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Minions Madness Father’s Day Prize Pack Giveaway #DespicableMeDOS #DM2Papas

Despicable Me 2 Prize Pack

Update! This giveaway is closed. Congrats to Kristen. Disclosure: Despicable Me 2 promotions sponsoring the giveaway and providing similar package for review purposes but as always my post is my unbiased opinions. July 3, 2013,Gru, and the entire Despicable Me 2 are back and are taking OVER! Who did not love the 2010 and the 10th biggest animated motion picture in U.S. history Despicable Me. Well this summer get ready for MORE MINION MADNESS! Check out the official trailer. That’s right Chris Meledandri and his acclaimed filmmaking team have created an all-new comedy adventure featuring the return of (former?) super-villain Gru (Steve Carell), his adorable girls, the unpredictably hilarious Minions...and a host of new and outrageously funny characters.   As the world gears up how about Father’s Day friendly giveaway sweepstakes! Image courtesy of Despicable Me 2 promotions Sweepstakes/ Giveaway! One Dancing Hotdogs.com readers will win “Despicable Me … [Read more...]

Barbie Color Magic Mermaid Review and Giveaway Sweepstakes

Barbie Color Magic Mermaid Dancing Hotdogs

Image courtesy of Mattel Disclosure: I received a Barbie® Color Magic Mermaid for review purposes and they are sponsoring the giveaway but as always my post is my unbiased opinions. Come on girls across the world be honest haven’t you always wanted to go under the sea with Barbie ®? This almost grown up girl still loves Barbie ® and all the fun play you can have with this doll. Well now thanks to Mattel and Barbie® and the new Barbie Color Magic Mermaid Collection you can not only play with Barbie ® on those hot summer days but you will see her transform from head to tail. This doll is so fun! Put Barbie ® in cold water and her hair and tail get darker hues while hot water turns her hair and tail light colors like the ones pictured above. For those brunettes like me the collection also comes with darker haired friend, Teresa, which also has color changing hair and tail, (but I did not get a chance to review that doll.) Doll retails for $21.99 and comes with a … [Read more...]

Balance Bar Making Valentine’s Day Less Guilty with Giveaway Sweepstakes

Balance Bar Valentine Tin

  Images courtesy of Balance Bar Update! This giveaway is closed congrats to Corey! I know everyone has at least one resolution that is for weight loss or having a healthier lifestyle but with Valentine’s Day around the corner is your sweet tooth making it hard to stay motivated? Lucky for you Balance Bar has reached out to me with a Valentine’s Day Treat Giveaway sweepstakes. With flavors like Chocolate Mint Cookie Crunch and Chocolate Raspberry not only are they yummy but it gives you lasting energy, Gluten Free, 4 grams of Fiber, 23 vitamins & minerals and is an excellent source of antioxidants. Plus with bars starting at 180 calories it’s a perfect on the go treat without the high calories or fat content for me when I am running around with my little men. Sweepstakes/ Giveaway! One Dancing Hotdogs.com readers will win a Balance Bar Prize Pack (pictured above) valued at $25.00.  Let leave me a comment which one of the Balance Bar, healthy snack … [Read more...]

Green Works helping you be Green without being Ridiculous #YouDontHavetoBe #GreenHousewives

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Image courtesy of Greenworks  Update giveaway is closed! Congrats to Brittany the winner! For the most part, the Dancing Hotdogs family is Green and environmentally conscious. We are part of a family farm share We use real plates and washable napkins We use reuseable containers with lids for snacks, sandwiches, leftovers etc. instead of plastic baggies etc. We use eco-bags instead of paper or plastic bags I use Green works cleaning products We purchase earth-friendly toys and items I know how it important it is to recycle, reuse and make changes for an earth friendly lifestyle but there are just some things I will not do. For example, (I am a little nervous to tell you this! But please this is a NO JUDGEMENT website so no mean comments, PLEASE.) I love all of you Green Moms, Dads, loved ones who use reusable diapers. Power to you! But for the Dancing Hotdogs family that is not an option. I know the benefits but it just does not fit our lifestyle BUT mom … [Read more...]

“I M” M&M Campaign Shirt Sweepstakes

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Sweepstakes Closed: Congrats to all the winners! As parents we try to make sure our sons are proud of who they are and where they come from.  Part of this is ensuring that they learn to speak Spanish as well as observe many of the holidays that Latinos' celebrate such as Three King’s Day.  This last summer M&M’s kicked off a campaign to celebrate Hispanic uniqueness and culture with their “I M” campaign.  This is great as each M&M color character has their own different personalities and traits and it is important to me to show my boys that part of life is enjoying the various things that make us different.  As part of this M&M has given out shirts to various people and celebrities that state a unique adjective that describes them.  Since I am a big music fan I have selected “I M Rockero”. In order to do our part, and to celebrate the uniqueness of our own readers, we are giving away 5 shirts! Two with “I M Futbolero” meaning I am a soccer player … [Read more...]

NetZero Hotspot Review and Sweepstakes

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Update!  Giveaway is closed. Congrats to Lilyana. And on the 14th day of Christmas my true love game to me…one Net Zero 4G broadband Hot Spot so that I can finally play with all those great toys I have anywhere I want. Or at least that is how I think the song goes. With the holiday season soon approaching, there is bound to be millions of Tablets, smartphones, laptops and other Wifi enabled gear being given as presents. The only problem, unless you are planning to spend a good chunk of change for the privileged to use 4G and on top of that sign a contract with a service provider then you are stuck either wandering around trying to find free wifi signals or leaving that very expensive gear at home. To me it is just better getting a NetZero 4G hot spot and be able to take your music/video pretty much anywhere in the U.S. It is pretty simple: buy a NetZero 4G hotspot, pick your data plan based on how much you use, sign in and start having fun. Not sure if you want to have … [Read more...]

PBS KIDS Curious George ® Seventh Season Premiere! #monkeydownunder

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Update! This giveaway is closed congrats to winner Maria! Today my little men, some friends and I added a little curiosity into our Friday with help of PBS KIDS and Curious George ®.  I got a Curious George ® screener, books,  fun activities and spent the morning monkeying around.  Like our Curious George pictures?  We used the PBS KIDS Photo factory a total recommend especially since its FREE! I love being a PBS KIDS ambassador because I always get the inside scoop on fantastic educational entertainment for your loved ones like Curious George ® and a  new research study found that Curious George episodes and TV tie-in books, lead to significant gains in science and math scores for kids ages 4-5! (Click here to for all details.) On December 3, 2012 on PBS KIDS Curious George® kicks off their seventh season with a little “Monkey Down Under” fun!  That’s right everyone’s favorite Monkey and guy with the a yellow hat are headed to the golden coast to interact … [Read more...]

Nestle Abuelita Giveaway Sweepstakes

Abuelita

Update! This giveaway is closed. Congrats to the winner Brian! Just in time for the holidays and the cold winter months how about an Abuelita Granulado and Abuelita Instant Facebook Promotion to put the Abrazos or Hugs into the upcoming wintery months. A mug of Abuelita feels just like a warm hug – a simple pleasure that reminds us of comforting time with family. Because Abuelita is so much like a hug, and my Boys love Nestle Abuelita Mexican Hot Chocolate. See our previous Abuelita Merienda post and video from before. I had to let you know about their Daily Abrazos facebook page promotion that allows you to send digital “abrazo cards” or hug cards to loved ones in your life. I think the thought is so cute and perfect whenever you want to mark a special occasion or just because you were thinking of them.  Plus if you are one of the first 500 users to create your abrazo you are eligible to win gift baskets and coupons. So head over you Facebook.com/Abuelita and click … [Read more...]

Hickory Farms for the Holidays and Sweepstakes

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Update this giveaway is closed. Congrats to Diane. Many families in the U.S. have a distinct memory of Hickory Farms at their holiday gatherings; Hickory Farms is very proud to be a part of those nostalgic moments and continues to focus on and celebrate its long heritage of tradition and authentic holiday memories. I feel like the holiday’s are all about tradition, continuing old ones and starting new one. Most families in the U.S. continue the tradition of holiday meals with their family.  In our case as our families get bigger we have had to make change to accommodate our families as it grow. The thing that doesn’t change is the food and gifts that we bring with us for the holidays.  For the past couple of years Eddy and I have always bought our parents a gift basket full of stuff, and each time there has been a Hickory farms meat included in each.  The great thing is that we would then open up the baskets and has the meat, cheese and crackers as our appetizer before the … [Read more...]

Campbell’s Chunky Soup “Mama’s Boy” Campaign and Sweepstakes

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Update! This giveaway is closed, congrats to Alexandra. It’s football season, and with that come the traditional Campbell’s Chunky Soup “Mama’s Boy” commercials.  Starting way back in 1997, several NFL superstars have donned the “Mama’s Boy” mantle through the years.  My earliest memories of the campaign featured John Elway and his mother (though it could have been an actress).  This year’s “Mama’s Boy” is Victor Cruz, wide receiver for the reigning Super Bowl Champions N.Y. Giants. Cruz has been making headlines every since he burst on the NFL spotlight with his long touchdown runs and Salsa dancing celebrations.  I am definitely not a Giants fan, but I have to respect Cruzs’ talent and what he brings to the game.  In addition, I cannot totally hate on an NFL star who is also of Hispanic Heritage especially since he provides such a positive image for others to aspire to in sports. Campbell’s Chunky Soup along with the new campaign is also … [Read more...]