July 26, 2009
Posted by Robin Haws. Posted In : Toys
July 26, 2009
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED
One reader will win Naturally Body Scrub from Upper Canada Soap!Snog - (verb): A colloquial British/Australian expression referring to a passionate kiss. What a genius name for a lip balm! Snog lip balm is a super hydrating balm that is small enough for those little pockets on your jeans. You know. The pockets you never do anything with! Not only is it cute and little, it makes your lips feel amazing. I've personally never been a fan of lip balms or chapsticks or lip gloss of any kind. I will admit that I was wary when I tried Snog. I was wrong! Seriously, I love this stuff. My lips felt so smooth and silky. My favorite is the Virgin Cherry. Not so flavored that it makes you nauseous, but just enough to make you feel sweeter! My hubby immediately swiped the Cheeky Mint Snog and really likes it. 
Aside from the amazing way your lips will feel and the convenient size, you've got to check out the back of the packaging. Each Snog package features stories from customers that tell of their best Snog moments. You can find Snog at snogbalm.com or skinstore.com.Upper Canada SoapAlong with my Snog I was sent a tube of Naturally body scrub by Upper Canada Soap. Oh, it's wonderful! My skin is soft and smooth. I don't normally have the luxury of a nice long bath or shower (what with two kiddos pounding on the door!), but this body scrub makes up for the time lost! 
Here's the cool part- the Naturally line by Upper Canada Soap is completely free of parabens, mineral oils and synthetic dyes. It's all natural and really refreshing. Upper Canada Soap has been serving it's loyal customers for 40 years. The minds behind the scene are always pushing to come up with the next best thing in bath and body products. The fragrances are phenomenal and the wide assortment of products in unbelievable. And the prices? Fantastic! You can find Upper Canada Soaps at a variety of online locations, both Canadian based and American based. For a full list of websites click HERE. But WAIT!
I've got a giveaway for you!
How about a free tube of Naturally Body Scrub!?!One winner will receive a tube of Upper Canada Soap's Naturally Body Scrub.
Trust me. You'll love it!Contest is open to US and Canada only and will end on August 1st.To enter: Visit the Upper Canada Soap website and use the entry form at the end of this post to tell me what catches your eye.More entries: You may fill out the form as many times as necessary for extra entries. Your initial entry will only count once.-Enter our other giveaways -Join our blog in the Google Friend Connect on the sidebar-Sign up for our mailing list-Become a fan of Lollipops and Polka Dots on Facebook-Follow us on Twitter and Tweet this@lolidots Win Naturally Body Scrub by Upper Canada Soap! http://lolidots.com/giveaways.php-Blog about Lollipops and Polka Dots -Grab our button for your blog or site (on the sidebar)
Posted by Robin Haws. Posted In : Bath and Body
July 24, 2009
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED
One lucky reader will win a case of Funky Monkey Snacks!With so many parents trying to offer their kids a healthier snack choice it's nice to know there are companies out there like Funky Monkey Snacks! With 3 servings of real fruit in each ounce you'll know you're giving your kids something healthy to snack on! And with the yummy flavors and satisfying crunch, the kids will love that you're giving it to them! Funky Monkey's unique process actually maintains the nutrients that are lost in normal dry fruit or fruit snacks. My kids are nutso about fruit snacks, but I don't feel bad giving them these!
The Funky Monkey Snacks arrived at our house right after lunchtime. I had barely gotten the bags open and my kids were devouring them! Hubby and I have been trying really hard to offer only healthy snacks in the house so that the unhealthy items that get eaten every once in while are more of a treat than the norm. We both love these snacks! I'm a big fan of chips so I really like the crunch of these fruit snacks. Hubby loved the "Purple Funk" flavor because of the Acai. My TRex chomped down on the Jivealime because he just loves things that are a little sour. Seriously, that one almost tastes like candy with the pineapple and lime flavor. Snappy and I both really like the Bananamon. I think the name is just too stinkin cute and the taste...yummy! I've never really been into dried fruit, but these snacks are really good!
Funky Monkey Snacks have been featured on the Today Show, in Rachel Ray's magazine, Good Housekeeping and in tons of other news publications and blogs. On the website you can go to the "Looney Lab" and suggest flavors to them. How cool is that? Or you can pop into the "Chef's Corner" and share a recipe you use the snacks in and check out other people's recipes!Funky Monkey snacks would like to offer one of my readers a FULL CASE of snacks!! That's 12 bags of these yummy snacks!Contest will run through August 28th and is open to US onlyTo enter: Check out the flavors at Funky Monkey and use the entry form at the end of this post.More entries: Fill out the form as many times as you'd like for extra entries. Your initial entry will only count once.-Enter our other giveaways (The Woobie Shop, MellyRoo Designs, Lenny Mud, SwitchFlops)-Join our blog in the Google Friend Connect on the sidebar-Sign up for our mailing list on the sidebar-Become a fan of Lollipops and Polka Dots on Facebook-Tweet this giveaway@lolidots Win some Funky Monkey Snacks! http://lolidots.com/giveaways.php-Blog about this (8 entries)-Grab our button from the sidebar for your blog or website (10 entries)
Posted by Robin Haws. Posted In : Food
July 23, 2009
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED
One reader will win a crayon caddy of their choice from The Woobie Shop!When my son's Batman Crayon Caddy from The Woobie Shop arrived he was beside himself. I was impressed with the craftsmanship and the fact that it came with crayons. He was just reeling from getting a Batman thing in the mail! These little crayon caddies are too cute. They are perfect for tossing into a diaper bag, purse, backpack or even the glove compartment. I think it's an adorable and fun way for a child to carry their crayons or markers around with them. Of course, my inventive son discovered another use for it that I think is just as cute!
The Woobie Shop on Etsy offers tons of cute stuff like these crayon caddies. Want a step up from the caddy? Try the Crayon Wallets! They hold sheets of paper and they are just as cute as their little brothers! 
You'll also find super affordable pacifier clips and, of course, the super cute and comfy Woobie Blankets!
Natalia, the amazing mom and teacher behind The Woobie Shop, wants one of my readers to have their choice of a Crayon Caddy! Think how happy your child will be when this arrives at your door!
Contest will run until Tuesday July 28th and is open to US residents onlyTo enter: Visit The Woobie Shop and use the entry form at the end of this post.More entries: You may fill out the entry form as many times as necessary for the extra entries. Your first entry will only be counted once. -Enter our other giveaways (MellyRoo Designs, Lenny Mud, SwitchFlops)-Join our blog in the Google Friend Connect on the sidebar-Sign up for our mailing list on the sidebar-Become a fan of Lollipops and Polka Dots on Facebook-Tweet, Email or Blog about this giveaway (@lolidots for twitter, cc me- robin@lolidots.com for email)-Grab our button for your blog or website (on the sidebar)
Posted by Robin Haws. Posted In : Toys
July 21, 2009
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED
One very lucky reader will win a personalized tray from MellyRoo Designs!!Oh, how I love MellyRoo Designs! From cups to bowls, pens to photo books, MellyRoo is the best place I know of for personalized gifts. My kids have several of the cups and tons of inserts. I regularly drink coffee from my MellyRoo travel mug and when I need a quick gift for a kid's birthday, I immediately think of MellyRoo! 
Sara, the crafty lady behind MellyRoo Designs, is always thinking up fun new items to personalize for her loyal customers. I was lucky enough to get one of her recent additions! And let me tell ya, these trays are awesome! They are sturdy enough to use for a serving tray and pretty enough to use for decoration. These would make great gifts for newlyweds or as a housewarming gift! Sara also does these trays with photo collages on them. How perfect for Mother's Day or a gift for Grandma!
There are so many designs to choose from when personalizing your MellyRoo products, but, rest assured, Sara is the absolute best when it comes to custom orders! She recently sent this to my little brother...
I love that there are several types of cups to choose from. My children are past the point of sippy cups but not quite ready for travel mugs. I opted for the pop up straw tops, while I chose the sports bottle for my brother. It's also very cool that, with all the cute little kid cups and plates, Sara's always watching out for the moms too! I'm dying to order one of these memo holder and pen sets! And the pen holders are too great! I'm afraid of the checkbook covers because if my checkbook was that cute I'd probably whip it out all the time! 
For a birthday party gift, secretary day, mother's day, or any occasion, MellyRoo's got you covered. Hey, MellyRoo has such a big stamp of approval from me that I sell it in my boutique! So, you want something from MellyRoo? Sara's been on vacation and wants to come back with a bang. She's been cool enough to offer one of my readers the chance to win a personalized tray!! Highly decorative but massively functional, they are the perfect addition to your kitchen! Before we get to the entry part I'd like to give a huge Congratulations to Sara and her family! They are expecting their second child in early 2010! Yay! Lollipops and Polka Dots can't wait to deck out that baby in boutique gear! Contest will run until 7/28 midnight central US time and is open to US onlyTo enter: Visit MellyRoo Designs and then use the entry formExtra Entries: You may fill out the form as many times as necessary for extra entries. Your initial entry will only be counted once.-Enter our other giveaways! (Lenny Mud, SwitchFlops, Celebrity Swag Goodies)-Join our blog in the Google Friend Connect-Sign up for our mailing list-Follow us on Facebook-Follow the MellyRoo blog (5 extra)-Follow us on Twitter and Tweet this@lolidots Enter to win a personalized gift from MellyRoo Designs-Blog about this or anything else going on at Lollipops and Polka Dots (8 entries)
Posted by Robin Haws. Posted In : Household
July 21, 2009
THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED
One reader will win a mug from Lenny Mud!Lenny Mud is one of my very favorite shops on Etsy. Lorrie's sense of humor in her shop intro grabbed my attention and her amazing ceramics keep me going back. Her shop title reads:
"Lenny is the name of my studio cat. I make the pots, Lenny breaks them. This way, I never run out of shelf space." As an avid coffee drinker, I was so excited the day I got my "Create" mug from Lenny Mud. First, let me say, this mug is huge! I am always on the hunt for really cool coffee mugs and the bigger the better. This one is gigantic! I love it! And, because of the way they are made, the mugs and cups are totally safe in the dishwasher and microwave! The clouds in my cup make me happy everytime I take a sip.
Lorrie uses earthenware clay and non-toxic, lead-free glazes. When you browse her shop you'll find so many unique creations. Funny cups and mugs...
Functional bowls and pitchers...
Decorative plaques and paperweights...
Everything in the shop is so much fun. I've got my eye on quite a few pieces. I'm sure I could find a birthday present for everyone on my list!And the wonderful Lorrie has offered to give one of my readers this awesome mug...
Contest will end on 7/25 and is open to US onlyTo enter:Visit Lenny Mud and fill out form below (please make sure you leave a valid email address)Extra Entries:(You may fill out the form multiple times if necessary for extra entries. Your initial entry will only count once)-Enter our other giveaways (SwitchFlops, Celebrity Swag Goodies, MellyRoo)
-Join our blog in the Google Friend Connect-Sign up for the mailing list-Become a fan on Facebook-Follow us on Twitter and Tweet this@lolidots Win a mug from Lenny Mud! http://lolidots.com/giveaways.php-6 entries- Blog about this giveaway
Posted by Robin Haws. Posted In : Household
