Special Old Navy Offer for Childhood Readers

For the next several weeks... Childhood readers will be blessed with a special offer from Old Navy! I am giving away 10 click and print coupons for you to use between Feb 12th-18th!

Here is Old Navy's special Item of the Week:

Give your wardrobe a flirty flair that’s easy to wear. Women’s ruffle V-Neck tops are the latest Old Navy Item of the Week. They come in easy, essential colors that go with anything. They’re $8 (Reg. $16.50) from 2/12 – 2/18. Have fun with the Women’s ruffle V-Neck top.


WIN: To enter... tell me where you would wear your Old Navy Ruffle V-Neck Top!
Contest closes Tuesday Feb. 9th at midnight EST.

And now for the small print:

• Coupons are valid for a limited time only. Old Navy, M80, and Childhood cannot replace a coupon that was not redeemed in the correct time frame.
• Once the coupon is distributed, the winner assumes full responsibility for any costs associated with their purchases.
• These are only one-time use coupons. Once redeemed, code is no longer valid and cannot be used again.
• The individual code should not be shared with nor used by multiple users. If a Sales Associate advises that code is not working, customer should ask them to key in the alpha-numeric code under the barcode (if the code is valid, and it’s just a question of the barcode reader having issue with the print quality of the code, then keying in should work – unless it’s already been redeemed then it will come up as invalid).
  
  *M80 contacted Childhood on behalf of Old Navy. I am allowed to withhold one of the coupons for myself... should I choose to do so. This particular week... I'm sharing them all. Yay!
  

The Mike Herron Benefit

Mike Herron is an artist, a father, and has Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Because of his chemotherapy, Mike has been unable to work. Since he is unable to work, he is also unable to keep up his health insurance. This has put an enormous strain on this beautiful family.

Your friend and mine Dan Rok, @DanBickford, has organized a benefit this weekend. On February 6th at 7pm at Skyloft Galleries in Baltimore, artists and DJs will be taking the stage to raise money to help Mike and his family.

There will be items from local and national contributors for sale, a silent auction, and raffle prizes all night long. If you're in the Baltimore area, please attend this amazing event. The rest of us can lend a hand by donating to The Mike Herron Benefit. Let's get behind this family as a community.

Thanks!

xo

Eden Fantasys... More Than Just Naughty Toys

Sex and the sponsor... there's been a slightly taboo buzz in the mommy blogging world. Before you cast stones and pass judgement... I've not been sponsored by Eden Fantasys. That's not to say I wouldn't like to be. I have written for them. I have tried their products and I am here to tell you that Eden Fantasys is more than just naughty toys.

First of all... there is SexIs. It's both a print magazine and online magazine that features content on health, shopping, society, and yes... sex. There are steamy stories for those boring days at the office too. At the office?! Yes... There's even a column written by the beloved Bloggess.

Then there's the blog, Eden Cafe. Stop in and stay a while! There are plenty of informative and humorous posts. Take a fun poll. Give your personal opinion on a variety of topics. Eden Cafe is one of the most interactive blogs I've ever read. And fun to boot!

There are even forums at Eden Fantasys. With more topics then I could ever list... you're bound to find something to give your two cents on! I find that forums are especially helpful when you have a question. Not just any question... but a question that's too embarrassing for you to just blurt out. I promise you... you'll find the answer on the forums.

Why am I telling you all this? Because I just finished a fun... yet informative article on MomActive about the health benefits of sex. I wrote this article in conjunction with a review courtesy of Eden Fantasys. Check it out! Enjoy! Blush! It's ok!

Want to WIN a $25 gift certificate to Eden Fantasys? Leave me a comment about your favorite Eden Fantasys community feature!

Additional Entries (please leave separate comments):
1. Tweet this giveaway
2. Create a post like this one... telling your readers about the community side of Eden Fantasys. (that's worth 5 entries!)
3. Follow this blog
4. Subscribe to this blog
5. Follow me @childhood on Twitter

*much love*

Hair Mutilation... Mullet Style

I took a nap with Allison today. It's something I often do. Sometimes she wakes up before me and will play in the playroom or watch tv... but not today. Today she decided to cut her own hair. Not only did she cut her own hair... she put the hair in the trash can and put the scissors right back in my sewing basket. It's not as if I wasn't going to notice that my adorable baby now had a mullet and a huge chunk missing from her bangs!


So we took an emergency trip to our neighborhood haircut establishment. I felt so bad for Alli... everyone was giggling and saying how cute it was... she was clearly embarrassed. However... I felt satisfied that she would never be cutting her own hair again. She's now the proud owner of a pixie cut!


She still doesn't look very happy... but by the end of the day... a lesson was learned and a cute little pixie fell asleep happy. xo


*Side note: I was reading thru my blog subscriptions and came across this post from yesterday on Sevi Designs... my very favorite design blog. Apparently her daughter got a little scissor happy yesterday too! I'm not alone! LOL!

Celebrate with Earth's Best!

In celebration of our 25th anniversary we are looking for parents and grandparents to share their wish for the future of the special children in their lives. Just by sharing your wish you could win a $25,000 savings bond or one of over 100 other prizes. You can even print your wish to frame in 12 different styles! Visit Earth's Best for the official rules.

WIN a special Earth's Best gift basket TONIGHT 8pm EST on Twitter #lilboo by following @savorthethyme.

Celebrate Reading and Win Prizes!

MomActive contributor, Daddy Bookins of PeasandBananas.com, has finally released his first childrens book Outside with Lil' Boo!

Virtual Book Launch Celebration

January 28th 8-10pm EST

Hosted by Me, Kelly Loubet, and MomActive's own, Fiona Bryan!

Twitter Party #LilBoo ~ 8-9pm ~ Reading to Children - we'll discuss early childhood development and the importance of reading aloud to our children.

MomTV MomActive Channel ~ 9-10pm ~ Meet the Author! Daddy Bookins will answer questions and discuss the book Outside with Lil Boo.

We'll be celebrating with LOTS of giveaways ~ TO ENTER head over to MomActive.com and add your twitter ID to the linky! Be sure to follow @banteringblonde @childhood @peasandbananas and @savorthethyme who is fielding child nutrition questions!

Join us for a chance to win!!

Keurig Platinum Brewer and K-cups - Keurig is great for those who love a cup of gourmet coffee, but dislike the measuring, mess and hassle that comes with an ordinary drip coffee maker. The system uses an innovative single-cup technology that ensures a fresh-brewed, perfect cup of coffee or tea every time. Simple choose your favorite K-Cup, brew and enjoy. With over 200 K-cup varieties of gourmet coffee, tea and hot cocoa from your favorite brands (Green Mountain, Tully's etc) to choose from, even the most discerning coffee drinkers can find something they love!

Keurig offers a range of brewers, which can be found on Keurig.com. In particular, the Keurig Platinum Brewer is a higher end model and offers the following features:

- Auto On/Off, Digital Clock, Adjustable Temperature Control and the "Set Your Favorite Cup Size" option.

- Five cup size settings including an iced coffee and travel mug setting

- Available at www.Keurig.com and retailers such as Bed Bath and Beyond for $169.95.



Autographed copies of Outside with Lil' Boo -an illustrated children’s book based on the creative events experienced through the eyes of Lil Boo in an array of outdoor adventures.

From Ants to Birds or Oranges to Potatoes, you will be amazed at the wonders of playing outside. Follow Lil Boo and his imaginary friend Onote from the letters A to Z in a fascinating rhyming adventure.




Huge gift basket from Earth's Best - assortment of Earth’s Best products—baby food, diapers, wipes, cookies, cereal and more!





Webkinz Jr. from Ganz - Webkinz Jr. pets are lovable plush animals that each come with a unique Pet Code and access to the virtual Webkinz Jr. world!





$50 Amazon gift card - we love love love Amazon.com!



$25 Starbucks gift card - make a pit stop, grab a paper and your favorite beverage ... on us!





$50 gift card for Label Daddy from The PR Place - Everything you ever wanted to know about the latest products. Thanks PR Place!





Gift card for Planetshoes.com

Shoes shoes shoes! Planet.com carries all the top brand name shoes and will even ship and return purchases of $49 for FREE!







e.l.f French Manicure Kit - trendy and stylish, do-it-yourself!

Enter to win HERE at MomActive.com ............and stay tuned for several super surprise items!

Invisalign Smile Journey: Aligner Tray 11

Today I'm going to see Dr. Gary Brigham at Sierra Orthodontic Services in Scottsdale for aligner trays 11 of 25. I am so excited! The difference is so amazing! I'm going to post a terrible before picture of me and one that I took just now.

Before After

If you've been thinking of getting Invisalign... Do it! This transformation has been life changing for me. I've never been afraid to smile. I have always laughed alot. But knowing that my teeth are straighter now has given me a huge boost in confidence! I feel more professional and more approachable. I feel prettier and healthier.

If you live in the Phoenix or Scottsdale area and would like a cosult with Dr. Brigham, let me know. Knowing me has it's perks! Dr. Brigham is one of Invisalign's top 1% Premier Orthodontists. He's amazing and really knows his stuff.

Thank you so much Dr. Brigham and Sierra Ortho! See you later today!

xo