2010 January — MomStart

Wash them grow with Suave Sweepstakes

January 18, 2010 By Momstart 13 Comments

I’ll be trying out some products from Suave. They will be sending me some new kids products to try out next week and I’m excited. My kids love to play in the bath tub and love to get all soapy. So it will be fun to share this experience with you guys. For now though, I have some great information for you.

The Suave Kids “Wash Them Grow” Sweepstakes, offers awesome weekly prizes!!!

And I have a huge request of you.

The MomSelect blogger who drives the most traffic to the sweepstakes will win a year’s supply of Suave Kids® products and a $100 gift card to Build-A-Bear Workshop –

AND

I’ll get to choose 10 of my readers who will each win the same fantastic prize!

The winner will be announced after the Suave contest concludes on February 22nd.

Here is my unique contest URL:

https://www.washthemgrow.com/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=Weblog&utm_content=Mom%2BStart&utm_campaign=Wash%2BThem%20Grow

Please click on the link so that I can host a giveaway for 10 people to win a years supply of Suave kids products.

I wrote this post as a participant in the Suave Kids program sponsored by Suave and MomSelect.

Filed Under: Sauve Kids Tagged With: contest, giveaway, Mom Select, Sauve, Sauve Kids, sweepstakes, Wash them grow, win 100 GC Build a Bear

Meal Plan Monday – Last Week was a wash

January 17, 2010 By Momstart 6 Comments

I planned out the menu last week and I’m not sure I made a single thing on it. My husband had cleaned out the pantry and I didn’t realize that he had chunked things that he thought were bad. His judgment is a little too strong sometimes. I need some peanut butter, coffee creamer

Monday – Pancakes with fruit topping

Tuesday – Slow cooked Beef Brisket with veggies

Wednesday – Left Overs

Thursday – Grilled Cheese and tomato Soup

Friday – Chicken Enchiladas

Saturday – Left Overs

Sunday – Left overs and PB & J

For more Meals visit the Org Junkie.

Filed Under: Meal plan Tagged With: menu plan monday, saving money with meal planning

Sunday Savings – A few good deals at Walgreens and Albertsons Double Coupons in paper

January 17, 2010 By Momstart 4 Comments

The Sunday paper had double coupons for Albertsons in it so be sure to save an extra three dollars with your 1.00 off coupons. It’s a great way to get stuff for free, especially with everything that Albertsons has on sale for 10 for 10 this week. I have one example that was priced at 1.99.

Kens Dressing $1.99
use $1/1 from SS 1/10
Use double the value coupon for another $1
= FREE plus .01 overage

Here are a few Walgreens’ Deals:

Neosporin Register Reward Deal
(Includes lip treatment, ointment, or spray)
Buy 2 for $8
Use (2) $3/1 coupons (https://www.neolips.com/coupon-registration)
OR (2) $1/1 coupons from 1/3 Red Plum
Receive a $3 Register Reward

Pepsi Products
Spend $20 on participating products, get a $10 Register Reward (that’s like a 50% discount)
12-pack Pepsi: $5
2-Liter Pepsi: $1.25
Gatorade: $1
Tostitos Dips & Chips: $2.50 ($0.55/2 coupon from 1/17 SmartSource)

Countdown To Super Bowl Register Reward Deal: spend $20 get $10 RR

Tostitos Chips & Dip 2/$5
use the $.55 off 2 coupon from 1/17 Smart Source
or the $1.00 off 2 tearpad coupons found on some store displays
Final Price: 2/$4.45 or 2/$4
Get:
(4) Tostitos Chips $10
(4) Dip $10
-$2.20 coupons ( or $4 if you find the tearpad coupons)
-$10 RR
Final Price: 8/$7.80 or $.98 each! ( or 8 for $6)

Children’s Benadryl, Tylenol or Sudafed 2/$10

get back a $3 Register Reward on two
use the $1 from Walgreens Activity Booklet – Tylenol or Benadryl. Will scan twice
also use the $3/2 from 1/3 Red Plum
Final Price: 2/$2

This week I recommend checking out A Thrifty Mom for more deals at Walgreens.

Another way to make sure you don’t miss any deals anywhere is to join a money saving group. Check out the Yahoo Groups. You’ll even be able to find one that is local.

Filed Under: Sunday Savings Tagged With: Albertsons, coupons, Pharmacy shopping, Save money, Walgreens, Walgreens deals 1 17

The @petcentric giveaway winner is so cute!

January 16, 2010 By Momstart 11 Comments

I don’t usually post photos of the winners on my blog for their privacy, but this winner is too cute! Black Lab, Cisco is going to be enjoying quite a few treats thanks to Purina Pet Centric.

Pet Centric is a great place to hang out and gather information about pets and Purina products.

Filed Under: random Tagged With: Pet Centric, petcentric, purina

Winners for giveaways ending 1/15

January 16, 2010 By Momstart 5 Comments

Chicken Soup For the Soul, Count Your Blessings, The Story Behind the Song, Devotional Stories for Women, and What I Learned from the Dog #giveaway

shel

Blogged:
http://auntiethesis.blogspot.com/2009/12/giveaway-go-round.html
entry9

NYR – 5 Dollar Dinner Mom Cookbook “200 money saving recipes” #giveaway

Danetta

button: http://goyay.blogspot.com/
entry 3

NYR – Lose Weight this New Year with The Biggest Loser DVD’s #giveaway

Lori Taube

Tweet:
http://twitter.com/clctaube/status/7695898378

Filed Under: winners Tagged With: winners

Winners on Mom Start Jan 11th

January 16, 2010 By Momstart 5 Comments

Misikko Ceramic Flat Iron Review and #giveaway

Joanne Schultz

#3
i follow misikko on twitter – js22222222 .

Guy Fieri Ergo Chef Knives Review and #giveaway

Crystal Hamilton

9- posted to my Facebook account: http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#/cryshamilton?ref=profile

Tom’s of Maine Natural Toothpaste Review and Giveaway

Kelly Deaton

Every time my daughter brushes she askes everyone in the house to look at her teeth & tell her how good they look – once 1/2 way through & then again when she’s done. At least she cares!

Safety Tips from Evenflo Drive Safely #giveaway

Megan H

I like the top-of-stair plus wood gate. The most important feature is the removable swing stop mechanism, won’t allow gate to swing out over stairs.

Tekken 6 Xbox 360, PS3, and PSP #giveaway

Anne G

I tweeted
http://twitter.com/lunaj1456/status/7196160565

Provide Clean Water by buying a PUR water filter #giveaway

Timbo

I blogged about this giveaway

http://contestbloggy.blogspot.com/2009/12/momstart-pur-water-filter-giveaway.html

Post #10

Tell Purina The Good The Bad, The Happy The Sad Through PetCentric, Dog #giveaway

Sharon Whitaker on January 4th, 2010 6:50 am (Edit)

I’m now following Petcentric on Facebook!

Wendy’s A Little Something Spicy Chicken Review and #giveaway

December 22, 2009 · Filed Under giveaway · 409 Comments (Edit)

Christina Gleason @ Cutest Kid Ever on December 22nd, 2009 10:58 am (Edit)

I’m a big fan of Wendy’s spicy chicken wraps, so the spicy nuggets sound pretty good, too. I love the spicy chicken sandwich, too.

Bridgette Groschen on December 22nd, 2009 11:15 am (Edit)

Posted Giveaway on Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/bridgette.groschen?v=feed&story_fbid=228430812368&ref=mf
ENTRY 8

jerrica puckett on December 22nd, 2009 11:27 am (Edit)

facebook.
http://www.facebook.com/#/jerricapuck?v=feed&story_fbid=215182982197&ref=nf
entry #3

angie on December 30th, 2009 7:47 pm (Edit)

9 posted on facebook http://www.facebook.com/#/angelastewartchurch?v=feed&story_fbid=229000221386&ref=nf

shopannies@Yahoo.com

Beth Carpenter on January 5th, 2010 9:49 am (Edit)

Tweeted!
http://twitter.com/Bethac1/status/7409952359

Beth
Bcarpenter1 at cinci dot rr dot com

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10 Things To Do When You Have Writer’s Block or Blogger’s Block

January 15, 2010 By Momstart 9 Comments

In no particular Order:

1) Listen to the radio

When I’m sitting in the car driving along I hear all these different things that inspire blog articles. Local things that have happened or something on the news announced sparks a lot of thought for me, but by the time I’m sitting at my computer I’ve completely forgotten what that wonderful idea was.

2) Read the newspaper, Grab a magazine, on-line or off

Newspapers are full of all kinds of ideas. No matter what you blog about you can find information in the Sunday newspaper if you need some ideas: Real Estate, Job listings, Entertainment, Arts, Design, News.. Magazine’s are turning into blogs anyways so why not get some grand ideas from them. I’m not saying you should plagiarize, do not take word for word and then claim something. Just read some articles and then write your own perspective on something you found interesting.

3) Spend some time with your family

My kids keep me going day in and day out. They make me laugh, cry, and scream. Turning all of those emotions into an outlet will bring up plenty of ideas to write about.

4) Check out an on-line forum:

Forums are huge places for discussions and gossip.

5) Ask your husband/wife

Before I had a product review scheduled every night. I used to ask my husband what I should blog about. He’s always got some crazy idea in his head so if I just picked one of them I’d be set for the night. Sometimes, I only needed half of one of his ideas.

6) Ask Google

Google is great for all information. You can use any search engine you want for that matter but if you are out of ideas, it’s interesting to just do a search on “Blog Ideas”.

7) Ask Twitter

To use twitter it depends on who is on at the time and if your followers respond to your questions. It helps if you respond to theirs from time to time.

Go Blog Hopping

I’ve seen lots of people write an article, saying “hey I saw this great article over here”. Then they have a great article about their thoughts relating to that article. Or take an inventory of what works on other people’s blogs. What do they write about that encourages a lot of comments?

9) Take a Shower

This is another location where ideas just come to me. My mind is clear and lots of things just fly through my mind.

10) Call your mom

Calling my mom can get me all worked up. She drives me nuts making me want to write a whole post just venting about only God knows what. It’s different every time too. Moms just invoke all kinds of passion, good or bad.

Filed Under: random Tagged With: 10 ways overcome writer's block. writer's block, blog ideas, bloggers block, in need of ideas

Fitness Friday – Fighting Depression

January 14, 2010 By Momstart 9 Comments

My Progress for last week was wonderful and with the small amount of movements I’ve been feeling better. I had my follow up with my doctor and I’ve been released. So I can do more movement and get my life back to normal. I took the kids for one to three walks every day rain or shine and I hate the rain I really do. I’ve been depressed because of the rain. I need some sunshine so I’m going to spend a few weeks in Texas. It’s rained for 15 days straight.

I’ve been talking to my neighbors a little on my exercise adventures because they too have children that need some playtime. It’s their opinion that I just need to get over it an let my kids play in the rain. So today i tried really hard and I let the kids play in the back. It’s a tiny space maybe five feet and they ran back and fourth for a little bit. I was watching them and wishing that I had my energy back, but I know I’m on the right path.

I’m going to continue my walking regimen and try to increase my indoor activity. I need to dig out my Wii Fit game. I’m interested to find out what my weight is in comparison to the last time I was trying to lose weight? Am I higher or lower. I haven’t lost any weight in the last two weeks but the scale hasn’t gone up either and I take joy in that.

I want to continue to drink more water and I’m trying out a new product. The ShaToBu, it claims that I will lose 12 % more calories with the movement I do while wearing it. I understand how it works, because I had my first day with it today. I’m not sure how I’ll feel a difference, all I can say for now is that I feel sucked in. It’s very similar to spanks except where certain parts are thinker and I think that’s how the extra calories are burned. Here’s a short video if you are interested.

My issues with depression are always going to be there and I need to find other ways to fight them than with food and tears. I think working out would be good, no, I know it would. I’ve used it in the past, I just wish I had a little sunshine. Isn’t 15 days just unfair?

It’s also my reason for having such shoddy posts. I just don’t feel up to writing.

Filed Under: Fitness Friday Tagged With: Fitness Friday, ShaToBu

Tinker Bell’s Disney Fairies Video Contest And Costume #giveaway

January 14, 2010 By Momstart 357 Comments

Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies are known for their diverse personalities and talents. To celebrate the recent DVD launch and Disney Channel television premiere of the newest Disney Fairies movie, Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure, Disney Consumer Products is inviting all little girls to discover their fairy talent by creating a video with a parent to showcase their talent in the most creative way possible. All videos can be posted to www.youtube.com/disneyliving now through January 24, 2010, and one will be selected to win two Disney Fairies collector dolls (click here for complete Terms of Use & Rules http://tinyurl.com/y9dt8kc).

It’s easier than it looks:

To Enter the You Tube Giveaway you need to create a video with your child illustrating a “fairy” talent. I bet however, that it could be any talent whatsoever.

In honor of this giveaway, Disney sent me a box of Disney Tinker Bell Fairy Supplies. I divided it up into three categories. One dress for Zoe

A Disney Fairies Playmates doll and a Jakks role play costumes to help get the creative ideas flowing for a Fairy Flicks video. There is posted a video on our YouTube page as a sample: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6APXjgu7yIs. The Costume is a size 3+

Then the final split is a donation I’ll be giving to charity. It includes a Tinker Bell Baby Pook-A-Looz. It’s available exclusively right now at Toys R Us with seven characters including Tinker Bell. There will be about 30 characters later this Spring at Toys R Us and Disney Store. and a Disney Fairies Playmates doll.

To Enter for the costume and doll:

Tell me what your “Fairy” Talent is.

Extra Entries:

Advertise this giveaway on any giveaway site and tell me where you advertised it. 10 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 the about the giveaway

Blog or facebook about the giveaway include a link to me and to the sponsor for 10 extra entries
Comment on any other non giveaway post and come back and tell me you did
Use any of the Share options at the bottom of this post: (two entries for each one)
Add my button/blog to your blogroll/friend list 3 extra entries
Email anyone you know to tell them about the giveaway include a link to the giveaway, carbon copy louise@looksblue.com (1 extra per e-mail address)

Is your Roll Over or Under Cottonelle’s Great Debate #giveaway

January 14, 2010 By Momstart 88 Comments

Mom Bloggers Club and Cottonelle are asking if you put your roll over or under. We’re an over family. It has to be over or mom and dad are grumpy. I didn’t used to care but after living with my husband for 8 years I just have to have it the same way. When someone is staying in our house, it’s “why is the roll the wrong way”.

Just by leaving a comment on this post you are entered into a giveaway of 1 out of 10 gift baskets that Cottonelle is randomly choosing on January 29th across all the blogs that are entered.

This post is my entry into a chance to win a month’s worth of toilet paper from Cottonelle and Mom Bloggers Club. You can join Mom Bloggers Club for more opportunities like this one.

Filed Under: giveaway Tagged With: Cottonelle, giveaway, roll over, roll under, the great debate, toilet paper