tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21810846665104264422024-03-14T14:39:17.381-04:00Operation Sippy CupI've been a SAHM for 12 yrs. That's not to say I don't work, I am just not currently getting a pay check from an outside source!!! I love finding new and exciting ways to save money. If you know any that I don't, please fill me in! I hope you enjoy the stories that I write as much as I do!! I have 3 boys that I adore. Tyler is 12 going on 30. Matthew is my 8 year old silly heart and Jack, is my rough&tough 2 year old, who has just entered... The terrible two's!Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693625299447106877noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181084666510426442.post-88195814532635262262012-02-11T14:14:00.007-05:002012-02-11T14:38:46.406-05:00Ocean Spray Fruit Snacks Review and GIVEAWAY!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNa4bzpI-LmACv20HkzwdUR0zs_9XqkVkmzDF2eT1XzJs9SFCDeS1izyZo93RniI8UcvhJzirOMUNuh_cH2cR5UpOUilj8ID9bHBtLMcwSBP0-HQkp4vpMB6cmDYHszcnP_qe4yrNnkqc/s1600/oceanspray_logo.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 288px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707963631476724818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNa4bzpI-LmACv20HkzwdUR0zs_9XqkVkmzDF2eT1XzJs9SFCDeS1izyZo93RniI8UcvhJzirOMUNuh_cH2cR5UpOUilj8ID9bHBtLMcwSBP0-HQkp4vpMB6cmDYHszcnP_qe4yrNnkqc/s320/oceanspray_logo.jpg" /></a> <br /><div>MyBlogSpark recently gave me and my boys the opportunity to try the NEW Ocean Spray Fruit Snacks and they are delicious!! My boys, their friends and even I love them. The flavors are outstanding and the texture is smooth and melty in your mouth. We are big fans of both the Assorted Fruit and the Berries and Cherries varieties.<br /><br />Here are a few facts about them provided to me by MyBlogSpark...<br /><br />1. †Made with real fruit juice and natural colors* and flavors.<br /><br />2. 80 calories, gluten free and contain 100% of the Daily Value of Vitamin C.<br /><br />3. Available with year round Double Box Tops. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-size:78%;">*colors from natural sources<br /><br />†These Fruit Flavored Snacks are made with apple, pear, and cranberry juice concentrate. See package for a list of complete ingredients. They are not intended to replace fruit in the diet.</span></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>There are no artificial colors used. No red, yellow, or blue dyes just natural sources. For this mom, who has recently become very conscious of my kids' intake of dyes in foods, I am super excited about this feature.</div><br /><div><br />So here is the fun part! The giveaway... Each winner will receive 6 packages of the new Ocean Spray Fruit Snacks!! There will be multiple winners, 4 to be exact so enter everyday for a chance to win!! That's right, just leave me a comment once a day until Feb 16th at midnight EST. Simple right?? Winner will be chosen by Random.org and notified by email!!</div><br /><div><br /><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmf8Vq2OzoGNny2YUm5bra1GHxoXSCvO0oe_mF0kzvs4c1fFJFP289NKx7JB2MxE_ee1EFIDR_gRujzH0Bc6GI0bE-ty12suMVuGmwf4Obq1Z8AACTMzuaKWbcKxGWJw32S1xtFAccepI/s1600/Ocean+Spray+prize+pack.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 206px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5707962546921606770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmf8Vq2OzoGNny2YUm5bra1GHxoXSCvO0oe_mF0kzvs4c1fFJFP289NKx7JB2MxE_ee1EFIDR_gRujzH0Bc6GI0bE-ty12suMVuGmwf4Obq1Z8AACTMzuaKWbcKxGWJw32S1xtFAccepI/s320/Ocean+Spray+prize+pack.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div>One last thing... All opinions are my own!</div><br />Ocean Spray’s® Website: <a href="http://bit.ly/OceanSprayFS" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/OceanSprayFS</a><br />Ocean Spray’s® Facebook page: <a href="http://on.fb.me/OceanSprayFBFS" target="_blank">http://on.fb.me/OceanSprayFBFS</a><br /><br /><br /><div>Disclosure: Ocean Spray® Fruit Flavored Snacks, information, and giveaway have been provided by Ocean Spray® through MyBlogSpark</div>Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693625299447106877noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181084666510426442.post-33740783659575973862011-10-28T19:28:00.002-04:002011-10-28T19:33:04.203-04:00Fresh StartI can't believe that it has been so long since my last post!! A lot of things are new and different for me and I am sure they are for all of you as well. I am turning over a new blog leaf and hope that you will all climb on board for the ride.<br />I have a few tricks up my sleeve so watch for a few reviews and giveaways in the coming weeks!<br />First things first... I have to go pack for a camping trip!! It is the Halloween spooky trail camping trip for the 2 older boys this weekend. My sister is going to keep #3 with her which makes 4 kids under 4! Don't know who has it worse... Me camping in the rain or her? Think it's a toss up!!<br />Take care and like I said, stay tuned!!Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693625299447106877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181084666510426442.post-68737553065437495072011-03-28T20:37:00.003-04:002011-03-28T20:49:41.550-04:00MommyParties sponsored by NutellaSo, my household and others, have found a new favorite breakfast food. <a href="http://nutellausa.com">Nutella</a> is a delicious hazelnut spread that is positively wonderful on a piece of toast and even better on a waffle! For the party, I prepared several different delights featuring Nutella and there was not a bad combination in the bunch! It even tastes great spread on fresh fruit like apples and strawberries.<br />Nutella was very kind to sponsor the MommyParties event. All party guest received a fun goodie bag with Nutella spread samples, coupons, spreaders, and my personal favorite travel mugs!!<br />Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and with a little Nutella spread on a whole grain english muffin served with milk and fruit is the perfect way to "break the fast" and get your body going.<br />It is important to note that Nutella does not contain peanuts or peanut ingredients and it doesn't come in contact with peanuts during manufacturing. Also, it does not contain any ingredients derived from gluten containing cereal; wheat, barley rye, oats or triticale. It is a Kosher Product as well.<br />So thank you once again to MommyParties, <a href="http://nutellausa.com">Nutella</a>, and my party guests. I hope we can gather again soon! I'll bring the Nutella!!Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693625299447106877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181084666510426442.post-61656228048403848802011-03-21T16:10:00.005-04:002011-03-21T16:33:35.565-04:00Progresso Soup Review & GiveawayWell, it has been so long since I posted... let's see if I remember how!!<br />Recently I was sent some delicious <a href="http://www.progresso.com">Progresso Soup </a>along with some other goodies courtesy of MyBlogSpark and Progresso.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibD1-njzS1MgDJ5f1rhhdYEJVz7pO1U6Y7m4FfQyNR_b0B7Q-tLOPJ1URAw86bqVqG1cIsmU_afgav1-zYmTB5KRNNI7qCeU93VWNEfmBILXBRRRu9W9JOvlZCXhBByojaofwzQEgmXQQ/s1600/chicken+tortilla+final.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 235px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibD1-njzS1MgDJ5f1rhhdYEJVz7pO1U6Y7m4FfQyNR_b0B7Q-tLOPJ1URAw86bqVqG1cIsmU_afgav1-zYmTB5KRNNI7qCeU93VWNEfmBILXBRRRu9W9JOvlZCXhBByojaofwzQEgmXQQ/s320/chicken+tortilla+final.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586633454468407298" /></a><br /><br />There were 2 varieties,Chicken Tortilla and Light New England Clam Chowder. Out of the 2 my favorite was the Chicken Tortilla. It was flavorful with just the right amount of spice to it. The pieces of chicken were large and visible, not like some soups that you can't even see the chicken! This soup is part of Progresso® New World RecipesTM which are inspired by Mexican recipes. Made with authentic Mexican ingredients and seasonings, there will be four new Progresso soups coming to grocery store shelves near you - Chicken Tortilla, Meatball & Rice, Black Bean Jalapeno and Chicken & Vegetable. <br />The Light New England Clam Chowder was very tasty as well. I was only able to obtain a bite, as my son devoured the whole bowl before I could go back for another bite! He said it was creamy with nice sized pieces of clams. Very authentic were his words!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNi-67grxVhBmrtB5dilMgatk2-rl2jvl7hJySWtuqIjUWyjdoJuJirQdJclroQDEA6gWyeKqPN46jjG3SBxg4OqaAIIW9phQSYtraLwovB1VNHy5ZATxVWWeyHUEdsdKBKrvYD7vohQ8/s1600/progresso+can+1_web+final.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 221px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNi-67grxVhBmrtB5dilMgatk2-rl2jvl7hJySWtuqIjUWyjdoJuJirQdJclroQDEA6gWyeKqPN46jjG3SBxg4OqaAIIW9phQSYtraLwovB1VNHy5ZATxVWWeyHUEdsdKBKrvYD7vohQ8/s320/progresso+can+1_web+final.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586633768699999570" /></a><br /><br />So, would you like to win a prize pack too?? Just enter below. Go to the <a href="http://www.progresso.com">Progresso Website </a>and leave me a comment telling me which flavor of soup you would like to try! Isn't that simple??<br />This giveaway will end on March 26th at 9pm EST. I will use Random.org to select a winner! <br /><em>Legal stuff: All opinions are my own. The product, information and prize packs were all given to you from Progresso through MyBlogSpark.</em>Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693625299447106877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181084666510426442.post-22614801322502001112011-01-12T09:32:00.004-05:002011-01-12T10:02:01.651-05:00Thirty One Gifts<a href="http://www.mythirtyone.com/kbell28"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_oZAos5ftwL6RsFzxYFnqzGxFA0VwIg8KCpNQrRMVjz_fq_Ju_nLnP1K6Nvvkde79GExxiXWVox5by1NRj80A1sR2pHy-OY_KCM-9iKp02XIrxiHjX3V_FmMwIUxDFVFP-LjnyiKX8js/s1600/167515_10150118264827152_614487151_7616415_3634033_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_oZAos5ftwL6RsFzxYFnqzGxFA0VwIg8KCpNQrRMVjz_fq_Ju_nLnP1K6Nvvkde79GExxiXWVox5by1NRj80A1sR2pHy-OY_KCM-9iKp02XIrxiHjX3V_FmMwIUxDFVFP-LjnyiKX8js/s400/167515_10150118264827152_614487151_7616415_3634033_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561314135007711394" /></a></a>So, I signed up to be a consultant with 31 gifts a few months back, mostly because I love the products but now I need to make a business out of it and help provide for my family! This month's special is an awesome one and I would love for all of you to take advantage of this once a year sale! Think birthday gifts, teacher gifts, daycare worker gifts, and of course think of yourself!!<br />Our Thermal Lunch Totes are on sale for $10 and $8 depending on the size you want. You can get them personilized for just $1.50 extra and there is no minimun purchase required! So a large lunch tote with your name or inital on it will cost $11.50 instead of $20!! What a bargain!<br />Plus, anyone who orders before January 25th will go in the drawing for a free lunch tote from me! You can order directly through me or even shop on <a href="http://www.mythirtyone.com/kbell28">MY WEBSITE</a>, please feel free to contact me with any questions!! Oh yeah and if you really want to get some great products for free... Have a book party! Then you can be the hostess with the mostest!Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693625299447106877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181084666510426442.post-14187189446132165032011-01-12T09:21:00.003-05:002011-01-12T09:26:32.717-05:00WINNER, WINNER, HAMBURGER DINNER!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0suk4UW6ZNdN4PAPaEUo9ksddM6i2B5WEbDhXonfDVnIdbnX-GHdocJTutzmsALuTCBOXNDliOSLsCjsWb7wEryfkN6DCuekKXY0gosKdUM8QIhd6f5ni-RNcsi3-cx_F7j_7WfS8J7w/s1600/Hamburger.PNG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 169px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0suk4UW6ZNdN4PAPaEUo9ksddM6i2B5WEbDhXonfDVnIdbnX-GHdocJTutzmsALuTCBOXNDliOSLsCjsWb7wEryfkN6DCuekKXY0gosKdUM8QIhd6f5ni-RNcsi3-cx_F7j_7WfS8J7w/s200/Hamburger.PNG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5561305708064568130" /></a><br />And the winner is Rebecca O who said... <br />We like the Cheesy Enchilada and the Cheesy Jambalaya. Thanks for the chance.<br />Congratulations Rebecca! Thank you to Hamburger Helper and MyBlogSpark for giving me the opportunity. Keep watching more to come!!Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693625299447106877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181084666510426442.post-85242684342091114392011-01-05T20:01:00.003-05:002011-01-05T20:22:20.178-05:00Show Your Helping Hand™ Hamburger Helper Giveaway<center><a href="http://www.showyourhelpinghand.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" alt="Feeding America Show Your Helping Hand" src="http://www.coyneclients.com/myblogspark/syhh_0910/SYHH-Blogger-Button.jpg" width="315" height="178" /></center>
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<br />So I promised that I had more giveaways so here we go. Let's start off the new year helping others!
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<br />To raise awareness about the national issue of hunger, Hamburger Helper® is partnering with GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter and actor Tim McGraw to help Feeding America deliver millions of meals to local food banks through the Show Your Helping Hand™ campaign. McGraw will lend his voice to the campaign through a Public Service Announcement which will be distributed nationwide. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUQFhXFP8o8">Click here to view the PSA</a>.
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<br />We can all show our support by submitting codes from specially marked boxes of Hamburger Helper at <a href="http://www.showyourhelpinghand.com/">http://www.showyourhelpinghand.com/</a>or by logging on to make a donation. Hamburger Helper has already donated more than half a million dollars and will contribute up to an additional $100,000 to Feeding America through this program. Don’t think one code will make a difference? The 17 cents Hamburger Helper donates per code is enough for Feeding America to deliver one meal to a local food bank.
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<br />The most fun part of helping others is that you have the opportunity to win a prize pack from Hamburger Helper through MyBlogSpark! I recieved a pack with a box of Hamberger helper, a cool foam hand that Jack has been calling his turkey, and Tim McGraw's CD!!! And by me chossing to participate they donated $10 on my behalf to this wonderful cause.
<br />So besides the fact that Hamburger Helper is super quick and easy to make, and delicious I might add, you get to help others in need!
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<br />Want to win??
<br />Simple Question... What is your favorite Hamburger Helper Flavor Kit??
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<br />Winner will be selected by random.org on January 11, 2010 at 9 p.m. est. All opinions are my own and once again I was sent a prize pack from Hamburger Helper through MyBlogSpark. Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693625299447106877noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181084666510426442.post-84637681955682561962011-01-05T07:46:00.003-05:002011-01-05T07:54:09.177-05:00OOPS!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj48RT_jL9JV5lXCVcRtSLl8HEr_H6mJouLbOKhHml0EChyphenhyphenUX9CRh4w1yu9uYsQTs7afudcUzN-fPMcxSoJeK_xYCkWJenqTkm1ebSOOvL_IHa6rEaAMKN7kd-EJ_zTOQu_AY-PVt0Hhkw/s1600/panko.PNG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 183px; height: 194px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj48RT_jL9JV5lXCVcRtSLl8HEr_H6mJouLbOKhHml0EChyphenhyphenUX9CRh4w1yu9uYsQTs7afudcUzN-fPMcxSoJeK_xYCkWJenqTkm1ebSOOvL_IHa6rEaAMKN7kd-EJ_zTOQu_AY-PVt0Hhkw/s200/panko.PNG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5558684141762250434" /></a><br />I must say... I am not a very good blogger these days!! I have been working feverishly to complete a project and have not given myself anytime for blogging! The winner of the Panko Bread Crumb Giveaway is... Ashley who said she would use the bread crumbs to prepare some kind of tilapia! Well Ashley, Now is your chance! I have emailed you so get back to me ASAP!Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693625299447106877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181084666510426442.post-86488210529630239022010-12-06T21:01:00.002-05:002010-12-06T21:36:35.035-05:00Progresso Lemon Pepper Panko Giveaway<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVJwfdKM96jfFizmhlUKIE9nVsvl0wSEpOFdIIDrRi_6t8VjRNjsap90hZoVALrRKOwkTin2ddgrgaXyUUWKVzLGt4_WOM23-FgypDFeRiug2rUEaylcMkS9jm4-OHZZO5RfvJTZPovpk/s1600/Lemon_Pepper_Panko-WEB.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 188px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVJwfdKM96jfFizmhlUKIE9nVsvl0wSEpOFdIIDrRi_6t8VjRNjsap90hZoVALrRKOwkTin2ddgrgaXyUUWKVzLGt4_WOM23-FgypDFeRiug2rUEaylcMkS9jm4-OHZZO5RfvJTZPovpk/s200/Lemon_Pepper_Panko-WEB.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547763250013496258" /></a><br />Well, the title says it all! Yummy!! The Progresso Lemon Pepper Panko bread crumbs are delicious! They are much flakier and more crunchy then traditional bread crumbs. Everyone is trying them these days! I even saw several hosts on Food Network calling for them in recipes. I just tried the recipe on the back of the box, only I used chicken not fish, and truthfully I don't know what was better the moist chicken or the crunchy coating! They are seasoned perfectly with just the right amount of lemon flavor. <br />MyBlogSpark sent me a box for free along with Chef Michael Chiarello's new cookbook, Bottega. The cookbook features "Bold Italian Flavors from the Heart of California's Wine Country." It is a positively beautiful book and even if you aren't a chef it would look fabulous on your coffee table or you could even give it as a gift! Most fun part... It is autographed!<br />So you want to win, right? General Mills and MyBlogSpark have once again generously offered to send one of my loyal readers a gift pack of their very own! <br />All you have to do to win is leave a comment telling me, what type of dish would you create with Progresso Lemon Pepper Panko?<br />You can get 2 additional entries by following me with GFC! Just leave 2 more comments.<br /><br /><br />One more thing, be sure to check out the <a href="http://www.progressobroth.com/">Progresso's Wine & Dine with Chef Michael Chiarello Sweepstakes</a>. Now through December 31st, participants can enter for the chance to win a trip for two to Napa Valley to attend the Spring Bud Break Party, an annual dinner and wine tasting event taking place on May 7, 2011. In addition to two tickets to the party, the grand prize also includes roundtrip airfare and hotel accommodations. Visit <a href="http://www.progressobroth.com/">www.progressobroth.com </a>for the sweepstakes rules and entry form. <br /><br /><br /><br />Legal Stuff: All opinions are my own. The information, gift pack and giveaway opportunity was given to me by General Mills and through MyBlogSpark. Winner will be selected using Random.org on Dec 15, 2010 at 11:59 EST.Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693625299447106877noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181084666510426442.post-39946679908484381622010-12-04T11:58:00.003-05:002010-12-04T12:07:41.335-05:00And the winner is...JC who said... <br />Commented on <br />My Bucket List <br /><br />I am having a time of it trying to get the dumb picture from Random.org so you will just have to trust me!! Thanks to all that entered. Stay tuned, I have more giveaways on the way!!<br /><br />Thank you again to My Blog Spark for Wanchai Ferry and Macaroni Grill prize!Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693625299447106877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181084666510426442.post-33554102602435426862010-11-22T20:55:00.002-05:002010-11-22T20:59:23.913-05:00Moved... AGAIN!So we are calling this round three!! The kids are I are getting settled into our new joint and we love it!!! Off to schools tomorrow to enroll. They are thrilled that they won't have to start until next week though, thanks to Turkey Day!<br />The house is beautiful and we will be very happy here. Already met a few of the neighbors and having my sister and her family down the block is just fantastic! My mom is close too and the kids just love that too!<br />I want to say thank you to all my wonderful friends for helping this past weekend. Well for the past few years really. God puts people in our path when we need them and I have been truly blessed.<br />Update again soon, In the mean time, make sure you enter to win the giftcard on my previous post!!Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693625299447106877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181084666510426442.post-978693624155632992010-11-13T08:53:00.004-05:002010-11-13T09:31:43.889-05:00Wanchai Ferry® & Macaroni Grill® Dry Dinner Kit Review and Giveaway<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVEQKFbauontKMbrz7ZL6Z3NyEpbjpWOid9dcRKDnkfiZzvfH2byyZteI-9A-ifFaic0gRUaKDXw3-8RVpxhi7jOwjOgZ6uKPj2KmeKRDiFoZEa25XEoalnqRCkyqPU5AWH4QOps5m-Z4/s1600/Creamy_Basil.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 173px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVEQKFbauontKMbrz7ZL6Z3NyEpbjpWOid9dcRKDnkfiZzvfH2byyZteI-9A-ifFaic0gRUaKDXw3-8RVpxhi7jOwjOgZ6uKPj2KmeKRDiFoZEa25XEoalnqRCkyqPU5AWH4QOps5m-Z4/s200/Creamy_Basil.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539041686756695298" /></a><br />I recently received the most delicious dry dinner kits that I have ever had! First we tried the Macaroni Grill Creamy Basil Parmesan Chicken & Pasta. I was a bit sceptical but decided that I would give have an open mind. I am so glad that I did. It was delicious! The directions were super easy to follow and everything but the chicken is included in the box. My oldest son and I had to fight for the last serving for lunch the next day! The flavors were a perfect combination and the final product truly tasted like it came from a restaurant.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMzIRQGKhGsQ9xFaEqPBf1WLuvunYZUuxpq1r1SdOoAXt_1uByMXr6CtEMGvYEWOeiRH_LhT_6gjbus0KLJVFUnTow_sHqfc3FXfEYxYQJ0H0YitxtLiYQPzx-_CO4BE0BAVLFdjw8fMw/s1600/Orange_Chicken.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 173px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMzIRQGKhGsQ9xFaEqPBf1WLuvunYZUuxpq1r1SdOoAXt_1uByMXr6CtEMGvYEWOeiRH_LhT_6gjbus0KLJVFUnTow_sHqfc3FXfEYxYQJ0H0YitxtLiYQPzx-_CO4BE0BAVLFdjw8fMw/s200/Orange_Chicken.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539041800060024018" /></a><br /><br />Next was the Wanchai Ferry Orange Chicken. I was once again a little weary but figured I really didn't have anything to lose! Again a very pleasant meal. There were no leftovers which, in my house means that everyone loved it! I am a huge fan of oriental style food. I am also very picky as to the flavors I choose, and I can say with certainty that this kit will be on my grocery list frequently. The quality of the ingredients was very high and the cost is very affordable.<br /><br />For more information and dinner tips, visit <a href="http://www.macaronigrillathome.com">Macaroni Grill At Home </a>and <a href="http://www.wanchaiferryathome.com">Wanchai Ferry At Home</a>. You can also follow on Twitter and "Like" on Facebook.<br /><br />Here is a $1.50 off 2 kits <a href="http://www.myblogspark.com/uc/main/198d/">COUPON</a> so you can try it for yourself. Try creating a special date night or even a girls night in!<br /><br />Now here is your chance to win the same prize pack I got! <br />P.S. It includes a visa gift card!!!<br /><br />Mandatory Entry... (1 comment)<br />Tell me about your first date with the special person in your life!<br /><br />Extra Entry... (1 comment for each one your do)<br />Give my readers a tip about enjoying a night at home!<br />Follow me with GFC.<br />Post on a non-giveaway post.<br /><br /><em>Legal Stuff: Wanchai Ferry and Macaroni Grill provided me with free product, information, and this wonderful prize pack through MyBlogSpark. All opinions are my own.</em>Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693625299447106877noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181084666510426442.post-84670494065626912352010-10-26T20:36:00.003-04:002010-10-26T20:59:34.443-04:00KIDZUP Top 30 Preschool Songs Review & GiveawayI was recently presented with the opportunity to review "The Top 30 Preschool Songs" CD that is produced by KIDZUP. Jack and I have really enjoyed listening and of course singing along to all the songs. The music is upbeat. It has kids and adults signing on the tracks and I think that makes it much easier for little ones to relate to. Nothing is more wonderful then listening to a 2 year old belt out B-I-N-G-O on his way to school!<br />The CD consists of favorites like "The Muffin Man" and "The Wheels on the Bus", but also new songs that I hadn't heard before like, "Good Morning" and "So Long Now." <br />Wendy from <a href="http://www.kiboomu.com">Kiboomu</a> was quick to send me the gift code for the iTunes redemption, that is where you can find this CD but also numerous other titles. She is the former owner, founder, singer/songwriter on the KIDZUP albums! They have sold millions of KIDZUP albums worldwide, and through the KIDZUP Foundation, fed and vaccinated millions of children!<br />She has generously offered 2 gift codes for me to give away on Operation Sippy Cup. You have to be in the US or Canada and have a valid email address to win, that's the way they send you the itunes code. Even if you don't have an iPod/iPhone you can still win, you would just have to download iTunes and redeem the code. Then you would be able to burn a copy onto a CD!!<br />Now for the rules...<br />Leave a comment with your favorite preschool song! That's easy right?<br />If you want an extra entry, become a follower and leave another comment!<br /><br />The winner will be selected using random.org on November 5, 2010 at 11:59 pm EST. Good luck and Enjoy!Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693625299447106877noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181084666510426442.post-39503743474697856292010-10-17T13:25:00.002-04:002010-10-19T11:55:31.253-04:00My Bucket ListThis weekend I watched "The Bucket List." It was in the comedy section so that is what I was expecting. It was funny in parts but also very realistic. It got me thinking about my life and things that I want to do before I kick the proverbial bucket! Of course, there will probably be no way to complete everything on the list, mostly because they require flying across the ocean and I don't know if I can ever do that again, but I thought it would be good to start a list just in case I win the lottery! I want to be able to say, "I am going to see the pyramids" instead of saying "Disney World" like everyone else! So here goes,<br />1. See the Grand Canyon<br />2. Vegas<br />3. Visit Australia<br />4. Write a book<br />5. Meet Oprah and Ellen<br />6. Walk on the Great Wall of China<br /><br />That is just the beginning! You can see what I mean about the travel thing and also the money thing!! Bucket Lists are not cheap!<br />What's on your list? Anything practical?? Let me know!Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693625299447106877noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181084666510426442.post-58430764277562052902010-09-23T10:04:00.007-04:002010-10-05T07:11:51.042-04:00Lunchbox Love Review and Giveaway<span style="font-family:georgia;">Recently I was sent a cute set of <a href="http://www.sayplease.com/">Lunchbox Love for Kids </a>notecards and I have to say they are adorable. The idea behind the product is simple and sweet... Let your kids know you are thinking about them in a positive and thoughtful manner. Each card has a positive saying on the front and a fun trivia question on the back. They come in a super slim credit card size case with 10 preprinted cards and 2 blank cards for your own personal note. </span><br /><br /><br />Although the name indicates lunch time, these really could be used anytime! Sleepover bags, gym bags, notebooks, or just about any place your kids frequent, and might be pleasantly surprised to find a note from you! I actually placed one in my son's DSi handheld game, you know in between, where it folds! He was thrilled. Even on the toughest of days in our house my boys always respond well to a positive thought. Truthfully who doesn't??<br /><a href="http://www.sayplease.com/"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 250px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521256742957879442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheOrQHGk9Kvc7Uwk4uSFLOByh7hI4oFwpmgNDVUPeRgGPzp-lFhPps9QbuurUP7zoMnA2vaIsPBtcKmmA9Sp5Z6j861B5_4DtjbmFcdrSPYr6lhrMgBEyW8-s7eGrWB3om433H_mYLHtA/s320/redtri_ad.jpg" /></a><br /><br />The folks at <a href="http://www.sayplease.com/">Say Please </a>have generously offered a 10% discount to any of my readers who purchase through the link provided as well as the opportunity for me to giveaway a set of Volume 1 cards to one lucky Sippy Cup fan!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Want to win???<br /><br /><br />Visit the Say Please website, take a look around, and come back and tell me one other type of product they sell... 1 entry<br /><br /><br />Sign up for their newsletter... 5 entries<br /><br /><br />Follow my blog... 2 entries<br /><br /><br />Comment on a non-giveaway post... 2 entries<br /><br /><br />The giveaway will end on October 15th, 2010 at 11:59 pm. The winner will be selected using random.org.<br />The promo code will be active until October 31st so stock up before this great discount ends!Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693625299447106877noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181084666510426442.post-49338158374890538262010-09-23T09:33:00.003-04:002010-09-23T09:51:06.561-04:00BusySometimes the only thing I write about is how busy I am. Busy working, busy cleaning, busy entertaining kids, busy, busy, busy! <br />This week is no exception! Matthew is about to turn 9 and we are having a party this weekend! I was selected for the <a href="http://www.beybladebattles.com/">Beyblade</a> <a href="http://www.houseparty.com/">House Party </a>and they sent me a fabulous package with the stadium, spinning tops, coupons and more... So I have to say a big fat thank you to <a href="http://www.hasbro.com/">Hasbro</a> and House Party for making me just a little less busy! <br />Less planning, less buying, less time, less busy! So once again thanks for picking me and my guy to show off your products!Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693625299447106877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181084666510426442.post-649424766047241112010-09-09T08:58:00.002-04:002010-09-09T09:46:39.793-04:00Weight Watchers Lose-A-Palooza<span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">So, did the title reach out and grab you? Want to know more?? Well, here you go...</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">Lose-A-Palooza is a one-day social media event created to encourage participation in the Lose For Good® campaign to benefit Share Our Strength and Action Against Hunger.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">As part of the Lose For Good campaign, Weight Watchers will donate $1, up to a maximum of $60,000, to Share Our Strength and Action Against Hunger for each approved mention, acknowledgment or action related to “Lose For Good” made on September 14th through blogs, Twitter, Facebook and check-in via foursquare.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">There is a difference between Lose For Good and Lose-A-Palooza. </span><br /><p><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">Lose For Good is a 7-week campaign. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">Lose-A-Palooza, on the other hand, is a one-day event as part of the Lose For Good campaign. The event runs one day only – September 14th – and its objective is to drive as much social media awareness as possible for Lose For Good. Every time Lose For Good is mentioned using an approved method on 9/14, Weight Watchers will track the mention and donate a dollar – up to $60,000.</span></p><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#000000;"><strong>So by now you are probably saying, "Okay, what do I need to do?"</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#000000;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#000000;"><strong>Here's the skinny (no pun intended) hee hee...</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">* Get involved by visiting </span><a href="http://weightwatchers.com/loseforgood" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">WeightWatchers.com/LoseForGood</span></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">* Comment on a blog post about Lose For Good, like right here on my blog!! Also, ask your friends to show their support by commenting on your post. Don’t forget to include “Lose For Good” in your comment.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">* Write a post including “Lose For Good” in the Community on </span><a href="http://www.weightwatchers.com/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">WeightWatchers.com</span></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">.</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#000000;"><strong>Facebook Opportunities</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">* “Like” Weight Watchers, Share Our Strength or Action Against Hunger pages </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">* Comment or "Like" any of the Weight Watchers “Lose-A-Palooza” updates posted posting throughout the day, Sept. 14th</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">* Accessorize your page add a </span><a href="http://twibbon.com/join/Weight-Watchers-LoseForGood" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">Lose-A-Palooza twibbon</span></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;"> to your profile picture (available 9/14)</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#000000;"><strong>Twitter</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">* Follow get in on the good. Follow </span><a href="http://twitter.com/weightwatchers" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">@WeightWatchers</span></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">, </span><a href="http://twitter.com/sharestrength" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">@sharestrength</span></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;"> or </span><a href="http://twitter.com/acfusa" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">@acfusa</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">* Tweet or Retweet using the hashtag #LoseforGood. Let people know how they can join you in the fight against hunger</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">* Accessorize and add a </span><a href="http://twibbon.com/join/Weight-Watchers-LoseForGood" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">Lose-A-Palooza twibbon</span></a><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;"> to your profile picture (available 9/14)</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;font-size:130%;color:#000000;"><strong>Foursquare</strong></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">* Check-in to a Weight Watchers meeting room to help contribute to the good.</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;color:#000000;">So that's it, please participate in any of the above ways. Be sure to include the words "Lose for Good" so that all activity can be counted and we can help raise money to fight hunger!!! $60,000 could feed a lot of people! </span>Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693625299447106877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181084666510426442.post-63271876577008870302010-08-28T23:02:00.003-04:002010-08-28T23:09:30.741-04:00So So So Sorry!!!<div>I have been <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">sooooo</span> delayed in everything this week! I can't believe that not only did I not post about the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">gift card</span> winner... I never even selected one! So without further delaying the process, the winner is.....</div><div>Deanna who said, "I follow on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">GFC</span> via Twitter."</div><div>Congratulations Deanna! Thanks for following! I have more giveaways coming so be sure to enter again soon!!!</div><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx6UskcGj_-6-ywojSiLKZdmc-v3rx1ynQ-I_cTGb9QiDrxLpchcjqKBAEzAtvKILVIYOX76K8DBHrJal3IBRMnuE7B7xg9l770hyOz5uQ8UcgyWWGVtdwDlkV9F_6oAkzBWnoZYdYrJc/s1600/Kroger+GC.PNG"><img style="WIDTH: 182px; HEIGHT: 198px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510662829197960274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx6UskcGj_-6-ywojSiLKZdmc-v3rx1ynQ-I_cTGb9QiDrxLpchcjqKBAEzAtvKILVIYOX76K8DBHrJal3IBRMnuE7B7xg9l770hyOz5uQ8UcgyWWGVtdwDlkV9F_6oAkzBWnoZYdYrJc/s200/Kroger+GC.PNG" /></a></div>Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693625299447106877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181084666510426442.post-19545212036089547052010-08-12T11:40:00.007-04:002010-08-12T12:07:50.260-04:00Kroger "Add Up the Savings" $25 Gift Card Giveaway<div align="center">While you’re out and about, be sure to stop at your local </div><div align="center"><strong>Kroger Family of Stores</strong> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;">(<em>which includes Kroger, Ralph’s, King Soopers, City Market, Dillons, </em></span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>Smith’s, </em></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>Fry’s, QFC, Baker’s, Owen’s, Jay C Food Stores, Hilander,</em></span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>Gerbes, F</em></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>ood4Less, </em></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>Pay Less Super Markets </em></span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>and </em></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;"><em>Scott’s Food & Pharmacy)</em></span></span> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">to take advantage of their “Add Up the Savings” Event and stock up on your favorite General Mills & Kimberly Clark brands From August 8 through August 21, when you buy 8 participating items from any Kroger store, you’ll receive $4 off of your purchase. Some of the great participating brands include: Cheerios, Yoplait Yogurt, Pillsbury Cookies & Biscuits, Kleenex, Huggies, Betty Crocker Brownies, Cottonelle, and Lucky Charms.<br /><br />In addition to these great savings, be sure to take advantage of the special Bonus Box Tops Offers and get a jumpstart on helping the participating school of your choice this year.<br /><br />All you have to do, if you haven’t already, is register at <a href="http://www.rewardyourschool.com/">http://www.rewardyourschool.com/</a>. Once you register, you will automatically receive 5 Bonus Box Tops just for signing up! You will also receive custom offers for Bonus Box Tops for purchasing participating products.<br /><br />These great offers are:<br />Buy any 4 Box Tops products and get 10 Bonus Box Tops<br /><br />Buy any 8 Box Tops products and get 25 Bonus Box Tops<br /><br />The offers you select will then load onto your Kroger Shopper Card to be redeemed once you purchase the items. It’s extra easy because there’s no clipping! Just remember to scan your Kroger Shopper Card and the Bonus Box Tops will automatically go straight the participating school of your choice.<br /><br />So head on over to your Kroger store and stock up on all the things you know you will need for the "Back to School" Season! The Box Tops program has been so helpful to my children's schools and now is a great time to score a few extra, while saving money... 2 great things at one time!<br /><br /><em><span style="font-size:85%;">Legal Stuff: The Kroger Family of Stores gift card, information, and giveaway were all provided by The Kroger Family of Stores, General Mills, and Kimberly Clark through MyBlogSpark. I was generously given a gift card to use and they also offered to give one away to my readers!!!<br /></span></em><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>How to Enter for the $25 Gift Card:</strong><br />Mandatory Entry:<br />Just leave a comment telling me what products you </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">will be picking up at your local Kroger store!<br /><br />Want an extra entry?? </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Follow me on GFC and leave a comment saying you do!</span> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;">Easy Right?? </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"></span></div><div align="center">This giveaway will end on Aug. 20th at 11:59pm EST. The winner will be selected using Random.org and notified by email shortly there after! </div>Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693625299447106877noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181084666510426442.post-67296768649749584012010-08-04T10:43:00.003-04:002010-08-04T10:59:58.532-04:00SoapMornings are especially crazy around my house. Trying to get all 3 boys and myself ready to all walk out the door at the exact same time is becoming increasingly difficult! This morning was no exception!<br />Tyler and Matthew were both dragging this morning, which of course translates into them being in my way! Jack woke up earlier then normal so I put him in his highchair with some cinnamon apples and off I went to dry my hair. I was gone a total of 3 minutes, my hair is so short, and this is what he looked like when I got back to the kitchen: <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ9mhyQlupslYjWThPDAa416Z-MnSTPCwI8f8jW88-OQUjNE5AmOtbiyT-wML4J6jqAq9ZmeAcp9-zROzzRp4t08xgv2EQWXf3tnNY7o239sb5SGqKRyHwgpAZ-wrACB5eQVPyeI1lYH8/s1600/IMG00030.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ9mhyQlupslYjWThPDAa416Z-MnSTPCwI8f8jW88-OQUjNE5AmOtbiyT-wML4J6jqAq9ZmeAcp9-zROzzRp4t08xgv2EQWXf3tnNY7o239sb5SGqKRyHwgpAZ-wrACB5eQVPyeI1lYH8/s200/IMG00030.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501567088391060898" /></a><br /><br />And he says, " Wook mommy soap!" That's right folks, he had rubbed gooey cinnamon apples all over his face, hair, arms, ears, and everywhere else he could in an effort to clean himself!! <br />I once again thought that my head was going to explode!!! I removed him from the highchair, laid him across the kitchen counter and told him to put his head down in the sink while I used the spray nozzle to clean him off. He was then soaked, I was soaked and when you add the other 2 moving around the house at a snails pace, this morning did not go as planned! <br />But, not all was lost, I still managed to make eggs and toast and leave the house with my cup of coffee. Jack just has crunchy hair today. Oh well, you can't win them all!!Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693625299447106877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181084666510426442.post-72141292715549148452010-08-03T21:47:00.003-04:002010-08-03T21:52:55.314-04:00Winner!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaXdsAtfBSQzOA_eodSqs94TEmAcFUqnmOhpxmOo-RdIZyLANt2OVYd0dNqqojZzDgISHzOBPqB3UssUnKzW_uChpBTlM29s_cK1Vd9IjMnzBdZBDZyLoa8oUEnMpGNwDHf_K72bbBbng/s1600/BP+DVD.PNG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 180px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaXdsAtfBSQzOA_eodSqs94TEmAcFUqnmOhpxmOo-RdIZyLANt2OVYd0dNqqojZzDgISHzOBPqB3UssUnKzW_uChpBTlM29s_cK1Vd9IjMnzBdZBDZyLoa8oUEnMpGNwDHf_K72bbBbng/s200/BP+DVD.PNG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501366644648699218" /></a><br />Congratulations to Darci who said...<br /> <br />Left a comment on the "Extra Cash" post. Entry #1<br /><br />I will be contacting you by email to get your info for the great people at Baby Prodigy to send out your DVD set. Enjoy.<br /><br />Thank you to all who entered. I have lots more coming in the next few weeks so stay tuned!Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693625299447106877noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181084666510426442.post-16278946774289450862010-08-01T22:24:00.002-04:002010-08-01T22:33:39.964-04:00NatureThe other day we had a huge thunderstorm. In fact, it wasn't just a storm it was a wild afternoon of 4 inches of rain, wind and even flooding in 3 hours! I must say that I was thankful for it. Not just because the grass, plants and trees are dying but because I didn't have to spend another evening at the football field!!<br />Anyway, there was an extremely loud clap of thunder and Jack came running. He was screaming but before he could get to me Matthew scooped him up and said, "It's okay. You don't have to be scared. It is just a natural sound of nature. It doesn't blow anything up!" I think that kid plays to many video games!! Out of the mouths of babes!!Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693625299447106877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181084666510426442.post-16572110962414898322010-07-25T10:30:00.010-04:002010-07-25T14:05:20.834-04:00Baby PRODIGY Review and GiveawayI was recently given the opportunity to watch and review 3 brand new <a href="http://www.babyprodigy.com/">Baby Prodigy </a>DVDs. All three are new releases and can be found at <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/">Toys R Us</a>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgeB_ElMUA-WZIybR6P8ypsL8_zSDofLasbbXnOyoK8dqK6VQeXbJN1ffksHf2HDMl6iiOzP1kYir8fszABcQdIn6_siL0R3i6xRRIB-D44paPJwaobzvAattexnBErqjPaD08CNM8AVU/s1600/BabyProdigy_Preschool_DVD.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497896853191720418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgeB_ElMUA-WZIybR6P8ypsL8_zSDofLasbbXnOyoK8dqK6VQeXbJN1ffksHf2HDMl6iiOzP1kYir8fszABcQdIn6_siL0R3i6xRRIB-D44paPJwaobzvAattexnBErqjPaD08CNM8AVU/s200/BabyProdigy_Preschool_DVD.jpg" /></a><br />The first one that we watched was Baby Pre-School. It focuses on colors, shapes and games in a magical way. Jack was an instant fan of Dookie and Dottie Duck. They are the 2 main characters of the show; very cute puppets that definitely held Jack's attention. Throughout the show soothing music plays in the background of each scene and there are interludes between different sets that have fun, brightly colored geometric shapes floating across the screen. It was very mesmerizing and even received a few oohhhs and aahhhs from my little guy.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnJcmLHukYo3zb7jLHUeP8hExtwtFsXjaqxjMGg9vsHimRMfgznDhFbCNPLk3Y6p-rYvriZmGr6-quTuCawtTPsauHhaM5mO15icKiTQJbNoqVYRk4dlZw-bACXgL25bO4E1pWV9ZJdEo/s1600/BabyProdigy_FirstWords1_DVD.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 158px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497896847327087698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnJcmLHukYo3zb7jLHUeP8hExtwtFsXjaqxjMGg9vsHimRMfgznDhFbCNPLk3Y6p-rYvriZmGr6-quTuCawtTPsauHhaM5mO15icKiTQJbNoqVYRk4dlZw-bACXgL25bO4E1pWV9ZJdEo/s200/BabyProdigy_FirstWords1_DVD.jpg" /></a><br /><br />We also watched the Baby's First Words video a few times. The vocabulary words that are taught in this video are introduced using colorful animation and music. I appreciated the simplicity of the series. There wasn't any loud or excessive noise and I was pleasantly surprised every time I turned it on that Jack sat through the entire show. By the 3rd viewing he was interacting with the TV and repeating words too.<br /><br />This series is dedicated to the development of our little ones minds. The products produced by <a href="http://www.babyprodigy.com/">Baby Prodigy </a>have won over 20 National Awards. The final DVD that we viewed, 30 Minutes to a Quiet Baby, won the 2009 DVD of the Year Award from Creative Child Magazine.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTcEh_4LIQptAp53U2oyznO6cBwhcH-nsmMuQBGxBgLTbqvuJRgUXNoABoJ5Sor2w5JFjbhKZ-ajA8eNN1zYEMa_FKhxe1u8xCCc6rJ6U7HGNeN685iaGso7NQg-feWrGvzNcoAfYhcDQ/s1600/BabyProdigy_30-MIN_DVD.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 160px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497896834019720514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTcEh_4LIQptAp53U2oyznO6cBwhcH-nsmMuQBGxBgLTbqvuJRgUXNoABoJ5Sor2w5JFjbhKZ-ajA8eNN1zYEMa_FKhxe1u8xCCc6rJ6U7HGNeN685iaGso7NQg-feWrGvzNcoAfYhcDQ/s200/BabyProdigy_30-MIN_DVD.jpg" /></a><br />I must confess to not actually watching the 3rd video, I popped it into the car DVD player and I must say it was so soothing that NO ONE, including my 2 older kids, spoke!! It caught every ones attention and had a very calming effect over the entire backseat! It was the quietest ride we have had in a long time!<br /><br />All 3 videos are 30 minutes long which, for a busy mom, is just the right amount of time to get the dishes done and the laundry folded, so I highly recommend this series to anyone looking for a creatively stimulating DVD for their little ones.<br />The videos do have a recommended age and I must say even the one that was rated for 3 months and up was appropriate for my son, who is 2. </div></div><br /><br />Check out these video and other Baby Prodigy products by visiting <a href="http://www.babyprodigy.com/">http://www.babyprodigy.com/</a> or your local <a href="http://www.toysrus.com/">Toys R Us</a>.<br /><br /><em><span style="font-size:85%;">All the opinions in this review are my own. I received each video at no cost in exchange for my honest comments about their products.</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-size:85%;"></span></em><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Now for the Giveaway part... <a href="http://www.babyprodigy.com/">Baby Prodigy </a>has graciously offered to giveaway one set of the 3 videos that I have reviewed! YEAH! </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong>I am going to make it simple for you to enter so here goes:</strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong></strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Mandatory Entry: Go to the <a href="http://www.babyprodigy.com/">Baby Prodigy </a>website and tell me something you learned, 1 entry.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Additional Entries: Follow me with Google Friend Connect, 3 entries. </span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Blog about this on your blog, 3 entries.</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">Leave a comment on a non-giveaway post, 3 entries</span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;">This Giveaway will end on August 2nd, 2010 at 11:59 p.m. The winner will be selected using random.org. </span>Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693625299447106877noreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181084666510426442.post-37438640425158023562010-07-19T11:23:00.002-04:002010-07-19T11:39:38.138-04:00I am BACK!!It has been a long month! Lots of ups and downs in my household, but I am happy to report that I AM BACK and better than ever!<br />The kids are loving their summer vacation. I am trying to keep everyone busy and happy, which is no small task!! I mean really... You try combining 12 year old activities with 2 year old activities and see how much hair you have left at the end of the day!!<br />We have spent lots of hours at the beach or in our neighbor's pool and that seems to keep all entertained for hours! I even get to sit without someone on my lap or asking me for food while they play in the waves and <span style="color:#000000;">throw sand at each other</span>!<br /><br />I am gainfully employed as well! I have been hired as a church secretary and I am loving the position. Jack is transitioning from being a full-time stay at home kid to a full time day care kid and he seems to be handling the change very well. I miss him lots but his daycare is 25 feet away from my office so I can catch a glimpse of him when I am going through <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">withdrawl</span>!!<br /><br />Tyler and Matthew love summer camp and then they hate summer camp. I never know which day is going to be which but they have to go, so they might as well put a smile on ther face!!<br /><br />Please stay tuned and tell your friends to start following me! I am working on some great giveaways and product reviews as we speak and you will not want to miss them!Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693625299447106877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2181084666510426442.post-31909832819223729522010-06-04T11:52:00.003-04:002010-06-04T11:59:07.067-04:00Extra CashI have been a member of ipsos i-say for about 8 months. So far I have cashed in for $40. They are a survey company that pays you to give your opinion about products that are currently on the market or even products that are not in retail stores yet.<br />Not only do they give you points that you can trade in for cash, but I have also been asked to try diapers, maxi-pads and a variety of other items!<br />It has been really fun and a small way to earn a few extra bucks for ice cream! Click the football themed link on the right hand side of my blog and it will take you to the sign up page! Don't be scared, be excited! It has been a lot of fun!!!Kathrynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08693625299447106877noreply@blogger.com1