Winner: Postcards From the Bump!

I guess I shouldn't be surprised that people had such a hard time defining the "Best in Show" stroller for new moms in my Baby Book Giveaway. There are so many strollers out there, with so many wonderful features. I think we're all still waiting for The Stroller with everything you could ever want. (And we might be waiting for a long long time.)

The good news is that while we wait we can talk and obsess and theorize about our favorite strollers. Good thing there really isn't a Best in Show or we'd all be out of an obsession. (And then I'd be eating a LOT more chocolate. Not good.)

I'm happy to announce that the winner of my copy of Postcards From the Bump is....

**Candace**

While we're on the subject of Candace, you should check out her wonderful blog "Deal"ectible Mommies for tons of giveaways and deals.

Candace, please email me at mothergooseblog@gmail.com with your address so I can send you this adorable book!

Tweet and Win a Stokke Xplory Stroller!

Breaking news! Stokke is giving away an Xplory Basic Stroller (a $1000 value)!!

Here are the details of the giveaway, taken from their site.

**Contest runs from June 22 to June 29, 2009**


Rules:

1. Tweet your favorite Xplory stroller feature and color. You can see all the colors here--including my favorite Limited Edition 2009 Yellow. And you can choose from these fabulous features:

* It brings your child up from the ground closer to you. This helps create a bond between you and your child.
* It has 2 way facing and 5-position seating features
* It has an adjustable footrest for baby's comfort and support
* It can be used from birth up to 45 lbs
* It can be used as a restaurant highchair
* It's made from automotive-grade materials for safety and durability
* It comes with 3 year warranty.

2. Follow @stokkelovers twitter account

3. Use #stokke hashtag on your posting

The winner will be posted on @stokkelovers twitter account on July 5th, 2009

You can read all my previous posts about the Xplory here. Don't wait--enter this contest. What have you got to lose??

Yummy Smoothy Recipe

This recipe was *cribbed* from Postcards from the Bump: A Chick's Guide to Getting to Know the Baby in Your Belly. There are several great smoothie recipes...some of them more summer appropriate that the one I picked BUT I am totally and completely obsessed with all things pumpkin and so when I saw this clever pumpkin smoothie recipe I knew I had to share it with you:

Little Pumpkin Smoothie

1 C vanilla soy milk
1 medium banana, sliced
1/4 canned pumpkin
1 dash cinnamon
2 T maple sugar
4 ice cubes

Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth. Sit back and enjoy! Yum!!

Hungry for more? Then enter my Postcards from the Bump Giveaway! It ends tomorrow so don't miss your chance to win!

Special Giveaway: Baby Book!

A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to attend BEA. It's a gigantic book expo where you can meet authors and even pick up some free books.

One book in particular caught my eye and I knew it would be perfect for all of you. It's called Postcards from the Bump: A Chick's Guide to Getting to Know the Baby in Your Belly by Ame Mahler Beanland and Emily Miles Terry. You can learn more about the book and the authors on their Web site It's a Chick Thing.
Postcards from the Bump is a joyful book about pregnancy. What sets it apart from other pregnancy books is that it encourages expectant mothers to get to know their baby before giving birth just by paying attention to their bump!

There are lots of tips, recipes, sweet stories, and fun facts. For example, did you know that your baby can taste what you're eating while you're pregnant? This would be a wonderful gift for any expectant mom, but especially for nervous firsttimers who might need some help enjoying the process.

The book has been featured on Good Morning America Health and you can watch the clip here. You can also watch a very sweet, very homemade book trailer.

I have one beautiful copy on my desk, just waiting to be sent to you. I'm going to keep this contest sweet and simple, so here's how to enter:

1. Leave a comment in this post only. Comments in other posts will not count. In your comment tell me what stroller you would recommend as the best "do it all" stroller for an expectant mom--whether that mom is you, a friend, a daughter, etc.

2. Your entry will count twice if you include a link to that stroller on Strollers.com.

You'll have until this Friday, June 26th at 6 PM (EST) to enter. After that I will close comments. The winner will be chosen at random and will be announced next Monday. And since I'll be shipping this one out myself, I'm going to have to limit entries to the continental US.

Quick Share!

Hey everyone. I just can't stay away! Just wanted to share that Cas received her Toro Stroller and her husband has put it together. You can see pics and read more at her blog Cardigans Cover Crazy (no wonder I've always liked them so much).

There. That post was totally about strollers.

Sweet Strolling Dreams!

xx,
MG

And the Cosmo Travel System Goes to...

I'm very happy to announce that the winner of the Combi Cosmo Travel System is...

*AB*!!!!!

Congrats, AB! Here she is in a photo from her blog The 'Danger'ous Life of Anna B. (Anna B is her daughter).
And here is an absolutely adorable pic of Anna looking extra dangerous in her Easter dress:
Anna was diagnosed with hypothyroidism in February but she is doing well so far! (And no, that's not why she won the contest. I use a randomization program to pick the winner.)

I hope that winning this giveaway is just the beginning of many magical moments in Anna's life! You can get better acquainted with Anna and her family by reading AB's blog. Maybe if we're lucky, AB will treat us to a pic of Anna in her brand new stroller once it arrives!

Thanks again to everyone who participated. I'll do my best to bring you another stroller giveaway very soon! In the meantime, you can find great deals at Strollers.com. Much thanks to Strollers.com and Combi for making this giveaway possible!

Reminder: Four Hours Left to Enter the Cosmo Giveaway!

I couldn't resist posting one final reminder that there are just four hours left before I shut down the comments on my Combi Cosmo Travel System Giveaway post.

That means there are four hours left in which you could enter yourself or spread the word to a friend.

It's like those bra commercials or the pizza ones except instead of 18 hours or half an hour you've got four.

(Just Remember: entries only count if you leave them in the comments for the original post.)

Now if only I could figure out how to run a bra and pizza giveaway next...Or maybe a pizza-scented bra giveaway. I'm sure guys would love that, right?

What's that? You think that's not only gross but a little crazy, on top of the fact that pizza and bras have nothing to do with strollers??? Well, you are right. But it's Friday and I'm hanging on by a thread here, people.

Anyway,I'll see what I can do about some sort of pizza-stroller-bra giveaway. In the meantime, this fabulous Combi contest will have to do.

Bicycle! Bicycle! I want to ride my bicycle...

Hey everyone!

My twin sis, who has a magical ability to find the coolest things on the internet (and generally everywhere else), told me about this giveaway and I had to share it with you.

Madsen Cycles is giving away a Madsen Cargo Bike in July!

I have this relatively new obsession with retro designed bikes, so I find this really really fantastic!

The Cargo Bike has a rigid, plastic "bucket" attached to the back that can be used to haul a picnic or maybe beach supplies or...yes, even your kids. And just think how cute they would look riding in the back as you peddle away (scarf in your hair with Jackie O sunglasses. Guys, just riding this would make you look sexy so you can pass on the accessories.) The bucket even comes with a removable bench and two seat belts for safety!

You can check out how to enter here.

And while you're at it, don't forget to enter my Cosmo Travel System Giveaway! It ends this Friday at 6 PM.

Man, it seriously pays to be a member of the SOS ; )

Win a Combi Cosmo Travel System in Moonlight!

Happy June, everyone! It's a month for barbeques and pool parties, baby showers and weddings, picnics in the park and day trips to the beach. It's a month for traveling to see friends and family. And in order to enjoy all that June has to offer, you're going to need the perfect stroller.

That's why I, Mother Goose, along with Strollers.com and Combi are giving away a Combi Cosmo Travel System in Moonlight!

What You Win: A Cosmo 2009 Stroller in Moonlight and a matching Shuttle 2009 Car Seat in Moonlight (my favorite color for this travel system), which retails for $247.99 on Strollers.com!

The bright blue color and matching polka dot print will look icy cool no matter how hot it gets outside! Plus the removable cup holder (gotta stay hydrated), large canopy, and breathable mesh fabric will help keep you and baby feeling cool, too.
How to Enter: As with my Toro Giveaway, I'll give you guys a few chances to enter! All entries should be left in the comments of THIS post only, otherwise the entry will not count.

1. Tell me where you'd like to take your brand new Cosmo Travel System in the month of June.

2. If you have a blog, mention my giveaway with a link to this post on your blog and then let me know about it by leaving a link to your post in the comments.

3. Tweet about the giveaway and link to the Cosmo Travel System on Strollers.com (you can copy and paste this link: http://tinyurl.com/n6m4h4)

***Bonus for my Blog Followers: If you follow this blog, then any entry will count twice! Be sure to remind me that you're a follower in your comment so I don't forget.***

You've got until this Friday, June 5 at 6 PM (EST) to enter. Email me with questions and good luck!!!

Edit: Alas, this giveaway is only open to people living in the continental US.

More More More....Combi Giveaway Info

Here's a little more information on the fab Cosmo Travel System by Combi that I'll be giving away next week!

The Cosmo Travel System includes a stroller *and* a Shuttle Car Seat. This is an ideal stroller for new parents or expecting parents, who are looking for a stroller that can take them from birth through toddlerdom, from the car to the sidewalk, from the airport to the hotel...and everywhere in between!

Here are some tantalizing features of the Shuttle Car Seat:

1. It's LATCH equipped with LATCH storage area in the base and a level indicator.
2. It comes with removable and reversible infant padding.
3. Plenty of padding: Energy absorbing EPS foam in the head area and a 5-Point Harness with comfort pads.

I hope you're all getting excited about next week's giveaway! I'll keep the details coming. Check back Monday for the breakdown of the giveaway and how *you* can be the next Cassie.

Teaser: Next Stroller Giveaway

All right, everyone, it's that time again! Time for me to dangle the next stroller giveaway in front of you like a delicious carrot. I'll give you a few hints about the stroller's features and even include a little picture (consider this a little nibble on that yummy carrot).

The first person to guess correctly in the comments with a link to the product on Strollers.com will be automatically entered into the giveaway!
Here are some hints about what this fab stroller has to offer:

1. It's perfect for traveling.
2. It weighs under 22 lbs.
3. It can be used from birth up to 55 lbs.

Anyone?....Anyone? Bueller?

Edit: I should probably add that this giveaway will begin Next Monday, June 1, so be sure to check back here for all the details!

Edit #2: CVSer has proven herself to be a super stroller sleuth--she figured out the giveaway in about 5 minutes! I knew those Combi polka dots would give it away!

And the Toro Stroller Goes to....

So I finally got the randomization thingy to work and to choose a winner for the fabulous Toro Stroller Giveaway!

Of course each and every one of you deserved to win. Thank you for entering and for sharing your blogs and twitter accounts with all of us. I can't wait to start following all of you.

Alas, out of the over 200 entries I received, only one of you could win and that lucky winner is....



Congratulations, Cas! I'll be emailing you shortly for all the necessary details. In the meantime, I hope you'll do a celebratory dance around the house and that you're face looks a little something like this:


It makes me sad to think that the rest of you don't feel like dancing. Perhaps you are sending frowny clouds my way (it's okay, I understand). And perhaps you feel a little more like this:


But take heart: I'll be running another stroller giveaway very soon. Check back here for details!

Much thanks to Micralite for donating this lovely stroller and to all of you for entering! And last but not least, thanks to Strollers.com for making it possible!

More Good News for the SOS

(SOS = Stroller Obsessed Support Group)

I'm excited to announce that today I finalized another exciting stroller giveaway! Yes, I did say stroller. I will be giving away another stroller in June! What is it? Ooooh no, you're not going to trick me into telling you. You can't pull a fast one on Mother Goose.

Wait a second! Mini Joy, what are you doing here?


You...you heart me?? Really?? And...and my giveaways, too? Oh Mini Joy that's so sweet! In that case let me tell you all about the next stroller I'm giving a---

Wait. Wait just one second. You tried to trick me with your cuteness! Well, it's not going to work! You will just have to wait and find out soon with everyone else, you cute, clever baby.

In the meantime, everyone, don't forget to enter into my fantastic giveaway for a Toro Stroller!! The giveaway ends tomorrow night at 6 PM! Check back here on Monday to find out who won.

More giveaways are coming soon--because Mother Goose hearts all of you! And I really mean that.

A Quick Thank You

Hi everyone! I just wanted to post a quick thank you to everyone who has participated in my Toro Stroller giveaway thus far. What I love most about this contest--other than the chance to give someone a fabulous stroller, of course--is the fact that I'm discovering tons of new people and blogs that I never knew existed.

With so many entries pouring in, I really can't reply to everyone individually, but rest assured I'm reading all of your comments and exploring all of your blogs! I'll be adding many of them to my Blog Patrol soon--when I have a spare minute!

It's a good thing the winner of this giveaway will be chosen at random because there's no way I could choose from so many wonderful people! Thanks again for your enthusiasm, kind words, and fair play. I hope you'll continue spreading the word because everyone deserves a chance to win a free stroller!

Much Love,
Mother Goose

Here's How You Can Win a Toro Stroller!

Happy Micralite Monday, everyone! I'm really excited to share my contest details with you.


What You Win: a brand new, beautiful Toro Stroller in your choice of color (Emerald, Black, Orange, or Sand). You also win your choice of car seat adapter! The adapter is usually sold separately for $45, but you get it *free*

And the goodies don't end there! Since Strollers.com is currently offering 1 free stroller seat liner with any Toro Stroller purchase through May 15th, it's only fair that you win your choice of seat liner, too! (The liner comes in Pink, Green, Blue, Zebra print, or Leopard print.)

In short, you'll win a Toro Stroller (retails for $525 on Strollers.com), a car seat adapter ($45 on Strollers.com) , and a seat liner ($45 on Strollers.com) for a total value of $615!!!

How You Enter: Since this is such a special giveaway, I thought I should give you as many ways to enter as possible. There are 4 ways to enter and you can enter once for each way.

1. Do a little internet sleuthing, then in the comments name one car seat that works with the Toro Stroller.

2. If you have a blog, mention my giveaway with a link to this post on your blog and then let me know about it by leaving a link to your post in the comments.

3. If you know a blogger who may not know about my blog and this giveaway, leave a comment on their blog inviting them to enter with a link to this post. Then let me know about it by leaving a link to your invite in the comments.

4. If you're on Twitter, write a tweet about this giveaway with a link to Strollers.com and copy and paste it into the comments.

Whether you only enter one of the four ways or enter all four times, make sure that you've included an email address in your comment so that I have a way to contact you if you win!

When You Enter: You'll have from today through this Friday at 6 PM to enter and I'll announce the winner here next Monday, May 11th.

Please spread the word about this awesome giveaway!! And feel free to ask me any questions. Now....get started on those entries!

M is for...Micralite, of course!

All right, I've been teasing you with mentions of another contest and promises for an amazing giveaway and it's all starting today on May Day!

Sooo just what oh what will I be giving away next week??? (drum rollll please!)

....a Micralite Toro Stroller!!!!

Yes. It's *true* in just one week you, devoted reader, could be the lucky owner of a beautiful, brand spanking new Toro Stroller!

Did any of you guess what the giveaway might be for? I made sure the "o" from "Toro" was in the picture. I know--soooo obvious, right?

Check back here on Monday for giveaway details and more information. In the meantime, you can read my review of the Toro as well as my January post announcing that Consumer Reports had named the Toro the #1 luxury stroller.

Adorable Baby Pics!

Somehow I just *knew* that title would get your attention!

Back in March I ran my very first giveaway for a DwellStudio Pillow. Joy was one of the lucky winners and she was kind enough to send me some super cute pics of her daughter with her brand new pillow.

Here they are posing together: cute pillow, cuter baby:

Joy writes, "My daughter latched onto the pillow as soon as I took it out of the box and she LOVES it! Now it's residing in our living room where she can play with it when ever she wants. She likes to carry it around with her."

Here she is, carrying it around:

And cuddling with it on the kitchen floor:

What's that, Mini Joy? You have one more thing you want to say to everyone?


This clever baby sure knows how to butter me up, doesn't she?? Much thanks to Joy for sharing these adorable pics. She has a blog of her own called Mommy's Joy and you should check it out. The recent post from April 24th is *not* to be missed!

M is for...

May, and mystery, and magic--among other things. And in the month of May I have at least one mysterious, magical, blow-your-mind-but-not-your-wallet giveaway planned...and possibly more than that!

Drooling yet? Sweating? I have that affect on readers. Here's a hint to get you thinking:



Any idea what the giveaway might be for? Keep checking my blog for more information and be sure to follow me on twitter so you can get the stroller scoop as soon as possible.

My First Contest!

I'm really excited to announce that today I'm kicking off my very first contest!!
It's true! I really am! Look at all these exclamation points! I am not messing around here, people!!!

Here's How You Play: Follow this link to Strollers.com and pick your favorite new 2009 stroller. Then leave a comment here with the stroller name and a link back to the stroller on Strollers.com

Easy, right?

Here's What You Win: This gorgeous DwellStudio Robin Motif Boudior Pillow! This makes a sweet nursery pillow but it's stylish enough to grow with your baby right into those tricky tween and teen years. In fact, this pillow would look right at home in a modern, grown up living room--cute baby not required (but highly recommended for optimal cuteness).
I've got 3 of these fab pillows to give away so please play along! I'll be choosing the winners at random to keep things simple. You have until next Friday, March 20 to tell me your favorite new stroller for 2009

Come on...you know you want one!