3 Ocak 2013 Perşembe

Day 3 Twelve Days of Giveaways

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On the third day of Christmas, Bonggamom gives to thee... a Nerf Firevision Hyper Bounce Ball!  We are big Nerf fans -- my sons' room is overflowing with Nerf shooters, and whenever their friends come over to play, the Nerf bin always comes out, without fail.  We also have a few Nerf balls,and I love how much more "indoor-friendly" these balls are compared to regular sports equipment.  Plus, you can't beat that soft squooshy feel that Nerf is known for!

Once again, Nerf got it right with the Hyper Bounce Ball.  They took the timeless fun of a simple bouncing ball and gave it a twist -- or should I say, a bounce -- by giving it a cool glow that lets kids see their ball in the dark!  It's about the size of a baseball, so it's perfect for bouncing off a wall or playing catch with a friend.

Nerf sure knows what kids love!  


Here's how to enter today's giveaway:

Required Entry
Leave a comment on this page telling me your child's favorite Nerf toy.

Bonus Entries

1) Follow bonggamom on Instagram (5 entries)

2) Follow bonggamom on Pinterest (1 entry)

3) Follow bonggamom on Facebook (1 entry).

4) Pin this giveaway on your Pinterest board (1 entry -- you can use the "Pin It" button at the bottom of this page!).

5) Write this on the Bonggamom Finds Facebook page (1 entry):
I entered to win a Nerf Firevision Sports ball  in Day 3 of the 12 Days of Christmas giveaway!

6) Follow @bonggafinds on Twitter and tweet this (1 entry per day):
Enter Day 3 of @bonggafinds 12 Days of Giveaways: a Nerf Firevision sports ball!  Giveaway ends Jan. 7 at http://tinyurl.com/bnjcwyr

7) Add the Bonggamom Finds Twelve Days of Giveaways button on your blog sidebar -- get the code here (1 entry)

8) Join any of the open giveaways in the Twelve Days of Giveaways series (see full list at the end of this post, 1 entry per giveaway you've joined).


The Rules
This giveaway ends at 11:59PM PST on January 7, 2013; I will draw a winner at random on Jan. 8  and post their name after they confirm acceptance. Continental US residents only. For additional giveaway rules, click here.



Join all of Bonggamom Finds' Twelve Days of Giveaways!  Here are the holiday giveaways that are live....
Day 1, December 25: Leapfrog LeapPad 2 bundle
Day 2, December 26: $25 Visa gift card from C&H Light

.... and here are the giveaways that are coming your way....
Day 4, December 28: My Little Pony
Day 5, December 29: Littlest Pet Shop Fairies
Day 6, December 30: Wreck It Ralph iPad apps
Day 7, December 31: $50 EdenFantasys gift card
Day 8, January 1: $50 Levenger gift card
Day 9, January 2:  Spot It! game from Blue OrangeDay 10, January 3: $50 gift certificate to 1800Lighting.com
Day 11, January 4: Yo Gabba Gabba! Music is Awesome CDDay 12, January 5: Little Big Planet Game for PS Vita(note: each giveaway link will go live on the specified day)



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Meet Saige, American Girl's 2013 Girl of the Year

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It's my pleasure to introduce American Girl's 2013 Girl of the Year, Saige Copeland!  Saige is a high-spirited girl from New Mexico who loves to ride horses and paint.  When budget cuts take away her school's art class funding, Saige uses her creativity and imagination to mobilize others and inspire change.  Here are a few facts about Saige:

Where she lives
Albuquerque, New Mexico, the hot air ballooning capital of the world

Favorite activities
Being at her grandma Mimi's ranch, painting in the studio or riding Picasso the horse

What changes her life
Entering the fourth-grade school year with no art classes

What she discovers
You can use your imagination to create artwork and inspire change

Saige will launch on January 1 with two books that tell her story, as well as a new American Girl activity book that encourages girls to express themselves through art:
  • Saige
  • Saige Paints the Sky
  • Express  Yourself: Use Art to Explores the Emotions Inside You!



Saige's character will come to life with an 18-inch, auburn-haired Saige doll, with a variety of outfits and accessories, such as:
  • Saige's horse Picasso
  • Saige's dog Sam
  • Hot air balloon
  • Various outfits including a riding outfit, dressy outfit and painting outfit

What's more, Saige's story will be captured on a DVD movie from Universal Studios Home Entertainment in 2013.

As in previous years, the 2013 Girl of the Year will be tied to a community initiative that girls can rally around.  Since Saige is passionate about preserving arts programs in schools, this year American Girl is introducing a number of Saige-related initiatives, such as:

  • American Girl's "Shine On Now" charitable initiative will be supporting the Arts Education Program run by Americans for the Arts.
  • American Girl will be launching an Elevate the Arts School Grant Contest on January 1.  Elementary art school teachers will be able to enter to win one of thirteen grants totalling $45,000 for their school's art programs.
  • American Girl will be launching a Soar with Saige Sweepstakes, where girls can enter to win one of ten prize packages.
  • American Girl will be partnering with Americans for the Arts to launch Saige's Learning Guide, a free downloadable curriculum with fun art activities.

Are you excited about Saige's arrival?  We sure are!


Disclosure: I received an advanced media kit from American Girl containing press releases and review copies of the new"Sage" and "Express Yourself" books.. The views and opinions expressed here are my own.

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Bonggamom's Friday Finds -- list your giveaways here

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Bonggamoms Friday Finds

Welcome to Bonggamom's Friday Finds! I'm glad so many of you are finding this to be a useful way to get more traffic to your giveaways. And as a person who loves entering giveaways, I have to admit it's a great, easy way to find out where all the best giveaways are.

So feel free to leave links to your giveaways, everyone. And don't forget to get cracking and enter everyone else's, too!

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Day 9 Twelve Days of Giveaways

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On the ninth day of Christmas, Bonggamom gives to thee..... a fun travel game!  One lucky Bonggamom Finds reader will win a Spot It! On the Road game from Blue Orange.  It's a travel version of their award-winning Spot It! game, sized and themed just right for families driving to and from their holiday destinations all across the country.  There is just so much to love about Spot It! On the Road.  I love that it's so simple and yet so much fun.  I love that kids of all ages can play, including their parents.  I love that it doesn't involve batteries or a touchscreen.  I love how it fits neatly into a small, portable tin. I love that it turns a long, boring roadtrip from a necessary time suck while getting from A to B, into an enjoyable part of the whole family holiday experience.  It's sure to hold off the "Are We There" whines, for a while at least!


Here's how to enter today's giveaway:

Required Entry
Check out the Blue Orange website and leave a comment on this page telling me which of their games you would most like to play with your family.

Bonus Entries

1) Follow bonggamom on Instagram (5 entries)

2) Follow bonggamom on Pinterest (1 entry)

3) Follow bonggamom on Facebook (1 entry).

4) Pin this giveaway on your Pinterest board (1 entry -- you can use the "Pin It" button at the bottom of this page!).

5) Write this on the Bonggamom Finds Facebook page (1 entry):
I entered Day 9 of the 12 Days of Christmas giveaway!

6) Follow @bonggafinds on Twitter and tweet this (1 entry per day):
Enter to win a Spot It! game fr Blue Orange in Day 9 of @bonggafinds 12 Days of Giveaways!  Giveaway ends Jan. 13 at http://tinyurl.com/coq7rja

7) Add the Bonggamom Finds Twelve Days of Giveaways button on your blog sidebar -- get the code here (1 entry)

8) Join any of the open giveaways in the Twelve Days of Giveaways series (see full list at the end of this post, 1 entry per giveaway you've joined).


The Rules
This giveaway ends at 11:59PM PST on January 13, 2013; I will draw a winner at random on Jan. 14  and post their name after they confirm acceptance. Continental US residents only. For additional giveaway rules, click here.



Join all of Bonggamom Finds' Twelve Days of Giveaways!  Here are the holiday giveaways that are live....
Day 1, December 25: Leapfrog LeapPad 2 bundle
Day 2, December 26: $25 Visa gift card from C&H Light
Day 3, December 27: Nerf Firevision Sports Hyper Bounce Ball
Day 4, December 28: My Little Pony
Day 5, December 29: Littlest Pet Shop Fairies
Day 6, December 30: Wreck It Ralph iPad apps
Day 7, December 31: $50 EdenFantasys gift card
Day 8, January 1: $50 Levenger gift card

.... and here are the giveaways that are coming your way....
Day 10, January 3: $50 gift certificate to 1800Lighting.com
Day 11, January 4: Yo Gabba Gabba! Music is Awesome CDDay 12, January 5: Little Big Planet Game for PS Vita(note: each giveaway link will go live on the specified day)



Disclosure: I did not receive a sample or monetary compensation for this post.  The views and opinions expressed here are my own.
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Day 10 Twelve Days of Giveaways

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On the tenth day of Christmas, Bonggamom gives to thee.... a $50 gift certificate to 1800Lighting.com!  They have literally thousands of light fixtures, lamps and other home accessories, in every style you can think of.  Their collection of Mission/Arts & Crafts items is superb; we actually own several of the products you can find at 1800Lighting.com.  Here are two of them:

This Arroyo Craftsman porch light helps guests (and postmen) see their surroundings when they're on our front porch.


This Arroyo Craftsman outdoor wall sconce is on our back porch.

I love the Arts&Crafts style so I'm happy as a clam browsing the 1800Lighting.com website, but they have lots of other styles, so whether you prefer Modern or Shaker or Victorian or some other style, you're sure to find a piece at 1800Lighting.com that complements the rest of your home.

Here's how to enter today's giveaway:

Required Entry
Leave a comment on this page telling me your favorite item on the 1800Lighting.com online site.

Bonus Entries

1) Follow bonggamom on Instagram (5 entries)

2) Follow bonggamom on Pinterest (1 entry)

3) Follow bonggamom on Facebook (1 entry).

4) Pin this giveaway on your Pinterest board (1 entry -- you can use the "Pin It" button at the bottom of this page!).

5) Write this on the Bonggamom Finds Facebook page (1 entry):
I entered to win a $50 gift card to 1800Lighting.com in Day 10 of the 12 Days of Christmas giveaway!

6) Follow @bonggafinds on Twitter and tweet this (1 entry per day):
Enter Day 10 of @bonggafinds 12 Days of Giveaways: a $50 gc to 1800Lighting.com!  Giveaway ends Jan. 14 at http://tinyurl.com/cow34lt

7) Add the Bonggamom Finds Twelve Days of Giveaways button on your blog sidebar -- get the code here (1 entry)

8) Join any of the open giveaways in the Twelve Days of Giveaways series (see full list at the end of this post, 1 entry per giveaway you've joined).


The Rules
This giveaway ends at 11:59PM PST on January 14, 2013; I will draw a winner at random on Jan. 15  and post their name after they confirm acceptance. Continental US residents only. For additional giveaway rules, click here.



Join all of Bonggamom Finds' Twelve Days of Giveaways!  Here are the holiday giveaways that are live....
Day 1, December 25: Leapfrog LeapPad 2 bundle
Day 2, December 26: $25 Visa gift card from C&H Light
Day 3, December 27: Nerf Firevision Sports Hyper Bounce Ball
Day 4, December 28: My Little Pony
Day 5, December 29: Littlest Pet Shop Fairies
Day 6, December 30: Wreck It Ralph iPad apps
Day 7, December 31: $50 EdenFantasys gift card
Day 8, January 1: $50 Levenger gift card
Day 9, January 2:  Spot It! game from Blue Orange

.... and here are the giveaways that are coming your way....
Day 11, January 4: Yo Gabba Gabba! Music is Awesome CDDay 12, January 5: Little Big Planet Game for PS Vita(note: each giveaway link will go live on the specified date)


Disclosure: I did not receive a sample or monetary compensation for this post. Giveaway prize was provided by Capitol Lighting as compensation for a previous post.. The views and opinions expressed here are my own.
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2 Ocak 2013 Çarşamba

Day 4 Twelve Days of Giveaways

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On the fourth day of Christmas, Bonggamom gives to thee.... a My Little Pony wedding pony! These sweet little toys make great stocking stuffers -- they're small, inexpensive, and great for hours of imaginative play.  Hasbro's latest wedding-themed ponies are the perfect way to entertain little girls during road trips, long family holiday lunches..... and especially weddings!   We are attending a wedding in a couple of weeks and I know my 3 year-old niece would love to play with a wedding-themed My Little Pony during the long ceremony.  While my cousin is getting married, my niece can play with her own wedding-themed pony and make believe she's part of the My Little Pony royal pony wedding!


The more friends the merrier with the MY LITTLE PONY PONY assortment! Girls can expand their pony collection with these adorable wedding themed MY LITTLE PONY figures, each featuring a unique cutie mark that reflects their personality. The circle of friends continues to grow as each pony is accompanied by a special animal friend! Each figure in the assortment comes complete with an invitation to the upcoming royal pony wedding, a fashionable wedding accessory and a comb for girls to style the pony’s bright, brushable mane. Each sold separately. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com.

Here's how to enter today's giveaway:

Required Entry
Leave a comment on this page telling me your child's favorite My Little Pony character.

Bonus Entries

1) Follow bonggamom on Instagram (5 entries)

2) Follow bonggamom on Pinterest (1 entry)

3) Follow bonggamom on Facebook (1 entry).

4) Pin this giveaway on your Pinterest board (1 entry -- you can use the "Pin It" button at the bottom of this page!).

5) Write this on the Bonggamom Finds Facebook page (1 entry):
I entered to win a My Little Pony toy in Day 4 of the 12 Days of Christmas giveaway!

6) Follow @bonggafinds on Twitter and tweet this (1 entry per day):
Enter Day 4 of @bonggafinds 12 Days of Giveaways: a My Little Pony toy!  Giveaway ends Jan. 8 at http://tinyurl.com/cdlgtv3

7) Add the Bonggamom Finds Twelve Days of Giveaways button on your blog sidebar -- get the code here (1 entry)

8) Join any of the open giveaways in the Twelve Days of Giveaways series (see full list at the end of this post, 1 entry per giveaway you've joined).


The Rules
This giveaway ends at 11:59PM PST on January 8, 2013; I will draw a winner at random on Jan. 9  and post their name after they confirm acceptance. Continental US residents only. For additional giveaway rules, click here.



Join all of Bonggamom Finds' Twelve Days of Giveaways!  Here are the holiday giveaways that are live....
Day 1, December 25: Leapfrog LeapPad 2 bundle
Day 2, December 26: $25 Visa gift card from C&H Light
Day 3, December 27: Nerf Firevision Sports Hyper Bounce Ball

.... and here are the giveaways that are coming your way....
Day 5, December 29: Littlest Pet Shop Fairies
Day 6, December 30: Wreck It Ralph iPad apps
Day 7, December 31: $50 EdenFantasys gift card
Day 8, January 1: $50 Levenger gift card
Day 9, January 2:  Spot It! game from Blue OrangeDay 10, January 3: $50 gift certificate to 1800Lighting.com
Day 11, January 4: Yo Gabba Gabba! Music is Awesome CDDay 12, January 5: Little Big Planet Game for PS Vita(note: each giveaway link will go live on the specified day)


Disclosure: I did not receive a sample or monetary compensation for this post.  Thanks to My Little Pony via Litzky PR for providing the giveaway prize. The views and opinions expressed here are my own.
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Day 5 Twelve Days of Giveaways

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On the fifth day of Christmas, Bonggamom gives to thee.... a Littlest Pet Shop Fairies two-pack!  These little critters are so cute, and their new Fairies line has a special touch of magic -- glittery bows, wings, and a teeny tiny companion.  Littlest Pet Shop Fairies make great stocking stuffers because they're small and inexpensive, but provide countless hours of imaginative play.  The Pea has tons of Littlest Pet Shop figures, along with a couple of playsets, so I've seen how each and every Littlest Pet Shop figure can works its magic and enchant little girls.


About Littlest Pet Shop Fairies Two-Pack Assortment

Girls will enjoy an enchanting new style of LITTLEST PET SHOP fun featuring whimsical pets and bold bright sparkling colors. Each LITTLEST PET SHOP Fairies Two-Pack Assortment includes one winged fairy pet and a smaller fairy friend. Girls can collect 10 different whimsical packs. Each pack sold separately. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroToyShop.com




Here's how to enter today's giveaway:

Required Entry
Leave a comment on this page telling me your child's favorite pet.

Bonus Entries

1) Follow bonggamom on Instagram (5 entries)

2) Follow bonggamom on Pinterest (1 entry)

3) Follow bonggamom on Facebook (1 entry).

4) Pin this giveaway on your Pinterest board (1 entry -- you can use the "Pin It" button at the bottom of this page!).

5) Write this on the Bonggamom Finds Facebook page (1 entry):
I entered to win a Littlest Pet Shop Toy in Day 5 of the 12 Days of Christmas giveaway!

6) Follow @bonggafinds on Twitter and tweet this (1 entry per day):
Enter Day 5 of @bonggafinds 12 Days of Giveaways: a Littlest Pet Shop Fairy toy!  Giveaway ends Jan. 9 at http://bit.ly/TCrZSA


7) Add the Bonggamom Finds Twelve Days of Giveaways button on your blog sidebar -- get the code here (1 entry)

8) Join any of the open giveaways in the Twelve Days of Giveaways series (see full list at the end of this post, 1 entry per giveaway you've joined).


The Rules
This giveaway ends at 11:59PM PST on January 9, 2013; I will draw a winner at random on Jan. 10  and post their name after they confirm acceptance. Continental US residents only. For additional giveaway rules, click here.



Join all of Bonggamom Finds' Twelve Days of Giveaways!  Here are the holiday giveaways that are live....
Day 1, December 25: Leapfrog LeapPad 2 bundle
Day 2, December 26: $25 Visa gift card from C&H Light
Day 3, December 27: Nerf Firevision Sports Hyper Bounce Ball
Day 4, December 28: My Little Pony

.... and here are the giveaways that are coming your way....
Day 6, December 30: Wreck It Ralph iPad apps
Day 7, December 31: $50 EdenFantasys gift card
Day 8, January 1: $50 Levenger gift card
Day 9, January 2:  Spot It! game from Blue OrangeDay 10, January 3: $50 gift certificate to 1800Lighting.com
Day 11, January 4: Yo Gabba Gabba! Music is Awesome CDDay 12, January 5: Little Big Planet Game for PS Vita(note: each giveaway link will go live on the specified day)


Disclosure: Thanks to Littlest Pet Shop and Litzky PR for providing the giveaway prize.  The views and opinions expressed here are my own.
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Day 6 Twelve Days of Giveaways

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On the sixth day of Christmas, Bonggamom gives to theee....a set of Wreck it Ralph iPad apps!  FOUR lucky winner will receive codes to download Wreck It Ralph Storybook Deluxe book and app ($6.99), plus the Hero's Duty interactive e-comic book ($1.99), on iPad or other iOS device.

Both apps are essentially storybooks:  Wreck it Ralph storybook deluxe presents an abridged version of the story to read out loud to young kids, or for kinders and first graders to practice their new reading skills.  It also has a few fun apps so kids can really immerse themselves in Ralph and Vanellope's world.  Hero's Duty contains the backstory of one of the film's major characters,  Sergeatnt Calhoun, complete with stunning graphics that would look great on any comic book, as well as animation and special sound effect.  Both apps are available for iOS devices.

You can check out my full review of Wreck It Ralph Storybook Deluxe and Hero's Duty, but if you want the elevator pitch version, all you have to know is that these apps are a lot of fun for kids and for anyone who wants to relive the movie.


Here's how to enter today's giveaway:

Required Entry
Leave a comment on this page telling me your favorite character on Wreck It Ralph.

Bonus Entries

1) Follow bonggamom on Instagram (5 entries)

2) Follow bonggamom on Pinterest (1 entry)

3) Follow bonggamom on Facebook (1 entry).

4) Pin this giveaway on your Pinterest board (1 entry -- you can use the "Pin It" button at the bottom of this page!).

5) Write this on the Bonggamom Finds Facebook page (1 entry):
I entered to win a Wreck It Ralph iPad app bundle in Day 6 of the 12 Days of Christmas giveaway!

6) Follow @bonggafinds on Twitter and tweet this (1 entry per day):
Enter Day 6 of @bonggafinds 12 Days of Giveaways: a Wreck It Ralph iPad app bundle!  FOUR winners! Giveaway ends Jan. 10 at http://tinyurl.com/cmxxl7v

7) Add the Bonggamom Finds Twelve Days of Giveaways button on your blog sidebar -- get the code here (1 entry)

8) Join any of the open giveaways in the Twelve Days of Giveaways series (see full list at the end of this post, 1 entry per giveaway you've joined).


The Rules
This giveaway ends at 11:59PM PST on January 10, 2013; I will draw a winner at random on Jan. 11  and post their name after they confirm acceptance. Continental US residents only. For additional giveaway rules, click here.



Join all of Bonggamom Finds' Twelve Days of Giveaways!  Here are the holiday giveaways that are live....
Day 1, December 25: Leapfrog LeapPad 2 bundle
Day 2, December 26: $25 Visa gift card from C&H Light
Day 3, December 27: Nerf Firevision Sports Hyper Bounce Ball
Day 4, December 28: My Little Pony
Day 5, December 29: Littlest Pet Shop Fairies

.... and here are the giveaways that are coming your way....
Day 7, December 31: $50 EdenFantasys gift card
Day 8, January 1: $50 Levenger gift card
Day 9, January 2:  Spot It! game from Blue OrangeDay 10, January 3: $50 gift certificate to 1800Lighting.com
Day 11, January 4: Yo Gabba Gabba! Music is Awesome CDDay 12, January 5: Little Big Planet Game for PS Vita(note: each giveaway link will go live on the specified day)



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Day 7 Twelve Days of Giveaways

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On the seventh day of Christmas, Bonggamom gives to thee..... a $50 EdenFantasys gift card! I thought New Year's Eve would be the right time to give away an EdenFantasys gift card because New Year's Eve is THE night to party, and EdenFantasys is THE place to find the perfect party outfit!  Their sexy, flirty tops, bottoms and dresses are the perfect way to ring in the New Year.   Here are some of my favorites:

This holiday dress is sexy, yet elegant, so it's perfect for party hopping -- from cocktail soiree to fancy sit-down dinner to wild late-night at the hottest club in town!  I love the draping and the blingy accent at the waist.


On New Year's Eve my family likes to enjoy some some silly Filipino-Chinese superstitions that are supposed to bring you good luck in the New Year.  As the clock strikes twelve, you're supposed to eat twelve grapes (so you'll always have plenty to eat), jingle a purse with twelve coins in it (so you'll have financial fortune) and jump up and down twelve times (I've forgotten what that's for, but it's so much fun -- just try jumping and jingling and eating at the same time!).  You're also supposed to wear lucky outfits, so lots of people wear polka dots (symbolizing coins, or money) or the color red (the Chinese good luck color).  This red cowl neck mini dress certainly fits the bill!




I actually own this Black billow top dress, and I love it.  It's very figure-forgiving, so it's not reserved exclusively for slim twenty-somethings.  The gathers distract from the worst of my lumps and bumps, and the lycra fabric sort of holds me in :)  It's not skintight all over, so I don't feel like I have to hold my breath and suck my tummy in all the time!   I wear it with black leggings and silver heels, and I always get lots of compliments on my outfit.

Here's how to enter today's giveaway:

Required Entry
Check out the EdenFantasys website and tell me which outfit on EdenFantasys you would love to wear for a night out on the town.

Bonus Entries

1) Follow bonggamom on Instagram (5 entries)

2) Follow bonggamom on Pinterest (1 entry)

3) Follow bonggamom on Facebook (1 entry).

4) Pin this giveaway on your Pinterest board (1 entry -- you can use the "Pin It" button at the bottom of this page!).

5) Write this on the Bonggamom Finds Facebook page (1 entry):
I entered to win a $50 EdenFantasys gift card in Day 7 of the 12 Days of Christmas giveaway!

6) Follow @bonggafinds on Twitter and tweet this (1 entry per day):
Enter Day 7 of @bonggafinds 12 Days of Giveaways: a $50 @EdenFantasys gift card!  Giveaway ends Jan. 11 at http://tinyurl.com/bq77qtj

7) Add the Bonggamom Finds Twelve Days of Giveaways button on your blog sidebar -- get the code here (1 entry)

8) Join any of the open giveaways in the Twelve Days of Giveaways series (see full list at the end of this post, 1 entry per giveaway you've joined).


The Rules
This giveaway ends at 11:59PM PST on January 11, 2013; I will draw a winner at random on Jan. 12  and post their name after they confirm acceptance. Continental US residents only. For additional giveaway rules, click here.


Join all of Bonggamom Finds' Twelve Days of Giveaways!  Here are the holiday giveaways that are live....
Day 1, December 25: Leapfrog LeapPad 2 bundle
Day 2, December 26: $25 Visa gift card from C&H Light
Day 3, December 27: Nerf Firevision Sports Hyper Bounce Ball
Day 4, December 28: My Little Pony
Day 5, December 29: Littlest Pet Shop Fairies
Day 6, December 30: Wreck It Ralph iPad apps

.... and here are the giveaways that are coming your way....
Day 8, January 1: $50 Levenger gift card
Day 9, January 2:  Spot It! Game from Blue OrangeDay 10, January 3: $50 gift certificate to 1800Lighting.com
Day 11, January 4: Yo Gabba Gabba! Music is Awesome CDDay 12, January 5: Little Big Planet Game for PS Vita(note: each giveaway link will go live on the specified day)



Disclosure: EdenFantasys is providing me with a gift card as well as a second gift card for the giveaway prize.  The views and opinions expressed here are my own.
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Day 8 Twelve Days of Giveaways

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On the eighth day of Christmas, Bonggamom gives to thee... a $50 Levenger gift card!  The Christmas and New Year's parties might be over, but the celebration is still going strong on Bonggamom Finds. The winner will be able to use their $50 Levenger gift card towards the purchase of any of the gorgeous, high-end writing or organization products on Levenger's website.  Here are some of the things you can find:


Their iPad cases are stylish, yet practical.



This fountain pen has a stylus tip at the other end, so you can always write in style, whether you're using paper or iPad.

How adorable are these bookends?
These are just a few of the things you'll find in at Levenger.  What luxury for people who love to read and write!

Here's how to enter today's giveaway:

Required Entry
Leave a comment on this page telling me your favorite item on the Levenger online store.

Bonus Entries

1) Follow bonggamom on Instagram (5 entries)

2) Follow bonggamom on Pinterest (1 entry)

3) Follow bonggamom on Facebook (1 entry).

4) Pin this giveaway on your Pinterest board (1 entry -- you can use the "Pin It" button at the bottom of this page!).

5) Write this on the Bonggamom Finds Facebook page (1 entry):
I entered to win a $50 Levenger gift card in Day 8 of the 12 Days of Christmas giveaway!

6) Follow @bonggafinds on Twitter and tweet this (1 entry per day):
Enter Day 8 of @bonggafinds 12 Days of Giveaways: a $50 Levenger gift card!  Giveaway ends Jan. 12 at http://tinyurl.com/bmcd3q6

7) Add the Bonggamom Finds Twelve Days of Giveaways button on your blog sidebar -- get the code here (1 entry)

8) Join any of the open giveaways in the Twelve Days of Giveaways series (see full list at the end of this post, 1 entry per giveaway you've joined).


The Rules
This giveaway ends at 11:59PM PST on January 12, 2013; I will draw a winner at random on Jan. 13  and post their name after they confirm acceptance. Continental US residents only. For additional giveaway rules, click here.



Join all of Bonggamom Finds' Twelve Days of Giveaways!  Here are the holiday giveaways that are live....
Day 1, December 25: Leapfrog LeapPad 2 bundle
Day 2, December 26: $25 Visa gift card from C&H Light
Day 3, December 27: Nerf Firevision Sports Hyper Bounce Ball
Day 4, December 28: My Little Pony
Day 5, December 29: Littlest Pet Shop Fairies
Day 6, December 30: Wreck It Ralph iPad apps
Day 7, December 31: $50 EdenFantasys gift card

.... and here are the giveaways that are coming your way....
Day 9, January 2:  Spot It! Game from Blue OrangeDay 10, January 3: $50 gift certificate to 1800Lighting.com
Day 11, January 4: Yo Gabba Gabba! Music is Awesome CDDay 12, January 5: Little Big Planet Game for PS Vita(note: each giveaway link will go live on the specified day)



Disclosure: This giveaway prize was provided to me by Levenger as compensation for a previous post..  The views and opinions expressed here are my own.
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Past Masters: Andrew Frankel Revisits the 1992 Jaguar XJ220 Supercar

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In 1988, Jaguar unveiled a new concept at the NEC Auto Show in Birmingham. It was a study for a lightweight, mid-engined supercar to compete against the Ferrari F40 and the Porsche 959.

A 6.2-liter V12 engine from the XJR-9 endurance racer, an all-wheel drive system, scissor-style doors and a target of reaching 220 mph (355 km/h), which gave the car its XJ220 moniker, wetted the affluent customers’ appetite.

Due to massive demand, Jaguar tasked Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR) with developing a production version of what was originally meant to be a concept or, at best, a racing car.

The finished product was announced in 1989 and, despite the £361,000 price tag and the hefty £50,000 deposit required to get on the waiting list, Jaguar, which originally intended to make just 350 cars, received a massive 1,500 orders.

Then the 1992 recession came and the supercar market crashed so the XJ220 production was limited to the original 350 units.

In spite of similar looks, the finished product was radically different to the concept. The V12 was replaced by a twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 derived from that of the Austin Metro 6R4 rally car and the Jaguar XJR-10 and -11 endurance racers. The all-wheel drive system and the scissor doors were also binned and the production XJ220 came with normal-opening doors and rear-wheel drive.

These changes resulted in serious criticism and Jaguar’s supercar never received the same status as its competitors. That’s despite its 542HP output, 3.6-second 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) sprint and 213 mph (343 km/h) top speed that made it the fastest car in the world as the F40 did 200 mph and the McLaren F1 was still in the making.

Autocar editor Andrew Frankel, who had tested the XJ220 20 years ago, believes that it's "the most maligned supercar in history". That's why he borrowed one to set the record straight.

How does it feel two decades after its launch? You can find out by watching the video after the break.

By Andrew Tsaousis


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U Spy: We Remember the Cars You Scooped in 2012

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We would like to begin by personally thanking each and every one of our readers who contributed with their scoop images and in some cases, videos as well, to our "U Spy" section that has gained a lot of traction over the years, with 2012 being no exception.

The fact that many of you took the time to shoot pictures of yet-to-be revealed models that you happened to cross paths with and picked CarScoop as the site of your choice to share them with other readers and fellow gearheads without ever asking for something in return is truly admirable and sure gets our engines running.

In your honor, we've compiled a list with the vehicles you, our readers, either photographed or filmed during the course of 2012. If we missed something, send us an email or head over to the comments and tell us about it so we can add it.


U SPY 2012
BMW 3-Series M Performance BMW X5 SUV BMW M3 Sedan BMW i3 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Chevrolet Trailblazer Ford Prototypes Hyundai Equus F/L Jaguar F-Type Roadster Rendered Kia Cadenza F/L Lexus LS Mercedes S-Class Mercedes CLA Mercedes S-Class Mercedes Prototype Mercedes A-Class Mercedes CLA Mercedes Prototype Mini Paceman JCW Mystery Model Mystery Model Mystery Model Mystery Prototype Opel Convertible Porsche Panamera F/L Porsche Cayman Porsche 911 Turbo Porsche 911 Turbo Porsche Cayman & Macan Range Rover Range Rover Prototypes Renault Fluence F/L Rolls Royce Ghost Skoda Octavia Mk3