Lands’ End is now on Facebook

Lands’ End is now on Facebook at Lands’ End Fan Page!!!

From June 30th to July 4th, Lands’ End is counting down the days to the 4th of July with special giveaways. Just become a Lands’ End Facebook Fan and then you can enter the contest via an entry form on Lands’ End’s wall. Each day Lands’ End will randomly select fans to win great summer items.

Day 1: Vertical Stripe Rugby Towel
Day 2: Stadium Blanket
Day 3: Soft Side Cooler
Day 4: American Flag
Day 5: Open Top Natural Tote with American Flag Embroidery

Become a fan now at the Lands’ End Fan Page. We'll see you there.

GIVEAWAY: One GOODIE at a Time

One Goodies for Mom reader will win a $20.00 Gift Card from todaysgoodie.com.

Today's Goodie offers boutique items at the best prices. They are in limited supply and are only on sale for 24 hours or until they sell out, whichever comes first. (Did we mention we LOVE their name? Everyone loves goodies at discounted prices, especially us at Goodies for Mom.) Each day Today's Goodie offers one Today's Foodie Goodie and one Today's Mommie Goodie. On Fabulous Friday, Friday's product is offered through the weekend until Monday 12:00 am EST... or until it sells out. (Check out today's Mommie Goodie the On Tray pictured at right.)

They are able to offer great prices because their customers buy a lot of each product they sell each day. That makes the manufacturers happy because they sell a lot of one thing and can therefore pass the manufacturing savings on to you.

The co-owners, Jacki Caplan and Shane Shaps, are long time friends who left corporate life to spend time with their families. As two people who are interested in unique items for themselves and their families they share fun, useful, and innovative products with others.

Make sure to sign up for their RSS Feed to see Today's Goodie everyday.

ENTER TO WIN

Visit Today's Goodie and tell us which of Today's Goodies you would pick. You can enter each day telling us the name of the product that would be your choice between the Mommie Goodie or Food Goodie for that day. Deadline is Monday, July 6, 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.

Buying Eyeglasses Online... Properly

By Hillary Rubin - guest blogger

Let's do a count. Raise your hand if your kid has ever broken your eyeglasses? Go ahead, no one's watching. Raise your hand ... because you are NOT alone. If the statistics are right, then 60% of the adult population wears eyeglasses. That means that a good portion of this percentage is made up of moms and dads (just like you) who wear eye wear of some sort. Way too many of those people are paying too much money for eyeglasses. At your standard optical store, the average pair of eyeglasses can cost around $450 without the exam. Honestly, who can afford that in this economy?

Relax. Don't let the sticker shock scare you. There are ways around that price! It's always a
wise idea to have a back-up pair of prescription eyeglasses especially when you have little ones running around! So where do you turn? The internet! That's right - the internet is stocked full of companies that can help you in your purchase of inexpensive eyeglasses (even sunglasses). If you do a basic Google search, you'll find a plethora of sites that offer you the best deal around. There are a few things to watch out for:

1. Check the company's return policy!!
2. If the prices are really low (I mean REALLY low) - how high-quality can the frame be?
3. Read the testimonials - if other customers are happy, you will be also!
4. Call their customer support - any company that is worth their weight in gold will invest
   money in a GREAT customer support team.

The key to internet shopping is to do your research before buying. I've handled many cases
for consumers who have purchased bad lemons when they thought they were getting the
best product on the internet. They didn't do their research first to see how reputable a
company was and how good their products were. While you can find amazing deals on eyeglasses online- it requires a bit more leg work to make sure you get the best deal for your dollar!
So, you've found two or three reputable sites- what now? Surf the net a bit more for
customer testimonial and customer review sites. Those are your best resources for how the
company actually rates. Once you find the company you want to purchase from, surf the
'net again for coupons and discounts. Many online optical stores will post coupons and sales
all around the internet in order to give you the best bang for your buck!

We've scored a deal for you! GlassesUSA is offering you 10% off any order of prescription
eyeglasses or sunglasses. All you need to do is use the code: Goodies10 during
your check out to redeem the savings!

Happy Shopping! Have questions about online shopping? Email - Glassesgirl81@gmail.com.

Giveaway Roundup - 6/25/09

Prize: YoBaby Feeding Gift Basket with 5 Yobaby free yogurt coupons
Blog: Chefdruck Reviews
Link: http://chefdruckreviews.blogspot.com/2009/06/yobaby-giveaway.html
Enter by: 7/3

Prize: $25 Outback Steakhouse Gift Card
Blog: Chefdruck Musings
Link: http://chefdruck.blogspot.com/2009/06/outback-steakhouse-fathers-day-giveaway.html
Enter by: 7/3

Riding With No Hands
Set of Super Why! toys
Ends June 27th, 2009 at 11:59 PM
US residents only.
http://ridingwithnohands.com/super-why-toys-learning-curve/

Riding With No Hands
$25 Marshalls Gift Card
Ends June 30, 2009 at 11:59 PM
US residents only
http://ridingwithnohands.com/fathers-day-gifts-tj-maxx-marshalls/

Riding With No Hands
Walgreens 'Take Care' prize pack (2 winners)
Ends July 2nd, 2009 at 11:59 PM
US residents only.
http://ridingwithnohands.com/take-care-clinics-special-offer-and-giveaway/

Riding With No Hands
Thai Kitchen cookbook (2 winners)
Ends July 5th, 2009 at 11:59 PM
US residents only.
http://ridingwithnohands.com/thai-kitchen/

URL - http://www.momsblogs4u.com/index.php/2009/06/hurry-hurry-auntie-annes-pretzel-contest/
Name - Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Kit & Gift Contest
Dates - 6/24/09 – 7/15/09
Entry Method - See rules for entry methods.
Prize - Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Kit & Gift Card

Name of Blog & Sponsor: Simply faBOWlous
Number of Winners: 1
Prize: Flower Sun Hat Giveaway
Link: http://simplyfabowlous.blogspot.com/2009/06/june-giveaway-protection-style.html
Restrictions: US resident only
Ends: July 2, 2009

Sandier Pastures -$75 gift certificate to Jumeau Bags - ends 6/26
LINK: http://www.sandierpastures.com/giveaway/giveaway-jumeau-bags.html
Worldwide

Sandier Pastures - Turquoise jewelry from Abella Galleries - ends 6/30
LINK: http://www.sandierpastures.com/giveaway/trendy-in-turquoise-giveaway.html

Blog: Melinda Joy
Home Page: http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/
Giveaway Post Title: Gem Drops Review & giveaway
Prize: three products of your choice
Link: http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/2009/06/gem-drops-review-giveaway.html
Deadline:July 22nd at noon EST
Open to anyone :)

Blog: Melinda Joy
Home Page: http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/
Giveaway Post Title: Janey Mac Press Review & Giveaway
(Wall decals)
Prize: $20 gift card to their shop
Link: http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/2009/06/janey-mac-press-review-giveaway.html
Deadline:July 18th at noon EST
Open to anyone :)

A Contest Blog - Banner Advertising - ends 06/28
http://acontestblog.com/index.php/2009/a-contest-blog-advertising-contest/

An Island Review
Votre Vu Cheveux Heureux Shampoo
June 26/US
http://islandlife808.com/islandreview/reviewes-giveaways/votre-vu%E2%80%99s-cheveux-heureux-shampoo-riche-giveaway/

An Island LifeHannah Montana Prize Pack
June 27/US & Canada
http://islandlife808.com/giveaways/hannah-montana-personal-care-line-giveaway/

Win a $500 Visa Card at ecostore USA

Goodies for Mom is again participating in the Mommy Go Green Blog Tour as we bring you reviews and news of new eco-friendly products and services. This week we are featuring ecostore USA.

ecostore USA, is offering a fabulous opportunity to win $500 Visa Card through their Facebook page to help promote their natural, plant based eco-friendly lemon cream cleanser.

How to Enter

1. Make a 30 second clip of you using the lemon cream cleanser showing the effectiveness and how it is healthy and eco-friendly.
2. Download your 30 second clip to any service such as YouTube, Google Video or Viddler.
3. Become a ecostore USA Facebook Fan and provide the link to your video.
4. One winner will be chosen by the ecostore USA team based on creativity, uniqueness, and effective use of the product.

The contest ends June 29th, 2009. Visit their site for official rules and details

My favorite product from ecostore USA is their Citrus Spray Cleaner. This leaves counter tops clean, shiny and smelling great. It works great on lots of pesky cleaning chores.

The Pure Oxygen Whitener is also a great alternative to bleach to whiten clothes. This is especially important to me with a husband and two boys who love to get dirty. I had a pair of dirty white socks that my oldest wore on a playdate and the other mom sent home a pair of her son's new socks because she thought they were a lost cause. I socked them overnight in the washing machine with this product, and they came out almost new at the end of the wash cycle.

About the Lemon Cream Cleanser
Ecomommas rave about the versatility of the Lemon Cream Cleanser. Using only plant-based ingredients including Lemon Verbena oil, it can be used everywhere from the bathroom to the stainless on your stovetop.

About ecostore USA
ecostore USA are passionate about improving the planet and bringing people household products that are safer and healthier for you and your family. Originating in 1993 as a New Zealand-based manufacturer, wholesale distributor and retailer of sustainable household and personal care products, ecostore USA offers plant-based cleaning products as well as body and baby care products.

[Visit ecostore USA now.]

Brought to you by Mommy Go Green Blog Tours.

Birthday Blues? Cakes and Kids Has Solution

If you are like me, you dread birthday party planning. Cakes and Kids has the solutions for you. Whether your little one's chosen theme is princesses or firetrucks, they offer easy, inexpensive ideas for planning a fun party. They have more than 50 party themes including ideas for birthday cakes, party favors, invitations, decorations and games. They offer:

• Helpful cake tips covering everything from how to bake a level cake to creating smooth frosting
• Easy recipes for fondant, frosting and cake to get you started making your own kids' cakes
• Photos of many different kids' cakes, including my own, to get your creative ideas flowing
• A listing of basic supplies you'll need to get started as well as resources to find those supplies

The cake designs range from super easy to more advanced. You can even submit your own cakes to show them off. The best part you can purchase the supplies you need right from their site.

[Visit Cakes and Kids now.]

GIVEAWAY: Dance Me Daddy Children's Book

Three Goodies for Mom readers will each win a copy of Dance Me, Daddy by award-winning singer and song writer Cindy Morgan.

Dance Me, Daddy is a great gift for dad and his little girl this Father's Day. It celebrates the strength, safety, and unconditional love between a father and his daughter. It highlights the special bond that only a father and his daughter share. It even includes a CD to get the princess' party started from Point of Grace. The beautiful photos and melodious story will be adored by any girl being read to by her father.

From the book:
"Dance me, Daddy. Dance me around. Don’t let my feet ever touch down. There’s nothing better than being your girl. If I am your princess, then you are king of the world.”

About Cindy Morgan
A songwriter's songwriter, Cindy Morgan has garnered eighteen number one hits that include ‘Listen’, ‘Praise the King’, ‘Take my life’, and ‘I Know You’; as well as Point of Grace’s recent hit ‘How You Live’. Morgan has garnered several Dove Awards and Billboard Music Video Award nominations. Her songs have been recorded by luminaries such as Michael W. Smith, Point Of Grace, Avalon, Rachael Lampa, Brit Nicole, Mandisa, The Martins, Michael English, BeBe Winans, Sandi Patty, Jaci Velasquez, Mark Schultz, John Tesh, and Natalie Grant.

Cindy and her husband, author Sigmund Brouwer and their daughters Olivia and Savannah, divide their time between homes in Canada and Tennessee.

ENTER TO WIN

To enter the giveaway, tell us your favorite memory of time with your father. Deadline is Monday, June 22, 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.

Great Gift for Any Dad-to-Be This Father's Day

Need a Last Minute Gift for a dad-to-be? BEING DAD and BEING DAD2 are a great gift for any man nearing entry into fatherhood. Real dads share the real low-down on being a new dad in the fun, humorous look at fatherhood. From the joy of holding their newborn to dirty diapers, Being Dad features dozens of new dads from all over the country sharing their thoughts, fears, concerns and joys.

Being Dad was produced by dads, for dads. Women also love the Being Dad DVD series because it helps them gain an understanding of what their mate is thinking, feeling and going through. It helps stimulate discussion between couples to better understand each other and can bond together into a cohesive parenting team.



Free Download of Being Dad - Pregnancy Guidebook
Written with the first time dad in mind they've boiled down the mountains of information and advice on pregnancy and birth into a handy reference book that guys can really use. The important stuff guys need to do and say (and not say) all in an easy reference and, it's Free.
[Download now.]

[Order the new dad in your life the Being Dad now.]

Walmart Helps Make Shopping For Dad A Little Easier on the Wallet

Walmart is helping find savings to add something to your hubby's "man cave" this Father's Day. Whether their cave is a game room, garage or backyard, Walmart offers some great ideas to make shopping easier. Savings include a $128 Magnavox Blu-ray Disc player, select Blu-ray movies two for $20, new video game bundles, and handy tools to keep him entertained with new projects.

Yesterday, Walmart, along with Dell, introduced the new Dell Studio One™ 19 touch screen desktop.

Other sales items for the gameroom, home office, garage and deck include:

• $128 Magnavox Blu-ray Disc player (NB500MGX)*
• Two for $20 Blu-ray movie bundles of dads’ favorites such as Shooter/ The Italian Job and Face Off / Next
• $399 PS3 (80GB) Bundle including Quantum of Solace on Blu-ray Disc and the MLB ’09: The Show
• $398 Dell Inspiron Black Notebook Computer* or $848 Dell Studio One 19 All-in-one Touch Desktop Computer – both exclusively at Walmart
• $199 Palm Pre smart phone (with qualifying contract, no mail-in rebate) – select stores
• $46 iPod-Compatible FM Transmitter and Car Charger, available online only at Walmart.com
• $50 Classic Cotton Rope Hammock, available online at Walmart.com
• 15 Black & Decker 75-piece drill accessory kit or $15 Black & Decker cordless screwdriver
• $100 Karcher 1,550 PSI Pressure Washer

* Father’s Day savings as listed start June 14 through June 20. Offers are available while supplies last and no rain checks. Prices may vary on some items in Alaska, Hawaii, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, Puerto Rico, and on Walmart.com.

About Walmart
Walmart and its Foundation are committed to a philosophy of giving back locally. Walmart is proud to support the causes that are important to customers and associates right in their own neighborhoods, and last year gave more than $378 million to local communities in the United States.

[Visit Walmart.com now.]

Giveaway Roundup - June 15, 2009

Home Page: http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/
Giveaway Prize: Sheila Ferlet Handmade Bracelet
Giveaway Link:
http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/2009/05/sheila-ferlet-jewelry-review-giveaway.html
Deadline: June 30, 2009 at noon EST

Rockin' Mama - Pair of sunglasses from My First Shades- Ends June 19th at 10 PM PST
http://rockinmama.net/2009/06/04/my-sons-first-shades-plus-a-giveaway/

Rockin' Mama - Daddy Diaper Changing Toolboxl - Ends June 21st at 10 PM PST
http://rockinmama.net/2009/06/05/fathers-day-giveaways-daddy-diaper-changing-toolbox/

Rockin' Mama - Kodak Gallery Photo Book - Ends June 21st at 10 PM PST
http://rockinmama.net/2009/06/05/fathers-day-giveaway-kodak-gallery-photo-book/

Rockin' Mama - Camping Survival Kit - Ends June 21st at 10 PM PST
http://rockinmama.net/2009/06/05/fathers-day-giveaway-camping-survival-kit/

Home Page: http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/
Blog name: Melinda Joy, living laughing loving
Giveaway: Giant Fortune Cookie
Deadline:July 5th at noon EST
link:
http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/2009/05/giant-fortune-cookies-review-giveaway.html
Open to : Anyone

Home Page: http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/
Blog name: Melinda Joy, living laughing loving
Giveaway: Godly Wear Tshirt of choice
Deadline:July 8th at noon EST
link:
http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/2009/06/godly-wear-review-giveaway.html
Open to : Anyone

Home Page: http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/
Blog name: Melinda Joy, living laughing loving
Giveaway: $50 worth of hair accessories from hair coverings
Deadline:July 2nd at noon EST
link:
http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/2009/06/hair-coverings-review-giveaway.html
Open to : Anyone

Val's Views - The Natural Dentist - ends 06/17 http://valsviews.com/index.php/2009/the-natural-dentist-review-and-giveaway/

Here And There - AminoGenesis Wrinkle Arrest - ends 06/17 http://hereandthere.us/index.php/2009/aminogenesis-wrinkle-arrest-giveaway/

Blog Name: Melinda Joy: Living, Laughing, Loving
Home Page: http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/
Giveaway prize: Two eve organics eyeshadows of winner's choice
deadline: july 8th at noon est
giveaway link:
http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/2009/06/eve-organics-mineral-makeup-review.html
Open to: anyone

Mom Knows It All - Pillsbury Bakeoff Prize Pack (2 winners) - ends 06/19 http://www.valmg.com/index.php/2009/you-be-the-judge-of-the-44th-pillsbury-bake-off-contest-and-giveaway/

Val's Views - Cities Of The Underworld Season 3 DVD - ends 06/20/09 http://valsviews.com/index.php/2009/cities-of-the-underworld-complete-season-three-review-and-giveaway/

Here And There - LashFood - ends 06/21/09 http://hereandthere.us/index.php/2009/lashfood-giveaway/

Latest Goodies for Moms Winners

Here are the latest Goodies for Mom winners!!! Congratulations to you both!

The winner of the TakeLessons Voice/Music Lessons

• Commenter #13 - lilyk

The winner of the Great Father's Day Gift for a Hip Dad (T-Shirt from Suburban Riot)

• Commenter #87 - jnmacdonald of New SAHM alone in a new city

Thank you to our great giveaway sponsors, TakeLessons and Sub_Urban Riot!!!

GIVEAWAY: Great Father's Day Gift for a Hip Dad

Goodies for Mom is very excited to be able to offer another lucky reader the chance to win a Sub_uran Riot T-shirt.

Sub_uran Riot T-shirt is the perfect gift for any dad who is eco-conscious. Forget the ties, this is the gift for your hip hubby in your life this Father's Day. If you don't have a father to buy for your teens will love these too or just buy one for yourself.

Read what our last Goodies for Mom winner had to say about this great high-quality Sub_Urban Riot shirt that she gave to her teenage son:

"...He came in my room and told me how great the quality was. That's right, a teenager that is normally only concerned with what it looks like was impressed with the quality of the shirt. He asked me to order him some more."
[Read more at Blog Swag and More]

Sub_Urban Riot is a Venice-based apparel company that sources premium organic products, all made in USA. Their products combine art and bold styling with high-end basics; without a hyper-inflated price tag. They have a sculpted fit that is stylish, yet comfortable. The soft fabric feels and looks great.

1% of all sales go directly to protecting the environment through http://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/

ENTER TO WIN

To enter the giveaway, just visit Sub_Urban Riot and then leave us a comment telling us the shirt from their great selection you would pick if you win. Deadline is Wednesday, June 10, 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.

[Visit Sub_Urban Riot now.]

Toys"R"Us, Inc. Acquires FAO Schwarz

Toys"R"Us, Inc. announced last week that it had acquired the legendary toy store, FAO Schwarz.

"We have enormous respect for the FAO Schwarz brand and for the special place it holds in the hearts of children everywhere," said Jerry Storch, Chairman and CEO, Toys"R"Us, Inc. "Building upon this storied tradition is a responsibility we take very seriously. We will work tirelessly to preserve the distinctiveness and integrity of the FAO Schwarz stores and brand as we grow the business and, indeed, take the brand to even greater heights."

Toys"R"Us, Inc. plans to operate the two FAO Schwarz retail stores located in New York City and Las Vegas. In addition, the company will operate the FAO Schwarz e-commerce and catalog operations under the FAO Schwarz name.

[Read more]

10 Products That Could Poison Your Child

Diane Griffith, of myOptumHealth, looks at 10 everyday products that could poison your child in her recent article.

Products Griffith mentions include:

1. Vitamins with iron.
2. Arts and crafts supplies.
3. Batteries
4. Correction Fluid.
5. Houseplants.
6. Toothpaste.
7. Bath and baby oils.
8. Houseplants.
9. Blood pressure monitors, compact fluorescent lightbulbs and thermometers containing mercury.
10. Shoe polish.

[Learn more about these potentially dangerous products and how to know if your child may have poisoning symptoms]

Source: myOptumHealth

Bugaboo Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Brake Failure

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission today announced a voluntary recall of Bugaboo Bee Strollers. One or both sides of the brakes can fail, causing a stroller to unexpectedly roll away on an incline. No injuries have been reported. Strollers were sold between August 2007 through April 2009. Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Bugaboo to receive a free repair kit.

[Read more]

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission