What Mom Really Wants For Christmas

You know that moment when your husband asks you what you want for Christmas (or your birthday or your anniversary)? Do you know how many times I've told E that all I really want is an uninterrupted nap? Ya, that doesn't fly very well. He wants to know what I would like that comes in a box. So this year, I've decided that what I really want is a camera, something besides my phone to take photos with. I want to be able to make memories with my family and actually remember them. In other words, I need more shots like these.

That means I've been checking out Best Buy to see what they have to offer. There are three options that I think would be great and last our family for many years.

• GoPro HERO4 Black: the most advanced GoPro ever, featuring improved image quality and a 2x more powerful processor with 2x faster video frame rates1, HERO4 Black takes award‐winning GoPro performance to a whole new level.
  
• GoPro HERO4 Silver: the first-ever GoPro to feature a built-in touch display. Controlling The camera, playing back footage and adjusting settings is ultra-convenient—just view, tap and swipe the screen. With 1080p60 and 720p120 video, and 12MP photos at a staggering 30 frames per second, HERO4 Silver combines powerful, pro-quality capture with the convenience of a touch display.
• GoPro HERO: Featuring high‐quality 1080p30 and 720p60 video, and 5MP photos up to 5 fps, HERO captures the same immersive footage that’s made GoPro one of the best-selling cameras in the world. 12x more powerful processor with 2x faster video frame rates

What is your favorite camera for taking fun pictures of the family wherever you go? Let me know as I need as many opinions as I can get. You can also learn more about the options above at Best Buy's Website or visit your local Best Buy to check out the latest cameras in person.

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free

Welcome to the Hipoglos $250 Target Gift Card Event

 For more than 60 (sixty) years, babies in Latin America have enjoyed the delight premium diaper rash cream, Hipoglos. Trusted by millions, Hipoglos is one of the most amazing diaper rash ointments available! Hipoglos helps prevent and treat diaper rash and skin irritation. It also helps protect chafed skin while helping to seal out wetness. Hipoglos goes on smoothly and wipes off easily, giving your baby relief from the very first use. Hipoglos ointment provides extra gentle care for your baby’s bottom, leaving your baby happy. Hipoglos is NOW AVAILABLE at Sedanos, Navarro and Walgreens! Or you can purchase it online at Amazon!   One lucky winner will win a $250 Target Gift card to get their little one something special or for themselves! So head below for your chance to win! Giveaway ends on 11/03 at 11:59pmEST and is open to US.   

Entry-Form

  Disclaimer: The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. No purchase is necessary to enter. One entrant per household, per address. Void where prohibited by law. Winner(s) will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. The sponsor(s) will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of this sweepstakes. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest. Contact Elia (at) mompoweredmedia.com if you have any additional questions or comments.

Sponsored by Hipoglos Diaper Rash Cream.

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A Gift for Mom - Fall Fashionista 2014 + Giveaway

It's my favorite time of year again ... Fashionista time! Why is it my favorite do you ask? Because I get to spoil one of my readers with $125 + in fun fashion prizes! This year I have put together a fun prize pack for mom.

It includes:
1 Sangha Waterfall Wrap from Mothers En Vogue

2 pairs of leggings and a belly band from Preggers - choice of size and colors.

1 molded cotton nursing bra from Nursing Bra Express - choice of size and color

and

1 necklace from Kerrific's store - choice of color

To enter, simply fill out the form below. Please make sure that you complete your entries as I do verify them. Good luck!

Entry-Form

Now that you have entered here make sure you head over to the FALL Fashionista Events Grand Prize and enter to win $500 PayPal (worldwide where allowed by law).  For every giveaway in the Fall Fashionista Event that you enter, you gain one entry toward the Fall Fashionista Grand Prize. 1 Grand Prize winner will receive $500 PayPal cash. 1 first prize winner will receive $300 gift certificate to Midnight Velvet Clothing. Isn't that stunning? Also, make sure you use the linky below to enter all the other great prizes available to win during this amazing event!

The Fall 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!

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, Fall Fashionista Events Giveaway or the Fall 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. Your prize should arrive within 30 days, let us know if it doesn’t and we will TRY TO HELP OUT! The writer of this giveaway received a sample for this review. 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!

Just Like Mom

Welcome to the $100 Toys R US Gift Card Giveaway Event

The Holidays are almost here and it's time to start thinking about what you will get loved ones on your list. Sprinkles Media wants to make it easier for one person with the $100 Toys R US Gift Card Giveaway Sponsored by Sprinkles Magazine & Media. This giveaway will allow one person the opportunity to win a $100 Toys R US Gift card to help with Holiday Shopping. In the meantime head over here and check out the October/November Issue of Sprinkles Magazine. A fun PArenting magazine with great ideas,fun and more!

   

 Then head below to enter and win this grand prize! One person will win a $100 Toys R US Gift Card. This giveaway is open to US only and ends on 11/4 at 11:59pm.  

Entry-Form

Disclosure: This giveaway is in no way associated with, sponsored, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest or any other social media network. All opinions and experiences are Conservamoms. Open to US & must be 18+. Confirmed Winner(s) will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner will be drawn. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The sponsor will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of the giveaway. Conservamom will not be responsible for prize fulfillment. 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 or to see your product featured in an Event you can contact Elia At Conservamom

Sponsored by Sprinkles Media & Magazine Hosted by Conservamom

Are You Ready for the #BabyGotMoves Twitter Party?

Yes, My baby has moves! Does yours?

Come join the party to learn more about how your baby can be ready to move with Pampers.

When: Thursday October 2nd at 9pm EST

Where: Twitter Chat

Who: @DoubleDutyDivas, @BridgetteLA, @CeceliaMecca @AngieKcom @WhatMommiesNeed @RamblingChick, and our sponsor @Pampers

RSVP: http://twtvite.com/BabyGotMoves

Prizes Include:

• 1 Pack of Baby Dry Diapers, a $15 iTunes GC and a VTech Learn and Dance Interactive Zoo 
• 1 Pack of Baby Dry Diapers and a Zoo Tunes Mobile Blue Tooth Speaker
• 1 Pack of Baby Dry Diapers and a $100 Gift Card to Little Gym/ Gymboree/ My Gym 
• 1 Pack of Baby Dry Diapers a $25 iTunes GC and an iPad Mini
• RSVP: 1 Pack of Baby Dry Diapers

This review was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Pampers. 

I was provided the featured product free of charge to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% mine.

What A Big Chicken!

Did You Know September is Newborn Screening Awareness Month?

The month is almost over but it's never to late to learn a little about Newborn Screenings. Today I am excited to partner with the Save Babies Through Screening Foundation and Baby’s First Test, two amazing non-profits, to bring awareness to Newborn Screening Month.

So, what do you need to know? Newborn Screening is a series of simple tests that can detect a variety of disorders in newborns. There’s a hearing test, heel prick blood test (often mistakenly called the “PKU”), and in some states the pulse oximeter. 

We have done each of these tests with all of our kids and all are relatively simple and painless. For us, it's all about knowing we are taking home the healthiest baby possible. 

As a side note, C did not pass his newborn hearing test which meant we went in for a follow up appointment and found he did have some problems with fluid in his ears and knowing the signs we were watching for and tools we could use to help him made sure that he was hearing everything he needed to as a young child.

So, here's the important stuff. What you should remember! 

Healthy Hair Post Baby

When I'm pregnant my hair is beautiful, but it seems like after I deliver, my hair becomes thinner and is not nearly as healthy. My good friend and hairdresser told me this is because when you're pregnant you take extra care with what you eat and take great vitamins that encourage your hair to be healthy. Not everyone who needs a hair lift can take prenatal however so, I was excited to recently find out about another solution - Hairfinity.

Hairfinity is a nutritional supplement formulated with essential nutrients for healthy hair. This hair specific formula contains Vitamins A, C, and D, a B-Vitamin Complex, Biotin, MSM, and more. Hairfinity is clinically proven to increase the hair growth rate by 155% while decreasing shedding. Two capsules are taken per day, and each bottle contains a one-month supply.

Although I have not yet personally tried Hairfinity, I'm excited to test it out and see how it works on my post baby, post summer sun hair. Have you tried it? Let me know what you think!
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Fun At The Beach

Take Control of Your Life with LifeLock

Wow, I can't believe it's been a whole week since all my kids (and my husband) went back to school! Life was supposed to slow down when that happened, but of course I'm now busy running kids, helping in the classrooms, and supervising homework. So much for all that spare time to deal with other issues I planned on having. Is it just me or do you feel like your life is out of control too? I may not have any great tips on how to get your schedule under control, hopefully I'll have some tips on that one soon, but I do know a great way to reduce some of the day to day stress you may not even realize you have - LifeLock.

LifeLock is a simple program that does complicated things. It focuses on keeping you, and your money, safe by:

• reducing the number of credit card offers you receive
• providing notifications of data breaches
• notifies you of bank activity
• protects against file sharing network searches.

That's some pretty awesome stuff right? You can find out more about these, and lots of other amazing things LifeLock can help you do at the LifeLock Site. Make sure you check it out now because tomorrow may be too late.

To help you get things set up and started you can use code LifeLockSafety to save 10% when you sign up here today! We want you to be protected from one of the biggest scares! Keep you name, and your money safe with LifeLock today!

Zoo Time

Win up to $500 Today!

$250 Amazon Gift Card from Hipoglos + Giveaway

With the holidays coming we know you need as much extra cash as possible. Here's another chance to help you get the gifts your family deserves. Good luck!

For more than 60 (sixty) years, babies in Latin America have enjoyed the delight of this premium diaper rash cream, Hipoglos. Trusted by millions, Hipoglos is one of the most amazing diaper rash ointments available! Hipoglos helps prevent and treat diaper rash and skin irritation. It also helps protect chafed skin while helping to seal out wetness. Hipoglos goes on smoothly and wipes off easily, giving your baby relief from the very first use. Hipoglos ointment provides extra gentle care for your baby’s bottom, leaving your baby happy. Hipoglos is NOW AVAILABLE at Sedanos, Navarro and Walgreens! Or you can purchase it online at Amazon! One lucky winner will win a $250 Amazon gift card to get their little one Hipoglos and something special for themselves! So head below for your chance to win! Giveaway ends on 9/26 at 11:59pm and is open to US and CA.

Sponsored by Hipoglos Diaper Rash Cream.

Hosted by Mom Powered Media

Entry-Form

Disclaimer: The participating bloggers were not compensated for this post. No purchase is necessary to enter. One entrant per household, per address. Void where prohibited by law. Winner(s) will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is chosen. The sponsor(s) will be responsible for product shipment to winner(s) of this sweepstakes. This event is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook and/or Twitter, Google, Pinterest. Contact Elia@mompoweredmedia.com if you have any additional questions or comments.

Family Campout

Kiss Naturals DIY Lip Balm Kit +Giveaway

Sponsored by Kiss Naturals

Hosted by : Mom Powered Media

It's fall and that means that it's almost time to stay indoors again (if you live near us you might be already since it's been so cold recently). Sometimes when we're stuck inside it's hard to feel motivated to get up and move so at our house we like to try different craft kits. I just heard about this awesome company that sells DIY natural craft kids and I can't wait to try them out with my family. Below is a chance for you to try them too with a great giveaway!

Kiss Naturals, produces fun, one-of-a-kind craft kits using only high quality natural ingredients. These kits make everyday products you can enjoy at an affordable price.

At Kiss Naturals, we believe that Nature had it right the first time. They don’t add fillers, additives, dyes or synthetics to any of Theirr products. They want to provide their customers with all the natural ingredients needed to make everyday products at an affordable price.

Kiss Naturals personally test all their products on their family so they know the products are safe and effective for your family!

Go HERE to check them out!!

Kiss Natural's has offered 1 of 5 fans a chance to win a DIY Lip Balm Kit!

Giveaway RULES

• ends 09/24/14
• Open to Canada ONLY
• ONE entry per household PER Person
• Winner has 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be drawn no exceptions!
• Facebook, twitter Pinterest, etc is NOT responsible, liable in anyway for this giveaway

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Kerrific is not responsible for delivering this prize.

A Perfect Holiday Gift For Mom - Buy Early For a Great Deal!

Soaking up the last bit of Summer Save 50% off these 3 fabulous aprons with code FAREWELL50 till 9/10

Enfagrow for Supplementing + Giveaway

Baby F July 2013

Do you remember this picture of dear little F about a year ago? I remember this day all too well.

F isn’t the first of my children to need to have nutritional supplements, in fact, my pediatrician still recommends that all my older children get drinks with calories, iron, and vitamin D on a regular basis (if you’ve seen me and my husband you can probably guess why). One thing that I am thankful for is that we have great products like Enfagrow and I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share how Enfagrow helped meet our children’s nutritional needs.

Because we do use supplements and believe in supplementing, we use Enfagrow Next Step as a much desired treat for our kids. Here are some of our favorite things about Enfagrow:

1. Vanilla flavor – the kids love this as a special drink for special occasions.

The park, our favorite place for our special drink.

2. Convenience – the milk drink boxes are perfect for keeping in the diaper bag for when the kids need an extra boost.
3. DHA, iron, calcium, vitamin D, zinc and 14 other nutrients to help support growth and development.
4. Prebiotics – something my kids need and I hate trying to get them to take in any other form.
5. Teaches my kids that what we drink does matter.

A happy, healthy F in June 2014

Enfagrow truly has been a huge blessing in our family and I am so glad that it is something that is easy for me to keep around to help my kids get the nutrition they need with their taste buds may fight against me in every way.

Today I am also excited to give you the opportunity to try Enfagrow with your child(ren). We will be giving away One Toddler Transitions Can (21 oz.) and One Toddler Next Step Natural Milk Flavor Can (24 oz.). To enter please follow the directions below. Good luck! 

Entries:
***Leave a comment letting me know why you are excited to try Enfagrow or why you already love it.

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE 50 UNITED STATES AND D.C. 18 YEARS AND OLDER ARE WHO ALREADY HAVE INTERNET ACCESS AND VALID E-MAIL ADDRESSES ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED. Promotion begins 9/8/2014 at 12:00 AM PST and ends at 11:59 PM PST on 9/24/2014. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. Official Rules, eligibility, prize descriptions and odds disclosure are available at http://www.thesitsgirls.com/sweepstakes-official-rules/. Sponsor: Mead Johnson & Company, LLC, 2400 West Lloyd Expressway, Evansville, IN 47721. 

I received compensation and free Enfagrow for this post. 

Enfagrow would be happy to help you with your questions. Please contact them at 1-800-BABY-123

My Pampers Babies Have Moves - Do Yours?

I could have danced all night,

I could have danced all night,

And still have begged for more.

I could have spread my wings,

And done a thousand things,

I've never done before.

~My Fair Lady

My kids have never seen this movie or play but I think it's about time I remedy that because they love to dance!

At our house we dance in all sorts of places - home, the car, at the park - for all sorts of reasons - good grades, going poo on the potty, sleeping through the night, and just because we can. Dancing is a fun family activity that we enjoy doing and something that helps keep us fit. As a youth, dancing was one of my very favorite things to do. Ballroom class was the highlight of my week and something I still enjoy.

Now however, there is one thing that I have found that is even better than dancing - sleep. That is why this week I have been very excited that my kids have been sleeping through the night thanks to Pampers Baby Dry diapers. I have been missing my full nights of sleep since long before baby G was born and now, when even she is starting to sleep for longer stretches, I am very much enjoying feeling well rested. 

Today I am excited to be able to share this gift of sleep with one lucky mom. That's right, Pampers is giving one Kerrific reader a perfect prize package to help make sure their baby sleeps well and ready to dance in the morning. (Make sure to follow them on Facebook and Twitter and tell them thanks!) To enter simply fill out the form below. Good luck!

Entry-Form

This review was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Pampers. 

I was provided the featured product free of charge to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% mine.

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