Giveaway: Win a Kids Dine Free Card

Do you LOVE free kids’ meals?  With the KidsDineFree.net card, you can say good-bye to coupon clipping. Head over to their Facebook page, “like” them, and tell them Palm Tree Playground sent you. All “likes” will be entered into a drawing for a FREE Kids Dine Free card.  A random winner will be selected July 20. Make you tell them Palm Tree Playground sent you to be entered in the giveaway. Best of luck! Please let me know if you win!
Here's the link one more time:www.facebook.com/kidsdinefreesouthflorida

Win 2 Passes to A Latte Fun Indoor Playground and Cafe

In an effort to improve Palm Tree Playground, I spent like one hour yesterday updating the links. I added some great resources for South Florida parents, places to visit when it's 99 degrees outside, and places to visit on days when the weather is perfect and you are reminded of the reasons you chose to live here. It's basically an inventory of my favorite virtual destinations and also some real chill spots for South Florida kiddos and their parents. It's not meant to include everything. However, is there something you think just needs to be added? Answer my question in the comments section below and you could win two passes to A Latte Fun Indoor Playground and Cafe. The only stipulation is that it needs to be your first visit to A Latte Fun (They are 1st Time Visit Free Passes). So sorry to all those of you have have already been there, and like me, have discovered that it is by far one of THE best indoor playgrounds in South Florida. There will be 5 winners. That's a latte winnners! ha,ha. Anyway, I select the fortunate readers by using random.org. I'll let you know who wins by Jan. 12th, 2010. Good luck.

Lolliposh Upscale Consignment Sale

What: Lolliposh Upscale Consignment Sale and Bazaar
Who: All Ages
When: Saturday, October 16th, 9am - 2 pm
Where: Levin Gymnasium @ the Soref JCC, 6501 W. Sunrise Blvd., Plantation

I was a little nostalgic this evening putting K to bed. Before placing her in the crib, we hugged longer than usual. Part of the reason is that my baby shower was exactly one year ago. The other part is that the reality of her upcoming first birthday finally settled into reality for me today. Right after K's bedtime, I scrolled through my baby shower pics and relived that sweet day when so many people shared and gave special presents to our blossoming family.
These days, most of the gifts come from mommy and daddy. =) This is one of the reasons I'm always looking for quality baby/kids products at a great price and Lolliposh is one of my most successful finds to date. Lolliposh is an upscale consignment sale which happens about once every four to five months. They sell everything from clothes, to shoes, to toys, to furniture, etc. I went to the last sale and found adorable clothes from Gap, Children's Place, and Gymboree in excellent condition at incredible prices. If you are interested, you can also consign your clothes with them. It's a good way to make some extra cash.
I highly recommend this sale. In my opinion, it's a must-do for parents who love high quality at a low cost. Although they have special activities for the kids, I recommend leaving them at home, if possible. It gets super busy and it's so much easier to shop without them. That's just my suggestion. Also, make sure to get there as early as possible. I was shocked to see how early all "the good stuff" was snatched.

One more thing, you can win passes to the exclusive, private Friday evening (6 pm to 8 pm) pre-sale right here, right now. See and buy before everyone else!

Just answer the question in the comments section below:
What is your favorite brand of children's clothes or children's toys?
I'll announce the winner on Monday, Oct. 5th.

And the Winner is ...

Heliana, you won 4 tickets to Busy Bee Kidz in Cooper City. Congrats! It's an awesome place for the little ones.

And the Winners are ...

Zach and Ana, you each won a family-four pack of tickets to Alice's Tea Party this Saturday, Sept. 26th from noon to 4 pm at Young at Art Children's Museum. Congratulations!

Everyone is invited. There will be face painting, arts and crafts, and all sorts of fun. And even if you didn't win the tickets, you can still get in free to this great event. All you need to do is dress as a Wonderland character.

Win 4 Passes to Alice's Wordenland Tea Party at Young at Art

What: Alice's Wonderland Tea Party
Who: All Ages
When: September 26th, noon to 4 pm
Where: Young at Art, 11584 West State Road 84, Davie
How Much: Free if you win the 4 passes, come dressed as an Alice in Wonderland character, or are under 2 years of age, otherwise it's $8

Young at Art Children's Museum is throwing Alice a tea party and you are invited. In addition to the exhibit, there will be art activities, games, face painting, stories and more. The party is to say goodbye to Alice's Wonderland: A Most Curious Adventure exhibit. Remember, even if you don't win the passes, you can still get in free if you dress up as an Alice in Wonderland character. Don't be late to this very important date.
The museum also offers other permanent wonderful exhibits. You can read a little more about the museum here.

In order to win the passes to the tea party, answer the following question in the comments:

What is your favorite children's book or your favorite children's book character?

I will announce the winner on Saturday, Sept. 19th. Good luck.

Win 4 Passes to Busy Bee Kidz ($60 Value)

In order to win the 4 passes to Busy Bee Kidz Interactive Play and Party Center (one of my favorite indoor playgrounds) all you need to do is answer the following question:

Moms and dads, what are your time-saving tricks and tips?

Now that I am a working mom, I have so little time in my life. I'm sure I'm not the only parent with this concern. =) Everyone, please share your time-saving tricks and tips with the readers of this cool blog.

(I'll announce the winner on Thurs. Sept. 25th. I use random.org to select the winner.)

And the Winner is ...

Laura, you won a $25 gift certificate to Learning Express Toys in Sunrise. Congratulations!

And the Winner is ...

Stephania, you won four tickets to the Grand Opening of Disco Kids on September 12th from 1-4 pm at Revolution Live. Congratulations!

Everyone, I'm still giving away a $25 gift certificate to Learning Express Toys in Sunrise. Visit this post and leave a comment. You can still win.

Win 4 Tickets to Disco Kids on Sept. 12th

What: Disco Kids - Family Dance Party
When: Saturday, Sept. 12th, 1-4pm
Who: Kids 6 months to 8 years old (and their parents)
Where: Revolution Live, Fort Lauderdale
How Much: $12 in advance, $15 at the door, $40 for family four-pack if you buy the tickets online

Back in February, my mom and I took Karina to a Baby Loves Disco event. Technically, we were 'sneaking her in" because she was too young. She was only 4 months old at the time and the age "to get in" was 6 months to 8 years. Luckily, they weren't checking IDs that day. It was a super fun party. And now, though Baby Loves Disco decided to leave the South Florida market, Ellen, a local mom, has created Disco Kids. (To me, that's even better, because I love supporting local moms). Disco Kids is an afternoon family-friendly celebration hosted at a night club where kids dance and play, while their parents dance and play. Good thinking, right? The grand opening shindig will be on Saturday, Sept. 12th at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale. Parents and kids will be rocking from 1-4 pm. And Ellen is donating 4 tickets to readers of this blog. All you have to do is answer the following question in the comments section:

What type of kids activities would you like to see at a Disco Kids Event?

I'll announce the winner on Tuesday, September 1st. I select the winner using random.org. Good luck!

Win a $25 Gift Certifcate to Learning Express Toys of Sunrise

In order to win, you may answer either one or both of the following questions in the comments section below:

What's a good place to have a children's birthday party? Do you have any tips or advice for hosting a birthday or do you know any great activities or themes for a kid's party?

I select the winner using random.org. Good luck. I will announce the winner Saturday, Sept. 5th.

And the Winner is ...

TIFF (comment 4) - You won 4 tickets to Miami Children's Museum (a $60 value). Congratulations! Please email me so that I may get the tickets over to you. Keep reading. Everyone, I have a new giveaway starting today. Good luck.

Win 4 Tickets to Miami Children's Museum ($48 value)

All you have to do to enter to win 4 tickets to Miami Children's Museum is answer the following question in the comments section:

Where do kids eat free in South Florida?

I will post the winner on Friday, Aug. 14th. Good luck!

And the Winner is...

Amy (comment number 8). Congratulations! Please email me (soflamommy@yahoo.com) so that I may get your prize over to you. You have two weeks to claim your gift card.

In two weeks, I will be giving away 4 tickets to Miami Children's Museum (a $60 value).
Thanks for all your comments and feedback. I found it all very helpful. I will start a question and answer format once a week. Great suggestion. I'm also going to be on the look-out and do some research for places where kids eat free.

Win a $40 Gift Card to Whole Foods in Plantation

What: Gift Card to Whole Foods in Plantation
Who: Readers of this cool blog
Where: 7720 Peters Rd, Plantation
How Much: $40

I started this blog because I love being a parent. It's a magical, crazy, beautiful, sometimes super difficult adventure. When I see other parents at the grocery store, park, wherever, I feel an immediate bond. Sometimes I wonder why I'm spending so much time on this blog, but then I remember how good it is to be connected to you guys, knowing that maybe you'll find something useful and it will help you have a better time with your kids, in one way or another. So, now, I want to hear from you. And I'm giving you a little incentive. It's the first prize of many, many more to come. Here's how you can win a $40 gift card to Whole Foods in Plantation:
In the comments section below, tell me what you think about Palm Tree Playground so far. Is it helpful/useful? What can I improve upon? What would you like to see more of? I'll randomly select a comment and announce the winner on Monday, July 20th. Good luck.