Speed! Multiplication Game Review & Giveaway

Hi! It's Jilly. Things have been pretty quiet here on the blog lately. Between homeschooling, kid activities, hubby job hunting, preparing to move, and LIFE, I just haven't been up to blogging much. I feel bad sitting down and writing a blog post when the laundry is to the ceiling and there's packing to do.

Homeschooling is going pretty well. We're still trying to get into our"groove", but I am definitely glad we made the leap! I asked the kids if they want to continue homeschooling next year and they all gave me a resounding, "Yes!!" 

As part of our homeschooling I like to play games. I think the kids learn more when they are having fun! And, with three kids the same age, it's nice to be able to say, "Okay, you guys play a game while I get some stuff done around the house." 

We've been struggling with learning the multiplication facts. Hubby loves drilling the kids with flashcards, but I hate it! Shhh, don't tell. I wanted to find a fun way to practice their multiplication facts and came across this awesome game called Speed! (Thanks to Highhill Education for providing the game!)

Each boxed set comes with 8 different decks of cards for practicing different fact families. It is a two-player game, and they are racing to see who can get rid of their cards first. You have to be quick with your skip counting to win!

The kids were playing with the time lapse video feature on my phone, and we made this video of us playing the game!

Doesn't it look like a fun game?! I love hearing their skip-counting and multiplication improve as they play the game. And, they love it so much that they ask to take it with them places "in case they get bored and want to play". It's a great game for both homeschooling and public schooling families. Who doesn't need a little boost when it comes to math facts?!

Would you like a copy of Speed! for your family? Well, you are in luck, because I am giving away a set! Woot woot! Use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter. Giveaway ends 5/1/15. Good luck!! 

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What are your favorite ways to practice math facts? Do you enjoy playing card games as a family?

ASTC Travel Passport Program + Roberson Museum Family Membership Giveaway

Hi! It's Jilly. This last year we've been able to visit some amazing museums all over the country...for only $65! How did we pull that off, you ask? Well, I will let you in on a little secret.

Have you ever heard of the ASTC Travel Passport Program? ASTC is the Association of Science-Technology Centers. Over 250 science museums all over the county have banded together to make visiting science centers affordable for families.

Brick'em Young Temple Brick Set Giveaway

Hi! It's Jilly. Are your kids way into building blocks? We were at a friend's house the other day, and they had one of these Salt Lake City temple sets on display. My kids thought it was so cool! I thought it was pretty awesome, too. (Don't know what a temple is? Here's a little Temple FAQ.)

Harry Potter Halloween Costumes + Giveaway

Hi! It's Jilly. I am a bad blogger and never posted about my kids' HALLOWEEN costumes! I even did their little photo shoot several days before Halloween so I could post it "on time". But, I'm lame and I didn't. Life is just so busy sometimes! But, their costumes were so awesome that I can't go without showing them to you!

Fat Brain Toys Giveaway!

Hi! It's Jilly. Raise your hand if you like imaginative toys! *hand raised* Now, raise your hand if you like giveaways! *both hands raised* Then, this is the post you want to read!

Have you ever heard of Fat Brain Toys?! They are these way awesome toys that help kids use their brains while playing. When I got their catalog in the mail my kids wanted everything in the book...and I did, too!

As one of their Partners in Play, they sent me a box of fun toys (some of which I'm saving for Christmas!), and the kids were over the moon excited. They started playing right away!

Rustic Italian Chicken + Redpack Tomatoes Giveaway

Hi! It's Jilly. The weather is cooling down, which puts me in the mood for hearty dishes like soup. It's a great time to whip out that crock-pot and let the warm, delicious smells waft through your house all day.

The folks at Redpack Tomatoes are holding a "2-A-Day Crock-Pot Giveaway". Between now and November 18 they will be giving away two crock-pots every day on their Redpack Tomatoes  Facebook page.

Laundry Stinks...or Not + Purex Crystals Aromatherapy Giveaway!

The Purex Brand provided me with a sample of Purex Crystals Aromatherapy in exchange for a product review. however, all the opinions are my own. For more info, see my disclosure policy.

Hi! It's Jilly. As you know, we just got back from a two-week long epic road trip. While on our way home we stopped in Chicago and did a speedboat ride in the pouring rain. It was awesome! We had such a great time! But, we got soaked with no way to dry our wet clothes. Actually, I guess we could have dried them at my friend's house in Cleveland when we stopped there, but I totally forgot about the wet clothes in the trunk. Oops!

When we got home we had a bagful of nasty, semi-dry clothes. As you can imagine, they smelled disgusting. Luckily, I had a bottle of the new Purex Crystals Aromatherapy waiting for me to try out. Woot!

Album of the Day and iTunes Gift Card GIVEAWAY

Hi! It's Jilly. Do you love music? I love all different kinds of music. Growing up my Dad would play everything from classical to 70s rock to bluegrass. Ha ha! I think that helped develop my eclectic musical taste.

There is a new app that just came out called Album of the Day. It's... pretty cool. (Remember that SNL skit?! Ha ha!) Everyday on Album of the Day there's a full album available for a sweet price. The other day I bought Foster the People's Torches album for only $5.99! You know how much those downloads can add up at regular prices!

$100 Best Buy E-Gift Card Giveaway!!

Hi! It's Jilly. I'm excited to be a part of this awesome giveaway! You could win 2 (two) $50 Best Buy e-gift cards! How awesome is that?! Check out the details below.

Hosted by:

NYSavingSpecials

Co-hosted by:

Barbara's Beat, GiveawayFrenzy.com and Simply Sherryl.

One lucky winner will win

$100 Best Buy E-Gift Card

(2 codes for $50 each. Can be used together in-store or online)

Monogram Messenger Bag Giveaway from Just Get Pampered

Hi! It's Jilly. A friend of mine opened an Etsy shop! It's called Just Get Pampered. She makes all kinds of adorable stuff, like bags, dresses, and soap dispensers, just to name a few things.

                 

I asked her to tell us a little about herself and her shop, and this is what she said:

"I started Just Get Pampered to share my passion for giving! As women we are constantly caring for others and that is the role and gift that we give to the world. We give all of our love, time and talents to bless those around us so much, that we often over look ourselves. One of my favorite scriptures says, "Love thy neighbor as thyself.", which means it is just as important to love and care for yourself as it is to love others. 

I offer affordable gifts for everyone you care about--including you! I design my own bags and soap bottles, which means, you are guaranteed to get something you can't find in any store! I hope you are able to find that special, unique something you are looking for!" 

I knew my readers would love her shop, and I asked her if I could host a giveaway. She said yes! Woot! I'm excited. I wish I could win! 

Here are the "deets" of the giveaway:

Looking for the perfect summer purse? This classic, never go out of style chevron messenger bag by Just Get Pampered will add a splash of wow to every outfit! The lucky winner will get any (1) bag of their choosing. All bags have the option to be embroidered with a name or monogram, or leave as is. Good luck!



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S'more Chocolate Pudding- A Simple Pudding Snack {Plus Giveaway!}

Thanks to Kozy Shack for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own. For more info, see my disclosure policy.

Hi! It's Jilly. Sometimes things are crazy and you just need a little treat. Some people are all about the salty stuff. But me? It's all about the chocolate. I might have a problem. I'm just sayin'.

Luckily, Kozy Shack's chocolate pudding is made with simple, wholesome ingredients, like real milk and no artificial preservatives or hydrogenated oils. It's a good source of calcium and gluten-free, too! Niiice.

Now, usually this is my motto when it comes to pudding-eating.

Win a Photography Class from Craftsy!

Hi! It's Jilly. Have you heard of Craftsy? It's this website with all these cool classes you can take online about all things crafty! They have classes on cake decorating, knitting, quilting, cooking, painting...tons of other stuff! The classes are cool too, because they are available to you anytime, and you can pause or rewind them in case you miss something or a kid needs you or whatever. And, they are all professional instructors, so it's like taking a "real" class from the comfort of your own home.

I thought this photography class looked pretty cool. It's called Family Photography: Candid Moments & Storytelling with Kirk Tuck. The class includes eight different lessons and is great for beginners.



The regular price for this class is $59.99, but it's on sale right now for $44.99. But wait, there's more!  (Ha ha, I couldn't resist...)

Craftsy is letting me GIVE AWAY this class to one of you guys! Aah! Awesome, right?! It's really easy. Just follow this link and enter to win your spot in the Family Photography class at Craftsy.



While you're over there check out all the fun the classes they have for FREE. Any class you sign up for you have access to as long as you want, and becoming a member of Craftsy is free, so it's pretty cool.

Head over and enter the giveaway now! Giveaway ends 3/13/14 at 11:59pm EST. Good luck!

Are you following me on Facebook, Pinterest, or Instagram yet? You totes should. (Yes, I'm over 30 and I just said, "Totes.")

Guylian Artisanal Chocolates Giveaway! Yum!

Hi! It's Jilly. Everyone loves chocolate. My favorite is dark chocolate. Mmmmm...

If you win this giveaway, you'll get dark, milk, and white chocolate to enjoy.

I'm joining with Drugstore Divas and A Bride On A Budget to give away a prize pack filled with Guylian Artisanal Chocolates!

The prize pack will include the following products (or similar):

One – 22 piece marbled chocolate seashell truffles
One – 22 piece extra dark chocolate seashell truffles
Two - 6 piece marbled chocolate seashells truffles
Four - 2 piece marbled chocolate seahorse truffles
One - No Sugar Added Milk Chocolate Bar
One - No Sugar Added 54% Dark Chocolate Bar

To enter, just use the Rafflecopter below.

This giveaway starts now and ends at 11:59pm EST on January 9. The winner will have 24 hours to respond before another winner is selected. The winner must be a US resident who is 18 or older.

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My blog received no compensation for this giveaway and is not responsible for prize fulfillment.

Urban Infant Bowties & Headbands - Giveaway!

Hi! It's Jilly. Do you have a sweet baby on your Christmas list this year?! Then you need to check out my friend Julia's new Etsy shop- Urban Infant! Julia has the most squishable baby boy. I was sad when she and her hubby moved away. We had lots of fun together. I would always steal her little man and hold him during church.

  

In Julia's shop she sells the cuuuutest baby bowties and headbands. And, the price is unreal. All her headbands and bowties are $5.50, which includes FREE shipping. Amazing, right?! You can't go wrong with one of these sweet bowties or headbands. It makes me sad that I don't have any more babies. *sadface* She said she can size them for older kids though, so that makes me happy, happy, happy! Btw, who watches Duck Dynasty?! Totally love it! Ha! ANYway, let's get back to talking about cute kid accessories.

  

Julia has offered to GIVE AWAY one of her adorable headbands or bowties to one of my lucky readers! Yesssss! SO awesome! Just use the Rafflecopter widget below and enter to win! But, I would go ahead and buy a couple now so you're sure to get them before Christmas if I were you. ;)

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Harry Potter Giveaway!

Hi! It's Jilly. Around Halloween I put together the Ultimate Harry Potter Round-Up, full of great Harry Potter crafts, recipes, parties, and Etsy shops. One of the Etsy shops I featured is Pieces by Polly. On her blog she has a ton of Harry Potter tutorials, like these Golden Snitch Cupcakes and super easy Hogwarts robes made out of a t-shirt!

 

In her shop Polly has Harry Potter themed ornaments, scarves, necklaces, and keychains. All of those things would be awesome stocking stuffers! They are super reasonably priced, too.

AND, all orders placed by the end of November will receive a FREE personalized Hogwarts acceptance letter included with your package! Those letters are not for sale in her shop, but are sold for $10 or more through other Etsy shops! Wow! Awesome, right?!

Stephen's Hot Cocoa Giveaway!

Hi! It's Jilly. Anyone who knows me will tell you I love hot chocolate! It's so warm and cozy, and makes me think of friends and family! I even did a roundup of seven delicious hot chocolate recipes a little while ago.

Now I have a chance to participate in a giveaway for Stephen's Hot Chocolate- $50 worth! Woot! Stephen's is my favorite. They have so many awesome flavors, and it doesn't taste watery like the kind that comes in packets!

Let's see what Jessica, our giveaway hostess, has to say about Stephen's!

One Direction + Office Depot = GIVEAWAY!

Hi! It's Jilly. How many of you have kiddos obsessed with One Direction?! Well, then you'll want to check out this fabulous giveaway I'm happy to be a part of.

One Direction has teamed up with Office Depot on a campaign to fight bullying. It is crazy to me how young the bullying starts! My kids are only in third grade, and it is insane some of the things they tell me kids in their class and on the bus have said to each other. And, I'm sure it gets worse the farther they get in school.

I myself was mercilessly bullied throughout my elementary school years, resulting in the need to change schools one year, and "home"schooling the last quarter of another year. I would walk to the school after classes were over and gather my work from the teacher as to avoid my tormentors.

I hope that this campaign can help stop the bullying. If it can help just one kid, it will have been worth it! Keep reading to find out how you can help and what you can win!



September is National Bullying Prevention Month.

To bring awareness, One Direction is joining with Office Depot. One Direction has challenged its fans to help raise $250,000 for the Office Depot Foundation’s anti-bullying education efforts. Part of the money is being raised by selling exclusive 1D + OD products, including notebooks, bracelets, and nail polish. Each item encourages tweens and teens to exhibit positive attributes. And each attribute is tied to a color and a One Direction member. There's nice (light blue), confident (purple), unique (green), original (orange), and true (navy).

You can check out the full list of products here. A portion of the limited edition product sales will go toward the Office Depot Foundation's anti-bullying education program.

Speaking of the products, we are joining with Drugstore Divas to give one lucky reader a tote bag filled with One Direction and Office Depot items.

This giveaway starts now and ends at 11:59pm EST on October 26. To enter, use the Rafflecopter. The winner must be a US resident who is 18 or older. The winner will be contacted via the email address left in the Rafflecopter and will have 24 hours to respond before another winner will be selected.

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Pin It To Win It Hamilton Beach Giveaway!

Hi! It's Jilly. Who would love to WIN a set of three, awesome products from Hamilton-Beach?! I am a happy to be teamed up with a great group of amazing bloggers for this awesome giveaway!

Leeeeeet's see what YOU can win...

Pin It To Win It Hamilton Beach Giveaway- (US)

Want to win? All She Cooks and Wonderful Food Wednesday Co-Hosts have partnered up with some AMAZING bloggers to spread the news about this superb giveaway. Scroll down and enter to WIN a fabulous prize package courtesy of Hamilton Beach. We're giving away: 3 Hamilton Beach small kitchen appliances: a single drink mixer, panini grill, and a 14 cup food processor.

Step 1: Follow all the bloggers listed below on Pinterest:

 All She Cooks                     Family, Food and Travel



Frugal Foodie Mama              Call Me PMc   



Nibbles by Nic                       Frugal Freebies and Deals



Life of a Wife                        Call Her Happy



A New York Foodie            Sew Creative



Hi! It's Jilly                        . Mom's Test Kitchen

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Serious Blogging: Tips and Tricks to Put YOUR Blog On The Map! E-Book Giveaway!!

Hi! It's Jilly. Are you a blogger who would like to increase your followers, and maybe even earn some moola from your blogging efforts?! Then you are in luck! Today I will be giving away a copy of my blogging buddy Jessica's eBook "Serious Blogging: Tips and Tricks To Put Your Blog On The Map". Click here to view more details

Jessica has been my blogging buddy and mentor for over a year, and I can tell you from experience that she knows what she is talking about! Every time I have followed the advice in her eBook I have seen growth on my blog. And, I have watched her blog All She Cooks improve and grow as she has put these tips and tricks in place on her own site.

Another fun thing about this book is that Jessica let me write a little section about balancing family life with blogging. Exciting, right?! I'm in a BOOK!! WHOA!!

Serious Blogging usually sells for $9.99, which is a great price since it is chock full of amazing information. BUT, you can enter to win a copy of your own for FREE! Enter below, and good luck!

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**FTC guidelines require that I disclose that this post includes affiliate links, meaning I will be compensated if a book is purchased. However, all opinions are 100% my own.** 

Wanna Win Some Glasses?!

Hi! It's Jilly. I am excited to announce that I have the chance to give TWENTY FIVE people a voucher for $20 off glasses at Firmoo.com!!

Firmoo?! What's that?! Well, it's an awesome online company that has really cute glasses. And, they have frames starting as low as $8. So, basically you can get a free pair of glasses and all you have to do is pay for shipping (which is cheap, like 6 bucks or something).

They have prescription glasses, sunglasses (both script and normal), and 'fashion' glasses. (You know, glasses for people who don't need glasses & just wanna look cool)

SO, enter below for YOUR chance to win your voucher!!

FYI- these vouchers expire ON CHRISTMAS, so order your glasses right away!


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