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Hi, Lisa here with an opportunity for SIX lucky winners!  This will wrap up our Tahoe Kids giveaways for this summer.  If you remember, earlier this summer  Sierra Summits provided our readers with a discount code for a limited time on the purchase of sunscreen from their website.  The Tahoe Kids Sunscreen is the same great product Amy reviewed earlier this summer, only this time in a fun, kid-friendly bottle!! Currently it is retailing for $12.99 for a 3oz tube.  If you missed Amy’s review of the Sierra Summits sunscreen earlier this summer, I have re-posted a portion of it below.

Sierra Summits’ sunscreen was the first to obtain the Melanoma International Foundation’s Seal of Approval. The main active ingredient in Sierra Summits’ sunscreen is Zinc Oxide, which has been used for over 300 years and has a history of being safe for longterm use and effective for blocking UVA and UVB rays. It also does not degrade in the sunlight like Avobenzone so no photo-stabilizing chemicals must be added. They avoid the use of oils, fragrances, and Avobenzone to create a sunscreen that will not irritate sensitive skin. They have also avoided using Oxybenzone (which appears in 98% of mainstream sunscreens) because of its reputation with regard to how it is absorbed by the skin and longterm effects. It also goes on lightly like lotion so you are not stuck feeling greasy all day!! They choose not to offer a spray-on version because you are less likely to get full coverage and effects of inhaling those chemicals is unknown. The average sunscreen you pick up at the grocery store cannot boast of these things and many of them will cause reactions in those with sensitive skin (specifically our little ones). This is a sunblock that the entire family can use and be protected from dangerous UV rays!! (except for those under 1 year of age)

Required entry:

• Name one reason you would like to try Tahoe Kids sunscreen for your family.
• Must be following on Google Friend Connect to enter.
• Leave your e-mail address (You can leave it in name (at) email (dot) com format if you would like).

Extra entries (please leave a separate comment for each entry):

• Follow @MommyMeGiveaway on Twitter.
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• “Like” Sierra Summits on Facebook.
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Giveaway ends September 22, 2010 at 11pm CST.

We had a great response on the Doopsy giveaway!  Thanks everyone for participating!  Here is 0ur winner:

Congrats Rachel!  I’ll be contacting you shortly by email and you will have 48 hours to respond.

You can ignore this post…  I just need to put a special code in a new blog post so we can get listed on technorati!   RG8MZC2E4XKE

Hi, Lisa here…  FAO Schwarz is one of our affiliate stores here and I just got a newsletter from them about their Fall into Fun Sweepstakes they are doing!  You could win one of 4 great prize bundles including dolls, plush, baby gifts, toys, play sets and much more!  Just fill in your information and choose which prize bundle you would like to win!  Also check out these great offers from FAO Schwarz:

Free Shipping Offer: FREE Shipping on EVERYTHING with your purchase of $99 or more at FAO.com. (Standard Shipping only. Up to $25 value)

Muppet Whatnot Offer: Have Not a What Not? Check out the latest customizable Muppet Puppets PLUS Free Shipping at FAO.com. Now $99.99.

Halloween Offer: Check out our great selection of Halloween favorite character costumes & accessories plus Free Shipping at FAO.com. Offer ends 10.31.10

New Arrivals: New Arrivals…New Toys Arriving Daily from Around the World at FAO.com.

I stumbled across Inspire Your Walls the other day, an online store that sells lots of neat wall decals!  Along with www.inspireyourwalls.com, they also have an Etsy shop as well.  They have lots of great wall art for every room in your house, as well as personalized lettering and names.  I’d love to get Davey’s name made for his door!  They also have a rooster wall decal that would be perfect for my kitchen!  They have lots of great choices for your child or teenager’s room; there’s even a “Time Out” one to put in your time out corner…  too cute!

“Our lettering is an easy way to create a “hand painted” look of art without having to lift a paintbrush. It is a thin vinyl material that goes on easy and to top it off the lettering is also removable! You can add some wow to your walls without worry. We offer a font for every occasion, and over 23 colors. We can create the perfect masterpiece for your wall.  Our lettering is perfect for home-owners, business-owners, rent tenants, college students, and church groups, we can even create something for your car windshield too.”

You can keep up with Inspire Your Walls on their blog.  They are having a blogger summer campaign with a chance to win a gift certificate to their store!  Check it out here if you have a blog!

What’s your favorite wall decal on their site?

It’s a Social Parade is in full force at Smart and Trendy Moms!

and check out…

at toddler awesome!

And…

Our winner for the Ergo Backpack giveaway sponsored by Carry Me Away is entry #171 by Diaper Dad!

Congrats Diaper Dad!  I will be contacting you shortly by email and you will have 48 hours to respond!  Thanks everyone for participating in this giveaway!

We’ve added some new affiliate stores and are waiting to be approved for more, and still searching for more…  There are some popular stores such as Diaper Junction, Kelly’s Closet, Barnes & Noble, iTunes store, Crocs, Lego, and several others!  If you shop at any of these stores, please use our affiliate links in our left sidebar so that we can earn some commission which will help support our blog and bring you more giveaways!  Thanks!

Hi, Lisa here…  I just wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for your prayers for my dad, me, and my family, and the comments left here, on Facebook, and on Twitter.  Please continue to pray for my stepmom especially, as I am sure this is the hardest on her, being in an empty house now.  It took a little while for it to really sink in that I am not going to see my dad again in this life.  I was handling everything just fine until I kinda broke down last night.  But I feel I am ready to get back into my normal routine.  I am prone to depression and I do not want to let myself just sit around and dwell on it and sink into depression.   I am going back to work tomorrow, and am ready to start working on the couple of great giveaways I have lined up soon!  Also I have a contest and a sweepstakes in the works, so keep an eye out for those as well!

I also want to thank Amy for keeping things going on Mommy and Me Giveaways.  She has been taking care of everything on here that I normally do and letting me know everything is going fine and that I have nothing to worry about.  She has done a great job keeping things going over the last couple of weeks!

If I am shipping a prize to you (SnackTAXI and Eucalan winners) I plan to get those out possibly today, and if not, within the next few days, and I will email you with a tracking number.  Thanks for being patient with me!

Hi everyone, Amy here. I just wanted to take a few minutes away from 4th of July celebrations to let you know that yesterday morning Lisa’s dad lost his fight with cancer. He’d had esophageal cancer before, and a couple months ago they found out it had returned. The course of the cancer progressed much faster than expected, and early yesterday morning he slipped gently from this life. Although he is now cancer free, Lisa and her family would appreciate your prayers as they learn to live life without his corporeal presence. During her absense, I will be taking care of day to day operations on Mommy and Me Giveaways. Thank you all for your prayers for Lisa and her family and for your patience with me!

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: …a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance.”