Howloween Giveaway Hop (Ends 10/25} #Howloween #BTEvents

giveaway · October 4, 2022

Welcome To Our Howloween Giveaway Hop~

Hosted By The Mommy Island And The Kids Did It

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Joined By Several Amazing Bloggers Offering Some Amazing Prizes.

I think the “Howloween !” Giveaway Hop has to be one of my favorite giveaway hops. I mean who doesn’t love begging for candy! LOL! It’s the season of Fall. The colors, the smells and even the temperature. I love it all and I am not alone. Cooler temperatures mean Fall/Winter clothing and I have plenty of them as they are worn only for a few months. This is why Tammie’s Take is pleased to be offering a $25 Amazon Gift Card in the “Howloween!” Giveaway Hop~

Onto The Giveaway~

1 Reader Will Win A $25 Amazon Gift Card
This Giveaway Is Live And Will End On 10/25 At 11:59 P.M.
Winner Will Be Chosen At Random, Notified Within 48 Hours And Have 24 Hours To Respond To The Email To Claim Their Prize Or Another Will Be Chosen
Must Be 18 Years Of Age To Enter
Void Where Prohibited By Law

Enter Below And Good Luck To You~

Please Scroll Down And Hop To All The Other Bloggers Who Are Offering Amazing Prizes~
$25 Amazon Gift Card

Multi-Prize Giveaway ($275+ in Prizes) ends 9/17

giveaway · September 2, 2022

Welcome to Mommy’s Playbook’s 9th Birthday Bash!

Hosted By: Mommy’s Playbook

ENTER TO WIN on the easy giveaway form below. Don’t forget to come back tomorrow to complete your daily entries. The more entry tasks you complete, the better your chances of being chosen as our grand prize winner!

ENTER TO WIN the The softest sheets ever! The winner of this great giveaway will receive the Original PeachSkinSheets in your preferred size and color! Choose from 24 inspo colors including their fan favorites Brushed Silver, French Blue, and Toasted Marshmallow (just to name a few.) The Original PeachSkinSheets are just snuggly, comfy, cozy clouds! Breathable, ultra-soft, pill resistant and anti-snag bed sheets featuring thermal control and moisture management properties…warm sleepers stay cool, and cool sleepers stay cozy .Strong and durable, so they stand up to kids, pets and years of daily use. I have sets from six years ago that look just as amazing today as they did the day I unboxed them!

The durable athletic grade performance SMART fabric wicks away moisture to keep you drier and more comfortable. Best of all, they have a luxurious 1500 thread count LEVEL OF SOFTNESS due to the brushed PeachSkin finish. Don’t sleep another night on anything less than breathable, moisture wicking, ultra-soft PeachSkinSheets from Atlanta, Georgia! Available in Split King, Split Head, Cali King, King, Queen, Full, Twin, XL Twin and XL Full.

Can’t wait to feel them for yourself? Order FREE swatches! Feel to believe by ordering complimentary fabric swatches to see which colors match your bedroom. *GIVEAWAY TIP: Ordering your complimentary fabric swatch from PeachSkinSheets is also a bonus entry on the giveaway form below!

ENTER TO WIN TickleMe Plant Zombie Plant Set! It’s the plant that closes its leaves when tickled! Really! The Zombie Plant That “Plays Dead” When Touched. Now you can grow your own Zombie Plant! Each packet includes enough seeds to sprout a family of Zombie Plants. Watch them play dead when you touch them, then come back to life minutes later. Adult Zombie Plant Can produce brain like buds that can produce flower.

The Zombie Plant set includes 3 Seed Packets with Free Coloring and Activity Book for Kids.

Winning Moves USA Family Games

ENTER TO WIN a Winning Moves USA Prize Pack! Winning Moves USA’s mission is to provide happiness to consumers by offering Classic, Retro, Cool and Fun games for play with friends and family. The winner of this great giveaway is going to receive a prize package with the games: Barrel of Monkeys®, Classic Wham-O® Superball®, Chinese Checkers, Checkers, No Stress Chess®, 13 Dead End Drive™, AND Pass The Pigs®.

Superball first bounced on the scene in the 1960’s with a cool look and dynamic zip. The Classic Wham-O® Superball® has an incredible ability to bounce higher than any other ball. It will dazzle you and your kids with the heights it can reach!

Remember all the fun you had as a kid with the classic version of Barrel of Monkeys®! The 15 monkeys have the look and feel you remember and come in the classic yellow barrel. Steady your hand and try to build the longest chain of monkeys. But, if you drop a monkey, you lose your turn! The player who makes the longest chain wins this classic game!

When was the last time you played Checkers OR Chinese Checkers? This light-strategy game can be played with as few as two players, or as many as six! The key to Chinese Checkers is to always be thinking ahead to your next move. The first player to move and hop all of their marbles to the triangle opposite them is the winner.

Is Chess too much for you or your kids? Unlike any other Chess teacher, No Stress Chess® teaches you how to play using illustrated cards and an illustrated 2-sided board.

Play 13 Dead End Drive™ to find out which one of Aunt Agatha’s friends and employees will inherit her loot! Players carefully guard their identities and stay sharp as they wind their way through the mansion. Be aware of the smashing statue, the cranium-crushing chandelier, or the perilous push into the fireplace. With 3 unique ways to win, players will be dying to play over and over again!

I’m celebrating year number nine, but Pass The Pigs® is celebrating more than 30 years of Pig-tastic fun! Rack up points by rolling the pig-dice but be careful not to ”Pig Out.”

Visit Winning Moves USA online to find the latest games to play with your family!

ENTER TO WIN a Nicki’s Diapers Bamboo Snap All-In-One Diaper! Nicki’s Diapers sent me a newborn Little Dipper AIO to do with as I choose. Of course, that means I am going to share with you!

I have been using Nicki’s Bamboo AIOs for Baby Boy’s early morning diaper. I love that I can change him with one eye open and not have to worry if he is going to soak through later on. The Bamboo Terry is fast absorbing, locks onto moisture, while being a soft and gentle fabric. He and I both can go back to sleep knowing he is going to remain dry until we are ready to start our day.

Are you new to cloth diapers? This is the prefect giveaway prize to win! Nicki’s Diapers All in One Diapers are a simple and easy way to cloth diaper your baby. The waterproof cover and absorbent interior are attached, so it functions as one unit; no need to add anything else! (The newborn AIO best fit babies 5-13 lbs.)

Visit Nicki’s Diapers to learn more about incorporating eco-friendly products into your home.

Mommy's Playbook 9th Birthday Bash Giveaway

ENTER TO WIN!

ALL OF THE PRIZES LISTED ABOVE

ONE WINNER TAKES ALL!!!!!

(APV $275)

The giveaway is open US Only, 18+

The giveaway ends 9/17 at 1159 pm est

Be sure to come back daily for more chances to win.

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Go Back To School With @Lugz MEN’S CONVOY 6-INCH BOOT

Uncategorized · June 3, 2022

I received the below mentioned complimentary product either for free or a discounted price for the purpose of this post. All opinion and thoughts are 100% my own.

School is a very important time for all kids alike. Sometimes kids can be bully and just plain cruel to the other kids but it does not have to be that way. As a parent it starts at home by talking to your children about bulling. A lot of kids sometimes make fun of other kids who where the same clothes, shoes or a used backpack. That is just wrong as these days people just don’t have the money to spend on school items.That is where Lugz came help.

I was recently provided with the opportunity to review a pair of boots. I chose to review the MEN’S CONVOY 6-INCH BOOTs.

The MEN’S CONVOY 6-INCH BOOT is just perfect for any type of activity you can think of. From going to work on the job, school activities or even just at he mall.

“When you want that 6 inch classic look even on your casual days, this is the boot for you. Come on, throw on those jeans with a pair of Convoy’s and you’ll be ready to take on whatever comes your way.”

You have your choice of 19 colors to pick from. Standard on the job usually like tan or black but if you are just feeling different you might go with white or even red. The choices are endless.

About LUGZ~

“Since the brand’s inception in 1993, Lugz remains a prevalent force in the ever-changing landscape of footwear. The brand continues to bolster its product offering to match the consumer’s needs, while keeping a finger on the pulse of the latest trends. Outside of boots, the brand offers casual, athletic, and canvas options to help round out looks for every season. Timeless style delivered with each and every pair. Amidst the golden age of the 90’s, Lugz found its footing as a leader within the footwear and fashion space. Priding itself on quality materials and supreme comfort, the brand never wavered with the passing of trends. Whether you remember the brand’s early appeal within the Hip-hop culture or the countless celebrity endorsements, one thing remains the same – Lugz distinctive style. Today, Lugz offers a full range of stylish footwear for the entire family.”

My husband used to work in the industry where he dealt with a bunch of different chemicals. I was always buying him boots every couple of months. Now since we started using Lugz boots they last him most of the year. I cannot tell you how grateful I am to Lugz for the awesome footwear they produce. I know you will be to when you check out their many different types of footwear.

Blue’s Clues and You! Let’s Learn with Blue DVD Giveaway! {ends 6/21}

giveaway · May 25, 2022

Hosted By: Love, Mrs. Mommy

Winner Will Receive:

Blue’s Clues & You! Let’s Learn With Blue DVD!

Clue into lots of play-along learning with Blue and Josh in the brand-new DVD release, Blue’s Clues & You! Let’s Learn With Blue. Available on May 24, 2022, kids will search for Blue’s Clues while playing active skill-building games along the way to help them learn their ABCs, 123s, colors, and science in four play-to-learn episodes.

Blue’s Clues & You! Let’s Learn With Blue episodes:

ABCs with Blue
123s with Blue
Science with Blue
Colors Everywhere with Blue

Blue’s Clues & You! Let’s Learn With Blue synopsis:
Join Blue, Josh, and their friends for clue-filled learning games! First, Blue will help kids learn their ABCs … and practice letter recognition and sound too. Next up, Josh is COUNTING on preschoolers to help him with his 123s as he counts Blue Dollars and figures out what Blue wants to buy at the store. By asking kids direct questions like he always does, Josh invites them to learn about science: examining the world through a magnifying glass, meeting the Sun, and learning the Planets Song too. And preschoolers will learn clue into colors and even color mixing as they help Josh and Blue paint a picture of their friends. Kids will love to learn and play the Blue’s Clues & You! way!

Release Date: May 24, 2022

Running Time: 1 hr 30 min

Open to entrants from the United States only! Must be 18+ to enter.

Giveaway Dates ~ 5/24 2:00PM EST through 6/21 11:59PM EST

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Disclosure: Love, Mrs. Mommy and all participating bloggers are not held responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill their prize obligations. This giveaway is in no way endorsed or sponsored by Facebook or any other social media site. The winner will be randomly drawn by Giveaway Tools and will be notified by email. Winner has 48 hours to reply before a replacement winner will be drawn. If you would like to participate in an event like this please contact LoveMrsMommy (at) gmail (dot) com.

Discovery Phase For Software Development: How Much Does It Cost?

Software Development, Technology · May 17, 2022

When you come up with the idea of a mobile application or desktop software, you, probably, see its realization in the most bright colors.

When you come up with the idea of a mobile application or desktop software, you, probably, see its realization in the most bright colors. However, the implementation of this idea can bring unexpected outcomes and produce quite opposite results. Why does it happen? Maybe because you missed a Discovery stage in your software production life cycle.

Importance of the Discovery Stage for Software Development

The Discovery or Initiation stage is a complex of methods that allow evaluating the feasibility of a project. Not every project that comes to your mind, no matter how brilliant, is worth implementing:

It may happen that you invest a lot of money and effort into the development of certain software that will be outdated pretty soon.
To implement your project, you may need specialists whose work you will not be able to pay for.
You may not find enough stakeholders interested in your project.
You may come up with an idea that your competitors are already working on. But they are one step ahead.

Impelling Numbers for the Necessity of Discovery Phase

The Mckinsey empirical data witness that large software projects exceed their initially assumed budgets by 45%. At the same time, they do not manage to get that amount of profit they hoped for. The difference is 56% less.

The situation with startups is even worse. Investopedia claims that 90% of all startups close in the first 10 years of their operation. At the same time, CB Insights studies show that 3 out of 5 reasons for startup failures would have been neutralized if the Discovery stage had not been ignored.

Preliminary Steps to Move to the Discovery Stage

Before initiating the Discovery stage of the software development lifecycle you need to perform certain tasks:

Clarify for yourselves and your partners and managers the main business goals of the project
Gather all essential information and documentation on the future project
Get an approximate quote of the initiated software development process
Allocate the budget for the Discovery stage that will be the first in the whole cycle
Determine responsible persons for the project initiating among members of your team

Specialists You Need for the Discovery Stage

Starting the Discovery phase, make sure that you have professional resources to do all the necessary work. Otherwise, contact Agilie team https://agilie.com/en/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-start-the-discovery-phase whose specialists have the highest possible qualification to perform all the tasks. The following experts should be present in your Discovery team:

Business analyst who will work with a client base. His task is to define the target audience, its particular needs, and, as a consequence, the features of the future software.
Designer is responsible for the visual attractiveness of the project, the simplicity of its navigation, and other features important for the market success of the project.
Solution architect defines the particular technologies that should be employed to reach the determined goals.

What Factors Determine the Cost of a Project

The budget of your Discovery stage depends on the scale of tasks you put before the team:

You may want to clarify all the details of the software development cycle for yourselves and your managers.
You may prefer to work out the possible collaboration with potential investors focusing on the features that will interest them.
You can aim at your target audience from the very beginning of the Discovery stage.

Calculation of the Costs for the Discovery Stage

The price list for the Discovery stage cannot be universal since it can last from two days to two months. The costs are calculated according to the Discovery type you need and the size of your project. There are two types of Discovery phase:

Onsite: working team meets to fulfill all the requirements
Offsite: the tasks are performed remotely

In general, the Discovery phase will take from 10 to 40% of the whole budget of your software project. But it’s worth it. After all, this stage saves your future costs and increases the likelihood of a significant profit from the project.

Agilie team https://agilie.com/en/blog/how-much-does-it-cost-to-start-the-discovery-phase guarantees that it will take the process of your software development to the highest level. It knows that the success of the end product starts from the Discovery Phase and depends on how much effort you put into the Discovery stage.