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When I saw the billboard for What to Expect When You’re Expecting, I wasn’t sure what to make of it. Of course, like every pregnant woman, I had read the book. But a movie? It was more of an educational resource book than a narrative story, so how would that translate on screen?
We’ll, if you saw the movie in theatres (and for those who didn’t, you get a second chance when the DVD comes out September 11) you know that the movie, just like the book, is an accurate, truthful, hilarious, tear-jerking account of pregnancy.
As Jennifer Lopez, who stars in the movie as “Rosie,” says about the book, “I think every pregnant couple – every pregnant woman reads it. It was so accurate about everything that was happening every step of the way.”
It’s true! According to USA Today, 93% of all pregnant mothers who read a pregnancy guide read What To Expect When You’re Expecting.
So, if you’re expecting, or in the first year of child rearing, or raising a toddler, get you must read the baby Bible, What to Expect When You’re Expecting, now in its 4rth edition; plus, once you’ve had the baby, there are two sequels: What to Expect in the First Year, and What to Expect the Second Year – from 12 to 24 Months.”
So if you’ve learned that you are expecting (or you have a little one), I have good news! I am giving away free copies of each of these books!
To enter, just become a friend on Out with Mommy’s Facebook page or follow me on Twitter and message or tweet me about the book you would most enjoy. Winners will be selected randomly using random.com.
It’s easy!
-Like Out with Mommy on Facebook
-Follow Out with Mommy on Twitter
-Follow What to Expect on Twitter
Also, feel free to post this giveaway on your blog (leave the link to your post)
This giveaway will end Monday, September 9 at 9 PST. Good luck to everyone!
Don’t call it a water bottle, because it’s so much more! Win a new Camelbak Groove portable filtration water system (BPA-free), a $25 value. To enter, just “Like” Groove on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CamelBak, and then send an email to outwithmommy@aol.com. Winners will be chosen by random.com. Prizes will be shipped in 2-4 weeks after the contest deadline of 12 midnight PT on May 10.
Here’s more on this very cool bottle (ahem, “system”):
- Provides great tasting, freshly filtered water anywhere – in the only reusable bottles designed and proven to help people stay better hydrated
- Big Bite Valve proven to help you drink up to 24% more (recentPepperdineUniversitystudy) – and it’s the same bite valve used by NASA astronauts
- Comes in a sleek, durable .6 liter bottle made of BPA-free Tritan plastic or stainless steel
- Now available nationwide for a SRP of $25 (Tritan) and $35 (stainless steel)
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Author’s Note: In case you have not heard of HubPages, it is a great outlet for writing about topics you know while making a little money too!
HubPages Announces Contest, Helps Educate Community on Online Writing Skills
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif (March 31, 2011) — HubPages believes that while publishing has moved from an offline to an online model, many writers still struggle to understand how to be the most effective online author. To provide its 200,000 writers with the education and guidance necessary to learn all the ways that writing can be successful in a world of online publishing, HubPages is announcing its “So You Think You Can Write Online” contest where writers are encouraged to submit articles on any topic, and be judged and rewarded on online writing skills.
“The traditional model of publishing, where readers subscribed to newspapers or magazines, or bought books from a brick and mortar store, is fast disappearing. Now, more and more readers find their knowledge online, often through search or social media recommendations. In this era of online reading, writers too have to educate themselves to write for an online universe,” says Paul Edmondson, CEO and co-founder of HubPages. “This is what HubPages is best equipped to do, teach and guide our community of writers to understand the world of the Internet, and help them become superlative online writers. This contest is designed to educate, inform and reward our writers for skills related to online writing.”
Starting this April HubPages’ So You Think You Can Write Online contest will reward writers for effective writing for the Internet, the criterion including, but not limited to excellent writing skills, interesting, niche topics, original content, searchable titles, Internet-friendly tone and a tasteful use of HubPages capsules.
“In one of the hardest times in publishing, many writers are struggling to make the transition from writing for traditional readers to writing for online readers. The new paradigms are a struggle for many,” says Simone Smith, Community Manager and contest organizer. “Through this contest, HubPages seeks to inform, educate, and reward writers who most effectively employ the new ways of writing online by creating original, well-written articles which have the ability to be found via search, forwarded via social media, and take on a viral life of its own.”
Writers can first start submitting entries for the contest on March 31st at 12:00pm (PT) and can continue submitting entries until 12:00pm on April 28th.
There is a limit of five entries per day, but each entry will have a chance to win $50 in a random Daily Drawing, $50 for being the Staff Pick of the day, $100 for being a People’s Choice of the week (based on popular vote), $100 for winning the Best Hub prize for a week (based on contest judge ranking), and $250 for being a Grand Prize winner.
HubPages (www.HubPages.com) is a social content community where everyday experts communicate their knowledge to information seekers through online articles while earning an income. For users, HubPages is the most rewarding place to contribute knowledge while interacting with a like-minded community, making money, and retaining the ownership of their content. HubPages provides users with turn-key technology, a Google-enabled platform and an easy way to be recognized for their expertise and knowledge.
Publication of HubPages articles doubled in 2010, growing from 600,000 in early January, to 1,100,000 at the end of December. The number of published writers increased 64 percent to 205,000, as did their engagement within the site, with 86 percent more forum posts by users and many more questions and answers posted within HubPages’ community pages.
Started in 2006, the company has raised $8 million in funding in two rounds from Hummer Winblad Venture Partners and Storm Ventures.
Hickory Springs Kicks Off Nationwide Competition Celebrating Earth-Friendly Projects in Schools and Communities
Posted on: February 15, 2011
SEARCH IS ON FOR “GREEN TEAMS” AND NEXT-GENERATION LEADERS
TO COMPETE IN EARTHCARE CHALLENGE II
HICKORY, N.C. – Hickory Springs, one of the nation’s leading suppliers of components to the furniture industry, understands the importance of a solid foundation for the good of the environment. Today the company announced a nationwide search for school and community-based teams to compete in the “EarthCare Challenge II.” The contest asks America to show how environmental education is inspiring students of all ages to lead green initiatives in communities everywhere.
Following the 2010 EarthCare Challenge which chronicled individual contestants’ quests toward a greener lifestyle, this year’s competition will bring together communities and school groups in search of the best green projects presented by teams.
To enter, teams must post either a photo or video of their project with information on the EarthCare Challenge Facebook page, www.facebook.com/earthcarechallenge by February 18.
“Through the EarthCare Challenge, Hickory Springs celebrates the people that make grassroots initiatives possible, proving that you’re never too young or old to make a difference in your community,” said Hickory Springs Executive Vice President Dwayne Welch. “Schools are a foundation for tomorrow’s leaders; the Challenge provides an opportunity for students to be rewarded for inspiring their friends, family and communities to live more sustainably.”
The EarthCare Challenge takes place entirely on Facebook and is featured on affiliated sites Twitter, YouTube and EarthCareInside.com. It promotes the company’s EarthCare Inside line of recycled and bio-based components for upholstered furniture, featured in products from manufacturers such as Craftmaster, Alan White Furniture, England and H.M. Richards.
“Over the last several years many home furnishings companies such as Hickory Springs have committed themselves to providing consumers with products that help them lead a greener lifestyle. We are excited to have an interactive platform that encourages the dialogue and brings more awareness around the efforts made by our furniture industry partners,” said Welch.
The call for entries runs now through February 18 on the EarthCare Challenge fan page on Facebook. On February 21, Hickory Springs will announce the finalist teams selected to compete in The EarthCare Challenge which will take place on the page throughout March.
Through Facebook updates, teams demonstrate the progress of their projects, while the public is encouraged to join the page and vote for their favorite through comments or ‘Likes’ on contestants’ posts.
Judged by a panel of green experts and Hickory Springs, a winner will be announced on April 4 based on the team that has demonstrated the most dynamic progress. The grand prize includes $1,000 to the winning team plus a collection of EarthCare furniture to be used to furnish their community space of choice.
The contest is open to U.S. residents over 21 years of age. Middle and high school students affiliated with schools or after-school programs may participate with a team leader who is over the age of 21. Official contest details are available at www.earthcareinside.com.
About Hickory Springs
Founded in 1944 as a producer of furniture springs, Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company has grown into one of the nation’s most trusted partners to manufacturers and suppliers for the furniture and bedding industries. The company is headquartered in Hickory, North Carolina, and operates more than 50 facilities in 16 states throughout the U.S. and one in China. With its global reach and distribution, Hickory Springs is also serving a growing range of customers in the construction, automotive, packaging, medical, marine and telecommunications industries. The company’s EarthCare Inside line of furniture components includes the industry-leading Preserve® bio-based foam, 100% recycled cotton, recycled sinuous steel and coils, among other sustainable options. For more, visit www.hickorysprings.com and www.earthcareinside.com.
Out with Mommy proudly presents a contest to win prizes from the upcoming movie Life as We Know It! Entering is easy. Just go to the Out with Mommy Facebook page and “like” it between now and October 11. Then send us the message “Life as We Know It” on Facebook. That”s it! You’re automically entered! Winners will recieve notice via Facebook after Oct. 11.
Win a Safe2Go plush kiddie karacter harness worth $27 courtesy of Baby Sherpa, keeps your child within arm’s reach and features a retractable tether.
Life as We Know It soundtrack CD, featuring Amy Winehouse, The Black Keys, Josh Kelley, Ray LaMontagne, Mozella, and more!”
Here’s what else you can win!
- Diaper Bag with Changing Pad
- Parent Prescription Set: Includes Bottle Opener and 2 Glasses
- Baby Sherpa Safe2go Child Safety Harness
- New Parenting Kit in Tin
- Relaxation Treat – 2.5 oz. of bath salts
- Light- Up Pen
- Post It Notes
- Next Level Tri-Blend Men’s Heather Grey T-shirt
- Ladies Next Level White T-shirt
- Infant T-shirt
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About the Movie
In the romantic comedy “Life as We Know It,” Holly Berenson (Katherine Heigl) is an up-and-coming restaurateur and Eric Messer (Josh Duhamel) is a promising network sports director. After a disastrous blind date, the only thing they have in common is their dislike for each other and their love for their goddaughter, Sophie. But when they suddenly become all Sophie has in the world, Holly and Messer are forced to put their differences aside. Juggling career ambitions and competing social calendars, they’ll have to find some common ground while living under one roof.
“Life as We Know It” is directed by Greg Berlanti from a screenplay by first time feature writers Ian Deitchman & Kristin Rusk Robinson. The film stars Katherine Heigl, Josh Duhamel, Josh Lucas, Christina Hendricks and Hayes MacArthur.
The film is produced by Barry Josephson and Paul Brooks, with Denise Di Novi, Scott Niemeyer, Norm Waitt, Katherine Heigl, Nancy Heigl and Bruce Berman serving as executive producers.
The behind-the-scenes team includes director of photography Andrew Dunn, production designer Maher Ahmad, editor Jim Page, costume designer Debra McGuire and composer Blake Neely.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, a Gold Circle Films/Josephson Entertainment production, “Life as We Know It.” The film will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company. It has been rated PG-13 by the MPAA for sexual material, language and some drug content.
RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION:
BY ENTERING THE CONTEST, ENTRANTS RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS OUT WITH MOMMY, WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC. AND EACH OF ITS RESPECTIVE PARENTS, DIVISIONS, AFFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, AGENTS AND ADVERTISING AGENCIES (COLLECTIVELY, “WBEI”) FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LOSSES, DAMAGES, RIGHTS, CLAIMS, AND ACTIONS OF ANY KIND ARISING IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM THE CONTEST OR PARTICIPATION IN ANY SWEEPSTAKES-RELATED ACTIVITY (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE REMOVAL FROM THE SITE OF, OR DISCONTINUATION OF ACCESS TO, ANY MATERIALS), OR RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE, OR MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE AWARDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONTEST, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, AS WELL AS CLAIMS BASED ON PUBLICITY RIGHTS, DEFAMATION, AND/OR INVASION OF PRIVACY.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
IN NO EVENT WILL THE WBEI BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF ANY ACCESS TO AND/OR USE OF THE CONTEST SITE, THE DOWNLOADING FROM AND/OR PRINTING MATERIAL DOWNLOADED FROM THE CONTEST SITE, THE REMOVAL FROM THE CONTEST SITE OF, OR DISCONTINUATION OF ACCESS TO, ANY MATERIALS, OR THE ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR ANY HARM RESULTING FROM THE ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE OR MISUSE OF, OR PARTICIPATION IN, ANY PRIZE AWARDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONTEST. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THE CONTEST, ALL PRIZES, AND ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
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Enter to win IMAX Tickets, Soundtrack, T-shirts and More!
Out with Mommy is pleased to present a contest to win prizes from the Legends of the Guardian: The Owls of Ga’Hoole, in theatres September 24!
Here’s your chance to win IMAX tickets and prizes from Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole. It’s easy to enter! Just go to the Out with Mommy Facebook page between now and September 27 and “like” it to automatically be entered! See official rules below.
Experience it in IMAX.
Soundtrack features new music from Owl City!
Here’s more about the movie:
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole is a hero’s journey about a mythic band of winged warriors… The Guardians of Ga’Hoole. This fantasy family adventure will enthrall and entertain kids and adults alike with its amazing 3D animation and fantastic story about trying to find the hero within yourself.
Acclaimed filmmaker Zack Snyder brings his boundless imagination to create an animated film like nothing you’ve seen before. The film is based on Kathryn Lasky’s beloved books and the story follows the owls as they soar in search of the Great Tree – home of the legendary Guardians – to help defeat the evil Pure Ones and save their kingdom.
The film’s voice talent includes Emily Barclay, Abbie Cornish, Ryan Kwanten, Anthony LaPaglia, Miriam Margolyes, Helen Mirren, Sam Neill, Geoffrey Rush, Jim Sturgess, Hugo Weaving and David Wenham.
Win a pair of IMAX tickets with a value of $76.00, or win one of three prize packages with great gear like canvas bags, embroidered hats, T-shirts, beanies, hair bands, door hangers, masks, etching sets, temporary tattoos, and the Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole soundtrack CDs.
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Synopsis of the Movie
Acclaimed filmmaker Zack Snyder makes his animation debut with the fantasy family adventure “Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole” based on the beloved Guardians of Ga’Hoole books by Kathryn Lasky. The film follows Soren, a young owl enthralled by his father’s epic stories of the Guardians of Ga’ Hoole, a mythic band of winged warriors who had fought a great battle to save all of owlkind from the evil Pure Ones.
While Soren dreams of someday joining his heroes, his older brother, Kludd, scoffs at the notion, and yearns to hunt, fly and steal his father’s favor from his younger sibling. But Kludd’s jealousy has terrible consequences—causing both owlets to fall from their treetop home and right into the talons of the Pure Ones. Now it is up to Soren to make a daring escape with the help of other brave young owls. Together they soar across the sea and through the mist to find the Great Tree, home of the legendary Guardians—Soren’s only hope of defeating the Pure Ones and saving the owl kingdoms.
The film features the voices of Emily Barclay, Abbie Cornish, Ryan Kwanten, Anthony LaPaglia, Miriam Margolyes, Helen Mirren, Sam Neill, Richard Roxburgh, Geoffrey Rush, Jim Sturgess, Hugo Weaving and David Wenham.
Snyder is directing “Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole” from a screenplay by John Orloff and Emil Stern, based on the Guardians of Ga’Hoole novels by Kathryn Lasky. The film is being produced by Zareh Nalbandian, with Donald De Line, Deborah Snyder, Lionel Wigram, Chris deFaria, Kathryn Lasky and Bruce Berman serving as executive producers.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, a Village Roadshow Pictures Production, an Animal Logic Production, “Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga’Hoole.”
Opening nationwide in theaters and IMAX on September 24, 2010, the film will be presented in 3D and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures.
RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION:
BY ENTERING THE CONTEST, ENTRANTS RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS OUT WITH MOMMY, WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC. AND EACH OF ITS RESPECTIVE PARENTS, DIVISIONS, AFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, AGENTS AND ADVERTISING AGENCIES (COLLECTIVELY, “WBEI”) FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LOSSES, DAMAGES, RIGHTS, CLAIMS, AND ACTIONS OF ANY KIND ARISING IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM THE CONTEST OR PARTICIPATION IN ANY SWEEPSTAKES-RELATED ACTIVITY (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE REMOVAL FROM THE SITE OF, OR DISCONTINUATION OF ACCESS TO, ANY MATERIALS), OR RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE, OR MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE AWARDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SWEEPSTAKES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, AS WELL AS CLAIMS BASED ON PUBLICITY RIGHTS, DEFAMATION, AND/OR INVASION OF PRIVACY.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
IN NO EVENT WILL THE WBEI BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF ANY ACCESS TO AND/OR USE OF THE CONTEST SITE, THE DOWNLOADING FROM AND/OR PRINTING MATERIAL DOWNLOADED FROM THE CONTEST SITE, THE REMOVAL FROM THE CONTEST SITE OF, OR DISCONTINUATION OF ACCESS TO, ANY MATERIALS, OR THE ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR ANY HARM RESULTING FROM THE ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE OR MISUSE OF, OR PARTICIPATION IN, ANY PRIZE AWARDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE CONTEST. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THE CONTEST, ALL PRIZES, AND ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
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Out with Mommy proudly presents a contest for
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
In Theaters July 30th
Enter to win one of the three cool prize packages of the items pictured below, simply go to our Out with Mommy page on Facebook and become a fan by clicking “Like.” Then send us a message via Facebook or email (outwithmommy@aol.com). Write Cats & Dogs Contest in the subject line. All entries must be received before August 2, 2010. One entry per household. Winners will be notified August 4, 2010 via Facebook or email. Prizes will be shipped to winners at no charge.
Win a Kit-Cat Klock 7th Anniverary Clock! With its rolling eyes, moving tail and inspirational smile, this recognizable family treasure is celebrating 75 years of being an American made and family-friendly award winning timepiece.
Check out other prizes you can win below!
Kit-Cat Klock 75th Anniversary Clock – ARV $50
Child/Dog Backpack – ARV $40
Cat Paw USB 1GB – ARV $15
Spy Kit – ARV $30
“Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore” Soundtrack CD – ARV $9.98
Adult Blue T-shirt with Poster Art – ARV $15
Kids Blue T-shirt with Poster Art – ARV $13
Dog Headquarters blue Hat – ARV $10
Meows Black Hat – ARV $10
3D “Go Fish” Playing Cards – ARV $8
Mini Viewer Keychain – ARV $9
7” Mini Flyer – ARV $3
Keyboard Stickers – ARV $9
Bone Shaped Paper Clips Kit – ARV $4
Key Covers – ARV $6
Activity Books – ARV $1
About the Movie
In the the age-old battle between cats and dogs, one crazed feline has taken things a paw too far.
Kitty Galore, formerly an agent for cat spy organization MEOWS, has gone rogue and hatched a diabolical plan to not only bring her canine enemies to heel, but take down her former kitty comrades and make the world her scratching post. Faced with this unprecedented threat, cats and dogs will be forced to join forces for the first time in history in an unlikely alliance to save themselves – and their humans – in “Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore,” a comedy in 3D that blends live action with state-of-the-art puppetry and computer animation.
It’s time for the fur to fly.
Warner Bros. Pictures presents, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, a Mad Chance/Polymorphic Pictures Production: “Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore,” a comedy in 3D starring Christina Applegate, Michael Clarke Duncan, Neil Patrick Harris, Sean Hayes, James Marsden, Bette Midler, Nick Nolte, Joe Pantoliano, Katt Williams, Chris O’Donnell, Jack McBrayer, Fred Armisen and Paul Rodriguez.
“Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore” is directed by Brad Peyton and written by Ron J. Friedman & Steve Bencich, based on characters created by John Requa & Glenn Ficarra. It is produced by Andrew Lazar and Polly Johnsen, with Brent O’Connor and Bruce Berman serving as executive producers. The creative team includes director of photography Steven Poster, production designer Rusty Smith, editor Julie Rogers and composer Christopher Lennertz.
“Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore” will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, and in select territories by Village Roadshow Pictures. It is rated PG by the MPAA for animal action and humor.
Check out the official site www.catsanddogsmovie.com
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RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION:
BY ENTERING THE CONTEST, ENTRANTS RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS OUT WITH MOMMY AND WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC. AND EACH OF ITS RESPECTIVE PARENTS, DIVISIONS, AFILIATES, SUBSIDIARIES, AGENTS AND ADVERTISING AGENCIES (COLLECTIVELY, “WBEI”) FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL LOSSES, DAMAGES, RIGHTS, CLAIMS, AND ACTIONS OF ANY KIND ARISING IN WHOLE OR IN PART, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM THE SWEEPSTAKES OR PARTICIPATION IN ANY SWEEPSTAKES-RELATED ACTIVITY (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE REMOVAL FROM THE SITE OF, OR DISCONTINUATION OF ACCESS TO, ANY MATERIALS), OR RESULTING DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE, OR MISUSE OF ANY PRIZE AWARDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SWEEPSTAKES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, AS WELL AS CLAIMS BASED ON PUBLICITY RIGHTS, DEFAMATION, AND/OR INVASION OF PRIVACY.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY:
IN NO EVENT WILL THE WBEI BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF ANY ACCESS TO AND/OR USE OF THE SWEEPSTAKES SITE, THE DOWNLOADING FROM AND/OR PRINTING MATERIAL DOWNLOADED FROM THE SWEEPSTAKES SITE, THE REMOVAL FROM THE SWEEPSTAKES SITE OF, OR DISCONTINUATION OF ACCESS TO, ANY MATERIALS, OR THE ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE, OR MISUSE OF, OR ANY HARM RESULTING FROM THE ACCEPTANCE, POSSESSION, USE OR MISUSE OF, OR PARTICIPATION IN, ANY PRIZE AWARDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE SWEEPSTAKES. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THE SWEEPSTAKES, ALL PRIZES, AND ALL MATERIALS PROVIDED ON OR THROUGH THE SITE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.
I’m Easy
Posted on: April 30, 2010
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I have three easy-to-win contests in conjunction with my Mother’s Day gift guide, and the more I read about other mommy blogger contests, I think I am WAY too easy. No requirement to blog about it, join and follow me on Facebook, Twitter, etc. , and my prizes ($100 card from Gift Card Mall, $100 Teleflora bouquet, LittleWriteBrain custom book) are actually really worth the effort of entering!
The only challenge at this point is to find the Mom’s Day guide on my blog and read it to find the contests, which are in plain sight, and readers may even find a great gift for Mom too!
Mother’s Day on May 9 is a doubly festive occasion for two-mom households. Not only do children get to show their love for their two moms, but moms get to show their appreciation to each other as parenting partners. For the mom, or moms, in your life, show how much you care with one of these great gifts from companies that support our special families.
Mommy, Mommy
Show the world how proud you are of the two moms in your life with Zazzle custom gifts, like the “Proud Mom” babydoll T-shirt ($17.95), “I love my mommies” T-shirt for kids ($20.95) or “I love my mommies” kid’s apron ($19.95), perfect for craft time. Zazzle.com.
Someone’s in the Kitchen at Dinah
‘Memba those homey slow-cook stews mom served up when you were a kid? They’re back, and in style, with the sleek and distinctive Crock-Pot Designer Series Slow Cooker, now in stainless steel with black finishes and featuring a digital programmable display. Mmmm good, and good looking on the counter top. $59.99-$69.99. Walmart.
Charmed Mom
Give Mom an elegant gift she’ll cherish through the years with a charm bracelet designed by celebrity-fave Isabelle Grace Jewelry. Create your own custom jewelry handcrafted out of fine silver and 24kt gold with charms adorned with hearts and other symbols that can represent two moms, children and pets. Bracelets start at $200 with one charm. Isabellegracejewelry.com.
For MILPs (Moms We Like to Pamper)
Give Mom a home mani-pedi with Priti non-toxic nail polish, created by New York City’s first organic spa, free of known carcinogens such as formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and toluene, making it safe enough for use on pregnant women and children. In 10 colors and clear coat. .43 fl. oz. ($16). Mom can take it all off with Priti non-toxic nail polish remover, derived from natural corn, soy ingredients and orange oil to safely remove polish and nourish the nail bed for healthy nails. 4 fl. oz. ($28). gaiam.com.
Proud Mommas
Show your family pride, and drive the neighborhood Prop H8rs to distraction with Family Stickers for your car with stick figures for two moms, kids and of course Fido too. $4.75 per figure. Familystickers.com.
Feel Good Skincare
Mom will feel pretty and witty and gay with all-natural anti-aging Shankara Skincare products, including Ayurveda-Energen Facial Oil II ($53), Regenesis Energen ATP Cell Serum ($48), Hydrating Cleansing Gele ($31) and Microcrystal Exfoliation Treatment ($34), all made without parabens or other unwanted additives, and Mom will be happy to know that 100% of the company’s net profits benefit worldwide service projects. Shankara.com.
Ice Ice Mommy
I scream, Mom screams, we all scream for homemade ice cream, and Mom can make in her own kitchen with the fully automatic Cusinart Mix It In Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker which churns out professional-quality ice cream, yogurt, sorbet and sherbet, and features three built-in condiment dispensers to mix in your favorite treats such as sprinkles, chips and nuts. $99. Home Depot, Macy’s, Best Buy and Cuisinart.com.
Night Mother
If mom is creeped out by those commercials that show the magnified pictures of critters that live in her mattress, give her a good night’s sleep with AllergyLuxe Organic bedding collection, eco-friendly, hypoallergenic bedding made from 100% organic cotton that protects against dust mite dander, pollen, pet dander and other allergens. $59.99-$99.99. Bed Bath & Beyond.
Mom’s Sew Great
Mom was always handy with a needle and thread, whether was a hem in our new pants, a busted seam in our jeans or a school project, and now she can do it with ease with the new lightweight and portable Brother LX-3125E Sewing machine, with very cool interchangeable faces to express Mom’s individuality. It features a free-arm for sewing cuffs; an automatic 4-step buttonholer; 14 stitches and 35 stitch functions; straight, satin and zig zag stitches; automatic bobbin winding system; built-in sewing light and instructional DVD. Whew! Almost makes me want to rip my pants! $79. Amazon and Walmart.com.
Good Vibrations
Mom can enjoy a full back massage in the comfort of her own home with the Shiatsu Massaging Cushion. The comfy cushion features deep kneading Shiatsu massage plus invigorating vibration massage that travels up and down your back. Add soothing heat for even more relaxation. $99.99. Sears and Walmart.
Earth, Mom and Water
Give your eco-conscious Mom clean, great-tasting water everyday, without planet-polluting plastic bottles, with the MAVEA Elemaris Pitcher, a stylish BPA-free home-filtration decanter with a built-in mini-computer that measures time, volume and water hardness to alert you when to change the filter, and the company even pays you to send back filters for recycling. $31.99-$34.99. Home stores nationwide or Amazon.
Forget Mom Not
A bouquet of her favorite blooms is the most tried and true mom’s day gift, but one that never goes out of style. Win a bouquet from Teleflora.com to send to your favorite mom(s). *See contest rules below.
Bag Lady
Forget the jumble of containers and rolls of plastic wrap under the counter. Help Mom save money by keeping food fresh up to five times longer with the FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System with SmartSeal Technology, which can also turbo marinate when Mom’s in a hurry. $139.99-$169.00. Major retailers and foodsaver.com.
Getting Fresh
If Mom likes the farmer’s market and cooking organic, then she’ll love Cooking Light Through the Seasons, a cookbook of more than 250 healthful recipes organized around the four seasons using fruits, vegetables and other ingredients when they are at their peak of flavor and freshness. $29.95. Amazon or barnesandnoble.com.
Ms. Coffee Maker
Wake Mom up to the smell of fresh brew with the Mr. Coffee 12-cup Programmable Coffeemaker, a contemporary and curvy re-design of a stalwart brand in coffee makers in sleek black with stainless steel accents, with a water filtration system, brew strength indicator, auto shut-off and timer. $49.99. Walmart.
Mom’s a Flamer
The outdoor grill is no longer a man’s domain, and with the Grill Daddy your Grill Momma can make her grill shine. The steam-cleaning grill brush melts away greasy residue build-up to leave the cooking surface sparkling clean and sanitized. $19.95. Home Depot, Walgreens, CVS and Bed Bath & Beyond.
Chill Out
Innovative and chic, skybar Wine Chill Drops offer an unique way to chill a glass of wine or Champagne up to 20 times faster than the frige. Made of stainless steel in an elegant tear drop design, these make a perfect gift for wine-enthusiast moms and are guaranteed conversation pieces at any gathering. $49.99 for set of two drops and holders. Williams-Sonoma, Bloomingdale’s and skybarhome.com.
Time Out for Wining
Give mom some chill time with fresh and fruity, affordable and delicious Mommy’s Time Out Wine, either Pinot Grigio or Rosso Primitivo varieties, produced at a small vineyard in Italy, and offered at an economical price. $8-$12. Wine boutiques nationwide or winelegacy.com.
Wine-Toting Mom
Where Mom goes, her wine can go too, in the elegant, reusable skybar Wine Traveler, the on-the-go carrier that keeps pre-chilled wine cool for hours, with a handle perfect for toting to dinner parties, picnics or when presenting wine to friends and family. $19.99. Premium retailers or skybarhome.com.
Modern Fairy-Tales
Read little ones a bedtime story with a happy ending, with their unique families represented, whether it be two moms, two dads, single parent, multiracial and adoptive families, with Little Write Brain books that children (ages 3-8) can create themselves to read online or order hardcover versions. E-version of books are free; hardcover books are $24.99. Littlewritebrain.com. Win a hardcover book. *See contest rules below.
Me Time for Mom
Pulp Fiction settled the question of which was better, sex or a foot rub. The next best thing is an at-home pedicure, and moms are doing it for themselves with the PedEgg ($10) and HeelTastic ($9.99). The ergonomically designed egg-shaped file makes feet feel smooth and healthy, and the balm moisturizes and softens. Target, Walgreens, CVS and Bed Bath & Beyond.
Working Mom
Whether Mom heads into the office or goes Wi-Fi at Starbucks, The Kate by ACME is the perfect companion to carry her laptop, files and other work essentials. The designer tote combines high-fashion with functionality with a padded inner pouch along with large compartments and pockets for all mom’s papers and peripherals. $99.99. lowepro.com.
Make her Mark
A beautiful, high-precision Parker Premier pen is not only a practical gift for mom but a fashion accessory that never goes out of style. The collection features state-of-the-art lacquering, chiseling and plating design with gold or silver detailing in ballpoint, roller ball or fountain pen styles. $125 – $350. Fine stationers and boutiques nationwide.
Digi-Mom
Now Mom won’t have to play favorites, because she can display all her favorite family photos on the Coby DP860 8” Digital Photo Frame With Multimedia Playback. The contemporary-style stand-up or wall-mountable frame with 8” LCD screen also plays music files and features stereo speakers, a calendar, alarm clock and SD, MMC, MS, xD, and CF card slots and USB port. $64.99. Amazon.
Mom Loves Getting Carded
Not sure what to get Mom? Get the can’t-miss gift from the one-stop online shop, giftcardmall.com, or visit the Gift Card Mall at one of their kiosks at your local grocery, drug and convenience store for a variety of gift cards, from REI, Best Buy and Sports Authority to Nordstrom, ranging from $10 to $200. Win $100 in gift cards to your favorite retailers featured in the Gift Card Mall. *See contest rules below.
Mommy Memories
Every mom loves to take video of her little ones through the ages, and with the Coby CAM3001 Snapp Mini Camcorder, Mom can whip out the pocket-sized camcorder with 1.44 LCD screen, digital zoom, 8GB memory with optional SD/SDHC card to capture great video anywhere, and she can use the included software to easily edit and upload video to YouTube to share across the miles. $39.99. Amazon.
Tough Love
Who said only dads can get socks on their special day? Give the outdoorsy mom in your life a pair she will love by eco-friendly Darn Tough Vermont, a premium-performance, all-weather sock company, one of the few left that still makes it’s product 100% in the USA, with all-natural, super soft, non-itchy merino wool, such as the classic 1/4 hike/trek sock. $15. darntough.com.
Mother Loves Nature
Mom can make a statement with the bold, artful Rainbow Tagua Nut Bracelet, a brilliant, artful display of inter-twined colorful shapes designed by a mother and daughter, sustainably made by Fair Trade craftswomen from tagua nuts that fall from palm trees, hand-cut and painted using eco-friendly, water-based dyes. $28. eco-artware.com.
Look Ma, No Hands
Mom is always multitasking, but keep her safe with her hands on the wheel with Jupiter Jack, an easy-to-use cell phone accessory that turns a car radio into a hands-free phone. She just plugs the device into the headphone outlet on her handset and tunes the radio to 99.3 FM to listen and talk on the phone. $19.99. Walmart, CVS and Walgreens.
Mom 2 Mom
Mom — or Mommy and Momma, can learn how to have it all—sex, sanity, and sleep— with Sexy Mamas- Keeping Your Sex Life Alive, by Cathy Winks and Anne Semans, a refreshing guide to mothers’ sexuality. Moms will find all sorts of reassuring tips on everything from rekindling a flagging libido to planning for intimacy to sex advice for single moms. New moms and moms-to-be, as well as their partners, will all benefit from the authors’ inclusive approach. An excellent gift for that next baby shower.
Contest Rules:
Win a Mother’s Day bouquet from Teleflora.com of up to $100 in value, including tax and service fee. To enter email outwithmommy@aol.com with the word’s Teleflora Bouquet Giveaway in the subject line. Deadline for entries is midnight May 1. Include name, address and phone number. One entry per name and per household. Winner will be randomly selected from entries and notified by May 2.
Win a total of $100 in gift cards from your favorite retailers featured at the Gift Card Mall. Choose one $100 gift card valued, or four $25 gift cards or any combination to equal $100 in total value. To enter send an email with “Gift Card Mall” in the subject line to outwithmommy@aol.com. Include name, address and phone number. Then go to Gift Card Mall online https://www.giftcardmall.com/?utm_source=PR&utm_medium=Link&utm_campaign=BHN-PR%5C%22 and follow Gift Card Mall on Twitter http://twitter.com/GCMall and join Gift Card Mall’s fan page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/giftcardmall. Deadline for entries is midnight May 1. One entry per name and per household. Winner will be randomly selected from entries and notified by May 2.
Win a hardcover book by Littlewritebrain. To enter send an email with “Littlewritebrain Book” in the subject line to outwithmommy@aol.com. Include name, address and phone number. Deadline for entries is midnight May 1. One entry per name and per household. Winner will be randomly selected from entries and notified by May 2. Book must be ordered by May 15.
One prize per entrant and per household allowed. All prizes are forfeited if not claimed before May 5. See additional terms below.
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