Imagine Toys Review and $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway

Toys are one of the fun parts when shopping for kids. I always see cute stuff that I want to get for my son. When we go out to the mall shopping he wants everything he sees, of course! I like to be able to look at items and read reviews before I buy something. I find the best way to do that is to shop online for toys. That way I can read reviews and not have my son telling me he wants everything.

I have shopped online before at ImagineToys.com for Christmas. We were wanting to get my son something fun for Easter and that he could get some outdoor play. I have heard from other moms about the Rody Horse and was curious to try one.

I was surprised how durable the Rody Red Horse is. My son thought it was hilarious! The smiling face on the horse is really cute. He bounced on it and giggled when he was trying to punch it. Its a ride on hippy hop type of toy. Its made of soft latex free Vinyl in Italy. Its made for toddlers 2-4 to help build balance and coordination. We plan to take the Rody Red Horse to the park as soon the rain lets up so he can bounce his way across the big grassy field.

To celebrate the Spring and Easter we are hosting a giveaway for a gift certificate to Imagine Toys to buy your little one a toy. Imagine Toys has a large selection of toys include some great outdoor and sports toys so your little ones can enjoy the outdoors. They also have Easter Basket filler suggestion for Easter.




GIVEAWAY

Win a $25 Gift Certificate to ImagineToys.com

 
To Enter This Giveaway: (mandatory entry before extra entries)

What item would you like to have from Imagine Toys?

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#Win a $25 Gift Certificate to ImagineToys.com from @imaginetoys at @FrugalFamTree #Giveaway ends 4/25 http://www.frugalfamilytree.com/2012/03/imagine-toys-review-and-25-gift.html

 *Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts March 29, 2012 and ends on April 25nd, 2012 at midnight PST. Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provided the item reviewed in this post for free by the company or PR company that represents them. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize.

Thermos Raya 24 Can Tote Bag Review and Giveaway

I am so excited that the Spring is here and Summer is right around the corner. We love to have picnics at the park, the lake and attend festivals. Being outdoors doing an activity is what we love. Every time we go to a fun outing I always bring lots of liquids to drink and usually sandwiches and snacks. I have always had a square, bulky and not cute ice chest that I bring with me each we go out. Its ugly and never fits in the bottom of my sons stroller. Its always left up to me to lug it around on my shoulder.

This year when the weather started to get warmer I told myself I would not lug that cooler around with me. My search began for a stylish, functional and a brand name I trust for a new cooler. I was thrilled to find not only one that was all three of those but also a tote bag. I had not thought of a tote bag being a cooler. Its perfect for me. I can store soda cans, juice boxes, snacks and sandwiches without having the constraint of a perfectly square box.

I love my new Thermos brand Raya 24 Can Tote bag. I love that its purple and flowery. It has sturdy straps and looks cute like a tote rather than a bulky cooler. I can place it into the stroller compartment with ease. I look forward to bringing it with us to the park for a picnic on Easter and the many outdoor adventures to come.

Here is some product info about the Thermos Raya 24 Can Tote Bag:

• IsoTec™ superior insulation keeps foods fresh
• Heat-sealed, leak-proof PEVA lining
• Generously sized interior
• Zippered closure
• Durable, easy-care fabric
• Capacity: 24 can
• Dimensions: 15" W x 6" D x 12.5" H

GIVEAWAY

Win Thermos Raya Purple Flower 24 Can Tote 

 
To Enter This Giveaway: (mandatory entry before extra entries)

What is another item you would like from Thermos?

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Extra Entries: Can be done after leaving a comment for mandatory entry. If the extra entry says 1 extra entry leave 1 comment and 2 extra entries leave me 2 comments and so on.

-Like Thermos on Facebook +1

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#Win Thermos Raya Purple Flower 24 Can Tote Bag from @ThermosBrand at @FrugalFamTree #Giveaway ends 4/25 http://www.frugalfamilytree.com/2012/03/thermos-raya-24-can-tote-bag-review-and.html

 *Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts March 29, 2012 and ends on April 25nd, 2012 at midnight PST. Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provided the item reviewed in this post for free by the company or PR company that represents them.The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize.

Wild Wednesday At The Library

I've said this before and I'll say it again, I'm a huge fan of the library. What's not to love where everything is free? I use my library all the time and I really appreciate all the services they provide.

My two grandsons are now old enough to go to the library and enjoy it. Story hour is a new favorite. Books to read, toys to play with and Dragons to slay. Yeah, they love the library too.

Swaddle Designs Angry Birds Review and Giveaway

I love Swaddle Designs, we worked with them when we were having the Baby Shower Event here at Frugal Family Tree and when we found out they had the Angry Birds Baby Collection we couldn't wait to work with them again. Angry Birds is a big deal around here with my 5 year old JJ. I have the game on my phone and he always wants to play it! Sometimes it causes fights, but I get it, the game is addicting. Recently I bought him his very own Angry Birds shirt so he was thrilled when he saw that his baby sister was wearing one too!

JJ's baby sister sporting her own Angry Birds gear, Long Sleeve Body Suit and Marquisette Swaddling Blanket.

Love the new Angry Birds Baby Products, so cute for the baby but also fun for the older children to see them wearing one of their favorite things!

P.S. Did you know that is an Award Winning Seattle -Area baby product company? Love to see a company founded right in my own backyard!

GIVEAWAY

Winner will receive their choice of bodysuit size and bird OR marquisette swaddle blanket

 

To Enter This Giveaway: (mandatory entry before extra entries)

What color of Angry Birds is your favorite?

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Like Swaddle Designs on Facebook +1
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#Win a Angry Birds Body Suit or Swaddling Blanket from @swaddledesigns at @FrugalFamTree #Giveaway ends 4/25 http://www.frugalfamilytree.com/2012/03/swaddle-designs-angry-birds-review-and.html

 *Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts March 28, 2012 and ends on April 25th, 2012 at midnight PST. Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provided the item reviewed in this post for free by the company or PR company that represents them. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others. The sponsor is responsible for providing the prize.

Finding Decor Inspiration

This last month I have been trying to makeover my living room. It has been the same drab room for almost 3 years now and I need change. Its the Spring time and I want this Spring and Summer to feel more inspirational. I have started to realize my surroundings are greatly effecting my attitude. I can be a frugal shopper so for me its harder to spend a lot of money on something nice if its for me. Its easy to buy someone else something nice, just seems harder to rationalize something nice for me. So I have told myself to decorate for the person I would like to be, rather than the me right now.  My sister Sam and my Mom have great decor sense they shop great places to find their decor. They seem to decorate as if the house is apart of their personality and I love that. I want to be more that way.

To get inspiration for redecorating, or should I say decorating in the first place! My room is a bare lifeless landscape. It needs personality. I went to the local mall and visited a few stores to get ideas from. I did sneak a peek at the sale items to see if there was anything I had to have. Its the frugal woman in me that hates to pay full price. But if its a piece I feel will make my room complete or is the piece that the room will be inspired from I am willing to pay full price for something like that.

Restoration Hardware is a really cool store. Its a sophisticated store full of updated classic high end furniture. I told my husband we could just bring our laptops and son and live in the store lol. It has a winter feel to me though. It has rich colors and would be beautiful for a den or a living room.

 Pottery Barn has been a long time favorite store of mine. They have cute stuff at a reasonable price. I love the light feeling of their products. They have colorful items that fit with my personality. I love the white Spring look that they have display at my local store. It reminds me of the ocean and looks so fresh. Its beautiful but with a wild 2 year old there is no way I could have a white living room or bedroom set up. I looked at many of the accessories as a small inspiration. It was so fun to look at all the great home decor items at my local mall to find ideas for my living room makeover and future ideas for other rooms.

What is your favorite store to look in for Home Decor inspiration?