Gardening is easy--- Let the kids help!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Have you always wanted to start a garden, but were afraid to try? Gardening can be as easy and complicated as you want to make it, and you can even get the entire family involved. 

 

 

This year, my children and I planted sunflowers, and they were easy to grow and fun to watch. You can see that it requires very little space!

 

• First, you need a small pot, like the one seen here. 
• You will also need seeds (we picked some up at the garden store)
• A watering can (one the kids can manage makes it much more fun!)
• Don't forget Miracle-Gro to help your plant grow faster and better! LiquaFeed All Purpose Plant Food Advance Starter Kit is a GREAT way to get your garden started!

 

We water our plants every day, and we already see the start of our plants! You can grow anything in these small pots: vegetables, fruits, or even flowers! It is a great way for the kids to learn about plants, and to keep them busy! The Shake n' Feed Moisture Control All Purpose Plant Food and Moisture Control Potting Mix is a great way to treat your plants that are indoors!

There are a ton of fun garden projects! Just take a look and become inspired! Miracle Grow is making it easy with The Gro Project. Follow them for inspiring ideas 

EquityLock Protector Giveaway

It is summer time! Remember to protect the most valuable assets in your home! EquityLock protects $50,000 of the most important items in your home including your washer, dryer, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and range/oven.

Each of your appliances will be protected (up to $1,500 per 12-month period) including repair or, if necessary, replacement.  

ENTER NOW to win this AMAZING prize pack!

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Ecocentric Mom Mystery Box

A few weeks back, I decided to take a chance and order an Ecocentric Mom mystery box for moms. The choices were mom to be, baby, or mom. I think the baby boxes received TONS more stuff, and had more full sized items than the mom box.

The box was only $25.00

And this is what I got:

• Natural Vitality, Natural Calm. 3.7 oz. Web price: $4.99
• Jamu Spa Massage Oil. 2 oz. Web price: $9.00
• Gnu Foods Favor & Fiber Bar. 1.6 oz. Amazon price: $1.45
• Very small eyeshadow?? (not sure and it does not say). Ounces not even labeled. Price: $1.00?
• Argan Oil Moisturizer. 1 oz. Amazon value: $8.99
• Good Greens Bar. 1.76 oz. Amazon value: $2.65
• Nature's Gate Moisturizer. 4 oz. Amazon value: $12.09
• (3) Life's Tree dish soap. .5 oz. Web value: 45 cents. 
• Pura Products Bath Salts. 3.6 oz. Web value: $9.33
• (2) Shaklee Get Clean Sample. 48 gallons is the full sized bottle (how much cleaner it makes). This make 32 ounces. Web value: less than 1 cent. 
• Organic Indulgence Body Balm. .5 oz. Amazon value: 80 cents
• 7th Heaven Face Mask. .59 oz. Web value: $1.99
• Zen Society Tea Tree Facial Cleanser (no weight given-- .1 oz approx.). Amazon value: $1.60
• Celtic Complexion Cream. .5 oz. Web value: $13.00 (very small sample)
• Treefort Naturals soap. .90 oz. Web value: $1.10
• Nardo's Naturals Body Lotion. .5 oz. Web value: 82 cents
• Tremella Body Lotion. 1 oz. Web value: $3.25
• Green Body Green Planet Shampoo. 1 oz. Web value: $5.00
• Green Body Green Planet Conditioner. 1 oz. Web value: $5.00
• Zents  Shower and Hand Wash. 1 oz. Web value: $2.70
• Zents Lotion. 1 oz. Web value: $5.00
• (3) Zents fragrances. 1.5 ml. Web value: $3.53
• OraMD Mouth Doctor. .5 oz. Amazon value: $26.97
• (2) Pure Matters Protein Powder. 35 grams. In trying to find the site, we could not find a value because the company is no longer in business. Value: $1???
• The Seaweed Bath Co. Powder Bath. 2 oz. Amazon value $3.13
• Nardo's Natural Lip Balm. Web value: $2.99
• Argan Oil Lip Balm. Web value: $4.99
• (2) Swipes Lovin Wipes. 2 wipes. Amazon value: 36 cents
• Eat Cleaner. 1 wipe. Amazon value: 58 cents
• Nordo's Naturals Face Cleanser. .5 approx size. Web value: $2.26
• Essence of Vali. .02 oz. Web value: $1.00
• Kelapo Coconut Oil. .5 oz. Amazon value: 39 cents
• Beauty From Flowers Day Crea. .05 oz. Web value: 87 cents
• EcoDent Tooth Powder. .02 oz. Amazon value: 5 cents
• EcoDent Gum. 2 pieces. Amazon value: 28 cents
• Berry Plus Laundry Soap. 2 loads. Amazon value: 60 cents
• Scrubz Sugar Scrub. 2 oz. Web value: $6.00
• (2) Heaven's Alchemy Perfumes. .9ml each. Web value: $7.66
• Native Touch Rooting Bear Rub. .2 oz Web value: $2.49
• Native Touch Blue Corn Sugar Scrub. .2 oz. Web value: 25 cents
• Native Touch Soap. .2 oz. Web value: 29 cents.

Total value: $155.90!!!!!!

This is a tremendous value. I, however, was less than thrilled. I was under the impression that it would include many full-sized items, and instead contained almost ALL beauty items and almost all were samples. I have MANY samples, mostly of beauty items, so I just wish there had been more variety. Overall, the value was VERY high for the box and I STRONGLY encourage you to join their mailing list so you can get in on the next box!

You can also sign up to receive their monthly subscription boxes for only $17 a month!

Ecocentric Mom has a monthly box you can subscribe to, and they reported on Facebook that they will be having more mystery boxes soon! Check them out at:

https://ecocentricmom.com?a=1109

Jack The Giant Slayer Blu-Ray Giveaway

We love family movies and are so excited for the release of Jack the Giant Slayer on Blu-Ray! Enter below to win your own Jack The Giant Slayer Combo Pack with blu-ray, DVD, and Ultraviolet copies of the video!





The movie looks like so much fun!

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Wordless Wednesday

I think someone stole my phone . . .

Beauty Stop Online Giveaway

We are so excited to bring you a Beauty Stop Online Giveaway. We reviewed them back in February with our Hot Tools Rollers HERE.  Now, we want to send YOU on a shopping spree! $35 which includes FREE SHIPPING!!!

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Man Cave Giveaway

Man Cave Giveaway Event

Organized by: Mom to Bed by 8

Father's Day is almost here, so we bring you this AMAZING giveaway that is sure to make any dad happy! This fabulous prize package is perfect for any man cave (or Mama cave!).

Prize Package Includes:

46" RCA LCD-HDTV

Experience a full-HD picture with crisp detailing and stereo sound on the terrific RCA 46LA45RQ LCD HDTV. It is an elegantly designed; wall-mountable LCD TV that meets energy star standards. This RCA LCD HDTV features true-to-life screen delivering brightness of 500cd/m2 that enables you to watch clear picture regardless the lighting condition of the room. The 46-inch LCD screen with 16:9 widescreen formats offers you clear and natural motion scenes, thereby making it ideal for watching sports and video games. This 1080P 60HZ HDTV has a brilliant contrast ratio that ensures detailed images with wide range of brightest to darkest colors. The HDMI inputs easily connect to HD sources thereby delivering high definition videos. Watch digital channels, including HDTV programs with the built-in ATSC digital/NTSC analog tuner. This RCA 46LA45RQ LCD HDTV can be tilted vertically and horizontally to 176 degree allowing you to watch the TV from different areas in your home.

• 16:9 LCD panel
• With 1920 x 1080 full-HD resolution
• Wide 176-degree vertical and 176-degree horizontal angles
• See a clear picture from anywhere in the room
• Built-in ATSC digital/NTSC analog tuner
• Watch digital channels, including HDTV programs where available
• High brightness of 500cd/m2 with 6.5ms. response time
• Place your full-HD TV anywhere
• 4,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
• HDMI Inputs: 3
• Enjoy a superior HD experience with the HDMI one-cable solution
• Wall-mountable
• VESA standard
• 45.99" screen of the RCA 46" 1080p LCD HDTV is measured diagonally from corner to corner

54" Foosball Table

Square off with the 54 inch foosball table from MD Sports. This official competition-sized soccer table features a green, pitch-like playing surface, 15.8mm steel player rods with sleek robo players and a beaded scoring tabulator. The adjustable leg levelers make setup easier even on uneven floors. The MDF cabinet has a PVC laminate and wood-grain finish to give the table a strong presence in any game room. This 54" foosball table offers plenty of entertainment and competitive play. The table comes with a standard size foosball, weighted to give you a solid feel as you go face-to-face with the competition.

Kegorator

The Nostalgia Electrics KRS2100 Kegorator Beer Keg Fridge in Black dispenses beer easily and quickly to even the thirstiest crew. Swivel casters make it mobile enough to roll around the clubhouse, pool area or anywhere you want to get the party started. The included 2.5-pound CO2 bottle is good for about four 15-gallon kegs and the fridge features a semi-gloss black tap tower with spring loaded, top-mounted tapper. A chrome guard rail and drip tray finishes the look of the durable black counter top. Keep track of the amount of CO2 in the tank or adjust pressure with the included double meter regulator.

• Holds one full size 1/2 barrel keg, one 1/4 barrel pony size keg or two 5-gallon D system kegs
• Keg coupler fits D system valves and does not fit non-standard keg sizes
• Adjustable thermostat with interior temperature range of unit is 30-40 degrees F
• Includes empty 2.5-pound CO2 bottle, double meter regulator and drip tray
• Spring loaded beer tapper
• Approved for commercial and household use
• Four casters provide easy portability
• Black finish
• The Double Regulator works the CO2 Tank and measures PSI (pounds per square inch), as well as the volume of the CO2 gas in the Cylinder. Set Output Pressure Gauge between 8-12 PSI for a nice, frothy head.

Thank you to each reader who is taking the time to visit, read and entering to win this amazing summer fun prize package. Please take a moment to also visit our lovely co-hosts whom without them great things such as these would not be possible: Another Cent Saved, Java John Z's, Ultimate Coupon Club, The Penny Hoarder, Barbara's Beat, Coupon Queen of Texas, Maria's Space, A Medic's World, The Stuff of Success and Baby Costcutters.

One lucky winners will a 46" RCA LCD-HDTV, 54" Foosball Table & Kegorator!

Giveaway ends July 5th at 11:59pm, open US, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck

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Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. MamaBreak is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment. Please contact teri@mompoweredmedia.com with questions or to see your business or blog featured on the next big event!

Children's Claritin Spring In your Step

We were able to host a Children's Claritin spring party. We were outdoors at a local park celebrating the amazing weather in early June. Our family has some allergies and we were thankful to get some children's Claritin to use before the pollen gets crazy here.  We got some great cool eye masks and a great checklist to share with guests.

We are so glad our allergies didn't get in the way of our fun

As a Memeber of the mom's crew I received free products to sample and goodies to share with my guests. My opinions are my own.

Wordless Wednesday....it's a house, mom

Handi Hanger Giveaway

Our wonderful friends at Beautiful Incentives reviewed the Handi Hanger and we are thrilled to share this fantastic giveaway with you!

Beautiful Incentives called the Handi Hanger: "something so simple yet awesome." She tells us: "I could go for the unslightly nails in the wall , ugly stickies that won't hold up a dime, or I could go with the Handi Hanger! This completely eliminated my problem."

She shares her:
"Final result 

A hidden trash area with plenty of hold. I love organization 'doohickies' and this has to be my favorite right now."

Read her full review at: http://www.beautiful-incentives.com/2013/06/handihanger-review-and-giveaway-instant.html

Who wants one of their own? 12 lucky winners will! 

Enter Below and Good Luck!! 

Beginning Date: 6/8/2013 2:00 am EST

Closing Date: 6/18/2013 10:00 pm EST

Prize fulfillment is handled by the company, not the blog advertising this giveaway. 

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Harvey Prince Giveaway

"Feel a soft ocean breeze. Dip in the fresh sea water. And ride every tide in your life, with Submariner by Harvey Prince.

Introducing Harvey Prince’s summer fragrance for Men. Submariner combines strength, balance, and essentiality to produce a timeless and modern scent that captures the thrill of jagged waves. A Submariner is not afraid to take risks. A Submariner is spontaneous and bold, and unrestrained in his desire to conquer the far corners of the world.

Submariner’s aquatic notes of Bermudian island spice and vibrant South Pacific Tonka Bean inspire vigor and vitality.

Notes: Citrus, Nutmeg, Amber, Tonka, Blonde Woods.Style: Energetic. Spirited. Cool.
Find the Submariner in You.

Harvey Prince products use only eco-friendly & high-quality ingredients and come wrapped in handcrafted packaging. Our fragrances are featured extensively in the press, from The New York Times, Cosmopolitan, Prevention and The Economist to NBC’s Today Show, CBS's Early Show, and the New York Daily News."

Description from HarveyPrince.com>>

Wouldn't your Father love this prize this Father's Day? Harvey Prince makes the most amazing fragrances! Simply wonderful! If this sounds enticing, and you'd like a chance to win the beau in your world one of the 8.8ml Submariner Harvey Prince Sprays (Est. Value $26.00/Bottle,) Enter below! There will be FIVE WINNERS! 

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U.S. Residents Only.  Giveaway begins 6/7/2013 12:00AM Est, Ends 6/12/2013 12:00AM Est.  Life According To GreenVics, and all other Blogs that are helping to promote are not responsible for prize fulfillment.  Prizes are mailed directly from the sponsor.  Winners have 48 hours to reply to winning email.  If no reply is made, another winner is chosen at random via Rafflecopter.  Good luck!

Melissa And Doug Summer Fun Giveaway!

Summer weather is here! Melissa & Doug has all kinds of great toys for you to help keep the kids entertained for the summer. You can get toys for all ages including classic toys, tents, sand toys, puzzles, art & craft, plus more!

If you are like me, you do not want those kiddos to be bored! We are always looking for new, fun activities for the kids-- inside AND out, and Melissa& Doug never disappoint. Their toys are such high quality that you know they will last and last!

Not only do you have the opportunity to win this giveaway but you can also head on over to the Melissa & Doug on Facebook fan page and then click on the Play to 250k Sweepstakes tab to enter the Play to 250,000 Fans Sweepstakes.

Each time their fan base grows by 1,000 fans, a fan will win a selection of Melissa & Doug toys. Plus, when the Facebook page reaches 250,000 fans, all fans will receive a special gift. WOW!!

If you are curious about what real moms thinks about Melissa and Doug toys, you can read these reviews:

Baby Costcutters Review

Mom to Bed by 8 Review

Powered By Mom Review

One lucky winner will receive a $200.00 eGift Code to Melissa & Doug!

Giveaway ends June 27, 2013 at 11:59pm, open to US only, ages 18+. To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck!

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Disclosure: By entering this giveaway you agree to receive email communications from Melissa & Doug. I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. MamaBreak is not responsible for prize shipment.

This event was organized by MomPoweredMedia please contact tina@babycostcutters.com with questions or to see your business or blog featured on the next big event!

Wordless Wednesday ...birthday boy loot

Copperhead Movie Ticket Giveaway

Ok Mamas, this is a FANTASTIC giveaway-- I SO wish I could win this one, because it is AWESOME!!!!!

Does your family love going to the movies? Mine too! That is why we are thrilled that our new giveaway includes a movie ticket from Movie Theater Cash. Perhaps the MOST EXCITING part is a AUTOGRAPHED movie poster from Copperfield! Hand signed by Ron Maxwell, this 24 x 37 official movie poster is an AMAZING prize. AND you get a companion book for the film Copperfield! Wow! That is some prize pack! And entering could NOT be easier!

Check out the trailer for this exciting new movie from the director of Gods and Generals!




It looks like such a fun historical film!

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Scrabble Electronic Boggle Game

Want to win a fabulous game for the entire family? Enter this fabulous giveaway!
Amazon says, "This Hasbro Scrabble Boggle game sends you on a fast-and-furious hunt for words while the timer ticks!" (click link above for more details about the game!)

Thank you to Books Make a Difference for this fabulous giveaway!


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