Bio Bidet GIVEAWAY and Coupon Code!

In previous post, Toilet Talk, I went there and told you about the remote-controlled toilet seat that revolutionized the bathroom experience for our family and friends.

*We purchased our seat at standard cost, receive no commission from Bio Bidet sales and were not gifted any products for posts. This is simply a company and product we would absolutely recommend.

Our family members rock the BB-1000 Supreme Advanced 

For real though. Friends come over and sneak upstairs to use THE toilet.
Because it's the raddest.

When sitting pretty…
our BB-1000 seat, with its built-in warmer, is never cold…even in the dead of winter,
we get the cleanest nethers in town
and all biz is wrapped up with a nice, warm air-dry-hurrah!

BB-1000

It's bonkers, but really kind of wonderful—a party in the can!
On vacation, Bio Bidet peeps miss their thrones at home.

Wanna check it out?

The Bio Bidet team is generously offering up a simple starter bidet attachment system for one lucky Hearth reader!

Get into the squeaky clean scene with the ($49.00 value that fits ALL toilets) Simplet BBC-70.

WIN this Simplet BBC-70!

With easy, do-it-yourself installation and no electricity or batteries required, use adjustable water pressure to get into the Bio Bidet experience. You're gonna giggle…and love this thing.

Ready to make a purchase already? Wanna skip all the simple stuff and move right on up to the heated, remote-controlled seat scene?

All readers can use promo code frommyhearthtoyours at checkout for a 20% discount on any Bio Bidet purchase, from now until the end of 2014!

Here's to having a happy go-time!

BBC-70 Simplet Basic Natural Water Bidet

Feel funny leaving your name on a post to win a bidet?
Flush those fears and fret not.

When entering, your email address is kept hidden (only necessary for me to contact winner). You don't have to post your real name in the comment list, so here's a chance to get creative. Maybe Johnny Onaspot or Lou Ready will win this prize. 

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So, how do you nab the prize?

Leave a comment on this blog post. A randomizer program will select one lucky winner from the comment list on this page to take home the goods!  (1 entry)

Wanna increase your odds?

"Like" From My Hearth to Yours on Facebook for one additional entry. Already on board? Comment separately below and, I do declare, you'll be swimming in that game pool twice! Always trying to increase the odds for regular readers here at the Hearth! (1 entry)

Or scroll down on the right side bar to join up with From My Hearth to Yours on Google Friend Connect for yet another entry. Comment to notify me on this page, stay in the Hearth's loop, and tack on one additional shot at the prize! (1 entry)

Lastly, feel free to share the link to this giveaway on FB or Twitter for one more entry. Comment on this post to let me know you've shared. (1 entry)

***GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED. THANKS FOR PLAYING!****

Good luck!

XOXO From My Hearth to Yours

*Giveaway is open to ALL From My Hearth to Yours readers until Wed, Aug 27th 2014 at 9p.m. EST. Winner will be announced on Thurs, Aug 28th. If prize is unclaimed after 72 hours, the next number in the randomizer list will be declared the winner.  Free shipping in contiguous USA only.

10 Art Essentials to Spark Your Child's Creativity

I always loved art, and I CHALK that up to having wonderful experiences with inspiring art teachers in early childhood. 

Hoping to inspire my own children's creativity, I've collected these essentials to encourage artistic exploration and expression.

1. Crayons

Big ones. Small ones. Gem-colored. Rainbow-colored. 

Every kid needs 'em— the go-to for beginner art. 

2. Colored pencils
I keep these in my purse, in the car and in our travel bags.
Colored pencils won't melt like crayons can, so they're ideal for portable art ops!

3. Markers
For bolder colors, cleaner strokes and card making, markers make kids' art POP.

Because they're not always as 'washable' as companies claim, we set these aside for specific use, but marker designs stand out and are wonderful for creative expression.

We also love window markers for gorgeous, stained-glass-like designs.

4. Watercolor paints, glitter glue and Mod Podge

Watercolors are a FAVORITE around here. Kids can experiment with layering, brush stroke variation, blending, color-mixing, splattering and color-gradation. Get the appropriate paper and have your kiddos make gorgeous designs to frame throughout the house!

Mix media by adding glitter glue on top of watercolor designs. Extra jazz!

Mod Podge is great for adding sheen to art and for making magnets! We cut out photos, glue them to magnet paper and seal with a coat of Mod Podge. Fun for making gifts and magnets for your own fridge!

5. Stamps and ink pads

Stamping is so much fun! Get some rhythm goin' while stamping designs, patterns, borders, and scenes. These make excellent add-ons to homemade cards, drawings and paintings. 

Don't underestimate your own hands as tools. Use ink pads and fingerprints to create original designs as well! 

6. Art kits
When I was younger, I was gifted art kits that are still kickin' it today! Loaded with colored pencils, markers, oil pastels, paints, brushes, pencils, sharpeners, erasers and even a palatte, these kits have it ALL.

When these kits come out, art explosions occur and they're AWESOME every time.

7. A variety of paper
Construction paper is a must for all wee ones, but as art exploration expands, so should your paper arsenal.

We keep sketch pads, tracing, scratch art, oak tag, border, construction and watercolor paper around to be prepared for wherever the creative road leads.

8. Box kits
Box kits make wonderful gifts and are perfect for sparking creative ideas.

I love that everything you need is included in one box, so there's no scrambling to grab materials. Bring these on vacation, over to grandma's, outside on the deck, or out to the park for portable experimentation and exploration.

9. Chalk

We actually keep a box of colored chalk in our car for art sessions on-the-go. So much fun for making impromptu hop-scotch, maps, body tracings, etc. when you want to get creative outside. 

We draw on our deck, create faces on our trees, adorn the pillars on our house, write messages to visitors. The rain washes away all traces and the rewards are plentiful! Get tons of different kinds to experiment—large, small, skinny and glitter chalk!

10. Clay
Whether with Play-Doh or actual clay, molding and manipulation are incredible activities for shaping the mind.

Find interesting tools to press into your material to create any and everything you can dream up!

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"Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known."- Oscar Wilde

I never want to lose the passion to create, and nothing makes me more proud than to watch my children express themselves through art. 

Let's give them all the tools they need. 

What are your favorite art essentials? Send us new ideas if we're missing anything!

XOXO From My Hearth to Yours

P.S. Congratulations to Miz Vikick, #79 in the comment list and the winner of the Sport-Brella recliner chair. Put your feet up and enjoy, friend! 

If yore still craving some Sport-Brella sweetness for the season, don't forget to hit up our coupon code and ROCK 30% off any product!

Sport-Brella Recliner Chair GIVEAWAY and Coupon Code!

You knew it was coming…

The Sport-Brella team is hooking up another giveaway that's sure to make your outdoors-ing the RADDEST!

So comfy, kickin' it with your feet up. Chair back is adjustable AND there's a BOTTLE OPENER attached to the lower pocket. Heyo!

After discovering our admiration for their innovative sun/weather shelter design, a cool company rep sent us a Sport-Brella Recliner Chair (a $59.99 value!) to review.

Aaaaaand it's the bomb…the ultimate chair for completely kickin' it.

Now you've got up to FOUR chances to win one for yourself.

Protect your phone or wallet from the elements in this side pocket. Easily add headphones with the portal design, and keep your drink secure in the deep cup holder.

The portable Sport-Brella Recliner Chair features an adjustable, flip-up shade umbrella, a built-in cooler, bottle opener, cup holder and handheld device pocket with cord portal.

I'm never camping, beaching, or sidelining without toting this bad boy along again!

So go GET it!
Enter to win this chair that's designed for outdoor chillin'—pop your feet up, kick back and relax in style.

Built-in cooler easily keeps two beverages nice and chilly!

As if these giveaways aren't rad enough, hit up the Sport-Brella homesite and get to chillin' out, maxin' and relaxin' right away. 

From now until the end of the month, Hearth readers can enter coupon code August30 at checkout to nab 30% off anything on the site, except Versa-Brella. 

Even if you didn't luck out on one of these giveaways, you can still SCORE some Sport-Brella sweetness!

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So, how do you nab the prize?

Leave a comment on this blog post. A randomizer program will select one lucky winner from the comment list on this page to take home the goods!  (1 entry)

Wanna increase your odds?

"Like" From My Hearth to Yours on Facebook for one additional entry. Already on board? Comment separately below and, I do declare, you'll be swimming in that game pool twice! Always trying to increase the odds for regular readers here at the Hearth! (1 entry)

Or scroll down on the right side bar to join up with From My Hearth to Yours on Google Friend Connect for yet another entry. Comment to notify me on this page, stay in the Hearth's loop, and tack on one additional shot at the prize! (1 entry)

Lastly, feel free to share the link to this giveaway on FB or Twitter for one more entry. Comment on this post to let me know you've shared. (1 entry)
                                                          ***GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED. THANKS FOR PLAYING!********

Bottoms (and feet) up, party people!

XOXO From My Hearth to Yours

CONGRATS to Beer On My Shirt, #19 in the comment list and the winner of the Sport-Brella sun and weather shelter! We're sure that your family is going to love this! Way to SNAG it! Booyah!

*Recliner giveaway is open to ALL From My Hearth to Yours readers until Tues, Aug 12th 2014 at 9p.m. EST. Winner will be announced on Wed, Aug 13th. If prize is unclaimed after 72 hours, the next number in the randomizer list will be declared the winner.  Free shipping in USA only.

**I received NO monetary incentive for writing this post and earn no commission from Sport-Brella sales. ALL opinions expressed here are my own.