Spring Into Color With Pampers & Their New 30-Day Facebook Sweepstakes

Disclosure-The coupons are being donated by Pampers for my participation in this blogging/trial

program.  These items are not intended as payment for any favorable opinions. As always any

opinions expressed about this or any product as based on my own honest experiences.

Pampers has kicked off the season of Spring with a celebration of the ways babies color our

lives! You can look for the special "Spring into Color" tab on Pampers Facebook page

(www.facebook.com/pampers) for chances to win daily prizes that enhance the colorful and

delightful ways in which the wonderment of babies brighten our daily lives - all including

Pampers wipes and diapers.  And it doesn’t stop there; each entry will also enter you into the

grand prize giveaway -- a $5,000 gift card. 

Be sure to enter before the sweepstakes ends on May 28^th.

Pampers Baby Dry Diapers Review

Disclosure-Sample product was received to review.  All opinions are my honest opinions based on my experience.

With up to 12 hours of overnight protection, Pampers Baby Dry diapers have 3 layers, versus only 2 in our leading competitor. Baby Dry diapers also have an even wider UltraAbsorb™ core for outstanding leakage protection and they flex for a snug, comfortable fit. You’ll also love seeing your favorite Sesame Street® characters on every diaper. Wake up to a happy, well-rested baby with Pampers Baby Dry diapers.

My thoughts-Our night time ritual is for Lil Bit to take a warm bath, change, and go to sleep.  She does not drink bottle and does not wake up in the middle of the night for a midnight snack either.  But she is extra thirsty all the time, especially when she is on medication.  Which lately seems to be all the time.  Night time diaper changes are no fun.  Mommy is sleepy.  It wakes Lil Bit also when I have to change her.  And then we both have very disrupted sleep patterns due to this.  Mornings are not so fun either after all both baby and I are tired and still sleepy.

In the picture above you will see that these diapers fit perfect.  There is no gap and they do not fit tight.  They move with her little body as she moves and squirms around.  The bottom picture shows her falling asleep right after all this.  She did have a full cup of juice before going to bed.  Her diaper never leaked.  It did not soak through.  She slept all night and I did not need to change her diaper during the night. 

Pampers Twitter and Pinterest Party Alert

Join Pampers “Sweet Sleep Time Party” on Twitter tomorrow – April 10th – at 2:00pm EST where you’ll have the opportunity to chat sleep-time solutions with parent experts, like Louise Bishop (MomStart), Lauren Jimeson (A Mommy in the City) and Kate Marsh Lord (The Shopping Mama).


· Follow the conversation @Pampers and #PampersBabyDry hashtag.

· Participate for a chance to win a special "Sweet Sleep Time" prize pack (including Pampers Baby Dry diapers)
Also join Pampers Pinterest giveaway promotion between April 10th and April 24th.

· To Join: There will be a tab on the She Speaks Facebook page starting Wednesday, April 10th. Simply log on to facebook.com/shespeaksup, enter your contact information and click “submit & pin” to share our special "Sweet Sleep Time" giveaway image. Doing so will automatically enter you for a chance to win a year supply of Pampers Baby Dry diapers, plus a gift card which can be used toward creating your baby's dream nursery.
· Feel free to also pin images that best represent your favorite sleep time solutions, rituals and products - including Pampers Baby Dry diapers - with the hashtag #PampersBabyDry.

Coupon Alert-Pampers Baby Dry Diapers - go to www.coupons.com (or http://bit.ly/129Gjpc) to get a one-time only $1.50 printable coupon to use on Baby Diapers, redeemable at your nearest retailer.   ***Dislcosure-I will be receiving a special "Sweet Sleep Time" prize pack in exchange for participation in this promotion.  All opinions are my own, honest opinions.

Pampers Limited Edition “USA” diapers and wipes

The Pampers Limited Edition “USA” diapers and wipes are  in-stores now.  They combine utility and aesthetics, so little ones can explore and conquer their world through play, while also amping up team pride during the London 2012 Olympic Games. The diapers feature an adorable “USA” logo print combined with red, white and blue stars and stripe designs while the wipes packaging pays tribute to Team USA with a similar design. Pampers Limited Edition “USA” diapers and wipes designs will be available in mid-April while supplies last at select stores nationwide. The diapers are available in Cruisers sizes 3 through 5.

My thoughts-Gia is going for the Gold in stretching.  She is learning to crawl, and in these pictures she is shaking, rattling, and rolling everywhere.The USA pampers are too cute and she will be wearing them during the Olympics to support our team.  GO USA!!  Remember this face maybe one day she will be in the gymnastics team! Go Gia!

Pampers launched its Facebook sweepstakes of ‘podium-topping’ proportions. Going through May 19th, parents can visit the “Team USA Sweeps” tab on the Pampers Facebook page (www.Facebook.com/Pampers) and register for a chance to win the grand prize trip for a family of four to attend the London 2012 Olympic Games and attend the first ever Pampers Playground event alongside Team USA Hopeful, Kerri Walsh, and her husband and sons. The recipient of the grand prize trip to the London 2012 Olympic Games will be drawn on or around May 21st. Additionally, Pampers will be randomly selecting weekly winners between now and August 12 to receive a prize pack consisting of one month’s supply of Pampers Limited Edition “USA” diapers and wipes as well as a souvenir volleyball signed by Kerri Walsh.

Enter today for your chance to win at:  http://on.fb.me/JrbGjz

***Disclosure-Samples provided for review.  These are my honest opinions.  Pampers have been Gia tested and Independentmami approved.

Pampers Limited Edition “USA” diapers and wipes Giveaway***CLOSED***

The Pampers Limited Edition “USA” diapers and wipes combine utility and aesthetics, so little ones can explore and conquer their world through play, while also amping up team pride during the London 2012 Olympic Games. The diapers feature an adorable “USA” logo print combined with red, white and blue stars and stripe designs while the wipes packaging pays tribute to Team USA with a similar design. Pampers Limited Edition “USA” diapers and wipes designs will be available in mid-April while supplies last at select stores nationwide. The diapers are available in Cruisers sizes 3 through 5.

The ‘Team USA Sweeps’ on Facebook, those wishing to celebrate the spirit of play at home are also encouraged to visit the Pampers Playground starting April 16th, a newly launched interactive platform on the Pampers Web site (www.pampers.com/play) encouraging parents and caretakers to share all the ways babies love to play. Within the Pampers Playground, there are three sections for parents and little ones to explore together:

· The Picnic Table gives parents the chance to upload and share photos and videos of all of the different ways their baby likes to play. · The Toy Box provides visitors with fun tools and games to help baby play each and every day including an interactive and original storybook.

· The Park Bench offers articles detailing the importance of play for little ones.

But it doesn’t stop there. P&G – the parent company of Pampers – will showcase their heartfelt “Thank you, Mom” campaign at the London 2012 Olympic Games recognizing the incredible role that mothers play in the lives of their children. As part of this inspiring campaign, P&G plans to raise $5 million to help establish and sustain youth sport programs around the world. A portion of sales and donations for the company's leadership brands including Pampers®, Tide®, Gillette®, and Pantene®, will help those who moms care about the most... children. To learn more about the Pampers Limited Edition “USA” diapers, the London 2012 Olympic Games Facebook Sweepstakes and the new Pampers Playground, visit www.Facebook.com/Pampers or www.Pampers.com/play. For more information regarding P&G’s “Thank you, Mom” campaign, visit http://www.facebook.com/thankyoumom.

Want to win (1) economy box of diapers (MSRP $50) in size 3 AND one (1) wipes (MSRP $3.99)? Here is how to enter:

1) MANDATORY-Tell me who you want to win these for, girl or boy, and how old they are? And tell me how do you play with your baby? Future Olympiad in the making? (1 entry)

2) Share on Twitter before 4/16 (1 entry/per tweet, per day)

GET READY: @Pampers to launch Facebook sweepstakes on April 16th for chance to win trip to Games in London – www.facebook.com/pampers

After 4/16, (1 entry/per tweet, per day)

Enter to #win @Pampers sweepstakes for chance to win trip to games in London – www.facebook.com/pampers @independentmami for more info

3) Share on Facebook (1 entry/per share, per day)

http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http://www.facebook.com/pampers

This giveaway ends 04/30/2012 at 8 am. 1 winner will be randomly selected. US only. Please leave your email in the comment. 1 entry per household. I reserve the right to disqualify anyone not following the rules. The winner will have 24 hours to claim their prize. Good Luck.

***Disclosure-I will be receiving pampers and wipes to sample. No compensation was received. Any opinions expressed are my own.

Free P&G-LULAC Life Improvement Seminar with Maria Antonieta Collins

P&G y sus marcas Tide, Downy, Gain, Bounty y Pampers anuncian su donación de $250,000 a la Liga de Ciudadanos Latinoamericanos Unidos (LULAC por sus siglas en inglés) para seguir apoyando los recursos gratuitos, como clases de inglés y computación, que ofrecen a las mujeres hispanas en el centro tecnológico P&G-LULAC localizado en el centro local de LULAC.

Como parte de las actividades que apoya esta donación, P&G y LULAC se han unido con la reconocida periodista, personalidad de televisión y autora mexicana Maria Antonieta Collins para traer los seminarios gratuitos “mejora tu vida” al centro LULAC el viernes 10 de junio a las 5:30 p.m. El centro está localizado en la 3522 Polk Street.
Los seminarios estarán abiertos al público, y quienes asistan recibirán información y recursos para ayudarlos a simplificar su rutina diaria en el hogar, al igual que consejos sobre cómo pueden obtener el mejor valor por su dinero, sin sacrificar calidad.

“Por experiencia propia sé lo difícil que es ser madre, jefa de familia, trabajar fuera no solo de casa, sino de la ciudad y además, llevar al día mi hogar. Es una tarea complicada que se facilita cuando contamos con recursos para simplificarnos la vida“, dijo Collins. “Por eso me siento feliz de trabajar con LULAC y P&G para llevar estos seminarios al corazón de nuestra comunidad y compartir con nuestra gente los consejos que les van a ayudar a que su vida diaria sea eficiente”.

Además del centro tecnológico P&G-LULAC que se encuentra en el centro de LULAC, P&G también apoya otro centro en los Ángeles en CARECEN (Centro de recursos centroamericanos), localizado en la 845 West Seventh Street, al igual que uno en Dallas, localizado en la 345 S. Edgefield Ave.

“Estamos muy agradecidos con P&G por su apoyo para poder seguir ofreciendo estos servicios gratuitos a la comunidad hispana creciente y así apoyar sus logros educativos”, comentó Margaret Moran, presidenta nacional de LULAC.

“P&G crece impactando y mejorando la vida de mas consumidores, en mas partes del país”, dijo Alexandra Vegas, Directora de Desarrollo de Negocios Multiculturales para Norteamérica de Procter & Gamble. “Nuestra asociación con LULAC acelera la educación y le provee productos y servicios de calidad a la comunidad Hispanoamericana. Estamos muy contentos de continuar esta asociación y emocionados de tener a María Antonieta Collins para avanzar aún más el programa”.

Quienes deseen más información sobre el seminario gratuito pueden llamar al 1-866-606-6033.

Acerca de Procter & Gamble
Cuatro mil millones de veces al día, las marcas de P&G tocan la vida de las personas alrededor del mundo. La compañía tiene uno de los portafolios más fuertes de marcas de confianza y de alta calidad que son líderes en el mercado, entre las que se encuentran: Pampers®, Tide®, Ariel®, Always®, Whisper®, Pantene®, Mach3®, Bounty®, Dawn®, Pringles®, Charmin®, Downy®, Lenor®, Iams®, Crest®, Oral-B®, Actonel®, Duracell®, Olay®, Head & Shoulders®, Wella®, Gillette®, Braun®, y Fusion®. La comunidad de P&G tiene cerca de 127,000 empleados que trabajan en más de 80 países alrededor del mundo. Por favor, visite http://www.pg.com para las noticias más recientes e información acerca de P&G y sus marcas.

Acerca de LULAC
LULAC es la más grande y antigua Organización Hispana en los Estados Unidos. LULAC promueve la condición económica, el éxito educativo, la influencia política, la salud y los derechos civiles de los Hispano Americanos a través de programas basados en la comunidad operando en más de 900 concilios LULAC en toda la nación.

P&G and its Tide, Downy, Gain, Bounty and Pampers brands are announcing a $250,000 donation to LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) to continue supporting free resources, like English and computer classes, for Hispanic women at the P&G-LULAC technology center located at the local LULAC.

As part of the activities funded by the donation, P&G and LULAC are teaming up with well-known Mexican journalist, TV host and best-seller author Maria Antonieta Collins to bring the free P&G-LULAC life improvement seminar to the LULAC center on Friday, June 10 at 5:30 pm. The center is located on 3522 Polk Street.

Open to the public, the seminar will give attendees information and resources to help them simplify their everyday household routine, as well as tips on how to get the best value for their money without sacrificing quality.

“I know by personal experience how hard it can be to be a mother, the executive of my home, go to work not only outside of my home but in a different city and, at the same time, keep my home. It is a complicated endeavor that gets easy when we can count on resources that help us simplify our lives,” said Collins. “That is why I am excited to work with LULAC and P&G to bring these seminars to the heart of our community and share with our people advice to help them make their daily lives more efficient.”

In addition to the P&G-LULAC center at LULAC in Houston, P&G also supports another center in Los Angeles at the Central American Resource Center (CARECEN), located on 2845 West Seventh Street, as well as one in Dallas at LULAC, located at 345 S. Edgefield Ave.

“We are thankful to P&G for its support so we can continue to provide these free services to the growing community and support their educational advancement,” said LULAC National President, Margaret Moran.

“P&G grows by touching and improving more consumers’ lives in more parts of the country,” said Alexandra Vegas, Director Multicultural Business Development North America at Procter & Gamble. “The partnership with LULAC accelerates educational attainment within the Hispanic American community, and provides branded products and services of superior quality to improve lives. We are proud to continue this partnership and excited to team up with Maria Antonieta Collins to further the cause.”

Those interested in more information about the free seminar can call 1-866-606-6033.

About Procter & Gamble
Four billion times a day, P&G brands touch the lives of people around the world. The company has one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Pampers, Tide, Ariel, Always, Whisper, Pantene, Mach3, Bounty, Dawn, Gain, Pringles, Charmin, Downy, Lenor, Iams, Crest, Oral-B, Duracell, Olay, Head & Shoulders, Wella, Gillette, Braun and Fusion. The P&G community includes approximately 127,000 employees working in about 80 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and in-depth information about P&G and its brands.

About LULAC
The League of United Latin American Citizens, the largest and oldest Hispanic membership organization in the country, advances the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, housing, health and civil rights of Hispanic Americans through community-based programs operating through over 900 LULAC councils nationwide.

GIVEAWAY-Pampers-Little Miracle Mission & Wants YOU to Pay-It-Forward***CLOSED

***ONLY OPEN TO US***


ABOUT LITTLE MIRACLE MISSIONS-
Pampers is working hard to make this world a better place for every little miracle.

Little Miracle Missions is a program that encourages people to help one another in fun, unexpected ways. From time to time we'll suggest a way for you to support a little miracle. Gather some friends to join the cause and Pampers will complete their own larger mission reaching families across the country. Think of it as a chain of good started by you.

Once you finish your mission, share your story and photos of how you inspired us all.

Every time you do some good you can enter The Little Miracles sweepstakes for a chance to win free diapers and wipes for a year*. *Limit one entry per person per day.

Everyone can easily participate in a small way by logging on to Pampers Facebook page (Facebook.com/Pampers) by hitting ‘like’ and then going to the Miracle Missions tab and committing to Missions. As a side note, anyone who pledges is automatically entered to win a year’s supply worth of Pampers diapers and wipes (and that can definitely help someone in a big way!).

Independentmami received a $50 gift card to Pay-It-Forward. I did not even think twice of who I would help. My family and I are always helping others with money, food, or services. But I had one family in particular that we really wanted to help. My son sings in the church youth choir. He loves to sing. THe youth choir always him to express himself, grow as an individual, and also learn how a team works together. I am so thankful for these individuals who take time every week to practice with our kids for 2 hours a week with no pay. They are even taking the kids to a trip to New York this summer. The are exposing them to culture, and new places. One of his youth leaders got into a serious accident and has been disabled for a couple of months. The entire church is helping them out while he recovers. Well his wife is pregnant and is ready to pop. I know as an expecting parent, (You heard right, I'm pregnant!!), one of the first thing you think about is all the pampers you have to purchase. So we decided to use the entire $50 giftcard on pampers, so Tom will have one less worry when the baby comes. The kids and parents are putting together a baby shower for them as well. How would you Pay-It-Forward in your community?

I have a $50 giftcard for 1 Independentmami reader. How to enter:

Mandatory and only entry-
1) Tell me in details -How will you use this $50 gc to Pay-It-Forward? Who will you help? Where would you help out?

I will pick 1 winner with the best Pay-It-Forward idea. Please leave your email. This giveaway ends Monday, May 23 @ 8 am. The winner will have 24 hours to claim their prize. Good Luck.

***Disclosure-I received a $50 gc to use as a Pay-It-Forward. No monetary compensation was received. These are my honest opinions.