I like funky, different stuff.  I like to go outside of the norm. So when I heard about A Modern Eden, I was excited.

When a designer starts a family, one of the first things they think of is what to do with the nursery.  Find a lack of products that met our design aesthetic, A Modern Eden was born. A Modern Eden is a new children’s design brand created for style savvy parents that want something beautiful to put in their children’s rooms that they can be proud of.  We currently feature three unique, hand screen-printed posters printed on French Pop-Tone paper (they use only hydroelectric power that they create!), two totes made from 100% recycled cotton, animal flashcards printed with Digi-Print for a tactile experience, and an iPhone app titled  “Speak, Piggy!” designed to teach young children the names of animals and their sounds.

There are posters and then there are works of art. A Modern Eden posters would most definitely be classified under the second category. The 18” x 24” posters are custom screen-printed with five colors on super-colorful French Paper.

Speak, Piggy! is an educational app that gives the animals in the Modern Eden universe a voice––like oinks and moos and quacks. And your child will also learn the names of the animals, the spellings, and the different habitats where they live. Did we mention it’s really pretty? Let the learning bee-gin.

If you’re going to save the earth, you might as well do it in style.Our 100% recycled cotton tote has a wallpaper patterned print of A Modern Eden’s tree icon. On the back, there’s an embroidery of our brandmark.

C is for Cow will playfully teach your little one recognition and phonetics for each letter in the alphabet. From antelope to zebra, there’s an animal that starts with each letter. The best part? Associating the animal with the letter will help your child remember the alphabet. Learning couldn’t be more fun (or beautiful)!

Giveaway Giftpack:

The giftpack valued at $100.

Required Entry:

Tell me what product from A Modern Eden interests you the most. Participants must supply a valid email address in their comment. Email addresses should be put in the private field and not in the public comment box. Emailed comments do not count as entries.

Required Entry:

1. Leave a comment below:  What do you love about A Modern Eden?

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For up to (2) Bonus Entries (leave a separate comment for each):

2. Subscribe via RSS and/or become a “fan” of Angry Julie Monday on Facebook. You must confirm your email subscription for it to be a valid entry! Leave a separate comment letting me know you have done so. If you’re already a subscriber (thank you!), simply leave a separate comment.

3. Become a fan of A Modern Eden on Facebook.

Giveaway will be open until Friday 8/13 at 11:59 pm PST.  For more information, please see our Terms and Conditions.

Make sure you visit the other awesome blogs in the Back-to-School Bonanza for more chances to win!

• Once A Month Mom
• She Saved
• iGoBOGO
• Living Rich With Coupons
• Penny Pinchin Mom
• Kingdom First Mom
• Deal Seeking Mom
• Fashion Cents For Mom
• For the Mommas
• Hoosier Homemade

My son is constantly losing things.  It is the story of his life.  He started school (preschool) when he was two years old.  I wanted to be able to identify what belonged to him.  I started searching the web and through referrals from friends.  Everyone raved about Mabel’s Labels.  I placed an order and immediately feel in love with this company.  Their labels are excellent quality and they stick so well.

About a year ago, I met the ladies from Mabel’s Labels at BlogHer09′ and now I’m also friends with them. I loved seeing my girls at BlogHer10′ this past weekend too.

So, my second Back-To-School Giveaway Bonanza Prize will be courtesy of Mabel’s Labels!  This label package is perfect for Back-to-School and/or organizing your life!

The Mabels Labels Ultimate Back-To-School Combo includes all the durable, waterproof labels needed to keep your kids’ stuff out of the lost and found.   The Ultimate combo includes the following:

• 50 Tag Mates^™
• 40 Skinny-Minis^™
• 16 Shoe Labels
• 2 Teeny Tags^™

*Enter to win (1) Mabel’s Labels Prize Pack including:

2 x Ultimate Back-to-School Combos (LOL Line)

1 set of Bag Tags

How To Enter:

1. Leave a comment below: What would you label with Mabel’s Labels?

If you are reading via email or in a reader, please click through to the post to enter.

For up to (2) Bonus Entries (leave a separate comment for each):

2. Subscribe via RSS and/or become a “fan” of Angry Julie Monday on Facebook. You must confirm your email subscription for it to be a valid entry! Leave a separate comment letting me know you have done so. If you’re already a subscriber (thank you!), simply leave a separate comment.

3. Become a fan of Mabel’s on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.

Giveaway will be open until Friday 8/13 at 11:59 pm PST.  For more information, please see our Terms and Conditions.

Make sure you visit the other awesome blogs in the Back-to-School Bonanza for more chances to win!

• My Frugal Adventures
• Once A Month Mom
• She Saved
• iGoBOGO
• Living Rich With Coupons
• Penny Pinchin Mom
• Kingdom First Mom
• Deal Seeking Mom
• Fashion Cents For Mom
• For the Mommas
• Hoosier Homemade

Disclosure: I was provided with a set of Mabel’s Labels for review.  I was not influenced in any way to post my review of their products.  But I admit, the Mabel’s Labels gals are one of my favorites in the mom biz community!

Welcome to the Back to School Giveaway Bonanza

Can you believe it is almost time for everyone to go back to school.  I know some families that have year round school and they are already back in session.

This week, you will have the chance to win several prizes that are awesome for back to school.   Please check back throughout the day. Also, I have the eleven other bloggers whom are participating linked below.  Be sure to stop by ALL of the sites for multiple chances to win some amazing prizes.

The new Inspiron R laptops were designed with this in mind – making it easier than ever to access personal files and securely share photos and videos wirelessly, as well to enjoy the ideal mobile personal entertainment hub, offering smooth video playback, surround sound and a built-in Webcam.

Wrapped in curvy edges, smooth lines and available in four unique colorful finishes with chrome accents, the Inspiron R laptops are as beautifully designed as they are useful. With several display sizes ranging from 14-inch models that fit perfectly in a messenger bag, to home and dorm room-friendly 15- and 17-inch versions, the Inspiron R boasts a contemporary and sleek appearance that will make anyone feel good about bringing it out in the classroom or the local coffee shop.

Designed to stand up to the rigors of active families and students on the go Inspiron R models feature smudge-resistant palm rests, a full-size, comfortable keyboard and a stiffer frame for a solid, quality feel. Available Intel Core i3 and Core i5 processors and optional ATi graphics ensure great performance today and tomorrow.

Prices for Inspiron R laptops begin at $449 – an awesome price point for great product.

Key features:

• Intel Core i3 and i5 mobile processor options for outstanding everyday performance with Microsoft Windows 7
• Choice of models offering bright 14-, 15-, and 17-inch displays, with high definition (HD) resolution offered on all systems
• Built-in wireless connectivity
• Built-in media card readers speed up transferring photo and video files.
• Optional 1GB ATi graphics provide realistic video effects
• Up to 640GB* hard disk drives on select models for storing large photos, music and video collections
• Up to 8GB* DDR3 memory performs tasks quickly and seamlessly
• Built-in Webcam enables Web chats on the go
• Touchpad with integrated scrolling and gestures makes using the laptop more intuitive and simple to use

As kids go back to school and use the family PC for homework and play, keep these safety and security tips in mind:

1)      Protect Your Family’s Personal Info – Families today need comprehensive security protection. McAfee SecurityCenter  from Dell  features McAfee Active Protection™ technology which instantly analyzes and blocks new threats in milliseconds so there’s no dangerous gaps in protection.

2)      Hall Monitors are Needed – Parents should always monitor children’s use of the Internet. Consider using a family protection software, which lets adults say “yes” to children’s online interests.  It keeps children of all ages safe from exposure to inappropriate content, social networking risks, strangers, and other online threats.

3)      Don’t Talk to Strangers -Teach kids to ignore emails and instant messages from people they don’t know.

4)      Nothing is “Free” – Remind children to avoid free downloads like screensavers, surveys and online club registrations as these “freebies” can include hidden spyware and adware programs.

5)      Teamwork is the Key – Work with your child to discuss boundaries of what is appropriate and what isn’t. Sign a pledge together to ensure ultimate protection. You will find an example pledge here.

6)      Monitor  Time – Set time limits for online surfing and ban late-night use.

Did you know?

• Almost 93% of teens use the Internet, yet 63% of them know how to hide what they’re doing online from their parents (McAfee and Harris Interactive)
• About 42% of youth report exposure to inappropriate content
• With cybercrime on the rise, recent research shows that 62% of moms are just as worried about their teenagers’ online safety as they are about drunk driving.

Required Entry:
You must Visit the Dell site here to qualify and tell me what color laptop (not black) that your child would like to have.  Leave a comment here on Angry Julie Monday with the color laptop.

Optional:
You may earn a second entry by subscribing to Angry Julie Monday Newsletter or Facebook (leave a comment letting me know you subscribed)
You may earn a third entry by following Dell on Facebook. (leave a comment letting me know that you are following Dell).

All entrants must be 18 years old and reside in the United States.  Giveaway Ends 08/13 at 11:59 PM PST.

You may enter the same giveaway on the following blogs:

• Hoosier Homemade
• My Frugal Adventures
• Once A Month Mom
• She Saved
• iGoBOGO
• Living Rich With Coupons
• Penny Pinchin Mom
• Kingdom First Mom
• Deal Seeking Mom
• Fashion Cents For Mom
• For the Mommas

Disclosure: The opinions contained within this post are that of Angry Julie Monday and were not in any way influenced by Dell or other party. Please review our Facebook page for the official terms of the giveaway.

Back-to-school is on everyone’s minds these days. I am completely freaking out because Angry Kid is starting Kindergarten this year.  I’m still trying to figure out backpacks, school lunches, and supply lists.  But, I have also been really busy since I have been working on our upcoming Back-to-School Giveaway Bonanza!

I have teamed up once again with eleven fellow blogging moms to celebrate Back-to-School in a BIG way. Twelve blogs. Twelve generous sponsors. Over one hundred prizes to be won.

The event kicks off on Monday, August 9th, 2010. All week long, giveaways will be posted on each blog with chances to win some incredible products that are guaranteed to rock your socks off. The prizes include back-to-school essentials, of course, and have been carefully selected for kids ranging from preschool through college. There will be something for everyone!

I am truly honored to be working with such an incredible group of ladies on this project. Meet the bloggers bringing you the Back-to-School Giveaway Bonanza:

• Julie from Angry Julie Monday (me, of course!)
• Tara from Deal Seeking Mom
• Amy from Fashion Cents for Mom
• Shannon from For the Mommas
• Liz from Hoosier Homemade
• Holly from iGoBOGO
• Alyssa from Keeping the Kingdom First
• Cindy from Living Rich with Coupons
• Charlene from My Frugal Adventures
• Tricia from Once a Month Mom
• Tracie from Penny Pinchin Mom
• Keri Lyn from She Saved

You can keep up with all the details over on Facebook at our official Back-to-School Giveaway Bonanza hub, and/or follow the hashtag #b2school on Twitter.

Some of the amazing sponsors have already been announced, including…

Mabels Labels, Crocs, Goodbyn Lunchboxes and Agoo Apparel. There are eight more to come, so be sure to “like” the page for updates!