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Wooden Watch by Jord {Giveaway}

Disclosure: I received a Jord watch to take part in this campaign. All opinions are my own.

I’ve been eyeing chunky watches for some time now, so when Jord sent me their Ely Watch in Cherry, I was excited. But a watch made out of wood? What?

The box came in the mail yesterday and it was packaged beautifully. The face – just the right size for my small wrist. The color – perfection. Lightweight, classy, chunky, stylish. Chris was here when I ripped it open. Upon lifting the cover off, we both let out simultaneous WOWS! In fact, Chris liked the watch so much, he thought it was for him! I told him we could share. So they’re suitable for both MEN and WOMEN!

Jord Watch Ely in Cherry

Chris easily removed two of the links straight away for me so that it fits me perfectly. I love it so much. Can’t wait to hear what people think about my new watch – I think I’ll get a lot of compliments on it! Besides, wood seems to be taking off in the fashion industry, so you’ll be so trendy and hip when you win your own #JordWatch made from 100% natural wood. Yup, I’m giving one away! The Jord watch would also make a great gift for the holidays, so be sure to check out all the various styles on their website! The winner will be able to pick an ELY watch (valued at $129) in either Cherry or Maple! Both are so pretty that I had a hard time deciding!!

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Some Like it Hot ~ Giveaway!

23 Jan 131 Comments

Chris claims that I have no clue how a thermostat works. Well, he’s wrong. I understand full well. He is just his very own Bunsen burner, Dutch oven, conductor of heat, if you will. The man needs the central air blowing at full force until October. He’s always hot, while I’m always cold. Like really cold. Like my feet are ice blocks in the bed cold. Well, you know what they say, opposites attract.

So how warm do you keep your home? Chris accuses me of “messing” with the thermostat, especially upstairs at dinner time before bed when it often reads a toasty 61°! I like it set to a toasty 68°. Hubby tries his damnedest to put the fan on at bedtime. I do lots of yelling. I always get my way. Did I ever mention our last oil bill? Yeah, it was $617.72 Not good. I should probably pay it.

If only we still had our pellet stove ~ loved that thing. But we don’t. Not even a stinkin’ fireplace in this joint. We’ve got two zones of heat/cooling and our third floor playroom can be mighty cold at times when we go upstairs to play. That’s why I’m looking forward to getting my hands on this Honeywell EnergySmart 360° Surround Heater. It might just help save our marriage, especially when we’re playing on the third floor! No need for me to “mess” with the thermostats!? Do you hear that Chris? Here are some facts about the heater:

EnergySmart Technology regulates power consumption to help save up to 35% on energy bills vs. conventional heaters
Digital LEDs accurately indicate room temperature and desired temperature
Energy Usage Indicator displays how much energy is being used during operation
Programmable thermostat (hear that, Chris?)
New SafetyTip – 360° tip over protection
Overheat Protection Device
Cool Touch Carrying Handle
Ceramic Technology for quiet, even heating
New 180° feature for directional heating
1-8 hour timer
3 year warranty

So who’s excited about this? You and me both! That’s because I’m giving away a Honeywell EnergySmart 360 Surround Heater!!! Enter below using the handy dandy rafflecopter! Leave a comment below telling me about your gender wars or how warm you keep your home during the winter! Continental U.S. entries only! Good luck and STAY WARM!

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A Must Have Game for Kids

18 Dec Leave a Comment

Have you played Spot It? We were originally introduced to this clever little game-in-the-tin while shopping for a birthday present at our local toy shop. They told us it was super fun and super popular with the kids! When we got the chance to try this game out for ourselves, we were super excited!

This game is super fun for the entire family!

Find the matching symbols between two cards — the first person wins!
Practice quick mental processing.
The action is fast paced.
Challenge your working memory and visual perception.
Great for all ages!

You can try Spot It Jr., Spot It Animals, Spot It On the Road, and many other varieties of this super fun game! You’re family is guaranteed to have a blast! Perfect for birthdays and Christmas stockings!

Thank you to Blue Orange Games for sending us Spot It! Our family loves it! All opinions are 100% my own.

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A Fancy Wipe Clutch for Moms

18 Dec 4 Comments

I’m a classy broad with three kids. I’ve succumbed to the messy, large ~~bottomless pit~~ purse that can hold everything. Who has time for a diaper bag? Not me. I’m a classy broad. I carry my wipes the only way I know how:

Before

Until a few weeks ago. Say hello to the wipe clutch by K. Quinn Designs!

After

Isn’t that pretty? I think so. Talk about classy! It’s a BPA-free carrying case that can hold up to 40 wipes! I look like quite the fashionista popping this pretty clutch out of my purse for diaper changes!

Cost is $20-$22 + shipping
They come in a variety of prints, colors and patterns
Great for travel
Fashionable

This wipe clutch would make a great baby-shower gift for a mom-to-be! They are leak-free and versatile, so any mom would love one!

I’m offering you a 20% discount code to be used at checkout when you purchase your own wipe clutch! Simply use Blog20cheer at checkout to receive your discount on your entire purchase! How do you like that? Goodbye Ziploc and hello K. Quinn Designs!

*I received a K. Quinn Designs wipe clutch at no cost in order to take part in this review. All opinions are 100% my own.

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Thomas & Friends Steam Team Station for iPad

7 Dec Leave a Comment

We recently received a great new accessory for our iPad from Discovery Bay Games that my boys are going cuckoo over! It’s the Thomas & Friends Steam Team Station! The cute little station acts as an iPad stand and provides plenty of fun for your little ones on the Island of Sodor! The station comes with six engine cards to insert and interact with the free downloadable apps from the App Store!

I really thought Aidan (age 4) would be the only one who would get any use out of it, but boy was I wrong! Owen (age 2) can hold his own with Thomas! He knows how to play all the games just as well as his big brother! He’s even learning to distinguish between all the engine cards (a little pre-reading) and practicing his colors! He loves clicking the cards into the station! So much fun! It’s perfect for ages 2, 3 and 4!

This little station would make a great holiday gift for any little boy on your list who loves Thomas & Friends! There’s even a little door in the back that holds the engine cards so they won’t get lost! When not in use, simply fold in the ends of the station and slide it together for storage! The organized mom in me (anyone seen her?) loves this feature! Oh, and did I mention that batteries are included? LOVE THAT! The graphics on the app are awesome – fast moving and life-like! The boys love it!

Buy your own Thomas & Friends Steam Team Station here!

Thank you to Discovery Bay Games for letting us review this super fun toy for the holiday season! All opinions are MINE!

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olloclip 3-In-One Photo Lens for iPhone

2 Dec 62 Comments

While partying like a rockstar at BlogHer ’12, I managed to snag a couple of olloclips for iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. Yup, I bought an iPhone, but my ollo clips aren’t compatible with the iPhone 5! So you know what that means? All you iPhone4 and 4Sers get the chance to win it for yourself right here on Stowed Stuff!

Here’s what the olloclip 3-In-One iPhone Photo Lens offers:

Fish eye, macro and wide angle lenses
Captures still images and video
Cleaning cloth bag
Attaches to the iPhone in seconds

You know you want it right? I want the one that fits the iPhone 5! It’s the lens system that fits perfectly in your pocket. I’m jealous of all the fun you’ll have with it. You’ll have the best Instagrams on the planet, you iPhonographer you! Merry Christmas, from me to you! Buy your own olloclip here!

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Hess Helicopter 2012

23 Nov 2 Comments

If you’ve got a little boy in your life, I’ve got a tradition in the works for you. Welcome to the world of Hess Trucks!

My mom and dad started buying these trucks for my nephews in the year 2000 and it hasn’t stopped since. Hess trucks, from the Hess gas station? Yup. Served up WITH batteries, I might add! Who includes batteries in their toys? Hess does.

When my hubby first heard about Hess trucks, he expected them to be hunks of junk. Boy, was he wrong. These trucks stand up to anything. They can be stepped on, bashed, chucked, dropped, bashed, and they DON’T EVER BREAK. EVER. We have been collecting them (Thanks to Nana) for four years now and they are absolutely, hands down, my boys’ favorite trucks. With the realistic sound effects and flashing lights, they’ll please any little guy on your list this year. Actually, I’m not sure which will be brighter, your kid’s face upon opening up a Hess truck on Christmas morning or the fancy helicopter, itself!

The Hess helicopter is totally awesome and it’s available this year ONLINE for the first time ever!

A big thank you to Hess for sending us a Helicopter for review. All opinions belong to Annie.

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Christmas Shoes

21 Nov 3 Comments

I’ve been looking at some shoes. These, here, are pretty. They would make me happy.

Here they are, in no particular order…

What do you think? Do you like my taste? Shoe size available upon request.

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Get Organized with NeatDesk

4 Nov 1 Comment

As a blogger, I’ve gots of invoices, bills, documents and business cards that create clutter. It’s important that I stay on top of my finances and record keeping, especially come tax time. As I was searching the web for a way to “Stow my Stuff,” I came across NeatDesk.

I’m in love. Since I’m a MAC person, I got NeatDesk for MAC. This desktop scanner is basically a digital filing cabinet. Plug it in, scan your clutter and it’s automatically filed on your computer. It’s really a digital dumping ground for all the paper in your life. The best part is that NeatDesk is so intelligent that it automatically organizes information for you! You can then edit it, add notes, run reports and MORE! It’s genius.

The double sided scanning is amazing and fast. You can scan up to fifteen documents at a time! So say goodbye to kitchen and office clutter. Once you get a NeatDesk, you’ll find relief. If you don’t have one yet, add it to your Christmas list! I’m sure it’s how Santa keeps track of his contacts!

*This is not a sponsored post. I did receive a media rate on my very own NeatDesk.

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Hedbanz: #1 Game for Kids!

30 Dec 1 Comment

Hedbanz Family Fun

Last night we finally opened the new game, Hedbanz. I had heard a lot of great stuff about the fun involved, but you really don’t know the joy until you play it yourself. The giggles are priceless. I’m talking extreme, hiccup causing laughter had by all.

I’ll have you know, Hedbanz was just as hard to find in stores this Christmas as the LeapPad. But good ol’ Benny’s in Mansfield, MA helped us bring home the fun. The game was out of stock when I was searching for it, but the lovely sales clerk put me on a call list so that I would get one as soon as it was back on the shelves. Just a few short days later, Benny’s called with the good news.

Hedbanz is fun for all ages. You have to guess the card you are wearing on your head by asking each other questions. The laughter is contagious and out of control, especially when the little people catch a glimpse of the new card going up on Mom or Dad’s head. HILARIOUS. If you don’t have Hedbanz in your house, you’re missing out! It’d make a great birthday gift for any kid.