Celebrate #NationalWatermelonDay with Fun Facts & @Applebees Wood Fired Grill Salads!

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Did you know it is National Watermelon Day tomorrow??? August 3rd marks a day to celebrate Watermelon and its refreshing juiciness, spit seeds as far as you can and get a juicy watermelon mustache!

To celebrate National Watermelon Day, I have some fun facts about Watermelon and also some tasty food suggestions to help you celebrate this fruity day!

Check out these fun facts about Watermelon and use it to look really smart as you eat your Watermelon with others!

Fun Facts About Watermelon

1. Watermelon Is a Fruit AND a Vegetable!

1. All parts of a watermelon can be eaten, even the rind, which actually contains a number of nutrients too.

1. The watermelon is the official state vegetable of Oklahoma.

1. Wild watermelons originated in southern Africa.

1. There are more than 1200 varieties of watermelon that come in various weights, shapes, sizes and red, orange, yellow or white in color.

And if you are looking to try some new ways to eat Watermelon on National Watermelon Day, head to your local Applebee's and try their new wood fired grill salads incorporating seasonal summer staples like Grilled Watermelon, Spicy Shrimp and Blackened Chicken!

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar® is giving the salad a smoky twist with the launch of NEW Wood Fired Grill salads, available now and starting at $8.99 at participating restaurants. Prepared on the new American-made wood fired grills, Applebee’s is now serving new made-to-order salads that pair tender shrimp, precisely-grilled chicken and Hand-Cut USDA Choice Top Sirloin with seasonal summer ingredients and made-in-house dressings for a unique salad experience.

Taking center stage in Applebee’s arsenal of new offerings in anticipation of National Watermelon Day on August 3 is the NEW Grilled Watermelon and Spicy Shrimp Salad, a fresh combination of grill-seared watermelon prepared with a house-made mint-Greek yogurt dressing.

Other salads in the new Wood Fired Grill Salad lineup include:

· NEW Southwestern Steak Salad: Hand-Cut Wood Fired USDA Choice Top Sirloin Steak paired with chimichurri, pico de gallo, corn and black bean salsa, cheddar, crispy tortilla strips and a creamy house-made cilantro ranch dressing.

· NEW Spicy Blackened Grilled Chicken, Avocado and Grapefruit Salad: Mixed greens, pickled in-house red onions, cilantro leaves and house-made champagne vinaigrette.

· NEW Crispy Chicken ‘N Spicy Cornbread Salad: Mixed greens, made-in-house jalapeno cornbread croutons, grape tomatoes, shredded cheddar, applewood-smoked bacon and buttermilk dressing.

I recently got a date night with my hubby and we headed off to Applebee's to try these delicious looking Wood Fired Grill salads!

 It was a super hard choice but I chose the Spicy Blackened Grilled Chicken, Avocado and Grapefruit Salad because I really like Avocado!

And I was really happy with my choice! It was really refreshing with the fruity Grapefruit, perfectly cooked moist chicken and the avocado to compliment it all! I love the mix of flavors and ingredients - I definitely recommend! I can't wait to try the NEW Grilled Watermelon and Spicy Chicken Salad next time! It look so good too!

Win a $100 Applebee's Gift Card!

Also, from July 20 – August 3 YOU can enter for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Applebee’s by submitting YOUR favorite salad recipe via Applebee’s Twitter or Instagram using the #WoodFired hashtag or their best #WatermelonSmile (using the fruit to make a smiley face).

Have fun celebrating National Watermelon Day and don't forget to try out your new found fun facts about Watermelon and try the new Wood Fired Grill Salads from Applebee's!

Buy It:

You can find your local Applebee's here!

* Thank you to Applebee's for their product for review! Disclosure - A Gift Card was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Scotties Facial Tissues 5th Annual #ScottiesTreesRock Video Contest! & #Giveaway

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It’s that time of year again – the start of the 2015/2016 Scotties Facial Tissues 5th Annual TREES ROCK video contest!

The campaign, open to students in grades 3-6 provides them with environmental curriculum and tips about the many amazing things trees do in our community.

To enter, students are encouraged to shoot a 1-3 minute video to tell Scotties why trees are so important. The grand prize winner (determined by a national vote) will receive $10,000 to use on a sustainable project at their school.

Prizes: 

1st Place

$10,000 cash and a Trees Rock

Entertainment and Tree Planting Event

2nd Place

$7,000

3rd Place

$5,000

4th Place

$2,000

5th Place

$2,000

6th Place

$1,000

7th Place

$1,000

8th Place

$1,000

9th Place

$500

10th Place

$500

Enter in just THREE easy steps:

1. Think about why TREES ROCK! Does your school do something cool for the environment or community? Do you have a favorite tree?
2. Make a short 3-minute-or-less video. Keep it simple and get creative! 
3. Upload your video at scottiestreesrock.com

All videos are to be submitted by November 13, 2015 at www.ScottiesTreesRock.com. The top 10 finalists will be announced in December 2015, and from there the videos will go to a national vote to determine the winner by early 2016. Prize money will be awarded at a celebratory event in April / May of 2016.

You don’t have to be a video expert and you don’t need fancy equipment. THIS CONTEST IS FOR EVERYBODY! People from all over the country could see your video. Enter today!

Buy It:

You can purchase Scotties Facial Tissues from Amazon.com

Win It:

Scotties is generously offering (1) $25 Amazon gift certificate & Scotties Tissues care package to a lucky winner!

Enter here for a chance to win:

(1) $25 Amazon GC & Scotties Tissues Care Package

a Rafflecopter giveaway

* Thank you to Scotties for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Men That Love Cats? Enter the Purina @ProPlanCat #MenAndCatsContest!

This post was sponsored by the Role Mommy Writer's Network.

Do you know an extraordinary man with a cat?

Purina Pro Plan is shredding perceptions of both traditional cat food and who typically loves cats by launching the Purina Pro Plan #MenAndCatsContest to celebrate the new Savor Shredded Blend.

Purina Pro Plan is working to change the perception of dry cat food by introducing Savor Shredded Blend, an all-new mealtime experience that combines crunchy kibble and tender meaty shreds to provide both extraordinary nutrition and exceptional taste.

In order to change how people think of who typically loves cats, Purina Pro Plan is partnering with proud cat guy and “Devious Maids” actor Gilles Marini to search for extraordinary men who own and love cats. We are asking that people nominate the cat guys in their lives or that those extraordinary cat guys out there enter themselves by sharing a photo of them with their cat on Instagram or Twitter using the hashtag #MenAndCatsContest and tagging @ProPlanCat from August 31 – September 14. Those men could be featured in the 2016 Purina Pro Plan Extraordinary Men and Cats Calendar and win a year’s supply of Savor Shredded Blend.

The calendars will be used to raise funds for rescue groups nationwide through the Purina Pro Plan Rally to Rescue network.

For entry details and eligibility requirements and to learn more about Savor Shredded Blend, visit www.proplan.com/MenAndCatsContest and let’s not only change the perception of who loves cats, but also help rescue organizations across the country find loving, permanent homes for cats just like theirs.

*This post was sponsored by the Role Mommy Writer's Network.*

Celebrate #nationalrelaxationday with #ThreeHappyCoconuts!

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I don't know if there is any better day to celebrate during the year than National Relaxation Day coming August 15th! :) It sounds like a great reason to take a deep breath, grab a great book (or whatever you do to relax!) and find a comfy pillow to relax on!

I know I will definitely be doing that on August 15th!

And if you are looking for a great pillow to relax on this coming Relaxation Day, let me recommend the organic pillows from Three Happy Coconuts, the newly founded Los Angeles-based organic bedding company founded by mom entrepreneur Camilla Kim.

Kim founded the company out of concern for her two young daughters' health, and her strong belief that they should not be at risk while sleeping. The collection, which includes plush mattresses, pillow toppers and pillows for kids and adults, represents her company's key values: family, comfort, and safety in the certified organic materials.

Three Happy Coconuts' collection includes: mattresses, pillows, pillow topper, crib bed, and adjustable bed. The products use certified organic materials throughout, not just in the exterior components.

I absolutely LOVE their collection, the materials they use and their mission! I received the Happiness pillow to try out and I gave it to my daughter to use because having my children use organic bedding is so important to me and for their health! She just moved to a big girl twin bed and big girl pillow so she is so excited to have a new pillow! And I am excited to know every time she lays her head down, she isn't breathing any toxins or harmful ingredients!

Happiness is one of two hypoallergenic pillows made of pure organic latex for kids and adults suffering from allergies and asthma, and anyone who needs a chemical-free alternative to traditional cotton or wool pillows. Happiness (retail $100-120, standard & queen) comes in a traditional pillow shape and provides excellent head and neck support, while providing ventilation due to the strategic placement of air holes. This pillow  does not retain heat or moisture, so it remains cool, dry, mold- and bacteria-free even in hot and humid environments.

The pillow is really soft and comfortable to lay on but isn't too puffy to make your neck ache. It is a large pillow (almost didn't fit the standard pillow case!) but it like sleeping on air! It is definitely perfect for National Relaxation Day!

Plus, to help you RELAX this coming Saturday, make sure to enter their awesome social media contest where they are giving away two Happiness pillows in honor of National Relaxation Day (August 15th)!

The contest to win two free Happiness pillows, along with entry rules, are announced here, and will run through August 14, 2015. So HURRY OVER and ENTER TODAY! You will love their Happiness pillows!

Buy It:

You can purchase the Happiness Pillow starting at $100 from the Palmpring website.

* Thank you to Palmpring for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Win Great Prizes in the #GBTravelSafe Sweepstakes! #IC #ad

I participated in a Blog Blast Activation on behalf of Influence Central for GB. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.

When new parents ask me what is one of the most important purchases they will make for their child, I always tell me them "Car Seats!". They can be the difference between life and death in the case of a car accident and a good, quality car seat definitely gives peace of mind every time I get into the car with my children!

GB feels the same way we parents do! They know how important safe car seats are so they recently launched the GB Asana35 AP Car Seat with a unique 3-way FirmFit System!

And in celebration of their new safe car seat, GB is hosting the GB Travel Safe Sweepstakes which offers parents a chance to win great prizes like a $500 Babies “R” Us gift card with second and third place winners to receive GB baby gear like the GB Asana35 AP and the compatible GB Zuzu stroller!

Check out more details about the prizes:

It's really easy to enter and it's all about gaining the most points you can: by tweeting, watching a short video, visiting the product page and pinning images on Pinterested. You can also get extra points by adding the GB Asana35 to your baby registry!

So enter below or at the website to enter today!

GB Travel Safe Sweepstakes

* I participated in a Blog Blast Activation on behalf of Influence Central for GB. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.*

Teleflora’s “Get a Room” Valentine’s Day Sweepstakes‏

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Flowers to me mean Valentine's Day! I love flowers any day of the year but I especially love them as a symbol of my husband's love on Valentine's Day! They are the perfect way to brighten up our house during this long winter and I love the fragrant smell!

And this year, the man even gets the chance to win something while making his woman happy too with the “Get a Room” Valentine’s Day Sweepstakes! This year, Teleflora, the world’s leading flower delivery service, is helping men sweep their sweethearts off their feet AND earn a little love for themselves while they’re at it!

This year, Teleflora is putting the “man” back in “romance” by giving men who purchase one of four featured Valentine’s Day bouquets a chance to win the Ultimate Man Cave! From now until February 14, sweepstakes participants will have the chance to win $25,000 toward the Man Cave room of their dreams.

Teleflora offers hand-arranged, hand-designed floral arrangements by local florists delivered directly to customers. Teleflora’s “Get a Room” bouquets have something for every budget and every expression of love.

You can choose from:

1. Teleflora’s Sweet Embrace Bouquet with a sparkling heart bracelet
2. Teleflora’s Swirls of Love Bouquet
3. Teleflora’s Hearts of Gold Bouquet
4. Send a Hug I Ruff You by Teleflora

My favorite is the Teleflora’s Hearts of Gold Bouquet (Available on Teleflora.com starting at $54.95).

Fill her heart with love (and your Man Cave with flat screens) with this romantic gift of ravishing red roses hand-delivered in a shimmering, satin-finish glass vase. This bouquet was breathtaking and the beautiful red flowers are a perfect gift this Valentine's Day! It has brightened up my house so much during this drab winter!

Breathtaking flowers for her, a magnificent Man Cave for him. It’s truly a win-win! 

Buy It: 

You can purchase a beautifully-arranged floral gift, hand-crafted and delivered by a local florist anywhere in the country by visiting www.teleflora.com.

* Thank you to Teleflora for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

LifebankUSA Peace of Mind Facebook Contest

*This post is brought to you by LifebankUSA. All opinions are mine.*

Do you want a greater peace of mind for your child's health? 

Don't all parents?!

Well, then let me re-introduce you to LifebankUSA, the only company that offers cord blood, placenta blood, and tissue banking — providing greater peace of mind for your child’s health. 

Placenta tissue banking is a potential game changer in regenerative medicine.

LifebankUSA, owned by Celgene Corporation, is the only cord blood bank processing material for FDA-approved clinical trials using stem cells from placental tissue. These stem cells are being used to treat patients with serious conditions, including diabetic foot ulcers. LifebankUSA preserves your baby’s placental tissue using the same steps taken for processing stem cells for our FDA-approved clinical trials. No other cord blood company can claim that. Tissue banking is simply one additional layer of protection and peace of mind for you and your family offered by LifebankUSA.

As you know, the stem cells in cord blood have transformative potential and have been used to treat over 30,000 patients worldwide. It’s been shown that using a higher number of stem cells in a transplant leads to better engraftment and survival. Did you know that you can preserve significantly MORE of your baby’s stem cells by adding placenta blood banking to your cord blood collection?

Banking the most stem cells can be critical and only through banking both cord and placenta blood do you have this opportunity. Numerous studies published in top medical journals have shown that transplanting more stem cells significantly increases success and transplant survival rates. In fact, customers who bank placenta blood in addition to cord blood with LifebankUSA preserve 60%-70% more CD34+ stem cells – the cells that are the most important for rebuilding diseased blood with healthy blood.

Only LifebankUSA has the proprietary technology to offer placenta blood banking with cord blood
banking to expectant parents. They are also the only company in the world to release placenta stem cell units for transplant.

On top of all their great features, they are offering a great Facebook contest, the LifebankUSA Peace of Mind Uniden Lullabo Video Baby Monitor giveaway.

They will be giving away 3 Uniden Lullaboo Video Baby Monitors ($105 value each) in a random drawing from entrants in this Facebook contest! You will definitely also get great peace of mind using these great monitors!

Visit www.lifebankusa.com and www.facebook.com/LifebankUSA for more information.

*This post is brought to you by LifebankUSA. All opinions are mine.*

Master Lock “Safety Through Every Life Season” #MasterLockProtects

*This is a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% mine.*

As a health professional and athletic trainer, I get certified by the American Red Cross in CPR as a Professional Rescuer every two years or so. They always provide a great information class that helps me stay up to date on the latest CPR guidelines and I always leave feeling ready to help anyone who is having heart problems or may need CPR.

Twice a week, I play recreational volleyball. A couple months ago a situation occurred with another volleyball player where they went into cardiac arrest and I was the first one on the scene! At that life or death moment, I was so glad to have my CPR training from the American Red Cross.

Now I never head to another volleyball game without the safety of my fellow volleyball players on my mind. I always want to be ready for any emergency that happens while I am there!

Master Lock is also around to help consumers stay safe! They recently announced their continued focus on helping consumers stay safe with a yearlong campaign dedicated to safety through every life stage and season.

To kick off the campaign, Master Lock will ask consumers via Twitter to share the time in their life when safety and security has been most top of mind. The campaign will continue throughout the year with a series of safety tips and advice for every life stage and season.

Sweepstakes and Donation

When in your life has safety and security been most top of mind? 

Starting today through January 31, participants who tweet their reply to this question using #MasterLockProtects will generate a $1 donation to the American Red Cross and will be entered for the chance to win one of 20 prize bundles. Each winner will receive a $100 Visa gift card and various Master Lock products to help keep consumers safe through different life stages and seasons.

Master Lock will donate an initial $10,000 to the American Red Cross and will donate up to an additional $10,000 based on consumer participation in the sweepstakes for a total of $20,000 in donations – just one way the company hopes to keep consumers safe and secure through all life stages and seasons. Master Lock’s donation will support the urgent needs of the American Red Cross mission, whether it is responding to a disaster, collecting lifesaving blood, teaching skills to save a life, or assisting military members and their families during emergencies. This marks the second Twitter sweepstakes that Master Lock has hosted to benefit the American Red Cross. In 2014, Master Lock donated more than $15,000 to the organization.

Yearlong Education

Throughout the year, Master Lock will continue to provide educational information to consumers on remaining safe and secure through various life stages and seasons. These tips will be available on www.masterlock.com, and will address the following topics:

* Senior Safety

* Tax Tips for All Life Stages

* Safe Moving / New Home Safety

* Marriage / Newlyweds

* Back to School

* First Job / New Job

* Fall Family / Home Safety

Join the Party!

Make sure to join the #MasterLockCares Twitter Party on Tuesday, January 27 at 8 PM ET with @Resourcefulmom.

You can RSVP here: http://resourcefulmommy.com/14562/master-lock-cares-twitter-party-2/

Master Lock’s Live Secure Safety Squad blog panel will join the conversation and provide personal tips, stories, advice and product recommendations for remaining safe and secure through various life stages and seasons. 

Join the conversation now using the hashtag #MasterLockProtects, and visit www.masterlock.com for more information.

*This is a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% mine.*

pediped Shoe Naming Contest & Giveaway

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Have you ever dreamed of putting on a shoe and knowing it is named after YOU??? How cute would it be to put on your children's shoes and know they have a shoe named after them??

Well, now is your chance because one of my favorite children's shoe brands, pediped, has a great contest going on where a new style of shoe will be named after one of their own fans!

Parents and caregivers around the world have the opportunity to submit their child’s name for the chance at naming a pediped® shoe after him or her. The winning name will be used for a style in the pediped® Spring/Summer 2016 Collection. The contest will be hosted on Instagram and fans must follow @pedipedfootwear to participate.

To enter the contest, fans must post a picture of their child, with his or her name, and the reason why pediped® should name a shoe after him or her. The photo must be posted with the contest hashtag #namethatpediped and the pediped® Instagram account must be tagged as @pedipedfootwear.

Photo entries will be accepted until 11:59pm PST on January 1 1, 2015. The winner will receive a $100 pediped gift card and a free pair of the style named. pediped® will announce the winner in February upon the official launch of the Spring/Summer 2015 Collection.

On top of that fun contest, pediped® also debuted their Fall/Winter 2014 Collection offering over 100 new styles of American Podiatric Medical Association accepted footwear across its three signature lines: Originals®, Grip ‘n’ Go™, and Flex®. The collection highlights more than 90 Flex® styles now offered in larger sizes up to 36 (US Youth 4.5) along with 30 new machine washable styles.

Inspired by a child’s eagerness for fall adventure, the collection features a vast variety of Mary Janes, athletics, casual sneakers, and boots. Perfect footwear choices designed to cover every exciting occasion from back-to-school to holiday time, the winter wonderlands and beyond are offered. Top-selling Giselle is reinvented with chic black patent available in both a Mary Jane and fashion boot. Also added to the collection of fashion boots is Kacie and Maggie, and best-selling Naomi boot makes its anticipated debut into Grip ‘n’ Go™. More than ten cold weather boots with waterproof technology are highlighted including new color combinations in Boulder. The selection of machine washable athletics containing Ultra Light Technology™ adds six new styles.

Originals®

* The Originals® line of soft-soled, flexible infant shoes is recommended by pediatricians and podiatrists as the shoe’s design closely mimics barefoot walking. Each style is leather lined with a slip resistant leather sole.

* Fifteen new styles have been added this season. Highlights include Becky, a Mary Jane offered in on-trend corduroy and Jasper, an all leather sneaker style; bringing a little sparkle to the collection is the new Delaney. New styles Jerome and Teddy are stylish and comfortable options.

The Originals® collection will retail for $35-$41 and is available in sizes newborn to 24 months.

Grip ‘n’ Go™

* The Grip ‘n’ Go™ line has special feature G2 Technology™, making it the perfect shoe for active toddlers transitioning from early walking to a confident stride.

* Size 18 is now available in Grip ‘n’ Go styles

* The innovative line of fashion boots grows this season with Naomi and Kacie along with the debut of Rosa, a stylish boot with faux fur lining. Justin and Boulder highlight the collection of rugged boots with waterproof technology.

The Grip ‘n’ Go™ line will retail for $48-$52 and is available in sizes 18-23.

Flex®

* Flex® is the ultimate shoe for an established walker who has developed a confident, natural stride. The Flex® line offers more than 50 styles with maximum flexibility and comfort.

* New back-to-school options include Sarah and Channing, two all leather styles available in classic brown, navy, and black. Frank and Becky are machine washable options making them great for every day wear.

* The popular line of washable athletic shoes featuring Ultra Light Technology™ debuts Mars, a new style featuring flex grooves to support natural foot movement and heel cushioning. This line provides maximum flexibility while remaining light as air (5 oz. based on a size 27).

* The line of waterproof boots expands with new style Justin; Popular Boulder gets an update and is now available for girls and boys.

The Flex® line will retail for $39.95-$80 and is available in sizes 20-36 (available sizes vary between styles).

Buy It: 

You can purchase the pediped Fall/Winter 2014 Collection online at www.pediped.com and also in select retail stores.

Win It:

pediped is generously offering (1) pair of Originals shoes (0-6, 6-12, 12-18 or 18-24 months sizing) to a lucky winner!

Enter here for a chance to win:

(1) Pair of pediped Originals shoes 
(0-6, 6-12, 12-18 or 18-24 months sizing and winner can choose boy or girl and size but not style)
a Rafflecopter giveaway

* Thank you to pediped for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

@ScottiesTissues #TreesRock Video Contest & Giveaway

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It’s that time of year again! The 4th annual Scotties TREES ROCK! Video contest is back! Kids in grades 3-5th or 6-8th may now create a 3 minute (or less) video about the importance of trees and win $10,000 for their school!

The video can be many things…

· A skit

· A song

· A dance

· A speech

· A jingle

· A poem

· An interpretive dance

The more creative the better! Just make sure to answer one question “Why do tree rock?” 

Trees Rock encourages individuals or groups of kids in grades 3, 4, and 5 or 6, 7, and 8 to submit a video about the importance of trees. In each group, the grand prize winner (determined by a national vote) will win $10,000 for their school to use towards a sustainable project. The remaining 10 finalists in both groups will not leave empty-handed either and can walk away with prizes ranging up to $7,000.

Need inspiration? 

Check out Scotties Facial Tissues YouTube for videos from finalists of years past https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaW5O-hVPjD1y67iqTreZcQ

Not interested in video? 

Essay entries can be submitted online at www.ScottiesTreesRock.com and winners will be announced monthly and be awarded $250 in gift cards.

Scotties created the Trees Rock program out of a passion for the environment and a desire to share the message of sustainability to students. Despite the decline in environmental education at schools, studies have proven that learning about nature enhances “critical thinking and basic life skills” along with establishing “increased engagement and enthusiasm for learning and reduced discipline and classroom management problems”. An increase in environmental education not only helps students in science, but in other subjects such as reading and math. Scotties has conducted outdoor classes and tree plantings throughout the country and seen firsthand the passion and excitement from young people when they learn about the world around them.

Hurry And Enter!!!

Hurry over and enter because the contest ends in TWO DAYS! (11/15/14)

Buy It: 

You can purchase Scotties Tissues at a local retailer near you!

Win It:
Scotties is generously offering (1) Scotties care pack and a $25 Target gift card to a lucky winner!

Enter here for a chance to win:

(1) Scotties care pack and a $25 Target gift card

a Rafflecopter giveaway

* Thank you to Scotties for their product for review! Disclosure - This product was given for review for my honest opinion. No other compensation was given.*

Learn About Placenta Tissue Banking & Enter to Win a New Car Seat!

This post is brought to you by LifebankUSA. All opinions are mine. 

I am sure if you have had a child in the last 10 years or so that you have heard of banking your child's stem cells from the cord blood. It has become a very popular topic with new parents but have you heard of banking blood from the placenta blood stem cells?

Only LifebankUSA offers expectant parents the unique opportunity to bank stem cells from cord blood and placenta blood. Banking placenta blood stem cells makes your cord blood collection even more powerful for the near-term and for the future. It gives you the ability to bank more stem cells which has been shown to increase transplant success and survival rates. And placenta blood contains other types of progenitor stem cells which are expected to play a key role in regenerative medicine.

LifebankUSA, owned by Celgene Corporation, is the only cord blood bank processing material for FDA-approved clinical trials using stem cells from placental tissue. These stem cells are being used to treat patients with serious conditions, including diabetic foot ulcers. LifebankUSA preserves your baby’s placental tissue using the same steps taken for processing stem cells for our FDA-approved clinical trials. No other cord blood company can claim that.

Along with peace of mind, LifebankUSA wants to give parents the chance to win one of THREE Graco 4everTM 4-in-1 Car Seats (valued at $330 each) in a random drawing from entrants in this Facebook contest. 

Enter for your chance to win the baby item that is on EVERY expectant Mom’s baby shower registry! 

And remember, placenta tissue banking is a potential game changer in regenerative medicine. Your child is being born into a world of extraordinary possibilities that include the enormous potential of stem cell banking. Make the most of this once-in-a- lifetime opportunity by choosing LifebankUSA and add placenta blood banking to your cord blood collection, for a very real, proven layer of protection for you and your family.

This post is brought to you by LifebankUSA. All opinions are mine.