Staples is a one-stop shop for last-minute gifts.

To make it easy for their customers, Staples is extending store hours on Dec. 23 and Dec. 24. (Check your local store for exact times) Holiday shoppers will find great deals on everything from the latest technology gifts to fun stocking stuffers. Hot tech items include the Sony Reader and Flip Ultra 120 Camcorder and their $10 Staples exclusives like the Omnitech Mini Speaker Pod. They also have under $5 Crayola products, like the Model Magic Jungle Animal Craft Pack and Washable Glitter Glue. And, don't forget the batteries! During the holiday season (through 12/26), Staples will be offering 100% back in Staples Rewards® on 20 packs of AA or AAA Duracell® batteries. It's like getting batteries for free, and a great way to ensure toys and electronics stay working long after the holidays have passed!

Also, orders over $50 on staples.com ship free.

Staples is generously giving away a $25 Staples Gift Card to one lucky winner!

How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. Fill out the form separately for each entry telling me which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Go to Staples.com and tell us something from their site that makes a great last minute gift idea.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

• 3 entries- Subscribe to the Staples RSS feed.
• 3 entries- Subscribe to The Bragging Mommy Emails.
• 1 entry- Fan The Bragging Mommy on Facebook.
• 1 entry- Follow The Bragging Mommy on Twitter.
• 2 entries- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

Big Thanks to Staples for providing me with a $25 Gift Card.

You can enter this giveaway until Jan. 6 @10:00 am. The winner will then be chosen by random.org, verified and announced in the comments section of the post. We will then email the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Disclaimer/Disclosure. You must be 18 years or older and live in the US ONLY enter.

This year Macy’s is giving a Million Reasons to Believe! For every letter you Mail to Santa in a Macy’s Store they will donate $1 to the Make A Wish Foundation, up to 1 Million Dollars! I took the kids into Macy’s and we all wrote letters to Santa, it was fun for the kids and feels great to support such a good cause. Be sure to take your family in to Macy’s to mail your letters to Santa!

Following his celebratory kickoff of the holiday season in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Santa will embark on a whirlwind tour across America, greeting young boys and girls and spreading holiday joy.

Macy’s is generously giving away a $25 Gift Card to one lucky Bragging Mommy reader so you can have a Brag Worthy Christmas!

How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. Fill out the form separately for each entry telling me which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Visit Macy’s and tell us an item you would like from their site.

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

• 10 entries- Go into Macy’s and send a letter to Santa. (On your honor)
• 2 entries for each- Follow The Bragging Mommy via Google Friend Connect, subscribe to emails, subscribe in reader.
• 1 entry- Become a Fan of The Bragging Mommy on Facebook
• 5 entries- Blog about the Macy’s Million Reasons to Believe Letter to Santa program (linking to this post). Leave a link.
• 1 entry per day- Follow The Bragging Mommy on Twitter & Tweet this giveaway. You can use this:

  I just entered to Win a $25 Macy’s GC over at the @braggingmommy!/ http://tinyurl.com/y8pnf37 / (1/5)

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

Big Thanks to Macy’s for sending me a $25 Gift Card to shop with this Christmas.

You can enter this giveaway until Jan. 5 @10:00 am. The winner will then be chosen by random.org, verified and announced in the comments section of the post. We will then email the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Disclaimer/Disclosure. You must be 18 years or older and live in the US ONLY enter.

I received the PLAYMOBIL Pirates Advent Calendar to review. And since my nephew just moved in with us he was the perfect person to help me review it. He has opened 4 days so far and is loving it! The calendar is a big poster that can be hung on the wall. You have to put the boxes together (just fold the top and bottom) and put all the items inside, so you will want to secretly do this when your kiddos aren't around. But it comes with a instruction booklet that tells you what items go in each box. It also comes with a Island Backdrop that he can place the figures and toys on once he opens them each day. Such a fun way to count down to Christmas! And it is a hit with my nephew. (Contains a lot of very small parts, Ages 3+)

Things that are Brag Worthy:

• Makes a perfect gift for the holiday season.
• It is a gift that keeps giving each day!
• Kids love having a way to count down to Christmas.
• Once Christmas comes they have a complete play set.

Also check out the other PLAYMOBIL Toy Advent Calendars: Unicorn in Fairy World, Nativity Manger + 3 Wise Kings, Police, and more! Check them all out on the PLAYMOBIL website.

PLAYMOBIL Advent Calendars get Bragging Rights!

365-Cards was born from a family of artists rich with experience in the art business, and driven by an affinity for unparalleled creative design. A cherished family tradition of custom designing cards for friends and loved ones garnered such an overwhelming response, that 365-Cards was created... Now, just as our friends and family eagerly awaited the next design, we hope to bring that same joy of anticipation to our customers. The creed at 365-Cards is simple: drawing people closer every day of the year, through superior quality bringing premium smiles.

I couldn’t wait to receive our Christmas cards this year! Usually I hate having to go out to the store look through tons of boxes of cards to finally settle on one that I thought was ok but didn’t love. 365-Cards sent me the cutest “Let it Snow” card that I can’t wait to send out! Instead of going to the store, I could pick out the cutest card right from my very own living room.

365-Cards has a ton of different Holiday cards to choose from. I chose the Non-Photo card BUT they also have really cute photo cards to choose from. They will print your picture right on the card…so fancy! I loved all of the cards that they had to offer, it was so hard to just choose 1 design.

Not only do they have Christmas cards BUT they also have Happy Hanukah cards, seasonal birth announcements, corporate cards,etc.

“365-Cards is committed to creating the finest custom made greeting cards available. Each card is inspired and designed by individuals who have an eye for detail and a style that people like. Our objective is to create personalized greeting cards and invitations, for every occasion. We are committed to creating an exceptional product, as our product is a direct reflection of our name and our philosophy. We have a strong work ethic that is at the core of our commitment to the values of respect, integrity, fairness, responsibility and individual personalities”

365-Cards offers personalized greeting cards at a very affordable rate. They also sell some really cute invitations and announcements. And for those that love stationary, they sell that too! They have cards for every occasion, you won’t be able to choose just one.

Things that are Bragworthy:

• Card for every occasion
• Personalized with pictures and your own words!
• Affordable prices
• Can choose a great card right from your living room
• They have a blog with such fun info
• Fun, Fun, Fun!

365-Cards has a Special Promotion: 25 FREE cards with every order till December 31, 2009. Go and purchase some great Holiday Cards, Thank you notes or any other card of your desire at >www.threesixtyfivecards.com/

365-Cards gets Bragging Rights!

365-Cards is generously giving away 25 Holiday Cards (of your choice) to 1 lucky viewer!

How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. Fill out the form separately for each entry telling me which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Pick out your favorite Holiday Card and leave a comment

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

• 3 entries- Sign up for 365-Cards newsletter
• 2 entries- Follow 365-Cards on Facebook.
• 1 entry- Follow 365-Cards on Twitter
• 2 entries- Vote for The Bragging Mommy in the Divine Caroline Love! this blog awards
• 5 entries: Make a Purchase from 365-Cards
• 1 entry for each: Subscribe to The Bragging Mommy Emails or by reader, follow via google friend connect

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until Dec 9 @10:00 am. The winner will then be chosen by random.org, verified and announced in the comments section of the post. We will then email the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Disclaimer/Disclosure. You must be 18 years or older and live in the US ONLY enter.

This HERSHEY’S Miniatures-inspired Memory Sticks and Sweet Assortments are the perfect way to store and share your photos, files, music and more. Now you can add some personality to your everyday memory stick.  The HERSHEY’S Miniatures Memory Sticks and Sweet Assortments are  available in HERSHEY’S chocolate branded (1GB, 2GB and 4GB), KRACKEL branded (1GB and 2GB), MR. GOODBAR branded (1GB and 2GB), TWIZZLERS branded (1GB, 2GB and 4GB) and BUBBLE YUM branded (1GB, 2GB and 4GB).  (Each sold separately) 

I received the Hershey's Milk Chocolate Memory Stick and it looked good enough to eat! I was so excited to receive it and try it out right away! All of my pictures fit on here and I put over 2,000! These Memory Sticks will clip right onto your bag when you are done downloading all the pictures, files, music or anything else you might need!

These make a perfect gift for anyone, especially those teenagers! 

                                  

Things That are Bragworthy

• Come in many different and cute styles!
• Can hold tons of music, pictures etc.
• Are affordable
• Great Stocking Stuffers!

You can purchase your very own HERSHEY’S miniature Memory Sticks at www.hersheysstore.com/ or your local retailer!

Hershey’s Miniature Memory Sticks gets Bragging Rights!

I received the cutest Willow Seedlings Doll from Goldberger Toy! When the doll came I was so excited I had to give it to Leah to play with right away. Leah loved playing with little Willow. She loved trying to feed the baby the bottle and was carrying her around everywhere!

The Willow Seedling doll is so cute, it comes with a diaper that Velcro's on the side and a detachable bottle, all of these are oh so soft!

The Seedling Dolls are cuddly and soft and as safe for your baby as they are for our environment. Seedlings dolls use cotton fibers for all of their surfaces and clothing. Their soft bodies are filled with all new materials-polyester fibers. And Seedlings are completely machine washable.

There are 3 different Seedling Dolls; Ivy, Baby Blossoms and Willow.

Ivy is specially designed with a knot on each end for easy gripping & holding for little hands. The Ivy comes in either blue or pink is 8” and is so so soft, perfect for your little one1

Baby Blossoms are so sweet and cute. There are a couple different ones to choose from and are all 12”. They will definitely catch your little ones eyes and heart!

Last but not least is sweet little Willow, the biggest of all 3 at 16”. Your little one will fall in love with this Baby just as my little one did!

I love that all surfaces and clothing are made from cotton fibers, which are free of harsh chemicals and dyes. Their soft bodies are filled with all new materials-polyester fibers. These dolls are great for the environment and make wonderful Christmas gifts! These dolls will make the best Christmas gifts for your little ones!

You can even register your doll so you can receive future discounts and promotions!

Things that are Bragworthy:

• All dolls are so cute and cuddly
• Leah loved her doll and loved playing mommy
• Green and great for the environment
• Several different ones to choose from
• So soft and machine washable!
• Great for under the Tree!

You can purchase your very own Seedling Doll at www.store.goldbergertoy.com

The Goldberger Seedlings Doll gets Bragging Rights!

Goldberger Toy is generously giving away Seedlings Willow Doll to one lucky viewer!

How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. Fill out the form separately for each entry telling me which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Please visit Goldberger Toy and pick out another item that you love!

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

• 2 entries- Fan of Goldberger Toy on Facebook
• 1 entry per day- Follow Goldberger Toy on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway including @goldbergertoy and @braggingmommy.
• 5 entries-Purchase something from Goldberger Toy.
• 2 entries- Vote for The Bragging Mommy in the Divine Caroline Love! this blog awards
• 3 entries - Grab The Bragging Mommy Button for your blog
• 1 entry for each - Follow The Bragging Mommy on Facebook, via Google Friend Connect, Subscribe by email , subscribe in reader.

GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

You can enter this giveaway until Nov. 30 @10:00 am. The winner will then be chosen by random.org, verified and announced in the comments section of the post. We will then email the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to email us back and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. By entering this giveaway you agree to The Bragging Mommy Disclaimer/Disclosure. You must be 18 years or older and live in the US ONLY enter.

Let us all remember those who fought and sacrificed for the freedom we enjoy, and pray for those who serve and sacrifice today that we can continue enjoying it.

This Bragging Mommy is Proud to be an American!

HAPPY 4th of JULY!

God Bless America!

Hope everyone has a wonderful and safe weekend.

Fabulous Reviews and Giveaways will be starting up again on Sunday evening, so be sure to check back then and enter to win.