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American Express Hawks Island 10/18 #Seahawks #Gameday

October 17, 2015 by Momstart Leave a Comment

UPDATE: EVENT IS SOLD OUT

American Express announced that they will be taking the pregame experience to the next level for Seattle Seahawks fans – the 12s – and Card Members by hosting American Express Hawks Island, a first-of-its-kind pre-game experience held on an over 200-foot barge (the length of over two basketball courts) in the Puget Sound on October 18^th from 9 AM-1 PM PT, prior to the Seahawks-Carolina Panthers game. This special experience will provide a never-before-seen pregame location for the 12s and offer a unique way to get hyped for game day.

The event is free for all Amex Card Members (21+) who RSVP in advance (first come first served and subject to availability) and activities will include:

· Food and beverages from some of Seattle’s favorite eateries

· Meet & Greet with former Seahawks player, Shaun Alexander

· A surprise musical performance

· Complimentary shuttle service to CenturyLink Field

As you may know, American Express partnered with the Seattle Seahawks earlier this season (it’s first existing NFL sponsorship of this scale) to provide a number of different benefits for Card Members and the 12s – the Seahawks fanbase – including Gridiron Radios (like the ones at the US Open), free Section 12 pre-game experience at Occidental Park, Blue Friday offers with surprise player appearances and others.

The Shades of Romance Conference–Seattle

January 28, 2015 by Momstart Leave a Comment

The Shades of Romance Conference has just released the list of sponsors for the conference scheduled to take place over Valentine’s Day weekend February 13-15, 2015 at the Motif Seattle Hotel in celebration of the upcoming blockbuster movie Fifty Shades of Grey. Cleis Press, Circlet Press and Riverdale Avenue Books, three of the leading publishers of erotic romance for women, along with RT Book Reviews, the publication of the romance industry, Vivid Entertainment, the world’s leading producer of American porn, and Babeland, one of the leading sex education outlets in the country, will come together to ratchet up the excitement to this ultimate Girls Night Out weekend.

While there is enormous excitement surrounding the opening of the movie version of Fifty Shades of Grey, there are no events or conferences coinciding with the movie’s release. Shades of Romance Conference will be the first with a private screening of the movie for conference participants, followed by a panel discussion/pajama party with the 18 best-selling romance writers.

Eighteen authors are scheduled to appear for a massive reading and book signing on Saturday including Seattle’s own Eliza Gayle, J Kenner, Lexi Blake, Kate Allure, Jami Davenport, Louisa Bacio, Daisy Harris, Suzanne Grahame, Alice Gaines, Anna Alexander, Selina Fyre, Mara White, Ava Parker and Lori Perkins. The end result is an exciting one-of-a-kind event that is sure to garner the attention of Fifty Shades of Grey fans everywhere.

Lori Perkins, author of 50 Writers on 50 Shades of Grey, will be the keynote luncheon speaker at the conference, where winners of baskets of signed books donated by such best-selling authors as Lisa Renee Jones, Shayla Black, Roni Moran and Meredith Wild, as well as signed books by EL James, will be raffled off. The afternoon will include an optional visit to The Center for Sex Positive Culture and a private sex toy shopping party in the evening. Sunday, February 15^th activities will include breakout sessions on How to Write Smut for Fun and Profit and lunch.

All conference attendees will receive a goodie bag chock full of free books, sex toys, coupons and author swag worth hundreds of dollars.

Over 200 attendees are expected for this groundbreaking and one of a kind conference. Full access tickets to the Shades of Romance Conference are $375, and there are one day passes, which can be purchased at shadesofromancecon.com. Conference tickets include meals.

Zappos New Balance “Happily Ever Excellent” Glass Sneaker #happilyeverexcellent

August 12, 2013 by Momstart 1 Comment

This is a compensated post

Growing up with Cinderella as my favorite princess I always dreamed of being able to wear glass slippers. Zappos and New Balance have created the Happily Ever Excellent Glass sneaker campaign almost making my dreams come true. Not that you can wear these sneakers but participate in this sweepstakes campaign could get you some pretty sweet prizes. Check out the New Balance “Happily Ever Excellent” Glass Sneaker Video that fully explains the #Happilyeverexcellent event:

The campaign is basicly a digital scavenger hunt where you have to find the “perfect fit” from not until August 31st on Zappos.com.

You will be challenged to search for the glass sneaker you see in the photos here on the Zappos.com website. Zappos will be providing hints and links to those who follow Zappos on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The grand prize winner who finds the glass sneaker and successfully adds it to their mobile shopping cart (as if they are buying it) receives an all-expense paid trip for a family of 4 the Walt Disney World runDisney event of their choice, 4 1-day Magic Your Way tickets, and the one-of-a-kind pair of glass sneakers. I really want the glass sneakers, I just think they are so cool.

It’s not going to be a cake walk here guys. The glass sneakers on the Zappos website will be challenging to find to make the campaign more engaging and fun! You have more chances to win than just the grand prize though. There will also be a weekly drawing until August 31st, with one winner announced each Friday (August 16th, 23rd and 30th). These participants will win a runDisney family trip (no glass sneakers). Visitors can enter every day for a chance to win. That means the first winner will be picked on Friday so go enter!.

Talking Ginger’s Birthday Party Celebration Video #gingersbirthday #samp

April 8, 2013 by Momstart Leave a Comment

The virtual party is underway for Talking Ginger’s Birthday! Part of the Talking Friends bunch, Talking Ginger is well known in the app world as the curious little kitty who makes getting ready for bed entertaining. In his first app, he gets a kick out of brushing his teeth, getting clean and playing other potty-games. Now, in honor of his birthday, Talking Ginger is getting the best gift ever: a new app! Talking Ginger’s new birthday app will be available in late April, but you can check out the trailer now for a sneak peak!

Disclosure – This product was provided to me free of charge by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the writing of this review; however, opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation.

About Emily:

Emily is also very active in the local MOMS CLUB. The mother of two girls, ages 7 and 3, Emily also cares for her lovable old shihtzu, a frisky kitty and a flock of egg-laying chickens. Originally from Wisconsin, Emily transplanted to Pacific Northwest after college to be with the handsome, sweet guy she met on Spring Break. They have now been married for 10 years. Emily hates housecleaning, loves wine and enjoys dining out. She would love to find a cure for the depression and anxiety she has dealt with on and off since early adulthood, just like me. She is an amazing mom and friend.

Kushies Baby of the Month Contest

July 21, 2012 by Momstart 2 Comments

Kushies announces the Kushies Baby of the Month contest where proud moms, dads, grandparents and others can submit photos of their most precious little ones wearing a favorite Kushies item. Each month a winner will receive $100 in fabulous Kushies products. This month’s contest will end on July 31 and a winner will be announced on August 1

About Kushies Baby

Based in Ontario, Canada, with U.S. headquarters located in Niagara Falls, New York, Kushies® creates and provides an innovative collection of quality baby products and accessories. Trusted by moms since 1987, Kushies offers more than 350 superior baby products including stylish layette and playwear, washable diapers, the award-winning Kushies Zolo toy collection and a broad range of baby essentials. The worldwide market leader in reusable cloth diapers and accessories, Kushies takes great pride in operating as a responsible company and as an environmentally concerned member of our planet. For more information on Kushies visit www.kushiesonline.com.

Better Health Over the Summer with Nakano Step It Up Splash It On Tips & Win #NAKANOSplash

July 7, 2012 by Momstart 2 Comments

NAKANO Seasoned Rice Vinegars is a versatile and flavorful product that is traditionally used for salad dressings, recipes, or is splashed on protein, vegetables or red meat giving the finished meal a unique, delicious taste. I’ve used it and it’s so simple to make a home made dressing that I love doing it. I know exactly what’s in it and feel comfortable giving it to my kids. NAKANO exclusively makes its own vinegar to guarantee a quality condiment that delivers a tantalizing taste and they want to inspire you to step it up by Splashing it on.

Better Health Over the Summer with Nakano Step It Up Splash It On Tips

•Do interval training to burn more calories. Alternate from 15 seconds high intensity, to 30 seconds light intensity for 20 to 30 minutes

•Using stairs instead of elevators as a daily habit will help you burn calories and build stamina while giving your body a total work out

•Instead of 1 tbsp of butter, use 1 tbsp of NAKANO® Seasoned Vinegar to save 80 calories and 11 grams of fat

•I tbsp. of mayo has 10 grams of fat. 1 tbsp. of NAKANO® Seasoned Vinegar has 0 grams of fat. You tell us the better choice

Enter to Win:

You don’t have to participate at all to win a prize, all you have to do is fill out a form on the Nakano Facebook page to be entered into the contest.

You Could Win:

o1st Prize: One-year free gym membership

o2nd Prize: Six personal training sessions

o3rd Prize: NAKANO workout bag

However, the goal is to get healthy!

So after you enter you have the option to download the step tracker app. It’s just a Facebook app that you need to give permission to and then you are able to input your steps every day for another chance to win one of the prizes.

This is a compensated post with Nakano as a Mizkan blog ambassador.

Capture Father’s Day With These Cameras: Sony NEX-F3 Camera, Microsoft LifeCam Studio & More

May 28, 2012 by Momstart 31 Comments

LifeCam Studio: Is your student heading back to school this fall? Make sure they stay connected every step of the way with the high-powered Skype Certified LifeCam Studio. The LifeCam Studio features all the latest and greatest features to give you a superior interactive experience. So, whether you student is venturing off to campus for the first time, or heading back for another year, connecting with Microsoft’s LifeCam Studio will make them feel as if they’re right there with their friends and family back home. Price: $99.95

Purchase this accessory online at the Microsoft Store

Sony NEX-F3 Camera

The new Sony NEX-F3 camera features the same space-saving mirrorless design as other models in Sony’s E-mount family as well as an advanced, 16.1 effective megapixel Exmor™ APS HD CMOS sensor, identical in size to sensors found in traditional DSLR cameras. The large sensor takes in more light during image capture, resulting in flawless, low-noise photographs and crisply detailed Full HD videos (60i/24p). Photographers can also easily create images with beautiful defocus effects, where the subject is focused sharply against a smoothly blurred background.

“Sony continues to redefine digital photography with our E-mount series, packing a large APS-C size sensor into a small, lightweight camera body to produce professional-quality images with ease,” said Mike Kahn, director of the Alpha business at Sony. “Featuring a diverse set of imaging technologies and offered at a great price, the new NEX-F3 model reinforces our commitment to this rapidly growing compact system camera market."

The NEX-F3 camera adds a whole new perspective to self-portraits with a 180° Tiltable LCD screen, a first for Sony’s E-mount camera line. By simply holding the camera at arm’s length and flipping the LCD screen vertically, users can adjust the on-screen preview image and properly frame photos.

Additionally, the new model features a useful built-in flash to broaden shooting options indoors or in low light situations. Already introduced on Sony’s acclaimed NEX-7 camera, this pop-up flash handily brightens portraits and other shots without the need to carry an additional flash accessory.

the Nokia Lumia 900 jam packed with the features that will help Dad get the most out of his free time:

· People Hub/Camera – Updating his social networks has never been easier or faster than with built-in Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. With Windows Phone, it takes only four seconds to take a picture and upload it to a social network. It’s simply faster than other phones.

HTC TITAN II™

At a glance

The HTC TITAN II™ comes equipped with a brilliant 4.7" super-LCD capacitive touchscreen display for an optimized viewing experience for movies, games, photos or videos. Access to AT&T’s speedy 4G LTE network, paired with a 1.5 GHz Snapdragon S2 processor by Qualcomm, enables the HTC TITAN II™ to deliver fast web surfing, streaming, and downloading. This new, powerful smartphone will also feature a 1,730mAh lithium ion battery for a long-lasting mobile experience on one of the fastest 4G LTE networks.

The Camera – 16MP camera with a dedicated button, autofocus, dual LED flash, f2.6 28mm wide-angle lens and 720p HD video recording – 1.3MP front-facing camera with video recording capability

I’m a Microsoft Windows Champion and they gave me this information to share with you.

World Harbors Summer Of Winning #WorldHarbors #GoldenLabel

May 28, 2012 by Momstart 11 Comments

I’m so excited to announce that I will be continuing on as a Mizkan Blogger Ambassador for another year. They are an amazing company to work with, completely organized, with a fabulous line of products for me to represent.

This summer World Harbors is full of giveaways

Golden Label Sweeps (In-Store Sweeps)

· The Golden Label Sweeps will run through September 3^rd. Six lucky persons will win an exotic vacation to one of the following places: Maui, Fiji, Tahiti, Cabo, New England or a trip for a tropical cruise. The six winning bottles will have a “golden label” in it.

official rules can be found on the World Harbors Facebook Page

Adventure Sweeps (Facebook Sweeps within a Facebook App)

A Facebook app on the World Harbors’ Facebook page. You must “like” the page to enter, and then you can simply fill out the registration form for a chance to win

· Prizes are the following:

o Grand prize: Two roundtrip plane tickets

o Second place prize: Gift card for a weekend getaway hotel stay

o Third place prize: Travel bag, Conde Nast Traveler Magazine subscription, product and coupons (stuffed in the bag)

World Harbors Coupon App

·This is an additional app that will be found on the World Harbors’ Facebook page. The first 1000 to sign-up will receive a 55 cent coupon; the next 1,000 who sign-up will receive a 75 cent coupon; and the last 5000 will receive a $1 coupon. This will be on the Facebook page until all coupons are redeemed.

This is a compensated post with World harbors as part of the Mizkan Ambassador program

Macy’s Great American Chefs Tour – Seattle Kick Off! Thursday, May 31

May 26, 2012 by Momstart 7 Comments

"Macy’s Great American Chefs Tour" is embarking on a cross-country road trip, pairing the celebrity chefs of Macy’s Culinary Council with live cooking demonstrations, food tastings and a celebration of local culinary talent. MCC chef Tom Douglas kicks off the more than 15-city tour at Macy’s Downtown Seattle on Thursday, May 31.

In Seattle, MCC Chef Douglas will be joined by local culinary talent, including Holly Smith (Cafe Juanita, Poco Carretto Gelato), Jerrry Traunfeld (Poppy) and Renee Erickson (Boat Street Café) as he leads a live cooking demo on how to pick, prepare and serve each dish from farm to kitchen to table.

When:
Thursday, May 31 at 6 p.m.
Where:
Macy’s Downtown Seattle
1601 Third Avenue – 6th Floor
Seattle, WA 98181

Tickets:
Tickets to the event are $10 and are available at http://tomdouglasmacys.eventbrite.com/

Tom Douglas, along with his wife and business partner, Jackie Cross, owns ten of Seattle’s most exciting restaurants, including Dahlia Lounge, Etta’s, Palace Kitchen, Lola, Serious Pie, Seatown Snack Bar, Cuoco, Ting Momo, and Brave Horse Tavern. With almost thirty years in the culinary business, Tom helped put Seattle on the culinary map by cooking global cuisine using regional and seasonal ingredients.

Twitter Party: The National Pork Board @AllAboutPork @theMotherhood #chopinspiration 5/17 at 7p ET

May 13, 2012 by Momstart 27 Comments

Thursday May 17th at 7PM Eastern/4 PM Pacific join us @MomStart and @AllAboutPork and @TheMotherhood for a twitter party of Summer Fun and Food. The best prize of all is a brand new grill. We just got a grill and we’re super excited about it. We are grilling a lobster on it and I can’t wait to spend this summer grilling and eating outside. So I’m excited to be a part of this twitter party where one of you can win a new Weber grill.

Let us know if you’ll be there! Click this link and press the orange button at the top right that says “Count me in!”

Also attending:

Crystal, Simply Being Mommy
Divina, for Mom Confessionals
Ellen, Confessions of an Overworked Mom
Heather, The Fabulous Finds
Jackie, Free is My Life
Jennifer, Mom Spotted
Louise, Mom Start
Nichol, KiddiesCorner Deals
Stacey, Tree, Root and Twig
Victoria, Veep Veep

Party Details:

When: Thursday, May 17, 7-8 p.m. ET

Where: The party will take place on Twitter, using the #chopinspiration hashtag.

Who: The National Pork Board (@AllAboutPork) and The Motherhood (@theMotherhood) will be hosting.

Prizes: Five prize packs will be given away throughout the hour, based on responses to trivia questions. They will include $20 in pork coupons, a new Weber grill and other items to help unleash the power of the pork chop.

I’m being paid to participate in this twitter party.