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Today Only! Win a Family Vacation for 4 to the Disneyland Resort for the October 26th opening of Thor: Treasures of Asgard

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We have exciting news for you!  For the next 24 hours only (9:00am PST, Thursday 10/10, until 8:59am PST Friday morning, 10/11), fans in the US and Canada have the chance to win one of two family vacations for 4 to the Disneyland Resort for the October 26th opening of Thor: Treasures of Asgard, the brand new experience coming to Disneyland!

In addition to being one of the first people to see the experience, winners will also get 4-Day Park Tickets!

All you have to do to enter is visit the THOR page on Facebook and answer the following question in the comments of the sweeps post:

Who would you travel with if you had the chance to go to Asgard:  #Thor or #Loki?

Full rules and details can be viewed on the THOR Facebook page.

THOR, The Dark World

Like THOR on Facebook: Facebook.com/Thor

Follow THOR on Twitter: Twitter.com/ThorMovies

Visit the website: www.marvel.com/thor

Marvel’s “Thor: The Dark World” continues the big-screen adventures of Thor, the Mighty Avenger, as he battles to save Earth and all the Nine Realms from a shadowy enemy that predates the universe itself.  In the aftermath of Marvel’s “Thor” and “Marvel’s The Avengers,” Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos…but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. To defeat an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor sets upon his most dangerous and personal journey yet, forced into an alliance with the treacherous Loki to save not only his people and those he loves…but our universe itself.

Starring Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, Idris Elba, Christopher Eccleston, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Kat Dennings, Ray Stevenson, Zachary Levi, Tadanobu Asano and Jaimie Alexander with Rene Russo and Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Marvel’s “Thor: The Dark World” is directed by Alan Taylor, produced by Kevin Feige, p.g.a., from a story by Don Payne and Robert Rodat and screenplay by Christopher L. Yost and Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely, and is based on Marvel’s classic Super Hero Thor, who first appeared in the comic book “Journey into Mystery “ #83 in August, 1962.

“Thor: The Dark World” is presented by Marvel Studios. The executive producers are Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, Craig Kyle, Alan Fine, Nigel Gostelow and Stan Lee. The film releases November 8, 2013, and is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

Good luck!

Alicia, The Mommy Insider blog author

 

 

 

 

 

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Giveaway + Review: New Philips AVENT Double Electric Comfort Breast Pump

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Let’s get personal, shall we? I breastfed both of my kids. After the birth of my son, I had lots of help from nurses at the hospital. Once we were home though, he wasn’t very fond of latching on correctly. After a few days the pain set in. I had no idea that breastfeeding could be painful. I was told to use hot compresses, ice packs, tickle his chin or open his mouth while he was trying to latch on, and then finally, the pediatrician told me that I should pump and give it to him from a bottle. This was 13 years ago. I was a bit clueless when it came to breast pumps. I bought one from the store, not really paying attention to the features, then I bought another because it wasn’t comfortable at all. I think I was finally happy with the third one I bought. Breast pumps are a very personal item and the one you choose has to be good.

I am so happy that new moms these days have breast pumps like this one at their disposal!

Philips AVENT Comfort Breast Pump.

The newly launched Philips AVENT Comfort Breast Pump was designed with moms’ comfort in mind. Once of the biggest breast pumping complaints I’ve seen time and time again is that you have to sit slumped over so.. you know.. gravity works better. With this breast pump you can sit in your favorite chair with no need to lean forward while pumping.

The Philips AVENT Comfort Breast Pump has many great benefits that new moms will appreciate including a gentle and soft stimulation mode and comfortable massage cushions that easily help to get the milk to flow. The massage cushions have a warm feel to them too which helps with breast pumping.

Enter to win a fabulous gift basket full of Philips AVENT goodies below.

There are three pumping settings and the funnels are shorter which ends leaning forward while pumping. The Philips AVENT Comfort Breast Pump focuses fully on providing comfort and making it easy for the mother breastfeed. Research has found that 23% of women found that breastfeeding is painful and stop within three months. Using the Comfort Breast Pump allows mothers to pump milk longer. The Comfort Breast Pump will dispense directly into Natural Bottle to allow for immediate bottle feeding. The Natural Bottle that comes with the pump features a wide, breast-shaped nipple created to help babies latch on naturally.

The BPA free Philips AVENT Comfort Breast Pump has a patented soft 5-petal massage cushion and it has a memory feature that remembers the mother’s personal rhythm. It has a unique storage system and makes like easier with usage of Philips many baby bottles and breast milk storage containers to use in both the fridge and freezer.

It is important to offer your baby a comfortable bottle to drink from when he’s not breastfeeding. The Philips AVENT Natural Bottle has a wide, breast-shaped nipple designed to help your baby latch on naturally. The special comfort ‘petals’ inside the nipple increase softness and flexibility without collapsing. This bottle has an advanced anti-colic system with innovative twin valve allows air into the bottle – not baby’s tummy and it works with the Philips AVENT Comfort Breast Pump, making it easy for babies to combine breast and bottle feeding.

  • Pumping your milk regularly will help you to maintain the levels of milk that most physician’s recommended.
  • Pumping your milk will boost supply and relieve pain due to enlarged breast pressure.
  • Pumping allows your baby to drink breast milk when you’re not around to feed (date night perhaps?) and will help maintain your milk supply.
  • Pumping your breast milk is also perfect if you plan to go back to work but want your baby to continue having the benefits of your breast milk.
  • The Philips AVENT Natural bottle and nipple for natural latch on makes it easy for babies to combine breast and bottle feeding.
  • The twin electronic breast pump alleviates stress of pumping breast milk and it is a relaxing process each time you have to pump milk.

Using the Philips AVENT Comfort Breast Pump will assure your baby will get your breast milk at every feeding time. Your husband, mom, nanny, or an older sibling can help with feedings which will allow you to get a little uninterrupted sleep or get a little “me” time. Imagine that!

Learn more about or buy the Philips AVENT Comfort Breast Pump and follow @AVENT_US or #AVENTparents.

This is not intended to be medical advice.

We are giving a lucky reader a Philips AVENT gift basket full of goodies!

Philips AventThe gift basket will contain:

  • natural bottles
  • spout cups
  • natural drinking cups
  • soothies

To enter to win, leave a comment relevant to this post below.

Be sure to tell us what you’ve done to earn extra entries, in the comments below!

Earn extra entries:

Contest rules and terms

  • Entries accepted through 11:59pm EST May 20th, 2013.
  • Open to U.S. residents only. No P.O. Boxes.
  • Your email address may be added to our weekly email newsletter list. We will not send you spam and you can unsubscribe anytime.
  • The prize will be mailed to the winner by Philips AVENT/PR company not TheMommyInsider.com.

I was sent the below mentioned product in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are 100% my own and are not influenced in any way.

What Would You Buy With a $100 Kmart Gift Card?

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What would you buy with a $100 Kmart Gift Card?

Yesterday I showed you a few things that I would buy with a $100 Sears gift card.  Today I am showing you what I would by with a $100 Kmart gift card.

Here are a couple of things that I would buy with a $100 Kmart Gift Card

 

outdoor garden umbrella from kmartOur umbrella broke during a storm and I haven’t dined or worked at my patio table.  The sun is so bright on our patio that it’s just not fun to work out there if I can’t sit under an umbrella.  This 9″ steel umbrella is only $53.99 at Kmart!

pool lounger with cup holders

We go to Florida a few times a year and we spend a lot of time in a lake.  It’s an alligator-free lake.. in case you were wondering.  I would love to have an inflatable lounge chair with cup holders so I can just hang out on the lake all day.  Sounds nice, doesn’t it?

Kmart local ad

You have the chance to win a $100 Kmart Gift Card for less than 5 minutes of your time!

Enter the Kmart LocalAd Sweeps on ShopYourWay SWEEPS Points.

All you have to do to enter to win is..

  • ‘Follow’ the Kmart LocalAd brand page on ShopYourWay
  • Then pick 5 must-haves from your local Kmart store and add them to your ‘Wish List’ on ShopYourWay.
    For example: search patio furniture on ShopYourWay, hover over a set you like with your mouse and click ‘want.’ The product will automatically be added to your Wish List. Don’t worry about writing this down, the SWEEPS app will walk you through it.
  • Once you’ve completed these steps, you’ll be entered to win 100,000 points, which equals to $100!
  • Score two additional entries easily by sharing the Sweeps with your Facebook & Twitter friends.

You’ve seen what I would buy with a $100 gift card.  

What will you buy with your winnings?  

Get more information and details here: http://bit.ly/ZN6O0g

This is a sponsored post. I am a Kmart blogger, though all opinions are my own.

 

Win an HTC One X+ Android Phone Optimized for AT&T!

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Over the last couple of weeks you’ve learned about the HTC OneX+ from this post and this post here on TheMommyInsider.com and this post, and this post on my other site, GadgetGoddess.com.  By now, surely you know how much I LOVE this phone.  Go ahead.. read any of those posts to learn why I love the HTC OneX+.   Being an iPhone user for over 4 years, switching to an Android phone has been an exciting change.  HTC makes the switch easy with HTC Sync Manager, apps, and widgets.  Ok, I’ll get on with it.. 

Yes, we’re giving away an HTC OneX+!!

Win an HTC OneX+ optimized for AT&T

 

Thanks to HTC, we are giving a lucky reader an HTC OneX+ optimized for AT&T! Pretty awesome, isn’t it?

Watch this First Look video to learn more about the HTC OneX+

Content and/or other value provided by our partner, HTC.

To enter, fill out the form below and be sure to leave the MANDATORY comment!

Contest terms and conditions:

The winner who must be over 18 years old, live in the U.S., and not provide us with a P.O. Box if they win, will receive a brand spankin’ new HTC OneX+.  The winner is responsible for service for the phone.  Service is not included.  The phone is optimized for AT&T.  TheMommyInsider.com is not responsible for shipping.

Follow @HTC on Twitter and #HTCOne and #TroopOneX!

Note to my readers: I received a complimentary HTC OneX+ for purposes of this review and giveaway.  As always, all opinions presented in my posts are 100% honest.  

Pantech Flex Smartphone for AT&T – Review And #Giveaway | @PantechUSA

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Pantech Flex Review
The Pantech Flex is a great new Android smartphone that is available through AT&T Wireless. The device is loaded with a wide variety of great features, boasts a bright touchscreen and sports a wonderfully thin and unique design. It is the ideal smartphone for first time Android users and is perfect for everyone from teens to grandparents and everyone in between. It is well worth looking into the great aspects the Pantech Flex has to offer if you are in the market for a great new phone.
Pantech Flex
Pantech Flex

A wonderful device for moms, the Flex runs on the 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. It offers the individual the option of using Easy Experience mode, which makes operation of the Pantech even simpler or the standard user interface can be used. It is a 4G LTE capable phone that connects to the fastest speeds AT&T has to offer, meaning it is a breeze to stream content, download anything and surf the web. It is a slim device at only 0.31 inches and very light at 132 grams.

Pantech Flex Easy vs. Standard Experience User Interface
Pantech Flex Easy vs. Standard Experience - User Interface

The display of the Flex is a Super AMOLED 4.3 inch screen that boasts a resolution of 960 by 540 pixels and 256 pixels per inch. Internal storage clocks in at 8GB, and the phone has a slot for additional storage, supporting microSD cards of up to 32GB.  My son is one who never thinks a device comes with enough interval storage.  He prefers devices that allow for additional storage via a microSD card.   1GB of RAM and a 1.5GHz dual-core processor allow it to pack a powerful punch. The Flex also provides the user with access to plenty of useful quality apps courtesy of Google Play. Facebook is one of the top free apps, and checking email is straight forward. Key Ring, an NFC enabling app, is pre-loaded in the Flex and makes shopping far easier as coupons, loyalty cards and other items can be stored within and scanned at various places.

Pantech Flex review
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There are plenty of wonderful features that any mom would appreciate, such as an 8 megapixel rear-facing camera that is perfect for shooting photos of the kids. For all of the videos you’ll shoot with the Pantech Flex, you’ll be happy to know that it is capable of capturing 1080p video at 30fps. The secondary front-facing camera is a 2 megapixel shooter that is ideal for engaging in video chats with family and friends. Whenever I’m away on a business trip, I chat with the kids via video on my phone.  I can’t imagine going on a trip and not being able to see them!  The built in calendar allows the user to set up reminders for important events in life.

Overall, the Flex by Pantech is a great device for people of any age. It serves as a phone, organizer, camera and so much more. It also received the 2012 Red Dot Design Award, and with good reason.

Learn more about the Pantech Flex:

Would you like to win a Pantech Flex for AT&T?

This is a subscriber only contest.  This means that you must subscribe to our email in order for your entry to be valid.

Use the form below to enter.

This contest is open to U.S. residents ages 18 and over only.  No P.O. Boxes.  Entries accepted through 11:59 December 31st, 2012.  The winner will be contacted by email and must respond to our email by January 3rd, 2013.  If the winner does not respond, another winner will be chosen.  The winner is responsible for all services related to the phone.  Service is not included in the prize.  The unit used for this review is the unit the winner will receive.  A SIM card is not included in the box.

Win Pantech Flex Android Smartphone for AT&T