WINNERS- LOTS AND LOTS OF WINNERS!!!

Here are the Winners of all contests ending 3/29/10.  Congratulations to all of you! And Thanks for Supporting The Groschen Goblins!


Snorg Tees Aledol


BrightFeet Lighted Slippers Deb C


The Crafty Moms GC andrea v


Eden's Bouquet GC lilyk


Bran and Bella's GC Emmy*Coffee


MelroseFields.com CindyWindy2003


Road Kill T-Shirt Angie Lilly


Sunglass Warehouse Melissa


Gourmet Gift Basket scottsgal


PrettyGirlbeads sharonjo


EMO Designs $25 GC mrssquigg


Belly Charms Busy Working Mama


SmartknitKIDS Socks Khrys { Mom of 3 Dolls }


CoverYourHair.com CindyWindy2003


Girl Gotch Underwear julis55


Scrubz Huckleberrygal, angie lilly, Jennifer, and allie


My Lip Stuff Ailanna


Funky Monkey Snacks Lee


BabyBanz Sunglasses JL

SICK TODAY

We are all sick in the Groschen Household today. Hopefully back tomorrow.... Thanks!

Friday Follow: March 26 Thank You for Visiting The Groschen Goblins!!!

Thank you for stopping by my blog!  If you are new, Welcome.  Please check out all my Easter Giveaways on the right sidebar.  There's something for everyone.  If you are not new, Thank You for coming back.  I added many new giveaways today and I will be adding at least 3 more over the weekend!  Hooray!! Why?  If you've noticed in both my St. Patrick's Day Event and my Easter Gift Guide, I've had almost all items for Girls.  I do have 3 daughters after all.  But, I also have one adorable son, Benjamin.  In all my excitement over frilly TuTu's and Cutesy Sandals and Jewelry an so on, I did not have one thing to give poor Ben on St. Patrick's Day.  I don't have anything exclusive for boys in my Easter Gift Guide except socks. So, I contacted K'Nex Toys and said PLEASE give me a toy appropriate for a boy's Easter Basket.  So, they obliged - and boy did they ever.  Let's just say that a pallet of boy's toys showed up with the UPS man yesterday.  So, I'll be having an unplanned non-event-Event. Excited?  Me too!!!  I'll be starting my non-event soon! So when you grab your cup of Jo in the mornin' over the next couple weeks, swing by the Groschen Goblins to see what I've got :)  And make sure you subscribe by e-mail so you don't miss a thing! We'll be busy!!!  And pass the word on! Thanks!

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Hearth Song Review & Egg Decorating Kit Giveaway - Easter Gift Guide

CONTEST CLOSED!

Get the whole family decorating for an afternoon of fun and creativity with HearthSong's new and expanded kit. There are 3 lathes, so everyone will be able to create more than just your average decorated egg. The kit offers something for every skill level and a variety of decorating methods.

Younger kids can dip-dye eggs, create new colors by mixing dyes in their paint palette, and add fun decorations such as feathers, pom-poms, stickers and more.

Older kids and adults can make batik designs with the included beeswax crayon or design intricate patterns by painting with the dye.

When finished, display the colorful eggs on the included illustrated egg tree. Each kit includes includes: 3 egg lathes, 3 paint brushes, 4 color dyes, Egg tree, Self adhesive foam alphabet stickers, Book of stickers, Gem stone stickers, Pom-poms, Feathers, Self adhesive googly eyes, 2 egg dippers, and 1 wax crayon.

The Egg Blower tool makes blowing eggs incredibly easy, fast and clean. The set consists of a hole drill to make a perfect little hole in one end of the egg and a pump for removing the egg white and yolk.

We have not made our eggs yet so I do not have a review on the kit yet.  I am going to do it with the kids over the weekend.  But, I wanted to post the giveaway so everyone has time to enter!  I'll post and review and pictures over the weekend!!

Buy it:

The HearthSong Egg Decorating Kit is $24.98 and can be purchased HERE.

Win it:

The Wonderful People at HearthSong want to give One Lucky Goblin Reader an Egg Decorating Kit of their own!  Hooray!

Here's What You Have To Do:

Required Entry:  Check out All of HearthSong's Easter Collections and tell me another item that looks like fun!

Extra Entries (Available Only After Required Entry is Complete)

1) Become or Be a Groschen Goblins Google Groupie.
2) Subscribe to the Groschen Goblins by Email. (3 Entries)
3) Become or Be a HearthSong Facebook Fan.
4) Become or Be a Groschen Goblin Facebook Fan.
5) Follow Groschen Goblins on Twitter and Tweet this Giveaway (1x Daily)
6) Sign up for Hearth Song's Newsletter.
7) Enter my iCaughtTheEasterBunny.com Giveaway (3 entries)
This giveaway will end at midnight central time on 4/1/10.
Disclaimer: I was sent product for review . This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.

Curious Chef Review & Easter Cookie Cutter Giveaway - Easter Gift Guide

CONTEST CLOSED!!

Curious Chef is a company all about stirring the creative and curious side of children. Under the guidance of adults, budding chefs proudly take their first steps towards a lifelong love of cooking. With each uniquely designed kitchen tool, discovery and fun is just around the corner.

Curious Chef's products coupled with a favorite family recipe and an adult's love and encouragement can produce the most memorable moments in a young person's life.  And in our case, their products can provide an opportunity for two sisters to spend some fun quality time together.  Curious Chef provided me with their Easter Cookie Cutter Set and Kayla and Samantha made some cookies.  They're quite large and thick so they made really big cookies.  But, more importantly, was the time Kayla and Sam spent together.

Buy it:

The Easter Cookie Cutters are $8.99 and can be purchased online and at local stores.

Win it:

The lovely people at Curious Chef want to give one Lucky Goblin Reader the Easter Cookie Cutters.

What You Have To Do:

Required Entry:  Check out all Curious Chef's products and tell me what else you'd like to buy.

Extra Entries (Available Only After Required Entry is Complete)

1) Become or Be a Groschen Goblins Google Groupie.
2) Subscribe to the Groschen Goblins by Email (3x Entries)
3) Become or Be a Groschen Goblins Facebook Fan.
4) Become or Be a Curious Chef Facebook Fan.
5) Follow Groschen Goblins on Twitter and Tweet this Giveaway (1x Daily)
6) Follow Curious Chef on Twitter.
7) Enter the iCaughtTheEasterBunny.com Giveaway (2x Entries)
This giveaway will end at midnight central time on 4/1/10.
Disclaimer: I was sent product for review . This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.

Green Toys - Indoor Gardening Kit Review & Giveaway - Easter Gift Guide

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I found a great Green Toy Company on the internet called what?  Green Toys!  When I think of Easter, I think of flowers and Spring.  Green Toys has the cutest Indoor Gardening Kit for the kiddos. So I contacted them about doing a review and giveaway and they sent me their kit!
Kid's love to plant and grow things themselves and I love to watch their wonderment as they take care of their own plants. With the Indoor Gardening Kit from Green Toys young plant lovers can watch nature at work by growing a beautiful flower garden and fresh herbs in just days with the world’s most earth-happy gardening set. Like all the Green Toys products, their Indoor Gardening Kit is made from advanced environmentally friendly materials, helping to reduce fossil fuel use and CO2 emissions, all in the name of Good Green Fun! The kit is 9 pieces and includes: Peapod-shaped Planter Tray ,3 Planting Pots, Trowel, Soil and 3 Packs of organic seeds (Teddy Bear Sunflower, Basil, Zinnia) with easy-to-follow planting instructions.  This is a perfect item for the Easter Basket! And if you have a few kiddos, like me, you can put one in each basket.

Green Toys has a whole line of "environmentally friendly" toys.  Here are a few but you can check them all out HERE.

Learn all about their Green Practices and how they make their toys HERE.
Buy it:

You can purchase the Indoor Garden Kit for $19.99 online HERE.

Win it:

The Wonderful People at Green Toys want to give one Lucky Goblin Reader an Indoor Gardening Kit for their kiddo.  Hooray!

Here's What You Have To Do:

Required Entry:  Check out Green Toys Green Practices and tell me something you learned and another toy you would like to have for your child.

Extra Entries (Available Only After Required Entry is Complete)

1) Become or Be a Groschen Goblins Google Groupie.

2) Subscribe to the Groschen Goblins by Email. (3 Entries)

3) Become or Green Toys Facebook Fan.

4) Become or Be a Groschen Goblin Facebook Fan.

5) Follow Groschen Goblins on Twitter and Tweet this Giveaway (1x Daily)

6) Sign up for the Green Toys Newsletter.

7) Enter my iCaughtTheEasterBunny.com Giveaway (3 entries)

This giveaway will end at midnight central time on 4/1/10.

Disclaimer: I was sent product for review . This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.

Nelly & Lizzy.com Review & Necklace Giveaway-Easter/1st Communion/Confirmation Gift Guide

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I found the most beautiful stamped delicate jewelry - nelle & lizzy.com.  I contacted them about a review for an item that would make a good gift for either Easter, 1st Communion or Confirmation.  This is the necklace they sent me and I adore it.  It is simple and delicate, which is my style and it would be appropriate for a young lady or an adult.  The quality of the work and materials are excellent.  It came packaged in a beautiful brown box with a cloth stamped ribbon.  Inside was lavender smelling packing materials.  I definitely recommend purchasing any of their jewelry.  It would be a perfect and unique gift for the spring religious traditons - instead of the usual Rosaries, etc.

Check out their rings, charms, bracelets, earrings and other necklaces too!

This is my favorite Item.  I am going to save up my pennies and get two of these rings.  One for my biological kiddos and one for my non-biological kiddos (Sam and Ben are Joe's, but I've been their legal guardian since they were 4 months and 3).  Very special!

Buy it:

The Love Bird Necklace is $30.00! Buy it for yourself-what the heck, you deserve it!

Gift it:

Like I mentioned, it would make an excellent Easter,1st Communion or Confirmation Gift! But, it absolutely would be appropriate for any other special occasion.

Win it:

The Lovely Ladies at nelle & lizzy.com want to give one Lucky Goblin Reader a Love Bird Necklace of their own!  Thanks so much!

Here's What You Have To Do:

Required Entry:  Visit nelle & lizzy.com and tell me your favorite item!

Extra Entries (Available Only After Required Entry is Complete)
1) Become or Be a Groschen Goblins Google Groupie.
2) Subscribe to the Groschen Goblins by Email. (3 Entries)
3) Become or Be a nelle & Lizzy.com Facebook Fan.
4) Become or Be a Groschen Goblin Facebook Fan.
5) Follow Groschen Goblins on Twitter and Tweet this Giveaway (1x Daily)
6) Follow nelle & lizzy on Twitter.
7) Enter my iCaughtTheEasterBunny.com Giveaway (3 entries)
This giveaway will end at midnight central time on 4/8/10.
Disclaimer: I was sent product for review . This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.

MyPleasure.com Aphrodite Review & $25 Gift Certificate Giveaway

CONTEST CLOSED

 This is a 18+ Adult Review.  If you are under 18, mozey along to the next post.  If you are a family or church member. Consider yourself warned.

I was recently contacted by MyPleasure to do a review on the Aphrodite Vibrator.  And even though I've had a couple Adult Toy giveaways, I still ponder whether or not to do them.  After the St. Patrick's Day Giveaway, which had the second highest entries, I think it's safe to assume that you guys are ok with it.  This particular Vibrator was featured on Oprah and designed by Dr. Laura Berman. 

 

 This Vibrator is a Hand-held massager that has an infrared head on one side and three interchangeable sleeves on the other for a variety of sensations. The massaging head with Flexo-Joint is designed to move with you and can be used for muscle relaxation as well as erogenous zone stimulation.  You can choose from high and low vibration, with infrared heat available on low to provide warming, soothing sensations .  The attachments are smooth, pinpoint, and nubby for a unique feel, and they are very easy to add and remove.  It has a rechargeable massager and comes with a 110-volt AC charger to charge the internal battery. (compatible with standard US outlets only). 

Joe and I really liked this vibrator.  Believe it or not, Joe and I give each other full body massages at least 2 times per week.  We usually do this when we're going to be intimate, but not always.  We liked that we could use this for massage and intimate purposes.  It's easier than using your hands to give a back rub and it has the heat, which feels nice.   Thumbs up in the Groschen Bedroom!

Buy it:

The Aphrodite is $74.95 and can be purchased HERE.

Win it:

The Team at MyPleasure.com want to give one Lucky Goblin Reader a $25 Gift Certificate.  Hooray!

Here's What You Have To Do:

Required Entry:  Visit MyPleasure.com and tell me how you might spend your $25 Gift Certificate.

Extra Entries (Available Only After Required Entry is Complete)

1) Become or Be a Groschen Goblins Google Groupie.
2) Subscribe to the Groschen Goblins by Email. (3 Entries)
3) Become or Be a MyPleasure.com Facebook Fan.
4) Become or Be a Groschen Goblin Facebook Fan.
5) Follow Groschen Goblins on Twitter and Tweet this Giveaway (1x Daily)
6) Follow MyPleasure.com on Twitter.
7) Subscribe to the MyPleasure.com Blog.
8) Sign up for the MyPleasure.com Newsletter.
9) Enter my iCaughtTheEasterBunny.com Giveaway (3 entries)
This giveaway will end at midnight central time on 4/1/10.
Disclaimer: I was sent product for review . This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.

MeDoGood T-Shirt Review & Giveaway

CONTEST CLOSED

I came across MeDoGood back in December when Brandi from Life with 5 Monkies and 1 Ape wrote a review on t-shirts you can buy for $10, including shipping & handling, for our Wounded Warriors spending Christmas at Walter Reed and Brooke Army Medical Centers.   There are approximately 1,100 of our heroes at these two hospitals at any given time.  MeDoGood believes in our military troops and the sacrifices they make every day for our freedom.  And since I am an Air Force Brat myself I was both impressed and excited about this project.  This is an ongoing project for MeDoGood and I highly recommend purchasing 1 or 2 t-shirts right now.  I bought one back in December and felt so good about my Random Act of Kindness.

I was so happy when Brad from MeDoGood contacted me to review their t-shirts for my Goblin Readers.
Brad sent me two of the "I Can Accomplish Anything" T-shirts for Samantha and Gracie.  I love them.  Because of their Neurofibromatosis Diagnosis they are Developmentally Delayed.  This does not necessarily mean lower IQ, just that the maturity / development runs about 1-2 years behind their peers.  Sam seems to be more like 3-4 years behind, but after speaking to Gracie's teachers this morning, Gracie seems minimally behind and will require very little extra help - most of it being in Speech Therapy.  They CAN accomplish anything and they were so proud to wear their positive t-shirts.

MeDoGood has fabulous shirts that can be ordered for schools and that make excellent Fundraising items!
Check out some of these shirts. And the shirts are of an excellent cotton quality!

Buy it:

T-shirts are $10.00 and can be purchased online HERE.
Win it:

Brad from MeDoGood wants to give one Lucky Goblin Reader a t-shirt of their choice. Cool!

Here's What You Have To Do:

Required Entry:  Visit MeDoGood and tell me which shirt you'd choose if you win.

Extra Entries (Available Only After Required Entry is Complete)

1) Become or Be a Groschen Goblins Google Groupie.
2) Subscribe to the Groschen Goblins by Email. (3 Entries)
3) Become or Be a MeDoGood Facebook Fan.
4) Become or Be a Groschen Goblin Facebook Fan.
5) Follow Groschen Goblins on Twitter and Tweet this Giveaway (1x Daily)
6) Follow MeDoGood on Twitter.
7) Enter my iCaughtTheEasterBunny.com Giveaway (3 entries)
This giveaway will end at midnight central time on 3/29/10.
Disclaimer: I was sent product for review . This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.

Baby Banz Review & Sunglasses Giveaway - Easter Gift Guide

CONTEST CLOSED

In 2001, Baby Banz, Inc. found its start in "the land down under," one of the harshest UV climates in the world. One Australian’s fruitless search for a proper pair of baby sunglasses for his infant son forced him to take action, leading to the development of the Original Baby Banz sunglasses. First introduced to the American market in 2002, Baby Banz are best known for their unique wrap-around, banded design and 100% UV protective lenses. Baby Banz are the keystone for the expanding Baby Banz Protection Collection that includes: adjustable baby and toddler sun hats, UPF 50 swimwear and flap hats, our cool new Retro Banz and for winter, mirrored Ski Banz. Baby Banz sells its Protection Collection line nationwide in a variety of outlets including optical and specialty baby stores.

I have written reviews on The BabyBanz SkiBanz which you can check out HERE. I also wrote a review on The BabyBanz ClearLenz.  Check that out HERE.

BabyBanz has some New and Exciting news that is featured in the New York times in an article about the importance of protecting the hearing of our children. Help spread education about hearing loss prevention! http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/02/health/02baby.html
Also – Baby Banz has a faBOWlous giveaway this month! The have teamed up with Simply faBOWlous to offer the cutest TUTU and Flower hat plus a wardrobe of Baby Banz sunglasses – a product package of about $150! Please enter yourselves and share with your readers!http://babybanz.blogspot.com/2010/03/baby-banz-march-giveaway-with-simply.html

Buy it:

All BabyBanz Products can be purchased online.

Win it:

The Fabulous People at BabyBanz want to give away one pair of Sunglass from their Adventure or Jbanz Collection.  Winners Choice!  Sweet!

Here's What You Have To Do:

Required Entry:  Visit BabyBanz and tell me which pair you will choose if you win!

Extra Entries (Available Only After Required Entry is Complete)
1) Become or Be a Groschen Goblins Google Groupie.
2) Subscribe to the Groschen Goblins by Email. (3 Entries)
3) Become or Be a BabyBanz Facebook Fan.
4) Become or Be a Groschen Goblin Facebook Fan.
5) Follow Groschen Goblins on Twitter and Tweet this Giveaway (1x Daily)
6) Follow BabyBanz on Twitter.
7) Enter my iCaughtTheEasterBunny.com Giveaway (3 entries)
This giveaway will end at midnight central time on 3/29/10.
Disclaimer: I was sent product for review . This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.

Need a Blog Makeover?

I've had so many positive things happen by joining in the fun of Friday Follow.   I've grown my followers (Thank you, Thank you, Thank you), I've been given 5 Blog Awards (Again Thank You), I've won 2 Giveaways (Sa-Weet) and a Blog Layout Makeover!!  Not participating in Friday Follow Yet?  Join in the FUN tomorrow.  Friday Follow is Hosted by the Lovely Rita at One 2 Try, Tami at Hearts Make Families, and Lynn at Midday Escapades!!

Right Now I want to introduce you to Thais of House 09.

I met Thais thru Friday Follow and entered her Blog Makeover Giveaway.  I didn't want a complete makeover because I just ordered business cards with my header on them, but I did want the layout cleaned up.  I wanted a more neat and clean layout.  She did a wonderful job!  I love it and it's exactly what I wanted it to look like.  She did it quite quickly too!  What do you guys think?  Like what you see?  Well, she's got another Blog Makeover Giveaway going on now!!  Hurry and enter by the end of March!

Check out her Design Blog.

Thais also has a giveaway from anthropologie. Go forth and enter!!!

So a Big Thank You to Thais and many Thanks to the Hostessees of Friday Follow and all my new (and old) Followers!

Bridgette

Simple Green Naturals HUGE Cleaning Package Review & Giveaway US Only

CONTEST CLOSED

Simple Green Naturals are 100% naturally derived Cleaners, with ingredients originating from nature: chicory, coconut, corn, palm, naturally occurring minerals, salt and sugar, and water. Nothing else. The naturals scents are IFRA compliant and made of 100% natural essential oils & plant extracts. They are packaged in 100% recyclable PETE plastic bottles with 25%+ post-consumer content, printed with soy inks.  Talk about being environmentally friendly!


Simple Green sent me their entire line of Naturals Products to review and I am so glad they did.  Jumping on the "Green" bandwagon has been a slow process for our family.  I assumed that cleaners that didn't have harsh chemicals wouldn't do the job that a household of 4 kids required and that I'd have to use a lot more "Elbow" grease without my abrasives and, I like my house to smell clean. A lot of green products are scent free.  I also assumed that they were expensive.  We are on a tight budget and as much as I want to make good environmental choices, food in our bellies comes first.  I'm happy to report that I was wrong on all my assumptions.  The cleaners were awesome and did not take my arm off!  The scents were lovely-my house smells clean - Hooray! And, as I've been finding out with all of the green products I've tested, they are very affordable.  Especially if you use the correct amount.  We tend to use more product than we need to or cheaper products require more to reach the same result.  I am very happy with Simple Green.  And I like that they can be purchased in your local stores and don't have to be purchased on-line!  Here are the products that I received.

I just had to share this photo with you.  It's a TEENAGER - cleaning my bathroom!!!

Feel free to live vicariously thru me!

Buy it:

An entire kit including the following is $24.99!! And can be purchased HERE or separately at a store near you! Check out a list of your local stores HERE.

1 32 oz. bottle of Simple Green Naturals Multi-Surface Care

1 24 oz. bottle of Simple Green Naturals Bathroom Cleaner

1 24 oz. bottle of Simple Green Naturals Carpet Care

1 32 oz. bottle of Simple Green Naturals Glass & Surface Care

1 16 oz. bottle of Simple Green Naturals Dish Washing Liquid

1 16 oz. bottle of Simple Green Naturals Liquid Hand Soap

*1 Free Simple Green grocery tote with the purchase of this kit!

Win it:

The generous people at Simple Green wants to give one Lucky Goblin Reader the same Natural Product Package I received!  Hooray!

Here's What You Have To Do:

Required Entry: Visit Simple Green and tell me another product other than the Naturals Line that you'd like to try.

Extra Entries (Available Only After Required Entry is Complete)

Become a Groschen Goblin Google Groupie

Subscribe to The Groschen Goblins Emails (2 Entries - Subscription must be confirmed)

Sign up for the Simple Green Newsletter

Become a Groschen Goblin Facebook Fan

Become a Simple Green Facebook Fan

Follow Groschen Goblins on Twitter and Tweet this Giveaway (1 Entry Daily)

Follow Simple Green on Twitter

Grab my button

Blog About This Giveaway (3 Entries)

This giveaway will end at midnight central time on 4/6/10

Disclaimer: I was sent product for review . This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.

Funky Monkey Snacks - Easter Basket Filler Review & Giveaway

CONTEST CLOSED

We loved our Funky Monkey Snacks in the Groschen Goblins Go Green Giveaways so much that we brought them back as an excellent Easter Basket Filler idea.  I am not against filling those baskets with some yummy yummy jelly beans and chocolates, but it doesn't hurt to throw a good treat in there too!  For a little recap on how yummy and nutritious these snacks are, check my full review out HERE.

Buy it:

Funky Monkey Snacks can be purchased only at Amazon in cases of 12 for $21.97.

Tuck it:

Purchase extras so you don't run out of this delicious & healthy snack!

Win it:

The generous people at Funky Monkey Snacks are going to give one Lucky Goblin Reader a Variety Pack of their delicous snacks! Hooray!

Here's what you have to do:

Required Entry:
Visit the Funky Monkey Snacks website and tell me what flavor you want to try first!

Extra Entries (Available Only After Required Entry is Complete)
1) Become or Be a Groschen Goblins Google Groupie.
2) Subscribe to the Groschen Goblins by Email.
3) Become or Be a Groschen Goblins Facebook Fan.
4) Become or Be a Funky Monkey Snacks Facebook Fan.
5) Follow Groschen Goblins on Twitter and Tweet this Giveaway (1x Daily)
6) Follow Funky Monkey Snacks on Twitter.

This giveaway will end at midnight central time on 3/29/10.
Disclaimer: I was sent product for review . This review is 100% my opinion and has not been edited or reviewed by anyone. I was not compensated in any other way for this product review.