Me4Kidz Medibag Review and Giveaway

As a parent you don’t like to think about your child getting injured or hurt.  I can remember when the first major bump on the head happened, when my boys were just about a year old, and the mode of panic I went into.  I think I cried more than they did!  When and injury happens though, the last thing you want to be doing is fumbling around in the cabinet for all the first aid things you may need when a bump, scrape, sting or cut happens.

I recently received the Me4Kidz Medibag for review and I really love the thing.  It has everything right where I need and can be easily stored in the cabinet or brought along on camping trips, or kept in the car for emergency first aid.  It has just about anything you might need including fun stickers for the little one who braved their injury and fun brightly colored crayon bandages.

The Medibag Includes

(30)   Assorted Kid-Friendly Bandages
(12)  Junior Bandages
(20)  Antiseptic Wipes
(4)    2 X 2 Gauze Pads
(4)    3 X 3 Gauze Pads
(2)    Knee & Elbow Bandages
(1)    Anti-Itch Ointment
(2)    Antibiotic Ointment
(1)    Burn Gel
(1)    Eye Wash
(1)    First Aid Guide
(1)   Instant Cold Pack
(2)   Blue Kid-Friendly Exam Gloves
(1)   Hypoallergenic First-Aid Tape Roll
(1)   Plastic Disposable Tweezers
(10) Application Swabs
(1)   Sting Relief Pad
(1)   Emergency Information Label
(20) Kid-Friendly Fun Stickers
(1)   Kid-Friendly Organized Doctor’s Bag
(1)   Coupon for a Free 45 Item Refill Kit

I hope that I don’t have to use all of the things in the bag, but if I do then it has all the essentials and then some.  I never even thought about stuff for bee stings, and we have plenty of them buzzing around in the summer.  The instant cold pack is really great for when you are somewhere with no access to ice.  All around I think this is a pretty good investment and I think it would make a really great gift for a first time parent as well.

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

Would you like to win a Medibag for yourself and your family?  DoubleBugs and Me4Kidz is giving one lucky reader a Medibag of their very own!

Here’s What You Gotta Do!!

• Tell me why you would like to win a Medibag
  

• Winner is chosen at random via Random.org.
• If Winner Does Not Respond Within 2 Days the prize is forfeited and donated!

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Contest Starts April 7, 2009 and Ends Wednesday April 28, 2009

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Electrasol Finish Quantum Review and Giveaway

As a stay at home mom, I am almost always cleaning or doing dishes on a regular basis.  We typically run our dishwasher once a day or every other day, so it gets a pretty good work out.  I have always stuck to one brand of dishwashing detergent for the dishwasher simply because it was the brand that I knew.

I recently gave Electrasol Quantum Finish and Jet Dry Turbo Dry a try, and was pleasantly surprised.  In fact, I think that I am an official convert.  Quantum Finish comes in those little bricks that I have always seen in the stores but just passed by them.  First of all, I couldn’t imagine that this  little brick was going to get my dishes clean, and secondly, I just imagined it would turn into clumps at the bottom of my dishwasher, sort of like the powder.

So I decided to give this stuff a try and really put it to the test.  The biggest test for me was dried oatmeal, and I impulsively wanted to rinse all my dishes the way I normally do before running our dishwasher, but I decided to put them all directly in with no rinsing.    I felt like a rebel, but I wanted to put these tiny, and very cool looking bricks , too the test.

So I set the dishwasher to go, in the morning after breakfast, oatmeal and all, and patiently waited to see how well it worked.  I was amazed at the results, so much that, I don’t think I want to use anything else.  The dishes came out dry (thanks to Jet Dry Turbo Dry), and best of all completely clean!  I was amazed at just how clean everything was, my other dishwashing detergent, always left a little something on a bowl or fork here and there, but I found nothing.  And that bowl of dried oatmeal….Take a look!

Finish Quantum Features

Finish Quantum is an innovative new automatic dishwashing detergent designed for consumers who want perfect dishes every time they wash. Finish, the new name for Electrasol, delivers a clean superior to the leading dishwashing detergent. Finish Quantum leaves nothing behind but the shine helping users experience the perfection they deserve in their everyday routines.

Features and Benefits:

Finish Quantum has a multi-Chamber system that is pre-measured and wrapper free. This technology separates 3 powerful active ingredients, releasing them when needed in the dishwashing cycle.

1. Powerball with Jet-Dry Gel for an amazing shine
2. Powermax Bleach removes stains like tea and coffee
3. Powerful Enzymes soften burnt-on food like lasagna

It’s only dishwashing, but you get perfection every time you wash, that is why it’s the #1 recommended brand by more dishwasher brands.

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

Would you like to try Finish Quantum and Jet Dry Turbo Dry for yourself?

DoubleBugs would like to give its readers the chance to win 2 each of Finish Quantum and Jet Dry Turbo Dry!  Five winners will be chosen.

Here’s What You Gotta Do!!

• Tell me why you would like to win, and maybe your current dishwashing detergent that you use.
  

• Winners are chosen at random via Random.org.
• If Winner Does Not Respond Within 2 Days the prize is forfeited and donated!

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Contest Starts March 30, 2009 and Ends Wednesday April 22, 2009

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Corneille CD Winner

Here  are the winners of the Corneille CD Giveaway!   Congrats!!

Little Jet Set Makes Travel Simple Review and Giveaway

Little Jet Set is one of my all time favorite places for traveling with kids, because it has so many resources all in  one place.  I ran across Little Jet Jet for the first time when I was going to be traveling across the country with two eleven month olds, and found so many things that I could use.  The fact that we were taking a major trip with my boys coupled with the fact that I was a first time parent, I was desperate to find things to entertain the boys as well as maintain my sanity.

Little Jet Set offers a wide range of things for your child’s travel.  And it is really nicely organized.  Not only that they offer some valuable links to some really nice resources.  I found a wealth of information, when I was busy trying to determine if the boys car seats were going to fit on an airplane.

We were recently given the opportunity to review the Vehicles Maze Puzzle, by Melissa and Doug and the I Get Around Travel Activity Set.   Both of the boys were naturally excited to try what I pulled out of the box.  The Vehicle Maze puzzle was a big hit because both of them go coo coo over cars of any kind.  This puzzle is great for road trips, because it has no loose pieces so nothing gets lost.  This is perfect for long road trips.  Each vehicle has a specific place along the maze like the police car goes to the station, and the school bus goes to the school.  My two simple love it and I don’t have to chase after lost pieces.

Vehicle Maze Puzzle  $16.99

This innovative wooden puzzle includes nine colorful vehicle pieces that slide around a colorful town scene on slotted tracks.  Uniquely designed sliding pieces move freely around the puzzle, but can’t be removed or lost! Perfect for car trips or airplane rides. This great activity encourages eye-hand coordination and fine motor skills. Dimensions: 13.2 in. x 10.7 in. x 1.1 in.   Age 3+

The “I Get Around Travel Activity Set.”  is one of my favorites and it is such a cute idea for young kids.  I am an avid scrapbooker so this is a great way to get your kids involved, and they can create their own memories.  The boys had a blast with all the fun stickers, and even though they didn’t quite grasp the concept, it is a great way to spend time with your child, and helping them recall the favorite moments in their trip.  This would be great for vacations at the end of a busy day.  It is a great way to give them an activity and to wind down from such a busy day.  I love anything that encourage cognitive skills, as well as creativity. The boys loved choosing from all the fun stickers.

I Get Around Activity Set $39.95

This gift set, available only at LittleJetSet.com, is perfect for kids who are going places — in everyday life, on special trips and in their imaginations. Each set includes: an “i get around” board book, which tells the story of Rover, and all the ways this hound gets around with his animal friends and what he does at the end of an active day; a spiral bound journal and scrapbook where little ones can express themselves with stickers, drawings and words as they experience the world around them; and 6 packs of repositionable stickers (Rover, action words, objects, feelings and senses, alphabet and special places). Comes packaged in a Little Jet Set logo tote – perfect for gift giving.

• Comes with rhyming 32-page board book, 60-page journal and 6 packs of stickers (2 sheets each)
• Written and illustrated by Deb Miner
• Age 3+

I highly recommend Little Jet Set if you are traveling with young kids and are looking for some fun activities to help keep them occupied.  At least you have all of the best ideas in one place.

Little Jet Jet and DoubleBugs would like to give its readers the chance to win and “I Get Around Travel Activity Set” of their very own!

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

Here’s What You Gotta Do!

• Visit Little Jet Set and tell me what you like, and also leave me one of your favorite travel tips.
  

• Winners are chosen at random via Random.org.
• If Winner Does Not Respond Within 2 Days the prize is forfeited and donated!

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Contest Starts March 30, 2009 and Ends Wednesday April 22, 2009

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Yoplait Kids Get Active Review and Giveaway

Did you know that research has shown that fewer than half of all kids ages two to 12 get the calcium they need each day? Calcium and Vitamin D are both essential nutrients for building strong bones. Though it can be challenging for growing kids to get Vitamin D, since it is found naturally in very few foods Yoplait for Kids makes it a little easier to incorporate a delicious source of Vitamin D and Calcium in your child’s diet.

About Yoplait Kids Yogurt

Yoplait Kids is made just for your toddlers sensitive palate.  It has a smooth texture and great fruit flavors that your child is sure to love.  It also has the calcium and vitamins that they need in their diets.

Along with a great taste it also has 25% less sugar and DHA for healthy brain growth.

Yoplait Kids yogurt in a cup is like training wheels for spoons-even when the spoon is tipped it won’t fall off. That means less mess-and greater spoon-feeding success!

What We Thought

We received a free coupon to go and give Yoplait Kids a try along with a family fun package to encourage your kids to get out and get active.  Along with healthy eating habits you want your kids to be active, so what better way to end a day of play? We tried yoplait kids this past weekend after we played with all the fun outdoor toys we recieved and the boys absolutely loved it!  They both had to have their own cup of yogurt of course, and they finished every last drop.   We are big yogurt fans in this house, but what I have found is that a lot of yogurts have a high sugar content.  I really liked the fact that Yoplait Kids yogurt has the 25% less sugar, so I am more inclined to let them have the whole container rather than limiting it, and the serving sizes are perfect for them.   They of course thought they were getting something really special because Dora and Boots were on the containers, which makes it even easier for them to eat healthy.  Overall, I would have to say that this was a big hit and I will definitely consider buying more for them.

Would you like to give Yoplait Kids a try?

Yoplait is generously offering DoubleBugs readers the chance to win a great prize package.   Yoplait Get Active Prize Pack includes coupon for free Yoplait, travel cooler (to take your yogurt on the road), a jump rope, a water bottle and an outdoor game set that includes a beach ball, paddle ball, Jai-Ali and a Frisbee, and we will be giving this away to 3 lucky winners!

Open to U.S. residents. *This coupon offer for a free six pack of Yoplait for Kids yogurt is not valid in some states, including Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota and Tennessee.

Here’s What You Gotta Do!

• Leave me a comment and let me know what your family does to stay active.  Also, you can visit yoplait.com and tell me what flavor of yogurt your kids might like.

• Winners are chosen at random via Random.org.
• If Winner Does Not Respond Within 2 Days the prize is forfeited and donated!

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Contest Starts Monday March 30, 2009 and Ends Monday April 20, 2009

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Eleven Shoes Spring Has Sprung Reveiw and Giveaway!

Finally, the sun is shining and Spring is here. Along with the warmer weather comes all the fun things that I love about Spring including the new 2009 Eleven Collection of shoes. I can’t help myself when it comes to buying shoes for my little guys.

I am a sucker for shoes it seems, and every chance I get, I am usually eyeballing the shoe isle when I am out and about. Thankfully my boys are growing, so I get plenty of opportunity to get my shoe fix. Eleven Shoes has plenty of adorable shoes for the choosing and each shoe has a little character all of its own. When I was first introduced to Eleven shoes last Fall, I simply fell in love with them. Their shoes are far from the ordinary and offer a fresh and vibrant look for your special little someone.  Each shoe in their collection has a little personality all of its own and you are sure to find a style to fit your little guy or gal’s own individual style.

About Eleven Shoes
Eleven is a sister company with See Kai Run, carrying on the same tradition of flexibility and good looks, but for the older children (ages 3-8 years).

Their mission is to create wonderful shoes for little travelers who make each step an adventure. Based in the Northwest, Eleven combines quality footwear with independent style and modern accents. Made with attention and care for the journey that happens every day, their shoes don’t have a break-in period. All of their shoes feature artisan craftsmanship and city-chic style, making them perfect and functional for every occasion.

If you have young kids, and toddlers in particular, like I do, you know that shoes take a beating. Eleven shoes stand the test of time in this regard. The boys first pair of Eleven shoes lasted them until they grew out of the shoe and they still had plenty of wear in them. The thing I like most about Eleven shoes, is the fact that they are light weight and not clunky. They bend and flex with your child’s feet and since little kids are constantly on the move, a shoe that goes with them is essential. They go on comfortable and the boys ask to wear their new shoes all the time.

Eleven Shoes Feature
Comfortable Fit:
Flexible soles designed for growing, active kids
Premium, soft leather ensures comfort and breathability
Cushioned insole makes each step a comfortable one
Easy on and off, with padded collars for a sensational, secure fit
Premium Construction:
All premium materials and construction
All leather uppers
Durable and sturdy soles with superior traction
Independent Style:
Vibrant and bold colors

I love them because they are easy to get on, there is nothing worse than a shoe that is difficult to get on when you have squirmy toddlers.  They are cool and fashionable, they don’t have to be broken in and they outlast the rigorous play of young children. With all these wonderful features in such a little package, you can’t go wrong with Eleven shoes.  We chose the Aubin which is such a classy little shoe but there are so many others that I would choose.    I love everything about them and the boys run and dance and play in them and never complain about them bothering their feet.  You simply must get a pair of Eleven shoes for your little one.

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!

DoubleBugs and Eleven shoes would like to give DoubleBugs readers the chance to win a pair of these fab shoes for your little guy or gal!

So here’s what ya gotta do!

• Visit elevencollection.com and come back here and leave me a comment telling me what style of shoe you like best.
• Please leave me an email so I can contact you if you win

• Winners are chosen at random via Random.org.
• If Winner Does Not Respond Within 2 Days the prize is forfeited and donated!

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Contest Starts Monday March 23, 2009 and Ends Monday April 13, 2009

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Corneille Making Music From Tragedy

Corneille has a wonderful music style and I wasn’t sure what type of music I would be listening to, I was pleasantly surprised.  Corneille is considered an R&B artist but is is more of the older style music.  It reminds me of the Motown style music but more of an easy listening with an upbeat tempo.   I already have acquired one of my very favorite songs on the album, and I am afraid that I am going to wear the track out on my cd!  All of the songs are wonderful but “Too Much Of Everything” is the one I love in particular.

I started listening to this cd after I had a particularly long and stressful day and, it was after the boys had gone to bed.   This is definitely a good way to relax and music has a tendency to lift our spirits, or calm them.   I can imagine popping this cd in, taking a hot bath, and ignoring the rest of the world for a while.   It just has a very relaxing tone to it and some good upbeat rhythms too. 

Even more amazing than the cd is Corneille’s life story.  Corneille Nyungura was born in Fribourg, Germany, where his parents were students.  At the age of 6, his family returned to Rwanda.  As a boy he began to develop a great interest in music.  He credits his father for nuturing his interest in music by his encouragement and hearing him sing.  At age 16 he made his first actual recording and was selected as a finalist in a state run television station. Corneille’s parents and other family members were killed in Rwanda during the genocide in 1994.  He managed to escape first to Kinshasa, and then to Germany where he was taken in by some family.  After three years in Germany he decided he didn’t fit into their society or culture and moved to Montreal.  Music was a place where he could go and forget about the world, something that you can definitely feel when you listen to this cd.

Some of his musical influences are that of Michael Jackson, the ever so wonderful Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye.  Scoring a number of hits in Canada, France, and even Japan.  His new album “The Birth of Cornelius” is Corneille’s Englinsh-language debut.

I think Corneille’s story is an amazing one, and quickly reminds me that when things seem like they are bad that, there are much worse things in this world.  And to see someone like Corneille that has taken a tragic life and turned it into something positive and rewarding helps me to be thankful for the things I have.  When my days are stressful, I will definitely be putting Corneille’s music on so I can escape and remind myself that I have a lot to be thankful for.

The Birth of Cornelius is currently in stores from Universal Motown. And to celebrate Corneille’s wonderful life, the release of his record, and the 50th anniversary of Motown Records.  DoubleBugs would like to offer it’s readers the chance to win one of Corneille’s cd’s!   We will be giving away 2 cd’s to two lucky winners! You don’t want to miss this chance.

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED

Here’s What You Gotta Do

• Leave me a comment tell me what music means to you, a story that you remember where music lifted your spirits, or what kind of music you love and why you would like to win this cd
• Please leave me an email so I can contact you if you win

• Winners are chosen at random via Random.org.
• If Winner Does Not Respond Within 2 Days the prize is forfeited and donated!

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• Deadline is March 30, 2009

Big G Cereals Giveaway Winners

Here are the 9 Winners of The Big G Cereal Vintage T Giveaway!  Thank you to all who gave their input and took the time to enter.  Please come back often for other fun opportunities here at DoubleBugs!

RainX Car Care Kit Winner

Congratulations to Terry C

The Winner of the RainX Car Care Kit

Thank you to all who entered and please visit DoubleBugs often for more fun opportunities!

Big G Kid Cereals and Giveaway

Being a first time parent, I am almost always concerned about my two little guys and their health.  From a very early age, I have tried to influence healthy food choices and make sure that they are getting a fairly balanced diet.   If I buy something at the grocery store, I am always reading the labels, to see what they are getting in their food.  We are a cereal loving family here, because it is something that is simple to make and the kids just love it.   It is a perfect snack too in the afternoon after naps, and it doesn’t have to be served with milk.  My two love to have their own bowl, their cup of juice, and watch one of their favorite shows.

Recently the importance of Vitamin D in the diet has been in the news, and the importance of calcium is so important in bone growth and development.  Vitamin D is also important in bone growth and is now suggested to be a key factor in healthy lung function.   Approximately 75% of kids today don’t even get the required amount of Calcium and Vitamin D in their diets, and that is an astounding figure!   The American Academy of Pediatrics has even upped the amount of Vitamin D your child should be getting to 400IU.

The good news is, that it isn’t that hard to incorporate these nutrients in your child’s diet.  Parents can easily get both vitamin D and Calcium in milk and many juices and now in fortified cereals.  All General Mills Big G kid cereals including Kix, Lucky Charms, Cocoa Puffs, Trix, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and more.

This is great news for our family because we are huge Lucky Charms, and Cocoa Puffs fans.  The boys think they have gone to heaven when I give them these cereals in their snack bowls!  Additionally, a recent report in a leading consumer magazine ranked kid cereals by nutritional content, and all nine General Mills Big G kid cereals included in the report were ranked in the top half. All Big G kid cereals have at least eight grams of whole grain per serving (at least 48 grams are recommended daily), and all have 12 grams or less of sugar per serving.  This is awesome, and you can feel good about giving them something they love and not worry about them getting a ton of sugar.

Cereal is one of the most nutritious breakfast options a kid can eat. Most cereals have about 100 – 130 calories per serving and provide at least 10 key nutrients. And, ready-to-eat cereal is the number one source of whole grain in American diets.  If there is one food that your child would eat than at least you know that it has nutritional value.

This Giveaway Is Now Closed

As part of a healthy diet and the love of  Big G cereal (especially Cocoa Puffs), DoubleBugs  is giving away these totally adorable and way cool Cocoa Puffs vintage ringer Ts (child’s sz large) to 9 lucky winners.

Here’s all you gotta do!

• Leave me a comment on what your child’s favorite Big G cereal is, and yours too.
• Please leave me an email so I can contact you if you win

• Winners are chosen at random via Random.org.
• If Winner Does Not Respond Within 2 Days the prize is forfeited and donated!

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Contest Starts February 25, 2009 and Ends March 11, 2009

Good Luck!

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