Trick or Treat Giveaway Hop

It's giveaway time again so welcome to the Trick or Treat Giveaway Hop hosted by Planet Weidknecht and LeahSay's Views. This hop has an open theme, which means anything family friendly is up for grabs! Each blog has a minimum prize package of $25 per winner and after visiting my giveaway, make sure you use the linky below to take a look at the other blogs to see what they have to offer for you!

  

Here at Kerrific our prize is a $25 gift card to our very own shop at www.kerrific.com. There is a little something for everyone there so we're sure you'll find something you love. To enter simply fill out the form below. Good luck!

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Are You Ready For Christmas?

Are you ready for Christmas? Ya, me either but I'm starting to see some great deals going around so I'm going to start sharing with you.

Crab Pot Christmas Trees are remarkable, perfectly shaped trees that are pre-lit, fold flat for storage, sparkle from EVERY angle and are easily set up. What makes these holiday trees so unique and the MUST HAVE of the season for home decor? Crab Pot Christmas Trees are made from the very durable PVC Coated Crab Pot Wire which withstands all that Mother Nature throws at it. Want to see these fold flat Crab Pot Christmas Trees? Check out the fold flat trees in this video, because seeing is believing and this is how you can make the season sparkle with ease. My Readers Save 20% off and FREE Shipping with promo code USFG at http://crabpottrees.com/coupon

Don't miss out on this great coupon! I'm excited to get mine and I'm thinking of a special place to put my new tree!

Making Your Home the Perfect Winter Nest with Best Buy

Fall has arrived and it's actually starting to get a little chilly here in Idaho. At our house that means it's time to make sure our heating systems are all up and running at top performance so we can keep our kids happy and healthy all winter long.

This year, we are excited to be using a Nest Learning Thermostat to help us do our parenting job better. Nest saves the average household 10-12% on heating and 15% on cooling bills throughout the year. This can make a huge difference for many families but it also has many other features that I am quickly learning to love. Probably my favorites are the large numbers, I can read the temperature from across the room, the connection to my phone, so I can turn up the temperature before I get home, and the notifications, so I actually remember to change that filter when it's full.

With the installation of this cool, new device, we were also excited to get a new Netgear exclusive router. This router is designed for 10+ connected devices making it the perfect upgrade for our home that now has smart TVs, smart phones, and smart thermostats. Our new router included a DST or "dead spot terminator" which has been a great tool for those places where our signal has not been as strong as we would like. The package also includes GeekSquad set up and one year of support to make sure that things run smoothly.

You can learn more about Nest systems and Netgear routers at your local Best Buy. Make sure you check out their great selection of new technology while you are there!

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

Fall In Love With Giveaways

Welcome to the "Fall In Love with Giveaways" Giveaway Hop hosted by Heather from Mommy's Favorite Things and Michelle from Mama's Baby Cupcakes. This hop has an open theme, which means anything family friendly is up for grabs! Each blog has a minimum prize package of $25 per winner and after visiting my giveaway, make sure you use the linky below to take a look at the other blogs to see what they have to offer for you!

Here at Kerrific our prize is a $25 gift card to our very own shop at www.kerrific.com. There is a little something for everyone there so we're sure you'll find something you love. To enter simply fill out the form below. Good luck!

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DISCLOSURE: Mama's Baby Cupcakes, Mommy's Favorite Things and the "Fall In Love with Giveaways" participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations. 

Trimsies Trainer Pattern + Giveaway

Potty training can be a difficult time if you don't find the right style of training pants to use with your little one. Although there are many training pants commercially available to purchase in stores and online, if you like to sew, you may find it easier to DIY cloth training pants. The Trimsies Trainer pattern has 5 different sizes, 4 different styles, with a total of 54 pages of patterns and instructions/details. The ideas listed in the instructions offer something for everyone. 

Read the review of Latched On Mom's experience using this pattern and testing out the trainers she made, as well as some helpful sewing tips.  

Here is a giveaway for a Trimsies cloth trainer pattern valued at $8 (PDF download) and Kimmy's Snabric is helping sponsor this giveaway with $20 store credit to one lucky winner!  That way you can get pretty much everything needed to make a couple trainers yourself!  Keep up to date with all the updates, as well as more special deals/promotions by LIKING the Trimsies Facebook page and don't forget to join the Kimmy's Snabric Facebook group.

Enter the competition by filling out the form below.  The winner will be emailed, announced here in the giveaway widget once closed and I'll put a shout out to the winner on my Facebook page so make sure to sign in with the email address you check most often! You will only have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be drawn. Must be 18 years of age or older. Void where prohibited. Giveaway will run from 10/03/15-10/17/15. Open to US only. GOOD LUCK!!!

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Latched On Mom and other participating bloggers did not receive compensation to promote this giveaway. This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed or associated with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or any other social media. Prize fulfillment is the sponsor's responsibilty. If you have any questions about this giveaway, or have a product you'd like for me to review, please email latchedonmom(at)gmail(dot)com.

Learning to Walk

It's time for another exciting adventure at the Kerr house. Baby G is learning to walk and that means that this mama needs to be on her toes at all times. Ha ha. It can be so much fun when kids go from stationary and adorable to mobile and constantly in trouble but there are some things you can do to prepare yourself. Here are just a few of our favorite tips for all the parents out there experiencing this change for the first time.

 1. It's hard at first. Expect your child to fall, need help, and possibly injure themselves. I know this is hard as a parent but now is the time you'll get to know your friendly family doctor really well as you deal with bruises, stitches, and very possibly broken bones. Know that this is normal and keep the diaper bag in the car so you're always ready to go on a moment's notice.

2. Make sure you are prepared to keep the floor clean. Anything on the floor is considered fair gameHuggies Little Movers Diapers. Make sure you also cover the outlets to keep fingers safe while you're at it.
for putting in the mouth so you'll want to be ready to sweep, vacuum, and pick up all day every day. You'll want to pick up everything including electronics, cords, food, laundry, and even dirty

 3. Be prepared for extra sleep. Something about this learning process meas that you can plan on extra snuggles with your little one as they will be extra tuckered out. As a side note, you should use this extra time to sit down because as soon as baby wakes up they'll be on the run again and you'll need to be ready to keep up. Your child also may start to sleep longer at night so make sure you're prepared with a good overnight diaper to keep your little one snoozing soundly.

 4. That sly smile. Yes, it's cute but when you see it you can bet that your sweet little one is into something. They are smart and they know. Don't let that adorable grin fool you into thinking they are innocent. If you can't find them playing with anything they shouldn't you might check your sniffer to see if the smile is all about the relaxation of a good poop.

 5. It doesn't last long. It may seem to go on forever but before you know it your baby will be grown up so make sure you enjoy these fun times while you can. Don't be afraid to explore with your baby, it may be the only chance you get.

Fall is in the Air + Giveaway

The kids are back in school. The leaves are changing. It must be fall! That means it's time for more great giveaways here at Kerrific. Today I am excited to be a part of Fall is in the Air hosted by LeahSay's Views and Planet Weidknecht. Our price here is a great tutu from Geekling Designs - a $40 value. They have some adorable styles that are just perfect for your little one this Halloween and our winner will get their choice of style and size. To enter, please use the form below. And once you're done don't forget to hop along to all the other great participating blogs to see what they have up for grabs. Good luck!

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Spark: Seven Fantastic First-in-Series Novels + Giveaway

A collection of seven fabulous first-in-series novels from the Seven Sparks author collective. Dive into these adventurous, fantastical, romantic stories with strong heroines and plenty of action. Seven Sparks books are all compelling reads without explicit descriptions or swearing, making these books perfect for YA readers or anyone in the mood for a marvelous adventure! This multi-author bundle contains more than 2,200 pages of great reading.

Combined, these books have over 800 *5-star reviews* on Amazon, with an average ranking of 4.4 stars.

ABOUT THE BOOKS IN THE BUNDLE:

RUNES – USA Today Bestselling author Ednah Walters (Norse Mythology/Paranormal Romance/Angels & Demons/Clean Romance)

Seventeen-year-old Raine Cooper has enough on her plate dealing with her father’s disappearance, her mother’s erratic behavior and the possibility of her boyfriend relocating. The last thing she needs is Torin St. James—a mysterious new neighbor with a wicked smile and uncanny way of reading her.

FEYLAND: THE DARK REALM – USA Today bestselling author Anthea Sharp (Urban Fantasy/Science Fiction/YA Romance/Fae Adventure/Fairytales)

What if a high-tech computer game was actually a gateway to the Realm of Faerie? Jennet Carter soon finds herself battling the Dark Queen, falling for the perfect hero, and trying to save her own world from unspeakable danger!

STARSTRUCK – USA Today bestselling author Brenda Hiatt (Science Fiction/Sweet Romance/Coming of Age) The middle of nowhere gets a lot more interesting for an orphaned astronomy geek when the hot new quarterback inexplicably befriends her and strange things start to happen: her acne clears up, her eyesight improves, and when they touch, sparks fly—literally! The incredible truth will change her mundane life forever—if she survives!

THE GATEKEEPER’S SONS – Bestselling author Eva Pohler (Greek Myths & Legends/Teen Fantasy/Paranormal Romance) Fifteen-year-old Therese Mills is heading home in the car with her parents when someone begins shooting at them, sending their car into a lake. She finds the strength to escape, and winds up in the coma that introduces her to the twin sons of Hades… and plunges her into the center of a war brewing between the Gods on Mount Olympus.

SWORN TO RAISE – New York Times bestselling author Terah Edun (High Fantasy/Sword & Sorcery/Coming of Age/Action Adventure) When peasant girl Ciardis is chosen for a position at court, she travels across the empire to begin a new life. To survive, she’ll need to master intrigue, befriend a crown prince, and learn to control magical abilities she never knew existed.

ATLANTIS RIPTIDE – Bestselling author Allie Burton (Mermaids/Clean Romance/Sci-Fi Fantasy/Genetic Engineering) Pearl ran away from the circus, tired of her adoptive parents’ abuse of her special skills. Unknownst to her, a battle rages under the ocean and each side wants to use her powers for their cause. As Pearl discovers her talents she must choose her destiny – ignore the churning seas or swim into battle.

SAVING MARS – Bestselling author Cidney Swanson (Science Fiction/Teen Romance/Action Adventure) Jessamyn pilots a ship to Earth to steal food for the Mars Colony at a time when Earth-Mars relations couldn’t be worse. Breaking rules of no contact, Jess falls for Pavel, nephew to Earth’s Chancellor, but when Jess’s brother is captured, she must choose: rescue her brother or her planet?

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Stuck In A Good Book?!?

Who is ready to read? I know I am. Fall has struck, the temperatures are leaving frost on my lawn, and nothing sounds better then to curl up in front of the fire with a good book.

Today I am excited to be featuring and giving away the first two book in the Festival Series to one Kerrific reader. The author, Robin Lynn Wildes, grew up in New England, but spent most summers in the South. She attended college in Amherst, studying Journalism. She is also a singer/songwriter, and she lives in Cleveland, Georgia. Recently she has been traveling between Georgia and South Carolina, promoting "The Festival Series", and spending time with her ailing grandmother, who is 89. 

Festival is a Contemporary Romantic Suspense Series that I can't wait to read. In book one, Love Never Ends, Meet Larson Evans, high powered attorney who lives in Boston Massachusetts. He lives with his daughter, Lexie, quite comfortably, but there is an air of sadness about him. He has never forgotten his wife, the mother of his child that left him nearly sixteen years ago. Margo Grenaldi Evans lives in Seneca, South Carolina. She's the owner of a successful small town bookstore, and is friend to many. No one knows her secret, that she has a husband and daughter somewhere in the world. While she's never forgotten them, she knows leaving them was the best thing for them. When a murder investigation sends Larson right into the town where Margo has been living, will the couple find their way back to each other!??!?!

And in book two, No Strings, When Nikki Evans steps in to help out her musician friend Richard in Helen, Georgia, she has no idea that in a matter of just a few hours, her entire world will be turned upside down. By a man, at that! Entrepreneur and former military pilot Joe Lewis comes to Helen on business with his army buddy Doug Lawson. The decision to walk into that club for a few beers will bring unexpected disarray to his once-ordered life when the sultry singer in the band catches his eye. Get the full story of what happens next, when the simple words, "No strings," put strings on everything. Follow the action through the streets of Helen, Georgia, and Abbeville, South Carolina, and get to know Nikki, the feisty sister of the beloved Larson Evans from Love Never Ends, in No Strings, Book Two of the Festival Series.

Are you ready to read? If so, enter below to get your own copies plus a bag full of other goodies from Robin herself. Happy entering!

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Now that you've entered here at Kerrific, make sure you hop along to enter at all the other great participating blogs!

Falling For Prizes

Are you ready for another great giveaway event? I know we are!

This week we are excited to be participating in the Falling for Prizes hop organized by Planet Weidknecht and LeahSays’ Views. For our prize, we are excited to be featuring Amy's Monkeys Essential Oils Zipper Pouch. These super cute zippered pouches are made with a beautiful print and lined in a coordinating design. Some include darling ruffles to finish off this handy pouch. The pouch has a flat base and interfaced fabric to help the small bag stand up. Measures at about 5 x 9 inches. The insert holds ten 5ml to 15ml Young Living essential oil bottles. Perfect to grab when you're on the go!

Are you ready to win? To enter, simply use the form below. Good luck!

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Now that you've entered here at Kerrific, make sure you hop along to enter at all the other great giveaways.

Apparel for Fall + Giveaway

Wahoo! It's time for another fun giveaway here at Kerrific. Fall is officially in the air here in Idaho. In fact, our high today the high was only 66 degrees and we've had freeze warnings overnight. Burr! With this change in temperatures comes a change in apparel and today I am excited to be sharing some fun accessories that will help you and your littles stay in style this fall.

Of course with a new little one on the way I am very excited to share one of my favorite brands! LittleBabyBumblebee makes adorable monthly bodysuit stickers that are a perfect gift for your little one or the favorite new mom in your life. I love using them to help make sure I'm recording my child's development for the first year! I just received the new set of stickers they sent for Baby H and I am in love. This little boy is going to be soooo adorable!  The stickers are super easy to use - just stick them to any solid color onesie (although I suppose you could use a print one as well) and take your photos. We have some super cute ones of the girls that you've probably seen here on the blog and knowing we have those memories is a blessing for all of us!

To partner with a sticker set for our prize today we have a little something for mom. This may sound odd but one of the problems I always run into when taking pictures of the littles is that my feet end up in the photo with them. To help make this a little better Grace & Stella has agreed to give our lucky winner a Foot Peeling Mask to help revive your feet after a long summer and make them photo fit for fall. I haven't had a chance to try the mask they sent me yet but I will give you an update as soon as I do. I'm excited to see the results as I love going barefoot during the summer but with the cold weather hear there is nothing worse then having rough feet snag on those flannel sheets and fuzzy socks (yes, I have an addiction). You'll have your chance to win your own foot mask in a minute but for those of you who that's not fast enough for you can purchase yours here on a special deal they have made just for Kerrific! Wahoo!
Now for the fun part! Our prize package today is one set of LittleBabyBumblebee stickers (winner's choice) plus one Foot Peeling Mask from Grace & Stella with a total value of $40. To enter simply use the form below. Good luck!

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The "Apparel for Fall" Giveaway Hop hosted by Heather from Mommy's Favorite Things and Michelle from Mama's Baby Cupcakes. This hop has a Clothing/Accessories Theme, and each blog has a minimum prize package of $25 per winner. After visiting my giveaway, make sure you use the linky below to take a look at the other blogs to see what they have to offer for you! Be sure to check out the Grand Prize on Mommy's Favorite Things blog for a chance to win from Umi Shoes and Zoey's Attic. Umi Shoes has stylish shoes for your children from infants size 1 to a boys youth size 9, and Zoey's Attic has wonderful custom shirts for almost any occasion!

Mama's Baby Cupcakes, Mommy's Favorite Things and the "Apparel for Fall" participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations.

Why Probiotics?

Do you want to feel better? Then try Nutridosha Advanced Probiotics today!

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Escape from the Past + Giveaway

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Escape From the Past: The Duke's Wrath (YA Historical) When fifteen-year-old nerd and gamer Max Anderson thinks he's sneaking a preview of an unpublished video game, he doesn't realize that 1) He's been chosen as a beta, an experimental test player. 2) He’s playing the ultimate history game, transporting him into the actual past: anywhere and anytime. And 3) Survival is optional: to return home he must decipher the game's rules and complete its missions—if he lives long enough. To fail means to stay in the past—forever. Now Max is trapped in medieval Germany, unprepared and clueless. It is 1471 and he quickly learns that being an outcast may cost him his head. Especially after rescuing a beautiful peasant girl from a deadly infection and thus provoking sinister wannabe Duke Ott. Overnight he is dragged into a hornets' nest of feuding lords who will stop at nothing to bring down the conjuring stranger in their midst.

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Praise for the Book "Fast-paced compelling YA debut." Giselle Green, #1 bestselling author of A Sister's Gift" "A wonderfully crafted romp to the time of lords, ladies, and knights." Lee Ann Ward, author and former Senior Editor of Champagne Books "Escape from the Past is chock-full of the tiny details that make a story feel realistic and immersive, from the leather ribbons used to fasten shoes to the slimy gruel that formed the bulk of the peasants' diet....those who love historical fiction or medieval fantasy will certainly enjoy Escape from the Past." Mike Mullin, author of the Ashfall trilogy

Author Annette Oppenlander Annette Oppenlander writes historical fiction for teens. Whenshe isn’t in front of her computer, she loves indulging her dog, Mocha, and traveling around the U.S. and Europe to discover amazing histories. “Nearly every place holds some kind of secret, something that makes history come alive. When we scrutinize people and places closely, history is no longer a number, it turns into a story.”

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$25 Blog Tour Giveaway $25 Amazon eGift Card or Paypal Cash Ends 9/25/15 Open only to those who can legally enter, receive and use an Amazon eGift Card or Paypal Cash. Winning Entry will be verified prior to prize being awarded. No purchase necessary. You must be 18 or older to enter or have your parent enter for you. The winner will be chosen by rafflecopter and announced here as well as emailed and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Rafflecopter or any other entity unless otherwise specified. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning. Giveaway was organized by Kathy from I Am A Reader and sponsored by the author. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW.   a Rafflecopter giveaway

Christmas Kisses + Giveaway

Christmas Kisses is a collection from five bestselling and award-winning authors. Set in the snowy town of Echo Ridge in upstate New York, these inspirational romances are sure to delight while you sip cocoa by the fire and listen to Christmas carols.

***Pre-order now for only $.99***

Amazon * Barnes and Noble

Kobo * iTunes * Smashwords

Win amazing books by each of the authors. Enter below to win - nine different books will be given to nine lucky winners.

Christmas Makeover by Cami Checketts Amazon bestselling author Chelsea Jamison has been infatuated with Drew Stirling longer than she's loved playing basketball, high-top sneakers, and the Knicks. Unfortunately, all Drew sees is the kid who kicked his trash in the high school free throw contest and not the girl whose heart breaks into a fast dribble when he's near. Drew makes an unexpected visit home to Echo Ridge and their friendship picks up where they left off as they scheme to make a teenaged boy's Christmas dreams come true. When Chelsea realizes she's fallen for her best friend, she wonders if there is any hope of a relationship with Drew or if she's stuck in buddy-status for life.

The Candy Counter Heiress by Lucy McConnell Amazon bestselling & award-winning author Someday Reese Gates will own The Candy Counter at Kenworth's; but someday can't come fast enough when the manager threatens to bring in a national candy provider. Reese secretly takes matters into her own hands hoping to save her parents from additional worry and prove herself capable of running the company. Her deception deepens as she ropes computer guru Andy Edwards into helping her expand the business. Reese wanted to shake things up, but she wasn't planning on her heart getting caught in the mix by Andy's stolen kisses. If she can hold it together until after Christmas, then she can reveal her successful online company and her feelings for Andy. Unfortunately for Reese, even the best laid plans can melt like chocolate.

Soda Fountain Christmas by Connie E. Sokol Amazon bestselling author Keira Kenworth has one focus this holiday season: save her father's old-time department store from bankruptcy. She is not focused on Tayton Wells, the tall, dark, and genius marketing guru from downtown New York, hired to make it happen. He is as doubtful that her nostalgic connect-the-town ideas will succeed as she is about his numbers-first plan. However, it's not just their different approaches that cause sparks to fly. Working together on a fast deadline to save the store before Christmas, the unspoken connection between them grows. But will the tough decisions they face drive them back to their separate worlds, or will they lead to the beginning of love?

Christmas Makeover by Heather Tullis Amazon bestselling author Jonah Owens thought moving to Echo Ridge to open his art gallery would solve all of his problems. The need to sell his grandma's house adds an unexpected complication. It would be easier if his neighbor didn't have all those farm animals. Kaya Feidler's family has owned their land for nearly a hundred years--long before the neighbors were there. There's no way she's giving up the animal therapy business she's been struggling to make profitable. She gets a temp job helping Jonah in the gallery. Spending time together is a recipe for romance, but can they overcome their own hangups to be more than friends?

Hope for Christmas by Rachelle J. Christensen Amazon bestselling & award-winning author Anika Fletcher hates Christmas--its promises of good tidings and hope for the future are as tinseled as the ornaments on Kenworth's Hope Tree. Despite her feelings, Anika wants to maintain her daughter's faith in the magic of the season and gladly accepts a second job working with the handsome Carlos Rodriguez to restore Kenworth's old fashioned soda fountain. Carlos is no stranger to hard times and slowly shares his life of light and joy with Anika as they work together. Just as her fragile soul begins to feel hope again, an ill-timed act of charity changes everything. Anika isn't sure who she can trust or if hope is worth nurturing--especially at Christmas when it's easy to enjoy a kiss and believe love can last longer than the season. a Rafflecopter giveaway