Help a School to win!

Let's help one of these schools get brand new play equipment! 

 

Your vote can make a difference! Join Children's Claritin, the #1 pediatrician-recommended non-drowsy allergy brand, and KaBOOM! to help select 4 schools to receive Imagination Playground™ equipment. You can visit http://Facebook.com/Claritin between 8/1-10/31 to cast your vote for one of twelve finalist schools. The four schools with the most votes will win Imagination Playground™ equipment for their students.

 

Help bring these schools to the finish line!

 

1.    Chicago, IL – Hanson Park Elementary

2.    Cincinnati, OH – Pleasant Ridge Montessori School

3.    Joplin, MO - McKinley Elementary

4.    North Salem, NY – Westchester Exceptional Children’s School

5.    Union Town, PA – Menallen Elementary School

6.    Washington, DC – Sela Public Charter School

7.    New Orleans, LA – Audubon Charter School

8.    Spartanburg, SC – Spartanburg Charter School

9.    Willis, TX – Parmley Elementary Annex

10.  Vail, AZ – Sycamore Enrichment Center

11.  Santa Cruz, CA – Live Oak Elementary

12.  Spokane Valley, WA – St. John Vianney School

As a member of the Children's Claritin Mom Crew, I receive products from Claritin from time to time to share information with MamaBreak. We do not receive any other types of products. No items were received to promote this contest.

Exceptional Sheets Giveaway

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Luxury Egyptian Cotton Linens

Are you looking for amazing towels and linens? We have some amazing Exceptional Sheets towels, and using them is like being in a high-end hotel! We are loving the luxury!

Company Overview: ExceptionalSheets.com is operated our of Evansville, IN-- just down the street from where we used to live. This American company has spent time and effort to become one of the Internet's most trusted and successful specialty linen providers.

The mattress pad will revive any old mattress you have and make it comfortable once more! We have a memory foam mattress which is CONSTANTLY overheating me! I love that the mattress pad allows me bed to be nice and cool once again (not to mention soft as a cloud). 

Product Descriptions

5 Star Hotel Mattress Pad: The Regency mattress pad adds an extra layer of comfort to any bed. Found on over 125,000 Marriott beds across the U.S. and Canada, this cover uses unique polyester fiber clusters to provide an extraordinary level of comfort.

The fiber is gathered into small bundles which create a soft and comforting feel without lumping together. This exclusive and extraordinary fiber technology gives you the look and feel of down only better, and makes the cover 100% hypoallergenic and 100% washable. The expandable skirt allows the cover to fit any thicker pillow top mattress with ease.

900 Gram 6 Piece Towel Set Egyptian Cotton Towels: Superior 100-percent Egyptian cotton, absorbent 900 Grams per Square Meter towels. They are a beautiful update to ANY bathroom, and will not fade in the washing machine! Available in multiple colors and sizes.
6-Piece Towel Set Includes:
    Two bath towels (30" x 55")
    Two hand towels (20" x 30")
    Two wash cloths (13" x 13")


600 Gram 6 Piece Towel Set Egyptian Cotton Towels: Superior 100-percent Egyptian cotton absorbent 600 GSM towels. Beautiful update to any bathroom decor. Towels are available in various matching sets and available in 12 solid colors. Towels will not fade in wash
6-Piece Towel Set Includes:
    Two bath towels (30" x 55")
    Two hand towels (20" x 30")
    Two wash cloths (13" x 13")

Egyptian Cotton Terry Cloth Robe by ExceptionalSheets:  Terry Bath Robe Robe is crafted from soft, durable 100% Egyptian Cotton. Robe features terry belt, two front patch pockets, and fold back style sleeve. Available in a wide range of colors and sizes, these robes are sure to match your style while giving you the comfort of a spa at your own home!
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SIZES:
Small: 50" long x 52" wide - Belt 71"
Medium: 51" long x 53" wide - Belt: 71"
Large: 52" long x 55" wide - Belt: 72"
X-Large: 55" long x 63" wide - Belt: 72"

GIVEAWAY TIME!!

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10/1 - 11/1

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*Bloggers participating in this giveaway are not responsible for distribution or shipment of sponsored prize(s) Please read all terms and conditions of the giveaway. All opinions expressed belong to the individual blogger on each blog this giveaway is being hosted on.

Wordless Wednesday

My little blogging helper!

Burger King FAIL!

Visited a Burger King, and THIS is what was served to my daughter. Yes, that is a bite taken out of our burger. COMPLETELY disgusting!

Neater Feeder Giveaway

A friend recently tried Neater Feeder for her messy dogs and she loved it! This is what she had to say, 
"I put it together as soon as I got it which took like 2 seconds. I have 3 dogs and ones a boxer. Anybody that has ever had a boxer knows they are very sloppy drinkers. My problem was I had wood floors and there was always a puddle of water on the floor! With Neater Feeder I no longer have a puddle on the floor. It all goes in the bottom resivoir which is easy to dump and clean. The stainless steel bowls are also easy to clean and dishwasher safe. I did have to use the legs that just snap on, they also have rubber bottoms to prevent sliding. I knew it was working when my oldest son (20) walked by and said whose ever idea it was to get this new bowl is awesome!!!"
 And now we can to share one with MamaBreak fans!!!!
Winners Choice of size and color! 
Want to buy one? Check them out on Amazon here:Neater Feeder for Dogs, Dog Bowl, Large, Bronze 

Plenty more colors and sizes to choose from!!  
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Fairies Fly and Go Seek Game Giveaway

 

How fun is this game for back to school! Disney Fairies Fly and Go Seek Game Search for treasures all over the house in this sweet, on-your-feet active game! Join Tinker Bell and her friends in a full body, active game. Pack up the beautiful tiles and Pixie Dust sand timer into the on-the-go Disney Fairies purse and bring the fun with you!  

In 2007 a small group of creative folks with a passion for children’s entertainment came together to develop extraordinarily fun, original, quality play experiences. Wonder Forge preschool titles celebrate the “can do” in all kids, engaging them physically, socially, and creatively. Our family games bridge generation gaps and build lasting family bonds. Today Wonder Forge offers more than 80 games, puzzles, and apps created in partnership with some of the industry’s top licenses, and honored with more than 130 prestigious awards for product excellence. Join Tinker Bell and her friends in a full-body, active game that’ll have everyone flying around the house searching for treasure triangles. Pack up the gorgeous tiles and Pixie Dust sand timer into the on-the-goDisney Fairies bag and bring the fun with you! Promotes: Active Play Matching Pattern Recognition Product Contents 1 Vinyl Bag 24 Treasure Triangle 58 Cards 1 Pixie Dust Sand Timer 1 Game Rules Manual

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Where have you been . . .

Mamas,

We know we have been quiet lately, which is odd for MamaBreak. We promise we have lots of review, giveaways, and recipes coming.

Last week, our MamaBreak family lost one of our fuzzy members. It has been a very hard time for our entire family. My cat of 17 years passed away and it breaks my heart to even write it. We were so fortunate to spend the last 17 years with her, but my heart and soul misses her terribly.

I was never a cat person, so my mom giving my a cat for a birthday gift seemed a little off. She said the moment she saw the cat, she knew I needed her-- and it turns out I did. The moment I held her, something in me just clicked into place. I felt like my heart had finally found a home. She was so terribly small, and when I brought her home I discovered she could not eat solid food. For 2 weeks I hand fed her with an eye dropper and a bottle. I brought her to bed with me every night, and she slept on the pillow next to mine. She was my "baby" long before I ever had children, and even before I met my husband.

We went through a lot together. Heartaches, break-ups, graduate school, a thesis, a dissertation, countless moves to new homes and new states, a marriage, and the birth of my 3 amazing children. She stuck with me through it all and was always by my side. Always faithful, always loving.

Because I hand fed her, she believed she was a person. She refused to drink from a water bowl, only from the sink. She liked to be carried over the shoulder, and she loved "talking" with me.

I miss everything about her. Her smell, her snuggles, her greeting me at the door when I come home. She was my best friend and my first baby. She will be missed dearly.

Dangers of Lack of Sleep

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Mamas-- if you are as tired as I am, you NEED a good quality bed to sleep in. I have such terrible back pain, especially in my spine, and I know a better mattress could make my sleep more comfortable!
Lack of sleep not only makes us crabbier, but it effects our overall health as well. We love this article from WebMed which lists 10 negative effects of lack of sleep. http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/excessive-sleepiness-10/10-results-sleep-loss. You know that plate you just dropped? Or that chair you just ran into? Did you know more accidents occur when you are tired??!!!
And as a mom, you are not just taking care of yourself, but of your family as well. Your health is important for a healthy family, and ABC News reports that health issues, such as obesity, can stem from a lack of sleep. http://abcnews.go.com/Health/HeartDisease/health-problems-linked-lack-sleep/story?id=18276497
So purchase a good mattress, get better sleep, and be healthier for YOU and your family!

A Smartphone for your Family!

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

If you have a tween at home, I am sure you have the same conversation as we do-- that indeed, she will NOT die without a smart phone, she is NOT the only one in her class without one (I am not even sure that is true any more), and I do not care what all of the other moms are doing. Sigh.

Well Republic Wireless just released a $19/ month smartphone! Yes! $19/ month! What do you get from your $19/month? All the talking, texting and surfing you can handle. And you get those things without a contract, without limits and without overages. Now that’s a smartphone plan that’s just smart!

How? Hybrid Wi-Fi Calling. The beauty of Hybrid Calling is that it lets you harness the power of Wi-Fi for calls, texts and data while also having full cellular capabilities.

The Motorola DEFY™ XT Smartphone:
Front-facing VGA Webcam
Rear-facing camera with auto focus/LED Flash, 4x digital zoom
Android operating system with wi-fi and Sprint® 3G Coverage with dual-band reception
Over 450,000 Apps through Google Play™
3.7 inch Corning® Gorilla® glass display
Dustproof, water and scratch resistant

I am getting ready to upgrade my phone and spending $19/ a month sounds so much better than $80/ month! I am checking this deal out RIGHT NOW and planning to get one for everyone in my family! What a great Christmas gift this would make for a tween or anyone needing a smart phone! Check out Republic Wireless!

 

Fuel Reward Code Giveaway

We all try to save money on everything we possibly can, well how often to you get to save money on fuel? Did you know that some of the purchases you make regularly can actually help you save money at the pump? Here is a few ways to help you save:  

• Get your FREE Fuel Rewards Network Card at any participating Shell station and activate it online at fuelrewards.com today. You can also request a Fuel Rewards Network Card to be mailed to you online during sign up for the Fuel Rewards Network program at fuelrewards.com.
• Become a Fuel Rewards Network Member - being a member of FRN lets you save on fuel at participating Shell stations nationwide by earning rewards on your everyday purchases.
• Then use your activated Fuel Rewards Network Card when you pay inside or at the pump and automatically save at least 3 cents per gallon on your fuel purchase (does not get any easier than that, but there are more ways to save.

  What I love about the Fuel Rewards Network program is that it can help you save as much as $1 to $3 per gallon or more on your next fuel purchase at Shell. This is the only program that I am aware of that allows you to combine multiple rewards offers for even bigger savings at the pump. You can use your rewards regardless of if you are using Shell V-Power® Premium Gasoline and Shell Diesel – at participating Shell stations. There is a limit 20 gallons per purchase, per vehicle.   Here are other ways to help you earn those rewards quicker - o Shop Online: Earn significant rewards on fuel by making purchases at nearly 700 brand name online merchants through the Online Mall. o Dine Out: Eat out at more than 10,000 participating restaurant locations nationally and earn fuel savings with your meal. Of course here is the best part - an easy way to save $1 per gallon up to 20 gallons (limit of 20 gallons, this card is only good for one use so if you do not use 20 gallons, you will lose the remaining value of the card). My Frugal Wife along with several other great bloggers have come together to give you the chance to win one (1) of five (5) Fuel Reward Network cards that are pre-loaded with $20 in savings! Thank you to our sponsor Fuel Rewards Network as well as all the bloggers that are helping to host this giveaway. For this giveaway there is only one mandatory and that is just to agree to the terms, all other entries are optional though they do increase your chances of winning! Use the Rafflecopter form below to enter, GOOD LUCK to everyone who enters. My Frugal Wife is responsible for the shipment of the prizes to the winners.
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Ultimate Life DVD Giveaway

If you loved The Ultimate Gift, you are going to love this movie opening on September 6th! A sequel to The Ultimate Gift, The Ultimate Life follows a man on his journey to find happiness.

Do you live life to the fullest? Take the quiz below to find out!




This fabulous prize pack can be yours!

Enter below!
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Diet-to-Go 5-day Giveaway

Want a a chance to sample some delicious, nutritious food? We are so excited to bring you a giveaway of 5 DAYS of diet-to-go! You get to choose the meal plan you want, list your allergies, and they will send you 5 days of amazing food! You can check out all of their amazing plans at diettogo.com

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