gatsby era Yacht the Beacon.

While visiting Key West, Florida you will find a number of land and water based activities. However, a classic schooner sail or luxury yacht cruise - a day or sunset - is well known to be the quintessential Key West activity that will highlight your stay and be the lasting memory forever.

Want to save some money on your excursion?? My Readers Receive $10 off each ticket purchased at http://www.sail-keywest.com/ using ONLINE promo code FAMILY10.

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Crayola's Big Colorful Birthday Adventure!

To celebrate their 110th birthday, the 8 original crayons are throwing a birthday bash at the new fun-omenal Crayola Experience, the world's only interactive Crayola family attraction. Right now, they're out on a colorful adventure to spread the news, and you're invited to join the fun!

How can you join in on the fun? You can FOLLOW the crayons on their adventure, LEARN more about each color and enter to WIN a trip for 4 to celebrate their birthday and the Grand Opening of the all new Crayola Experience this coming May!

Visit the Crayola Facebook page and click "enter now" for your chance to be first in line when the Crayola Experience reopens. The Crayola Experience, located in the heart of downtown Easton, Pennsylvania, is where the magic of Crayola and color come to life. It’s a place where you’re always encouraged to let your creativity run free, to color outside the lines, and to play, explore, and learn.

The all new Crayola Experience will be opening on May 24, 2013, Memorial Day weekend, with four floors of fun-omenal new interactive exhibits and one-of-a-kind attractions that will bring the magic of color and your child’s creativity to life!

Your family could be the first to experience the fun, along with a three- night, all-expenses paid stay. It's an experience your kids will never forget – and neither will you! The new Crayola Experience features four floors of new interactive exhibits and one-of-a-kind attractions that will bring the magic of color and your child's creativity to life!

Special thanks to Crayola for sending me information on this sweepstakes, and a box of goodies for my kids to enjoy!

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Adventure Landing + Shipwreck Island is The Place to Play, Jacksonville!

Adventure Landing + Shipwreck Island Waterpark is The Place to Play! Stay cool in the summer at Northeast Florida's largest water park.

Enjoy rides from mild to wild! The summer time showcase is Shipwreck Island Water Park, featuring the Little St. Johns River, Typhoon Lagoon - a half million gallon wave pool, and 4Xtreme slides: The Rage The Hydro Half-Pipe The Eye of the Storm The Undertow The Shipwreck Island Play Village is the centerpiece attraction for kids, young and not so young. Multiple slides, water cannons and water falls ensure hours of fun.

Practice your putting skills on their Miniature Golf Courses, twist and turn in the Go-Karts, practice your swing inside their Batting Cages or perfect your gaming skills in the Mega Arcade.

Don't miss the Wacky Worm Rollercoaster and Frog Hopper - rides perfect for younger kids! And, don't forget to stop by and feed the alligators! Affordable family fun...so close to home. Now you can SAVE $5 with THIS COUPON!!

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Monsters University Sweepstakes + Cinderella Special Offer!

If you have a special princess in your life, you may want to check out this super deal from Disney! Send your child a personalized letter from Cinderella herself, celebrating a good report card, her first loose tooth, or anything your heart desires! Enter the special coupon code, and you'll get this for only $7.99!

Enter up to 100 times for this Monstrous Summer Family Vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort! The first prize winner will receive a $1000 Disney Gift Card, but the GRAND PRIZE winner will receive a Walt Disney World Resort Vacation for 6 (with travel by Delta Vacations), Roundtrip airfare, Accomodations at Disney's Art of Animation Resort, a VIP tour guide for the day, and a Disney Gift Card!

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GERD: Are Infant Drugs Worth the Risk?

I received this informative flyer in my inbox, and thought I should share it with you all.

I know quite a few children who were incorrectly diagnosed with GERD so that they could receive special formula from WIC, because their baby had lactose or casein sensitivity. It breaks my heart that some of those parents still medicated their child for a sickness they didn't truly have. Unfortunately, this is becoming a trend. Read this flyer and learn why GERD medications are not safe for your baby, if your baby truly doesn't have GERD.

Are Infant Reflux Drugs Worth the Risks? - An infographic by the team at Colic Calm

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