Today’s weekend giveaway is for one of our new family favorites: Sparkle Stories!

If you’re looking for a unique gift for the kids in your life, may I suggest this site? The tales are engaging and fun. A subscription make a unique gift that  doesn’t take up any room in the toy box, kids can share, and will give joy week after week.

This giveaway is now closed and winners will be announced Tuesday. Thanks!

The Fleck children are big fans of the Martin and Sylvia stories, but there are many subscription options sure to delight your child!

From the Sparkle Stories website:

“Sparkle is an online resource for high-quality audio stories for children and families. Each week Sparkle Stories delivers delightful audio stories to subscribers around the world.

We offer three original Story Series, plus a fourth Series with classic stories, songs and games, all designed to entertain and inspire the whole family.

Audio stories, or stories told out-loud, are untethered to images viewed on a screen. The child is free and able to paint her own pictures out of her own imagination. She becomes relaxed and entranced – committing herself fully to a fantastic adventure.

Sparkle Stories are fun, Sparkle Stories are inspiring, and Sparkle Stories are good for young minds and spirits! Our stories inspire a sense of wonder and magic in life, encourage creativity and a strong sense of self, and even illuminate common childhood challenges.”

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Today’s weekend giveaway is for one of our new family favorites:  Sparkle Stories! If you’re looking for a unique gift this holiday season, may I suggest this site?  The tales are engaging and fun.  A subscription a great gift that doesn’t take up any room in the toy box, kids can share, and will last beyond the holiday season.

This giveaway is now closed.  Thank you.

From the Sparkle Stories website:

“Sparkle is an online resource for high-quality audio stories for children and families. Each week Sparkle Stories delivers delightful audio stories to subscribers around the world.

We offer three original Story Series, plus a fourth Series with classic stories, songs and games, all designed to entertain and inspire the whole family.

Audio stories, or stories told out-loud, are untethered to images viewed on a screen. The child is free and able to paint her own pictures out of her own imagination. She becomes relaxed and entranced – committing herself fully to a fantastic adventure.

Sparkle Stories are fun, Sparkle Stories are inspiring, and Sparkle Stories are good for young minds and spirits! Our stories inspire a sense of wonder and magic in life, encourage creativity and a strong sense of self, and even illuminate common childhood challenges.”

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It has been a wonderful week.  Thank you so much for joining in during our Home for the Holidays fun and conversation.  A huge thank you also goes out to the generous sponsors who helped make this week possible.

I’m happy to announce that the winners of the giveaways are:

Barley & Birch $100 Gift Certificate

Diana, who said “I have a little boy who would look pretty cute in these clothes, I think! I love seeing some unique kids clothes, instead of all the “licensed characters” these days.”

Initials, inc $100 Gift Certificate

Rachel, whose comment was, “I incessantly misplace my cell phone. Perhaps there is a small bag I could keep my cell in? Or maybe the tote would work and I’d designate a certain pocket for the cell phone. At any rate, I need help!”

Strider Monkeys Bike Gift Package

Myrtle, whose favorite bike riding memory was “I remember when I was young riding bikes with my friends “the twins”. We’d head to the nearby park and either ride down the hill as fast as we could, or play demolition derby in the unused wading pool!”

Congratulations!  Check your email soon for a message from me about how to claim your prizes.

Giveaway Sponsors (and coupon codes)

A huge thank you to all 15 giveaway sponsors this year! We love these companies, so keep them in mind for your holiday shopping:

• Barley and Birch: 20% off your entire purchase with the code SLM20.

• Breville

• Edgeware: 10% off all items with the code HOLIDAY11.

• Epiphanie Bags

• Hearthsong: $1.99 shipping on orders $50+ with the code HSPR199, valid through December 15, 2011.

• I Heart Maps: 15% off with the code SIMPLE15, valid through December 11, 2011.

• Imagine Childhood: 10% off with the code SHS10, valid through December 5, 2011.

• KitchenAid

• Le Creuset

• Magimix

• Mineral Fusion: Click here for a $3.00 off coupon, valid through December 31, 2011.

• My Initials, Inc: Free U.S. shipping on orders of $50 or more—email Angela at personlizeme [at] live [dot] com and mention Simple Living Media. Valid through December 10, 2011.

• Sarah’s Silks: Use the code FAMILY to receive a free mini-star playsilk with your order.

• Shenzhen Knives: Get a free peeler with the purchase of a chef’s knife with code FREEPEEL3, valid through December 31, 2011.

• Strider Monkeys: $10 off a Nutcase helmet with the purchase of a bike—mention Simple Kids in the checkout comments. You’ll need to request an electronic catalog in the comments to see all the helmets.

I‘m back for our final Home for the Holidays giveaway! What a wonderful week it has been, but the fun isn’t over yet. I’ve got one more giveaway to share with you and it is awesome!

This giveaway is now closed.  Thank you!

Strider Monkeys

Today’s giveaway is for an item that I know is going to be one of the most exciting things under our Christmas tree this year – a bike from Strider Monkeys!

Made for kids between the ages of 18 months and five years old, Strider bikes give kids a head start that training wheels don’t.  Because the bikes are designed to encourage the development of balance and coordination before riding pedal bikes, the transition is a smoother one.

The bikes are intended to grow with your child – both the seat and the handlebars are adjustable.  Lightweight, yet designed to be “steady, stable, and safe” the bikes are made to be easy to move and control by a young child with a low center of gravity.

Plus, the bikes and helmets are just really cool looking.  I can’t wait to see my little one’s face on Christmas morning!

Yep, today I’m giving away a really cool gift package from Strider Monkeys!

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I‘ve got another fun Home for the Holidays giveaway! All week long at Simple Living Media we’re celebrating with great gift ideas and 15 giveaways across the entire network — perfect for the holidays.  We’re highlighting special companies we’d like you to think of as you’re making your lists and checking them twice.

This giveaway is now closed.  Thank you!

Personalize it with Initials, Inc!

Today’s giveaway is from Angela Smith of Initials, Inc. Angela happens to be a long-time friend of mine and when she started raving about the Initials, Inc products,  I knew this would be a company worth checking out.

The items are kid-friendly, tastefully designed, and well-made, plus the personalization is always free!

Today’s giveaway is for a $100 gift certificate to Initials, Inc. I know you’re going to have a good time searching through the catalog and finding items to personalize for your home and your loved ones this holiday season.

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