"Kaleidoscopes To You" Product Review

J and I were recently sent two kaleidoscopes to review from Kaleidoscopes to You. I LOVE classic toys and thought it would be a great opportunity for J to try one out. You have to check out their website, you will not believe how many different options there are. Seriously, it is an entire website of just kaleidoscopes!

I was blown away by the wood kaleidoscope they sent to us. It is just beautiful...much too nice for my almost 2 year old! Ha! I know it is something he will cherish for years to come. I put it on his shelf (it even comes with a little stand) and it is a GREAT distraction right now during diaper changes. I was surprised at how quickly he picked up the concept and he was very intrigued by looking into the lens and seeing the fun images. He was mesmerized. He would look, then step back, look again, and shake it trying to figure out how exactly it was working.

If you are looking for some classic toys to put in your child's (young or old) stocking this year, you should definitely check out Kaleidoscopes To You Christmas collection. The second kaleidoscope we were sent is perfect for the younger crowd. It is made out of metal and it is more what you would normally think of when you think of a kaleidoscope. It would make a great stocking stuffer or birthday party favor. 

Thank you Kaleidoscopes To You for the opportunity to check out these great classic toys!

Doodle Bugs Paper Online Holiday Show (Get 10% off)

Welcome to my 4th Doodlebugs Stationery Show. Three years ago, I started working with Doodlebugs and I loved introducing a lot of y'all to their products.  Doodlebugs prices are great and they make amazing Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers. Don't forget to stock up on thank you notes for yourself and your kids, address labels for your holiday cards, and stickers for your gifts! During my online show you can get 10% off. So, start shopping using this link! Use code MMM to get your discount. Don't forget to check out the items that are already on sale.

Here are a few gift ideas:
1) For the chef in your life: Personalized Recipe Cards 
2) For the newlywed or bride-to-be, monogrammed calling cards with her new initials
3) For your kid's teachers, school themed stationery
4) For the new mom, bag tags for the diaper bag
5) For your best friend, post it note holder
6) For the new home owners, personalized coasters

Check out a few of the adorable holiday designs:

Happy Shopping!

Photo Card Creations $50.00 Giveaway Winner

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:

17 

Timestamp: 2010-11-09 01:53:06 UTC

Congratulations to Bella Michelle from Southern Somedays!

Thank you Photo Card Creations for the great giveaway and thank you readers for entering!

Christmas Shopping Alert!

Radio Flyer is on The Foundary today! Stock up on wagons, horses, and trikes for your holiday gifts! GREAT prices!

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Melissa and Doug on The Mini Social (I highly recommended their ABC stacking blocks!) http://tinyurl.com/yk46mma

Link Love

1. Click here if you are in the market for monogrammed "J," "jUr," or "Jack" clothes.

2. Do you love flash sales as much as I do? Click here to join the latest! You have to join The Foundary to get the latest deals on home goods and accessories. Le Creuset is on there right now! I've got my eye on a red dutch oven!

3.  Don't forget to use Ebates for all of your Christmas online shopping! Did you know Delta, Lands End, Zulily, Groupon, Nordstrom, Piperlime, Target, Jcrew, LLBean, Diapers.com, Toys-r-us, Lillian Vernon, Barnes and Noble and so many more are all cash back options! The money goes straight into your paypal account!

4. Have you tried Soap.com? Y'all know I'm a huge Diapers.com fan and Soap.com is their little sister store. You should try it! Get 20% off your first order and free shipping with my code MMMBLOG.They have also recently launched Beautybar.com, use the same code!


5. Speaking of flash sales, this one has been around a little longer but I only recently joined. It's called Ideeli. Join here.


6. Vive le Fete is on Zulily today! I wish all the flash sale sites would join the smocked clothing bandwagon!

7. Don't forget to enter my $50.00 giveaway with Photo Card Creations. Click here to enter!


Ok, your turn. Share your favorite links with me and the rest of MMM readers! Is your business running an amazing sale? Are you saving money by using a special program? Let us in on your secrets too!

Photo Card Creations $50.00 Giveaway

Here is another chance for one lucky MMM reader to get a great $50.00 discount on their holiday card order! I have worked with Photo Card creations before, see this post where we did a review on their excellent products. They seriously have some of the best paper quality that I've ever seen!

They have some great designs for the holidays (Christmas cards, corporate holiday cards, Hanukkah, New Years, Valentine's Day, etc). Be sure to check out their unique die cut and shaped collection

Here are a few of my favorites from the collection:

RULES:

One lucky reader will win a $50.00 gift certificate (valid for 6 months) to use on their choice of cards! 

1) Go to Photo Card Creations website and pick your favorite holiday card. Come back here and  please leave a comment below telling me which card style is your favorite.

For additional entries (and please remember to post each of these in a SEPARATE comment or the random number generator won't count it):

1) Become a follower of my blog or let me know you are a follower in a separate comment
2) Blog about this contest and let me know you did in a separate comment.
3) "Like" Photo Card Creations on facebook. Follow this link. Let me know you became their follower in a separate comment.
4) Subscribe to Photo Card Creations blog and let me know you did so.
5) Tweet about this contest to @MrsMMMblogger and @PCC21 let me know you did so in a separate comment.


That is a potential for FIVE additional entries!! Good luck ladies! The random number generator will pick a winner on Monday the 8th!