Summer Bash Must Come to an End!!

Sad as it is I must tell you the Monkmee Summer Bash has come to an end, Early. I fell short 3 sponsors and I'd sponsor them myself but money is a little tight til September. I want to thank everyone for joining me. We had some awesome reviews & giveaways. Many are still open, so keep entering, Winners can be found on my winner page or by clicking the button below.

A Big Thank You To All My Wonderful, Amazingly Awesome Sponsors!!!!!!

Summer Bash Review & Giveaway #28 - Junk Ball*CLOSED*

Junk Ball is another branch of the Little Kids Inc company. I was sent a Junk Ball® Major League Baseball Players Association Bat & Ball Set to review along with the products from Little Kids Inc that I reviewed. My Little Kids Inc reviews can be found here & here.

Here are my boys checking out their goodies. You can see the Junk Ball set at the back.

 Junk Ball® Major League Baseball Players Association Bat & Ball Set

 Today's kids emulate their favorite baseball players, not their favorite teams, in the backyard. The MLBPA Bat and Ball Set gives children the opportunity to emulate their favorite players in the backyard while actually being able to throw baseballs and/or hit homeruns like their favorite stars do. Each bat and ball set comes with a classic Junk Ball Baseball, Junk Ball Bat and a sheet of stickers/labels so kids can customize their own bat! Sticker sheet features 6 MLB players: David Ortiz, David Wright, Alex Rodriguez, Joe Mauer, Ryan Howard, and Vladimir Guerrero. Recommended for ages 5 & up. (MSRP: $9.99)

Alex loves baseball and we missed him signing up for t-ball since it was around the sametime that Will was born. He was super excited when he opened this Junk Ball set, you'd thought it was Christmas.

Buy It: Junk Ball® Major League Baseball Players Association Bat & Ball Set  ($9.99)

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ReTweet- Win a Junk Ball Set from @adjolly  @little_kids_inc & @junkball  Ends 8/11

RULES: Open to U.S. Residents. Giveaway Ends August11th, 2010 at 11:59pm CST. Winner will be selected using Random.org and emailed. You will have 48 hours to respond. If no response prize will be forfeited and a new winner selected.

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Summer Bash Review & Giveaway #27 - Smarty Rent *CLOSED*

If your kids are like mine then you probably own at least one of the LeapFrog and VTech game systems. Those games can be pretty expensive, and add up quickly. I know my son has asked for and gotten games, only to find it was too hard or he didn't like it. I received an email from a company called SmartyRents, they work similar to Netflix in that customers choose from a variety of game titles with no late fees that are shipped free, directly to their door. They carry games for eight game systems

We own a leapster and around 10 games that he's only played a handful of times. We signed up at SmartyRents and I let Alex pick games that interested him and a few that I thought would work for Eian since he's about at the age to play it himself. SmartyRents has several  rental packages to meet the individual needs of all children in the family. We choose the 1 Game at a Time package.

About SmartyRents

SmartyRents is an educational video game rental company established by two credentialed teachers. After having children, it became our mission to provide families with an opportunity to have their kids learn while playing the ever-so-popular video game.

SmartyRents provides exciting learning opportunities for children from the ages of 9 months to 10 years. Every month when a game is delivered to your door, it allows your child the chance to embark on a new learning adventure. Our educationally-based products help your child to learn and refine skills with some of their favorite characters.

At SmartyRents, you choose the games you want, and play them for as long as you want. We feature all the top games from LeapFrog (Little Leaps, Clickstart, Leapster and Didj) as well as from Vtech (V.Smile Baby,

V.Smile, V.Motion and V.Flash) to provide your children with a fun, educational experience. Our products allow your children to play and

learn at the same time.

SmartyRents offers parents the opportunity to provide fun, educational alternatives to the other video games on the market. Your kids won`t know the difference and you will feel better knowing they are learning while playing.

To get started, there are four simple steps:

*Register as a SmartyRents member.

*Choose the rental package that best fits your needs:

1 game, 2 games, 3 games, or 4 games at a time

*Begin your child's learning experience by adding games to your Game.

*Your game(s) will be delivered to your door to keep for as long as you want to play.

Additionally, if you love the game so much that it pains you to part with it, then take advantage of our "LOVE IT" option. The "LOVE IT" option allows you to keep the game by purchasing it at the "LOVE IT" price.

SmartyRents is offering my readers a SmartyRents promo code worth 1 FREE month of the 1 Game at a Time package or $9.99 towards the package of their choice.

Promo Code: d1cbdd

Expires: 8/31/10

Buy It: SmartyRents Packages Start at $9.99

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ReTweet- Win 3 months worth of game rentals from SmartyRents @adjolly 8/10

RULES: Open to U.S. Residents. Giveaway Ends August 19th, 2010 at 11:59pm CST. Winner will be selected using Random.org and emailed. You will have 48 hours to respond. If no response prize will be forfeited and a new winner selected.

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Summer Bash Review & Giveaway #26 - Boon *CLOSED*

I'm always on the lookout for cool kid products that work. I found Boon Inc, they make some really awesome kid products. I was given the oppertunity to review two products from their feeding line. I choose the Fluid and Groovy.

The Fluid, Toddler Cup

This streamlined toddler cup has an ergonomic, two-handed grip that is perfect for small hands. The angled spout requires less head tipping, making it more comfortable to use.

◦Angled spout requires less head tipping

◦Ergonomic two-handed grip

◦Perfect for small hands

◦Two-piece design

◦Dishwasher-safe

◦Holds 9 oz.

Recommended ages: 9+ months

$5.99 each Fluid comes in 3 colors Organge, Blue/Green, & Pink.

The Groovy, Interlocking Plate and Bowl Set

Engaging kids at mealtime can be a challenge. What better way to keep their interest than to give them their own special plate? Groovy offers a fun way to serve meals in a customizable configuration. This interlocking plate and bowl set includes a toddler-sized plate with two separate compartments plus two small bowls that attach to the edge of the plate in a variety of positions. The small bowls are perfect for dipping—always an engaging activity at mealtime—or for serving small portions.

◦Four compartments keep food separated

◦Two small bowls, perfect for dipping sauces or small portions

◦Place bowls anywhere on edge of plate—fun, customizable configuration

◦Scratch-resistant, dishwasher-safe materials

◦Slip-resistant base

Recommended ages: 9+ months

$12.99 each Groovy comes in 3 colors Orange, Blue/Green, & Pink.

I'm happy to say that after trying every brand out there, that thanks to Boon Inc, my Eian has been bottle free for a week now. Thats a big step for him. He loves his Fluid cup it's the only one that he will drink out of. I'm actually getting ready to order him another 2 of them. I recommend Boon Inc to all my mommy friends.

Buy It: Boon Inc

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ReTweet- Win a Feeding Set from @adjolly and @BoonInc 8/9.

RULES: Open to U.S. Residents. Giveaway Ends August 9th, 2010 at 11:59pm CST. Winner will be selected using Random.org and emailed. You will have 48 hours to respond. If no response prize will be forfeited and a new winner selected.

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Summer Bash Review & Giveaway #25 - YumYumPendants *CLOSED*

Scrabble Title Pendants are all the rage right now and I found a site that makes really awesome Scrabble Jewelry YumYumPendants. I'm not a big jewelry person but these necklaces are too cute to pass up. I was able to review on of their scrabble title necklaces. I choose a all too cute dragonfly, but I've only gotten to try it on. My 5 year old, Alex stole it from me and has been wearing it since it came in the mail.

About YumYumPendants & Ela

Ela Steel was born in Ontario, Canada where in 2005 she graduated from the Fine Arts program at Georgian College’s School of Design and Visual Art in Barrie, Ontario. Since then she has lived as an expat artist and accidental jewelry maker in Texas with her husband, dog and two cats.

Her interest in jewelry making initially sprung from the desire to bring her offbeat artwork to a larger audience via glass tile jewelry. From there she expanded to making bracelets, rings, earrings and eventually scrabble tile pendants- which is when the YumYumPendants brand was born.

Ela prides herself on offering top quality handmade products and unique designs at affordable prices.

You can see more of Ela's unsual artwork on ElaSteel.com

Buy It: YumYumPendants ($6.97)

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ReTweet- Win a Scabble Pendant Necklace from @adjolly and @YumYumPendants 8/8.

RULES: Open WORLDWIDE.. Giveaway Ends August 8th, 2010 at 11:59pm CST. Winner will be selected using Random.org and emailed. You will have 48 hours to respond. If no response prize will be forfeited and a new winner selected.

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Summer Bash Review & Giveaway #10 - Say Please

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Summer Bash Review & Giveaway #24 - Tazzini Stainless Steel Bottle*CLOSED*

I love reusable water bottles, I'm sure you've figured that out. I was looking for a good water bottle for my husband, when I found Tazzini. Their stainless steel bottles were perfect for Joel. He's been training hard getting in shape for when he leaves next month for Army Basic Training. We received the Earth Map Stainless Steel Reusable Water Bottle to review and we love it. I absolutely love love the top. My 5 year old enjoyed being the first to try it out and then my 2 year old tried to shake the water out of it and couldn't.

Stainless steel reusable bottles with a leak-proof lid

Finally! A stainless steel water bottle with a lid that is comfortable to drink from, that cannot get lost, that is BPA-free and non-leaching! Introducing TazziniTM stainless steel reusable bottles. Use them everyday, everywhere, for water and other cold or warm beverages because they are better for you and better for our planet. Every time you reuse a bottle instead of a single use plastic bottle, you make a big difference for your health and for our planet!

Features and benefits include:

•Leak-proof lid

•Easy to open & close

•Comfortable drinking spout

•Non-leaching, non-toxic, BPA-free

•Reusable & Recyclable

•Safe Alternative to Plastic & Aluminum

•Wide Mouth & Easy to Clean

•Slim ...Easy to Carry & Fits Cup Holders

•Durable & Lightweight

•Generously sized 730 ml / 24.7 oz

Unique lid means:

No more leaks!

No more getting sloshed on while drinking!

No more lost caps!

No BPA or phthalates!

Our Story

Finding a reusable water bottle today is simple. They are everywhere -- in every material, shape, size and color imaginable. But finding one that won't disappoint you after a few uses ... well, that's a different story. And that's exactly where our story begins.

As parents of a child that suffers from an immune system deficiency caused by environmental toxins, eliminating plastics in our life was a no brainer. Good for him. Good for the environment. But in addition to needing a safe product, we also needed a practical product that fit our fast paced everyday lives.

We needed stainless steel bottles that were easy to clean and transport, would not leak, impart weird flavors, or alter the taste of our liquid. And that proved to be a far more difficult task. So difficult in fact, that it was easier for us to produce our own line than it was to find an existing bottle that measured up to our high standards.

As the old adage says, if you want it done right, do it yourself -- or let us do it for you.

At Tazzini™, our stainless steel water bottles are:

•100% recyclable

•Made from premium 304 18/8 food & beverage grade stainless steel

•Featured by a comfort-spout that does not touch your liquid until you drink from it

•Designed with easy to open & close caps made from #5 polypropylene, a material that is non-toxic, non-leaching, BPA free and durable

•Independently lab-tested to meet or exceed US FDA and European Food Norm Safety Standards

•Leak-proof and won't slosh when drinking or transporting

•Screen-printed so the designs stay fresh through repeated washings

•Curved to make cleaning easy with a standard bottle brush

•Easy to transport with a slim, tapered design and comfortable loop ring cap

•As light as similarly sized plastic and aluminum bottles - just 6 oz. when empty

•Manufactured in a factory based in China, US managed and part US-Owned, ensuring a safe product that is produced with respect for both the workers and the environment

At Tazzini, giving back is important to us. That's why we donate a percentage of our proceeds to organizations that seek to prevent toxin-induced illnesses and to help those already affected.

Buy It: Tazzini ($17.95)

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ReTweet- Win a Tazzini stainless steel reusable bottle from @adjolly and @tazzini (8/7)

RULES: Open to U.S. Residents. Giveaway Ends August 7th, 2010 at 11:59pm CST. Winner will be selected using Random.org and emailed. You will have 48 hours to respond. If no response prize will be forfeited and a new winner selected.

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