Summer Fun Giveaway(TotalARV$622.74)! 3 Winners! Cont. US 7/23

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Welcome to the Summer Fun Giveaway

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Kobert International - Waterproof Case (Deluxe Pro Edition) – See the review HERE.

Sprouts Remedies - Sprouts Voice Remedy - See the review HERE.

Kobert International Exercise Armband See the review HERE.

Box 4 Blocks - See the review HERE.

IntelliARMOR Hardened Glass Screen Protector See review HERE.

Care me – Rechargeable Callus Remover – See Review HERE.

Live Well Series (or) Jeff Gold Music – Sleep Well – See one of their product reviews HERE

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JJ Suspenders - Leather suspenders - See the review HERE.

Power Tek – Flash LED Headlamp – See review HERE.

Power Tek – Fire Talon Multitool – See review HERE.

MERSEYLEA INTERNATIONAL – Money Belt and RFID Passport Holder – See Review HERE.

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MERSEYLEA INTERNATIONAL – Backpack In A Pocket – See Review HERE.

Winning Moves Games –Croc Dentist™

Winning Moves Games – CONNECT 4® TWIST & TURN™ See review HERE.

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Two Rivers Bit of Everything variety pack - See review HERE.

Brooklyn Beans Roastery – Hot Cocoa Variety Pack – See the review HERE.

Jackpot Candles - Jackpot Candle jewelry Candle of choice – See Review HERE.

B'teavon Heat Resistant Silicone BBQ Gloves - See review HERE.

Yitshar Fractionated Coconut Oil - See review HERE.

PumPedi - PumPedi Top Rated Foot Callus Remover - See review HERE.

$15 gift card toward Barefoot Books - See review HERE.

SH&SH - Hair brush - See review HERE.

SH&SH -Pizza cutter - See review HERE.

Get Bats Out -Garden Sprayer with Heavy Duty 2 Gallon Tank - See review HERE.

Chilaqua - Fruit Infused Water Bottle - See review HERE.

Yumms! - Silicone Pastry & Basting Brush - See review HERE.

THE GIVEAWAY

    

This giveaway is in no way endorsed, affiliated, or associated with Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Media Networking Site. You are not eligible if you have won a prize from any of the sponsors in the last 12 month.This Giveaway is valid in the Continental United States Only and Entrants must be 18+ years of age to enter. This giveaway event will end at 11:59 PM (EST) 7/23/15. The winners will have 48 hours to email their information back to las93063 at gmail dot com or a new winner will be drawn, you may want to put this email address as safe as it could go to spam. The sponsors are each responsible for shipping of the above prizes. No blog associated with this contests are responsible for prize fulfillment. If you would like to be a sponsor in a giveaway like this please email Laura Smith at las930 (at)gmail (dot) com.

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Guest Post: 25 Fun Ways to Get Your Kids Out of the House This Spring!

25 Fun Ways to Get Your Kids Out of the House This Spring! 

Author: Alyssa Craig

Spring has sprung and it's time to get your kids out of the house. Encourage your kids of explore the great outdoors with some of these great activities. 

1. Plant a Garden

Now is the time to get started on planting flowers as well as fruits and vegetables. Help your kids start a garden of their own and then watch the kids grow with pride.

2. Picnic in the Park

Pack a healthy lunch or snack and set off for some fun time in the park! Enjoy the sun on your faces and enjoy some munchies before it gets too hot. 

3. Go for a Run

Take advantage of the perfect running weather and hit the pavement with your kids. A quick family jog around the block will get everyone's blood flowing and get them warmed up for some more fun! 

4. Play Softball

Get the mitts out and invite all the neighbor kids to the nearest park to play a little softball. The more, the merrier! 

5. Bike Riding

There is nothing quite like the wind in your hair as you and your buddies take the neighborhood by storm on your bikes. Safety first though! Don't forget the helmets. 

6. Visit a Farm/Petting Zoo

Find a farm or petting zoo near you where you can see and interact with animals. Spring also means there should be a lot for baby animals for the kids to see and hold. 

7. Soccer

Spring is a big part of soccer season, so get the cleats out and get the kids playing a pick up game. 

8. Hiking 

Take your family up to the mountains, hills or a good trail to enjoy the fresh air. 

9. Fly a Kite

Head to the park or just an open area and let the kids learn how to fly kites. You can even have a craft day and help the kids make their own. 

10. Puddle Jumping

Spring showers don't have to keep the kids inside. Let them dress in clothes they can get dirty and then go puddle jumping in the rain. 

11. Create Sidewalk Chalk Murals

Sweep the driveway and give your kids some sidewalk chalk. Encourage them to work together to create a large mural that tells a fun new story. 

12. Feed the Ducks

Save up some old bread and then take it to a pond and feed the ducks. This is an activity even the little ones can participate in and enjoy. 

13. Shoot Hoops

Get out the basketball and let the kids shoot some hoops. If you don't have a hoop in your driveway, now is a great time to add one to your property. Check out the variety of hoop options here. 

14. Skip Stones

If you have a pond or lake nearby, take the kids out and teach them how to skip stones. It can take a while to get the hang of it, so this can provide hours of entertainment. 

15. Build a Fort Outside

The kids might be used to building forts with couches and chairs available, so give them a new challenge and let them build their fort in the backyard! It may even become their new hangout spot as summer approaches. 

16. Go to a Baseball Game

Spring training and many games provide for that perfect, all American experience of going to a game with your kids. Don't forget to get a hot dog! 

17. Tie-Dye T-Shirts

This will be a fun activity your kids can show off for a while! Buy some white t-shirts and a tie-dye kit and then help your kids pick their colors. This is best done outside where you can make a mess. 

18. Make a Bird Feeder

Let your kids make their own bird feeder and then do bird watching after putting it up. They can learn about birds in the area and see how many birds they can learn to identify. 

19. Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

Make a list of things that could be in your backyard (or neighborhood for older children) and then let them go on a scavenger hunt to find all of these things. They can either bring them back or simply take a picture to prove they found the items. 

20. Mini Golfing 

Miniature golfing is a fun family activity that your kids will love. This may work best for kids elementary school aged and older.

21. Play Catch 

Whether they use a football, or a baseball and mitt, encourage your kids to play catch and improve their throwing and catching skills. 

22. Head to the Beach or Mountains and Explore

Choose a fun location close to you and then go with no agenda. Let the kids explore and see what they discover in their new surroundings. 

23. Start a Collection

Rocks, leaves, and other outdoor items may be something neat they can start collecting. Be wary of letting bugs in the house! 

24. Driveway Hockey

For older kids, encourage them to get out their roller blades to play a game of driveway hockey. 

25. Jump Rope

From rhymes about Cinderella to mastering the double dutch, jumping rope is a great for of exercise and entertainment for boys and girls of all ages. 

With all the fun things to do outside, your kids should have no problem jumping right in. You may actually end up having a hard time getting them inside for dinner! 

What is your favorite Spring activity? Looking forward to doing anything in particular? 

Disclosure: This is a guest post meaning I am not the author of this article. I also have not been compensated for this article. 

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Garmin Heart Monitor ($129.99ARV) Giveaway! US 5/9

Garmin Heart Rate Monitor Giveaway

 Hosted by Pea of Sweetness

Sponsored by Medical Arts Press

Co-Hosted by Deals of Sweetness

 

When you're working out, how do you keep track of how you're doing? Do you know the best way to maximize your workout is to stay within your target heart rate zone? Without a heart rate monitor you have to stop frequently to check your pulse, and you have no accurate way of tracking how many calories you're burning. 

The Garmin FR70 Heart Rate Monitor: 

* Helps you stay motivated and accomplish your fitness goals with a sleek fitness watch plus workout tool that tracks your time, heart rate and calories burned 

* Tracks time, heart rate and calories 

* Provides instant feedback about your workout 

* Wirelessly transfers your data 

* Features a fresh new look and a comfortable wristband 

* Calculates time, heart rate and calories 

* Is water resistant to 50 meters 

* Is pink and black 

Emilee from both Pea of Sweetness and Deals of Sweetness knows the importance of staying in your target heart rate zone and was excited to try a new heart rate monitor with so many great features. She shares her favorite features and how she's been using the Garmin FR70 in her FR70 Heart Rate Monitor Review. 

One winner will receive the Garmin FR70 Heart Rate Monitor (ARV $129.99). This giveaway ends on 5/9 at 11:00pm (times are Central) and is open to US residents ages 18+. Please refer to the full terms and conditions in the Giveaway Tools. 

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  Disclosure: Emilee from Pea of Sweetness and Deals of Sweetness received a free product in exchange for an honest review. Mami's 3 Little Monkeys and all other participating bloggers are not responsible for prize fulfillment.

How We Stay Fit All Around The World with Little Passports!

All around the world, people are ushering in their fitness goals as well as personal goals to make 2014 great. We have a blog post with some fun information about sports from around the world for you to share with your readers who might be looking for something new to try this week. Use this easy copy and paste post today, your affiliate links are embedded! If there is too much information here, feel free to only choose a few or write about your favorite sports and include a Little Passports text link.

How We Stay Fit All Around The World with Little Passports
January is the time of year when people all over the world make resolutions, and that’s exactly what Sofia and Sam of Little Passports are doing! This year they are promising to be more active. Join us as we travel the world discovering new sports and activities that will make you want to move around every day.

Australia
The majority of Australia’s population lives near the coast, so guess what sport is popular in this country? Surfing! Australia’s surfing culture is inspired by the surrounding waters. They enjoy the Southern Ocean in the South, the Indian Ocean in the West, the Pacific Ocean in the East, as well as the Timor, Tasman, Coral and other seas. Australian children learn early on how to respect the water and look for any dangers. Their beautiful beaches and big waves are a surfer’s paradise!



China
All you need is a net, a table, a small white ball, and two paddles to try one of China’s favorite sports: ping-pong (also called table tennis). China has one of the highest ranked players in the world and won many gold medals in table tennis at the 2012 London Olympics. Nearly 300 million people play this fun sport in China – that’s almost as many people as the entire US population! The game is fast, competitive, and takes lots of coordination. You can start out playing on your kitchen table (but please ask your mom or dad first).



Brazil
Brazilians go nuts for one sport in particular: football. Sam and Sofia have told you a little bit about this before. We even have a football game on our website! If you remember, this isn’t the kind of football that requires helmets and pads. All you really need to play is your foot and a ball. Sound familiar to you? You bet it does! We call it “soccer” in the United States. Brazil’s national football team is the most successful in the world, and they are scheduled to host the 2014 World Cup, football’s biggest tournament. Wouldn’t it be fun to visit Brazil during the World Cup?



India
Have you ever heard of cricket? No, not the loud bug! We’re talking about India’s favorite sport. Cricket was brought to India by the British, and it is still very popular in both countries. Cricket is a bat-and-ball game that requires players to bat, score runs, hit sticks called “wickets,” and get the opposing player out. The teams take turns called “innings,” but cricket games have been known to go on for days! Children in India love to play cricket on the street, the park, the beach, or the school playground.



Canada
Ice hockey is the national sport of Canada. As its name implies, it’s a sport that’s played on ice. The game involves two teams of six active players each, who use a hockey stick to shoot a puck across the ice while trying to score a goal. The puck is similar to a ball but is flat on the bottom to help it smoothly glide across the ice. Every player has to have balance, coordination, and know how to ice skate very well. Although it is most popular in colder climates like Canada, ice hockey is now played all over the world. It is played here in the United States from Los Angeles to Chicago, and even in sunny Florida! Do you have an ice hockey team in your town? Or perhaps an ice skating rink nearby where YOU can learn to skate?



Sam and Sofia are ready to try all of these new sports! Which one would you like to try? Bring Little Passports into your child's life in 2014 to teach them about all of the fascinating cultures around the world!

Disclosure: This post was created/written by Little Passports. It may contain affiliate links.

Zike Z100 Freestyle Hybrid Scooter ($249ARV) Giveaway! Cont. US 12/28

Welcome the the Zike Z100 Scooter Giveaway!

Sponsored By: Zike

Hosted By: Mami's 3 Little Monkeys

 

Zikee LLC is a revolutionary company that has a passion for creating the next generation of revolutionary human powered products! They have combined an innovative new scooter and bicycle creating their freestyle hybrid scooters. Their scooters are unlike any others on the whole planet. They hope to make a positive difference in people's lives by combining fun and fitness as well as environmentally friendly transportation. As you may know mainstream bikes have basically been the same for over 100 years, but with 27 patents pending, Zike has pioneered a radical rethink of these bikes. 

Read Mami's 3 Little Monkeys review here.

Giveaway! 

One lucky reader will win their own Zike Z100 Scooter ($249ARV). The Z100 is recommended for children from 5 to 8 years of age and can support up to 150lbs. This giveaway is open to residents of the Continental US whom are at least 18 years of age at the time of entrance. Giveaway will end on December 28th at 11:59pm CST. For your chance to win, simply complete how ever many entries in the Giveaway Tools entry form below, the more you complete, the better your odds of winning! The winner will be chosen at random, winning entry will be verified and winner will be notified via email in which they have 48 hours to respond to or a new winner will be chosen. Good Luck!

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Disclosure: Mami's 3 Little Monkeys is not responsible for the fulfillment or shipment of this prize. I did receive a scooter in exchange for my honest review. If you have any questions or would like to see your product/brand/etc promoted similar to this one please contact Sarh at mamis3littlemonkeys@yahoo.com. 

Zike Z100 Scooter Review

Zikee LLC is a revolutionary company that has a passion for creating the next generation of revolutionary human powered products! They have combined an innovative new scooter and bicycle creating their freestyle hybrid scooters. Their scooters are unlike any others on the whole planet. They hope to make a positive difference in people's lives by combining fun and fitness as well as environmentally friendly transportation. As you may know mainstream bikes have basically been the same for over 100 years, but with 27 patents pending, Zike has pioneered a radical rethink of these bikes.

Zike Z100

Zike Z100 Scooter ($249ARV) is recommended for children from the ages of 5 through 8 and supports up to 150lbs. It has a rugged steel frame and aluminum alloy wheels. This scooter has matching color wheels that are air-filled, rubber grip handles for comfort and textured grips and reflectors on the pedals. 

We received our Zike Z100 just before Jedilynn was to arrive home from school and both of the boys were napping. I thought I'd use my time wisely and put the scooter together, alone! I sure was wrong about that. Kittens are very nosy and had to check it out. I honestly often times think it is easier to get things built or do other things such as seem with toddlers then it is with kittens! I manage to get it all put together with the "help" of the kittens and the muscles help from Dan all in time before Jedilynn arrived home. She was ecstatic when she seen the Z100, she did not know we were getting one so she was caught completely off guard by this awesome new scooter! 

 

Jedilynn will be 8 years old this January and the Z100 is the perfect size for her. While she is not obese, exercise is still important for her as well as all children! You can really only ride a mainstream bike so often during the warmer months as a child, it can become boring after a little while which is why I wanted to get the Zike Z100 freestyle hybrid scooter for her. She was a little nervous when she first tried it out, but we called her uncle who is 16 years old, but still within the 150lb weight limit for the scooter. He also liked using the Z100 and showed Jedilynn how to "work" it and make it go. At first I held onto the handle bar as she pumped the pedals, to help keep her upright. She started to get the hang of it and I'm sure if we were not in freezing weather in Wisconsin she would have rode the scooter til dinner time! Unfortunately she was only able to give the scooter a try that one day as the temperatures increasingly dropped and now we have snow and another 6.6" on the way! 

She has already made plans for when the snow melts for what family members house she could take the scooter to and when she can ride the scooter at home as well. I'm excited for the snow to melt so she can ride this and gain better balance. While riding a bike children are often more comfortable and have a slightly easier time of balancing, but she rides "regular" scooters just fine and I know it will only take a few more times for her to be able to feel confident in her ability to ride the Z100 Scooter. 

Zike has a wide range of innovative freestyle hybrid scooters available on their website. They accommodate children all the way through adult. So be sure to stop by and take a look around, plus some of their scooters are even on sale right now!

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Disclosure: I received the above product in exchange for my honest review. All opinions and experiences are 100% my own and may differ from those of your own. 

Body after Baby Giveaway US 11/3

Welcome to the Body after Baby Giveaway!

The "Body after Baby" fitness event kicked off October 21 and runs into November. If you haven't read them yet, you can see the guest posts and reviews HERE. Writers have included the creator of The Babywearing Workout, a personal trainer and fitness model, a Zumba instructor, and more. What do all these women have in common? They're all mothers!

For this giveaway, one winner (US resident) will receive the following awesome prizes to help them on their fitness journey:

• Two sample tins of ENERGYbits® and SKINNYbits® ($10+)
• A Sweaty Band ($15)
• An e-coupon to Road ID ($35)

The Prizes:

*ENERGYbits® & SKINNYbits®-

Made with 100 percent organically-grown spirulina algae, ENERGYbits® and SKINNYbits® are small bits of food loaded with 40 nutrients. With just one calorie per tab, they have an exceptionally high concentration of protein. Considered a superfood by many, spirulina algae has even been endorsed by the United Nations as a means to fight malnutrition. Both types of bits can increase your energy and endurance, curb hunger, and even more. Read Elisebet's review HERE.

SKINNYbits® and ENERGYbits® are only available at ENERGYbits.com. Jonathan (their brand manager) has shared with Elisebet that he'd be happy to connect anyone with a current ambassador to share a discount on a bag of bits. You can email him at jlevitt@energybits.com.

*Sweaty Bands-

With their no-slip design, these American-made headbands stay put, no matter the task. Running, yoga, golfing, aerobics, and even skydiving have all put Sweaty Bands to the test, with these trendy and colorful bands coming out on top. Sweaty Bands are available in dozens of prints, patterns, and colors. Read Elisebet's review HERE.

*Road ID-

Launched in 1999, RoadID.com provides identification products for runners, cyclists, triathlete, or anyone with an active lifestyle. Current products include variations of the Wrist ID, the Shoe ID, the Ankle ID, and even high visibility gear to keep you safe. Customize your ID to feature things like your name, emergency contacts, blood type, and anything you'd like first responders to know in an emergency. Read Elisebet's review HERE.

The Giveaway:

If you agree to the Terms & Conditions listed at the bottom of this post, enter to win using the Giveaway Tools form below.

Entry-Form

Terms & Conditions: Sweepstakes open to residents of the US. Must be 18 years or older. Void where prohibited by law. Two entrants allowed per household. Odds of winning depend on total number of eligible entries received. Once winner has been selected and emailed, winner will have 48 hours to respond or new winner will be selected. Winner’s name may be posted on this blog and other social media and Web sites. My Life: A Work in Progress (MLAWP) and participating blogs are not responsible for prize fulfillment, with the exception of the Sweaty Band. MLAWP will ship Sweaty Band to winner. Sweepstakes not associated with Facebook or any other social media platform. Entrance into the sweepstakes indicates acceptance of these terms and conditions.

Aurrorae Yoga Cropped Pants Review & Classic Yoga Mat Giveaway! US 7/10-7/17

Aurorae Yoga was founded by Dennis Ingui because of the passion he developed for yoga over the past ten years. He is a cancer survivor since 2001 and needed an outlet in life to help build his body as well as he has developed inner peace of mind. Yoga has helped him to accomplish both of these goals while also making many new friends and energizing him with a positive and balanced attitude towards life. He is not an instructor nor is he a yogi, but rather a dedicated student who has enriched his life through yoga and understanding what a regular everyday student needs in their yoga practice.

Aurorae Ladies Cropped Yoga Pants 

The Aurorae Ladies Cropped Yoga/Running Pants are Eco-Friendly, breathable, have a four way stretch mesh as well as flat lock seams, making them great for yoga, running, pilates, exercise and fashion. These cropped pants are made in the USA. The flat lock seams are soft and on the outside so you will not experience skin irritation. These pants are made of 80% Galaxy Nylon and 20% Spandex, great flexibility, light weight and machine washable.

I love my Aurorae Cropped Yoga Pants, they are great for every day wear, including running around chasing after my two toddlers! In the hot summer months it seems like no matter what type of material my capris are made out of, I'm always sweaty and gross feeling just from chasing after my boys. With these pants I can honestly say I sweat a ton less as they are breathable and I even have days where I would normally be sweaty, but am not. I've always sweat a lot, ever since I was a little kid, so it's nothing new, but still bothersome. Who likes to be all sweaty? No I! As I have some baby weight I still need to lose and these yoga pants being so form fitting, I really don't feel comfortable posting a photo of them on myself. This does not mean that I only wear them in the house, I also wear them to run errands, but not comfortable enough to post a photo online. So here are some photos from Aurorae in action.

Photo Credit To: Aurorae Yoga

Photo Credit To: Aurorae Yoga

 I can only dream of being able to do as in the above photo. Aside from wearing these to chase around the boys and run errands, I will be wearing these when I start my work out routine again. Summers are very busy and little time in the house as I like to allow the boys to play outside as much as possible! Exercise and fresh air are amazing for everyone of all ages and boy do my boys love exercise. Not sure that they realize it is exercise, but they are constantly on the move so momma has to be as well! 

Aurorae offers yoga mats in illuminating colors, a focal point icon and extra long in length. Aurorae offers the best reviewed yoga mats, accessories & props online. You can browse their yoga mats, yoga bags, yoga accessories and yoga props here.

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GIVEAWAY!

One lucky reader will have the chance to win their own Aurorae Classic Yoga Mat in the Christmas in July Giveaway Hop HERE! This giveaway will be open to US residents who are at least 18 years of age at time of entrance and will begin on July 10th at 12am and end on July 17th at 11:59pm.

Good Luck!

Are you a yoga student? What do you like about yoga? 

Not into yoga? Would you use this for your workout routine? What time of exercises would you do on your Classic Yoga Mat?

Disclosure: I received the above product in exchange for my honest review, all opinions and experiences are my own and may differ from those of your own. I received no monetary compensation for this post.