Block Party Giveaway: Joovy Greenie Caboose Ultralight ($250 Value!)

by Tsh on June 30, 2010

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This giveaway is now closed. Check back on July 4 for the winner!

Welcome to the Simple Living Media Summer Block Party! We’ve got 20 giveaways across the entire network this week to give you plenty of chances to win!

So we’re starting off the Block Party on Simple Mom with a bang, thanks to Joovy. I’m happy to take a little break from my maternity leave in order to try out this fun Joovy Caboose Ultralight stroller with my newly expanded family. And already, it’s been a hoot toting my three (three!) kiddos around on one streamlined stroller.

I’ll admit I was a smidge hesitant at first to try out this stroller. After all, I’ve been perfectly content with our smaller stroller, and I just didn’t love the thought of lugging around a larger tandem stroller. But I’m happily surprised at how lightweight and compact this stroller is… for a tandem stroller, that is.

Sure, this Caboose Ultralight is not as tiny as my single ride stroller. But it’s pretty darn sweet how my two-week-old, two-and-a-half-year-old, and my five-year-old can all climb aboard and ride comfortably. It folds up nicely and fits in our trunk, no problem, and it’s a breeze to snap the stroller open. I can even do it one-handed!

My newborn’s Graco Snugride carseat fits perfectly in the front with the included attachment to accommodate little ones. Even though this is officially a double stroller, my toddler or preschooler can sit nicely on the backseat, and sometimes they can even snugly squish in together! It’s a good thing they love each other. But if they’re not feeling the love, my oldest simply stands on the back while my son enjoys the seat.

In other words, right now, this stroller fits our family perfectly.

I also love the “parent organizer,” a removable neoprene strap that stretches across the handles that houses drinks, cell phones, a wallet, and the like. It’s super narrow, so that when it’s not in use, it hardly takes up any room.

Finally, my six-foot-two hubby loves that the handles are long enough for him to push the stroller without tripping up. His wife, a foot shorter, doesn’t notice the difference, but appreciates that our height differences doesn’t affect this stroller’s usefulness.

It’s a bit on the pricier side for a stroller, but I always value quality. To me, it’s worth it to invest in one good stroller that will stand the test of time than to save a few dollars and end up buying strollers again and again.  Thumbs up on this stroller — it’s worth the money.

One Simple Mom reader will win a Joovy 2010 Ultralight Caboose Tandem Stroller!

How to Win

Everyone has three chances to win. Choose one or all three!

1. Comment on this post, and answer this question: Why do you want this stroller?  Do you have a new little one in your family, are you a grandparent that enjoys frequent grandkid visits, is your current stroller biting the dust, do you have a friend with a baby on the way…  Or something else all together?

2. “Like” Joovy on Facebook and Simple Mom on Facebook. Be sure to come back and leave a separate comment letting me know you’ve done so.

3. Subscribe to Simple Mom by email or in your feed reader. Leave a separate comment letting me know you’re subscribed.

This giveaway will end at June 30 at 11:59 EST and is open to commenters 18 years or older. We’ll use Random.org to choose winners on July 4th! I hope you win!

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avatar Kelly S

I would LOVE to have this stroller. I just had a baby 12 weeks ago and our Sit and Stand is too big, I feel like the baby is a mile away in the stroller and it doesn’t turn too well.

avatar kate

I was JUST looking at this the other day. I have 3 little kiddos, all under 5, and this would come in SO handy. I love all the SimpleMom sites. They are encouraging and always jam packed full of great stuff.

avatar Kelly S

I “liked” both Joovy and Simple Mom on Facebook!

avatar Krista

I would love this. Baby number 3 is on His way.

avatar kate

I just signed up with you on FB. and Joovy.

avatar Kelly S

I subscribed to you in my Google Reader many months ago. Love the site! Sometimes I feel like you read my mind. ;)

avatar Lily

I’m expecting our 2nd in November and am kind of in panic mode in terms of strollers, since my little girl and I walk EVERYWHERE right now. This would totally fit the bill!

avatar Bonnie

I would love to have this stroller! I am the youngest of a youngest and the hand-me-downs aren’t even making it anymore! I got married in January and though we’re not expecting yet, it could be any time! This stroller looks amazing! We plan on having more than just one or two kids, so something that will stand the test of time, is easy to use, and works for different ages is a must-have!

Good luck everyone!

avatar Bonnie

I am subscribed via Google Reader. Love it! All the maternity-leave posts have been really nice!

avatar Bonnie

“liked” on Facebook! Hope all my friends come look now!

avatar Whitney

This looks great – we have a small stroller, but I’d love to have one that would fit more than one kid!

avatar Whitney

Also, I’m a subscriber. Thanks!

avatar Lynn Crapo

WOW! What a nice giveaway! I would love to win this for our daughter and son-in-law, who are expecting our first grandchild. This is a miracle baby and I can’t tell you how excited they and our entire family is! Thanks!

avatar Lynn Crapo

I am a subscriber to simple mom!

avatar Ashley Deets

I just love this stroller! And I have a 6 month old and a 3 year old…..so it would be perfect!!! =) And my favorite color is lime green!!

avatar Ashley Deets

I am already subscribed to simple mom through email

avatar Cindy

holy cow, what a huge give-away. I would love one of these for my 3 and 1 year old. i’ve been admiring them. what a fun give-away. crossing my fingers :)

avatar Heather

I would love this stroller! I have a 2 year old and should have a newborn sometime in the next month! I used to be anti-stroller because they take up space, but at the rate I have to chase down my 2 year old with my big belly, I’m open to changing that opinion! Please choose me!

avatar Heather

I subscribe in Google Reader!

avatar Heather

And I liked you and Joovy on Facebook (Heather Farley).

avatar Serena

I’ve been wanting one of these for a while, but it’s recently become rather important. I’m a major baby-wearer, but my daughter is almost two, plus I have a bad back/shoulders, and I think I’ve reached my limit with wearing her–I’ll have pain for a few days after wearing her for too long. And my four-year-old likes to walk, but not as far as mama. ;)

avatar Serena

I subscribe in Google Reader!

avatar Monica

This stroller looks awesome! I have an 11 month old and a 4 year old and we often run errands together so this stroller would make all our lives much easier :)
Thanks for the chance to win!

avatar Shellie

I would love this stroller bc the cheap double jogging stroller that we bought when my daughter was born is WAY to big AND falling apart already, 2 years later.

avatar Callie

I would love this stroller. We have baby #2 arriving September 7th and could use an easy to use double stroller that can fit in our trunk. Hope I win!

avatar Monica

I am a subscriber in my Google reader :)

avatar Shellie

I’m subscribed in google reader.

avatar Callie

“Liked” Joovy and Simple Mom on FB!

avatar EMO

We’re in the “stroller biting the dust” category!!! The shade stopped working and we live in 100 degree temperatures right now!!! We want to do our family walks together but can’t cover little Max up. Hope we win!!!

avatar EMO

We’re in the “stroller biting the dust” category!!! Hope we win!

avatar Dana

This stroller would be perfect for me! I have a 7 year old, a two year old and I am 14 weeks pregnant so I have been searching for a great tandem stroller! It was meant to be! :)
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avatar Dana

I’m subscribed!
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avatar Tanya

We have a 5 yo and an almost 2 yr old who loves to dash. Our 5 yo has done well walking to school every day for 2 years but his knees are always sore and I’d love to be able to do longer walks with the two of them :)
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avatar Jenny Runyan

I would LOVE LOVE this stroller! I have an 8 month old and a three year old-and it is my goal to FINALLY (!!) lose the baby weight this summer. With two kids it is hard to find time, but this stroller would give us planty of reason to get out and Walk! It is so awesome!

avatar Maryeliz

I spend my days with a four-year-old and a three-month-old. This stroller would be heaven. Love the features and that excellent green color, too!

avatar Cynthia Pitman

I liked Joovey on facebook

avatar Maryeliz

I’ve “liked” Joovy and SimpleMom on Facebook.

avatar Maryeliz

And I’m already a subscriber. Cheers!

avatar Cynthia Pitman

I liked your blog on facebook

avatar Tanya

I subscribe via feedburner
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avatar Cynthia Pitman

I could really use this. I take care of my two young grandsons, I need to walk as I am extremely overweight. My daughter won’t let me use her stroller because she thinks I will lean on it and break the handle. I like the idea of the higher handles, I usually have a problem pushing strollers that have such short handles.

avatar Jan J.

My nephew has 2-year-old twins and a 3-1/2-year-old. I would love to win this for them!
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avatar Jan J.

I am subscribed by email!
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avatar Jenni N

Hi, I love this stroller and I have been looking on Craig’s List for it for months with no success. I need it because I have a 3 1/2 year old and a 1 year old. The baby is always in the stroller while the older one walks. Trouble is, the older one walks so slowly that it takes us forever to walk anywhere. This would streamline my life so much!

avatar Jenni N

I “liked” both Joovy and Simple Mom on my facebook page!

avatar Andrea

My boys are 4 and almost 3, and we have a little girl on the way – let me tell you, the boys are FULL of fun-loving mischief!! I tow the line with them and they are actually very sweet, but let me tell you, anyone who watches them is exhausted by the end of the day (myself included almost everyday). Being able to get around to do errands and go on walks with just one stroller for all three would be an amazing blessing. Thanks so much for the contest!

avatar Andrea

I am an email subscriber and look forward to your posts. Thanks so much!

avatar Jenni N

I love Simple Mom and I have had a subscription via email for several months. Thanks for the great articles and this contest!

avatar Shannon

I would love this stroller. I have a three month old and plan on having more kids, I would use it for years!

avatar Shannon

“liked” simple mom on facebook
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avatar Shannon

am suscribed to this feed on google reader
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avatar Andrea

Joovy and Simple Mom “liked” on FB – check! :)

avatar Camie

With a 2 month old and a 3 year old, this stroller would be a lifesaver!

avatar Camie

Just signed up with you and joovy on FB.

avatar Camie

Just signed up for email updates! As a new SAHM, you’re site’s been great! thanks for the guidance and ideas.

avatar Betsy

This stroller looks amazing! I have three little girls under 5, and this looks like the perfect solution for our summer strolls. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

avatar Betsy

I’m a subscriber via email. Love your site, Tsh. Am always so encouraged by your words.

avatar Marci Bass

I would love to have this stroller because I have two kids. Yesterday, I put my 14 month-old in my Ergo pack, and my 3.5 year-old boy walked with me to the post office where we picked up a box and some random mail. Then we went to the library and got a couple books. Carrying the mail, box and books home with a baby on my back was fine. However, my little boy fell down, scraped his knees and then I was balancing him on the box on the mail under by chin, you get the picture. He’s heavy now. Goodness.

avatar Marci Bass

I just liked Simple Mom and Joovy on FB.
:)

avatar Marci Bass

I recently subscribed to your blog via email because of the potty training article. Thanks for your wisdom!

avatar Maddie

I have a couple of friends with toddlers that I’d love to be able to take exploring when they come over to ‘aunties’ house. :)

avatar Maddie

I subscribe to simple mom with google reader!

avatar Ashley Veater

I absolutely need this stroller! My third baby is due in October and my older two kids will be 3 1/2 and 18 months! This would be perfect for us!

avatar Ashley Veater

I “like” you both on Facebook!

avatar Ashley Veater

I am an email subscriber already!

avatar Maggie

Great giveaway! we are expecting our first bub in a couple of months and my husband is tall too. Thanks
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avatar Sarah Danielson

I would love this stroller – I have 4 kiddos with the oldest being 4 and the youngest is just 10 weeks old. My stroller just kicked the bucket too – the wheel broke off! And trust me a 3 wheeled stroller is useless! I love simplemom too!

avatar Sarah Danielson

I like both sites on facebook :)

avatar Sarah Danielson

I am a subscriber to your feed! Yeah I love it!

avatar Bridgette

I did just have a baby on the 4th of .June and I would love this stroller for he and my toddler to ride together!

avatar Bridgette

I also “liked” simple mom and Joovy on FB.
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avatar Bridgette

I’m already subscribed via email.

avatar Hannah

This stroller would change my life! We currently live in a small town in China and walking is our primary means of transportation. Now that my youngest is too big to carry in a baby carrier, but too little to walk long distances, it severely limits how far I can go on my own with both kids.

avatar Hannah

I’ve subscribed via Google Reader.

avatar Julia Reed

I am subscribed in Google Reader.

avatar Emily

I am subscribed via Google Reader.

avatar Emily

I would love to have this stroller because I have a 2 yr old & 2 1/2 month old, we live overseas & will be traveling a lot in the next year. This would be very useful! I currently only have a single seat stroller.

avatar Evan Brammer

We just had our third child and our old Joovy is getting pretty worn. Well, it was worn when we bought it used. But we have loved it so much. It just makes sense and now, even with three we’re able to fit everyone. Perhaps that’s why it’s so worn?

avatar Evan Brammer

Liked Joovy and Simple Mom on Facebook.

avatar Evan Brammer

Subscribed via Google Reader.

avatar Katie

I love that this stroller is light weight and can accommodate 2 or 3 kids. This would really come in handy at our house!

avatar Katie

I like Simple Mom and Joovy on Facebook!

avatar Katie

I am subscribed via Google Reader!

avatar Kate F.

My double stroller is impossible to push so this would be a nice upgrade.

avatar Kate F.

I subscribe via Google Reader.

avatar Joelyn

I’d love this stroller to give to one of my sisters, who both have 3 little ones (plus I’d probably get it as a hand-me down later :)

avatar Caroline

Okay…the drool is splashing on my keyboard. I would SO love to win this. My five year old starts kindergarten in the fall and we are planning on walking the 1 mile back and forth each day to save gas and make a statement about simple living. I have a squirrelly two year old as well. We would be so cool making the jaunt in those wheels!

avatar Caroline

I am also subscribed to your feed via google reader.

avatar Joelyn

“liked” simple mom and joovy on fb

avatar Ms Woods

I would love to win this stroller! I have a two year old, a 10 month old and another on the way, so this woud be amazing at helping me keep them all “in tow.” What a nice product!

avatar Bitts

Oh. My. Gosh. My (used) double stroller just bit the dust so the toddler has been walking … she would SO appreciate a new double stroller so she could ride behind her little brother!!!

avatar Bitts

And I’m an RSS subscriber!

avatar Bitts

“Liked” Joovy & Simple Mom on FB!

avatar Tammy

This stroller would be awesome for our trip to Disney World this year! We have a 6 year old, 5 year old, 3 year old, 2 year old and 1 year old traveling together this year. After that trip, I am giving my tandem double stroller to my sis-in-love so that she will have one for her new arrival the end of November. I would then have the Joovy to transport mine comfortably!

avatar Tammy

I am “liking” Joovy and Simple Mom on Facebook!

avatar Tammy

I am subscribe to Simple Mom’s emails AND I love it!!

avatar Melissa D

I have a preschooler, toddler and baby — all of whom need to be carried or ride at some point!
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avatar Melissa D

I’m an email subscriber!
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avatar Melissa D

Liked and liked on FB!
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avatar Stephanie Cosme

I have a 2yo and hope to soon have another one on the way. It will be a lot easier to do our errands (we walk everywhere we can) if I can fit both little ones in one stroller.

avatar Sandy Cruser

I love your website. I left the I like on facebook. I am Gigi to my five sweet grandbabies. I have my newest is due in December. I don’t know if it is a boy or girl yet. But this is going to be a lucky baby.

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