iLeesh Review

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My husband and I had been talking about getting a dog for our daughter but, with three cats, it wasn’t something that we planned on doing right away. Until an ice storm in February hit, and my husband found an abandoned dog at the gas station down the street. Of course, we took her in, and as soon as the ice melted and the roads were passable, my daughter and I headed to Dollar Tree to get some necessities, including a leash.

We really wanted to try a retractable leash for her because, although the cheaper leash worked great, she is VERY active and runs WAY faster than we do (OK, than *I* do). So, when we got the chance to review a leash from iLeesh.com, we were really excited!

I picked the “I Love My Dog” leash because, at the time, we didn’t know what kind of dog she is (we since have found out she’s a rat terrier). I love that it’s generic so that it works for any dog. We can use it for any future dogs as well! But, if you want a leash that is specific to your dog, you probably can find it at iLeesh. There are 72 leashes each featuring a different brand of dog to choose from. I think they have them all covered!

When we got the leash, we couldn’t wait to try it out. We LOVE it! It doesn’t go out too far, but it goes out far enough to give our dog enough room to run ahead of us as we walk her. And, my favorite – I can stand under the overhang in front of our door when it’s raining while she does her business! I’m all for not getting wet!

I also love the company. The leash arrived very quickly, and the service was great! And, you don’t have to be worried if you don’t like your leash for whatever reason. There is a 30-day money back guarantee and a 1-year warranty!

Do you have a retractable leash? What do you love the most about it?

Frozen Giveaway – Elsa and Anna Singing Dolls & Frozen Sweatshirt (Ends 6/16)

The frenzy that is Disney’s movie “Frozen” is still going full swing! Kids of all ages are obsessed with Elsa, Anna, and Olaf. Parents are waiting in line for three hours with their children to meet the characters at the Disney theme parks!

That’s why Your Strong Tower, Coupon Friendly, Sopha Jones Mom, Super Frugal Stephanie, and an awesome group of bloggers have teamed up with TableclothsFactory.com to bring you the Frozen Giveaway! Win one of these three prizes for your kids: a singing Elsa doll, a singing Anna doll, or a customized Frozen hoodie! PLUS parents also get a magical item of their own from Tablecloths Factory! Bloggers, enter a sentence or two here about the Frozen movie.

Our first lucky winner will receive the singing Elsa doll plus a Grandiose Rosette Backdrop. Elsa sings “Let It Go” and lights up in a frosted icy blue glow when motion activated.

Our second winner will score a singing Anna doll and a Beverly Hills Waves Overlay tablecloth. Anna sings “For the First Time in Forever” and also lights up in a frosted icy blue glow when motion activated.

Our third prize winner will receive a Disney Frozen hooded sweatshirt and a Blossoms & Sequins in Lace Table Overlay. Your child will enjoy the comfort of this warm and toasty pullover hoodie. It’s a 50/50 cotton-poly blend, has set-in sleeves, double needle-stitched armholes, and bottom band for durability. Personalize it any way you like.

TableclothsFactory.com has a vast selection of colorful linens and décor items for all of your summer party needs, whether you’re planning a family reunion, 4th of July fireworks bash, or an early fall wedding. If you need chair covers, tablecloths, runners, sashes or simply table napkins, TableClothsFactory.com has you covered with gorgeous fabrics in a rainbow of colors. And don’t forget, they also carry great party supplies such as favors, balloons, LED lights, and cake stands to fulfill all of your entertaining and decorating needs.

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Giveaway runs from Wednesday June 11th to Monday, June 16th 2014. Contest is open to US residents age 18 and up. (Sorry, prizes cannot be shipped to Hawaii or Alaska.) Got Giveaways? is not responsible for prize shipment. Winners will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond to claim the prize, otherwise another winner will be chosen.

UFC Gym Perimeter Kids Class Review

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My 4-year-old loves to exercise. She’s constantly trying to do what my husband and I do, whether it be boxing with our heavy bag at home or lifting (3 lb) weights at our boot camp class. So, when we had the chance to try out the new kids class at our local UFC GymUFC Gym Perimeter – Lucy was VERY excited!

I had never heard of a UFC gym before, but I was really impressed. It is a hard core gym! UFC Gym Perimeter features boxing, kickboxing, and MMA classes; private and advanced training; and kids classes; offering something for every member of the family

Lucy was pretty much in awe when we arrived. The majority of the room was filled with heavy bags, and she excitedly started punching and kicking them as soon as we walked in. I think we might have a future boxer on our hands!

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Next to the heavy bags were some weights to work out your arms and legs. Lucy obviously was too small for them, but she gave them her best shot anyway! She really liked the one you pull down either in front of your or behind you to work your triceps!

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She also loved using the kettlebells and dumbbells!

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What really caught her eye, though, was the full size 24’x24′ Octagon on the far side of the room. She thought it was a trampoline at first (which is something many people assume, the gym owner told me), and she was DYING to go into it! Lucky for her, a good portion of the kids class was done in there! In addition, the Octagon is used for adult Jujitsu and advanced boxing classes.

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The kids also LOVED practicing punching with an electronic punching bag that showed them where to punch and talked to them. It records how many punches you get. The record was a little over 100 and Lucy got 91 punches in the 1-minute period. Pretty good for a 4-year-old!

After we got to check out the gym, it was time for the kids class to start! UFC Gym Perimeter is new to the Atlanta area, It offers something for every member of the family and recently started a kids program with classes every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. I was really impressed with the program. The teacher was a really energetic staff member, and the kids just loved him! The kids classes are taught by a staff of rockstar, attentive professionals, and the UFC Gym kids classes help your little one learn self-confidence, coordination, discipline and self-defense.  Plus, it’s fun! The kids were all REALLY excited to get started!

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The kids started out with stretches and then did several team relays. They split up into groups of three and ran from one end of the gym to the other, tagging out when they arrived back at the start. Not only did they run, but they also did a crab crawl and side shuffle! That was the first time Lucy had really done a crab crawl, and the coach was awesome and went with her, showing her the correct form.

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Then, the kids got to go into the Octagon, where they played some games that involved hugging each other and pushing each other down. They had a BLAST! They also used the side of the Octagon to do planks. I was impressed because I can’t really do a plank myself! My 4-year-old rocked it out as well as the 12-year-olds!

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After the Octagon, the kids came out and did some boxing with the heavy bags. The coach gave them different punches and kicks to do, and they all did a fantastic job! They also did an exercise where they laid on their backs with their feet under the heavy bags, did a sit up and then got up and punched.

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The last exercise was a game similar to Duck, Duck, Goose, and then the younger kids crawled around the Octagon under the legs of the older kids.

The class lasted an hour, and my daughter was worn out afterward. But, she had a blast, and I loved it because at UFC Gym, boys and girls learn self-defense, self-confidence and discipline while having fun in a safe and entertaining group class format. It’s also a great way for them to burn energy and have fun!

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This is a sponsored post with Mums the Word Network and UFC Gym Perimeter. All opinions are my own.

Valero Gas Card Sweepstakes!

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Who wants some FREE gas money?? Enter this new Valero gas card sweepstakes for the chance to win a $10 Valero gas card! And, there are some other fantastic prizes you have the chance to win – Transformers movie screening tickets and a 2014 Camero!

You can play the game every day, which is a good thing since I didn’t win today! I really want to win a gas card!

$100 Gift Card Giveaway!

Welcome to the $100 Foreverly Giveaway Event sponsored by Foreverly| MyPoshMedia.com | Poshonabudget.com

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$100 Foreverly #Giveaway Event

The winner of this giveaway will win $100 -their choice- Visa, Target, or Paypal.

Foreverly is a new daily deal site with boutique and handmade items at up to 70% off. All items will consist of a full range of women’s, children’s, and household items and accessories, all at large discounts from their regular prices. Each sale will last for three days, and then it’s gone forever!

Foreverly was conceived out of a passion for fashion and beauty and tethered to a deep commitment to help others. Foreverly will be giving back 15% of our profits to charities that help with initiatives like clean water, human trafficking prevention, and microfinance. This allows our customers to work together with us to help change someone else’s world, just by shopping for things they already want and need. Each month, we will feature and donate to a different charity.

US Only- Giveaway Ends 6/21

Good luck!

Disclosure/Disclaimer: This site or any other site associated with this event has in no way been compensated for the preceding information. This giveaway is valid where allowed by law, open to anyone in the United States who is over 18 years of age. One winner will be randomly selected on 6/22/14, notified via email, and will have until 6/25/14 to reply. If there is no reply another winner will be randomly selected.