Tropicana Juicy Rewards....awesome deal of the day~enter to win $1000

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Tropicana Juicy Rewards offers "deals of the day"...and today is a great one!  Today only they are giving away $1000 every hour until 11:59pm central time!  I just entered by redeeming 3 of my points. 

You can go to Tropicana Juicy Rewards to learn more about the Juicy rewards program, how to get rewards, and how to redeem them for great discounts, and contests! 

disclosure:  I received free rewards points, and a gift card to help promote the Tropicana Juicy Rewards program, as I am a Tropicana Juicy Rewards insider from MomCentral and Tropicana.

Fitness Friday- Calorie Count free App

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I unfortunately do not have an Iphone or Ipod touch, so have not used the  Calorie Count app.  but have come across so many people asking about these types of Apps that I thought I would pass along this information.

The Calorie Count App can be used to quickly/easily search the foods you encounter while on-the-go and help you make better diet decisions (i.e. a mocha latte vs. an iced coffee). Did you know President Obama's recently passed healthcare reform will require all restaurants with 20 or more chains to post calorie counts and nutritional information on their menus? In the meantime, we have the Calorie Count App!

This app is a free, downloadable diet tool that allows users to track and manage weight, search and log nutritional data, popular exercises and healthy recipes all while on-the-go...a time when critical dieting decisions are often made. Essentially, the Calorie Count App serves as an all-in-one diet coach, nutritionist and workout trainer!


The Calorie Count App is available at no cost for both existing and new users through the Apple App Store.


Calorie Count App Key Features:


~An easy-to-use dashboard with graphics that allows users to navigate through the application while being able to quickly visualize their dieting progress.

~One of the most comprehensive nutritional analyses of food consumption - against daily targets - among calorie counting iPhone Apps.

~The ability to quickly search and easily log more than 100,000 food items.

~Tools to view current and past food, activity and weight logs including a graph of your weight history.

~More than 150 low-calorie recipes from About.com (www.about.com), selected by Calorie Count's registered dietitian, Mary Hartley. This interface allows users to select recipes based on course, food group and dietary considerations.

~Access to Calorie Count's daily blog (www.caloriecount.com/blog) to help users stay motivated and informed.

~The ability to record daily weight, and view charts and graphs to measure your body's progress against weight-loss goals.

~Automatic updates of information logged on Calorie Count member accounts through a computer or the iPhone App.

~An offline mode that allows members to view recent logs, view and re-log favorites, and input their weight without an Internet connection.

The Autism Book by Robert W. Sears, MD

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Giveaway closed.
Congratulations Carolsue, Shawn, and samarcy!

About the book:

With clarity and compassion, Dr. Robert Sears guides the reader through the maze of autism, explaining what precautions parents can take to decrease their baby's risk, how to detect autism at the earliest possible age, and how to proceed once a diagnosis has been made. The book provides parents with a simple and clear understanding of the biomedical treatment approach that Dr. Sears has used successfully with many of his young patients. It lays out a plan for developmental, behavioral, and learning therapies; shows parents how to begin treatments without a doctor's help; presents information on vaccines and their safe use; and includes an extensive resources section.

About the Author:

Robert Sears is a board-certified pediatrician in private practice with his father, William Sears. He received his medical degree from Georgetown University and completed his pediatric training at Children's Hospital in Los Angeles. He is the author of The Vaccine Book and HappyBaby, and the co-author of The Baby Book (revised edition), The Premature Baby Book, and The Baby Sleep Book.

April is Autism Awarenss Month, and Hatchette books would like to offer three readers a copy of this book.  Do you have a child with Autism?  Maybe this book can help answer some questions you have or give you ideas on treatment.  To enter to win a copy leave a comment telling me why you would like to win this.

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This giveaway is open to US and Canada residents only and can not be mailed to PO boxes.  Please leave a seperate comment for each entry.  This giveaway will end on May 11, and the winners will be chosen by random.org

Mother's Day Romance Giveaway

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Giveaway closed.

Congratulations CherylS22, throuthehaze, and FDP 4 Life!

MONTANA DESTINY

By R.C. Ryan

ISBN 9780446548632, Mass Market, US$6.99/CAN$8.99

RAVISHED BY A HIGHLANDER

By Paula Quinn

ISBN 9780446552387, Mass Market, US$6.99/CAN$8.99

STILL THE ONE

By Robin Wells

ISBN 9780446555982, Mass Market, US$6.99/CAN$8.99

DESIRE ME

By Robyn DeHart

ISBN 9780446541978, Mass Market, US$6.99/CAN$8.99

KNIGHT OF PASSION

By Margaret Mallory

ISBN 9780446559867, Mass Market, US$6.99/CAN$8.99

TO SURRENDER TO A ROGUE

By Cara Elliott

ISBN 9780446541312, Mass Market, US$6.99/CAN$8.99

Are you a Mom deserving a hot bath and a hot book this Mother's Day...or do you know a Mom who would love these Forever Romance books?   Three lucky readers can win this Romance set!  To enter:  Leave a comment telling me who you would like to win this set for.

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This giveaway is open to US and Canada residents only and can not be mailed to PO boxes.  Please leave a seperate comment for each entry.  This giveaway will end on May 10 and the winners will be chosen by random.org.

disclosure:  I will also receive these books for hosting this giveaway from hatchette book group.

Wordless Wednesday...black eye

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Gotta watch out for those new spring toys! 

Wonder Hanger

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Giveaway closed.
Congratulations Stacey!

The Wonder Hanger® is an affordable tool that's great for any Spring Cleaning features. This cascading clothes organizer increases closet space by enabling you to stack clothes vertically. Each Wonder Hanger holds 5 wood, metal or plastic hangers. There are 8 hangers to a package – enough to hang 40 garments. The open-mouth design allows you to easily add or remove your jackets, skirts, pants and shirts. Supporting up to 20 pounds, it can hold up to 5 heavy winter jackets.

You can use it to group complete outfits or similar items, organize by color or season, and hang handbags or belts. It retails for $9.99 and can be purchased at major retail chains including Walmart, Target, Bed Bath and Beyond and CVS and online at www.buywonderhanger .com.

My thoughts:

At first I was a little skeptical that the Wonder Hanger really would make that much difference in space.  I have pants hangers and they still seem to take up a lot of space even though they overlap one another similar to the wonder hanger.  However after putting my clothes on the Wonder Hanger I realized how much space it really did save.  I now have room to hang more....guess I can go shopping!

The Wonder Hanger was simple to use and can hold 5 items on one hanger.  It keeps them spaced out enough the items do not get all wrinkled.  I love it for my clothes as I hang all my shirts and pants.

I also love it for my coat closet.  My coat closet was so disorganized before as I have a bunch of bags I was keeping at the bottom of the closet and a lot of coats.  I was pleasantly surprised at how much space I now have by hanging all my cooler bags and coats using the Wonder Hangers.  I also thought it was great as it held a very heavy suede jacket with out any problems, as well as 4 other coats on the same Wonder Hanger.  This is making my closet much more organized by putting seasonal items together.  The coats also stay better instead of falling off the hangers. 

Here is a video of my coat closet.  I typically have all the cooler bags laying on the floor of the closet, and all the coats spread out taking up most of the hanging space.

*adding a little note today (day after hanging suede jacket)....This morning I found the WonderHanger that was holding the heavier jackets on the floor.  The one side looked a bit stretched out, so I am thinking the suede jacket that I had on it was just too heavy.  I weighed myself with the jacket and seems the jacket might only be 5lbs.  So not necessarily confident about the weight limit for the Wonder Hanger....but then again the hanger might have gotten knocked down from my son.  I am just not positive...so I wanted to share this with my readers.

One lucky reader can win a Wonder Hanger set!  To enter: tell me what items you most need to save space with by using the Wonder Hanger. ( 1 mandatory entry)

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This giveaway is open to US residents only.  Please leave a seperate comment for each entry.  This giveaway will end on May 13 and the winner will be chosen by random.org

disclosure:  This is a MamaBuzz review and the product was provided by Wonder Hanger.

Tropicana Juicy Rewards can help save you some money for Mothers Day

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Tropicana Juicy Rewards has a special offer with 1-800-flowers.com  You can redeem 3 of your Tropicana Juicy Rewards points to get  $15 off an order of $49.99 or more (expires 5/10).  What a great way to save some money and get your Mom some beautiful flowers at the same time.

I myself have been looking at ideas for Mothers day and exploring my rewards.  I could redeem some points and get 50% off coupons to a local salon.  I could redeem some points to get 20% off home cleaning services.  What woman wouldnt love a day at the spa?  I could redeem some points and get 20% off spa service!  Now that sounds nice! 


I wrote this post as a Tropicana Juicy Rewards embassador program by Mom Central on behalf of Tropicana.  I have received free points and a gift card to facilite my review of The Juicy Rewards program.

Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow

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Giveaway closed.
Congratulations hbbs55, Rhonda, and Kitkat234!

About the book:

PRESUMED INNOCENT brings to life our worst nightmare: that of an ordinary citizen facing conviction for the most terrible of crimes. Prosecutor Rusty Sabich is transformed from accuser to accused when he is handed an explosive case--that of the brutal murder of a woman who happens to be his former lover

About the Author:

Scott Turow is a writer and attorney. He is the author of seven best-selling novels: Presumed Innocent (1987), The Burden of Proof (1990), Pleading Guilty (1993), The Laws of Our Fathers (1996), Personal Injuries (1999), Reversible Errors (2002) and Ordinary Heroes (2005). A novella, Limitations, was published as a paperback original in November 2006 by Picador following its serialization in The New York Times Magazine. His works of non-fiction include One L (1977) about his experience as a law student, and Ultimate Punishment (2003), a reflection on the death penalty.

In anticipation for the highly-awaited sequel to PRESUMED INNOCENT, INNOCENT, which releases May 4, 2010, Hatchette books would like to offer you a chance to win Presumed Innocent.  Three lucky readers can win a copy. To enter leave a comment telling me you would like to win this.

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This giveaway is open to US and Canada residents only and can not be mailed to PO boxes.  Please leave a seperate comment for each entry. This giveaway will end on May 10 and the winners will be chosen by random.org.

#Mamavation Monday

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This is week three of the Earthfootwear sponsored challenge on Mamavation, Move it and lose it!  I once again moved it, and lost a little.  Not as big of a loss as last week, but I did not push myself as much either.  I walked 6 days this past week.  Most days were on the ledge view trail that is half uphill(up the ledge) and is about 4 miles.  I love walking this trail.  It was nice all week, until the weekend hit and then it rained.  So Saturday I did a walk with Leslie Sansone Dvd and Sunday I took as my rest day.  I only got in one other workout this week on my Wii fit.  So for exercise my goal this week is to continue with my walks and get in at least 3 days of other workouts.

Food....ugh.  That was where I went off track this past week.  Last Wednesday I ended up eating chips and some ice cream.  I really need to put into effect the tools I am learning from Pete Cohen, weight loss guru.  I then made a couple more fattening dishes this weekend having steak and mashed potatoes one night, chicken with fries Sat. and lasagna yesterday.  I also never got 7-8 servings of fruits or veggies in at all last week.  The most I got was 6 a few days.  So my food goal this week is to plan less fattening meals, and to get in the fruits and veggies everyday! One way to do this is by getting in some Chiquita Bananas or some of their new products  I am also trying to cut back more on sugar and one way is by not eating cereal everyday.  So I am trying to only allow myself to have cereal every other day by having eggs, oatmeal, or wheat pancakes. 

Anyways...there are my successes failures and goals for this week.  As for my stats I am down about 3/4 of a pound this week. 

Stats:  173.9 (-3/4lb)

Last week 174.6

down 3lbs from 1 month ago

down 55lbs since 1/09

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom

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Giveaway closed.

Congratulations flychild7, lilyk, and Benita!

Are you looking for a gift for Mother's Day?  You must check out the book Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom.  This is 101 stories of gratitude, love and good times.  You can find stories from categories like "mom Knows Best", "Mom to the Rescue", "Gifts of the Heart" and many others.  These stories will make you smile, laugh, cry...but mostly make you think about your own mother, or being a mother.  I thought this was a heartwarming book and would make a great Mother's Day gift for those new Moms to those with great grandchildren. 

Three lucky readers can win this book!  To enter leave a comment sharing a story about your mother. (1 mandatory entry)

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This giveaway is open to US and Canada residents.  Please leave a separate comment for each entry.  This giveaway will end on May 2 and the winners will be chosen by random.org

Tropicana Juicy Rewards twitter party today at 3pm EST

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Stop on by twitter at 3pm EST for the Tropicana Juicy Rewards Twitter Party to share and discover ways to save money and create family fun using the Juicy Rewards Program. We'll have several prizes to giveaway as well! Use the hashtag #TropicanaRewards and join the conversation!
What: Tropicana Juicy Rewards Twitter Party

When: Thursday, April 22nd from 3-4 pm EST

Why: To discuss ways to turn healthy purchases of OJ into family savings and win cool prizes!

Hashtag: #TropicanaRewards

Host: Mom Central

Six lucky winners will be randomly selected throughout the Twitter Party to win a $50 American Express gift card. To be eligible to win one of the six giveaways, log onto Twitter during the party and enter a tweet using the hashtag #TropicanaRewards. Anyone leaving a comment using this hashtag during the party will be automatically eligible to win. Mom Central will randomly select one winner approximately every 10 minutes. Potential winners will be announced during the Twitter Party and asked to confirm receipt of their prize to Mom Central via a Twitter direct mail message. Failure to respond to the initial verification message within three (3) business days will result in disqualification.

Click here for more information on the twitter party

My Job Chart...free online chore chart

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Do you want an easy and free way to keep track of your children's chores...and an easy way for them to track it also? 

My Job Chart is a free online Chore Chart that teaches kids to work in a fun and productive way. Using an easy and fun online system, My Job Chart inspires kids to do their chores on time. An interactive point system tracks your child's progress, creating excitement and enthusiasm among kids. And the fully customizable chore chart allows you and your child to decide upon mutually determined rewards, fostering communication and developing responsibility. You even get an email or text message when your kids finish their chores or they earn a reward!


I set up my free family account, which was so easy to do, and started assigning chores.  Every family member can sign in and see what there chores are, and see when they are done and get a reward!  I think this is great because there is a huge list of common chores, and then you can assign them to be done everyday, or specific days.  This is great for us for having children that are only here every other weekend.  They can see what is expected while they are here...and plan ahead of time. 

I think my son will really like seeing his rewards and will be a good way to encourage him to complete his chores.

Go create your own online chore chart for your family by going to

 http://www.myjobchart.com/I/mom-select

 
 
disclosure: by posting this information I will be entered into a contest to win a gift card.

Mamavation Monday

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This week we congratulate the new Mamavation Moms Kim, @mentallyinked and Rachel_L !!!  Hope you two are having a great week and enjoying your butt kicking!  Many of the applicants(that didnt make it) are also doing a challenge, the move it and lose it challenge sponsored by Earthfootwear.  I have been making some great connections with some of those Moms plus others on twitter and have gotten so much support this week.  Which is probably one of the reasons I have done so great this week!  I have lost 3.5 pounds this week!!!  I have been trying to keep track of my calories more vs. just doing a food journal.  I still need to watch some high calorie items, but have been eating pretty healthy.  I have been doing great with my exercise!  I have exercised 6 days this week at a minimum of 45min. a day.  My total workout time this week was just over 6.5 hours!  Typically I would do a Wii workout and some sort of walk.  I have been really liking a 4 mile trail near home....maybe this week I will get a little video of it.  It also helped that it was pretty nice out all week which helped keep me motivated to go for the walks.  This week is supposed to be sunny too so I should have a great week again! 

Also dont forget to check out mamavation for information on tonights twitter party with Bob Greene and all whites eggs and the mamavation tv after. 

Stats:

from last week down 3.5lbs

from last month down 3.5lbs

from 1/09 down total of 54.5lbs!

Storytime Sunday: Bailey's Day

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Bailey's Day by Robert Haggerty

ISBN: 978-1-4327-4550-9
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Date of publish: Jan 2010
Pages: 46
S.R.P.: $17.95








About the book:
Bailey's Day tells the tale of Bailey,a black and white pointer, hooking up with her best friend, the wiener dog Frankie. All goes well with their visit to the swimming pool, their romp through the park, and their feast of tacos with Pete, The Taco Man, until  Bailey suddenly runs into her owner, the mailman, out on his rounds.

About the Author:
Robert Haggerty lives in Tucson, Arizona, and has been a mailman for more than twenty years. Bailey's Day is his first children's book.

My thoughts:
Bailey's Day was a cute story telling us what we all wonder happens when we are gone and the mischief that our pets get into.  I loved that the story was based on real pets and people.  The story is fun and goes through a whole day.  I think it is an easy one for beginning readers to read and comprehend.  It is also a fun one for younger children to be read to.  My daughter really thought it was funny. 
 
The illustrations, by Bobbi Switzer were really cute.  They really portraited the characters well and showed the fun they had throughout the day.  I loved that the story was told with illustrations, yet the author shared home photos of Bailey and all the things he enjoys through the day.  That brought even more of the dogs character to life! 

Forget Me Not by Vicki Hinze

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Giveaway closed.

Congratulations Horton111!

About the Book:
Crossroads Crisis Center owner Benjamin Brandt was a content man—in his faith, his work, and his family. Then in a flash, everything he loved was snatched away. His wife and son were murdered, and grief-stricken Ben lost faith. Determination to find their killers keeps him going, but after three years of dead ends and torment, his hope is dying too. Why had he survived? He’d failed to protect his family.


Now, a mysterious woman appears at Crossroads seeking answers and help—a victim who eerily resembles Ben’s deceased wife, Susan. A woman robbed of her identity, her life, of everything except her faith—and Susan’s necklace.
The connections between the two women mount, exceeding coincidence, and to keep the truth hidden, someone is willing to kill. Finding out who and why turns Ben and the mystery woman’s situation from dangerous to deadly. Their only hope for survival is to work together, trust each other, and face whatever they discover head on, no matter how painful. But will that be enough to save their lives and heal their tattered hearts?
 
About the Author:
Vicki Hinze is an award-winning author of twenty-three novels, three nonfiction books, and hundreds of articles. Selected for Who’s Who in America in 2004 as a writer and educator, Hinze is active in Romance Writers of America and serves as a Vice President on the International Thriller Writers Board of Directors. Vicki lives in Florida with her artist husband, a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel. Visit www.vickihinze.com to learn more about Vicki’s books, blogs, and writing programs.


My thoughts:Forget Me Not will have you pulled into the story right from the beginning.  It is suspenceful all along the way.  There were a lot of characters and Vicki Hinze pulled them all together well.  I loved the main characters and the strength they found in themselves and each other.  I really liked that she brought God and faith into the story and that there was the message of trusting in God.  I thought this was a great story and would definitely read more novels by Vicki Hinze.

You can purchase this book at http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/catalog.php?isbn=9781601422057

One lucky reader can win a copy!  In the story the main character could not remember her name and chose a new name. To enter the giveaway leave a comment telling me what new name you would choose and why. (1 mandatory entry)

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This giveaway is open to US only.  Please leave a separate comment for each entry.  This giveaway will end on April 28 and the winner will be chosen by random.org.


disclosure:  This book was provided by Waterbrook Multnomah for me to review and one to give away.

brochures printing online giveaway

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Giveaway closed.

Congratulations CarrieN

This past winter our family held a fundraiser for Kennedy and the UMDF.  We were fortunate to be able to make some brochures with information about UMDF and mitochondrial disease.  We went with a design right from UMDF but you can find designs by going to Brochures Printing Online design service.

My husband has also partnered up and owns a new business that brochures printing online would be great for.  What ways could you use them?   One lucky reader has the chance to win some.

100 Brochures for One (1) Winner

Dimension: 8.5 x 11
Folding: Folding Choices: Half fold; Tri-fold/Letter fold; Z-fold; Accordion (4 panels) Roll Fold (4 Panels)
Printing: 4 color printing on both sides
Paper: 100 lb gloss text paper

Shipping: FREE UPS Ground Shipping
Eligibility: Limited to US Residents only
You must be at least 18 years old to enter.

To enter:  Leave a comment telling me what you would use the brochures for.  (1 mandatory entry)

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Please leave a separate comment for each entry.  This giveaway will end on 4/28 and the winner will be chosen by random.org
disclosure:  I will receive the same for hosting this giveaway from brochurs printing online.

Hayseed's First Race released today

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For the release of the childrens story Hayseed's First Race Caballo press is having a blog talk program to discuss the book.  I will be on there tonight talking about my review of the book and sharing how much my son liked the book.  Please stop on by.  To listen to the blog talk radio by going to http://www.caballopress.com/ and clicking on the Blog Talk hot button.  The publisher will be discussing the release and interviewing some of the reviewers.  They also told me they will be having a special opportunity for a giveaway to the listeners!!! 

Sharing some pics from Shedd Aquarium

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I dont suggest going on a busy day, like we did, a quieter day would have been excellent....but we wanted the twins to go and to go while my parents were visitting so we went on Good Friday while all the schools were off that day. 

Zach was tired in the beginning and really didnt want to look around...then Kennedy was running a fever and started having seizure activity due to the fever.  We did have some fun though.

Zach loved this wave simulator area.

We all liked watching the playful penguins trying to untie the ladies suit while she was cleaning the window.

This was cool watching the dolphins line up on and just sit at the bottom of the tank.

Here the dolphin is upside down playing in some bubbles another dolphin made

Gotta love the suspense of a shark swimming towards you!

Perricone Cold Plasma and other product Promo Codes and a giveaway!

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Giveaway closed.

Congratulations Courtney!

We have another great giveaway this week...  Perricone Cold Plasma, the solution for all ages and all skin types.

Cold Plasma addresses the 10 most visible signs of aging:

•wrinkles
•enlarged pores
•dryness
•discoloration
•loss of firmness
•redness
•uneven skin tone
•impurities
•loss of smoothness
•loss of radiance

Check out the Cold Plasma Reviews and see what others think.

You can also always check out the great Perricone daily specials and   Perricone Promo Codes .  They always have some kind of deal going on! 

To enter the giveaway leave a comment telling me why you want or need Perricone Cold Plasma.  (1 mandatory entry)

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This giveaway is open to US and Canada.  Please leave a separate comment for each entry.  This giveaway will end on 4/26 and the winner will be chosen by random.org.

Tropicana Juicy Rewards... help support Earth Day!

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Earth Day is right around the corner and everyone is trying to figure out ways to enjoy the great outdoors or ways to save the Earth.  Tropicana is no different.  With Tropicana Juicy Rewards points you can save on many outdoors activities.  If you want to help even more you can always donate your points to help save the rainforest! 

The relationship between Tropicana and Cool Earth began in 2009 with our Rescue the Rainforest promotion. Consumers helped save 100 square feet of rainforest in Peru by entering a code found on a variety of Tropicana products. In 2010, we want to do even more! As you save your Juicy Rewards points, we’re asking you to please consider donating a few to help save the rainforest. It’s a cool way to give back to the earth.

In honor of Earth Day I have decided to donate a point to save the Rainforest! 

One way I am getting in touch with the Earth is by enjoying the fresh air and getting a workout jogging on some local trails.  At the Tropicana site you can enter to win their monthly sweepstakes....this months sweepstakes is Addidas high tech workout gear!

Proactive review

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Recently I had the opportunity to try out the Proactive 3 step system.  The three steps in this are 1.Cleanse 2. Tone and 3. Treat.  This was a simple system to use.  I would wash my face, shoulders and chest with the Proactive renewing cleanser, rinse and pat dry.  Once dry I used the Proactive Revitalizing Toner by placing a small amount on a pad and applied to face, shoulders and chest.  After allowing that to dry I then used the Repairing Treatment. 

The first time I used this my face was a little sore.  The cleanser stings a bit and made my face a little red.  The Revitalizing Toner felt nice and cool.  The repairing treatment felt like I was applying lotion.

My results after using this for a few weeks:  I had an overall cleaner face, especially my nose.  It really eliminated the black areas that are hard to remove from my nose.  I also did not need lotion while using this, as my skin really didnt get dried out.  This was a nice change.  I have in the past only used a cleanser and then needed to apply a lot of lotion. 

I however did not see much of a change with blemishes.  I pretty much got as many pimples and they lasted about the same amount of time.  I also received their refining mask.  I used this overnight on my pimples.  It would dry them up quicker, but did not remove them or make them lighter. 

One other product I tried was their Green Tea Moisturizer.  I love this!  I used this for a few days before starting the 3 step system.  It felt really light and smooth and had a great scent.  

disclosure:  I received a free 3 step system to review.

Under the Lamb ~"Flip Along Fun" holding a $100 shopping spree contest

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Flip Along Fun is the award-winning, interactive, educational flip book for children ages 2 - 6 that's been receiving rave reviews from parents, grandparents, teachers, special educators, home schoolers, and child psychologists. You can see my review by clicking here

One lucky person  will win a $100 shopping spree at http://www.underthelamb.com, the site for high-quality, traditional toys, books, and stacking blocks!


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Pillsbury Pizza Crust giveaway

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Giveaway closed.

Congratulations Deborah!

Have fun with the combo!  Since posting this My stepdaughters and I played Pictureka...and had a blast! 

Pillsbury´s Refrigerated Pizza Crust can help you combine the best of both worlds and get the whole family involved in making pizza night even more special.

With Pillsbury Pizza Crust, you and your family can make your own fresh-out-of-the-oven pizza just the way you want it! Everyone can load their favorite toppings on to the ready-to-bake pizza crust and enjoy a fresh, hot pizza in minutes. You can personalize your meal even further by using the Classic Crust for a thicker, soft crust or the Thin Crust for a pizza that´s a bit crispier and just as delicious. So round up your little chefs and make their favorite night of the week even more memorable.
 

Visit http://www.pillsbury.com/products/meal-solutions/default.aspx to save $0.40 when you purchase two packages of Pillsbury Pizza Crust today!

Like Pillsbury, Hasbro knows how important it is for families to pause from hectic schedules and take part in an evening of fun. Hasbro´s Family Game Nights provide an opportunity to share an affordable night in of game play. For additional information about Family Game Night, as well as age appropriate game suggestions, visit http://www.familygamenight.com/.
 
 

One lucky reader can win a "Family Pizza Party" prize pack that includes a VIP coupon for a free package of Pillsbury Pizza Crust and Pictureka!, the find it fast game from Hasbro, which you and your family can play to make pizza night even more special.



What a great combo!  I have never played Pictureka but cant wait to try it.  I have however tried the Pillsbury Pizza crusts several times and really like using them to make homemade pizza.  They taste great and rise nicely!  They even have a thin or thick crust depending on your liking.  I like them both.  We love pizza night...it is one meal I know my picky son will love.  We like to rent movies or play some cards.  So we cant wait to try out the "Family Pizza Party" pack.  My son loves helping to make the pizzas at home and has fun putting on the cheese and his favorite, pepperoni.  We of course have to make slices differently as well all like different toppings.  Some of us love mushrooms, while others hate them.  I love lots of veggies and my husband and son are simple pepperoni pizza lovers.
 
Growing up my family were huge pizza lovers....we love all kinds...I always loved Fridays when my father would go bowling and then we would get pizza to take home.  We still do pizza very often and the whole family gets together for pizza nights.  How about yours?
 
To enter the giveaway:  Comment telling me your favorite family pizza night memory ( 1 mandatory entry)
 
Extra entries:
-Blog about this giveaway linking back here (5 entries)
-follow me with google friend connect (1 entry)
-follow me on twitter and tweet this giveaway (1 entry daily)
-follow me with networked blogs on facebook (1 entry)
-post this giveaway on your facebook wall linking back here (3 entries)
-subscribe to my blog (1 entry)
 
Please leave a separate comment for each entry.  This giveaway will end on April 27 and the winner will be chosen by random.org
 
 
 
 
disclosure:  Family Pizza Party pack and information has been provided by Pillsbury and MyBlogSpark.

Happy Birthday Corie and Cortnie

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Hope you have a great day! 

Mamavation Monday

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So tonight the two Mamavation Moms will be announced at the #mamavation twitter party....7-9pm central time.  Im hoping to be one of those, but if I didnt make it dont worry I am still planning on busting my butt!  I will not let any of my supporters down and plan to keep trying to reach my goal of losing 15lbs by June! 

If it isnt late...you may still have time to vote for me....@colleen_mouse at Mamavation.

Earth footwear is doing another challenge for all the applicants that did not make it to the final two...."Move it & Lose it" challenge.  The applicant that loses the biggest percentage can win $500 cash and a pair of earth footwear shoes and second place can win a pair of Earth Footwear shoes!  How awesome is that of them!  So for this we will need to post weekly with our weight, and will have to share our starting and ending measurements and pictures....So here is my stuff for this challenge. 

Week #1 weight: 178(I keep track on Wii...which is typically 2lbs lighter than scale, but this is how I have tracked for the past year)

Week #1 measurements:
bust 42 1/2"
waist 36"
hips 42"
thighs 25 3/4"
arms R14 3/4" L14 1/2"

This week my goal is to workout ...and to really boost those workouts!  I need to get more extreme and make myself feel the burn!  My stepdaughters had me go out walking and jogging this weekend.  My goal is to keep doing a specific walk uphill and try to run the rest downhill.  I am hoping to be able to make it the whole way downhill within the next couple of weeks.  The total is about 4miles...2 miles up 2 miles down.  Then if I can make that I am going to start trying to run uphill too...or at least do some intervals of running/walking. 

I also need to stay away from the junkfood.  This past week wasnt so hot with all the Easter candy around. I actually gained this week..and am not happy I gave in so much to the temptations.  So I have told everyone that I am on a strict no junk diet the next couple months!   I went grocery shopping and restocked on healthier options. Gotta give a shout out to Subway Fresh Buzz!!!!  MMMM love Subway...they are my absolute favorite sub shop...and guess what....they now serve breakfast!!!  I can not wait to try their egg white muffin melt.  It just sounds so yummy!  Subway is my most favorite way to eat a healthy meal on the go...It is probably one of the only fast foods my husband will even eat...and the only bread he will eat!  I loved reading the interview of Jared by Leah.  Jared is awesome!  I want to be like Jared!

I want to really thank Judy, Shawn and MaryAnn for really showing support online and posting to get some votes for me.  I also want to thank all my family, friends and blog readers for all the votes!!!  Thank you!!!!  You will all continue to see a new me...and I hope I can support all of you like you have supported me! 

Storytime Sunday: The Raindrop

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Written by Brian D. McClure

Illustrations by Buddy Plumlee

As it is getting closer to Earth Day, I thought reading The Raindrop was a great fit.  The Raindrop is a story of a raindrop that felt sad and worthless.  It didnt understand its place in the world.  The story goes through the raindrops journey and purpose.  This was a great story to teach the readers how the rain helps everything grow.  The story was great in describing all the functions of the rain.  It also had a great figurative story that everyone has a purpose in the world.  I think this would be a great story for Earth Day, or anyday.  Although it talks a little about God I think it would be great for most religions.  

A raindrop seems like a hard thing to draw going through its journey, but illustrator Buddy Plumlee did a great job describing it.  The illustrations are colorful and show the different ways the raindrop is shown.  The story itself is a rhyming story, but not too much, which is great to keep to the sometimes serious side of the story. 

The Raindrop is from Brian D. McClure's book collection and at the ends discusses his creation of the universal flag, which represents our connection with everyone and everything that exists in the world.  (You can learn more at http://www.universalflag.com/  )  

disclosure:  I received this book for free to review.

 

3 days left to vote for #mamavation...3 day giveaway for "The 3-Day Cleanse"

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Giveaway closed.

Thanks for all the votes!

Congratulations to Hotsnotty2, KathyPease, Heather, Couponmom and Sherri419!

 

 

 

 

About the Book:
Celebrities, foodies, and media people rely on the Blueprint Cleanse for relief from the excess, overindulgence, and toxins we are all exposed to every day. Now, the founders of the cleanse praised in Elle, Vogue, and Every Day with Rachel Ray, offer THE 3-DAY CLEANSE, an at-home juice cleansing program for everyone.


Cleansing allows the digestive system to rest so you can rid yourself of the toxins everyone accumulates, whether from unhealthy eating or simply from our environment. The 3-DAY CLEANSE offers a customized program based on your own personal health and lifestyle. Unlike other cleanses, the Blueprint Cleanse includes sufficient calories and natural fats, making for an easier yet incredibly effective cleanse.

This books guides readers through step-by-step guidelines for a 1-day, 3-day, and 14-day cleanse, as well as a long-term maintenance plan. Throughout are sidebars, quick tips, secrets and advice from people who have successfully done the cleanse. In addition to the juice, raw, and partially-raw food recipes in the book, the authors include advice on battling the urge to cheat and working the cleanse into a busy lifestyle.

Prepare to boost your immune system, alleviate allergies and PMS, improve your mood and sex drive, and clear up your skin. Finally, the juice service adored by many is available for you to create in your own home!



About the author:
Zoe Sakoutis and Erica Huss Jones are the founders of the Blueprint Cleanse. Huss Jones has a background in Public Relations, and Sakoutis is an accredited Nutritional Consultant.

Giveaway:  5 lucky supporters can win a copy of this book!  I am asking for all my supporters to go vote for me to become the next Mamavation Mom.  I am working to lose weight and get fit.  There are just 3 more days to vote for me, so I thought this would be a great book to offer to giveaway! 

So now I dont think it is fair to make you vote for me so for the mandatory entry please leave a comment telling me why you would like to win this book. 

For extra entries go to http://www.mamavation.com/ (voting is in the right sidebar).  You can vote everyday through sometime Monday when the winners are announced at #mamavation twitter party.  You can get 5 entries for each day you vote for me.  Please leave a comment for each entry.  This giveaway will end Monday April 12 at 9pm central time.  I will choose the winners by random.org

This giveaway is open to US and Canada residents only...and can not be mailed to PO boxes. 

disclosure:  The prizes are provided by Hatchette book group and I have received a free copy to review at a later time.