LEGO KIDSFEST is coming to St. Louis!!!

It's been floating around on social media that the LEGO KIDSFEST is coming to St. Louis this spring. Lately, AR is ALL about playing with her LEGO blocks so I decided I'd look into the event. After finding out more info, we are TOTALLY going because she's going to have a BLAST. I mean, it's three acres of hands-on LEGO fun! I imagine that I'll have a pretty good time too.

LEGO KIDSFEST is coming to St. Louis March 20 - 22, 2015. Here's a little bit more about the event if you're interested:

The LEGO KidsFest national tour stops at America's Center in St. Louis from March 20 - 22, 2015, for the very first time, bringing all of the creative hands-on, minds-on fun of LEGO building and experiences together in this three acre activity- and entertainment-packed family event. 

Among the many LEGO attractions, families will find: 
* LEGO Model Museum: walk among the dozens of life-sized models made from LEGO bricks 
* LEGO Ninjago: spin the way to being a Spinjitzu member 
* LEGO Mindstorms: play with programmed robots and snakes 
* LEGO Movie: help Emmet and Lucy conquer the bad guys 
* LEGO Fusion: work with real and virtual bricks in this 
* Race Ramps: build a custom car, then race it down the ramp against friends and family 
* Creation Nation: construct a creation to add to a custom map of the U.S. 
* Construction Zone: enjoy a creative build, play, and display area
* LEGO DUPLO: explore imagination through building for the younger set
* LEGO Retail: purchase LEGO merchandise and official KidsFest tour goods
* Big Brick Pile: build and have fun in a gigantic pile full of LEGO bricks for creative play and enjoyment
* Monochromatic Builds: construct buildings and more using bricks of a single color to foster group creativity
* LEGO Disney Princess: create and build a fairytale through LEGO bricks
* LEGO Friends: build for the five empowered friends from Heartlake City 

"Any family who likes to be inspired, get hands-on and have fun together won't want to miss LEGO KidsFest," said Vince Rubino, LEGO Events Manager. "We're bringing so many activities for families in the St. Louis area to test and showcase their creativity and building skills in what is sure to be a family event to remember." 

Based on sell-out attendance in previous markets, advance ticket purchase is strongly encouraged. 
Five identical sessions are available for the three-day tour stop. LEGO KidsFest tickets are $22.50 for adults and $19.50 for children and can be purchased online at http://www.legokidsfest.com  

The LEGO KidsFest 2015 tour stops include Arizona (Glendale): February 27 - March 1; Missouri (St. Louis): March 20 - 22; Tennessee (Nashville): April 17 - 19; and Texas (Austin): September 4 - 6. 

Tickets generally sell out and attendance averages 27,000 visitors at each venue. To date, more than 700,000 have enjoyed more than 35 LEGO KidsFest shows. In 2014, the tour made its first stop in Alberta, Canada, selling out a week before the show. In 2013, the LEGO KidsFest was awarded Best Proprietary Event by Event Marketer Magazine. The LEGO KidsFest is managed by BuzzEngine, an event and marketing agency. 

Doesn't that sound awesome??? Of course, AR and I would LOVE to see you all there. Well, one of MY followers will win (2) tickets to for the opening night session on Friday, March 20,  2015   (4-8:30pm).  I encourage you to LIKE and Follow LEGOKidsFest on Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram for all the latest ticketing updates as this event has been selling out in prior cities. Must be 18 to enter, 1 entry per day allowed, random drawing by USFG! Winner will be randomly chosen by USFG on Friday January 23 and announced on my Blog and notified via email.

ENTER HERE - http://www.usfamilyguide.com/LEGO_KidsFest/?blogid=2508

 

Good luck and we hope to see you there!!!

Purex No Sort for Colors Detergent Review & Giveaway!!!

...I'm a mom and I'm lazy. There, I said it. I don't sort my clothes. Sure, I used to when I graduated college...one load for whites, one load for colors, and one load for towels. Then I got a job, got married, had a kid and sorting went out the window. Especially when the baby spit up on my last clean shirt and I need something to wear or I'm walking out the door topless and NO ONE wants to see that! So I was pretty stoked, yes I just said stoked, when Purex came out with a new detergent that prevents coloring bleeding and has a dye transfer inhibitor. It's the new Purex No Sort for Colors Detergent!

Uh, don't mind my dirty lid on the washing machine but instead fix your eyes on the awesome detergent that allows me to stop sorting laundry without feeling guilty.

Purex No Sort for Colors Detergent-you have saved my life! Okay, maybe I'm being dramatic, but you've definitely saved my clothes and saved me time so I can stop sorting.

To celebrate the release of the NEW Purex No Sort for Colors detergent, the Purex brand will be hosting a Sweepstakes. One grand prize winner will receive $1,000 while 100 second place winners will receive a coupon for a free Purex No Sort for Colors Detergent. Enter the contest here!

No worries though, enter my giveaway to win a coupon for your chance to try them out yourself!!!
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Creve Coeur Heart to Heart 5K, 10K and 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk...

...Now that I have AR, I’m always looking for fun, and most importantly FREE, activities to do in the community. The City of Creve Coeur offers free family events throughout the year like Flicks on the Fairway, Concerts in the Park, and Vintage Baseball Game. All of those things sound like so much fun! Plus it gets people in the doors of their community center to try out other programs.

The City of Creve Coeur is able to do this because they host an annual 5k/10k and Fun Run with the proceeds benefiting their direct community through funding for these programs. Pay for a race, get a shirt out of it, AND get tons of free, fun family events throughout the year? YES PLEASE!

The event is called Creve Coeur Heart to Heart 5K,10K and 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk. This year, it will be on Saturday, June 7 starting at 8 a.m. It’s a certified course that loops through a portion of the Creve Coeur business district and residential streets.

Fees vary depending on race entry and registration date. Fee includes T-shirt, chip timing (5K & 10K only), finisher’s medal and post-race snacks and beverages. T-shirt availability and sizes are not guaranteed for late or race day registrations. Keep reading for a chance to win an entry! Click here to register!

They’re also looking for volunteers! All volunteers receive a Heart to Heart Volunteer T-shirt and after-event hospitality. Email Kirsten Barnes or call 314-872-2570.

And I totally love this aspect of the run being tied into social media-Let your friends and family know that you've registered for the race and share your training progress by using #runfortheloveof on your Twitter feed!

 

Okay, so you’ve hung in for this entire post, so now be sure to enter to win ONE free entry for yourself!!! The contest is open right now and will close Sunday, April 13 at midnight. Good luck and share with your friends!!!

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Limited Edition Purex Crystals Giveaway!!!

...I know you all saw my post about the new Purex Crystals back in January, right? We flew through that bottle and I was really missing the long lasting fresh scent of our laundry. So I decided to check out the Fabulously Fresh Limited Edition Purex Crystals. The bottle definitely caught my attention right away...I'm a sucker for purple!

Purex Crystals are a great way to freshen laundry and maybe even help spring come a little early? Simply pour the crystals in with your laundry and then wait for the natural softener to work it's magic.

Easy peasy, just wait for it to eliminate odor and inhale that fresh scent! To celebrate the release of the Limited Edition Fabulously Fresh Purex Crystals, the Purex brand is hosting a Sweepstakes. Click here to enter for the grand prize of $1,000 and year's supply of Purex Crystals Limited Edition Fablously Fresh! There will also be 100 second place winners who will receive a coupon to try your own.

But don't worry, you can enter on my blog too for a chance to win a coupon and try it out yourself! See below for details.

Here's my laundry helper. She wasn't pleased that I pulled off her shirt to throw it in the wash but she still loves her mama anyways.

I will giveaway three coupons to try out Purex Crystals Limited Edition Fabously Fresh. Giveaway starts now. All winners will be notified via e-mail and have 24 hours to respond with a mailing address. Good luck!!!


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Dial Cleaning Hand Soap and Giveaway!!!

...Is it just me or every mom out there? I feel like ever since I had AR, we're constantly washing our hands. First when she was a wee teeny tiny baby because she was still building her immune system and now because we always have food, mud, boogers, etc...on her hands. Whew! Being a mom, and toddler, is messy!

Never fear though, Dial has a new hand soap out! The new Deep Cleansing Hand Soap is awesome because it's like a micro-scrubber washing the germs away. It's the perfect family soap because it not only kills the germs but is a refreshing moisture which we all need is this dry winter weather.

What's even better is that it comes in three amazing scents: Yellow Raspberry & Black Sugar, Water Blossoms, and Coconut Lime Verbena. Oh and it looks fab in my bathroom!

This is premium soap that I feel comfortable with my family using. It smells great, too!

Want to try it out yourself? Well, then enter this giveaway! The more you share, the more chances you have to win! Raffle is open now and will close at midnight on Friday, March 15. Good luck!

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Disclosure: The Dial brand provided me with a sample of Dial Deep Cleansing Hand Soap in exchange for a product review. However, all opinions expressed here are my own.

St. Louis Ambush Reunion Game GIVEAWAY!!!

...Remember when I told you that my dad and I went to a St. Louis Ambush game earlier this month? We had a blast and next week is the last game of the season AND the Reunion Game! Players from the Steamers, the old school Ambush, and the Storm will be on hand to sign autographs before the game, play an exhibition game at halftime, and stick around for more autographs afterwards. I'm totally bummed that I won't be able to go, but some lucky reader might be able to!

The game is next Thursday, February 27 and kickoff is at 7:35pm. I have two tickets to giveaway along with some other Ambush goodies. The giveaway starts NOW and will run until midnight on Sunday, February 23. Share with all your friends because it's going to be an awesome time especially when you meet Mark Moser, John Klein, Justin McMillan, and more!


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Paddy O'Shea's Golf Card Game...

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

Paddy O’Shea’s Golf Card Game™ is a new card game that we feel is more fun than Uno and more challenging than Hearts!  It is a fun game that golfers, card players and board game players find exciting and challenging.

A family game for 2 to 6 players ages 10 and up.  It is easy to learn and unpredictable in its play.  Strategy and luck are involved.  The game consists of nine hands (“Rounds”) and usually takes 40 to 50 minutes to play a game.  Most players want to play more than one game! It makes a great gift!

Since we only have one TV in our house and Matt and I can never decide what to watch together, we spent the other night playing this card game. It was so much fun...easy but challenging at the same time. To say we were both a little competitive would be, um...an understatement! Now enter this giveaway, not much time left!



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Sill Shield Velcro Leash & Harness Reflector Giveaway...

...I know most of my readers out there are mommies to both human babies and furbabies. Well, this giveaway is for your favorite furry friend! I'm giving away a 3-pack of Velcro leash/harness reflectors. They are the latest in pet walking safety. Made in the USA, these 2-sided reflectors are made from the exact same reflective material used on school buses. They are weatherproof, shatterproof, ultra-lightweight and easy to use. Simply peel one open & wrap it around any strap. Great for horses & people too! You can purchase them or find more great products at Sill Shield.

The giveaway will open today, February 3 at midnight and close at midnight February 7. A mandatory entry is required. All you have to do is visit Sill Shield and let me know what product you'd use with your furbabies. Check out the Rafflecopter for extra entries. Good luck! 

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Kong Dog Toy Review...

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

...Entirely Pets is the leader in online pet supplies and non-prescription pet medications. Our vet operated site provides you with a wide selection of pet products at unbeatable prices, with excellent customer service.

As your one-stop pet shop, EntirelyPets.com provides affordable solutions to give your pet the healthiest and happiest life possible while saving you money. Basically, we aim to keep tails wagging! Our "pet friendly" site features the most popular brands on the market and various in-house product lines. We have been consistently delivering value and convenience to pet owners around the world since 1999.

My favorite items on the Entirely Pets website are all the Kong toys! I got to pick a Kong for my furbabies so I chose the extra-large Kong Stuff-A-Ball.

I stuffed it full of a few dog treats...

Then I gave Shad first dibs. He didn't quite grasp the concept as he kept batting it around the basement with his nose.

Emma took the first opportunity she could to steal it away from him then she retreated to the safety of her kennel. She had to sniff it out first.

But it took her no time to figure out how to get to the treats!

Entirely Pets was super easy to work with. The furbabies toy came right away in the mail. They Kong was super strong and durable so the dogs won't be tearing it up any time soon. It was a pleasant surprise for them on the coldest day of the year and kept them busy since they couldn't play outside. We'll definitely be using this for a long time at our house and probably investing in a second one so they don't fight over it.



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Gorgeous Bride Tiara Giveaway From MyeSoul...

...Wedding fever is in the air! My SIL got engaged right around Christmas and she's already full swing into planning for a beautiful fall wedding, my favorite time of year if I do say so myself! While I'm so glad that my wedding planning days are over, it's still fun to look at wedding stuff, right? I found a company called MyeSoul.

MyeSoul is an online store that has products like dresses, jewelry, and more for weddings, costumes, computers, electronics, and more. Seriously, I could spend HOURS looking through all the items they offer. Not only do they have a LARGE selection, but they have great prices, too. I've been asked to share the awesomeness with my readers!

I will be hosting a giveaway for a Gorgeous Alloy With Clear Cystal And Imitation Pearls Wedding Bridal Tiara as long as I have entries. Some of you may already be married, but I'm sure we all know an engaged woman out there who would love to wear this on her wedding day. The tiara normally costs over $60, but with MyeSoul's pricing, it's only $34.99 and one of you lucky ladies, or man, could win it for free!

 

Check out the Rafflecopter to see how you can enter. The contest is open now until Sunday, January 12 at midnight. Share with all your friends to ensure we have 20 entries!



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Pampered Chef Giveaway!!!

...Still haven't decided on a Christmas gift for the chef in your life? Why not Pampered Chef? My good friend, Laura, had started selling their product and I'm having an online party from now until December 10. Go take a look at the awesome stuff they sell and try to tell me that you can't find a gift for that person in your life that loves to bake and cook!

Laura is graciously hosting this giveaway for a cookie press. This is valued at $32.50! It includes ten different metal disks so you can make a variety of different shaped cookies!

The giveaway will start today and run until midnight on December 10. Be sure to share the news with your friends about the giveaway and you can place your order in time for it to arrive by Christmas here!

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Pampers Swaddlers First!!!

...Hey Mommy friends! Remember those days when we brought home our new babies and put them in those teeny, tiny Pampers Swaddlers diapers that looked gigantic when held up next to our little ones? My favorite part of those were the color changing line that let me know when it was time to switch out the old for the new. Well, I have some great news; they are now available through size 5. Woot, woot!

 

Pampers wants to be around for all of our children's "firsts." First tooth, first step, first haircut-all of it! They are celebrating by having 30 days of awesome giveaways with a grand prize of a year's supply of Swaddlers and wipes! They'll be giving away daily prize bundles in addition to the grand prize on their Facebook page. Oh, and keep reading for a chance to win a prize bundle from me, too!

In addition to their awesome Facebook giveaways, they are also hosting a #SwaddlersFirst Twitter Party  on December 5 at 9pm EST. You'll want to be sure to RSVP here for a chance to win their prize pack.

Prizes include:

3- Celebrating Firsts Gift Packs, ARV ($250), which include:

*Baby's First Friend Doudou Bear Plush Doll

*Baby's First Tooth and First Curl Treasure Box

*Baby's First Words Boko

*Baby's First Steps Plush Toy

*$50 Shutterfly Gift Card to celebrate all "firsts" moments

*Baby's First Bath Robe

*Pampers Swaddlers

and the grand prize is a Canon EOS Rebel T3 DSLR camera worth $450!!!

To participate, follow your hosts @DoubleDutyDivas, @BridgetteLA, @CeceliaMecca @AngieKcom @WhatMommiesNeed @RamblingChick, and the sponsor @Pampers and be sure to RSVP.

Look how comfy she looks in those Pampers without a care in the world.

Here's Baby L mean mugging the camera in her new Pampers bath robe! I love it, she's so adorable.

As if that's not enough opportunities to win, I'm giving you one too! Enter my giveaway for a chance to win the following prize pack:

*Baby's First Friend Plush Doll

*Baby's First Tooth and First Curl Treasure Box

*Baby's First Words Book

*Baby's First Steps Push Toy

*Pampers Swaddlers

Giveaway will start at midnight, December 1 and close at midnight, December 7. Good luck and enjoy those first moments with your little ones! 

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You can follow Pampers on Facebook, Twitter or check out their website for more information about Swaddlers. 

This review was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Pampers. I was provided the featured product free of charge to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% mine.

"AR The Good Friend" Book Review...

...I was asked to review a book from My Fairy Tale Books. They had a HUGE selection of books to choose from. I had a hard time narrowing it down to just one! I finally decided on "AR The Good Friend." When we got the book, I told AR that we were going to read a book about friends. What'd she do? Well, she grabbed her closest friends and sat down ready to read. She waited patiently with Ms. Monkey and her bestie in the frame ready for me to pick up the book and start reading.

It was cool, because it's personalized but not just with her name. It had a whole list of questions for you so that the child can really relate to the book. For instance, it asked the name of her school so I put down her babysitter's name. It also asked for two of friends names so I listed the two kids at the sitter's and it even asked for her favorite foods! After we read it, I took it to the sitter's so they could hear their names, too. Ms. Pam said the other kids loved it!

I was also able to put a dedication in the book so AR's reads, "May you always have good friends and be a good friend to others." I know at this age, it doesn't mean much to her, but hopefully as she gets older it will.

The only, and I mean only and it's so minuet it's not really worth mentioning but it's kind of funny, downfall is that the main character (AR) looks like a boy to me. See here, left hand page, red shirt. But it was such a sweet book and so personal that it didn't even matter.

As we were reading it, I said Mommy (yes, even I'm in the book!) and she laid down to give the Mama Bear a hug! My girl is so sweet, I love her so much!

The book we received was a hardback book, with bright pictures and easy words. It definitely kept AR's attention since I was calling out names she was familiar with. I'm sure this book will be added to our nightly routine!

I've been asked to do a giveaway for the book. This would be an excellent gift for your child to wake up to on Christmas morning.

Check them out on their website, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Pinterest!

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If you don't win, don't worry! Use coupon code XMAS2013 for a 10% discount on any product from My Fairy Tale Books! Good luck!

AR "Is a Multicolor Kid" Book Review...

...AR and I were asked to review another book from FlattenMe. Of course we said yes because we loved "Owl Always Love You" so much! This time we were asked to review, "AR Is a Multicolor Kid."

It was a bright and colorful hardback book. As I stated in my other review from FlattenMe, the way AR's name was printed, it looked like it was specially written just for her.

She loved all the bright colors on each page. When I read it to her, I really emphasized each word and she loved it. She was clapping as I read.

I had brought her carseat in to put in my stepsister's car. Of course, she had to sit in it while we read it the first time.

The book describes characteristics by color. I love that it isn't your typical picture book yet it still captures her attention and she's anxiously turning the page to see what it holds for her.

My favorite was the orange page, not just because it's my favorite color. I think it represented her name very well because it reminds me of leaves on the ground.

After we read it once, we had to read it again but this time in Mommy's lap and AR turning all the pages on her own.

After we read it a few more times, I put it down so we could eat breakfast and get dressed. No sooner had we walked back into the living room, she found it and wanted to read it one more time!

AR even liked it when she read it upside down!

As you can tell from the photos, the book kept her attention and she loved looking at the pictures! I'd definitely recommend it, not only for the bright colors and pictures, but who doesn't love a book all about themself?

You can find FlattenMe and their products on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, their blog, or their website. Be sure to check out the Holiday Cheer Giveaway they're running from now until November 30!

*I received a copy of "AR Is a Multicolor Kid" at no charge to review. All opinions are my own. Thank you FlattenMe!

Painting with a Twist: Busch Stadium Style!!!

...this past Sunday, a group of sorority sisters, blog friends and co-workers met me at Painting with a Twist. It's a B.Y.O.B. art studio. They offer classes to the public but after I saw the Busch Stadium painting, I knew I had to do it for my dad for Christmas. They weren't planning on offering that painting again until spring training unless I wanted to do a private party. I sent out a mass FB message and the party was planned. Since I'm not a big drinker, I brought beer dip to share and one Angry Orchard Hard Cider then made my way to the big event!

 

If you see the finished product, it's very intimidating but they break it down section by section. At first, I was super stressed just by the sky but it got easier once we got the hang of what we were doing. Here's Q with her skyline and buildings.

April showing off her talent. The picture on the right was originally mine. I traded paintings with the instructor because my buildings were too close together and I wanted a bigger Arch. Apparently, I thought I was in NY or something since I had drawn a massive skyscraper. 

See, it's a process. Here's Danielle showing off half the infield painted and the stands. She is a perfectionist so hers turned out really awesome!

Ta-da! Here is my finished product!

Here's the entire group with their masterpiece! I suggested we add fireworks in the sky because that would signify a Cards win. I was too chicken to attempt it but a few others did and it turned out great.

Me with Q and Durb, my college gal pals! It was awesome to see everyone and feel like a real Van Gogh while we're at it. I hope my dad is surprised when he opens it and hangs it in his office. I would love to do more classes here but then I ask myself, what would I do with all the paintings???

I also decided to try out the new isABelt. It's a thin plastic belt that adjusts for almost all waist sizes, so no matter how much weight you gain or lose, you can still use the same belt. It has a magnetic clasp which sticks to your pants button to help keep it in place. I loved it because it didn't have any gap between my belt and pants, in fact, I forgot I even had it on! If you click on this picture to make it larger, you can see how much bulk is gone when you use the isABelt vs a regular belt and hey, who doesn't love to look skinnier?

Check out the giveaway to get one of your own!

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Shutterfly Christmas Card Time!!!

...It's that time of year again! Break out the family photos, pull up Shutterfly's website and start searching for the perfect holiday card to send to all your friends and family.

My favorite areas to shop on Shutterfly are the holiday card collection and the photo gifts. This year, they have new card designs:
*Classic-traditional colors, iconic illustrations, aspiration sentiments, snowflakes, monogram

*Contemporary-trend forward colors, texture and layering, water color techniques, shine, glitter, Instagram pictures are perfect for this style

*Whimsy-humor and nostalgia meet, fun sentiments

*Merry and Bright-all about color and having fun

*Religious-metallic type treatments, incorporated story ideas

*Photo Basics-multiple colors, vertical type, family name highlights

If you can't tell, I really like the multi-picture cards. This way I get to put more photos of the entire family! They also have amazing photo gifts. Last year, I bought us a Wood Wall Art with our family name in the middle with pictures from our wedding to the day AR was born and also our family pictures last fall. Everyone always comments how awesome it is when they see it hanging in our living room.

Shutterfly has asked me to do a giveaway for a $50 off your total order (plus free shipping) code. To enter, use Rafflecopter below. You will need to visit Shutterfly's Holiday Cards and leave a comment with your favorite card in order to unlock other entries. The giveaway is open from now until midnight, Thursday, November 21. Good luck and happy card hunting!

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Be sure to check out the Twitter Party #PhotosYouLove on November 15 at 8 PM ET. Follow @ResourcefulMom for more info.

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Hot Chocolate 15k/5k Race Entry Giveaway!!!

...remember when I posted that I was running for chocolate and then later when I announced that I was a Hot Chocolate Blogger? One of the perks of being a Hot Chocolate Blogger is that I get to give away one free entry to a lucky reader! You can use it for ANY race they offer so don't think just because you don't live in STL that you can't enter.

First off, let's recap the race info, shall we? The race in STL is on December 15. You can choose your distance: 15k or 5k. You get a sweet wicking fleece hoodie for participating in addition to lots and lots of chocolate! Did I mention chocolate fondue at the finish line? I can't wait to eat that Rice Krispie treat with some chocolate!

Lots of people dress up for the race...

I just plan to dress warm!

Look at that awesome hoodie-I can't wait to wear mine!

This giveaway will open at midnight Monday, October 28 and close at midnight Friday, November 1. I will email the winner by Monday, November 4. Be sure to follow the Hot Chocolate Run on Facebook and Twitter. Good luck and happy running!

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CollageIt 3 Pro For Mac Halloween Giveaway...

** * Time Limited Offer - 70% OFF! * * * Click on the link for an opportunity to enter to win a free CollageIt 3 Pro. The app is Free on App Store from Oct. 29 at 0:00 CST to Oct. 31 at 24:00 CST.

CollageIt Pro is an easy-to-use and automatic app that helps you create eye-catching photo collages on Mac OS X. It was designed to give everyone an opportunity to brighten up one's photo collection, and in a few seconds, a set of photos will be turned into an impressive array of collages.

With CollageIt Pro, collage creation is effortless. Choose a template from 4 collage styles - Mosaic, Grid, Center and Pile (including 45+ brand new templates), add photos and text, and the photo collages can be generated automatically. You can also switch to Free Mode to manually edit the collage as you wish. What’s more, apply photo effects, text effects, border and shadow to make sure the collage gets its best look. After your master piece is finished, you can export it, print it or share it on Facebook or via Email with family and friends.

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* New Features in 3.0
• 45+ brand new templates.
• Added Free Mode to edit collage freely.
• Zooming of editing area.
• Added 20+ photo effects and many text effects.
• Added border of round corners.
• Share collage directly on Facebook.

* Automatic, Easy to Use and Powerful
• Only three steps you’ll create photo collage automatically; easy enough for users of all experienced levels.
• Realtime preview with a super speed.
• Large photo capacity supports adding up to 200 photos.
• Maximum collage size can reach 40”× 40”.

* Various Templates to Choose
• Supports 4 collage styles - Mosaic, Grid, Center and Pile.
• Includes 45+ brand new templates in total.

* Personalize Photo Collage Freely
• Click Random Layout to generate various collage layouts continuously.
• Switch to Free Mode to move, resize, and rotate each photo manually.
• Apply photo border and shadow for decoration.
• Crop photos so that they fit well in the collage space.
• Apply photo effects/filters to beautify your collage.
• Add text – resize; rotate; apply shadow & abundant text effects such as Stroke, Glow, and Background to make your text stand out.
• Choose from 50+ background patterns, or load your own image as background to suit your collage.

* Share the Collage Anywhere
• Save the collage as JPEG, TIFF, BMP, PNG, or GIF, etc. image format and print it out.
• Send the collage to family and friends via Email.
• Set the collage as desktop wallpaper.
• Save the collage as a PDF file.
• Share the collage directly on Facebook.
• Save the collage as project and open it for further editing.

 

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AhaIshopping.com Giveaway!!!

...I found a new women's clothing store online, it's called AhaIshopping. Here is an intro from their website:

 

"AhaIshopping, a Korean & Street Style Women's Fashion Clothing Online Store offering women’s apparel, dresses, bags, shoes, jewelery, accessories, beauty products, etc. Special Offers Only $9.99 & Free shipping worldwide everyday.

 

AhaIshopping was founded in late 2011, and has already grown to one of the best women's fashion clothing online stores. We keep updating products at a high rate every day. Now we update more than 300 new products each week. Those products mentioned definitely belong to the latest fashion trend.

AhaIshopping's mission is to make you close to the planet's most cutting-edge fashion, no matter where you are or what class or age group you are in. Pursuing fashion is the right of every woman.

We are Free Shipping Worldwide with speed and precision and 30 Days Unconditional Return."

 

Also, they don't leave products on the "shelf" for long which ensures that you're one of the few with their trendy styles. Here is a look at some of the $9.99 products, I love the black dress! And free shipping? Well, it doesn't get better than that!

AhaIshopping has asked me to do a giveaway!  The Prize? Free clothes totally cost $30 as prizes if there are over 100 valid competitors in the giveaway campaign within 3 weeks and/or $15 bonus to winners if there are less than 100 valid competitors in the giveaway campaign within 3 weeks. Here is a link on how to use the  bonus.

 

1. Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ahaishopping21
2. Follow us on Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/ahaiclothes/
3. Repin your favorite pins in the 3 boards listed as bellow to your own pinterest board
http://www.pinterest.com/ahaiclothes/christmas-sweaters/
http://www.pinterest.com/ahaiclothes/ahai-coats/
http://www.pinterest.com/ahaiclothes/ahai-sweaters/
4. Find your favorite items from http://www.ahaishopping.com/ and pin to your pinterest board, the more the better.
After you do that, comment your Facebook Name, pinterest board and the favorite items' url links in a comment so that we know who participated and what you want to win.

AhaIshopping will choose two best pinners as the winners after 3 weeks, each winner will get the prize listed above with free shipping worldwide! Good luck!

NIMLI Fall Giveaway!!!

...I've discovered a new online company called Nimli.

 

 

Nimli is a curated marketplace of makers & sellers. They're a community of designers, curators and consumers. They seriously have the cutest scarves and purses. I'll definitely be doing some of my holiday shopping online with them!

They are doing a special Fall Giveaway with a total of 5 total prizes - 4 that include 4 different items from top Nimli brands + 1 wild card prize on Halloween. The total prizes are valued at over $1000 & have a total of 9 different brands featured. The prizes can be viewed at www.nimli.com/blog/nimli-fall-giveaway. Here are just a few of the prizes they'll be giving away.

WHO: Five winners total, one winner each week for 4 weeks - 10.25, 11.1, 11.8 & 11.15 + 1 wild card winner on Halloween 10.31.

WHAT: Each week the prize is a combination of 4 items from top Nimli brands. The wild card winner will receive one rug of their choice from Domestic Construction.

HOW TO ENTER: You can enter the giveaway by liking the Nimli Facebook fan page, following Nimli boards on Pinterest or following Nimli on twitter through Rafflecopter on their Giveaway Page. Visit http://nimli.com/blog/nimli-fall-giveaway to enter the giveaway on our site via Rafflecopter.

Good luck and if any of you win, please post a pictures of yourself with your prize!