Thanks for Saving me Time Frigidaire

After three months of using my new refrigerator I am finally a believer. Tonight it dawned on me that because of the wonderful ease in organization this fridge did save me time. I do not have to re-organize the freezer every time I come home from Costco.

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As a mom, I’m sure you need no help picturing the following story, but here is ours.

My children are in the best mood in the morning after they have breakfast, after we have played and had snacks. Of course mom has been in the background doing the dishes the laundry and taking care of everything waiting for Costco to open so we can get the groceries.

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Finally, the time has come and we are off to the store of bulk, we just had a snack, but still, all the food looks good and mom forgot to eat breakfast in all the hustle of the morning chores. We come home with much more than we intended on purchasing. I’m actually worried it won’t all fit. In my old refrigerator, we had to use a second freezer for Costco visits, and the deep freezer did not move into the new house with us.

Arriving at home, I realize that it’s lunch time. The kids are grumpy and ready to eat, they directly go to the table and sit in their seats. I have to throw lunch, together feed them, and put all the groceries away. Putting groceries away, keeping the fridge organized, and finding the groceries is a breeze. With shelves and drawers that are easy to raise, lower and see through, I’m saving all kinds of time and the kids have time sneak in an make sure their toys are cold too. Refrigerator_Interior

Some of my favorite features:

· PureAir Ultra™ Filters: eliminate odors better than baking soda and keep your refrigerator interior cleaner and fresher. An indicator light signals when the charcoal filter can be easily replaced.
· Automatic Alerts: Refrigerator alerts you if the door is left open or if temperature rises.                                                                                     
· Thanks to the Energy Saver Plus Technology, if my refrigerator door is not opened for 24 hours and the refrigerator system is set to the 12-hour defrost cycle, then the system automatically goes to a 96-hour compressor run time defrost cycle to conserve electricity.
· Most usable shelf space as compared to other counter depth side by side models and ability to store full week’s-worth of groceries for a family of 5 inside.
· Comfortably store cold weather comfort foods and with PowerPlus™ Freeze: Quickly freeze whatever you store to keep foods at their freshest.
· SpaceWise Organization system, which includes extra bins, food-storage containers, rack extenders, etc., makes it easy to keep food organized and easy to find when you need it.
· Real stainless steel with a protective coating that reduces fingerprints and smudges so it’s easy to clean.
· SpillSafe Shelves: Designed to keep spills contained, making clean up a breeze.

Some of our favorite moments:

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“I wrote this review while participating in a Test Drive Campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Frigidaire and received a Frigidaire Refrigerator to facilitate my review.”

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I want to thank everyone for entering the Sleep Number Bed giveaway, it ends today. More Spring Giveaways that you might want to take look at this week are:

Mustela Bath time Essentials Kit #Giveaaway (35.00) ends 5/10

Oilo Modern Nursery Decor, Baby Bedding and Home Furnishings Giveaway (399.00) ends 5/19

Mother’s Day Kate Hines Delicate Drops Necklace Giveaway (98.00) ends 5/9

Everyday is a Spa Day with Clarisonic Mia Giveaway (149) ends 5/3

Wilton Cupcake Extravaganza Giveaway ends 5/3

Celebrating 40th Anniversary with a Little Tikes Coupe Giveaway (49) ends 5/3

Bravado’s Bliss Giveaway (35) ends 5/3

Give Mom a Cup of Coffee with a Senseo Giveaway (50) ends 5/6

Thankful for Bloggers

I’m quite thankful for the world of blogging, for days like today when I just don’t feel like being social or leaving the house. I will be taking the kids out to the gym today to see their new best friend, one of our neighbors. They just love her. Then we’re getting haircuts, the rest of the evening I’ll be going around the blog sharing my thankfulness of all of you.

Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the

majesty and the splendor, for everything in heaven and earth is yours.

Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom; you are exalted as head over all.

NIV 1 CH 29:11

I’m quite thankful right now for the move that God provided us with last September. We have a wonderful neighborhood and awesome neighbors. We live close to grocery stores and can have pizza delivered to our door. I’m a huge fan of Pizza, I spent six years working for one pizza company or another. My children are absolutely the biggest blessing in the world.

I wanted to spend a little time thanking some blogging friends who have made great things possible by teaching me something or helping me with an opportunity or two.

 

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This is Christine, From Dates To Diapers or @YoungMommy, Lori A Cowboys Wife, My Wooden Spoon or @Acowboyswife, and of course Stacy From Mom Central or @momcentral. I met the three of these powerful women last July at the Sears/Kmart Home Design Summit for Bloggers. Christine is quite a voice on twitter (not to mention her blog and everywhere else she writes) and often retweets my tweets and I can’t thank her enough for her help. Lori, has been answering questions since I began blogging in 2008. She is one of the sweetest Texas Mommies you will ever meet. Stacy and her company allowed me to be a Frigidaire Test Drive Mom this year and it was so much fun and a privilege. She often has other campaigns that she shares with mommy bloggers, but if you ever get the chance to listen to her, DO IT. One, she’s a crack up, Two, in between all of the jokes and laughter she pours out great advice. All three of these women do. I’m grateful for Sears for allowing me the opportunity to meet these girls. It is through encouragement from women like these that I stay out of depression. I find myself constantly struggling with depression, even today I feel like it’s a little worse than normal. So I find myself writing my way through it and remembering a happy time.

My thankfulness isn’t complete every week unless I also mention how thankful I am for my children, even when they are screaming at each other. This week we have been blessed with good health. Thank you God for everything you do in my life.

Catch The Poos

 

My Beloved Friends over at D3 are creating a new game called Blue Dragon: Awakened Shadow. I have yet to see if first hand but with a photo titled, Catch the Poos! I just couldn’t resist posting about it. It is going to be an epic role-playing game that gives you the power to control phantom shadows that mirror the actions of their masters providing players with miraculous strength. Oh, and you’re going to get a few magical powers to go along with it. Here are some facts:

 

 

 

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Poo Facts:

· Poo Snakes are made of piles of poo that have been infected with a parasite.  These create a symbiotic being that is basically a sentient poo.

· Poo Snakes have short tempers.

· Poo Snakes love shiny things and rare minerals.

· More powerful Poo Snakes can transform into Metallic Poo Snakes.

· Poo Snakes often store items within their own bodies which they can release at will.http://www.d3press.us/files/Blue%20Dragon:%20Awakened%20Shadow/Art%20Assets/Poopie%20Cube%20-%204.29.10/Character%20Surprised.bmp

Lot’s of Poo, this character is even surprised by it.

My Blog Spark Giveaway: SuperValu 25.00 American Express Gift Card

image Do you support you local school? Have you heard of Box Tops for Education? From now through May 31, SuperValu stores and Box Tops for Education are giving you a chance to win 50,000 bonus box tops for your school. That´s a $5,000 value and I’m sure it would make a big difference for your kids’ school! All you have to do is register at www.GrowingLocalLearning.com, and click the link to the 50,000 bonus box tops sweepstakes*. You will automatically receive 5 Bonus Box Tops just for signing up!

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After you have entered the sweepstakes, be sure to stick around and browse the website where you´ll find a variety of great offers on your favorite General Mills brands including Betty Crocker®, Old El Paso® (the very same product we use to make our Double Decker Tacos,mmm), Totino´s® Pizza Rolls® and Pillsbury®. Once you register you can also find recipes that will earn you even more Box Tops and you can access coupons for the latest deals at your local SuperValu store!

 

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Visit the Growing Local Learning Website and tell me what you think.

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General Mills and SuperValu through My Blog Spark provided me with this information and with a 25.00 Gift Card to facilitate my review. They are also offering a 25.00 Gift Card for the giveaway portion of this post.

Organically Grown Green Giveaway

BRAND LOGO Organically Grown uses organic cotton  in their clothing. Many people think that because cotton is a natural fabric that basically it’s already organic. Here is what defines organic cotton.

Organic Cotton is grown and harvested using methods that leave a very low carbon footprint. Theses processes have a low impact on the environment and adhere to the strictest of standards. The mission of organic farmers is to maintain the health of the earth through building, replenishing and maintaining healthy soil. They do not use toxic chemicals, synthetic fertilizers or GMO seeds.

Why is organic cotton better for the environment?
Traditional fiber production releases chemicals, dyes, and bleaches into
our air, soil, and water, polluting the fragile ecosystem of our planet. In
contrast, organic farms use all natural methods during their harvesting
process:
1. Seeds: Organic farmers use only untreated seeds, and no seeds
containing GMO (Genetically Modified Organisms)
2. Soil & Water: Using crop rotation to build strong soil, organic farms
are able to retain more water without intensive irrigation.
3. Weeds & Pests: Farmers can keep weeds and pests away from their
crop in many different ways without resorting to harsh chemicals.
They maintain the natural balance between pests and their natural
predators using healthy soil, beneficial insects, and trap crops.
4. Harvest: Instead of defoliating using toxic chemicals, organic
farmers rely on the natural freeze to defoliate.

Information provided by Organically Grown

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Enter to Win:

Organically Grown is offering one outfit from their Spring line to a Mom Start reader.

TODDLER: As you know, we have recently added Organic Toddler Clothing to our collection. The collection is comprised of adorable two-piece outfits for boys and girls in sizes 12-24 months, and 2T-4T. With the cute and eco friendly slogans on each of the sets’ t-shirts, your toddler can wear their heart on their sleeve with a new message every day of the week!

INFANT: Also, be sure to check out our Infant Collection! Some of our best sellers include three-piece sets withbaby gowns, body suits, jackets, pants, blankets and hats, all on padded hangers and priced between $12-38.

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The Zoo View

Day four in our life in photos is another Zoo Day. We love going to the zoo. Well of course there are animals at the Cougar Mountain Zoo that we went to over the weekend, but do all Zoos have this kind of view?

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Living in the Pacific Northwest is a blessing and a curse. We have more rain than any person in the world could honestly desire, but it’s beautiful when the sun does come out. It’s green all year round, we have water, and the mountains are in the background. We are surrounded by mountains.

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It’s not Homemade: Coconut Shrimp Night

I decided that I am not going to be ashamed of the fact that I like to have connivance for meals. If I purchase a package of food that I can just pop in the oven or heat up in the skillet then I’m all for it. I love to cook to but I want to make sure that mom’s like me don’t feel guilty anymore. Homemade is wonderful, I love to cook, but i just don’t have the time. Our schedule is insane with only one vehicle. So let’s enjoy all the possibilities. First up, is Seapak. Last week, we had Coconut Shrimp for lunch. The kids and I devoured it.

Directions:

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Take out of the Freezer

Turn the oven up to 450 degrees

Place on a tray

Pop in the oven for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with or without the sauce.

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We had it with green peas and sweet potato fries. Delicious!

 

More from Seapak

SeaPak is giving you three delicious new ways to enjoy the great taste of the coast! Try our Parmesan Encrusted Tilapia or Roasted Garlic Encrusted Flounder. Both varieties are prepared from hand-cut fillets, encrusted with a seasoned Panko-style breading and come with a tasty dipping sauce. Or, pick-up our Salmon Nuggets, made from wild-caught Pacific salmon cut into bite-sized pieces and coated with crispy light breadcrumbs. Salmon Nuggets are a great way to introduce salmon to your kids or sneak more Omega-3s and vitamin D into your family’s diet! Click here for store locations near you

 

This is a sponsored post, we received a free product coupon to purchase our samples. No other compensation was received.

Pet Lovers Soul Giveaway

April 26th was National Pet Lover’s Day. We love pets in this house, my son loves cats, I love dogs and my daughter loves both. My son even asked for a cat for his birthday. He didn’t get one because he was turning two and wee are not getting any pets until they can help us take care of them, but I sure do miss having a dog. I’m trying to talk my husband into getting us one sooner than later, but we’ll see. Miles’ favorite cat belongs to my sister. He loves to pet her and she tolerates his attention well, but occasionally let’s him know that she is done.

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Next we see Zoe trying to catch the kitty cat. Not so sure how that’s going to work out.

 

 imagePets are always such a wonderful enjoyment in a multitude of ways. Last August, I was on one of my blogging trips and the hotel had a hotel dog. He was adorable and friendly.

 image Now here is the lovely Jack. We miss him so much in this house. We had to give him away when he sold our house last year, he was upset that we were leaving him so much and he was destroying the house. But he was the best family dog we could ever ask for, gentle, caring, he loved watching over the kids.

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The main point is we’re helping Chicken Soup for the Pet Lovers Soul get out is their encouragement to celebrate pets and their importance to their owners, especially kids. How do you love your pet? Why do you love your pet?

 

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$20 Petco gift card

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Chicken Soup of the Soul is partnering with me and other bloggers to host giveaways. In exchange occasionally we will received products for these posts. They are also providing the prizing for this giveaway.