Sunday, October 31, 2010

Happy Halloween & Happy Birthday to my Monsters

Ghost Ghosts Haunted House smiley smilie smileys smilies icon icons emoticon emoticons animated animation animations gif gifs Happy Halloween Pictures, Images and Photos
I just waneted to Wish my Son and Nephew a Happy 9th Birthday!!!!
Trick or Treat!!!
I hope everyone has a Happy Halloween. Stay Save!!

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Reading is So Important! Free Book Giveaway

Giveaway Now Closed. Congrats to Kelly
Reading is So Important!!! I'm lucky my children love to read. While my son was alittle younger, he really struggled with reading. He received extra help at school and at home. One trick to get kids interested or more exciting about reading is to find a book that interests them. Once, I found books that kept my son's interest, his reading improved so much along with his attitude about reading.




Usborne Books and more offer a free drawing monthly. You can sign up for a chance to win $50 in free books. They have a large selection of books for Babies, preschool and school aged children. They offer great deals with thier internet specials.
So make sure you stop back often for more great deals.

Win it!!! One of my lucky readers can win a Free Book Valued at $15 from Usborne Books and more.

MANDATORY/REQUIRED ENTRY:
Visit Usborne Books and tell me which one you would like to win

EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry. But in addition you can:

■Follow me via Google Friend Connect (1 extra entry)
■Subscribe via e-mail (1 extra entry)
■Add @Shawnmh to your Twitter -Leave me your twitter ID (1 extra entry)
■ Tweet this giveaway on Twitter. Be sure to include a link to this contest page (Leave me the link)(1 extra entry/this may be done daily)
■Add my button to your site AND/OR add me to your blog roll.(1 entry for each)
■Enter Usborne Books free drawing (1 extra entry)
■Sign up for the Mom Audience Newsletter (2 Extra Entries)
■Blog about this contest: Add a link to this post (5 extra entries)

This giveaway is open to US residents only. Please leave a separate comment for each entry.(Please make sure if you are anonymous you leave your email address with your comments.)
This giveaway will end on November 10th at 11:59 pm Est. The winner will be notified and have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be chosen.


*Disclosure: I am just hosting this giveaway because of the importance of reading. Usborne Books will be providing the winner their free book up to $15 value.*

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Winner Announcement

DrumRoll Please...

Congrats to Deb... She is the Winner of the RediShade Simple Fit Custom Shade.

The Winner of the Flashlight Keychain is... Julie. Yeah!!!


Thanks to all who entered!!!

Learn how to keep your Skin Healthy !~Eucerin Daily Skin Balance Body Lotion~ Giveaway

Giveaway Now Closed. Congrats to Katie.
I would like to share some information with You!!! Let's learn the science behind skin aging and learn the necessary steps to help prevent wrinkles and keep your skin healthy.

Do You know what causes aging? Here are a few facts and tips:
~Skin is composed of two main layers, the epidermis and the dermis, with an insulating layer of fat below, called the subcutis. The dermis provides a network of collagen and other connective tissue elements that act like a scaffold that helps to maintain firm, flexible skin. As you age, the collagen network is diminished and your dermis holds less water.

~Put it out, seriously.
Smoking affects more than just your lungs. It results in poor circulation, brown spots and wrinkles. Many of the 4,000 plus chemicals in tobacco smoke can damage our collagen and elastin when absorbed into the skin. These fibers give skin strength and elasticity, so when you’re smoking, you’re getting sags and wrinkles (and giving them to other people too!).

~Wear sunscreen
We know you’ve heard this one before but we just can’t stress enough how important it is. Sunscreen is one of the most effective ways to help prevent wrinkles. UVA rays can penetrate into the dermis of the skin and are the primary cause of chronic sun-induced damage like premature skin aging. These rays (or ultraviolet light from tanning booths) are toxic to your skin. They increase production of free radicals and trigger cellular changes that can lead to wrinkles, brown spots, sunburn and dryness, or serious diseases like cancer.

~Moisturize. Moisturize. Moisturize.
Extreme changes in temperature and humidity can damage the skin. Cold and dry air saps water from our skin, leaving it dry and flaky while hot and humid air can lead to drier, unhealthy skin. Much of this climatic impact on skin can be prevented with moisturizing cream.

~Eat Well
You are what you eat. Limit your consumption of low-fiber, high-sugar carbohydrates (hold off on the ice cream, people). A diet composed of fruits and vegetables, lean protein, high-fiber grains, low-fat dairy and poly- and monounsaturated fats that is low in red meat, saturated fats and sugar, will help maintain your skin’s health.


Eucerin’s new Daily Skin Balance Skin Fortifying Body Lotion and Hand Creme strengthen the skin’s protective barrier against external elements and enhances skin health while providing 24 hour moisture.

Eucerin DAILY SKIN BALANCE skin-fortifying body lotion is much more than a moisturizer. It's scientifically developed, unique combination of ingredients with pH buffer, provitamin B5 and shea butter strengthens and supports your skin’s protective barrier by helping to maintain its natural pH balance.

I have tried this body lotion and hand creme and really love it!!! It makes my skin feel so good. My skin was starting to feel more dried out, since the weather has been getting colder here. I have really noticed a difference in my skin (for the better) since I have been using this. It is not as dry, as I can feel the moisture being restored. My skin feels so much softer and I notice that my hands are alot smoother and soft feeling from using the hand creme.

Eucerin skin care is so effective that it's been trusted by dermatologists for years. My daughter's doctor has recommended using Eucerine Creme for her dry skin problem too.

Put the Health of your skin first!!! Eucerin new Daily Skin Balance Skin Fortifying Body Lotion and Hand Creme can be purchased nationwide at most local retailers.

Or Win it!!! One of my lucky readers can win a bottle of Eucerin Daily Skin Balance Body Lotion & Hand Creme.

MANDATORY/REQUIRED ENTRY:
Visit EucerinUS and tell me which product would benefit you the most. Or tell me which product you like to try.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry. But in addition you can:

■Follow me via Google Friend Connect (1 extra entry)
■Subscribe via e-mail (1 extra entry)
■Add @Shawnmh to your Twitter -Leave me your twitter ID (1 extra entry)
■ Tweet this giveaway on Twitter. Be sure to include a link to this contest page (Leave me the link)(1 extra entry/this may be done daily)
■Add my button to your site AND/OR add me to your blog roll.(1 entry for each)
■Sign up for the Mom Audience Newsletter (2 Extra Entries)
■Take the Skin First Pledge on Facebook and Put the health of your skin First!!!(3 extra entries)
■Blog about this contest: Add a link to this post (5 extra entries)

This giveaway is open to US residents only. Please leave a separate comment for each entry.(Please make sure if you are anonymous you leave your email address with your comments.)
This giveaway will end on November 9th at 11:59 pm Est. The winner will be notified and have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be chosen.


*Disclosure: I was provided with a bottle of Eucerin Daily Skin Balance Body Lotion and Hand Creme for the purposes of this review. This is my honest thoughts and opinion.*

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Febreze Wooden Wick Candle Review & Giveaway

Giveaway Now Closed. Congrats to Lisa.

No fireplace, no problem. Breathe a sigh of relief because the new Febreze Home Collection Wooden Wick candle has you covered. Bring the calming crackle of a burning fire into your home anytime of the year with 80 hours of “ahhhhhhhh.”

Available in nine premium scents, these tranquil candles are specially designed with a wooden wick to recreate the ambiance and sound of a crackling fire indoors. Offering a brilliant range of everyday fragrances, Febreze Home Collection Wooden Wick candles can help inspire a scent and design transformation in your home.

I received the Febreze Home Collection Wooden Wick Candles in the Cranberry Pear, Rosewood Plum and the Aujou Pear Spice and I love them all. They each smell so good. My daughter loves the Rosewood Plum one and how nice is makes her bedroom smells while she's using it. My favorite is the Cranberry Pear while it is fruity and resheshing. The Aujou Pear Spice is a nice seasonal scent, it smells fuity with a comforting blend of spices . They burn nice and easy,although I haven't had them long enough to wear them done much,as they last for 80 hours.

Be sure to look for Febreze Home Collection Wooden Wick candles at your local Walmart in fragrances like Green Tea Citrus, Pomegranate Mango, Cranberry Pear, Orange Honeycomb, Rosewood Plum and Willow Blossom; as well as seasonal scents that include Anjou Pear Spice, Gingersnap Vanilla, and Yumberry Sangria.

Win it!!! One of my lucky readers will get a $15 Walmart Card to purchase their own Febreze Wooden Wick Candles.

MANDATORY/REQUIRED ENTRY:
Visit Febreze Home Collection Wooden Wick candle and tell me which scent you are most looking forward to trying.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry. But in addition you can:

■Follow me via Google Friend Connect (1 extra entry)
■Subscribe via e-mail (1 extra entry)
■Add @Shawnmh to your Twitter -Leave me your twitter ID (1 extra entry)
■ Tweet this giveaway on Twitter. Be sure to include a link to this contest page (Leave me the link)(1 extra entry/this may be done daily)
■Add my button to your site AND/OR add me to your blog roll.(1 entry for each)
■Sign up for the Mom Audience Newsletter (2 Extra Entries)
■Blog about this contest: Add a link to this post (5 extra entries)

This giveaway is open to US residents only. Please leave a separate comment for each entry.(Please make sure if you are anonymous you leave your email address with your comments.)
This giveaway will end on November 8th at 11:59 pm Est. The winner will be notified and have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be chosen.


*Disclosure: The Febreze Wooden Wick Candle Kit (containing 3 candles and information) and a $15 Walmart gift card to give away were provided by Febreze through MyBlogSpark.*

Monday, October 25, 2010

Printable Halloween Party Games (Review)




With Halloween right around the corner, I was looking for some ideas and games to play at our Party. Python Printable Games was just what I needed. They have a huge printable Halloween party games pack, with over 50 printable items, including scavenger hunts, trivia, party games and craft activities suitable for Halloween, Fall Harvest and Thanksgiving.



The price is $19.95 for over 50 games, which is pretty reasonable. They come instantly to your email right after purchase, so there is no waiting around!

This Party pack had many great ideas that I'm going to be using at my Halloween party (coming up). I love the selection!! They offer games for kids,teens and adults, making a party fun for all. The best part is that you can find the game you like and print them. It's that easy. You can print unlimited copies too, so make some for future years!! Most of the games come with printable rules and directions too. This party pack is not just for Halloween, it includes some fall harvest and Thanksgiving games and activies too. This pack is sure to keep the kids busy. Also included is printable coloring pages, which my kids love. Check out these free printable coloring pages and print some for your kids.



Product review & giveaway disclosure: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Win a 2-Night Getaway for 2

Giveaway Now Closed. Congrats to Anne Jolly!!!
Are You planning a Vacation? Or are You just looking to get-a-way? Here's your chance!!! One of my lucky Readers is going to Win a 2-Night Getaway for 2 to one of over 30 popular travel destinations, including: Branson, Las Vegas, Ft. Lauderdale, Myrtle Beach, Cozumel, Nashville, San Antonio, New Orleans and much more!



I've just learned alittle about Rovia, a 25-year-old travel company. Rovia offers cruises, group travel, vacation packages, villas, airfare, car rentals and more at rock-bottom prices. Customers can also buy "Rovia bucks" to give the gift of travel to friends and family. In an independent study conducted by Topaz International in 2009, Rovia obtained the lowest fares 68% of the time, followed by Travelocity (28%), and Expedia (6%).

Check it out!!! I just went to the site and got an idea about how much my airline tickets would be. It's nice, it tells you the prices of the different airlines. I'm hoping to travel in the Spring but right now, I'm just trying to price out my trip. I like to price out all my options, so I can chose which one fits better and then I can save up for my trip.

Anyone can sign up for FREE to become a Preferred Customer at http://suepricetravels.rovia.com and get the following:

•$200,000 airline accident insurance per ticket
•30 minutes of toll-free Concierge Services
•access to price comparison service
•no booking fees for airfare
•online chat support
•up-to-the-minute deals on travel to your favorite destinations
•specials customized to meet your travel preferences
•exclusive access to preferred last-minute getaways
•the latest news on travel industry updates and alerts
•record frequent flyer/rewards account information


Thank You to Sue Price,a representative of Rovia, One of my lucky readers is getting a 2-night getaway for 2 to one of over 30 popular travel destinations, including: Branson, Las Vegas, Ft. Lauderdale, Myrtle Beach, Cozumel, Nashville, San Antonio, New Orleans and much more! Sue will send the winner a Certificate with full details and directions on how to book your trip.


MANDATORY/REQUIRED ENTRY:
You must Follow me and Visit SuePriceTravels.rovia.com and tell me where you would go if you win.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry. But in addition you can:

■Tell me where your dream Vacation would be. (1 extra entry)
■Subscribe to my blog via e-mail (1 extra entry)
■Sign up to become one of Sue Price's Preferred Customers (1 extra entry)
■Add @Shawnmh to your Twitter -Leave me your twitter ID (1 extra entry)
■Add @SuePerwoman to your Twitter -Leave me your twitter ID (1 extra entry)
■ Tweet this giveaway on Twitter. Be sure to include a link to this contest page (Leave me the link)(1 extra entry/this may be done daily)
■Add my button to your site AND/OR add me to your blog roll.(1 entry for each)
■Like SuePriceTravel on Facebook. (1 extra entries)
■Sign up for the Mom Audience Newsletter (2 Extra Entries)
■Blog about this contest: Add a link to this post (5 extra entries)


This giveaway is open to US residents only. Please leave a separate comment for each entry.(Please make sure if you are anonymous you leave your email address with your comments.)
This giveaway will end on November 5th at 11:59 pm Est. The winner will be notified and have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be chosen.

*Disclosure: I'm just hosting this giveaway. The Getaway prize will be rewarded by Sue Price and Rovia. *