The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Giveaway!

Guess what's being released on November 22nd?

Yep, the next installment of the Hunger Games! I have loved this trilogy since book 1. I had to wait and wait and wait while the author wrote them :) I am so excited for the next movie. So I am very excited to be able to do a giveaway in conjunction with the release of the upcoming movie!  The Hunger Games: Catching Fire can be seen in theaters and IMAX next week! In case you ned a refresher:  

• THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE begins as Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mallark.  Winning means they must turn around and leave their close family and friends, embarking on a "Victor's Tour" of the districts.  Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell)- a competition that could change Panem forever.

And now for the giveaway details.  May the odds be ever in your favor! One lucky winner will receive:

- One (1) movie poster

- One (1) official movie T-shirt with Mockingjay logo

- Two (2) wristbands 

- One (1) iPhone cleaner

- One (1) iPhone dot

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Pacific Rim Blu-ray ~ Giveaway

Go BIG or go EXTINCT! Directed by Guillermo del Toro, Pacific Rim is an epic science fiction film set in the 2020s. Earth is at war with Kaijus; colossal monsters from an inter-dimensional gateway on the Pacific Ocean floor. Humanity unites to fight these huge monsters by creating the Jaegers: gigantic humanoid robots that are controlled by two pilots whose minds and memories are linked. The story takes place in the later days of the war, following Raleigh Becket, a former Jaeger pilot called out of retirement and paired up with newbie pilot Mako Mori in a final effort to defeat the Kaijus! Pacific Rim was released on Blu-ray & DVD Oct.15! See the trailer here!                     Check out the app below to see how much of a fan you are! Enter the giveaway below!         Giveaway Guidelines Each household is only eligible to win 1 Pacific Rim Blu-Ray via blog reviews and giveaways. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. The prize will be sent via FedEx or USPS. No P.O. Boxes please. Warner Bros. supplied these materials to you in return for this post. Giveaway closes October 27, 2013.

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Warner Bros. Spook-tacular Movie Giveaway

Are you looking forward to Halloween? What's the best part of Halloween for you? 

The pumpkin carving? The costumes? The free candy? All are amazing, but whether you are the bunch that loves dressing up and scaring the neighbors or you plan to stay-in, Warner Bros. has a line-up of Spook-Tacular Movies to get you in the holiday spirit. From classics like It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown & Scooby-Doo The Goblin King to Adventure Time – Jake the Dad, you can count on a spook-tacular selection that the entire family can enjoy!

Before you and the kids take the neighborhood by storm, get in the mood by sharing some spooky stories! Download copies of the Spook-Tacular Story Time PDF, fire up the flashlights, and gather in a circle..... this Halloween it's STORY TIME! Perfect for kids ages 7 to 73! For some Holiday fun, take the Spooky family quiz below or tell some family spooky stories. Then enter the GIVEAWAY below to win one of these halloween favorites!

                 
Giveaway:  We are giving away a copy of ONE of the following movies ~ chosen at random. Each household is only eligible to win 1 WB Spook-Tacular Family Movie via blog reviews and giveaways. Only one entrant per mailing address per giveaway. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification. Enter on the rafflecopter form below! Contest opens 10/23 and closes 10/28!

                             

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Vitacost $100 Giveaway!

I had the good fortune of coming across Vitacost recently. They have incredibly reasonable priced vitamins, supplements and more. Right now there is a $100 Gift card giveaway - open for one more week! Don't miss it!

Open until 7/14 12am EST. US only.

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Gummy Vitamins are Yummy ~ Vitacost Giveaway!

Disclosure: Vitacost.com provided me with free product, however all opinions are my own.

I hated vitamins. I hate swallowing huge pills and therefore never took my vitamins. When I was pregnant, I knew I should take them - for the little guy, but they are so difficult to get down. Then, I discovered Gummy Vitamins - for adults! I LOVE them. They are like a good-for-you gummy bears!

Vitacost.com has launched a new line of adult and kid versions of gummy vitamins. The gummy vitamins are easy to take and really tasty – I've tried both the adult gummies and the Omega-3 Gummies for kids. A really likes them too!

Why choose Vitacost Adult Multi-Vitamins?

• Provide an easy way to fill in nutritional gaps in your daily diet
• Supply a good spectrum of vitamins, including vitamins A, C, D, E, B6, folic acid, B12 and pantothenic acid
• Supply minerals iodine and zinc
• Are All-natural! No artificial flavors or colors and are also Iron free and gluten free

Why choose Vitacost Omega-3 Gummies for Kids?

• An economical, convenient way for kids to increase intake of omega-3 EFAs.
• Provides both EPA and DHA.
• A safe alternative to eating some types of fish, which may contain high levels of methylmercury.
• All natural flavors and colors and Gluten free.

To celebrate the launch, Vitacost.com is giving one lucky reader a $25 gift certificate to Vitacost.com! The giveaway will run until Tuesday, June 26 at 11:59 PM PST and is open to US mailing addresses only. Good luck!

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Vitacost ARO Black Series Supplements ~ Giveaway

Disclaimer: I was given free product for review, all opinions are my own. 

As you may know - since I seem to be writing about it quite a bit these days - I have started this fitness program that I have really been enjoying! One of the things I've never really delved into are supplements. So I jumped at the chance to review Vitacost's new line of supplements (ARO Black Series) when the opportunity came my way! 

I was given the following products to review:

1- ARO-Vitacost Whey Protein Complex PLUS Chocolate Peanut Butter

2- ARO-Vitacost Casein Natural Chocolate

3- ARO-Vitacost Pre-Workout Concentrate Pink Lemonade

4- ARO-Vitacost Creatine Natural Blue Razz

5- ARO-Vitacost Glutamine Natural Fruit Punch

6- ARO-Vitacost Amino Plus – BCAA Natural Lemon Lime

Pre-workout Conentrate:  I notice a huge difference in my stamina when I began drinking the Pre-Workout Concentrate before my workouts. It helped me get through those last few reps a lot easier than before and I really like the pink lemonade flavor. I  can't take the full dose though or it's too much caffeine for me. I would recommend taking less if you are sensitive to caffeine. 

Whey Protein Complex: I LOVE this product. I am a sucker for Peanut Butter. It's got a great taste, it's thick but not clumpy. It's the perfect post-workout energy boost and I really enjoy it as a snack! 

Casein: Good chocolate taste, a little too thick for my taste, but this is the only Casein I've tried, so maybe that's just how it is? I've ben taking it before bed and it's like having a nice chocolate shake - great dessert :)

Glutamine: I have also been taking this post workout. I really like the taste, I have been much less sore since us

I am really excited to try out the remaining two products as well, and will let you know when I do! In the mean time, check out their website and enter the GIVEAWAY below. Vitacost is offering a $25 gift certificate for their products. Here is some additional information on all of Vitacost's products:

• PURE: ARO products include only high-quality, hand-selected ingredients and are FREE of artificial dyes, fake flavors, hidden ingredients or gluten.
• TASTE: Enjoy exceptional flavors, taste-tested to perfection. No joke – they are delicious!
• TEXTURE: No more clumps. ARO sports supplements are specially designed to mix smoothly and quickly, no blender required.
• VALUE: ARO Black Series sports supplements deliver premium performance without the premium price tag.
• MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE: Don’t like what you ordered? Send it back, no questions asked.

~GIVEAWAY~ 

Vitacost is giving one lucky reader a $25 gift certificate for any Vitacost Product. 

      The giveaway will close on June 14, 2013. open to US residents. I will pick a winner on random.org. 

                               To gain entries to the giveaway, you can do one or all of these:

1. Leave a comment on this post telling me why you are interested in Vitacost supplements

2. Follow me on twitter

3. Follow me on bloglovin (or another reader)

4. Like Crazy Casa K on facebook

Happy Blogiversary to Confessions of a Messy Mama!

Disclaimer: Crazy Casa K has not received any compensation and is not responsible for prize shipment.

On the the blogs that I follow is turning one! She has managed to pull together an amazing giveaway package for her readers and was kind enough to share the chance with readers of Crazy Casa K too! 

This is a giveaway that every Mama will want to enter, whether you're a messy mama or about to be a mama for the first time!  If you know someone with babies or expecting their first child or ninth child be sure to enter this giveaway for them! These are some of Messy Mama's favorite products and they are listed in no particular order.

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Bobee Diaper and Wipes Dispenser is an must have for any parent of an infant.  The Messy House was lucky enough to get the diaper stacker to review.  You know that this messy place needs all the help as it can get with clutter.  It did an amazing job and helps me to stay organized, at least in the changing station.  If only the Bobee made something to get the rest of my life organized!   The winner will receive the below predecorated Bobee and wall decals!  The decals are removable, so if you aren't thrilled about this particular design, then you can make your own!  

Glow Bug Cloth Diaper will be giving the winner their choice of boy, girl or neutral print diaper!  I was able to review two Glow Bug Cloth Diapers.  One from the 2012 line and one from the 2013 line. I've never had a leak using these diapers and they are so cute.  My favorite feature of this particular diaper is the double Gussets!  I love how affordable they are also, you purchase the system, not the individual diaper.  One system comes with 12 one-size pocket diapers with snaps in a free wet bag and 18 absorbent snap-in inserts.  They are made with NEW SlimDry™ fabric fro the trimmest fit.

Simple Addiction is a an online store that has a variety of boutique items offered at discounted prices.  "Who said you couldn’t save money while spending money?" is Simple Addiction's view.   All items are 50 - 80% off retail prices.  Simple Addiction offers the items for 36 hours to keep their inventory fresh.   I loved the products that I received and all the products that I see on there.  There are different products everyday!  Simple Addiction is giving the winner a $50 gift certificate to pick out what ever they want! 

Wittlebee sent a box for my 4 year old and me to review.  If you don’t know what Wittlebee is, it’s a monthly service that delivers clothing for your children from birth to 6 years old.  The box was sent out to my door within a couple of days.  I was shocked at how quickly it arrived.   If you visit Wittlebee's website it states that you will receive over $100 worth of retail in every box.  The service is $39.99 a month.  There are lots of different monthly subscription boxes out there.  You can choose from baby products to pet products and everything in between.  What busy mama doesn't need this service?  Wittlebee is giving the winner one box, winner's choice of gender and size!

Manna Organics, LLC is a family owned and operated bakery. All our products are vegan, kosher, organic and carefully hand-made. Our signature product is the fully sprouted MANNA BREAD®, cake-like, free of salt, no oils, no sweeteners, no leavening agents. Manna bread is moist and delicious, high in protein and fiber. Sold in the USA and Canada, in the Frozen Foods section."  I was sent the Millet Rice; Cinnamon Date; Fig, Fennel and Flax (a new flavor); and Gluten Free Open Sesame to review.  Winner will receive four  loaves of Manna Bread.

Burp'n Baby sent me one of the softest baby blankets I have ever touched to review.  Not only was it solf but it was super cute too.  I like that Burp’nBaby is committed to maintaining its Made in the USA status.   Burp'nBaby doesn't just offer blankets.  They have a variety of soft baby gifts.  They are giving the winner the blanket below, it's so cute and with perfect colors for summer.

Smoobee Magic No Cry Brush is giving the lucky winner a Smoobe Magic No Cry Brush!  The first thing I did when I received the brush to review was inspect it myself, looking for some magic pixie dust sprinkled on it or something.  Smoobee is a dual hairbrush, it's a natural bristle brush and a cushioned pad hairbrush in one.   It is very well made and you can tell that the makers of Smoobee take pride in their work, but I still didn't see any magic dust.  Smoobee worked like a charm with both my older girls, there is no fighting in the morning to brush hair anymore!

Sage Spoonfuls sent me a copy of the award-winning book Sage Spoonfuls-Simple Recipes, Healthy Meals, Happy Babies, written by Liza Huber to review.  I completely expect a regular good old fashioned recipe book.  You know, with a bunch of measurered out recipes.  This isn't some regular recipe book.  This is like the encylopedia of baby food.  Sage Spoonfuls is giving the winner a Let's Get Started Package ($99)!  I am super jealous over this one!  I do love my Simple Recipes, Healthy Meals, Happy Babies but this is a great package that the winner is getting!

This packages includes:

- "Sage Spoonfuls-Simple Recipes, Healthy Meals, Happy Babies" by Liza Huber Winner of the 2012 Mom's Best Literary Gold Award!

- Immersion Blender and Food Processor – puree 2 week's worth of baby food in just seconds!

- 12 BPA-free 4 oz Storage Jars with 60 Labels – make and store your baby's food in large batches and easily take it on-the-go. Made in the USA!

- 2 Stackable Storage Trays – keeps your fresh baby food organized and easily accessable. Made in the USA!

- 1 Pocket Nutrition Guide – learn about age-appropriate foods, foods to avoid, organics, infant CPR and more.

When Melissa & Doug asked me which product I'd like to review it took me forever to decide.  Melissa and Doug is known for the quality of their products and how their products foster imagination in our children.  I chose the Deluxe Puppet Theater to review and three hand puppets!  My girls play with this almost every single day!  They have received other Melissa & Doug toys as gifts and enjoy each one of them immensely.   Melissa & Doug is giving the winner $50 in toys of the winner's choice!  

The Mixie Bottle is another must have for any parent of an infant who is takes a bottle.  I wish I would have received this much sooner, I reviewed the Mixie Bottle just before FB's first birthday.  Basically you have a bottle with an inner compartment. Inside this compartment you put your formula. You put the entire bottle together, fill with water and you have yourself a bottle ready to go. All you have to do is push a button and viola - the formula mixes with the water, and you have a ready to feed bottle.  The winner will receive one 4 oz Mixie Bottle (rv $18.95).

aden + anais® is providing the winner with mum + bub™ hair and body wash and ultra-gentle lotion ($31.90).   The bottle states:  "Tested on Raegan, her girls and the growing aden + anais® family. Not tested on animals."  This statement provides me with the security that the makers of this product believe in it enough to use it their family.  I definitely recommend the mum + bub™ skin care line by aden + anais® .  I love the fact that it's made for the whole family, well who am I kidding, Mr. Messy would never use it.  I like that I can take a shower with my baby and not have to use a bunch of different products.  

Painted Earth, Cosmetics from Nature has become my new obsession after reviewing several of their products.  I was super excited to hear that Painted Earth would be giving the winner my favorite products!  Winner will get the Vitamin C Serum, Blueberry Cranberry Oxygen Scrub, Boo Boo Gel and Victorian Charm Mint Lip Gloss (RV $134.50).  I can't, well I can because my skin is now amazing, but I won't go a day without the Vitamin C Serum, the tone of my skin is so even when I use this serum and my skin is brighter!  Trust me when I tell you that you want to win this set!  My girls love the Boo Boo Gel and the Mint Lip Gloss will give you a little boost when you need it.  I love how soft my skin feels after using the Blueberry Cranberry Oxygen Scrub!  

Lässig has so many diaper bags that are stylish!  I strongly suggest that you take the time to look at Lässig and find the right bag for your style.  Especially if you have been unsuccessful in the past and combining your style with your baby.  It's really hard to be a fashionable woman while still being a great mom, Lässig makes it a little easier for us.  I was able to review the  Brief Snake bag in Beige and carry it all the time!  My friends without children have made comments about borrowing it.   Winner will receive the Lassig Glam Banana Diaper Bag (rv $119).

Winner must be a resident of the U.S.A. and 18+

GOOD LUCK!

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News-O-Matic ~ New App for Kids

There are many horrible things that have been happening in the world lately. I often wonder how I am going to keep my child safe from harm. Then I realized that as he gets older not only will I have to keep him safe, but I will have to explain these horrible things and why they are happening. So not ready for that.I don't even listen to NPR when he's around right now!

So I was intrigued when News-O-Matic by Press4Kids was brought to my attention. News-O-Matic is an educational news app that covers breaking news, sports, science and more in an accessible and kid-friendly way. Targeted to kids ages 7-10, it includes five daily news stories, detailed images, videos, illustrations, maps, timelines and games.

This app gives children the opportunity to explore the latest current events, while also giving them a voice to express their views. 

Children can interact with the Editor-in-Chief by rating stories, drawing pictures, asking questions or expressing opinions about current topics in the “News Room” section of the app. The goal is to inspire a generation of children to become habitual news readers and well-informed global citizens.

As parents, we know that children process these things differently. They may be asking difficult questions and parents may need suggestions to help discuss what happened and address their concerns. This app is but one tool to help digest difficult information - below are some tips from  Dr. Phyllis Ohr, Child Psychologist, on how parents can address news issues with children and what children can do to feel better:

1.      When the event does not personally affect the child, reassure them that everything is okay with the people they love and that nothing has changed for them.

2.     Be sure to stress to children that if they do have questions to ask parents, teachers as well as friends. Other children having the same feelings may be comforting.

3.    Begin by giving the child a brief synopsis of what happened by using age appropriate language. Ask if there is something they want to know more about or if they need something explained further. If so, stick to pointedly answering their question or clarifying. Do not add on or digress.

4.    Do not assume the news will make children feel a certain way. Ask if they know how they feel, but stress that kids feel all different ways when they hear important news and sometimes do not know how they feel or do not feel anything which is okay. However, if children are affected by it, it is their own feeling. Reassure children that no matter what they are feeling, their feelings are okay.

5.    If they are upset but don't want to talk, suggest a fun activity for distraction or help them use calming skills like playing, drawing a picture or writing a story. These activities help release any upset feelings and make children feel better.

Hope those tips help...and make sure to try out the app - I think it's a great way to introduce kids to news media. In addition, Press for Kids is giving one lucky reader a News-O-Matic goodie bag, featuring a  $10 iTunes gift card, backpack, hats, water bottles and an iPad screen cleaner.

      The giveaway will close on June 10, 2013. open to US residents. I will pick a winner on random.org. 

                               To gain entries to the giveaway, you can do one or all of these:

1. Leave a comment on this post telling me why you are interested in this app

2. Follow me on twitter

3. Follow me on bloglovin (or another reader)

4. Like Crazy Casa K on facebook

5. Like Press4Kids on facebook

Free Gas! ~ and a Giveaway

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.

No really! Though I am not giving away free gas, Honda is! This coming weekend SoCal Honda Dealers want to reward Honda drivers by giving them free tanks of gas. Watch the video below to see last year's event!

So this Memorial Day, be on the look-out for those helpful Honda guys (and girls) at gas stations all over Southern California. They will be giving away free tanks of gas, pumping the gas and even washing your windshields!

In case you don't own a Honda, or live in SoCal, the helpful Honda guys are also offering some great items to giveaway - just because! So enter below for your chance at winning a great prize pack - one LA Galaxy t-shirt, one honda polo and a Dodger water bottle!

Use the rafflecopter form below to enter. Giveaway ends 6/3/13 at 12:00 AM. Any US resident is eligible to enter. Good luck!
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Del Taco's Buck & Under and New Taste Menus!

Disclaimer: I was compensated for this post, all opinions are mine.

OK, I may be obsessing a bit about food this week. I'm on a sugar detox right - which is surprisingly tasty, but still, makes me think about all the other things I could be eating!

One day a week, I get a "cheat" day. This week I'm *dreaming* about eating Del Taco on my cheat day :) I love Del Taco. When I lived on the East coast, I frequently lamented the lack of Del Taco. Now that I am back in California, I am happy to be able to eat it again (though I did find out that Del Taco has more than 550 restaurants in 18 states)!

So I was excited to see that they are announcing a Buck & Under and New Tastes Menu. Starting this Wednesday, they will be offering Free Food Wednesdays from 3-9 pm. See below for details!

“Our new menu has given our current fans a new reason to believe in all that we have to offer at Del Taco,” said John Cappasola, Chief Brand Officer at Del Taco. “And, we’re seeing new customers giving us a try and finding out how positively different Del Taco is from everything else that is out there.”

To win a $10 gift card for Del Taco, leave a comment telling me your favorite menu item! I'll pick a winner at random on May 13th - just in time for you to enjoy the New Tastes Free Food Wednesdays.

RULES: A winner will be selected randomly using random.org, please make sure you leave a valid email address.  Giveaway ends midnight May 13, 2013.  US residents only. Good Luck!

Spring Into Green - Mother's Organic Giveaway

Welcome to the Spring Into Green Mothers Organic Giveaway!

I've teamed up with Eco-Crazy Mom and an amazing group of bloggers to celebrate the grand opening of the Mothers Organic store, and bring you the chance to win a fantastic prize pack valued at $375.00!

Come check out the Mothers Organic Grand Opening March 25, 2013!

The Mothers Organic motto is simple: happy shopping for the everyday eco-mama. Why? Because we've all been there before. Confused by labels and not knowing which products were safe for our kids. Overwhelmed with information. That's why eco mama Kelly McKnight and her husband created Mothers Organic. They wanted to make it easy for moms to find a variety of safe, tried and true eco-friendly products in one convenient place. Every product at Mothers Organic has been hand picked and carefully reviewed by Kelly and her team of eco mamas with the belief that if it's not good enough for their family, it's certainly not good enough for yours. Finally, a place where moms can shop with confidence - we invite you to give it a try!

Shop their amazing selection of stainless steel baby bottles and sippy cups. Check out their line of Melissa & Doug puzzles and toys for babies and toddlers. Stock up on your nursery layette - complete with swaddle blankets and bunting. At Mothers Organic you'll find a great selection of natural bath and skin care, organic apparel, health care essentials and much more.

Shop now and save with free shipping on all orders over $75!

Celebrate with us and enter to win!

One lucky eco mama will win this awesome Mothers Organic prize pack worth $375.00:

Boba Carrier ($120.00 RV) Green Toys bundle ($70.00 RV) Kid Basix Safe Sippy 2 ($15.00 RV) In2green Eco friendly baby & kids blanket ($70.00 RV) Seventh Generation bundle ($100.00 RV) a Rafflecopter giveaway