Build a Bear Alvin and Wii Giveaway

A fun Christmas tradition to entertain your children is going to Build a Bear Workshops. Children will love “building” their own friend and parents will love the reasonable cost. Here is how it works:

To make their stuffed teddy bear or flamingo, or monkey – there are dozens of choices– “guests” (i.e. kids of any age including anyone feeling young-at-heart) do a circuit of eight bear-making stations.

• Choose Me: guests choose the furry friend they’re going to make.

• Hear Me: guests choose a pre-recorded sound that will be inserted in the stuffed animal; or they can make their own message (for about $8).

• Stuff Me and Heart Stuff: “master Bear Builders associates” (aka store staff) fill the teddy with stuffing. “Heart Stuff™” is a special step: each Guest chooses a satin heart, makes a wish, and puts it inside the stuffie.

• Stitch Me: before the stuffed animal gets its final stitch, the “master Bear Builder associate” inserts a barcode, so that if the stuffed animal gets lost, it can be returned to Build-A-Bear Workshop and its owner can be identified.

• Fluff Me: the guest brushes the animal at the bear spa

• Name Me: the Name Me computer asks guests questions about their new stuffed animal, and this info goes on a personalized birth certificate (English or Spanish).

• Dress Me: of course, there are fashions for all occasions. Pawsonal Shoppers assist.

• Take Me Home: guests get the customized birth certificate, and a Buy Stuff Club® card. The stuffed animal travels in a Cub Condo® carrying case.

Prices for your child’s furry friend are reasonable — $10 to $25– as are prices for outfits. Most major cities have a Build-A-Bear Workshop ®  Every year they have new characters to build and cherish and this year I am excited about Alvin and the Chipmunks. Nolan is a big fan of them.

GIVEAWAY:

ALVIN BUILD A BEAR

BUILD-A-BEAR WII GAME

Build-A-Bear Workshop ® wants to provide one of Bookroom Reviews Readers with your own Alivin!  YEAH!  NOTE: due to availability they will not be able to get him to you until after Christmas.

In addition, I will send the winner the fun Wii game, Build-a-Bear Workshop: A Friend For all Seasons. Rated E For everyone.

The store that lets children design and build their own teddy bears migrates to the Wii for the first time in Build-A-Bear Workshop: A Friend Fur All Seasons. Up to four players can join in the action by creating their own unique furry friends and sending them off to compete in a number of mini-games. Gamers can help their bears hop through a sack race, use the Wii Remote to toss around a flying disc, or get acrobatic on a trampoline, and each mini-game rewards players with medals that can be used to buy new outfits and accessories. ~ Christopher Brown, All Game Guide

TO ENTER: VISIT BUILD A BEAR.COM AND LET US KNOW WHAT OTHER CHARACTER YOU WOULD LIKE TO BUILD FOR YOUR FAMILY

ANOTHER ENTRY: FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND TWEET THIS CONTEST AND LEAVE THE LINK IN A SEPARATE ENTRY

ANOTHER ENTRY: SUBSCRIBE TO BOOKROOM REVIEWS AND LEAVE COMMENT IN SEPARATE ENTRY

THIS CONTEST WILL END DECEMBER 20TH AND WE WILL E-MAIL THE WINNER WHO WILL HAVE 48 HOURS TO RESPOND. THANKS FOR ENTERING AND GOOD LUCK!  U.S. only please.

BUILD A BEAR PROVIDED THE PRODUCT FOR REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY

Toy Shopping Safety Tips

Shopping for toys during the holidays can be exciting and fun, but it can also be frustrating. There can be thousands of toys to choose from in one store, and it’s important to choose the right toy for the right age child. Here are some great safety tips I received that I wanted to share with you.

Toy Safety Tips by Malcolm Denniss: Technical Director for SGS Consumer Testing Services

1. The most important aspect of buying gifts for children (whether for holidays or birthdays) is to make sure the toy or game is age-appropriate for the child. Nearly every toy or game will list the appropriate age on the box. The guidelines were developed by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Toy Industry Association, and take into account the typical ability of children to handle certain toys. Buying toys for children that are younger than the indicated age, even though we think a child may grow into it or is capable may lead to inappropriate play patterns and hazards that a child is not yet prepared for.

2. Children are naturally excited to play with new toys at holiday times, often in a robust and possibly in an overly enthusiastic manner. It is important that parents periodically check their children’s toys for any damage or breakage, which could create sharp edges or a choking hazard. If a toy looks damaged, take it away! If necessary, contact the manufacturer to verify that it is still safe to play with.

3. While toy shopping during the holidays, check recall notices at the toy or department store to verify none of child’s existing toys have been recalled and are still in your child’s room or toy box.

4. If you are buying toys for nephews, nieces, or other children that you may not see on a regular basis, it is always a good idea to check with the parents and make sure you know what they think is appropriate for the child, particularly for very young children where maturity can vary significantly. Be particularly careful when buying for children under the age of three years. This age group often still puts toys in their mouths, so check the front of the toy package to see if the toys have small parts before buying.

5. Teach kids outdoor and indoor play safety. It’s important to teach them to not play ball games near roadways and to always look where they are running if the ball goes outside the play area. Never let them play near roads and areas where automobiles are driving. Do not let them play with flying toys indoors where they can not only knock over fragile decorations but can also hit bystanders.

Popcorn Factory Snowman Assortment Giveaway

Popcorn tins have always been a fun and popular gift to give at the holidays and are always enjoyed. Who doesn’t love popcorn? We do in my family and were excited to “test” the Popcorn Snowman Snack Pack for you!   Ha. This tin came with not only assorted flavors of popcorn but cookies and candy.   My favorite was the snowman cookie, delicious!   Popcorn Factory has a ton of different Popcorn Tins, Towers and baskets to choose from. Even cuter, gifters can now add a custom photo or message that really makes the tin memorable for only $4.99. You can do this with gift tags for the towers for $4.99.  I love the photo gift tag idea.  Not a lot of extra cash to really personalize your holiday (or any time of year) sentiment. They have a variety of price ranges to fit in any budget. You can order on their website www.thepopcornfactory.com.

GIVEAWAY

The Popcorn Factory is generously holding another giveaway for one of my readers of the Snowman Popcorn Snack Tin!  You will love it for you or someone on your gift list!  This overstuffed 2 gallon Popcorn Snowmen design tin is ideal for the couple next door, favorite cousin or teacher. Inside, they will be delighted to find our delicious, premium popcorn (Cheese, S’Mores, White Cheddar and festively tinted Holiday Kettle), 2 snowman butter cookies, Jelly Belly® beans, 3 secret-recipe Popcorn Balls, foil-wrapped chocolate snowmen and sourdough pretzel nuggets.

TO ENTER: VISIT POPCORNFACTORY AND LEAVE A COMMENT HERE ON WHAT OTHER ASSORTMENT YOU WOULD LOVE TO TRY!

ANOTHER ENTRY: FOLLOW ME AND TWEET THIS GIVEAWAY AND LEAVE THE LINK IN A SEPARATE ENTRY

THIS GIVEAWAY WILL END DECEMBER 13 AND I WILL E-MAIL THE WINNER. YOU WILL HAVE 48 HRS TO REPLY. THANKS FOR ENTERING AND VISITING AND GOOD LUCK!

Black Friday 2009 Coupon Craze Tips

Do you have any plans for black Friday sales 2009 after you fill up on Turkey?  Did you actually know that you can shop online the Monday after?  It’s called Cyber Mondays and you can read more about that here to learn about Coupon Craze. Want to get the most out of this biggest shopping festival?
Here are some tips for going out shopping:

1. Go in with a plan – Map out the stores and the items you want
2. Take store advertisements along – Ads are easier and speeder when it comes to buying
3. Grab up in-demand items first – Toys & gadgets are the most wanted stuffs!
4. Be prepared to wait – Don’t rush in to avoid stamped. Keep your cool
5. Shop safe – Be careful with your belongings
6. Dress appropriately – Don’t dress in anything you are not comfortable in
7. Save receipts – Don’t throw away the receipts as you might need them later
8. Don’t get flustered if items sell out – There’s always a second chance!
9. Sales associates: Don’t stress – Advice for the store helpers to make your customer happy

The retail stores open their doors for all at 4 or 5 on the Black Friday every year. And there are still reports of stampedes and chances of items sold out! What about some online shopping in that case?
There are various sites on net that are offering online shopping options for Black Friday. You can avoid the rush as well as the chance of getting your stuffs run out of stock.
Here are some links with all the info which might help those who are eagerly reading this article and are trying to do some cyber shopping:

http://www.blackfriday.info/

http://www.gottadeal.com/

http://bfads.net/

I have to admit, I have never participated in the Black Friday craze. I’m more of an online shopper and you can read my article here to see what I found out about Cyber Mondays. Have fun and I hope you get some great deals!

Oprah’s Free Books Giveaway

Starting today, August 3rd, Oprah.com members can download the book Let The Great World Spin by Colum McCann. How cool!

The book is one of Oprah Magazine’s 25 Books Of Summer and has gotten stellar reviews. Hurry, though, the download is only available for 48 hours and ends on Wednesday, August 5 at 10:59pm EST. Also you might want to sign up for her newsletter because she will supposedly continue offering free book downloads.  Here is the link.

Fraiche Bath Products Giveaway

I love to read, obviously if you can’t tell from my blog. My favorite place to read is the bathtub. Anyone else? Even better, is reading with some type of bath product. I am cheap, so usually it is the $1.20 bottle of bath gel from Walmart or Target. I was THRILLED to receive an e-mail from Fraiche asking me to review some of their bath products. I am very picky about smells though. Well, I can honestly say I am in LOVE with their soap and Swizzles. I didn’t know what a Swizzle was, but it is awesome!  Basically it is soap in a ball shape that dissolves in your bath water and leaves your skin smooth and smelling wonderful. The rose was my favorite and it even left little rose petals in the water .  My husband told me unprompted that I smelled amazing after I got out. I highly recommend the soaps that I tested which were Barely Naked (which is their best seller), Rose, Soothe Me, and Spa Splash. They are on my Christmas list to buy more. They are a bit of a splurge, but worth it if you love baths as much as do. You can purchase Fraiche products at their website www.myfraiche.com and other retailers. Below is more information about their products from the website.

About Fraiche

Bathing. Fraiche was founded in the belief that the bath is much more than just a daily chore; it’s a place to escape from the worries and cares of the day. This is the belief that has inspired Fraiche to seek out nature’s most nurturing elements in order to design and hand-sculpt exquisite products that combine the world’s most refined ingredients into small works of art. With the demands of hectic lifestyles and environmental hazards, Fraiche products offer a respite from the stresses and strains of daily life, allowing a luxurious escape that refreshes the body and renews the spirit.

Fraiche Products

Fraiche uses the world’s finest, certified organic ingredients, void of harsh chemicals and fillers, to artfully craft nature into a superior product and an unforgettable bathing experience. Fraiche uses more goats’ milk and aloe vera than many of the soaps currently on the market to ensure more moisture for the skin, and a richer, creamier lather. With a strong certainty that the everyday joys are evident in the minor details of life, Fraiche guarantees that the attention placed to all of its products is a testament to the quality they stand behind. Like true artists, Fraiche makes every new formula by hand, and in very small batches, to ensure the quality and purity of everything they create. The company’s handcrafted philosophy starts at the beginning, from personally picking up the goats’ milk from a local farm, to individually packaging each bar of soap and swizzle.(www.fraiche.com)

GIVEAWAY

Fraiche has generously offered to give one of Bookroom Reviews Readers your own set of bath products including one soap and a set of three Swizzles! Fab!

TO ENTER: Visit www.myfraiche.com and comment here which fragrance soap and Swizzles you would like to try.(You can list up to four)

ADDITIONAL ENTRIES (MAKE SURE THEY ARE IN SEPARATE COMMENTS TO COUNT)

FOLLOW @bookroomreviews on twitter and tweet this giveaway

SUBSCRIBE to Bookroom Reviews by Newsletter or Feed

STUMBLE this giveaway

This contest will end on July 21^st and I will e-mail the winner. They will have 48 hours to respond. Make sure and check back for more giveaways all this month! Francie provided the review and giveaway products to Bookroomreivews but that was not an influence in the honesty of this review.

Sensei Giveaway: Free Membership and Grocery Cards!

You know about all of the On-line Weight Loss Programs, but did you know there is a new one that will keep in constant touch with you? Well, in our busy lives we seemingly can’t live without our cell phones or Blackberries and SENSEI.COM will deliver your personalized diet plan directly to your cell phone. Not only that, they give you daily menus with recipes, shopping lists, and fitness plans. How cool is that! I was excited to get the opportunity to review Sensei! I agreed to review it because it looks like a practical, inexpensive and healthy support system for people who want to eat healthier and lose weight. Especially busy moms like me, who needs all of those aspects. You can read my review here.

Not only is Sensei one of the most affordable weight loss programs on the market, it is one of the most nutritious. Sensei’s Healthy Eating Index (the measure of diet quality that assesses conformance to Federal dietary guidelines) score is an astounding 90 out of possible 100, compared to the American median score of 49 and the 69 for the top 10% of American diets.

Sensei’s highly anticipated new platform, released last month, includes the new budget-friendly feature, which automates the creation of healthy, personalized and cost-effective meals. Also new is the “Favorites” function and “My Coupons” tab, featuring users’ local grocer sales conveniently available on the site, and affords them to select and repeat favorite foods and meals for their meals to further leverage savings.

Current subscribers to Sensei, a program that transforms a consumer’s mobile phone and desktop into their own “virtual weight loss coach” (PDC), will notice a newly enhanced Web site that is richer in functionality and easier to navigate. The new program will be priced at $15/month for Web-only access, and $20/month for mobile and Web access.

Sensei for Weight Loss is available on most BlackBerries, as well as on most AT&T and Sprint mobile phones. The program is also now available in the App Store for iPhone and iTouch users. To enroll in Sensei For Weight Loss™ or for additional information, visit www.sensei.com

GIVEAWAY

SENSEI.COM has generously offered to give THREE Bookroom Review Readers a free SIX MONTH MEMBERSHIP TO SENSEI.COM. NOT ONLY THAT, THOSE THREE WINNERS WILL ALSO GET A $50.00 GIFT CARD TO WHOLE FOODS!!! AWESOME!

ALSO EVERY PERSON WHO ENTERS TO WIN CAN TRY OUT ONE MONTH OF SENSEI.COM FOR FREE!  ANYTIME YOU WANT YOU CAN SIGN UP, JUST ENTER THE PROMO CODE BOOKROOMREVIEWS. YOU WON’T HAVE TO ENTER YOUR CREDIT CARD NUMBER.  NO STRINGS.  HOPE YOU LIKE IT!

TO ENTER: VISIT SENSEI.COM AND COMMENT HERE WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT IT.

ADDITIONAL ENTRY: SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE COMMENT IN A SEPERATE ENTRY

ADDITIONAL ENTRY: FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER AND TWEET THIS GIVEAWAY AND LEAVE YOU TWITTER ID IN A SEPERATE ENTRY

ADDITIONAL ENTRY: POST ABOUT THIS CONTEST SOMEWHERE AND LEAVE THE LINK IN A SEPARATE ENTRY

THIS CONTEST WILL END JUNE 15TH. RANDOM.ORG WILL CHOOSE THE THREE WINNERS AND I WILL E-MAIL YOU. PLEASE RESPOND WITHIN 48 HOURS.  THIS CONTEST IS OPEN WORLDWIDE!

LifeVerse Bracelet Giveaway

I’m going to play favorites and tell you that LifeVerse Bracelets are absolutely my favorite! First you can tell they are made with love and are of high quality. My bracelet is gorgeous! I was going to give my review bracelet to my wonderful mom, but I just can’t part with it, so I’m going to buy her one(shh,don’t tell!) You select what charms and words that you want. What I love about the bracelet too, is the reminder of the three words I selected, Hope, Pray and Trust. If I am feeling upset or bothered, it helps to look down at those words to remind myself that God’s love covers me. I like how Christine describes her jewelry on her website below. It says it perfectly.

A Single Life Verse inspired our collection of Christian Jewelry. To solve a memory problem, we created beautiful sterling silver bracelets with our life verses. We wanted to remember our special scripture verses, but wanted the flexibility to select our own scripture life verse, bracelet colors and silver charms. The personalization of LifeVerse Jewelry became an essential component of our popularity. Another essential component of this Christian jewelry was quality and style at an affordable price. We met with a focus group of Christian women, consisting of affluent women, Christian speakers, Christian authors, wives of professional football players, wives of local physicians, mothers raising children with awareness causes, Christian school teachers, and women in Bible Study groups. A survey of these women verified that they would not wear WWJD jewelry, silicone awareness bracelets, and mall-store jewelry. These women desired Christian jewelry that looks good with all fashion styles and has the flexibility to be unique by personalization. We agreed with our focus group and many of our Christian Jewelry designs were inspired by these special women.(from website)

LifeVerse Jewelry would be a special gift for any occasion. They also have Awareness Bracelets for Autism and Breast Cancer, Charm Bracelets, and much more. The prices are very affordable for the quality. They use high quality materials such as .925 sterling silver and Swarovski® brand crystals for lasting quality and beauty. Each bracelet is uniquely made and comes in a beautiful jewelry box with a Bible verse. They are available at www.lifeversejewelry.com. They are currently offering a sale of $10.00 off with a free charm and free shipping in the U.S. with each order.

CONTEST

Christine from LifeVerse would like to give one of Bookroom Reviews Readers your own LifeVerse Bracelet! You Will Love It!  Thanks Christine!

TO ENTER: Visit LifeVerse Jewely.com and have fun picking out which LifeVerse Message Bracelet you would love to win (up to $40). I can spend hours there!

FOR ADDITIONAL ENTRIES: FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER AND TWEET THIS GIVEAWAY, SUBSCRIBE TO MY BLOG, OR STUMBLE THIS CONTEST.

Contest will end MAY 19th U.S. only please. Good Luck! Winners are drawn by Random.org and I e-mail them. Please respond within 48 hours to my e-mail in order to qualify.

Healthy Choice All Natural Entrees

There aren’t very many frozen foods meals that I like, but I have tried and enjoyed Healthy Choice Meals in the past. Healthy Choice has taken a fresh approach to healthy eating, which does not include counting calories or being on a diet. This year Healthy Choice introduced a fresh new look, along with reinvented and contemporary recipes, meals with positive nutrition and new all natural entrées, to make your meal decisions easy, and give you the great taste you crave and the nutrition your body needs.

The new line of Healthy Choice All Natural Entrées is filled with protein, whole grains, fiber and antioxidants to help promote heart and digestive health, all without preservatives, artificial flavors or colors, so that you can feel good about the food you eat and serve to your family.

Thanks to Mom Central I was able to attend a conference call with Dr. Rippe of Rippe Health. Dr. Rippe was discussing his findings on a healthy study he conducted including Healthy Choice products.

We know that healthier eating and being physically active are key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but when pressed for time, it’s a challenge to achieve and maintain such a lifestyle,” said study author Dr. Rippe. “These findings are important because they show in a long-term study that Healthy Choice products offer the convenience and nutrition people are seeking to help them reach their goals.

Upon concluding his 6 month study with overweight men and women, his findings showed that those who followed a plan centered on eating Healthy Choice products every day and also starting a simple walking program were reported to have had significant positive changes occur. The group lost an average of 18 lbs and 3 inches off their waistline in just 24 weeks.

The new natural entrees listed on their website look impressive and I can’t wait to try some. I like the convenience factor and the variety they offer. Thanks to Mom Central for the information and head on over to the Healthy Choice website to see what you think.

Belli Skin Care Review

Moms don’t always get the recognition they deserve! However, Mother’s Day is the one day out of the year, children rummage through stores trying to choose the perfect gift that best reflects the love for one of the most cherished ladies in their lives. With the economy causing many to take a long, hard look at their spending patterns, this year’s Mother’s Day gifts should be heartfelt so that it is remembered forever! Insisting that all mothers deserve the appropriate recognition for the full-time job of being a mom, Belli Motherhood and Pregnancy Essentials Kit’s are perfect for flaunting motherhood.

Experience total pampering for your body and mind with Belli Pregnancy Pampering Collection. Indulge and soothe your skin with our four favorite pregnancy products. Ease your mind with the knowledge that Belli helps promote safe pregnancies, guarding against ingredients linked to birth defects. Because that’s what Belli is all about: pampered protection.

Includes: Pampered Pregnancy Body Wash 4 oz, All Day Moisture Body Lotion 4 oz., Elasticity Belly Oil 2 oz. and Skin Smoothing Body Exfolaitor.

I had my hubby rub the Foot Relief Cream and the All Day Moisture Body Loition on for “review” and love the smell and the feeling of the creams. The Foot Relief cream is a combination of peppermint, Tea Tree Oil and Shea Butter and smells like peppermint.  The Body Loition has a fresh Lemony smell consisting of Lemon Oil, Chamomile, Shea Butter. Very soothing. The best part about the kit is you can get your husband to pamper you, smell good and relax at the same time. The prices are very reasonable too. So Moms, you need to show your hubbies this post for ideas for Mother’s Day!  You can buy the Motherhood kit, Pregnancy Kit, and baby products at www.belliskincare.com.

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