Winners!

The lucky winner of the Unilever Beauty Box is JulieMoe. She won by becoming a follower of Simply Me! Yeah for her.

The two lucky winners of the Alphabulous Skull Patch giveaway are lilyk and Leslie.

All winners have 72 hours to get back to me before I have to draw another winner!
All winners have been emailed.

Congratulations and stay tuned for several more contests this weekend!
Genevieve

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See A Free Movie Tonight Promotion /Giveaway

I love going to the movies and seeing a movie on the big screen. Well with a family of six it can cost an arm and a leg to go to the movies. So you know we were doing the happy dance when we got four e-movie cash certificates ($12 each) and one (1) free coupon for a General Mills cereal.

Starting in November, you can receive a free movie ticket when you purchase two specially marked packages of General Mills’ Cereals. After purchasing two cereals, visit generalmills.com/moviecash to enter the code found inside each box of cereal and print your free movie certificate good for admission to any movie.

Participating brands include select sizes of: Honey Nut Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Trix and Reese’s Peanut Butter Puffs.

To find a participating theater near you, log onto
http://emoviecash.com/dis_locator/
.

Do you want to go to the movies too?
I have one “Movie Moment” prize pack to giveaway to one Simply Me reader.
The prize pack includes four e-movie cash certificates ($12 each) and one (1) free coupon for a General Mills cereal($6 value).

GIVEAWAY...

Required for Entry: (this must be followed or bonus entries will be voided)

To enter just share either your favorite movie moments or the name of your all time favorite movie.

Bonus Entries:

1. Follow Simply Me on facebook. Look for the box on the right hand side that says Networked Blogs

2. Follow me on Twitter

3. Subscribe to my blog by email

4. Tweet the following @mommyjen99 Movie Moment prize pack - 4 free movie tickets
http://mommyjen99.blogspot.com
(one entry - you may tweet daily for an extra entry every day)

5. Follow my blog

6. Place my button on your sidebar for three extra entries (leave the url to your blog please)

7. Blog about my contest on your blog (Please leave your URL in comments 3 entries)


This contest will end on 11/25/09 at 11:59 pm PST. U.S residents only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and contacted the next day. If you don't have a blog please leave your email address with your entry. The winner will have 72 hours to respond before I draw another winner.


Good luck,
Genevieve

Thanks to General Mills who provided me with movie tickets and a free box of cereal and to MyBlogSpark for hooking me up!

Arnold's Dutch Country 100% Whole Wheat Bread Review

I love wheat bread. I don't buy it to much as the kids wont eat it and will go to waste. Well when Arnolds Bread ( or Oroweat for us Californians) offered a sample loaf of their Dutch Country 100% Whole Wheat I jumped on the chance. My hubby and I actually ate the whole loaf. The bread was fluffy and soft , kind of like white bread. I made a peanut butter sandwich and a ham sandwich for my hubby and it was really good. Offered a sandwich to the kids , but being the picky kids they are I couldn't get them to try it. My hubby and I both give it a thumbs up!



To check if your grocery store carries this bread , click here to find out.

Take care,
Genevieve

My Little Pony: Twinkle Wish Adventure Review

I have a perfect stocking stuffer or Holiday gift for that special girl in your life. I got the oppurtunity to review the new My Little Pony DVD and boy was it fun to watch. I reviewed the Twinkle Wish Adventure. It is a cute story about the pony's Winter festival, where every year each pony gets a wish from the Wishing Star. Only this year the Wishing Star goes missing.

It is a sweet story that teaches kids about using their imagination and building friendships.

You can watch a trailer for this DVD here.


You can purchase this DVD at Amazon for only $9.99. It's regularly $14.99, great deal! Plus it's elgible for free shipping if you spend $25 bucks or more.




Bonus Features:

Six Sing-Alongs:

* My Little Pony Theme song

* The Thing-A-Ma-Do Song

* Dreams Do Come True

* Somewhere Super New

* Thats What Makes A Friend

* A Wonderful Winter Song

Waiting For The Winter Wishes Festival A prequel

Elefun and Friends A new animated short

Four Downloadable Activites:

* Coloring Sheet

* Pony Note to Santa

* How to Make a Snowman

* Cut out Pony Ornaments

Genevieve

Two of a kind, working on a full house: Step 2 LifeStyle Grand Walk-In Kitchen Review And Giveaway

Huge giveaway here that I wanted to share with my Simply Me readers. Check it out! Good luck Two of a kind, working on a full house: Step 2 LifeStyle Grand Walk-In Kitchen Review And Giveaway
Genevieve

Halloween Pics

So did everyone have a great Halloween? Ours was a little low key this year, but still fun. My oldest son Christian dressed up as Hugh Hefner and his girlfriends dressed up as the bunnies. Gotta love teenagers. My 15 year old son and 16 year old nephew were to cool to dress up. My 12 year old son dressed up as a scary guy and made a super cool haunted house with his buddy and scared kids all night. Lastly, my one year old Summer was a cute little ladybug. I was really surprised how fast she caught on to the concept of trick or treating. I do have to say trick or treating is sure different from when I was a kid. There were maybe 20 kids that came to our house.

Here are a couple of pics:


Genevieve

Pur Flavor Options Pitcher - Giveaway

Wow! Can you believe another awesome giveaway!

Today I want to introduce my readers to the Pur Flavor Options Pitcher thanks to the Product Review Place.



My pitcher arrived undamaged and was totally easy to put together. First you just pour your tap water into the pitcher and it filters it for you. While you're waiting you just pop your Pur Flavoring into the top of the lid. Pop the lid onto the top of the pitcher and press the filter button ( so it can tell you when you need to replace it) and you are ready to go. My pitcher came with raspberry flavoring. What is neat about this pitcher is that when you go to pour it, you can either have filtered water or flavored water. Want a little flavor just press the button on the handle once. Want a lot of flavor hold the button in as your pouring and get a lot of flavoring.
They offer the following flavors:
*GRAPE
*LEMON
*RASPBERRY
*PEACH
*STRAWBERRY

What is so cool about these flavors are that they are no sugar and no calories.

A little bit from the website :
About PUR Water Filtration

Environment & Money: Switching from bottled water to filtered and a reusable bottle can eliminate up to 3,200 plastic bottles and save one person up to $600 annually.
Health: PUR filters are certified to reduce many contaminants, including 98% of lead, 99.9% of microbial cysts, 99% of pharmaceuticals and 94% of the weed killer atrazine.
Philanthropy: With each purchase of a PUR filter, a donation is made to Children’s Safe Drinking Water which has, to date, provided over 1.5 billion liters of clean water to needy children and their families around the world.


About PUR Flavor Options

o PUR Flavor Options is the first and only filter for tap water that lets you add a touch of sugar-free, calorie-free fruit flavoring to your water.

o PUR Flavor Options was named “Household Product of the Year” by Product of the Year USA in January 2009 and comes in raspberry, lemon, grape and strawberry.

GIVEAWAY...

Required for Entry: (this must be followed or bonus entries will be voided)

Visit Club Pur

2. Follow me on Twitter

3. Subscribe to my blog by email

4. Tweet the following @mommyjen99 Pur Flavor Options Giveaway
http://mommyjen99.blogspot.com
(one entry - you may tweet daily for an extra entry every day)

5. Follow my blog

6. Place my button on your sidebar for three extra entries (leave the url to your blog please)

7. Blog about my contest on your blog (Please leave your URL in comments 3 entries)

8. Follow Simply Me on facebook. Look for the box on the right hand side that says Networked Blogs

DONT FORGET TO ENTER MY MOVIE PACK GIVEAWAY HERE


This contest will end on 11/22/09 at 11:59 pm PST. U.S residents only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and contacted the next day. If you don't have a blog please leave your email address with your entry. The winner will have 72 hours to respond before I draw another winner.


Good luck,
Genevieve

* I recevied no compensation for my review. I was provided with a Pur Flavor Options Pitcher so that I could review it at home.

Unilever Beauty Box Giveaway

Wow folks, I have another awesome giveaway to offer you all. I was lucky to receive a box of beauty products from Unilever. I got Q-tips, Ponds micro dermabrasion wipes,
hairspray and more.

If you look over to your right you will see the Beauty Tips Widget. When you click on it you will get a ton of beauty tips. My favorite tip is to rub a toothbrush over your lips to exfoliate them . Then you slather vaseline over your dried out lips and waa laa pretty younger looking lips. Also if you see a product you just want to try click on the Bonus button and it will let you print out a money saving coupon.

The folks at Unilever were generous to offer one Simply Me reader a beauty box of assorted products.

Required for Entry: (this must be followed or bonus entries will be voided)
Share your favorite beauty tip

Bonus Entries:

1. Follow me on Twitter (One entry)

2. Subscribe to my blog by email ( 2 entries )

3. Tweet the following @mommyjen99 Unilever beauty box giveaway
http://mommyjen99.blogspot.com/
(one entry - you may tweet daily for an extra entry every day)

4. Follow my blog ( click on the followers box on my sidebar). (Two entries)

5. Place my button on your sidebar for three extra entries (leave the url to your blog please)

6. Blog about my contest on your blog (Please leave your URL in comments 3 entries)

7. NEW NEW NEW entry - Follow Simply Me on facebook. Look for the box on the right hand side that says Networked Blogs (3 extra entries)

DONT FORGET TO ENTER MY OTHER TWO CONTESTS

This contest will end on 11/09/09 at 11:59 pm PST. U.S residents only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and contacted the next day. If you don't have a blog please leave your email address with your entry. The winner will have 72 hours to respond before I draw another winner.


Good luck,
Genevieve

Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Product Reviews

I don't know if I told you all but my sister in law , who is also my best friend is currently battling stage 3 breast cancer. I have always been aware of breast cancer working in OB/GYN, but this is the first time it has hit home for me. Everywhere I look I find pink products that help support breast cancer research.

Master Lock has introduced a line of specially designed "Pink" locks and security products. I was sent a cute pink lock to review. This lock works great on backpacks, luggage, briefcase and computer cases. I gave my lock to my son so he can lock his backpack up. I thought he would be funny about using a pink lock, but when I explained why it was pink he was more than happy to use it. If you need a new lock for the gym, school etc.. you can find this lock here


From the website : To further support the Breast Cancer Awareness efforts, Master Lock will be making a $ 15,000 donation. This is the third year in row that Master Lock has made contributions to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The BCRF is dedicated to preventing breast cancer and finding a cure in our lifetime by funding clinical and genetic research worldwide. For more information about BCRF, visit www.bcrfcure.org or call 1.866.FIND.A.CURE

Take care,
Genevieve

Review - Frittabello - Baby Journal

I got the chance to review this one of a kind Baby Journal from Frittabello. The journal arrived undamaged in a cute package which had a cute little bow tied around. My first impression was that this book would be perfect for either a little boy or girl as it was very gender neutral.



Being a new mommy ( ok she is my fourth baby , but it's been a long time since we have had a baby in the house) I really haven't had time to journal prior to her birth or after her birth. This baby journal makes it so easy to journal as everything is laid out for you. Insert picture here, place ultrasound photo here ( I have so many of those just floating around) and prompts to make it easier for you to journal.

My favorite part of the baby book is in the beginning there is a page with hearts for all the important people in your baby's life to leave him or her little heartfelt messages.

What makes this baby book unique to me is that it allows you to journal all the way until your child's fifth birthday. Wow!

So head on over to Frittabello the next time you need one of a kind baby gift or want one for yourself.
The retail price is $32.95.

The founder of this baby book, Ms.Covello mother of an ADHD child, is an advocate for children with ADHD and will donate a portion
of her book proceeds to organizations that support and advocate for ADHD children and their families

Take care,
Genevieve

PS. Want to you know how the name Frittabello came about? Check out this heartwarming story from the founder of the My Life baby book.

Alphabulous - Iron on Skull Patch Giveaway (2 winners)

Hey everyone,

I am finally back. The Larson household has been hit hard by the flu bug. Now that the flu bug has finally packed its bag for a bit, I have a great contest and review for you.

I don't know if you all have heard of Etsy but it's a great marketplace to purchase hand crafted items. Browsing through Etsy one day I came across the cutest shop. It is called Alphabulous. I love this shop as they have so many different iron on patches , plaques, bookmarks and more. I love using iron on patches and funk-ifying mine or my kids clothes.



I was sent a super cute skull patch to review.



The skull iron on is perfect size for the pocket on the back of your jeans or to iron it on a jacket or purse. Plus it retails for just $5 bucks!

A couple of my favorites are the Trio of Owl Ornaments



and the Girly Skull and Cross bones Iron on Patches


Alphabulous has graciously donated two skull patches for me to giveaway to two lucky Simply Me readers.

Required for Entry: (this must be followed or bonus entries will be voided)
Check out Alphabulous
and let me know what your favorite item is.

Bonus Entries:

1. Follow me on Twitter (One entry)

2. Subscribe to my blog by email ( 2 entries )

3. Tweet the following @mommyjen99 Alphabulous Iron on Skull patch giveaway
http://mommyjen99.blogspot.com/
(one entry - you may tweet daily for an extra entry every day)

4. Follow my blog ( click on the followers box on my sidebar). (Two entries)

5. Place my button on your sidebar for three extra entries (leave the url to your blog please)

6. Blog about my contest on your blog (Please leave your URL in comments 3 entries)

7. NEW NEW NEW entry - Follow Simply Me on facebook. Look for the box on the right hand side that says Networked Blogs (3 extra entries)


This contest will end on 11/01/09 at 11:59 pm PST. U.S residents only. The winner will be drawn via random.org and contacted the next day. If you don't have a blog please leave your email address with your entry. The winner will have 72 hours to respond before I draw another winner.


Good luck,
Genevieve

On The Fly - A Simply Chic Bottle Warmer

I had my first child over 17 years ago. Now having a one year old little girl I am amazed everyday by all the nifty baby products on the market today. My new find is the "On the Fly" baby bottle warmer.



The On The FLy bottle warmer is great for parents and babys on the go. My daughter is very picky on having her bottle warmed for her or she refuses to drink it. I tried the bottle warmers that plug into the car but there are so many times I needed to warm her bottle without running to the car. So whether I am at the mall or the baseball field I am always prepared with the "On the Fly" baby bottle warmer.

From the website:
The bottle sock is a two-layered stretch fabric product, which is used with the newer, wider bottles such as ADVENT™, GentleFlow™ from Gerber™ and BornFree™. The warmer is inserted between the two layers of fabric and is intended to slowly heat and maintain a tepid temperature for water with mixed formula or premixed formula. The warmers can be used many times on a flight or on an outing because they maintain their warmth for up to eight hours. Our product provides a hassle-free and electricity-free way to heat your baby bottles. On The Fly™ is packaged in recyclable materials so that we can do our part to help the environment.

This product would make a great baby shower gift. It comes packaged in an adorable little box and comes with the cow print bottle cover and 5 warming packs. The retail price is $30.00.



Stop by and check out this awesome baby bottle warmer for yourself

Genevieve
** I was not compensated for this review. I received the On The FLy bottle warmer for personal review. The opinions shared are mine.

Lucky Winner of the Sports Action Guys

The Lucky winner of the Sports Action Guys is ..........

Drumroll please

Was entry # 9, picked by Random.org is
Jamie - copperllama at yahoo dot com

Congratulations! I will be emailing you shortly and have 72 hours to respond.
Everyone else stay tuned for a new contest listing this weekend!
Genevieve

Review - Harry Connick Jr.- Your Songs

All I can say is Wow! Harry Connick Jr's new cd "Your Songs" just keeps playing in my head. On his new Cd are lots of classic songs remade by Harry with just the right amount of soul and a touch of Harry that make the songs we grew up with fresh again.
Your feet will be tapping and your hips will be shaking as you groove along to his tunes. Some songs are romantic, other big band style and some just make you wanna dance.

Here are the songs he remade below:

Album Tracklisting (Originally performed by):

All The Way (Frank Sinatra)
Just The Way You Are (Billy Joel)
Can’t Help Falling In Love With You (Elvis Presley)
And I Love Her (The Beatles)
(They Long To Be) Close To You (The Carpenters)
Besame Mucho
The Way You Look Tonight
First Time Ever I Saw Your Face (Roberta Flack)
Your Song (Elton John)
Some Enchanted Evening
And I Love You So (Don McLean)
Who Can I Turn To? (Tony Bennett)
Smile (Charlie Chaplin)
Mona Lisa (Nat King Cole)

Check out his website or his Facebook page to see or hear more.

Also, Harry Connick Jr will be on the Racheal Ray show the Week of 10/5.

Hope you enjoyed my review,
Genevieve