Monthly Archives: May 2009

News: I’m breaking up with my old appliances

Frigidaire Test Drive Mom

The breakup is scheduled for the end of the month. I told them it’s not them.. it’s me. I don’t want to hurt their feelings as we’ve had some good times.

Here’s the story.. Mom Central recently offered an unknown number (to me) of mommy bloggers the opportunity to be a Test Drive Mom for a new line of appliances. The application stated that 40 applicants would receive one appliance and 8 additional applicants would be chosen to receive all 5 appliances.

I am thrilled to announce that I am a Smalllogo Test Drive Mom and was chosen to receive 5 newSmalllogo appliances! Now you see why I’m breaking up with my old appliances.

Over the next couple of months I will post personal reviews, photographs, and videos of my experiences with my new Smalllogo appliances.

Frigidaire Test Drive Mom

About Frigidaire’s new collection and how you can participate:

This month Smalllogo rolls out a brilliant new collection with more than 250 kitchen and laundry appliances, just in time for Mother’s Day! They designed these high-performance products with easy-to-use, time-saving features to give Moms more free time away from the kitchen and laundry room. A dream come true!

I am so excited about the time I will save just by using these new appliances. No more wondering if my 30+ year old washing machine is going to go ka-put mid-wash or running the dryer for 2 cycles just to get the clothes dry. My washing machine was purchased by my parents when I was about 2 years old! It’s been running for over 30 years and for that I am grateful.

Smalllogo recently conducted a survey to get a window into moms’ lives.
The Smalllogo Motherload Index revealed that Moms log more overtime than most Americans. Imagine that! The index found that moms spend most of their waking lives – 200 hours each month, in fact – doing the activities we least enjoy rather than the things we love. And yet the majority of us say we “rarely” or “never” feel caught up on our household tasks. Smalllogo kept all of this in mind when designing their new appliances. With new features such as a six-minute PowerPlus™ preheat time on their ovens, a Quick Clean dish washing cycle that cuts the time it takes in half to clean our dishes, the Fits-More™ Dryer that allows us to dry the whole family’s clothes at once, and TimeWise™ technology to make the dryer and washing cycle equal, we can have enough time to read a few extra bedtime stories, or bake some cookies!Smalllogo has so much confidence in the efficiency of these products that they are offering a “More Me-Time” Guarantee: Moms will reduce the amount of time they typically spend on housework by at least 8 hours a month using a combination of three or more select Smalllogo appliances or they can return the appliances to their place of purchase within 30 days and get their money back!

Frigidaire Test Drive Mom


Get in on the fun!

Smalllogo wants to know what you would do if you had an extra hour of blissful “me-time”. Starting May 8th, moms can go to Frigdaire.com to report the five things they would do with an extra hour each day. All participants will be entered for a chance to win an entire suite of NEW Frigidaire appliances. Plus, check out other prizes you can win – like a gorgeous new Smalllogo Affinity washer/dryer.

Become a Smalllogo Facebook Fan! Say that ten times in a row.

Many thanks to MomCentral.com and Frigidaire for giving me this wonderful opportunity to be a Smalllogo Test Drive Mom!

Guest Post: Save on Stylish Mother’s Day Gifts from TheFind

TheFind’s Top 10 Deals for Your Favorite Mom

No need to wait for that perfect gift, the Modern Mom knows what she wants and knows how to get it—and at the best price.  These gifts will bring a smile to your Mom's face and are gentle on your wallet.  Enjoy these money saving coupons for TheFind Users!
Braceletmom
1. Gorgeous and Gleaming.
  Treat mom to something pretty for her wrist that she'll cherish for years to come. See more bracelets from Ice.com on TheFind
Ice.com  Coupon Code – SFIND  20% off Good through 12/31/09.
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2. Task Master. Put your laundry tasks in order. These clever laundry accessories will keep mom's most delicate clothing looking fresh as new.
BareNecessities.com  Coupon Code – THEFIND09  Get 10% off.  Good through 5/30/09
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3. Sweet Scents.  Every time I wear Prada perfume, MEN stop me asking what I am wearing. I love the sweet spicy smell, it makes me feel as if I'm on a Roman holiday.

Fragrance.net Coupon Code – THEFIND  Receive 10% off all orders; Ongoing coupon, no end date
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4. Cool and Casual. I love the relaxed So Cal casual style of these comfy C&C California tees. I own at least ten of these lovelies. Great for layering and pairing with your favorite pair of jeans.

Barenecessities Coupon Code – THEFIND09 Get 10% off at barenecessities.com Good through 5/30/09
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5. Keeping Time
.  If that old SWATCH watch just won’t cut the muster anymore get yourself a new one. The bigger and bolder, the watch, the better.
KenmarWatches.com Coupon Code – THEFIND5 Save 5% site wide Good through 1/1/10  _________________________________________________________________________

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6.  In the Bag. 
Mom A hobo style handbag is an instant updater to any wardrobe. Not only do they look great with tailored classics or jeans but they fit comfortably on your shoulder and will fit all of your essentials.

Bluefly.com Coupon Code – THEFIND30 $30 off your first order at Bluefly.com Good through 6/30/09
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7. Get Cozy.  You'll sleep more soundly in these fair trade and 100% organic cozy PJs.
Gaiam Coupon Code -  TheFind4 for free shipping on purchases over $25 through June 1,
2009.
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8. Make a Statement.
All of Luxury Loves Company's products are produced in ethical and
Fair Wear Foundation signatory factories, the luxurious eco-friendly
fabrics include soft organic cotton and bamboo. The collection is
currently sold in Kitson, Fred Segal Fun, and LuxuryLovesCompany.com.
Now thru June 1, 2009 save 25% at  with Coupon Code: FINDVIP
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9.  Wabi-Sabi 
Rae Dunn’s  delicate handmade ceramics (plates, cups, vases, etc) , based upon the Japanese concept of wabi-sabi- the beauty of things imperfect- are the perfect hostess, birthday or mother’s day gift for Yourself.  See some of Rae Dunn's sale items here for Mother's Day Deals.
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10. Feel Good. Share the love with a single pair of TOMS shoes. For every pair of shoes you
purchase, TOMS will give a pair of shoes to a child in need. One for
One. Using the purchasing power of individuals to benefit the greater
good is what TOMS is all about.
Coupon Code: TOMSbday valid for 5% off at www.TOMSshoes.com and expires 5/15.

Giveaway: A Mother’s Day Giveaway! Win an i776w phone from Boost Mobile + $50 re-Boost Mobile card!

Want to give mom a new cell-phone
but afraid of locking her into a two year contract with expensive monthly
payments?  Boost Mobile has the answer!  This Mother's Day, give
mom a stylish, affordable prepaid mobile phone from Boost Mobile to help her
stay connected for less or how about FREE?

Thanks to Boost Mobile we are giving away an i776w and a $50 re-Boost card to a lucky reader.

Boost Mobile giveaway

Stylish moms will love Boost
Mobile's i776w handset.
  The purple i776w is a
sleek/lightweight flip phone that is the perfect accessory for mom's busy
schedule. 

Features mom will love:

  • GPS
  • Wireless Web
  • Text and
    picture (multi-media) messaging
  • Digital camera
  • Hands-free speakerphone. 
    My iPhone doesn't even have multi-media messaging!
  • $50 UNLIMITED monthly plan includes taxes
  • No credit checks and no contracts

Frugal moms will love Boost Mobile's
Monthly Unlimited plan which provides UNLIMITED talk, text messaging and
Walkie-Talkie, all for one flat rate of $50 per month, taxes included!  Check out how Boost Mobile's plan compares to others here.


 


The i776w is available online at www.BoostMobile.com for
$99.99 and at select retail stores, including RadioShack, Wal-Mart, Best Buy and
Sprint stores.

GIVEAWAY!
To enter to win the i776w and $50 re-Boost Mobile card, leave a comment below telling me why your mom rocks and why you want this phone.  That's it!

Review: Thomas and Friends Talking Railway brings the fun to life!

My daughter loves trains.  More than my son did when he was her age.  She is thrilled with Learning Curve's new Talking Railway series.

Cranky Crane Talking Railway seriesLearning Curve's new Cranky the Crane is an extension
to Learning Curve’s Thomas Wooden Railway.  The Talking Railway Series
features Radio Frequency Identification technology and brings the world
of Thomas & Friends to life like never before.  Because these products are compatible with the Thomas Wooden Railway, Madelyn can integrate these pieces into her track.  She's going to have one massive railway one day!

Sir Topham Hatt recognizes each engine by name upon their arTalking-rosie-trainrival
at any Talking Railway destination. For example, when Talking Railway Series
Thomas passes through the Stop & Greet Station, Sir Topham Hatt greets Thomas by name, saying, “Thomas, you are right on
time!”  Madelyn gets a kick out of the fact that Sir Topham Hatt talks and recognizes the trains by name.  It never gets old.

For more information and to buy a Talking Railway product, click here to go to Learning Curve's Talking Railway page.

Features:

  • Ages: 3
    and up
  • SRP: $69.99
  • Sir Topham Hatt recongnizes each engine in the series by name
  • Phrases
  • Sir Topham's head turns right and left
  • Also works with traditional engines by triggering non-personalized phrases – how great is that?

GIVEAWAY!
Two lucky subscribers will receive a Thomas Talking Railway Engine
and a Cranky the Crane destination.  Go to our Subscribe page, subscribe to our newsletter if you haven't already then fill out the contest entry form on that page.