GREASE is the word!

Nominated for 2008 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical. The one that you want is back! GREASE, Time Magazine's 2007 pick for '#1 musical of the year,' is rockin' across the country in this new production direct from Broadway. Take a trip to a simpler time of poodle skirts, drive-ins, and T-birds. 'Bad boy' Danny and 'the girl next door' Sandy fall in love all over again to the tune of your favorite songs: 'Summer Nights,' 'Greased Lightnin'' and 'We Go Together' as well as additional songs from the hit movie: 'Grease,' 'Hopelessly Devoted to You' and 'You're the One That I Want.' So throw your mittens around your kittens and Hand Jive the night away with the show that'll make you want to stand up and shout, 'A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop A-wopbam- boom!' GREASE!

GREASE, starring American Idol, Taylor Hicks and Chester County's own Matthew Schmidt will be at the Academy of Music from July 7th - July 19th. Click here to purchase tickets.

We are giving away 2 tickets to the show on July 7th at 7:30PM. The winner of this contest must be a resident of Chester County. This contest will end on July 1st. The winner will be notified via email and has 24 hours to respond to the "You Won!" email. The winner of this contest will pick up their tickets (with photo ID) at The Academy of Music Box Office on the night of the show, July 7th. The FREE tickets are only good for the opening night show on July 7th. This giveaway does NOT include transportation, parking fees, food or drink. To enter please leave a comment below or email contests@chestercountymoms(dot)com and note GREASE in the subject line.

Want a few more chances to win?

(1) Extra entry - Join the Chester County Moms Group on Facebook (make sure to let us know GREASE is the word!)

(1) Extra Entry - Friend ChescoMoms on FB and update your FB status to...Chesco Moms are giving away a pair of tickets to see Chester County's own Matt Schmidt in GREASE at the Kimmel Center on July 7th". Click on this link and enter to win. http://tinyurl.com/km2ru5

(1) Extra Entry - Follow @ChescoMoms on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway! (DM us and let us know Grease is the word! Just remember to include this is a contest for Chesco Residents in your tweet.)

(1) Extra Entry - Blog about this giveaway! Don't forget to link Chester County Moms in your blog post (email* us so we know about your post don't forget to include your URL.)

1) Extra Entry - Put the Chester County Moms button on your blog (let us know the URL where we can find it...and if you have it already...just let us know via email*...it still counts!)

Leaping Lizzie Giveaway

THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED! Congrats to the winner!

Attention all lovers of custom made children's apparel!

Leaping Lizzie, a local Etsy shop owned Liz, specializes in custom made baby and girl's boutique apparel that is uniquely adorable...and better yet - affordable! Liz, an incredibly talented and passionate seamstress, has been sewing boutique clothing for quite some time! She used to sell all of her handmade clothing to a local children's boutique, she now offers her clothing to people all over the web through her Etsy shop! You can read more about Liz and her craft here. Her clothing is absolutely adorable...perfect must haves for little girls! One of the cutest things she makes is matching little girl and American Girl doll dresses! Any little Miss American Girl doll enthusiast would love these so much! Liz specializes in creating custom dresses, hand knit sweaters, gorgeous and family heirloom Christening gowns and many many more beautiful custom clothing creations. You can see just a sampling of her work in her shop, Leaping Lizzie.

Patriotic Stars Pillowcase Dress & matching American Girl doll dress


Liz loves doing custom work for her customers...sewing is her passion and no job is taken lightly! You can be sure you're getting quality handiwork when you order at Leaping Lizzie's! To see the Leaping Lizzie boutique, click HERE. Liz also takes custom orders via email and by phone. She has ready made clothing through her Etsy shop, but if you're looking for custom work and orders such as:

• Hand smocked dresses
• Heirloom Christening outfits
• Matching sister outfits
• Handmade sweaters for boys and girls
• Matching American Girl doll outfits and more...

Liz welcomes you to contact her to discuss a unique design to be created just for you!

So here's the great news!

We simply couldn't just share this amazing shop with you without offering you a chance to win a beautiful custom design from Leaping Lizzie!

Liz has offered to create a custom little girl's sundress for one lucky Chester County Moms reader! The winner will be able to chose a sundress from her shop or create a totally custom dress from the fabric choices that Liz offers - you can set up a meeting to discuss a custom dress designs just for your little girl!

Also, Liz is offering all Chester County Moms readers a 10% off summer discount! If you place an order through Leaping Lizzie in June or July - Liz is going to give you a 10% discount off your custom order! To get the discount on your order, all you have to do is mention that you discovered her shop on Chester County Moms when you check out at Leaping Lizzie! The discount will be refunded via your PayPal order once payment is made.

Want a chance to win a custom designed sundress for your little girl?

To enter this contest visit Leaping Lizzie and leave a comment below or email contests(at)chestercountymoms.com telling us your favorite item from her shop! Enter "Leaping Lizzie Giveaway" in the subject line if you email.

The winner of this contest must be a resident of Chester County. This contest will end on June 10th. The winner will be notified via email and has 24 hours to respond to the "You Won!" email. The winner of this contest will be given Liz's contact info to design a custom sundress dress of your choice.

Want a few extra opportunities to win?

(1) Extra entry - Join the Chester County Moms Group on Facebook (make sure to let us know you would like to enter the Leaping Lizzie contest)

(1) Extra Entry - Friend ChescoMoms on FB and update your FB status to...Chesco Moms are giving away a custom designed sundress from Leaping Lizzie http://tinyurl.com/cwqg4q

(1) Extra Entry - Follow ChescoMoms on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway! (DM us and let us know you would like to enter the Leaping Lizzie sundress giveaway. Just remember to include this is a contest for Chesco Residents in your tweet.)

(1) Extra Entry - Blog about this giveaway! Don't forget to link Chester County Moms in your blog post (email* us so we know about your post don't forget to include your URL.)

(1) Extra Entry - Follow us at Chester County Moms (if you're already a follower...that counts too! Let us know via email*)

(1) Extra Entry - Subscribe to Chester County Moms Feed Blitz (if your already subscribe..let us know via email!* There is a link to sign up on the right side bar.)

(1) Extra Entry - Put the Chester County Moms button on your blog (let us know the URL where we can find it...and if you have it already...just let us know via email*...it still counts!)

*Our EMAIL - contests@chestercountymoms.com (Subject-Leaping Lizzie Giveaway)

Drumroll, Please!

Well, we've wrapped up our Green Week giveaway contests as well as selected the winner of the Zing Zang Zoom Circus passes. So, without further ado... here are the lucky winners....

My Natural Bamboo Plush Panda: Kerrie Lyons

Bee-Eazy Bags: Jennifer Groben and Jennifer Redmile

Wool Worth It Bitty Bag and Accessories: Rachel Byerly

Lil Boo & Co. Boo Boo Cubes: Kate Hargrove, Steph, Caitlin, Chris Stulak, and Jen

Footprints Bamboo socks: Shannon Kamph

Soap-It Nuts: Laura Lunati

and, last but certainly not least, the winner of the family 4 pack of tickets to the opening night of the Zing Zang Zoom circus tickets is: Susan Ford

***Winners will be emailed within the next 24 hours to set up the exchange of your prize!

The Ringling Barnum & Bailey Circus, "Zing Zang Zoom" Ticket Give Away

The Ringling Barnum & Bailey Circus, "Zing Zang Zoom" is coming to The Wachovia Spectrum and we are giving away a family 4 pack of tickets to see the show on opening night May 13th at 7:00pm.

Click here to learn more about The Ringling Barnum & Bailey Circus, "Zing Zang Zoom".

You can purchase a family 4 pack of tickets online at http://www.ComcastTix.com/ for only $44, by entering the promo code MOM**.


**Tickets can also be purchased by calling 1-800-298-4200. Minimum purchase of 4 tickets required; additional tickets above 4, can be purchased for $11 each. Special Promotional pricing not available for VIP Gold, VIP, Circus Celebrity Seating or combined with any other offers. Other service fees may apply.

Philadelphia Show Dates

Wednesday, May 13th at 7:00pm
Thursday, May 14th at 7:00pm

Friday, May 15th at 10:30am

Friday, May 15th at 7:00pm

Saturday, May 16th at 11:00am

Saturday, May 16th at 3:00pm

Saturday, May 16th at 7:00pm

Sunday, May 17th at 1:00pm

Sunday, May 17th at 5:00pm

To enter this contest leave a comment below or email contests(at)chestercountymoms.com and enter "Zing Zang Zoom" in the subject line.

The winner of this contest must be a resident of Chester County. This contest will end on May 1st. The winner will be notified via email and has 24 hours to respond to the "You Won!" email. The winner of this contest will pick up their tickets (with photo ID) at The Wachovia Spectrum "will call" on the night of the show, May 13th. The FREE tickets are only good for the opening night show on May 13th. This giveaway does NOT include transportation, parking fees, food or drink.

Want a few extra opportunities to win?

(1) Extra entry - Join the Chester County Moms Group on Facebook (make sure to let us know you would like to enter Zing Zang Zoom contest)

(1) Extra Entry - Friend ChescoMoms on FB and update your FB status to...Chesco Moms are giving away a family 4 pack of tickets to The Ringling Barnum & Baily Circus "Zing Zang Zoom". Click on this link and enter to win. http://tinyurl.com/cwqg4q

(1) Extra Entry - Follow ChescoMoms on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway! (DM us and let us know you would like to enter the Ringling Barnum & Bailey Circus, "Zing Zang Zoom" Ticket Give Away. Just remember to include this is a contest for Chesco Residents in your tweet.)

(1) Extra Entry - Blog about this giveaway! Don't forget to link Chester County Moms in your blog post (email* us so we know about your post don't forget to include your URL.)

(1) Extra Entry - Follow us at Chester County Moms (if you're already a follower...that counts too! Let us know via email*)

(1) Extra Entry - Subscribe to Chester County Moms Feed Blitz (if your already subscribe..let us know via email!* There is a link to sign up on the right side bar.)

(1) Extra Entry - Put the Chester County Moms button on your blog (let us know the URL where we can find it...and if you have it already...just let us know via email*...it still counts!)

*Our EMAIL - contests@chestercountymoms.com (Subject-Zing Zang Zoom)

Bee-Eazy Bag Give Away - 2 Winners!

Bee-Eazy bags have an innovative design, offering the best features available in a reusable bag. They are easily opened and ready to use in seconds - significantly reducing single-use bag waste. Each bag conveniently clips to your purse, belt, keys or shopping cart. Bee-Eazy bags are attractive, affordable, and designed to be unforgettable.

Bee-Eazy original bags have an innovative design, offering the best features available in a reusable bag. They are easily opened and ready to use in seconds - significantly reducing single-use bag waste. Bee-Eazy Bags are made of durable Nylon and are water resistant. Each bag holds the equivalent capacity of 20 lbs (just about 3 gallons of milk)

Click here to order your Bee-Eazy reusable bag. Enter the coupon code "BeeGreen" to save on orders of Five or more bags. Discount applied during checkout. For more information on Bee-Eazy Bags visit http://www.bee-eazybags.com/

One small change can make a big difference... it's just that easy!

We are giving away 2 Bee-Eazy Bags. 1 yellow and 1 black. Enter to win 1 of the bags by leaving a comment below or emailing contests (at) chestercountymoms.com and enter Bee-Eazy in the subject line. This contest is open to Chester County Residents. One entry per household. This contest will end on Friday, May 1st at midnight. The winner will be notified via email and has 10 days to claim the prize.

Reusable Dry Cleaning Bag from A Green Day.org - GIVE AWAY

This 100% Organic Reusable Dry Cleaning Garment bag is for the consumer

who likes to keep it eco-friendly.

Tired of the waste that comes from every visit to the dry cleaners..? Darleen Reilly was. That is why she designed the reusable dry cleaning garment bag that can be reused over and over again. The way it works it you place your bag upside down on a hook placing your soiled clothes in the bag. Once your ready to return to the dry cleaners you deliver the soiled clothes in the bag leaving the bag with the clothes only to have your clean items returned in your very own bag eliminating the use of plastics in the dry cleaning industry. The simple and easy way of going green.

Agreenday.org is committed in providing products that can reduce waste, Eco Friendly, Sustainable, Recyclable and all made in the USA.


1 LUCKY Chester County reader will win a 100% Organic Cotton reusable drycleaning bag from Agreenday.org, valued at $55. Enter to win by leaving a comment below or emailing contests (at) chestercountymoms.com and enter Dry Cleaning Bag in the subject line. This contest is open to Chester County Residents. One entry per household. This contest will end on Friday, May 1st at midnight. The winner will be notified via email and has 10 days to claim the prize.

This is the last of our fabulous Earth Week Give Aways...Want extra entries??

(1) Extra entry - Join the Chester County Moms Group on Facebook (make sure to let us know you would like to enter the A Green Day.org Reuseable Dry Cleaning Bag contest)

(1) Extra Entry - Friend ChescoMoms on FB and update your FB status to...Chesco Moms are giving away an awesome reusable dry cleaning bag worth $55 at Chester County Moms. Click on this link and enter to win. http://tinyurl.com/cwqg4q

(1) Extra Entry - Follow ChescoMoms on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway! (DM us and let us know you would like to enter the A Green Day.org Reuseable Dry Cleaning Bag contest. Just remember to include this is a contest for Chesco Residents in your tweet.)

(1) Extra Entry - Blog about this giveaway! Don't forget to link Chester County Moms & A Green Day.org in your blog post (email* us so we know about your post don't forget to include your URL.)

(1) Extra Entry - Follow us at Chester County Moms (if you're already a follower...that counts too! Let us know via email*)

(1) Extra Entry - Subscribe to Chester County Moms Feed Blitz (if your already subscribe..let us know via email!* There is a link to sign up on the right side bar.)

(1) Extra Entry - Put the Chester County Moms button on your blog (let us know the URL where we can find it...and if you have it already...just let us know via email*...it still counts!)

*Our EMAIL - contests@chestercountymoms.com (Subject-Dry Cleaning Bag)

SHE with the most entries wins!

Soap -It Nuts Give Away

Soap-it Nuts are non-toxic & biodegradable. They have no optical brighteners, no petro-chemical compounds, no dyes, no phenols, no fragrances, and no phosphates. Soap Nuts are truly sustainable because they grow on trees and are harvested every year. They will effectively clean your clothes, leaving them fresh and soft. Say good-bye to all that commercial laundry detergent that is harmful to you and our environment. They are economical and easy to use, even if they are ugly.

*Safe on any fabric
*Economical and easy to use
*No plastic containers made from petroleum!
*No need for fabric softener.
*Soap-it Nuts will safely & effectively clean your clothes, leaving them fresh and soft.

*Soap nuts are great for pet shampoo, jewelry cleaning, household cleaning, car washing, and can also be used as a natural pesticide. Click here to learn more.

So what exactly is a ‘soap nut’? It is the dried fruit of the Sapindus Mukossi tree that grows in India and Nepal. This fruit of the tree produces ‘Saponin” a natural cleanser which is a 100% alternative to ‘commercial’ detergent. They are allergy-free and have been used for hundreds of years on all types of fabric in other countries. Soap-it Nuts are highly effective, gentle and cost effective. Our Soap-it Nuts leave laundry clean and their mildness will keep your clothes soft. The fabric structure of your clothes is maintained for longer periods because they are so gentle. They can be used on all types of fabric in any temperature. No fabric softener is necessary because the Soap-it Nuts leave your clothes naturally soft.

How do I to Use Soap-it Nuts? It is easy to use Soap-it Nuts. Simply put 3-4 nuts or shells in the cloth bag provided and throw them in with your wash. They work best in a warm-water wash and cold rinse. Wash clothes as usual. Pull the cloth bag out before you put your clothes in the dryer. Your clothes will be clean, fresh and soft. Use 3-4 nuts for a large load up to 3-4 times. You’ll be amazed.will cut through dirt and grease of even heavily soiled clothes. A liquid soap can easily be made from the nuts and is wonderful for HE machines, cold-water washes or washing dishes.

Enter to win 1 bag of Soap-It nuts (enough for approx. 60 loads of laundry) by leaving a comment below or emailing contests (at) chestercountymoms.com. and enter Soap- It Nuts in the subject line. This contest is open to Chester County Residents. One entry per household. This contest will end on Friday, May 1st at midnight. The winner will be notified via email and has 10 days to claim the prize.

My Natural Bamboo Plush Panda - Give Away

This is the first in our week long Earth Week give aways. This adorable eco-friendly panda is 9” and is not only silky-soft to the touch, but the bamboo fabric itself has many amazing properties. Bamboo is one of the most sustainable materials in the world and absorbs more carbon dioxide and releases more oxygen than any other plant on earth.

It’s naturally antibacterial and reduces allergy levels, and because of the all-natural PureWaterWash™ coloring process, this lovable toy is safe for your little ones to chew on.

My Natural Bamboo Collection, is available exclusively at Barnes and Noble.

To enter this contest please leave a comment below or email contests(at)chestercountymoms.com and enter Bamboo Panda in the subject line. This contest is open to Chester County Residents. One entry per household. This contest will end on Friday, April 24th at midnight. The winner will be notified via email and has 10 days to claim the prize.

Yoplait Get Active Prize Pack Give Away

Did you know research has shown that fewer than half of all kids ages two to 12 get the calcium they need each day? Calcium and Vitamin D are both essential nutrients for building strong bones. Though it can be challenging for growing kids to get Vitamin D, since it is found naturally in very few foods, Yoplait for Kids makes it a little easier to incorporate a delicious source of Vitamin D and Calcium in your child's diet.

Click here for valuable Yoplait Kids coupons.

I am a big Yogurt eater and I am happy to tell you about another awesome giveaway from Yoplait... a Yoplait Get Active Prize Pack. Yoplait for Kids helps build strong bones, enabling healthy and active bodies. Perfect for a fun-filled day for your active children, the Yoplait Get Active Prize Pack includes a travel cooler (to take your yogurt on the road), a jump rope, a water bottle and an outdoor game set that includes a beach ball, paddle ball, Jai-Ali and a Frisbee.


We have 3 Prize Packs to give away so enter for your chance to win today! You can email contests@chestercountymoms.com and enter YOPLAIT-GET ACTIVE in the subject line or leave a comment on this post. Don't forget to include your email address. The winners of this give away will be announced on April 20th. The winner of this give away MUST be a resident of Chester County and has until 25th to claim(reply to the "you won" email)their prize. Only 1 entry per household.

Yoplait Tote & Water Bottle Give Away

3 lucky Chester County Moms will win a Yo-Plus gift bag that includes a coupon for a free 4-pack of Yo-Plus yogurt, Yoplait cooler tote bag, water bottle and a nutrition journal – great for keeping track of your health goals and eating habits.

In my personal quest to eat healthier I just tried the new Blueberry Acai Yo-Plus... yum! Blueberry Acaí Yo-Plus is a creamy, fruit-flavored yogurt with live and active probiotic cultures that help "regulate" your digestive system. Yo-Plus is so delicious you’ll never guess that it has just 110 calories and only 1.5 grams of fat. Plus, it has 3 grams of fiber in every serving! Enter to win this contest for a coupon for a FREE Yo-Plus 4 pack and try out the Blueberry Acai for yourself.



You can enter this contest by sending an email to contests@chestercountymoms.com and enter YOPLAIT in the subject line OR leave a comment on this post. Don't forget there are 3 prize packs up for grabs! Please make sure you include your email address. The winners of this contest will be announced April 10th and notified via email. The winner MUST be a resident of Chester County and has until April 15th to claim their prize. Only 1 entry per household.

JOHNSON'S® Baby Bubble Bath & Wash Contest Information

Every day, more and more of us are watching our wallets, trying to stretch every dollar in order to properly care for our kids. With that in mind, JOHNSON'S® has created a new way for moms and dads to not only bond with their little ones, but also win $10,000.

Earlier this year the brand put out a new product called JOHNSON'S® Baby Bubble Bath & Wash - safe for both boys and girls. As part of the launch, JOHNSON'S® is reaching out to online savvy moms to enter a contest searching for the hosts of its YouTube Baby Channel.

Entering the contest is easy. Parents, with children under the age of six, just need to upload an under three-minute video that features tips to enhance a child's bath time experience. The grand prize winner will be awarded $10,000 to start a college fund, and the top 3 will have the opportunity to be selected as the new hosts of the JOHNSON'S® Baby YouTube channel. JOHNSON'S® execs and actress (and mom of three) Angie Harmon have the honor of selecting the finalists.

I encourage you to participate - for fun as well as a chance to win a nest egg college fund for your children. So you can grab your camcorder or look through your favorite family videos to enter now! Submissions end on April 16. For more rules and regulations - or to upload your video - go to www.youtube.com/baby.

Click here for valuable JOHNSON'S® coupons.

Sun & Earth Photo Contest

Do you use Sun & Earth products because they are green and organic? Or is it because they are kid and pet friendly? Or is it because the products clean so well? Whatever the reason, submit a photo and a caption that shows why you love Sun & Earth and you could WIN. The monthly winner will get their photo displayed on the Sun & Earth home page as well as a month supply of Sun & Earth products.

Click here to enter the Sun & Earth Photo Contest.

Diaper Bag Wrangler - Valentine's Day Apron Gift Set - 1 Day Give Away

Mommy and Me Valentine's Day Apron Set ($57 value)

Child Size Aprons from The Diaper Bag Wrangler are reversible and machine washable! They are ideal for Toddlers, Preschoolers and Kindergartners (approx. 2 - 6 years old). The front side features 4 pockets - perfect to hold spoons and spatulas! The back is finished with the same fabric as the front, making the apron reversible. Each apron comes with 1 "play" potholder (*NOT for use with REAL cooking!) which is reversible and coordinates with the apron fabric. It has a ribbon loop and quilting detail. The apron measures 18" tall and 22" wide, has an adjustable d-ring neck and 20" long waist ties.


The Mommy Sized Apron coordinates with the child version. It features 4 front pockets, an adjustable d-ring neck and has 26" waist ties. It measures 28" tall and 26" wide, and fits most adults. It is reversible and machine washable.Included is a single letter initial (of your choice) to customize the aprons. We use high quality Eco-spun felt which is made with recycled plastic bottles. Each letter is 2" tall and hand embroidered to a square felt patch and machine sewn to the chest of the apron. The patch measures around 3" square and the felt and thread colors are selected to coordinate with the apron. Each one is unique!



Fabric: The Child Apron is made with a raspberry pink cotton fabric with a subtle white heart and flower scroll print. The coordinating fabric for the pockets and ties is a checkerboard of hearts print.The Mommy Apron is made with a raspberry pink cotton fabric with a subtle white heart and flower scroll print.


This contest ends on 2/10 at midnight. The winner will be notified via email. In order to get this gift set to you in time for Valentine's Day please reply to our email ASAP. This contest is OPEN to Chester County residents ONLY! Only 1 entry per household. To enter this contest please email contests@chestercountymoms.com with Diaper Bag Wrangler/Valentine's Gift Set in the subject line.

Is Your Child the "Next Great Young Chef"?

Are cold days keeping your family indoors? Are you running out of games to play or DVDs to watch?

KIWI Magazine is here to help! Your child could become the Next Great Young Chef™AND, there’s over $12,500 in prizes, with a grand prize of $5,000, first prize $2,500, a trip to New York City for a video shoot, a feature article in KIWI Magazine and more.

All you and your child need to do is to come up with an original recipe using Florida Crystals® Organic and Natural Sugar. Submit the recipe on our website with either a video or photo. Yes; it’s that easy and lots of fun! Watch our video to learn more or go directly to our website.

Hurry, the contest ends February 20th, 2009!

A New Year.. A New You!

Commons of Thornbury
Building 300 · Suite 301
1211 Wilmington Pike
(Crossroads of Routes 926 & 202)
West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 399-6677
Email: calista@calistagrand.com

Well Moms...according to the poll we have going on right now a lot of you are hoping to make more time for YOU in 09' and our friends a Calista Grand Salon & Spa in West Chester have offered to help you keep that resolution.

Now through March 31st you will receive a complimentary manicure with any pedicure booked. This special is available Mondays through Thursdays. Don't forget to mention Chester County Moms when scheduling your appointment to receive the special promotional service. This is an awesome deal. If you have never had a mani/pedi at Calista Grand.. your missing out! The spa is beautiful and calming. The Technicians are the best of the best and you will leave relaxed and your hands will thank you over and over! This would make a PERFECT Moms Day Out or Valentine's Day present! (this offer is for new and previous customers.. call and schedule TODAY!)

Are you looking to jazz up your hair? Sick of the total "mom haircut"? Calista Grand can help with that too! Schedule a hair cut with KATIE now through March 31st and pay only $37 for your hair cut. You read correctly...The Calista Grand experience for under $40....what are you waiting for? Call and schedule your appointment NOW! Katie is my personal stylist and I LOVE her. She is up on all the latest styles, will take the time to talk to you about your new look and what will work for your lifestyle AND she will walk you through step by step on how to do your hair at home so you can achieve the "just from the salon look" on your own.
Again.. don't forget to mention Chester County Moms.com to receive the promotional rate when scheduling your appointment with Katie.

I would love to see a picture of you and your new Calista Grand, style. Email me a before and after pic..ask Katie to pose with you and you can win a special prize from the CCM prize vault.. AKA my dining room. Email your pic to sarah@chestercountymoms.com

(Don't worry I won't post the picture online.. it is for my eyes only.. unless you want me to post it)

And.. now to the giveaway... I am really excited about this giveaway. Calista Grand has given us over $100 worth of hair products (listed below) to give to 1 lucky winner. Calista Grand has their own line of products called TOOLS. Calista's Tools products are made with ProElement, a cutting edge product that fosters healthy, deep penetration of nutrients from select vital minerals into the hair and scalp.

The winner of this contest will receive...

Refine -Volumizing Conditioner Retail value $24.00. Builds beautiful, shiny, healthy hair. Weightless. Creates manageability with fullness. Gentle conditioning. Light enough not to be called a conditioner

Amplify - Volumizing Shampoo retail value $22.00
Infuses body into hair. Gently cleanses without stripping. Adds volume & shine. Amazing lift. Thicker fuller hair.

Intensify - Foaming Volume retail value $26.50.
Foam for perfect distribution. Lift & fullness. Non-sticky, no build-up. Weightless control. Style hold.

Complete - Finishing Spray retail value $28.50
Workable spray for today's looks. Great hold, not sticky. Leaves no build-up. Use with blow dryer.

These are great styling products... you will love them! To enter this contest email contests@chestercountymoms.com and enter CALISTA GRAND in the subject line. The winner of this contest will be announced January 15th and notified via email. The winner MUST be a resident of Chester County and has until Januray 20th to claim their prize. Only 1 entry per household.

Progresso Gift Basket Give Away

Progresso is making it easier to create your favorite winter recipes with the introduction of all-natural Progresso Chicken, Reduced Sodium Chicken and Beef-flavored broths. Progresso’s broths are 99% fat free and contain no preservatives, artificial flavors, or MSG*! They even come in convenient,re-sealable 32oz cartons. Click here for information on all the tasty Progresso foods on your grocers shelves and to visit the Progresso Foods website. You will find information on party planning, wine selection, recipes, pantry organizing tips and more. It is a great site.. check it out!

Click Here for a valuable coupon for PROGRESSO broths.

High-quality broth is an important part of many winter recipes. Click here to view one of our personal favorites.

The Chester County Moms Blogging team is happy to welcome Nicole, our new foodie blogger to the team and what a better way to welcome her than with a giveaway. Stay tuned for lots more food related posts & recipe sharing. Yum!


The winners of this awesome giveaway from Progresso will be receiving a coupon for a free sample of Progresso Broth, a recipe box and cards, wicker basket, a recipe holder, 6 cooking utensils, and a ceramic spoon rest.

To enter this contest please email contests@chestercountymoms.com and note PROGRESSO in the subject line.There will be 2 winners of this contest. This contest ends on January 7th. The winner must be a resident of Chester County and will be notified via email. Only 1 entry per household. The winner of this contest has until 1/17/08 to claim their prize. The prize will be mailed directly to the winner from our friends at PROGRESSO.

CaitiMac Giveaway: "Clingy Cord"

Chester County Moms is proud to announce yet another awesome giveaway – this time, in partnership with CaitiMac Creations. CaitiMac Creations was developed by a stay at home mom of two, and boy does she have some great products! If you are looking for anything from a burp cloth to a shopping cart cover to a “Boo-Boo Kiss”, this is the site for you! Her products are well-made and very mom – and child – friendly.

This giveaway is for one of our absolute favorite CaitiMac products - the “Clingy Cord” – in the bee print. This unique creation is the answer to all of those dropped sippies, snack containers, lovies…we’ve all been there! But, things just got easier! With the Clingy Cord, you can secure your child’s favorite sippy, security blanket, snack container, etc., to high chairs, strollers, car seats, and more. A plastic hook attaches the Clingy Cord to the seat, while an adjustable knot slides up and down to fit the cup. We love this product, and in the words of one of our Chesco Moms, “…it has saved many-a-snack trap!”

Check out her site – it is definitely worth your time! And while you are there, use the coupon code “chescomom” for a 10% discount (good now through Jan 5th, 2009). You still have time to order Holiday gifts, but please be aware that all orders placed after December 20th will not ship until after the New Year.

***To enter this giveaway, e-mail contest@chestercountymoms.com, and enter the words “Clingy Cord” in the subject line. This contest will end at midnight on December 20th, 2008. The winner will be notified via e-mail and has 10 days to respond. If the winner fails to respond within 10 days, another winner will be chosen. The winner of the contest must be a Chester County resident. ***

The Diaper Bag Wrangler Give Away

The Chester County Moms Bloggers are all HUGE fans of Philly's own Diaper Bag Wrangler. We are so happy to share this give away with our readers.

Every Diaper Bag Wrangler item is handmade and the fabric pattern placement varies slightly piece to piece making each one unique.

This give away is for a Midnight Gift Set Collection ($39 value)
The Gift Set includes a Diaper and Wipes Organizer with Link Loop, Terrycloth Changing Pad and Set of 2 Coordinating Burp Cloths.

To enter to win this give away...
email contests@chestercountymoms.com and note The Diaper Bag Wrangler in the subject line. This contest will end at midnight on December 20th. The winner will be notified via email and has 10 days to respond. If the winner fails to reply within 10 days, another winner will be chosen. The winner of the contest must be a Chester County resident.

Itty Bitty Bookworms Giveaway

Chester County Mom's is excited to be able to partner with Tara Rison, founder of Itty Bitty Bookworms for a fabulous giveaway, a year's worth of curriculum on CD (~ $300 value). Itty Bitty Bookworms is a company that provides parents and childcare providers with a literature-based curricula for children in the following age groups: 18-36 months and 3-5 years old.

Tara left a job in the education field to spend more time with her growing family. She decided to open an in-home preschool but was very unimpressed with the curriculum available so she created her own using her years of experience as both an educator and parent! Her students responded so well that she decided to take curriculum to the public through Itty Bitty Bookworms.

I had the opportunity to preview the Itty Bitty Bookworms November curriculum for children between the ages of 18-36 months and I was very impressed. The curriculum is very expansive and would provide a childcare provider with a daily lesson plan and schedule but it can easily be tailored to the needs of the average parent, like myself, who are looking for an occasional activity.

Each month is based on two books, books that your children may already have in their library. In November, we read The Busy Little Squirrel and The Big Fat Hen, both of which my children thoroughly enjoyed. The curriculum content for November was the color brown and the square. The activities focused around the books and curriculum content and were very easy to implement. My children and I had a great time learning together and it was nice to have two books that we really focused on for one month.

The winner of this giveaway will receive a CD of year's worth of curriculum for the age group of their choice, either 18-36 months or 3-5 years old. What a great giveaway for every parent and childcare provider. Thank you Tara and Itty Bitty Bookworms!

To enter this contest please email contests@chestercountymoms.com and enter "Itty Bitty Bookworms" in the subject line.

****This contest will end at midnight on December 20th. The winner will be notified via email and has 10 days to respond. If the winner fails to reply within 10 days, another winner will be chosen. The winner of the contest must be a Chester County resident.****

Lina Bean Bib Giveaway: “Accessorize Your Sprout"

Chester County Moms is excited to partner up with

‘Lina Bean for this holiday giveaway. If you are not familiar with ‘Lina Bean’s products, you have to check them out!

The company was created by a stay at home mom who knows just what our little ones need. Her burp cloths are fantastic (they have stood the test of my little spitter!). The are super absorbent and their unique lima bean shape helps them stay in place. And…did I mention that they are adorable? Her bibs, also super absorbent, are backed with corduroy and have a snap closure. They are stylish, versatile, and best of all, machine washable! Need a super soft lovey or blanket for baby? Check out ‘Lina Bean’s blankies and blankets. They are incredibly soft, made from double sided plush, and trimmed with modern cotton prints. Going green this holiday season? Check out the new Throw & Go blanket – it is perfect to throw in the car and take anywhere, and it is made from recycled bottles and trimmed with a modern bamboo/cotton print. These products are wonderful – and mommy approved!

‘Lina Bean is giving one lucky reader the chance to choose his or her favorite bib from the newly debuted 2009 line.
Thank you to ‘Lina Bean for providing our readers with this awesome giveaway!

To enter this contest, please e-mail contests@chestercountymoms.com and enter “Lina Bean” in the subject line.

Click here to check out the beautiful blankets, bibs, burp cloths, and more. And, as an added bonus, if you place an order between now and December 16th, ‘Lina Bean is offering 25% off everything on the site. Just enter the code “MerryMerry” at checkout!

This contest will end at midnight on December 20th. The winner will be notified via email and has 10 days to respond. If the winner fails to reply within 10 days, another winner will be chosen. The winner of the contest must be a Chester County resident.