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Food Guy Fieri and His Flavortown Sweepstakes #GuyAtWM #Ad

November 13, 2014 by Momstart Leave a Comment

This is a partnered post with Lunchbox, all opinions are my own.

Guy Fieri’s kitchen tools are designed to make cooking easy in a fun decorative way! Guy Fieri’s cookware not only provides you with quality you can actually feel, but also off-the-hook designs that are guaranteed to enhance your kitchen look. These products were created to meet Guy’s specifications, meaning they are strong enough for everyday use and are made to last with what I call his personality. Cooking is easy with the right equipment, and Guy’s kitchen tools available at Walmart.com deliver the performance you and I seek every day. I received quite a few of the items and have fallen right in love.

This cutting board serves as a decorative serving board as well. Just flip it over fun function and then flip again for a talking piece.

Now with all of the accessories and you should know you can get all of these gadgets at Walmart.com, I can be creative in the kitchen. This set has stylish knives with stainless steel blades that have an inlay logo, a unique and comfortable handle design and are perfectly balanced and weighted for precision and ease of use. The 12-piece set includes an eight-inch chef knife, eight-inch slicer knife, 5.5-inch serrated utility knife, 4.5-inch fine utility knife, 3.5-inch paring knife, kitchen shears, sharpener, four steak knives and wood storage block.

The knives are sharp and the chip clips are bright. Now we’ve covered that everyday cookin’ is made easy with Guy Fieri’s kitchen tools, but are you up for a challenge? Guy Fieri has this fun sweepstakes for all of us to participate in. It’s the Cook-Off Sweepstakes and it gives you the opportunity to win some great Guy products like the ones pictured below.

Whip out your culinary skills and create the Penne with Cajun Hot Links and Chipotle Shrimp dish . Take on the challenge and share your creation via Instagram with #GuyAtWM to be in the running to win some of Guy Fieri’s kitchen tools that are sure to come in handy this Holiday Season.

Guy’s Fieri’s Cook-Off Recipe

PENNE WITH CAJUN HOT LINKS AND CHIPOTLE SHRIMP
Recipe courtesy Guy Fieri
Total Time: 35 min | Prep: 20 min | Cook: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings

1-ounce olive oil
4 hot links, all beef, cut in 6 bias slices
20 (21/25 shrimp), deveined, shelled and butterflied
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup Chipotle Sauce, recipe follows
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound cooked penne pasta
1/2 cup Parmesan, grated plus more for serving
1 tablespoon diced Roma tomato
1 tablespoon diced scallion

In saute pan over high heat, add olive oil and hot links. Sear links until browned. Add the shrimp and cook until pink. Lower heat to medium. Then add cream, 3/4 of the Chipotle Sauce, salt and pepper. Add cooked pasta and the cheese. Toss to combine.

Serve in pasta bowl and garnish with diced tomato, scallions, more sauce, if desired, and grated Parmesan.

CHIPOTLE SAUCE:
1 -1/2 cups BBQ sauce
3/4 cup canola oil
1/3 cup lemon juice
3/4-ounce Dijon mustard
1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
3/4-ounce red chili flakes
1/3 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 teaspoon ground black pepper

Combine all ingredients in blender, puree, cover and refrigerate.

Twitter Party Info:

Save the date! Join Guy Fieri for a Twitter Party happening this Cyber Monday! Guy’s Twitter Party will take place on Monday, December 1st, 2014, from 1:00pm to 2:30pm. Chat with Guy and get the inside scoop about which kitchen tools help with making cooking simple and easy.

Enter to Win:

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The Book of Life Sweepstakes Travel to Riviera Maya @WorldMarket #BookOfLife

September 20, 2014 by Momstart Leave a Comment

This is a partnered post with Cost Plus World Market and their partnership with Fox’s movie #BookOfLife all Opinions are my own!

I’m very excited that it’s starting to feel like fall outside and things are starting to look like fall in the stores. The Fall Decorations are my favorite one of the reasons being they include Halloween Décor. I love Halloween, I love decorating and having Halloween themed parties. Of course the kids love Halloween candy, but we also love Halloween themed movies.

Last time I went to the movie theater with my children I saw a preview for a Halloweenish movie The Book of Life. The Book of life is a cute movie about a Hispanic Romeo and Juliet. It’s an animated movie of a Romeo and Juliet-inspired love story set during a Day of the Dead celebration: Manolo (Channing) is a young matador who wants to shed the expectations of his family to follow his dreams of being a musician and his best friend, Joaquin (Diego), is the successful pride of the town. They compete for the heart of Maria (Zoe). In order to win Maria’s heart and save her life, Manolo must face his greatest fears and follow his heart to rewrite his destiny. Based on the cultural celebration of “Dia de los Muertos” (a day of remembering the memories of lost loved ones)Starring the voices of Channing Tatum, Zoe Saldana, Diego Luna, Danny Trejo, Cheech Marin, Directed by Jorge Gutierrez (El Tigre, Mad TV) and produced by Guillermo Del Toro (Puss in Boots, Kung Fu Panda, Pan’s Labyrith)

With the release of this movie in theaters October 17th Cost Plus World Market is offering the Book of Life Sweepstakes.

World Market’s Book of Life Sweepstakes

· You could win a trip to the Riviera Maya & FREE Movies for a Year!

· Grand Prize Package:

o 5 Days/6Nights at Grand Velas Riviera Maya (hotel & accommodations)
o Free Movies for a year
o $1,000 World Market gift card
o Book of Life Merchandise

· Plus, three (3) first prizes: $500 World Market gift card
· Sweepstakes ends October 24^th, 2014

Book of Life Shop

Another exciting thing that Cost Plus World Market is doing is creating creating a fun Book of Life Toys inspired by the film.

· The Book of Life shop includes inspired toys from the film

o Book of Life Tin Keepsake Box
o Book of Life Guitar
o Book of Life Maracas
o Book of Life Castanets
o Book of Life Manolo Rubber Duck Bath Toy
o Book of Life Chuy Stamp
o Book of Life Light Show
o Book of Life Kaleidoscopes
o Book of Life Swirly Slime
o Book of Life Flashlight Picture Projector

Watch the movie in theaters and get the merchandise at Cost Plus World Market. Which Item do you think you would enjoy the most??

Truvia Baking Blend Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe #HealthierHolidays #Thanksgiving

November 23, 2013 by Momstart Leave a Comment

Oh sweet sweet potatoes, I just found another recipe that I had to share from the Truvia Baking Blend Recipe collection (I’m an ambassador). This one is perfect for Thanksgiving. These sweet potatoes are a new twist on a holiday favorite. Made with Truvía^® Baking Blend, this recipe has 30% fewer calories and 60% less sugar* than the full-sugar version.

Truvia Baking Blend Candied Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs. sweet potatoes
3 Tbsp of butter
1⁄2 cup Truvía^® Baking Blend
1⁄2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1⁄2 tsp molasses

Directions

Preheat oven to 350^° F.
Peel and cut sweet potatoes into 1" cubes, place in a baking dish.
Brown butter in a saucepan. Use low to medium heat while stirring to avoid burning.
Turn off heat; add Truvía^® Baking Blend, pumpkin pie spice and molasses to browned butter. Stir until combined.
Add evenly on top of potatoes.
Bake covered for 1 hour, stir.
Bake uncovered for another 10-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.

*These potatoes have 160 calories and 11 grams of sugar per serving as compared to a full-sugar version that has 240 calories and 30 grams of sugar per serving.

Healthy Holidays Sweepstakes

To participate in the Healthier Holidays Sweepstakes, head to the Truvia® Sweepstakes Page at www.facebook.com/truvia, and “like” the Truvia Facebook page to enter for a chance to win Truvia® prizes. You’ll also have the option to “Pin” any of your favorite Truvia® holiday baking recipes with #healthierholidays!

You can pin your favorite Truvia® Baking Blend recipe, while also entering your info to receive a $1.50 off coupon and be instantly entered to win a Truvia® #HealthierHolidays Baking Kit.

Check out more recipes from apple crisp, pumpkin pie, gingerbread men, to red velvet cupcakes, and more!

Quick Only 23 hours Left Win 2 Family Vacations for 4 To Disneyland Thor: Treasures of Asgard Giveaway #ThordarkWorldEvent

October 10, 2013 by Momstart Leave a Comment

I wanted to give you a heads up that beginning at 9:00am PST today , October 10th, for 24 hours ONLY and we’re now down to 23, Marvel launched a really exciting sweepstakes in anticipation of the release of Marvel’s THOR: THE DARK WORLD!

For these 24 hours only (9:00am PST, Thursday 10/10, until 8:59am PST Friday morning, 10/11), fans in the US and Canada have the chance to win one of two family vacations for 4 to the Disneyland Resort for the October 26th opening of Thor: Treasures of Asgard, the brand new experience coming to Disneyland!

In addition to being one of the first people to see the experience, winners will also get 4-Day Park Tickets! All you have to do to enter is visit the THOR page on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/Thor) and answer the following question in the comments of the sweeps post: Who would you travel with if you had the chance to go to Asgard: #Thor or #Loki?

I would travel with #Loki

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!.

Live Your Soccer Dreams: Franz Soccer Sweepstakes Train With Timbers or the Sounders

July 22, 2013 by Momstart Leave a Comment

Some of you may not know who Franz is, in The Seattle and Portland area and surrounding 75 mile area we lovingly know Franz as the local break company. Franz has outlets with really special items like bread bowls and kids get a free cookie every time they come in. Franz is also found in Costco and we go through about a loaf a week.

Even more of you will know about our sports teams and Franz wants to hook up a local youth soccer team for a chance to win a special training session with either the Portland Timbers or the Seattle Sounders in the Franz Field Day Sweepstakes. The winning team will have VIP access to a Timbers/Sounders Training Day, including viewing a Timbers/Sounders practice, joining in a skills clinic led by Timbers/Sounders players and coaches, and a Franz BBQ with Timbers/Sounders players afterwards.

The Franz Soccer Sweepstakes runs now through August 31st, so head on over to the Franz facebook page for more details, and to get YOUR team entered today!

I received a gift card.

Skype Cool My Couch Skype-enabled Smart TV Giveaway #CoolMyCouch

July 17, 2013 by Momstart Leave a Comment

I spent two weeks in Texas this month and if it wasn’t for skype I would have gone crazy. I missed my kids so much as it was and just seeing them smile and be excited to talk to me was so much more meaningful than hearing their voice on the phone. One morning I was even able to be “mom” from far away because I could see that the kids hadn’t brushed their hair yet so I told my son to go to the bathroom and brush his hair. Setting up devices can be tricky for the older generation, you know what I mean right? Well how about getting them a Skype-enabled Smart TV?

I WANT ONE!!!

Skype is running a new campaign called Smart My Couch and you could win a Skype-enabled Smart TV by entering the contest. Cool My Couch not only gives you a chance to win a Smart TV that can make and receive Skype calls, but you could also win a personally tailored sofa created just for you by our Skype interior designer Erin Gates (@elementstyle)!

Simply share a photo of your couch along with a short caption that lets everyone know why your living room could use a cool upgrade. For more details, check out Cool My Couch.

Florida’s 500 Years of Adventure: 50 Different Vacation Packages Giveaway #Kiss10

February 1, 2013 by Momstart 2 Comments

If you’re following the hashtag #kiss10 on twitter then you’ll know Ashley is in Kissimmee Florida right now representing MomStart. I’ve been to Kissimmee twice last year and I loved it. There is so much to do in Kissimmee and the surrounding areas. You have Disney, Gatorland, Forever Florida and Boggy Creek Airboat rides, and that’s just to name a few of the adventures. I experienced plenty of firsts and I expect the same for Ashley. I also can’t wait until I have the opportunity to go back with my two adorable children. They are going to love it there as will you.

This year marks Florida’s 500^th anniversary of when Ponce de Leon discovered the Sunshine State. In celebration of this milestone, VISIT FLORIDA is making it easier for adventurous families to explore Florida.

Starting this month, prospective travelers have chances to win 50 different vacations to Florida – adventures that evoke the state’s heritage of discovery and exploration. “Florida’s 500 Years of Adventure” sweepstakes gives away 50 vacation prize packages, one per week through Dec. 29, 2013. Enter at win.VISITFLORIDA.com. Participants may enter every day for chances to win. Prize packages will include trips to destinations around the state where travelers can participate in everything from manatee snorkel tours in the Crystal River to rounds of golf at the Jack Nicklaus Signature golf course in Orlando.

In addition, throughout the month of March, the third-largest ship in the world, the Juan Sebastian Elcano, will dock in Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and Cape Canaveral. This sail training ship of the Royal Spanish Navy will then travel to St. Augustine in April for the opening of a two-acre living history museum, The Colonial Quarter. This permanent addition to the St. Augustine visitor experience will provide historically accurate portrayals of the initial arrival of European culture on Florida’s shores with exhibits, shows, hands-on interactive activities, taverns, restaurants and more.

Photobucket’s Life’s an Adventure $25,000 Contest: Our Life’s A Cruise

November 29, 2012 by Momstart 6 Comments

Our life is an adventure that I love and feel quite blessed to be a part of. My digital camera tags along with me everywhere I go and we document everything. My husband’s excuse to buy our first digital camera was the birth of my daughter and we’ve been taking photos ever since. Two weeks ago our family experienced the Caribbean for the first time on a cruise with Holland America. It was Fabulous. We had such a great time as a family and with no internet it was quite an experience for me. We all feel so much closer now having had that time unplugged.

There are so many ways to store your photos and I often use Photobucket for my business photos that I need stored on-line for quick use. Photobucket just informed me that you can now upload photos to into a scrapbook that tells a story. I love it it’s like a movie but a scrapbook.

The new Photobucket Stories transforms the act of photo sharing into the art of storytelling, through a collaborative “scrapbook,” that enables you and your readers to turn your images into a narrative. By using digital photos and videos, you can visually share life events from the everyday to the epic, such as vacations, family gatherings, and other memorable events.

So I had to go try it out. I uploaded just a few pictures from the cruise, that took the longest just deciding which photos to use and which ones not to. I love all the photos.

You can upload your story and win!

Submit your story to Photobucket’s Life’s an Adventure Story Contest, where you have the opportunity to win a $25,000 grand prize or one of five $500 runner-up prizes. Submit your Story from Now through December 9th, and vote for your favorites. A photo is worth a thousand words, your story may be worth $25,000. You can view the Official Rules and enter the Life’s an Adventure Story Contest.

This is a compensated campaign with PhotoBucket.

How Zoe’s Addiction to Her Nails Spread with Klutz Nail Art #KlutzBooks

November 15, 2012 by Momstart 9 Comments

With The six water-based, non-toxic, peel-off paints, girls like Zoe can decorate their nails with any design imaginable bumblebees, berries, butterflies, bears, and baseballs…and that’s just the beginning. From apples to zigzags, there’s something here to please even the most finicky fingertips and her were never finicky.

Klutz contacted me asking if I wanted to be a Holiday ambassador and offered me a list to choose from on that list was the Klutz Nail Art book. I NEEDED this book so I could be more creative in painting her nails. Usually it’s just enough for me to get her nails painted at all, I mean, it’s hard for me to put everything that I’m working on down to paint her nails. TERRIBLE I know, but having this book has made it easier. I’m inspired when I can be creative. I LOVE ART!

So I made candy corn nails on her toes. There were a lot of Halloween options in the Nail Art book, actually there were options for everything. Christmas, stripes, and anything under the sun, the sun included.

To Make the candy corn,

Apply a Yellow strip of polish

Apply a orange/red strip of polish

Apply a White tip to each nail

Then she painted her grandmother’s toes and I think she did a fantastic job. She’s only five years old.

She just loves doing her nails, she loves it more than I do, but with these paints I feel comfortable letting her do it herself.

There are 60 pages recommended for ages 8 and up. The nail polish that comes with the Nail Art kit is easily peeled off. This can be an advantage or disadvantage, depending on your point of view. It does make changing the nail fashions quicker and easier. The polish was a good consistency for nail artwork though. We had so much fun.

Be sure to enter to win your own books. The prizing of the WRAP IT UP SWEEPSTAKES changes out every Monday featuring new themes touching on the wide variety of titles Klutz has to offer – Science, Games, Classic Crafts, Holidays and more! The weekly sweeps start every Monday and fans can enter through November 26.

I’m a Klutz Brand Ambassador and received books to review, test out and share my results and will also be compensated for my time. This doesn’t affect my opinion of the brand at all because I’ve loved using Klutz for years!!!