Oct
2017

A Thrill of Hope Giveaway Sign Up

categories: Blogger Opp

Theme – Open
Minimum prize value of $10. Must be a new item.
Date: 12/1 – 12/15
Start time: December 1– 9:00 am EST
End time: December 15 – 11:59 pm EST
Winner(s) must be drawn on 12/16/2017. Events must be open to US entrants.

Adding your link means you agree to the following terms:
Your post must include the following:

The full HTML which will be provided by email.
A clear form of entry (a giveaway form or a blog comment)
The giveaway hops image (in HTML and also included by attachment to the email)
The linky must be included in your post (code will be sent in email)
Your giveaway item(s) have a value of $10.
Must include disclosure included in email
A Link to the hosts: MamatheFox (https://mamathefox.com)
Send any questions to mamathefox@gmail.com

This giveaway must be dedicated to this event only

If you sign up and can no longer participate please let me know so I can remove you from the linky.

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Oct
2017

Have Yourself a Merry Little Giveaway Hop Sign Up

categories: Blogger Opp

Theme – Open
Minimum prize value of $10. Must be a new item.
Date: 12/16 – 12/31
Start time: December 1 6– 9:00 am EST
End time: December 31 – 11:59 pm EST
Winner(s) must be drawn on 1/1/2018. Events must be open to US entrants.

Adding your link means you agree to the following terms:
Your post must include the following:

The full HTML which will be provided by email.
A clear form of entry (a giveaway form or a blog comment)
The giveaway hops image (in HTML and also included by attachment to the email)
The linky must be included in your post (code will be sent in email)
Your giveaway item(s) have a value of $10.
Must include disclosure included in email
A Link to the hosts: MamatheFox (https://mamathefox.com)
Send any questions to mamathefox@gmail.com

This giveaway must be dedicated to this event only

If you sign up and can no longer participate please let me know so I can remove you from the linky.

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Oct
2017

Lottie Doll Giveaway

categories: Giveaway

Enter for your chance to win your choice of (1) Lottie Doll (up to a $25 value)

 

 

Hosted by: MamatheFox

Co-Hosted by: Sonya’s Happenings & Easter Babes Theory

Sponsored by: Lottie

 

Lottie Dolls are beautiful and exciting dolls that actually look like a little girl! Each doll is created to resemble a real little girl. With clothes that are easy to get on and off, Lottie’s will easily become a favorite doll in your toy collection. Read more about Lottie Dolls here

 

 

 

 MamatheFox and all participating blogs are not held responsible for sponsors who fail to fulfill their prize obligation. 


Oct
2017

My Love for Lottie Dolls

categories: Reviews

My daughter, like so many other children, loves to play with dolls.

 

When you look at most dolls in retailers and online, you can easily see that the dolls looks like little teenagers or grown ups. Why is this? My daughter likes to make her dolls play like little kids – just as she is, a little kid. Giving the dolls fun scenarios that kids may get into, and some situations that only a 5 year old could drum up!

 

Finding a doll that is for children, that LOOKS like a child finally became a reality when Lottie walked into our lives.

What Makes Lottie Dolls so Special?

  1. The dolls are made to resemble an elementary age child who really exists – they are Inspired by Real Kids.
  2. Each dolls outfit is made to easily go on and off. My daughter is the kid who constantly wants to put on and take off her dolls clothing. Many times my daughter cannot get a shirt over the head of the doll. Or cannot manage to get the pants back on.  The designers of Lottie knew this was a problem for many kids. They took that into consideration when designing all of their dolls clothing. With easy to remove and easy to put on clothing, you can allow your child to stay in imagination mode longer without them needing adult assistance.
  3. The heads are slightly larger than a child’s head would be in real life, but this is to allow for a super fun amount of hair to be on each doll. Some children love to brush and manage their dolls hair. Lottie Dolls allow for load of hair play. They even have a special hair care accessory kit that helps with hair playing.
  4. Loads of extra outfits, pets, buildings and play sets to give your children even more scenarios to engage in.

 

Allowing your child to engage in creative play is a key to strengthening their imagination and development. Creating situations on their own allows them to express themselves and engage in a fulfilling type of play.

 

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Forest Friend 

The Forest Friend doll gives the child a doll with soft red hair who wears a fairy like outfit. The fairy clothing has a very earthy feel with shades of green and purples. With a bow in her hair and golden shoes, this Lottie doll is just what a little who who likes fairy gardens will want. When my daughter and I play with the Forest Friend Lottie we like to imagine she is the fairy that unlocks the world of gnomes, talking animals and beautiful fields of flowers. Will we find a secret door in the tree in the front yard? Can we fly today through the corn fields while looking for our secret frog friends?

 

Snow Queen

With winter coming up soon my daughter keeps talking about ice skating, the holidays and snowball fights. With the Snow Queen Lottie you can play in the snow all year long! This beautiful doll comes with a mask, which allows you to image she was invited to a special Masked Ball Party, and may meet her prince charming there. Snow Queen wears a light blue dress with icy white accents. Studded with snowflakes, she looks like a tiny princess about to hit the town in her finest attire. When she puts on her mask will people know its her? Can she pretend to be someone completely different with her mask on? How will your child engage with the Snow Queen?

 

Biscuit the Beagle Dog Accessory Set

My daughter has a soft spot in her heart for dogs. Playing with small animals is one of her most favorite things to do. Each Lottie animal is made to perfectly pair with any of the Lottie dolls. The Biscuit the Beagle comes with a fall themed outfit for the dog to wear, a leash, bone, food/water dish and a bag which he can be carried in my any of the Lottie Dolls. Biscuit can easily because your Lottie’s favorite pet with his fun furry coat and easy to play with accessories. Will Biscuit be the faithful side kick for your Lottie or will be run a muck and track pretend mud into the dolls play area?

 

The Lottie Dolls Make Perfect Gifts for Birthdays and Holidays

 

I gave my daughter the above mentioned dolls and dog for her 5th birthday. Her face was beaming when she opened her packages to see beautiful dolls that looks like someone she would see at school. She instantly wanted to take them out of the box and start playing with them. I head her talking about how the pet is going to be the best pet ever! Her enthusiasm was reassuring, knowing that these dolls are above average and what you truly want to give as a gift.

 

Modest Dolls for Modest Girls

Keeping up with fashion of the day, but trying to remain modest and not allowing my daughter to wear certain tighter fitting clothing, is a choice my family made long ago.  We love being in style, but want to sit with our convictions.  We do not wear bikinis, or too shirts that are too low cut.  Sadly, all of the dolls we have seem before Lottie we not dresses as we would dress. The clothing very tight, almost revealing at times too, made me sad.  What a child sees on their doll is what they see on themselves. They set into those dolls shoes in their mind and become part of the play they are engaging in.  Now with Lottie, my daughter can play without imagining herself in attire we would not wear.  We love everything about Lottie.

 


Oct
2017

Stamina Giveaway

categories: Uncategorized

Hosted by: MamatheFox.com

Co-Hosted By: Mama Banana’s Adventures and Sonya’s Happenings

Sponsored by: Stamina Products Inc.

Enter for your chance to win: (1) Stamina 36 lb Adjustable Kettle Versa-Bell

Open to: US

Stamina: Stamina has been making innovative and affordable gym equipment since 1987. Their greatest achievement has been bringing affordable pilates reformers into home gyms. Sometimes building home gyms is so much better than going to a gym because it means that you don’t have any excuses to not work out and also you can feel more comfortable within your own environment. Working out from home is more attractive to some people than working out in a public gym as they can tailor their workouts just for them. In a public gym, you can’t control how busy it is, or sometimes even what time you can go. You also can’t control smaller elements of your workout, such as how warm or cool you like the room. With a home gym with your own air conditioning, perhaps tuned by a company you can visit at www.summersphc.com/fort-wayne/services/cooling/ac-tune-up/ or a similar website, you can control your own gym temperature and tailor it to your workout needs. Things as simple as this aren’t as easy to control in a public space, which is what makes a home gym so attractive. Furthermore, when you don’t have people watching you it can make you feel less self-concsious and able to push yourself further and past the limits. Also, it is very easy to bring in personal trainers or instructors and have your own PT class every week, which will again keep the motivation and allow you to be reaching your goals quicker than you possibly would have done at a regular public gym.

As shown there are a wide variety of products that are available to purchase for your home gym so you can get used to the equipment and learn how to be a pro at an exercise you are accomplishing.

Stamina‘s mission is to make consistently quality products while having superior honest customer service.

Read more about Stamina Products here

Find the Stamina 36 lb Adjustable Kettle Versa-Bell on Amazon!


Oct
2017

Thanks a Latte Giveaway

categories: Uncategorized

Hosted by: MamatheFox

Sponsored by: Discovery Toys (Angela)

Enter for your chance to win a $45 Shopping Spree at Angela’s Discovery Toys 

Open to: US (48)

 

MamatheFox and all participating blogs are not held responsible for sponsors who fail to fulfill their prize obligations.

 

 


Oct
2017

How Going Green Can Get You Out of Debt

categories: Reviews

It’s a no-brainer. By going green, you can help play your part in preserving the Earth. But did you know that it can also help you keep more of your hard-earned money in your pocket? And if you’re planning to pay down the load of debt you’ve carried for several years, this could be the boost you need to make it happen. With this being said, although dealing with debt can be very stressful, knowing that you can check out sites like www.debtconsolidationusa.com to help get advice and hopefully find a solution to get your financial life back on track could be worth it.

That’s a win-win situation for the environment and your overall wellbeing. So, keep reading to learn how to pull it off. If you are finding yourself in serious debt and you’re really struggling, it’s important you get help where you can and make sure the debt doesn’t keep increasing. Trying to get out of debt can be hard for anyone, luckily there are ways for you to get emergency cash when you need it, see how payday loans online can help you to find out more.

How Going Green Can Get You Out of Debt

DIY cleaning supplies

On average, how much do you spend on cleaning supplies annually? Depending on which brands you buy, that number could easily be well into the hundreds. To illustrate, if a bottle of laundry detergent costs you $10 and you use two bottles per month, you’ll spend a whopping $240 a year. But by making your own clean supplies, you could play your part in protecting the environment and save a bundle.

Fewer medical issues

Have you considered swapping out processed food for more wholesome choices? While the thought of buying organic items may give you sticker shock, it may be a worthwhile investment. Why so? Well, your diet plays a huge part in your gut health and poor nutrition can lead to major digestive issues which affect other parts of your body. End result: more visits to the doctor and hefty medical bills. But by going green, you’ll spend money on the front end but save a bundle on health-related expenses.

To illustrate, if you have high cholesterol and take medication that costs you $40 a month, you’ll spend $480 a year. And that doesn’t even factor in the cost of doctor visits. But if you go green and clean up your diet, it’s a possibility you can stop taking the medication and cut doctor visits altogether. Imagine how much of a dent that extra cash could place in your debt? Experts at Sambla say that health is wealth, so take care of yourself now to avoid future medical expenses.

Recycle bottles and cans

The next time you head to the trash can to toss that pile of paper or empty bottle of laundry detergent or soda can, think twice. You may be able to reuse these items or take them to the nearest recycling plant and trade them in for cash. It may not be much, but the small amounts add can up over time.

Bike or walk to work

Do you live within near of your place of employment? Consider walking or biking to work to play your part in reducing carbon emissions. By doing so, you’ll also avoid spending money on gasoline for your vehicle and have extra funds on hand to pay down the debt faster.

Decrease energy consumption

No need to run the air conditioning or ceiling fans all day to cool down and circulate the air in your home. Try opening the windows and letting the cool breeze permeate the room. The same rule applies for lights; natural light is so much more soothing. Also, try taking a break from the television or electronics and enjoying the great outdoors. And instead of tossing all your clothes in the dryer, hang them on a rack to dry. These are just a few simple ways to decrease energy consumption in your home. And best of all, you’ll see a drop in your utility bill. If you are interested in reducing your utility bills further, did you realize that you could save further by switching energy providers? If you aren’t sure who to use then you should check out something like these Just Energy reviews to give you a better idea of how switching providers could help you.

A final thought

By implementing these tips into your daily regimen, you can go green and pay off the debt in record time. You can also consider settling your debts through a debt settlement option to reach the finish line faster. If you’re interested, check this link here to learn more about options that may be available to you.


Oct
2017

The Gift of Experience with The Harlem Globe Trotters

categories: Reviews

 

Give the gift of a priceless memory with tickets to a Harlem Globe Trotters show

 

With a star-studded roster featuring Big Easy Lofton, Ant Atkinson, Hi-Lite Bruton, Thunder Law, Bull Bullard and Cheese Chisholm – plus female stars TNT Lister, Ace Jackson and Hoops Green – the Harlem Globetrotters’ show is unrivaled in the world of family entertainment. Their 2018 World Tour will showcase incredible ball handling wizardry, rim-rattling dunks, trick shots, hilarious comedy and unequaled fan interaction. After the game, Globetrotter stars will sign autographs and take photos with fans.

 

Coming to a city near you!

 

 

The Fox’s are planning on attending the Cleveland, Ohio stop of this thrilling experience show. The Harlem Globe Trotters are not your average basketball team. Instead they play with humor, tricks and illusions that will have your family laughing out loud and giggling with joy. This show will be the perfect family day out you have been looking for. My husband went as a child and it is one of his most fond memories of his childhood. We have often spoke about eventually taking our kids, when they are old enough to sit still and enjoy it. Now that our kids are 3.5 and 5 years old we plan to attend the Cleveland show this December.

 

 

Be sure to grab your tickets before they sell out!

 

 

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Oct
2017

Find the right (FIT)ness with Stamina

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One of the hardest things for my husband to leave in China was his Crossfit community at our international school. He had helped his friends establish a box and their little “family” grew into a school wide love for Crossfit. Even the kids loved joining in, and ever since my son could walk he has mimicked his dad doing overhead squats and burpies. The team encouraged each other daily to live healthy lives and push themselves to set and exceeded personal records.

TEAM BUFF!

So when we left for America he knew there would be an adjustment. Our biggest problem was knowing we wouldn’t be able to afford a membership for him to join a Crossfit box. Our other option was joining the local rec, but we didn’t like the idea of our kids not watching us workout. Not to mention, the time and effort it takes to travel to and from a gym after a full days work.

In the end we decided we would build a garage gym and my husband could workout at home, using a suspension trainer which is fun. The coolest part was watching him teach and encourage his family to try out Crossfit. Within weeks he had built a new Crossfit community with his brothers, parents, and sister in law. We bought a variety of other equipment too, for example, the best elliptical machines, so that it replicated a real gym as closely as possible and so that we could all enjoy it together with activities that best suited all our abilities.

The only problem was affording and outfitting a box to accommodate a number of people. One of our biggest needs was finding a way to do pull ups and dips. We looked like a super family jogging down to the local playground and doing pull ups on the monkey bars. That system quickly got exhausting and would soon become impossible when the weather changed.

That’s when we found our perfect fit for our fitness routine with Stamina!

Who is Stamina?

Stamina is a team of focused exercise enthusiasts dedicated to making quality equipment. With innovative and affordable products, Stamina enter the fitness world with a boom in 1987. You can shop Stamina in the boutique studio market as well as big distributors such as Walmart, Amazon, and QVC. Their overall mission is to bring effective communication, consistency, superior service, and honest marketing to their customers.

Stamina truly works to build a healthier and stronger you by providing a huge selection of quality exercise and wellness equipment. They pretty much cover it all! From AeroPilates, outdoor fitness, strength training, physical therapy, crossfit, and even office fitness, Stamina can provide quality products to meet your exercise area.

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Purchasing is also made easy with wonderful customer care. Their website provides a live chat, call, and email to discuss your stamina products. Even better yet, shipping is free and you can return your purchase within 30 days of delivery. Stamina’s website provides resources such as videos and educational pages to help breakdown the benefits and features of each equipment category. With your fitness goal in mind, Stamina can guide you towards a perfect match. Stamina is a customer focused team that works to equip you with the right quality products to make a healthier you.

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With a strong desire to build a Crossfit home gym we were looking for equipment that was versatile and exercised the whole body. Stamina Power Tower with VKR was a convenient and simple solution for the garage gym.

A basic, but sturdy stand, fit perfect in our garage and was only 76 lbs; light enough to move around our yard. During summer days my husband can easily move the tower to the driveway by himself. During the winter, it is small enough to be used in our garage. We did have an issue with the springs in our garage which was a little annoying but if you click here, you can find a great company who does repairs. The only downside to it being so light weight is heavier people can experience some wiggling, especially during pull ups. My pipsqueak sister in law never had a problem, however my 200olbs+ husband got some shaking when trying to race the clock on pull ups. We all agreed the integrity wasn’t lost nor anyone felt unsafe, and a simple solution was made with sandbags on the base.

The Stamina Power Tower provides multiple workout stations to sculpt and strengthen the entire body. It allows us to have minimal equipment in our garage and fits in our outfitting budget.

  • Tricep Dip Station:

  • Pull-Up Bar with multiple grip positions

  • Push-Up Station

  • Sit-Up Station

  • Vertical Knee Raise Station

Key Features

The tower is made with a solid steel frame that is durable and can withstand up to 250lbs. Comfotable pads that are easy to clean are added for the VKR station so you can focus on technique and endurance rather than unnecessary pain.

All workout points include secure foam hand grips for comfort. They are firm enough that grabbing isn’t compromised but giving enough to prevent blisters.

If you’ve ever done Crossfit, you know blisters become some weird induction into the family. #braggingrights

The manual provides a guide on how to best use the power tower. Included is conditioning guidelines, warm-ups and cool-downs, and workout instructions with pictures.

The Stamina Power Tower also worked well with two people at a time. It helped us conveniently plan stations in order to share our equipment when multiple people were in the WOD (work out of the day.)

At MamatheFox we love to encourage healthy living. We appreciate Stamina’s mission to provide innovative and affordable equipment so everyone can live a healthier life. Overall, we were extremely pleased with our first Stamina purchase. The convince of this versatile power tower made our garage gym less cluttered without sacrificing a full body workout. The light weight made it easy to transport and use year round. No matter what your workout routine is, we encourage you to check out Stamina products and see what they have to offer!

Do you have a gym in your home? If so, there is a good chance you might have considered investing in an infrared sauna. Saunas have been used for thousands of years and can help people to unwind and relax after a workout. Studies seem to show that using a sauna might have other health benefits too. However, when buying a sauna, your health and safety need to come first. Matt has the best sauna reviews for low emf brands so take a look if you are on the lookout for a sauna for your home gym.

Keep an eye out over the next two weeks for a chance to win another Stamina favorite product!

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