Month: September 2009

pur flavor water filtration pitcher review

- brandy3

I’ll admit it I’m addicted to coca-cola, its really all i ever drink.  I know its not hralthy and bad for your teeth.  water is just to bland for me. So I got to try out Pur Flavors. purified water with flavors to make it better tasting. 

here are some reasons to choose Pur Flavor water

1.Keep your family healthy-removes 98% of contaminanats in water.

2.certified to reduce twoce as many contaminants as brita

3.better taste

4.bottled water can drain your budget

5.better for the enviroment, than wasting plastic bottles

6.convienant and easy to use

7.fits your lifestyle, if your a bottle, pitcher, or faucet person

8.smart system, lets you know when its time to change the filter

9.NSF certified

10.option of flavor, lets you add taste to your water

 

***We liked the Pur flavor pitcher we received, It’s nice knowing that my children and I will be drinking safe water. I love the flavor option, to be able to get sweet tasting water. unfortunatly sweetners make my stomach hurt, so i won’t be having the flavor option that much.  You can guarantee that I will be trying to put more water in my daily routine now that I have the Pur

Temple touch thermometer(giveaway)

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With three kids under the age of 5, colds get around a lot in my house.  I hate taking my kids temperature, because they never sit still. I switched from a rectal to an ear thermometer, but the problem there is positioning it right.

I was able to review the Temple Touch Thermometer, and i’m so thrilled to finally find something that can ease the stress of taking temperatures. It’s the easiest and most accurate way of taking your childs temperature.

Taking body temperatures has never been easier. Simply touch the thermometer to your child’s temple area and in just seconds, get a clinically accurate result. Totally non invasive and gentle so it can be used even on the fussiest child.

Exclusive R.A.T.E. Technology measures the heat radiating from the body and produces a clinically accurate measurement of the core body temperature. Unlike other forehead type thermometers, the Temple Touch is not affected by local ambient conditions. You get an accurate reading every time.

plus the Temple Touch also has these features:

  • Fever Alert; The display light up red to indicate a fever reading, green if it is normal.
  • Overdose Protection Timer; Shows time since the last medication dose so you if its safe to give another dose.
  • Large Back Lighted Display; Easy reading even in darkened room.
  • Fast; Results in 6 seconds.
  • Room Temperature Display; Shows the temperature of the room.
  • F° or C° Display.
  • Underarm mode; Can alternately be used as an underarm thermometer.

***I love this thermometer, it’s very simple to use, and the best is I can use it while my little one are sleeping. With Flu season on the horizon, i’m glad I have this handy. I know there are going to be long nights with crying sick toddlers.

Just for you:

I have one Temple Touch Thermometer  to give away

just leave me a comment telling me how you take your childs temperature?

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United Healthcare Student Resources

- brandy3

 

I was given the opportunity to Write about this campaign with Momselect and UnitedHealthcare StudentResources, www.K12StudentInsurance.com, a division of UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company, who has been dedicated to student insurance programs for over 40 years.  Because UHCSR focuses on students, they have a better understanding of the unique needs of this age group (children 5-18 years old).

If your student does not have health coverage, or your paying too much, this is a great opportunity for you.

Some Great information you need to know about United Healthcare Student Resources:

The plan offers coverage for when your sick or injured anytime. 24/7 all year long.

The United Healthcare Student Resources program is only available through many participating school districts and participating private schools. Nationally available through schools that belong to the Association of Christian  Schools International.

It is available for students K-12 grade and ages 5-18(ages 4-18 in Texas)

The healthcare is designed to be affordable at only $588 a year, or $98 every two months. Plus you can enroll your student at any time during the School Year.

 

I’m really excited to hear abut this great plan, with the economy being bad, and tons of people without  insurance, this is a great way to get students the health coverage, shots they need for school.

Right now my daughter is barely starting preschool, but if this offer is still available in the future i would love to get my children enrolled. Finally

Thanks to mom select and United Healthcare for this opportunity. I am being compensated for this post.

contests 9-14-09

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an island life-cushie pushie/9/14/09

an island life-bath luve/9/15/09

no time mommy-full size ottle ageless perfume/9/16/09

an island life-noobee y pokafun/9/16/09

an island life-personalized alphabet book/9/17/09

all ruby cakes-$25 g.c. to Kohls/9/18/09

an island life-daddy diaper changing toolbox/9/18/09

penelope’s oasis-your choice of liv doll/9/18/09

an island life-personalized baby looney tunes book/9/19/09

penelope’s oasis-organic baby carrier/9/21/09

vals views-kokopax blakely ring tote/9/21/09

vals kitchen-rubbermaid easy find lids set of 4/9/22/09

no time mommy-Looney tunes gift basket/9/23/09

vals kitchen-betty crocker gluten free mixes/9/23/09

a frugal friend-dole fruit bowls/9/24/09

focus organic-$53 worth of zosimos botanicals/9/26/09

a frugal friend-4 berenstain bear books/9/28/09

no time mommy-one day pass to sams club and 25 g.c./9/29/09

nurse mommy-anytime costumes/9/30/09

penelope’s oasis-see kai run shoes/10/2/09

penelope’s oasis-swarovski crystal bracelet or anklet/10/7/09

no time mommy-anytime costume of your choice/10/8/09

valuerays-warm computer mouse/10/11/09

Stride Rite Shoes Review

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The Stride RiteChildren’s Group, the leading provider of premier children’s footwear, announced today the launch of a new collection of baby shoes with patent-pending Sensory Response Technology(SRT). This revolutionary children’s footwear technology, developed in conjunction with the Leon Root, M.D. Motion Analysis Laboratory at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, improves the way a child learns to walk via a sensory feedback system, an ultra-flexible design that allows for more freedom of movement, and a unique construction that reduces the number of stumbles and falls.

Shoes in the SRT collection are also designed to make baby comfortable. They feature moisture-wicking linings, which help keep baby’s feet drier longer, and eco-friendly materials such as a recycled EVA heel cup and a partially recycled outsole to protect baby and baby’s future environment. A great feature for mom and dad is a removable insole containing a Fit Check system that easily lets them know when it is time to see a fit specialist.

The fall SRT collection is comprised of four boys’ styles and seven girls’ styles in baby sizes 3 to 8 in various widths, and features fun fashion touches such as suede fringe, metallic leathers and bright hits of color.

I have not received my shoes for review yet, so i’m going to share a little first steps story.

My daughter started walking at 14 months, and having shoes on her actually helped her to balance herself more.  I remember her being in the playpen, and we’d glance over and see her go from one side to the other without holding on. She would never do it when we looked though. We took her to the zoo two days after she officially took off, and she just went wild running from exhibit to exhibit.

ah memories! 

 Momfluence is holding a contest for 5 lucky readers to win their own pair of Stride Rite shoes in sizes 3-8 toddler including medium and wide! Fill out this form for a chance to win

thanks to momfluence for this review

leave a comment if you’d like tell me do you still have your childs first pair of shoes?

You must fill out the form to win.

contest closes at 12:00 am on 9/28/09 (my birthday)

Box tops for education with Sams Club(giveaway)

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Want to get a jump on back-to-school savings?  Box Tops for Education and Sam’s Club want to lend a hand with their BIG CLIP campaign and we want you to share the great news with others.

From August 15 through September 4, you can get more Box Tops coupons on your favorite back-to-school brands at Sam’s Club and maximize your earnings for your school.  As a double benefit, your savings on these favorite brands will pay for your membership.  At Sam’s you can save over $40 on these brands compared to grocery store prices. 

 

Participating brands include: Cheerios, Ziploc containers, Ziploc sandwich bags, Honey Nut Cheerios, Pillsbury Chocolate Chip Cookies, Fiber One Oats and Chocolate Bars, Nature Valley Bars, Scott Paper Towels, Huggies Baby Wipes and Kleenex Facial Tissues

 

Box Tops for Education is giving away 1 million Bonus Box Tops to America’s schools!  You can also enter The Big Clip sweepstakes for a chance to win the Grand Prize of 500,000 Bonus Box Tops or one of two first prizes of 250,000 Bonus Box Tops!

 Just for you: I have 5 one day passes to sams club and a $25 gift card to offer my readers.

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contest ends on 9/29/09

Thanks to Sams club, Box Tops for Education and My Blog Spark for this opportunity

Pillsbury Bake Off

- brandy3

I’m really late on this post, my package got lost in the mail several times.

I see all these wonderful ladies in the blogosphere talk about their homemade recipes, and things made from scratch. I think to myself, I really wish I could cook like that, they should enter contests and see if their recipes can jumpstart their career.

Pillsbury Holds a contest every two years for people to submit their recipes, and the winner can win a big prize. The competition for thsi year was held in April, and  Judges  selected 20 recipes to be placed online at www.bakeoff.com in pairs for a period of two weeks for each pair. Consumers can vote for their favorite recipe in each pair. The recipe from each pair that wins the most votes will earn a spot in the final competition, April 11-13, 2010, in Orlando FL.

Voting is limited to one vote per person for each pairing of recipes. to vote you must be registered on www.pillsbury.com  and be 18 yrs of age by May 1, 2009 to participate.

The first pair of recipes was posted on May 14, and a new pair of recipes will be posted every 2 weeks.  The voting period for the final tenth recipe will end on Oct. 1, 2009

Here is a video featuring Jann Atkis, Bake Off Assistant Kitchen manager showing you how to evaluate recipes.

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Hurry on over, voting ends soon www.bakeoff.com

Thanks to my blogspark for this opportunity
Anna Ginsberg, a stay-at-home mom who you might know from her blog, Cookie Madness, earned the $1 million prize for her Baked Chicken and Spinach Stuffing in the 42nd Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest. At the 2004 competition, the 41st Contest, former librarian wrote her own page in history by capturing the top prize with her Oats ‘n Honey Granola Pie recipe. Inspired by pecan pie, Conrad adapted a family-favorite pie and caught the judges’ attention with its wonderful flavor and simple preparation. 

Anytime costume review and giveaway

- brandy3 30 Comments

With Halloween coming up, parents are looking for that perfect costume for their child.

www.AnytimeCostumes.com is your year-round source for adult costumes, child costumes, plus-size costumes, costume accessories, theatrical make-up, masks, wigs, beards, props and holiday decorations. Anytime costumes has tons of costumes to fit your budget.

From site: AnytimeCostumes.com is a family owned and operated company. We began in 1975 as a retail party and costume store and grew to be Long Island’s leading Halloween and holiday costume supplier. In 1999, we expanded to the Internet availing our 30 years of retail costume expertise to the world. At AnytimeCostumes.com, we strive to differentiate ourselves from the other costume sites.

Alex chose   Cinderella  Deluxe at $99.99

Child Enchanting Princess Deluxe Costume, 00027018you get  Full length ball gown, long petticoat, fingerless gloves, choker and tiara.

Will chose Fireman at $19.99( let me tell you we live right across from a fire station and my son in love with fire trucks.)

Child Fireman Costume, 0035C882843            includes: soft hat, black coat, badge, boot covers, axe, flashlight.

Kenz chose-Hannah Montana with gold jacket at $49.99

Hannah Montana Halloween Costume, 00567101Includes: Gold Jacket, gold top, black leggings, silver belt

We received the Hannah Montana Gold Jacket costume. It’s really cute and my daughter loves it. We tried it on and it is a little big as they didn’t have her size.   I was surprised at how glamorous the outfit is.

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Isn’t she a little Hannah Montana!

One reader will win a anytime costume for their little one.

to enter visit www.anytimecostumes.com and tell me a costume you like.

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contest closes 10/8/09

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