GFM Giveaway Round Up

Hi-Tec Auckland Sneaker Giveaway (one male & one female winner) Blog: Melinda Joy
Ends Feb 8th, 2010
http://melindajoy.blogspot.com/2010/01/new-year-new-you-series-7-hi-tec.html
Open to US & Canada!!!!!!

$20 Value Surprise Hair Accessories and Coverings from HairCoverings.com
125x125 Ads Space for 1-month at http://lifesacharm.net/blog
The winner of $20 Value Surprise Hair Accessories and Coverings from HairCoverings.com will be randomly chosen from all verified and valid entries. The participant with the most number of entries will be the alternate winner and will win 125x125 Ads Space.
Link to Giveaway: http://lifesacharm.net/blog/48423
End Date: February 8, 2010 (unlimited and daily entries available for more chances of winning)
Eligibility: Open to WORLDWIDE participants

Prize: 3-Step Anti-Aging System (ARV $296.00)
Blog: Uncoditional Mom
Link: http://anunconditionalmom.blog.com/2010/01/30/contest-review-glissandra/
Ends: March 1, 2010

Prize: Winners Choice of Childs Umbrella
Blog: Uncoditional Mom
Link: http://anunconditionalmom.blog.com/2010/01/30/contest-review-kidorablecom/
Ends: March 1, 2010

Prize: MudPuppy.com Adorable Diary & Sticker Playset
Blog: Uncoditional Mom
Link: http://anunconditionalmom.blog.com/2010/01/25/contest-review-mudpuppycom/
Ends: February 22, 2010

Prize: Personalized Item of Winners Choice from Frecklebox.com
Blog: Uncoditional Mom
Link: http://anunconditionalmom.blog.com/2010/01/25/contest-review-freckleboxcom-personalized-gifts-pick-your-prize/
Ends: February 22, 2010

Prize: Joovy.com Toy Stroller ($119) or Toy Booster Seat ($49)
Blog: Uncoditional Mom
Link: http://anunconditionalmom.blog.com/2010/01/22/contest-review-joovys-toy-caboose-and-booster-seat/
Ends: February 22, 2010

Prize: PinkChicken.com Dress of Winners Choice
Blog: Uncoditional Mom
Link: http://anunconditionalmom.blog.com/2010/01/22/contest-review-pinkchickencom-estelle-dress/
Ends: February 15, 2010

Prize: Tutu and Interachangeable Headband from FaBOWlous.com
Blog: Uncoditional Mom
Link: http://anunconditionalmom.blog.com/2010/01/22/contest-review-fabowlouscoms-pepperment-tutu-interchangable-headband/
Ends: February 22, 2010

vitaminID Giveaway Winner Announced

Congratulations to the winner of the vitaminID giveaway:

• Commenter #14 - One Frugal Girl

Thanks to our sponsor vitaminID.com.

Orphans in Haiti

As we watch the images of the horrible tragedy that has taken place in Haiti, one cannot help but be heartbroken especially for the children who do not have a family to take care of them. With all the families who want to adopt children, it seems like the thing to do would be to get them out of Haiti to these families. However, the Office of Children's Services explains in their recent post, Children Affected by the earthquake in Haiti, why unfortunately it is just not that simple.

Many of these children in the orphanges may have been waiting to be reunited with their families when they were in a better situation or extended family. So it's not as simple as they are all orphans with no family.  Because until they can figure this, which could be months with the state of the government and the area as a whole, they just cannot move them out of the country.  Thankfully they are expediating those children that do have adoption paperwork already in progress and getting them out of the country and to their adoptive families as soon as the can. I just hope and pray that when it all settles out that those families offering their homes now will be available to help the estimated 350,000 who were orphans before the quake, plus the many more who are now orphaned after this disaster.

Haiti has very strict adoption rules. Many families unless something changes would not even be eligible to adopt from Haiti according to their current laws, us included. The marriage requirement is 10 years and we've only been married 8 years in June. Also since we have two children, we would need a Presidential Waiver to adopt and these are extremely timely and often refused :(  There are new laws pending but have not yet been passed. Read more about this at Creating a Family, which is an excellent resource on adoption created and managed by Dawn Davenport. Dawn has a weekly radio show and is an expert on adoption and infertility issues.

If you'd like to help financially, please consider donating to http://www.americares.org/  Americares is delivering medicines, medical supplies, and aid to the people of Haiti. They have already airlifted more than $6 million of supplies into the area.

Join us in praying for these children, and the other people in Haiti as they begin to heal from both their physical and emotional injuries inflicted by this horrible event, and as they rebuild their homes and lives.

GIVEAWAY: Customized Vitamin Plan Just for You

One Goodies for Mom lucky reader will win a month's supply of customized vitamin packs courtesy of vitaminID.com (value=$35.99).

vitaminID.com offers a daily vitamin plan tailored just for you in a convenient monthly kit. All you have to do is complete a confidential Personal Health Survey that is based on your health, diet, age and more. The survey, created by a nutritionist, helps vitaminID.com to create personalized packets of daily vitamins, minerals and supplements just for you.

Each vitaminID kit contains a 4-week supply of daily packets based on your unique nutritional needs. You even get to choose your favorite designer box patterns!

ENTER TO WIN

To win a 4-week supply, visit the vitaminID.com  website, and then leave us a comment telling us what vitamin the survey told you that you need or tell us what vitamin you are currently taking. Deadline is Monday, January 25, 2010 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
• Share a link or button to our adoption blog, Making Our Family Complete to help us find our baby.

Just leave us a separate comment for each letting us know.

[Visit vitaminID.com now.]

McNeil Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain OTC Products

In consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), McNeil Consumer Healthcare announced a voluntarily recall certain lots of OTC products on January 15, 2010. The company is initiating this recall following an investigation of consumer reports of an unusual moldy, musty, or mildew-like odor that, in a small number of cases, was associated with temporary and non-serious gastrointestinal events.These include nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, or diarrhea. This precautionary action is voluntary and has been taken in consultation with the FDA.

Consumers who purchased product from the lots included in this recall should stop using the product and contact McNeil Consumer Healthcare for instructions on a refund or replacement.

Some of the products included in this recall include certain lots of:

• Children's Motrin Caplet and Chewables
• Children's Tylenol Meltaways
• And more

[View full list of recalled products.]
[Read more]

GFM Giveaway Roundup

Check out some friends of GFM giveaways:

From Val's Kitchen - Nature's Peak Fruit
Deadline: 01/23
http://funcraftsandrecipes.com/index.php/2010/natures-peak-frozen-fruit-review/
US only

www.MomsBlogs4U.Com
Tassimo Giveaway
(2) Prizes
Shipped by Tassimo
http://www.momsblogs4u.com/index.php/2010/01/complete-tassimo-beverage-review-contest/
1/16/10 – 2/6/10

Blog: Simply faBOWlous
Blog Link: http://simplyfabowlous.blogspot.com/2010/01/january-giveaway-fabowlous.html  
Prize: Mix -n- Match Headband & Hair Clip
How to Enter: Comment on Post - US Only
Deadline: Jan. 29, 2010

Stainless Steel Baby Bottles Now Available

As more and more people worry about the effects of BPA and are closely scrutinizing the baby bottles that are using for their child, Pura has went one step further in developing a BPA-free bottle.  Pura Kiki bottles are made from food service grade stainless steel - the same safe, durable material that has been used in milk pasteurization for decades. Pura feels stainless steel is superior, because even BPA-free plastic can leach petroleum by products and other chemical components of plastic when heated, scuffed, scratched or worn.  These bottles are:

• Made of unbreakable stainless steel
• See how much is consumed using internal volume markings
• Has a easy to clean wide mouth  and is dishwasher safe
• Converts to a sippy cup and grows with your child

[Pre-order them today at Amazon.com]

Drop Side Cribs Recalled by Caramia Furniture

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Caramia Furniture, announced a voluntary recall of their Diane Crib. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Diane crib and contact Caramia Furniture to receive a free replacement drop side. The slats on the cribs drop-side can detach from the top and bottom rails, posing fall and entrapment hazards to the child. They have received 18 reports of slats detaching from the rails of the crib, but no injuries have been reported.

[Read more]

HappyBaby and HappyTot Voluntarily Recalled

Nurture, Inc., is voluntarily recalling selected varieties of HAPPYTOT Stage 4 and HAPPYBABY Stage 1 and Stage 2 pouch meals. These products are being recalled due to a packaging defect that potentially could cause the pouches to swell or leak. Swollen or leaking pouches could indicate that the products may contain bacteria that could potentially cause illness. Thankfully, no illness has been reported.

"We are committed to ensuring our organic foods are not only delicious, convenient, and as healthy as possible, but also delivered in the highest quality, dependable package for our youngest consumers," says Shazi Visram, Nurture, Inc.'s Founder and CEO. "As a mother-to-be expecting my first child to arrive any day now, I know firsthand how critical it is for parents to have complete confidence in the foods they serve their children. We stand behind our mission to provide only the very best, which is why we have taken the measure to voluntarily recall these products."
 
[Read more]

Amby Baby Motion Beds/Hammocks Recalled Due to Infant Suffocation Deaths

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Amby Baby USA, announced a voluntary recall of Amby Baby Motion Beds. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately and contact Amby Baby USA for a free repair kit.

Amby Baby is aware of two infant suffocation deaths in the Amby Baby hammock. Amby Baby is aware of two infant suffocation deaths in the Amby Baby hammock.

[Learn more]

Recall of Play Yards with Bassinets Due to Suffocation Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Safety 1st and Eddie Bauer, have announced a voluntary recall of the Safety 1st Disney Care Center™ Play Yard and Eddie Bauer Complete Care Play Yard. You should stop using recalled products immediately and contact Dorel Juvenile Play Group for a repair kit.

The one piece metal bars supporting the floorboard of the bassinet attachment can come out of the fabric sleeves and create an uneven sleeping surface, posing a risk of suffocation or positional asphyxiation. Thankfully no injuries have been reported.

They were sold at Babies “R” Us, Kmart, Sears, Target and Walmart from January 2007 through October 2009.

[Learn more]