Gourmet Gift Baskets Easter Giveaway

Easter to me is about celebrating with family the life, death and resurrection of Jesus.  This is the most important gift we want our children to know what Easter is truly about.  Easter is also a day of eating good food and lots of candy.  We seem to always put together those Easter baskets at the last minute,  and the shelves are pretty bare at the store.  When I saw the Easter baskets from GourmetGiftBaskets.com, I was impressed and then got hungry.  They have pre-made baskets in different price ranges that you can easily order and have delivered. 

The basket we got to review (um…eat) came tightly packaged and looked just like the picture.  It came with everything that was described on the website and all of the goodies were fresh and yummy.  Nolan’s favorite were the cookies and mine were the mints.  They have tons of baskets for every occasion and I am drooling over the coffee and chocolate basket. Below are some more Easter baskets they offer.   Hint to my hubby, our anniversary is coming up.  You can purchase their baskets at GourmetGiftbaskets.com.

GUESS WHAT?  ONE OF YOU WILL GET TO WIN THIS YUMMY EASTER BASKET FROM GOURMETGIFTBASKETS.COM!  THANK YOU TO THEM!

This Easter gift comes complete with everything you need to make a great impression. The centerpiece of the gift is an amazing 12″ plush Easter Bunny that will keep them smiling long after all the treats are done. Surrounding the Easter Bunny are an amazing collection of treats such as Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies, Peep Marshmallow Bunnies, Necco Candy Eggs, Reeses Peanut Butter Eggs, M&M’s and more! Like all of our Easter Baskets, this collection of treats and gifts won’t last long. Remember when you order your Easter Gift Baskets from GourmetGiftBaskets.com you’ll be sending nothing but the best, so don’t miss out on this great Easter Gift!

TO ENTER:  BECOME A FAN OF GOURMETGIFT BASKETS ON FACEBOOK, POST ON THEIR WALL WHICH OTHER BASKET/GIFT YOU LIKE FROM THEIR WEBSITE, AND COMMENT HERE THAT YOU DID.

 THIS CONTEST WILL END MARCH 25TH. I WILL E-MAIL THE WINNER WHO WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO RESPOND. RANDOM.ORG PICKS THE WINNER. U.S. ONLY PLEASE. GOOD LUCK AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR VISITING!

The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer /PR agency. Opinions expressed are my own

Scene It Twilight Nintendo DS Game Giveaway

In celebration of the March 20th Twilight New Moon DVD Release, I am excited to share with you a chance to win a copy of the Scene It? Twilight Nintendo DS video game.  Released February 9th by video game publisher Konami, this Twilight-themed version of Scene It? offers the classic interactive trivia game that the Scene It? franchise is known for, with an obvious focus on the Twilight movies.  Show off your Twilight acumen with this new Twilight DS Game.

TO ENTER: LEAVE ANY COMMENT IN RESPONSE TO THIS POST

THIS CONTEST WILL END MARCH 27TH. I WILL E-MAIL THE WINNER WHO WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO RESPOND. RANDOM.ORG PICKS THE WINNER. GOOD LUCK AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR VISITING! U.S. AND CANADA ONLY PLEASE

Enter to win another copy of Twilight Scene It Nintendo DS Game:

• Movie Room Reviews Twilight Scene It Nintendo DS Game Giveaway

Listen Along Storybook 8 Book Set Giveaway

Sterling Books has some of the cutest children’s books.   My six year old and I have enjoyed reading several of them in the past.   I was excited to learn about their new program to encourage parents and children to read.   They took several of their popular books, including Cesar Takes a Break and Cowboy Camp and made a website of free audiobooks to enhance the reading of these books.

Currently the website has eight audiobooks available.   You can listen or download them for free.   We received Cesar to try out and Nolan (who is six) has read and listened half a dozen times already.   The voices on the audio are adorable and kept his interest the whole time and Cesar is a long book.   At first I was surprised the audio didn’t have beeps to show children when to turn the pages, but Nolan figured it out just fine.   For younger children, a parent would need to help out. It is still important, in my opinion, for parents to read to their children every day, but audiobooks are a fun addition to reading.

 

You can purchase Sterling books on their website or on Amazon. The website for the audiobooks is http://www.listenalongstorybook.com  Here is a link to a video about how the audio books are made.

STERLING BOOKS has generously offered to send THREE of you copies of ALL EIGHT BOOKS in the LISTEN ALONG STORYBOOK PROGRAM! AWESOME!

TO ENTER:  VISIT THEIR WEBSITE AND COMMENT HERE WHICH OTHER CHILDREN’S BOOK YOU WOULD LIKE TO SEE ADDED TO THE AUDIOBOOK WEBSITE.

THIS CONTEST WILL END MARCH 21st. I WILL E-MAIL THE WINNER WHO WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO RESPOND. RANDOM.ORG PICKS THE WINNER. GOOD LUCK AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR VISITING!

The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer /PR agency. Opinions expressed are my own

Jersey Shore Uncensored: Season One DVD Giveaway

Jersey Shore is a popular MTV Networks reality show starring eight young adults as they move into a summer shore to indulge in everything Seaside Heights, New Jersey has to offer.  The show offers many surprising and funny moments, with over-the-top personalities.  Enjoy the experience as the cast juggles work, love, nightlife, friendship and drama with all nine episodes.  Jersey Shore: Uncensored Season One is available on DVD February 23rd, 2010.

TO ENTER: LEAVE ANY COMMENT IN RESPONSE TO THIS POST

THIS CONTEST WILL END MARCH 20TH. I WILL E-MAIL THE WINNER WHO WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO RESPOND. RANDOM.ORG PICKS THE WINNER. GOOD LUCK AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR VISITING! U.S. AND CANADA ONLY PLEASE

Disclosure: CreateSpace, an Amazon.com DVD on Demand company, is providing the prize

Enter to win another copy of Jersey Shore Season One:

Movie Room Reviews Jersey Shore Uncensored: Season One DVD Giveaway

Modern Bird Studios Personalized Paintings Review and Giveaway

 

I have been writing product reviews and giveaways for almost two years now and this review is my absolute favorite! Modern Bird Studios takes your favorite photograph and somehow captures the image perfectly into a painting.   Gregg Deal is the Creative Director for Modern Bird Studios.   Gregg studied art in college and wanted to find a way to share his God given talent and make a living for his family.   He decided to create art pieces that utilize technology and painting.   Gregg combines his original urban-style with photography, graphic design and traditional painting to create handmade, original art pieces.   Gregg’s wife Megan, who is an absolute doll and a riot, handles the marketing side of Modern Bird Studios.

HOW IT WORKS

1. Pick you favorite photo and e-mail them a jpeg or gif
2. Pick the two colors for the painting.
3. Approve it before they send it, and tada…. a few days later your painting will arrive

I chose to send them one of my favorite photographs of my two youngest boys in a spontaneous moment. I don’t have the best camera, but I love this picture of them kissing, plus I don’t like posed pictures. Below is the picture I sent (aren’t they precious!)

I e-mailed them the picture, picked the two colors (Java Brown and Urban Beige)  I wanted, and they got back to me right away. Megan told me that Gregg was concerned because of the flash that was used, but because he is such a talented genius,   Gregg captured the expressions perfectly!  The painting is just beautiful and I love the colors.    I am thrilled and will treasure this painting forever!   I know this is a review, but I would happily pay the cost, and speaking of the cost, their prices are very reasonable for the quality and the service.  Here is the finished painting!

ABOUT THE PROCESS

Each piece requires a tremendous amount of attention, detail, and time to create.   We take a photograph, and break it down into a two-color image, which results in abstract shapes that make up the form.   We then choose two contrasting colors to create the painting.   We use a thick Oak composite for our medium.   Oak wood composite that has little to no chance of a true warp.   Also, wood is smooth and has a much finer line to it.   You can read more about how the paintings are made on their website FAQ page.  Below are more pictures of our painting showing the back, width, and where we will hang it (when I can get my hubby to do it!)

Have a look at the other wonderful paintings in the gallery page at their website www.modernbirdstudios.com   They also sell a line of pre-designed paintings. You can contact them on the website, Twitter, or Facebook to order your own painting. Go on, you know you want one!  Bonus: They are offering a 15% discount starting today thru March 20th! The code to enter is BOOKROOM.

NOW ON TO THE FUN!   MODERN BIRD STUDIOS WANTS TO GIVE ONE OF MY LUCKY READERS YOUR OWN 12×12 PERSONALIZED PAINTING!!! (WORTH $215.00!) YOU WILL LOVE IT! 

TO ENTER:  VISIT MODERNBIRDSTUDIO.COM BLOG AND LEAVE A COMMENT UNDER ANY POST ABOUT WHAT YOU READ AND TELL THEM I SENT YOU, THEN COME BACK HERE AND TELL ME WHICH POST YOU COMMENTED ON.

 THIS CONTEST WILL END MARCH 19TH. I WILL E-MAIL THE WINNER WHO WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO RESPOND. RANDOM.ORG PICKS THE WINNER. GOOD LUCK AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR VISITING!  U.S. ONLY PLEASE.

The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer /PR agency. Opinions expressed are my own

Win A Week of Redbox Movie Rentals

Redbox Gives Consumers the Chance to Win a Year’s Worth of Free Rentals through ‘Spotlight Awards’ Contest

With the Academy Awards® just around the corner, movie lovers are getting ready for the big event and already deciding on their favorites in categories including Best Movie, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Animated Film.  The country’s most popular DVD rental kiosk, redbox, now has many of the award-nominated movies available to rent prior to the awards ceremony on March 7 at its more than 20,000 locations nationwide.  To add to the excitement, consumers can also cast their votes online for their winning picks for the chance to win prizes with the redbox® Spotlight Awards contest. 

“With so many award-nominated movies, chances are the majority of consumers missed a few of them during their big-screen runs,” said Gary Cohen, senior vice president, marketing and customer experience, redbox. “Redbox is the perfect option for consumers who either missed these films in the theater or want to create an award-winning movie night at home.”

For adventure-seekers, revel in the action and drama of “The Hurt Locker” or Quentin Tarantino’s “Inglourious Basterds” starring Brad Pitt. For one of the best sci-fi flicks this year, check out “District 9” produced by the award-winning Peter Jackson. Or, let Meryl Streep put a smile on your face with her role as Julia Child in “Julie & Julia.” Even if you’re looking to entertain the kids with a family-friendly flick, there’s an option for you. Check out “Coraline” or “Up” – both nominated for Best Animated Film.  

Redbox continuously stocks kiosks with top new releases.  Be on the look out for these nominated titles coming soon to redbox kiosks:

• “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” – available March 9, 2010
• “Up in the Air” – available March 9, 2010
• “The Princess and the Frog” – available March 16, 2010
• “An Education” – available March 30, 2010
• “Crazy Heart” – available April 20, 2010

The Spotlight Awards contest gives consumers a chance to cast their votes for their favorites in seven award categories and they will be entered to win a grand prize of a year’s worth of movies (365 one-night movie rentals).  The individual who correctly guesses all seven categories, and who comes closest to guessing the number of DVDs rented at redbox kiosks nationwide on the day of the Academy Awards ceremony, without going over, will win the grand prize.  In addition, runner-up winners will be selected based on the number of award categories correctly selected.  More details and official rules can be found at http://www.redbox.com

Redbox invites movie-lovers to reserve DVDs online at www.redbox.com or via an iPhone® and pick them up at the redbox location of their choice. Each fully automated redbox kiosk holds 630 DVDs, representing up to 200 of the newest movie releases. Consumers simply use a touch screen to select their favorite movies, swipe a valid credit or debit card and go. Customers can keep the DVD for as long as they’d like for one low nightly rate, and return it to any one of redbox’s more than 20,000 locations nationwide.

WE HAVE ONE WEEKS WORTH OF REDBOX RENTALS TO GIVE TO ONE READER THANKS TO REDBOX!  HAPPY RENTING!

TO ENTER:  Recommend to me a great recent movie to rent.  I like dramas, comedy, romantic, foreign and independent movies.

THIS CONTEST WILL END MARCH 10TH AND WE WILL E-MAIL THE WINNER.  YOU HAVE 48 HOURS TO RESPOND. RANDOM.ORG PICKS THE WINNER.  THANKS FOR VISITING AND COME BACK FOR MORE GREAT GIVEAWAYS! 

 disclosure:  product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation.

The Princess and The Frog DVD Giveaway

The Princess and The Frog (Three Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo with Digital Copy)

Tiana, the ninth and newest enchanting addition to the legendary lineage of Disney Princesses, makes her home entertainment debut in a rollicking Big Easy-style fairy tale when The Princess and the Frog arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on March 16, 2010 from Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment.

A timeless heroine in the tradition of Snow White, Ariel, Jasmine and the rest of the beloved royal sisterhood, Tiana comes to life with classic hand-drawn Disney animation from the revered team of John Musker and Ron Clements (Aladdin, The Little Mermaid) and a jazz-infused musical score from Academy Award® winning composer Randy Newman (Best Original Song, Monsters, Inc., 2001). A royal procession of exclusive bonus features, including games and specially- created featurettes, take viewers on a once-in-a-lifetime tour of the storied French Quarter of New Orleans and into the magic-steeped bayou for hours of
can’t-miss family entertainment.

The Princess and the Frog transports audiences to glorious, glamorous New Orleans as Tiana, the first African American Disney princess meets her frog prince and gives him the fateful kiss that leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical, magical bayous of Louisiana. The Princess and the Frog’s colorful cast of one-of-a-kind new characters joyfully raises the roof, with voice performances from stars including Tony Award winner Anika Noni Rose (Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical, 2004,“Caroline, or Change”), Keith David (Crash), Jenifer Lewis (“Strong Medicine”), Jim Cummings (“Mickey Mouse Clubhouse”), Michael- Leon Wooley (Ghost Town), Bruno Campos (“Nip/Tuck”), Peter Bartlett (The Producers), Terrence Howard (Hustle & Flow), Jennifer Cody (Broadway’s “Shrek: The Musical”), Oprah Winfrey and John Goodman (Monsters, Inc.).

WE HAVE ONE THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG DVD/BLU RAY COMBO PACK TO GIVE AWAY TO YOU!

TO ENTER:  LEAVE A COMMENT TELLING ME YOUR FAVORITE DISNEY MOVIE

 THIS CONTEST WILL END MARCH 16TH.  I WILL E-MAIL THE WINNER WHO WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO RESPOND. RANDOM.ORG PICKS THE WINNER. GOOD LUCK AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR VISITING!  U.S. AND CANADA ONLY PLEASE

Disclosure: disney is providing the giveaway product

Jeep Renegade Walker Review and Giveaway

Jeep Liberty Renegade Walker

 

Now that Noah is four months old, I was looking for a walker or activity center for him. I didn’t even know that Jeep made products for babies, but was so excited to get the Jeep Renegade Walker for him to try out. It is so cute, because it looks like a little jeep for your baby. It was very easy to assemble, and took my husband about fifteen minutes to put together.   It is lightweight, very stable and has good support.   The toys include a steering wheel, that makes engine noises, beeps and plays music.   It also has two side toys, one is a mirror and the other is a spin toy.   Noah was immediately attracted to them and they held his attention.   The colors are bright and visually stimulating.   The Jeep will be useful for us as a tool to help him learn to sit up and play, as well as strengthen his legs.   One more thing I noticed, it is easy to wipe down and clean.   I do have safety concerns about using walkers, and was happy to learn that Jeep Renegade Walker meets the JPMA safety standards.  The most important part is up to parents to supervise their children in walkers at all times.

New walkers that meet the voluntary Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) standards, including being too wide to fit through a standard doorway, or having features, such as a gripping mechanism, to stop the walker at the edge of a step, are safer than older ones, but they are still a possible source of injuries for children. Parents should also be aware that stationary activity centers are a good alternative to mobile walkers. If using a mobile walker, parents should follow the Consumer Product Safety Recommendations and:

• close the door or gate at the top of the stairs
• keep children within view
• keep children away from hot surfaces and containers
• beware of dangling appliance cords
• keep children away from toilets, swimming pools and other sources of water

Since 75 percent of injuries are related to falls down stairs, in addition to the above recommendations, don’t use a baby walker near stairs, even if you have a gate on the stairs.  The Jeep Renegade Walker has also received terrific reviews on Amazon where you can purchase it. It is also available at Kolcraft.com, Toys R Us, Walmart, and many other retail stores.

FEATURES

There’s rugged Jeep styling down to the 7 slot grille and round headlights.

• Electronic Toy Steering Wheel Includes Horn, Car Engine Sounds and Music to Entertain Baby

• Fully Padded, Easy-To-Clean Seat with Cargo Bags and Soft Key Toy

• 3-Position Height Adjustment for Growing Babies

• Non-Skid Friction Pads for Child Safety

• Independent Front Swivel Wheels

Specifications:

• JPMA Certified

• 2 ‘AA’ cell batteries required (not included)

• Only use this walker if your child meets the following requirements:

• Can support body weight with legs

• Weight is between 15 and 26 lbs

• Height is less than 32 inches

• Stop using this product when your child can stand unaided or walk unassisted

JEEP/KOLCRAFT WANTS TO GIVE ONE OF BOOKROOM REVIEWS READERS YOUR OWN JEEP RENEGADE WALKER FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE!  YEAH!  YOU WILL LOVE IT!

TO ENTER:  Leave a comment on Kolcrafts new Baby Matters Blog at Kolcraft.com(also tell them Bookroomreviews sent you!)  and leave a comment here telling me you did.

THIS CONTEST WILL END MARCH 15TH.  I WILL E-MAIL THE WINNER WHO WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO RESPOND. RANDOM.ORG PICKS THE WINNER. GOOD LUCK AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR VISITING!  U.S. ONLY PLEASE.

Disclosure: kolcraft  is providing the giveaway and review product

VeggieTales Pistachio/Love Two DVD Giveaway

We love Veggietale movies in our family. They take modern stories and teach children about values and faith. Plus they are just adorable and funny. Big Idea Studios has been busy, because two brand new DVD’s in the Veggietales line came out this month. They are available at stores everywhere and Amazon.

Veggie Tales: Pistachio

Once upon a time in the small Italian town of Bologna-Salami, there lived a lonely toymaker named Gelato and his assistant Cricket. Gelato had no children he could call his own, so one day he decided to carve a little boy out of wood. Imagine Gelato s surprise when he learned that this little toy boy could walk … and talk … and definitely had a mind of his own!

Will Pistachio learn that obeying the wisdom of a loving father will help him find what he really needs and could be the key to saving his whole family from becoming fish food? Find out in this all new VeggieTales adventure with a lesson about the importance of family and listening to your parents.

Veggie Tales: PistachioVeggie Tales: Silly Little Thing Called Love

VeggieTales’ Silly Little Thing Called Love includes 3 classic stories of “true” love – with lessons in Loving Your Neighbor, Loving Your Family and Loving God! Between each story, new animation featuring the “Veggie Kids” (as voiced by real children!) share their thoughts on love as only kids can! Also included are “Silly Love Songs” from our popular Silly Song series – adding to this fun-filled Veggie expression of love!

GIVEAWAY ONE PERSON WILL WIN BOTH VEGGIETALES DVDS SHOWN ABOVE!

TO ENTER: Tell me why you want to win.

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

FOLLOW BOOKROOMREVIEWS ON TWITTER AND TWEET THIS CONTEST, ENTER LINK
IN SEPARATE COMMENT

SUBSCRIBE TO BOOKROOMREVIEWS NEWSLETTER (in sidebar) AND LEAVE
COMMENT IN SEPARATE COMMENT

BECOME A FAN OF BOOKROOMREVIEWS ON FACEBOOK AND LEAVE YOUR FACEBOOK
NAME IN SEPARATE COMMENT

BLOG, FACEBOOK, OR LIST THIS GIVEAWAY AND LEAVE LINK IN SEPARATE
COMMENT

THIS CONTEST WILL END MARCH 10TH.  I WILL E-MAIL THE WINNER WHO
WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO RESPOND. RANDOM.ORG PICKS THE WINNER. GOOD LUCK
AND THANKS SO MUCH FOR VISITING!

Disclosure: big ideas is providing the giveaway product

TCM 31 DAYS OF OSCAR PARTY GIVEAWAY

I love the Oscars and never miss the show. Every year I try to see all the nominated films. This year I am rooting for The Hurt Locker, because it is such a powerful and important movie.

Turner Classic Movies is counting down the 31 Days until the Oscars. From February 1 – March 3, TCM is showing 360 Academy Award Winning or Nominated movies Uncut and Commercial-Free! This year the films are scheduled in a format inspired by the ever-popular Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon game – starting with Only When I Laugh and ending with Diner, it’s designed so that each movie is linked to the next movie in the lineup through a shared actor or actress. Have you ever played that game? It’s true, everyone is linked to Kevin Bacon!

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TCM WANTS TO HELP ONE OF BOOKROOM REVIEWS READERS CELEBRATE THE OSCARS BY PROVIDING YOU WITH AN OSCAR PARTY PACK.  THIS INCLUDES A MARTINI SHAKER, POPCORN, CANDY, COASTERS AND MORE! HOW FUN!

TO ENTER: VISIT THE TCM WEBSITE AND TELL ME WHICH OSCAR MOVIE YOU WOULD WATCH ON TCM.

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:

FOLLOW BOOKROOMREVIEWS ON TWITTER AND TWEET THIS CONTEST, ENTER LINK IN SEPERATE COMMENT

 SUBSCRIBE TO BOOKROOMREVIEWS AND LEAVE COMMENT IN SEPERATE COMMENT

 BECOME A FAN OF BOOKROOMREVIEWS ON FACEBOOK AND LEAVE YOUR FACEBOOK NAME IN SEPERATE COMMENT

 BLOG, FACEBOOK, OR LIST THIS GIVEAWAY AND LEAVE LINK IN SEPERATE COMMENT

  THIS CONTEST WILL END MARCH 1st.  I WILL E-MAIL THE WINNER WHO WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO RESPOND.  RANDOM.ORG PICKS THE WINNER.  GOOD LUCK! 

Disclosure: tcm is providing the giveaway product

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