giveaways!

Flash giveaway at doable diapers!!  I want a FB Elite so bad!!  Hurry and enter! http://doablediapers.blogspot.com/2011/11/giveaway_04.html

deeply discounted quality skincare products!

LOTS of Brand New Rodan + Fields skin care products
Top of the line skincare. Dermatologist Developed (the makers of Proactiv)
-Soothe Regimen for sensitive skin retails $133. will sell for $100
-Unblemish Regimen for acne-prone skin retails $160. Will sell for $130
-Reverse Regimen for reducing age spot etc retails $160. Will sell for $130
-AMP MD System (1 month supply) Retails $100. Will sell for $85
-Enhancements Microdermabrasion Body Bar retails $30. will sell for $20
-Enhancements Mineral Peptide SPF 20 make-up (light) retails $29. Will sell for $20
-Essentials moisturize with Melaslow retails for $27. will sell for $20 [2 available]
-Essentials Lip Shield SPF 25 (1 of 2 from a 2-pack) $5
-17 single use packets microdermabrasion paste $35 (box was opened)
-Anti-age Eye Cloths (removes make-up and reverses signs of aging) retails $29. Will sell for $20

opened products:
-AMP MD System used only in demo once, 30 day supply, $60
-Anti-age Regimen, used in demo once Retails $193. will sell $100

please see website for product descriptions https://www.rodanandfields.com/Shop

Giveaways

CLOSED! Giveaway Raffle for Coupon Mommy of 3

 A word from Fabulous Family Reviews &Giveaways
This giveaway is going to be different from my other giveaways. If you follow me on Facebook you know that I have been putting together a huge raffle for a fellow blogger. Shannon's (Coupon Mommy of 3) three year old daughter, Emily, was recently diagnosed with stage IV cancer. Although I do not know Shannon personally I have seen her constantly helping businesses and other bloggers by promoting them and asking nothing in return. I wanted to put this together for her in her time of need.

This is all for little Emily

You can read about Emily's story here.
Shannon's blog
Shannon's Facebook page
Shannon's Twitter

Here are some important details:
  • To enter this giveaway a mandatory $5.00 ($5 = 1 entry) donation is required. All money is going directly into Shannon's paypal account. Click here to donate.
  • For every $1.00 over the $5.00 mandatory entry you receive another entry. Ex. donate $10.00 and receive 1 entry for the first $5.00 and 5 more entries for the other $5.00, total would be 6 entries.
  • Must be 18 or older to win.
  • This giveaway is open to US and Canada. However some sponsors are not able to ship to Canada. In that case I (Melissa from Fabulous Family Reviews & Giveaways) will be the go between and have the items shipped to me and then I will ship to Canada.
  • Sponsors and bloggers ARE allowed to enter. Fabulous Family Reviews & Giveaways will be the only one with access to the entries therefore they will not be eligible to win. Everybody else is fair game.
  • You MAY win up to TWO packages. If random.org picks you twice I will allow it but if you are lucky enough to be picked a third time then it is somebody else's turn to win.
  • If you are a sponsor or blogger and you win the item you have donated it will be separated from the prize package and be raffled off via random.org as a single prize to all other entrants.
  • If you have any questions at all please email Melissa from Fabulous Family Reviews & Giveaways at fabulousfamilyreviews@gmail.com
  • Feel free to comment on this post but it will not count as an entry unless you fill out the giveaway form posted below.
  • If you have not entered a giveaway from Fabulous Family Reviews & Giveaways before it's really simple. Just fill out the form and add up your entries at the end. ALL entries will be verified.
  • Here is a Link to all Sponsor's websites, Facebook pages, Twitter pages, and blogs.
  • You also get an extra entry for following all participating blogs on Google friend connect, twitter, and 'Liking' them on Facebook. So be sure to hop around all blogs below for up to 3 extra entries for each participating blog.

Click on the ChipIn Widget below to donate. After you donate Click HERE to fill out the entry form. If you have any questions at all please email Melissa at fabulousfamilyreviews@gmail.com



Thanks!!!!



Now on to the fun stuff!! The prizes you can win!



Cloth Diapering Package #1

  • FuzziBunz one-size diaper from Wee Little Changes
  • Small wetbag in either cars print or vines print (winners choice) from Green Bumkin
  • 1 gender neutral diaper from Mud Butt Cloth Diapers
  • Bag of Rockin' Green from Rockin' Green Cloth Diaper Detergent
  • Fitted diaper, winner's choice of in stock diaper or a custom one from Wee Expressions
  • $25 Gift Certificate from Sew Crafty Baby
  • Limited Edition diaper (only two of a kind!) from Knickernappies
  • Wool Longies (boy or girl colors) from Babee Greens
  • Diaper kit including The Champ diaper, wipes, wet/dry bag, and pail liner from GoGreen Pocket Diapers
  • $15.00 Gift Card to the The Fruit of Her Hands
  • 2 Little Bundles from AppleCheeks
  • $5 gift card from HootHootBaby
Cloth Diapering Package #2

  • Limited Edition diaper (only two of a kind!) from Knickernappies
  • $5 gift card from HootHootBaby
  • bumGenius 4.0 onesize pocket diaper from Jennifer's Cloth Diaper Boutique
  • Go, Baby, Go! 14" X 12" Hot Pink wet bag with orange and lime stripes from Gina Turella Garcia- Go, Baby, Go! Independent Consultant
  • 2 size Medium gPants, a bag of gRefills and a package of gCloth from gDiapers
  • $10.00 gift certificate to The Ginger Kid
  • Happy Heinys OS Snaps Puppy Print from Cute N Fluffy Cloth Diapers
  • $15.00 Gift Card to the ali AND swan
  • 6 pack of organic prefolds with 2 covers and a roll of biosoft flushable liners from Bummis
  • Wetbag from Prairie Tales, LLC
  • LolliDoo Diaper Anonymously donated
  • Bag of Rockin' Green from Rockin' Green Cloth Diaper Detergent
  • Fluff's Enough donated a set of Tree Huggin Momma's fleece liners. (*Not pictured)
  • 1 size Medium BabyKicks Hemparoo Joey-Bunz PREMIUM donated by Life With My Littles (*Not pictured)
Cloth Diapering Package #3

  • Pack of 6 Charlie Banana 2-in-1 eco-diapering system from Charlie Banana
  • 24 oz bag of detergent from Eco Sprout
Cloth Diapering Package #4

  • Good to Go package from SoftBums
Baby Package

  • Pacific Moby Wrap from Moby Wrap
  • Key Fob from BabyBug Creations
  • Carnival bloom bib & burp cloth set from Designer Bub
  • Aden & Anais Diwali - Bamboo Muslin Swaddles 3 pack from Kelly's Closet (DiaperShops.com)
  • Winner's choice of hat from SweetPeas An Bumpkins
  • Custom shoes, size and print from Clothbaby.org
  • Fabric covered wipes case from BabyBug Creations
  • (1) pair of Rock-a-thigh baby socks in winners choice of color from All American Baby Boutique
  • Custom diaper/wipe case from BabyBug Creations
  • Gift Basket - Items will include some crinkles, loopies, soakers, reusable lunch sacks, cloth wipes and some baby balm from Hen House Creations (*Not pictured)
Toddler Package
  • Musical Gear Center toy from Playskool
  • Toddler Pillow from BobbleRoos
  • Custom appliqued shirt/onesie from Tiny Toe Creations
  • Winner's choice of ERGObaby carrier and color choice from ERGObaby
  • $25.00 Gift Card to The Head said
  • 10 Handmade Birthday invitations of any Disney Character from Moms Saving Money
  • 1 green children's edition of the i like book
  • $15 gift certificate to EcoMom
  • Denim apron from Five Talents Boutique
Girls Package
  • Custom tutu and matching flower clip from Little Miss Posh
  • Two girl style pair of BabyLegs from Mom 4 Life
  • Size 3T dress (pictured) from Cute Factor
  • Pink & white korker from Lily's Bowtique
  • $25.00 Gift Card to The Head said
Mom's Package #1
  • 1 BEADtastic book bling from Bouncing Woolies
  • Pair of FUNKtastic dryer balls (design will vary) from Bouncing Woolies
  • Wool car freshener (colors will differ, without beads) from Bouncing Woolies
  • A batch of french pressed soap for the winner from Beck, The Crazy Housewife
  • $20.00 Gift Card to Homestead Emporium
  • Necklace from Avon anonymously donated
  • Wrap-a-Nap winner's color choice from Wrap-a-Nap
  • 2 - $5 Amazon gift cards anonymously donated
  • Corn/therapy pillows, facial-sized with flannel cover from Delaynie Cooper Designs
  • Sewing Instructions/PATTERNS/ Tutorials from 2 Teens and a Toddler Boutique
  • Sewing Instructions/PATTERNS/ Tutorials included:
    • Shopping Cart Cover (Single)
    • Rag Quilt Blanket
    • Boppy Nursing Pillow COVER
    • Crayon Roll
    • Ring Sling
    • I Spy Bag Toy
    • Theseare for a sewing pattern only, the items pictured are NOT included.
Mom's Package #2
  • 5 - 8x10 original photographs by Samantha Shuman (Fresh Samantha)
  • Scentsy Warmer and bar of Scentsy from Independent Scentsy Consultant ~ Lisa Marie
  • You Go, Girl! Scentsy Bar from Adventures in Abby Land
  • Pin from Avon anonymously donated
  • A basket full of bath goodies made by a 7 year old little girl (with help from her Mommy.) Wash Away Cancer (Beck, The Crazy Housewife)
  • Wrap-a-Nap winner's color choice from Wrap-a-Nap
  • 4 EasyLunchbox containers and 1 EasyLunchbox cooler bag, winner's choice of color from Easylunchboxes
  • Corn/therapy pillows, regular sized and one facial-sized with flannel cover from Delaynie Cooper Designs *This is just an example, fabric will differ*
  • 1 couples edition of the i like book
Boba Carrier
  • Boba Classic 2G, winner's choice of color from Boba Baby Carrier
BabyLegs
  • $50.00 in BabyLegs products
Sleepy Wrap
  • Classic Sleepy Wrap, winner's choice of color from Sleepy Wrap
Advertising Package
  • Enter to win ad space on multiple blogs (more blogs are participating in this than pictured - complete links to come soon!) ** I just wanted to note the winner for this package will be drawn last. So if you win this you will not be taken out of the running for other prizes. I know many individuals will enter the giveaways and might not be so interested in this package. However it would be super cool if you are an individual that wins it and you donate all the ad space to your favorite shop(s)! It would be a great way to pay it forward! **

Disclosure: I nor participating bloggers received any monetary donations or item donations for this posting. This is a charity event and all money goes directly to Shannon Hubbel of Coupon Mommy of 3 for her families unexpected medical expenses, travel expenses, and time off from work. This is being done out of the goodness of our hearts. ♥

Gaining footsteps; Losing teeth

My sweet little baby girl Harper is walking!  It's no shock, she is nearly 16 months old, but still, she is my BABY!  She finally took her first steps, 18 steps to be exact.  By this time next week she will be running around the house getting into things the way a, gulp, toddler is supposed to.  I just want one more little moment with my tiny warm bundle of a newborn to be sleep against my chest.  Sigh...until next time. 
                                 (OK, so in the picture she is about to fall, but you get the idea!)

Three days ago, my dear 6 year Riannah old lost her 3rd tooth, the top front tooth!   Aaah, two bittersweet milestones thrown at me in one week to remind me that no matter how hard I try I just can't seem to hang on to the precious moments long enough.  Something about that HUGE gap in her mouth made her look like she grew up so fast.  My cute little girl's smile has now entered the awkward stage of a school girl!

At least my son Nolan seemed to stay the same age this week, I don't think I could handle another milestone without breaking down in tears!   Why is it that some days seem to never end, but the weeks, months and years just fly right by, leaving us wondering who these kids are and where our babies went?
But there is a sweet side to the bitter part of our babies growing up...and that is CHRISTMAS!!  Every year their eyes get brighter, filled not only with the wonderment and excitement of Christmas, but with the memories of the years past, and that is really what makes the holidays so special...
The first thing he does every year, is put on the Santa hat and Christmas stockings!!  so silly!