March 17, 2015

A New Read for Kids


It's time to get back to reading at the Kerr house. It's been fun this year because B has turned into an excellent reader. Recently we have been trying to find new books for him to read to keep his vocabulary growing.

This week we tried out "I'm Dreaming About..." by Dan Jackson. It's a cute book all about cats - which we loved! Some of the words were a little more difficult for B but we got through it and it is a book we will be keeping around for future reading times for sure!

If you're looking for a fun read and/or want to learn about cats then this is a great choice for you!

March 13, 2015

HomeRight Steam Machine Plus Giveaway

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The HomeRight Steam Machine Plus is the go to product for chemical free cleaning in your home, office or just about anywhere that you want. The SteamMachine Plus Multi-Purpose Steam Mop from HomeRight is ideal for quick, daily, chemical-free cleaning. This multi-purpose steam mop heats up quickly and is great for quick daily floor cleaning. The SteamMachine Plus features a detachable hand-held steamer. The included 6 attachments are ideal for cleaning and disinfecting stovetops, ovens, grills, countertops and bathrooms. The 205 degree temperature steam at nozzle kills 99.9 percent of germs and bacteria including e-coli, salmonella, and staph. The handle folds down for easy storage and also features on-demand steam trigger on handle, plus a cord wrap on the handle. The floor mop and pad features a swivel triangular mop head for added maneuverability. Use the SteamMachine Plus to disinfect your hard floor surfaces; such as laminate, hardwood, tile, stone, vinyl and linoleum.

You can read Tammie's Review of the HomeRight Steam Machine Plus by clicking here. After reading what an amazing product it is, I know you are going to want to purchase one for your very own and when you do they have a great rebate offer where you will get a free Chenille Mop pad. Then you can fill out the rebate online or mail it in to HomeRight. Then we will ship it out to the consumer. You can download the rebate form here, a $12.99 Value or you can enter below to win one.

Onto The Contest Rules~

  • 1 reader will win a HomeRight Steam Machine Plus rv $125.

  • This is open to the U.S. only

  • This Sweepstakes will end on 3/27/2014 at 7 p.m.

  • All entries will be verified

  • Winner will be notified by email and have 24 hours to respond or another will be chosen. pankuch1605@hotmail.com is the email it will come from.

  • Must be 18+ to enter

  • Void where prohibited by law

  • Full terms and conditions are the entry form below

Enter below and Good Luck to you~

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Sponsored By HomeRight

Disclosure- Kerrific was not compensated either by free product or payment. I have not been compensated for this post. All opinions and experiences are my own. Open to the US, must be 18+. Confirmed Winner(s) will be contacted by email and have 24 hours to respond before a new winner will be drawn. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. Entrants must only enter with either one email address, IP address and/or Facebook account, anyone found violating these rules will be disqualified. It is at the sole discretion of the admin of the giveaway if the winner has met the rules or not. The sponsor(s) will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of the giveaway. Sponsor will be responsible for prize fulfillment. This event is in no way associated with, sponsored, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest or any other social media network. The disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. For questions about this giveaway or to have me promote your product, Please email Tammie at info@tpankuch.com.

March 11, 2015

Fashionistas - Stop Here For Giveaways!

Can you believe it's time for another great Fashionista Event? This spring I am excited to be participating once again with over 100 other bloggers to bring the biggest fashion event to the web. The Spring Fashionista Giveaway Event is hosted by The Chief Blonde at Still Blonde After All These Years and Katy from ModlyChic. All Fashion! Only FASHION event! Largest Fashion Giveaway event on the internet with $26,000+ in prizes, 100+ participating blogs and 3/4 million entries. Each individual blog has a minimum of $125 prize!

For our part in this event we are excited to be giving away a $125 gift certificate to our very own Kerrific Store. We have everything that your little fashionista needs for a new spring wardrobe with new arrivals coming daily. If you're looking for boutique items at a great price then Kerrific is a wonderful place to look! Here are just a few of our favorites:


To enter our prize please use the form below. Good luck!



The Spring Fashionista Events 2015 Grand Prize is $500 PayPal (worldwide where allowed by law). For every giveaway in the Spring Fashionista Event that you enter, you gain one entry toward the Spring Fashionista Grand Prize. 1 Grand Prize winner will receive $500 PayPal cash. 1 first prize winner will receive $300 gift certificate to Monroe and Main. Isn’t that stunning?

You can enter this and lots more great giveaways using the linky below. Happy Hopping!




LEGAL Stuff: 18 years of age or older to enter. US Only! Read Instructions carefully because rules vary from contest to contest. Make sure to provide a correct email address so we can reach you if you win. You have 48 hours to respond once contacted. Still Blonde after all these YEARS , Modly Chic, SPRING Fashionista Events Giveaway or the Spring Fashionista Events Giveaway bloggers are not responsible for sponsors/bloggers that do not fulfill their prizes or for any product failure or harm caused thereby.In most cases, shipping of prizes is the responsibility of the the sponsors who will be sending prizes to you directly. Compensation was not provided. Opinions expressed are the blog’s own. This Giveaway is not affiliated with, associated with or promoted by Facebook. Happy Entering!

Nursery Wars! #Giveaway


Get ready for this year's Nursery Wars hosted by Babee Talk! A lot of thought and hard work goes into baby's nursery so we wanted to give you a chance to show off your design! Whether simple, modern, fun, playful, or unique, submit your nursery photo below to be part of this year's Nursery Wars contest. (The photo can even be from the past too; all nursery photos are welcomed.)
On April 1st, Babee Talk will assign each photo a number and create a board on Pinterest where people can repin, like, share to Facebook, and comment to vote for your nursery photo. Top FOUR photos win! Over 30 must have prizes for mom and baby so far and they’re adding more each week!
Plus, as an incentive to get people to vote for their favorite nursery photo, one voter will randomly be selected to win a prize pack, too!

Contest Rules:
1. You must submit your photo by March 31st to be eligible to enter the contest.
2. Submitted photo MUST BE YOUR OWN!
3. Only one entry per person is allowed.
4. Once the photo is submitted you agree to give Babee Talk permission to alter the photo in any way (for example, add a number to the photo for voting purposes) and post it on social media and the Babee Talk website.
5. In order for the entry to be valid, you must submit your photo by filling out the form on the entry page (link below).
6. Contest sponsors and participating brands are not eligible to win.

Once all entry photos are received, Babee Talk will upload each photo to a board on Pinterest called "Baby Nursery Design Ideas". Credit for each photo will be given to the person who submitted the photo. To vote for their favorite nursery, fans will like/repin/comment on the photo entry using hashtag #nurserywars. The photos with the most likes/comments/repins on Pinterest will each win a prize pack. Four winners will be chosen.

March 2, 2015

Sleep

Sleep - what a beautiful thing. Unfortunately, if you're like me, it's a rare occurrence that it happens. It's not that my kids are bad sleepers - they actually do quite well - but between homework, housework, the business, the blog, and the occasional interruptions during the night sleep has become a much needed, but lacking, essential at the Kerr house. Because we are learning as we go, things aren't perfect but here are some tips that we have learned to help our kids, and us, sleep better.

1. Keep them dry - for the little ones this means a clean diaper right before bed. For the older, it means no drinks after dinner is over. I'm sure this will change as they continue to grow but for now, it helps us get through the night without accidents and the accompanying middle of the night sheet changes.

2. Keep them warm - for some of you this may not be a problem but because we live in a cold area, keeping the kids warm at night can be a challenge. We use swaddles for the little ones and footed pajamas for the older crowd. Mom and dad also check right before they go to bed to make sure no one has kicked their covers off - just to be safe.

3. Have a routine - it doesn't have to be fancy, but do the same thing every night before bed. At our house this involves pajamas, potty, teeth brushing, prayer, potty again, and then getting tucked in. It's simple but all the kids know exactly what to do and how to get it done which makes my stress much less.


4. Cut off those naps - yes, all my kids still take naps (even my first grader). While I love this nap time one thing I have learned is that if my kids sleep too late they have a much harder time going to sleep at night. Yes, there are occasions where we let this happen but on an average day my kids are required to be in their beds at 1:00 and if they are not up at 3:00 I go get them. For me, waking them up is hard but well worth it because I know that at 3:00 they have had enough time to sleep and will still have enough time to play so they sleep in the evening. I'm also going to note that this has also helped us at nap time - they know if they play around instead of going to sleep they won't get the nap they need because mom will wake them up when time is over.

5. Go to bed yourself - this is the hardest part for me but, you have to go to bed. Some days I crash right after the kids do but I'm learning that this is ok. Yes, I often stay up to work or even just spend some quite time but if I listen to my body and make sure I get enough sleep we are all a much happier family.


If you'd like some more great sleep tips - these from an expert - then you should check out this amazing book by The Sleep Lady. You can find it using the link on the photo - or you can enter to win it as part of our Pampers prize package below.


Another great place to find sleep tips will be during the Pampers Twitter party tomorrow. We would like to invite you to please join Pampers and The Sleep Lady on March 3rd at 9 pm EST to learn about the best ways parents can help their little ones transition to Daylight Savings Time. It's going to be a great chat!



And now, for the giveaway.
Prize Package includes:
Dr Kim West's Book
Moth Supply of Pampers - Size 6
Month Supply of Pampers Wipes
Cloud B Twilight Turtle

To enter, simply use the form below. Good luck!


This review and giveaway was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Pampers. I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine.