New Purex® Complete 3-in-1™ Laundry Sheets Simplifies Laundry

Say goodbye to measuring, mixing and mess in a single step with the newly available Purex® Complete 3-in-1™ laundry sheets. Purex® Complete 3-in-1™ laundry sheets are thin, lightweight and sturdy, and formulated with the perfect amount of detergent, softening and anti-static ingredients for a single load of wash.

Just toss a laundry sheet into your washing machine along with your laundry, and the detergent portion releases during the wash cycle. When the wash cycle is complete, simply transfer the laundry sheet to the dryer with your laundry. The heat of the dryer activates the softening and anti-static ingredients, leaving laundry clean, soft and freshly scented.

"Consumers want multiple benefits – laundry that is clean, fresh and soft – but they don’t want to deal with hassles of the entire laundry process, "explains Stephen Koven, Purex® brand manager. "Purex® Complete 3-in-1™ laundry sheets simplify the process by cleaning in the wash and softening and removing static in the dryer."

No more spills, heavy jugs and clutter in the laundry room. Purex® Complete 3-in-1™ laundry sheets are available in three fresh scents – Spring Oasis™, Tropical Escape™ and Pure & Clean. Suggested pricing for a 20-sheet starter kit, which includes a convenient dispenser, and a 24-sheet refill pouch is $6.49.

I received a sample of these sheets and I really do like them. They smell great, no mess, and you don't have to worry about missing the fabric softener in the rinse. I'm not sure I'd use them every day because I'm a discount laundry detergent person and buy only when it's on sale so these are a little pricey for me and I don't like creating the extra sheets in the landfills. However, I do plan to get more for vacation this summer though because they are so easy to pack with no worry of leaking bottles, take up less room in your bags, are light, and very easy to use.

[For more information visit http://www.purex.com/.]

About Purex
In North America, Henkel markets a wide range of well-known consumer and industrial brands, including Dial® soaps, Purex® laundry detergents, Right Guard® antiperspirants, got2b® hair gels, and Loctite® adhesives. For more than 130 years, Henkel has been a leader with brands and technologies that make people's lives easier, better and more beautiful.

Giveaway Roundup - 5/27/2009

Blog Name: Melinda JoyHome Page: http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/
Prize: Adea Italian Lingerie
Open to: Anyone
Deadline: June 20th at noon EST
Giveaway Link:http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/2009/05/adeas-italian-lingerie-review-giveaway.html

Blog name: Nine More MonthsGiveaway link: http://ninemoremonths.blogspot.com/2009/05/joolwecom-giveaway.html
Item Description: Silver heart necklace from Joolwe.com
Restrictions: US and Canada only
End date: June 12th @9pm pst
How to enter: Comment with your favorite piece of jewelry from the site. Extra entries available.

Name of blog: Everything Up Close
Number of winners: 5
Sponsor: Waterpik
Prize: an Ultra Cordless Dental Water Jet (Model WP-450) from Waterpik.
Link: http://www.everythingupclose.com/2009/05/waterpik-review-giveaway.html
Restrictions: US only.
End Date: June 12, 2009

No time mommy
recycled post its prize packhttp://notimemom.wordpress.com/2009/05/19/post-its-just-went-green/
ends-6/16/09

no time mommy
daddy diaper changing toolbox
http://notimemom.wordpress.com/2009/05/17/fathers-day-giveaway/
ends-6/14/09 at 10pm

Blog Name: Melinda Joy, Living Laughing, Loving
Home Page:http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/
Giveaway Prize: $25 Customized Girl Gift Certificate
Deadline: June 23, 2009 at noon EST
Open to: Anyone, age 13 and older
Giveaway Link:http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/2009/05/customizedgirl-review-giveaway.html

Mom Knows It All - Chicken Soup For The Soul: Moms & Sons - ends 05/29 http://www.valmg.com/index.php/2009/chicken-soup-for-the-soul-moms-sons-review-and-giveaway/

Mom Knows It All
The Good Home Cookbook - ends 05/30 http://www.valmg.com/index.php/2009/the-good-home-cookbook-review-and-giveaway/

Here And There
Aller-Ease cover - ends 05/27 http://hereandthere.us/index.php/2009/aller-ease-review-and-giveaway/

Mom Knows It All - Rita's Italian Ice - ends 05/29 - US only http://www.valmg.com/index.php/2009/ritas-italian-ice-review-and-giveaway/

Val's Views - Nature's Source products (5 winners) - ends 06/01 - US only http://valsviews.com/index.php/2009/natures-source-review-and-giveaway/

Recent Children's Product Recalls from CPSC

Here are some product recalls from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) that may be of interest to parents of young children:

• Eddie Bauer Play Yards with Rocking Bassinets
• Children’s Hooded Jackets with Drawstrings (sold at Burlington Coat Factory)
• Folding Toy Beach Chairs Recalled by Build-A-Bear Workshop (OMG, these are cute. Hopefully they can get this recreated safely!)
• Jardine Announces Second Recall Expansion of Cribs Sold by Babies'R'Us
• Gap Recalls Children’s Coats

[Learn more at Consumer Product Safety Commission]

Lawsuit Claims Carcinogens in Baby Shampoo

A class action lawsuit was filed on May 15, 2009 in federal court in Newark, New Jersey. The suit claims that Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble Co. and other companies sold personal-care products containing formaldehyde and other compounds known to cause cancer, according to Mary Garner, a spokeswoman for the law firm Keller Rohrback LLP. These products included many popular baby shampoos.

"Dozens of top-selling children's bath and personal care products are contaminated with the cancer-causing chemicals," the law firm said in the statement.

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics report lists their test results referenced in this suit at http://safecosmetics.org/article.php?id=426

Source: The Daily Herald and Kellery Rohrback LLP

Ouchies Help the Ouchies While Being Cool

With skateboards, roller blades, and sports, there are a multitude of other ways your tweens and teens can injury themselves. They are too old for the cutsie Dora, Spiderman, and Scooby Do bandaids, but do they really want the boring beige? Ouchies has the solution for covering those scrapes and cuts while still looking cool.

From pink camoflage to flames to sculls, Ouchies have a style your tween and teens will love. And if that doesn't meet their style needs, they have floresants ones and permanent markers that lets them create their own custom design. These bandaids are tough for busy kids.

Even my little guys loved these and wanted to decorate their own to get their mind off whatever the injury of the day happen to be. They also were very excited to see their favorite Disney TV Stars Zack and Cody wearing a similar bandaid on the show. Plus they stayed on really well on my very active boys.

[Check out Ouchies now.]

Not Appropriate, Not Acceptable: Do these words really work?

by Sharon Silver

A 3 yr old hits a friend and mom says, “that’s not appropriate, it’s unacceptable to hit a friend, go say sorry.” Everyone says it—but are those the best words to use when a child is emotional? Does it teach a child how to resolve the situation next time? It does tell him that mom and dad are upset, but so does your tone of voice and the look on your face. I think parents want more from corrections. I think parents want the words they use words to stop behavior and tell a child what they should do instead.

• Why isn’t saying, “that’s not appropriate or not acceptable” enough to stop behavior?
  When a child is emotional or being corrected for misbehavior those words are over their heads.
  I did an experiment a while ago with 20 kids ages 2-6. I asked them “what does ‘not appropriate’ mean?” All but one of them said, “I don’t know.” One child said, “Oh, that’s what mom says when she gets mad.”
  
  Would you ever say, “that’s not fitting for this particular purpose” or “that’s not adequate to satisfy a need, a requirement or a standard in this situation” to a young child? Of course not, it’s way over their heads. Well, that’s the definition of appropriate and acceptable.
  
• Toddlers/preschoolers are having first time experiences and require repetition and teaching to learn.
  Young children are experiencing situations for the first, second or third time—ever.
  They need to be told about their behavior repeatedly without anger; they need to be taught. A common problem arises when parents assume that since their toddler/preschooler is walking, talking and possibly potty trained they have full understanding of how life works and full comprehension of the English language—they don’t, they need calm parents to show them what to do instead of what they did.
  
• Teaching a child how to “stop it” without using those words.
  Parents need to send information at the toddler or preschool level so a child can learn how to stop it.
  What’s the difference between adult–size words and toddler/preschool size words? When a child’s emotional because they can’t have what they want or they’re being corrected due to misbehavior toddler/preschool size words are brief statements filled with instruction, not full sentences. The statements include what a child should be doing instead of what they’ve done.
  
• Real Life example.
  You’re at the mall and your child runs off to see a big fountain.
  You begin warning by saying, “Not acceptable to go near the fountain.” Or, “Not appropriate to run away from me, stay away from the fountain or we have to leave”, yet your child bolts towards the fountain anyway!
  
  Since your child is determined to see the water and isn’t listening, use toddler/preschool size words to show him how to look at the fountain the way you want him too. Try saying, “look with eyes, feet on ground, hands in pockets”. Repeat those words several times so he can understand.
  
• What if he doesn’t listen the first few times?
  Have him take a seat with you a few feet away from the fountain and wait for 3-10 seconds. Then return to the fountain and repeat the words again, “look with eyes, feet on ground, hands in pockets.” If he tests you again repeat the process again. Don’t give up it may take 3-10 times for him to get it. This is your chance to show him how you want him to do things and if you give up he will see he doesn’t need to listen to this new way of teaching. Teaching this way shows him you’re serious, and gives him several chances to learn. You’ve just switched from adult words that don’t teach to preschool size words that do.

Sharon Silver is the founder and director of ProActive Parenting, www.proactiveparenting.net a site offering downloadable seminars to help parents lovingly teach and correct behavior as they deal with everyday toddler and preschooler behavior.

Giveaway Round Up - 5/18/2009

Site: MyBlogs4U
Prize: Electronics & Game
End: 6/5/09
http://www.myblogs4u.com/?p=1801

Site: Disney Contest Blog
Prize: Disney Goodies
End: 6/5/09
http://www.disneycontestblog.com/?p=1383

Link to contest: http://www.momsblogs4u.com/?p=124
Site: http://www.momsblogs4u.com
Prize: Hello Cupcake Autographed Book
Starts: 5/15/09
Ends: 6/5/09
Entries: See contest details (Multiple)

Name of blog: Everything Up Close
Number of winners: 1
Sponsor: EyeBuyDirect
Prize: One winner will receive a FREE pair of prescription eyeglasses of their choice from EyeBuyDirect, including coatings and upgrades, excluding Designer brands.
Link: http://www.everythingupclose.com/2009/05/eyebuydirect-giveaway.html
Restrictions: Worldwide entries accepted, however, residents outside of North America are responsible for the cost of shipping.
End Date: May 26, 2009

An Island Life
F-Secure Internet Security 2009 + $125 to Target.com
May 23/US
http://islandlife808.com/giveaways/f-secure-internet-security-2009-giveaway/

An Island Review
18" x 24" Poster Print
May 23/US
http://islandlife808.com/islandreview/household/postersprintingcom-giveaway/

Blog Name: Melinda Joy
Prize: $20 Gift Certificate to Scribble It
Open to: Anyone
Deadline: June 16th at noon EST
Giveaway Link:http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/2009/05/scribble-it-review-giveaway.html

Prize: Three Macaroni Grill Pasta Gift Baskets
Blog: Chefdruck Musings
Enter by: 5/29
Link: http://chefdruck.blogspot.com/2009/05/whats-for-dinner-gift-baskets-giveaway.html

Prize: Your Choice of a Little Hard Hat DVD
Blog: Chefdruck Reviews
Enter by: 5/29
Link: http://chefdruckreviews.blogspot.com/2009/05/little-hard-hats-video-giveaway.html

Mom Knows It All - Chicken Soup For The Soul Like Mother, Like Daughter
- ends 05/23 - US only
http://www.valmg.com/index.php/2009/chicken-soup-for-the-soul-like-mother-like-daughter-review-and-giveway/

Val's Views - Fancy Fortune Cookies - ends 05/23 - US only http://valsviews.com/index.php/2009/fancy-fortune-cookies-review-and-giveaway/

Here And There - Conquer The Fat Loss Code - ends 05/20 - US only http://hereandthere.us/index.php/2009/conquer-the-fat-loss-code-book-review-and-giveway/

Sandier Pastures - any handbag of choice from Handbag Heaven- ends 5/26/2009
Open to US addresses only
LINK: http://www.sandierpastures.com/giveaway/giveaway-handbag-heaven.html

Sandier Pastures - 2 cute wall hangings from The Lalala shop - ends 5/22/2009
Open to all
LINK: http://www.sandierpastures.com/giveaway/giveaway-the-lalala-shop.html

Name of Blog & Sponsor: The Lano Company Blog
Number of Winners: 1
Prize: Win LanoLip's Lipgloss Bracelet
Link: http://lanolip.blogspot.com/2009/05/giveaway-lanolips-lipgloss-bracelet.html
Restrictions: US resident only
Ends: June 4, 2009

Name of Blog & Sponsor: Go Girly or Go Home
Number of Winners: 1
Prize: Win a Go Girly or Go Home Hat of Your Choice
Link: http://gogirlyorgohome.blogspot.com/2009/05/giveaway-truckers-hats-summer.html
Restrictions: US resident only
Ends: June 9, 2009

Giveaway: TakeLessons Voice/Music Lessons

One lucky Goodies for Mom reader will win two (2) free music or voice lessons with the TakeLessons Certified Instructor of their choice.

TakeLessons is one of America’s leading resources for booking music and voice lessons.

With the popularity of shows like American Idol and America’s Got Talent, young hopefuls are lining up to take music and voice lessons in hopes of being the next Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, or Taylor Hicks. While there is no shortage of music and voice teachers ready and willing, there are many factors you should consider when searching for an instructor for your children.

To help TakeLessons’ founder and CEO, Steven Cox has developed a short checklist to help find safe and trustworthy instructors. Cox recommends teachers should:

1. Have passed a criminal background check
2. Have positive feedback from other students
3. Have earned a degree in music, have several years of experience in music, or working on a degree
4. Be a good listener; I.e. be more focused on you, and less on themselves
5. Be clear on what is expected of you each week, hold you accountable for practicing and continued growth, and provide you with timely and specific feedback
6. Use technology to help keep track of lessons and monitor your growth
7. Offer the option for you to perform at a local concert or recital
8. Help you get excited about learning and staying involved with lessons?

Safety is always a number one concern for parents, and TakeLessons understands this, which is why all of the company’s instructors are thoroughly screened before being accepted. Students can qregister via TakeLessons.com or by phone for local, private lessons with a TakeLessons Certified™ Instructor.

Teachers accepted by TakeLessons have passed a rigorous certification process that includes educational background, teaching experience, references, a criminal background check and more, to ensure a safe and rewarding learning experience. In addition, teachers enjoy the benefit of spending less time looking for students and more time teaching them.

ENTER TO WIN

To enter the giveaway, just visit TakeLessons and tell us the name of an instructor near you and what type of lesson your little star would be interested in taking. Deadline is Monday, May 26, 2009 at midnight EST. Open to US residents only.

More Chances to Win

Extra entries for:

1. Linking to this contest
2. Subscribing to our feed, follow us on Twitter or following us with Blogger,
3. Having a link or button to the Goodies for Mom site on your site
4. Tweeting about this giveaway

Just leave us a separate comment for each letting us know. Make sure to share your links with us.

About TakeLessons
TakeLessons is America's premier company for booking private music and voice lessons. It was founded in 2004 to help people discover their creativity and pursue their passions. Headquartered in San Diego, CA, TakeLessons instructors’ offices and studios are located in over 400 cities across the U.S.

[Visit TakeLessons now.]

Chicago Bans Bisphenol-A in Baby Bottles

Yesterday, the Chicago City Council passed the nation's first municipal ordinance designed to protect children's health by eliminating bisphenol-A from baby bottles and sippy cups sold in the city. It becomes effective as of January 1, 2011.

Bisphenol-A is used to make plastics clear and shatter-resistant. BPA mimics the hormone estrogen. Recent studies have raised concerns about the effect that the chemical can have on the prostate gland, mammary gland, and reproductive development of fetuses, infants, and children.

"I am hopeful that by passing this legislation in Chicago, we can begin a nationwide movement that will inspire other municipal and state jurisdictions to eliminate BPA from food containers in their communities," said Chicago Alderman Manny Flores, who sponsored the ordinance.

Source: Environmental News Service (May 13, 2009)

Winners of Land's End, Bendaroos, 1800Flowers Giveaways

Winner of Bendaroos® Building Sticks:

• Commenter #106 - crystalf
  She and her little ones plan to make the butterfly, the heart bracelet and the lollipop.

Winner of the $100 Gift Certificate from Land's End:

• Commenter #398 - Stefanie of Metropolitan Mama

In celebration of the summer being right around the corner, Lands’ End has just launched “The Island” at www.landsend.com/getaway. Here you can enjoy a virtual island getaway. Amid the backdrop of an island paradise, you can shop for Lands’ End swimsuit styles, enter an exciting sweepstakes and share the experience with friends through popular social media channels. Plus, to celebrate the launch, Lands’ End is providing a promo code for free shipping.

Simply enter the promo code and pin number below at http://www.landsend.com/ checkout to receive free shipping off your entire order.

Promo Code = ISLAND
PIN = 5262
Expires Monday, May 25, 2009

Winner of the Last Minute Mother's Day Gift from 1800Flowers.com:

• Commenter #204 - Annette of Fairy Blog Mother

Here are some tips for shopping for floral gifts for mom all year long:

• What is the most popular type of flower given on Mother’s Day? The number one favorite type of flower around Mother's Day are multicolored roses followed by tulips.
  
• With a new baby in the house, what type of flowers are least likely to cause any allergic reactions? I do not know of any that would cause an allergic reaction, but I would recommend to stay away from any flowers with a strong fragrance, such as, lilies. Stick to flowers like gerbera daisies.
  
• What are some ideas for new mom gifts? Definitely give her fresh flowers that are colorful. They will brighten up her day when she is staying at home. Accompany the flowers with a gift certificate for a manicure and pedicure or for a dinner, etc. Be sure to include a coupon for free babysitting for whenever she uses the gift certificate.
  
• How do you make flowers fits the mom’s style, such as romantic, bold or natural? Romantic flowers include roses and peonies. For a bold look go for vibrant colors or gerbera daisies and calla lilies. For a natural feel, give garden varieties like lilacs, delphinium, daffodils or hyacinth.

Thanks to our great giveaway sponsors Bendaroos Building Sticks, Land's End, and 1800flowers.com!!!

Giveaway Roundup - 5/14/2009

Shower Hug Giveaway from She Scribes
The Shower Hug by Belmama & Cherub brings therapeutic relief that is long lasting, by providing support and relief when and where it is needed most. The Hug is made of the soft, luxurious knit terry velour to provide expectant and new moms with gentle bust line support and to soothe sensitive nipples and breasts associated with pregnancy and breastfeeding. Deadline: May 20, 2009 at 11:59 PM (EST)

Link: http://shescribes.blogspot.com/2009/05/win-shower-hug.html
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Name of Blog & Sponsor: Bon Bon Cupcakes Leggings
Number of Winners: 1
Prize: 3 pairs of ruffle leggings
Link: http://bonboncupcakes.blogspot.com/2009/05/one-is-good-three-is-delicious.html
Restrictions: US resident only
Ends: May 25, 2009

Name of blog: Everything Up Close
Number of winners: 5
Sponsor: Breakpal
Prize: Each winner will receive a full membership for Breakpal (non-expiring).
Link: http://everythingupclose.blogspot.com/2009/05/breakpal-giveaway.html
Restrictions: Worldwide entries accepted.
End Date: May 16, 2009

Site: MyBlogs4U
Prize: Electronics & Game
End: 6/5/09
http://www.myblogs4u.com/?p=1801

Site: Disney Contest Blog
Prize: Disney Goodies
End: 6/5/09
http://www.disneycontestblog.com/?p=1383

An Island Review
KidCards
May 18/US
http://islandlife808.com/islandreview/reviewes-giveaways/kidcards-giveaway/

An Island Life
Sunnygram
May 18/US
http://islandlife808.com/uncategorized/sunnygram-giveaway/

An Island Review
Pamper Yourself Giveaway
May 17/US
http://islandlife808.com/islandreview/reviewes-giveaways/pamper-yourself-giveaway/

An Island Life
Toast to Women Gym Tote
May 17/US
http://islandlife808.com/giveaways/toast-to-women-giveaway/

Sandier Pastures - UV Skinz sun protecting swim wear- ends 5/19/2009
Open worldwide
LINK: http://www.sandierpastures.com/giveaway/love-your-skinz-giveaway.html

Here And There - Conquer The Fat Loss Code - ends 05/20/09 - US only http://hereandthere.us/index.php/2009/conquer-the-fat-loss-code-book-review-and-giveway/

Blog Name: Melinda Joy
Home Page: http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/
Prize: Rudi'e Bakery - 5 free products 2 Winners!
Open to: Anyone
Deadline: June 13th at noon EST
Giveaway Link: http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/2009/05/rudis-organic-bakery-review-giveaway.html

May is Pregnancy Awareness Month

May is Pregnancy Awareness Month (PAM). This is the 2nd year of celebrating the wonderful gift of life during pregnancy. Declared and founded by holistic lifestyle expert Anna Getty, Anna aims to empower pregnant women with information, “how to” ideas and inspiration by incorporating education, exercise, nutrition & wellness, and nurture into their life daily routines. She shows women how easy it can be to make healthy changes in their lives for themselves and their babies.

“My life was altered not only by the birth of my daughter, but by the experience and choices I made as I prepared my body, mind and spirit to become pregnant and the incredible inward journey of pregnancy itself," states Getty.

Joining Anna in this mission to educate and inspire are actresses Kelly Rutherford, Ricki Lake, and model/entrepreneur Josie Maran; Christopher Gavigan (CEO of Healthy Child Healthy World), Jessica Denay (Mom Expert/Author), Dr. Alan Greene, MD, FAAP (Pediatrician/Author) and Lisa Druxman (Founder, Stroller Strides) and many others. Each brings to PAM exceptional knowledge and a commitment to empowering and supporting expecting women and families.

They are also giving away some great prizes for signing up for their newsletter. Some of the prizes include a Naturepedic Organic Cotton Ultra Crib Mattress, 1-month FREE Sproutbaby.com membership (that's 60 pouches of organic baby food), MobyWrap Organic Gift set, Seventh Generation Natural Baby Starter Kit, Green Bliss Eco Spa Package $100 Gift Card from A Pea in the Pod and lots more.

[Enter now and learn more at http://www.pregnancyawarenessmonth.com/]

MyPlate-Mate Helping Young and Old Alike

Keeping food on your plate can be difficult for both young and older people. Michele Wong and Paige Akabane developed a great product to help. The My Plate-Mate is a children’s teaching tool for eating. It helps a toddler learn how to successfully eat with a utensil and plate, while minimizing the mess. I am all about minimizing the mess!!!

The My Plate-Mate is a feeding aid that easily attaches to any 8"-9 1/2" child's round plate. Bascily, it serves as a "spill guard" to prevent food from spilling onto the table. Its also assists in "scooping" food by guiding food onto the fork or spoon. The My Plate-Mate is:

• Easy to clean, dishwasher safe
• Light and easy to transport to restaurants or outings
• Made in the USA of certified, FDA approved plastic
• For kids 2+ years
• Lead Free, No BPA or Phthalates

They also have an adult version for the elderly who have similar problems.

[Learn more at My Plate-Mate.]

GIVEAWAY: Last Minute Mother's Day Gift from 1800Flowers.com

One lucky Goodies for Mom mom will win a $30 gift card to 1800flowers.com!!!

For those last minute Mother's Day gifts without breaking the budget, they have a fabulous "Every Mom Counts Collection", a collection of 30 gifts under $30. Some are even available for same day delivery. It's also easy to point hubby or children to this great collection to make sure you get a great gift. Hint, Hint: Oh, hubby dearest!!! Check hope you are here checking my blog to see what to get me for Mother's Day ;)

The collections includes some of these great gifts plus more...

ENTER TO WIN

To enter the giveaway, just visit 1800flowers.com's "Every Mom Counts Collection", and tell us what you'd buy if you win. Deadline is Monday, May 11, 2009 at midnight EST. Open to moms and US residents only.

More Chances to Win
Extra entries for:

• Linking to this contest
• Subscribing to our feed, follow us on Twitter or following us with Blogger,
• Having a link or button to the Goodies for Mom site on your site
• Tweeting about this giveaway

Just leave us a separate comment for each letting us know. Make sure to share your links with us.

[Visit 1800flowers.com now.]

About 1800flowers.com
For more than 30 years, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Inc. has been providing customers around the world with the freshest flowers and finest selection of plants, gift baskets, gourmet foods, confections and plush stuffed animals perfect for every occasion.

Happy Mother's Day from Land's End: Win a $100 Gift Certificate from Land's End

One lucky Goodies for Mom reader will have a very Happy Mother's Day because we will be giving away $100 gift certificate from Land's End.

With swimwear season right around the corner, Land's End's Beach Living® suit separates are available in great cuts, styles, colors and prints. These separates include swim tops with adjustable straps that can be worn three different ways, side ties on swim skirts and bottoms that can be shortened or lengthened.

Last year Land's End sent me their popular V-neck Halter Swim Top and the Beach Living Solid Jersey SwimMini™. I actually bought the Beach Living Tummy Control Swim Shorts later on my own because although I do like the mini, the shorts are a more casual, comfortable choice for everyday wear. Can I just say that I love this suit? I am plus size mama so I HATE most suits. I love that I can mix and match the sizes so I can order the appropriate size even if I'm not a perfect match sizewise. In addition, have a two-piece suit that is not a bikini (which believe me when I tell you no one would want to see) is fabulous when you are rushing to go to the bathroom with two little ones in tow. I love not having to completely undress and redress everytime. This is an extremely high quality suit that you can get for around $100. Hmm, that brings me to our giveaway...

...This would be the perfect thing you can buy if you win the $100 gift certificate from Land's End they are offering one lucky Goodies for Mom reader.

ENTER TO WIN
To enter the giveaway, just visit Land's End and tell us what you'd buy if you win. Deadline is Monday, May 11, 2009 at midnight EST. Open to US residents only.

More Chances to Win
Extra entries for:

• Linking to this contest
• Subscribing to our feed, follow us on Twitter or following us with Blogger,
• Having a link or button to the Goodies for Mom site on your site
• Tweeting about this giveaway

Just leave us a separate comment for each letting us know. Make sure to share your links with us.

[Visit Land's End now.]

Latest Winners at Goodies for Mom

Maranatha Nut Butter Sampler Pack

The winner of the Giveaway/Product Review: MaraNatha Peanut Butter is:

• Commenter #164 - AngelFabs

[Visit MaraNatha Nut Butters now.]

BRIDE WARS DVD and $25 Paper Shouts GC

The winner of the Win a BRIDE WARS DVD and $25 Paper Shouts GC and who will be qualified for the Grand Prize drawing

• Commenter #119 - ms-texas

While ordering at Paper Shouts, use promo code "Goodies" to get 15% off. Enter the code in the promo code box at checkout and hit update to claim your discount.

[Visit Paper Shouts now.]

Giveaway Roundup - May 4, 2009

uShip.com is currently having a month-long twitter promotion. The contest is free to enter and easy to win, and prizes are awarded everyday from now until Memorial Day weekend. They are giving away two $10 Amazon gift cards given away every weekday. Plus all participants are entered into a drawing for a Flip Mino HD camera, which will be awarded upon the contest’s conclusion. Here is a link with more info on how to enter and win: http://www.uship.com/blog/archive/2009/04/20/uship-com-s-month-long-mania.aspx

Chicken Soup For The Soul: Power Moms (2 winners) - ends 05/05/09
Mom Knows It All
http://www.valmg.com/index.php/2009/chicken-soup-for-the-soul-power-moms-book-launch-invitation-for-nynj-moms-and-a-giveaway/
US only. Comment to enter, additional entries available.

Prize: iCarly Season 1 Volume 2 DVD
Blog: Chefdruck Reviews
URL: http://chefdruckreviews.blogspot.com/2009/04/icarly-dvd-giveaway.html
Enter by: 5/8

Prize: 1 copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul Moms and Sons and 1 copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul Mothers and Daughters
Blog: Chefdruck Musings
URL: http://chefdruck.blogspot.com/2009/04/chicken-soup-for-soul-mothers-day.html
Enter by: 5/8

Black Mountain Jewelry Tree Of Life - ends 05/06
Mom Knows It All
http://www.valmg.com/index.php/2009/black-mountain-jewelry-mothers-day-gift-idea-and-giveaway/
US only. Comment to enter, additional entries available.

Banglz
Here And There
ends 05/06 - US only http://hereandthere.us/index.php/2009/fitnessuwear-info-on-how-new-exercise-accessories-and-a-giveaway/

Shower Hug
Happily Blended
http://happilyblended.com/2009/04/shower-hug-giveaway/
ends 5/4.

Blog name: Nine More Months
Link: http://ninemoremonths.blogspot.com/2009/04/earth-day-live-giveaway.html
Prize: An assortment of products from the Juicy Juice House PartyDate giveaway ends: Until the 422nd comment
Restrictions: US only.

Name: Nine More Months
Link: http://ninemoremonths.blogspot.com/2009/04/sinupret-for-kids-review-and-giveaway.html
Items: Sinupret Prize Pack containing a sample of Sinupret for Kids, a copy of Dr. Sears book The Healthiest Kids in the Neighborhood, children’s binoculars, activity books, stickers and mini plush bear. (5 winners)
Ends: 5/7 @9pm PST

Everything Up Close – Princereigns (2 winners) - Ends May 8th
http://everythingupclose.blogspot.com/2009/04/princereigns-review-giveaway.html

Everything Up Close – Doodlebug Dezigns (Canada and US) - Ends May 10th
http://everythingupclose.blogspot.com/2009/04/doodlebug-dezigns-giveaway.html

Blog name: Melinda Joy
Home page: http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/
Prize: Laptop Gel Skin
Deadline: may 8th, 2009 at noon EST
Open to: US only and over 18
Giveaway Link:
http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/2009/04/lenovo-giveaways.html

Blog Name: Melinda Joy
Home page: http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/
Prize: Alphabet Pix (photo letters that make a word in a beautiful hand selected frame)
Retail Value: $100+
Giveaway Title: AlphabetPIX Review & Giveaway
Giveaway Link:
http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/2009/04/alphabetpix-review-giveaway.html
Deadline: May 25th at noon EST
Open to anyone!

Mom Knows It All - YouCanMakeThis Personalized Pillow books - ends 05/06/09 - US only http://www.valmg.com/index.php/2009/youcanmakethiscom-personalized-craft-idea-and-giveaway/

Val's Views - Joey Totes - ends 05/09/09 - US only http://valsviews.com/index.php/2009/mothers-day-gift-idea-joey-totes-review-and-giveaway/

Here And There - Burpee Seeds - ends 05/08/09 - US only http://hereandthere.us/index.php/2009/burpees-fordhook-farm-day-trips-info-and-giveaway/

Blog Name: Melinda Joy
Home Page: http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/
Prize: Layer's Clothing- $25 certificate
Open to US & Canada
Deadline: June 6 at noon EST
Giveaway Link:
http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/2009/04/layers-clothing-review-giveaway.html

Rockin' Mama - Women In Love DVD Collection - Ends May 17th at 10 PM PST
http://rockinmama.net/2009/05/02/mothers-day-2009-women-in-love-collection-giveaway/

Rockin' Mama - Votre Vu/Bruno Jamais Giveaway - Ends May 9th at 10 PM PST
http://rockinmama.net/2009/04/29/mothers-day-2009-votre-vubruno-jamais-giveaway/

Rockin' Mama - $25 Shapeways Gift Certificate - Ends May 6th at 10 PM PST
http://rockinmama.net/2009/04/29/mothers-day-2009-shapeways-giveaway/

Rockin' Mama - Glad Fragrance Collection Reed Diffuser - Ends May 14th at 10 PM PST
http://rockinmama.net/2009/04/29/mothers-day-2009-the-fragrance-collection-by-glade-giveaway/

Sandier Pastures - Handprinted T-shirt from Ellembee's Etsy shop - ends 5/8/2009
Open worldwide
LINK: http://www.sandierpastures.com/giveaway/giveaway-ellembee.html

Fun Crafts and Recipes - Emealsforyou Membership - ends 05/06/09 http://funcraftsandrecipes.com/index.php/2009/in-time-for-mothers-day-emealsforyou-giveaway/