I received a surprise in the mail. The box said "Yubo". Hmmmm, I had no clue what it was. Did I win a prize? Was it a gift from a friend or family member for my daughter? What was a "Yubo"?
Well, I can't answer where it came from, but I now know what it is! A Yubo is a delightful lunchbox for the special child in your life. My first impression was from the quality of the materials, then the attractive design.
For Parents, Yubo is:
*easy - there are three containers and an icepack inside, perfect for holding lunchtime goodies and keeping them fresh.
*safe - all the pieces of the box are dishwasher safe! This is important for me, Yubo is easy to clean and clean effectively. I always feel better about things cleaned in the dishwasher. With Yubo, everything associated with my daughter's lunch can be dishwasher-clean. Also the plastic used to make Yubo is bpa-free.
*responsible - no more disposable plastic bags makes this eco-friendly.
As a parent, what more could you want than easy, safe, and responsible? If I weren't married, I'd seriously consider dating a Yubo......
For Children, Yubo is:
*fun - the faceplates on the box are swappable! You can upload your own creations or choose from the Yubo gallery of designs. This makes the box personalizeable (okay, that is no way a word, but you know what I mean). Yubo also has Personality Tags that can be collected. My daughter loves her "collections"!
As a child, is there anything else than fun?
If you want to know more about the Yubo, go to www.getyubo.com because I am not going to write a long and boring review. Boring maybe, long?, nope!
The featured product in this post was provided to me free of charge by Yubo. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by the company. Please refer to this site's Terms of Use for more information. Thank you for help with this statemen and the Terms of Use to Giovanni Di Sauro and Kim Grabinski !
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Monday, October 26, 2009
Ends 10/29
Yummy Giveaway @MommySnacks! Win an indulgent Yoplait Delights Gift Pack {Drool} http://bit.ly/2C2bm7
Review: Your Mama's Kid Likes Science http://cli.gs/WG0zh Enter to win a Young Scientists Club Kit
Hurry, ending soon! Saurette Giveaway at Baby Luxe Daily http://bit.ly/YTUDg
Give your opinion on Starbucks #VIA and Win a $50 gift card to Starbucks http://bit.ly/JYNuC!
Tommy Bahama PrimaLoft Pillow Giveaway at The Nurse Mommy - Hurry ends 10/29 http://bit.ly/yRqPn
Gateway to Saving: Reminder-Giveaway: 5 Books, Cheerios, and a $25 Barnes and Noble gift card! (http://twitthis.com/77msnq)
Review: Your Mama's Kid Likes Science http://cli.gs/WG0zh Enter to win a Young Scientists Club Kit
Hurry, ending soon! Saurette Giveaway at Baby Luxe Daily http://bit.ly/YTUDg
Give your opinion on Starbucks #VIA and Win a $50 gift card to Starbucks http://bit.ly/JYNuC!
Tommy Bahama PrimaLoft Pillow Giveaway at The Nurse Mommy - Hurry ends 10/29 http://bit.ly/yRqPn
Gateway to Saving: Reminder-Giveaway: 5 Books, Cheerios, and a $25 Barnes and Noble gift card! (http://twitthis.com/77msnq)
Ends 10/31/09
GUESSING ALL THE WAY.......: Clarisonic Face Brush Giveaway...AMAZING! ($200 value) Breast Cancer Awareness http://retwt.me/NBKi
Giveaway! Win a Name Your Tune personalized children's CD @nameyourtunecds
(http://bit.ly/2uAhQZ) @kindred_spirit
Nature Valley Granola Giveaway at A Frugal Friend! http://bit.ly/9xVbY
Barbar Hair Dryer giveaway at Born2Impress: http://bit.ly/2MpIZJ
Karen Kingsbury Miracles Book Review & Giveaway 5 Winners http://bit.ly/cjo1a
Giveaway! Win a Name Your Tune personalized children's CD @nameyourtunecds
(http://bit.ly/2uAhQZ) @kindred_spirit
Nature Valley Granola Giveaway at A Frugal Friend! http://bit.ly/9xVbY
Barbar Hair Dryer giveaway at Born2Impress: http://bit.ly/2MpIZJ
Karen Kingsbury Miracles Book Review & Giveaway 5 Winners http://bit.ly/cjo1a
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Ends 10/28/09
Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories Gift Pack ~ Review and Giveaway at JoJo's Place: http://bit.ly/1S0mJJ
Win a Five for Fighting CD at Monkey Bizness http://monkeybizness1.blogspot.com/2009/10/review-giveaway-five-for-fighting-slice.html
Win a Five for Fighting CD at Monkey Bizness http://monkeybizness1.blogspot.com/2009/10/review-giveaway-five-for-fighting-slice.html
Monday, October 19, 2009
Ends 10/30/09
Win a $50 Walmart Gift Card at A Day In The Life! http://bit.ly/Fb7rN
4 FREE Movie Passes Giveway from General Mills! Enter to win at Coupon Kim http://bit.ly/2tA5gE
Gateway to Saving: Reminder-Giveaway: 5 Books, Cheerios, and a $25 Barnes and Noble gift card! (http://twitthis.com/77msnq)
4 FREE Movie Passes Giveway from General Mills! Enter to win at Coupon Kim http://bit.ly/2tA5gE
Gateway to Saving: Reminder-Giveaway: 5 Books, Cheerios, and a $25 Barnes and Noble gift card! (http://twitthis.com/77msnq)
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Ends 10/25/09
Win a $25 Macy’s GC & learn about the Macy’s Come Together fight hunger campaign @babylovingmama http://tinyurl.com/yzn2dov
Savvy Housewife (@blondemomblog) has a great Popcorn Factory giveaway on her review site! http://bit.ly/14Wece
Win Cheerios Spoonful of Stories Prizes at Queen of My House http://bit.ly/2m14Kh
Enter to win a Harry Connick Jr. "Your Songs" CD at Coupon Princess www.bit.ly/rC2uF
Savvy Housewife (@blondemomblog) has a great Popcorn Factory giveaway on her review site! http://bit.ly/14Wece
Win Cheerios Spoonful of Stories Prizes at Queen of My House http://bit.ly/2m14Kh
Enter to win a Harry Connick Jr. "Your Songs" CD at Coupon Princess www.bit.ly/rC2uF
Holiday Bash at Words from a busy SAHM
There's going to be a HOLIDAY BASH at the blog "Words from a busy SAHM" with great holiday giveaways! It starts Dec 2nd, don't miss it!
Some of the giveways may include:Clothes (all ages)
Toys
Baby Items
Gifts
and more!
Friday, October 16, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Ends 11/01/09
5 PC DISNEY PRINCESS DOLL COLLECTION GIVEAWAY at Psychic Mama, Indigo Child! http://bit.ly/EG26i
Ends 11/02/09
Enter to win a fun Umbrella of choice from Kidorable at Monsters In My House http://bit.ly/3EJgWP
Win a $100 gift card from Scott at Lipstick to Crayons http://bit.ly/3ytyZz
RT @myweeview - #GIVEAWAY - DYSON DC 24 Vacuum at My Wee View (ARV $499) ENDS 11/2 11:59pm PST http://bit.ly/Sbks7
Wis Milk Mktg Board giving away 3 Kitchen Kids Aprons. Enter at 512 Kidz http://bit.ly/11mpJs
Review and Giveaway: Michael Bublé “Crazy Love” CD (ends 11/2) | Just a mom's take on things... http://retwt.me/19dL2
Win a $100 gift card from Scott at Lipstick to Crayons http://bit.ly/3ytyZz
RT @myweeview - #GIVEAWAY - DYSON DC 24 Vacuum at My Wee View (ARV $499) ENDS 11/2 11:59pm PST http://bit.ly/Sbks7
Wis Milk Mktg Board giving away 3 Kitchen Kids Aprons. Enter at 512 Kidz http://bit.ly/11mpJs
Review and Giveaway: Michael Bublé “Crazy Love” CD (ends 11/2) | Just a mom's take on things... http://retwt.me/19dL2
Ends 11/04/09
Last day to enter All Strung Out Giveaway Ends 11/4 http://bit.ly/3lcjAM
Win a year's supply of WonderBread and a $100 Visa giftcard from @bonggafinds http://tinyurl.com/ya3h34a
Win a year's supply of WonderBread and a $100 Visa giftcard from @bonggafinds http://tinyurl.com/ya3h34a
Ends 11/05/09
Melinda Joy @melindajoy926 has a Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters Snack Pack prize to give away (ending Nov 5) ~ http://bit.ly/pwk3F
Ends 11/06/09
Win Timberland Renova Comfy Shoes at Lipstick to Crayons! http://bit.ly/P3TJm
Enter to win a "Movie Moment Prize Pack" at Monsters in My House http://bit.ly/KDhCQ
Have a movie night out on us! Win 4 e-movie cash certificates from General Mills! - GIVEAWAY @MyFourMonkeys! http://bit.ly/b1JSE
Win a Simple Joys Prize Package from Betty Crocker @ http://bit.ly/HCslI
Enter to win a "Movie Moment Prize Pack" at Monsters in My House http://bit.ly/KDhCQ
Have a movie night out on us! Win 4 e-movie cash certificates from General Mills! - GIVEAWAY @MyFourMonkeys! http://bit.ly/b1JSE
Win a Simple Joys Prize Package from Betty Crocker @ http://bit.ly/HCslI
Ends 11/07/09
Win Cheerios Spoonful of Stories Prize Pack at Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports! http://bit.ly/zVjdL
Another chance to win the Cheerios Spoonful of Stories Prize Pack at The Mom Buzz! http://bit.ly/18TXzB
One more! Win the Cheerios Spoonful of Stories Prize Pack at My Life with Four Kids!
http://mylifewithfourkids.blogspot.com/2009/10/cheerios-spoonfuls-of-storiesreview-and.html
Win a $50 GC to Photofiddle! http://momsfocusonline.com/photofiddle-restore-and-beautify-your-photos-giveaway.html Photofiddle and Mom’s Focus on Cyber World
Win an El Tacodor prize package from Old El Paso at Living On More For Less! http://www.livingonmoreforless.com/2009/10/el-tacodor-dinner-game-myblogspark.html
Another chance to win the Cheerios Spoonful of Stories Prize Pack at The Mom Buzz! http://bit.ly/18TXzB
One more! Win the Cheerios Spoonful of Stories Prize Pack at My Life with Four Kids!
http://mylifewithfourkids.blogspot.com/2009/10/cheerios-spoonfuls-of-storiesreview-and.html
Win a $50 GC to Photofiddle! http://momsfocusonline.com/photofiddle-restore-and-beautify-your-photos-giveaway.html Photofiddle and Mom’s Focus on Cyber World
Win an El Tacodor prize package from Old El Paso at Living On More For Less! http://www.livingonmoreforless.com/2009/10/el-tacodor-dinner-game-myblogspark.html
Ends 11/09/09
Oreck XL Review and Giveaway | The Mud Bug – A Mom Blog Review Blog http://retwt.me/Rd4f
Ends 11/10/09
#Giveaway - two winners! Win a super organized Mrs. Smith Diaper Bag http://bit.ly/2SNIWO @kindred_spirit
Win a General Mills E Movie Cash Giveaway at Dun4Fun! http://bit.ly/3THuXs
RT @TheThriftyMama 24-Hour Giveaway: 4 Movie Tickets & Cereal from General Mills! | The Thrifty Mama http://bit.ly/2WEAJS
Win a General Mills E Movie Cash Giveaway at Dun4Fun! http://bit.ly/3THuXs
RT @TheThriftyMama 24-Hour Giveaway: 4 Movie Tickets & Cereal from General Mills! | The Thrifty Mama http://bit.ly/2WEAJS
Ends 11/11/2009
Check out: "The Erickson Looney Bin | Giveaway - Old El Paso El Tacodor" (http://twitthis.com/m7oky7)
Another chance to win the Old El Paso el Tacodor Prize Package at Carrots Should Taste Like Cheetos. http://carrotsshouldtastelikecheetos.com/2009/11/04/el-tacodor-taco-night-can-be-fun-and-healthy
Another chance to win the Old El Paso el Tacodor Prize Package at Carrots Should Taste Like Cheetos. http://carrotsshouldtastelikecheetos.com/2009/11/04/el-tacodor-taco-night-can-be-fun-and-healthy
Ends 11/12/09
Win a $40 Visa Gift Card from @ThisMamaR0cks & @braggingmommy! http://bit.ly/160aS8 (ends 11/12) The Bragging Mommy and This Mama Rocks
SAHM Reviews has a very interesting post about kids eating habits and how Safeway Foods has introduced a new line called Eating Right Kids. SAHM has a link to the Safeway website as well as a prize package. Enter to win Eating Right Kids Gift Pack (Valued at approx $75). Gift pack includes an assortment of non-perishable Eating Right Kids food products in a thermal lunch bag, an Eating Right Kids reusable shopping tote, T-Shirt, Plush Bugs Bunny and an information brochure.
Go here to enter http://www.sahmreviews.com/2009/11/healthy-and-tasty-can-co-exist.html
SAHM Reviews has a very interesting post about kids eating habits and how Safeway Foods has introduced a new line called Eating Right Kids. SAHM has a link to the Safeway website as well as a prize package. Enter to win Eating Right Kids Gift Pack (Valued at approx $75). Gift pack includes an assortment of non-perishable Eating Right Kids food products in a thermal lunch bag, an Eating Right Kids reusable shopping tote, T-Shirt, Plush Bugs Bunny and an information brochure.
Go here to enter http://www.sahmreviews.com/2009/11/healthy-and-tasty-can-co-exist.html
Ends 11/13/09
Review/Giveaway: Hoover WindTunnel T-Series http://wordsfromabusysahm.c...
Win a Gift Certificate to Bamboosa at Bookworm Mom's Diary ! http://bit.ly/sOo4v
Win a Cheerios Prize Pack at In Need of Mercy http://inneedofmercy.blogspot.com/2009/10/cheerios-books-giftcard-giveaway.html
Win a Gift Certificate to Bamboosa at Bookworm Mom's Diary ! http://bit.ly/sOo4v
Win a Cheerios Prize Pack at In Need of Mercy http://inneedofmercy.blogspot.com/2009/10/cheerios-books-giftcard-giveaway.html
Ends 11/14/09
Win a night at the movies from General Mills and @bonggafinds http://tinyurl.com/yl7qzn4
Ends 11/15/09
Win a Progresso Prize Pack at the Mom Buzz! http://bit.ly/14C6ij
I just entered a pearl giveaway at Melinda Joy! @melindajoy926 http://bit.ly/N8UpM
The Mommy Journey is giving away Dora Toy Organizer courtesy of CSNBaby.com! http://www.mommyjourney.com/2009/11/dora-explorer-toy-organizer-giveaway.html
Cheerios Spoonfuls Gift Pack ($25 Barnes & Noble gift card) http://bit.ly/2t8izt @Livingasmom
I just entered a pearl giveaway at Melinda Joy! @melindajoy926 http://bit.ly/N8UpM
The Mommy Journey is giving away Dora Toy Organizer courtesy of CSNBaby.com! http://www.mommyjourney.com/2009/11/dora-explorer-toy-organizer-giveaway.html
Cheerios Spoonfuls Gift Pack ($25 Barnes & Noble gift card) http://bit.ly/2t8izt @Livingasmom
Ends 11/16/09
Win a Flower Duet flower arranging instructional DVD at Organic Girl http://bit.ly/n2AFp
Ends 11/17/09
“TJ Maxx $25 Gift Card Giveaway over on Mommy’s Quiet Time. Check out the great deals and loads of photos! One person will win a $25 TJ Maxx gift card to use however they want. Whether on Fall fashions, holiday decorations, Christmas gifts or just to buy something nice.”
Enter here http://mommysquiettime.com/tj-maxx-review-gift-card-giveaway-2
Enter here http://mommysquiettime.com/tj-maxx-review-gift-card-giveaway-2
Ends 11/18/09
Go to the Movies on General Mills! Giveaway! : Product Reviews by The Experimental Mommy http://retwt.me/1FsBV
RT@MommyPR Lenovo Netbooks Review & Giveaway http://bt.io/AAFj
RT@MommyPR Lenovo Netbooks Review & Giveaway http://bt.io/AAFj
Ends 11/19/09
Win the DVD: Night At The Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian at Here and There http://hereandthere.us/index.php/2009/night-at-the-museum-battle-of-the-smithsonian-dvd-giveaway
LI Reviews Holiday Giveaway: $50 KMart/Sears Gift Card | LI Reviews http://bit.ly/4DfV1x
LI Reviews Holiday Giveaway: $50 KMart/Sears Gift Card | LI Reviews http://bit.ly/4DfV1x
Ends 11/20/09
Yoplait light giveaway at Melinda Joy! @melindajoy926 http://bit.ly/4pZ0wR
Old El Paso - El Tacodor Review & Giveaway | The Greer 5 http://bit.ly/272wd9
Win a $100 Shoebuy.com GC at Born2Impress http://bit.ly/P5B2Z
Old El Paso - El Tacodor Review & Giveaway | The Greer 5 http://bit.ly/272wd9
Win a $100 Shoebuy.com GC at Born2Impress http://bit.ly/P5B2Z
Ends 11/21/09
Get a jump on your holiday photo cards! Win a $100 Gift certificate to @tinyprints. Great designs! http://bit.ly/6st0h @katydidandkid
Ends 11/22/09
Name Your Tune CD Giveaway at Loving Heart Designs! http://bit.ly/4bAOTL
Win Treasury of 100 Classics DVD's @gahome2mom http://bit.ly/47ZK7B
Win a $75 GC for Beau-Coup at Mom of 2 Dancers http://scrappyd.blogspot.co...
Win Treasury of 100 Classics DVD's @gahome2mom http://bit.ly/47ZK7B
Win a $75 GC for Beau-Coup at Mom of 2 Dancers http://scrappyd.blogspot.co...
Ends 11/23/09
$100 Wal-Mart e-Gift Certificate @mamasmoney @shopathomewild - Easy to Enter! (Ends 11/23) http://bit.ly/2Pkf52
Ends 11/25/09
$100 Target Gift Card Giveaway from ShopAtHome! ShopAtHome.com Enter @TheShoppingMama http://bit.ly/4bGyG9
Win a Roku Digital Video Player $99.99 from @RokuPlayer during #MistletoeMadness Giveaway ends 11.25.09 http://tinyurl.com/yeewl3v
Go learn all about this fantastic device! Roku
Win a Roku Digital Video Player $99.99 from @RokuPlayer during #MistletoeMadness Giveaway ends 11.25.09 http://tinyurl.com/yeewl3v
Go learn all about this fantastic device! Roku
Ends 11/29/09
Win a package with 4 FREE Movie Tickets and 1 Coupon good for a FREE box of General Mills cereal How exciting!?
Ends 11/30/09
Brimful Curiosities: Book Giveaway and Review: The Nutcracker and the Mouse King / The Christmas Magic http://bit.ly/4BMJ2n
Win a Walmart $30 gift card to help with your holiday shopping @blueviolet ~ A Nut in a Nutshell http://bit.ly/5VlRJc
Win a Walmart $30 gift card to help with your holiday shopping @blueviolet ~ A Nut in a Nutshell http://bit.ly/5VlRJc
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Ends 10/22/09
Go to Baby Loving Mama and you could win a Frito Lay Tailgating Kit (includes $25 AMX GC) @babylovingmama http://tinyurl.com/yeayqcg
Win a fun Wilton Baking Prize Package for Halloween @babylovingmama from @wiltoncakes http://tinyurl.com/yjvgv33
Win a fun Wilton Baking Prize Package for Halloween @babylovingmama from @wiltoncakes http://tinyurl.com/yjvgv33
Ends 10/18/09
One lucky reader at Sage and Savvy will receive "a Frito-Lay Frito-Lay Tailgating Kit (ARV $50) which includes better-for-you Frito-Lay products, a gift card for purchasing your ingredients and a stylish dish to serve your delicious recipes." http://www.sageandsavvy.com/2009/10/frito-lay-review-and-giveaway.html
Win a $25 Macy's Gift Card! http://bit.ly/mzrNA
Win your choice of ANY pair of shoes from MustHaveShoes.com
@ My Organized Chaos http://tinyurl.com/yz2jf6j
I just entered the SIDS Awareness Month October Giveaway by Pick Nick’s Brain! http://tinyurl.com/yz8xssd
Great information on SIDS!! If you care for an infant, please read the excellent advice.....
Win a $25 Macy's Gift Card! http://bit.ly/mzrNA
Win your choice of ANY pair of shoes from MustHaveShoes.com
@ My Organized Chaos http://tinyurl.com/yz2jf6j
I just entered the SIDS Awareness Month October Giveaway by Pick Nick’s Brain! http://tinyurl.com/yz8xssd
Great information on SIDS!! If you care for an infant, please read the excellent advice.....
Ends 10/16/09
Win Pearl Paradise Black Pearls at Sweeps4Bloggers! http://bit.ly/9IPJZ
http://bit.ly/3XLiSX I'm reading: Heigh-Ho! Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Diamond Collection Plush Set Giveaway to Go!
Dora’s Christmas CD Giveaway at My Wee View ENDS 10/16 http://bit.ly/OZT1k
http://bit.ly/3XLiSX I'm reading: Heigh-Ho! Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Diamond Collection Plush Set Giveaway to Go!
Dora’s Christmas CD Giveaway at My Wee View ENDS 10/16 http://bit.ly/OZT1k
Ends 10/19/09
Sweeps4Bloggers - Giveaway - Red Envelope hand-dipped pink Ribbon Strawberries - 3 winners - http://tinyurl.com/yk2pl6t
Win a Name Your Tune CD
WIN a strand of Akoya Pearls valued at $2400 @twoofakind http://bit.ly/wMowh Open to Us AND Canada!
Win a Name Your Tune CD
http://www.jdaniel4smom.com/2009/10/name-your-tune-review-and-giveaway.html#comment-form
WIN a strand of Akoya Pearls valued at $2400 @twoofakind http://bit.ly/wMowh Open to Us AND Canada!
Saturday, October 10, 2009
I adjusted my retirement investments to the proper asset allocation. #win5000
Make a Proclamation and be entered to win $5,000 to pursue your dream! Enter daily and bring friends to increase your chances of winning. There are weekly prizes too. No purchase necessary.
Jenna's Jargon Giveaway
Win a Betty Crocker Prize Pack and a Super Cute Jenna Made necklace. http://lifeonthecircletranch.blogspot.com/2009/10/queen-of-all-give-aways.html
Ends 10/23/09
WIN: Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters "Snack Pack" Enter at Eccentric Eclectic Woman http://bit.ly/4F64Ns
Win a Healthy Yoplait Gift Pack - enter at Treasured Giveaways! http://bit.ly/4zGTKQ
Win a Healthy Yoplait Gift Pack - enter at Treasured Giveaways! http://bit.ly/4zGTKQ
Friday, October 9, 2009
iceFairy's Treasure Chest Karito Kids Giveaway
Toy giveaway! Win an adorable Karito Kids Doll of choice! A $100 value! http://bit.ly/kkdoll US & Canada!
Karito Kids and Me (iceFairy's Treasure Chest)
Karito Kids and Me (iceFairy's Treasure Chest)
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Cricut Meme
This is contest entry for those crazy folks at TodaysMama and Cricut.
Be sure to check out Cricut's cool new cartridges and the chance at $30,000 in travel for you and your friends at the Great Gypsy Escape site! http://bit.ly/FWcud
Great Escape Meme
1. If you could escape to anywhere in the world where would it be?
Paris - didn't need even half a second to think about it.
2. What song do you play when you are by yourself in the car?
Hard question - in a celebration mood, something I can sing along to loud and proud - ie We are the Champions by Queen; in the summer, in a convertible in Chicago - Lakeshore Drive by Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah; feeling mellow - Touch me in the morning - Diana Ross
3. If you had a night to yourself, and money was no object, what would you do?
Go to a great French restaurant and a movie on the Champs Elsyees
4. What is your guilty pleasure?
Chocolate covered strawberries
5. What is the farthest place you have traveled away from your home?
Hawaii or Europe, not sure which is farther
6. Last book that you couldn't put down?
Christian fiction, Michigan, but I have Twilight sitting on my desk and I'm guessing that will be difficult to put down.
7. When you want to escape into another time, what movie do you watch?
Love Comes Softly
8. What is your favorite local escape?
Spa in Valpo
9. How do you escape on a budget?
Library
10. Best food you've ever had while on vacation.
Steak and lobster at Benihana.
Post and answer the meme questions on your blog and then send TodaysMama a link to your post via email with “Cricut Meme” in the subject line. You can even tag a few friends to participate in the meme. (Spread that love!) Click here to see an example.
Be sure to check out Cricut's cool new cartridges and the chance at $30,000 in travel for you and your friends at the Great Gypsy Escape site! http://bit.ly/FWcud
Great Escape Meme
1. If you could escape to anywhere in the world where would it be?
Paris - didn't need even half a second to think about it.
2. What song do you play when you are by yourself in the car?
Hard question - in a celebration mood, something I can sing along to loud and proud - ie We are the Champions by Queen; in the summer, in a convertible in Chicago - Lakeshore Drive by Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah; feeling mellow - Touch me in the morning - Diana Ross
3. If you had a night to yourself, and money was no object, what would you do?
Go to a great French restaurant and a movie on the Champs Elsyees
4. What is your guilty pleasure?
Chocolate covered strawberries
5. What is the farthest place you have traveled away from your home?
Hawaii or Europe, not sure which is farther
6. Last book that you couldn't put down?
Christian fiction, Michigan, but I have Twilight sitting on my desk and I'm guessing that will be difficult to put down.
7. When you want to escape into another time, what movie do you watch?
Love Comes Softly
8. What is your favorite local escape?
Spa in Valpo
9. How do you escape on a budget?
Library
10. Best food you've ever had while on vacation.
Steak and lobster at Benihana.
Post and answer the meme questions on your blog and then send TodaysMama a link to your post via email with “Cricut Meme” in the subject line. You can even tag a few friends to participate in the meme. (Spread that love!) Click here to see an example.
Sibu Beauty
I was lucky enough to win the full product line from Sibu Beauty at a site-warming party, hosted by The Resourceful Mommy.
www.sibubeauty.com
http://www.resourcefulmommy.com/
Background
In the Himalayan mountains, groves of sea buckthorn grow. The Tibetan villagers harvest the berries which have both health and beauty benefits. Sea buckthorn berries contain over 190 biocactive compounds making them one of nature's original superfoods.
Benefits
According to the brochure I received with my products, the benefits of the supplements include
" * Improves skin tone and texture
* Supports hair and nail growth
* Abundant source of omega fatty acids
* Powerful free radical scavenger
* Supports sustained energy levels"
The benefits of the skin care include
"* Cleans and conditions skin
* Natural astringent
* Inhibits bacterial growth
* Revitalizes skin cells
* Promotes tissue recovery and healing
* Boosts collagen production"
Respecting the Environment and Fair Trade Practices
Sibu Beauty has "implemented processes to use precious natural resources responsibly and with minimal impact on our beloved planet". The workers that harvest the berries are paid a fair wage. Sibu Beauty strives to "run a responsible business with reverence for both people and the planet." The sea buckthorn in Sibu products is exclusively sourced through fair trade agreements with local harvesters in Tibet.
No dairy, wheat, gluten, sodium, yeast or preservatives.
Paraben-free and Cruelty-free.
About Me
Some background on the "before".....
I am 53 years old. A bit overweight. I don't exercise regularly, although with a three year old daughter, I am pretty busy ;) My hair is thin and fine, my nails are soft and I keep them very short. So there is quite a bit of room for improvement in hair, nail, and energy!
My skin, on the other hand, usually is quite good. I recently went to a "skin analysis" - texture, lack of damage, bacterial presence, tone. The results were very good - mostly in the 90th percentile or higher. The spa that did the analysis sent me home with the recommendation to keep doing whatever I was doing. That said, in the last few weeks, I haven't been taking care of my skin as usual and have had some breakouts. The change of seasons is always hard on my skin as it goes from the oily summer-skin, to dry winter-skin.
The Experiment: Day One
I'm going to start today, taking the Sea Buckthorn Liquid Supplement; the Sea Buckthorn AntiOxidant & Omega 7 Complex; and using the Facial Soap; and Facial Cream.
Misc. note: I love the packaging! It's clean, simple, and attractive.
Okay, I tried the liquid supplement. My first challenge - you are supposed to drink 1-3 ounces a day. Hmmm, I can also make the simplest thing difficult ;) Well, after a few different attempts, now I know that a shot glass is two ounces, so half-filled should be good. The liquid is a pretty color - sorry, visual is important to me! - a carroty-orange. I liked the taste and the texture was fine - not gritty or thick. There are a little over 25 ounces in the container, so a 9 to 25 day supply. Not sure why that's such an odd amount. Should be a 30 day?? On to the softgel complex..... easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy. Smaller than a fish oil, no taste, easy to swallow. The directions say 2 per day and there are 60 in the container, so a 30 day supply. On to the facial soap...
The facial soap is kind of an odd color (brownish-orange, like pumpkin pie) but okay, I'll give it a try! Directions say to apply to wet skin with hands in a circular motion, rinse and blot dry. Brb. Ohhhhhh, I LIKE the soap! It has a distinctive smell. Took a minute for me to get used to it, but then I liked it - a lot. It's a clean, fresh smell. It's been a few minutes now and my skin feels very clean - I like this feeling. There's a bit of tightness, but it feels good, not too much. I didn't read anything about how it is for removing makeup or use around the eye area. There is a Sibu rep on twitter - I'm going to ask. I'm sure you could contact the company with questions as well, they seem very customer-friendly. On to the facial cream....
The facial cream directions say "apply daily to clean skin as needed to moisturize and protect." brb. Love, love, love the packaging - glass container with pump. I like glass instead of plastic and the pump keeps it from being contaminated by dipping-fingers. It's a rich, yellow-orange color, with a faint citrus-y scent. As a personal preference, I don't care for scents, but this is very subtle and pleasant. It's not greasy. Even though my forehead is a breaking out right now (I know, over fifty and still breakouts, it stinks!), I felt comfortable putting it on my forehead. It felt like it was adding moisture, not oil, if you know what I mean. The bottle says "daytime facial cream" so that answers my question about using it before bed.
* the benefits statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
I won these products at a site-warming party on Twitter. There was no stipulation that I review or blog about them. I appreciate companies promoting their products through giveaways, twitter, and blogs, so decided to share my experiences in order to thank them for marketing in the way they do. The opinions on this blog are strictly my own. Ummm, not sure what else I'm "supposed" to say for disclosure purposes, if I missed anything please ask!
www.sibubeauty.com
http://www.resourcefulmommy.com/
Background
In the Himalayan mountains, groves of sea buckthorn grow. The Tibetan villagers harvest the berries which have both health and beauty benefits. Sea buckthorn berries contain over 190 biocactive compounds making them one of nature's original superfoods.
Benefits
According to the brochure I received with my products, the benefits of the supplements include
" * Improves skin tone and texture
* Supports hair and nail growth
* Abundant source of omega fatty acids
* Powerful free radical scavenger
* Supports sustained energy levels"
The benefits of the skin care include
"* Cleans and conditions skin
* Natural astringent
* Inhibits bacterial growth
* Revitalizes skin cells
* Promotes tissue recovery and healing
* Boosts collagen production"
Respecting the Environment and Fair Trade Practices
Sibu Beauty has "implemented processes to use precious natural resources responsibly and with minimal impact on our beloved planet". The workers that harvest the berries are paid a fair wage. Sibu Beauty strives to "run a responsible business with reverence for both people and the planet." The sea buckthorn in Sibu products is exclusively sourced through fair trade agreements with local harvesters in Tibet.
No dairy, wheat, gluten, sodium, yeast or preservatives.
Paraben-free and Cruelty-free.
About Me
Some background on the "before".....
I am 53 years old. A bit overweight. I don't exercise regularly, although with a three year old daughter, I am pretty busy ;) My hair is thin and fine, my nails are soft and I keep them very short. So there is quite a bit of room for improvement in hair, nail, and energy!
My skin, on the other hand, usually is quite good. I recently went to a "skin analysis" - texture, lack of damage, bacterial presence, tone. The results were very good - mostly in the 90th percentile or higher. The spa that did the analysis sent me home with the recommendation to keep doing whatever I was doing. That said, in the last few weeks, I haven't been taking care of my skin as usual and have had some breakouts. The change of seasons is always hard on my skin as it goes from the oily summer-skin, to dry winter-skin.
The Experiment: Day One
I'm going to start today, taking the Sea Buckthorn Liquid Supplement; the Sea Buckthorn AntiOxidant & Omega 7 Complex; and using the Facial Soap; and Facial Cream.
Misc. note: I love the packaging! It's clean, simple, and attractive.
Okay, I tried the liquid supplement. My first challenge - you are supposed to drink 1-3 ounces a day. Hmmm, I can also make the simplest thing difficult ;) Well, after a few different attempts, now I know that a shot glass is two ounces, so half-filled should be good. The liquid is a pretty color - sorry, visual is important to me! - a carroty-orange. I liked the taste and the texture was fine - not gritty or thick. There are a little over 25 ounces in the container, so a 9 to 25 day supply. Not sure why that's such an odd amount. Should be a 30 day?? On to the softgel complex..... easy-peasy-lemon-squeezy. Smaller than a fish oil, no taste, easy to swallow. The directions say 2 per day and there are 60 in the container, so a 30 day supply. On to the facial soap...
The facial soap is kind of an odd color (brownish-orange, like pumpkin pie) but okay, I'll give it a try! Directions say to apply to wet skin with hands in a circular motion, rinse and blot dry. Brb. Ohhhhhh, I LIKE the soap! It has a distinctive smell. Took a minute for me to get used to it, but then I liked it - a lot. It's a clean, fresh smell. It's been a few minutes now and my skin feels very clean - I like this feeling. There's a bit of tightness, but it feels good, not too much. I didn't read anything about how it is for removing makeup or use around the eye area. There is a Sibu rep on twitter - I'm going to ask. I'm sure you could contact the company with questions as well, they seem very customer-friendly. On to the facial cream....
The facial cream directions say "apply daily to clean skin as needed to moisturize and protect." brb. Love, love, love the packaging - glass container with pump. I like glass instead of plastic and the pump keeps it from being contaminated by dipping-fingers. It's a rich, yellow-orange color, with a faint citrus-y scent. As a personal preference, I don't care for scents, but this is very subtle and pleasant. It's not greasy. Even though my forehead is a breaking out right now (I know, over fifty and still breakouts, it stinks!), I felt comfortable putting it on my forehead. It felt like it was adding moisture, not oil, if you know what I mean. The bottle says "daytime facial cream" so that answers my question about using it before bed.
* the benefits statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
I won these products at a site-warming party on Twitter. There was no stipulation that I review or blog about them. I appreciate companies promoting their products through giveaways, twitter, and blogs, so decided to share my experiences in order to thank them for marketing in the way they do. The opinions on this blog are strictly my own. Ummm, not sure what else I'm "supposed" to say for disclosure purposes, if I missed anything please ask!
Calm, Cool & Connected
Check out this great site - Calm, Cool & Connected. It's a new blog written by employees of AT&T.
"Join us as we share our advice and experience on how to get organized and stay connected to family and friends." from the About page on the blog.
Amy, at Resourceful Mommy, will be hosting a twitter party on Friday night from 9:00 to 10:00 EST. Hang out with the AT&T moms and dads to learn more and for a chance to win great prizes.
For more information on how to win or to RSVP, please go to http://www.facebook.com/l/d9f3c;www.resourcefulmommy.com
"Join us as we share our advice and experience on how to get organized and stay connected to family and friends." from the About page on the blog.
Amy, at Resourceful Mommy, will be hosting a twitter party on Friday night from 9:00 to 10:00 EST. Hang out with the AT&T moms and dads to learn more and for a chance to win great prizes.
For more information on how to win or to RSVP, please go to http://www.facebook.com/l/d9f3c;www.resourcefulmommy.com
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Ends 10/21/09
Win a copy of "Your Songs" from The Broads at http://tinyurl.com/ydtfmjd
Win a Pinky & Co $50 GC at Organic Girl! http://www.organicgirl.ca/2009/09/pinky-and-company-50-gift-certificate.html
Win a Pinky & Co $50 GC at Organic Girl! http://www.organicgirl.ca/2009/09/pinky-and-company-50-gift-certificate.html
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Ends tomorrow - 10/5!
Win the new Harry Connick Jr CD at Inexpensively ! http://bit.ly/1UzTY6
Win a $30 Crate & Barrel Gift Card from Kia Forte & What Mommies Need http://bit.ly/bd76V
Win a Nature Valley Snack Pack @BabyGoodBuys http://bit.ly/3Zfaux
Baby GoodBuys
Win a $30 Crate & Barrel Gift Card from Kia Forte & What Mommies Need http://bit.ly/bd76V
Win a Nature Valley Snack Pack @BabyGoodBuys http://bit.ly/3Zfaux
Baby GoodBuys
Ends 10/13/09
Win Charlie and Lola Halloween DVD at Feisty Frugal and Fabulous! http://bit.ly/Is9Vw Ends 10/13
Thrifty Jinxy: Yoplait Delights - Review & Giveaway http://retwt.me/zQoP
Win a Trix Creativity Prize! http://bit.ly/fUYpU
Thrifty Jinxy: Yoplait Delights - Review & Giveaway http://retwt.me/zQoP
Win a Trix Creativity Prize! http://bit.ly/fUYpU
Twitter Party, Monday Oct 5th
Resourceful Mommy is hosting another great twitter party, Monday, October 5th. It's a sitewarming for a new site called TheSpillProofChallenge.com. Motts for Tots Juice and Playtex Twist n Click cups can help you prevent toddler spills!
There will be prizes at the twitter party and prizes at the new TheSpillProofChallenge.com.
To RSVP and learn more, go here http://resourcefulmommy.blogspot.com/2009/10/spillproof-challenge-sitewarming-monday.html
There will be prizes at the twitter party and prizes at the new TheSpillProofChallenge.com.
To RSVP and learn more, go here http://resourcefulmommy.blogspot.com/2009/10/spillproof-challenge-sitewarming-monday.html
Ends 10/10/09
Win a Johnson & Johnson Prize Pack at Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports! http://bit.ly/3XaDby
Win a Fair Trade Sports Soccer Ball at Blondes, Poop, Mascara! http://bit.ly/DVQjr
Win a Fair Trade Sports Soccer Ball at Blondes, Poop, Mascara! http://bit.ly/DVQjr
Ends 10/24/09
Win Samantha Berger's "Martha Doesn't Say Sorry!" children's book at Energizer Bunny's Mommy Report http://bit.ly/tRzb1
Win Just for Mom Giveaway-Slippers, Family Planner, Diaper Bag Farouk CHI Rocket Hair Dryer, Tiny Tag Pendant http://www.akblessingsabound.com/2009/10/01/baby-shower-extravaganza-giveaway-5-special-mom-prize-package/ http://bit.ly/ypN5j
Win a Chocolate Milk:The Official Drink of Halloween prize pack @babylovingmama @milkmustache http://tinyurl.com/ygybwbg whymilk.com
Win a $10 Target Gift Card at a new site, The B Keeps Us Honest! http://bit.ly/2rPI8n
Get ready for Halloween with Charlie and Lola! Win What Can I Wear for Halloween? DVD Giveaway at Brimful Curiousities http://retwt.me/16zR0
Win Just for Mom Giveaway-Slippers, Family Planner, Diaper Bag Farouk CHI Rocket Hair Dryer, Tiny Tag Pendant http://www.akblessingsabound.com/2009/10/01/baby-shower-extravaganza-giveaway-5-special-mom-prize-package/ http://bit.ly/ypN5j
Win a Chocolate Milk:The Official Drink of Halloween prize pack @babylovingmama @milkmustache http://tinyurl.com/ygybwbg whymilk.com
Win a $10 Target Gift Card at a new site, The B Keeps Us Honest! http://bit.ly/2rPI8n
Get ready for Halloween with Charlie and Lola! Win What Can I Wear for Halloween? DVD Giveaway at Brimful Curiousities http://retwt.me/16zR0
Ends 10/17/09
Win "First Read and Learn Bible Verses" at Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports http://bit.ly/Sp4xo #ebmr
Win a PUR flavor options pitcher at Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports! http://bit.ly/PzIfa #ebmr
Win a Joey Junior Purse Organizer from Helping Mommys Win! http://bit.ly/3LIdNC
Win a Prize Pack from Nature Valley at Sage and Savvy! http://www.sageandsavvy.com/2009/10/nature-valleys-granola-nut-clusters.html
Win a PUR flavor options pitcher at Energizer Bunny's Mommy Reports! http://bit.ly/PzIfa #ebmr
Win a Joey Junior Purse Organizer from Helping Mommys Win! http://bit.ly/3LIdNC
Win a Prize Pack from Nature Valley at Sage and Savvy! http://www.sageandsavvy.com/2009/10/nature-valleys-granola-nut-clusters.html
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Ends 10/9/09
Win a Nature Valley prize pack @mommieswithcent http://bit.ly/Guk0e
Win a $75 gift basket from Mayfair Lane & Candid, Clever & Cost-Effective http://bit.ly/ecKL0
Win a $75 gift basket from Mayfair Lane & Candid, Clever & Cost-Effective http://bit.ly/ecKL0
Ends 10/7/09
A Frugal Housewife In-Training is giving away a Nature Valley Nut Clusters Snack Pack. Go here to win: http://bit.ly/nITVr
I just entered to win a PlasmaCar! at A Bookworm Mom's Diary http://bit.ly/14Ps4W
I just entered to win a PlasmaCar! at A Bookworm Mom's Diary http://bit.ly/14Ps4W
Ends 10/3
Come Together with @macysinc and Feeding America and enter to win a $25 Macy's GC @wrestlingaddict http://tinyurl.com/lhw6x3 Learn more at the Macy's Come Together page
Win Anytime Costume @gahome2mom http://bit.ly/V9xJP Ends 10/04/09 @gahome2mom
Win Anytime Costume @gahome2mom http://bit.ly/V9xJP Ends 10/04/09 @gahome2mom
Ends 10/11/09
Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters giveaway http://bit.ly/18jgR5 @MomMostTraveled
Win a copy of Harry Connick, Jr. 'Your Songs' CD @funnyjello http://tiny.cc/harryconnickjr Ends 10/11 11:59 PM MST Fairy Blog Mother and www.harryconnickjr.com
The Dirty Shirt is giving away a Frito Lay Tailgate Party Pack! Check it out here http://tinyurl.com/ybt4tvn
Win a copy of Harry Connick, Jr. 'Your Songs' CD @funnyjello http://tiny.cc/harryconnickjr Ends 10/11 11:59 PM MST Fairy Blog Mother and www.harryconnickjr.com
The Dirty Shirt is giving away a Frito Lay Tailgate Party Pack! Check it out here http://tinyurl.com/ybt4tvn
Friday, October 2, 2009
Ends 10/20/09
Win a Nature Value Granola Prize Pack at No Time Mommy! Ends 10/20. http://bit.ly/NoqRY
Enter to win Bluetooth Visor Mount from Blackberry at A Frog In My Soup! http://bit.ly/4iwN36
CD - More Beautiful You by Jonny Diaz Giveaway at A Frog In My Soup! http://bit.ly/GKFIk
Enter to win Bluetooth Visor Mount from Blackberry at A Frog In My Soup! http://bit.ly/4iwN36
CD - More Beautiful You by Jonny Diaz Giveaway at A Frog In My Soup! http://bit.ly/GKFIk
Ruby Pinwheels
Amy at Resourceful Mommy, wrote this about Ruby Pinwheels. Please visit both - Resourceful Mommy, and Ruby Pinwheels to support these amazing women and learn more!
"Ruby Pinwheels, an online infant and children's product store, is the brainchild of two successful business woman who came together with the desire to have careers that were not only more flexible, but also embraced the causes about which they were passionate. Between them they are a mother, a grandmother, an aunt, a godmother, a friend...and they have purchased many children's products in their lives! Their desire to sell products made from natural and organic products developed from their own personal experiences with the benefits of using and wearing natural products. Fair Trade: The owners of Ruby Pinwheels understand the importance of community support and resources when starting a business, and are also well aware that not all parts of the world have this same nurturing environment. Ruby Pinwheels works hard to promote partners who provide opportunities for economic independence for women and for individuals in disadvantaged situations." FROM WWW.RESOURCEFULMOMMY.COM
"Ruby Pinwheels, an online infant and children's product store, is the brainchild of two successful business woman who came together with the desire to have careers that were not only more flexible, but also embraced the causes about which they were passionate. Between them they are a mother, a grandmother, an aunt, a godmother, a friend...and they have purchased many children's products in their lives! Their desire to sell products made from natural and organic products developed from their own personal experiences with the benefits of using and wearing natural products. Fair Trade: The owners of Ruby Pinwheels understand the importance of community support and resources when starting a business, and are also well aware that not all parts of the world have this same nurturing environment. Ruby Pinwheels works hard to promote partners who provide opportunities for economic independence for women and for individuals in disadvantaged situations." FROM WWW.RESOURCEFULMOMMY.COM
Ends 10/15/09
Win a Nature Valley Granola Prize Pack at Me & My Boys! http://bit.ly/nqojE
Try the new Febreeze collection - win a $20 walmart gift card at Monsters in My House http://bit.ly/1ksHKm
Win a Komen Tote from A Little of This and a Little of That and Mommy PR! http://alittleoftheother.blogspot.com/2009/09/with-breast-cancer-awareness-month.html
Try the new Febreeze collection - win a $20 walmart gift card at Monsters in My House http://bit.ly/1ksHKm
Win a Komen Tote from A Little of This and a Little of That and Mommy PR! http://alittleoftheother.blogspot.com/2009/09/with-breast-cancer-awareness-month.html
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Ends 10/1/09
Enter to Win Harry Connick Jr's New CD http://bit.ly/112mqY #giveaways @suburbanjung
Giveaway! Huge Looney Tunes Gift Basket including DVDs, snacks, a t-shirt, and more! http://bit.ly/qMzjO @kindred_spirit enter at A Kindred Spirit's Thoughts!
Giveaway! Huge Looney Tunes Gift Basket including DVDs, snacks, a t-shirt, and more! http://bit.ly/qMzjO @kindred_spirit enter at A Kindred Spirit's Thoughts!
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