The SRT shoes utilize Sensory Response Technology to help babies develop a healthy gait during the critical learning-to-walk stage. The only thing more impressive than the shoes themselves is the technology behind them. The sole of the soft and flexible SRT shoe contains little sensory pods that help a baby to know if they are stepping properly, allowing sensitivity to different surface types and terrains. Available in toddler sizes 3 to 8 (including medium and wide), the insole is removable and features the Check Fit system. Place your baby’s foot on the soft insole, compare baby’s toes to the line, and know with confidence when it’s time for a larger size!

I can remember how not too long ago (maybe 3 months) my 15 month old baby girl wasn’t even walking. Now she is walking and running everywhere!  I was so excited when given the opportunity to try these new Stride rite SRT shoes.

I know how good stride rite shoes are for your child’s growing feet and how they are so comfortable for them to wear.

It seemed like it was just the other day we were wondering WHEN she would start to walk, and now it is hard to imagine her Not walking! Kids grow so amazingly fast, I say it all the time. Sometimes now I regret wanting her to walk so much. It is another one of the bitter sweet growth moments in a mom’s life with her children.

WHAT is your favorite story about your babies first steps ? Leave a comment and do tell

Now YOU can WIN a pair of Stride Rite SRT shoes for your child!!! Here is how:

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS FILL OUT THIS FORM!!!

This giveaway will result in five winners total chosen from all of the entries, which have been submitted to http://bit.ly/zb2Qb The winners will be chosen by Stride Rite and Momfluence using Random.org.  The rules of the contest are:

-          This contest is open to legal U.S. residents 18 years or older. The giveaway begins at 12:00 a.m. ET September 14^th and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET September 28^th.  Five winners will be chosen to receive a pair of SRT shoes – toddler size only ($50 RV per pair).

THIS Contest is the result of me being a Momfluencer. 5 random winners will be chosen from ALL Momfluencer Blogs combined. (Not 5 per site, unless it would happen that way, but the chance of that I think is extremely RARE).

The Plus Size Mommy

CookiesKids.com feels your pain and has come to your rescue!

Sign up to receive the Cookies Kids Newsletter via e-mail and you’re automatically entered to win one of 4 brand new laptops!!

Simply fill out the form below to be entered into the Laptop Giveaway Sweepstakes. Please be sure to read the Giveaway Sweepstakes “Terms and Conditions” before entering your information.

Entry Form: http://cli.gs/6dGhsh

Not only will BlogHer attendees get great goodies from LPR and TTP, but LPR is also sponsoring giveaways for those who can’t make it to BlogHer.

1. Christmas in July on Twitter - tomorrow (Mon.) from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.: (Momfluence members are eligible to participate!) Tweet between the hours of 9 and 9 ET tomorrow with the hashtag #LitzkyPR and you are automatically entered to win a prize pack that would make Santa blush.  It includes 13 prizes, some valued at over $100!

2. LPR Facebook contest: LitzkyPR is giving away one free month of PR - a $15,000 value. (read that again…it’s just. that. good!) To be eligible simply friend “Litzky Public Relations” on Facebook then post on their wall what blog/item/biz you would like to promote with free PR and tell them your favorite 3 p.m. snack.  That’s it! And you’re all eligible!!!

3. Time to Play BlogHer Contest:

Anyone attending BlogHer who finds me – Amy Lupold Bair – and takes a picture of us together can then upload that picture to the Time to Play BlogHer microsite (www.timetoplay.com/blogher) to be eligible to win 1 of 5 $50 Target gift cards. The first 10 people to upload their pic will automatically win a $20 Target gift card. And this is not listed on their site, but the first 10 people to find me will receive a $10 Target gift card just for saying hi

- Not attending BlogHer? There is a TimetoPlayMag.com contest for you! Anyone can go to the TimetoPlayMag.com microsite and tell them one place you have visited with your family that you think every kid should experience.  If you enter on Friday you are entered to win a $25 Target gift card or a Girls Prize Pack with 7 great toys!  If you enter Saturday you are entered to win a $25 Target gift card or a Boys Prize Pack with 6 great toys.  Four winners total.

PRIZES JUST FOR YOU: As I said, Litzky PR and TimetoPlayMag.com are fabulous – and they gave me permission to not only share these BlogHer themed giveaways with you and your readers, but they also at my request put together an extra contest just for you!

If you share any or all of the above three items with your readers or Twitter followers, tell us here:

http://tinyurl.com/prizesforyou

Three of you will win one of these prize packs:

“Boys with Toys”: Tonka Scoot N Scoop, Tonka Lil Gas Pump, Super Soaker 50, Nerf NFL Vortex Football

“Little Girl’s Dream”: Baby Alive Better Now Baby, My Little Pony Little Rainbow Dash’s Room Playset, FurReal Friends Lil Patter Pup, FurReal Friends Newborn

“Big Kid Fun”: Nerf Weather Blitz Football, Nerf NFL Pro Grip Football, Shred Sled, Jazwares Hershey USB

Remember – you’re also all eligible to win the public contests!  GOOD LUCK!

This post courtesy of Momfluence. GOOD LUCK !!

The Plus Size Mommy

To Enter:
To enter to win the #KidsWeigh Wii Fit contest, check out client testimonials and fabulous Dr. Weigh success stories then fill out this secure contest form telling us which story was your favorite!

Form: http://tinyurl.com/kidsweighcontest

One grand prize winner will receive a Wii Fit. Two runners-up will receive a free one month membership to Dr. Weigh. This contest ends Friday, July 24th at 11:59 a.m. ET. and is brought to you by Momfluence.

Good Luck !!

The Plus Size Mommy

• Share screens/desktops with multiple participants
• Assign and acknowledge meeting roles of presenter and controller of keyboard/mouse
• Allow an unlimited number of users to host a web conference
• Schedule meetings and webinars
• Hold ad hoc meetings and webinars and use verbal meeting invitations without resorting to e-mail
• Integrate with Outlook for sending e-mail invitations
• Optimized for different internet connection speeds ranging from broadband to 28KB dial-up
• Annotation over the entire screen/desktop
• Whiteboard and chat functionalities

Win an iPhone for my misdeed on a conference call? Yes! Here’s how you can win:

It’s almost that time! Blogher is just around the corner!! We are so excited about the party that Type-A Mom and Momfluence are hosting, thanks to our amazing sponsor HP! In case you haven’t heard, Friday night, July 25th, Momfluence and Type-A Mom are joining forces with HP for the first-ever LIVE sitewarming party at Blogher! Find out more info at typeamomfluence.com.

This is going to be an AWESOME Sitewarming, I just know it! With Resourceful Mommy and Type A Mom at the Helm and HP at their sides, this is gonna RAWK !!!

I cannot wait. Make SURE you don’t miss this party at BlogHer 09′ !

Dont forget to enter to win a chance for a $500 scholarship to BlogHer as well !!! Just go to www.Typemomfluence.com for all the deets !! CONTEST ends July 10th so hurry !!

MUCH LUCK TO YOU ALL, And I hope to see YOU at BlogHer 09′ !!!!

The Plus Size Mommy

Have you ever wanted to start your own handmade jewelry store on Etsy or Silkfair, but didn’t know where to start? Maybe you already enjoy scrapbooking and knitting and thought beading might be worth a try, but weren’t sure about the investment.

Now you can win a bracelet making kit plus $75 in product – a $100 value – by entering the “Bejeweled Giveaway” contest. Ten readers across the Momfluence network blogs will be chosen to win!

But there’s more! Those ten winners will be able to submit a picture of their completed bracelet to the House of Gems, and one will be chosen to receive a $250 gift certificate, enough product to really jump start your business.

To Enter:
Readers must choose one or more ways to enter.
Option 1 – Subscribe to one or more of the House of Gems feeds found at http://www.houseofgems.com/feeds.aspx – each feed subscription counts as a new entry! Once you’ve subscribed fill out this entry form: http://cli.gs/ND4NMe

Option 2 – Blog about the “Bejeweled Giveaway” contest on your own site then fill out this entry from: http://cli.gs/ND4NMe

Join us on Twitter Saturday, June 27th at 9:00 p.m. eastern for a #houseofgems SiteWarming party where the 10 winners will be announced!

Don’t miss your chance to win an iPhone 3GS from #houseofgems…
About the House of Gems:

House of Gems, Inc. (www.houseofgems.com) was established to provide quality beads, pearls, findings, pendants, chains and other jewelry making accessories at wholesale prices, directly to the consumer.The people behind Houseofgems.com have been in this business since 1992 and have an extensive network of designers, manufacturers and other direct suppliers to draw upon.

Since they have their own factories,craft shops and import directly, they have the best prices on quality products. Now, with the power of e-commerce they have eliminated the ‘middle men’, bringing their quality products at low wholesale jewelry prices, directly to your doorstep.

Introducing the Wonderwash from Laundry Alternatives http://laundry-alternative.com – the space saving, time saving, energy saving Green Clean solution for your laundry needs! As seen on The Rachael Ray Show http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/show/segments/view/human-lab-laundry/ , through a patented pressure system, the Wonderwash thoroughly cleans a five pound load in just minutes using less water and detergent than even hand washing!

What can you wash with the Wonderwash? How about a week’s worth of dress shirts, 10 t-shirts, 30 pairs of socks, bibs, cloth diapers, burp clothes….the list goes on and on.

How does the Wonderwash work? When you put warm or hot water into the drum, fit the lid in place and seal the machine,the air inside the drum will absorb the heat of the water and expand (i.e., just like a hot air balloon). When the air expands it creates pressure inside the drum. The pressure forces the detergent (which is diluted into the water) into & through the fabric (which is porous) about 100 times faster than you could by hand or machine.

Tell Us How It Could Work for You – And Win a Wonderwash PLUS a Mini Countertop Spin Dryer, which quietly spins the water out of your clothes in just minutes.

To participate follow these easy steps!

1. Blog on your site about what YOU would use the Wonderwash and Mini Countertop Spin Dryer to clean.

2. Post a photo or a video of your mess and be sure to link back to Laundry Alternatives at www.laundry-alternative.com.

3. Fill out this secure participation form to be entered to win! (http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?key=pQkNiVcIl1QbQ7JMLtNHEHg&hl=en

Then join us on Twitter Friday, March 13^th from 9:00 to 10:00 p.m. (EST) to tweet with Green Cleaning experts and find out who won the grand prize! Five attendees will also win The TrueGreen Laundry Washing Ball, which cleans your clothes without bleach or detergents in cold water. It does not contain harmful synthetic detergents, perfumes, dyes, or oils!

RSVP here: http://resourcefulmommy.blogspot.com/2009/03/show-me-your-mess-and-win.html

Contest is open to all U.S. residents and runs from Friday, March 6^th to Friday, March 13^th at 8:00p.m. EST. All winners will be contacted within one week of closing to verify participation and obtain shipping information.