Thank you to those who entered!
Congrats to the winner, ENJOY!!

The Plus Size Mommy

When you think of fairies or tales of fairies many times the image that comes to mind is of Tinkerbelle like creatures – beings of small stature with glorious wings that bring us luck and fortune.

In ancient times, the concept of fairies was rather different. “Fairytales” resembled horror
stories, with fairies drinking human blood to survive and snatching children, whisking them off to a demon land. Fairies were seen as often-dangerous creatures of the land that’d steal food out of fields and through folklore were known as creatures that were to be feared rather than trusted.

Join Dr. Bob Curran, author and mythologist, as he explores the not-so-comfortable world of fairies in his new book, Dark Fairies. He investigates the folkloric roots of the fairy kind, exposing fairies as beings much different and far more sinister than they are commonly perceived. Bob’s books are amazing not only filled with tales that keep you on the edge of your seat but beautiful art work that features images of some of the illustrious creatures weaved into his tales.

FROM ME :

In this book, Dr. Bob Curran takes a deeper look into the folkloric roots of fairies. Looking back into the Classical time period to English Victorians.

I felt this book is an amazing insight of how fairies were and how we perceive them today. It is a VERY different look than a “Tinkerbell” type fairy we think of. The illustrations in the book by Ian Daniels are amazing.

I personally would recommend this book for ages 16 and up. There are a couple drawings that show nudity. But it is the kind that you could see in an art gallery or museum. Nothing sexual.

You can learn more about this book by visiting here :  DARK FAIRIES

You can win a copy of this book by entering below :

• Follow me on Twitter, I am @plussizemommy, comment and let me know you do = 1 entry.
• Follow me via Networked Blogs on Facebook (plus size mommy), comment and let me know you do = 1 entry
• Subscribe to this blog, let me know you do  = 1 entry
• Comment and tell me your favorite mythological creature is = 1 entry

This giveaway starts NOW and ends on 7/19/2010 at 7PM (EST.) Winner will NOT be contacted, winner will be posted on this blog. Winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize (no exceptions). I will personally mail out the copy of the book to the winner at my expense. I will not be held responsible for lost or damage to the book in shipping. This giveaway is open to all USA and Canada residents ONLY. PLEASE NOTE THIS BOOK DOES INCLUDE SOME ILLUSTRATED NUDITY!

Thank you to all who enter!

Good Luck !

The Plus Size Mommy

*Disclosure – I was sent a copy of this book for review. As always all of my reviews are 100% my own opinion.

I was recently contacted by V-Tech Toys to see if my 4 yr. old daughter would like to experience the newest of E-readers. The V-Tech V. Reader! I was so excited as you could imagine. I mean my family #1 LOVES V-Tech toys and we buy them and play with them all of the time. And #2 I, as a mom LOVE the value of my child learning while playing. It teaches Phonics, Rhyming, Word Building, and Reading Comprehension. It is a wonderful tool that my daughter is already in love with. Her little sister who is 2 years old, has also been enjoying it.

My daughter who is 4 will be going to her 2nd year of pre-school this year due to her not meeting the age requirement for the cut-off for Kindergarten (Her birthday is Oct. 5th!) She is eager than ever to learn and so it is the perfect time to introduce her to this great tool/toy.

The recommended age for the V.Reader is ages 3-7. There are a ton of cartridges to choose from with new books for your kids to read from. As your child reads along with the book, the words light up so they can stay with the reader. There are games to fill in the letters and promote spelling. You can bookmark pages while reading too. There is also music and the characters come to life and make reading so exciting for kids.

The child can personalize the V.Reader too by entering their name. I love to take this in the car with us, my daughter has been reading her books over and over and loving it.

The V.Reader comes with a book cartridge called, “What’s That Noise?” It is an adorable story about a dog who moves to the city from the country. It also comes with the USB Cable and the user manual. It takes 4 “AA” Batteries (Or you can use an AC adapter). You can download additional stories from your computer to the V.Reader. SO the library is very large to choose from, in fact it has over 100 titles in it. (See the library at www.vtechkids.com) There is also a story dictionary that children can use to see what a word means.

Overall I am VERY impressed with the V.Reader. However it doesn’t surprise me because like I said, we buy V- Tech learning toys all of the time and love them.

Where can I find a V.Reader to buy? V.Reader will be available exclusively at Target stores and online from June 21 to August. You can see more from Target Here : http://bit.ly/b9RBSL

The cost of a V.Reader SRP is $59.99 and the story cartridges are $19.99  each.

Now, you too can experience the V.Reader with your child by entering to win one right here on my blog!

Here are the ways for entering :

1. Follow V-Tech toys on Twitter at :  @VTechToys comment and tell me you are  = 1 entry!
2. Follow Me on Twitter at: @plussizemommy comment and tell me you are  = 1 entry!
3. “Like” V-Tech on Facebook Here : www.facebook.com/VTechtoys (tell them I sent you on their wall) = 1 entry!
4. “Like” The Plus Size Mommy on Facebook and/or follow me via networked blogs (click on follow on right sidebar)  = 1 entry
5. Visit www.vtechkids.com Browse the V.Reader story titles and come back and comment which book would be the first you would buy your child if you are the winner of this giveaway = 1 entry
6. Become a subscriber to my blog , comment and tell me you are = 1 entry
7. Tweet the following on twitter : ” Win a V.Reader by @VTechToys on @Plussizemommy  ’s blog here : http://bit.ly/bYO0uC ” – comment with your tweet thread, can do this up to 4 times per day = up to 4 entries. (Separate comments please)

This giveaway begins NOW and ends on 7/8/2010 at 9PM Est. You must be a subscriber to this blog to be eligible to win. Winner must be living in USA only. Winner WILL NOT be emailed, Winner will be posted to this blog by 7/9/2010 with instructions to claim your prize. Winner must claim the prize within 48 hours of being posted or another winner will be chosen. Winner will be chosen via random.org.

Prize will be sent directly from the company to the winner. I am not responsible for any damage or lost prizes. If there is a problem please email me and I will see if I can help.

Thank you to ALL who enter and GOOD LUCK to you ALL!!!

The Plus Size Mommy

*Disclosure – I was given a V.Reader by VTech for my review. I was allowed to keep the product, but the opinion I am sharing remains my own.

Grab your balance board and join the party this summer with Vacation Isle: Beach Party! In Vacation Isle: Beach Party, up to four players can compete in eight unique vacation-style games, ranging from wakeboarding to surfing and even fire dancing. Players take on these exciting sports challenges and other activities using the Wii Remote™ and Nunchuck, with an option to use theWii Balance Board accessory for a more engaging experience.

Catering to the young or the young-at-heart, and families looking for a fresh new game to play together on game night, Vacation Isle: Beach Party is the perfect destination for everyone from the casual to the most competitive beachgoers right in the comfort of their home.

GAME FEATURES:

• Full Body Motion: Jump, shake and spin your way to victory using just the Wii Remote™ and Nunchuck, or add in the Wii Balance Board to get your entire body in motion. Either option allows players to fully experience all the vacation fun.

• Customizable Avatars: Create your own vacation persona using the game’s customizable avatar feature. With a variety of unique character profiles, you can select and accessorize a character that truly fits your vacation style.
• Exciting Island Events: Choose from eight exotic games: Slalom Skiing, Wake Boarding, Surfing, Stand Up Paddling, Ski Jump, Stunt Park and Hula and Fire Dancing. Each game is filled with obstacles, fun challenges and awesome awards.

• Accessible Fun: Adjustable difficulty settings help balance the fun for players of all skill levels.  Even the tiniest beachgoers can join in the fun with the game’s easy pick up and play features.
• Enchanting Environments: Set on a fictional island, the unique and lush sceneries will surely set the mood for family vacation fun.

AVAILABILITY: July 2010

WIN A COPY NOW !!!!

The subscribers to my blog have a chance to win a copy of this great game for themselves to play this summer!

Here is how you can enter to win :

1. Follow me on Twitter : Here http://www.twitter.com/plussizemommy = leave a comment you are = 1 entry
2. Follow my blog on Facebook via Networked Blogs Here : http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Plus-Size-Mommy/208847305617?ref=ts = 1 entry
3. Tweet the following up to 3 times per day for a total of up to 3 entries/day :  ” Win a Vacation Isle Beach Party for Wii Game (ends 7/2) Here :     http://bit.ly/aSsAAD  ”  = comment with tweet thread, separate comments please
4. Comment and tell me what your vacation destination is this summer, or where you wish you could go – each comment = 1 entry.

This giveaway starts NOW and ends on 7/2/2010 at 7PM EST. Winner will NOT be emailed. If you enter to win, please check back to see  the winner post to see if you won. Winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize or another winner will be chosen. This giveaway is open to all USA resident’s only. One winner will be chosen via random.org.

Good luck to all who enter!

The Plus Size Mommy

*Disclosure- I was sent a copy of this game. I will be shipping the game to the winner. I am not responsible for any damages upon your  receipt  of the game and no other game will be sent.

Have you seen what is going on at Old Navy lately ? They have a cute and fun Facebook game called Barker’s Bones. In this game you help Barker dig up great deals from Old Navy! You can play once a week to get some sweet savings for summer. Happy Digging!

Old Navy also is sporting an “Item of the Week”. This week it is the Men’s Rec Tech Pullover. Which is a perfect gift for dad for Father’s Day! Guys can be stylish and comfy in the Old Navy Men’s Rec Tech Pullover for just $10, reg. $19.50. He’ll look hot working out or hanging out in the long-sleeve tops with a zipper. You can get them in-store only, 6/11–6/17.
This is a HOT Deal, so go and get them before they are gone!

At these prices dad will be stylin’ this Father’s Day and all the rest of the summer long! And to sweeten the pot, I am giving away 9 electronic coupons for $50 off of $100 to 9 of my lucky readers!

Want to win one ? Here is how :

Leave me a comment to the following question for your entry to win.

The Old Navy Men’s Rec Tech Pullover is perfect for hanging out or working out. Which will your guy wear it for?

The coupons are valid 6/11 through 6/17 so enter this quick so you can go save some money! The contest will end Saturday 6/12 at 11:59 EST. Nine (9) Winners will be chosen by random.org and posted to this site. The winners will have 24 hours to claim their coupon or another winner will be chosen. Once the winners have claimed their coupon, it will be emailed directly to them to print out and take to their local Old Navy store!

Happy Shopping !

The Plus Size Mommy

*Disclosure -I was contacted by M80 on behalf of their client Old Navy to publish this post. I have received a coupon in return for posting.