droolicious : giveaway

NoThrow Giveaway: 'Cuz Kids Love To Throw Things!

Cathy Hale — Mon, 11 May 2009 19:00:00 GMT

I'm sure you enjoy a good game of I'm-gonna-throw-this-sippy-cup-on-the-floor-and-you're-gonna pick-it-up as much as the next mommy. At some point, it gets old. Not to mention nobody wants their kidlets sipping on a bunch of yucky germs from the ground. Want a solution?

If you haven't heard of NoThrow, here's your chance to give it a test drive for free! The innovative mommies behind the NoThrow products are doing a giveaway for Droolicious readers. Two lucky folks will get a free NoThrow! Just send your name and mailing address to babblecontest@gmail.com. Winners will be chosen at random on Monday, May 18, 2009. Good luck!

Learn more about NoThrow here!

Green Mom Giveaway: Reusable Tote Starter Kit

Cathy Hale — Fri, 08 May 2009 18:30:00 GMT

Whether you're green, going green or want to go green, this is a giveaway every mommy will love! In honor of Mother's Day, BlueAvocado is giving away a Starter Kit featuring three reuable bags, perfect for light shoppers with a list. You get a carry-all bag, produce bag and stuff n' go bag. These three sporty and stylish bags replace eight platsic bags. The Starter Kit retails for $30!!!

To enter this fabulous giveaway, email your name and mailing address to babblecontest@gmail.com. A winner will be chosen at random on Tuesday, May 12th. Good luck! Learn more about BlueAvocado!

Win Tina Fey's Sesame Street Debut on DVD

JeanneSager — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 14:28:00 GMT

She sings, she "argghs," she's Tina Fey, and she's live from Sesame Street in the new-to-DVD Elmo and the Bookaneers.

Oh, and did we mention we have one for you?

Tina Fey's rockin' turn as a pirate who cares-to-be-readin' certainly puts a different perspective on our favorite former SNL Weekend Update co-anchor (sorry Jimmy, we've got a mom crush on Tina). Who knew she sang? Or "arrghed"?

We certainly knew she was a fan of reading, and her goofy turn as a pirate who helps Elmo realize that books are better than any old treasure - they're wealth beyond belief - has earned its place as a fan favorite as far as celebrity appearances on the street.

Packed with all of their favorite characters (yes, Abby Cadabby flits on in), it's worth adding to their DVD library for everything that makes Sesame Street a hit with kids . . . and for that mom crush that makes Bookaneers a particular hit with parents.

You can get it from Amazon for $9.99, but one lucky Babble reader will also be walking away with their own copy. Shoot an e-mail to babblecontest@gmail.com with the "Tina Fey Contest" in the subject line. Please include your name and address. The winner will be chosen at random after the contest closes on May 1.

Also on Babble:

Uh Oh - Elmo's Gone Green - Literally

Win a Signed Copy of the Book Replacing Twilight

JeanneSager — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:31:00 GMT

Though written for a teen audience, Twilight had the mom audience fully engaged. I'm not in the least bit embarrassed to say I was bitten.

(Embarrassed by the bad pun? Well, kinda). So if you're a mom mourning the end of the Twilight series, I've got good news. Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke has chosen a new project, and the book might be even better than the real thing.

If I Stay is another teen lit pick, but where Twilight reveled in relaying teenage angst, Gayle Forman's short novel tackles sweet teen love without leaving a saccharine taste behind.

Julliard-bound high school senior Mia's life changes forever in the time it takes for her parents car to cross a lane of traffic and collide with another driver. Watching the aftermath from outside of her body, the teenager explores love and loss in flashbacks to her pre-accident life. A cautionary tale for teens of the power they hold when they get behind the wheel, the novel deftly explores teenage passion and family dynamics without preaching.

But even as it lives up to its YA classification, If I Stay is a haunting tale worth a night on the couch for mom - even if she leaves it blubbering over the thought of a child facing life without her parents.

Want a copy? Publisher Penguin is offering signed copies to 10 Babble readers. Shoot an e-mail to babblecontest@gmail.com with the "If I Stay Contest" in the subject line. Please include your name and address. Ten winners will be chosen at random after the contest closes on May 1.

Last Call for Sleeping Baby Contest!

editors — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:37:00 GMT

If you've banned all duckies and bunnies from your nursery then you'll want to check out the Luca Glider from Monte Design we're giving away over at The Babble Playground.

Not your average baby soother, this beautiful glider can be yours if only you send us the sweetest picture of your sleeping baby at the March Photo Contest: Sleeping Baby. If you haven't already, join The Babble Playground, fill out your profile, upload pictures then head on over to the contest and show us your slumbering stuff! The winner of the super sweet photo contest goes home with the grand prize of this Luca Glider worth over $1,000. Hurry! Contest ends today. - April Peveteaux

Free Glider! Free Glider!

editors — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:04:00 GMT

If you haven’t entered the March Photo Contest: Sleeping Baby yet, it’s time to join The Babble Playground and enter to win this Luca Glider from Monte Design.

This stunning piece of furniture is one that you won’t be trying to unload on Craigslist after the baby is toddling; it can hold its own in your living room for years to come.

So join the contest, show us your adorable sleeping babes and you’re automatically entered to win the Luca, worth over $1,000. Contest ends March 31^st – enter today! – April Peveteaux

Let Sleeping Babes Lie

editors — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:03:00 GMT

Some babies will sleep anywhere; some will only drift off while being rocked in a beautiful glider that blends in perfectly with your décor. Like so –

Of course no matter how they snooze, it’s always a good idea to let them stay put as long as possible. And if you aren’t afraid to snap a photo while the little fella’ is out like a light, you can enter our March Photo Contest: Sleeping Baby and be entered to win this modern glider from Monte. Check out The Babble Playground, join up and show us your slumbering little one. Contest ends March 31st – so enter today! – April Peveteaux

Smooth Rocking Means Neighbors Don’t Come A-Knocking

editors — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 16:33:00 GMT

I ran into my downstairs neighbors a few weeks after my daughter was born. The first thing they said, "So you’ve got rocker, right?" You see they’d been hearing the dulcet tones of a frantically rolled bassinet back and forth all hours of the night. Our rickety bassinet couldn’t hold a candle to this Luca Glider from Monte Design. Quiet, comfortable and gorgeous this is the other new addition you’ll love once you bring your baby home from the hospital. You say you want a chance to win one of these design delights for free?

Then join us on the Babble Playground and enter our March Photo Contest: Sleeping Baby. Once you’ve uploaded your adorable snoring babe you are automatically entered to win the big prize! Enter today, contest ends March 31st. – April Peveteaux

Does Your Baby Sleep? No?

editors — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:35:00 GMT

Try this –

If you’re going to rock that baby to sleep you may as well do it in a chair that doesn’t scream "Grandma." The Luca Glider comes in a variety of modern fabric choices, including a smart Paul Smith design for the lumbar pillow. And we’re giving away a glider from Monte Design for free!

Join us on The Babble Playground and enter our super duper cute March Photo Contest: Sleeping Baby and you will be a contender for the grand prize of this Luca Glider worth over $1,000. Sweet! Contest ends March 31st - enter today! - April Peveteaux

Congratulations Baby Love Winners!

editors — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:35:00 GMT

Here they are!

Check out the March Photo Contest: Sleeping Baby and enter to win a Luca Glider from Monte Design worth over $1,000!

Rock That Baby in Style – for Free!

editors — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:36:00 GMT

Some new moms list a glider as their must-have item for the nursery. Perhaps if more gliders looked like this Luca Glider from Monte, we’d all be clamoring for a baby rocker come shower time. Lucky for you this modern design beaut worth over $1,000 could be yours – for free!

Join us on the Babble Playground for our March Photo Contest: Sleeping Baby and show us your sweetest sleeping babe picture. You’ll be automatically entered to win the Luca Glider and all your dreams will come true. Well, at least that one dream where your baby sleeps peacefully. Ahhhh . . . – April Peveteaux

The Babble Review: Smaller - with HUGE Giveaway

editors — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:05:00 GMT

You’ve seen celebrity babies sporting See Kai Run leather shoes all around the Droolicious blog. If you ever said to yourself, “Hey I’d love for my baby to cop that style,” (like Drool blogger, Sunny did) then we’ve got a giveaway for you.

We’re outfitting twenty, that’s right 2-0 Babble readers with See Kai Run's Smaller line of shoes in size 0-6 months. We got a peek at these soft-soled booties for the non-walking crowd; and we like what we see. The Becket (pictured above) is our cute pick for your little fella’ but there are dozens of styles to choose from right here.

The soft leather uppers and flexible soles allow mobility for your new crawler or puller upper. The Velcro closures make for easy on and off for your fidgety babe. So if you want to take a pair for a spin, enter the contest today by sending an email with subject line Smaller Shoes! to babblecontest@gmail.com and let us know if you have a baby boy or baby girl. – April Peveteaux

Get the Becket Smaller at See Kai Run for $32.

Last Chance to Win this Dress...and More!

editors — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:39:00 GMT

If you haven't entered the February Photo Contest: Baby Love over at The Babble Playground - this is your last day! And you don't want to give up the opportunity to dress your kiddos in these amazing styles from the East Meets Brazil collection at Tea Collection. The Izumi dress (pictured above) is perfect for your little lady and if you've got boy types check out the Waves hoodie pullover -
If you are the lucky grand prize winner you'll get to shop with a $500 gift certificate from Tea Collection in your pocket. You can go crazy and buy every single piece in the collection. Do it! Winner announced on Monday. - April Peveteaux

Get the Izumi dress at Tea Collection for $55.

Get the Waves hoodie pullover at Tea Collection for $55.

If you want to shop now Tea Collection is offering a 15% discount to Babble readers during the month of February - enter code babble15 at checkout.

Nautical and Adorable - Free from Tea!

editors — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:34:00 GMT

There’s nothing cozier than a springtime sweater. Tea Collection has some beauties in their East Meets Brazil collection, like this Mokusou wrap cardigan, and you can pick them all up for free!

If you want to spiff up your kiddos wardrobe with Tea Collection children’s clothing, join The Babble Playground and enter our February Photo Contest: Baby Love today. The winner of this, the cutest contest you’ve ever seen, will go home with a $500 gift certificate where they can also grab these Mizumoto Stripe cropped pants. Slip them on with the wrap cardigan and your little girl will be able to withstand those serious gales of wind on the open sea. – April Peveteaux

Get the Mokusou wrap cardigan at Tea Collection for $69.

Get the Mizumoto Stripe cropped pants at Tea Collection for $49.

Plus 15% discount when you enter code babble15 at checkout!

Tea Collection Goes Brazilian - Win This!

editors — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:07:00 GMT

Traveling the world and creating international style is Tea Collection’s thing. The latest result of their jet setting is the celebratory style of East Meets Brazil. We call this Kasato Stripe Top (above) and Sora Denim Clam Diggers (right here…)

the perfect outfit for boating and/or playground romping. You can call it your own by a) entering the February Photo Contest: Baby Love for your chance to win a $500 gift certificate from Tea, or b) hopping on over to their site and taking advantage of the Babble reader discount – just enter babble15 at checkout to get 15% off your final order. Happy springtime sailing! – April Peveteaux

Get the Kasato Stripe Top at Tea Collection for $35.

Get a Gecko at a Discount

editors — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:27:00 GMT

In addition to our fabulous prize for the winner of the February Photo Contest: Baby Love – Tea Collection is offering a discount for Babble readers for the month of February. So you can pick up this Gecko Stripe Tee at a 15% discount simply by entering babble15 when you checkout. Have a girl to outfit? Pick up this

Geo Floral Wrap Tunic and dress everyone in Tea! - April Peveteaux

Arte Bebe Giveaway! A Minnie Gift Set

Cathy Hale — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Win a wonderful Gift Box from Arte Bebe featuring your favorite stylish mouse, Minnie! These adorable Trumpette socks look just like the real thing with polka-dots and colorful bows. In addition to six pairs of sock, the winner will also get a cute pink knit Minnie hat with ears and a bow. To enter, email your full name and mailing address to babblecontest@gmail.com. A winner will be chosen at random on Valentine's Day! Shop Arte Bebe for beauty and adventure in all baby things!

Tea Collection Giveaway & Discount!

editors — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:02:00 GMT

Spring is right around the corner. We swear. Tea Collection children’s clothing will make you forget that blizzard outside your window and have you ooohing and ahhhing over the delightful outfits you can put on your little ones, such as the Daily Tea Blossom Wrap Neck Dress pictured above. Say, how would you like $500 to spend at Tea Collection?

With that kind of cash you could also pick up this Moth Tee for the boy!

Just head over to The Babble Playground and enter our February Photo Contest: Baby Love and you’ll be eligible to win the grand prize of a $500 gift certificate to Tea Collection! If you just can’t wait then shop at Tea today where being a Babble reader will get you a 15% discount. Simply enter babble15 at checkout and save on these spring faves during the month of February. Hooray! – April Peveteaux

Get the Blossom Wrap Neck Dress at Tea Collection for $27.

Get the Moth Tee at Tea Collection for $21.

Bringing Up Baby Prize Package Winner!

editors — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:05:00 GMT

Awwww, the sweetest newborn ever is going home with a prize package worth over $800 from Medela and Britax. Congrats to January Photo Contest: Baby New Year winner, Kim Lee! Her baby will enjoy the luxury ride of the Britax Boulevard CS while sipping from Medela glass bottles, admiring her mom in the Medela nursing cami and getting sustenance via the amazing Medela Freestyle breast pump. Check out the runners-up after the jump.

Meet the Runners-Up:

This is Aida's freshly hatched babe.

Alisa's sweet newbie.

Kirstian's bundled bundle of sweetness.

Smiley new release from Nicdesign.

Check back every month for a new photo contest on the Playground! Next up for February - Baby Love. - April Peveteaux

Giveaway Reminder: Muddy Cloud!

Cathy Hale — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Droolicious is giving away fabulous Muddy Cloud dolls and cozy hat & mitten sets! Click here to find out more and enter to win!

Muddy Cloud Critters-N-Stuff Giveaway!

Cathy Hale — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Get ready to snag a little piece of sunshine! Starting today, you can enter to win Muddy Cloud products. We have cute dolls and hat & mitten sets. Trust me, you don't want to miss out on these.

The Muddy Cloud family of products consists of cute little characters like Joop, Doot, Tada, Balob and Beep. Each character has its own hat, mittens and a matching doll. To enter giveaway: Email your full name, mailing address and whether you're entering for a baby boy or baby girl (so I know which color to send!) to babblecontest@gmail.com. Winners will be picked on Saturday, January 31st.

Etsy Throws a Baby Shower!

editors — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:38:00 GMT

Oh how we love Etsy around these parts. The handmade, organic and just plain innovative baby and kid stuff those people produce is beyond drool worthy. So when we heard they’re giving away this stuff for free we thought, “Why, oh why, don’t we have a newborn right now?!”

If you had a baby recently, or you’re a crafty Etsy seller you can participate in the live Etsy Virtual Baby Shower and Trunk Show on January 28^th at 4pm EST. Go here to get the details – essentially sellers are showcasing and giving gifts to some lucky people with new babies in need of knit hats, soft stuffed animals and many, many more one-of-a-kind items sold on Etsy. Join in the party by signing up today to either donate a gift to a new parent or to be the giftee. Then look around at Etsy's baby goods and see if you can resist buying this monkey. – April Peveteaux

UPDATE: Yo Gabba Gabba (Adult-sized) Giveaway

editors — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:35:00 GMT

Muno is out - Brobee is in!

Under the category of For Them? No, For You! comes this super giveaway from Yo Gabba Gabba. A lot of us have gone on and on about our love for the quirky, energetic and yes - hip - kid show that has captured the attention of college students and two-year-olds alike. As the Yo Gabba soundtrack hits iTunes the chorus of "Party in my Tummy" will be forever ingrained into our pop culture lexicon. Think ahead to 2024 where our grown toddlers are sporting Brobee tees and playing a "Be Nice To Animals" cover in their indie band.

If you’re ready to show the world your appreciation for the Dancey Dance Bunch you are in luck. Babble is giving away the Kid Robot produced adult ~~Muno hoodie in men’s size XL~~ limited edition Brobee hoodie in men's size L (retails for $150) as a grand super prize. But that's not all! You can also win the Nickelodeon hoodie featuring the whole crew (except DJ Lance – that guy always gets the shaft) in gender-free size L.

Check out the Yo Gabba Gabba soundtrack on iTunes, the gang’s latest adventures on Nick Jr. and send your entry to babblecontest@gmail.com with the subject line Yo Gabba is for Me Too. Grand prize goes to the first person who can tell us where they first heard "Happy Birthday" before The Ting Tings did their thing on Yo Gabba Gabba. Hint – Molly Ringwald was involved. Second prize will be picked at random, US entrants only. Good luck! – April Peveteaux

Snack Ball-A-Day Giveaway!

Cathy Hale — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:00:00 GMT

As parents, we tend to see lots of cool baby stuff on a regular basis. Knitted cup cakes, Bamboo diaper covers, hats with animal ears and the list goes on. Last year, I met the Boon Snack Ball and fell totally head over heels for it. Why? I'm not quite sure. And maybe it's lust, not love. Either way, I'm still smitten with these clever little snack orbs. I'm always eager to share them with other families too. In fact, we gave them out as party favors at my son's birthday party.

Thanks to the lovely folks at Boon, YOU can win one too! For the next five days, we'll be giving away a Snack Ball-A-Day. To enter, send your full name and email address to us at babblecontest@gmail.com. Please put "Snack Ball" in the subject line. On Sunday, January 18th, we'll choose five winners at random from all of the entries. Good luck!

Bringing Home a Baby? Win Big!

editors — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:32:00 GMT

They won't let you leave the hospital with your bundle of joy without one of these, so why not secure your newest addition in a Britax Boulevard CS? The latest from the car seat company known for its stellar safety record, the Boulevard reassures parents with a loud "click" when the harness is secured properly. And Babble is giving away the brand new Britax Boulevard CS as part of The Babble Playground January Photo Contest: Baby New Year! What else can you win in the Baby New Year contest?

Join the Playground, post the first pic of your newborn and you will be automatically entered to win a prize package worth over $800 from Britax and Medela. Medela is sending you home with the new, super small, efficient and cute Medela Freestyle breast pump. It's hands-free, weighs less than a pound and has 2-phase expression technology that requires less time at the pump.

Medela is also giving you a 4oz glass bottle set to get you up and running, and a drop-cup bamboo and cotton nursing Cami so you can look good while pumping away. Really, what else do you need for your new babe? Enter today and show us your stuff! - April Peveteaux

Get the Britax Boulevard CS at Amazon.

Get the Medela Freestyle at Amazon.

Get the Medela Nursing Cami at GAP.

Get the Medela glass bottles at Medela.