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Living Inspired with #PampersDreams – and Two Giveaways!

June 24, 2016 By Debra Pearlstein 117 Comments

This post and giveaway were made possible by iConnect and Pampers. I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine.

Dreams begin with a good night’s sleep. Whether it’s your little one or yourself, rest rejuvenates and allows imaginations to flourish! This is one of the main reasons we love Pampers products. They’re designed to help your baby sleep comfortably, offering up to 12 hours of overnight protection. A good night’s sleep for your child allows baby, mom and dad to wake well-rested and ready to take on the world.

This summer, Pampers is thrilled to partner with Mom and competitive swimmer, Dana Vollmer, for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, her first Olympics since giving birth to her son, Arlen, last March. You can follow her family’s journey along with Pampers on their social channels during the Rio 2016 competitions (#PampersDreams) .

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We all need nurturing and support to pursue our hopes and turn them into reality. Love and encouragement from her family led Dana back to the pool. She was committed to getting back in the game after becoming a mom, so that her new son, Arlen, would grow up realizing the importance of hard work. Seeing his mom achieve her dreams as a competitive swimmer would hopefully ignite his own passions!

Dana’s journey to Rio will be shared with all of us! Her goal of winning gold at this year’s Olympics is not just her dream – it’s the dream of her entire family.

I also want to share a wonderful contest with you sponsored by Pampers:

#PampersDreams Instagram Contest Details

The #PampersDreams Instagram Contest will take place from June 20^th to June 30^th

The winner will receive a $400 AMEX gift card!

Rules:

Post a picture of your little one sleeping and caption it with a big dream that either they have or that you have for them using #PampersDreams
Follow Pampers on Instagram

More good news!

Here on Strange Daze Indeed, we are also hosting a giveaway sponsored by Pampers!
The winner will receive a #PampersDreams prize package which will include:

A $50 Babies R Us Gift Card and Pampers Diapers in your choice of size

Simply enter via Giveaway Tools Below

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Win $100 Paypal Cash or Amazon Gift Card – Fresh Steps Book Blast!

June 17, 2016 By Debra Pearlstein Leave a Comment

Fresh Starts by Kimberly Krey

We all know life isn’t easy and Bree has had her fair share of difficulties. Among them, the loss of her parents, a not-so-recent divorce, and the disruption of her life caused by a stalker now who’s serving jail time. When the determined criminal finishes his sentence, Bree is sent into hiding. And while she’s doing all she can to steer clear of this frightening piece of her past, an old acquaintance enters the scene, determined to be part of her future.

Praise for Fresh Starts:
“Fascinating characters, heartwarming and steamy romance, and chilling suspense make for one incredible read!” Reviewer, Ruth Josse

“…all that you hope for in a gentle tug and pull of fearing the past and daring to hope for a better future. Kimberly Krey is masterful at helping us feel Bree’s experience… Fresh Starts will keep you reading page after page until the heart stopping culmination.” Author Christene Houston

Author Kimberly Krey

Kimberly Krey specializes in writing “romance that’s clean without losing the steam!”
She’s a reader of romance, lover of family time and Diet Coke, and the ultimate hater of laundry. She discovered her love for writing in college when given a creative writing assignment. She still remembers sitting in the lamplight’s glow, crafting words to depict the vision in her head. That assignment sparked a passion within her. It took years to return to that passion, but now that she has, she counts it among her greatest blessings.

Krey is author of the top-selling Sweet Montana Bride series, as well as its companion series, Second Chances.

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Ends 6/30/16

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#Win $50 Paypal Cash or Amazon Gift Card – Candlelight Kisses #Giveaway

May 1, 2016 By Debra Pearlstein

Candlelight Kisses by Jennifer Youngblood & Sandra Poole

Book #1 In the Almost An Angel Series

A romantic and zany new series by bestselling authors Jennifer Youngblood and Sandra Poole

Gracie Louise Andrews had led a perfectly ordinary, humdrum life–right up until the day she died and became an angel … err … almost an angel. In order to become a real angel, she must prove herself. She’s given the assignment to help couples find lasting love–an overwhelming task, considering her own love life was a complete disaster. Begrudgingly, Gracie accepts her new role and is assigned her first couple: Alex Swanson and Dawson Allen.

Alex, a self-made business owner who has her nose constantly to the grind, regrets losing Dawson, the love of her life. Formerly the Marketing Director of Alex’s company, Dawson has moved out of state and is no longer a part of her life.

Gracie uses her newfound angel powers to orchestrate a wacky plan to bring the couple back together. Things go awry when a handsome, mysterious stranger sweeps Gracie off her feet and threatens to distract her from her mission. Will her zany antics save the day, or will she bumble the whole thing up and forgo any chance of ever becoming an angel?

Excerpt From Candlelight Kisses

She was floating, drifting without a care in the world. It was the feeling of being caught up in a glorious dream where time and space were irrelevant. “Wow! This is incredible!” Gracie sighed contentedly, not wanting to wake up, but her eyes seemed to have a mind of their own as they popped open. She glanced around, expecting to see the familiar surroundings of her bedroom but then realized with a jolt that her favorite overstuffed chair and other comfy furnishings had been replaced with a metal chair, nondescript walls, and some sort of medical device. There was a solid red line going across the screen, and this annoying beeping kept wailing like an opera singer who’d gotten stuck on the same note. Her mind whirled in confusion as she realized that she was hovering in midair, her back pressed against the ceiling.

Then she noticed that the room was full of people, gathered around a hospital table, frantically working to revive someone—a woman. She looked down, only mildly curious about whom the person could be. She was too busy enjoying being weightless and the carefree feeling that had overtaken her. All of her problems seemed obsolete, and she felt free and unencumbered, a happy balloon sailing in the air. Something about the scene below drew her attention, and she realized that the people scurrying about were doctors and nurses. Their faces were pinched and drawn. She wondered why they were all so sad.

The doctor, a middle-aged man with graying temples shook his head. “We’ve done all we can do.” There was a note of finality in his voice as his hands fell limp to his side. A nurse nodded and began pulling a sheet over the woman’s head. It was only then that Gracie caught a glimpse of the lifeless girl on the table. A soundless scream wrenched from her throat as she recognized the face. It was her!

Youngblood Poole Jennifer Youngblood & Sandra Poole

Jennifer and Sandra—daughter and mother writing duo—have been writing together for many years and have over a dozen published novels, a collection of short stories, and a children’s book (released under the pen name of Periwinkle Blue). They feel it’s a great privilege to be able to collaborate with each other as it adds a depth and spice to their work that neither of them could get independently. For them, writing is a continual journey of discovery. They have so many ideas for books that it’s hard to focus on one at a time.
Both of them have a penchant for chocolate, seafood, and movies.
Jennifer has a B.A. in English and Social Sciences from BYU Hawaii, and Sandra has a Masters in Business Administration. Jennifer and Sandra now live in the Rocky Mountains with their families.

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#Win $50 Paypal Cash or Amazon Gift Card – Convergence #Giveaway

May 1, 2016 By Debra Pearlstein Leave a Comment

THE CONVERGENCE by Tenille Berezay

What would you do if you had special gifts? Hiding remarkable physical abilities, seventeen-year-old Desiree Morgan buries herself inside the realities of high school. But when Blake Thomas infiltrates her life, all of Desiree’s secrets begin to unravel. With answers come more questions, and soon she is entangled in a world of secret societies, human experimentation, perilous power-struggles, and ultimate sacrifice. To escape, Desiree can’t be simply extraordinary…she must redefine the impossible.

THE CONVERGENCE is a story of one girl’s search to understand herself and the realization of what makes her truly great.

Praise for Book

“If you like the action of Divergent, romance of Twilight, and super human powers like X-men, you’ll absolutely love this book.”

“I have read a lot of young adult science fiction/romance and this is right up there with the best of them.”

“I was captured from the beginning by Desiree’s story, but even more so by the handsome and charming Blake.”

Excerpt

Following the rescue came the terror. Terror for what I’d done, what I could do. The realization that my abilities extended beyond what I had ever, ever anticipated. I’d been pushing myself, not attempting the impossible. Emotions from that night teem inside of me; so much rage from my date, fright for the injured people, and ultimately dismay for myself. For what I am.
After fruitless searching, I thought I accepted it. Gave up on ever understanding. But I didn’t.
I stare down at my empty yet terrifyingly powerful hands. Clenching them into fists, I spin and sprint away. Again I internalize the useless emotions, the lingering doubt.
Hope. This hope I’ve been given is a dangerous thing

Author Tenille Berezay

After living throughout the western U.S., Tenille now claims rural Northern Nevada as her home. If she’s not being consumed by a book—whether her own or another author’s—she’d like to be found horseback riding, backpacking with her high-school sweetheart/husband, or photographing their three beautiful children.

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Potty Training Tips with Pampers Easy Ups and a Giveaway! #PampersEasyUps

April 28, 2016 By Debra Pearlstein 50 Comments

This post and giveaway were made possible by iConnect and Pampers. I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine.

While potty training is a wonderful milestone for toddlers and parents, it can also be very stressful! But, fear not! We have some help for you. Spring is the time many families kick-off potty training so they are ready for summer fun and then for the start of preschool. Often, potty training can seem overwhelming and when minor leaks or accidents occur, it can feel like a a disappointment. Luckily, Pampers Easy Ups help makes this journey a little easier by providing better leak protection than the leading competitor.

We tried everything in the quest for the perfect way to potty train, but, the truth is, there is no perfect way. It’s good to tailor your program to your children and your particular style of parenting. Some tips that worked for us are reading to the kids on the potty to take their mind off focusing too hard on the task at hand as well as putting their books in a basket nearby so they want to stay longer.

We had rewards like their favorite m&m’s, gummy bears, bubbles or stickers as they progressed. Special achievements included a trip to the toy store or an ice cream sundae. We had books specifically about potty training and we limited night time liquids.

While these all worked to some extent, I really feel that the most successful method is support and encouragement as well as minimizing failures. Make the process fun not stressful. Show your children love and they will get there when it’s time for them.

Training pants support the diaper-to-underwear transition for toddlers and their families as they have a more underwear-like look and feel while still helping to keep messes off clothing, bedding and other surfaces no matter where accidents happen: at home, on-the-go or overnight.

Pampers Easy Ups work during the day AND night, enabling toddlers and moms to confidently and completely transition from diapers to underwear.

Pampers Easy Ups Potty Training Tips from L. Jana, MD

1. Promote potty learning. Learning how to use the potty takes plenty of time and patience. It’s more than just training; it is a learning opportunity for toddlers and parents alike that should be enjoyable. After all, mastering this concept of “potty learning” with your little one is a big accomplishment and milestone.

2. Team Spirit. It is important to keep in mind that “teamwork makes the dream work,”especially in the case of potty training. You are not only your child’s biggest fan, you are also their potty training coach. Remember to stay calm in the face of potty accidents and encourage your little one to not worry and try again!

3. Be Prepared. Potty training is an unpredictable adventure that you can best prepare for by ensuring you have all practical supplies on hand. These supplies will help you through any obstacle and can help foster your child’s interest and independence – from a step stool (to improve access to the toilet) or potty seat to training pants. That’s why I’m happy to partner with Pampers, whose Easy Ups training pants are designed to help the diaper-to-underwear transition by allowing potty-training toddlers to set aside their diapers and wear something with a more underwear-like look and feel that still helps contain accidental messes no matter wherever they happen: at home, on-the-go or overnight.

4. Celebrate every win. As with any learning experience, young children can learn a lot from both their potty successes and their setbacks. While potty accidents are an inevitable (and admittedly inconvenient) aspect of potty learning, they shouldn’t dominate your day-to-day discussions. Instead, simply help your child learn to cope with and clean up any messes, and focus your attention on celebrating your child’s efforts and successes with plenty of hugs and words of encouragement.

5. Watch for signs of readiness. Just about all children give subtle (and some not-so-subtle) signs that they are ready for potty training. These signs of readiness typically include using their words to express themselves, toddling their own way to the bathroom, pulling down their own pants, saying they want to use the “big potty,” and being aware of the sensation of peeing or pooping, characteristically noticeable when young children suddenly stop what they’re doing as they feel themselves start to go. It is also helpful and increases the likelihood of potty training interest when children start to be bothered by their messy diapers, as that can serve as a good motivation for using the potty instead!

6. Start making connections. There’s a lot that you can do to help your child be well-prepared to successfully use the potty long before he or she actually starts doing it. Making up a fun song or reading engaging children’s books about potty training, such as You and Me Against the Pee! (which I co-authored) can go a long way towards making the idea of potty training a more welcome and eagerly anticipated activity. You can take this familiarity a step further by letting your toddler accompany you into the bathroom when you need to go so that he both becomes familiar with the routine and comfortable with the idea of using the toilet, rather than being afraid of or intimidated by it!

JOIN IN!

Join @Pampers on April 28th from 9-10pmEST as they host a Twitter Party with Dr. Laura Jana, pediatrician, award-winning parenting book author and potty training expert who co-authored to Its You and Me Against the Pee…and the Poop, Too! Dr. Jana will be sharing her tips to help simplify and improve the potty training experience for little ones and their parents. RSVP here!

CONNECT!

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WIN!

Just enter below to win a Pampers Easy Ups Prize Package which includes:

$25 AMEX Gift Card
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MiMedia Personal Cloud – Spring Clean and Organize Your Digital Life!

April 24, 2016 By Debra Pearlstein 3 Comments

I’m on a Spring Cleaning kick! Getting organized and reducing the clutter really has brightened my outlook. However, it’s not just my home that needs sprucing up, but my digital life as well.

If you’re like me, you have photos, videos, music and documents in various places: on your desktop/laptop, your tablet, and your smartphone, on Facebook, Flickr, and more! I don’t like feeling scattered and I long to have everything in one spot.

Remember the olden days of photos everywhere or stuffed into albums to be organized later, albums that would get worn out, dogeared or destroyed? I’m so glad those days are over.

For the past month, I’ve had the chance to explore MiMedia, a next-generation personal cloud that keeps all my digital memories organized and safe. I have MiMedia on my laptop, my iPad and iPhone where it’s always easy to access and add to.

Photos, videos and music slowly encroach on and take up your device’s memory, but MiMedia can quickly move them for you. MiMedia can be used on iOS and Android and can also upload from your social networks and other sources. With a simple click you can import from Facebook, Dropbox, Goggle+, Flickr, and more.

You can use automatic uploads or choose which items you want to add to MiMedia.

For me, lately, my motto is “Simplify, whenever possible!” And, holy space, Batman! I’ve now got all the digital room I could wish for.

MiMedia has a clean user-friendly interface, fast uploading speeds and also allows you to share with family and friends privately. You can choose what they see by sending them a link to specific photos/videos. This is great when you want to share vacation photos with the kids’ grandparents or get an opinion from a colleague of what photos to use in an article.

Photos and videos can be marked as Favorites or organized into Collections. You can curate, personalize and rediscover your digital memories and you don’t have to be a tech guru. It’s simple and fun to use!

Right now, you can get 10 GB free. Take MiMedia for a spin and store up to 2,500 photos,2,000 songs, 125 videos and 10,000 documents. If you want more, you can pay $8 per month ($85 annually) for the 500GB Basic plan which is what I have and it’s perfect for me. A 1TB Plus plan is also available for $10 per month ($100 annually).

Getting organized and reducing clutter by not having everything scattered all over the place has helped clear my mind, making room for new ideas and inspiration! With MiMedia, I love having more space on my iPad, iPhone and laptop as they run much more efficiently.

Free your mind, organize your oft-cluttered digital life, and let your imagination fill the wide open spaces!

Connect with MiMedia:

MiMedia Website
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Try out MiMedia, and include the code THEMOTHERHOOD to receive special promotions and information on contests, as well as exclusive access to try new features through an opt-in program.

Win:

One lucky Strange Daze Indeed reader will win a year long trial of a Basic 500GB MiMedia plan. Just enter via the Giveaway Tools below!

Disclosure: This post is brought to you by MiMedia and The Motherhood. All opinions are strictly my own.

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#Win $50 Amazon GC or Paypal Cash – Gratitude Journals #Giveaway

April 23, 2016 By Debra Pearlstein Leave a Comment

Gratitude Journals by MK McClintock

Here are some things to consider. What particular talents have you been blessed with? What special challenges have you faced and overcome? Who has impacted your life in a positive way, no matter how large or small the good deed? How did you feel when someone gave you a helping hand?

When we focus on the positive things in our lives, we are replacing negative energy with positive affirmations. To put it simply, gratitude means being grateful for everything you have and are, every single day.

This journal is a powerful instrument that provides a simple, yet effective foundation for your personal declarations of gratitude and thanksgiving. Discover your voice, your dreams, and the profound moments of your life with daily expressions of appreciation.

100% of all author royalties from the Africa Collection gratitude journals goes to the Africa Heartwood Project. Learn more about them at www.africaheartwoodproject.org.

Author MK McClintock
MK McClintock, an award-winning author and life-long seeker and adventurer, is inspired by the good works of mankind and believes that within every person is a better version of themselves waiting to be discovered. She lives a quiet life in the Rocky Mountains.

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Outback Steakhouse $50 Gift Card Giveaway

April 17, 2016 By Debra Pearlstein 11 Comments

Outback $50 Gift Card Giveaway

Hosted by: Queen of Reviews

Sponsor: Outback Steakhouse

Prize: $50 Outback Steakhouse Gift Card

Dates: 4/16-4/30

Open to: US Residents 18+

Enter to win using the widget below.

One of my favorite places to go with friends and family for a delicious meal.

Best of luck!

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Win a pureWash Pro Laundry System (RV $297) – #giveaway

March 26, 2016 By Debra Pearlstein 9 Comments

Hosted by: Queen of Reviews, IMHO Views, Reviews & Giveaways, Barbara’s Beat, Deliciously Savvy, Dorky’s Deals & Seasonal Family Fun

Sponsor: pureWash

Prize: pureWash Pro RV $297

Wouldn’t you love to get cleaner clothes while saving money?

Inspired by nature, pureWash® Pro is an energy saving, washing machine add-on that uses oxygen infused water to kill 99.9% of bacteria and mold … without the use of detergent or hot water!

Recommended by Pediatricians and Dermatologists

Dates: 3/26-4/9

Open to: US Residents 18+

Enter to win using the widget below. Good luck!

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Catch the moving “He Named Me Malala” Monday 2/29 and a Giveaway

February 28, 2016 By Debra Pearlstein 6 Comments

On Monday, February 29, at 8pm est/7pm central, you can catch the moving documentary “He Named Me Malala” on its TV premiere on the National Geographic Channel.

I remember the first time I saw Malala on TV and heard her story. Her words truly moved me as well as her beauty and grace. Once a target of the Taliban, Malala’s bravery shines through, and, as the youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, she is now a leading advocate for children’s rights and girl’s education.

ABOUT THE MOVIE:

HE NAMED ME MALALA is an intimate portrait of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai, who was targeted by the Taliban and severely wounded by a gunshot when returning home on her school bus in Pakistan’s Swat Valley. The then 15-year-old was singled out, along with her father, for advocating for girls’ education, and the attack on her sparked an outcry from supporters around the world. She miraculously survived and is now a leading campaigner for girls’ education globally as co-founder of the Malala Fund.

Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Davis Guggenheim (An Inconvenient Truth, Waiting for Superman) shows us how Malala, her father Zia and her family are committed to fighting for education for all girls worldwide. The film gives us an inside glimpse into this extraordinary young girl’s life – from her close relationship with her father who inspired her love for education, to her impassioned speeches at the UN, to her everyday life with her parents and brothers.

I’m also pleased to be able to offer a giveaway for my readers.

Enter below to win a copy of the book: I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai

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This giveaway is open to those in the US. If you have won the same prize on another blog, you will not be eligible to win it again.

Connect:

Visit the sites: #HeNamedMeMalala and/or #WithMalala

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This is a sponsored post on behalf of Review Wire Media for Nat Geo. I received information to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

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