Both of my boys received their first set of legos for their birthday and they love playing with them.  They love to try and figure out how to stick them on top of each other.  I like to get fancy and build little archways for them to drive their cars through.  They are great for developing thier spatial, cognitive and perception skills.  Legos have been around since I was a child and that is a long time (wont elaborate on how long that is!).  This day in age the things you can do with legos has grown beyond my imagination.  With the upcoming holidays I am sure there is a little guy or gal on your list that would love to have them!

DoubleBugs would like to give you the opportunity to let your little one build their dreams with a $10 Lego gift card!`

Here’s what you gotta do:

Leave a comment and tell me what you would get your special someone

Leave me an email so I can contact you if you win

If a winner does not respond in 2 days a new one will be chosen

All winners chosen via random.org

Contest starts Sept 30 and Ends Oct. 14th

Good Luck!!!

Experienced mothers have many things to share with future mothers. Whether it’s tips on enduring pregnancy, suggestions about nurturing a “spirited” child, or ways to teach children crafts that will enhance their lives, the information needs to be passed along. The earth’s first mothers passed their lore through the oral tradition of storytelling. The advent of the printing press let mothers pass knowledge in books. But in today’s modern world, mothers pass along their know-how via the internet through “YouCanMakeThis.Com.”

YouCanMakeThis.Com is an iParenting award winning website that provides families and or anyone with instant access to patterns, eBooks, instructions, and tutorials for wide range of favorite craft and sewing projects.  The site has patterns and instructions for all sorts of things such as woodworking, sewing, knitting and quilting.

YouCanMakeThis.Com’s downloadable eBooks provide simple, step-by-step guides.  For those unfamiliar with eBooks, basically, they are files that can easily be downloaded, saved and then printed or read on a computer monitor. The website offers more than 700 projects that help moms make things for their children, for themselves and even teaches tweens how to learn a new skill.

This is my first experience with this site and I must say I love it! I spent close to two hours just looking at all the fun things to do! There is a huge wealth of information all in one spot and it is very well organized into categories. I just recently got the the “Nap Mat” pattern and the instructions are very thorough and pretty easy to understand. We will have to see how these turn out! I have always wanted to learn how to quilt, and there are lots of patterns for that. These projects are perfect for the upcoming colder months when you are stuck inside, and a great way to learn something new. The possibilities are endless!

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!

Thank you to all who entered!   Check back often!

DoubleBugs and YouCanMakeThis.com are giving you the chance to learn something new by giving three lucky winners an ebook of their choice!

Here’s what you gotta do:

Leave a comment on what you like about the site and what you would like to try to make.

Please leave me an email or a way to contact you if you win

Contest starts September 24, 2008 and and ends October 4, 2008

Check back and see who the winners are!

Good Luck!

In honor of going back to school and getting back into the learning groove.  DoubleBugs is giving away a LeapFrog Learn and Groove musical table to one lucky winner.

A favorite among moms and kids alike, the award-winning Learn & Groove Musical Table engages and entertains with more than 40 learning songs, sparkling lights and lots to spin, slide, push, pull, open and close.

Here’s What You Gotta Do!

Leave a comment on this post about why you’d like to win.

Please leave me an email so I can contact you if you win

If a winner does not respond in 2 days a new winner will be chosen.

Winners are chosen via Random.org

Contest starts September 23, 2008 and Ends October 7, 2008

GOOD LUCK!!!

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED….Thank you to all who entered!

I cannot believe that Summer is pretty much gone and all the kids are back in school! I am going to miss the warm days when the boys could be outside all the time. Fall, is also one of my favorite times of the year because all the leaves are turning and you can sit in the evenings by a fire. I haven’t read too many good books lately but thinking of the colder weather makes me want to curl up with one. There is nothing like a crisp Fall day and a walk in the park with a caramel apple! So in honor of the changing seasons, DoubleBugs is giving away a $10 gift card to Borders books!

All you have to do is:

Leave me a comment about this favorite time of the year or a favorite recipe (I love new recipes).

Please leave me an email to contact you if you win.

Winner has two days to respond otherwise a new winner will be chosen

Contest starts September 2 and Ends September 12th 11:59pm

Winners are chosen via random integer.org

Good Luck!!!

Congratulations to Paula H. the winner of the Dante Beatrix Backpack!

Thank you to all who entered.

Please continue to visit DoubleBugs for more fun opportunities!

Oompa Toys, (I love the name!) has an endless selection of toys for your special little someone, as well as, lunch boxes and bags for heading back to school!

In my case, my little guys are too little for school, but will be traveling in style to Grandma’s house, play dates, and on trips through the airport with their Dante Beatrix backpacks for toddlers. These Little Kid Backpacks are the absolute cutest ever! The one large interior pouch is perfect for carrying your child’s favorite things, including crayons, snacks or clothes for Grandma’s house. You can choose from Penguin, Bee, Bunny, Shark, Pig, Lion, and Polar Bear ($36). The bags are made of lightweight nylon so it is easy for your little one to carry. You can spot clean with a damp cloth and the back and adjustable shoulder straps are padded.

My two already love their backpacks, and have not wanted to take them off since they have gotten them! They love holding hands an walking together. Another adorable little feature of these backpacks is the little Dante Beatrix tag on the back that says “Eat your Vegetables”…so cute!

Oompa toys has so much more, that I found myself browsing for well over an hour at their site. I will be making my visit there for Christmas shopping this year too. I didn’t think there could be so many wonderful things for kids all in one place!

I would definitely recommend you check out Oompa toys for a cool backpack for back to school, as well as, for a fun shopping experience!

As part of the back to school fun, Oompa toys and DoubleBugs will be giving away one of these Dante Beatrix backpacks to one lucky winner.

Here’s what you have to do:

Head on over to Oompa toys and find out something interesting to you about the site as an entry, and leave your comment here!

Please leave me an email so I can contact you.

If the winner does not respond in two days, a new winner will be chosen.

Thanks and Good Luck!!

Giveaway starts today August 13th and Ends August 20th!

Congratulations to Sharon J. and Joan R!

They are the winners of the Ben & Jerry’s pint giveaway!

Thanks again to all who entered and come back often to DoubleBugs!!!

CONGRATULATIONS To MICHELE M.

Winner of the $10 Starbucks Gift Card Giveaway!

Thank you to all who entered, and check back often to see what’s up at DoubleBugs!!!

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ENTERED!

A Little Factoid

In 1984, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month. He also established National Ice Cream Day as the third Sunday in the month. He also appointed the third Sunday in July as National Ice Cream Day. Reagan recognized the popularity of ice cream in the United States (90% of the nation’s population consumes ice cream) and stated that these two events should be observed with “appropriate ceremonies and activities.”

A comprehensive history of Ice Cream can be read here.

So in honor of this beautiful day and month, DoubleBugs will be giving away 2 free pint coupons of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream to two lucky winners! What can be better than that?

Here’s what ya gotta do to win:

Leave me a comment on this post and tell the world what your favorite flavor of Ben & Jerry’s is and leave me a favorite ice cream recipe.

Please leave me a way to contact you!

Please feel free to link to my site or grab my badge for an extra entry.

Please only enter once!

Contest ends Sunday, July 27th at 11:59pm

Good Luck!!!

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED!

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ENTERED!

Are you a big fan of Starbucks? Do you need a little extra pep to get you going in the morning? DoubleBugs is happy to help you in your endeavors to GET GOING in the morning. I know there are days when you just don’t feel like getting out of bed, but I am here to help you!

Ok here is the Deal…Now do your thing!

Leave me a comment on what it takes to get you going in the morning, a favorite breakfast recipe, or some hint or tip.

Please leave me a way to contact you.

Contest starts Monday July 14th and Ends Sunday July 20th.

Good Luck