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Giveaway Central: Passion Pleasers

As the lifestyle editor here at RoleMommy I feel it is incumbent upon me to cover ALL aspects of a mom's lifestyle which include drum roll... the bedroom and the activity or lack thereof that is taking place in there. I mean mamas lets' face it- SEX is a big part of a relationship- or at least- was one of the make-or-break its that you crossed off on your list when you decided to marry your beau.

As a veteran in this institution of marriage- (heck I've clocked ten years so far) I can honestly say- that my mommy lifestyle has been sorely lacking that three letter word and yes- I'm beginning to feel more like my husband and I are a modern day version of the Odd couple- Felix and Oscar-- with me fitting Felix to a tee and him- being a grouchy, slovenly Oscar- minus the cigars- bed full of dirty clothes because yes- thankfully after 10 years we're still sleeping in the same bed. I was utterly shocked by the enormous number of married couples who I've slowly come to find out- sleep in separate rooms!

Yes- our nights often go something like this...ME feeding the kids, bathing the kids, brushing their teeth- watching yet another episode of the Jonas Brothers while simultaneously watching my son create a monster tower with his Lego's- fielding demands like; "Mommy I want an apples with the skin peeled off... Can I have a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with the crusts cut off, I don't want to go to sleep, why do I have to go to sleep, can you sleep with me..." until my husband FINALLY walks through the door- and sits at his computer and continues to do work. When I make it to bed- I'm usually out as soon as my head hits the pillow- and although I feel my husband lying next to me- that's the extent of our "physical intimate " relationship..

YES VERY depressing... what happened to those days when we couldn't keep our hands off each other, well they're long gone! So what's a lonely mama to do- to put a little vroom vroom back into her lackluster married sex life? Enter DEVINE TOYS!!! No don't think tacky, squeaky porno-type of sex toys this company is all about discretion and glamour-- yep- glamorous rev up your sex life accessories. They're all about accessorizing, celebrating and safeguarding your sexuality and to that end create stylish accessories for the modern couples' intimate side. And one of you LUCKY mamas is going to win your very own Devine Toy Box and Afterglow singles to bring sexy back to you sex-deprived mommies in the trenches. Keep reading for all the deets...

The Devine Toy Box which is a flirty fortress styled of satin, lace, faux silver crocodile in brilliant hues featuring a lock with a key to keep little hands out of it, will become yours and your hubby's virtual pleasure chest! And one lucky mama is going to receive some bonus goodies inside courtesy of Ophoria and OhMiBod: that will really help you bring back that "lovin feelin!"

I have test-driven one of my very own Devine Toy Boxes and all I can say is that after a LONG day- if I manage to whip it out, I can usually get my husband to perk up! And to sweeten the pot- you're also going to get a several Afterglow singles; handy and hygienic wipes that are designed to remove residue from one's romance accessories. They are also a personal tissue, making them ideal for any Mommy on the go! You can use them to wipe your hands in the car and to even clean those public children's toys at the doctor's office.

And if that weren't enough the good folks at Devine Toys, who truly are on a mission to increase the fun quotient in the boudoir for all couples- are offering five additional lucky readers a small bundle (5 -10) of Afterglow singles as part of the Devine Toys giveaway.

To enter to win just leave me a comment about "Why you're a Mommy who needs a Devine Toy Box and a little Afterglow in her life! You can also tweet about this contest for an extra entry.

Good Luck!

Giveaway only open to those with U.S. addresses. Giveaway ends on Tuesday July 21st at 11:59 Eastern Standard Time. On Wednesday July 22nd Random.org will select one winner, and I'll email them and announce it immediately.

Posted in: Blog, Lifestyle, Role Mommy Confessions, giveaways, melissa Chapman on 07/12/2009

We've got a winner!

Congratulations to Rachel Newman the proud owner of a brand spankin new set of Wall stickers from Nouvelles images... Check back this week for some more fabulous lifestyle giveaways- can I get a Woot woot!

Posted in: Daily Shout Out, giveaway central, melissa Chapman on 07/07/2009

Me, a lifestyle expert? Heck yeah.. keep reading for tips to decorate on a dime!

Okay- so let me give you a little background about me, the short version; I married a doctor 15 years older than me... no you didn't read that wrong. At 25 years old, I was thinking more along the lines of future long-term financial security and it didn't hurt that I thought he was devastatingly handsome-it kept my mother quiet, I was clearly intoxicated by the fact that this guy would be obligated to check every suspicious mole on body- and give me regular breast examinations.

 So we sailed off into the sunset- in our M.D. license-plated 1995 Honda Accord.  Well- to give you a bit of perspective- 10 years later well we're still driving that Honda, and then a year ago my nice doctor husband told me he'd rather drive a stake through his heart than see another patient, (okay I'm using a bit of poetic license here- because his admission had far less dramatic flair, but you get the gist). So like any good wife- I told him- our marriage and relationship was not predicated on his M.D. status and that ultimately being that I never lived the rock star doctor's wife lifestyle-- you know - convertible BMW, lunching with the ladies- mani-pedis on a bi-weekly basis- shopping at Coach-- that his "profession" wasn't all that important to me.

Still it's been a bit of an adjustment... especially when acquaintances accost me with statements like; OH my G-d if my husband ever decided he didn't want to be a doctor I would divorce him! Or my mother's recation and insistence that she will not be telling any of her friends about this CATASTROPHIC event. (NO this time I'm not exaggerating!)

So when Beth, the infamous Role mommy herself- asked me to be the Lifestyle Editor for the site- I though- this could possibly be the perfect opportunity for me to find and share ideas that us real moms in the trenches- the ones who are not shopping on Madison Avenue, downing martinis at lunch- rather sipping the last dregs of our kids' juice boxes (we hate wasting a perfectly good fruit punch) and looking for ways to cut costs but still reveling in life's little luxuries-- (I can really whoop it up in those $1 bins at Target) could ACTUALLY use!.

To kick off my inaugural first lifestyle post the amazing folks at Nouvelles Images, which produces the non-toxic pretty fabulous paper wall Homestickers which come in an array of themes for any age from whimsical forest creatures to colorful underwater life designs and will brighten your children's rooms and illuminate their imaginations without breaking the bank-- are giving one lucky reader these stickers for FREE. These are featured.

 

But really the best part about these Nouvelles Images' Children's Homestickers is that they're non-toxic, easily applied and removed,  only cost $30, and allow kids' ever changing interests (last week my daughter was all about Hannah Montana- and now it's strictly Selena Gomez)  to be reflected in the design of their rooms as often as they choose. They're available on Amazon.com, AllPosters.com and ChangeYourWalls.com.

 

 

To enter to win your very own set--leave a comment about which design is your favorite. Feel free to leave any random musings too--I'm always up for some commiseration, gossip and girl talk! And to score another entry you can tweet about this giveaway too!

 

Giveaway only open to those with U.S. addresses. Giveaway ends on Monday July 6th at 11:59 Eastern Standard Time. On Tuesday July 7th Random.org will select one winner, and I'll email them and announce it immediately.  Good luck! 

To find out more about our fabulous lifestyle editor, Melissa Chapman, the visit our Role Mommy contributors page for all the details.  Or, if you'd like to see her in action, the hop on over to Role Mommy TV for her latest appearance on CNN.  We're thrilled to have her on board and can't wait to see more of her hilarious and helpful posts!  So what are you waiting for?  Start commenting and tweeting so you can win big! 

Posted in: Blog, Role Mommy Contributors, giveaway central, melissa Chapman on 07/01/2009

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