Mom in the City

Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex will be giving away a set of Gold Passports at our June 13th Father's Day Playdate.     

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Literally Alive Children’s Theatre will be giving away four (4) tickets for their “Beauty & the Beast” performance & workshop at at our June 13th Father's Day Playdate.

Beauty and the Beast
The Players Theatre
115 MacDougal Street •New York, NY

October-December 2008
www.literallyalive.com

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DadGear will be giving away one of their new Messenger Route 66 bags at our June 13th Father's Day Playdate.

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DadGear will be giving away one of their popular Courier bags at our June 13th Father's Day Playdate.

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We will be giving away five copies of Barney: Hi! I’M Riff!

"Nothing beats being part of a club with your best friends! Barney and his friends sure know the feeling and invite children everywhere to join in on the fun in Hi! I’m Riff!, the latest title featuring everyone’s favorite purple dinosaur, available on DVD May 6, 2008 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and HIT Entertainment.

Barney’s new friend Riff is the first new dino to join Barney & Friends™ in 13 years. He is a six-year-old Hadrosaur and a one-of-a-kind kid! Riff is BJ and Baby Bop’s cousin, and he is all about music – music is in his voice, his heart and his every move! Riff also loves hanging out with his friends. Reveling in the time he spends with his pals, Riff decides to start a new club and invites everyone to join. It’s going to take lots of ideas – and some fun singing and dancing – to decide what kind of club is right for everyone."

 If you'd like to enter to win one of the dvds, leave your name in the "Comments" section below or send an email to contests@mominthecity.com with "Riff" in the Subject line by May 31st.

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We will be giving away five copies of Bob the Builder: The Three Musketrucks.

"Bob the Builder™ and his Can-Do Crew welcome friends Meg MacDonald, a Scottish dairy farmer, her assistant Piper and their hilarious dairy truck Dodger to Sunflower Valley in five delightful new adventures in Bob the Builder: The Three Musketrucks, delivering onto DVD May 13, 2008 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment and HIT Entertainment for a suggested retail price of $14.98."

 If you'd like to enter to win one of the dvds, leave your name in the "Comments" section below or send an email to contests@mominthecity.com with "Bob" in the Subject line by May 31st. 

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We're giving away a copy of the funny yet insightful Peeing In Peace: Tales & Tips for Type A Moms. 

If you'd like to enter to win the book, leave your name in the "Comments" section below or send an email to contests@mominthecity.com with "Peace" in the Subject line by May 31st. 

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Belli Baby is giving away one of their popular Belli Baby Gift Sets.

  
If you'd like to enter to win the gift set, leave your name in the "Comments" section below or send an email to contests@mominthecity.com with "Gift Set" in the Subject line by May 31st. 

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As you have all experienced by now, there is a huge push to "go green" during the month of April with Earth Day and the heightened awareness regarding the 3 Rs (reducing, recycling and reusing).

Well, I've taken it all in with a grain of salt and here's my personal list of what I WILL do and what I WON'T do for good old planet earth.  Most of my decisions were based on two great books (Squeaky Green: The Method Guide to Detoxing Your Home and Big Green Purse)and one great website (Carbon Footprint).    (Of course as a woman and a mom, I'm free to change my mind at any time....)

WILL:
-eat less meat
-only shop for clothes, furniture and appliances as needed
-recycle
-take mass transit as much as possible
-use more earth-friendly cleaning products (like method)
-use a power strip (and remember to cut it off!) to save energy
-be more cautious of PVC in plastic toys
-take note of and support companies that are environmentally aware (i.e. Did you know that SunChips uses solar energy (70%) to help make their multigrain snacks?  It doesn't hurt that my son actually likes the taste too!)
-use a reusable tote (rather than plastic or paper bags) for groceries

(This is the tote that I have.  Isn't it cute?! AND it folds into its own little pocket so that I can easily take it with me.)

WON'T:
-only buy local, organic food
-buy secondhand clothes, furniture and appliances 
-compost
-make people take off their shoes when entering my home
-use all natural cosmetics and personal care products (like deodorant!)
-give up disposable diapers

If you'd like to enter to win a copy of Squeaky Green: The Method Guide to Detoxing Your Home and Big Green Purse, just leave one of your "wills" and "wont's" in the "Comments" section below (or email them to me at contests@mominthecity.com) by May 31st. 

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Lotuspad Yoga Mats is giving away one of their popular eco yoga mats.

"Kids love yoga, why not give them a special yoga mat that's not only attractive and cushy, but is also good for the Earth?

Unlike common "sticky" yoga mats made of cheap and harmful chemicals, high-quality Lotuspad yoga mats are made from a newly developed and patented material called TPE (thermoplastic elastomer), which is free of PVC, phthalates, toluene, heavy metals, as well as common allergens such as rubber and latex. What the Lotuspad does have is an attractive surface pattern, thick and foamy texture, and an amazing grip that gives excellent traction."

The winner will be chosen at our Earth-Friendly Family Playdate on April 5th.

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Rugged Idea is giving away one of their popular weatherproof blankies.

"As the weather is starting to warm up, these blankets will be useful for picnics when the grass is damp, stroller protection when the weather is still a bit nippy or unpredictable, outdoor play blanket at the park, and indoor play mat when the floor is hard." 

Mom in the City members can enter to win simply by sending an email to contests@mominthecity.com with "Rugged" in the Subject line.  The winner will be chosen on April 30th.

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"In February 2007, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued their ADDME autism prevalence report. The report, which looked at a sample of 8 year olds in 2000 and 2002, concluded that the prevalence of autism had risen to 1 in every 150 American children, and almost 1 in 94 boys." - Source: Autism Society of America 

April is National Autism Month and I have two great dvds developed for children on the autism spectrum to give away .

1. Skill-Building Buddies: Handling Transitions and Change by Mazzarella Media

2. Kibbles Rockin Clubhouse Volume 1: Expressing Yourself by NoteAbilities, Inc.

Mom in the City members can enter to win simply by sending an email to contests@mominthecity.com with "Autism" in the Subject line.  The winner will be chosen on April 30th.

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"Love Our Children USA will be holding their Fifth Annual National Love Our Children Day on Saturday, April 5th in NYC.  Full of fun, entertainment, food and celebrities, the event is a celebration of children for kids of all ages."

Love Our Children USA will be giving 10 Mom in the City families admittance to the event at no charge. 

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Tot Stops is giving away two gift certificates for one free t-shirt any style or size (shipping included).

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One mom will win tickets for two to Vital Theatre's production of The Top Job.

The Top Job

The true account of what it takes to replace what may be the world’s most important light bulb.

Based on the Children’s book by  Elizabeth Cody Kimmel with illustrations by Robert Neubecker

At Vital’s Theatre Company

The McGinn/Cazale Theatre

2162 Broadway (at 76th Street)

March 8th through April 27th

Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00am and 1:00pm

Special school holiday performances: April 22 and 24 at 1pm

Tickets: $18

Seating is general admission; please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to curtain time to ensure seats together.

Group discount rate: $15.00 for groups of 10 or more

For tickets visit:

www.vitaltheatre.org

Or call (212) 352-3101

Mom in the City members can enter to win the tickets simply by sending an email to contests@mominthecity.com with "Top Job" in the Subject line.  The winner will be chosen on March 31st.

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One mom will win tickets for two to Vital Theatre's production of A (Tooth) Fairy Tale.

A (Tooth) Fairy Tale

When Samuel and the Tooth Fairy arrange to switch places, nothing goes exactly as planned as adventures ensue on the Upper West Side and across New York City.

TRANSFERRED to Soho Playhouse

15 Vandam Street (Between 6th Ave. & Varick)

Saturdays and Sundays at 12:00pm

March 15th through May 25th

Special school holiday performances: April 23, 24, 25th at 2pm

Tickets: $25

Group discount rate: $22.00 for groups of 10 or more

Lap seat policy: Children under 1 who can sit on your lap do not need a ticket

For tickets:

www.vitaltheatre.org

Or call (212) 691-1555

Mom in the City members can enter to win the tickets simply by sending an email to contests@mominthecity.com with "Tooth Fairy" in the Subject line.  The winner will be chosen on March 31st.

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"BRAINCANDY : Little Bruce joins the gang

Check out the newest product from the Braincandy company—Little Bruce Brain! The head of the silly “super sense” gang, Bruce is one smart cookie! Use Little Bruce with your child while your watching our super sweet DVDs or just to entertain him anytime. To receive a free little Bruce Brain puppet, go to www.braincandykids.com/contest, put MITC Bruce Brain contest in the subject line. To find out about future giveaways and contests, go to  http://www.braincandykids.com/new.html and sign up for the Braincandy Kids Club."

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Mom in the City members can enter to win simply by sending an email to contests@mominthecity.com with "Blankies" in the Subject line.  The winner will be chosen on February 29th.

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In celebration of Barney's 20th Anniversary, one mom will win an all-new DVD release, Celebrating Around the World’.

This is a really good dvd.   I (Kimberly) received a copy last Monday and my almost 4 year old son has watched it at least once every day since then.  In the tape, Barney and a couple of kids travel around the world (Brazil, Japan,  India, Ireland, and Africa) to see the way various cultures celebrate.  Foods, dances, games and songs from the various cultures are introduced as well as concepts of sharing, taking turns, etc.  We especially like the dancing.  It's fun to see the kids (including my 11 month old!) try to do the various dances - especially the Irish jig and African dancing.  I highly recommend this DVD for Barney fans.

Mom in the City members can enter to win the DVD simply by sending an email to contests@mominthecity.com with "Barney" in the Subject line.  The winner will be chosen on February 29th.

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Tessy & Tab Starter Pack (4 issues) - $9.95
"Share the joy of The Tessy & Tab Reading Club with all the preschoolers in your life. If you are looking for something to give as a gift to a preschooler, this Starter Pack is perfect. It even includes an issue about “Tessy’s Birthday” making it a great birthday gift. The Starter Pack comes in its own gift envelope and is shipped to you via priority mail so you can bring it to the party!"
*My (Kimberly's) almost 4 year old son loves these books.  He will probably get a gift subscription to the club for his birthday.  I like that each issue is centered around a theme; uses kid-friendly words and that at the end, there is a letter and number that is focused on along with pictures and words to find from the main story along with a coloring page.     

Preschool Money Manager Toolkit - $19.95
"Children can learn complicated concepts earlier than you might guess! The key is to break the concept into age-appropriate components and skill stages. The Preschool Money Manager Toolkit gives children fun ways to build early money skills and provides parents a comprehensive guide and easy to use tools to engage their preschooler about financial literacy."
*My (Kimberly's) almost 4 year old son loves the three-part bank that comes with this kit. When he gets some money, we ask him if he wants to put it in the "Spend, Save or Share" section and he enjoys the fact that he gets to choose where to put his money.

Mom in the City members can enter simply by sending an email to contests@mominthecity.com with "Tessy & Tab" in the Subject line.  The winner will be chosen on January 31st.

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Braincandy is giving away a "Bundle of Joy" 5 Senses DVD series (List Price: $74.99).

"Braincandy raises the bar with smart learning concepts and a true springboard for learning the natural way; through our 5 senses. You won't find wall to wall classical music or flashcard based learning opportunities. You won't find pretty pictures of obscure impressionist art, spinning toys or claims that these tools will make your baby a genius.  The world doesn't work that way.  What you will find is smartly crafted content that engages little minds in meaninful ways."  

Mom in the City members can enter simply by visiting the Braincandy website and sending an email to contests@mominthecity.com with "Senses" in the Subject line along with the name of one of the Senses characters in the body of your email.  The winner will be chosen on January 31st.

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Music Together in the City is giving away one semester of classes, good for one child and their parent or caretaker!  Their new semester beings in mid January in over 10 locations. 
 

"One of my dreams for my children was that they have a love of music,
and now they do! Someone in our household is always singing, either
with a recording or making up songs of their own.  I don't know if there 
is a sweeter sound than that of a child singing.  Thank you, Music Together.  We've taken ten semesters now -- that says a lot!"

For more information please take a look at their website: www.musictogethernyc.com

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One mom will win a family four pack of tickets to A Kid's Life 

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