Air Walker Bounce Castle Giveaway Event

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Air Walker Bounce Castle Giveaway

Hosted By: So Sew Mama

Co-Hosted by: Embracing Homemaking, I Heart Giveaways, Embracing Beauty, Embracing Frugality, Xtreme Qpon

Sponsored by: Blast Zone

They wanted something that was sturdy and would hold their three children. They purchased the Bounce House on Amazon at a discount. As soon as it arrived, the mail carrier stated how obnoxiously heavy the box was. It weighed in at about 60 pounds!  (Which really isn't that bad.) She was surprised at how sturdy it was. She was able to carry the Air Walker Bounce Castle around back to set it up with ease.

  "BLAST ZONE" is one of the best brands on the market. First off, they are American made. The second thing is, you need to decide is what features you want like balls, slides, or hoops.  They love that it is extremely vibrant and bright. You can tell by the look on her kids' faces!

(Read So Sew Mama's Full Review Here)

Sew Mama would definitely recommend this castle for all families.

GIVEAWAY:  Enter for your chance to win an Air Walker Bounce Castle!

Giveaway open to US residents 18+ only

Contest runs May 20- June 14

There is a Mandatory email entry, all of the rest will increase your odds of winning. 

Good Luck!

DOC McStuffins Time For Your Checkup DVD #sponsored

Disclosure:  I was provided with a copy of the DVD for review purposes and the sponsor is providing the giveaway prize for one of my readers.  No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.  For more info see my Disclosure policy.

“Doc McStuffins: Time for Your Check Up!,” the second DVD compilation for Disney Junior’s hit animated TV series is now available on DVD May 7, 2013.  A must-add to the family viewing collection, the DVD comes packaged with 5 fun-filled episodes and a FREE growth chart.

2012's #1 cable TV series in Kids 2-5, "Doc McStuffins" tells the story of a nurturing six-year-old girl who heals stuffed animals and broken toys out of her backyard playhouse clinic.  Assisting Doc at the clinic are her trusty team of lovable stuffed animals including: Stuffy, an overly proud dragon; Lambie, her  cuddly best friend lamb; Hallie, a jolly and caring  hippo nurse; and Chilly, a snowman who spends a lot of time getting check-ups at the clinic.  Whether it's a case of loose stitching, low batteries or a blow-up toy who has sprung a leak, Doc and her pals are always there to lend a helping hand, while imparting to young viewers the importance of taking care of oneself and others. 

If you have a little one at home, you probably are familiar with the line-up on Disney Jr.  DOC McStuffins is one of the Attic Baby's favorite shows!  It's creative, has great catchy tunes, sparks children's imagination, and teaches valuable lessons.  All of the quality programming this mom could ask for!

This second DVD has 5 great episodes that address eating right, safety, getting enough rest, healthy habits including teeth brushing, and friendship.   One of my favorites is "Gulpy, Gulpy Gators" because it reminds me of one of my favorite games as a kid "Hungry, Hungry Hippos." 

A great aspect of this show is that it helps lessen the fear of having to go to the doctor.   I also love how the show encourages fun role play and discussion about important healthy habits.  My daughter loves singing "Time for your Checkup" and getting out her stethoscope to check if her stuffed animals are healthy.   She also likes to practice giving shots and taking their temperature.  

This is definitely one DVD my daughter will be watching over and over again!
  

Activity Sheets:

Help Doc diagnose her patients with a matching game, see what's hidden in the stars by connecting the dots, build your own playhouse then kick back with some coloring sheets featuring Doc and her friends!  Just click the link below.

  

 



You can find DOC McStuffins: Time for Your Checkup on DVD at Amazon

Giveaway:

One reader will win a copy of the DVD!

Just use the Rafflecopter form below.  You must be 18 or older to enter.  Open to US residents only. If you do not fully complete the entries, your entries will not count. 



This giveaway is not in any way associated with, administered or endorsed by Facebook, Pinterest, or Twitter.  Giveaway Ends 6/1/13 at 12:01 AM EST.  US Residents **18 and older** only may enter. One entry per household and IP address.  Winner will be drawn using random.org and will have **48 hrs** to respond to email or another winner will be chosen. Entries are verified.  No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning.  The Attic Girl is not responsible/liable for prize delivery.

Family Fun at Hershey, PA #sponsored

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Hershey Entertainment and Resorts. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.  No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.

This is the time of year that we start planning our family activities for late spring and summer.  Since we haven't been able to afford a lengthy vacation, we often plan day trips to places we think the kids will enjoy.  

One of our favorite places to visit is Hershey, PA.  It's only a 2 hr drive from the Baltimore area and there is a variety of fun attractions to entertain not only the kids but adults too.  It is definitely worth the drive!

One of the most popular attractions of course is Hersheypark.  They have 65 rides and attractions from roller coasters to leisurely rides like the carousel.  I love how you can measure your child and easily figure out what rides they are tall enough for.  Back in the day, my son was just a little Reece's cup.  Oh, memories!  

There are also entertaining shows, an 11 acre walk-through ZooAmerica (we have yet to visit this but it's on our list!), and water attractions at The Boardwalk to cool off during hot days.  I know The Attic Baby would love the water features!

And what would a trip to Hershey be without something sweet?  It IS the sweetest place on earth after all.  I love visiting Chocolate World!  Not only can you take a fun free ride through the process of chocolate making, but you can sample some too (they give you chocolate after the ride).   The singing cows are lots of fun and you'll most likely find yourself singing that tune for the rest of the day.

The kids will love being a Hershey factory worker and personalizing candy bar labels.  My son did the factory worker thing when he was smaller.  He even wore the little paper hat.  It was too cute and I wish the photos I had back then were taken on a digital camera because they were a bit too dark. (Lesson learned.  I will do better with little miss when it's her turn) Plus there's a new one-of-a-kind 4D interactive experience called Hershey's Great Chocolate Factory Mystery.  

There really are so many things to see and do that you may want to take several days to explore it all.  One of the places we'd love to go to is the Hersheypark Camping Resort.  Mind you, my idea of "camping" is definitely not the sleep out under the stars in a tent kind.  I like my own bathroom and a bed.  So their deluxe cabins definitely are more appealing to me!  

Cabins feature heating, air conditioning, ceiling fan, dinner and table seating (woot no outdoor fights with the bugs!), bathroom with a shower, and a kitchenette that includes a fridge.   Now THAT's my style of camping right there!  They also offer discounted admission to the park and free shuttle service.

With so many fun things to see and do (and chocolate, did I mention the chocolate?) it's no wonder we are such Hershey, PA fans.  If you're looking for a fun day trip or family vacation that is close to home, check out Hershey. 


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Have you been to Hershey? What's your favorite place to visit in Hershey, PA? 

Contemporary Art {Wordless Wednesday}

The Attic Baby told me this is her Seahorse.  Perhaps we have a Contemporary Artist in the family?

For more Wordless Wednesday, visit Five Minutes for Mom.  You can also share your post in the linky below. 

Thank You God for Puppies/Kittens {Children's Book Week} #sponsored

Disclosure:  I received a copy of Thank You, God, for Puppies & Thank You, God, for Kittens for review purposes as as a Tommy Nelson Mommy.  No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.  For more info. see my Disclosure Policy.

This month's Tommy Nelson Mommy selections were quite timely for National Children's Book week.  The Attic Baby and I celebrated by going to the library for story time followed by a fun craft.  

This Cat Mask was a simple but fun activity to reinforce the story selections:
  

• Simply copy a cat face onto colored construction paper and cut out holes for the eyes.  
• Use pipe cleaner for the whiskers (my munchkin chose just one but you can add a couple more if you wish) by poking small holes through the back of the construction paper.   
• Then glue a craft stick to the back.   

My daughter loved putting this up to her face, walking up to me,   and pretending to be a kitten saying "Meow!" 

This mask also wonderfully went along with our latest read, Thank You, God, for Kittens and can be adapted for Thank You, God for Puppies.

 

God bless my kitty, and God bless me! She’s as pretty as she can be!

We currently no longer have pets, but my daughter is fascinated with animals.  These are wonderful picture books with adorable kitten/puppy poses and fun rhyming text.  They teach thankfulness for the blessings of having these cute pets/animals in children's lives.   And they allow discussion for animal behaviors and sounds with children ages 1-5.

God bless my puppy, and God bless me! Thank You, God, for giving him to me!

The Attic Baby loves having me read these aloud multiple times.  My only word of caution:  your child may ask for a kitten or a puppy as a pet after reading!

Both books are available on the Thomas Nelson Website for $6.99.

 

Giveaway:

One reader will win Thank You, God, for Puppies and a Second Reader will win Thank You, God, for Kittens

Just use the Rafflecopter form below.  You must be a US resident 18 or older to enter.  You must complete each task entirely or your entries will not count. 


This giveaway is not in any way associated with or endorsed by Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter.  Giveaway Ends 5/29/13 at 12:01 AM EST.  US Residents **18 and older** only may enter. One entry per household and IP address.  Winner will be drawn using random.org and will have **48 hrs** to respond to email or another winner will be chosen. Entries are verified.  No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. The number of eligible entries received determines the odds of winning.  The Attic Girl is not responsible/liable for prize delivery.

Disclosure:  I received a copy of Thank You, God, for Puppies & Thank You, God, for Kittens for review purposes as as a Tommy Nelson Mommy.  No other compensation was received and all opinions are my own.  Tommy Nelson is providing the giveaway prize. For more info. see my Disclosure Policy.