Fabulous Friday Linky!!!

LAST DAY to enter the Chunky Bling Giveaway!!!
ENDS TONIGHT!!! (7/16)



Dwell Studio Healthy Eating Book Bundle!!!! (Ends 7/27)

Black Crow Soaps (2 Winners) Ends 7/27

Selected BUILD-A-BEARs $7!!!!

Choose from 7 of these animals from Build-A-Bear and get them for only $7 Each!!! (Originally $12-$20)
This offer is from July 14-16 (BETTER HURRY)!

Also get $10 off $40
Code: BABW10

The Sorcerer's Apprentice B1G1 deal!

Fandango.com is offering a Buy 1 Get 1 FREE to see The Sorcerer's Apprentice.
Code: APPRENTICE

I am unsure how long this offer last, but it would be great to use if you and your family have been wanting to see this movie.

Black Crow Soaps giveaway! CLOSED

I have a new Etsy Shop to introduce to all of my readers. It is called "Black Crow Soaps". From the name you can guess that they sell soaps. These aren't just ordinary soaps, in fact the creators like to call their work "soapy art". At Black Crow Soaps you can find fun and creative soap for all ages and for any event. If you are looking for a unique party favor you may find just what you are looking for.

I just love these baby foot prints. I also really love the price which includes 12 Customized Baby Feet for only $12!!!


If you have a major football fan in your home or maybe you will be hosting the next Super Bowl Party in your home. Why not surprise your guest with these. It will be perfect timing for those men who will FINALLY get off the couch and get in the shower after months of watching football non-stop ;0)


Black Crow Soaps is a 2 sister team. All their soaps are individually hand poured and made with the best ingredients to create great smelling and feeling soaps. Soaps are individually wrapped and packaged in either a clear bag or box with ribbon.

Giveaway:
TWO winners can choose one soap of their choice!!!

To Enter:
Visit Black Crow Soaps on Etsy and take a look at all the soaps. Come back to this link and comment on which one you want!

Extra Entries:
- "Like" Black Crow Soaps on Facebook
- Grab my "Catch the Drift..." button
- Subscribe to "Catch the Drift..."
- Follow me on Twitter (Mama_Snow)
- "Like" Catch the Drift... on Facebook
- Blog about this post or Tweet it! (Be sure to leave the link)

Rules:
Be sure to leave a comment telling me what the entry is for. Leave a separate comment for each entry. Also be sure to leave an email address for me to contact you. A winner will be selected randomly using Random.org. They will have 48 hours to reply or a new winner will be chosen. "ANYONE" can Enter!!!

Giveaway Ends: July 27, 2010

DwellStudio book review and GIVEAWAY!!! CLOSED

Last year I had the wonderful opportunity to work with a representative from Blue Apple Books. Since, I have been introduced to several great new books that are newly released. These have been some of my favorite reviews as my children and I love books and love reading. I have been extremely excited to share with you my latest review as they are a little different from the typical books I usually choose. Not only will your child learn some important facts on being healthy, but they will also have some fun doing so. One book in particularly, "BIBS To Go", will even offer you something very useful, "BIBS"!

Many of you may be familiar with Dwell Studio's fantastic designs. Recently they released 3 new books to help your child enjoy eating healthy. Below is the book and a short description.


DwellStudio "EAT"
This is a 7 x 7 inch board book with matte varnish. The pages and cover include spot uv and embossing. The pages include pictures of healthy foods and snacks. The pictures are simple, bold and bright just how children like them.
This is a great book that allows you to teach the youngest baby/toddler about the importance healthy foods.


Are You Eating Something Green?
Are You Eating Something Green? has 36 tear-off pad of paper place-mats. One side focuses on a color and the healthy fruits and vegetables that are that color. This is a great way to not only introduce some fruits and vegetables but colors as well. The other side is a coloring page and has a picture of a fruit or veggies for your child to color.
I love this as it is great to pack in a diaper bag and take with you to restaurants or friends houses you may be having a lunch date with. This is once placemat that will keep your child entertained.


BIBS To Go
This is another book/item you will want to pack in your diaper bag. BIBS To Go includes 20 tear-off bibs with all DwellStudio designs. The bibs are made of water-resistant, disposable material. This keeps your child clean and makes an easier clean up.
This would make a great baby gift and/or gift for a child's first birthday. These are by far the cutest disposable bibs I have ever seen!

Buy these DwellStudio Books:
You can purchase either of these books at chroniclebooks.com just type "Dwell Studio" in search.

Giveaway:
One winner will win all three of these books!!!

To Enter:
Visit Dwell Studio's site and take a look around. Come back and comment on something you like. This can be a pattern or item.

Extra Entries:
- Tell me you child's favorite healthy snack.
- Grab my "Catch the Drift..." button
- Subscribe to "Catch the Drift..."
- Follow me on Twitter (Mama_Snow)
- Become a fan on Facebook
- Blog about this post or Tweet it! (Be sure to leave the link)

Rules:
Be sure to leave a comment telling me what the entry is for. Leave a separate comment for each entry. Also be sure to leave an email address for me to contact you. A winner will be selected randomly using Random.org. They will have 48 hours to reply or a new winner will be chosen. US and Canada ONLY!

Giveaway Ends: July 27, 2010

These products were donated for the purpose of a review. Even though I was given this product free, my review is my own honest opinion.

KinderCare Learning Centers

As a mom of a now 5 year old, I went through the stress a couple of years ago trying to find the right pre-school for my son. During the process I would call around and ask several questions regarding the school and the teacher/teachers. If I was interested, I would visit the school and see for myself if I felt comfortable sending my child there. Call me over protective, but I wanted to make sure my child had a good first experience in school and also would be prepared for when he entered kindergarten. I learned through this that it wasn't easy finding the right school.

I remember one particular school I was about to enroll my school in. Since I was in the area I decided I would stop by to check it out before I signed him up. When I first walked in the building I was happy to see there were a couple of different classrooms. This separated the ages. Then there was a play area with some fun toys. What stood out though was how outdated the toys were and the building. It seemed like it really needed to be cleaned and updated. Even worse was that the teachers seemed to close to expiring. They were some of the oldest teachers I had seen and didn't even crack a smile. They moved slow and I wondered if they would ever be able to keep up with my kids. After this visit I continued my search for another preschool.

I feel lucky to have finally found a school I felt confident in. I loved the teacher and even better my son was always excited to go. The teacher sent me home with a note each school day and told me what the children learned for the day. This gave me the opportunity to teach my child at home and assure he retains the information. We then had worksheets and a homework chart where my son could receive a prize after completing so many worksheets. I felt my sons preschool really focused on finding ways to interest children in learning and in guiding the parent to do so as well. We have to be mindful that the school can only do so much and as a parent it is up to you to do the rest. It was great to have a school support both the parent and child.

KinderCare Learning Centers
I would like to introduce you to a school which prides itself on it's teachers and education. KinderCare Learning Centers are found nationwide and tailor their classes by age groups. You can enroll your child starting as an infant and continue through age school. Kindercare is said to help prepare your child before they enter Kindergarten, but also gives the older child a place to study and get homework done after school. You can see what else they have to offer for your child and their age group under "programs and curriculum".

What stood out to me was the facts on their teachers:
Highly Trained Teachers
KinderCare Learning Centers devote more time and resources to teacher training than any other childcare provider.

Low Teacher to Student Ratios
Our teacher-to-student ratios allow teachers to focus on the individual learning styles and needs of each child in our center.


Partnering with Families
Our teachers and staff are passionate about forming a strong partnership with you to ensure the best possible experience for your child. Teachers provide daily communication with families and seek to understand your unique needs.

With the information I gathered from the site I would recommend finding the closest KinderCare Learning Center to you and personally going in to ask questions and check it out. You can find more information on their site.

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of KinderCare Learning Centers and received a gift certificate to thank me for taking the time to participate.”