Toy Review & Give Away!!!!

Picking toys is not an easy task, so ebeanstalk was created to provide access to good, safe, toys for kids of all ages.   They need Moms (like me) to help pick toys.  A while back, the generous folks at ebeanstalk sent me a card game to review, Reiner Knizia’s Baker’s Dozen from Playroom Entertainment.
This [...]

Betty Crocker, Gluten Free, & A Give Away!!!!!

General Mills is really stepping up to the plate with Gluten Free products.   They’ve introduced four new Betty Crocker GF baking mixes and reformulated several Chex cereals as well.  Recently, I received another box of General Mills, Betty Crocker goodies to try out and share… FRUIT SNACKS.
We don’t usually purchase/consume fruit snacks because they are [...]

Betty Crocker’s New Gluten Free Baking Mix… Win a Prize Pack!

The PolkaDot Household is sampling new creations made with Betty Crocker’s Gluten Free Baking Mixes.  Today we made banana cupcakes with browned butter frosting (recipe from the BC GF website).  Yummy!
These baking mixes look and taste just like their glutenoid counterparts.  Prices are about $4.00-$5.00 at our local Fred Meyer store.
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Everyone is Giving Stuff AWAY! Happy Holiday Freebies!

Want to win a Keurig single cup coffee maker (this aren’t cheap!)… jump over to A Daycare Life and comment to win. You know I did… this Mama needs her coffee.
Don’t forget to visit my review on Eco Child’s Play and enter to win the fabulous Lunch Sense set!
Then stop in at Adventures in [...]

Free Stuff in Time for the Holidays!!!!!

Jump on over to Eco Child’s Play where we are giving away a LunchSense System. Simply comment to win.
Since this will ship from the company, even those with secret blogs can enter to win!!!!!
LunchSense is a brand new company based in Eugene, Oregon (which isn’t that far from me!). I’m helping to get [...]

Halloween… and a CONTEST

This year, Halloween is a non school day. Evidently it is a Teacher inservice. The kids were bummed that they wouldn’t have their normal costume party/parade and junk food fest at school. So, we decided to invite friends over for a “Let Your Light Shine” Costume Party.
I am the Mama who would [...]

Bottle Love

By now you all know of (and hopefully share) my love affair with Klean Kanteens. Come on, what’s not to love? Making the switch to a reusable water bottle and canvas shopping totes are the simplest ways you can make a difference. And you look oh so cool to boot. [...]

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

The winner of the English Retread Handbag brought to us by The Earth Friendly Shoppe is…….
#16 Eileen, who said:
“What a great site! Can’t believe I haven’t stumbled on this one before. The bottle bangles are a fun way to help differentiate between all our water bottles on outings to the park.
My kids think the hand [...]

Win This EARTH FRIENDLY HANDBAG!!!!!

This contest is NOW CLOSED.
Shift into turbo drive with this English Retreads Mini. This Mini Luxe comes unlined and features a classic shape with chrome colored straps and sassy circular cutout designs. Because it is made from reclaimed materials, markings will vary. Retail price is $85.00.
The handbags are made out of reclaimed inner [...]

Why Bags Are BAD and BACK TO SCHOOL WINNER!

It’s the day you’ve all been waiting for folks. Before I announce the winner of the Recycled Back To School Package…
A little informative (and fun) video on why bags are bad.
Doesn’t that make you want to carry a tote?
Moving on.
The Winner of the FABULOUS RECYCLED BACK TO SCHOOL PACKAGE IS…
#16… MRSMAMA!!!! Email me [...]