The Book of Love »
A collection of poems, stories, traditions, and more, The Book of Love celebrates the complex emotion of love. Flip through the pages of this small treasury to learn about how other cultures celebrate variations of Valentine’s Day throughout the year and impress your sweetie with terms of endearment from other languages. Read about the history of Valentine’s Day as well as famous stories of true love, then find out more about your love matches as predicted by astrology. Read about love and embrace the spirit of romance just in time for Valentine’s Day!
You can purchase your own copy of The Book of Love from Amazon.com.
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Disclosure: Mom Central received a copy of The Book of Love courtesy of Chronicle Books to faciliatate this review and giveaway.
Sweet as Can Be- Cake Pops Recipe Book »
This Valentine’s Day expect to see more than your sweet tooth jumping for joy when you experience the delicious chocolate-covered cake pop recipes invented by baking blogger, Bakerella. Through the pages of Cake Pops, Bakerella reveals her secrets for turning a simple box cake mix into dozens of miniature cake treats.
From creating and decorating, to sharing and eating, these creative pops make for a tasty and untraditional gift that shows someone how much you care. Whether searching for a fun activity for your kids or just looking to let out the kid within yourself, the possibilities for imagination and creativity are endless. Who would have thought that simple boxed cake mix and frosting could go so far?
You can purchase your own copy of Cake Pops at Amazon.com.
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Disclosure: Mom Central received a copy of Cake Pops courtesy of Chronicle Books to facilitate this review and giveaway.
The Romantics »
Friendship, love, and the choice between the two- this storyline may seem identical to that of every other romantic comedy you have ever seen, but with a cast that includes Katie Holmes, Josh Duhamel, Anna Paquin and a number of other familiar faces, The Romantics brings a new spin on the popular theme.
The film follows seven college friends as they reunite after two within the group announce their engagement. The problem- the maid of honor and the groom dated for four years in college and although the relationship dissolved, the emotions did not.
Tension rises as the bride suspects that history is not completely in the past. What happens when seven old friends get together for a weekend wedding on the ocean anything but boring. In the end, the forces of love and friendship come head to head in this stirring movie that comes out on DVD just in time for Valentine’s Day.
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Disclosure: Mom Central received a copy of The Romantics to facilitate this giveaway.
Ecoist M&M Bag »
Looking for a sweet way to go green? Ecoist found an eco-friendly way to make a big fashion statement by using recycled goods. Inspired by bag artisans in Mexico who used any and all resources they had to create their products, the founders of Ecoist decided to take the idea and run with it only using candy wrappers, newspapers, magazines, and other common paper products and recycling them into durable and fashionable accessories or home good items.
From totes to coin purses, Ecoist creates environment-friendly bags (and jewelry too!) that fit every day needs. The Every/Any Green Love wristlet, made of green M&M’S wrappers makes a stylish accessory for any girl. The design and colors make it funky and adorable while the construction remains durable and resistant to every day use.
Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas from Snapfish »
With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, you may be overwhelmed with the possibilities of what to get your sweetie for this special day. Instead of searching through aisle after aisle of generic gifts, turn to Snapfish.com to create meaningful, customized gifts. Whether you want to share your love story through a photobook, bedazzle your honey with jewelry, or make that flower delivery stand out with a custom card showcasing your favorite moments together, Snapfish has tons of great gifts for all the loved ones on your list.
Through February 18, 2011, Mom Central readers receive 25% off anything in the Snapfish e-Catalogue at www.snapfish.com/valentines2011 using code LUV4ALL at checkout. For even more Valentine’s Day gift ideas, check out the Snapfish Valentine’s Day store.
Like Dandelion Dust Movie Giveaway »
All parents dream of providing the best for their children but when giving them everything they deserve may mean losing them forever, personal desires often overshadow “what’s best.” In the film Like Dandelion Dust, a movie adapted from a popular novel by Karen Kingsbury, a young boy’s birth and adoptive parents face the struggle of possibly losing a son that they love. The story makes the viewer question whether the young boy would benefit more from living with his wealthy adoptive parents or if his return to his birth parents fix a broken home and create a stable living environment.
Leave a comment below by Monday, February 7 to enter to win your own copy of Like Dandelion Dust. See the challenges both families endure while battling each other to either keep the son that they know and love or gain the opportunity to raise their own child. Three winners will be selected randomly and notified by email.
Kidfresh Healthy Meals Giveaway »
If your child is a picky eater, you can attest to the fact that getting him to eat a well-balanced, nutritious meal borders on the impossible. Kidfresh offers parents a solution to this dilemma with their healthy meals designed with kids' nutrition needs and taste preferences in mind. Read more about Kidfresh and enter to win here.
Win a copy of a Freddie the Frog Book and CD! »
As the Mom of a three-year old, music plays a large part of our daily routine. Whether bopping around to my own personal favorite tunes while making breakfast, singing along to nursery rhymes in the car, or relaxing to soothing lullabies at bedtime, we enjoy a wide array of music. My daughter loves to sing aloud and has a natural ability to remember the rhythm and beat of her favorite songs, then makes up her own lyrics. It's very sweet to hear! As she grows older, I look forward to introducing her to more genres of music, as well as the basic concepts, such as notes, harmony and tempo.
One fun way to bring more music into your child’s life is with the Freddie the Frog book and CD series. We were fortunate to receive a copy of the first book from this series, Freddie the Frog and the Thump in the Night, and I eagerly raised my hand to review it with my daughter. She equally loves to read books, so I was very excited to let her simultaneously experience two of her favorite activities. Below is a quick snippet about the Freddie and the Frog series.
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star »
A fear of the dark is common amongst kids and often difficult to overcome. This fear presents a dilemma when bedtime inevitably comes around every night.
Cloud B, an award winning company that focuses on products engineered to help children sleep, now offers Twilight Ladybug. This adorable addition to any child’s bedroom helps ease the fears of young dreamers.
The ladybug nightlight projects an illuminating scene of nighttime stars on the walls and ceiling of the bedroom. Comforting constellations of animals that are hidden amongst these bright, colorful stars calm children and guide them of to sleep. Parents need not worry about waking their children after they have finally fallen asleep because the ladybug’s automatic shut-off feature kicks in after 45 minutes.
One lucky Mom Central reader will win a Twilight Ladybug to make bedtime more soothing and enjoyable for any young child. To enter, leave a comment below by January 24. The winner will be selected randomly and notified by email.
Kitchen Tools from Trudeau »
Looking for a gift for the person in your life who loves to cook, but to whom you have already given one too many cookbooks? Trudeau’s expansive line of cooking tools makes for another useful gift that will impress seasoned and novice cooks alike.
The products in Trudeau’s line of kitchen tools stand out because of their functionality. Designed to help make food preparation simple, tools like the No Mess Spoon, which prevents counter spill by resting on a jar lid, take care of small details and allow you to focus your attention on cooking.
Other unique products include the Perfect Mix, which allows chefs to pour the perfect vinegar and oil dressing every time by dispensing the proper ratio of each ingredient with the press of a button.
In addition to specialized tools, Trudeau also offers sleek and updated versions of kitchen essentials ranging from salt and pepper grinders (Duo Manual Mill) to dishwasher and microwave safe mixing bowls.
Thomas and Friends TrackMaster Zip, Zoom & Logging Adventure »
Join Thomas on another one of his adventures! Straight from Misty Island to your home, play with Thomas on the Thomas & Friends TrackMaster Zip, Zoom & Logging Adventure motorized railway. Watch Thomas speed down the zip-line from track to track or help him load his cargo car with freshly cut lumber from the logging mill. Choose your own path through the tree trunk tunnel or under the bridge by switching the rail lever- just make sure you change it before Thomas gets too close. Reenact your favorite scenes from “Misty Island Rescue” or create your own story!
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Disclosure: Mom Central received sample TrackMaster toys to facilitate this giveaway.