Miraclesuit with a giveaway! **Closed**

It used to be just Summer was bathing suit season but now its all year with traveling and pools! Does your swimsuit make you look 10lbs lighter in 10 seconds? Mine does! I am in love with it! Its cute, black, shows some cleavage, but not too much, and makes me look a whole heck of a lot skinnier than I am! Its a Miraclesuit!

The Miraclesuit® heritage of fit, form and function continues to be the basis of the collection with emphasis on strong print development, new bodies utilizing innovative construction and design details, and a collection of coordinating cover-ups that completes a woman's beach wardrobe. We have also expanded our separates collection and introduced new silhouettes and print directions.

Miraclesuit swimsuits begin with our unique and innovative fabric, Miratex®.

Next, we utilize the best in bra support, including our newest innovation, the one piece molded bra construction that has the underwires built into the foam bra. No more bulky wire construction or wires that poke through after a couple of wearings. We have a bra construction to suit every woman no matter what kind of support she wants.

Pulling it all together is our figure flattering use of prints and strategic use of shirring and draping. This season we are featuring bold graphic patterns, engineered florals, European-inspired prints, modern florals, animal skins and classic dots.

Completing the look is our Swim to Soiree’ sportswear and cover-up grouping, including coordinating pareos, scarves, and beach shirts designed to make a splash.

The Miraclesuit collection is designed to appeal to women of all ages and all sizes—there is something for everyone and every body. When a woman wears Miraclesuit, she feels confident and beautiful.

My Miraclesuit truly feels like a miracle! Its nice and snug but definitely not uncomfortable and helps hold me in and makes me feel so much sexier than any of my other suits! I really don't think that I will ever go back to a regular swimsuit after wearing this! They come in so many different patterns and colors and designs. There really is something for everyone! They also range in sizes from 8 to 24w!

Miraclesuit has offered up a swimsuit, in your choice, to one lucky winner!

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Gaia Baby with a Giveaway **Closed**

**Another entry added!!! Join the Counscious Children's Clothes Facebook page!**

I am a mom of 2 boys and am inspired by them since they love to rock their skulls. Conscious Children's Clothes are designed by me and handmade by me with care so that all clothing is durable for your little one. I make clothing for newborns up to size 6. I offer Hip, Punk, Rockabilly, and Organic Handmade Children's Clothing, Blankets, and Accessories. Custom Orders always welcome!!

I was originally drawn into Gaia Baby's site because of their super funky fabrics and designs. I love finding pirates and skulls for Brandon and Gaia Baby has the cutest outfit I have seen! Brandon even loved it, as soon as I opened the package he wanted it on. Of course it was 25 degrees out and the outfit is pants and a black long sleeved shirt but I still let him wear it for a while!

If you cloth diaper you will be happy to know that there is lots of room in the bum of Gaia Babys pants so they would work great for cloth diapers. I know that when I cloth diapered it was hard to find clothes that were cute and still nice and roomy in the bum. Weather its for a super special shower gift or a nice unique outfit for your little one Gaia Baby has you covered! They have diaper bags, clothes and even some really neat soft blocks!

Gaia Baby has offered up one any shirt to one lucky winner in their choice of size (NB to 5t)

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Cadbury chocolate - yummmmm

I love chocolate and really don't know anyone who doesn't! Its so creamy and delicious! When I got some of the new Fair Trade Certified Cadbury Dairy Milk bars I was so excited!! I love a good piece of chocolate and chocolate is something that the better quality it is, the better it tastes! These bars were so rich and creamy and just plain good!

No when you purchase the new Fair Trade Certified Cadbury Dairy Milk bars you can know that it will directly help to improve the lives of farmers and their families living in Ghana, Africa.

When does an everyday chocolate bar become more than just an everyday chocolate bar? When
a small indulgence becomes Fair Trade Certified and helps propel positive change. Fair Trade Certified Cadbury* Dairy Milk* bars are now available in stores across Canada, and when consumers choose these new bars, they are helping to improve the lives of farmers and their families living a world away.

Nearly 22 million Cadbury Dairy Milk bars are sold annually in Canada, making the Fair Trade certification of this favourite Canadian brand the biggest Fair Trade chocolate announcement in Canadian history. Cadbury’s commitment approximately doubles the amount of Fair Trade chocolate sold in Canada, and makes it easy for Canadians to buy “chocolate with a purpose” almost anywhere.

Cocoa from Ghana

Cadbury is sourcing its Fair Trade Certified cocoa from the West African country of Ghana. Cadbury has been trading with Ghana for more than 100 years, and has played a significant role in helping to develop the cocoa industry in this region. Now, Cadbury’s global Fair Trade commitment will quadruple the sale of Fair Trade Cocoa from Ghana and will directly improve the lives of 60,000 cocoa farmers in the region. It also benefits 6,000 sugar farmers in Belize through the purchase of Fair Trade sugarcane.

“There is no question that Fair Trade is changing lives,” says James Anane Mensah, cocoa farmer and Enchi District President of the Kuapa Kokoo farmers’ cooperative in Ghana, Cadbury’s Fair Trade cocoa supplier. “At my cooperative in Ghana, we invest the social premiums we receive from Fair Trade to improve our farms and the lives of those in our community. Fair Trade translates into clean water, improved healthcare, increased access to education and a brighter future. Through Fair Trade, Canadians can connect with the farmers and directly promote positive change.”

Oxford Learning Back to School tips!

Oxford Learning Provides Helpful Tips to Prepare Elementary and High School Students for Back-to-School!
The school bell is about to ring, and for the next 10 months, children will spend the better part of their days being students. Getting the kids ready for school is so much more than simply buying new clothes and school supplies. It’s about gearing up mentally and preparing their brains for classroom learning and success.

The experts at Oxford Learning — Canada’s leader in supplemental education for more than 25 years and with more than 120 centres across Canada — offer the following tips to help students kick-off the school year on the right foot.

Check out www.oxfordlearning.com for even more tips.

The Early Years

For children in early grades, the back-to-school season can be very scary. New teachers, new friends and new surroundings can be upsetting to young students’ routines. There can even be separation anxiety. Whether young students have back-to-school jitters or not, parents can help young students feel relaxed, confident and ready to do their best in school with these tips:

• Before school begins, take a tour of the school and arrange to meet the teacher and view the classroom.
• Taking a stroll around the building and playing in the schoolyard helps first-graders develop a sense of familiarity with their school environment and lessens some of the anxiety.
• Talk about previous school experiences with children, whether it’s pre-school, kindergarten or the previous grade, and remind them about what they enjoyed about the experience.
• Talk about what they might be learning in the upcoming year and how exciting it is to learn to read chapter books, or learn how to divide, whatever the case may be.
• Tell positive stories about how excited you were about school and some of the things they will be lucky to enjoy.

The Middle Years

Back-to-school can be an exciting time — seeing friends again, meeting new teachers, and entering a new class. But it can also be a time of anxiety: new subjects, unfamiliar classmates, more challenging assignments, and more work. Help alleviate any tension students in the middle years (fourth to eighth grades) may experience, with these useful tips:

• Although it is only one part of preparing for back-to-school, a little retail therapy can help to ease nerves. Picking out new book bags, binders and pencil cases can help elementary students feel in control and even excited to return to class.
• It’s helpful to talk about what the year ahead might bring. Discuss academic strengths and weaknesses and help identify any academic goals. What would your tween like to accomplish this year?
• Social pressures begin to develop during these years — it can be helpful to encourage children to take part in extracurricular activities with their classmates to build friendships and confidence in the classroom.

The High School Years

There is no question that high school sets the stage for your teenager’s future. In high school, grades and extracurricular activities become part of that all-important “permanent record.” This is the time that outcomes are of the utmost importance and there is added pressure and an expectation for students to do their best if they want to get into a good college or university.

When school starts, it may seem like there is an endless expanse of time ahead, and plenty of time to get on track. But, the truth is that the habits and routines that students develop during the first weeks of school are critical and can set the pace for the entire school year.

• High school students especially need to hit the ground running from day one, or they can easily fall behind and the chances of pulling ahead drop.
• Talk to your teen. Prepare them for the year ahead and nurture them to be more independent and to take responsibility for their school work.
• From the very first day of class, students should be using strategies that develop a strong momentum that will carry them throughout the whole year. These include:
o Being organized
o Using a planner
o Developing a homework routine
o Eating right
o Getting enough sleep
• Time management skills are especially critical in high school. The workload increases every year, as do personal and social responsibilities. Balancing an active social and personal life with homework can get tricky — that’s why it’s critical for high school students to master time management, and master it early on.
• Start limiting screen time before school begins. Computers, TVs, and cell phones are the biggest student distractions. Studies show that students can spend up to 7 hours per day online. Create a family screen time schedule and make homework — not TV — the priority.

The Rattles with a Giveaway **Closed**

The Rattles, a lively band of furry, family-friendly critters who will release their debut album, 'Rattle On' on August 17th. The colorful quartet have developed a fresh, modern fusion of classic rock and power pop, similar to The Beatles, They Might Be Giants, and The Monkees.

The unique animal collective consists of four stellar musicians and life-long friends – Gus, Kitty, Sal, and Hal – who describe their upcoming release as “the album we were born to make”. From start to finish, ‘RATTLE ON’ provides a solid testament to The Rattles’ undeniable musical ingenuity, jammed with catchy pop melodies and feel-good vibes that are sure to inspire lots of head swaying and booty-shaking.

With their trusty manager Benny and a devoted legion of roadies all named Elvis in tow, The Rattles intend to take their show on the road and connect directly with the people who inspire them most – the fans. With such a distinct background and a colorful collection of grooves, The Rattles are shaping up to be one of the most intriguing new music acts of the year.

Do you want to win The Rattles new CD Rattle On?

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Ola and Olek with a Giveaway **Closed**

Ola & Olek originating from the quirky East London in 2009 is the brainchild of Eliza Lopatowska.The clothes could be described as modernized vintage with a mixture of chic and kitsch feel.This unusual style combination is a result of Eliza’s upbringing in a regime Poland, together with her globetrotter’s life style and her eye for things that are original. The collection consists of both tailored and basic pieces and a small selection of accessories like tights & socks. The tailored pieces demonstrate timelessness, simplicity and clean cuts. This is coupled with the use of specific fabrics in beautiful colour palettes that are often surprising for children’s clothing. The final outcome is quality design pieces perfect for special occasions with definite “pass-it-on” potential. The casual pieces consist of quality t-shirts with creative and quirky applications featuring bright and fun colours.

Ola and Olek creates some amazing looking clothing! They are so unique and different that they cause you to look twice when you see them! Ola and Olek use the cutest red-headed models that just make their clothes pop!

We got to try out the Mama and Papa tee for Brandon and its so cute! It is definitely not something that you see everyday and something that will definitely get compliments from people passing by!

The quality is awesome, it washed up so nice and looked new still. It didn't look so new after Brandon was done with it though. It is white so it was definitely stained, my fault, lol. He definitely likes his shirt though and will be asking to wear it again!

Check them out and enter to win one too!! Ola and Olek have offered up a Mama and Papa tee or a dolly tee to one lucky winner!

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All Reviews

If you like a good review as much as I do then you should definitely check out All Reviews! They have reviews on everything and anything that you would want to check out reviews for! It is all sorted by category and is super easy to use.

You can check out reviews for Baby Carriers, computers, beauty products, cribs, and so much more!

At All Reviews, you will not find reports that read like advertising copy or warmed-over press releases. We strive to make our content tough and precise, and at no point are our editors influenced by advertising or other commercial considerations. Our purpose is to report the truth about what the experts are really saying. You can also use our service as a search engine to find product reviews and information, as our name suggests.

Be sure to check it out next time you are in the market for something and you want to hear what real people think!

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Sticky Words with a Giveaway **Closed**

I love vinyl wall art. I can't get enough of it, its in my living room, bathroom and now both of the kids rooms. Brandon's room is done in polka dots and a few other key pieces and Kristina loved the polka dots and wanted to get some girly ones for her room! I just can't say no to that cute little face so I started looking for more vinyl art companies and Sticky Words jumped out at me.

Sticky Words carries so many different quotes and saying, words as borders, organizational stickers, and of course polka dots! We got to try out the polka dots in pink and brown! She loves them!

They are so easy to put up! You just cut out all of the dots and then pull off the clear plastic cover and place it on the wall. It kind of sticks in place and you can use a plastic squeegee or a credit card and you rub it onto the wall and then pull back the backing paper. Simple and easy, and looks amazing!

If you need a little something to spruce up your place or just something in place of art work to fill a hole in your wall look no further than Sticky Words! The next best thing about Sticky Words? The best prices I have seen in my travels. Super great prices and great quality too!

Sticky Words has offered up any one pre-designed piece to one lucky winner!

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Last Call

The last day to enter is September 15th so make sure you get those entries in for your chance to win!!!

French Toast (www.frenchtoast.com), a leading provider of school uniforms, this week launched a $15,000 contest in which kids who attend a school that has a dress code can show the world what makes them unique and special.

The contest is titled, “Show Us The Real ‘U’ In Uniform,” and it is designed to provide a forum for kids to express their individuality. Kids and their parents can enter the contest by visiting www.uinuniform.com and following the instructions regarding submitting a video or essay along with pictures. The final day to submit an entry is September 15.

On November 1, French Toast will be posting the 10 finalists and the public will be able to vote for the grand prize winner – who will win $10,000 in cash and their school will receive $5,000 in vouchers from French Toast. The grand prize winner will be announced on November 30.

Bic pens

With back to school shopping underway pens are on the list this year, even in grade 3. I thought they only used pencils but I guess not :)

Bic sent us some of their new Easy-Glide System® ReAction ballpoint pen and I used one and put the other in Kristina's new school supplies. It writes great and is nice to hold.

A recent survey conducted by BIC revealed the importance of writing in the workplace. Over 60% of those surveyed said they preferred a handwritten note over other forms of communication. To help students and businesspeople transition smoothly back to school and work after a restful summer, BIC offers the ReAction ballpoint pen with Easy-Glide® ink. Coined as being “Smoother than the smoothest”, this pen is available across the country.

If you need some pens for back to school for yourself or your kids be sure to check out Bic!

Buzzyweez with a Giveaway **Closed**

Greetings from the beautiful city of Halifax, Nova Scotia! My name is Josie Larson, artist and creator of BUZZYWEEZ. For some 14 years my husband and I had a fabulous home-based business known as "Those to These" - funky, hand-made, and brightly painted decor. Pregnancy as many of you know changes everything and once my beautiful daughter arrived just over two years ago, I became an extremely devoted Mamma and stopped working all together. I came up with the idea for Buzzyweez as an outlet for all of my fun characters I had created through the years. Searching out only the highest quality onsies, I offer you Buzzyweez, a collection of colorful, humorous clothing for all our little Buzzies! Thanks for visiting!

Buzzyweez not only sells onsies now but they also sell tee shirts up to a size 5t. Some styles are only available in onsies and some only to a 3t but some all the way to a 5t! Brandon got a orange fish tee in a 3t and we love it! Its so nice and bright and so cute. Its not an applique, it is painted right on the shirt so there is nothing on the inside of the shirt to bother his skin. I love how bright this shirt is too, we went blueberry picking in it and I could still see him through the bushes if he was one over without panicking!



The shirts/onsies all have the cutest sayings on them as well. Brandons says "somethin fishy is going on" and its so true about my boy, hes always up to something! I was surprised at the quality of these shirts, they are so nice and thick and soft, they are one of the nicest quality tee shirts of Brandon's now. Its so soft on his skin and he loves the fishy on it! He pulls it out all the time to wear!



If you want your very own Buzzyweez tee you can enter to win one here and if you buy three or more pieces you get free shipping!

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Rascals 2 Rockstars

Rascals 2 Rock Stars was born out of the need for simplicity.

The simplicity of finding one On-Line store with all the characteristics of a Dream Department Store.R2R is for trend seeking parents who want their kids to have the best America has to offer in children s apparel.

Rascals 2 Rock Stars is an authorized dealer for all of our brands - Authenticity is a must! Our customer service is unparalleled, featuring express shipping, and easy return policies!Shop at your own convenience and pace. The days of you driving all over town wasting time and gas to buy something cool for your kids, stops here!

Rascals 2 Rock Stars is the leading authority for High Fashion Kids clothing, from infants to kids XL. For people who do not have access to the latest trends in their neck of the woods, or just don't have time to shop all over town, Rascals 2 Rock Stars is the solution.

All the hard to get brands!

All the latest fashion and trends!

All under one website!

Your Fashions... Your Styles... 4 Your Kids...

When Rascals 2 Rockstars offered to send me something for my kids I was awfully excited to see what I was going to get. I love everything on their site and knew that no matter what it was I would love it! They sent Kristina a Hurley hooded shirt and Brandon a Ben Sherman dress shirt and they both loved them! They are not on the site yet but I am sure they will be soon. The kids both put them on right away and wore them the rest of the day.

If you love buying your kids the newest and coolest clothes out there for back to school then this is the place to shop. Great prices and a huge selection for boys and girls going up to size 12! Be sure to check them out! I love the DC tees and hoodies!

If you want a backpack that it sure to get looks and the cool approval from your tween or teen check out the Volcom backpacks and the DC hats! They even have some great shoes, awesome for gym class or everyday!

Bush Babies Baby Boutique with a Giveaway **Closed**

Bush Babies is a family owned and operated business located in beautiful North Bay, Ontario, Canada. We started our business venture in the summer of 2007, just after our first little boy was born. Being a new parent, we found it difficult to get the most modern, stylish and eco-friendly products in one place.

So this is when Bush Babies was born!!

We do our best to use all the products in our home, allowing us to know the products we carry first hand.We strive to provide you with the most positive shopping experience, so if you are looking for anything in particular that we don't carry, please contact us and we will do our best to get it in for you.

Bush Babies Baby Boutique carries so many different products! You can get birthday gifts, items for your little ones, baby shower gifts and more! I can't think of what they don't carry. They have toys, potty time stuff, bathing products, diaper bags, cloth diapers, and so much more! You can spend so much time looking at their site and just get lost in it all!

Bush Babies Baby Boutique just started carrying Green Toys, Clementine art products, which are so amazing, and Sprig Toys. For review I wanted to try out the Green Toys dish set because both kids still love playing kitchen and cooking up snacks and drinks for me, and themselves and we didn't really have many dishes to go along with all of our food and cookware. They couldn't wait to play with it when it arrived and as soon as I had it out of the box they went into the bedroom and started cooking up a feast.

That night while I was at work they even wanted to eat their dinner on the plates and drink out of the cups :) So cute, I am sure that they will play with them for a long time! I also want to add that although I wasn't sent any Clementine art products but I do own some and I love them, they are the best quality art products that I have come across, super good quality and a great price to.

Bush Babies Baby Boutique has offered up a Green Toys chefs set to one lucky winner!

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Old Navys top 10 back to school essentials under $20

I love Old Navy! We just got back from our holiday the other day and one of my must stop at places was Old Navy. With there new ad about all of there kids jeans only $10, until the 19th, I knew that I had to go in to do Kristina's back to school shopping. I love the prices and the styles they carry at Old Navy, I always walk out with a bag full of super cute and stylish goodies at an amazing price! It is so easy to find a coupon too, I just went on their facebook page and got one for $10 off $50 and went to town.

Did you hear that Old Navy is going to be shipping to Canada soon? I couldn't be more thrilled. With the closest Old Navy 3 hours away we just don't get there as often as I would like! I can't wait to put in my first order! Keep up with them on Facebook to keep in the know! So what did I buy when I was there? Well I got Kristina an armful of new clothes, a new summer dress, tights, a few packs of new underwear, and Brandon got a few new pairs of pj's, the best pj's ever, and some new shirts for fall. I love them all!

Check out the 10 back to school essentials under $20!

From backpacks ($15) to lunch kits ($5), Old Navy has it in the bag. Find backpacks and messenger styles for girls and boys in plaids, prints and patterns.

A cool kid essential, hip hoodies come in a full array of colours for girls at $16.50 and boys starting at $17.50.

Regularly priced $19.50 to $24.50, shop Old Navy Aug. 6 to 19 for an assortment of $10 denim. Shop styles like girls’ super skinny and and boys’ bootcut, loose and painter fits. Find belted cords for just $10 too.

Get a gold star for adding a punch of personality with movie and TV show tees. Find Hello Kitty, Barbie, Bart Simpson, Batman, Superman and more at $14.50 each.

Priced to work well no matter what the dress code, boys and girls uniform pieces include Bermuda shorts ($14.50), Oxford shirts ($14.50), girls’ skorts and jumpers ($19.50).

Available in pink, black, white, navy, heather grey, whimsical prints, polka dots, lace, buttoned, long and capri lengths, she’s bound to love having a different pair ($8.50 each) for every day of the week.

Keep comfy in stretchy yoga pants ($12.50) in a full range of colours and styles like pink, grey and more. Boys can warm up in lightweight track pants ($19.50) available in various colours like orange, navy and grey.

For boys, the rugby polo is a sporty classic that remains fresh year after year. Available in white and red, green, orange, yellow or blue stripes, just $14.50.

Hi tops are updated for girls ($19.50) in bold blue heart or precious pink peace and love patterns. Boys go skater with brown hi tops with blue and yellow graffiti style graphics, or black with black, white and orange accents, just $19.50 each.

They’ll fall for plaid with cute, short-sleeved button down grey, blue or brown shirts ($14.50) for boys and adorable smocked border minis ($19.50) for girls in blue, brown or turquoise.

Jumpstart with a giveaway **Closed**

For years, JumpStart has been creating the best learning games for kids. Now, with Get Moving Family Fitness, JumpStart is making fitness fun too! Discover the ultimate family sports game with fitness expert and mom of 4, Brooke Burke.

With more than 15 sports challenges in 11 exotic arenas, Get Moving is the fun, new way to keep your family active!

Jumpstart has been on Fun and Funky Mommy before and Kristina loves using there website to play games. I love that they are all educational and even though she wants to play all of the time I like that she is actually learning while she plays.

This time around Jumpstart sent us the Get Moving Wii game to check out! We tried it out and loved it. We both played it, you can play one or more players and there are lots of different games to play on there. First you get to make a profile, and build up what character you want with hair and eye color, clothing, and even your smile. It was kind of like creating your mii on Wii.

Once we started playing Brooke Burke walked us through each new level and explained how to play each game. It was very easy to follow and understand. My favorites were the volleyball and basketball and Kristina loved the running.

If you have a Wii and want to check out the new Get Moving game you can win one here!

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BACK to SCHOOL FUN with Beanbags

We take pride in being the only manufacturer in Canada for custom designed bean bag chairs. Our standard range of products offers you a choice of our most popular bean bag chairs such as the King Bean Bag, Queen Bean Bag, Kid Bean Bag and the famous Lounge Bean Bag.

We supply bean bag chairs to corporations, individuals, spa’s, child care centres, dental offices, hospitals, conference centers, recreation rooms,banks, car service stations, etc. Our bean bag chairs are used in special events for our corporate clients such as I-mate and Philip Morris. We can provide custom design bean bag chairs for your exhibit booths, at conferences and product launches in corporate colors with brand image.

Our bean bag chairs are made of top quality materials and are guaranteed to last. The materials we use are high quality leatherette of German origin that makes them look very chic and sophisticated. Along with the sleek lines we aim for extreme comfort with full neck, back and armrest support. We produce them in standard leatherette as our quality testing team has proven this to be the most durable material combined with longevity.

Our bean bag chairs are just perfect for relaxing at home, watching TV, playing video games, reading your favorite book or working long hours on your laptop. So whether you’re an adult or a kid you will love all our bean bag chairs. They also make the perfect gifts for your loved one.

Bean Bag Factory sent Brandon and Kristina both a bean bag chair and they couldn't have been happier. Brandon got a basketball beanbag and Kristina got a cozy medium beanbag chair. They have been sitting in them, jumping on them, and throwing them around for a few months now and I couldn't be happier with the quality.

The kids love them and use them daily. They jump off of the couch onto them, sit in them to watch TV and Kristina loves to sit and read in hers. My favorite quality about these chairs is that they are made in Canada. I can't stand how everything is made in China these days so this is huge for me! More jobs are created and it has better standards!

Be sure to check out Bean Bag Factory and until September 15th the soccer beanbag chairs, soccer beanbag chairs and cozy medium beanbag chairs are all on SALE!

Dopey Kid with a Giveaway **Closed**

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Inspire...Imagine...Invent! My name is Danielle and I am the original Dopey Kid - a nickname my Pop gave me when I was too small to remember, and have loved ever since! My family lives the expression “it takes a village to raise a child” - we’ve lived our lives, been raised and are raising our own kids with that same firm belief as a base. Today, my 9 year old son and I work together to build our company "Dopey Kid Originals", a company dedicated to inspiring creativity, in the hope that we can contribute a positive element to the village in other kids lives.

My strong connection to my community and our planet drive me to seek out responsible ideas. My goal is to provide ecologically and socially responsible ideas that expand your child’s horizons and ensure they continue to be inspired by creative play, every day.

Dopey Kid is a new site in town and they are definitely worth checking out! They carry lots of great products to help you inspire, imagine and invent with your children. There are arts and crafts items, ride on toys, bikes, Melissa and Doug toys and so much more! Danielle was a pleasure to work with and our bug shipped super fast! And take note, the Melissa and Doug is all 25% off the already great prices untill Labour Day!!

Dopey Kid sent us a large wheely bug, in a bumblebee of course, to review and Brandon is over the moon. He had a bit of an incident with a bee a few weeks ago and was scared of them for a few days but now he loves bees. Its a breeze to roll around on, with four swiveling wheels you can go any which way and because it has a nice soft foam all over it its nice and soft for his little tush.

Made by Prince Lionheart you know that its a brand to be trusted and that it will last a long long time. Its a good thing that the large wheely bug goes to 50 lbs because I think that Brandon is going to love this bug for a few years!

Dopey Kid has offered up another large wheely bug to one lucky winner!!

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***** Contest will end on September 10th at 8:00 PM. I will use Random.org to choose the winner, email the winner and post the winners name on Fun and Funky Mommy. The winner will have 72 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Make sure that your profile is set to public or that you include your email in your comments because if I can't get a hold of you you can't win! Contest open to Canada and the USA*****

Lovable Labels with a giveaway **Closed**

It is said that necessity is the mother of invention and this proved all too true for Laura Porreca, Owner and President of Lovable Labels.

When Laura’s first child entered daycare, she was told to label all his belongings. This meant labeling everything from his outdoor clothing, to his indoor shoes, lunches, sippy cups and backpack. Laura recognized a need in the market for personalized labels that were tough and durable and could stand the test of time and the everyday use that children put them through.

After researching and testing many different products and designs, Laura created a line of labels that include Regular and Slimline Stickers, Shoe Labels, Iron-ons and Bag Tags. They are not only bright, fun and colourful but also met the high standards that parents have come to expect. The Regular and Slimline labels are microwave and dishwasher safe, the Iron-on labels stay put in the washer and dryer, the Shoe Labels have an extra strength adhesive to ensure they won't come off and the Bag Tags are made of a durable and flexible plastic.

In 2003 Lovable Labels was born!

Today, the company continues to grow and offer exciting opportunities for its team of sales agents. Laura also feels strongly about giving back and has incorporated fundraising into the Lovable Labels company. Schools, daycares and camps use our labels to raise funds for extra-curricular activities while providing a practical and useful product for parents and children.

Loveable Labels sent us the back to school pack for us to review. With school coming up right around the corner, ugggg, we needed to start back to school shopping and the dreaded labeling. At least I now know better than to pull out the sharpie and write Kristina's name so many times that its throbbing by the time that I am done. Now I just pull out my bag of labels and label away. Its even fun, Kristina gets to choose which one goes on what, sort of based on size but it also gives her some input in it.

The labels from Loveable Labels have adorned Kristina's water bottle, hoodies and summer gear for a few weeks now and have held up amazingly! They look new still and have been washed weather it be in the sink or the machine many times. I am super impressed with these labels and will definitely be keeping them in mind for next year :)

Kristina's favorite part of the labels? Other than the fun colors and polka dots that she loved she loves the zipper tags. They are great to hang off of her backpack, lunch bag, hoodies, jackets and more. So cute and nobody will accidentally take it home, or well keep it there, with her name hanging off of it!

One lucky winner will win a back to school set of labels for their little one!

To Enter:

Go to Loveable Labels and tell me what your favorite product is

(this must be done for additional entries to count)

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Win a back to school label pack from @mylovablelabels @Funfunkymommy http://tinyurl.com/28o22mu

***** Contest will end on August 27th at 8:00 PM. I will use Random.org to choose the winner, email the winner and post the winners name on Fun and Funky Mommy. The winner will have 72 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. Make sure that your profile is set to public or that you include your email in your comments because if I can't get a hold of you you can't win! Contest open to Canada and the USA*****

Mrs. Tiggy Winkle's

Since the grand opening in 1977 we have been providing quality toys for quality kids-it is a place where imagination grows. When you walk into Mrs. Tiggy Winkle's it's a sensory smorgasbord. Our stores are staffed by the best of the best, full of creative and innovative playthings and fashioned for FUN! Our high energy and knowledgeable employees take pride in helping pick out that perfect toy for any occasion. And now you can shop online for toys from a local Canadian website!

After so many years in business we've come to recognize which toys are able to meet our high standards in both play and educational value and which toys do not merit a place on our shelves. That eliminates the guesswork for our customers. Mrs. Tiggy Winkle's always has a selection of unique toys you won't find at just any other store. You'll also find what's going on in toys today as well as trusty old favorites that have stood the test of time.

Because Mrs. Tiggy Winkle's has been around for over 30 years they really know what they are doing! They have all of the latest and greatest toys around as well and the great favorites from your childhood! It was so hard to choose just one toys to review as there are so many great toys at Mrs. Tiggy Winkle's! Her prices are super competitive and her service was awesome!

We decided to go with a Sprig Eco Dump Truck! Brandon loves it! As soon as I took it out of the box I tried to figure how to make the truck dump and I couldn't figure it out, of course, so I handed it to Brandon and asked him how to do it, he hadn't even played with it yet, and he knew exactly what to do with it! I love that about this toy. Its very easy for small hands to use and the things he does with this truck are amazing. He fills it with toys, pushes it around and makes all the truck sounds too. You would think he would get bored of it but no way. This truck will definitely be around for a long time.

Mrs. Tiggy Winkle's has offered up a great discount code so that you can all check them out too! Just use code funkymommy for $10 off a $50 order! Expires Sept 15th 2010!