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Monday, November 19, 2012

Procter & Gamble Has Been In My Life for Years #PGmom

Recently I was picked to be a Procter & Gamble Mom and spread the word about the company and its products to my readers. I had already been working with the company through their PR team and it was me who had suggested they create a button for the bloggers they work with to display on our blogs. I’m not saying the program was created because of me but it was shortly after that suggestion that this program was announced.

P&Gmom Blogger Badge - OFFICIAL

Why am I thrilled to be chosen as a P&G mom?

  • I’ve known the company name since I was at least 10, probably before since I was an avid reader and read product containers all the time.
  • My clothes have pretty much always been washed in Tide, even when I was a child as that is the brand my parents use as well.
  • I didn’t wear much makeup in high school but what I did was was CoverGirl.
  • Duracell was always my family’s go-to battery brand. I liked the Energizer bunny but my dad said Duracell was longer lasting so that’s what we used.
  • Always was always the brand of feminine products we bought. My mother used them so when it was my turn, I used them to and it’s what I still buy.
  • Our family has always had dandruff troubles so we use Head & Shoulders to wash our hair and always have. Even my husband uses it and now one of our daughters.
  • My razors are Venus brand. I’ve switched which Venus I’ve used but have always favoured Venus.
  • MOST IMPORTANTLY – I love talking to other women and moms about what products and services I use and ideas to help make our lives easier.

I use some other products and others I’ve tried here and there. I don’t claim to use every P&G product but I’m happy to try ones I’ve not tried before. Over the next while, you will see product reviews, giveaways and informative posts related to Proctor & Gamble. I hope you will join me in the discussions of those posts. Even if you aren’t an official P&G Mom, if you use a P&G product and are a mom, you are an honorary P&G Mom and I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Some of the MANY other P&G Brands: Iams, Aussie, Braun, Clairol, Crest, Fusion, Gillette, Herbal Essences, Ivory, Nice ‘n Easy, Pantene, Olay, Pert, Secret, Old Spice, Oral-B, Tampax, Bounce, Charmin, Cascade, Dawn, Downy, Comet, Mr. Clean, Swiffer, Pampers, Pepto-Bismol, Vicks, Gain and MORE.

Name a P&G brand YOU use!

*Disclosure: I was chosen as a P&G Mom and as such decided to write this post. No compensation was provided for this post but I do get perks as a P&G Mom.  See my Disclosure Policy for more information.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012

P&G Brandsaver–$164 in coupons out Nov. 7 #PGmom

I’m happy to announced that I’ve been chosen as a P&G Mom and so will be sharing Proctor & Gamble news and more over the next while. I take a train tomorrow morning to Toronto for the program launch where I will learn more about the company and it’s products.


I'm a P&G Mom

BrandSAVER is a coupon book from P&G and on November 7, the newest book will have up to $164 in coupons on tons of different products. Any family is sure to find something they like.
Where will you find  these coupons? Visit http://www.brandsaver.ca starting Nov. 7.


P&G Brandsaver

*Disclosure: I was chosen as a #PGMom and am going to Toronto for the program launch. No other compensation was provided for this post. See my Disclosure Policy for more information.

Friday, October 05, 2012

Sneak Peak: Fall Fashionista 2012 is Coming SOON

fallfashionista

The biggest fashion giveaway event is coming in SIX DAYS!

What does that mean for you? It means many chances to win fashion themed items. Over 100 blogs are participating and each giveaway will be worth MINIMUM $125 (many are worth much more.) We will all be linked up so you can hop from one to another over the seven days of the event.

What will you be able to win here at Callista’s Ramblings?

A Prize Package of Cleava Products worth approx $129:

Cleava Snap to Bra Cami

Cleava Snap to Bra Cami

and a Scarf from Scarf Envy:

scarfenvy1 OR PERHAPSscarfenvy2

Be sure to come back October 11!

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Signups Open: Pinazon Giveaway Aug 27-Sep 10 #bloggers

Pinazon Giveaway  Aug 27-Sept 10

NOTE: This is NOT a giveaway, this is for bloggers to sign up for a giveaway in the future.

Callista’s Ramblings (me) and Newlywed Survival have teamed up to bring you a group giveaway to help you increase your Pinterest following and get more pins.

Giveaway Details

Dates: Aug 27 12:01 am EST – Sept 10 11:59pm EST
Prize: Amazon Card, prize TBD
Entries: Pinterest Follows and repins from your pinterest source link (explained later)
Fee: $3/Pinterest profile paid via paypal as payment owed to stacey@newlywedsurvival.com

The ONLY requirement is to post the giveaway on your blog with the rafflecopter which will be provided for you a few days ahead. We would love it if you’d post the button in your sidebar or tweet/fb share about the giveaway signups but that’s completely optional.

How the Repin Option Works

If you don’t already know, you can see what has been pinned from your blog by using this link:
http://pinterest.com/source/blogurl.com (for example mine is http://pinterest.com/source/callistasramblings.com)
If you haven’t had anything pinned from your blog, it will show a 404 error.  For your fee, you will get your Pinterest profile included for follows (a bunch of follows will be on page for a lot of entries) as well as repins from your source link. So entrants will go to your source page (as shown above) and repin one of your pins. Since they were all pinned from your blog, they will all link back to your blog.

Check your source link and if you don’t have many pins, use the time between now and the start of the giveaway to trade pins with other bloggers or pin a few things from your own blog (but just a few.)

If you want, you can join the Callista’s Ramblings Events Facebook group to get support, ask questions both about the giveaway and anything blogging related.

How to Join

To join the giveaway, USE THIS FORM

Signups end Aug 23 or when we hit 40 or so bloggers, whichever happens first.

If You Need a Button

If you like to add a giveaway button somewhere on your blog you can grab some code below. There are two sizes. Code for the button to be used in your giveaway post will be send with that info.
For the one like at the top of this post:



For this one:
Pinazon Giveaway  Aug 27-Sept 10






Saturday, July 28, 2012

Signups Open: Family Entertainment Extravaganza Giveaway Hop



What is your family’s idea of Entertainment? Music? Movies? Video Games? Board Games? There are a lot of fun things we can do with our family. So, we wanted to help you and your readers find some new things to try or to help start a family night with the Family Entertainment Extravaganza giveaway hop! I hope you will join us September 16-30 for this fun free event hosted by Callista's Ramblings and Tales From the Nursery.

Giveaway Hop Details {Free}

  • Takes place September 16-30. Prize must be entertainment related in some way and family friendly. Examples include: DVDs, music, theatre/movie tickets, subscriptions to netflix/redbox, board games, card games, video games, etc.
  • You must have a dedicated giveaway for this event.
  • Minimum prize value of $25 per winner. (No cents off or percentage off coupons, please.)
  • Posts should go live at 12:01am EST on 9/16, but must be live by 9am EST on 9/16 or you risk removal from the linky. Giveaways should close at 11:59pm EST on 9/30. Set your Rafflecopter to end on 10/1!
  • Display the event button in your event post when it goes live. You do not have to put it on your sidebar - that's optional!
  • Display the event linky in your event post to encourage blog hopping.
  • You may have 1-2 easy mandatory entry actions. There is no limit on extras but they must be fairly easy as well (follow, like, visit sponsor’s site, etc.)
  • You must comply with proper disclosures, have no entries that violate Facebook policies (i.e. requiring comments on walls), and have no extras for making purchases. You cannot use adding Google+ circles as an entry method.
  • TO SIGN UP for the free giveaway hop, please use the linky at the bottom of this post.
  • Updates and questions will be addressed in the ShePromotes Facebook group and you can always contact your hosts at callistasramblings@cogeco.ca or darcy@darcyandbrian.com
Are you a company or brand interested in participating? Partnering for sponsorship opportunities for events such as these can provide a lot of exposure. Contact us at callistasramblings@cogeco.ca or darcy@darcyandbrian.com to discuss sponsorship for the event grand prize or reviews with giveaways on individual participating blogs.
 
Request to join the Facebook group if you haven’t already! You can also grab the event button, right click to save it to your computer and upload it to your blog, and link back to this post if you’d like. All necessary details will be emailed AND posted in the Facebook group no later than 2-3 days before the event goes live.


Friday, July 27, 2012

#OCanadaBaby–Supporting #TeamCanada at the London 2012 Olympics

Back in April I shared that Pampers Canada and Canadian Olympian Priscilla Lopes-Schliep had gotten together to create the first version of O Canada performed by babies. My son Liam was in the first cut of the video and every so often they released a longer version.

Well I’m ecstatic to announce that with the launch of The 2012 London Olympics today, the final version of the video is being shown AT THE OLYMPICS!

That’s my baby there at about 13 seconds in (in red with red cellphone.)

GO TEAM CANADA!

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

My Very Happy Birthday Personalized Book Wins an Award

I reviewed My Very Happy Birthday Personalized Children’s Book in June of this year. I also gave away a copy recently. I’ve also reviewed other books by I See Me such as My Very First Christmas and My Very Own Name.

My Very Happy Birthday Book

I’m happy to share the news that the My Very Happy Birthday personalized children’s book from I See Me! has been selected as a Gold award recipient in the 2012 Mom’s Choice Awards!

The Mom’s Choice Awards is an international awards program that recognizes organizations and individuals that create quality, family-friendly media, products, and services. The Gold award is the highest level of acknowledgment from Mom’s Choice Awards.

Congrats I See Me!

I See Me Personalized Children's Gifts

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Votes 4 Blogs WINNER!

I don’t normally do a separate post to announce winners but since this was a group giveaway I hosted, I wanted to make it known that a winner was picked and I just sent her the prize!

Thanks to everyone who entered!

The winner of Votes 4 Blogs was Jan R.

votes4blogswinner

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Announcing the Grand Prize for the Shake, Rattle & Roll Hop Starting May 22

Shake Rattle & Roll Giveaway Hop Button

Tommee Tippee is the grand prize sponsor for the Shake, Rattle, & Roll Giveaway Event beginning May 22nd.

From May 22 to June 5, over 100 blogs will be featuring great prizes for babies, toddlers, and kids! Each blog will have their giveaway but Tommee Tippee is sponsoring a grand prize of a Closer to Nature DECT Audio Sensor Pad Monitor valued at $149.99!

Features:

  • Sensisleep™ Pad to monitor baby's movement
  • Baby's room temperature displayed on parent unit
  • Talk-back feature to comfort and reassure baby with your voice from afar
  • Adjustable gentle night light with a remote control feature from parent unit
  • Easy to read LCD displays Rechargeable docking station for parent unit

If you are a blogger and you want to join in, signups have been extended to May 20. Find out more and sign up here: http://shepromotes.com/shake-rattle-roll-giveaway-hop/


I am still finalizing my prizes but so far I will have two prize packages as follows:

Moms-To-Be

- Ritmo Prenatal Audio Sound System (RV: $150)
- What to Expect When You Are Expecting (RV: $19)

Baby Momma

- How to Photograph Your Baby DVD + One Year Subscription to howtophotographyourlife.com (RV: $45)
- Oogaa Mealtime Set in Winner’s Colour Choice (RV: $17)

Come Back May 22!

Friday, May 11, 2012

Bloggers - Join Unique Gifts–A Makobi Scribe Giveaway Event 7/3-7/13

unique gift ideas

Come join with Makobi Scribe in the Unique Gift Ideas Event from July 3 to July 13.

Now’s your chance to feature those unique products, ones you can’t get anywhere else!

If you are a company that sells a unique product, email me callista83@cogeco.ca

Monday, April 23, 2012

I’m Guest Posting at Going Crazy!! Wanna Go??

goingcrazyJanet of Going Crazy!! Wanna Go?? has turned her blog blue for the month of April for Child Abuse Awareness Month. She is also featuring guest posts about the topic.

Today you will find a post by me about our obligation to report suspected child abuse and how to do it. I hope you’ll go check it out!

Saturday, March 24, 2012

Bloggers: $100 Rainy Day Facebook Frenzy Signups


Ultimate Baby Shower is hosting a FREE facebook giveaway from  Apr 4-11. All you have to do is post about the giveaway to get in. Sign up HERE!

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Rapunzel and Flynn Rider Are Getting Married - Tangled Ever After

Flynn and Rapunzel are getting ready to tie the knot! Tangled Ever After, a six-minute wedding short, picks up where Disney's Tangled left off. It premieres on Disney Junior Friday, March 23 at 5:54 PM ET.

"When Rapunzel (voiced by Mandy Moore) and Flynn (voiced by Zachary Levi) attempt to proclaim their royal vows, they face catastrophe when Flynn’s noble steed Maximus, the ring bearer, and Pascal, the flower chameleon, possibly lose the rings. As the desperate duo embarks on a frenzied search and recovery mission, they leave behind a trail of comical chaos that includes flying lanterns, a flock of doves and a very sticky finale." - astral

Be sure to mark it down and check it out tomorrow, especially if you have Tangled fans at home!


*Disclosure: No compensation was provided. See my Disclosure Policy for more information. 
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Monday, March 19, 2012

Bloggers: Makobi Scribe Father's Day Giveaway Event Signups Open

Fathers Day gift Ideas


It is a perfect time to find what gifts you would like to give to your father. Makobi Scribe is proud to present Father’s Day Gift Ideas Giveaway Event from June 10 12:01 PM EST to June 18 at midnight EST and is accepting signups now.

Sunday, March 18, 2012

SIGN UPS OPEN: Spring Into Facebook Paypal Cash Giveaway #bloggers



It's time for our second cash giveaway. Our first one received 53271 entries! This one will be kept VERY simple.

WHAT: Spring into Facebook PayPal Cash Giveaway
WHY: To promote our facebook pages, gain followers and readers
WHEN: April 20-25/2012
HOW: Fee is $1.50/facebook page. Fee goes to prize and if there is enough, advertising.

More details here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEJndXlxRjREc3BWN3JiRzQ2NmFVZ3c6MQ

Please help spread the word, the more people, the higher the prize.

To include the logo on your page or sidebar, use the following codes:

POST:




SIDEBAR:



If you have any questions or concerns, send me an email. callista83 AT cogeco DOT ca

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Sign Up for Pampered Pooch Giveaway Hop


Love your pets? Join us April 15-May 1, 2012 for the Pampered Pooch Giveaway Hop hosted by Green Mam-a Jam-a, My UN-Entitled Life, & Whirlwind of Surprises. Sign ups are now open!



*Companies interested in sponsoring a prize for this giveaway, take a look at my PR page and send me an email!

Thursday, March 08, 2012

#bloggers - get a FREE entry into a big blog giveaway!

Want a FREE entry into a blog giveaway and a chance to purchase more? See details below:

Calling all bloggers!! I'm having a huge giveaway, co-hosted by Day By Day in Our World, Life With Levi, and Sunshine and Sippy Cups to launch my new blog: What Wendi Wants, and I'd love to invite you to participate!

So far I've got over $514 in prizes (Skylanders Xbox 360 game, Pure Pearls Freshwater Pearl Bracelet, Perplexus Game, Aromafloria Spa Set), and will be mailing out 2 of the prizes myself.

YOU can have one free link (Facebook, Twitter or Google +) in exchange for posting a really quick info post about the giveaway to help get the word out, and then post giveaway on your blog on April 15 for the duration of the giveaway.

View all details and sign up here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDJHdERmclZEZU1YTHN5Q04ydFNMbVE6MQ#gid=0

Wednesday, March 07, 2012

Biannual Blogathon Bash - Mar 9-12 - getting to my #blogging to-do list

Biannual Blogathon Bash The Biannual Blogathon Bash is coming up quick. I can't wait to mark off a bunch of things from my to-do list! I'm going to give a full list of what I hope to accomplish in my first post on March 9 but at the top of my list is:

 - Get my email program under control. It's all mixed up and disorganized and I can't see the important emails!
 - Mass Write Posts. I have a bunch of reviews and other posts that need to be done.
 - Finalize details and post signups for my next cash giveaway.

I've got 10 prizes lined up so far with a few more possibilities. I love being able to give things away!

If you aren't signed up or want to know more, check out the Biannual Blogathon Bash Blog. (Phew that was a lot of 'B's!)

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Winner for Support New Bloggers Cash Giveaway

A Winner was picked, confirmed and has received her prize. Congratulations to...

Tracey T.

Thanks to everyone who supported new bloggers!

Bloggers - Sign up for the Biannual Blogathon (Winter 2012) and watch out for signups for my next cash giveaway coming up soon.

Non-Bloggers - Make sure you check back Mar 2 for the Great Fashionista event! I'm giving away two $50 Giftcards to Cafepress to one winner! It will be open WORLDWIDE!!

Friday, February 10, 2012

Taking Signups for the Support New Bloggers Cash Giveaway

Callista's Ramblings is hosting it's first event with the help of Going Crazy!! Wanna Go?? It's for new bloggers only, take a look!

WHEN: Feb 18-28
PRIZE: PayPal Cash, amount TBD but so far at $109
Join in for as little as $3
Signups open till Feb. 15

Details on the sign up form. If you join, it would be MUCH appreciated if you help spread the word by posting about it or telling your new blogger friends (do NOT post in any groups unless you have permission from the group owner.)

You can use the following code for the button or save and upload it yourself.




SIGN UP AND MORE INFO HERE
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