Oral-B Professional Care Toothbrush {Review & Giveaway}

by Kevin on May 23rd, 2012  |  5 Comments  |  For Mama, Giveaways, Reviews

Some things in life are just worth the money.  At first glance, it may seem like a splurge to buy a power toothbrush, but once you try an Oral-B Power Toothbrush you will not ever be able to go back to a normal manual brush.  I have been using the Oral-B ProfessionalCare 1000 for the last two weeks and I have noticed my teeth being whiter and feeling cleaner.

With more than 20,000 pulsations and 8,800 oscillations per minute, removing up to two times more plaque than a manual toothbrush, it is no surprise that the ProfessionalCare 1000 gives me the “post-dentist cleaning” feel every time.  However, there is more than just the powerful spinning brush that makes using a power toothbrush better than a regular toothbrush.  The compact, round brush head surrounds each tooth for a tooth-by-tooth clean.  There is also various replacement heads, providing focus on specific cleaning actions such as Pro White or Precision Clean.  All of the brush heads include indicator bristles reminding you to replace your brush head every three months.  The brush head even contains a pressure sensor that stops pulsations to let you know that you are brushing too hard.

The ProfessionalCare 1000 also has a timer feature that provides a brief signal every 30 seconds ensure that you spend the appropriate amount of time on each of the four quadrants of your month.  Another longer signal indicates when you have reached the doctor recommended time of two minutes of brushing.  If this isn’t enough features for you, there are other ProfessionalCare brushes such as the  5000 with an in-handle smart display and wireless SmartGuide that provides real time feedback to maximize your brushing routine.

Shop! The Oral-B ProfessionalCare 1000 has a suggested retail price of $74.99, but it currently available on Amazon for $69.99 with a $10 mail-in rebate through June 16.  Replacement heads are around $5.00 each, the same price you would pay for a regular toothbrush.  If you are looking for that dentist feel every time you brush and want to remove more than two times more plaque, thus preventing and reversing gingivitis, an OralB ProfessionalCare power toothbrush is definitely right for you.

Win! An Oral-B Professional Care 1000 Power Toothbrush!

How to Enter: Leave a comment telling us you want to win and you’re entered. Super simple!

Earn Extra Entries – valid only after completing the first required entry. Please leave a separate comment for each you do.

Giveaway ends June 1. Open to US residents only.

Thursday Giveaway Linky

by Kate on May 17th, 2012  |  5 Comments  |  Giveaway Linky

Thanks for stopping by to link up and browse great giveaways. Before you leave, make sure you enter some of our great giveaways.

ERGObaby Carrier – 3 winners

Chuggington Wilson & the Ice Cream Fair DVD

JumpSport iBounce Trampoline

Head over to Baby Loving Mama to link up there, too. And make sure you enter to win the adorable Steer-me Steve Dump Truck.

JumpSport iBounce Kids Trampoline {Review & Giveaway}

by Kate on May 14th, 2012  |  5 Comments  |  Giveaways, Reviews, Toys

My kids are crazy. Crazy in a good, active, healthy kind of way so I am always looking for new avenues for them to use some of their energy and get exercise. With summer just around the corner, the challenge is now more important than ever as they’ll be home all day and we’ll be dealing with unpredictable weather. The JumpSport iBounce Kid’s Trampoline is an awesome solution that keeps them entertained and active. And just when you thought the kids trampoline couldn’t get any better, JumpSport added  the amazing Tablet Mount and Hop-A-Long with Rompity Roo DVD.

JumpSport iBounce Kid’s Trampoline Bundle

Let your little ones entertain themselves with a smile on their face! The JumpSport Kid’s trampoline is a fun and engaging way for toddlers to exercise! Their personal-sized trampoline will provide them with years of fun, safe and energetic bouncing. This is something they will use every day and it is easily assembled in as little as 15 minutes!

The bungee cords provide a soft and lively bounce while the handle bar adds stability so little ones can work on their balance and motor skills. With a JumpSport iBounce Tablet Mount, your kids will be able to exercise while watching the Hop-Along with RompyRoo video — also available as an eBook on most platforms. Let the grand adventures begin!

Included with bundle:

  • JumpSport iBounce™ Kids Trampoline
  • JumpSport iBounce™ Tablet Mount
  • Hop-A-Long with RompidyRoo™ DVD

Jumping on the iBounce Trampoline

I don’t think I can possibly use words to describe how much fun my kids have bouncing on the trampoline. Instead, I’ll share this series of photos of my 3 year old getting her jump on.

Does she look like a pink dressed blur? That’s because she’s moving, moving, moving! Awesome. This girl has an endless amount of energy and when she’s not occupied she uses that energy for evil (i.e. drawing on the walls, waking her sleeping brother, or scaling the pantry). I love setting her up with the Hop-a-Long with RompidyRoo movie and knowing that she’ll be active and safe for awhile.

iBounce Kids Trampoline with RompidyRoo Review

Assembly. The trampoline comes unassembled, which I will admit made me a little nervous. I mean, my kids are going to jump on it so if its not assembled correctly they’ll take a tumble. Luckily, the directions were straightforward and together my husband and I had it assembled in about 20 minutes.

Trampoline. The trampoline is a triangle shape that’s intended for kids 2 to 5 years old. The trampoline is made of a steel frame and elastic cords and has an 80 pound weight limit. The weight limit is impressive for the little trampoline, but I’ll admit I’m bummed to be well over the limit. I want to bounce, too! The trampoline is lightweight and easy to move from room to room. It fits well into a corner in one of our rooms and it’s taken up less space than I imagined.

Tablet Mount. One of the unique features of this bundle is the inclusion of a Tablet Mount so your child can follow along an interactive workout featuring the kangaroo RompidyRoo or any other program on your tablet. The mount is compatible with iPads, Kindle and Nook tablets in landscape mode. It doesn’t fit as easily with the iPad case on our iPad, but it’s doable.

RompidyRoo DVD. The fun little movie to get kids bouncing comes in DVD form, so we downloaded it to our iPad so the kids can watch it on the trampoline. You can see a preview of the movie here. In addition to encouraging activity, the movie incorporates basic counting so your tot will exercise her brain, too.

To Buy or Not to Buy

To Buy… The iBounce Kids Trampoline with Tablet Mount and DVD is a great way to get kids moving this summer. The weather can be unpredictable, but you can encourage bouncing and exercise with the Trampoline inside. The Tablet Mount is an awesome addition to the Trampoline because kids can watch the RumpidyRoo DVD or other shows that keep them entertained and moving.

Or Not to Buy… Our iPad has a thick protector on it that makes it heavier and wider so takes a little effort to make it fit in the tablet holder. After some active bouncing and jumping, it does tend to fall over to the side. It wouldn’t be an issue without the case, but we don’t trust our kids with an iPad without a case!

Shop! The JumpSport iBounce Kids Trampoline Bundle with Tablet Mount and RumpidyRoo DVD has a recommended price of $150. It’s currently available from our affiliate, Amazon, for $130.

Win! JumpSport iBounce Kid’s Trampoline Bundle with Tablet Mount and DVD!

How to Enter: Visit JumpSport and leave a comment with your favorite feature of the iBounce.

Earn Extra Entries – valid only after completing the first required entry. Please leave a separate comment for each you do.

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Giveaway ends May 25. Open to US residents only.

Thursday Giveaway Linky

by Kate on May 10th, 2012  |  5 Comments  |  Giveaway Linky

Thanks for stopping by to link up and browse great giveaways. Before you leave, make sure you enter some of our great giveaways.

BabyBjorn Babysitter Balance Retro ($180 value!)

Tiny Love 3-in-1 Rocker Napper

Olay #PGBeauty Package

$100 Cash Mother’s Day Giveaway

Head over to link up at Baby Loving Mama, too. Make sure you enter to win the Because Your Mommy Loves You book prize package.

Happy linking!

Petunia Pickle Bottom Faraway Fold-Out Tote {Giveaway}

by Kate on May 7th, 2012  |  5 Comments  |  Giveaways

We are excited to offer a great Mother’s Day giveaway that combines two of our favorite things: shopping and Petunia Pickle Bottom. The Petunia Faraway Fold-Out Tote isn’t your average shopping tote. In addition to looking fab in our favorite Petunia prints, the Faraway Fold-Out Tote is a brilliant design perfect for busy moms. It’s no wonder the Tote is one of our fave finds in The Shopping Mama’s Mother’s Day Shopping Guide.

Meet the Faraway Fold-Out Tote

At the bazaar or boutique, shopping is simple and chic with the Faraway Fold-Out Tote.

  • Printed polyester fabric with coordinating glazed base
  • Lightweight and water-resistant fabric protects against the unknown elements in your handbag or diaper bag
  • Tucks away into a perfect little pouch
  • Wipes off for easy clean up
  • Iconic Petunia fabric coordinates with our other offerings
  • Wristlet strap and a soft webbed shoulder strap
  • Dimensions: Folded 4.25 X 9.25 inches. Open 16 X 20 inches.

For all the shopping space the Faraway Fold-Out Tote offers, it folds into a small self-contained zip up pouch. You can keep it in your diaper bag, purse or car without taking up any space and then it’s there when you need it.

The Faraway Fold-Out Tote is available in seven fabrics – from the attention-grabbing red of Travel through Tivoli to the classic black and white Frolicking in Fez to the flowery Lively La Paz. You can pick a Tote to match your diaper bag or pick a fun print to add some color to your purse.

Leather Cake

If you really want to spoil yourself or someone else for Mother’s Day check out the new absolutely stunning laser cut leather Cake by Petunia collection. Each piece is made of 100% leather cut into gorgeous details that mimic Petunia fabrics. Here are some of our favorites.


Cameo Clutch Blackout Fondant Cake


Hampton Holdall Marmalade Fondant Cake

Shop! The Petunia Pickle Bottom Faraway Fold-Out Tote is available for $44 from our affiliates Amazon and Layla Grayce. And, for a limited time, when you spend $250 on Petunia products at Layla Grayce you earn $25 shopping credit when you enter PPB25 at check out. 

Win! A Petunia Pickle Bottom Faraway Fold-Out Tote!

How to Enter: Visit Petunia Pickle Bottom and leave a comment here with something else you’d love to receive for Mother’s Day.

Earn Extra Entries – valid only after completing the first required entry. Please leave a separate comment for each you do.

Giveaway ends May 13. Open to US residents only.

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Chuggington: Wilson and the Ice Cream Fair DVD {Giveaway}

by Kate on May 4th, 2012  |  5 Comments  |  Giveaways, Reviews

We are back with another fun Chuggington giveaway. This time we’re offering up the brand new – not even available for purchase yet – DVD Wilson and the Ice Cream Fair. If your little ones love watching the Chuggington television show, they’ll flip for this hour-long story featuring familiar Chuggington characters is a fun, perfect for summer, tale.

Wilson & The Ice Cream Fair

In this collection, the brave young trainee makes a special delivery to the ice cream fair, helps Frostini create a new flavor for the mayor’s banquet, and tries to prevent a massive ice cream meltdown on the hottest day of the year. There’s fun in the ice cream factory, a brave rescue at the Safari Park and an adventure in the ice caves, too! Alongside good friends, like Koko and Brewster, and helpful Chuggers like Old Puffer Pete and Mtambo, the trainees discover important lessons about responsibility, cooperation, paying attention, overcoming fear and so much more!

Watching Chuggington

My five year old son thinks he’s really mature, and if you ask him he’d say he’s too grown up for Chuggington. However, his actions tell a different story! The first time we popped Wilson and the Ice Cream Fair in the DVD player, my son’s little bottom was planted on the couch. He was completely enthralled and entertained watching Wilson struggle to deliver ice cream before it melts. The entire DVD is about an hour long and he actually watched the whole thing. That’s saying a lot for my too cool for school, very active five year old. My daughter also enjoyed the stories but she was up and about more and doesn’t have the attention span to sit and watch anything for an hour. For viewers like her, the DVD is broken into 6 episodes so you can watch a bit at a time.

Just like the television show, this movie is one I’m happy to have my kids watch. My son hears friends talking about more mature shows and asks to watch programs that include language and behavior I don’t want him to see. That is just not an issue with Chuggington because the subject matter is totally appropriate, the language is kid-friendly and the story includes positive messages.

Shop! The new Chuggington DVD Wilson and the Ice Cream Fair will be released May 15, and it is available for preorder now on Amazon. There’s also a Wilson and the Ice Cream Fair book that is a fun companion to the movie.

Win! Wilson & The Ice Cream Fair DVD!

How to Enter: Leave a comment for a chance to win this great new DVD.

Giveaway ends May 18. Open to US residents only.

I am a Chuggington Conductor and received a sample. I was not compensated for this post.

Declare Mom a Beauty by Example {#PGBeauty Giveaway}

by Kate on May 3rd, 2012  |  5 Comments  |  Giveaways

Olay is celebrating Mother’s Day by encouraging Facebook fans to Declare Mom a Beauty By Example. Folks are sharing stories of how their moms have demonstrated beauty by example. For me, the real challenge is figuring out how to put into words something that my mom does so effortlessly. She’s always carried herself with a grace that comes from wanting the best for her children and everyone she cares about. She is fiercely loyal and has/would do anything for her family – that dedication and selflessness is more beautiful than anything you’ll see in the pages of a magazine.

My mom has visited when each of my three kids was born, but after being disappointed by missing the birth of my first two kids, she drove to Alabama to be with us nearly three weeks before my due date. She put her life on hold to be a part of ours. Before Max arrived, she played with my older two kids, made us dinner, cleaned the house, rubbed my back and even went on a long walk with me in the middle of the night in an unsuccessful attempt to spur labor. When I was actually in labor, my mom’s support was even more amazing than I could have imagined. She knew just what to say to encourage me. There was nothing better than seeing her face immediately after Max was born.

I know I’ll never be able to fully pay her back for all the wonderful things she has done for me and my family. But I hope to pay it forward by being the kind of mother for my children that she has been for me.

Olay Beauty By Example

Head to the Olay Facebook page and share your story Beauty by Example. In honor of every person Declares Mom a Beauty By Example, P&G will donate one ounce of Olay product (up to one million ounces) to look good feel better – a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the self-esteem and quality of life of women undergoing treatment for cancer.

Win! A Gift Box of Olay and P&G Products!

How to Enter: Leave us a quick comment to tell us how your mom – or someone else – has shown you beauty by example.

Earn Extra Entries – valid only after completing the first required entry. Please leave a separate comment for each you do.

  • Declare your mom a beauty by example on the Olay Facebook page
  • Like this post on our Facebook wall or give us a shout out.
  • Share this post via Facebook or Twitter (using our convenient little buttons below).

Giveaway ends May 11. Open to US residents only.

This is a sponsored post facilitated by The Motherhood. All opinions are my own.

Thursday Giveaway Linky

by Kate on May 3rd, 2012  |  5 Comments  |  Giveaway Linky

Thanks for stopping by to link up and browse great giveaways. Before you leave, make sure you enter some of our great giveaways.

Pair of Tip Toey Joey Shoes

Bravado! Designs Essential Nursing Tank & Original Nursing Bra

Choice of Nostalgic Graphic Tee

Choice of DownEast Basic Girl Clothing

Visit Baby Loving Mama and link up there, too. And you simply must enter to win the super cozy Turkish Towel Waffle Terry Robe.

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