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Saturday, November 30, 2013

Tiny Prints Has Beautiful Holiday Cards for Everyone {Giveaway}

Holiday cards are sort of a big deal at my house.  I want great quality cards that family will display and even maybe hang on to after the Holidays.  I've been ordering my cards from Tiny Prints for several years and I am always impressed with what they look like when they arrive in the mail.  Tiny Prints new Holiday collection for 2013 has some awesome new designs including new trim options such as square, rounded, bracket, ticket & scallop.  They are also offering clear cards, yes clear!

My favorite cards are the photo cards and this year they have beautiful foil stamped ones to choose from
Tiny Prints really pays attention to detail and the back of the card is as beautiful as the front.  These cards are sure to stand out from the crowd.

I also really love the cards that don't have that regular rectangular shape, like these



If you prefer classic Holiday cards with no photos, or if you are looking for company cards, Tiny Prints has a large selection.

Classic to contemporary and everything in between.  You can also add matching address labels and envelope liners to make your card giving even more festive.  To check out their awesome selection just head on over to their site HERE.

GIVEAWAY
Tiny Prints is giving one of my lucky readers a chance to win a $50 Gift Code!!
Here is how to enter, head over to Tiny Prints, check out their selection of cards, then come back here and leave me a comment with which one is your favorite.  Please include your email address so I can get a hold of you if you win.  This giveaway is a Lightning Giveaway and will end at NOON tomorrow (Dec. 1st)  so HURRY!!  US Residents only please.

Disclosure:  I received a code to use on Tiny Prints, all opinions are my own.  Diary of a Stay at Home Mom is not responsible for prize fulfillment.

Friday, November 29, 2013

Winners Announced

I have some winners to announce this Black Friday morning.

First is the winner of the Treat.com Giveaway

#43 Nina H

Second is the winner of the Yiva Naturals giveaway

#4 Regina

Congrats to my winners, emails have been sent out.

Monday, November 25, 2013

Shine the Most Elegant Activity Tracker Available at Best Buy

The best way to make sure you stay on track with your fitness and health goal is to literally keep track of your activity level, eating habits and sleep.  But who has the time and motivation to carry around a journal and write everything down.  Activity trackers are a popular way for people to really see how they are doing and a great way to achieve their goals.  The new Shine tracker is one of the most elegant activity trackers around and it is exclusively available at Best Buy.


Shine Features:
•Activity Tracking
•Steps
•Activities: Swimming, Biking, Tennis, etc
•Sleep
•Calories
•Clock
•Waterproof

Extra Accessories (includes Magnet clip),
•Leather Bands
•Sport band
•Necklace

Shine is a gorgeous device that will empower people to be more proactive about their personal health.  It looks really classy on your wrist and it is built tough to withstand a workout as well as a shower.  You tap it twice and little lights light up to show you your progress.  I am really impressed with how well made this product is and how comfortable it is to wear.  To personalize your goals and settings just download the app.  Currently the app is only available for IOS.


Width 27.5mm x Depth 3.3mm x Height 27.5mm with a weight of 9.4g. The device runs on a coin cell battery which lasts about 4 months. Shine is water-resistant for swimming.

The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free

Get Your Car Winter Ready with Pep Boys

Never fails, every time it starts to get cold outside, one of our cars (or sometimes both) start acting up. Batteries, alternators, tires...you name it.   The good news is there is a Pep Boys not too far away.  They have a  team of nearly 20,000 professional technicians in over 750 locations nationwide that will help keep your vehicle safe and reliable. From information to installation, they do it all, and they have some awesome Holiday Savings happening right now so that you can get your car winter ready and save some cash.

Right now you can get your fourth tire free whey you purchase three, on select tire brands.  The roads are already slippery and I know its about time for me to get some new tires put on my car.  There is nothing scarier than losing control of your car.  Pep Boys can get those new tires put on and while you are there take advantage of their conventional oil change for only $29.99.  You can even set your appointment right from your computer, just click HERE  to find a location near you.

Whether you are an avid do-it-yourselfer or a do-it-for-me, Pep Boys has a wide selection of top quality brands and parts for most vehicles, including tires, replacement parts, maintenance products, accessories, electronics and so much more.  Schedule your next service appointment or tire installation easily online. For your convenience, same-day appointments are available.

If you are shopping for parts and accessories take advantage of  Pep Boys 20% off of $125 discount code, just enter 204ALL at checkout.  If you order before November 27th you can also take advantage of free shipping on orders over $25.

Disclaimer:  This is a sponsored post.  I received a gift card to Pep Boys, all opinions are my own

Maytag Dependable Leader Award #DependableLeader #MC #Sponsored

Maytag needs help to select the best candidate for the 2013 Maytag Dependable Leader Award – an award to recognize someone committed to making a difference in the lives of youth - through America’s Vote competition.

From November 12th through November 29th, visit www.bgca.org/Maytag to learn about all five finalists and the exemplary work they do in their respective communities, and to help make a difference, vote once a day for the nominee they find to best represent a Maytag Dependable Leader!

The finalists are:
Albert Hernandez – Boys & Girls Club of Pasadena
Ethan Harris – Boys & Girls Club of Bryant
Nate Ford – Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco
Ricky Gallon – Boys & Girls Clubs of Tampa Bay
Steve Hixson – Boys & Girls Clubs of Cleveland

The winner will join 24 of this year’s other Dependable Leaders across the country and receive a $20,000 financial grant to help his Club continue to improve its impact in its community. The Maytag Dependable Leader Award gives back to Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s professionals and volunteers who continuously give their days to help better the world of youth with whom they work.

America’s Vote is an extension of the Awards, inviting Americans to select the final Maytag Dependable Leader Award winner in 2013 by voting online at www.bgca.org/Maytag

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Awesome Brand Name Gifts at a Fraction of the Price on Modnique

I am addicted to getting great deals.  I have been doing some Christmas shopping online for two reasons, one I can shop around and find the best deals without the hassle of crowds, and two, I can shop in my pajamas.  Modnique is one of my favorite sites and I check their awesome deals almost every day.  Plus right now they have their 20 days of deals happening and you do not want to miss it.  If you don't believe me check out the deal they had the other day...

Yes that is an iPad Mini for $99!  I was too late for this deal and I am still kicking myself in the butt for that, but I did just order 2 pairs of awesome boots for me and my daughter.  I got two pairs of stylish boots for under $75.

The 20 Days of Deals that started on Modnique on November 7th, new deals are revealed at 6 a.m. PST every day. The deals are so amazing that the items go fast! Your readers can keep track of each day’s deal by either visiting Modnique, the Modnique blog, or the Modnique Facebook Page .  If you are looking for some cute kids clothes they have so many things to choose from right now.

I love these little reversible rompers that they have for only $22.  I wish my daughter would still fit into cute clothes like this.  

Modnique offers brands you already know and love as well as brands that you don't even know you love yet.  You can discover some hot European designer items.  They have so many gift ideas for everyone on your list (and go ahead and get yourself a little something too).  My favorite part is checking the site when they have brand new deals up, I love browsing around.

My shopping experience was super smooth, checkout was really simple and my boots are in the process of being shipped as we speak.  Modnique ships within 24 hours and shipping on orders of $99 is always free.  I cannot wait til they get here!

Disclosure:  This review is part of a Splash Creative Media campaign on behalf of Modnique.com and I have received a gift certificate for the purposes of this review

Monday, November 18, 2013

Christmas Cards and Gifts for Everyone on Your List {Giveaway}

Photos are magical memories.  They evoke emotions and bring back moments in time.  No other gift can do that, which is why photo gifts are the perfect gifts for just about anyone on your shopping list.  Treat has the perfect photo gifts, from phone cases and mugs to canvas prints.
Treat also has a huge selection of Holiday cards, with photos or without.  Their products are beautifully printed on quality materials.  They have all kinds of designs from elegant to fun.


Treat also offers digital cards for those who are going green with our Holiday greetings.  Almost all of the cards found on their site can be sent digitally.  

GIVEAWAY

One of my lucky readers will win a fun prize from Treat which includes personalized stationary and a mug. All you have to do to enter is follow the Rafflecopter widget below.


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Disclosure:  I received a personalized mug and stationary from Treat, all opinions are my own.  Diary of a Stay at Home Mom is not responsible for prize fulfillment.

Winners Announced

I have some winners to announce today.  First is the winner of the Dove giveaway, winning a prize of $15 worth of Dove products is 

#24 Janet Fri

The winner of the Sleepy's grand prize which consists of a $100 Sleepy's GC, 1 Soiree Latex Pillow, 1 Cooling Pad Pillow and 1 Sleepy's Neck Pillow is 

#235 Jenny Brown

The second place winner of the Sleepy's giveaway winning 1 Soiree Latex Pillow, 1 Cooling Pad Pillow and 1 Sleepy's Neck Pillow is 

#217 Amanda Hoffman

Congrats ladies, emails are going out right now!

Friday, November 15, 2013

Get Your Holiday Shopping Without a Hassle With CARD.com

I wrote this review as a part of a Blog Friendly PR outreach campaign for CARD.com, I was compensated for my time but all opinions are my own.

The one thing that I do not like to do is shop in stores for my Christmas gifts.  I like to find great deals online and shop in my pajamas.  Everything gets delivered to my door an I do not have to deal with crowds and crappy parking situations.  What you do need to shop online is some sort of card to pay with. CARD.com is a great option for people who want the convenience of shopping with a debit card without having to worry about going over their budget.  This debit card works exactly like the ones you get from the bank, except that they have tons of cute designs to choose from and you can use it anywhere Visa is accepted.  The CARD.com prepaid debit card is free to order, activate and load.  It offers free direct deposit, card-to-card transfers any time, anywhere in seconds, free app and check deposits from your smartphone and no overdraft fees because it can never go negative.  CARD.com cards are safer than cash, offer 24/7 support, Visa fraud protection and 100% FDIC insurance on funds.  Another great reason to get this card is that it works at 22,000 ATMs so you can take out cash whenever you need it and there is no credit checks and you are approved in just second.

I mentioned that you can choose from tons of awesome designs, there are actually thousands of them, like James Dean, Autism Awareness, Walking Dead, Care Bears and so many more.

The card is free for 30 days, after that there is a small monthly fee of $5.95, which is waved when you deposit over $800 in the previous 30 days.  This fee is exactly the same as the Walmart prepaid debit card, and much less than a bank overdraft fee.

If you need another reason, how about teaching your kids about money management with their own pre-paid debit card.  For teenagers shopping is often a social event and they do not want to be seen at the mall shopping with their parents.  So  how do you give them a budget without sending them with a large amount of cash in their pocket?  Get them a CARD.com debit card, they will be excited and feel grown up and you can limit their spending.

I got my card in the mail not too long ago and I love my design!


You can get your own CARD.com prepaid debit card by clicking HERE.  You can also follow them on twitter at twitter.com/card.

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Sudafed OPEN UP

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sudafed.

I am not made for winter, I hate the cold weather with a passion.  It is also about this time of year that I start to have issues with my sinuses, and this lasts clear through winter and early spring.  All I can think about is getting all that pressure to just release and open up.  Sometimes it feels like I'm the only one suffering 6 months out of the year, but I'm not, and now there is a community of support for people like me.  Sudafed has just launched a new facebook app called OPEN UP.  This app is for people who suffer from sinus pressure and issues as well as the people of Sudafed, communicating and sharing ideas, tips and so much more.



I love that I can get on here and talk to other people who deal with these same sinus issues.  We can let each other know what works as far as relief.  Sudafed also puts great information on the app so if you are a sinus sufferer you really need to check it out.  


Sudafed knows that suffering from sinus pressure and pain can leave individuals feeling crushed, beat down, congested and even squeezed, desperately looking for a way to open up. Serious sinus sufferers are invited to creatively share how their sinus pain and pressure looks and feels to them by using Sudafed’s OPEN UP™ application on Facebook.

Then, beginning on December 2, the Sudafed Facebook community will vote for one of five finalist sketches that best illustrates the pains of sinus pressure. The winner will receive $5,000 and a chance to have their work included in a Sudafed advertising campaign. For more information, visit the Sudafed Facebook page.

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sudafed.
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Yiva Naturals Review and #Giveaway @YivaNaturals

PMS every woman's favorite three letters, right?  No not quite.  Cramping, bloating, fatigue and mood changes are all common with that time of the month.  What if you could reduce those symptoms and help your body get back to its healthy balance every day?  Yiva Naturals has introduced their Daily Balance drops that not only reduce symptoms of PMS but may also help with hormone imbalances, anxiety, aching muscles and joints, lack of energy and decreased libido, difficulty sleeping and even depression.

Yiva Daily Balance is a blend of Rubus Idaeus and Chaste Berry, carefully developed by herbal experts over the last 20 years.  They have achieved what no other formulation claims, a process that protects and preserves 100% of the beneficial enzymes and compounds that are critical for blood-stream absorption and transmission to organs.

Rubus Idaeus and Chaste Berry have been known and used to treat female health for nearly 3,000 years.
They are even referred to in ancient Greek and Egyptian literature.  Daily Balance is 100% drug free and is all natural.

All you do is take 10 drops twice a day under your tongue, once in the morning and once at night. It sort of tastes like green tea just more concentrated. I have been using these drops for a couple of weeks and I can see a difference in my energy levels. I no longer feel like taking a nap by noon.

If for some reason you are not happy with their product, Yiva Naturals offers a 45 day full moneyback guarantee.

They also offer other products such as Fertility Boost, Melatonin and Pollen X

Giveaway:

One of my readers will win their own Yiva Naturals Daily Balance, all you have to do is follow the directions on the rafflecopter widget below.

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Disclosure:  I was provided with sample product and compensation

$500 Sears Gift Card Giveaway


It’s Christmas Giveaway Event
My kids start talking about Christmas in July so you can only imagine how excited they are now that there is Christmas decor in the stores and the weather is cold and snowy.

MPM Network Bloggers are super excited to share their Christmas Recipes, Crafts, Decor Ideas and much more with you this holiday season. Make sure you take a peek at the fabulous posts below. Surely you will find something that makes your holiday even brighter!