Thank you all SO MUCH for entering!! The winning comment was: Jennifer C!! (She has been contacted and has 48 hours to contact me or a new winner will be picked.)
Make sure you enter my other giveaways!!
Dyson Housewarming #Giveaway
Welcome to the Dyson Housewarming Giveaway event. This took months in the making and Mom to Bed by 8, the Iowa Mom is proud to bring you this fantastic home essential and offer you the chance to win one too! Big thank you to our lovely co-hosts How to Have It All, Mark Your Savings and GiveAway Bandit.
Dyson DC23 TurbineHead Canister Vacuum
Delivering 220 airwatts of suction power, this canister vacuum cleaner features advanced Level 3 Root Cyclone technology to ensure thorough, efficient cleaning with no clogging or loss of suction. It also offers a TurbineHead brush bar that’s ideal for cleaning medium and short pile carpets and can be turned off for hard floors. Certified asthma and allergy friendly by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, the unit expels air that contains up to 150 times less mold and bacteria than common breathing air thanks to the vacuum’s money-saving, lifetime washable HEPA filter. Plus, Dyson’s Bactisafe screen traps and kills bacteria, mold and allergens on contact, preventing them from re-entering the air.
The Telescopic Wrap System allows the hose and wand to be compressed, and ensures that the Dyson DC23 can be stored away neatly and compactly, with no loose components or wires to get tangled. It comes with a stair tool for focusing on dust and dirt from stairs and stair carpets, a brush tool with long bristles to dislodge cobwebs and for delicate cleaning, and a high-velocity airflow crevice tool that’s ideal for cleaning base boards, picture frames and in-between furniture. Other features include a clear bin with 0.44-gallon capacity, 21.6-foot cord length, and easy-to-maneuver fixed wheels. The vacuum measures 13.9 x 19.3 x 11.9 inches (HxWxD) and weighs 19.5 pounds. The Dyson DC23 TurbineHead is backed by a 5-year warranty.
Open to worldwide, ages 18+. Giveaway ends on June 15th. Please use the rafflecopter form below to enter.
Good luck to all!
**Full Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ yours. SensiblySara is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.
2nd Grade
That’s it! My oldest baby has finished 2nd grade, and I couldn’t be more proud!
We had a great year that included 2 amazing teachers, lots of learning and growing up!
J is sad that 2nd grade is over, as he will miss Mrs. E. However, he is excited that we are already into “summer bedtime hours” and he is looking forward to all the fun things on our summer bucket list!
Have a phenomenal summer!!
Tree Hut Mango Shower Wash #Review
What do you love about shower wash? Me? I love a shower wash that creates a good lather, smells good and cleans well. (I don’t ask much, do I? 
) So when I got the Tropical Mango Shower Wash, I was VERY pleased! The first time I tried the wash, I thought it was VERY thick and wouldn’t do much. While it is a thick soap, it lathers and cleans really well.
What I Love:
- The shower wash creates an amazing amount of lather!
- It smells good! Not too strong, not too weak, just right!
- I feel clean and refreshed.
What I’d Change:
- I can’t smell the Mango scent once I get out of the shower. But, maybe my nose has gotten used to it?
About the Tropical Mango Shower Wash:
- Certified Organic Shea Butter: skin repairing & moisturizing, anti-aging, promotes elasticity.
- Mango Puree: packed with vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants, prevent drying of the skin and formation of wrinkles, healing and protective.
- Paraben Free and No Formaldehyde donors
- Made in the USA
- Do not test on animals
I’ve been using the Mango Shower Wash for about 2 weeks and I can see a difference in my skin; it’s not nearly as dry as it was before.
Tree Hut also sent me the Original Shea Body Butter and I just love it! I have to keep it out of reach & sight though, because if Colin sees it, he wants it. And if he gets a hold of it, he will use 1/2 of the jar!
Do you have a favorite Tree Hut item? What is it?
You can find Tree Hut products in many stores (Target, Walmart, etc) and you can purchase online at Amazon.
Connect with Tree Hut on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Google+.
**Full Disclosure: I was sent the Tropical Mango Shower Wash and the Original Shea Body Butter to facilitate my review. No compensation was exchanged. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Aqueduck Faucet Extender {#Review and #Giveaway}
Do you have kids that can’t reach the water faucet even with the help of a stool? I do! So, when the Aqueduck® arrived, I tore it out of the box and immediately put it on the faucet! It’s very important to me that my kids practice good hygiene through hand-washing and brushing their teeth OFTEN.
Colin was VERY excited to be able to reach the water! While he still can’t turn the water on by himself, he no longer has to lay on the counter to reach the running water. AND, James can still use the water without the faucet extender inhibiting him in any way! The Aqueduck® Faucet Extender is the coolest thing since sliced bread! (Yep, I totally just said that!)
About:
- Peachy™ is a company for families, by families. As such, we understand the problems you face because they are the same problems we face. Our goal is to help make the lives of you and your loved ones a little less difficult and a little more… well, peachy!
- BPA, Phthalates and PVC free.
What I Loved:
- The Aqueduck® is easy to use AND install! (Seriously, less than 1 minute to unpack it and put it on the faucet.)
- It’s portable. I love that I can take the extender with me when we travel! It makes life SO much simpler! Throw it in your bag and use it anywhere your heart desires!
- It’s dishwasher safe, which makes it very easy to clean!! (Can you do the happy dance with me?!)
- I love that the faucet extender was invented by moms, for moms. It makes me feel good to support other moms!
- And, it makes my kids WANT to wash their hands!!
What I’d Change:
- NOTHING! I LOVE the Aqueduck!
You can purchase The Aqueduck® Faucet Extender (in gray, pink or blue) for $12.99 from Peachy Co. or Amazon.com.
You can connect with Aqueduck on Facebook!
Mompack is also on facebook!
GIVEAWAY!! 
{An AqueDuck® Faucet Extender, Baby Dipper, 3R Cards Chore Chart, Antsy Pants, and Thumbuddy! ($100 value!)}
GOOD LUCK!
**Full Disclosure: I received the Aqueduck® Faucet Extender for review purposes as a part of Mompact.com from Peachy LLC. I did not receive monetary compensation for this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own. The giveaway is sponsored by Mompact.com.
Summer Bucket List
Every summer it seems like we do the same old things … I want this year (and every summer that follows) to be SPECTACULAR!! So I’ve started a Summer Bucket List. No, it was not really MY idea. I saw lots of other people doing it and thought, “What a great idea!”
Here’s what I’ve come up with:
1. Create a silly holiday and celebrate it every year.
2. Finger Paint.
3. Camp in the living room.
4. Camp in the back yard.
5. Build a sheet fort.
6. Stay up as late as we can.
7. Create handprints out of plaster and paint them.
8. Make cookies.
9. Send letters to a pen pal.
10. Make Sponge Balls.
11. Make a day trip to the beach.
12. Visit family.
13. Go swimming (mostly with Grandma! ).
14. Go to the Lego Store in Austin.
15. Go bowling.
16. Go roller skating.
17. Spontaneously take a day-long road trip. (Decide where you are going when you get in the car.)
18. Have a sleep-over with Grandma & Geezer.
19. Organize the playroom (AGAIN) so we can find the toys we are looking for.
20. Visit Aquatica at Sea World San Antonio.
21. Splurge on something fun.
Hopefully, the kids and I will come up with more ideas and add to our list!
What do you have planned for this summer? Any fun ideas that I should add to our list?
Memorial Day 2012
I am so thankful for today – a day to remember and reflect on the men & women that gave (and continue to give) for our country. I wish I could hug and thank each one of these service members.
I am not a Veteran, but my husband is and so are many of my family members. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for all that you do to keep us free. Thank you to the families of these men & women.
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY!
I found these images touching, and thought I’d share:
Memorial Day is a day of remembering the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. It is formerly known as Decoration Day, originating after the Civil War to commemorate the Union soldiers who died. By the 20th century, Memorial Day had been extended to honor all Americans who have died in all wars. The first well-known observance of a Memorial Day-type observance after the Civil War was in Charleston, South Carolina on May 1, 1865. (This is from Wikipedia.)
Vicks Behind Ear Thermometer
I was sent the Vicks Behind Ear Thermometer to review, and it really couldn’t have come at a better time. You see, Colin woke up last week with a fever. No real symptoms – just super cranky. I cracked that thermometer out of the box, which by the way, was SUPER easy and took C’s temperature. 101.9. YIKES! I gave him some meds and kept checking his temperature. It finally came down and when the light turned green Colin said, “I’m NERMOL!!!”
About:
The V980 Vicks® Behind Ear Gentle Touch Thermometer with Fever InSight™ Feature is gentle enough for a sleeping baby and is clinically proven accurate at detecting fever with instant one-second readings.
- Behind Ear Technology for the whole family
- Instant readings, in just one second
- Professional accuracy
- Fever InSight large backlit display changes color to indicate temperature level.
- Memory feature recalls and displays the last temperature taken.
- Automatic shutoff to help extend battery life
- Lifetime warranty under normal use
What I Liked:
- The thermometer is super easy to use! You place the sensor behind your child’s ear and push the button.
- I like that it gives you a color read-out in addition to the number. This is VERY handy in the middle of the night.
- You get a read-out in one second.
- The placement won’t wake your child and it’s not uncomfortable for either of you.
What I’d Change:
- I don’t think this is something I could change, but you have to make sure the whole sensor is on the skin or you will get an error in the read-out. Also, if your kiddo was sleeping on the side you are going to use to take the temperature, the reading could be inaccurate.
Have you tried the Vick’s Behind Ear Thermometer? What did you think?
Do you have a favorite thermometer? What is it?
**Full Disclosure: I was not compensated for this post. I received the Vicks Behind Ear Thermometer to facilitate my review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Beyond Coastal Winner
Thank you all SO MUCH for entering!! The winning comment was: Janet W!! (She has been contacted and has 48 hours to contact me or a new winner will be picked.)
Make sure you enter my other giveaways (there are 3 right now)!!
