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GIVEAWAY: Ocean Spray Fruit Flavored Snacks (4 winners!)

February 2, 2012 By 74 Comments

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My boys are so funny!  When I get something new in that they can eat, they immediately start setting up the chairs and TV trays.  Then, they run put on clothes.  After all that is done they say, “We are ready! Can we review those now?”

So, click through to watch my boys on video reviewing the new Ocean Spray Fruit Snacks.

Mom Says:  The flavor is really good, but I am not a gooey snack kind of girl.

The boys say: They love them!  They have asked for these snack way more than they have asked for cookies and candies.  So, in my opinion that makes them the best thing since sliced bread. LOL!

Available in two delicious varieties, Ocean Spray® Fruit Flavored Snacks provide kids with the great tasting snacks they crave and parents with the confidence that they come from a good place. Ocean Spray® Fruit Flavored Snacks are:

    • †Made with real fruit juice and natural colors* and flavors.
    • 80 calories, gluten free and contain 100% of the Daily Value of Vitamin C.
    • Available with year round Double Box Tops.
      In addition, you can

click here

      to download a printable coupon for $1.10 off of the purchase of (2) Ocean Spray

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    Fruit Flavored snacks today!

*colors from natural sources
†These Fruit Flavored Snacks are made with apple, pear, and cranberry juice concentrate. See package for a list of complete ingredients. They are not intended to replace fruit in the diet.

Four, that’s right, FOUR lucky 3 Boys and a Dog readers will win 6 boxes of Ocean Spray Fruit Snacks!

REQUIRED: Leave a comment telling me: Which of your favorite fruit flavors would you like to see Ocean Spray® Fruit Snacks come out with next?

BONUS #1: Follow @momof3boys3702 on Twitter and RT this contest. The easiest way to retweet is to simply click the green ReTweet on the top right of this post. YOU MAY TWEET ONCE DAILY

BONUS #2: Like Ocean Spray and 3 Boys and a Dog on FaceBook then share this post by clicking the FaceBook share button at the bottom of this post.

Other bonus entries:

  • #1. Spread the word about this review by: email, forums, blogging, Digg, or putting the link in a meme. (one entry per thing done)
  • #2. Sign up for my NEW Weekly Newsletter.
  • #3. Subscribe to my RSS feed.
  • #4. Put my button on your blog.
  • #5. Leave a comment on any other post (excluding giveaways!) Be sure to leave a comment here saying which post.
  • #6 – Vote for me at Picket Fence by clicking the button on my sidebar. Be sure to leave a comment saying you did! YOU MAY VOTE ONCE DAILY!

CONTEST ENDS: at Midnight CST on February 16th

OPEN TO: USA and Canada

*DISCLAIMER: I was sent items by Ocean Spray and MyBlogSpark to help facilitate my review. Any opinions stated are strictly my own.*

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Giveaway: PediaCare Infants’/Children’s Pain Reliever

January 28, 2012 By 32 Comments

Thanks to the changes to the dosing, I was very excited to try this out!

About PediaCare (from their website)

Caring for Kids since 1984

 At PediaCare®, we help the next generation of teachers, astronauts and scientists get the most out of their childhood. Because they can’t conquer the world until they’ve mastered the playground. That’s why, for years, pediatricians and parents have relied on us for safe, effective medicines. And now we’re proud to introduce an expanded line of products for children and infants. No matter what the ailment, like cough, cold, fever or aches and pains, you can count on PediaCare to care for your kids.
My Thoughts
I got this just in time for my one-year-old to start teething (she has three teeth that are just coming in this month).  Her doctor had just told us about the different dosing depending on whether you were using the old or new acetaminophen.  So, I was thrilled to have this available, with the right dosing!  Even better was the way the bottle was made with the little hole (flow restrictor) and the syringe that you can stick in the bottle upside down to fill it up exactly where you want it!  And the syringe is labelled, so you know it’s for the Infant Acetaminophen!  Awesome!  My baby loves it!  She has been so sad while teething and within minutes of getting a dose, she is back to her happy self!  Phew!  Today she even pointed at the top of the fridge when she started getting cranky and impatiently waited for her next dose and had no problem opening her mouth for her medicine!  Hurray!

PEDIACARE®  “GET BACK TO HAPPY” SWEEPS KICKS OFF

ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN A TRIP TO GREAT WOLF LODGE® RESORT AND A PEDICARE® “GET BACK TO HAPPY” FAMILY PACK

PediaCare is one of the first brands to adopt a new dosing system for infant acetaminophen products, and now they want to help you get your little one back to feeling happy!

Now through January 31, 2012, enter the PediaCare “Get Back to Happy” Sweepstakes for a chance to win one of four fun prizes! One grand prize includes a two-night stay for four (4) at a participating Great Wolf Lodge® resort valued at $1,100, and all winners will receive a PediaCare “Get Back to Happy” Family Pack each valued at $350.

Visit the PediaCare web site, www.pediacare.com, to enter the “Get Back to Happy” sweepstakes or for more information about the new acetaminophen dosing changes and a special message from celebrity-pediatrician, Dr. Jim Sears, co-host of the Emmy award-winning medical talk show The Doctors.

Buy it!
They are carried at most stores for $6.99, but if you want to check, you can go here to search for the nearest store.  Look around on the website and they have a coupon you can print too!
Win it!

One lucky winner will win their own Pediacare product!

REQUIRED COMMENT:  You have to go to their website, watch the Dr. Sears dosing video and tell us what the difference between children’s and infant’s acetaminophen is.

BONUS #1:

Follow @momof3boys3702 on Twitter and RT this contest. The easiest way to retweet is to simply click the green ReTweet on the top right of this post. YOU MAY TWEET ONCE DAILY!

BONUS #2:

Like  3 Boys and a Dog on Facebook, then share this post by clicking the Facebook share button at the bottom of this post.  (You really want to follow them on Facebook, because they let you know when there are sales!)

Other bonus entries:

#1. Spread the word about this review by: email, forums, blogging, Digg, or putting the link in a meme. (one entry per thing done)

#2. Follow my blog.

#3. Subscribe to my RSS feed.

#4. Put my button on your blog.

#5. Leave a comment on any other post (excluding giveaways!) Be sure to leave a comment here saying which post.

#6 – Vote for me at Picket Fence by clicking the button on my sidebar. Be sure to leave a comment saying you did!  YOU MAY VOTE ONCE DAILY!

CONTEST ENDS: at Midnight CST on February 11th, 2012

OPEN TO: US

*DISCLAIMER: I was sent the children’s and infant’s pain reliever by PediaCare to help my review.  I was not paid!  Any opinions stated are strictly my own.*

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Giveaway: GelThotics SupportXGel inserts

January 21, 2012 By 135 Comments

I saw these and knew I HAD to have them!

About Kendall GelThotics (from their website)

Michael Kendall
Michael holds several patents for orthotic technology.  Michael has studied foot dynamics and foot anatomy for more than 30
years, with an emphasis on creating a shoe insert that would be effective in the reduction of foot pain, while fitting in more shoe types than any other orthotic.
The Essence of Support
  • Walk away from the pain of plantar fasciitis, adding comfort, support and relief no matter what you are
    doing.
  • GelThotics® SupportXGel Inserts combine optimal therapeutic arch support and shock absorption to relieve and prevent foot pain.
  • The unique cobra-shaped design fits under the existing insole and into the limited space of the shoe without changing the
    fit.
  • This minimal design combined with revolutionary SupportXGel ensures the greatest degree of arch support available
    without a prescription.

 

My Thoughts

I was so excited to try these out!  I have high arches and can hardly ever find shoes that give me the support I need!  So, I have bought the arch supports, but they made it so that my shoes felt too tight!  So, I would take them out and just deal with the foot pain.  No more!  These fit in my shoes with no problem and are super comfortable!  You can feel the gel!  I love them!  I’m sure my husband is going to want his own!  They are even easy to clean!  Hurray for GelThotics!

Buy it!

You can buy your own here for $59.99!  It’s worth it for the lack of pain!

Win it!

One lucky winner will win their own set of inserts (worth $59.99)!

REQUIRED COMMENT:  We would like the winner to be someone who would genuinely benefit from wearing them.  So you need to write a brief description of your foot pain (no longer than 50 words) and tell us your shoe size in your first comment.

BONUS #1:

Follow @GelThotics and @momof3boys3702 on Twitter and RT this contest. The easiest way to retweet is to simply click the green ReTweet on the top right of this post. YOU MAY TWEET ONCE DAILY!

BONUS #2:

Like Kendall GelThotics and 3 Boys and a Dog on Facebook, then share this post by clicking the Facebook share button at the bottom of this post.  (You really want to follow them on Facebook, because they let you know when there are sales!)

Other bonus entries:

#1. Spread the word about this review by: email, forums, blogging, Digg, or putting the link in a meme. (one entry per thing done)

#2. Follow my blog.

#3. Subscribe to my RSS feed.

#4. Put my button on your blog.

#5. Leave a comment on any other post (excluding giveaways!) Be sure to leave a comment here saying which post.

#6 – Vote for me at Picket Fence by clicking the button on my sidebar. Be sure to leave a comment saying you did!  YOU MAY VOTE ONCE DAILY!

CONTEST ENDS: at Midnight CST on February 4th, 2012

OPEN TO: US

*DISCLAIMER: I was sent a set of inserts by GelThotics to help my review.  I was not paid!  Any opinions stated are strictly my own.*
 

 

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GIVEAWAY: 5 General Mills more Whole Grain Cereals! #MyBlogSpark

January 19, 2012 By 319 Comments

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Do you worry about what is in your kids’ food?  Do you know how to find out?  General Mills is not only making their cereals a bit healthier, but are explaining to us how to know!  You can visit Whole Grain Nation for lots of information and to take the Fast Lane for Whole Grain Challenge.

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Before participating in this campaign with General Mills, I had already bought a box of the Cinnamon Toast Crunch with MORE Whole Grain and couldn’t tell a flavor difference at all!

According to Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of “The Doctors,” identifying whole grain products can be challenging. Shoppers can look for nutritional cues on the front of the box, but they need to read the ingredient list to know if they are getting enough whole grain. Ingredient lists detail ingredients in order of prevalence, and if the words “whole grain” are followed by a grain like wheat or oats, it means the food contains more whole grain than any other single ingredient. Here’s how to determine if your cereals have whole grain as a first ingredient:
With all the health messages facing grocery store shoppers, it can be confusing to translate what appears on food labels into nutritional needs, and hard to determine which foods have a meaningful amount of whole grain. Dr. Stork has some additional recommendations to help you include whole grain easily into your diet. They include:

  • Start Early! The Dietary Guidelines recommend people get at least 48 grams of whole grain in their daily diets. Get a jump-start on the day’s nutrition by incorporating whole grain into your morning routine. For instance, when choosing cereal make sure whole grain is listed as the first ingredient. One easy choice is cereal with the white check, which have more whole grain than any other single ingredient.
  • Make Simple Swaps. Choose whole grain versions of the foods you love. Great options include whole wheat pasta and whole wheat bread or even whole grain crackers. Also, try different types of whole grain. Use brown rice instead of white rice as a side dish at dinner or popcorn, which is a whole grain, for a snack.
  • Don’t Judge a Food by Its Cover. The front of food packages provide good nutritional cues, but don’t forget to read the ingredients and check the nutrition label and side labels for additional health information. Cereals with the white check even include the amount of whole grain per serving on packaging.

To help with choosing products with whole grain, General Mills developed “Fast Lane for Whole Grain,” an online educational game. Consumers can navigate virtual grocery store aisles and identify products that have whole grain as the first ingredient, with the option to enter a sweepstakes to win one of each of the 50 cereals with the white check.
Make a commitment to add more whole grain to your diet by simply pouring a bowl of cereal with the white check including Cheerios®, Lucky Charms®, Cinnamon Toast Crunch®, Honey Nut Cheerios® and Total®.

 

One lucky 3 Boys and a Dog Reader will win a 5 pack of cereals with More Whole Grain!

WG Cereals_lrgREQUIRED COMMENT:  What is your favorite General Mills cereal? 

I like lots of them and it really depends on why I am eating. LOL! I like Cinnamon Toast Crunch for breakfast! Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios are great as snacks!

BONUS #1: Follow @GeneralMills and @momof3boys3702 on Twitter and RT this contest. The easiest way to retweet is to simply click the green ReTweet on the top right of this post. YOU MAY TWEET ONCE DAILY

BONUS #2: Like 3 Boys and a Dog on FaceBook then share this post by clicking the FaceBook share button at the bottom of this post.

Other bonus entries:

  • #1. Spread the word about this review by: email, forums, blogging, Digg, or putting the link in a meme. (one entry per thing done)
  • #2. Sign up for my NEW Weekly Newsletter.
  • #3. Subscribe to my RSS feed.
  • #4. Put my button on your blog.
  • #5. Leave a comment on any other post (excluding giveaways!) Be sure to leave a comment here saying which post.
  • #6 – Vote for me at Picket Fence by clicking the button on my sidebar. Be sure to leave a comment saying you did! YOU MAY VOTE ONCE DAILY!

CONTEST ENDS: at Midnight CST on February 2nd

OPEN TO: USA and Canada

Disclosure: The prize pack, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.

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Giveaway: Exederm Sensitive Skin Baby

December 31, 2011 By

I was very excited to find out about Exederm and it sounded perfect for my sensitive kiddos!

About Exederm

We believe that exederm is a simply sensible approach for anyone with eczema, dermatitis and dry or sensitive skin

Use products with less irritants and go “Ultra Sensitive”

With exederm it’s possible to gently cleanse, to deeply moisturize and get smoother and healthier skin – without using unnecessary chemicals.

The average person can use up to 100 different chemicals on their skin before leaving home in the morning – just in our daily skincare routines.

We wash, we scrub, we buy soaps, washes, cleansers, toners, shampoos, conditioners   and on and on and on …

Is it any wonder that millions of people suffer from dry, sensitive and reactive skin.

It’s time for less …

exederm raises the bar for hypoallergenic and sensitive skincare

Not only do we avoid common chemical irritants like parabens but we also avoid common internet   irritants

- affordable pricing
- no hidden ‘clubs’ or long term commitments
- free shipping offers
- genuine money back guarantee

It’s just common sense – nothing more.

My Thoughts

I got to try the baby shampoo out on my baby at her bathtime today and she loved it!  She loved the bottle size (it’s easy for her little hands to hold on to)!  I loved that it made bubbles in the bathwater and rinsed out easily without any complaints from my little girl!  You don’t have to use much and I love it when a little bit goes a long way!  There’s a tiny bit of smell, but it’s not a bad smell, more of a clean smell.  The baby lotion was white and it didn’t take much either!  You can see where you put it and then rub it in, so your kiddo gets a little bit of a massage too!  I really like the fact that it doesn’t have a lot of ingredients that could be bad for my kids!

Buy it!

You can buy them here for $12.99-$14.99 each!

Win it!

One lucky winner will win one of these products for free (Retail value $12.99-$14.99)!

REQUIRED COMMENT: Visit the website, look around, then come back and tell me something you learned.”

BONUS #1:

Follow @exerderm and @momof3boys3702 on Twitter and RT this contest. The easiest way to retweet is to simply click the green ReTweet on the top right of this post. YOU MAY TWEET ONCE DAILY

BONUS #2:

Like Exederm and 3 Boys and a Dog on Facebook then share this post by clicking the Facebook share button at the bottom of this post.

Other bonus entries:

#1. Spread the word about this review by: email, forums, blogging, Digg, or putting the link in a meme. (one entry per thing done)

#2. Follow my blog.

#3. Subscribe to my RSS feed.

#4. Put my button on your blog.

#5. Leave a comment on any other post (excluding giveaways!) Be sure to leave a comment here saying which post.

#6 – Vote for me at Picket Fence by clicking the button on my sidebar. Be sure to leave a comment saying you did! YOU MAY VOTE ONCE DAILY!

CONTEST ENDS: at Midnight CST on January 14th, 2012

OPEN TO: US

*DISCLAIMER: I was sent items by Exederm to help my review.  I was not paid!  Any opinions stated are strictly my own.*

 

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