Yes, I have finally chosen the winner of the Frame A Memory Giveaway. I have been seriously busy, not only with my design business, but with dealing with a school who has basically done nothing to fix the fact that my daughter, a KINDERGARTENER, is being bullied at school by boys in her class.

I’ll write a post about that later.

On to the winner…

I had to remove/disqualify three comments because one was from my Big Bro and two were responses from me. Instead of pulling from a pool of 782 comments, I pulled from a pool of 69 because that is how many legitimate comments there were.

And the winner is…

Comment number six was left by Susan, who said:

Congratulations, Susan!! You have 48hrs to get me your mailing address so your prize can be shipped to you. I would also like to thank everyone who entered my contest. I have a few more coming up, so stay tuned.

And The Winner Is… is a post from: Last Shreds Of Sanity | Blog Designer | California Mom Blog

Frame A Memory is my latest Etsy Shop find.  I think I love them and Linda, the owner, was kind enough to allow me to giveaway one of her beautiful creations to one of you. These handmade frames are a unique and personal way to display your  most treasured photographs. They have many styles for you to choose from and bonus: you won’t break a nail, mar the actual frame or ruin a good knife trying to open the backing to insert or change the picture!

Frame A Memory frames are the most unique and special frames on the market.

Our magnetic frames can be hung using the attached ribbon or displayed on a table or other flat surface with the attached easel stand. Each frame comes with three matching, ornate magnets that compliment the frames unique theme. The magnets allow you to display one to three pictures on each frame easily and in any orientation you like. We hope you enjoy these frames as much as we enjoy creating them for you.

The frames are each 9×11 inches and cost $35.00. We are constantly adding new themes and updating our selection of frames, so please check back with us often.

 

They say that necessity breeds invention, right? I think these frames are pretty cool and I just know you will love them as much as I do! And guess what? You can win one of your choice! Follow the instructions below to enter the contest. You must follow them exactly or you entries will be disqualified.

Linda was kind enough to also offer all of my readers a 10% discount if you purchase one of the frames for yourself. Use the code LastShredsOfSanity at checkout to receive your discount. This code is good for 30 days, until May 15, 2011 .

Now for the good stuff…

The winner of this contest will win ONE frame of their choice. This contest will end on April 30, 2011 at 11:59pm.

Mandatory entry:

• Visit Frame A Memory’s Etsy shop then come back and leave me a comment telling me which frame you would love to win. Choose carefully. The frame you state in your comment will be the frame you win!

Bonus entries:

***Each bonus entry point must be left as a separate comment. So if the bonus is worth 3 entries, you must leave THREE comments for that bonus to count, etc.***

• Like Frame A Memory on Facebook ~ 1 extra entry
• Subscribe to my blog via email/FeedBurner {At top of my sidebar} ~ 1 extra entry
• Follow me on Twitter {@BabyRocasMama} ~ 1 extra entry
• Tweet about this contest {Twice per day. DO NOT spam your followers} ~ @BabyRocasMama #Contest: Frame A Memory unique handmade picture frames #Etsy #Giveaway Click to enter!  http://bit.ly/eP3t0D #Win Ends 4/30 ~ Leave a comment with the tweet URL - 1 entry per tweet
• Like Last Shreds Of Sanity on FaceBook. – 3 entries
• Like Shan’s Shreds Designs on FaceBook – 3 entries
• Leave a comment on any non-review or giveaway post ~ 1 extra entry per comment
• Blog about this contest on your own blog. No just copying and pasting my whole post or a link to it. You must actually write a post telling your readers about this giveaway with a link in your post to this post ~ 3 extra entries {Leave  the link to the post in the comments}
• Post about this contest on FaceBook. Lease leave a comment with the URL to where you posted. {This is a daily entry! Post it to your FaceBook every day to earn an entry each time.  Must leave a daily comment with the URL to the posting/status} – 1 entry per posting
• Connect with me on Networked blogs located in my footer – 3 entries

Remember to leave a SEPARATE comment for each entry

Giveaway ends April 30, 2011 at 11:59pm.

Winner will be chosen via Random.org. Winner will be notified via email and a winner’s post on this blog.

If you do not enter a valid email, your entries will be invalidated.

Winner will have 48hrs to claim their prize or an alternate winner will be chosen.

Prize will be shipped by the sponsor, not me.

Open to U.S. residents 18+ only {Sorry to my Canadian readers. Sponsor’s rules, not mine}

Frame A Memory Handmade Etsy Frames Giveaway! {Closed} is a post from: Last Shreds Of Sanity | Blog Designer | California Mom Blog

Yes, I know…I have been a bad blogger. I have not posted the giveaway linky in a few weeks. Life just…got away from me I suppose. But I’m back, er, it’s back, so link away my friends. Link away!

It’s time to list all your contests here at The Asylum. I don’t have time to search for giveaways anymore, because I’ve started my design business, Shan’s Shreds, so this makes it easier for me to check out what the latest ones are.

Link away, my friends. And come back here every Monday for a fresh Giveaway Mondays linky.

Happy entering, guys. May you all have a successful contests and may those that want to win cool items, win them.

Please leave a comment after linking. It’s just good manners, people. And it gives me the warm fuzzies when I see comments in my inbox.

This linky is for Monday, August 23, 2010.

PS: If you spam my linky, I will ban you. Both from my blog and Mr. Linky themselves. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.

Giveaway Mondays is a post from: Last Shreds Of Sanity | Blog Designer | California Mom Blog

1. Being Alison -6 winners - 4 $50 AMEX GCs and 6 BruiseMD Packs - 9/13 2. Being Alison - $5 DQ GC - 8/25 3. Being Alison -2 winners for SafetyTats - 8/27 4. Being Alison -Powermat - 8/31 5. Being Alison - Memphis Beat - 9/6 6. Cheryl- Executive Gift Shoppe 7. 2 Wired 2 Tired - Cafe Press Custom T-Shirt (8/26) 8. Three Different Directions - Monopoly Game (8/24)

9. Play That Now - Memphis Beat Tshirt & Hot Sauce (9/6) 10. Play That Now - Dinosaur Train DVD (9/2) 11. Musing Mainiac - Guidecraft Drivetimes Signs - ends 9/20 12. Musing Mainiac - IHOP Rooty Tooty Frsh and Fruity T-Shirt - ends 9/15 13. 2 Wired 2 Tired - Dakota's Personalized Gifts $50 GC (8/27) 14. A Hen's Nest - Seventh Generation "Back-to-School" kit 8/28 15. The Review Broads - 2 Winners - "Marmaduke" DVD - 9/7 16. AutismLearningFelt/Dinner & Ice Cream ends 8/30

17. My Little Review Corner - Blockbuster GC (Canada) 9/02 18. My Little Review Corner - Memphis Beat prize pack ends 09/10 19. Nolie's Place - K'Nex Big Building Tub 8/27 20. Nolie's Place - Amazing Hot Massager 8/27 21. Parazul Designer Classic Handbag ARV $250 22. You're next!

By now, you should all know the drill…

It’s time to list all your contests here at The Asylum. I don’t have time to search for giveaways anymore, because I’ve started my design business,  Shan’s Shreds, so this makes it easier for me to check out what the latest ones are.

Link away, my friends. And come back here every Monday for a fresh Giveaway Mondays linky.

Happy entering, kids. May you all have a successful contests and may those that want to win cool items, do so.

Please leave a comment after linking. It’s just good manners, people. And it gives me the warm fuzzies when I see comments in my inbox.

This linky is for Monday, July 5,2010.

Giveaway Mondays is a post from: Last Shreds Of Sanity | Blog Designer | California Mom Blog

1. Being Alison -Brugo Mug - 7/13 2. Being Alison - $35 Fandango GC - 7/13 3. Being Alison - 5 winners - 3 $25 Amex GCs and 5 $50 Bruise MD - 7/12 4. AutismLearningFelt/$25 Gift Certificate ends 7/20 5. BusyWorkingMama – Smart & Sexy Lingerie Set $75 (US 7/11) 6. BusyWorkingMama – Daily SPF15 Emulsion (US/CND 7/12) 7. BusyWorkingMama – NOVICA $40 Gift Card (US 7/13) 8. BusyWorkingMama – Himalayan Salt Inhaler (US/CND 7/15) 9. BusyWorkingMama – Vivoderm Anti-Aging Mask $85 (US/CND 7/16) 10. CWM: Coby SNAPP Camcorder (7/12) 11. CWM: VTech V.Reader -7-12 12. Cheryl- Reach/Rembrandt 13. Musing Mainiac - Patriotic Pillow Pet 7/26 14. Musing mainiac - Green & Blacks Chocolate 7/14 15. Musing Mainiac - The Necromancer 7/8

16. Musing Mainiac - Seventh Generation 7/8 17. A to Zebra Celebrations @ The TaterTwins (7/10) 18. Zak! Designs Nibble Tray @ The TaterTwins (7/16) 19. Monogrammed Cosmetic Tote 7/10 20. Ocean Complete Sinus Irrigation 7/17 21. Funky Monkey Snacks and T Shirt 7/13 22. Sesame Street Firefly Friend and Buggy Buddies DVD 7/8 23. Lee Ritenour 6 String Theory Album Giveaway – Ends 07/14 24. Inspirational Bracelet by D.O.G.G. Giveaway – Ends 07/14 – Worldwi 25. Profoot Gift Bag Giveaway – Treat Your Feet! Ends 07/18 26. 1-lb of Organic Whole Golden Flaxseed – Ends 07/06 27. Colgate Care Pack Giveaway – Ends July 8th 28. Kenny G – Heart and Soul Album Giveaway – Ends 07/13 29. CnC - 3-month JumpStart Membership (7/18) 30. Deal-ectible Mom (Micralite Superlite FastFold Stroller)

31. Deal-ectible Mom (BuiltNY Stroller & Thirsty Tote-2 winners) 32. Deal-ectible Mom (6 month subscription to Zoodles) 33. $50 CSN Stores Gift Certificate Ends 7/26 (The Greer 5) 34. Oscar Mayer prize pack 35. Airplanes&Dragonflies-Agoo 50% off Code & $50 Coupon Code Giveaway! (ends 7/16) 36. Beccas Backyard - Wanchai Ferry Frozen Entree (7-7) 37. 50.00 Winkflash gift card 38. crayola chalkbaord puzzle 39. corel paint it 40. dispcable me soundtrack 41. good clean fun natural bath products 42. burgo coffee mug 43. rolled canvas giveaway 44. custom wall graphic 45. You're next!

In honor of  Earth Day’s 40th Anniversary, BBC Earth is offering all my readers a FREE Download of one episode of their 11 part series,  Planet Earth through iTunes. This offer is valid from April 12-26, 2010, the episode is Pole to Pole and you can choose between two separate formats: SD or HD. This offer is open to U.S. residents only.

I personally love documentaries like this. I practically live on the National Geographic, Discovery and History channels. On Easter Sunday, we watched Drain The Ocean. It was amazing. I enjoy seeing how things work, how they were made and where the scientists in the know think we are going. I also have a “thing” for any of the 2012 prophecies. Don’t ask. I’m odd.

I did actually see this series when it came out originally and it is fabulous. If you want to know how our planet works as a whole, how life on Earth is sustained, then download the whole series. You will not be disappointed.

In celebration of Earth Day’s 40th anniversary, the beloved and award-winning BBC Earth series Planet Earth is now available on iTunes with a special, one-time free episode download (“Pole to Pole”) from April 12 – 26, 2010.

This jaw-dropping, 11-part series from the BBC’s Natural History Unit presents the epic story of life on Earth. Series producer Alastair Fothergill and his team spent four years in production, over 2000 days in the field, using 71 cameramen filming across 204 locations in 62 countries to capture the ultimate portrait of our planet. It has garnered legions of fans and universal critical acclaim with Oprah Magazine saying “It is the most beautiful, wondrous and truly majestic series – the best thing I’ve ever seen on TV.” Using a budget of unprecedented proportions and captured on HD cameras, Planet Earth is among the highest rated and best selling HD programs ever made. It offers stunning visuals perfect for any HD television or HD handheld device like the Apple iPad which launched on April 3rd.

The BBC Natural History Unit has been producing extraordinary programming for over 50 years, and continues to take viewers to new and exciting parts of our Earth. Planet Earth, a BBC/Discovery co-production, aired on the Discovery Channel in 2007. It is the must-see precursor to the highly anticipated BBC nature series Life, currently airing on the Discovery Channel and releasing on DVD June 1, 2010 from BBC Video.

So go and get your free download of episode 1 of Planet Earth, Pole To Pole, now. This freebie will only last until April 26, 2010, so hurry!

Happy 40th Anniversary, Earth Day!

Earth Day’s 40th Anniversary: Get A Free Download Of The BBC’s Planet Earth is a post from: Last Shreds Of Sanity | Blog Designer | California Mom Blog

It’s another day of What’s In Santa’s Sleigh? and today we have Hugg-A-Planet.

These are really quite cool. My daughter sleeps with them every night and we are even taking them to her school for show and tell later this week. We received a Hugg-A-Planet Earth with a Hugg-A-Moon (there is a little pocket in the Earth so you can keep them together) and Hugg-A-Planet Mars to review. I also have another set to giveaway to one lucky winner.

Honestly, these are wonderful teaching tools for your child. And quite well made, I might add. The Diva is 4 1/2 and is in love with these things! They are a bit heavy, but soft at the same time. She can already recognize our home state and the states some of our relatives live in. I can’t wait to show them to her class, they are all so eager to learn.

From Hugg-A-Planet:

The Hugg-A-Planet Product line was aboard the first Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) rocket to the International Space Station (ISS), the Sept. 11 launch and Sept. 18th docking was flawless. This award-winning product line brings the universal appeal of these fun and educational products to earth orbit. Whether in space or back home here on planet Earth, Hugg-A-Planets are for everyone.

Often used as a simple conversation piece for some, an educational resource for teachers, and for others just for a simple embrace. Now the Hugg-A-Planet® Earth, Hugg-A-Moon™ and Hugg-A-Planet® Mars will circle the Earth for many years to come. The Hugg-A-Planets will make a full orbit around the Earth every 90 minutes on the Space Station. They will stay there for as long as the space station remains active, at least till 2016, and will orbit the Earth 5860 times every year! NASA chose the Hugg-A-Planet globes peacetoys.com as a space-based teaching tool because of their geographic accuracy and soft construction. They also can be tossed around like a ball or used as a pillow.

“Every time I think of how far we have traveled with the Hugg-A-Planet product line it puts a smile on my face,” said Robert Forenza, President and Founder of Hugg-A-Planet. Making “green toys” since 1982. Forenza is amazed to think that two of our Planets and our Moon is in space. “Now we can add astronauts to the list of people including world leaders, politicians , celebrities, and business executives who enjoy our products.”

Hugg-A-Planets were voted as one of Parents Choice Foundation “Best 25 Toys of the Past 25 Years” and “Classic Toy of the Year” by Dr. Stevanne Auerbach ( “Dr. Toy” ) who said “The Hugg-A-Planet belongs in every toy box.”

Caring adults appreciate this ideal way to start children’s geographic education. Over 600 locations are labeled on the Hugg-A-Planet, including the world’s smallest nation ( Niue ). And they offer something extra … they can be hugged. Studies have shown that the majority of our personality is formed from birth to 7 yrs old. “Imagine generations growing up hugging the world. It is incredibly rewarding”, said Forenza. “I believe that people who hug the earth encourage others to care for the earth. besides, it’s a good way of promoting global awareness, sustainability, ecological consciousness and geography.”

• Go to peacetoys.com and tell me what Hugg-A-Planet you like best and why.
• Follow me on Google Friend Connect

• Subscribe to The Asylum through FeedBurner {Formerly a mandatory entry, but I have gotten emails that some people don’t use a feed reader so I have now made it optional. If you have already done this, you now have an extra entry.}
• Blog about this contest. {You must link back to both me and peacetoys.com. And you cannot simply copy & paste my whole post. You must write in your own words and then you can include text from my post, if you so choose.}
• Follow me on twitter. {@babyrocasmama}
• Twitter this contest {Once per day. Don’t spam your followers. I hate that} And you cannot have protected tweets. How can I verify that you have tweeted if I can’t see the tweets?
• Leave a comment on any other of my non-giveaway posts.

What’s In Santa’s Sleigh?: Hugg-A-Planet Review And Giveaway {Closed} is a post from: Last Shreds Of Sanity | Blog Designer | California Mom Blog

I finally have my 2009 Christmas Gift Guide up and ready to go. I have many cool things on it, just keep checking back each day for more. Please grab the button below to be eligible for any of the giveaways I will have going on. What’s In Santa’s Sleigh today is Disney On Ice: Worlds Of Fantasy Family Four Pack of Tickets.

• Leave a comment on this post telling me why you would like to see Disney On Ice. Make sure to leave your email address and PLEASE do not enter if you do not either live in the LA area or will be in the area on December 22, 2009.
• Follow me on Google Friend Connect {On my sidebar}
• Subscribe to Last Shreds Of Sanity through FeedBurner

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What’s In Santa’s Sleigh?: Disney On Ice Worlds Of Fantasy Family Pack Giveaway {Closed} is a post from: Last Shreds Of Sanity | Blog Designer | California Mom Blog

MomDot.com is giving away an Oreck Halo to the person who posts the best picture of the messiest room in their house. Uh huh. This vacuum is worth $599, has a special light that kills microscopic germs, bacteria, viruses, mold, dust mite eggs, and flea eggs and is backed by the Oreck guarantee. Can I get a WOOT WOOT??

It’s amazing what one 4 year old girl can do in 24 hours, huh?

This will be all cleaned up by the end of tonight. God I hate cleaning, but I hate messes even more. Besides, I want to start decorating and I need to do my fall organizing and purging.

You Want Messy? I’ll Give You Messy: Oreck Halo Giveaway is a post from: Last Shreds Of Sanity | Blog Designer | California Mom Blog

Hi guys! Sorry it took me so long to get this done, but The Diva started this past week~end with what turned out to be a double ear infection. OY! She has never had an ear infection before in her life! And of course, now Daddy is sick. I guess I should be glad it wasn’t me again, huh?

OK, the winner is…

kngmckellar said…79

follow your blog

kngmckellar@hotmail.com

october 17, 2009 6:43 pm

The alternate winner is…

charity/ccboobooy said…92

I subscribe via yahoo reader.

#1

charisscharity (at) yahoo (dot) com

october 17, 2009 7:39 pm

The first winner, kngmckellar, has 48 hours to claim their prize and get their mailing address to me. After that, Charity becomes the winner and will then have, you guessed it, 48 hours to claim and get her address to me.

Thank you to all of you who entered. I have more giveaways coming up, so keep checking back here at The Asylum.

POND’S Winner is a post from: Last Shreds Of Sanity | Blog Designer | California Mom Blog

A few weeks ago, I was asked to review the new POND’S Wet Cleansing Towelettes. I was sent the Original Clean Formula to test out. I was a little worried about testing them on myself because I have very sensitive skin and psoriasis around my hairline and on certain areas of my face, but it didn’t turn out all that badly.

However, I think the Age Defying version would have worked much better for me, as the Original Clean was a wee bit too drying. Or better yet, a formula made especially for sensitive skin. Unfortunately for moi, POND’S does not have a sensitive version available at this time.

Product details:

There are three formulations of POND’S Wet Cleansing Towelletes, Original Clean, Age Defying and Micro Dermabrasion. Unless you have extremely sensitive skin like me, I think you will be able to find a version that works well for you.

POND’S believes in their product so much, that they have instated a POND’S Superior Clean… Guaranteed! “warranty” that will reimburse you if POND’S Wet Cleansing Towelettes do not perform as promised. So what do you have to lose?

Go here for a $1.50 off coupon or enter my contest below for a free 30-count package of POND’S Wet Cleansing Towellettes ~ Original Clean Formula.

I did find some other interesting and unusual uses for the towelletes {Would you expect anything less from me?}…

I used them to clean my daughter’s face and legs when I couldn’t find the wipes {Kids get dirt in weird places sometimes} and they worked quite nicely! They did not irritate her at all, as so many other soaps do.

One day, we were running late for a family gathering, and noticed I seemed a wee bit, uh, ripe, shall we say? So I used the POND’S Wet Cleansing Towelettes to take a quick “sponge bath” and it worked very well. LOL I smelled fresh as a daisy when I jumped in that pool! I have also used them to clean The Diva’s hands, get some strange stain out of her shirt and clean her leather sandals. I like things that are multitaskers.

My review…

Pros:

• Convenient
• Easy to use
• Pleasant scent
• Cleanses well

Cons:

• The Original Clean Formula was a bit drying on my skin
• The resealable package did not stay sealed well once the product was less than half full, so the towelettes dried out
• POND’s needs to come out with a formulation for sensitive skin.

Overall, I would recommend this product to everyone. Just make sure you get the correct formulation for your particular skin type. POND’S has been around forever {My Mom used to use the cream to remove her make-up} and is a widely trusted brand. The website states that POND’S Wet Cleansing Towelettes remove 40% more dirt and make-up than Olay’s towelettes, according to a clinical study conducted in February, 2009.

The Contest:

POND’S has given me a package of their Original Clean Wet Cleansing Towelettes to give away to one lucky reader. Woo Hoo!

***Each entry point must be left as a separate comment***

Mandatory entries:

1. Go to the POND’S Wet Cleansing Towelettes website and tell me one thing you learned about cleansing and caring for your face.
2. Become a follower of Last Shreds Of Sanity {Google Friend Connect}

Extra entries:

1. Subscribe to my blog through FeedBurner {It’s the only way I can track your entry} ~ 2 extra entries
2. Follow me on Twitter {@babyrocasmama} ~ 2 extra entries
3. Tweet about this contest {Once per day} ~ 2 extra entries
4. Leave a comment on any one of my posts {Except this one} ~ 3 extra entries
5. Blog about this contest ~ 5 extra entries

That’s it. Easy peasy!

Contest will end Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 11:59 pm PST. Winner will be chosen by random.org on Sunday, October 18, 2009. Winner will have 48 hrs. to contact me and claim their prize or an alternate will be chosen.

POND’S Wet Cleansing Towelettes Review And Giveaway {Closed} is a post from: Last Shreds Of Sanity | Blog Designer | California Mom Blog