giveaway central

Win a $50 Gift Certificate to Amazon for Back to School Clothes!

Congratulations to Stacy B. from Deerfield, IL! She is the lucky winner of the $50 gift certificate to Amazon. They have adorable back to school clothes for your kids... check it out! www.amazon.com

The summer has flown by, school will be here before we know it! Growing up I always loved back to school shopping, and now I love it for my kids. They feel differently... they do not enjoy shopping for clothes (yet). So, I end up doing a lot of my shopping online. Did you know that Amazon has fabulous brands for kids ages two to fourteen? For girls they have everything from Splendid, Ella Moss, True Religion jeans, Lilly Pulitzer and more. For the guys they have City Threads, Charlie Rocket, Levi Jeans, Tea Collection and so much more!

Now, for our role mommy readers you can win a $50 gift certificate to the Amazon Kid's Fashion Boutique. All you need to do is fill out the form below for your chance to win. A winner will be chosen at random on Monday, August 22nd 2011. Please visit www.amazon.com and check out the latest back to school fashions so your kids can be too cool for school.

Here's an example of an awesome boy's top...

And here's a great dress I know my daughter will love...

Posted in: Blog, giveaway central on 08/15/2011

"One Day" Giveaway!

Even though Christmas comes along once a year (and I'm Jewish), I have to say that it feels like it's Xmas in August. The reason? Some of my favorite books have been turned into movies and they're all coming out this month!

First up was "The Help," which opened in theaters nationwide this week. My mom and I read the book in a matter of days and after we caught and advanced preview we felt the film absolutely stayed true to the novel and we totally loved it.

Another book I read last summer that I couldn't put done at all was "One Day," a novel about a British couple who meet during a one night stand in the eighties who carry on an on again off again friendship and romance that spans twenty years. I remember last year when I was reading the book and falling in love with the characters that it was being turned into a movie and even back then, I couldn't wait until it came out. Well, as I said, the holidays for me have arrived early. On August 19th I'm taking a movie holiday and "One Day" will be one of my gifts to me. Take a look at the trailer...

Directed by Lone Scherfig (director of "An Education," Academy Award-nominated for Best Picture), the motion picture "One Day" is adapted for the screen by David Nicholls from his beloved bestselling novel One Day. After one day together - July 15th, 1988, their college graduation - Emma Morley (Academy Award nominee Anne Hathaway) and Dexter Mayhew (Jim Sturgess of "Across the Universe") begin a friendship that will last a lifetime. She is a working-class girl of principle and ambition who dreams of making the world a better place. He is a wealthy charmer who dreams that the world will be his playground. For the next two decades, key moments of their relationship are experienced over several July 15ths in their lives. Together and apart, we see Dex and Em through their friendship and fights, hopes and missed opportunities, laughter and tears. Somewhere along their journey, these two people realize that what they are searching and hoping for has been there for them all along. As the true meaning of that one day back in 1988 is revealed, they come to terms with the nature of love and life itself.

And now, get ready for a cool prize pack valued at $170 compliments of Focus Features.

One (1) winner will receive a "One Day Summer Beach Kit" that includes:

· $25 Fandango Gift Card

· Copy of the book (movie tie-in edition)

· Beach Tote

· Beach Towel

· 4-pack nail polish

· Clear cosmetic case

· Necklace

· Moleskin® Journal

Comment below with your name and email address right now and one winner will be selected via Random.org. One Day opens nationwide in theaters August 19.

Posted in: Blog, Role Mommy Recommends, TV, giveaway central on 08/12/2011

Free Photobook from My Publisher!

Here at Role Mommy, we always love offering something special for our readers and today, we've got the deal of the summer! My Publisher, one of the leading publishers of photo books in the world, is giving away free My Mini photo books! Get ready to carry a photo book in your pocket, purse or wallet, with these fun, easy and portable creations. The new My Mini book is the size of a credit card and perfect for baby announcements and brag books. Plus, they make great birthday party favors and gifts for relatives....did I mention I have a Bat Mitzvah coming up in May 2012? Looks like I've just found the perfect goody bag option!

For the price of most baby announcements ($2.49 each including shipping) it makes a great alternative to traditional baby announcements. Now here's the best part...if you visit the My Publisher Facebook page today, select Like and enter your email address, you can receive a free My Mini photo book.

So what are you waiting for? Your free My Mini photo book is just a Facebook click away!

Posted in: Blog, Role Mommy Recommends, giveaway central on 08/01/2011

Win a Nintendo DS Lite and Six Games!

We are happy to announce the five winners!
Congratulations to: Monique Rizzo, Josh Hamudot, Amanda Berrios, Noelle Cameron and Stanley Bondell!

What kid doesn't love video games? Just in time for those long car rides or plane trips to your summer vacation destination, FIVE lucky winners will receive a DS Lite and six games! The games are: Mario & Luigi Bowser's Inside Story, New Super Mario Bros., MarioKart DS, Mario Party DS, Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-land Mayhem and Super Mario 64 DS. These games represent some of the best-selling fan-favorite Nintendo DS games of all time.

Just in case you don't win this awesome contest, the portable Nintendo DS™ Lite system is getting a new suggested retail price of just $99.99 in the United States. The Nintendo DS family has become the best-selling video game system in history. More than 48.9 million systems in the Nintendo DS family have sold in the United States alone. Also, now six Mario™ games for Nintendo DS will receive new red packaging, making it easier than ever for consumers to identify these hit titles in stores.

"From the moment it launched, Nintendo DS Lite hit a sweet spot for consumers in terms of value, experience and fun," said Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime. "This new price point will introduce Nintendo DS Lite to even more consumers, and the new red packaging will make it easy for them to find their favorite Mario titles." Mario is one of the most beloved video game characters and the top video game franchise of all time. For more information about Nintendo DS Lite, visit their website now!

All you need to do for a chance to win, is fill out the form below. It's a cinch and well worth it! FIVE lucky winners will be chosen via random.org on Friday August 5th. What are you waiting for? Just picture your kids' face when you hand them their new DS and six games! Good luck.

Posted in: Blog, Danielle's Deals, giveaway central on 07/20/2011

Win a Pair of New Balance Kicks!

You may not know this, but I pride myself on finding the best outfit that'll get someone to sit up, take notice and exclaim, 'Wow, I love that dress, where did you get it?" So imagine my surprise when I received a fancy new pair of sneakers from New Balance (the new 871 series to be exact), and I started getting compliments on my aerobic shoes!

As a huge purple fan, I was psyched to discover that my new sneakers were white and purple with purple laces. I'm sure Donny Osmond would have a field day with these shoes. But more importantly, when I took them out for a walk in my neighborhood, a bike ride with my daughter and workout at the gym, what I found was they were so incredibly comfortable and lightweight that I could wear them all day! Of course, they may clash with the new red dress I snapped up at LOFT, but these days, when I'm busy commuting back and forth to Manhattan, I say, comfort is key.

Since I'm in the giving mood, I figured, why not share my love of my new sneakers with one of our lucky readers. That's right - someone who reads our blog is going to get the chance to win a pair of New Balance 871's. Here are some more details to get you excited to enter!

This lightweight, low-to-the-ground trainer is perfect for fitness boot camps and other aerobics. The 871 is constructed with superior stability in the upper, and the versatile Ndurance® outsole with its pivot point is suitable for a variety of activies both in- and outdoors. And we're not the only ones who think this shoe's remarkable: the New Balance 871 was named "Best for Fitness Classes" by Shape magazine.

Best for Fitness Classes??? Seriously - who knew? It's also best for grocery shopping, commuting, driving, climbing hills and barbecuing. But I digress. Time for the giveaway rules. All you need to do if you haven't done so already is Subscribe to Project You Magazine and comment on this post. Please make sure you include your email address and/or Twitter handle. Otherwise, we won't know how to get in touch with you once you win. One lucky winner will be selected at random via random.org.

For more great sneaker options from New Balance, visit their website today!

Posted in: Role Mommy Recommends, giveaway central on 06/01/2011

Win New Champion Women's Products!

May is "Woman's month" at Modell's.

Here's what you could win...

When comfort's the name of the game, count on this 100% polyester women's T shirt by Champion. Soft technical fabric, tag free for non-chafe softness and sleek contoured seams provide flattering shape definition.

Exclusive for our Role Mommy readers, you can win this new Champion t-shirt from Modell's.

Simply comment below with your name and email address and tell us your best work out tip. One lucky winner will be selected at random via www.random.org. Plus, we've even got a special coupon from Modell's below for our readers...

Stay tuned next week for another Champion product giveaway!

Posted in: Blog, Danielle's Deals, Role Mommy Recommends, giveaway central on 05/03/2011

Win an iPad 2!!!

Qwiki Launches iPad App & Celebrates with iPad2 Giveaway!

If you haven't checked out the fun and informational site for kids and their parents, Qwiki.com, the Qwiki App now makes it a cinch to answer all your kids questions while you're traveling or on the road!

Check out all the amazing "finger friendly" features in the launch video:

Qwiki iPad App Demo from Qwiki on Vimeo.

The iPad app highlights the appeal of the Information Experience by providing users with a beautiful, interactive, and intuitive way to discover millions of topics and important moments in history. I don't know about you, but I'm thinking Qwiki is going to be an amazing resource for school projects!

They've also included a feature that gives useful context to Qwiki's current "reference" corpus: browse by map. The app allows you to explore the area near you, or anywhere in the world, by highlighting popular Qwikis on a worldwide map that supports any zoom level (check out the center of Paris or the entire Australian continent!).

Who's this app for? Anyone that's curious! You can download the app for FREE here.

For your chance to win an iPad2 with the Qwiki App pre-loaded, share your favorite Qwiki link below and tell us, in one short sentence, why you or your kids love Qwiki! (U.S. and Canada residents eligible). Next, please include your information on the form below so that we can contact you if you're a winner. One prize winner will be selected at random through random.org. Giveaway opportunity is open to residents of the US and Canada.

If you'd like to find out more about Qwiki.com, follow them on Twitter @Qwiki or visit their Facebook fan page.

Posted in: Blog, Danielle's Deals, Role Mommy Recommends, giveaway central on 04/20/2011

Qwiki: New Site Makes Learning Fun!

Qwiki, a new site still in alpha, is revamping online learning. A visit to the homepage tells you that "Qwiki Knows Millions of Thing" and prompts you to "Enter a Topic" such as your hometown or favorite actor. The possibilities are endless.
Let's see what Qwiki has to say about New York City:

Pretty slick right? Try clicking around... the "Qwiki" is completely interactive. You can stop the presentation at anytime and get more information about a specific image or video. Also, since the site is still in alpha, they encourage users to help improve the content via the "Improve This Qwiki" button above each Qwiki. The best part? It's free! Anyone can access Qwiki's current database of over 3 million topics.
If you're thinking that the kids might like this... we agree! Which is why, starting today, we'll be sharing a daily educational Qwiki for kids. Share your comments with us below -we'd love to hear what the whole family thinks.

Qwiki of the Day: Amelia Earhart
Not only was Amelia Earhart the first woman to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean, she was also an author and equal rights advocate. Her mysterious disappearance during a highly publicized flight around the world is still cause for speculation and curiosity.

Here's more:

View Amelia Earhart and over 3,000,000 other topics on Qwiki.

Related Qwikis:
Aviator, Navigator, Howland Island

Posted in: Blog, Danielle's Deals, Role Mommy Recommends, giveaway central on 02/28/2011

Giveaway: Win Broadway Tix to Lombardi!

If you're gearing up for Super Bowl Sunday, then do we have the perfect giveaway for you. Here at Role Mommy, we're giving away two tickets to the hit Broadway Show, "Lombardi," starring Dan Lauria and Judith Light. All you need to do is fill out this form and we'll select one lucky winner via random.org to win two tickets to the show!

LOMBARDI
A New American Play on Broadway
Circle in the Square Theatre
50th Street West of Broadway
www.lombardibroadway.com

Sport produces great human drama and there is no greater sports icon to bring to theatrical life than Hall of Fame football coach Vince Lombardi, unquestionably one of the most inspirational and quotable personalities of all time. Dan Lauria (The Wonder Years) and two-time Emmy Award winner Judith Light head the cast of LOMBARDI, a new American play by Academy Award winner and Steppenwolf Theatre Company member Eric Simonson.

Though football's Super Bowl trophy is named for him, few know the real story of Lombardi the man--his inspirations, his passions and ability to drive people to achieve what they never thought possible. Directed by Tony® nominee Thomas Kail (In The Heights), LOMBARDI is based on the best-selling biography When Pride Still Mattered: A Life of Vince Lombardi by Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Maraniss.

If you'd like to purchase tickets to Lombardi, we've got a special discount offer exclusively for our readers. Take a look...

DISCOUNT OFFER:
$79 (Reg. $115.00) - Orchestra rows A - G
$49 (Reg. $115.00) - Orchestra rows H - K

HOW TO ORDER:
1. VISIT http://www.BroadwayOffers.com and use code LOHHC91
2. CALL (212) 947-8844 and mention code LOHHC91
3. BRING a printout of this discount to Circle in the Square Theatre at 50th St. West of Broadway

Click here to access the discount online

RESTRICTIONS:
Offer valid for performances through 2/20/11. Offer valid for select seats. Subject to availability and prior sale. Not valid for prior purchases or in combination with any other offer. Blackout dates may apply. Offer may be revoked or modified at any time without notice. Service charges apply to online and phone orders. Ticket price includes a $2 facilities fee. All sales final; no refunds or exchanges.

Posted in: Blog, Role Mommy Recommends, giveaway central on 02/04/2011

Ultimate $1000 Gift Giveaway from "The Talk"

Thank you to everyone who participated in our ultimate Twitter Tuesday event for "The Talk." We bet you're wondering who won our giveaway...well check out the Twitter handle below and follow her because she came out on top!!!

@4evamamii - Wins all the goodies from "The Talk"

Runners up include:
@freesamplemomma
@momofbestbaby
@VectorYou
@SuzieTable
@HandCraftKaren

*Our five runners up will receive a $75 gift card to 1-800-Flowers

Thanks again for participating! More great giveaways and parties to come in 2011!

Just in time for the holidays, we are thrilled to offer the latest giveaway opportunity for our readers. As many of you know, we have been working to help spread the word about "The Talk," a new daytime show on CBS hosted by Julie Chen, Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Leah Remini, Holly Robinson Peete and Marissa Jaret Winokur.

Each Tuesday, we've been hosting Twitter parties along with "The Talk" sharing what's on the minds of moms in the Twitterverse and on Facebook too. In an effort to thank everyone who has been so supportive of the show, we are going to be hosting the ultimate Twitter holiday party on Tuesday, December 21 at 4pm ET/1 pm PT - yes 4 pm (not 2pm) so that we can include those of you on different coasts that watch the show later than us east coasters! Visit www.tweetchat.com, enter #TheTalk, follow @rolemommy and you will be good to go!

Check out this fabulous clip that Joey Fortman put together featuring her shout out on the show:

If you've been watching "The Talk," you may have seen Dr. Gadget - a tech guru who has shared his ultimate gift picks for moms. Earlier this season, Dr. Gadget gave away over $1000 worth of gifts to the entire studio audience - from a printer to a vacuum cleaner to an e-reader and this Tuesday, one lucky Twitter party participant will get to win these prizes! Take a look...

DXG Riviera 720p HD Camcoder
Retail Value $149.00

Epson Artisan 725
Retail Value $199.00

Oreck Platinum Pilot
Retail Value: $599.00

Literati by The Sharper Image
Retail Value: $159.00

TEMPTU Perfect Complection Set
Retail Value: $280.00

Giveaway Requirements:

1. In order to be entered to win all these gifts, please fill out this form.

2. Next, comment on this blog that you've entered and share why you're loving "The Talk" this year.

3. Join us at 4 pm ET on Tuesday and use the hashtag #TheTalk. Make sure you follow @Rolemommy. We'll be asking a series of questions throughout the hour relating to the show and hosts. All you need to do is comment on at least one question to qualify to win and then we'll be selecting a winner at random.

4. You must be 18 years of age or older and a resident of the U.S. to be qualified to win.

5. Once you've been selected as a winner, you will need to fill out a legal agreement from "The Talk." All of the taxes for the gifts have been handled by the participating vendors.

So get ready for the ultimate Tuesday Twitter party!!!!

Posted in: Events, giveaway central on 12/17/2010