Help fight Ovarian Cancer with Electrolux and enter to win a $25 Am Ex gift card! - ENDED

Wow, this is the best response I've ever had to a giveaway! I actually had to come back and make sure I didn't say somewhere I was giving away the refrigerator and freezer! Thanks to everyone that visited Kelly-Confidential.com and made a banana split!

The winner of the $25 American Express gift card is commenter number 185 - missrantsypants!


***Don't forget to enter to win the Apple Bottoms 3-piece outfit I have here!***

First, can I just say "holy crap, who wouldn't love to have a refrigerator and freezer like this?!" Of course my kitchen isn't big enough to fit both, but a woman can dream can't she?

So anyway... Electrolux has a new stand-alone refrigerator and freezer! And to celebrate they have joined forces with Kelly Ripa and Stephen Bruce, the "Emperor of Ice Cream" and owner and founder of Serendipity 3, the landmark New York City restaurant and dessert spot.

The cool part (pun intended) is that Kelly and Bruce are making banana splits for a cause. And you get to dig in too, with your virtual spoon! 

Go to www.Kelly-Confidential.com, and you can build your ultimate banana split using virtual ingredients from classic whipped cream to caramel sauce to rainbow sprinkles. For each "split", Electrolux will donate $1 to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund as part of its $750,000 commitment to help fight ovarian cancer.

As usual, Electrolux and Kelly find new and fun ways to say thank you to those who support this great cause. Everyone who logs on to the site and builds a split will be automatically entered for a chance to win the daily prize - $50 towards sweet summer treats - and the grand prize: the new stand-alone refrigerator and freezer from Electrolux.

You'll also find some of Serendipity 3’s ultimate banana split recipes on the site – sure to inspire incredible ice cream confections from experts and novices alike.  

And to sweeten the deal a little more, MomSelect has offered me a $25 American Express gift card to giveaway to one of my readers! All you have to do to enter to win it is go to Kelly Confidential and build your virtual banana split, then come back and leave a comment here telling me what goodies you included! Besides bananas of course!

For an extra entry tweet about this post on Twitter and leave a link to the tweet in the comments. You can tweet once a day.

You have until midnight on Friday, July 9, 2010 to enter!

Disclosure:  As a thank you for posting about the campaign MomSelect is sending me a $25 American Express gift card for my own use.

***Don't forget to enter to win the Apple Bottoms 3-piece outfit I have here!***

Apple Bottoms 3-piece outfit giveaway and Akademiks outfit review - ENDED

 ***And the winner is commenter #11 "TJ and Amy"! Congrats! ***

I was very excited when I was given the opportunity via MomSelect to review an outfit from the Parigi Group. For nearly a quarter of a century, Parigi Group's stable of brands has played a major role and are some of the main contributors in helping to shape and define the children's fashion apparel market. They represent brands such as PUMA, Apple Bottoms, Akademiks, and LRG.

I'll admit, there aren't a lot of "cool" brands in my boys closets. We tend to stick to OshKosh and Carter's, with the occasional Gap outfit thrown in. At seven, Noah has yet to ask for specific brands, but I'm sure that will happen soon. *sigh* For now both boys pretty much wear what I put out for them, so the thrill of having something "cool" in the closet for Noah to wear is more mine, than his.

That said, Rich, Noah and I were all excited when the box came from the Parigi Group and we opened it up to find this outfit from Akademiks!

I thought it looked a little big for Noah, and he was in a bit of a mood, so instead of asking him to try it on I just set it out to take the picture. Well, he decided he wanted to see if it was too big.

Apparently in the seven-year-old world of fashion this is how you test out size. Fortunately feeling the outfit under him was enough to inspire him to try it on.

Here are the jeans. A little big on him right now but I think they will be perfect in the fall. Cool pockets, yes?

The "ensemble" moved him to show off some of his karate moves while I was taking pictures.

 MomSelect and Parigi have offered to give away an outfit to one of my readers! 

For you, my lucky reader, they have chosen an Apple Bottoms 3 piece outfit in a size 3-6 months (shown above). It looks absolutely adorable and makes me seriously sad I don't have at least one little girl to dress up in my family! We only grow boys on both sides of the family it seems, so I'll just have to live vicariously via one of my readers.

To enter to win all you need to do is leave a comment on this blog post and tell me who you would like to win this outfit for!

For extra entries you can do the following:

1. Tweet about this giveaway on Twitter with a link back to this post. You can tweet once a day. Make sure you come back here and leave a comment on this post each time.

2. Post it on Facebook. You can post once a day. Make sure you come back here and leave a comment on this post each time.

3. Follow my blog here in a reader or via email. Leave a comment here letting me know you do.

4. Follow my main blog (Mommy Needs Therapy) in a reader or via email. Leave a comment here letting me know you do.

5. Post about this giveaway on your blog. Leave a link in the comments to let me know.

Don't forget to include your email address in the comment. I know you have to include it to publish the comment, but unless it is actually within the body of the comment or you have email enabled on your Blogger profile I can't see it.

You have until midnight on Friday July 9, 2010 to enter. I'll announce the winner that weekend. Again, don't forget to leave your email so I can contact you!

US mailing addresses only.

Full disclosure:  MomSelect and Parigi are providing the clothes for this review and giveaway. I am not receiving monetary compensation for hosting this giveaway. The opinions in my review are purely my own.

Shaun the Sheep: One Giant Leap for Lambkind review and giveaway! - ended

 And the winner is Mom2anutball!  Congrats!  



 **Don't forget to enter the other DVD giveaways I have going on!!**

Since my boys saw their first episode of Shaun the Sheep they have been huge fans. Even Rich enjoys it. I still don't quite get the appeal, but they love it so much I don't complain. You can imagine how excited they get when a new Shaun the Sheep DVD arrives in the mail for us to review! I know I'm going to hear hysterical laughter from them as soon as we play it.

Rich and Kiel have about a 45 minute drive to and from work/daycare (Kiel's daycare is an employee daycare), so when they take our minivan Rich usually lets Kiel watch the DVD player. He doesn't understand the concept of headphones quite yet so everything is a silent movie for him. Shaun the Sheep is actually a pretty good video for him since there isn't much (any?) actual dialogue.

Shaun the Sheep: One Giant Leap for Lambkind

He’s Baa-aa-aack! The beloved, award-winning Shaun the Sheep™ returns for a brand new collection of barnyard adventures – and he’s not alone. The six-episode collection, Shaun the Sheep: One Giant Leap for Lambkind, beams onto DVD June 8, 2010 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. Shaun and his pals will have close encounters of a different kind with old nemeses the Naughty Pigs as well new friends from a galaxy far, far away! Five minute shorts of the series currently air in the U.S. on the Disney Channel. Fans can only find full length episodes on the DVDs.

DVD SYNOPSIS:

Unidentified Farm Objects and paranormal sightings are the norm with Shaun the Sheep and his barnyard buddies Bitzer, Shirley and Timmy, as they encounter more madcap mischief along with those Naughty Pigs next door. Big laughs are evident, as the creators of the Academy Award®-winning Wallace & Gromit™ are out to prove that sheep-herding fun is universal.
The latest DVD is now available and I have a copy available to give to one of my readers! Yeah!

To enter to win all you need to do is leave a comment on this blog post!

For extra entries tweet about this giveaway on Twitter with a link back to this post. Or post it on Facebook. You can tweet or post once a day. Make sure you come back here and leave a comment on this post each time.

Don't forget to include your email address in the comment. I know you have to include it to publish the comment, but unless it is actually within the body of the comment or you have email enabled on your Blogger profile I can't see it.

You have until midnight on Friday June 18, 2010 to enter. I'll announce the winner that weekend. Again, don't forget to leave your email so I can contact you!


US mailing addresses only.


Full disclosure: Andrea Blain Public Relations and Lionsgate and HIT Entertaiment provided me with my own copy of this DVD . I am not receiving monetary compensation for hosting this giveaway. The opinions in my review are purely my own.
 

Barney™: Songs From the Park DVD + Music CD review and giveaway! - ended

 And the winner is mysharona! Congrats!

OK, we've all done it. Made fun of that big purple dinosaur Barney. He pretty much annoys the crap out of us parents, but darn it, our toddlers love him! And we really can't complain because that silly dinosaur does address useful topics (like sharing and caring) for our kids, and he keeps them out of our hair for a few minutes so we can get dinner ready (right?).

Today I have Barney's new DVD Barney™: Songs From the Park DVD + Music CD to giveaway to one of my lucky readers!

A little more info:
Barney’s park is a fun place to play! Create musical memories with 20 of your favorite songs and join Barney, Baby Bop™ and BJ™ as they visit the pond, gazebo, playground and caboose. It’s something to sing about!

Strike up the band for fun in the sun with Barney™ and his playground friends in Songs From the Park DVD + Music CD available in one DVD package on June 15, 2010 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. Filled with 20 favorite Barney songs – perfect for outdoor sing-alongs -- this magical, musical DVD comes packaged with a free music CD of five fun songs, designed to create musical memories for fans everywhere. The songs featured on the CD include: "Fun, Fun, Sunny Day," "By Myself," "Duckies Do," "Rain, Rain Go Away," and "Bubbles." Songs From the Park is also available as a digital download.

Barney: song's From the Park is available in stores June 15, 2010, but you can win your own copy here.

To enter to win all you need to do is leave a comment on this blog post!

For extra entries tweet about this giveaway on Twitter with a link back to this post. Or post it on Facebook. You can tweet or post once a day. Make sure you come back here and leave a comment on this post each time.

Don't forget to include your email address in the comment. I know you have to include it to publish the comment, but unless it is actually within the body of the comment or you have email enabled on your Blogger profile I can't see it.

You have until midnight on Friday June 18, 2010 to enter. I'll announce the winner that weekend. Again, don't forget to leave your email so I can contact you!

US mailing addresses only.

Full disclosure: Andrea Blain Public Relations and Lionsgate and HIT Entertaiment provided me with my own copy of this DVD . I am not receiving monetary compensation for hosting this giveaway. The opinions in my review are purely my own.

Sara Hickman's "Big Bird, Little Bird" DVD review and giveaway! - ended

 And the winner is Gianna! Congrats!

I have several children's DVD's I'll be reviewing and giving away this week! So don't forget to come back and enter to win!

First up is “Big Bird, Little Bird” a new DVD from Singer/Songwriter Sara Hickman!

I wasn't familiar with Sara Hickman, so I didn't know what to expect when I received the DVD. We popped it in the DVD player one night a couple weeks ago (yes, I am incredibly behind in my reviews right now!) when I was trying to get the boys to calm down before bed.

"Big Bird, Little Bird" features 13 of Hickman's "soothing songs for children aged newborn to five years, that are brought to life through bright, colorful computer animation." 

Kiel sat right down and watched about 75% of it and enjoyed it. Noah checked it out but quickly told me it was for little kids. Rich and I thought it was cute, but were a little confused (and amused) by the song "Goop's in It" that is about eye boogers. 


Overall it was nice music. Definitely the kind of music I would play for little kids during naps or at bedtime. 


The DVD also includes 14 short parenting tips, which I have not watched yet, so I really can't comment on them. In general I don't find "parenting tips" like that to be anything but annoying, so YMMV on that part.


Personally, I'd go out and get the CD that this DVD is based on before I'd buy the DVD. But, if you would like to win one I have one copy available to give away to one of my readers. You'll find entry requirements at the end of this post.


But before you do that, here is some more information about the "Big Bird, Little Bird."

 

Big Bird, Little Bird DVD from renowned singer/songwriter Sara Hickman was just named a winner in Dr. Toy’s Best Vacation Products 2010 and will be available in stores June 15, 2010.

Big Bird, Little Bird, based upon Hickman’s award-winning CD Newborn, – features 13 of Hickman’s soothing songs for children ages newborn to five.  The DVD is brought to life through bright, colorful computer animation (one by Hickman herself) that engages young viewers and creates a calming bonding experience between parent and child that can be shared and enjoyed again and again.

Whether learning about the goop lingering in the corner of your eye, the family tree or a dispute between two birds over a crumb of bread, Big Bird, Little Bird DVD is a sweet union of visual, lyrical and musical art and a stunning treasure to be added to any wee one’s DVD library.                  

Songs – ranging from 52 seconds to 5 minutes – are “It’s Alright (Acapella), “A Slice of Heaven,” “Goop’s In It,” “Big Bird, Little Bird,” “Lily,” “This Heart,” “You Are My Sunshine,” “The Family Tree (You and Me),” “All Things Bright and Beautiful,” “We Are Each Other’s Angels” and “It’s Alright.”

The DVD also includes 14 short parenting tips – hosted by Hickman, a former certified parenting instructor – offering ideas on what to expect as they enter the glorious challenge that is their newborn’s life.  Tips include “Nursing,” “First Hello,” “Introduce Your Baby,” “Being Polite,” “Being on the Same Level,” “No-No to Pacifiers,” “G.E.M.s,” “Feeling Frustrated,” “Early to Bed, Early to Rise,” Consistency is Key,” “It’s a Whole Other World,” “Going to the Store,” “Family Ritual” and “Rap Up.”

To enter to win all you need to do is leave a comment on this blog post! 

For extra entries tweet about this giveaway on Twitter with a link back to this post. You can tweet once a day. Make sure you come back here and leave a comment on this post each time.

Don't forget to include your email address in the comment. I know you have to include it to publish the comment, but unless it is actually within the body of the comment or you have email enabled on your Blogger profile I can't see it. 

You have until midnight on Friday June 18, 2010 to enter. I'll announce the winner that weekend.  Again, don't forget to leave your email so I can contact you!  

US mailing addresses only. 

Full disclosure: Andrea Blain Public Relations provided me with my own copy of this DVD . I am not receiving monetary compensation for hosting this giveaway. The opinions in my review are purely my own.

Promotional screening of Despicable Me (Philadelphia area)

If you are in the Philadelphia area and are interested in attending a promotional screening of Despicable Me on any of the below dates, email me or leave me a comment here  and I'll pass your information on to my contact!

Wednesday, June 9 at 7:30pm at the AMC Neshaminy

Saturday, June 26 at 10:00am at the UA Riverview

Wednesday, June 30 at 7:30 at the Rave Motion Pictures UPenn 6 (formerly Bridge De Lux)

Wednesday, July 7 at 7:30pm at the AMC Cherry Hill

More info about the movie...

Synopsis: In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, hidden beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. Surrounded by a small army of minions, we discover Gru (voiced by Steve Carell), planning the biggest heist in the history of the world. He is going to steal the moon (Yes, the moon!) in Universal's new 3-D CGI feature, "Despicable Me."

Gru delights in all things wicked. Armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays, and battle-ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad.

The world's greatest villain has just met his greatest challenge: three little girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes.

Release Date: July 9, 2010

Studio: Universal Pictures

Genre: Animation, Comedy

MPAA Rating: PG (for rude humor and mild action)

Official Website: www.Despicable.me

All of us at Universal Pictures are happy you'll be joining us at the upcoming screening of DESPICABLE ME and we respect your responsibility to communicate about your attendance. If you are attending as a member of the press and want to review the film, your attendance at this screening is under the condition that you hold your review until opening. As such, we consider Twitter & Facebook like any other mediums, and posting to them, regardless of brevity, is no different than posting a review to a site, broadcasting on airwaves or publishing in print. We ask, in return for the privilege of attending, that you restrict any Tweets & posts related to the event to the simplest information. Please extend the same rules of your overall review embargo agreement to Twitter & Facebook. We are continually revising our own position as technology and communication grow faster and more personalized, and we rely on your input to inform our policies. Please call us if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you.