Win a Team UmiZoomi Pre-K Math Kit

July 20, 2011 by 385 Comments

This is going to be Pre-K week on the birthday bash!  OKOK, toys too- but the focus will also be on learning  🙂
I am including all sorts of fun learning things that I LOVE for the kids at my Pre-K, and Little Loves as well!  If he didn’t love it, it won’t make the cut this week, because this bash is ONLY for fun things that Little Man loves!  (and alert?  He wants mommy to give him a new name- he says he’s not little anymore- SOB- so he I need to call him something else.  Just as well, it was too generic anyway, LOL. 
OK, back to the review!  HA!
So, you know the new show on Nickelodeon, “Team Umi Zoomi”?  It’s a very cute educational show for young children.  With this PreSchool Math Kit, you will give your child the math skills to get them ready for kindergarten and even beyond, giving them a firm ground on which to build on.  Solving these fun and cute math problems not only boosts your child’s math skills, but they are going to have fun while learning!  (Shhh, don’t tell them!)  They will also get the “Keys to Umi City”, LOL.  By the way?  There is some “green” and environmental stuff going on in there- such as recycling bin placement (which is object recognition and grouping skills) cleaning up the park, etc.  YAY for that!  There is also measuring, weights, shapes- not just your average PreSchool kit.  I like the variety.  And your child may be more apt to try it, and want to do it, since they will know their buddies from the TV show they like already!
You can get these kits both online and at Toys R Us. 

Here is a bit more information for you-

“Underscoring Nickelodeon’s commitment to provide preschoolers with highly engaging programming and products that promote social and cognitive development, the Preschool Math Kits are the first consumer products being introduced from Team Umizoomi. Beginning July 1, the Team Umizoomi Math Kits will be available exclusively at nearly 600 Toys”R”Us stores nationwide.  Additionally, the kits can be purchased online from Nickelodeon in mid-July.
Team Umizoomi Preschool Math Kits includes the following:
  • 48-page workbook that amplifies the curriculum covered in each episode, setting up problems and providing opportunities for practice and repetition
  • 24-page storybook that invites kids to join Team Umizoomi on a math adventure
  • 24 Mighty Math Mission Cards – portable cards that provide math-based challenges for kids
  • 48-page activity book that reinforces math skills through simple games and activities
  • Team Umizoomi episode on DVD
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Leave me your email so I can contact you if you win.  In  your comment, please.

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– Sign up for UmiZoomi’s updates HERE
-“Like” me on Facebook -feel free to give me some comment love!  🙂  This is not mandatory, and Facebook is in no way sponsoring this giveaway. 
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-Subscribe to Have Sippy Will Travel by email, and confirm subscription  or via RSS
+3 entries

– Follow me on Twitter ( or you can use my adorable button to the side!) and tweet about this contest
#Win a Team UmiZoomi Pre-K Math Kit http://t.co/FyOLDvT @HaveSippy #kids #education #preschool #Birthdaybash
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Please make sure you follow first!
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– enter a Birthday Bash giveaway at 3 Princes and a Princess 2
– Email a friend about this contest, with a CC to me at  kangabunnie@gmail.com
(you get an extra entry if they enter, too!)

 -Add my button to your blog, and leave me the link so I can find it

– Follow me on “Networked Blogs”

– blog about this giveaway, and link back to this contest (leave me the URL in comment, please)

-Add me to your blogroll, with a link back to me

– Vote for me on “We’re On The Fence!”  (Just Click the Button to the left that says “We’re On the Fence” until it confirms you voted for your’s truly!)   *Can be done daily

– enter another one of my giveaways

– comment on a non-giveaway post

– Like this post on Facebook, Stumble it, or hit G+1 button  (each is worth one entry)

OOO, so many ways to win! Good luck!

DISCLOSURE: I received the above product from Mom Select and Nickelodeon for review . I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
No purchase necessary.  Void where prohibited by law.  Open to US shipping addresses only.  Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above.  Sponsor is responsible for providing and mailing prize. Ends Aug 10, 2011.

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Wordless Wednesdays

July 19, 2011 by 8 Comments

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Travel With Kids- Some Thoughts

July 19, 2011 by 10 Comments

If you are like me, you want to make travel with your kids as easy and pain free as possible. Road trips are not for the meek of heart- here are a few ideas on how to make them easier, more fun, and how to avoid unnecessary trouble along the way.

1) PLAN!!! You need to plan as much as you can- but be prepared to be flexible and make changes along the way. Be like the tree…..sturdy, rooted,…and pliable 😛

2) Where are you going? Do you have favorite places to eat, or know what restaurants are in the area? How about activities, theme parks, other events? I assume there are things you plan on DOING while on vacation, right? Soooo….bring coupons! No reason to pay full price. Take advantage of travel deals, coupons, text message percentages off, and all sorts of other ways to save money! Great places for information? BLOGS. Yes, of course the places you will be traveling will showcase the deals of the minute- but your favorite bloggers and deal sites can also give you the insider info- the real what’s what, and point out some other fab deals. Checl out travel blogs, savings and deal blogs, area blogs- AND the visitors bureau of the area you will be travelling to (and through! don’t forget those!). SAVE YOUR MONEY!

3) Have a newly potty trained, or potty training kiddo? Bring a little potty along- keep it accessible- and some sani-wipes as well to clean it out after using. Nothing worse then a wet kid in a wet seat on a LONG drive! Plus- who needs more laundry? Don’t push it- just pull over if they have to go. Yes, it’s annoying. They are kids- being annoying is sort of thier “thing” LOL

4) Bring laundry detergent, stain stick (for those “fun” accidents), and a laundry bag. Chances are great that you will be doing some if you are gone more then a few days!

5) Don’t fight the silly/small things. Is your kid insistent on bringing a bag of stuffed toys he sleeps with? Wearing a tutu for the whole trip? Maybe- like mine- won’t sleep in a hotel bed and makes me bring his pack and play even though he is nearly 4 and sleeps in a bed at home???? (Did I mention I hate that?) Whatever- you can fight them, and have a whiney, buggary kid on your trip, or just go with it. For me? Sleep is more precious then his sleeping (or not sleeping) in the area I would prefer. I bring the pack [Read more…]

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Win Play Doh Game!

July 19, 2011 by 313 Comments


Ever play a game of Monopoly and wish you could just cut your opponent’s thimble in half?  How about a game where just that is allowed and expected.  This game is called Play Doh Smashed Potatoes.  The story goes, that you are a potato who is in a kitchen- and can you guess what happens to potatoes in the kitchen.  Well, it can be kind of brutal for a potato.  French fried, sliced cut, mashed, and chopped- oh my!  
First of all a word of warning- if your little one is sensitive, then you might want to think twice about playing this game with them.  Little Man can be a rough and tough boy like the rest, but sometimes he is a “delicate” little guy.  He loved mashing Kamikaze’s potatoes, BUT when it came to having his potatoes diced and chopped he was not a happy camper in the slightest.  Kamikaze and the husband on the other hand had a blast.  Even yelping and screaming as the potatoes were prepared for dinner.  🙂  I can’t wait until the next time those two make dinner.  It’s going to be an interesting dinner.  lol
I like how this game stimulates creativity and might even get the kids into helping out next time there is something going on in the kitchen.  Or if you are not so lucky you will have a pet potato….
Oh well can’t win them all.
A little more info for you- 
“Uh oh! Your little spud pals are in big trouble — they’re in the kitchen and they could be made into “food”! Mold potato pal pawns out of PLAY-DOH modeling compound and then use the spinner to move them across the board. But be careful of where you land, or else your spud buddy could get snipped, sliced, pressed into “fries” or cranked into “chips!” Help your pal get out of the kitchen and back to the farm first and you’re the winner!
Includes gameboard, 4 two-ounce cans of PLAY-DOH Brand Modeling Compound, spinner (with plastic arrow and arrow base), 8 Mash Machine parts, 2 potato molds, 2 gameboard pegs and instructions.”

You can buy this game here, and you can enter to win below!

Mandatory entry
You must be a public follower on Google Friend Connect.
Leave me your email so I can contact you if you win.  In  your comment, please.

 Extra Entries
Leave a separate comment for each entry.

– What else do you love from Play Doh?  Links help  🙂
– Like Hasbro Family Game Night on Facebook
-“Like” me on Facebook -feel free to give me some comment love!  🙂  This is not mandatory, and Facebook is in no way sponsoring this giveaway. 
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-Subscribe to Have Sippy Will Travel by email, and confirm subscription  or via RSS
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– Follow me on Twitter ( or you can use my adorable button to the side!) and tweet about this contest
#Win Play Doh Game! http://t.co/NgpvDNk @HaveSippy #Hasbro #Birthdaybash
*can be done daily

Please make sure you follow first!
+2 entries

– enter a Birthday Bash giveaway at 3 Princes and a Princess 2
– Email a friend about this contest, with a CC to me at  kangabunnie@gmail.com
(you get an extra entry if they enter, too!)

 -Add my button to your blog, and leave me the link so I can find it

– Follow me on “Networked Blogs”

– blog about this giveaway, and link back to this contest (leave me the URL in comment, please)

-Add me to your blogroll, with a link back to me

– Vote for me on “We’re On The Fence!”  (Just Click the Button to the left that says “We’re On the Fence” until it confirms you voted for your’s truly!)   *Can be done daily

– enter another one of my giveaways

– comment on a non-giveaway post

– Like this post on Facebook, Stumble it, or hit G+1 button  (each is worth one entry)

OOO, so many ways to win! Good luck!

DISCLOSURE: I received the above product for review.  All opinions are my own, yours may differ.   I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
No purchase necessary.  Void where prohibited by law.  Open to US shipping addresses only.  Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above.  Sponsor is responsible for providing and mailing prize. Ends July 30, 2011.

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Enter to win two fun trips to PA!

July 18, 2011 by 1 Comment
Strasburg Rail Road is giving away two tickets for the Wine & Cheese Train. Perfect for a date night or girls night out!  
Amish Country Inns is giving away a $200 voucher, redeemable at any of their lodging properties!
Property info: www.AmishCountryInns.com
You know how much we love this area of PA, have fun and Good luck!
~Samantha

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Twitter Hop! Come Link up

July 18, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Please follow your hosts, the first 3 on the list- we will follow you back! 🙂 Follow as many others as you would like, and please follow back those who follow you. This is great for everyone!

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Giveaway Gala- Come and Win!

July 17, 2011 by 5 Comments

Welcome to this week’s Giveaway Gala!   Each week, this linky will be featured on the 5 Fabulous Collective Media Magic blogs.  You can add your giveaways as well, and they will also be featured.  Make sure you check out our featured giveaways while you are here  🙂

 Meet your Collective Media Magic Bloggers!

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Re-Tweet Club! Come get Tweeted

July 17, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Want help sharing your posts, reviews, and giveaways? Want to increase your Klout? Then you’ve come to the right place!

Let’s help each other out with retweets!

Join the Retweet Club!

With your hosts:

@Syrana, @Marirene74, and @HaveSippy

The Rules:

1 – The first rule about the Retweet Club is to talk about the Retweet Club.

2 – Tweet the last entry on the spreadsheet (copy and paste!) – The first spot will always be about the RT Club post!

3 – Choose any post you want that’s family friendly!

4 – Add your tweet to be retweeted – typed AS you want it tweeted (refer to the first spot for an example).  Please make sure it is only 140 characters.

5 – Use bit.ly or tinyurl to shorten your post links.

6 – You can retweet more than one and post more than one request.  We ask that you retweet one for each that you post.  We will randomly tweet off the list too.

Optional – You can follow the hosts and send us a tweet telling us you are part of the #RTClub and we’ll follow you back!

If you’d like the code to post the listing on your blog, please contact me and I’ll send it to you.

**PLEASE NOTE** It takes about 5 minutes for the spreadsheet on this post to update with your submission.  To see the spreadsheet and confirm your information was recorded you may CLICK HERE.

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