Merry Christmas $50 Starbucks Giveaway!

Merry Merry Christmas!  I hope you all are enjoying this time with your friends and family.  I’ve been a little slow on the blogging front lately because I’ve been booked with photo-shoots.  I’m hoping to get my groove thing back soon!

Anyway I wanted to thank you all for reading this year by hosting a fun little giveaway of one of my favorite things….which is of course coffee!  Now, I don’t JUST drink Starbucks people, I just know it happens to be on every exit of the interstate and it’s easily accessible.

Today I’m giving away a $50.00 Starbucks card to one reader!

All you have to do is follow me on

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Bed Wetting Solutions with #TRUFITBetterNites + A $40 Gift Card Giveaway!

“I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for GoodNites* TRU-FIT*. I received samples for this review and a promotional item to thank me for participating.”

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Bedwetting…it’s something that our family has personally experienced throughout the past year.  Connor sleeps so heavily he often doesn’t even realize he needs to get up and use the bathroom.  It’s hardest at school during nap time because it happens in front of all his friends.  I usually pick up his clothing in a plastic bag at LEAST a few times a week & always pack extra outfits because I know he’s going through this phase right now.

I try to not make it a big issue and just encourage him to keep trying.  It’s not only frustrating to me (extra laundry and I feel like I’M doing something wrong), but it’s hard for him because he doesn’t understand why he can’t control when it happens.

Connor has been wearing GoodNites* TRU-FIT* for the last week and so far we really like them!   GoodNites® brand is introducing a completely new kind of bedtime protection: GoodNites* TRU-FIT* Underwear. GoodNites* TRU-FIT* is machine-washable, real underwear with disposable, absorbent inserts that help keep sheets and PJs dry all night.

I know that wearing something similar to regular underwear makes Connor feel like a “big boy”.   In a study 87% of Moms that tried the product said that TRU-FIT* will make their kids more confident.

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GoodNites* TRU-FIT* is available for boys and girls in sizes S/M and L/XL with colors and patterns for each size.  GoodNites* TRU-FIT* Underwear is accompanied by a disposable, absorbent insert – designed to protect sheets and PJs all night long.

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The disposable, absorbent insert should be discarded after each night’s use.  The underwear is machine washable so you can wear over and over again!

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GoodNites* TRU-FIT* is available now at select national retailers for purchase.

You can download a GoodNites* TRU-FIT* coupon for $3 off HERE.

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GoodNites®/Bedwetting Facts

According to a GoodNites® brand study, it’s estimated that 1 in 6 children between the ages of 4-12 in the United States suffer from nocturnal enuresis, more commonly known as bedwetting

Research from the American Academy of Pediatrics shows that psychologically, children who wet the bed do not want to participate in fun activities, such as sleepovers, because of their fear and embarrassment

Bedwetting is a fairly common condition that a child cannot control or be trained out of

43% of parents incorrectly believe that bedwetting can be “trained” out of a child

41% of parents of bedwetters describe it as frustrating

51% seek a better overall bedwetting product

More than one-quarter express anxiety about their child spending the night somewhere and wetting the bed

As a THANK YOU for reading Mom Central is hosting a $40 Gift Card Giveaway!

To Enter: “Leave a comment telling me how you would assist your child with bed wetting issues & what actions you would take in doing so.”

“Contest entrants are only eligible to win once per sweepstake, per household as part of a campaign sponsored by Mom Central.”  Giveaway Ends: Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014

Love from Dr. Smith’s + $200 Visa Gift Card Giveaway

I remember when I became a new Mom how important every little thing was.  Keeping Connor happy and healthy was (and still is) my TOP priority. 

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 It’s so hard to watch you baby get sick or have any sort of pain.  One thing that was really hard for us was diaper rash.  I remember asking friends and family what to do & what products they recommended for the problem.  Several of my friends mentioned Dr. Smith’s Diaper Rash Cream. I had never heard of it, but that very day I ordered some and anticipated the arrival.

It didn’t take long before we were hooked!  Dr. Smith’s Diaper Cream cleared up Connor’s rash overnight.  Now it’s my favorite product to give all my new Mom friends at baby showers and parties. 

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Dr. Smith’s not only has the best diaper cream out there they also stand behind their product 100%.  Everyone on the Dr. Smith’s team is SO nice!  If you ever have any questions about the product they are quick to answer and customer service is a top priority. 

Dr. Smith’s has a NEW product out that is a spray.  Dr. Smith’s Diaper Rash Spray is gentle, fast acting, effective and a breeze to use.  I know many Mom’s out there who would go crazy over this product.  Diaper Rash treatment is inevitable when you have a new baby.  Now you can take it with you anywhere without the mess!  If I have another baby someday (big IF) then I can’t wait to use this because I didn’t like the mess of a cream.  This is the best of both worlds because you get the healing effects in Dr. Smith’s Diaper Rash Cream in a SPRAY.

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If you would like to try this wonderful product it’s available at most grocery and drug stores.  Find a location HERE.  

Dr. Smith’s has generously offered one The Java Mama reader the chance to win a $200 Visa gift card & Dr. Smith’s Prize Pack.  Also, three runners-up will receive a Dr. Smith’s Prize Pack too!

This giveaway begins Monday, September 8 and ends Sunday, September 14, 2014.

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That Kid + A Fun Little Giveaway!

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This kid. He’s the love of my life. He is such a goofy kiddo. We are working on his listening ears and trying to help him learn the right things to say….but he gets so mad when I try and correct him!  Like using “Her did that” instead of “She did that”. Context is probably a hard thing to learn.

Every day he runs straight to the iPad.  I know he’s had a long day at school (where there is no TV) and just wants to check out for a moment just like I do.  Is it bad that he wants to b-line to the iPad?  I think he’ll be okay.

He’s still wetting his pants at nap time.  I know it’s just a phase, but I feel SO bad for his teachers who have to clean up that mess every day.  Bless their ever-loving heart.

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He’s becoming quite the artist and learning to write his name really well.  My favorite subject in school was art…maybe he’s taking after his Mama?

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We have been playing with a fun new toy lately called a Go! Go! Smart Animals™ Tree House Hideaway Playset™.  Connor has been playing with it non-stop since it arrived in the mail.

Go! Go! Smart Animals™ Tree House Hideaway Playset™ includes:

  • The ability to learn about animals, play sing-along songs and more with the included SmartPoint™ panda or other SmartPoint animals (sold separately).

  • A Tree House Hideaway Playset with five SmartPoint locations and six manipulative features including a shape sorter that can help develop hand/eye coordination.

  •  Unique features such as a crank basket elevator that goes to the top of the playset, a swing for the panda and a slide the panda can ride to the bottom.

  • Colorful tracks that can be connected to other Go! Go! Smart Animals or Go! Go! Smart Wheels playsets (each sold separately) to encourage children’s creativity.

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The lovely people at VTech are giving away (1) Go! Go! Smart Animals™ Tree House Hideaway Playset™ (Us Only)

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Little Miss Matched + A Giveaway!

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A few weeks ago my co-worker told me about a fun company called Little Miss Matched.  They have the cutest socks and accessories on their website.  Most of the items are for little girls, but there are some fun things for boys and men too.  Check out the deer socks for Dad.
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I picked out the sprinkles socks and I just adore them, plus they smell YUMMY too!  Connor is modeling a pair of camo socks.

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 Connor’s cool camo socks:

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I’m so ready for fall y’all and fall calls for SOCK wearing!!!  I am definitely going to be wearing the heck out of my sprinkle socks c/o.

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 Thank you Little Miss Matched for our new socks!

As a special treat I’m going to give away a pair to a reader to enjoy 🙂

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Five on Friday

1.  It’s been so dad gum hot here in Texas my car feels like a furnace at the end of the day.  So, I finally broke down and got a sun shade for my car at Target.  At least my seats don’t torch my hiney anymore 🙂

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2. I’m addicted to this Hope Hummus. It’s awesome! They just opened up a new sparkly and shiny Whole Foods down the street from where I work. OMG….it’s amazing and I can get all the hummus I want for lunch now. Nom. Nom. Nom.

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3. One of my absolutely FAVORITE stores ever ShopRiffRaff is coming to Dallas. It originated from my home state of Arkansas and now they are coming here!!! In the same shopping center as Sprinkles cupcakes no less…OMG…seriously?

I was one of the 30 bloggers that won an invite to the grand opening even and I CANNOT wait! I think I get to take a couple of friends too! It’s going to be BRILLIANT! (In my best British accent…I’ve been watching too many episodes of Ladies of London lately). Ha!

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4.  If you live in #DFW don’t forget about my summer mini-session deal going on right now!!!  Email me at :  beckylbranch@gmail.com

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5.  I love the show Shark Tank. I’ve shared this on Instagram a lot! I had the opportunity to try a bunch of different products that were featured on the show a couple weeks ago. They were all AMAZEBALLS!!! No wonder these people struck a deal.

Well, I’m also going to give away some#sharktankswag today and don’t forget to watch on CNBC Prime

(I’ll announce the winner tomorrow!!!)

Leave a comment and your email address PLEASE leave your EMAIL or I cannot contact you!!! I cannot tell you how many times people win stuff and leave no contact info!!!

Here’s what you’ll win:

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GOOD LUCK!!!  AND DON’T FORGET IT’S 7-11….GET YOUR FREE 7-11 SLURPEE TODAY 🙂