Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil Giveaway!! Ends 10/12! Open to the US and Canada!

Many people I know use coconut oil for numerous reasons. For instance, I have met many cloth-diapering mothers who use it in place of a commonly used ointment or cream for diaper changes on their little one. But what is virgin coconut oil?  While most coconut oils are made from copra, or dried coconut meat, virgin coconut oil can only be made by either quick drying or wet-milling fresh coconut meat, or non-copra. Tropical Traditions exclusively sells a highly lauded version of virgin coconut oil in their Gold Label line of the highest quality that the company is known for.

Interestingly, Tropical Traditions was the first company to publish standards for the uses of virgin coconut oil, in terms of edible oils, over ten years ago. While I did know of some uses for coconut oil that I mentioned above, I had no idea of how many different ways you could use it in the kitchen!! You can use coconut oil for frying, for baking, for making mayonnaise or ketchup, to make soup and even make pudding or pie crusts! The possibilities are honestly endless... and what's even better is that coconut oil presents a gluten-free option for your family to cook with a great versatile ingredient if your family is indeed GF. While the FDA doesn't want us to discuss the health benefits of coconut oil on a page where it is being sold or given away, the best website to read about the health benefits of coconut oil is http://coconutoil.com

Tropical Traditions and Tia's Sweeps Go 'Round are teaming up to offer you, our readers, the chance to win a quart of Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil for you to use in the kitchen or wherever you choose! The giveaway is open from September 29th to October 12th! What are you waiting for? Enter today for your chance to be able to try out all the great ways you can incorporate coconut oil into your lives!

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Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com from Tropical Traditions for a review that will be forthcoming. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

TotLogic Diaper Balm #review and #giveaway, part of the Bringing Home Baby Giveaway Hop!! #BHbaby US only, ends 9/23

Is there anything more precious than welcoming a new baby into your life? In celebration of the joys that come from having a new baby we are celebrating by joining the Bringing Home Baby Giveaway Hop hosted by The Frugal Greenish Mama and Life as Leels! Each blogger participating in this giveaway hop is offering a fabulous prize for Mama or Baby valued at a minimum of $25. Be sure to hop around and enter them all, including our two Grand Prize packages valued at $274 and $557!

Two of our readers will win fabulous prize packages!

The first grand prize giveaway package focuses on all things baby! Who knew something so small could need so much? This amazing package includes an Ingenuity Washable Playard with Dream Center in Sahara Burst, Boba 3G Carrier, Tiny Love Gymini Bouncer, Svan Child Totseat, Moraki Cloth Diaper, Rockin Green Laundry Soap , a pair of adorable Pediped Originals shoes, Lillie by Bebe au Lait Hooded Towel, 2 Red Hens Rooster Diaper Bag, Dolphin Organics Travel Set, MAM pacifiers and teether and a Halo Sleepsack Swaddle.

The second grand prize package focuses all on Mama! It is valued at $274 and includes a set of nursing clips from Glamourmom, a $35 Lamaze Intimates gift certificate, $25 Pink Blush Maternity Gift Certificate, a Loving Moments Nursing bra, Milk Makers & Bumpboosters cookies, Bebe au Lait Nursing Cover, Earth Mama Angel Baby Postpartum Package and a way for Mama to have a few moments free with an Automatic Bouncer from Ingenuity!

Go Enter the Grand Prize Giveaway Baby Package & Mama Package now!

I started entering baby and mama-themed giveaways when I was pregnant, and one of the first things that I won was a big tub of TotLogic Diaper Balm back in January. When I received it, I tucked it away with all of the other baby stuff I was accumulating. I ended up giving birth to my daughter this past May 29th, and she was gorgeous and beautiful and healthy (a wonderful newborn baby :) ). Unfortunately, she ended up having high bilirubin counts from Day 3 of life until she was about ~2 and a half weeks of age. It was quite a stressful, trying time for our family, as we were so worried for little Valentina. I have been breastfeeding her since she was born, so I was on order from her doctor to breastfeed her on demand.

My little girl in her going home outfit that was too big for her. 

You can see she's pretty yellow from the bilirubin :(

Of course, when you are feeding a baby on demand, your baby is making dirty diapers more often than she would if you had her on a scheduled feeding. My daughter's doctor had recommended to use petroleum jelly or Desitin cream to prevent diaper rash, but she ended up getting it anyway. We then had to utilize prescription diaper rash cream on her to help keep the rash at bay. While it did prevent it from spreading, it didn't do much to make it go away.

Valentina was about a month old when my sleep deprived brain remembered something important that was packed away in the many tubs of baby stuff in our house. The TotLogic Diaper Balm! The balm that is filled with loads of natural ingredients, is safe for sensitive skin (and although we were using disposable diapers at the time, is also cloth-diaper safe!) and has a nice scent and feel to it. I found it and immediately started using it on Valentina at every diaper change.

Well, it didn't take me and my husband long to become believers in this amazing product. It is FANTASTIC. It cleared up her diaper rash in only a couple of days and it has not come back! I can't make any claims that it actually cured the diaper rash, but I do know that her condition improved once I started using the diaper balm regularly. It goes on smooth and cleans up great, unlike the other petroleum and zinc oxide based creams that so many use on their little ones. What's also fantastic about it is that it can be used on any parts of the skin, even mamas with dry hands! I am telling you... this product is absolutely amazing.

I actually ended up writing to the owner of the company to partner with them to hopefully make another individual a true believer of this wonderful company. So TotLogic and I have teamed up to offer one lucky winner a tub of TotLogic Diaper Balm!

Enter below between now and September 23rd!!

Disclosure: The Frugal Greenish Mama, Life as Leels and the Bringing Home Baby participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations.
Furthermore, while this review was based on a product that I received as part of a giveaway I won back in January, I was offered another free product from Logic Product Group as described in this post as compensation for hosting this particular giveaway.

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Awesome jewelry candle giveaway, with new perfect fit rings inside!! Ends 10/1!

Welcome to the Jewelry Candle Giveaway

Hosted by Mom Loves 2 Read!

*Sponsored by Jewelry Candles*

Mom Loves 2 Read has partnered up with Jewelry Candles to bring you this amazing Giveaway!
This time we are giving away TWO Ring Candles to 2 lucky winners!

Each Ring Candle is a unique gift - you can Choose the size of the ring you will find inside!
Choose from sizes 5 - 10

AND each Ring hidden inside is worth anywhere from $10 up to $7500!!!  

These would make fun surprise gifts for loved ones or friends!
Can you imagine a romantic candle-lit dinner - as the wonderfully scented candles burns a surprise begins to appear - a beautiful ring - and not only that, but it fits! 
The hubs and I don't often get a chance to have a romantic night on our own with our beautiful little one in our lives now, but I certainly would love to have a nice date for two at home (with my parents watching her, perhaps?) illuminated by this gorgeous candle. And what lady wouldn't want to wear a gorgeous piece of jewelry custom fit for her? I love this idea - it's a beautiful surprise and really makes an occasion extra special. Hope my hubby is reading this for a possible 30th birthday present for me :)!

Giveaway dates: September 9 12:00 pm through October 1st 11:59pm CST.

Open to US only please -  must be 18 or older to win. 

Void where prohibited.

Easy to enter - simply fill out any of the entries on the provided form - The winners are chosen at random from all validated entries - Entries will be checked for validation prior to winner's random selection.  Winners will have only 48 hours to reply and claim prize, if no reply another will be selected.

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Disclosure: Mom Loves 2 Read did receive compensation in the form of free products in exchange for posting this giveaway. Sponsor ~ JewelryCandles.com is responsible for sending prizes, prizes often take up to 8 weeks from validation to receive.  Mom Loves 2 Read is not responsible for prizes!  Regardless this sponsor is personally promoted by choice.  A personal review of the product will be coming soon from Susan @ Mom Loves 2 Read. This Giveaway is in no way affiliated with facebook, twitter, pinterest or any other social media mentioned in the giveaway form.

$100 gift card giveaway from MyPerfectGift.com! Ends 9/30!

Welcome to the $100 Giftcard Giveaway

Sponsored by MyPerfectGift.com!
 

Hosted by Mom Loves 2 Read

& Military Wives Saving Money

Mom Loves 2 Read has teamed up with MyPerfectGift.com and an amazing group of bloggers, including Tia's Sweeps Go 'Round, to bring you this fun giveaway.

MyPerfectGift.com is a great website where you and your family members can register for free and set up a personal wishlist.  It's so easy you can even use facebook to login and register!

My Perfect Gift has nearly anything you could think of to add to each wishlist.  You, your spouse and even your kids can all make their own wishlists to share! 

Ever since I became a mother to a beautiful baby girl a little over 3 months ago now, I miss those days where I could pamper myself. I have already been dreaming of getting myself a Clarisonic face cleaner, a white gold locket to hold my little girl's picture when I'm at work and even an Ergo baby carrier for when my girl gets a little bigger (and the baby k'tan is getting tight so that might be sooner than later). Making a wish list on myperfectgift.com will make it easier for my friends and family to buy presents for me for my birthday and the holidays instead of trying to buy that ever elusive guessing game of "What does she want this year??"

Here is how you can be Eligible to Win~
Only mandatory entry 

First ~ Sign up and create a registry and add at least 3 gifts to it 
- it's that easy!
{you can even sign-up with one click using Facebook}

If you already have a MyPerfectGift Registry just add a new gift to your existing wishlist.

Entries will be validated using Winner's email he/she registers with.

If registering using fb, it is the email you use for your fb account 

One lucky winner will receive their choice of a 

$100.00 Amazon.com or Visa gift card!  

(Visa GC only available to US residents)

Giveaway Details

Open to US residents age 18+

Giveaway starts September 8th and 
ends September 30th at 11:59pm CST

Enter using the GiveawayTools form BelowHave FUN!

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Disclaimer: Disclosure: To be eligible to win this giveaway you must create an account and add at least three items in your registry. If you have an existing account add at least one new item to your registry. 

Mom Loves 2 Read did receive compensation for this giveaway event, however my opinions are my own and may differ from yours.  Tia's Sweeps Go 'Round is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.  This giveaway is not associated with Facebook, twitter or any other social media.  Prizes can take up to 8 weeks to arrive.  Void where prohibited.

Arbonne Skincare Giveaway & Review! Part of "Spa for Ma" event!! Ends 9/16 #spa #relax #pamper #mom

Welcome to the 3rd Annual Spa for Ma Giveaway Hop! I have teamed up with a bunch of other bloggers and our hosts Measuring Flower and Homemaking Hacks to bring you this fun event that helps mom to kick back, relax, and WIN--just in time for the kids to be back at school!

This event is a giveaway hop which means that, after you're entered my awesome prize below, you can "hop" on to the next blog to enter their prize as well. All the prizes in this hop are worth a minimum of $25. You can find a list with links to all the other blogs towards the bottom of this post.

I am excited to announce that our grand prize sponsor for this event is KOHL'S! They're giving away a $300 gift certificate to one very fortunate reader! Click HERE to enter to win this incredible grand prize.


I had the pleasure of reviewing some awesome products from a spectacular company called Arbonne. Arbonne is a skincare company founded on botanical principles by a group of leading bio-chemists, biologists and herbalists. It originated in 1975 and its products have been available in the U.S. since 1980. They offer a wide range of products such as skincare for any type of skin, cosmetics, hair products and even holiday gift sets.

I was lucky enough to review some of their products from their FC5 product line as well as their Arbonne baby product line. First, my beautiful daughter Valentina got to be pampered with an Arbonne baby body lotion product sample. The ABC design is cute and simple, and catches the eye. The body lotion has a nice herbal smell to it that isn't too overpowering, which I liked because I like my baby to smell like well... a baby :). It has a nice thickness which moisturized her really well with only using a little bit. It didn't leave any filmy residue either, which made me happy.

I then got to review a sample of some fantastic body moisturizer from Arbonne's FC5 line. The cream smelled great as soon as I opened the package, and it instantly felt awesomely thick and luxuriously rich on my hands when I began to spread it on them. I have pretty dry skin, and have since giving birth to my daughter. I can personally attest to how great this lotion made my skin look and feel - they are definitely as soft as they look! I don't often have time to pamper myself with a 3 month old, so it felt great to use this Arbonne lotion and soften up my hands to feel silky smooth!

BUY IT: Tia's Sweeps Go 'Round readers will get 15% off orders from Donna Lotts', Independent Consultant for Arbonne's official ordering site http://www.ddlotts.myarbonne.com/ , when mentioning Tia's Sweeps Go 'Round. In addition,  if Donna receives 15 orders of $50 or more as part of this event, she will give away a Coach purse!

WIN IT: One lucky winner will win an Arbonne Shea Butter Hand & Body wash, ARV $26.00! Enter below!

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Disclosure: Measuring Flower and its writers, Homemaking Hacks and its writers, and the other bloggers participating in this hop are not responsible for any sponsor(s) who do not fulfill their prize(s).

Happy Mommy Labor & Delivery Gown from Butternut Designs Giveaway! #readytopop US only ends 9/18

We've decided to celebrate Labor Day this year in a totally fun way – by celebrating those Mamas and Babies who have done some of the hardest labor out there! Welcome to the Ready to POP! {a Labor Day Giveaway Hop} hosted by So Easy Being Green, According to Jenny, and Viva Veltoro!

 Each blogger in this Hop has a fabulous Mama or Baby prize for you to enter to win – so be sure to hop around to them all, including the Grand Prize!

As many of you already know, I gave birth to a gorgeous baby girl back this past May after 22 hours of long, arduous drug-free labor! While I labored in my own clothes for many hours of it, I ended up changing into a hospital gown when I was getting into the heat of my labor (close to transition). My baby girl had to be monitored closely throughout my labor since I had pregnancy-induced hypertension, so it was essential that I had something on that allowed me to have the fetal monitors on me at all times. Throughout my intense labor pains, I never felt completely comfortable in the hospital gown since it didn't fit good and it wasn't really on me very well as I wiggled and braced myself for each contraction. Now looking back, I think to myself, if I could do one thing different, it would be to make sure I had comfortable clothing through the ENTIRE labor process, not just before transition. Thankfully, Kristen from Butternut Designs on Etsy has put her talent to good use in making custom gorgeous, custom sized labor and delivery gowns that follow strict hospital guidelines with easy arm and back access. With beautiful black lace trim and a stylish sash for a more fitted look, Butternut Designs' Happy Mommy Labor and Delivery gowns (ARV: $55) will not only keep you comfortable throughout your labor, they will give you a sense of style for your first pictures with baby that a hospital gown just can't compare to!

Talk about stylish! Check out this gorgeous Happy Mommy Labor and Delivery gown in black with black lace trim!
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You can learn more about the Happy Mommy Labor and Delivery gown and all of the other great maternity clothing that Kristen from Butternut Designs offers by checking out her Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ButternutDesigns. WIN IT One lucky winner will receive a Happy Mommy Labor and Delivery gown with black lace trim in the gown color, size and sash color of their choice! 

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Now, be sure to hop over to enter to win the  amazing Grand Prize for Ready to POP!

One lucky reader is going to win an adorable 2 Red Hens Diaper Bag, a fabulous set of Buttons Diapers – an All-in-Two Cloth Diapers System, and an absoutely beautiful CatBirdBaby Pikkolo Baby Carrier! 

What are you waiting for!?  Go Enter Now!

According to Jenny, Viva Veltoro, So Easy Being Green, the Blogging Mamas Network, and the Ready to POP! participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations.

Gorgeous Signature Black Duffle Coach Bag Giveaway!!!

This post is sponsored by yours truly and a great group of bloggers! Back to School doesn't have to be just about the kids! Moms deserve a BIG thank you for all the hard work they put in year-round, especially at back to school time. And that's why My Boys and Their Toys has teamed up with these amazing bloggers to give one lucky reader this awesome COACH Park Signature Duffle in black. Seriously, I have a fascination and love for Coach products. They are so gorgeous and exude instant style. There is nothing like walking in the streets of Midtown Manhattan with a Coach purse on your shoulder!!

Samsung Chromebook Giveaway!

Samsung Chromebook Giveaway 8/26 - 9/16

Hosted by: One Punky Mama

Co-Hosted by: Ceva de umplut timpul, Joans 5 Star Reviews, Oh My Heartsie Girl, A Little Bit of Everything

The Samsung Chromebook is an awesome machine that represents the future of laptops and working on the go. While it's lightweight and has 2 USB ports unlike the Macbook Air, the highlight feature of this product is the solid state drive (SSD). Having an SSD means your heat output will be greatly diminished, your startup time will be greatly reduced and the likelihood of you having a hard drive failure will be significantly lower than if you just had a regular HDD. This is a fantastic computer for everyone - from the causal surfer to the hardcore college student. 


One lucky winner will win (1) 11.6" Samsung Chromebook with WiFi
Details: - US Only - Ages 18+ - Date August 26 12:01am to September 16 11:59pm -
All entries are optional

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Disclosure:  Tia's Sweeps Go 'Round is not responsible for prize. If you have any question please send an email to nicole@onepunkymama.com. All entries are optional, if you do any of the tasks you can collect the entries, but if the winner task is a task you did not complete, a second winner will be chosen.

Maternity Hospital Labor Gown Giveaway, ends 9/1! US only, Part of the Great Expectations Blog hop!

Welcome to the great expectations giveaway hop hosted by princess among superheroes!

The great expectations giveaway hop is a fun way to not only celebrate belly3.0, but also get all the things a new mom/dad could want in one place! All participating bloggers have secured awesome prizes worth at least $25 fit for a baby shower! Don't forget to hop around and to enter to win the GRAND PRIZE sponsored by  project pomona, daddyscrubs, buttons diapers and tiny love worth over $200!

Great expectations bloggers are not responsible for sponsors that do not fulfill their prizes.

Think back to your baby shower (or a baby shower of a friend or family member if you've never had one)... do you remember the types of gifts that you/that person got? Most of the time, people get a lot of clothing for the baby, diapers and other very useful stuff, but don't often think of getting something for the mama-to-be. It's important to be comfortable in your remaining days of pregnancy, ESPECIALLY while giving birth!

That's why I have teamed up with Prazequilts on Etsy for offer a giveaway for one lucky reader to win a pink and blue maternity hospital labor gown to give birth in both comfort and style! This gown has velcro closures on the back and shoulders for easy access for monitors or medication, to nurse your baby or for the very important skin-to-skin contact postbirth. I mean, why wear an ugly, thin and uncomfortable hospital gown during a time where you want to be comfortable while you work hard to get out your baby? :)

Don't delay! Enter for your chance to win now through September 1st!

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Please remember to check out the other great giveaways as part of this awesome giveaway event in the linky below. Happy winning!

~Tia

Matilda Jane Children's Clothing Giveaway! Ends 8/30

Go Back to School in Style with Matilda Jane!

Hosted by More Than Mommy

and co-hosted by

Mommy's Craft Obsession and Simply Southern Couponers

Matilda Jane is a wonderful children's clothing boutique. They are the 'Unpredictable Clothing Company’! From the style, to the colors and craftsmanship, you won't find clothes like these anywhere else!

Matilda Jane reflects the uniqueness of each child who wears their clothes in a fun and fabulous way. You can check out a full review by Renae from More Than Mommy HERE.

Since we didn't find out the gender of our baby before we gave birth, we didn't have any dresses or anything at home once we had our little girl. I kindasortamaybe went on a spending rampage which hasn't really ended yet (and she's 11 weeks old now) that consisted of buying any and all adorable dresses I could get my hands on. If you are looking for adorable clothes for your baby or toddler, Matilda Jane is the place to go! The clothes in their collections are so adorable and well made, and most certainly a great addition to any children's wardrobe.

One lucky winner is going to win 2 outfits from Matilda Jane! That is 4 pieces of clothing, which will make a great addition to your back-to-school wardrobe. Simply fill out the Rafflecopter below for your chance.

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*I have not received compensation in return for my honest opinion. All opinions are my own, and yours may differ. More Than Mommy and Tia's Sweeps Go 'Round is not responsible for prize shipment. This promotion is not affiliated with Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest in any way. The winner will be given 48 hours to claim their prize, or another winner will be chosen. Entries will be verified.

Awesome Pretty Mommies Products Giveaway from the Blogging Mamas Network! Ends 8/25, Open US/CA!

Pretty Mommies is the #1 physician recommended maternity skin care line on the market.

Although it's aimed at those who are pregnant or nursing - it's natural, safe, skin care that's great for ANYONE - men included!.

It's a simple three step system - Cleanser, Skin Brightener, and Sunscreen - it'll cleanse, exfoliate, hydrate, brighten, soothe, provide high levels of antioxidants and anti-aging properties, as well as, physical broad spectrum sun protection. If you're curious about how these products work, be sure to check out the review on According to Jenny.

There are lots of new things happening at Pretty Mommies. If you're a Zulily fan then you might have noticed them pop up there this past week! Not only are they now reaching their target audience online, you might also see Pretty Mommies in your OBGYN's or Midwifes office. And if you're in China - you can now get Pretty Mommies there, too!

Pretty Mommies feels so deeply about educating women on the importance of safe maternity skin care that they've created a campaign on www.causes.com to raise awareness of this important issue. You'll also soon find them offering up educational resources on http://safematernityskincare.com/ and they support an open forum for Q&A for anyone who has questions about skin care during pregnancy, nursing - or just in general.

To celebrate all these new and exciting events (and their newly redesigned website) Pretty Mommies has partnered with the Blogging Mamas Network to answer your questions about safe skin care and giveaway LOTS of Pretty Mommies products!

Giveaway is open to US/CAN, 18+, and ends on 8/25/13

**Ready to purchase Pretty Mommies for yourself?? Use code pretty20 at checkout for 20% off through 8/31/13!**

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Tia's Sweeps Go 'Round, The Blogging Mamas Network and participating bloggers are not responsible for prize fulfillment. Participating bloggers did not receive compensation for this post, although they may be eligible for a reward upon completion.

$50 Wazoodle Gift Card Giveaway! Ends 8/21, Open WW

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Wazoodle Fabrics is a family owned and operated business and is the leading manufacturer and distributor of quality textiles, notions and other items. Eco-Friendly fabrics is the main focus of Wazoodle, especially those that will help to reduce the use of disposable items. Wazoodle is the #1 source for cloth diaper making supplies!

Wazoodle offers fabrics and notions for cloth diaper making as well as other items, they also have precut diaper making kits, premade diapers, and a whole lot more! Have you ever wondered about making your own diapers? Didn't know where to begin? The pre-cut diaper kits from Wazoodle would be perfect for a first timer or even if you've sewn your own diapers before!

Read Mami's 3 Little Monkeys full review of the precision cut diaper making kit she received HERE!

I have always wanted to get crafty and try my hand at sewing some cloth diapers myself, but have been very intimidated to try it. The diaper making kit from Wazoodle makes cloth diaper making completely doable, even for someone who doesn't have a lot of sewing expertise like myself :).

Giveaway!
Mami's 3 Little Monkeys & Wazoodle have teamed up for this awesome giveaway! One winner will receive a $50 Gift Certificate to use at Wazoodle and 10 additional winners will each receive 1 yard of fabric free with their next order from Wazoodle! This giveaway is open Worldwide and will end on 8/21 at 11:59pm CST. All winning entries will be verified. The winners will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen. To enter fill out the form below, you do not need to do all of them, but the more you complete the better your odds of winning!
Good Luck!

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Disclosure: Tia's Sweeps Go 'Round and other participating blogs are not responsible for the fulfillment of any of the above prizes. I received no monetary or product compensation for this publication. If you are a brand and would like to see your product(s) in a giveaway similar to this one please contact Sarh at mamis3littlemonkeys@yahoo.com.

Samsung ChromeBook Giveaway BLOGGER OPP

Organized by One Punky Mama

Prize:  Samsung Chromebook

Event dates: 8/26 - 09/16

Free & Paid Options Available

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