Category Archives: Holiday

Review and Giveaway! – Give Your Kids ‘Stuf’ for Valentine’s Day or Any Day!

If you are looking for something truly unique to give your child for Valentine’s Day, then look no further than ‘Stuf’.  ‘Stuf’, sold here at WryBaby.com, are super adorable little characters that are sure to entertain your child for hours sans batteries!  And how cute are the designs?

stuf kids gift ideaBIRD STUF – Inspired by our feathered friends, Stuf Staff desgined this bird series with characteristic patterns, a vibrant pallate and pleasing bell sounds in all.Yellowbird, Robin, Finch, Flycatcher and Bluebird look perfectly natural nesting in the habitat of your home.

DEVELOPMENTAL STUF – Designed by Stuf Staff designers with high-contrast colors & large geographic patterns that are soothing for infants to focus on as their eyesight develops. For tactile and sound development, Stuf either crinkles when you squeeze or jingles when you shake.

PIRATE STUF – Pirate Sue is nothin’ but trouble. Lucky th’ Parrot ate the treasure map! Luckily, Curly Pete knows where th’ treasures hid. All together, this is one roudy crew of skallywags. Each piece features part of a high-seas adventure on the back.

From the New York Museum of Modern Art:

Stuf is an artful brand of plush dolls created by a carefully curated collection of talented artists and designers.

Stuf comes in one pleasing shape.
Stuf comes in two sizes of that shape. 6 inches and 12 inches.

These adorable little toys retail for about $12.99 on WryBaby.com

GIVEAWAY!

We are giving a lucky reader ‘Stuf’ of their very own!

To enter:

Simply leave a comment below telling us which ‘Stuf’ is your favorite and why you want to win ‘Stuf’.
Entries will be accepted through February 16th and the winner will be chosen at random February 17th and will be notified via email and must respond within 24 hours. Open to U.S. residents.

To earn extra entries, you may do as many of the following as you’d like. Each action counts as an extra entry but you must leave a separate comment letting us know each action that you took.

Good luck!

Alicia Hagan, Mom Blog editor

Win a NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Valentine’s Day Cookie Kit!

Here is a quick Valentine’s giveaway!

One lucky reader will win a NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Valentine’s Day Cookie Kit featuring a limited edition NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® cookie tin, free product coupons, an activity book for Moms, and stickers.

To enter to win a NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Valentine’s Day Cookie Kit..

Simply leave a comment below telling us why you want to win. The winner will be chosen at random February 11th and will be notified via email and must respond within 24 hours. Open to U.S. residents.  Entries accepted through 8pm February 11th.

To earn extra entries, you may do as many of the following as you’d like. Each action counts as an extra entry but you must leave a separate comment letting us know each action that you took.

  • Follow The Mommy Insider on Twitter. (@mommyinsider)
  • Subscribe to our RSS feed and/or email newsletter.
  • Tweet this giveaway (once daily). Enter to win a NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Valentine’s Day Cookie Kit courtesy of @mommyinsider
  • “Like” The Mommy Insider page on Facebook.
  • Mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back to this post

Good luck!

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Disclosure – I was provided with a Win a NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Valentine’s Day Cookie Kit for review.

Winner Announced!  Congratulations Sharon R.!

HeartWings Valentines Pillow Giveaway

Valentines HeartWings Pillow giveaway

That most wonderful time of year is almost upon us, the time when we can send our love to those near and dear, telling them how much they mean to us.

For that special young girl on your list may be suggest HeartWings, a precious pillow that will express your love and support on Valentine’s Day.

Inserted in the pocket of each pillow is a lovely card with positive affirmations to enlighten, inspire and motivate your loved one.

We are giving four lucky readers a Valentine’s HeartWings Pillow.

To enter to win a Valentine’s HeartWings Pillow simply leave a comment below telling us why you want to win and/or who you would give the pillow to.  The winners will be chosen at random February 14th and will be notified via email and must respond within 24 hours.  Open to U.S. residents.

To earn extra entries, you may do as many of the following as you’d like. Each action counts as an extra entry but you must leave a separate comment letting us know each action that you took.

  • Follow The Mommy Insider on Twitter.
  • Subscribe to our RSS feed and/or email newsletter.
  • Tweet this giveaway (once daily). Enter to win a HeartWings Valentine’s Pillow courtesy of @mommyinsider
  • “Like” The Mommy Insider page on Facebook.
  • Mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back here

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Good luck!

Alicia Hagan, Mom Blog editor

Atlanta Blog: Pike Nurseries Offers Long-Lasting Beauty and Value, Helps Sprout New Valentine’s Traditions

Pike Nurseries - Valentine's Day Gift SaleExotic Blooms, Classic Plants and More Provide Verdant Alternatives to Conventional Gifts

Chocolate, bath salts and scented candles only last so long. This Valentine’s Day, why not try something that breaks the candy mold?  To inspire change, Pike Nurseries will offer customers the perfect alternatives to conventional Valentine’s Day gifts with special offers on rose plants, beautiful houseplants, including orchids and hydrangeas, beginning February 10 through February 15.

Lovebirds can amp up their gift giving with the perfect present at Atlanta-area Pike Nurseries locations. With a twist on the traditional, rose or houseplants from Pike Nurseries are drab no more. These blooming beauties require minimal care and produce long-lasting charm to enhance homes all season long.

Pike Nurseries Valentine's Day Gifts and Specials

Here are a few SPECIALS going on at Pike Nurseries Feb. 10th – 15th:

Cymbidium Orchid – 7” Pot

Reg. $39.99 / Now $29.97

Florist Hydrangea – 6” Pot

Reg. $16.99 / Now $12.97

Cyclamen – 6.5” Pot

Reg.  $11.99 / Now $9.97

Daphne Odora – 25% Off

Rose Plants – 25% Off

CARE: Water consistently so soil is just moist to the touch; do not leave the plant in standing water.  Do not expose to drafts or direct heat sources; ideal temperature is 60-70 degrees

For more information, please visit Pike Nurseries online at www.pikenursery.com.

Visit Pike Nurseries on Facebook and Twitter.

Princess HeartWings Pillow + Giveaway!

Heart Wings PillowsKids love pillows. My kids can’t get enough of them. They each have a few regular pillows, Pillow Pets, and my Boy Scout son even has a blow up pillow.. for camping. Here is yet another pillow that will soon be on Madelyn’s bed I’m sure. Pure and fun, Heart Wings Pillows embrace girls of every color and nationality.
Heart Wings’ colorful pillows will surprise and delight any little girl on your list for gift giving. Cheery and filled with fantasy, this pillow will give comfort and support as well as inspiring a little girl to believe each of us is a princess in our own special way. A special card with positive affirmations is placed in the pocket of each pillow that will inspire any girl to go for her dreams and never give up hope!

The pillow is 32 inches wide from tip to tip and 10 inches tall at the tallest part of the heart.

Heart Wings Pillows make great holiday gifts!

Price: About $26

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GIVEAWAY!

We are giving 4 lucky readers a Heart Wings Princess Pillow.

Entries accepted through December 16th.

Extra entries – mention our giveaway on your blog, Twitter, and/or Facebook page for 2 extra entries for each action!

Tweet this: “I entered to win a Heart Wings Princess Pillow from The Mommy Insider.  You can enter too, here: http://ow.ly/3m0aK!”

Follow @mommyinsider on Twitter and Like us on Facebook, then tell us in the comments below what EXTRA actions you’ve completed.   These links open in a new window so you can come back to this entry form.