Thomas & Friends: Pop Goes Thomas ~ DVD ~ GIVEAWAY!!! ~ Ends 3/14

Tour the bumpy track when Thomas delivers a picnic surprise of bubbling lemony treat to everyone!

The fun adventures continue when Thomas and Percy play a fun game of hide-and-seek while trying to get all their work done too!

Cheer on the Sodor football team with Emily, and make sure you save room for cake because Mr. Bubbles the clown prepared a showstopper of a picnic.

This Thomas is fun - but we always love Thomas around here!

WIN IT!!!

One lucky winner will receive A copy of Thomas & Friends:Pop Goes Thomas on DVD

MAIN ENTRY:


Comment on Thomas & Friends and become a friend @ Wishing Penny via Google Friends Connect. Both parts are mandatory to win - thanks :)

EXTRAS:

*Like/Fan Thomas & Friends at Facebook ( 3 bonus entries )

*Like/Fan Me @ Facebook ( 3 bonus entries )

*Follow me @jamaise at Twitter & Tweet this : RT @jamaise #GIVEAWAY #WIN - A copy of Thomas & Friends:Pop Goes Thomas on DVD  http://bit.ly/gQBBq2 ends3/14 tweet each day for one entry each !

*Blog about this giveaway & leave me the link ( 5 bonus entries)

*Grab my holiday button & tell me where to find it ( 2 bonus entries )

*Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect ( 3 bonus entries )

*Enter any other giveaway here for one entry each


That's 9 entry methods with tons of bonus & a chance for unlimited entries with daily tweets!


Giveaway will end on March 14 th at 11 :59 am EST. Winner will be selected using Random .org. I will email the winner & you will have 48 hours to reply back before I draw a new winner . Please remember to leave me your email address if it is not visible on your profile so that I can contact you if you win. Good luck to everyone :)


Disclaimer: HIT Entertainment provided me with all information and product to review. I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.

Cake Lingerie ~ Strawberry Shortcake Set ~ GIVEAWAY!!! ~ Ends 3/14

There is no reason to have boring lingerie during pregnancy or nursing. These are super womanly, beautiful times in your life and you should have underwear to match. But normally we feel vulnerable, insecure during these times.

Don't hide it - feel feminine, soft, and sexy in Cake. Just as we do when we're not pregnant or nursing!

I love that Cake was created by a Mommy who when sick of only finding matronly, blah lingerie during her own pregnancy. Realizing she already felt unsure of her changing body, she longed for pieces that made her feel good not further unsure.

She did a fabulous job with an eye for detail. Cake is beautiful for pregnant, nursing, even transitioning mammas - will make you feel good - feminine, stylish, comfortable all while being very functional.

Cake Lingerie is an international designer brand, specialising in the creation of sophisticated maternity and nursing lingerie. Cake delivers beautiful lingerie that intertwines sensual comfort & a secure fit with much needed style and polish.

Worn and loved by celebrities around the world, Cake Lingerie empowers women to celebrate their new found curves with graceful elegance. With astonishing attention to detail, this gorgeous collection will make you look and feel fabulous.

We all know cake is Yum!

BUY IT:

You can purchase Cake online @ http://www.cakelingerie.com/ - so many pretty things to look at :))

WIN IT:

One very lucky winner will receive a Strawberry Shortcake Set in their choice of size 32B-38G !!!

MAIN ENTRY:

Visit Cake and tell me your favorite flavor & become a friend @ Wishing Penny via Google Friend Connect. Both parts mandatory to win - thanks :)

EXTRAS:

*Like/Fan Cake Lingerie @ Facebook ( 3 bonus entries )

*Like/Fan Me @ Facebook ( 3 bonus entries )

*Follow me @jamaise at Twitter & Tweet this :  RT @jamaise #GIVEAWAY #WIN -  Cake Lingerie ~ Strawberry Shortcake Set ~ $88 retail value http://bit.ly/f38FLX Ends 3/14  tweet each day for one entry each !

*Blog about this giveaway & leave me the link ( 5 bonus entries)

*Grab my button & tell me where to find it ( 2 bonus entries )

*Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect ( 3 bonus entries )

*Enter any other giveaway here for one entry each


That's 8 entry methods with tons of bonus & a chance for unlimited entries with daily tweets!


Giveaway will end on March 14th at 12 pm EST. Winner will be selected using Random .org. I will email the winner & you will have 48 hours to reply back before I draw a new winner . Please remember to leave me your email address if it is not visible on your profile so that I can contact you if you win. Good luck to everyone :)


Disclaimer: Cake Lingerie provided me with all information and product to review. I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.

ShopBlithe ~ Baby Quilt ~ Indian block print ~ GIVEAWAY!!! ~ Ends 3/9

Isn't it lovely?

100% Cotton, Baby Quilt, hand printed using traditional Indian block printing

These quilts are so beautiful. I get complements everywhere I go. The unique, ethnic pattern adds wonderful texture and color to your baby's surroundings. Being 100% cotton, it feels good on baby's skin.

Light. breathable and perfect for stroller, carseat, naptime, or a little play mat.
Capri loves the patterns. There is a different pattern on each side. She seems to recognize her blanket and loves to just look at it :) So do I.

Designed by Bungalow out of Copenhagen, Denmark - they make beautiful things!

Machine wash in cool water on gentle cycle, tumble dry low.

BUY IT:

You can purchase these and lots of other lovely Indian inspired goods online @ shoplithe -http://shopblithe.com/

WIN IT:

One LUCKY winner will receive a quilt in his or her choice of colorway turquoise/green or pink/orange :)) Get a second chance to win one of these wonderful quilts @ the 5000 Fan Giveaway at  bumbledoo!


MAIN ENTRY:

Visit Shop Blithe and tell me another item in the shop you'd love to have & become a friend @ Wishing Penny via Google Friend Connect. Both parts mandatory to win - thanks :)

EXTRAS:

*Like/Fan ShopBlithe @ Facebook ( 3 bonus entries )

*Like/Fan Me @ Facebook ( 3 bonus entries )

*Follow me @jamaise at Twitter & Tweet this :  RT @jamaise #GIVEAWAY #WIN - Blithe ~ Baby Quilt ~  Indian block print ~Gorgeous! Ends 3/9  tweet each day for one entry each !

*Blog about this giveaway & leave me the link ( 5 bonus entries)

*Grab my button & tell me where to find it ( 2 bonus entries )

*Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect ( 3 bonus entries )

*Enter any other giveaway here for one entry each


That's 8 entry methods with tons of bonus & a chance for unlimited entries with daily tweets!


Giveaway will end on March 9th at 12 pm EST. Winner will be selected using Random .org. I will email the winner & you will have 48 hours to reply back before I draw a new winner . Please remember to leave me your email address if it is not visible on your profile so that I can contact you if you win. Good luck to everyone :)


Disclaimer: Blithe provided me with all information and product to review. I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.

Giveaways @ Sweeps4Bloggers

My favorite place for giveaways - new ones added daily! But I'm sure you know this :)

*Aussan Natural Cleaning Products (ends 2/27/11)

*Old Farmer's Almanac Set (ends 3/5/11)

*Mata Traders Fair Trade Sparrow Bag (ends 3/6/11)

*VTech 2-Line Phone with Answering System (ends 3/8/11)

*21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart (ends 3/10/11)
 
*Tetley Tea Prize Package (ends 3/11/11)

*Planet Hugger Cleaning Products (ends 3/12/11)

*31 Gifts Personalized Thermal Tote (ends 3/13/11)

*Click Vanilla Latte Prize Package (ends 3/13/11)

*Lilla Rose Hair Jewelry (ends 3/17/11)

*Karmin G3 Salon Pro Flat Irons (ends 3/18/11)

Wishbone ~ DVD ~ GIVEAWAY!!! ~ Ends 3/4

What's the story Wishbone?

Wishbone is a favorite of mine from back in the day. Juju had never heard of Wishbone so I was excited to sit down and watch it with him. He really enjoyed it. We watched all the episodes and then discussed the classic stories they portrayed. It's one he asks to watch over again.

Wishbone is smart and entertaining. I'm glad they re-released this classic kids show.

Includes the episodes:

Wishbone: Hot Diggity Dawg (2004)

Wishbone: Hunchdog of Notre Dame (2004)

Wishbone: The Impawssible Dream

Wishbone: Paw Prints of Thieves


Wishbone: Hot Diggity Dawg

A strange discovery in the yard of a neighbor leads Wishbone on a literary journey into the Jules Verne classic Journey to the Center of the Earth in this adventure featuring the page-flipping pooch as he digs his deepest hole yet. It's a long trip to the center of the planet, when Wishbone and his owner Joe attempt to discover just what it was that was buried in the nearby yard, Wishbone is transported into a wondrous world of giant monsters and raging waters.

Wishbone: Hunchdog of Notre Dame

Escape danger as Wishbone rescues maidens and defeats his evil master. This clever pup with a nose for adventure will delight and inspire the whole family. In 15th century France, a gypsy girl is framed for murder by the infatuated Chief Justice, and only the deformed bellringer of Notre Dame Cathedral can save her.


Wishbone: The Impawssible Dream

A dream to make history on the basketball court finds Wishbone befriending an ambitious knight errant in this children's video that asks if dreams really can come true. With the odds stacked against him, Joe decides to try and realize his dream of making it into the Encyclopedia of World Records by making the most free throws ever recorded. As Joe does his best to make his dream become a reality, Wishbone is transformed into Sancho Panza and transported to the land of Don Quixote. With the icon of idealism attempting to win his kingdom, and Joe stepping onto the basketball court, dreams of greatness drive both to accomplish their goals despite the seemingly insurmountable odds.

Wishbone: Paw Prints of Thieves

From HIT Entertainment, this entry in the light-hearted children's series Wishbone finds the loveable pup in a retelling of the story of Robin Hood. Using Joe's controversial generosity at school as a jumping off point, Wishbone: Paw Prints of Thieves proceeds to follow Wishbone as he imagines himself in Sherwood Forest on an adventures that parallels Joe's struggles and school.

WIN IT:

One lucky winner will receive Wishbone on DVD!!

MAIN ENTRY:

Do you remember Wishbone? Tell me your thoughts on Wishbone & become a friend @ Wishing Penny via Google Friends Connect. Both parts mandatory to win - thanks :)

EXTRAS:

*Like/Fan Lionsgate @ Facebook ( 3 bonus entries )

*Like/Fan Me @ Facebook ( 3 bonus entries )

*Follow me @jamaise at Twitter & Tweet this :  RT @jamaise #GIVEAWAY #WIN -Wishbone ~ DVD ~ What's the Story Wishbone? http://bit.ly/dYkCjm Ends 3/4 tweet each day for one entry each !

*Subscribe to Wishing Penny via email ( 2 bonus entries )

*Blog about this giveaway & leave me the link ( 5 bonus entries)

*Grab my button & tell me where to find it ( 2 bonus entries )

*Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect ( 3 bonus entries )

*Enter any other giveaway here for one entry each


That's 8 entry methods with tons of bonus & a chance for unlimited entries with daily tweets!


Giveaway will end on March 4th at 12 pm EST. Winner will be selected using Random .org. I will email the winner & you will have 48 hours to reply back before I draw a new winner . Please remember to leave me your email address if it is not visible on your profile so that I can contact you if you win. Good luck to everyone :)


Disclaimer: The publicist provided me with all information and product to review. I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.

líllébaby EuroTote ~ Cradle Carrier ~ GIVEAWAY!!! ~ Ends 3/4

I am really excited to share this with you. There are certain products that I just fall in love with, and the líllébaby EuroTote is one.

Do you carry a purse or bag?

This is a baby bag. A baby purse. Simple as that, and I love it!

Shortly after Capri was born I put her in another carrier I have. It came with a newborn insert. More than I liked the carrier, I liked the insert. It was kind of like a purse as well. It gave me the ability to carry her around snug , just lifting without too much movement. The problem was there were no straps to actually carry her around with. So I guess it was more like a baby clutch.

I thought to myself  " I should invent a baby purse".  Líllébaby beat me to it. I'm so glad they did.

So we've established that it's like a bag that you carry your baby in. So it's good for carrying around your wee one. My first thought was that it would preform it's main function well, but would leave me wishing that it would have been designed better. Leave me wishing I was on the design team.

Not the case. The versatile functionality of the EuroTote is flawless. You carry the baby to the car. Buckle baby into the carseat while in the EuroTote. Unbuckle baby from carset. Carry baby into the shop. Remain carrying baby on shoulder or but baby into babyseat cart while in the EuroTote.

Never waking the sleeping baby - I LOVE THAT.

It easily converts from a cradle carrier to a bunting bag to a toddler stroller bag. It can even be used as travel bedding or a play blanket.

The body reminds me of a papoose. Baby is swaddled inside a flannel lined little cocoon. Capri most often falls asleep inside.

Because of it's unique design, it is a huge attention getter. Every time time I take her out in the tote, I get at least one person who stops me to ask about it. I direct them to the site and tell them how wonderfully handy it is.

The líllébaby EuroTote could quite easily replace the baby carrier style carseat. We opted out of buying that style carseat for Capri. We went straight for a nice convertible carseat. So when she was newborn, I got her out at each stop and carried her. I liked carrying her, but it was more inconvenient. It was also a lot more shuffling of her. With the EuroTote, I could have had a seamless transition, never disturbing her.


Cradle Carrier- (up to 25 lb)

Bunting Bag- adjusts to baby's size
Stroller Bag- ideal for jogging or strolling
Play Blanket - a clean place to play, anywhere
Travel Bedding - a nest of familiarity and security

BUY IT:

You can purchase the EuroTote online @ http://www.scichild.com/Home/Our-Brands/lillebaby .  líllébaby EuroTote makes a perfect gift for expecting or new mommies.


MAIN ENTRY:

Visit líllébaby and tell me which color tote you'd like to win & become a friend @ Wishing Penny via  Google Friends Connect. Both parts mandatory to win - thanks :)


EXTRAS:

*Like/Fan Scandinavian Child @ Facebook ( 3 bonus entries )

*Like/Fan Wishing Penny @ Facebook ( 3 bonus entries )

*Follow me @jamaise at Twitter & Tweet this :  RT @jamaise #GIVEAWAY #WIN -líllébaby EuroTote ~ Cradle Carrier~ Norwegian design and innovation http://bit.ly/emd1ME ends 3/4  tweet each day for one entry each !

*Subscribe to Wishing Penny via email ( 2 bonus entries )

*Blog about this giveaway & leave me the link ( 5 bonus entries)

*Grab my button & tell me where to find it ( 2 bonus entries )

*Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect ( 3 bonus entries )

*Enter any other giveaway here for one entry each


That's 8 entry methods with tons of bonus & a chance for unlimited entries with daily tweets!


Giveaway will end on March 4th at 12 pm EST. Winner will be selected using Random .org. I will email the winner & you will have 48 hours to reply back before I draw a new winner . Please remember to leave me your email address if it is not visible on your profile so that I can contact you if you win. Good luck to everyone :)


Disclaimer: Scandinavian Child provided me with all information and product to review. I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.

Valentine's Day might be over but...

Love is still in the air. At least around here it is.

Who needs Valentine's Day to get all romantic anyway, right? Who needs a special occasion at all.

With EdenFantasys, you can make everyday romantic & spicy with your partner. I always liked the idea of celebrating un-birthdays, so why not celebrate un-Valentine's Day and keep your love alive all year long!

EdenFantasys offers something for everyone, no matter your tastes. You can stay in your comfort zone, or step out of it for some adventure!

toys for women,  toys for men, toys for couples, toys for gender play, sexy lingerie, sensual love,
party favors and gags - you want it, EdenFantasys got it!

Welcome back Now What Baby!!! Celebrate with Giveaways!!!

After a long hiatus, Now What Baby is back with some fab Giveaways!! So stop by and say " I'm glad to see ya again!"

Posh Little Tutus + Giveaway!

UMI Shoes + Giveaway!!

SPONGE Skincare + Giveaway!

My Mother Love

On the surface, MotherLove to me is breastfeeding, cloth diapering, co-sleeping. Making informed decisions on everything from vaccinations to circumcision, if she would have been a boy. Choosing chemical & plastic free. Living a lifestyle that promotes health. Living our education - everyday.

Deeper than that is the feeling I get, when I look at her, like my heart is a balloon rising in my chest. She's so beautiful. Real beauty, that takes my breath away like no sunset or Autumn trees ever could. Her cheeks are the most beautiful shade of pink there is.

Knowing that she is a branch in this family tree. That she grows from generations of Coble, Buckingham, Wilsons, Weaver, Vickers- she is the accumulation of family experiences and learnings. Things like a love of animals, being health conscious, recipes, the songs we all sing our babies. I think of things I do, and things that mean something to me-- I consider if they came from someone in my family tree. Most things I can trace back to someone. All of these things will be passed on to and through her as well.

She is my daughter. I want to raise her to be a thinker. To be kind. To be honest. I want to focus on her strengths, her interests - helping her develop the person that she is.

I feel a tinge of sadness knowing that in this life she will feel sadness, heartache, disappointment, failure. I also feel a deep appreciation for my role in giving her the tools to deal with the struggles of life. For it's through those struggles that she will develop and grow into her authentic self, the women who takes responsibility for being apart of something so much bigger than herself - her past, present, & future.

Like everything else I will teach her, she will inherit from those I inherited from and will give to her children who will continue in this string... of Mother Love.



* In attempting to put into words my Mother Love, I am attempting to win a sponsorship to BlogHer '11 from MotherLove herbal company- wish me luck and remember MotherLove for all your Natural, organic, herbal body care products for Mother & Baby.

lillebaby EuroTote - 40% off - This Weekend Only!!!! @ Scandinavian Child

 Scandinavian Child has started a new "deal of the week" on their website.


The sale will run Friday at 12 until Monday at 12.



This week’s deal is on the EuroTote. I LOVE mine and will be reviewing it right here at Wishing Penny.

40% this weekend only.
 
http://www.scichild.com/Shop/brand-lillebaby

2 Birds, 1 Stone - Quickie GIVEAWAY!!!! ~ Ends 2/14

I am entering to win some health products from BioRay. Super high quality products, great company.

It's a Facebook contest - the person with the most referrals wins.

I want to win so bad! and  I need your help!

It's fun to win, right? I like giveaways as much as you do , so to make it fun for you as well, I'm going to do a fun quickie giveaway too. I'll trade a referral to BioRay for an entry into this giveaway.

What am I going to giveaway? It's going to be a " fun to open" prize pack. It's going to be full of goodies and I'm going to personalize it for the winner(s). If you're into beauty products it will be packed with beauty products, a foodie, it will be full of high quality stuff for your kitchen, if you're expecting a baby you can expect some super cute baby goodies. You get the picture. And, I'll draw multiple winners, depending on how many entries I get. Anything over 20 entries I draw 2 winners, over 30 I draw 3 winners - you get that picture too.

So, here's how to kill two birds with one stone ( you help me, you gain an entry ) -

Visit BioRay at Facebook
Like them
Click the "Dare to Win" tab on the left side
Where it asks for first & last name ( the second place ) type Jamaise Wilson
Submit!

That's it. Then comment here letting me know you did & give me 3 or 4 of your interests that you would like to see included in your goodie box.

This is what I have gathered up so far

much more to add!

The Facebook contest ends February 14, 2011 at 11:59 p.m. - I will draw a winner  February 15, 2011 by 5 p.m. & will email the winner.

Disclosure - I normally hate this kind of thing, asking for help via my blog. I am shameless when it comes to my pursuit of health and I really do need your help. Since it's my own cause, it's my own giveaway.

For friends who have already participated, I will enter your name - thank you.

No birds were harmed in the making of this post :))

Fun on the Farm ~ DVD ~ Think Spring ~ GIVEAWAY!!! ~ Ends 2/20

Helps Cultivate the Curiosity of

Young Animal and Machine Enthusiasts
 
Just in time for Spring! ( hurry Spring! ) TM’s new Fun on the Farm takes you on a fascinating trip where you learn how farmers grow their crops, what kinds of animals live on a farm, and where the food in the produce aisle comes from. This latest DVD from TM Books & Video will arrive in stores on February 8, 2011.


The 30-minute Fun on the Farm is an engaging foray into the growing cycle. It starts in the spring with planting, then the fields are cultivated, and finally, in the fall, when the leaves change to beautiful shades of red and gold, the farmers harvest their crops using a combine.

Host Doodle Rooster and his friends Bell Cow and Harvey Horse take turns introducing young viewers to the marvels of big farm machines all set to a delightful soundtrack of singer/songwriter James Coffey.



Take a trip to the “Farm in the Zoo,” a big attraction at Chicago’s Lincoln Park Zoo that teaches city kids about farm life. Then travel to the John Deere Harvester Works in East Moline, IL to see how John Deere makes their combines. Learn about tractors, cultivators, combines, plows, balers and more. Take a laugh-filled trip to the Wacky Farm and lend a hand and work the land as you explore the many chores kids do on a farm.

Along with games like “Name the Letter” and “The Cloud Game” (finding clouds that look like animals), your little farming enthusiasts are sure to cultivate new seeds of knowledge and have a great time exploring the many facets of life on the farm.
 
WIN IT!!!
 
One lucky winner will receive a copy of Fun on the Farm of their own!
 
MAIN ENTRY:
 
Tell me about farms in your area - I'm in Indiana so any drive though the country and you'll see many farms. My Mom has a dairy farm right down the street from her.
 
EXTRAS:

*Like/Fan TM Books & Video @ Facebook ( 3 bonus entries )

*Like/Fan Me @ Facebook ( 3 bonus entries )

*Follow me @jamaise at Twitter & Tweet this :  RT @jamaise #GIVEAWAY #WIN -Fun on the Farm ~ DVD ~ Ready for SPRING!! http://bit.ly/hMRiWq ends 2/20   tweet each day for one entry each !

*Subscribe to Wishing Penny via email ( 2 bonus entries )

*Blog about this giveaway & leave me the link ( 5 bonus entries)

*Grab my button & tell me where to find it ( 2 bonus entries )

*Follow my blog via Google Friend Connect ( 3 bonus entries )

*Enter any other giveaway here for one entry each


That's 8 entry methods with tons of bonus & a chance for unlimited entries with daily tweets!


Giveaway will end on February 11th at 12 pm EST. Winner will be selected using Random .org. I will email the winner & you will have 48 hours to reply back before I draw a new winner . Please remember to leave me your email address if it is not visible on your profile so that I can contact you if you win. Good luck to everyone :)


Disclaimer: The publicist provided me with all information and product to review. I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.

Bedtime: Mission Possible

Getting your kids into bed can sometimes feel like mission impossible. But there are a few tricks to the trade that every parent should know.

“Please mom, just twenty more minutes!” We’ve all heard it before. Those puppy-dog eyes playing your heart strings like a harp can sometimes sound more like a broken record.


But don’t fret, because there are crafty ways to get your tot into bed. The trick is in the bed itself, and the potential for making it a “fun” place worth climbing into.

Ever since introducing my kiddo to the wonderful world of bunk beds, I’ve found a host of roundabout ways to get him snoozing in no time. I can’t give away all my trade secrets , so I’ll share just one. Try grabbing a few bed sheets and some clothes pins about 40 minutes before bed. After pinning up the sheets, you’ll build a ready made fort in no time.

Add a bedtime story that plays into the fantasy. Right now we're reading a chapter book called "The Dragons of Blueland". Tonight we created a dragon cave and Julien was the baby dragon! Take the time to really connect your child to their bedroom and bed and you’ll be seeing ZzzZzzZzzs in no time!