GAL TO GAL FOUNDATION!

To all of our loyal readers....I am hoping you will find it in your hearts to help me raise money for the Gal to Gal Foundation! We want to hit at least $250,000 to help fight Stage IV Breast Cancer.



The virtual walk Starts on Weds. Oct. 1st and what I am asking is for you to go to both sites and http://www.desginhergals.com/ and http://www.galtogalfoundation.org/, and donate $5.00 to my team to help us meet our goal. Once you create a GAL FOR YOURSELF and a GUY for the man in your life..join our virtual walk.
For those who will sign up and donate using my teams name "TEAM BELISI" you will be able to send me an email with a link to your site or blog for a month of free advertising/traffic. This is a huge event and we want to raise a ton of money. COME ON AND HELP US OUT PLEASE!.. It is so easy to do!!! I have a ton of awesome door prizes also..for all of those who donate to our team will receive a ticket for each $5.00 donation. HINT!! We have some Flip cameras and a Karito Doll...not to mention a ton of other door prizes. So email me at Parentswithstyle@gmail.com.
I will need your name, blog or site name, and your URL.

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!!!

Thanks Shanda

Christine is also holding a benefit and will announce more about hers when she gets back from vacation!

Another week has come and gone and of course, we wanted to share some of our favorite posts with you!!!

Kristin is so excited to get to share this giveaway with you! You could win a ..........

Shanda wants you to read about these hot BUDCLICKS!

Christine and her family are finally on vacation... Do you know where they went? (Hint: She and her family have already been HERE!)

Amanda wants to share some of her kids favorite books with you!

We hope you enjoy all of our posts!!

Thanks Shanda

Project Pink

Now through the end of October, Munchkin is playing a small part in helping moms focus on their own health by putting a spotlight on breast cancer prevention. Project Pink is a program that raises money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure and reminds moms, “don’t duck a breast exam.”

Here are some ways you can be a part of this campaign:

• Email A Duck, Raise A Buck – This viral component enables individuals to email friends a virtual duck that reminds them to participate in routine breast exams. Users may track their ducks as they get forwarded around, and in turn, Munchkin will donate $0.05 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure for every duck forwarded.

• Buy Your Own Duck – Created to be a visual reminder of routine breast exams, Munchkin’s 2008 limited edition Project Pink Bath Ducks will be available online and at select retailers nationwide for $3.00. One hundred percent of the net profits from the sale of these ducks will be donated to Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

• Celebrity Duck eBay Auction – Celebrity participants, from Courteney Cox to Matthew McConaughey, have shown support of Project Pink by donating hand-decorated and autographed limited edition ducks. Each week in October, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a number of celebrity-decorated ducks will be available for auction exclusively on eBa,y with all proceeds benefiting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

So, whether you buy a pink duck or simply spread the word, you can help Munchkin help moms stay healthy so we can continue being great parents.

FRIDAY NIGHT TIP & A WINDOW INTO MY LIFE!

Hi Everyone! Well, it has been a crazy week for me..I am so excited. I have been asked to be an Editor on MomLogic.com for all of the Michigan community. Along, with my friend Claire from http://www.bitsfromabrit.blogspot.com/. We are going to be bringing you all kinds of contests, information and parenting tips. We are also throwing a HUGE benefit for the GAL TO GAL Foundation and http://www.designhergals.com/ on October 18th. And will be bringing you more details so that you can join us in the virtual walk for Stage IV Breast Cancer.

So this is just a quick peek into my life...since I have a wonderful eye infection and need to turn this laptop off and go to bed. Well, every Saturday morning, I vacuum my living room....we have crappy old carpet and it needs it like every other day. Well, everytime I vacuum Korbyn wants to help me and when I try to take back the vacuum he throws a tantrum. I think it is so cute and this is only a minor tantrum..but I find it funny. He is my little honey and I can't wait to show him these videos later in life. I hope you enjoy it. Leave me a comment if you like my tip?


My tip...get your baby to do the vacuuming! HA! HA! Just kidding!

Video is courtesy of my FLIP MINO! LOVE THAT CAMERA!!!

Shanda

Busy, but fun, times!

There's some exciting things happening with our Mommies....

Christine was featured on Good Day Sacramento, one of the best features we have all yet to see. Also, you have got to check out her super star moment! But, she is leaving for vacation so I will try to get some things done around this place.

In the meantime I will be guest posting on From Dates To Diapers and beyond on Sunday, so come over and see what I have to say.

Amanda also is absent due to her big move, and I myself go back to school next week. It's been a long journey but I'm going to do it!

Hopefully I can get another window up soon. Who's going to join me?

I want to give everyone an update since we've been busy behind the scenes trying to get winners together. It's so hard doing large events like this and thank every one of you for your patience.

Tuesday

Hi Everyone!
Well, we are so happy that so many of you had a chance to win at our BSE Event. Thank you to everyone who supported us..we appreciate it. Well, I am hoping that I can get a lot of you on board with Christine and I...coming up for myself on Oct. 13th, I am hosting a huge benefit to help raise money for the Gal to Gal Foundation. Christine is also a host and will be having a separate party in her home town on a different date. Well, we would love your support and the best part is you will be able to join us via the internet. I will let you know all the juicy details of our virtual walk for Stage IV Breast Cancer Research. Stay tuned....

Check out our favorite posts from the past week.

Kristin's daughter Kai had a blast making.....

Christine's daughter needed to go to the ER!!! Check out what happened!

Amanda wants you to win this!

Shanda wants to introduce you to her favorite tea cup!

Finally!

I finally got the list of winners together! If you won a prize during our Back to School Event you should have received an email by now... If not, please email us!

We're looking forward to making sure all of your prizes go out!

Thursday Roundup

Thursday is our day to share all the great giveaways our Mommies are holding on each of our sites and also the giveaways held here on Mommies United! Each Thursday we will bring you a list of current giveaways!

If you are a blogger and are holding a giveaway on your site please let us know and we will add your link to THIS post. Please let us know when your giveaway ends as well.





AMANDA at mommymandy.com :


Jkalea Giveaway
WIN:win a Deluxe Washcloth Sushi Set for Baby - Octopus and Fish.
ENDS: Sept 20th

No Slip Charllie Giveaway
WIN: a Pair of No Slip Charllie (winner chooses pink or blue)
ENDS: Sept 20th

Birthday Party - Brush up for Fall Giveaway
Win: One winner will receive the ideal travel set that includes 6 essential mini handle brushes with full size brush heads
ENDS: Sept 21st

Paramount Home Entertainment New Releases Giveaway
WIN: (3) copies of Alviin Edition (3) copies of My Little Ponies World's Biggest Tea Party
ENDS: Sept 22nd

Birthday Party - Emmie Kate Giveaway
WIN: a Mommy Bracelet
ENDS: Sept 22nd

Birthday Party - Ju-Ju-Be Giveaway
WIN: a BeLight Bag
ENDS: Sept 24th

Birthday Party - Studio JK Giveaway
WIN: a large dandelion wishes ($60 value)
ENDS: Sept 24th

Birthday Party - Note To Self Giveaway
WIN: a Note To Self Bok
ENDS: Sept 24th

Shoes Giveaway
WIN: TONS of shoes for kids (robeez, shoo-shoos, Pedoodles andOriginal Bobux )
ENDS: Sept 25th

Birthday Party - Elliott Lucca Giveaway
WIN: An Elliott Lucca St. Barts Woven Satchel in Raspberry (retail is $348)
ENDS: Sept. 25th

Do you want some Pizza Hut? Giveaway!
WIN: three Pizza Hut pasta dinners (1 tray of mac & cheese and five breadsticks) which is valued at $12.99 each.
ENDS: Sept 25th

Birthday Party - The Taffy Box Giveaway
WIN: a Silver Disc Monogram Charm Necklace.
ENDS: Spt 25th

Caillou's Winter Wonders Giveaway
WIN: (3) three copies of Caillou's Winter Wonders DVD
ENDS: Sept 26th

Birthday Party - Lucy Giveaway
WIN: a Kick It Tee (winner chooses size)
ENDS: Spt 26th

Maternity Week - Baby Plus Giveaway
WIN: A BabyPlus Prenatal Education System ($149.00 value)
ENDS: Sept 27th

Birthday Party - Firefly Photo Jewelry Giveaway
WIN: The Firefly Boutique Personalized Custom Double Photo Pendant Necklace
ENDS: Sept 27th

Birthday Party - Little Windows Giveaway
WIN: One Necklace Kit. This kit makes (3) necklaces. It is a $48.00 value.
ENDS: Sept 27th

Great New DVDs & Giveaway!
WIN: one of two copies of Iron Man DVD
ENDS: Sept 27th

Maternity Week- You've never felt so beautiful, show it off Giveaway
WIN: We have three Nursing tops in size M to offer to one reader. These shirts are the Saloon Tee in white, Nursing Singlet in watermelon, and Striped Nursing Tee.
ENDS: Sept 27th

Birthday Party - Scribble It Giveaway
WIN: A hot pink vinyl Chandelier
ENDS: Sept 28th

Birthday Party - Coming Unglued Book Giveaway
WIN: The second novel to the Sister's Ink Books. There will be (2) two winners.
ENDS: Sept 28th

Maternity Week-Getting Ready for Baby & Giveaway
WIN: I have (2) Two DaBib's to giveaway. There will be two winners (one each)
ENDS: Sept 28th

Birthday Party - Home Grown Pillows Giveaway
WIN: A Neck Wrap & Eye Pillow set. Winner can choose the design they like.
ENDS: Sept 29th

Birthday Party & Maternity Week - Bella Blue Maternity Giveaway
WIN: A Happiest Mom Pajama Set. Winner chooses size.
ENDS: Sept 29th

Maternity Week- Let's Have a Baby Shower!
WIN:

Bamboosa Baby is giving a Soap bar Gift Set 2

A Bunny A Day is giving a Note Card Set ( 6 cards)

Maggie's Organic is giving a panda baby set 0-6 months

Monkey Toes is offering a pair of Glow Bugs
ENDS: Sept 29th

Birthday Party - Save the ta-tas Gift Basket
WIN: a Gift Basket full of goodies
ENDS: Sept 30th

Maternity Week- Getting Ready for Baby continuted & Giveaway
WIN:
(1) A Munny Journey
(1) DIY Kit from Crea Baby Shoes
(1) winner will receive a $50 dollar gift certificate to Twilite Moon
ENDS: Oct. 1st

Birthday Party - Red Thread Confections Giveaway
WIN: A small box of chocolates
ENDS: Oct. 2nd

Birthday Party - Beauty Gift Basket
WIN: a basket full of beauty products
ENDS: Oct. 2nd

Maternity Week- Stuff for the Older Kids too!
WIN:(1) $25.00 gift certificate to NMC Toys. (1) Language Littles Doll from Tick-A-Too (winner chooses doll)
ENDS: Oct. 2nd

Maternity Week - The Zoo Factory Giveaway
WIN: A 15" stuffed animal kit of your choice (not outfit)
ENDS: Oct. 2nd

Maternity Week- Doddle Design Shop Giveaway
WIN: A 6" by 12" Wood Sign. Winner gets to choose colors and wording/design.
ENDS: Oct. 3rd

Top Pick Adult DVDs & Giveaway
WIN:(3) copies of Lewis Black Root of All Evil DVD(2) copies of The Godfather Box Set
ENDS: Oct. 3rd

We Love Alvin & The Chipmunks Giveaway!
WIN:(3) Alvin and the Chipmunks Classic Holiday Gift Set (3) Alvin and the Chipmunks: Alvin’s Thanksgiving Celebration
ENDS: Oct. 5th


All of Amanda's giveawys can be found here.



CHRISTINE at From Dates To Diapers and Beyond :

Find your way the easy way! (A Giveaway)
WIN: a Magellan RoadMate 1212
ENDS: Sept 30th

Win a $50 Gift Certificate to TinyPrints
ENDS: Sept 30th

Get Back to the Table with Sara Evans (A Giveaway)
WIN: win a variety of Libby's vegetables, along with Sara's Greatest Hits CD,
ENDS: Sept

Baby Smells (A Giveaway!)
WIN: a Diaper Genie II Elite!
ENDS: Oct. 10th

Inside the Diaper
WIN: FIVE winners will each win 2 jumbo packs of Huggie diapers

JULIA is ahving her FIRTS giveaway! Enter HERE.
WIN: one of 5 copies of A Little Bit of Faith
ENDS: Oct. 5th

You can find all of Christine's giveaways here.



KRISTIN at An Ordinary Life :


The Power Of a Good Brush
WIN: a trevel brush set
ENDS: Sept 20th


Maternity Week-Maternity Wear
(WIN 3 Nursing Tops from Boob Maternity)
ENDS: Sept 21st

Dole-Food Giveaway
WIN: a 50 dollar gift certificate to Dole & the new Magagascar 2 movie
ENDS: Sept 23rd

The Power of a Good Brush-Again
WIN: a cushion Brush
ENDS: Sept 23rd

In Honor Of Maternity Week..I Give You The End All Purse
WIN: Limited Edition Elliott Lucca bag
ENDS: Sept 24th

Learning For The Little Ones
Win a Easy PC Toddler's Learning System and My Home Game
ENDS: Sept 25th

Maternity Week-Essential Items for Babies
WIN: a gift basket from Boogi Wipes
ENDS: Sept. 25th

Maternity Week-Getting Ready for Baby

(WIN $50 to Fuzzi Bunz)

ENDS: Sept 25th

Jif Most Creative Peanut Butter Sandwich Contest
WIN: a JIG gift basket of goodies
ENDS: Sept 27th

Maternity Week-Something For The Guys
(WIN a Godfather DVD Set retail: $79.99)
ENDS: Sept. 30th

Maternity Week-Baby Shower Time!
(WIN a Keurig Brewing System valued at $200.00)
ENDS: Oct 2nd

The Campaign for a Sweeter America
WIN: a Pillsbury Doughboy gift basket
ENDS: Oct 12th




SHANDA at Parents With Style :

Ethel Gloves (CONTEST)
WIN: ONE of TWO pairs of Ethel Gloved
ENDS: Sept 20th

PAKSEAT CONTEST!!
WIN: a pakseat
ENDS: Sept 20th

Ringling Bros Contest!
WIN: a program book, DVD and some clown noses to one winner.
ENDS: Sept 20th



Mommies United:

N/A at this time

Our Blogger Friend's Giveaways:
leave us a comment and we will add you here

• JoJos Place -Tiny Tag Designs Necklace ($54 value) - Ends September 26th
• Baby Slings - Win a 75 dollar gift certificate. Find out how by clicking the link.
• Silly Mommy of 2 Silly Girls Win a $50 Gift Certificate from Tiny Prints - Ends September 30
• Zaida Baby Designer Baby Book- _ENTER HERE
• Book Changing your world one diaper at a time (christian)-ENTER HERE
• 3 months free at Listplanit.com ENTER HERE
• - PMKU - Learning Never Ends - Seventh.ink Apparel Giveaway
• Happy Panda Giveaway

Just A Note:

Have you missed me?

Between lessons, diapers, and games with my kiddos, I've been busy gathering information for all of our winners of our Back to School Event. It's been quite the tedious task and it's taking me a lot longer than I expected!

I was up until 3am on Thursday, but I wasn't emailing any winners like I should have been. Instead I was reading. I hope you'll forgive me. I just had to find out what happened to Marcus in the second book in a fabulous series. You MUST read The Mark of the Lion series by Francine Rivers - You'll see what I mean!

Sorry for the tangent. Anyway....

You should be receiving an email shortly if you won a prize, but if you haven't yet, please do not worry... We haven't forgotten about you! If you do see your name on the list of winners, and have not yet contacted us, please do so, with the name of your prize as the subject in either an email or by using the contact form.

I do ask, though, that if you have already contacted us with your info, please do not do so a second time! We'll be in touch soon!

Thank you for your patience and understanding!

And, seriously, if you like to read, go out now and buy, borrow, or steal (not really) the Mark of the Lion series... If you're anything like me, you won't be able to put them down!!



P.S. Come take a look at the Window Into Our Lives...

Tuesday

So all of us Mommies wanted to share our favorite posts with you from the last week! We all have a lot going on at our individual sites! So please click on the links below!

Kristin has a ton going on with Amanda for Maternity week! Don't miss out! Kristin / Amanda

Christine is going to be on..........

Shanda wants to give you a chance to win this awesome PAKSEAT! Do you know what a Pakseat is?????

Have a great week!!!

Much Love Monday

Much Love Monday will return next week!!
If you want to be featured please email a picture or logo and a description of yourself. Also include any and all links as to where you can be found online and if you have any giveaways send those as well. Myabe give us some insight into how your blog started where you draw inspiration from, etc.

Email all of this to mommiesunited@yahoo.com and you can be featured!

Window Into Our Lives

Welcome to an all new feature here at Mommies United!

We are going to start an all new weekly feature here at Mommies United. A Window In To Our Lives is going to be a special as our readers are. By "window" we mean that you too can share a moment, video, picture, or special post with us. It must be a personal post that gives us a peak into your life!

This week is special you can take a peak into Shanda's life as she meets Hannah Montana!

My window is simple this week. Call my home at any point during the day and there will at least be one complaint about my dog Neleh. She's quite the dog from chewing on glass, to the infamous Attack Of The Roomba. While at times I can't deal with her spazzing out, or finding every roll of toilet paper in the house and tearing it into pieces she's a very special part of our family. With all my complaints I still look at her and love her just the same.

My window is a video and picture of Neleh (don't mind Kai's hair she chopped it off a few weeks ago, that's a whole other story) While she has her moments to me this is super cute you can see just how all over the place Neleh is. She is smart I swear!

This picture is Neleh in all her glory, she actually slept like that for an hour. I tried waking her up to get her out of her "doggie jail" but she slept like a dog. She often naps in her "jail" but never like this.

Just another reason for me to smile about my daily life.

Now it is your turn, give us a peak into your window. (Just a note when you sign a linky here at Mommies United your name will be turned into a LIVE link, giving you one free link. It's our small gift to you)

OMG! I MET HANNAH MONTANA LAST NIGHT!

You are not going to believe it?? I met Hannah Montana last night, and I caught it all on my FLIP camera! I went to put Nevaeh to bed last night and POOF....Hannah Montana appeared and I found myself at a Hannah concert!!! LOOK SEE FOR YOURSELF! I am so cool! LUCKY ME!

Well, you guys asked for it..more personal stuff from us!! I hope you enjoyed my playtime with my little AMERICAN IDOL.

SOOOOO! My Fabulous Friday tip is......help your children use there imagination by playing pretend or dress up. Its great for you and your child! Not to mention it's a blast!!!

Thursday Roundup

Thursday is our day to share all the great giveaways our Mommies are holding on each of our sites and also the giveaways held here on Mommies United! Each Thursday we will bring you a list of current giveaways!

If you are a blogger and are holding a giveaway on your site please let us know and we will add your link to THIS post. Please let us know when your giveaway ends as well.





AMANDA at mommymandy.com :


Thomas & Friends™: The Great Discovery Giveaway
WIN: ONE of FIVE coppies of the new DVD
ENDS: Sept 13th

Aden+Anais Giveaway
WIN: a four pack of the Pink/White Muslin Swaddling Blankets
ENDS: Sept 14th

SafetyCaps Giveaway
WIN: A Whole House Offer which is 48 Caps
ENDS: Sept 15th

Brian Regan: The Epitome of Hyperbole Giveaway
WIN:ONE of THREE copies
ENDS: Sept 17th

Frog Princess Couture Giveaway
WIN: a custom Hair Bow Holder. Winner gets to choose colors and personalization
ENDS: Sept 20th

Brush up for Fall Giveaway
Win: One winner will receive the ideal travel set that includes 6 essential mini handle brushes with full size brush heads
ENDS: Sept 21st

Jkalea Giveaway
WIN:win a Deluxe Washcloth Sushi Set for Baby - Octopus and Fish.
ENDS: Sept 20th

No Slip Charllie Giveaway
WIN: a Pair of No Slip Charllie (winner chooses pink or blue)
ENDS: Sept 20th

Paramount Home Entertainment New Releases Giveaway
WIN: (3) copies of Alviin Edition (3) copies of My Little Ponies World's Biggest Tea Party
ENDS: Sept 22nd

Emmie Kate Giveaway
WIN: a Mommy Bracelet
ENDS: Sept 22nd

Ju-Ju-Be Giveaway
WIN: a BeLight Bag
ENDS: Sept 24th

Studio JK Giveaway
WIN: a large dandelion wishes ($60 value)
ENDS: Sept 24th

Note To Self Giveaway
WIN: a Note To Self Bok
ENDS: Sept 24th

Shoes Giveaway
WIN: TONS of shoes for kids (robeez, shoo-shoos, Pedoodles andOriginal Bobux )
ENDS: Sept 25th

Elliott Lucca Giveaway
WIN: An Elliott Lucca St. Barts Woven Satchel in Raspberry (retail is $348)
ENDS: Sept. 25th

The Taffy Box Giveaway
WIN: a Silver Disc Monogram Charm Necklace
ENDS: Sept 25th



All of Amanda's giveawys can be found here.



CHRISTINE at From Dates To Diapers and Beyond :

Find your way the easy way! (A Giveaway)
WIN: a Magellan RoadMate 1212
ENDS: Sept 30th

Win a $50 Gift Certificate to TinyPrints
ENDS: Sept 30th

Get Back to the Table with Sara Evans (A Giveaway)
WIN: win a variety of Libby's vegetables, along with Sara's Greatest Hits CD,
ENDS: Sept

You can find all of Christine's giveaways here.



KRISTIN at An Ordinary Life :

Funky and Fresh Shoes
WIN: pair of Pixie shoes in a size 9 from Eleven to give away.
ENDS: Sept 15th

It's A Belt- IsaBelt
WIN: isABelt in every size to give away.
ENDS: Sept 15th

Back To School- What's In Your Child's Lunch?
WIN: a mixed case of NUI Water
ENDS: Sept 15th

Back To School- Oompa Toys
WIN: a Sunflower Backpack
ENDS: Sept 15th

Back To School- Yoplait Kids
WIN: a prize pack, which includes a travel cooler, fun and educational games for kids, as well as Yoplait Kids yogurt!
ENDS: Sept 16th

Even Your Little Ones Will Rock To This
WIN: an MP3 Player from Sweet Pea
ENDS: Sept. 17th

Pizza Hut- Try It Today!
WIN: three Pizza Hut gift cards to give to three people. (worth one Tuscani Pasta meal)
ENDS: Sept 17th

My Fabulous Finds-Layers Clothing
WIN: a $25.00 gift certificate to Layers Clothing
ENDS: Sept 18th

The Power Of a Good Brush
WIN: a trevel brush set
ENDS: Sept 20th

Dole-Food Giveaway
WIN: a 50 dollar gift certificate to Dole & the new Magagascar 2 movie
ENDS: Sept 23rd

The Power of a Good Brush-Again
WIN: a cushion Brush
ENDS: Sept 23rd

In Honor Of Maternity Week..I Give You The End All Purse
WIN: Limited Edition Elliott Lucca bag
ENDS: Sept 24th

Learning For The Little Ones
Win a Easy PC Toddler's Learning System and My Home Game
ENDS: Sept 25th

What Is Blogging All About? Leave a comment telling Kristin why you blog, and what you feel blogging is about and be entered to win a Target Gift Card.



SHANDA at Parents With Style :

MatchMaster, an Interactive Game (contest)
WIN: ONE of TWO Matchmaster Games
ENDS: Sept. 13th

Parents with Style presents.......
WIN: MOVIES!! (2) HANNAH MONTANA & MILEY CYRUS: BEST OF BOTH WORLDS, (2) CAMP ROCK , (1) The Nightmare Before Christmas , (1) South Park on DVD

Ethel Gloves (CONTEST)
WIN: ONE of TWO pairs of Ethel Gloved
ENDS: Sept 20th

PAKSEAT CONTEST!!
WIN: a pakseat
ENDS: Sept 20th



Mommies United:

View all of our giveaways:
You have until September 15th to enter the following giveaways:
Giveaway #11 TWO Winners
Giveaway #12 FOUR Winners

Our Blogger Friend's Giveaways:
leave us a comment and we will add you here

• JoJo's Place $25 gift certificate to Babysparewear _ Ends Sept 13th
• All Because Two People Fell in LOVE - An Outdoorsman Shirt from Field Dress -
  Ends Sept 14th
• JoJos Place - PB Loco Peanut Butter 3 jars gift pack- Ends September 18th
• JoJos Place -Bath Luve- Deadline September 17th
• JoJos Place -Tiny Tag Designs Necklace ($54 value) - Ends September 26th
• Book Blogger Appreciation Week Giveaway - Ends Sept 18th

Tuesday

I can't believe it is Tuesday already and our back to school event is over! Congrats to all of our winners!!! Well, once again we want to share some of our favorite posts from the last week.

We all have a lot going on with our own sites and hope you enjoy some of these posts! Make sure you stop by for some great prizes at Amanda's BIRTHDAY PARTY! Congrats girl! We love ya...you old fart!!! HA! HA! LOL!!

WISH AMANDA A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! CELEBRATE IT WITH HER!

Kristin would love you to win...........

Christine is walking down memory lane, check out her memories!

Shanda is happy to share her favorite everyday tote with you!

Mommies United

Hello Mommies! With our event closing and winners being picked we are quite busy. Please winners work with us as we get all 86 of you sorted out.

With that all being said now we are asking your opinion. What would you like to see more of here at Mommies United? We know the giveaways are fun and we will be giving you a lot of exciting chances to win, but what types of things are you more interested in?

It is impossible to have cameras follow Christine in her home, so that's out of the question. She may get annoyed...

The Much Love Monday feature will be picking back up next week. If you want
to be featured please do send us an email, or leave a comment here.

Fun Fit Kids

Looking for a fun way to spend some quality time together with the family, AND get back into shape? Then check out Fun Fit Kid. Fun Fit Kid is an opportunity for you to interact with your children in a “fun, fit way”. Why not spend quality time with your children during exercise while teaching them the importance of health and fitness at a young age? This video will allow you to escape the day to day pressures of the “super Mom” syndrome while fulfilling your desire to be “fit” and providing your children with the same opportunity. We love making cookies together-maybe it is time we love exercising together!!! How wonderful to connect with your child and get back to the youthful you at the same time!

About the author/producer:
Kim McClellan is a licensed aerobic instructor with expertise in aerobics, cardiovascular conditioning, pilates and strength training. She has instructed both adults and children and designed a children’s fitness program for a nationally known fitness club. Kim also happens to be the mother of three young children and a CPA. The goal in
producing this video is to provide mothers the opportunity to regain the level of fitness every busy mother should have and enjoy doing it with her children. A portion of the proceeds from sales is contributed to HAVEN. HAVEN is a national non-profit organization promoting violence free homes.Fun Fit Kid has appeared in The Oakland Press, Fox 2 News, The Big Idea with Donny Deutsche, and PBS.

Read our Mommies Thoughts:

Amanda has had a blast with this fun DVD and her girls.
Shanda found her hubby and Nevaeh having fun together and spending some quality time together.
Kristin and Kai love to spend time together, and get fit together.
Christine's thoughts are coming soon

Thursday Roundup.. it's late.

Thursday is our day to share all the great giveaways our Mommies are holding on each of our sites and also the giveaways held here on Mommies United! Each Thursday we will bring you a list of current giveaways!

If you are a blogger and are holding a giveaway on your site please let us know and we will add your link to THIS post. Please let us know when your giveaway ends as well.





AMANDA at mommymandy.com :

Thomas & Friends™: The Great Discovery Giveaway

WIN: ONE of FIVE coppies of the new DVD
ENDS: Sept 13th

Aden+Anais Giveaway
WIN: a four pack of the Pink/White Muslin Swaddling Blankets
ENDS: Sept 14th

SafetyCaps Giveaway
WIN: A Whole House Offer which is 48 Caps
ENDS: Sept 15th

Frog Princess Couture Giveaway
WIN: a custom Hair Bow Holder. Winner gets to choose colors and personalization
ENDS: Sept 20th

Jkalea Giveaway
WIN:win a Deluxe Washcloth Sushi Set for Baby - Octopus and Fish.
ENDS: Sept 20th

No Slip Charllie Giveaway
WIN: a Pair of No Slip Charllie (winner chooses pink or blue)
ENDS: Sept 20th

Shoes Giveaway
WIN: TONS of shoes for kids (robeez, shoo-shoos, Pedoodles andOriginal Bobux )
ENDS: Sept 25th

Elliott Lucca Giveaway
WIN: An Elliott Lucca St. Barts Woven Satchel in Raspberry (retail is $348)
ENDS: Sept. 25th

All of Amanda's giveawys can be found here.



CHRISTINE at From Dates To Diapers and Beyond :

Find your way the easy way! (A Giveaway)
WIN: a Magellan RoadMate 1212
ENDS: Sept 30th

You can find all of Christine's giveaways here.



KRISTIN at An Ordinary Life :

Busy Mom Product
WIN: ONE of SIX List Caddys
ENDS: Sept 7th

Doggie Gone Fabulous
WIN: a $50.00 gift card to Posh Doggie Necklace
ENDS: Sept 10th

What Happened Before Ariel Lost Her Voice?
WIN: ONE of TWO copies of the new DVD
ENDS: Sept 11th

Funky and Fresh Shoes
WIN: pair of Pixie shoes in a size 9 from Eleven to give away.
ENDS: Sept 15th

It's A Belt- IsaBelt
WIN: isABelt in every size to give away.
ENDS: Sept 15th

Back To School- What's In Your Child's Lunch?
WIN: a mixed case of NUI Water
ENDS: Sept 15th

Back To School- Oompa Toys
WIN: a Sunflower Backpack
ENDS: Sept 15th

Back To School- Yoplait Kids
WIN: a prize pack, which includes a travel cooler, fun and educational games for kids, as well as Yoplait Kids yogurt!
ENDS: Sept 16th

Even Your Little Ones Will Rock To This
WIN: an MP3 Player from Sweet Pea
ENDS: Sept. 17th

My Fabulous Finds-Layers Clothing
WIN: a $25.00 gift certificate to Layers Clothing
ENDS: Sept 18th

In Honor Of Maternity Week..I Give You The End All Purse
WIN: Limited Edition Elliott Lucca bag
ENDS: Sept 24th

Learning For The Little Ones
Win a Easy PC Toddler's Learning System and My Home Game
ENDS: Sept 25th

What Is Blogging All About? Leave a comment telling Kristin why you blog, and what you feel blogging is about and be entered to win a Target Gift Card.



SHANDA at Parents With Style :

MatchMaster, an Interactive Game (contest)
WIN: ONE of TWO Matchmaster Games
ENDS: Sept. 13th

Ethel Gloves (CONTEST)
WIN: ONE of TWO pairs of Ethel Gloved
ENDS: Sept 20th



Mommies United:

View all of our giveaways:
You have until September 15th to enter the following giveaways:
Giveaway #11 TWO Winners
Giveaway #12 FOUR Winners



Tanya at Mommy Goggles :

Sleepy Wrap ~ GIVEAWAY!
WIN: an orange sleepy wrap
ENDS: Sept 7th

Living the Dream!
WIN: a shirt from LTD Chix
ENDS: Sept 10th


Baby & Toddler Bistro Box ~ FUN Meal Preparation!
WIN: One (1) winner will recieve one (1) Baby Bistro Brands Recipe Box of their choice (Infant or Toddler)
ENDS: Sept 13th

Robeez Mini Shoez ~ Contest!
WIN: one (1) pair of Robeez Mini Shoez
ENDS: Sept 19th

Expecting Family Organizer ~ Giveaway!
WIN: Fifteen (15) winners will each recieve one (1) Expecting Organizer Spiral Bound
ENDS: Sept 19th

Kids Lunch Box Cards
WIN: One (1) winner will recieve one full set (5 packs, each a different theme, 5 cards in each pack )
ENDS: Sept 19th

Find all of Tanya's contests here.

Our Blogger Friend's Giveaways:
leave us a comment and we will add you here

• Bits From a Brit British Tea Party Launch part Starts Sept. 1st!


• Silly Mommy of 2 Silly Girls Yummy Yogurt and a Giveaway Ends September 8


• Organic Bath/Body products and tote bag from skinnyskinny - Ends: Friday September 5, 2008
• JoJo's Place $25 gift certificate to Babysparewear _ Ends Sept 13th
• All Because Two People Fell in LOVE - An Outdoorsman Shirt from Field Dress -
  Ends Sept 14th

BSE WINNERS!

All winners have now been posted. Please see the note at the bottom of this post.

Thank you so much for everyone who read, entered, and came on our site during this event. It would never be possible without it all. We had 86 winners to pick; just about the most we've ever had to pick at once. I hope you will all join us again, we have some exciting things coming up during the next few weeks.

Again thank you to all who entered!

Winners of Giveaway #1 FOUR Gift Baskets: (We want to thank all 623 people who signed up to enter, picking winners was NOT easy!)
1. the schirano triplets
2. the mama hood
3. Sandra
4. Joanna

Winners of the Giveaway #2 TEN Winners:
1. Dole: Lilith Silvermane
2. Flipper Toothbrush Holder: elaina
3. Yoplait Gift Pack: Channah
4. Yoplait Gift Pack:Nessa
5. Yoplait Gift Pack:ya ya's mom
6. Cocoa Puff Cereal:tutugirl
7. Cocoa Puff Cereal:Tara
8. Cocoa Puff Cereal: Patricia
9. Cocoa Puff Cereal:Ginny
10. Cocoa Puff Cereal: Blessings Abound

Winners of the Giveaway #3 THREE Winners:
1.Let's Get Ready for Kindergarten Book: Cuddle Cottage
2.Let's Get Ready for First Grade Book: ya ya's mom
3.EZ School Supplies Box: Seeryus Mama

Winners of Giveaway #4 TWENTY Winners:
1.Lee's jeans:Hil'Lesha
2.Lee's jeans:Kristinia - Loving Heart Mommy
3.Lee's jeans:Dani'
4.Lee's jeans:Angela
5.Lee's jeans: mannequin
6.Lee's jeans: Tonya
7.Lee's jeans:Miranda
8.Lee's jeans:Kathleen
9.Lee's jeans:Andrea
10.Lee's jeans:Stephanie
11.Banana Boat and Wet Ones gift pack: Frugal Mommy
12.Banana Boat and Wet Ones gift pack: Rebecca
13.Banana Boat and Wet Ones gift pack:Z
14.Banana Boat and Wet Ones gift pack:paula h
15.Dymo Label Maker: Alyson, the 3 P's Mama
16.Parent Guide to Hassle-Free Homework Book:Sonya
17.Daily Home Planner: Julie D
18.I'm Not Your Friend, I'm Your Parent Book:Carolsue
19.Mabel's Labels: miss bliss
20.Cupcake Courier with Cookie Tray: noreen

Winners of Giveaway #5 SIX Winners:
1. clippie set from Simply Sweet Bowtique: Dianna
2. clippie set from Simply Sweet Bowtique: Sugar Mommy
3. clippie set from Simply Sweet Bowtique: A Classic Tale
4. clippie set from Simply Sweet Bowtique: twinkle twinkle baby, twinkle twinkle
5. clippie set from Simply Sweet Bowtique: Apple Blossom Designs
6. 1 headband, 1 large flower, 2 felts from Sally's Clippies: Stacey Moore

Winners of Giveaway #6 EIGHT Winners:
1. Bitty Braille shirt: sunnymum
2. Lark & Look:Jara
3. custom initial or number tee from Tote & Tee: janetfaye
4. 25.00 gift certificate from Hanes: Naomi
5. 25.00 gift certificate from Hanes: Brooke Lorren
6. BabyLegs: Sharon
7. Fliggity: Angela
8. Skirty: Susanne

Winners of Giveaway #7 FOUR Winners
1. $30 gift certificate to lunchboxes.com: Whimsical Creations
2. Wrap 'n Mat: Leigh
3. Wrap 'n Mat: Kathleen
4. limited edition Marty Snak Pak: Mama Zen

Winners of Giveaway #8 EIGHT Winners:
1. workbooks from Kumon: Bebemiqui
2. workbooks from Kumon: Janne
3. Looking for Miza: Jackie P.
4. Looking for Miza: crystalf
5. ROADWORK Book: Sherri - KaysvilleMomma
6. ROADWORK Book: Karen
7. ROADWORK Book: Rebekah (the_littleminx)
8. Winner picks book Freckle Box: Alyce

Winners of Giveaway #9 FIVE Winners:
1. Parents Guide to Hassle Free Homework: Gina
2. Scholastic Children's Dictionary: Jen
3. Leap Frog Tag Reading System: Anna
4. Cash Bash: Electronic Money Game: HSB Suzanne
5. One Year subscription to Scholastic Study Jams: Leigh

Winners of Giveaway #10 EIGHTEEN Winners:
1. Magnetic Calender from Bon Bon Bebe: ChristiS
2. prize pack from Sid The Science Kid: Cherie
3. prize pack from Sid The Science Kid: Kristie
4. prize pack from Sid The Science Kid: Jolie Molino
5. prize pack from Sid The Science Kid: silverhartgirl
6. Tamagachi: Leeanthro
7. Tamagachi: barbarabaker
8. Tamagachi: Nicole
9. Tamagachi: * TONYA *
10. Tamagachi: Gina
11. Brain Candy set: jenny
12. Xeko Mission Game: Brenda Jean
13. Clothespins! Game from Briarpatch: Bunny B
14. Rainbow Tub: kathy
15. Rainbow Tub : Staci
16. Rainbow Tub : frog mom
17. Rainbow Tub : windycindy (I agree Give a Mouse a cookie is a great book!)
18. Rainbow Tub : Michelle B.

If you see your name on the list, and have not yet been contacted by us, please take a look at what you won and email us (or use our contact form) with your size, style, and address! Please make your title of the email your prize description!

One note: In our quest to choose 86 winners, we attempted to spread by love by allowing each winner to only win one giveaway. If you find that you won more than one prize (or group of prizes), we ask that you consider passing one along to another... Of course it's not a requirement, but we can only ask!

Don't forget... You have until September 15th to enter the following giveaways:

Giveaway #11 TWO Winners

Giveaway #12 FOUR Winners

Friday!

I just wanted to share my HOT ATOMIC SHRIMP recipe with you! I was trying to be funny and make the hottest recipe I could for my hubby, since he is a HOT SAUCE JUNKIE! Well, it turns out that he loves it and wants it at least once a week. CRAZY! This stuff is so fricken hot it makes you cough and your eyes tear! :)

My tip this week is my recipe and that finding something that hubby loves can make life even more fun. I can't believe how his eyes light up when I talk about food. It is true that a way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Enjoy the recipe!!!

Do you have an awesome recipe or tip? Feel free to share it with us!!

Hurry!

Today is the last to enter most of our Back-to-School giveaways...
Make sure you check 'em out, before it's too late!

A Peak into a Homeschool Family's School

School for a homeschool family can look very different on any given day.

Take for instance my twins' history lesson today... Tonight after dinner, Daddy told them the story of young Martin Luther and his conversion to Christianity. Daddy engaged the boys' imaginations and took them on a journey back in time over 500 years. They asked questions, they interjected their 2-cents, and even chuckled and gasped at different parts of the story. Did they learn anything? Heck yeah. Can they tell you all about Martin Luther? You bet!

Or, how about how Julia is learning to read better and better each day... She is teaching her younger brothers what each letter of the alphabet looks like and sounds like, she writes notes to Daddy to give him when he gets home from work, and spends close to an hour every day "playing" with her LeapFrog TAG.

And so, we're learning in school, with our first week back just about over. But, did my kiddos ever really stop learning?

Sarah the pre-schooler

This past week not only did Samantha start Kindergarten, but Sarah started pre-school.

At first I was little skeptical because she is only 22 months but I am so surprised at how much she already learned in ONE WEEK!

In school they are learning about shapes. For the past few days she has been pointing to everything that is shaped as a circle and telling us "circle"

Our children are learning so much every day!

Even Kai is learning to write her name!

Tuesday

WOW! Our readers are awesome...can you believe how many entries we have on these back to school contests! We love you guys!!!! Without you..we wouldn't be here!! THANKS! We love all of the great comments and feedback from all of you! We wish we could return the love to all of you on all of your blogs..but of course we are busy with this event, getting kids off to school and planning our next big events. But, we wanted to tell you we appreciate all of you!!

All of us Mommies have been busy over the last week and wanted to share our favorite posts with you incase you missed them.

Shanda's daughter Nevaeh wants you to know about her new doll!

Did you know that Christine is our SUPER MODEL!! Yep! Check her out!! What a Hottee!

Our Amanda is clean freak!! (in a good way) LOL

What did Kristin do for Labor Day?

Welcome to Mommies United Back to School Event!

Hello parents, we would like to welcome you to Mommies United Back To School Event. This week will be filled with tips to get you started in the right direction, real life Mommies will be telling us how they feel about their little ones heading off to school. Plus, our very own teacher Christine will be giving her take on Back To School as a homeschooling mama!

Everyday will have a theme and there will be plenty of prizes to win. Just enter on the posts with the prizes you want to win, and come back every day to see what is new.

Check out our very first interview of the event with 5 Year Old Samantha!

Amanda shared pictures of Samantha's first day of Kindergarten!

Find out how Christine prepares for Back-to-School, Home Style!

View all of our giveaways and enter before September 5th:

Giveaway #1 FOUR Gift Baskets

Giveaway #2 TEN Winners

Giveaway #3 THREE Winners

Giveaway #4 TWENTY Winners

Giveaway #5 SIX Winners

Giveaway #6 EIGHT Winners

Giveaway #7 FOUR Winners

Giveaway #8 EIGHT Winners

Giveaway #9 FIVE Winners

Giveaway #10 EIGHTEEN Winners

You have until September 15th to enter the following giveaways:

Giveaway #11 TWO Winners

Giveaway #12 FOUR Winners

Moms, remember that forum we created when we launched? Go check it out meet other moms, get support, ask the Mommies questions about blogging. Most of all support one another all on our FORUM! Sign up now!!