Winners for the Freedom Giveaway Hop and 7/2

CONGRATULATIONS!!
1. The Stocked Kitchen: #96-Judy

2. Mr Biggs in the City:
#206-Lisa Richards
#51-Shadow_Kohler

3. My First Study Bible: #346- Lora1967

4. LaRue across America: #188- Chelsea Carson

5. When I Grow Up :#150- Michelle

6. Daddy's Little Scout :#95- Lgm52

7. Lets Go To Volcano Valley-Dinosaur Train :#9- Jackie

8. Thank You God for Daddy :#306- Laurie

9. My Daddy n Me :#330- Gabby Lowe

Labels: Reviews / Giveaways, Winners

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 12:49 PM 3 Comments

CLOSED: The Freedom Giveaway Hop- 10 winners! (July 1-7)

Isn't this book-tastic?!
The Freedom Giveaway Hop hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and Simply Stacie is a "Book Hop" solely dedicated to books and all things related to books and we're thrilled to be a part of it!

We have 10 awesome books showcased and yes that DOES mean we will have 10 winners!

Lets get on to the good stuff....

Please show our Sponsors some love by clicking on the respective Freedom Giveaway HopSpotlight Features, reading the reviews and following them on their media links.

Here's what you can win....




















Visit the other participating blogs to enter for a chance to win more book-eriffic prizes!




** EBMR Disclaimer: This giveaway will end on July 7, 2011 at 11:59 pm EST. This is open to the US only. The winner will be chosen by random.org. The winner will be announced on Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports and emailed. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. I received no monetary compensation for sponsoring this giveaway. Please note that Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports, “Freedom Giveaway Hop” hosts or the “Freedom Giveaway Hop” bloggers are not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes. We have represented each sponsor with the expectation they will fulfill their prize and in a timely manner. We will contact the sponsor regarding your prize(s). The sponsors, in most cases, are shipping their items to you directly. We will make every effort to assist you obtaining your prize. If there is an issue with a sponsor, please notify the blog you won a prize from within 30 days for assistance, after that we may be unable to assist you. **

Labels: Books, Freedom Giveaway Hop, More giveaways, Reviews / Giveaways

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 10:59 PM 442 Comments

Thank You, God, For Daddy (Book Review)

The Buzz:

Daddies do so much for us! It’s time to thank God for the blessing they are with this beautiful book by Amy Parker.


In this adorable board book a little lion cub thanks God for his wonderful daddy—a daddy who gives big hugs and piggy back rides, who takes great care of him, and most importantly, who offers love, guidance, and encouragement.
Thank You, God, for Daddy;
He scares monsters away.
When Daddy says, “Don’t be afraid,”
I know that it’s okay.

The love and sacrifices of fathers will be celebrated by children everywhere each time they snuggle up to read Thank You, God, for Daddy.


E.B. Mommy's Report:




Buy it:

You can buy the Thank You, God, For Daddy board book for 9.99 US$.


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Labels: Amy Parker, Christian, More giveaways, Reviews / Giveaways, Tommy Nelson

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 3:51 PM 0 Comments

Mr Biggs In The City (Book Review)

The Buzz:

Mr. Biggs is a very curious Sasquatch who has huge feet and an even bigger heart. One day, when he climbs to the tippy top of the tallest tree in all of the forest, he spots a city. He has never seen a city before but it looks like so much fun, so he sets off to discover all of the curious adventures the city has to offer.

Come along with Mr. Biggs on his journey as he tries to shred on a skateboard, jam in a rock band, twirl in a ballet tutu and much, much more. Will the giant Mr. Biggs find out he fits in the city…or is he just too big? One thing is for sure…he’ll have tons of fun along the way!

Mr Biggs In The City is a hilarious and heart–warming story for both the young and young–at–heart, with vividly wacky illustrations that will make you laugh out loud with every turn of the page.


E.B. Mommy's Report:

This Mr Biggs adventure begins when the lovable Sasquatch spots the city and ofcourse the grass on the other side does look greener to him. His escapades set off Bunny girl's giggles and she found it most amusing that clumsy ol' Mr Biggs actually tried to pirouette through a ballet session and attempt to be a tough policeman while chomping on a pink frosted doughnut!

This is a book your little one will love to listen to. Make sure you spend time looking at the pictures on each page as they tell their own little, funny stories too!


Buy It:

You can buy Mr Biggs In The City for 16.95 US$


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** EBMR Disclaimer: I was sent the featured product 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: Books, Mr Biggs, Reviews / Giveaways

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 12:59 AM 0 Comments

The Stocked Kitchen (Book Review)

The Buzz:

The Stocked Kitchen is the first complete meal creation system with only one standard list of groceries. If your kitchen is "Stocked" with these ingredients you will always have what you need to create any of the 300 delicious recipes found in this book. These recipes have been used for all of the authors' own dining needs, including meals for drop-in guests, special occasions, and every-night family dinners. The Stocked Kitchen encompasses all parts of the meal creation process from shopping, to storing, to cooking, to serving. The results are delicious, “guest worthy” meals made from real, basic ingredients.

Sarah Kallio and Stacey Krastins have proven The Stocked Kitchen system works. It has reduced their grocery bills, stress levels, trips to the market, and food waste.



Create more delicious meals while removing the handcuffs of pre-planning.
One grocery list, endless recipes!


E.B. Mommy's Report:

At first glance you'd think this 368 paged book with over 300 recipes is just another great cookbook to add to your collection but if you comb through the pages you will see that it is much more. It's the answer to every Mom's overflowing pantry of cans, provisions and more that in all likelihood will not find it to the dinner table for a good several weeks, that is if they don't expire before that!

I love how the book introduces the reader to how the "system" should work if understood and applied right and then only are the recipes introduced. Recipes include a variety of appetizers, salads, soups, pastas, meat dishes, veggie dishes, breakfast dishes, desserts and more.

The recipes are short and easy to carry out. On some recipes you even have a quick practical tested and tried tip for that recipe that just gives it that "touch of home".

I have to admit that I'm yet to put the system into practice but knowing that every product I buy from the store would be used that week and not go into storage, is really egging me to try it soon.

This is a definite recommendation especially if you see your family has been stocking up but not putting to best use the "loot" in the pantry. A planned, practical way to say goodbye to wastage!


Buy It:

You can buy The Stocked Kitchen for 24.99 US$
(Hits the market on July 5th, 2011)


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** EBMR Disclaimer: I was sent me the featured product 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: cookbook., Reviews / Giveaways, The Stocked Kitchen

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 12:08 PM 1 Comments

Summertime Adventure With Dinosaur Train

Summertime is here and what better way to spend the summer with family and friends than on an adventure to visit one of our national parks and/or recreation destinations. July is Park and Recreation Month in the U.S., and the theme for this year’s celebration is “Rock Your Park.” The National Park and Recreation Association wants you to show the country how parks and recreation make your life extraordinary! Whether it is visiting your local park, a playground, swimming pool, or taking a family trip to one of our national park treasures, celebrate our country’s love of the great outdoors this month! Visit the NRPA’s website to find out ways to get involved.

You can also turn your visit to the local park into a game by participating in the Dinosaur Train Geocache Challenge. Geocaching is a family friendly outdoor adventure that blends technology, gaming and environmental discovery. Each geocache features one of the dinosaurs found on the online Dinosaur Train Field Guide and contains educational information related to that dinosaur. So, perhaps pick your local park as a destination to hide your own Dinosaur Train container.

Buddy and his friends on the Dinosaur Train are always up for an adventure and exploring the world around them. Why not take them along on your adventure to the park or camping or on a family road trip with all-new fun and easy travel products for camping/outdoors, new games and fun to read books to pack on your adventure!

· New book from Reader’s Digest: Dinosaur Train Lift the Flap “Let’s Go To Volcano Valley” (SRP: $9.99). Ages 2+.


In this book, get ready to board the Dinosaur Train and meet some new friends! Buddy, the adorable preschooler Tyrannosaurus Rex, and this adoptive Pteranodon family are always on the move. Today, they are going to Volcano Valley. Along the way, the train is making stops at the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous stations to make dozens of dinosaur discoveries. With more than 40 flaps to lift, kids will want to explore Buddy’s world again and again!

· New Dinosaur Train product for camping adventures Pacific Playtents (available in October) includes: the Dinosaur Train Station House Tent (SRP: $89.90); Dinosaur Train Dino Bones Dome Tent ($59.90); Dinosaur Train Dino Bones Tunnel ($59.90). Ages 3+.

· New Dinosaur Train soft sporting fun from Kelly Toy: Play All Ball (SRP: $1.99), Bat + Ball (SRP: $9.99), Golf (SRP: $14.99), Football (SRP: $6.99), Baseball Mitt set (SRP: $7.99) and more. Ages 3+.

· New Dinosaur Train 3-Wheel Scooter in colorful buddy and friends graphics, from VM Global. SRP$24.99. Ages 3+.

· New Dinosaur Train game from Patch Products: “Take “N” Play Anywhere™ Let’s Go for a Ride! Magnetic Playset. SRP: $14.99. Ages 3+


And, Buddy will also be spending time in the great outdoors in July. Tune in on July 4th to Dinosaur Train on PBS KIDS (check local listings) in the adventurous episode “Buddy the Tracker.” In the episode, Buddy and Don are “footprint detectives” as they track and find creatures they know at the Big Pond. The plot thickens when they discover fossilized tracks that are millions of years old!

Although the summer vacation comes to an end in August, fun with Dinosaur Train continues! Get ready for an all-new season of Dinosaur Train this August with “Dinosaur Big City” on PBS Kids premieres August 22 and the DVD release of Dinosaur Train: Dinosaur Big City on August 23 (SRP: $14.99).


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Labels: Dinosaur Train, Jim Henson productions, PBS kids, Reviews / Giveaways

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 4:29 PM 0 Comments

Summer Scholastic Reads (4 Book Reviews)

Summer has rolled around and with that so have a host of Summer Reading Programs. To add some punch to the reading festivities here are 4 new Scholastic picks that you can introduce your child.
I know three out of the four are better suited for a Father's Day but lets celebrate Dads in July too. Dads are the pillars in our family and deserve to be celebrated the whole year through, right?!

Now to the books....



In this hilarious book, Ike's plans for a peaceful cruise with Mrs. LaRue are thwarted when their neighbor, Mrs. Hibbins, falls suddenly ill from heat stroke. Mrs. LaRue suggests that she and Ike care for her cats while Mrs. Hibbins is in the hospital, inviting them along on the cruise. But cats aren't allowed, and Mrs. LaRue decides to take them all on a week's vacation of road-tripping.

Ike begs and begs for bus fare in his letters to Mrs. Hibbins, but she does not respond. As they drive farther and farther from the coast, his wistful dreams of a cruise fade into desperation over the desert horizon.

"What will I be when I grow up" is a question all of us will hear tumble out, at some point, of our children's mouths. This beautiful book begins with a little boy asking his Daddy the same question and discovering that everything begins small and then slowly grows to become something magnificent.
The fuzzy caterpillar becomes a colorful butterfly, the little sprout becomes a tall tree.... then the little boy realizes that he has finally found the answer to his question!
(You will need to read the book to find out more!)


Daddy's Little Scout

This sweet book tells the story of Little Fox and Daddy as they go on their own little "house hunting" adventure tumbling down hills, counting rabbits and playing in the stream.
The Daddy-Son duo explore the homes of their woodland buddies and finally find the home that's just right for Daddy and his Little Fox.




My Daddy and Me is a book that shares the love between a father and his child right from the beginning of the book till the end. The bond they share is likened to complementing pairs like peanut butter and jelly, rakes and leaves and the moon and the stars. Truly a love relationship that is special and everlasting!


Buy It:

You can buy

• LaRue Across America for 16.99 US$
• When I Grow Up for 16.99 US$
• Daddy's Little Scout for 10.99 US$ and
• Daddy and Me for 3.99 US$.
  

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** EBMR Disclaimer: I was sent the featured products 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: Books, Reviews / Giveaways, scholastic

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 1:56 AM 4 Comments

2 Days Away!....The Freedom Giveaway Hop (July 1-7)

We LOVE books so there was no stopping us from signing up for the Freedom Giveaway Hop hosted by I Am A Reader, Not A Writer and Simply Stacie. I love book related giveaways and this hop is just that! Over 175 blogs will be hosting their own book related giveaways from July 1 - July 7, 2011....I can't wait!

Here's are the books you could win right here:

Labels: Books, Freedom Giveaway Hop, More giveaways, Reviews / Giveaways

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 3:33 PM 0 Comments

Winners for Blog Bash 2011 and 6/25

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Another fantastic blog hop is over. Blog Bash 2011 was kid-errific and a big thank you goes out to our wonderful sponsors for the same.


Want to know who won?

((DRUMROLL!!))

# 686- Sherry

YAY!!!

And these are our winners for 6/25....

* Winner of the 40$ Chili's Gift Card is #398-Karen A

* Winner of the Bob Books-Set 1 & 2 for Beginning Readers is #159- Tiffany

* Winner of the 50$ Gift Bag filled with The Natural Dentist products is #105- Beauty to Love

* Winner of the Cars 2 Giveaway Pack is #90- Heather


The next big event to look forward to is the Freedom Giveaway Hop beginning on July 1st- July 7th, 2011.


This is a hop I'm excited to be a part of because it's purely book related and you know how much we love books over here!

Also look forward to BIG NEWS in a post following this one!


Congratulations to all our winners, once again. I hope you enjoy your wins. (Will be emailing you all later today)

A big thank you goes out to everyone who entered these giveaways...don't lose heart as we have so many giveaways live and more yet to come. (You never know which one you may win!)

Also if you've won once on my blog, it doesn't mean you can't win again. Many of my readers have won twice, thrice and even four times on the blog giveaways. If the random generator picks your number you will be a winner....even if you've won before!


In the midst of all of this, please don't forget about Emily.


You can support the family by purchasing a Team Emily car magnet and spreading the word about her brave fight.

(Any financial support, no matter how small, will also be such a big blessing and help to the family. Please click on the "Chip In" button in the right margin to contribute.)

Do spread the word around about this precious little one and feel free to re-post this to your blog/site/facebook page/tweet the same out.


Giveaways ending on 7/2/2011

* What's In The Bible Volume 5 DVD
* Team Umizoomi
* Dinosaur Train InterAction Pal from Learning Curve
* DownEast Basics Apparel of choice





NOTE:

* If any winner does not get back to me 48 hours after his or her name has been posted/ emailed, I will pick a new winner

* All winners are chosen using the Random.org generator.

* While I only host the giveaways on my blog, I cannot stand guarantee for a sponsor's prompt prize fulfillment or an unexpected inability to fulfill the same.

Labels: Reviews / Giveaways, Winners

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 3:41 PM 1 Comments

CLOSED:Blog Bash 2011 (A 220$ #BlogBash11 #Giveaway)

* Click here to view the name(s) of the winner(s)*

Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports is excited to be a part of the
Blog Bash 2011
organized by Michelle from Family Approve!

To celebrate the joy of having our kids at home during the summer, our generous sponsors have pooled in some fun prizes to make up the HUGE "Summer Fun for Kids" package valued at 220 US$!

Please show our Sponsors some love by clicking on the respective Blog Bash 2011Spotlight Features, reading the reviews and following them on their media links.

Here's what you can win....

Value: 44.95 US$

* Click HERE to read the Spotlight Feature. *

5. A 25$ ebeanstalk Gift Card

Value: 25 US$

* Click HERE to read the Spotlight Feature. *

7. A Learning Resources Early Science Explorer's Set

Value: 6.99 US$

* Click HERE to read the Spotlight Feature. *

Labels: Blog Bash 2011, More giveaways, Reviews / Giveaways

posted by Marina@EBMR @ 10:59 PM 1085 Comments