The joy of turn 13

13 is a magical mumber, it is also a number one will not find when getting on an elevator at a casino. I dont remember turning 13 but I know I did. Growning up as a teen was difficult times for us so we didn't get Birthday Party's. When my kids turned 13 it was a different story. Our kids have lived a different life than my husband and I. We have Birthday Party's for all the major age numbers. When our kids turned 13, 16, 18 and 21 we had big party's. We hired the Lyon's Club each time and had "Casino Night". The Lyon's Club brought Black jack Tables, Roulette and a Craps Table. The kids would earn play money then at the end of the night they would trade it to the dealers for tickets. The tickets would go into a container and the more tickets they had, the more chances they would have for their number to be drawn for a prize. The most fun part is the prizes. We would go to the florist and have money put into about 25 latex helium balloons in different amounts of $1, $5, $10, and $20. We would buy extra prizes and dingy prizes as well. Once the ticket is drawn, my hubby would allow the child to choose a balloon then he would try to negotiate with the child to not take the balloon, kind of like "Let's Make A Deal". We made sure that every child received a gift. When the children were playing the games, it was so quiet. It is a great way to teach them math!! Everyone alway's showed up and they alway's knew they would have good food and great fun with lots of amazing people.

Anniversary Bash #3: Delta Faucet Company WaterSense Showerhead Giveaway

Do you ever take a ride with your hubby to the local hardware store and while he is getting his items you decide to go down your favorite isles in the store and wish and dream. I do and one of my favorite isles is the faucets isle. I love to oohh and ahhh at all the beautiful faucets. Delta Faucets are my favorite faucets. I was just thinking this morning that I need a new shower head desperatly! Well, guess what? Thanks, Mail Carrier is having an awesome giveaway. You can enter to win a WaterSense Showerhead from Delta Faucets. To enter go to http://www.thanksmailcarrier.com. If you are looking to purchase a new faucet go to http://www.deltafaucets.com and see all the beauty and styles Delta has to offer.

Annette Funnyjello and Mama Makes Money Crosley Radio Giveaway

Remember the old record turn tables? I do, and how my brother couldn't wait to get that new 45 home to listen to. I still have our collection of our favorite heavey metal band records from the 80's. Well, if you love listening to your music off the old vinyls and need a turn table, you can go to http://www.crosleyradio.com and purchase one. Crosley Radio has a large selection of vintage items such as radios, telephones, jukebox's. If you want to try to win a vintage record player from Crosley Radio go to http://annettefunnyjello.com and/or http://mamamakesmoney.net and click on the giveaway's button.

Wilton Review and Giveaway Plus, Spoil your Family!

In the last few months I have been searching online at http://www.wilton.com to look at all the fabulous items Wilton Cakes has to make some of the cutiest cakes I have ever seen. I first thought that one must be a professional cake decorator to make such beautiful cakes. As I searched their website, I saw that they sell everything an amiture baker/cake decorator would need to make the cakes look like a professional decorated them. I love that they have all the creativity layed out in each picture for each cake mold along with the little trinket type decorations that you can purchase to decorate them. You will also find tips and instruction at Wilton's website for decorating. Witlon has specially trained decorators that have classes for their products and ideas, just check your local craft store to see if their is a class near you. Now for the giveaway. Annette Funnyjello is having a Wilton Cakes Giveaway on her blog at http://annettefunnyjello.com. If you would like to look around just go to Witlon Cakes and see all the fun stuff or head on over to Annette Funnyjello and enter to win some Wilton Cake supplie's. You will also find great information on Annette Funnyjello's blog.

Mommy and Me Event Walkabye Review and Giveaway

Mommy and Me Born to Impress Blog is giving away a Walkabye Stroller which is one of the coolest strollers I've ever seen. It's europeen style is very chic and fun!!! If your looking for a luxury stroller with fashion and style, you can either go to http://kidzborn2impress.blogspot.com and enter to win one or you can purchase one on Walkabye's website at http://www.walkabye.com.

Delta Faucet Review and Giveaway $300 VALUE!!! Presented by Familylicious

I don't know about everyone else but I love to go to the hardware stores with my hubby and look around while he is getting what he needs. I have a couple favorite isle which is the lighting isle and the fixtures isle. Do you ever drool over faucets that you can not afford? I know I do!! Well, here is your chance to win a beautiful Delta Faucet! If you win, you can choose your style up to $300!!. I hope I win, I really need a new faucet and my kitchen would be styling with Delta at the sink. For more information or to enter just go to http://Familyliciousreviews.blogspot.com and click on the giveaways tab. If you would like to purchase a beautiful Delta Faucet, go to http://www.deltafaucets.com.

He's All Boy ~ Strider No Pedal Pre-Bike Review and Giveaway

Mom To Bed By 8 and Strider Running Bikes are are having a fun giveaway. The Strider Prebike is designed for children 1 to 5 and teaches them balance and coordination. Their are no pedals because children need to balance before they can pedal. This bike is light weight and easy to control. For more information or to enter to win one, go to http://momtobedby8.blogspot.com and click the giveaways button.

Knotts' Berry Farm Review & 4 Tickets Giveaway

Sugar Pop Ribbon's and Knott's Berry Farm are having a very fun giveaway. Knott's Berry Farm is my playground of choice. I have been going there for 30 years or more. My grandmother used to love to go to Knott's just for the Fried Chicken!!! I loved the Log Ride. I remember going on this ride over and over. Knott's have added many new attractions since I was a kid and I LOVE the Funnel Cake with Boysenberry Topping!! Yummy!!! For more information or to enter to win 4 tickets to Knott's Berry Farm, go to http://www.sugarpopribbons.blogspotcom and click on the link to this giveaway.

Step2 Outdoor Toys for Summer | Gather & Grille Playhouse Review & Giveaway

My Organized Chaos and Step 2 are having a giveaway and review on a Gather And Grill Playhouse. For more information on how you can enter just go to http://www.myorganizedchaos.net and click on the giveaways button.

Blast Zone Bounce House from BounceSuperstore.com Giveaway!

Hayneedle wants one lucky reader to have a bouncin' good time at their partie's for years to come with the awesome Blast Zone Ball Kingdome Bounce House!! To enter or for more information go to http://www.theshoppingmama.com and click on the giveaway's button.

Marriott Tots Travel Too Giveaway

More AWESOME Marriott Giveaway's. YAY!! I love Marriott!!! The Mommy File's is so wonderful to bring us this fabulous giveaway of a $250.00 Marriott Gift Card and a Tots Travel Too Giftbasket to help keep the little ones busy and comfortable on those long road trips. If you want to enter please go to http://www.themommy-files.com amd click the giveaways button.

Marriott Instant Redemption Awards Giveaway

I don't know about everyone else but, I LOVE points of every kind. The Mommy File's is having a giveaway of 25,000 Marriott Points. If I win, I'm using my points for hotel stays like at Marriott's Springhill Suite's!!! If you would like to enter this AWESOME giveaway just go to http://www.themommy-files.com and click on the giveaways button.