Goodies for Mommies Giveaway

No one in the world can take the place of your mother. Right or wrong, from her viewpoint you are always right. She may scold you for little things, but never for the big ones. ~Harry Truman

Welcome to Goodies for Mommies Giveaway!

Sponsored by: Mama Never Told Me ,WhatToExpect.com , How to Rock Your Baby, & Dryper's Wee Wee Dry , Health and Beauty Diva and Best Vacation Places

Jade of Happy Home and Family and Diva Fabulosa fashion blog

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would like to celebrate Mother's Day by giving 5 lucky mommies some goodies.

There will be 5 package at stake. Each winner will get the following (prizes will be sent separately by the corresponding sponsor)

• $20 in CASH or AMAZON GIFT CODE
• Mama Never Told Me books by Emily Van Do - Retail Value $9.95 each
• A Choice of What To Expect Books by Heidi Murkoff - Retail Value $ 8.97 - $19.11
• How to Rock Your Baby - $10.19
• Dryper's Baby Shirts (For Philippine residents only)

Goodluck Mommies!!

Lemonade Day

As you know this blog's title is somewhat related to limes and lemons, see story here. No, they're not really my favorites but I am just fascinated by these fruits (or wherever they are qualified). I chanced upon an article about "Lemonade Day" got curious about it and was happy to read about the inspiring history that Prepared 4 Life started.

Actually I don't know if there is really a National Lemonade Day or if there is I don't know when it is celebrated. Lemonade stands are so popular among children as a source of additional money most especially during summer.let me share inspiring story behind the movement :

"Lemonade Day was inspired by the lessons local entrepreneur and philanthropist Michael Holthouse taught his young daughter and her friend when they set-up a lemonade stand. Instead of giving his daughter money to buy a turtle, Lissa got creative and asked her father if she could open a lemonade stand. Mr. Holthouse encouraged her to set goals and go for it. Who knew that what started as an innocent question from his then 10-year-old daughter, Lissa, wanting a pet turtle, would turn into a life changing opportunity for hundreds of thousands of children across Houston and the country!

Lissa and a friend set up a lemonade stand, and learned a ton along the way, but so did Michael! He realized that there were important lessons in mentoring and business that he was able to share with his daughter that day. That one day sitting in the street corner with his daughter at her lemonade stand inspired what is now known as Lemonade Day. It is day of educating and empowering kids to have a dream and pursue it and showing them how, actually giving them the tools to do it!

Lemonade Day is a free, fun, experiential learning program that teaches youth how to start, own and operate their own business – a lemonade stand. It began in Houston, Texas in 2007. Since then it has grown from 2,700 kids to 120,000 kids in 31 cities across America and Canada in 2011. The yearly momentum for Lemonade Day continues to build and by 2013 the program aspires to be in 100 cities with one million registered youth."

If you want to know more about Lemonade Day, get your child start their own lemonade stands. More than just selling lemonades this experience will surely be a fun way to learn. Visit their website at  LemonadeDay.org. 

You can also check out and follow their Facebook and Twitter Pages to get ahead and participate in the activities and be involved, there might be one in the city nearest you!

 

WIN $100 AMAZON GC - Facebook Blast

Several bloggers have teamed up to bring you a $100 Amazon Code contest where you the reader can win! This is as easy as you can get. Fill out the Rafflecopter form. Follow the Facebook pages, and take two weeks to do it if you need to. If you are a blogger and want to join in the next event, sign up here.

$100 PayPal Cash or Sports Authority Gift Card Giveaway

Welcome to a New Year, A New Me Giveaway Event hosted by Daily Mothering, Mommy Of Two Little Monkeys and Mommy Digger!

Over 55 blogs have come together to present this exciting fitness and beauty event. This runs from January 24th-31st and each blog is giving away a fitness and/or beauty related prize worth $25 or more. Enter this giveaway and if you want to hop to other participating blogs, click here.

I together with other bloggers have teamed up to give away $100 Paypal cash or Sports Authority Gift Card. (Since, this is an international giveaway, the winner can choose to receive the prize as Paypal cash or a gift card.) 

Just fill out the Rafflecopter form below for your chance to win and become a New You for the New Year!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Forget The Resolutions Giveaway Hop

We have sponsored a giveaway by Life's Cheap Thrills.

If you want some extra cash join LIFE'S CHEAP THRILLS GIVEAWAY HOP for a chance to win $30 Paypal Cash. You can also visit other participating blogs in the hop and join their giveaways too.

The hop will  run from JANUARY 21-26 2012!

Forget The Resolutions Giveaway Hop

It is said that it take 21days to make a new habit, so by January21, you probably have already broken your New Year's Resolutions. Forget the Resolutions!

FORGET THE RESOLUTIONS GIVEAWAY HOP!

January 21-26 2012

The Forget The Resolutions Giveaway Hop runs from January 21 12:01AM EST to January 26 midnight EST   (January 27 12:01AM EST for Rafflecopter forms). Each blogger is responsible for getting a sponsor package (or self-sponsor) of at least $20, setting up and running their own giveaway on their own blog for the time above. THERE IS NO FEE TO PARTICIPATE.

Each blogger agrees to post the button and Linky List of participating blogs on their post from Jan21-26 (final code will be provided by Lisa Weidknecht).

Head now to Planet Weidknecht for the full details of this hop!

Facebook Blast - Blogger Sign Ups

Facebook Amazon Blast now open for sign ups!

Dear Bloggers, would you like to participate in a fun event? Well actually it's more than just fun since Jen of Makobi Scribe is hosting another $100 Amazon Event this time for Facebook! For the fee of $1.50 per blog, you get the chance to participate in this event and get more FACEBOOK Followers. 

The event will run from Feb 1st 9:00 AM EST to Feb 15 12:01 EST. The Rafflecopter form will be provided which will be posted on your blog and Facebook Fan Page. 

If you want to participate in this event, check out this post to sign up pay the sign up fee and wait for Jen's email for instructions via email. 

If you're not a blogger, come back here on February 1st for you chance to win a $100 Amazon Gift Card-with quick and easy Facebook-following Rafflecopter entries!

Start ahead of time on your entries by liking Of Limes and Lemons Facebook Page!

Please care to visit my other blog My Charmed Mom

Win $100 Amazon Twitter Blast

If you are into doing your shopping online this is the best chance for you to do it for FREE! Yes, you read it right, FREE if you win this $100 Amazon Twitter Blast! I have teamed up with Kobiso and other bloggers to come up with this exciting giveaway

Everyone loves Amazon Codes. Complete the entries in the Rafflecopter below. You can come back and do a few each day or do them all in one sitting! Good Luck! You have until February 1st to join...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CEANA

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One year ago, I had been a new person called Mommy because of you, and I am loving every minute of it...

The Lord has indeed blessed us with your presence for the past year. You just don't know how much you changed not only my life (and Daddy's life) but the people around you. Thank you so much for bringing so much joy and happiness to us. Time really flies so fast the baby that I cradled in my arms a year ago is now walking and actively exploring this world. If only I could freeze time to enjoy you more baby (so don't grow up so fast!).

Happy birthday my dear little angel Margaret Ceana, I love you so much..

and this is Daddy's Facebook post which made me cry tons so early this morning:

Believe it or not, it was just 12 months ago when we welcomed you into this world.It has been amazing watching you in SKYPE grow from a tiny baby into an active toddler this past year. I look forward to sharing many more milestones with you.It is clear that God created you for a great purpose.I LOVE YOU AND I MISS YOU SO MUCH HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY Margaret Ceana Maghirang...

Amazon Twitter Blast - Blogger Sign Ups

The Amazon Twitter Blast is back from a successful stint last month. In this event, a $100 Amazon GC will be given away. 

If you want to be a part of this event, you can head to Kobiso for the full details. 

This event will happen on  January 15th 11:59 PM EST til February 1 12:01, but sign ups are still open until January 14th at 9 AM EST.

Make sure to come back and let's make this one fun event!

Skin Food Gold Kiwi Gift Sets Giveaway by ChicSassyMom

Des of Chic and Sassy Homemaker just launched a new giveaway "Skin Food Gold Kiwi Gift Sets Giveaway" which is sponsored by Skin Food Philippines. This came up as a thanksgiving to her 500 GFC Followers and for her upcoming birthday. What's at stake are Skin Food Gold Kiwi trial kits :

This giveaway is open to all Philippine residents aged 13 and above with a valid email address and access to Skin Food branches. Participating branches are MOA, Northedsa, Abreeza Davao, SM Baguio, Megamall, Marquee Mall, Ayala cebu, JCenter Cebu and SM Marilao.

No purchases needed. All you have to do is head on Chic Sassy Mom's site to enter. Follow the instructions there and submit the form, just one note though, do not forget my name : ICAR  or OF LIMES AND LEMONS as the one who referred you. That's it! 

Once done, all you have to do is  wait for your email as to how to claim your voucher. Check now the Chic Sassy Homemaker for the complete mechanics and for you to join!

{Note : I have already joined this giveaway, I have received my voucher and just waiting for redemption, I am just sharing the love, love, love to all of you and to help Des spread the word!}

Sassy Hairsies for a Sassy Baby

My daughter, Ceana has been hairless-well not actually "no hair"-as in nothing, but she has very thin hair but I noticed as I mentioned in my previous post that it has somewhat changed over the last few months. The normal hair accessory she wears is a headband- it is actually a MUST! 

When I found out about Sassy Hairsies , a few months ago I immediately checked out their creations and fell in love with them! For months, I keep on checking their FB Page for updates and new designs. I really planned of ordering just in time for Christmas. And now here it is, a blow by blow documentation of unboxing Ceana's Sassy Hairsies....

It actually came (12/12/11) late in the afternoon via Air 21, this is the box and immediately after opening the package you can already smell perfume...

neatly wrapped items in red Japanese paper(at this point I cannot contain my excitement I need to take a peek...)

the Sassy sticker...

lo and behold, this is what's inside, 2 headbands and what's this?yes a freebie!

close up of  Amanda, securely woven applique

Amanda on Ceana

closeup of Andrea

Andrea on Ceana

 and the best of all...is a FREEBIE!!!!thanks Ms.Tin!

I have specifically requested for a metal headband wrapped in ribbon since I know that Ceana doesn't like elastic headbands. What I like about these headbands aside from the fact that it was pretty and delicately made is that the ornaments/appliques are securely-attached to eachother (in this case the pearl and the rhinestone to the flower)  and you will not worry that it will disentangle immediately or get loose. Then on the other note, I can say that it was a hassle-free transaction, Ms. Tin is very accommodating and replies to inquiries ASAP. {I just got nervous when I didn't receive a confirmation for my payment, then I found out that she was away for a long weekend getaway with her hubby for some quality time.}

I forgot to mention that I also got a 20% discount for this order plus she sent me another 10% coupon on my next order, thank you so mcuh!!! I love Sassy Hairsies and I will definitely order again not only for Ceana but for myself as well!

You can check Sassy Hairsies through their Facebook Page and Multiply Store.

latest Human Nature Haul

Just wanna share the recent stuff I bought from Human Nature. I had been a dealer since 2009, but because of mommy duties I went on a selling hiatus. I buy things now only for personal use. Eventhough I am on (I hope) temporary leave with Human Nature, I still make sure that I am updated with the latest buzz about the company and the new products.

So when I heard and read about the newest baby products I cannot contain the excitement, I had to go to the nearest branch to buy the new products. It also just so happen that Ceana's current bath supply needs a refill. Here are the things I bought :

I love this!the new and improved Natural Night Moisturizing Cream Php149.75 but got it at an introductory price of Php 139.75-this is for me

50ml Kid's Shampoo (tangerine)Php44.75 and 50ml Baby Wash Php49.75-I included this is  in  our gift to a birthday party we attended

200ml Baby Wash-this is for Ceana's use Php 149.75 but I got it for Php 139.75 as an introductory price

I love the gentle scent of the baby wash. It has improved from the old version of the baby wash that was launched before. Aside from that, you know that it is made from natural ingredients that will not harm my/your baby's skin, for this one-I can give a two thumbs up! I used the shampoo (tangerine) for Ceana's hair, as I mentioned before she is hairless then, but now I noticed that her hair is thicker and of course smells so good and fresh.  With regards to the moisturizing night cream, being as lazy as I am, honestly I was not able to use it regularly but I am so satisfied with it, maybe one of the resolutions I need for next year is to be stricter with my beauty regimen. 

If you want more information about Human Nature products and you want to try them, you can head on to their website plus you can check out the Christmas bundles available as gifts to your loved ones and friends this Holiday season.                                                 

the other side of blogging

The first reason why I have started out this blog is to express myself and document the things happening to me/my life everyday. Honestly I have started using blogging to join contests and giveaways (and the fun part is that I got lucky in this area, I have won several contest and have received several giveaways) but later found out that there is much more beyond than these contests. I have discovered doing sponsored posts which gave me extra earnings.

So I just want to share a recent discovery which might be of help you as well. LinkFromBlog is a site where bloggers and advertisers meet. It helps you earn as a blogger by writing paid reviews, all you need is a blog, a Paypal account plus your brilliant ideas and you're all set.

When a blogger friend joins LinkFromBlog and spends and earns a total of $500 on LinkFromBlog, you will receive a $50 referral reward. So what are you waiting for go ahead and CLICK THIS and start earning.

Sunshine Award

I know this post is very late, my mommy duties kept me from writing my planned posts for my blogs since last week or maybe two weeks ago. My daughter is already very active thus, she needs more attention lately. 

So finally after 10 days (after her post), I am so honored to receive this award from mommy blogger Katya of Mommy Growing Up. I do apologize for the delay (that doesn't mean that I neglected this award). The Sunshine Blog Award is actually awarded to bloggers whose positivity and creativity inspire others in the blogoshere. This indeed brightened up my day, that is to know that someone appreciates what I share on my blogs and/ or the long comments I write on their blog ( I comment with so much emotions sometimes-especially on posts that I can relate to-ahem Mommy Katya!)

Moving forward here are the rules for accepting this award : 

1. Thank the person who gave this award and write a post about it.

2. Answer the following questions below.

3. And pass the award to 10-12 fabulous bloggers,link their blogs and let them know you awarded them. 

And now for the Questions and My Answers :

Favorite color? GREEN. Loved this color since I can't remember when. It is soothing and fresh to look at. Combined with yellow this has been my wedding motif.

Favorite animal? Fish. I love aquarium fishes-(specifically) flower horns. I have been maintaining an aquarium since 2006 but when  my flower horn died approximately two years ago I stopped.

Favorite number? 7 and 11

Favorite drink? Fruit juices!Next is coffee...

Facebook or Twitter? Facebook. Our lives's mini-stories are there.

Your passion? Being a mom and wife. This is best thing I've ever done. I haven't perfected the art yet but I am learning everyday.

Giving or getting presents? Giving. I like giving even simple and little things to people most especially when they deserve it. You can say I am a practical giver since I like giving stuff which the receiver can actually use.

Favorite day? Everyday-is a new day since I am a stay at home mom (for now). New stories to tell, new adventures to take.

Favorite flowers? Roses, they remind me of love and romanticism in between.

For the fun part, anything good is worth sharing and because of that I would like to share this award to fellow bloggers who in one way or another has inspired me and helped me gain new insights in  life. These bloggers have been a constant source of creativity and positivity as exemplified by this Sunshine Award and they are the following (in no particular order) :

Gagay of I am...but Gagay

Rovie of Anything about Bella

Mel Cole of Love Home Grow Garden

Rcel of Progressive Parenting

Krizza of Life's Tips and Tricks

Chris of The Mommy Journey

Dhemz of Me & My Passion

Tetcha of Pensive Thoughts

Maricel of The Life Encounters

Thess of Nanay Blogs

Mommy Rubz of Pinay Mommy Online

Mitch of Wandering Mom

So there you go, you can also check put the blogs of the lovely ladies mentioned above.

Spread some Love, Love, Love!

11.11.11

Lucky day for me indeed!Today's date 11.11.11 made my night. I have received and email from Jenny of Chronicles of a Nursing Mom informing me that I am the winner of her Sunshine Babies Boutique Giveaway (which she launched Oct 28 and ended today Nov11). The prizes are : 1 Baby Bond Nursing Cover and a Milk Band bracelets. You can check out my entry blog here.

So there were 466 entries and I won! Actually I have been lucky enough because for the past few months I have been winning some online contests here and there and for the next days that is my goal-that is to document my prizes.

You can check out my newest baby-a new blog My Charmed Mom and please watch out for my fist ever giveaway!

thank you, Drypers!

I have signed in to Drypers Baby Club which is a cool interactive website not only for mom but also for moms-to-be. What I was not informed of until then was that there will be gifts for the First 600 members. Luckily, I was one of the first registrants and because of that we received these cool gifts from Drypers :

3 Packs of  Drypers Diapers (2pcs each pack)

Thank you Drypers for the samples...

Ceana : hmmm let me look at these....

Wow!kita kits sa McDo!!!

mommy moments - mommy's favorite products

I discovered these products in 2009, I wasn't really aware of all the 'bad and harmful' chemicals in the everyday products that we use until I found out about Human Nature.  Since then I became more conscious of the ingredients a product contains and has also started to READ the LABELS. 

For Mommy Moments this week, which features Mommy's Favorite Products, I am sharing various Human nature products. These products are staples in my everyday ritual. I really do not have a beauty regimen, and they say that women should start caring for their skin during their mid-twenties(sigh!). All I do is clean, exfoliate 3-4 times a week and that's it, no toner, no moisturizer (yeah I know I should!), that is why I am planning to improve my so called rituals. Before we move on, here are my personal favorites...

1.) Human Nature Hydrating Facial Wash (with moringa and aloe vera- I use for cleansing, though the scent isn't much of a winner but the effects are great for me)

2.) Human Nature Exfoliating Facial Scrub ( uses coffee as exfoliating beads, as compared to commercial scrubs, it has no yummy sweet scent that makes it more natural)

3.) Human Nature Natural Moisturizing Shampoo and Conditioner ( this one has a citrus scent that makes your hair smell so fresh)

I will share some more about Human Nature in future posts and why I decided to become an organic/natural product advocate. Well, there you go for my favorite things...

written for :

It's a Big World by renee and jeremy

My daughter has been addicted to this video lately. Whenever I will play it in youtube, she stops whatever she is doing and watches. She doesn't blink,haha  And I just want to share it with you :

As a parent I also like the video. It comes with a very simple but colorful animation that will capture the attention of a child (my daughter for is an example). The music/song is also quite relaxing and gives an LSS (Last Song Syndrome) whenever I will listed to it. I also love their song "Night Mantra" which is very soothing, call it modern lullabye. 

I just saw this from one of the blogs I read, (I am sorry if I forgot where) it is collaboration of parents/ husband&wife Renee & Jeremy  who loves music and they make children's music that children and people of all ages enjoy.  You an actually download some free songs on their site, including the one above. You just need to subscribe to their email. I just did. You can visit reneeandjeremy.com to view andbuy their song and look in to for more details. 

Of Limes and Lemons

Welcome to my personal sanctuary!

Perhaps you may ask, why Limes and Lemons? It is simple, My favorite color is green and next to it, the color yellow. I am quite fascinated with green and yellow combination, in fact I used these colors for my motif during my wedding. I find these two colors very refreshing. And most of all it reminds me of summer which is my favorite season of all.

Now on the other hand, LIMES and LEMONS are both egg to oval shaped, that can be either sour or sweet depending on variety. They both have unique flavonoid compound which are anti-oxidants and contain anti-cancer properties. they are good sources of Vitamin C and best of all above other uses, they are also considered to be powerhouses and used when we want to bring out the best flavor in foods (source : http://www.whfoods.com ).

And there you go, just like LIMES AND LEMONS this is exactly what I have planned for this blog to be: a source of entertainment (anti-oxidant) and information (whether sweet or sour) to anyone who will be able to read this blog, equipped with information so as to be of inspiration and help to others, and just like a powerhouse to bring out the best in every person who will be touched by my words.

And I guess that's all about it. Mind you, I will still need to learn using hyperlinks, in order for me to have this blog get going.

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