For 24 hours, from 9:15am Eastern on 7/15 to 9:15am on 7/16, Aurora is F-R-E-E!

Aurora, the powerfully simple photo editing, organizing and sharing software (now available for Mac and PC!) is FREE for 24 hours. Yes, anyone can download Aurora to own it forever – for free – between 9:15 am Eastern on 6/15 and 9:15 am Eastern on 6/16. Simply visit www.lightcrafts.com/aurora, select “Buy Now,” and enter FREE24 at checkout. That’s it! Why is it free? Aurora is offering this 24-hour summer giveaway to celebrate its launch of Aurora for Mac and several new features now available in Aurora. See the attached press release for more information about the new features, including a Retouch editing tool! (The updated version of Aurora is a free download for existing customers, so you’re covered – when you open the software starting tomorrow, you’ll be prompted to download the latest version.)

We’ve got something else in store for July that will enable you to put Aurora to good use.

Share your best edited shots to win big throughout July

To celebrate great photos and great photo editing made simple with Aurora, we’re holding an Aurora Friday Photo Editing Challenge this month…and everyone is invited to participate for a shot at winning some big prizes. We’ve got three incredible guest judges lined up – Tracey Clark from ShutterSisters.com, Amy Locurto from I Heart Faces, and Julie May from UnScene Photography Tour. You can enter the challenge, and read more details about it, on the Aurora Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aurora/71524602742 (details will be posted overnight tonight, but we wanted to make sure you had this news in advance, as well).

Yes it does work! I just did it and waiting on the download so I can start editing some photo’s!

Vincent Summer Sale has been a great success with up to 75% off on many Vincent styles.

The Summer Sale now even better! By upping the discount from 30% up to 50% off and from 50% up to 75% off on a number of cool kids’ kicks!

Vincent Summer Sale has been a great success with up to 75% off on many Vincent styles.

The Summer Sale now even better! By upping the discount from 30% up to 50% off and from 50% up to 75% off on a number of cool kids’ kicks!

Vincent Summer Sale has been a great success with up to 75% off on many Vincent styles.

The Summer Sale now even better! By upping the discount from 30% up to 50% off and from 50% up to 75% off on a number of cool kids’ kicks!

I honestly think this comic from their site sums up the before and after quite accurately!

I received the “All-in-one” kit, which contains 3 different sizes of the Super Shields, a hands-free strap, a pocket guide to breastfeeding, and an accessory bag. I used the chart on the website (and included with the kit) to determine which size shield would work for me. I washed and sterilized the BPA free shield and gave it a go at my next pumping. At home, I have an older model Ameda pump and the shield fit pretty well into it. (You use this shield in addition to the shield that fits your pump). There is a little bit of a sticking issue when I take the shields off, but the fit of the shields while pumping is fantastic. I took the shields with me to work the next day to try in my Medela pump. The shields fit perfectly into the Medela parts.

Using these shields has really helped my posture while pumping and my back and neck don’t hurt nearly as much as they did before. These shields are now a must-have product for any mom who will be pumping.

Before I used the shields, I was concerned that milk would get “lost” by getting stuck in this shield, but that has not turned out to be a problem. I was also worried about them being uncomfortable, but that was also not a problem. They are also a cinch to clean with a bottle brush!

My only real problem with the shields is that they tend to make the shield and bottle even more top heavy, so you just need to be careful not to knock over your liquid gold while unhooking and cleaning up.

As for the other products in the kit, the hands-free strap is a pretty nifty gadget that keeps you from having to hold the bottles the whole time you are pumping. The accessory bag is awesome! I use it to toss the clean parts in when I’m on my way out the door in the morning to keep them from getting mildew-y. I don’t know about all of you, but I have a ton of info about breastfeeding. But, I found the little book to be quite handy. I leave it in with my pump so I can turn to it if I have a quick question.

To buy your own Pumpin’ Pal products, visit Pumpin’ Pal today.

Or, you can win your very own All-in-one kit! Pumpin’ Pal is offering the same kit I tried to one of our lucky readers.

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Visit Pumpin’ Pal and tell me something you love about the company, which product you’d like to try, anything about them and helping breastfeeding moms.

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Contest ends 7/28 at 11:59 EDT and is open to residents of USA. Winners will be chosen by random.org and will have 48 hours to respond to email.

The two winners for the Ozone Socks giveaway are #159 mnmspecial and #98 Brian and Shaun Neeley.

Congrats to all the winners! They have been emailed and have 48 hrs to respond. If no response, another winner will be randomly drawn. Thanks to the sponsors and to all who entered.

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The Kickin’ Coaster from from The First Years has surpassed every baby bounce on the market. It’s like the all in one baby bowflex gym/sleeper/soother/play. It has lights for visual. Music for baby’s listening pleasure. Vibrations to calm and sooth. The best part the seat slides up and down when baby kicks and can also be locked in place. Your child is getting physical development as well. The Kickin’ Coaster is ideal for newborns and infants. Visit Learning Curve to find out more about the Kickin’ Coaster.

The Kickin’ Coaster falls into the top 6 baby items bottles & feeding, diapers, clothes, carseat, crib & The Kickin’ Coaster. It is a first class product and this one product addresses what babies need. Instead of buying three separate products you get it all in one. Which means less money and it saves space in your home.

The seat slides up and down when baby kicks and can also be locked in place which is great because big brother wanted to slide the little one up and down. I love the Kickin’ Coaster provides plenty of entertainment while I can not hold my little one and he is snug and happy. Bottom line a really great product, I recommend it.

The Kickin’ Coaster is one product that can be found at Learning Curve along with the many other name brand items they have to offer like SuperWhy!, Lamaze, Disney Baby, and Bob the Builder.

Check out the Video I got from You Tube:

INFORMATION:
two seats in one: a soothing infant seat, and an active play seat
baby-activated glide helps develop core and leg muscles…while having fun!
twinkle lights for visual tracking
soothing vibrations
eight adjustable positions
two bouncy characters for visual fun
removable infant head support included
multi-level volume control
removable teether rattle for infant play
two types of music: soothing and playful, with six songs in all
age range: from birth, up to 25 lbs
requires one D and three AA batteries, not included