Meal Plan Monday

This is one of those weekly posts that I’m trying to post every week. Here’s the kicker though, this week, I’m not cooking. Nope, not me. We’re going to Texas tomorrow before the sun even rises and my step mom will be doing all the cooking. I think when I get back from Blissdom the following week I’ll help out some. To make up for the baby sitting, but the grandparents LOVE IT.

 

They don’t ask for anything exept more time with the kids. I love the break.

 

Monday – Airport Food

Tuesday – Home cooked meal

Wednesday – Home Cooked Meal

Thursday – Blissdom

Friday – Blissdom

Saturday – Blissdom

Sunday – Left Overs

 

For more Meals visit the Org Junkie.

Clorox’s I Don’t Want To Miss Contest #idontwantomiss

I remember being in high school and going going going. My senior year, I had a job after school, marching band before school, and homework when I was supposed to be asleep; and never every stopped. Even when I got sick I wasn’t able to stop, I would not miss band practice or work. That was over ten years ago, I have hard that kids lives are even more full of activities now. Chances of kids getting all worn out and sick are on high levels. So Clorox is spreading the world about flu prevention with American Idol finalist Danny Gokey. Together they have launched I Don’t Want to Miss…, a national campaign designed to get teens and their teachers involved in flu prevention.

The dual risk of the seasonal flu as well as the 2009 H1N1 virus, makes this year’s flu season especially complicated. To help spread the word about flu prevention, former American Idol finalist Danny Gokey has paired up with The Clorox Company to launch I Don’t Want to Miss…, a national campaign designed to get teens and their teachers involved in flu prevention.

The program is in it’s second year and it features a contest that invites school musical groups, like glee clubs, show choirs, etc.  to develop a video performance of a song written by Berklee College of Music student Will Wells on what they don’t want to miss out on if they were home sick and why prevention is important. The winning school will win a music class led by former American Idol finalist Danny Gokey! Isn’t he amazing?

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For each entry submitted, The Clorox Company will donate $100 (up to $10,000) to the Sophia’s Heart Foundation, a charity founded by Gokey in honor of his late wife, Sophia, and dedicated to helping children achieve academic success via musical training and restoring musical dreams in children.

Contest Details:

- Download the song/lyrics.

- Share the song/lyrics with your teacher and school musical group.

- Check the judging criteria below to make sure you understand the directions.

- As a group, work together to develop a video performance of the song.

- Remember to include a video introduction and to include your teacher in the video and/or performance.

- Make sure your teacher collects signed consent forms from all students participating in the video. These will be needed if you win. You can find these forms under "Important Links."

- Go to "Upload Your Video Here."

Even more contest details on School Tube.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend that children and teens over 6 months and up to age 18 get flu vaccinations. In addition to vaccination, the most important step in flu prevention, disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and washing hands often play an important role in prevention.
Visit the Clorox page on Facebook (www.Facebook.com/Clorox) after January 28 to learn more about this creative and informational challenge. For the first 100 groups to submit, the teacher will receive a wellness care package from The Clorox Company.

 

"I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Clorox and received $20 thank-you gift certificate."

Taking a much needed day off

I write on my blog almost every day without fail and most of the time I’m pumping out as many articles as I can. Each one take time and energy and with so much that is going on, I just seriously need a day off. A day off from gossip, a day off from people telling me what to do. My family is sick anyways.

The First 20 people to sign up receive a free coupon for a 3D Valentine’s Day Card from Snapliy

Updated>>>>    Snapily!

Snapliy is offering 20 free Valentine’s cards, one each to 20 different people, the coupon code is for the cost of the card, and the shipping and handling is covered. . This is an awesome 3D Valentine’s Day Card. As soon as I get 20 comments I’m going to be e-mailing you the code to get your free card.

This promotion is in addition to the giveaway that they are hosting on their own site

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This Feb 14th, Give Your Loved One an Outstanding Gift – For FREE.

  • 1st Prize –
    NINTENDO WII Retail $199.99
    (FREE!)
  • 2nd Prize –
    DIGITAL FRAME Retail 75.00$
    (FREE!)
  • 3rd Prize –
    $50 CREDIT TO USE AT SNAPILY
    (FREE!)

 

To Get One:

Visit Snapily and come back here and tell me what picture you would put in your card and leave your e-mail address. Leaving your e-mail address is key because I’ll need quick access to it to contact all of the winners/recipients. Be Sure to follow the directions. I see a few people have not followed them so far, so we’ll have more than 20 comments below.

I did not receive any compensation for this post.

Dora The Explorer: Let’s Explore! Dora’s greatest adventures

Dora The Explorer: Let's Explore! Dora's Greatest AdventuresWith Over 3 hours of entertainment this is the DVD to get for your Dora Loving kids.  Dora The Explorer: Let’s Explore! Dora’s Greatest Adventures will be released on February 2, 2010 full of Dora. There are 8 different episodes and each is filled with a different lesson. In one episode Dora and Boots must create a map of their own to save their friend the map.

Dora has been teaching my son a few words. He can say, Dora, Boots, Backpack, purple backpack, map. When it’s time to use the map, he says map, louder and louder. The Map, The Map. I would probably still not like Dora if it wasn’t for her educational value, and the fact that my kids want to watch her all the time. I just can’t hate her.

My daughter has decided to call this one Yellow Dora, I think it’s because the packaging has quite a bit of yellow on it. I was sure that she would be calling it Purple Dora, because the third Episode is Journey to the Purple Planet. Dora teaches Spanish, colors, shapes and counting. Zoe can count all the way up to 14 and can say her entire alphabet. I’m not saying Dora is responsible, I did a little work.

So here is the episode line up:

Dora The Explorer: Let’s Explore! Dora’s Greatest Adventures

Lost Map: When a goofy bird mistakes Map for a stick and puts him in a nest, Dora and Boots need help to draw their own map and rescue their good friend.

I liked that in this episode Dora and Boots made the map.

Hide and Go Seek: To win Senor Tucan’s trophy, Dora will need your help finding her friends in the Spooky Cave, the Squirrel Trees, and the Rainforest!

I liked Senor Tucan most in this episode.

Journey to the Purple Planet: Blast into space with Dora and Boots to bring five lost space creatures back home to the Purple Planet!

I liked the little aliens, and their cute little names even though I can’t think of them right now.

Rescue, Rescue, Rescue: Baby Jaguar is stuck in a tree! Isa is stuck in a hole! And Benny is stuck atop a geyser! Will you help Dora and Boots race to everyone’s rescue?

I liked watching them decide who to save first, how does a person make a choice like that?

Star Catcher: Abuela gives Dora a Star Pocket making her a Star Catcher! But when Swiper swipes it, Dora needs help from you and the Explorer Stars!

I liked my kids learning about shapes in this one.

Star Mountain: Oh, No! Swiper swiped Dora’s necklace and threw it to the top of Star Mountain! To get it back, Dora needs your help, and the help of some Explorer Stars too!

I liked that there were also shapes in this one too.

Boots To The Rescue: Dora wrote a song for music classs, but she left it in Boot’s room! Will  you help him on his big solo adventure to school?

I liked the song about speaking Spanish in this one. It’s very catchy.

Swiper the Explorer: To help a lost baby fox get back to his Fox Hole, Dora and Boots get help from an unlikely hero….Swiper.

I liked that Swiper wanted to be helpful.

 

Yes this DVD was sent to me by Nickelodeon for purposes of this review. The link above is an affiliate link, I think I’m required to tell you that.

Neosporin Lip Health 3-Day Challenge Blog Tour

I have awful lips all winter long. The air is so dry and cold that it makes my lips dry. So I bite them. I pull the skin off with my teeth until my lips bleed. It’s awful. I have one brand that I trust and have always used until now. I always try other brands, but they usually let me down. When Mom Central offered me the chance to try a brand new product (at least brand new to me), I said yes please. Let the girl from the Pacific Northwest try out the lip saving lip balm.

There are two products that I’m testing out. One of them is Neosporin Lip Health Overnight Renewal Therapy and the other is  Neosporin Lip Health Daily Hydration Therapy

 

 

The Claims:

To help repair and protect lips from the harsh cold-weather elements, Neosporin introduces Neosporin Lip Health Overnight Renewal Therapy and Neosporin Lip Health Daily Hydration Therapy. Clinically shown to restore visibly healthier lips in just 3 days, these formulas help lips become more hydrated, smoother, and appear back to their normal tone.

The Results:

Neosporin® Lip Health™ overnight renewal therapyI’ve been working on my own three day challenge. When I started using the daily hydration therapy my lips were at the point where I was biting them and they were bleeding. Within two days, my lips were better. I could still bite off all the dead skin but there was no blood. I actually haven’t even tried the overnight renewal therapy yet. I’ve been so pleased with the daily hydration therapy. I’m sure if I would concentrate and use it for three days in a row then my lips would be not be peeling still, but I’m so happy with what has been healed in just two days every couple of days.

 

 

Try it:

They are offering a coupon for you to save on your first purchase.

 

"I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Neosporin and received a sample of the Lip Health Overnight Renewal Therapy and the Lip Health Daily Hydration Therapy to facilitate my review and a $20 thank-you gift certificate."

2 Day Super Sale at Old Navy Starting Friday 1/29

I’m turning 30 this year so when I opened up the email to the words

“D’ja hear that 30 is the new 20? 30% off that is!” I thought, yep I’ve heard that, but turning 30 still isn’t as cool as saving 30 percent on much needed clothing.

anavy30logoOld Navy is hosting a 2-Day Super Sale Friday and Saturday (1/29-1/30 only). You can get 30% off on every single item in stores. (except gift cards which makes sense). You will even get 30 percent off items already on sale!

Do you want new jeans, tops, accessories, workout gear? It is all for 30% less – this Friday and Saturday only.  No coupons required.

 

 

 

 

 

I did not receive any compensation for writing this post.

Skelanimals Valentine’s Day Gift Pack #giveaway

Skelanimals are offering two different items for me to giveaway to one of my readers. It is their Valentine’s Day Gift Pack, in honor of the holiday that is quickly approaching. Do you do anything special? Do you know anyone that would love these cute little items for Valentine’s Day. Maybe one of your kids?

Here are the wonderful items:

One:

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This is a limited edition Pen the Penguin.  Only 500 have been made and even less will be available. 40.00 Value.

Two:

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Book 2, Inside you will find out about: Maxx, Diego, Pen, Bill, Pudge, Timmy, Carrie, Roy, Lammy, Dee and Oliver.

So many great poems to enjoy time after time. 12.95 Value.

 

 

About Skelanimals:

Skelanimals are adorable little animals who have met an untimely end-mostly due to their own reckless and ill-advised behavior. They are looking for a home with that special someone to care for and love them, but not just anyone. They like people who have a warm heart, after all they’re just bones. They need you to keep them warm and cozy. Snuggling is their favorite thing to do, especially when you watch a scary movie.

 

 

To Enter:

Visit Skelanimals Valentine’s Day Shop and tell me what is your favorite item.

Extra Entries:

Advertise this giveaway on any giveaway site, blog, or facebook and tell me where you advertised it (include link to giveaway). 5 Extra Entries
Subscribe to my blog (recommended so that you don’t miss winner’s announcements)
Follow me on twitter tell me your twitter ID
Tweet about the giveaway and include a link to the giveaway
Comment on any other non-giveaway post
Click on my Suave Link and leave a comment for every time you click on it. It’s easy!

The contest will run until Feb 5 th 11:59 pm Pacific. The winner will be selected by www.random.org. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

 

 

This giveaway is sponsored by Crowd Surf I did not receive any compensation. US Giveaway only.

Pamper’s Olympic Update, get your free diaper tomorrow

http://pampersassets.thresholdinteractive.com/media/images/products/38360_Sz3_DIAPER_3.jpgThe Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games are upon us and athletes are clamoring for high performance warm-up suits and other gear to give them a competitive advantage. For the first time ever, babies of Team USA will experience a gold-medal moment by sporting their own high performance gear – Pampers Cruisers with Dry Max! Pampers’ new diaper is of such high performance, that the Team USA athletes and their babies will be equipped with the diapers as they head to Vancouver. In honor of these athletes and their families, Pampers has created specially-branded Team USA diapers with the Dry Max technology.

Although these limited-edition Team USA diapers will not be for sale, parents can request a free sample three-pack of Pampers Cruisers with Dry Max on Pampers.com starting January 29. If this sample includes a Team USA diaper (they will be randomly inserted in select sample packs), their baby will win a one year supply of Pampers Cruisers with Dry Max.

Fun Baby Facts?

  • A nine-month old baby can crawl up to 400 meters in 20 minutes (Learning to Keep Balance. Karen Adolph, Dept of Psychology, New York University)
  • A cruising baby in one day can take as many steps as a marathon runner in a race (O’Malley, M. “Normalization of temporal-distance parameter in pediatric gait” J. Biomechanics 29, 619-625, 1996)
  • A baby can fall up to 300 times before managing to stand up or walk (American Academy of Pediatrics, pg 260-261; Babyhood, P. Leach, pg 254)

Partnering with U.S. Olympic Families

pampersFor many U.S. Olympic athletes, bringing home a medal is not just their dream – it’s their family’s dream. Pampers is working with two medal contender athletes – U.S. Olympic goldmedal speed skater and dad to baby Hadley, Chad Hedrick; and skeleton World Champion and mom to toddler Lacee, Noelle Pikus-Pace – and both of their families – to share their Vancouver experiences from their babies’ point of view. Photos and videos will be uploaded daily to Pampers.com.

Pampers Cruisers with Dry Max

Pampers Cruisers with Dry Max is the brand’s first high performance diaper and the biggest innovation for the Pampers brand in the last 25 years. Pampers has invented the Dry Max technology and applied it to the current Swaddlers and Cruisers core, which allows the diaper to be 20 percent thinner than current Pampers Cruisers without sacrificing any performance. This hard-working diaper locks wetness away and is Pampers’ driest diaper ever. New Pampers Cruisers with Dry Max have game-changing benefits for mom, baby and the world. For more information or to request a free sample beginning January 29, visit www.Pampers.com.

Free Diaper

Starting January 29th, parents everywhere will be able to request a free sample three-pack of Pampers Cruisers with Dry Max on Pampers.com. If the sample sent includes a diaper stamped Team USA (randomly inserted in select sample packs), their baby will win a year’s supply of Pampers diapers!

This post is on behalf of Pampers, they will be sending me some Olympic Diapers and a few other supplies as part of their Team USA campaign.

Seafood The Gorton’s Way Recipe Renovation #giveaway

Monday night, I made Fish Sticks. Fish Sticks are so easy to pop in the oven and cook for the kids. They love to dip them in ketchup and if I give them carrot sticks they’ll dip them in ketchup too. I know, you may think that’s disgusting but who cares, my son will eat all his carrots as long as he has something to dip them in. The first time he ate the whole snack bag was when we had tomato soup to go along with them. He’s getting his servings of veggies.

One of the only brands of seafood we eat around here is Gorton’s. Why? It’s my husband’s favorite. He loves the beer battered fish, the small ones and the larger ones. My favorite are the lemon peppered fish sticks. They are more like triangles than fish sticks and one and a half would make a good serving size.

They have grilled options too. Now in re-sealable bags, you can purchase grilled Tilapia, Grilled Shrimp, and Grilled Salmon. I haven’t had a chance to try these grilled options, but I will be trying them now that I have the extra freezer space. It’s because of their healthy options that they wanted me to write about them. I spent my own money buying the fried versions. ;-) . I love sea food. I love it as long as it is cooked. MMM. I’m starting to get distracted here with all my thoughts of how I like to eat sea food so I’m going to bring this post to a close before I get Way OFF TOPIC. 

 

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From January 4 – February 23, 2010 Gorton’s invites you to enter for a chance to win.

It’s as easy as 1-2-3:
•Share your healthy renovated recipe
•Upload a photo showing your recipe renovation process
•Provide a recipe or meal renovation tip using seafood

*See Official Rules for complete details.

 

Here on Mom Start:

They are providing a Calendar (with over 10.00 in coupons) and Sudoku electronic game to five different readers.

To Enter:

Tell me how you like to cook your seafood?

Extra Entries:

Advertise this giveaway on any giveaway site, blog, or facebook and tell me where you advertised it (include link to giveaway). 5 Extra Entries
Subscribe to my blog (recommended so that you don’t miss winner’s announcements)
Follow me on twitter tell me your twitter ID
Tweet about the giveaway and include a link to the giveaway
Comment on any other non-giveaway post
Click on my Suave Link and leave a comment for every time you click on it. It’s easy!

The contest will run until Feb 15 th 11:59 pm Pacific. The winner will be selected by www.random.org. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

 

Gorton’s sent me a calendar of coupons, a few free product coupons, and a Sudoku electronic game.