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Melissa

Monday, April 30, 2012

BLOGGER OPP: Dad's Backyard Oasis Giveaway

Bella So Savvy

This is not a giveaway hop. This is an opportunity to join a giveaway and be on the Rafflecopter for a $500 Grand Prize sponsored by Black & Decker! 

Details:
  • Hosted by Bella Savvy and Mom to Bed by 8
  • FREE to join for participation and publishing, extra links are available for a fee.
  • You do not need to hold a giveaway.
  • The event will begin on May 20, 2012 at 12:01 pm. EST and will end on June 3, 2012 11:59 pm.
The Prize:
One grand prize winner will receive each of the following:
  • 20V MAX Lithium Drill/Driver
  • 2-speed Quick Clean Sprayer
  • 36V Lithium High Performance String Trimmer with Power Command
  • Garden IQ Hand Tools Series — including pruners, hedge shears, steel trowel, culti-hoe, heavy duty hose nozzle, water hand hose attachment, miscellaneous safety items AND work gloves
  • Total value of $500

Mother's Day Wish List Giveaway Hop! Win Mom's Package valued at $229!

mothers day gift ideas 
Everyone loves their mom and always wants to find the best gift to make her feel loved and appreciated. These are the gifts I have found and would love to share with you. After you enter my giveaway head over to Makobi Scribe to see her mothers day gift ideas worth over $3000. Then stop by Sason & Pobi to enter the grand prize drawing of a Toshiba 32SLV411U - 32" class 720p 60Hz TV/DVD Combo!
For this giveaway on What Mommy Wants one very lucky reader will win the following:
A bra of your choice from Leading Lady (approximately $40) Bonus entries on the Sponsor Spotlight!
Eyeshadow and blush collection from Overall Beauty, you choose your colors! ($17)
"Pamper Me" set from Swissco ($48)
Himalayan Salt Lamp ($20)
Anklet and Bracelet set from Sparkle Plenty ($54)
Set of Beauty Spoons ($10)
Store Credit for My Belle Boutique ($30)

A fantastic Mother's Day Wish list package worth $229! Enter to win below then hop around to the 200+ other giveaways for mom! Good Luck!

Mother's Day Cloth Diaper Giveaway Hop! Win $100 in Fluff Accessories!

Mother's Day is almost here and we are celebrating with our love for cloth diapers!
Welcome to the Mother's Day Cloth Diaper Giveaway Hop hosted by Daily Mothering! Nearly 100 blogs have joined together to celebrate with oodles of fabulous cloth diaper giveaways. After you have entered my giveaway below, hop around all the other blogs listed at the bottom of this post to enter their fluffy giveaways too! Each blog has a cloth diaper prize valued at $15 or more, and many blogs have prize packs worth over $100. But that's not all! Make sure you also enter the GRAND PRIZE giveaway at Daily Mothering for your chance to win this amazing $1300 Cloth Diaper Prize Pack!

On What Mommy Wants You can win this package:
A Diaper Sprayer from Sweetbottoms Baby Boutique (Sponsor Spotlight has a bonus entry not on the rafflecopter!)
a set of cloth wipes from Bummas (Bonus Entry on the Sponsor Spotlight Post!)
Wipe bits from Black Hollow Soaps and scents (Sponsor Spotlight has a bonus entry not on the rafflecopter!)
Cj's Butter in a squeeze tube (surprise scent, plus a couple samples)
There is another bonus entry on the CJ's Sponsor Spotlight too)
Dryer Balls from Diaper Daisy (Get a bonus entry by commenting on the Sponsor Spotlight)
and a custom diaper from Little Ace Wonders (Bonus Entry on the Sponsor Spotlight post!)

Visit the sponsor spotlight for a bonus entry! After you have entered my giveaway look below the rafflecopter for a link to all the other fluffy giveaways including the amazing Grand Prize!
Good Luck!

BLOGGERS: Fall Fluff Giveaway Hop sign ups are open!

The Parenting Patch is hosting the Fall Fluff Giveaway Hop !

Important info:
September 1-15
Min prize value $15
Prize must be cloth diaper related
There is a Grand Prize and there is an option to be on the RC for a fee
Sign ups end August 15th
For detail go to The Parenting Patch!
See you there!

If you are a brand or cloth diaper making mommy and would be interested in sponsoring What Mommy Wants for this event please email 0WhatMommyWants0@gmail.com

Precocious Preteen Grand Prize Sponsor Spotlight ~ Craft Me Pretty


To celebrate Amber's 12th Birthday, I have gathered 12 items that she loves and will putting them all in one package as the grand prize in the "Precocious Preteen Giveaway Hop"! You will be seeing 12 Sponsor Spotlights for this event and on April 24th, Amber's Birthday, I will post the Grand Prize giveaway which will include a linky to several other giveaways in this hop!
Grand Prize item #11


Our Experience:
Amber received a set of hair ties and clips from Alyssa to check out for you guys! The hair ties are elastic bands that also look very cute on your wrist when not in use. I typically keep a rubber band on my wrist because I am often having to pull my hair back. Young girls can get very active! Amber likes to wear her hair down but there are many times when she needs it up. We live in Arizona and the heat get be a bit much. So having something that is cute on the wrist as a back up is a real plus! Say bye-bye to those outdated scrunchies!


Connect with Craft Me Pretty:
You can purchase hair ties, hair pins, earrings and more from Craft Me Pretty!
Craft Me Pretty is also on Twitter!

The Giveaway & Bonus Entry Option!
As part of the Precocious Preteen Giveaway Event one lucky reader will win the whole package! The package will contain a set of hair ties and one other item of choice from Craft Me Pretty and 11 other fantastic prizes! To get an extra entry just comment on this post! Please tell me if you prefer to wear your hair up or down! I will manually enter your bonus entries into the Rafflecopter form! 
Make sure you are signed up for email updates from What Mommy Wants and watch your inbox for more opportunities to get extra entries and more announcements about some HUGE sponsors... And of course when the main event starts on April 24th! You can do that by putting your email in the box to the right and clicking submit, just make sure you click the link in the verification email you get or you won't get anything.

I have received a sample in exchange for this review. All opinions in this review are that of me or my family and are 100% honest! I was not compensated in any way for this review nor am I obligated to give a positive review!  

Precocious Preteen Grand Prize Sponsor Spotlight ~ Green Bead Expressions


To celebrate Amber's 12th Birthday, I have gathered 12 items that she loves and will putting them all in one package as the grand prize in the "Precocious Preteen Giveaway Hop"! You will be seeing 12 Sponsor Spotlights for this event and on April 24th, Amber's Birthday, I will post the Grand Prize giveaway which will include a linky to several other giveaways in this hop!
Grand Prize item #12

Green Bead Expressions features beautiful hand-crafted jewelry, made with recycled paper beads. All items are created individually, so no two will be exactly the same, just like the beads themselves.


Our Experience:
Amber received this upcycled bracelet from Green Bead Expressions! I believe it is made from a plastic bottle and covered in a beautiful pink fabric and adorned with a jewel!
Amber really likes this bracelet, she wears it a lot and it fits her very well. We both love the fact that the materials used to make the beads and jewelry are being re-purposed in such a beautiful way.

Connect with Green Bead Expressions:
You can purchase from Green Bead Expressions online at greenbeadexpressions.com or their etsy shop!
Green Bead is also on Facebook!

The Giveaway & Bonus Entry Option!
As part of the Precocious Preteen Giveaway Event one lucky reader will win the whole package! The package will contain a surprise piece of jewelry and 11 other fantastic prizes! To get a head start on the party you can get an extra entry by commenting on this post! Please tell me if you have ever made jewlery! I will manually enter your bonus entries into the Rafflecopter form! 
Make sure you are signed up for email updates from What Mommy Wants and watch your inbox for more opportunities to get extra entries and more announcements about some HUGE sponsors... And of course when the main event starts on April 24th! You can do that by putting your email in the box to the right and clicking submit, just make sure you click the link in the verification email you get or you won't get anything.

What Mommy Wants received a sample in exchange for this review. There was no other compensation and all opinions are 100% mine and are completely honest. I was in no way obligated to give a positive review.

Sunday, April 29, 2012

Mother's Day Cloth Diaper Giveaway Sponsor Spotlight~ Sweetbottoms Baby Boutique


The prize package on What Mommy Wants for this event is going to go to one winner and is valued at over $100! 
This post will highlight one of our many generous sponsors!

Sweetbottoms Baby Boutique is going to give our winner a Sea Current Diaper Sprayer! If the winner already has a diaper sprayer (or does not need one) They are able to substitute with the equivalent in store credit!

     The Sea Current Diaper Sprayer, has a clear hose and comes complete with all attachments needed to quickly and easily attach to a standard 3/8 inch compression fitting (valve behind toilet). Each unit comes packaged with a sprayer with a trigger which controls the pressure, flow control value, t-valve, compression connectors, 4 foot reinforced PVC hose, built in check valve (one way valve), wall bracket, double sided tape and screws/plastic anchors. Each unit take approximately 5-10 minutes to install with a standard adjustable pair of pliers.

     The T-valve has a built in check valve that allows for variable flow control, not just on/off.


Our Experience:

     We didn't have the correct stop valve behind our toilet. The valve we had is a push in type attachment. The sprayer screws in. So as soon as hubby got the correct valve from the hardware store we were in business! The whole thing comes in one piece, pre-assembled! It was super easy to attach to the toilet! 
The diagram that was included

     Hubby did it for me since he was already taking care of the new valve, but I could have easily done it myself. We started by turning off the water supply outside (some houses have a shut off valve in the bathroom for the toilet but as you can already tell our house is "different") then flush the toilet a couple times to get the water out of the tank. You will be taking the supply line off of the tank, leaving a hole, so obviously you don't want any water in there.  Then take the smallest hose and attach it to the tank and the other open end gets screwed onto the valve coming from the wall. There is a small handle on the check valve that controls the water pressure. You could also turn it off when not in use if you are afraid it may leak.
     Our sprayer has had an occasional leak which is completely my fault! After using the sprayer you should shake out any water left in the nozzle before hanging it on the wall bracket. There is always a little water in there and with the slight angle of the bracket it will drip out. Shaking that excess out will solve that! 
     Overall I am very pleased with the sprayer that Sweetbottoms sent us. The water pressure is great, easy to install, no leaks (when excess water isn't left in the nozzle) and it looks very sleek! It is a very affordable $36.99 and Sweetbottoms has free shipping always with no minimum purchase* (US only and some items have a heavy item handling charge if the total order is less than $40)

Connect with Sweetbottoms online at Sweetbottomsbaby.com, on Facebook and on Twitter @SweetbottomsBB


The Giveaway and Bonus Entry Opportunity:
     To get an early start on entries for the Cloth Diapering package Valued over $100 on What Mommy Wants please leave a comment on this post, I want to know how many children you have! Please also include your email! I will be manually entering these into the rafflecopter form! 
     This giveaway will begin on May 1st! Make sure to sign up for emails on the right side so you don't miss the opening of the event! 

What Mommy Wants received a sample in exchange for this review. All opinions and experiences are 100% mine and/or my families honest statements! I am in no way obligated to give a positive review nor did I receive any other compensation!

Friday, April 27, 2012

Precocious Preteen Grand Prize Sponsor Spotlight ~ Glam Globes


To celebrate Amber's 12th Birthday, I have gathered 12 items that she loves and will putting them all in one package as the grand prize in the "Precocious Preteen Giveaway Hop"! You will be seeing 12 Sponsor Spotlights for this event and on April 24th, Amber's Birthday, I will post the Grand Prize giveaway which will include a linky to several other giveaways in this hop!
Grand Prize item #9

Our Experience:
Amber got to review a cool ring from Glam Globes! The Glam Globes ring is like a snowglobe for your finger! the globe has glitter in it and the best part is that the picture inside is changeable! It's easy to make your own picture to put inside just use the image uploader to upload and shape your photo or drawing into a small circle then print and put it in your ring! Amber has a flower in it and as soon as I get some colored ink for the printer she is going to make a picture of her little sister to put in it!
Connect with Glam Globes:
You can purchase Glam Globes online!
Glam Globes is also on Facebook and Twitter!

The Giveaway & Bonus Entry Option!
As part of the Precocious Preteen Giveaway Event one lucky reader will win the whole package! The package will contain this a Glam Globe Ring and 11 other fantastic prizes! To get a head start on the party you can get an extra entry by commenting on this post! Please tell me your favorite color! I will manually enter your bonus entries into the Rafflecopter form! 
Make sure you are signed up for email updates from What Mommy Wants and watch your inbox for more opportunities to get extra entries and more announcements about some HUGE sponsors... And of course when the main event starts on April 24th! You can do that by putting your email in the box to the right and clicking submit, just make sure you click the link in the verification email you get or you won't get anything.

I have received a sample in exchange for this review. All opinions in this review are that of me or my family and are 100% honest! I was not compensated in any way for this review nor am I obligated to give a positive review!  

Precocious Preteen Grand Prize Sponsor Spotlight ~ Striped Shirt


To celebrate Amber's 12th Birthday, I have gathered 12 items that she loves and will putting them all in one package as the grand prize in the "Precocious Preteen Giveaway Hop"! You will be seeing 12 Sponsor Spotlights for this event and on April 24th, Amber's Birthday, I will post the Grand Prize giveaway which will include a linky to several other giveaways in this hop!
Grand Prize item #7


stripedshirt.com was born of a midlife crisis, and after years of complaining. 
After nearly 20 years of agency PR life, Laura Beck decided to go the path of so many companies she advised and worked with over the years, take the leap and become an entrepreneur. This to bring a solution to a problem she’d complained about for at least 12 years (and subconsciously known about her entire girl-sports-fan life): there just aren’t cute, stylish, fitted options for girls to support their teams!
Once she became a Mom – of two spitfire little girls – the problem only grew:  Baby and kid fan-wear was also built for adult men!
And so, taking the plunge and leaving a happy successful career path, in March 2010, on the brink of turning 39, Laura started stripedshirt.com.

Our Experience:
Amber was so excited to get her striped shirt in the mail. I picked her up from school early to take her to see the Hunger Games and brought the package with me. She changed her shirt in the car on the way to the movies!
My first impression was that this shirt was so very soft and comfy looking! It has a fantastic stretch and I love the length of the torso! Amber has her dads height which also comes with a long torso. That means all of her shirts are too short and you can almost always see her belly hang out of them (or her butt crack, sorry for the TMI but it isn't just Amber, I see it at work and at her school too!). This shirt rocks! We both love it! 

Connect with Striped Shirt:
You can purchase your Striped Shirt online!
Striped Shirt is also on Facebook and Twitter!

The Giveaway & Bonus Entry Option!
As part of the Precocious Preteen Giveaway Event one lucky reader will win the whole package! The package will contain your choice of shirt and 11 other fantastic prizes! To get a head start on the party you can get an extra entry by commenting on this post! Please tell me which colors you would like on your shirt if you win! I will manually enter your bonus entries into the Rafflecopter form! 


This item is only shipped in the US. If the winner resides outside of the US there will not be any substitutions and this prize will go to a secondary winner.

Make sure you are signed up for email updates from What Mommy Wants and watch your inbox for more opportunities to get extra entries and more announcements about some HUGE sponsors... And of course when the main event starts on April 24th! You can do that by putting your email in the box to the right and clicking submit, just make sure you click the link in the verification email you get or you won't get anything.

I have received a sample in exchange for this review. All opinions in this review are that of me or my family and are 100% honest! I was not compensated in any way for this review nor am I obligated to give a positive review!  

Precocious Preteen Grand Prize Sponsor Spotlight ~ DXG Camera


To celebrate Amber's 12th Birthday, I have gathered 12 items that she loves and will putting them all in one package as the grand prize in the "Precocious Preteen Giveaway Hop"! You will be seeing 12 Sponsor Spotlights for this event and on April 24th, Amber's Birthday, I will post the Grand Prize giveaway which will include a linky to several other giveaways in this hop!
Grand Prize item #6
The DXG Luxe 1080p Slim HD Camcorder combines HD technology and style in one device that's hip, hot and haute. It features a classic design that is inspired by the latest trends in fashion and will complement anyone's taste and personal style. This camcorder records real 1080p high definition video and captures still pictures up to 12 megapixels. It also boasts a 3" touchscreen display and an HDMI interface so it can easily be connected to your HDTV. This camcorder comes with everything you need to start recording your precious memories right away.
-HD video: 1080p, 720p at 30 fps-Connect to your PC via USB 2.0 interface-Upload videos to the Internet-SDHC compatible
Connect with DXG USA:
You can purchase DXG video cameras online!
DXG is also on Facebook!

The Giveaway & Bonus Entry Option!
As part of the Precocious Preteen Giveaway Event one lucky reader will win the whole package! The package will contain this DXG HD Video Camera and 11 other fantastic prizes! To get a head start on the party you can get an extra entry by commenting on this post! Please tell me if you have a youtube channel and if you want you can leave a link and I will subscribe! I will manually enter your bonus entries into the Rafflecopter form! 
Make sure you are signed up for email updates from What Mommy Wants and watch your inbox for more opportunities to get extra entries and more announcements about some HUGE sponsors... And of course when the main event starts on April 24th! You can do that by putting your email in the box to the right and clicking submit, just make sure you click the link in the verification email you get or you won't get anything.

I have received a sample in exchange for this review. All opinions in this review are that of me or my family and are 100% honest! I was not compensated in any way for this review nor am I obligated to give a positive review!  

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Free to Bloggers: Photo Frenzy G!!veaway Event Sign Ups are open

Want to boost your followers while promoting a fantastic photography themed giveaway? Couponing and Reviewing in Texas is hosting a great Photo Frenzy Giveaway Event!
This is a free event for bloggers (the first link is free, additional links are $2) to be included on the rafflecopter form. You must share a post about the giveaway!

Prizes include:
$35 Gift Certificate from mod. straps
How to Photograph Your Baby DVD
PicBound Photobook
Many more prizes coming!

Dates:
June 1-30 Post must be up by midnight June 1st 

Mother's Day Wish List Giveaway Sponsor Spotlight~ Leading Lady Bras

mothers day gift ideas

I have joined with MANY other bloggers to bring you the Mother of all Mother's Day Gift Lists! And guess what else! They are all going to be given away!

The Mother's Day Giveaway package here on What Mommy Wants is valued at over $200!
Lets kick off this event with a spotlight of a fantastic company for women,
April is Earth Month, I know Earth Day has passed but we don't want to forget to take care of our natural resources all year round! Leading Lady is having a special promotion through the end of April to celebrate! Each and every order on there site will receive a set of organic panties! AND all of their organic products are on sale for 10% off!
Leading Lady carries nursing bras of all sizes as well as full figured bras (non-nursing).
Leading Lady is a premiere intimate apparel company dedicated to creating comfortably functional, remarkably affordable, stylish and easy-to-wear bras, camis and sleepwear. A family owned and operated business, Leading Lady has been expertly tailoring nursing bras for top brands and retailers across North America for more than 70 years. For the first time, Leading Lady’s comprehensive line of nursing intimates – including our limited edition 100% certified organic line – can be purchased directly on LeadingLady.com.
Leading Lady is proud to celebrate “Leading Ladies” everywhere through its products, programs and philanthropic activities. Leading Lady is dedicated to arming new moms with the support – physically, intellectually and emotionally – they need to nurture their babies through breastfeeding and committed to supporting a variety of organizations and issues relevant to women across the country. 

My Experience:
     I have chosen to review the Organic Molded Underwire Nursing Bra from Leading Lady! I started my review before I even received the bra by using Leading Lady’s Bra Fit Calculator. I found the calculator very easy to use. When I got the bra and tried it on I found that it was also accurate! 
     The Organic Molded Underwire Nursing Bra is 100% certified organic from soil to finished product! There are no dyes or bleaching which means it is only available in a "natural" color which I really like. There is also a cute little eyelet type detail on the front between the cups helping you to feel that touch of femininity. The molded cups are seamless to create a smoothness under your clothing. 
     I really like the inner sling on this bra! I have several other nursing bras that only have an one sling on the outer side of the breast and the whole cup attaches to just that one sling. I feel much more support from the Leading Lady bra because the sling supports both sides of the breast! It basically creates a triangle shaped opening when the clasp is released for nursing!
     Overall this bra is extremely comfortable (I even wore it overnight which I don't usually do with an underwire), very supportive, stylish, has convenient functionality and is 100% certified organic! 

Connect with Leading Lady:
Leading Lady is offering 10% off all organic bras and camis with no promo code needed AND every order gets a free set (2 pair) of organic panties! This sale ends April 30th so hurry! 
Follow Leading Lady on Facebook, Twitter and Google+


 The Giveaway and Bonus Entries:
The giveaway will begin May 1st so make sure to sign up for my emails to get a reminder!
To get started early and get an extra entry into the whole Mother's Day package leave a comment on this post telling me if you are nursing, if you have ever nursed, if so for how long! If you are not and never have do you plan to?

Giveaway Terms and Conditions:
US Residents Only
Good for one free product.
Free shipping on total order.
Free shipping does not apply to shipments in Hawaii or Alaska.
May not be combined with any other coupon code offers.
Any site discounts will come off order automatically.
One time use only coupon.

I received a sample from Leading Lady in exchange for this review. All opinions and experiences stated are mine and are 100% honest. I was compensated in no other way nor am I required to give a positive review. 

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Precocious Preteen Grand Prize Sponsor Spotlight ~ Perplexus


To celebrate Amber's 12th Birthday, I have gathered 12 items that she loves and will putting them all in one package as the grand prize in the "Precocious Preteen Giveaway Hop"! You will be seeing 12 Sponsor Spotlights for this event and on April 24th, Amber's Birthday, I will post the Grand Prize giveaway which will include a linky to several other giveaways in this hop!
Grand Prize item #3

Perplexus
Perplexus is a maze in a ball! What you do is roll a small marble through a 3D maze. Better than a flat maze, you will be flipping, twisting and starting over. There is more than one track to choose inside this challenging sphere of obstacles. The track is not enclosed so you must work with gravity to keep it from falling off. That is why I said you will be starting over. Once you master the maze you are still not done! You can compete with your friends and family to beat each others times, or to beat your own record time!
Perplexus is not only fun and entertaining, it also is a tool to help develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and some spacial reasoning skills! Best of all, there are no batteries required and is perfectly portable!

Our Experience:
This ball of entertainment is recommended for age 6 and up but we found that any age was entertained! Even Charlotte at 15 months was entertained by the perplexing faces we all made while trying to maneuver the marble through the maze or the sounds made when there was a close call, as well as the groans when the marble went off track and the game started over!
You can get so involved in the maze that you don't want to put it down. You always think "I got it this time" and don't want to lode your place! BUT that is not a problem because it included a stand so that you could stop in the middle of a track and pick up where you left off later. Just set it in the stand to keep it from rolling the marble out of place.
Overall the whole family loved this! Even Daddy was perplexed at times! It is no wonder that it has won so many awards! Definitely a must have on holiday and birthday wish lists for all ages!

Connect with Perplexus:
You can purchase Perplexus at many online or brick and mortar retailers! Just click "Where 2 Buy"
Perplexus is also on Facebook and Twitter!

The Giveaway & Bonus Entry Option!
As part of the Precocious Preteen Giveaway Event one lucky reader will win the whole package! The package will contain a Perplexus Original and 11 other fantastic prizes! To get a head start on the party you can get an extra entry by commenting on this post! Please tell me who in your family you think will like this best! I will manually enter your bonus entries into the Rafflecopter form! 
Make sure you are signed up for email updates from What Mommy Wants and watch your inbox for more opportunities to get extra entries and more announcements about some HUGE sponsors... And of course when the main event starts on April 24th! You can do that by putting your email in the box to the right and clicking submit, just make sure you click the link in the verification email you get or you won't get anything.

I have received a sample in exchange for this review. All opinions in this review are that of me or my family and are 100% honest! I was not compensated in any way for this review nor am I obligated to give a positive review!  

Precocious Preteen Grand Prize Sponsor Spotlight ~ Ultimate Green Store


To celebrate Amber's 12th Birthday, I have gathered 12 items that she loves and will putting them all in one package as the grand prize in the "Precocious Preteen Giveaway Hop"! You will be seeing 12 Sponsor Spotlights for this event and on April 24th, Amber's Birthday, I will post the Grand Prize giveaway which will include a linky to several other giveaways in this hop!
Grand Prize item #4

The Ultimate Green Store

The Ultimate Green Store has the finest environmentally friendly products for you, your home, office, kids and even your pets! They also carry a collection of gifts for any occasion! If you or someone you know is getting married having a baby or even a birthday you could create a wishlist or custom gift registry for your special event! 
You can also get 10% off your entire order with the code GREENLIVING until 5/31/12
For the Precocious Preteen Giveaway The Ultimate Green Store let Amber review the Aon Box Eco-Friendly "Scrolls" Portable Speakers! These speakers are very cool! A perfect gift for a teenager! 

Our Experience:
The Aon Box speaker boxes and packaging are made with 100% renewable resources and require no batteries! We love how portable they are too:



It comes in this box:



They fold up this small, easy for portability!



To assemble you just stick the tabs in the slots like this:



Here is a good comparison of how they look assembled next them flat:









Amber uses the Aon Boxes with her Kindle Fire as well as her old MP3 player. They work very well for their size! Not only is the sound amplified but it is also very clear. I highly recommend them for taking to the park, beach, even the office!

Connect with The Ultimate Green Store:
You can purchase Aon Box at The Ultimate Green Store for $19.99 (use the link above for 10% off of that)
The Ultimate Green Store is also on Facebook and Twitter!

The Giveaway & Bonus Entry Option!
As part of the Precocious Preteen Giveaway Event one lucky reader will win the whole package! The package will contain a $20 gift code for The Ultimate Green Store and 11 other fantastic prizes! To get a head start on the party you can get an extra entry by commenting on this post! Please tell me what you would buy from them if you win! I will manually enter your bonus entries into the Rafflecopter form! 
This sponsor only ships to the US at this time. If the winner resides outside the US he/she may still receive the prize to make a purchase for someone who does live in the US OR opt to forward the prize to a second place winner!
Enter the Whole Grand Prize Giveaway HERE!
Make sure you are signed up for email updates from What Mommy Wants and watch your inbox for more opportunities to get extra entries and more announcements about some HUGE sponsors... And of course when the main event starts on April 24th! You can do that by putting your email in the box to the right and clicking submit, just make sure you click the link in the verification email you get or you won't get anything.

I have received a sample in exchange for this review. All opinions in this review are that of me or my family and are 100% honest! I was not compensated in any way for this review nor am I obligated to give a positive review!  

Monday, April 23, 2012

Manic Mommy Monday ~ Is Tardiness Hereditary?




Manic Mommy Monday!

It is almost noon and I am posting a Manic Mommy Monday post. Why? Because I am late to everything! 


Let's start at the beginning. I was born 2 weeks after I was due. Could that mean something? I have always had issues with being on time. When I was in 5th grade my teacher got me a Christmas gift. It wasn't a joke either! It was... an alarm clock! At the time we were quite low on funds, I did not grow up with many things and was often on the gift list in several charity groups like Operation Santa Claus so the gift was very much appreciated.
Why do I think it is hereditary? My dad makes this joke a lot "Your mom will be late to her own funeral". He and my mom have not been a couple since I was 15 and he still will say it now and then. He has good reason, she is always late too.
Most mornings Amber is telling me "Let's go Mom". That makes me feel like crap! I don't want to be the reason she is always late, and I certainly don't her to start being late everywhere. So far she seems to have a handle on it and is embarrassed when she is late because if me. Even writing this right now I feel terrible! I can just hear her telling her friends "Well, you know my mom... late to everything". 
I want to be more dependable in that respect. I feel like they can only depend on me to be late! You know it's bad when your husband tells you to be somewhere 30 minutes early because he knows that is the only way you will be on time.
I have tried changing the clocks and that doesn't work if you know they are ahead, and you can't change the time on your cell phone! I just need to try harder! 
Thank you for reading my rant! Feel free to share any tips... please? lol

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