Basics by Bravado! ' Spot A Mom' Sweepstakes

Mommies...here's a contest from Basics by Bravado! that you won't want to miss out on.

What do I need to do?

1. Find a store close to you that carries the Basics by Bravado! line.
2. Take a picture or two (or more!) of yourself finding a Basics by Bravado! product,
3. Email your photograph(s) along with your:
a) Name
b) Contact details and
c) Where you found the Basics by Bravado! product
To basics@bravadodesigns.com


What can I win?

A feature on the Basics by Bravado! website

plus these goodies
and these!
Woo-hoo!

You can be sure that I'll be scouting out my closest store after dropping Bunny girl to school tomorrow!

* The contest ends on March 17th, 11 am EST. The number of winners will be determined based on the number of entrants in the competition. *




** EBMR Disclaimer: This post has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the information provided by Basics by Bravado! I will be sent a complimentary Bravado nursing tank for blogging about the same. **

Labels: Basics by Bravado, contests around the web

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 10:19 AM 0 Comments

The Alphabet Prayer

Labels: prayer, Reflections

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 8:48 AM 3 Comments

EBMR's on Facebook too!

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Yes, I know....FINALLY!!!

I've always had my own personal FB page but not one for Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports. Thanks to the #DisneySMMoms I pushed myself to create one for EBMR, so here it is.

Come on over and add me to your list. (Though I'm not doing much on my FB wall yet, atleast you will get giveaway updates another way...lol!)

Labels: Facebook

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 8:01 AM 1 Comments

Winners for giveaways ending on 1/31

When you have the time, I would really appreciate it if you could stop over and leave your vote of confidence for Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports....we're in the Giveaway Blog Contest, along with some of my favorite giveaway blogs....what an honor!

Labels: Mommy and Baby giveaways, More giveaways, Reviews / Giveaways, Winners

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 7:52 AM 1 Comments

CLOSED: A Woolly Good Time (Dvd R&G)

This is my first dvd review of a Shaun the Sheep release and honestly I hope it's not the last. If A Woolly Good Time is only a taste of all things Shaun then I can't wait to see some more only because I honestly had a 'woolly' good laugh!

With 6 episodes squeezed into a 40 minute time frame, the impish antics of Shaun and his woolly buddies and poor responsible Blitzer should not be discounted as average entertainment.....the little farm folk are actually quite a riot!! I think what takes the cake are their facial expressions!

Episodes in A Woolly Good Time include

• Washday (This is hilarious....honestly what do you expect when Shaun and his buddies get the Farmer's clean laundry muddy and experiment with using the washing machine after throwing in the soiled clothes, a box of soap suds and a bottle of laundry detergent....as is!)
• Tooth Fairy (Poor Blitzer's the victim of a terrible tooth ache and the sheep do all they can to relieve the pain!)
• The Farmer's Niece (The pesky little one comes to visit the farm and boy, do the sheep have it to put up with some zany stuff!)
• Snore-Worn Shaun (Some of you will relate to this....sleepless nights thanks to a Snore Machine at home! I'm sure there are several things you've tried to stop someone from snoring the sleep out of you. Watch Shaun in action and perhaps you may get a tip or two!!)
  
• Helping Hound (Poor Blitzer has had the last straw and calls for help but will this 'Robot' alternative be the answer to his problems?)
  
• Big Top Timmy (When the smallest member in the flock finds that the grass is possibly greener at a nearby circus, whatever will the other sheep do?.....Little Timmy is the cutest! )
  

This dvd also includes 2 bonus features- 'A sing along with Shaun' and 'The mini making of Shaun'.

Hit Entertainment and Lionsgate production will release A Woolly Good Time into the market on February 16 2010 and though the viewing duration is short, I can vouch that everyone in the family will have a good laugh's worth with this one!


(Thanks to Andrea Blain Public Relations we received this dvd to preview.)


Buy it:

You can buy the Woolly Good Time dvd from Amazon.com for 8.99 US$. (Original retail price: 14.98 US$)


Win it:

One reader will have the opportunity to win the Woolly Good Time dvd.


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Visit the official Shaun the Sheep site and go meet the flock. Come back and tell me who you'd like to watch in action!

Additional entries: (1 entry each)

- 2. Subscribe to my blog via email or Follow my blog

- 3. Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)

- 4. Follow me on Twitter and tweet once daily...

RT @ebmommy Win A Woolly Good Time dvd at Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports http://tinyurl.com/ycbk5ma #giveaway #ebmr

- 5. Fan me on Facebook.

-6. Blog about this giveaway

-7. Snag my Blog button

-8. Vote for Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports in the Giveaway Blog Contest


This giveaway is open to US residents, 18 years and above. 1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on February 14 2010 at 10 pm Central time.




** EBMR Disclaimer: ABPR sent me this dvd for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.**

Labels: A Wooly Good Time, Andrea Blain Public Relations, More giveaways, Reviews / Giveaways

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 7:15 AM 154 Comments

'Then Sings My Soul Saturday' (1/30)

I'm now well into the second trimester and every time I find a quiet moment, I feel Bunny Boo kick within me and a warmth floods my heart. How awesome it is that God can put life into my womb and cause a once little dot (That was what Bunny girl thought her sibling looked like in the first ultrasound!), grow into a little being with 10 fingers, 10 toes, a unique personality, a one of a kind creation with a heart to love and serve Him.
I'm filled with awe and praise. Indescribable!
.....Truly You ARE Amazing, my Lord!



Join in the meme initiated by the 'Signs, Wonders and Miracles' blog, post your favorite video and visit the other links.

God bless!

Labels: Christian, God, Reflections, Then Sings My Soul Saturday

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 10:17 PM 7 Comments

Big 2 day Sale at Old Navy-1/29, 1/30

Hot off the Press.....a 2 day only sale at Old Navy on 1/29/'10 (Friday) and 1/30/'10 (Saturday).

Everything in the store will be marked 30% off except for gift cards....you don't even need a coupon to enjoy this discount....just get to your closest store before your picks get sold out!



** EBMR Disclaimer: This post has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the information provided by Old Navy.**


* Thanks Cara and Jen for leaving a heads up with this info:

FYI if you have a giftcard, any purchase made with the card will be another 10% off. I was in Old Navy yesterday buying a gift, happened to have a gift card and they said I got another 10% off the total even though it was more than the amount on the gift card - The manager told me it runs until January 31st. So if you are doing some shopping at Old Navy - ask if they are participating in this promotion and buy a gift card before you check out to get the extra 10%!

Labels: Deals 'n' more, Old Navy

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 5:56 AM 1 Comments

CLOSED: 'Kaboost' your child! (R&G)

Labels: Kaboost, More giveaways, Reviews / Giveaways

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 5:14 AM 110 Comments

Free 3 pack of NEW Pampers Cruisers with Dry Max only on 1/29

Pampers has come out with an improvement to their existing Cruisers and Swaddlers diapers- Dry Max. Thanks to Pampers Cruisers with Dry Max and Pampers Swaddlers with Dry Max, diaper wetness is locked away for upto 12 hours, making this the diaper you'd want your little 'Cruiser' and 'New Baby' to wear! (Plus its 10% lighter in weight!)


Pampers Cruisers and Swaddlers with Dry Max hit the market March 2010 and will make a global appearance on Team USA's babies. That's right! Two Olympic athletes from Team USA will have their babies sporting these 'stay dry to the max' diapers this Winter Olympic season and their diapers will be exclusively Team USA branded!!

There's something in it for you too!

On Friday, January 29th 2010, parents everywhere will be able to request a FREE sample three pack of Pampers Cruisers with Dry Max on the Pampers website. Now if your 3 pack sample set includes a diaper stamped 'Team USA' your baby will win a year's supply Pampers Cruisers with Dry Max


Bunny girl is no longer in diapers but Bunny Boo's arrival will begin the 'diaper cycle' once again......"Oooooh, please let my 3 diaper sample pack come stamped 'Team USA'!"




** EBMR Disclaimer: This post has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the information provided by P&G.**

Labels: Deals 'n' more, Pampers Cruisers with Dry Max

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 5:56 PM 0 Comments

Giveaways Junction!- Updated as on 1/31(MckLinky Blog Hop)

(I will keep adding to this list as each giveaway goes live. Makes it easier to use as your reference base OR you can use the lists on the right, in the margin.)

And more giveaways

* Elephantito Dress (2/6)
* Dwizzle Dee dvd (2/6)-5 winners
* Zerowater (2/6)
* My Fuzzy Valentine : a WordWorld dvd (2/6)
* Sprout Giveaway: Lend a Helping Hand dvd (2/6)
* 3 cups-children's book (2/6) -10 winners
* 500 Business Cards from UPrinting (2/14)
* Colors are Fun dvd (2/14)
* Crane Humidifier (2/14)
* Kaboost (2/14)
* A Woolly Good Time dvd (2/14)
* 75$ Novica Gift certificate (2/20)

Mommy & Baby giveaways

* BabyBjorn Organic Carrier (2/6)
* Spunky Stork creation of choice (2/6)
* Bummas (2/6)

Hop around the Blogosphere through the Linky below and enter some more great contests but before you hop off, would you help show your appreciation by casting a vote for Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports in the Web's Top Giveaway Blog contest?
Thanks so much!
If you're entering any of the giveaways on this blog, remember to put in an additional entry letting me know that you voted. (This holds good for all giveaways live till March 2 2010.)


(Don't forget you can also add your giveaways on my 'Tuesdays Treasures Giveaway Linky'-a new Linky is put up every Tuesday)

Labels: MckLinky Blog Hop, Mommy and Baby giveaways, More giveaways, Reviews / Giveaways

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 5:24 PM 0 Comments

CLOSED: Crane USA's Cool Mist Humidifier (R&G)

Two weeks ago, Bunny girl was invited to classmate's birthday party. It was an all girls princess themed party that was beautifully coordinated and thrown by the little girl's Mommy. Bunny girl wore her Cinderella costume and as things would have it, that morning turned out to be cold and windy. (Of all days!) It didn't help that the girls played outdoors on the playground set, the rented giant wheel and the 'bouncy castle' minus jackets! Yes mothers, minus jackets!! Bunny girl's justification was that Disney Princesses just did not wear jackets with their pretty dresses (Duh Mama!!)

So there we had it....pretty princesses pranced around in the cold wind minus jackets and ended up with congested nasal passages and threatening coughs. Sigh!

Over the weekend Hubby and I made our 'congested Princess' sit in a steamed up bathroom, tried inhalations with Vicks, regular saline mist sprays...we tried everything! Bunny girl's nasal passages would clear up but then get blocked after a few minutes. We were fighting a losing battle especially since we'd decided we weren't going to make her go through medications just for a congestion.

Thankfully a God sent package arrived early on the following week. It was Crane USA to the rescue with their FDA registered Cool Mist Humidifier!

That night we filled our little Frog Humidifier's head with water


Added a pinch of salt (optional), flipped over the little froggy's head and placed it back on it's body.


Put his little eyes and nose back on and carried the Humidifier to the bedroom to put it to the test.


Bunny girl fell asleep with a struggle as she hates sleeping with a congested nose and because I tell her to sleep with her mouth open to aid with the breathing. In less than half an hour when I checked on her, she was asleep with a gutteral snoring noise but with her mouth closed.....the Humidifier worked!!

Crane's Cool Mist Humidifier's is awesome because it comes complete with

• A one gallon water tank that runs for upto 11hours
• An auto off function when the tank is empty
• A removable water tank that fits under most bathroom sinks (and unlike other Humidifiers this is easy to carry around. A big plus especially since I'm careful carrying heavy things since I'm in my second trimester now.)
• A 2.1 moisture gallon output per day and
  
• A low power consumption

They even come disguised as all these cute little animals!! (Makes such a difference even in your little one's approach to having it around.)

Hubby and I now bank everything on Crane's Cool Mist Humidifier because God only knows the various things we've tried to help Bunny girl breathe easier when congested. I know medicines are the easy way out but we firmly believe medicines should be given to a child (and even an adult) only when absolutely necessary else your body loses resistance to fight off illnesses.


Buy it:

You can buy the Crane Cool Mist Frog Humidifier for 39.99 US$


Win it:

One reader will have the opportunity to win an identical Crane Cool Mist Frog Humidifier.


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Visit the Crane USA site and tell me which humidifier you'd love to own.

Additional entries:

- 2. Subscribe to my blog (remember you need to activate the subscription if you subscribe via email) or Follow my blog & leave a comment stating that you subscribe or follow.

- 3. Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)

- 4. Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway. You can add the hashtag #giveaway #ebmr at the end. To make tweeting easy, I've added the re-tweet button! (You can tweet daily. Each daily tweet counts as an additional entry) or you can just copy and paste this tweet...

RT @ebmommy Win a cute Frog Humidifier from Crane USA at Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports: http://is.gd/7eAyh #giveaway #ebmr

- 5. Add the link to this giveaway on a Mr Linky on a blog giveaway site, forum, carnival. (leave a comment with the link)

-6. Snag my Blog button and leave a comment with the link.

- 7. Vote for Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports in the Giveaway Blog Contest just once and receive an additional entry for every giveaway till March 1 2010.

This giveaway is open to US residents, 18 years and above.

1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on February 14 2010 at 10 pm Central time, so enter before that. The winners names will be posted thereafter. Please note if any winner does not get back to me 48 hours after his/her name has been posted, I will pick a new winner.



** EBMR Disclaimer: Crane USA sent me this humidifier for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.**

Labels: Crane, Humidifers, More giveaways, Reviews / Giveaways

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 11:15 AM 391 Comments

La Plates (Review)

It's always easy to find beautiful looking plates to match your table decor at home but it's not always easy to find something that looks nice that is ALSO unbreakable! That's where La Plates comes in.

La Plates has a collection of uniquely designed melamine plates that are safe in the hands of your 2 year old.

So you ask..."What's so unique about these plates? They look like regular melamine plates I can pick up anywhere." Sure the designs aren't out of the box different but here's what makes them stand out....La Plates plates can be personalized and monogrammed to showcase your initials or the initials of the gift recipient...thereby making your gift one of a kind! (This also ensures none of your guests walk away with any of your plates at a party!)

Best of all, you aren't limited to monogramming plates alone. The La Plates line includes soap dispensers, recipe boxes, placemats, popcorn bowls, cups, napkins and more!

We were sent one of their popular 'Happy Birthday' plates (non personalized) for review.

The colors are bright and the plate is 'toddler proofed' for accidental crashes to the floor...whew!

Visit La Plates to explore their collection and if you follow them on twitter and on facebook you will receive occasional promotional codes for discounts on their products.
Here's one that expires on 1/29/2010 for 20% off on personalized plates. Enter the code cheers20 during order check out.

You can also follow La Plates' blog to track out their monthly blog giveaways for some fun products.




** EBMR Disclaimer: La Plates sent me a plate for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.**

Labels: La Plates, Reviews / Giveaways

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 10:10 AM 0 Comments

Free Babies R Us/Toys R Us 5$ ecard-1/28 only!

Hurry over to the Babies R Us Facebook page and become a fan today (1/28). As a thank you, you will be e-mailed a 5$ e-card (in a few days) that can be used online or in store at Toys R Us or Babies R Us.
*The e-card expires on 2/20/2010*

Thanks for the heads up MojoSavings

Labels: Babies R Us, Deals 'n' more, Toys R Us

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 8:09 AM 1 Comments

CLOSED: Colors Are Fun (Dvd R&G)

Could you ever picture your preschooler without a bunch of smudged up crayons in his/her chubby little hand? I couldn't and I guess the guys over at Hit Entertainment and Lionsgate production figured they just had to bring out our preschoolers favorite shows putting the little one's beloved characters and colors....thus their new February 9th (2010) release- Colors Are Fun !

In Barney's 'Colors', Barney and the gang spend some time indoors painting till the rain clears up and once the sun peeks out again, they spend a little time outside enjoying the beautiful colors of nature and ....painting again! A mixture of old favorites and new are sung and ofcourse our color favorite song "Oh I love red, its the color of an apple"

It's then time to pop over to visit Bob and his Crew as they get ready to build a house in....wait for it....a cave! The cave construction begins but Scrambler just feels the cave needs to be more inviting....less scary and.....colorful!! Along with a little help from Wendy he knows just what to do!

After more painting, it's whizz around the tracks time with Thomas as he races to collect some essentials for a magician's show at the children's midsummer party. If Thomas gets everything required, he just might get to be in the magic show's finale....would he remember all that he has to get?

Next it's time to stop at the fire station with Fireman Sam who's waiting to spend some time at the beach singing a little ditty that annoys the fire chief- 'Red is for Danger'. Thanks to Elvis' little song, Sam's able to be at the right place, at the right time and airlift injured Elvis to the hospital.

The dvd ends with little Kipper, an elephant and a frog in the 'Rainbow Puddle' and sweet little Fifi and the Flowertots in a special blueberry clean up with a beautiful 'Blueberry Surprise'!

Colors Are Fun runs for an approximate duration of 53 minutes and comes complete with printable coloring sheets.

(Thanks to Andrea Blain Public Relations we received this dvd to preview.)


Buy it:

You can buy the Colors Are Fun dvd from Amazon.com for 13.49 US$.


Win it:

One reader will have the opportunity to win the Colors Are Fun dvd.


Here's how you can win it:

1. Mandatory entry (without this, all other entries will be disqualified)-

Leave a comment telling me which character mentioned in the review is your preschooler's favorite.

Additional entries:

- 2. Subscribe to my blog (remember you need to activate the subscription if you subscribe via email) or Follow my blog & leave a comment stating that you subscribe or follow.

- 3. Blog about this giveaway (leave a comment with a link to your blog post)

- 4. Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway. You can add the hashtag #giveaway #ebmr at the end. To make tweeting easy, I've added the re-tweet button! (You can tweet daily. Each daily tweet counts as an additional entry) or you can just copy and paste this tweet...

RT @ebmommy Win a Colors Are Fun dvd at Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports: http://tinyurl.com/ya4njv9 #giveaway #ebmr

- 5. Add the link to this giveaway on a Mr Linky on a blog giveaway site, forum, carnival. (leave a comment with the link)

-6. Snag my Blog button and leave a comment with the link.

- 7. Vote for Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports in the Giveaway Blog Contest just once and receive an additional entry for every giveaway till March 1 2010.

This giveaway is open to US residents, 18 years and above.

1 winner will be chosen with the random.org generator on February 14 2010 at 10 pm Central time, so enter before that. The winners names will be posted thereafter. Please note if any winner does not get back to me 48 hours after his/her name has been posted, I will pick a new winner.


** EBMR Disclaimer: ABPR sent me this dvd for review purposes only. This review has not been monetarily compensated and is based on the views and opinions of my family and/or self. Please note that the opinions reflected in this post have not been influenced by the sponsor in any way.**

Labels: Andrea Blain Public Relations, Colors are fun, More giveaways, Reviews / Giveaways

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 4:27 PM 92 Comments

Wordless Wednesday- Precious are Your Thoughts

Labels: Bunny girl, Reflections, Wordless Wednesday

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 7:56 AM 1 Comments

Tupperware (Review)

Thanks to the ladies in church I got to hear of how awesome Tupperware products are. They talked about the quality, durability, the fact that you could order the products from a catalog and have them shipped out to your residence via a consultant.....but that was it. I just heard all the great stuff but never really experienced what Tupperware was all about till my Tupperware Eureka day!

Well guess what? I actually got into discussion with the team over at Tupperware and they suggested I review some of their products, would I be game?.....Would I ever!!!

My package finally arrived and believe me, I was surprised to see the range of various Tupperware samples that awaited use!

Allow me to take you on my little Tupperware orientation...keep in mind, these are just a minute fraction of the vast range of products this company has.

Need a quick shake container for that cold coffee shake or to scramble some eggs or how about to mix in some spices and vinegar for that chicken marinade? Check out this Quick Shake Measure Container for 12 US$.


I have a complaint for my plastic storage containers. They keep my cookies and Bunny girl's favorite assortment of nuts fresh and crispy for a maximum of 3-5 days. After that we're in soggy land! I'm thrilled that I've finally found an alternative that works. Bunny girl's 'nut collection' for snacks have stayed fresh and crunchy even 10 days after they were placed in storage, thanks to the Stuffables Mini Set for 25.50 US$


And if you've stayed in an apartment you know how any additional space one can get is always welcome. This Flat Out 4 cup Container set can be compressed to lid thickness and pulled out to the size of choice when needed for use. I personally love this storage set. It retails for 17 US$.

Pregnancy hormones have lazed out my love to prep stuff in the kitchen and this makes my life soooooo easy. I just have to throw in my onions, garlic and ginger, give the handle a few quick turns and Voila!!!......

Labels: Reviews / Giveaways, Tupperware

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 6:24 PM 0 Comments