Sing-A-Lingo En Mi Casa Review

My son leans Spanish really quickly. We were watching Dora and he started singing up and down, in Spanish. I was pretty impressed, so when The Family Review Network offered the review of Sing-A-Lingo I sighed up right away.

"En Mi Casa" features 14 original songs, and 3 traditional songs totaling 17 songs. These 17 songs got us singing right away. I mean, I can hear my little man mumbling the words right now. He’s only two so understanding his English is hard enough, but he loves to sing and I knew this would be a great fit for him. My daughter doesn’t seem to have much interest in it yet but I think over time she will grow to sing the songs too.

Song List:

  • En la Mañana-In the Morning
  • Hola Amigos-Hello Friends
  • Señor Sol-Mr. Sun
  • Marcha-March
  • Ponte a Bailar-Start Dancing
  • Tienes Hambre?-Are you Hungry?
  • Lava las Manos-Wash your Hands
  • Abre el Refrigerador-Open the Refrigerator
  • Pon la Mesa-Set the Table
  • Dos Manos-Two Hands
  • Burbujas-Bubbles
  • Mono Chico-Little Monkey
  • And More!

The collection of songs was written to entertain while teaching children Spanish. Sing-A-Lingo’s purpose is to help parents that are trying to raise bilingual children. Introducing kids to words in Spanish they can use throughout their day, these 17 songs are the centerpiece of a rich learning experience.

I love the song, Mr Sun, so listening to Senor Sol was quite a treat. I’m able to sing it and do the motions with my children. I’m finding that I enjoy the CD just as much as my son does. Maybe this will revive the three years of Spanish I took in college. Only if I work at it right. It’s the best way to learn though, through fun repetition, singing, dancing and laughing it doesn’t even feel like learning.

 

 

Sing-A-Lingo’s “En Mi Casa” has won 3 national awards:

The National Parenting Center

Parent’s Choice Seals of Approval

iParenting Media Award for Outstanding Product.

Hanes Green for Arbor Day Foundation Giveaway

Hanes is such a well known household name. But Hanes is much more than socks, underwear and undershirts. Hanes is a company that takes community, charity and the environment seriously. Hanes has partnered with The Arbor Day Foundation to encourage the planting of trees. For every qualifying purchase of three Hanes products with mail-in redemption and proof of purchase from April 1 through May 15, Hanes will send out a free Hanes Earth Day T-shirt and will donate a dollar to The Arbor Day Foundation. Hanes is sending me a t-shirt for this post and will send on to the winner of the giveaway at the bottom of the post.

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Hanes and Arbor Day LogoFor every qualifying redemption of Hanes product purchases, the Arbor Day Foundation, which works to replant trees in America’s national forests that have been damaged by fire, insect or disease, will plant a tree on behalf of Hanes and its consumers, up to 20,000 trees.

Also, for every virtual tree you send, up to 3 per facebook user,  the Arbor Day Foundation will plant a real tree, up to 50,000, on Hanes behalf. Become a fan of Hanes on Facebook and go send a virtual tree.

Hanes has also introduced a new consumer Web site Hanes Green (www.hanesgreen.com) There you can learn more about the brand’s environmental responsibility effort and watch the "For Future Generations" ad.  The Hanes green Web site will also offer information and ideas for how you can take small steps toward making more responsible environmental decisions.

The commercial is pretty cute; with kids giving Pete dirty looks from all over the mall because he isn’t eco-friendly. I know it’s important for us to start thinking about our carbon footprint and how much we consume and Hanes is ready to help us by providing eco smart clothing lines with products made from recycled materials.

Enter to Win:

Here is a great way to spend the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day. Plant a tree wearing your very own Hanes Earth Day t-shirt. (t-shirt in your size is the prize)

To Enter:

Tell me what you do to be green.

Extra Entries:

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The contest will run until April 26th 11:59 pm Pacific. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

Macy’s Impulse Spring 2010 Collection Giveaway

Macy’s is my favorite department store right now. I love to get makeup, look at shoes, and keeping up with Fashion. The different lines that Macy’s carries is so diverse that I’m always wishing I could re-do my entire wardrobe. I have just been introduced to the IMPULSE department. The IMPULSE department is a shopping destination for the customer who wants the latest trends from the best Contemporary brands.

The SPRING 2010 Hot List features some of the most coveted items from over 250 Contemporary labels like BCBG, Free People, French Connection, Rachel Rachel Roy, 7 for All Mankind, Splendid and countless more. Some of the major trend ideas for the Spring 2010 season are hinged together by shots of color, from neon pinks, bright yellow, exotic turquoise and fuchsia. The Global Nomad trend is a mix of ethnic inspired prints from around the world, from batik prints and tie-dye in addition to animal prints. One of the Hot List items we are standing for this season is the cargo pant, which works back to all of the amazing embellished tops and global prints. The feminine embellishments such as lace, pearls and crystals take the place of heavy chains, studs and metals.

I love spring, and the warm weather. It brings the opportunity to wear cargo pants, which are lighter than most pants. Also allows me to wear some open toed shoes and short sleeves. You can purchase any of the adorable, fun and bright clothes from Macy’s Impulse Collection, by visiting any Macy’s nearest you or by buying them on-line. I love color and I appreciate Macy’s celebrating Spring with huge splashes of color.

Take a look at these colorful fashions:

 

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Enter to Win:

Macy’s is giving one lucky reader a 50.00 Gift Card

To Enter:

Visit Macy’s and tell me what you like about the Spring collection

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The contest will run until May 3rd 11:59 pm Pacific. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

 

 

 

 

The information for this post was provided to me by m80 on behalf of Macy’s. They are also providing the 50.00 Gift Card for the giveaway.

Meal Plan Monday

I forgot to make my list last night as I was working on advertising giveaways. Man, this blogging stuff is a never ending funfest. ;-)

I need to go to Safeway and use some coupons that are going to expire soon. Really soon, I have a 10.00 coupon that I think expires today. I better go dig it up. I hate losing 10.00.

Monday

Stuffed French Toast (I didn’t make it last week)

Tuesday

Chicken Enchiladas (I didn’t make this last week either)

Wednesday

Left Over Enchiladas

Thursday

Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

Friday

Shrimp and Sweet potato fries

Saturday

Chicken And Cheese Quesadillas

Sunday

Crockpot carrots and pork tenderloin

For more Meals visit the Org Junkie.

Stacking Basket Uses by a 3 year old

Hiding:

 

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Head Rest

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Chasing my brother around the room

 

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Self Storage

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Toys belong in the floor!

Scotch-Brite Bathroom Solutions Challenge, Are you up to it?

My bathroom was in pretty bad shape when it came to needing a good Spring Cleaning, so when Scotch-Brite asked me if I was up to a Spring Cleaning Bathroom Challenge I said yes, please help me clean my bathroom. 3M and Scotch-Brite sent me full set of their bathroom cleaning products to put them to the test.

New Scotch-Brite Bathroom Solutions products will make it easy to do the deep-cleaning this spring as well as year-round; from a grout cleaner to tile scrubbers to a nook and cranny sponge, Scotch-Brite has customized designs so you don’t waste time on a one-shape-fits-all cleaning tool that won’t get the job done. These tools offer reusable solutions for every bathroom cleaning situation. 

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Scotch Brite Cleaning Tips:

Cleaning the Sink

Cleaning the Shower

Cleaning the Tub

 

For this cleaning challenge, my husband was up to the task. (I have a huge head cold and I feel like I’m stuck underwater in the deep end of the pool and sharks are swimming around me so I feel like I’m trapped in a vortex of terror)

He cleaned my new bathroom and this is what he had to say:

The Grout Scrubber:

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If you have a bathroom that has any tiles, the floor, your bath tub, or shower walls, then you’ll want to use the grout scrubber. The handle is made out of the same material that a pool needle is made from. You’ll find that it bends and molds easily and that the scrubber fits nicely into grooved, grouted areas.

Shower & Bath Scrubber:

549T-6_PKG_FRONT_CMYK2- hi res The Shower and Bath Scrubber is an item that we owned already but are quite happy to have another one. Then we can leave one in each bathroom. It’s nice because you can reach farther, like scrubbing the bathtub is a whole lot easier without having to get into the tub to make sure you can reach all the areas of it. This scrubber has an extendable handle making it even longer, perfect for the top hard-to-reach tiles in your shower. Plus, it’s great on other bathroom surfaces, like the countertops and around the toilet bowl.

Absorbent Counter Cloths:

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My husband wasn’t really impressed with the counter cloth, but I think he was using it to clean the glass. It doesn’t say to use it on the glass, it’s for the counters and I think it’s a lot better to use than a paper towel. Because you can use it over and over again and it is so absorbent. It picks up hair and little flecks of makeup.

Tub & Shower Scrubber:

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Seems like not all of the products are needed right? It’s true, but, this one is one of my favorites because of how moldable it is. I like the Shower and bath scrubber better, just because it has the extendable pole, but for those surfaces that are just right there and easy to get to, this one is great.

The Nook and Cranny Scrubbers:

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First, I have to mention how these little triangles look like a Klingon symbol. My husband just can’t get over how they remind him of Star Trek. He enjoyed using them and said the shape makes them great to use, but they will wear out easily and he’s glad they come two to a package.

Non-Scratch Angled Scrubbers:

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The angled scrubbers he said that he used on the countertops in the bathroom. He is very particular about cleaning around the faucet and what products are ok to use on certain surfaces. He reads all the directions carefully and the angled Scotch-Brite was easy to use because he didn’t have to worry about scratches. I never thought about all the different surfaces that need to be cleaned in the bathroom before. I mean, we just clean them right. This line of products makes cleaning the bathroom quick, easy, and squeaky clean.

Purchase them at any drug store, Target, Walmart, or on-line. Be sure and download your Scotch-Brite coupon on their new greener clean products.

Enter to win:

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Scotch-Brite sent me enough supplies to provide products to two of my readers. How cool is that?

To Enter:

Tell me what area of the bathroom needs the most help?

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The contest will run until May 6th 11:59 pm Pacific. All rules can be found under giveaway rules.

 

 

Scotch-Brite provided information, and products for this post and for the giveaway.

Using Tropicana Juicy Rewards for a MOMS Club Donation

Juicy Insider1My MOMS club has a luncheon every year and it isn’t until November but I start collecting donations fairly early in the year. I’m not sure what the theme for our luncheon is yet but I know a little about what I’m putting together as a giveaway. I’m collecting DS and Wii games to use as our gift basket this year.

I’ve been thinking about what I wanted to use the 50.00 on that Tropicana sent me to use on their rewards program. I have finally made a decision on what I want to purchase.

By using 3 points I can receive 10.00 off of the game purchase of an EA Sports Active. I know that will make a great addition to the gift basket because exercise is so important to moms and as far as I have seen EA has done a great job on their active games for the Wii.

The Discount:

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$10 discount and free standard shipping offer expires January 31, 2011. Valid for new purchase of EA SPORTS ACTIVE and EA SPORTS ACTIVE More Workouts only at the EA STORE at www.eastore.com/active. Value of discount will be deducted from Product list price at time of purchase. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Limit one offer per transaction.

The Game Details:

Get fit with a holistic approach to fitness that combines nutrition and lifestyle factors, with a variety of activities, all from the convenience of your living room. From customized routines that target upper body, lower body, and cardio to a guided 30-day challenge that tests muscle endurance, coordination and agility, stay in shape with fitness made fun and easy.

 

You find ways to earn more points by following Juicy Rewards on Twitter and by Becoming a fan on Facebook.

 

 

I wrote this review while participating in the Tropicana Juicy Insiders Ambassador on behalf of Tropicana. I received 12 free Juicy Rewards points and a $50 Visa gift card to use in redemption of the points and to facilitate my review.

Mother’s Day Meal by Schwan’s Giveaway

Schwan’s is a well known food delivery service. I used them years ago when I was living on my own before I went to college. They have such delightful food to choose from. They recently contacted me about a review and giveaway and they sent me some Chicken Pot Pies to cook for dinner.

Schwan’s Home Service, America’s largest direct-to-home food delivery business, offers approximately 400 great tasting dishes like ice cream, pizza, fruits and vegetables, choice meats, seafood, breakfast items, desserts and more.  Since 1952, the company has delivered frozen food orders door-to-door to households across the country and now ships nationwide, too.  From the freezer to the dinner table in less than 30 minutes, Schwan’s meals provide a quick, convenient and pocketbook-friendly way for busy moms to serve their families delicious meals – and eliminate time spent at the grocery store.  Ordering is simple at www.schwans.com or by calling 1-888-SCHWANS

The magazine, Good Housekeeping, has named Schwan’s Chicken Pot Pie a winner of a recent taste test comparing various brands’ takes on one of the ultimate all-American classic comfort dishes. I have to agree that it is wonderful. It doesn’t matter if you cook it in the microwave or the oven it comes out flaky and evenly cooked. I’m quite impressed with the quality as most pot pies you cook at home do not come out well unless you cook them in the oven.

Photo Review:

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Fresh out of the oven

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Serving the kids

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I made them in the microwave too but I forgot to take a picture, it’s not quite as golden brown out of the microwave but it is evenly cooked. There wasn’t any cold spots or really hot spots. I’m very happy with our service. Thank you for the review!

 

Enter To win:

One lucky reader will receive a full family dinner (serving up to six members) featuring Chicken Pot Pie and their preferred dishes courtesy of Schwan’s Home Service, shipped right to their door!

To Enter:

Browse www.schwans.com to pick a side dish and dessert that you feel would go best with Schwan’s Chicken Pot Pie

 

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Schwans provided me with four chicken pot pies and will be providing the prize for this giveaway.

Download BBC Earth Free 4/12 through 4/26

I love BBC! I’m always watching something new from BBC, but there are some things that are just classics and can be watched over and over. We have a copy of BBC Earth that we purchased a few years ago. It’s actually a series and there is more to the story than what we own. What’s exciting is that starting tomorrow, you can download a few episodes free in iTunes.

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In celebration of Earth Day’s 40th anniversary, the beloved and award-winning BBC Earth series Planet Earth is now available on iTunes with a special, one-time free episode download (“Pole to Pole”) from April 12 – 26, 2010.

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This jaw-dropping, 11-part series from the BBC’s Natural History Unit presents the epic story of life on Earth. Series producer Alastair Fothergill and his team spent four years in production, over 2000 days in the field, using 71 cameramen filming across 204 locations in 62 countries to capture the ultimate portrait of our planet. It has garnered legions of fans and universal critical acclaim with Oprah Magazine saying “It is the most beautiful, wondrous and truly majestic series – the best thing I’ve ever seen on TV.” Using a budget of unprecedented proportions and captured on HD cameras, Planet Earth is among the highest rated and best selling HD programs ever made. It offers stunning visuals perfect for any HD television or HD handheld device like the Apple iPad which launched on April 3rd.


The BBC Natural History Unit has been producing extraordinary programming for over 50 years, and continues to take viewers to new and exciting parts of our Earth. Planet Earth, a BBC/Discovery co-production, aired on the Discovery Channel in 2007. It is the must-see precursor to the highly anticipated BBC nature series Life, currently airing on the Discovery Channel and releasing on DVD June 1, 2010 from BBC Video.

SHARE WITH YOUR YOUR FRIENDS
Easily share the free download with your friends by clicking the options below:

GET THE WHOLE SERIES
Want more Planet Earth? The whole series is available for instant download on iTunes.

  • Standard Definition – $1.99/episode; $20.99 Series Pass
  • High-Definition – $2.99/episode; $31.99 Series Pass

 

GO BEHIND-THE-SCENES
Go behind-the scenes with the all-new playlist, The Planet Earth Diaries ($4.99/Playlist; 99¢/episode). Here you’ll find a total of 110 minutes (eleven 10-minute episodes) of footage detailing what the crew had to endure in order to capture some of the most enthralling moments of the series.

CAN’T GET ENOUGH?
Complement Planet Earth with other BBC Earth series such as Blue Planet , and Yellowstone and Galapagos, both available in HD.

JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON TWITTER
Join the conversation on Twitter using the #planetearth hashtag!

Mom wear these, they match, they’re pink

My daughter picked my socks out and this is what she said.

Mom wear these, they match, they are pink!

 

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