Naughty #yellowlab ~ Wordless Wednesday +linky

This naughty boy is lying on top of my strawberry patch! Um why? Now they are all flat and squashed.  Sadly he thought it was comfy , because he keeps going back.

What kind of pet do you have? 

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Summer Fun Event ~ Bloggers Wanted

Okay bloggers if you love to share fantastic giveaways you'll definitely want to be a part of the summer fun event. I'm sitting here at home drooling over these fun prizes. Check it our below and be sure and tell them Amber from Living At The Whitehead's Zoo sent you to sign up. (Thanks)

Summer Fun Event

Organized by: Iowa Mom

Prizes Include: Skywalker Bounce-N-Learn Trampoline, Intex 10' x 30" Metal Frame Swimming Pool, Glenmeadow 6-Piece Folding Patio Dining Set with Umbrella, Flexible Flyer Swing Free Metal Swing Set & 20" Huffy Rock It Boys' Bike. *5 winners*

Event dates: 6/10 - 6/24

SIGN-UP HERE!

10 Creative Ways to Play With Paint

Exploring, creating and playing with paint. At my house we love painting. It is one of C's very favorite activities.  Although a bit messy at times I love it too. I can't wait to see what my Mr.comes up with each time he picks up a brush or sets out to paint.

1.  Simon Says Art ~ "Simon says " paint a trinagle...."Simon Says" paint a tree
 

2. Take your easel outdoors (this is one of our favorite ways to paint)



3.  Use a stencil 

4.  Painting with bubbles we used Crayola colored bubbles here



4.  Painting with tape...I used tape to mark off a letter. Then he paints and when it drives we remove the  tape and are left with the letter.


5.  Painting on Aluminum Foil ~ we love the way our masterpieces turn out on foil.


6.  Apple Prints 


7. Painting Flowers with Forks



8.  Handprint Art ~


9.  Painting With Blocks 



10. Painting with cars ~


Whatever you paint with just have fun !


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Alex and Alexa $50 Gift Voucher for You & a Friend #PayItForward

I love finding cool new digs for my kids.  I exspecially like to find something for them that is trendy and a little bit different from what everyone else might have.  This weeks Mission Giveaway sponsor gives you that trendy in Kids Brands.

About Our Sponsor

AlexandAlexa.com was founded in 2007 in London by husband and wife, Alex Theophanous and Alexa Till, with the aim to bring ‘The World’s Best Kids Brands’ to parents all in one place. It brings together prestigious fashion labels such as Dolce & Gabbana and Burberry, alongside more niche brands from all over the world, and sportswear from brands such as Nike and Puma. You can also purchase unique toys and gifts too, from Lego, Moulin Roty, Le Toy Van and more.

The Prizes

Terms: Voucher is only valid for full priced items from AlexandAlexa.com. It is not to be used in conjunction with other offers. Each code is valid for one use only. Valid until 08/03/2013. Enter the voucher code at the checkout. The winner and a friend will each receive a $50 Alex and Alexa gift voucher. Keep: $50 Alex and Alexa gift voucher Share: $50 Alex and Alexa gift voucher

How to Enter

The Giveaway will open up on 5/21 12:01 am EST and Close on 5/24 at 11:59 pm EST.

Complete the mandatory entries on the Rafflecopter below.

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Check out and Enter our Other Giveaways

Side note...It's not mandatory to enter all the giveaways at each blog. Those are just great bonus giveaways for you to enter. Mission Giveaway started with Madame Deals and her $100 story where with $100 several people received the help they needed. We are on a mission to help people help each other! We have gathered a group of bloggers that want to make a difference. Together we are Mission Giveaway! To ask about becoming a sponsor, please contact Amee or Dawn at madamedealsmedia@yahoo.com for details. Take a look at our Media Kit to see what Mission Giveaway has to offer. Are you a blogger that would like to participate in Mission Giveaway? Find out how you can join us. Find our official Terms and Conditions on the Madame Deals Media page.

Living At the Whithead's Zoo has not been nor will we be compensated for this post. We are sharing as part of the Mission Giveaway and thought you'd like to learn about this sponsor and giveaway.  Our opinions are our own and may be different from yours.  We are not   responsible for prize fulfillment. Prize will be taken care of by the sponsor. 

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Win a Garden Patch Growbox for You and a Friend #MissionGiveaway

I don't have a green thumb but I like to pretend I do. There is just something about planting a yard full of flowers and your own garden that makes Spring real and summer fun. I love growing my own veggies and sharing them with family and friend. I probably inherited a love for growing things from my grandparents. They have always gardened and had pretty yards.  My love for planting things  brings me to this weeks Mission Giveaway. We have  a sponsor I can't wait to tell you gardeners all about.

About Our Sponsor

At the GrowBox, we feel that gardening should be enjoyed by everyone. For us, growing plants is healthy activity and the more people who participate, the happier they'll be. Watching a seed sprout, blossom and produce beautiful vegetables is a wonderful experience. Our mission is to bring this joy to people of all ages - no matter what their physical ability or degree of gardening skills. Tens of thousands of happy gardeners are growing vegetables, herbs, berries and flowers in their GrowBoxes Happy and productive gardeners are our goal and the countless letters and photos we receive from them is our reward. At the GrowBox we listen and respond to our customers' questions. We listen to their suggestions and continually work to improve our brand and increase the value to those who have trusted us. So common is the lament - "I would like to grow vegetables but I don't know how". The GrowBox has changed all that. Our innovative and award-winning design takes all of the guesswork and worry out of growing vegetables. The GrowBox automatically adds the right amount of water. It automatically adds the right amount of fertilizer. And the GrowBox even shows the home-gardener where and what to plant - Gardening that's as easy as 1,2,3. We know of no other way to grow vegetables that's as easy or more productive. When our advertisements say: ..."Now, anyone can easily grow fresh vegetables at home with the GrowBox™", we really mean it. Happy gardening from the GrowBox!

The Prizes

The winner and a friend will each receive a Garden Patch Prize Pack that includes 1 GrowBox and 1 staking kit. Each prize package totals $56. Keep: A GrowBox Prize Pack worth $56 Share: A GrowBox Prize Pack worth $56

How to Enter

The Giveaway will open up on 5/21 12:01 am EST and Close on 5/24 at 11:59 pm EST.

Complete the mandatory entries on the Rafflecopter below.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Check out and Enter our Other Giveaways

Side note...It's not mandatory to enter all the giveaways at each blog. Those are just great bonus giveaways for you to enter. Mission Giveaway started with Madame Deals and her $100 story where with $100 several people received the help they needed. We are on a mission to help people help each other! We have gathered a group of bloggers that want to make a difference. Together we are Mission Giveaway! To ask about becoming a sponsor, please contact Amee or Dawn at madamedealsmedia@yahoo.com for details. Take a look at our Media Kit to see what Mission Giveaway has to offer. Are you a blogger that would like to participate in Mission Giveaway? Find out how you can join us. Find our official Terms and Conditions on the Madame Deals Media page.

Living at the Whitehead's Zoo was not compensated for this post. We are sharing this because we think it is cool and you might like it too! Prize will be fulfilled by sponsor not Living at the Whitehead's Zoo. Have a great week! 

Thanks, 
 

Bloggers Wanted For Tip Hero's Father's Day Event

Tip Hero’s Father’s Day Giveaway Event Are you looking for an event to share with your readers for Father's Day? Do you have a hard time shopping for dad?  Tip Hero has a Father's Day Giveaway you might just want to sign up to promote. I know you can't go wrong with a Home Depot Card when it comes to my Dad. He's always at the builders supply.

     


Sign-ups are now open for this great new giveaway event!

• Event is free to join with an announcement post. If you don't wish to post the announcement, please send the $5 non-post fee to tiphero@gmail.com
• You'll receive 1 free link for participating (either Twitter or Pinterest)
• Additional links (RSS/Email, YouTube, Twitter and Pinterest) are available for $5 each
• Sign-ups for this event close on May 22th
• Event runs from May 24th - June 7th
• Prize: $100 Home Depot gift card

Please send all payments to tiphero@gmail.com as a "gift" via PayPal. Sign up for this event here.

Easy Oreo Frosting Recipe!

Are you all the time on the lookout for a new recipe or new treat to try? We have a new icing for you to give a taste test.  The kiddos vote this yummy and Mama does too! Plus it was super easy to whip up when I didn't have any store bought icing on hand. Whew cupcakes saved.

Ingredients You Will Need: 

(for one batch of frosting)

• 2 cups confectioners sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (I used the regular but you can use the clear)
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 cup room temp. butter
• 2 tablespoons milk
• chopped Oreos I used two individual bags of the mini Oreos and the mixer was able to chop them right up for me. 

Add your butter and sugar and cream them together.  Then I just begin dumping everything else. Don't whip it to long or it will get to thin.  I actually chilled mine for about an hour before icing the cupcakes.