Tuesday, September 7

WOMEN ONLY Event COMING SOON!

This September 27th through October 7th is TicTacDough's WOMEN ONLY Event! 

So many times, as women we are 100% focused on our family and loved ones. Time flies by and we choose our families over ourselves. I know for me, if the girls need clothes, they get them first; and when you are a mom-- that's ok-- we love being able to provide for our children. This next event is focused all on us. What we want, love and need! WOMEN ONLY!

9/27-- Bearpaw
9/28-- Fantastic Sams
9/29-- Dr. Perricone
9/30-- California Blooms
10/1-- Hapari
10/2-- Tea Collection
10/3-- Lisa D. Jewelry
10/4-- Calabasas Candy Co.
10/5-- Nimli
10/6-- Elana
10/7-- Zevia

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Friday, September 3

Aqua Leisure Giveaways

With summer coming to an end in most of the country, sometimes you can find some great deals on summer necessities for next summer now. I live in Southern California-- the sun is blaring usually through November-- so the Aqua Leisure products are always useful for our family!

Aqua Leisure is a company that focuses on sun, safety and fitness in the great outdoors. From swim aides to fun pool toys-- they have a little bit of everything necessary for a great family day. Plus, Aqua Leisure doesn't stop at the pool; how about some great fitness products designed with the health of your child in mind!

I reviewed the Quick-Click Pop-Up Cabana by Sun Smart; an Aqua Leisure brand. It's strong, durable, but what I find most important is that it shields our precious children from the suns strong rays. I can definitely see Hannah and Emma taking a breather in the cabana. It's also very easy to put up and take down, plus it comes in a handy bag for storage and portability.
  • Opens and closes in less than ten seconds
  • Treated fabric provides excellent protection from sunlight

The other Aqua Leisure product I reviewed was the Jumbo Hop Ball, by First Fitness. Sometimes kids need a little push in the right direction when it comes to fitness and fun. The Hop Ball combines both and literally provides hours of fun. Hannah loves bouncing around on the deck. I love it because it gives her that extra bit of exercise that otherwise she might not get-- great for building leg strength and for cardio! I can definitely see this product being an invaluable resource for preschools or elementary schools!  
  • Kid-friendly, grab ’n grip handles
  • Recessed inflation valve for safety
  • Indoor/outdoor use

Aqua Leisure products are found all over North America-- 
Academy
Ace Hardware
Albertsons
Aldi
Amazon.com
Army/Air Force Exchange
Benny's
Big 5
BJ's Wholesale Club
Brooks Drug
Buy Buy Baby
Canadian Tire
Costco.com
Dollar General
Duckwall-Alco Stores
Dunhams
E-Toys
Fred Meyer
Grocery Outlet
HEB Grocery
Home Hardware
Kay Bee Toy
K-MartLeslie's Swimming Pool Supplies
Loblaws
Ltd
Meijer
Mills Fleet Farm
Namco
National Stores
One Step Ahead
Pamida
Publix
Raley's
Safeway
Shoppers Drug Mart
Shoprite
Sports Authority
Stop & Shop
Target
The Right Start
Toys R Us
Tru-Value Hardware Stores
Walgreens
Wal-Mart
Zellers
GIVEAWAY
TWO WINNERS~~One winner will receive a Hop Ball and one winner will receive a Quick-Click Pop up Cabana! (sorry, no choices)

Mandatory Entry:
Go to Aqua Leisure and tell me one other product they make!
(You must be a TicTacDough Google Friend and leave your email address in order to win!)  
EXTRA ENTRIES: (Please leave a comment for each extra entry!)
- Enter any other giveaway on my site-- and tell me you have in a comment! --1 EXTRA ENTRY PER GIVEAWAY!
- Grab the buttons from the sidebar and post them on your blog (Please leave me your blog url)- 5 EXTRA ENTRIES PER BUTTON
- Follow TicTacDough on Twitter– 1 ENTRY
- Tweet about the giveaway-- 1 ENTRY per day
#Win a Pop up Cabana or Hop Ball from Aqua Leisure! @tictacdoughblog #giveaways http://tinyurl.com/2dz3z9n #children #sun #fitness
- Subscribe to my blog – 2 ENTRIES
- "Like" TicTacDough on Facebook-- 1 ENTRY
- "Like" Aqua Leisure on Facebook  AND  write on your own wall telling everyone you know about this giveaway!-- 5 ENTRIES
- Blog about this giveaway and include the URL – 5 EXTRA ENTRIES

RULES:
- Contest will close at 12 noon. PST on September 17th, 2010
- Contest open to US residents!!

Thank you for entering and Good Luck! For questions about entering, please see the giveaway rules.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine.-- I was given the product complimentary from Aqua Leisure. A special thanks to Aqua Leisure for participating in a review and giveaway!
 

    Wednesday, September 1

    Delta Faucet Review

    I had the great opportunity to review a new Delta Faucet. I chose the Signature Single Handle Pull Out Kitchen Faucet in a beautiful Brilliance Stainless. It retails online at Delta for $367.87. Not bad for a gorgeous addition to a kitchen!

    Plus the features and benefits are stellar:
    • Simple yet stylish looks complement any kitchen... and get the job done.
    • Elegant form with functionality you can depend on.
    • Pull-out spray wand provides 38″ reach, maximizing work space
    • High-arc spout provides 9″ of reach, 8″ of height, swings 120ยบ for added convenience
    • Includes optional 10-3/4″ escutcheon/base
    • Lifetime Faucet and Finish Warranty

    Smart Features

    • ADA Compliant
    • DIAMOND™ Seal Technology:With the Diamond Seal Technology you can trust and depend on the Delta faucet to be leak free and durable for years to come.
    • Touch Clean: Easily cleans hard water and calcium with a touch of a finger.
    • Brilliance® Finish: This faucet had a Brilliance Finish which resists abrasions and discolorations.
    • CA/VT Compliant: which is a law that further limits the weighted average (amount of) lead content in pipes, fittings and plumbing fixtures used to convey drinking  to a maximum of .25% on wetted services.  This is less than the allowable level in most states whose standards are based on the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, which has been very effective in making drinking water safer.  
    I could not be happier with my choice in Delta and my specific faucet. It compliments the kitchen nicely and updates with a new touch! 
    All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine.-- I was given the product complimentary from Delta. A special thanks to Delta for participating in a review!
       

    Tuesday, August 31

    Petunia Pickle Bottom Bag Giveaway

    Ok ladies-- it's here!

    I had the absolute pleasure to review a fabulous bag by Petunia Pickle Bottom! It's the bag of choice, the one we all envy--  you know those ladies walking down the street with their fabulous hair, well behaved kids, fancy stroller- you know the type-- they are easy to spot-- no sweat pants in sight! I kid, I kid-- well half way....

    Petunia Pickle Bottom is a fabulous company that makes even more fabulous of products. From diaper bags, to bedding to great accessories-- they have a little bit of everything for the new mom with an inner fashionista.

    More than three little words, Petunia Pickle Bottom is a lifestyle—a different way of looking at the world. And perhaps nowhere else is that difference more distinct, unique or decidedly fashionable than in the Petunia products themselves. A perennial exhibit of bold lines, daring colors and darling designer details, Petunia Pickle Bottom was created for the steadfast sophisticate inside every woman. Silk brocades, hand-woven tweeds, plush chenilles, intricate cut velvets, and exquisitely detailed embroidery—every one a Petunia hallmark, and every one an expression of motherhood’s myriad facets.
    I received a Boxy Backpack from their Original Collection in Classic Copenhagen. The design of the backpack is not only fun, but oh-so-functional. It can carry all the necessities, plus more! And we moms, know we all carry more than just the necessities! Our bags become an extension of us. We carry make-up, money, pictures of loved ones-- and the Petunia Pickle Bottom bag fits right in. 
    The fabrics their bags come in, look and feel like quality and fashion. They are not the plain Jane navys and browns of yesterday, but rather an extension of your wardrobe. Beautiful floral designs, gorgeous damasks, lovely embroidery-- it's all there with a Petunia Pickle Bottom Bag. The Classic Copenhagen is inspired by the Scandinavian cross stitch. It comes glazed for easy clean up, plus water resistant straps and lining. We've all had a sippy cup or bottle leak-- it can be a mess, but with the Petunia bags, clean up is made easy. 
    Hands-free backpack or long messenger strap
    Built-in changing station with detachable changing pad
    2 large diaper/wipes pockets
    4 bottle pockets
    2 organizational pockets
    Small pacifier pocket
    Detachable dirty diaper pouch
    “No more digging” key clip
    Water-resistant liner
    PVC-Free Glazed “wipe-able” exterior
    PPB monogrammed wipes case
    Dimensions: 13 X 13.5 X 5.5 in.
    Compatible with Valet Stroller Clips (Sold Separately)
    Wipe clean with damp cloth only. Spot clean liner with damp cloth.

    The Petunia Pickle Bottom bags are not inexpensive-- but I look at it rather like an investment. A fashion piece that is classic and timeless and will last through many children.-- kind of like that go-to little black dress. Rather than purchasing 2 to 3 diaper bags and spending money on a bag with less quality and beauty, purchasing a Petunia Pickle Bottom designer diaper bag is buying something that you know will last and that you will feel comfortable in showing off-- because it is just that great! The Petunia Pickle Bottom Boxy Backpack in Classic Copenhagen sells for $170 dollars online and in select stores across the country.

    GIVEAWAY
    One fashionista will win their very own Petunia bag-- the Boxy Backpack in Classic Copenhagen!

    Mandatory Entry:
    Tell me why you need/want a Petunia Pickle Bottom bag! (You must be a TicTacDough Google Friend and leave your email address in order to win!)  
    EXTRA ENTRIES: (Please leave a comment for each extra entry!)
    - Enter any other giveaway on my site-- and tell me you have in a comment! --1 EXTRA ENTRY PER GIVEAWAY!
    - Grab the buttons from the sidebar and post them on your blog (Please leave me your blog url)- 5 EXTRA ENTRIES PER BUTTON
    - Follow TicTacDough on Twitter– 1 ENTRY
    - Tweet about the giveaway-- 1 ENTRY per day
    #Win a Petunia Pickle Bottom Bag! @tictacdoughblog #giveaways http://tinyurl.com/26f43wo #babies #moms #fashion
    - Subscribe to my blog – 2 ENTRIES
    - "Like" TicTacDough on Facebook-- 1 ENTRY
    - "Like" Petunia on Facebook  AND  write on your own wall telling everyone you know about this giveaway!-- 5 ENTRIES
    - Blog about this giveaway and include the URL – 5 EXTRA ENTRIES

    RULES:
    - Contest will close at 12 noon. PST on September 30th, 2010
    - Contest open to US residents!!

    Thank you for entering and Good Luck! For questions about entering, please see the giveaway rules.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine.-- I was given the product complimentary from Petunia Pickle Bottom. A special thanks to Petunia Pickle Bottom for participating in a review and giveaway!
     


    Sponsored Post: Boudreaux's Butt Paste

    This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Boudreaux's Butt Paste. All opinions are 100% mine.
     
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