Showing posts with label toys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label toys. Show all posts

Sunday, August 28, 2011

Adora Dolls

I was reading thru my twitter feed, and saw a friend post about Adora Dolls.  I went to check them out to see what they were all about, and was very happy to see that they are offering a giveaway right now

It's not just a simple giveaway either, it's a very generous $500 ADORA-able Dolly Giveaway!
What lil princess doesn't want their mommy to win that??  I know my lil diva does.  She was sitting right beside me when I was looking at their website, and she's already picked out the ones she really loves.

I went HERE to enter.  With such a big giveaway, of course, I have to start thinking "What if I really won that"?  I know exactly what I would do with it.

I keep in touch with a place that I used to work several years ago.  It is a preschool for kids with developmental delays.  I would say that about 98% of the kids there are delayed because of the environment they are raised in.  Every child there is low-income, because that is the only way they get approved to be there.  (Nothing against that at all, because technically, the economy problems have caused my family to also be low-income as of now.)  The kids I'm talking about have NOTHING.  They come to school with dirty clothes, dirty faces, and I've even seen roaches come out of their backpacks and even shoes.  Most of the parents of these kids are only looking for welfare, and don't give a lot of thought to the kids they bring into the world.  They don't spend quality time with them. They don't teach their precious kids how to say their ABC's, shapes, colors, or count.  That is why they are considered developmental delayed.  It's not because they are slow, it's because nobody has cared enough to teach them.  Once they enter the program, almost every one of them will learn all the basic stuff they need to know to enter kindergarten.

I could go on and on about all the heart-breaking things I've seen while working at that preschool.  It is for children as young as 6 weeks up to 5 years old.  It's very easy to become attached to those sweet, sweet kids.  Since I quit working there about 5 years ago, I've still kept them close to my heart. It helps that my sister-in-law is the supervisor there.  I always "adopt an angel" at Christmas time, and instead of picking one at our local mall, I pick a kid or 2 from the preschool.  I've done it every year since I worked there.  I make sure they get clothes, pajamas, toys, socks, etc. so they can at least have a decent Christmas.  I also donate a lot of my own kids' outgrown clothes and toys to them.

So, now that I have explained all about this program, I'll get back to my point, haha!  If I was to win the Adora Dolls giveaway, I would definitely pass on the generosity and give some of their adorable baby dolls to some very well-deserving lil ones at the preschool.  I can already see their beautiful eyes light up!  It's amazing how something that seems so small can really make a child's day.  You can just see the appreciation and gratefulness on their face when you give them a gift.

I really hope that I win, mainly so that I can pass on the generosity to some of the kids in need.  With our budget being so tight, I don't know how much I'll be able to help at Christmas time this year.  I'll keep my fingers crossed, and I know Miss Sassy will, too!  If any of you reading this happen to win, then I would love to hear that you also donated part of the prize to some little girl who needs joy in her life!  Good luck to all of you!

Monday, May 23, 2011

Scare Me Nots toy review and GIVEAWAY!

Does your kiddo have monsters under the bed, or ghosts in the dark?  My kids sure do think so!  I've never quite understood where those wild imaginations come up with the crazy story about monsters and ghosts in the dark, but it has kept me up at night with both of my kids many times. 



I recently came across the cutest toys called ScareMeNots, and they are perfect for "protecting" your little one from all the things that go bump in the night.   Basically, they are "monsters for your monsters", haha!  Isn't that adorable? 

ScareMeNots are stuffed monsters that are specially trained at an academy to keep all the "bedtime scaries" far away.  They learn to stay awake all night,  see in the dark, and can even hang from their tails!  Once they graduate, they come home to children everywhere and protect them for their bedtime fears.

ScareMeNots work their magic by being able to hang from their tails, with the help of a velcro strip.  They can hang anywhere your child is afraid and need "protecting".  They can hang under beds, in closets, from curtain rods, or just anywhere they are needed.



There are several ScareMeNots to choose to from.  With cute names like Guardian Gus, Defender Dave, and Courageous Carrie, your kiddo is sure to find one that is perfect for their liking.

The great folks at ScareMeNots were generous enough to let Miss Sassy have one of her very own, so she won't be scared at night anymore.  She checked out the website with me, and she chose Watchdog Wally to come hang out with her.

I have to say, this has to be one of the best ideas ever, because she has slept with Watchdog Wally every night, and has not been scared at all since he came home.  Not only does he keep all the scaries away, but he also goes along on car trips with us, and hangs out during the day, too.



I absolutely love the ScareMeNots, and recommend them to anyone with kids who are scared at night.  The quality of the material is also really great.  It's really soft, and seems to hold up well. We got the full-size one, but they are also available in a travel size.  I think Watchdog Wally will be a part of our family for quite a while!

Guess what!!  ScareMeNots has generously offered for one BeeCute reader to win a ScareMeNot monster of their very own!  Now you will be able to sleep easy.

BUY IT

You can purchase a full-size ScareMeNot monster for $24.99, and the travel size for $14.99.  They are available to purchase online at www.scaremenot.com.

WIN IT!

**Mandatory Entry** You must be a follower of my blog on Google Friend Connect to enter. (Look at the top left corner of the blog and click Join this Site.) Then, go to ScareMeNot and tell me which monster is your favorite. (1 entry total for mandatory) Leave your entries below in the comments. Note: You must enter the mandatory entry before doing the extra entries, or you will be disqualified. Also, you must leave a valid email address on all entries so I have a way to contact you if you are chosen as the winner. Read the rules HERE for entering my giveaways.

Extra Entries

1)  LIKE ScareMeNot on Facebook and tell them BeeCute sent you. (1 entry)

2)  Follow ScareMeNot on twitter and tell them BeeCute sent you. (1 entry, leave your twitter name please.)
 
3) Follow BeeCute (@mandmvaught) on twitter and leave me your twitter name. (1 entry)

4) Like BeeCute on facebook (top right corner of blog, you can click LIKE on the widget) (1 entry)

5) Subscribe to BeeCute email newsletter. (top right corner, and you must confirm it when you get the confirmation email. I will check.) (2 entries)

6) Tweet this giveaway. May be done up to 5 times daily, at least an hour apart. You must leave the url link of your tweet with your entry. (1 entry per each tweet) You may use your own tweet including a link to this site and @ScareMeNot and @mandmvaught or you can copy/paste the following:

Kids scared of dark? #WIN a @ScareMeNot toy from @mandmvaught & have Sweet Dreams again!  http://tinyurl.com/3qbzh29 Ends 6-19
#giveaway

7) Tell me where you found this giveaway. (1 entry)

8) Share this giveaway on facebook and link @BeeCute and in the post (may be done one time daily). (2 entries per post)

9) Blog about this giveaway. You must include a link to this giveaway in your post and have at least 25 followers. Leave the link to your blog post in the comments with your entry. (3 entries)


Contest will end on June 19th, 2011 at midnight CST. Open to the US only. Winner will be selected at random, and contacted by email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond, or another winner will be chosen.

Disclosure: I was not financially compensated for this post. I did receive the featured product for the review. All opinions stated are completely honest and 100% mine based on trying out the product. Please use your own judgement when choosing products for your family.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

CLOSED! Richard Solo iPhone backup battery Review & Headphones GIVEAWAY

Congrats to #6, WinitMama!!

I love finding technology devices that are super cool.  Especially little gadgets that not everybody has.  I love having something that not many people have ever even seen before. 

One of my newest gadgets I have is the 1800 for iPhone from RichardSolo.  It's a back-up battery pack that clicks on to your iPhone or iPod (except for shuffle).  If you have an iPhone, then you know how quickly the battery can run out.  You can easily carry around the 1800 in your bag, or car, or even your pocket, and just click it on your phone and you have a full charge again.  You will never have to deal with a dead battery again!  In addition to the extra battery power you get, it also has a flashlight and laser pointer on it.  Uber cool, right?  It comes with a USB car charger, AC wall charger, and retractable USB cable all included.  I absolutely love this device, and use it all the time!



If you aren't familar with RichardSolo, you definitely need to check it out.  It is created by Richard Thalheimer, who is the founder of The Sharper Image.  It's an online store that strives on great customer satisfaction.  They have so many interesting products, such as electric corkscrews, mini speakers to hook into your cell phone, powerdocks, high end watches, and remote control cars.  And if you ever need a 7 foot tall Superman statue, RichardSolo is your place! hahaha!

Here are a few other items that I think are pretty cool and would love to try:

Flameless Timer candles--The candles have LED lights instead of having to worry about the flames of real candles.  You can also set the timer so they come on whenever you want them to.  They also have a soft vanilla scent.

RichardSolo Micro Edge 5-piece Knife set--These high quality stainless steel knives have serrated blades and are designed for years of use.  They never need sharpening.  They are so sharp, they can cut through frozen meat.  Need I say more??

Lamborghini Superleggera Remote Control Set--My son would love this!  You get 2 of the sweet rides, so you can compete with friends.  They even run fast on carpet.  Every little boy's dream, and probably some men's dream, too!  The price is great at only around $40!

That's just a sample of all the neato things you will find at RichardSolo.  I was so happy with my 1800 for my iPhone, that I asked the great people at RichardSolo if they would like to offer one of their products for  a giveaway to my lovely readers.  And they agreed!  How awesome is that!  I must give a huge THANK YOU to RichardSolo!

They are offering their Noise Canceling Headphones to one of you!  They can plug right into your phone, laptop, MP3, or just about any of your devices.  They have extra large ear-cups padded with memory foam.  The thing I think is the best, is the adjustable headband can collapse down and fold up to fit into a travel pouch.



BUY IT!

You can purchase the 1800 for iPhone from RichardSolo for $29.95.

The Noise Canceling Headphones are also available for only $59.95, and are on sale currently for $35.95.


WIN IT!



**Mandatory Entry** You must be a follower of my blog on Google Friend Connect to enter. (Look at the top left corner of the blog and click Join this Site.) Then, go to RichardSolo and tell me which product is your favorite or something new you learned that I did not write about. (1 entry total for mandatory) Leave your entries below in the comments. Note: You must enter the mandatory entry before doing the extra entries, or you will be disqualified. Also, you must leave a valid email address on all entries so I have a way to contact you if you are chosen as the winner. Read the rules below for entering my giveaways.


Extra Entries

1. Like RichardSolo on Facebook and write on their wall that @BeeCute sent you! (1 entry, please leave your first name and last initial)


2. Follow RichardSolo on twitter. (1 entry, please leave @username)

3. Follow BeeCute (@mandmvaught) on twitter and leave me your twitter name. (1 entry)

4. Like BeeCute on facebook (top right corner of blog, you can click LIKE on the widget) and tell me on my wall you are entering this giveaway. (1 entry)

5. Subscribe to BeeCute email newsletter. (top right corner, and you must confirm it when you get the confirmation email. I will check.) (2 entries)

6. Tweet this giveaway. May be done up to 5 times daily, at least an hour apart. You must leave the url link of your tweet with your entry. (1 entry per each tweet) You may use your own tweet including a link to this site and @richard_solo and @mandmvaught or you can copy/paste the following:


#Win Noise canceling Headphones from @richard_solo & @mandmvaught at http://www.beecute1.blogspot.com/  Ends 4/10

7. Tell me where you found this giveaway. (1 entry)

8. Share this giveaway on facebook and link @BeeCute and @RichardSolo in the post (may be done one time daily). (2 entries per post)

9. Blog about this giveaway. You must include a link to this giveaway in your post and have at least 25 followers. Leave the link to your blog post in the comments with your entry. (3 entries)

Contest will end on April 10th, 2011 at midnight CST. Open to the US only. Winner will be selected at random, and contacted by email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond, or another winner will be chosen.

 
RULES:


BeeCute is simply hosting this giveaway and is not responsible for the prize itself. The sponsors of the giveaway are responsible for shipping out the prize to the winner. BeeCute will relay the winner's information on to the sponsor. If there is any problem with the prize, BeeCute will continue to try to work with the sponsor to correct any problems. BeeCute is not liable or financially responsible for the prizes.

You must complete your entries as stated. If you do not complete the entries as stated, then it will be deleted. For example, if you do not leave your user name with your facebook entry, then it will not count. You must leave a valid email address on each entry. This is how I will contact you if you win.

Only one person per home/IP address is allowed to enter this giveaway. If I see that you are entering under multiple names, etc then you will be immediately disqualified and banned from entering future giveaways. I do not tolerate cheating, and will be checking to ensure all my giveaways are fair.

The winner will be selected at random. I will contact the winner by email, and you will have 48 hours to contact me, or another winner will be selected.

BeeCute reserves the right to change any rules if deemed necessary without prior notice.


Disclosure: I was not financially compensated for this post. I did receive the featured product for the review. All opinions stated are completely honest and 100% mine based on trying out the product. Please use your own judgement when choosing products for your family.

CLOSED! Kiddie Catch-All Review & Giveaway


Picture this familar situation:  You are driving around, trying to get your errands done, pick up kids from school, etc.  As you are trying to get to your destination, you hear "MAMA!  I dropped my book!"  So you look to see if it's clear enough to try to reach back and pick it up.  You strain and wiggle, and finally get the beloved book.  Within just a few minutes of handing the book back to your little one, "MAMA!  I dropped my cup!"  Oh no, not again!  Does this sound all too-familar?  It sure does to me!

Sometimes I feel like I spend more time in my car than I do anywhere else.  And if you have little kids, then you know what it's like to have an overload of toys and things to entertain them when driving.  My hubby is always telling me that there's just too much stuff in the backseat.  What he doesn't realize is that if the kids don't have stuff back there to play with, then they can be very distracting when I am driving.  So, I tell the hubs "It's a safety precaution!"  Maybe that's just my way of excusing the cluttered car. hahaha!

Needless to say, when I was contacted by the great folks at Kiddie Catch-All, it was like a dream come true!  The Kiddie Catch-All is this great little accessory that fits right onto your kiddo's carseat.  It is made with durable plastic, and has a detachable mesh-like basket.  You can fill it up with all your kiddo's favorite toys, snacks, and sippee cup.  If they drop something, they can just reach into the Kiddie Catch-All and find something else.



That's right, no more straining and twisting to reach those fallen favorite toys.  This basket has been a life-saver for my family.  It seriously has made our trips so much easier and less-stressful.  Also, I would hate to think that I could actually have a wreck while trying to grab a dropped toy.

I will add that with so many different designs of carseats these days, it may not fit your particular carseat.  Good news is, on the Kiddie Catch-All website, they have listed a bunch of types that they found will or will not fit.  You can check out the list HERE.

With that said, I found other ways to use the Kiddie Catch-All.  Even if your kids are bigger and not in a carseat anymore, Kiddie Catch-All can still come in handy for you.  You can also attach to an arm rest, or another part of your car.  My son is a "tween" and he loves the Kiddie Catch-All to put his portable game system in, plus his sunglasses and drink.  Even the adults could find it kind handy, especially when going on a vacation or road trip.  These are based on my experiences that I tried out myself on my vehicle.  It may or may not work with yours.

I really love the Kiddie Catch-All and highly recommend it.  It also is easily washable.  All you have to do is pop the mesh basket off from the plastic ring, and stick in the washing machine.  Easy peezy!  This is something that will make your life a little less hectic, which in my book, is something much needed.

Kiddie Catch-All was invented by a mother with a wiggly 1 year-old.  I personally think that moms know exactly what works and can make life better with products.  On that note, I think it's very important to support the mothers that have created a great product.  Have you seen their commercials on the HUB channel?

BUY IT!

Kiddie Catch-All is currently running a great special where you can Buy One, Get One Free  PLUS get a free Children's Sing-alongs cd all for the low cost of only $12.95 plus shipping and handling.  They are not yet available in stores, so go to http://www.kiddiecatchall.com/ to get yours!

Another thing that is so great about Kiddie Catch-All--they have offered one of you lucky lovelies to WIN it right here!  Good Luck, this is a great product!

WIN IT!


**Mandatory Entry** You must be a follower of my blog on Google Friend Connect to enter. (Look at the top left corner of the blog and click Join this Site.) Then, go to Kiddie Catch-All and tell me something new you learned that I did not write about. (1 entry total for mandatory) Leave your entries below in the comments. Note: You must enter the mandatory entry before doing the extra entries, or you will be disqualified. Also, you must leave a valid email address on all entries so I have a way to contact you if you are chosen as the winner. Read the rules below for entering my giveaways.

Extra Entries
 
1)  Follow Kiddie Catch-All on twitter.  (1 entry)
 
2)  Follow BeeCute (@mandmvaught) on twitter and leave me your twitter name. (1 entry)


3) Like BeeCute on facebook (top right corner of blog, you can click LIKE on the widget)  (1 entry)

4) Subscribe to BeeCute email newsletter. (top right corner, and you must confirm it when you get the confirmation email. I will check.) (2 entries)

5)  Tweet this giveaway. May be done up to 5 times daily, at least an hour apart. You must leave the url link of your tweet with your entry. (1 entry per each tweet) You may use your own tweet including a link to this site and @KiddieCatchAll and @mandmvaught or you can copy/paste the following:


#WIN kids car accessory from @KiddieCatchall & @mandmvaught http://www.beecute1.blogspot.com/
Ends 4/10 No more hectic car rides!

6)  Tell me where you found this giveaway. (1 entry)


7)  Share this giveaway on facebook and link @BeeCute and in the post (may be done one time daily). (2 entries per post)

8)  Blog about this giveaway. You must include a link to this giveaway in your post and have at least 25 followers. Leave the link to your blog post in the comments with your entry. (3 entries)

Contest will end on April 10th, 2011 at midnight CST. Open to the US only. Winner will be selected at random, and contacted by email. The winner will have 48 hours to respond, or another winner will be chosen.


RULES:


BeeCute is simply hosting this giveaway and is not responsible for the prize itself. The sponsors of the giveaway are responsible for shipping out the prize to the winner. BeeCute will relay the winner's information on to the sponsor. If there is any problem with the prize, BeeCute will continue to try to work with the sponsor to correct any problems. BeeCute is not liable or financially responsible for the prizes.

You must complete your entries as stated. If you do not complete the entries as stated, then it will be deleted. For example, if you do not leave your user name with your facebook entry, then it will not count. You must leave a valid email address on each entry. This is how I will contact you if you win.

Only one person per home/IP address is allowed to enter this giveaway. If I see that you are entering under multiple names, etc then you will be immediately disqualified and banned from entering future giveaways. I do not tolerate cheating, and will be checking to ensure all my giveaways are fair.

The winner will be selected at random. I will contact the winner by email, and you will have 48 hours to contact me, or another winner will be selected.

BeeCute reserves the right to change any rules if deemed necessary without prior notice.


Disclosure: I was not financially compensated for this post. I did receive the featured product for the review. All opinions stated are completely honest and 100% mine based on trying out the product. Please use your own judgement when choosing products for your family.