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Teutonia t-linx stroller system GIVEAWAY! ARV $699

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I had so much fun hosting a party for teutonia’s new t-linx luxury stroller system last month and am excited to announce that besides the t-linx system we gave to a lucky party guest, we are giving a lucky reader a black t-linx travel system valued at $699!

The t-linx travel system, complete with both a designer stroller and infant car seat offers luxury styling and european performance for an incredible value. Take a closer look at each mode below…

teutonia t-linx deluxe stroller system

The t-linx stroller system comes with the

  • t-tario 35 infant car seat
  • t-linx infant stroller
  • toddler stroller

Can’t wait to see if you are the winner?  You can buy a Teutonia T-Linx System here at Amazon.com.

Teutonia’s t-linx is a luxury stroller that offers must needed conveniences for new parents.  The t-linx stroller system comes with an infant seat, a base for the car, an adaptor to fit the seat onto the frame, a toddler stroller and a rain cover at no extra fee.  The t-linx’s handle is reversible so you can have your child facing you or outside and the stroller fabric/cloth is removable and machine washable.

Watch the video below to learn more about the t-linx stroller system.   Desiree Miller from Bottles to Britches shot this video during our teutonia t-linx party.  Our teutonia t-linx event was held at Kelly Kakes/Party Chic, an Atlanta cupcake bakery.

teutonia t-linx stroller giveaway
Black teutonia t-linx stroller system giveaway

Here’s how to enter to win a black teutonia t-linx stroller system – $699

Don’t worry, if you don’t have a Twitter or Facebook account, you can still earn extra entries by leaving a different comment on this post every day.  The comment MUST be about the t-linx!

  • REQUIRED: 1 entry per daily comment – Leave a comment (up to once per day) telling us something that you love about the t-linx stroller (click here to open the t-linx web page in a new tab/window)
  • REQUIRED: Sign up for our email newsletter (Make sure to sign up with the SAME email address that you use to leave a comment.  The link opens in a new tab/window so you can get back to this page easily to earn more entries)
  • TWITTER ENTRIES
    2 extra entries – follow @mommyinsider on Twitter
    1 extra entry per day you Tweet this: “I entered to win a t-linx stroller on TheMommyInsider.com You can enter too here:  http://ow.ly/32bs5 @mommyinsider”
  • BLOG POST ENTRIES
    4 extra entries – Write about and link to our giveaway on your blog then leave a comment below with a link to your blog post (1 time only)
  • FACEBOOK ENTRIES
    3 extra entries – ‘Like’ our new Facebook page here
    2 extra entries – Share our t-linx giveaway with your Facebook friends then leave a comment below

We’re keeping a spreadsheet of everyones ‘entry points’ so be sure to use the SAME  EMAIL address every time you leave a comment telling us what you’ve done to earn entries.

About the giveaway and prize

  • The t-linx stroller system is valued at $699.
  • Entries accepted through 11:59pm November 20th, 2010.
  • Winner will be announced on TheMommyInsider.com by November 26th, 2010.
  • Your email address will be added to our email newsletter mailing list.  You can unsubscribe from our email newsletter anytime.

Good luck!

Balance is a Crock, Sleep is for the Weak – A Book Review and Giveaway

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If I had to say just one thing about this book it would be – confidence booster.

I often feel like I’m the only mom in the world that’s overwhelmed.  I’m constantly trying to balance work and family life.  More often than not I’m dissapointed in myself at the end of the day because there’s still a pile of laundry on the floor, my 4 year old’s bedroom is a mess, one of my kids didn’t bathe, or I fed the kids macaroni and chicken nuggets.. for the 2nd time that day.  Lucky for me, I recently read Balance Is a Crock, Sleep is for the Weak by Amy Eschliman and Leigh Oshirak and have a different outlook on things.  I now know that other moms.. that’s you.. yes you!, suffer the same mental challenges that I do every day and it’s OK that we feel challenged and overwhelmed.  This book made me realize that it’s normal to feel overwhelmed and stressed out and that I don’t have to put on a show.  Ever since reading Balance is a Crock, Sleep is for the Weak, I’ve asked moms I meet what their stress level is on a scale of 1 to 10.  I often get a strange look, then a very quiet, whisper-like answer of either 10 or 12.  It’s always as if it’s a secret.  Why don’t moms feel like we can tell other moms that we are stressed out and overwhelmed instead of putting on the June Cleaver show and holding all of our stress in?  Reading this book provided a release of some serious tension.. I felt it and you’ll feel it too.

Amy and Leigh are veteran working moms who share their un-censored survival secrets and personal experiences with readers.  Amy and Leigh’s funny, honest stories and useful advice cover topics ranging from quick and easy cooking and organization, to work travel and doctor’s appointments. I found Balance is a Crock, Sleep is for the Weak to be a very easy read and actually looked forward to sitting in my reading chair (not used often) after the kids went to bed, to read this book.

Balance is a Crock, Sleep is for the Weak is an indispensable guide for working mothers and the perfect gift for expecting and new moms.

Buy the book.

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Disclosure: The Mommy Insider received a copy of Balance is a Crock, Sleep is for the Weak for purposes of this review, free.

Book Giveaway!

We are giving 3 lucky readers a copy of Balance is a Crock, Sleep is for the Weak!  To enter, leave a comment telling us what your biggest daily challenge is whether it’s work, working out, exercise, your husband (ha!), or your kids.  Don’t want to leave a comment?  Also, follow @mommyinsider on Twitter and @theofficemoms for an extra entry per follow.  Be sure to leave your Twitter ID in your comment so we can confirm that you follow and give you 2 or 3 entries!

Entrants must live in the U.S. and be over 18 years old.

Entries accepted through August 24th, 2010.

Or you can fill out this form to enter to win:

Call The Bert Show to win a $100 gift certificates to Carter’s / OshKosh B’Gosh

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Listen to the Bert Show from July 19-30 for a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to OshKosh B’gosh stores for back-to-school shopping each weekday.

OshKosh denim has the styles and fit kids love, and quality and durability that moms value. OshKosh B’gosh gives moms and kids something to smile about for back to school shopping, from uniforms to tunics and leggings to active-wear, there is something for everyone.

Carter’s, Inc., the Atlanta-based marketer of the Carter’s and OshKosh B’gosh childrenswear brands, is a proud supporter of Bert’s Big Adventure and Magical Moments Magazine, the official, annual publication of Bert’s Big Adventure.

For more information on the World’s Best Denim and other back-to-school items, visit oshkoshbgosh.com.

JumpStart Online 3D Virtual World + 3-Month Membership Giveaway!

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I’ve known the brand JumpStart since my 10 year old was about 4.   At about 4 years old I thought Sebastian was ready to play computer games so I went out to buy some and didn’t have much luck finding a game that he could navigate and play without having to use a mouse.. until I found JumpStart at Target.  I loved that Sebastian didn’t have to use the mouse to play JumpStart games.   I’ve been a fan of JumpStart games ever since.

JumpStart 3d virtual world

My 4 year old daughter recently started playing in the JumpStart.com 3d virtual world and has a blast.  She loves the character we created for her and is very proud of herself for using the keyboard to move through JumpStart’s virtual world.  Sebastian’s playing in the JumpStart online virtual world, next to me while I’m writing this and is saying things including “that was awesome”, “this is so cool”, and “mom you’ve got to look at this”.  Yes, those three things over and over.  Oh, and he just found another way to fly in the virtual world.  It doesn’t get more exciting than that!

He’s about to check out the Dragon Sanctuary, a place where kids can hatch, raise, train, then release their dragons.  Update: It’s the 2nd day Sebastian’s been playing JumpStart.com online virtual world games and he’s very excited that his dragon hatched.

Sebastian playing JumpStart online 3d virtual world game

JumpStart.com has online games for preschoolers to upper elementary grade kids.  JumpStart’s StoryLand is aimed at 3-5 year olds and for children in kindergarten to 2nd grade, there is AdventureLand and MarineLand, an underwater adventure.   FutureLand is for kids from 3rd to 5th grade.  Both of my kids have fun on JumpStart.com and best of all, I can keep up with what they are doing and how they are progressing.  I don’t have to keep up with much for my 4 year old but Sebastian, 10, will play games for hours if I let him and it’s nice to see how and what he’s doing via a progress report area on JumpStart.

JumpStart Math Blaster CD game

JumpStart Mathblaster CD

Sebastian loves JumpStart’s Math Blaster CD game which is geared for kids ages 6 to 12.  Math Blaster: Master the Basics is a fast-action, futuristic adventure that adds up to total math success. From addition and subtraction to multiplication and division, children will build confidence, speed and accuracy in basic math skills that will stay with them long after their mission is complete.  Math Blaster: Master the Basics combines exciting, fast-action game play and state-standard math content, making it a fun game for kids but educational at the same time.  Who knew learning math could be fun? Sebastian learned a lot from Math Blaster last school year.  He was in need of some help with math during 4th grade and Math Blaster’s fun and entertaining games made learning math fun for him.. when I couldn’t.  I was having a hard time trying to figure out how to get him to learn more complicated math facts that he needed to learn and wasn’t picking up on but Math Blaster did the job.

JumpStart online games can be played on PC’s and Mac’s!

Where to find JumpStart

JumpStart.com website

JumpStart on Facebook

Follow JumpStart on Twitter

JumpStart.com Membership Giveaway!

JumpStart is offering a lucky reader a 3-month JumpStart membership!  To enter to win, leave a comment below telling us why you want to win.

Entries accepted through August 26th, 2010

Open to U.S. residents over 18 years old.

Disclosure: I was provided with a JumpStart membership and Math Blaster: Master the Basics CD game at no cost by Knowledge Adventure in order to test the products’ abilities and give my own personal opinions on it. The opinions I have given are mine and may differ from others but were not influenced by the company or the free product provided.

You can also fill out this form to enter to win a 3 month membership for JumpStart

Win it: 6.30.10 Twilight Saga T-Shirt giveaway!

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Contest ended July 10th. See winners below.

6-30 Eclipse Twilight Saga shirt giveaway

The Eclipse movie hits theaters on June 30 and to celebrate, CaféPress, home of the official fan-designed Twilight merchandise, is giving 5 lucky fans (AKA TheMommyInsider.com readers), a Long Sleeved Shirt with Edward’s Silhouette. The winners get to choose a size.

Can’t wait to see if you are one of 5 lucky readers who win a Twilight Saga shirt?
In addition, Twilight fans can select from over 926,000 Twilight-inspired products currently available on CafePress, or you can channel your passion for the Twilight series into creating a design of your own. How fun!

* To enter to win this Twilight Saga ‘6.30.10’ long sleeve t-shirt:

MANDATORY:
Tell us in the comments below what your favorite book in the Twilight series is.
Entries accepted through July 10th, 2010. Five winners will be chosen at random.

OPTIONAL/ADDITIONAL ENTRIES:
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After you enter to win below, Click here to go to CafePress.com’s Twilight website to browse their complete selection of Twilight merchandise.

And the winners are..

Audrey S., Elizabeth P., Ashley R., Andi L, and Sara B.