CupCakes Entries are Still being accepted!
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
We had a bit of a buggy issue while we were gone at BlogHer, and comments were temporarily disabled for the Ice Cream Cupcake Giveaway post. We apologize for any inconvenience, and wanted to let you know that you can now try to enter again if you couldn't get in earlier. You have until the 26th to try and win!
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Work from Home?
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Crazy, isn't it? Working from home can drive any WAHM or WAHD a bit batty. Good thing there's a resource that knows it and share some sanity with it's hard-working readers.
The WAHM Magazine is a great read for anyone doing the 9-5 thing (or 2-11 thing) while raising kids. If you have a dedicated home office or just schlep a laptop around during Play-Doh hour, there's something good you can take away from this mag! And even though I've contributed to this paperless and totally eco-friendly publication, I'm not playing favorites.... The WAHM Magazine has even partnered with Trees for the Future, which means they'll plant 10 trees for every new subscription!
Not ready to take the plunge? You can buy single issues, too! And even though the magazine is digital, it's still very portable. Just save your purchased issue as a PDF file for easy viewing offline!
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Shop Our Store!
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Looking to buy some of the great items tested and reviewed here on Lille Punkin? Check out our Store for all your needs. We are working hard to feature many of our favorites, so visit often for the best deals!
Visit the Store
Labels: Coupons and Deals, news
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We Have More Winners!
Yeah! We loved drawing names for the last few giveaways (and our winners enjoyed themselves, too!)
Here are the latest winner lists. Be sure to check out all of our ongoing giveaway opportunities here and at our favorite websites!
Barbie Giveaway:
Zoe H.
Barbara B.
Tonya F.
Ashley G.
Energizer Emergency Backpack Giveaway:
Maja M.
Joel G.
Kim G.
Family Talk Game Giveaway
Cindi H.
Michelle H.
Cahootie Giveaway
Linda H.
(Winner pending verification)
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Summer's Here!
Friday, June 20, 2008
Wow! It is already soooo hot, and yet it is just now officially summer! How will you spend the next couple of months? Will you garden, spend time at the pool, or just do what you usually do (and sweat a little more in the process)?
We are so excited to be trying some really neat summer products over the next few weeks, and we would love to hear about anything new and exciting you are enjoying? Do you have a favorite sunscreen? Are you digging the next best beach tote? Drop us a line and let us know. We would love to hear the best buzz from our readers!
Oh.. and did I mention that we have some great giveaways coming up? We will also be introducing some great new articles and stories for even more informative and fun reading. Can't wait!
Labels: news
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Barbie Wave It! Has Hit the Scene!
Thursday, June 19, 2008
Ok, I know you all just came off the excitement of the Barbie giveaway that we held not too long ago. (We are still getting the winners finalized, BTW.) I had to let you know that we really enjoyed reviewing the Braid It! doll, but were really excited that they also had a Wave It! line with some very cool features, as well...
If you have a girl at home who loves Barbie and wants a really easy way to style her hair, you have to try the Wave It! Doll. (Read how much we loved the Braid It! doll at our review here.) Get fun styles for you and Barbie with all the included styling tools and accessories (the tools really work!) There are even hair extension for both Barbie and her stylist. We also love that the outfits are stylish and trendy without being over-the-top or inappropriate.
As always, Barbie likes to hang with her friends, and the Wave It! Teresa and Nikki Dolls have all the same fun style. For full Barbie news and updates, see their website!
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BlogHer Thanks!
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Are you going to BlogHer? I am!
Thanks to the generosity of Hakia.com, I am attending all 3 -days! (See more info on their kickin' promotion that allowed several of us bloggers to be part of BlogHer '08)
I'm ready to rock San Francisco, and would love to hear about anyone else that will be attending. Leave a comment if you're going to be there!
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The Best Buzz: Money Savvy Generation Shows How to Share!
We love how Money Savvy Generation has always helped us communicate the importance of sharing in regards to finance. Is it any surprise, that they have decided to "share" their own success with America's Second Harvest?
In response to rising food costs and the growing need for donations at food shelters nationwide, Money Savvy has offered to donate a portion of proceeds from Volume 2 of the Millionaire Kid's Club Books to the charity.
We're psyched that the company is "walking the talk" and giving back to communities!
Labels: news
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qubo® Develops Nutritional Guidelines For Advertising Targeted to Children
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
One of our favorite networks (qubo) has decided to step up to the plate when deciding if its advertisers are good for its viewers. The TV and online entertainment service for children announced that it has created nutritional guidelines that will dictate the ads that run on the qubo channel, as well as on the qubo programming slots that air on NBC, ION, and Telemundo.
The guidelines were created with the help of nationally renowned author and expert on childhood obesity, Goutham Rao, MD, clinical director of the Weight and Management and Wellness Center at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. These standards list acceptable daily limits for foods based on calories, fat grams, and saturated/trans fat, sugar, protein, fiber, and sodium.
We personally love all of qubo's children's programming (which includes VeggieTales, Jane and the Dragon, and 3-2-1 Penguins.) I'm glad I'm not the only one who cares about our children's nutrition and health!
See more about qubo at www.qubo.com!
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Newsletters and Privacy Policy
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Subscribers who sign up for our newsletter (check the sidebar on the right of each page for entry) are automatically eligible to win our monthly prize! We always have a new prize each month, so be sure you stay subscribed to be entered! Our newsletters and announcements only come to you a few times a month, and we promise each one will give you valuable information (like a chance to win prizes or other incentives.) We won't clutter up your already busy inbox with excessive stuff you don't need -- We swear!
Our privacy policy is simple:
We will NEVER give your info out to anyone else... except when we pass on your mailing info to our sponsors for prize fulfillment only. We don't sell, share, or otherwise "leak" your info to anyone. And once you get the prize, your personal info is sent into our trash folders, so we won't bug you again after prize fulfillment.
Have questions about our policies? Drop us an email!
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Giveaway Rules, Newsletter Terms, and Privacy / Disclosure Policies
Monday, August 13, 2007
Giveaway Rules:
We have several giveaways here at Lille Punkin' and in the interest of keeping things fair, we have a few simple rules. Unless otherwise stated:
1. All contests are open to residents of the U.S. ages 18 and up only.
2. Contests are one entry per person
3. Any information given will be used for the sole purpose of contacting the winner. It will NOT be shared with any outside entities.
4. If you have won a prize from Lille Punkin' in the past, you must wait 60 days before winning again.
Newsletter Terms
Subscribers who sign up for our newsletter (check the sidebar on the right of each page for entry) are automatically eligible to win our monthly prize! We always have a new prize each month, so be sure you stay subscribed to be entered! Our newsletters and announcements only come to you a few times a month, and we promise each one will give you valuable information (like a chance to win prizes or other incentives.) We won't clutter up your already busy inbox with excessive stuff you don't need -- We swear!
Our privacy policy is simple:
We will NEVER give your info out to anyone else... except when we pass on your mailing info to our sponsors for prize fulfillment only. We don't sell, share, or otherwise "leak" your info to anyone. And once you get the prize, your personal info is sent into our trash folders, so we won't bug you again after prize fulfillment.
Disclosure
The compensation received may influence the advertising content, topics or posts made in this blog. That content, advertising space or post may not always be identified as paid or sponsored content. Product reviews, however, will always be titled "Review of" and are never compensated for.
Even though we receive some compensation for our posts or advertisements, we always give our honest opinions, findings, beliefs, or experiences on those topics or products. The views and opinions expressed on this blog are purely our own. Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer, provider or party in question.
Have questions about our policies? Drop us an email!
Thanks so much!
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About Us...
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
I am always out for the next best thing when it comes to making my life easier. Cleaners, diaper gadgets, the latest "how-to" books all make me salivate at the thought of a breezier way to do the mundane. Lille Punkin' Reviews wants to give you our views on just those products. A free resource for parents and friends of parents, Lille Punkin' will offer regular, unbiased opinions of a variety of items!
All of the products that we review have been tested personally by my family and other designated "testers." We do not accept payment for our reviews. All reviews are clearly labeled by the post title, "Review of...." and these are never compensated. (We are sponsored by select companies for some of our other posts.) We will also let you know of interesting promotions, savings opportunities, and useful article info as we find it!
We hope that you have found us to be reliable and trustworthy in your search for the best family-friendly products!
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FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions)
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Who are you?
I'm a Stay-at-Home (except when I'm running errands), Homeschooling (I prefer to say Home Educating), mother of 4 beautiful children ages 9, 4, 3, and 1! Life is hectic as we remodel our old farm house and learn the ropes of parenthood and adulthood. I have a new passion in blogging and sharing product information after working as an Account Executive and Project Manager in my past life.
Do you disable no-follow tags on your comments?
You betcha! In an ongoing effort to support other bloggers and improve page-rank for everyone, I have removed the no-follow tags on my comments. This gives you credit for links on my website! (No spamming, please.)
How do I remove no-follow tags?
All the info is here.
Do you get paid to test products?
Absolutely not. We do not accept payment to "talk up" a product more than any others. Furthermore, all my reviews are 100% totally honest. While we give every product an equal chance at being featured, if it does not meet our standards for safety, usability, and quality, you won't see it here! (Note: All of our product reviews are titled "Review of...." and are never compensated.)
How do you make a living?
I do allow sponsored advertisements and posts from select companies. I only allow family-friendly ads for products I would endorse myself! In addition, I continue to write from home as a freelance author, blogger, and editor!
Where else can we see you?
As a freelance writer, my stuff can be seen many different places. WiseBread and ParentingSquad are just two of the blogs I write for. Additionally, I am a featured writer at Consupo and Red Plum! You can see more of my work at The Work-At-Home Mom Magazine.
Are you available for media opportunites?
I have been fortunate to participate in radio interviews and major newspaper features (where I'm sometimes able to share my favorite products, frugal tips, and WAHM survival hacks.) If you have a speaking, marketing, or media event that you would like me to participate in, please contact me at our email. (Please put "media opportunity" in the subject line.) Please allow ample notice for travel arrangements.
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