Contest Winners

Happy Friday!  Congratulations to the winners of:

Precious Moments Boutique Giveaway:
Amber
Milson Road Daily Portrait Giveaway:
Whitney
Harlequin Novel Monthly Giveaway:
Fran

Hexbug NANO Winners!

Good morning and HAPPY FRIDAY!  I just used Random.org to pick the 5 Hexbug winners, and here they are:

Ali972 
Jesi 
Melissa Taylor Photography 
Zaret
and Kaylee Rebecca

Kaylee, I have no way to get in touch with you, so please contact me! I will contact the other winners and will ship your prize on Monday. Thanks so much for checking out my blog and if you want, feel free to subscribe because I'm still really small but giving out prizes on a regular basis, so it's really easy to win. Thanks again guys - I knew I could count on my BG mamas!  Have a great weekend!

Edit:  (September 29, 2010) Unfortunately, I could not reach Kaylee, so an alternate winner was selected using Random.org.  Congratulations to Rebecca! 

The Hexbug NANOs have been shipped and all the winners should receive them shortly.  Thanks again for visiting and please keep entering so I can keep sending you all of this great stuff!

Giveaway Reminder

First of all, let's take a moment to appreciate the gloriousness that is Wednesday...





.....and amen.  It's one day closer to the weekend, AND The Ky has only a half day at school tomorrow and no school Friday.  Can you say happy mommy?!

Second, in all your hurried, hectic fabulousness, you may have forgotten that I have several contests ending this week.  (That's right, you're also one day closer to winning awesome cool stuff, how much better can this day get??)  This is just a reminder to make sure to enter before the deadline and that you can always earn extra entries in the contests by sharing this post and letting me know where to find it. 

Contests:

Hexbug NANO (5 winners), ending September 24, 2010
Milson Road Daily Portrait ($165 value), ending September 30, 2010
Precious Moments Boutique merchandise, ending September 30, 2010
Harlequin Novel, (1 winner per month), ends the last day of each month until July 2011

Monday Funday Freebies

I woke up with a sneaking suspicion that something dark and gloomy was lurking around the corner.  I had two options:  crawl back under the covers, ignore the 8 month old banging me in the face with her pap, pretend I didn't have to take my 5 year old to school OR jump out of the bed with a huge smile and make the most of the Monday that crept upon us in our sleep.

Well, I say jump out of the bed...it was more like untangling myself from said offspring, crawling out from under our five hundred billion pound furry daughter who was snuggled up at the end of the bed with her nose under the sheets, and kind of hop down because my bed is rather high.  But you get the picture.

I thought to myself, after The Ky was at school and Captain Milz was entertaining herself with a cardboard box and a big spoon, "Self, what would make this Monday as happy as a Friday?" and of course the overwhelming consensus from all of my multiple personalities shouted "FREE STUFF!"

So here you go.

• Free Episencial products + 10$ off coupon. Just email carrik@episencial.com to get your sample packet and coupon today! Limit one per customer. Offer expires 9.19.10
  
• Monday, September 13th marks The Dr. Oz Show Season 2 kickoff. Tune in to learn how losing just 10 pounds can change your life, and find out how you can make your goal a reality. Come back on Monday to DoctorOz.com to take the “Just 10” Challenge and learn how to get your free “Just 10” bracelet – to keep you focused on your goal and dedicated to your health.
  
• For your pets - treats from TJ LA.  Click here to fill out the form.
  
• One free sample pack of business cards per household. You’ll receive 10 FREE Business Cards, plus FREE Shipping! Log in to Moo.com and start designing your free business cards!
  
• HOT HOT HOT! Starting today, 9/13/10, you can get a Free Box of Smuckers Uncrustables! Register on www.uncrustables.com and submit an organizational tip or solution for the on-the-go mom or dad beginning on 9/13/10 at 12:00pm noon ET through 10/13/10 at the posted time daily to receive a coupon by mail for one free box of Smucker’s® Uncrustables® sandwiches (4-pack).

Have a great week and make sure to check out my other giveaways here!

HEXBUG!

Guess who gets to be awesome mommy of the year with a big shipment of super cool new HEXBUG Nanos?  That's right, cue the superhero music!  MomSelect picked me, The Ky, and Captain Milz to host one of the bestest, most funnest, superest coolest* party ever.  We got a great big box of happy - it was full of Nanos and accessories, such as tracks, the Bridge Battle set and hexagon cells.  They also sent replacement batteries for each Nano.  While we saved the rest of the Hexbugs to share with others, The Ky did claim a few for her very own.


*I apologize for my previous vocabulary, but I really could not use proper grammar in describing such an exciting situation. 


Having said that, The Ky wants you to know that she would love to see you having as much fun with your Nano as she does with hers.  As a matter of fact, she wants to see five of you having that much fun!  To win a HEXBUG, please leave a comment below, telling us about the person who will love getting it as much as Ky loved getting hers.  If you'd like, share the giveaway on your blog or in a Tweet or Facebook post, and each shoutout earns you an extra entry.  The winners will be picked by Random.org on September 24, and each winner will receive one HEXBUG Nano (random color) and one pack of replacement batteries.  Have fun!

Precious Moments &MomSelect Giveaway

Captain Milz just got a super cute stuffed giraffe from MomSelect and Precious Moments, and she already adores it.  It's the cutest thing!  I signed up through their website, MomSelect.com, and registered for their newsletter.  I was recently selected to receive goodies from Precious Moments Boutique, and invited to check out their website and see what they had to offer.  I love it, and I think you will, too.  But something you'll like even more is that they're giving me the awesome opportunity to share something from the boutique with you!  Simply share this post -by tweet or blog- then leave a comment letting me know you did.  Each time you share is one entry into the contest.  I'll choose a winner next Friday, September 17.  Make sure to stop by and sign up with MomSelect so you can get in on these great deals, too!

The Daily Portrait by Milson Road

I've been invited to review a Daily Portrait from Milson Road:

The Daily Portrait™ — a PERSONALIZED, COMMEMORATIVE, FRAMED PRINT that captures and celebrates a milestone or special occasion within the context of the news of the day. A one-of-a-kind gift that only gets better with time…

 Since my youngest daughter, Captain Milz, was born in December 2009, I'm creating one just for her.  You can check out her awesomeness to the right over there. 

We ordered one for her big sister, The Ky, when she was born in May of 2005, but it was nowhere near as detailed.  Not to mention, it wasn't nicely framed and matted, as the one from MilsonRoad will be. This one is 18x20, and comes with a custom wood frame.  There are many different options for backgrounds, mats, and frame color.  My Daily Portrait was extremely easy to design:  I just picked out my preferred colors, then answered some questions about Milz and her birthday.  Then, I got to see a proof of my order.  I will get my beautiful, customized portrait within 3 weeks and it comes with a custom (choice of gold or silver) commemorative plate with her name and birth date at the bottom of the frame.  

The best part?  The super sweet people over at MilsonRoad.com wants to give YOU a free Daily Portrait as well!  This is an amazing $165 value!  You can choose from a child's birth, special birthdays, graduation, weddings, anniversaries, and bar/bat mitzvahs.  How exciting! 

All you have to do is tell me what you would use your gift code to buy.  Do you have a child who you would like to honor, or maybe a great couple you know is getting married?  Tell me why YOU should be the lucky winner of this beautiful piece of art.  You can comment below or email to APeculiarPea@Yahoo.com.

Have a great day!

Current Giveaways from A Peculiar Pea:

To enter to win an item that doesn't have a specific post, please send an email to APeculiarPea@yahoo.com, or comment here.  Unless otherwise specified, a random winner will be selected via the website Random.org.

Enter to Win:

• A Harlequin romance novel -- the winner can pick from several available titles. From Harlequin. (Ongoing; drawing will be held on the 1st of each month)
• OVER - Winners Here!  One of five HEXBUG Nanos!  This giveaway is also courtesy of MomSelect, and these toys are so much fun.  If you don't want to miss out, click here for more information. Ends September 24
• OVER - Winners Here!  A Daily Portrait from MilsonRoad.com - I am so excited about this one!  You can win one of your very own (a $165 value!)  Check out this post for more info. I'll select a winner and send you a code to order your portrait.  It's completely free, including shipping and handling, but unfortunately it does seem to be valid for the United States only.  Ends September 30
  
• OVER - Winners Here!  Awesome goodies from the Precious Moments Boutique, courtesy of MomSelect.  You can read about this giveaway here and enter by sharing the contest via Twitter, Facebook, etc., then letting me know where to find your post. Ends September 30
  
  

HouseParty + GIVEAWAY

HouseParty.com is a great website to learn about other people's opinions of products--sometimes before the products even hit the shelves! Basically, they send you a party package which is always awesome. There will be something for the hostess and lots of goodies to give away to your guests. All they ask is that you take pictures or video, then share your experience with them.

I blogged in the past about the Fisher Price House Party I was chosen to host. I've also been selected for the Barbie Fashionista House Party and most recently, the PhotoWorks House Party. I loved that one because I received a $50 gift certificate to PhotoWorks so that I could show off their variety of creations to my guests.

GIVEAWAY: From my PhotoWorks House Party, I also received tote bags, pens, and magnets to give away. I saved three for readers of my blog. You can leave a comment on this post or simply email me at freeinflorence@yahoo.com. I'm also going to throw in a Harlequin book, from the great people over at Harlequin Ambassadors!

Here are a few House Parties that are currently taking applications:

Fun, Fit and Guilt-Free House Party- If selected to host a party at your home for your friends, you will receive te following in your party pack:

• 1 copy of the Wii fitness game, Your Shape featuring Jenny McCarthy
• 15 Your Shape workout headbands for your guests
• 15 coupons for your guests to save $10 when they purchase Your Shape on Amazon.com
• 1 Just Dance bonus video game to dance your calories and the night away!
• MOUSSE TEMPTATIONS by JELL-O napkins & spoons
• 15 valuable MOUSSE TEMPTATIONS by JELL-O coupons for guests
• Free coupons for a variety of MOUSSE TEMPTATIONS by JELL-O for your party

ABC Family’s All New Monday’s House Party- If selected to host this party at your home for you and your friends, you will receive the following in your party pack:

• 1 DVD with sneak peeks
• 15 Make It or Break It water bottles
• 15 Secret Life makeup bags
• 15 mini posters
• 15 calendars
• 15 DVD coupons for both shows

DiGiorno Game Day Believer House Party- If you are selected to host this house party at your home for you and your friends, you will receive the following in your party pack:

• 1 Party Planner Booklet
• 6 DiGiorno Host Gratuity Coupons
• 15 DiGiorno Guest Coupons
• 1 Supreme Pizza Cutter
• 15 Party Rally Beads
• 1 Football Pot Holder
• 1 Refrigerator Magnet
• Party “Believer” Stickers
  

A Peculiar Pea GIVEAWAY!

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