I Want A Wii!

December 19, 2008

I know, I know…You’ve heard me say that a gazillion times! Imagine my poor husband. Denver Mile High Mamas recently hosted a Wii Fit party and are giving away Wii and Wii Fit to one very lucky person! Head on over before December 20 for your chance to win!

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Gettin’ (Wii) Fit in the New Year

December 12, 2008

Dear Santa hubby Nintendo

This year, all this mama wants for Christmas is a Nintendo Wii.

You may be asking why a grown woman wants a gaming system. Well, BC (before children) I had all the time in the world to go to the gym or take nice long runs. Lately the only gym I’ve been going to is The Little Gym and the only running I’ve been doing is after my toddler. But I’ve resolved that 2009 is the year to lose this extra 5 10 13 pounds that have been weighing me down (literally). Oh I’ve tried Weight Watchers…with success too! But getting rid of the jiggle jelly belly is going to require more than mathematical point calculations. The only feasible way to get moving is to do it at home when my son goes to sleep. If I had a Wii Fit I could work out every night in the comfort of my own home. I’d even think about allowing hubby to get his game on!

I’ve always been a fan of the 3/2 rule (3 days of cardio, 2 days of strength training) so here is my personal Wii Fit Workout routine:

Monday: 45 minutes of Step Aerobics

Tuesday: 30 minutes of lower body workout (Single Leg Extensions, Lunges)

Wednesday: 30-45 minutes of walking/running (it’s the middle of the week so this will get me over the hump)

Thursday: 30 minutes of upper body workout (Torso Twists, Push-Ups, and Side Planks)

Friday: 30-45 minutes of Hula Hooping my way to the weekend

Saturday: Party Dance like it’s 1999 with Dance Dance Revolution

Sunday: Whew…time for a little rejuvenation with Downward Dog Tree Pose, Warrior, and Half Moon Yoga. Don’t forget to BREATHE!

So you see…all I really need is to win one of the Wii/Wii Fit packages that 3 of the most popular bloggers on the web are giving away. Head on over to Magpie Musing, Mothergoosemouse and, Los Angelista for your chance at this awesome system!

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Wii Wish You a Merry Fitness…

December 10, 2008

So by now it must be obvious that all I want for Christmas is a Wii! Hehe! I read this amazing story of a blogger who lost over 60 pounds with the Wii Fit! I was inspired and motivated not only to get a Wii Fit but to lose this extra baby weight I’ve been carrying around for almost 18 months. So I’ve decided to jump on the Wii bandwagon and join a fantastic group of women who are striving to attain their fitness and weight loss goals through the Nintendo Wii Fit. To kick off the New Year, New You Wii Fit Challenge the gals at Wii Fit Mommies are hosting a Twitter party on December 10th at 8 pm EST. There will be lots of giveaways including a Wii/Wii Fit! Head on over to the site and join the forum for everything from weight loss tips to struggles and challenges to keep the weight off.

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Holiday Giveaway: Bratz Kidz Slumber Party for Nintendo Wii

December 9, 2008

*This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Catherine KingChuparkoff. Congrats!*

I know you’d all love to own a Wii and for those of you who do…I have a giveaway that you’re going to love. This one is especially for your teen and tween girls! The very popular Bratz dolls now have their very own video game for Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii. Join your favorite Bratz Kidz characters for a sleepover-themed party game filled with the fun and excitement of a late night slumber party.

Bratz Kidz Slumber Party allows girls to customize their favorite Bratz Kidz character and their individual bedrooms in a series of fun mini games. Activities including baking a cake with girlfriends, taking stylish photos, creating personal accessories and more. The game is designed to stimulate your child’s creativity and imagination while focusing on fun, fashion, and glamour.

Watch a preview here.

Bratz Kidz Slumber Party is available now and retails for $39.99. Purchase it at Target, Walmart, Amazon.com, or any number of retailers nationwide.

Win It! One reader will win a copy of Bratz Kidz Slumber Party for Nintendo Wii courtesy of The Game Factory. Be sure to stop by the Family Review Network for more chances to win. Head on over to the site and check out Bratz Kidz Slumber Party. Come back here and leave me a comment with your favorite features. Comments will close on December 23, 2008 at 10 pm PST. The winner will be chosen on December 24, 2008. One comment per person, please. US residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.

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Profuse thanks to The Game Factory and the Family Review Network for this review opportunity.

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Holiday Giveaway: Build-A-Bear Workshop For Nintendo Wii

November 28, 2008

*This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by! The winner is Liz G. Congratulations! *

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We are in the South visiting family and wish all of you a wonderful and safe holiday weekend!

By now you know that a Nintendo Wii is at the top of my Christmas list (hint hint, hubby!). If that ever materializes, I’d love to get the new Build-A-Bear Workshop A Friend Fur All Seasons game, published by The Game Factory. This interactive experience is sure to be a hit with the entire family. WIth your Wii remote, players can name, groom, feed and dress their very own bear. Once you’ve customized your bear, join him on adventures to explore islands, meet inhabitants, and help other furry friends. Build-A-Bear Workshop A Friend Fur All Seasons allows full interaction between players and his/her furry friend in a variety of twenty fun mini-games like throwing Frisbees and ice-skating.

The Game Factory, an international publisher of family-friendly and casual video and computer games, will be auctioning off celebrity-built Build-A-Bear Workshop bears, along with autographed copies of the Build-A-Bear Workshop Wii game. These bears and signed games will be on eBay to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California. These one-of-a-kind bears were built by celebrities like Tori Spelling & Dean McDermott, the Jonas Brothers, James Gandolfini, Melissa Joan Hart, Bonnie Hunt, Mitchel Musso, Meaghan Jette Martin and more. For more information, please visit the celebrity auction site.

Build-A-Bear-Workshop A Friend Fur All Seasons retails for $39.99 and is available for purchase now on Amazon and a local retailer near you.

Win It! One very, very lucky reader will win a Build-A-Bear Workshop game for Nintendo Wii, courtesy of The Game Factory. Head on over to The Game Factory AND the celebrity auction site and come back here to leave me a comment indicating your favorite product from both sites. Comments will close on December 12, 2008 at 10 pm PST. The winner will be chosen on December 13, 2008. One comment per person, please. US residents only. Duplicates and comments not including the above information will be disqualified. Comments are moderated. If you don’t see your comment in a reasonable amount of time, send me an email. Bloggers and non-bloggers may enter. If you don’t want to leave your email address, please be sure to check back for my announcement on the winner. Please note that winners must respond within 48 hours of being announced/contacted or another winner will be drawn.

Want an extra entry? Do any or all of the following and receive an extra entry for each one.

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Follow me on Twitter.

Blog about this giveaway. It doesn’t have to be a separate post. Just include a blurb about it when you blog about other giveaways.

Place my button on your site. If you have difficulty, please let me know.

Classy Mommy is hosting a fab giveaway for a Nintendo Wii!

I have wanted one sooo bad so I’m shamelessly plugging myself. It’s a popularity contest so head on over and sign up! Then, if you genuinely like me…if you like coming to my blog…vote for me and I’ll give you yet another entry. Of course I have no way of knowing whether or not you did so I will take your word for it because I’m so cool that way! : ) Please don’t just vote for an extra entry! I’d rather you do it because you genuinely want to do so!

Profuse thanks to The Game Factory and the Family Review Network for this review opportunity.