Month: December 2009

Winners for 12/6/09

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New rules for winners: If you win this prize on another blog, please let me know so I can choose another winner. Most sponsors will not ship 2 prizes to one person.

All winners are chose through random.org

Mickey’s Choo Choo Express-#47 Sky(claimed)

Handy Manny-#82-Karen M(claimed)

Consumer reports-#9 Rebecca Orr(claimed)

1 yr supply viva-#95 Jessie C(claimed)

Name your Tune Cd-#56 Thao(claimed)

century of flavors-#17 Kelly, #41 Julie L.(claimed),#27 Justine M, #6 Cheryl Wilson, #19 Carla Pullum

Frosty the snowman-#77 Anita Martin(claimed)

all winners have until Tuesday at 6 am est to claim your prize. I will try to email those who haven’t been contacted through twitter.

Contests 12-7-09

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A frugal friend-berenstien bears Christmas tree book/12/11/09

She scribes-cooks ham/12/11/09

Here and there-name your tune cd/12/12/09

Mom knows it all-build a bear frosty/12/15/09

Lizzy dear-daisy rock guitar/12/15/09

Here and there-plantronics voyager pro/12/15/09

Mom knows it all-gum crayola toothbrush/12/15/09

Here and There-Remmington electric shaver/12/15/09

Rockin mama-$25 amez g.c./12/18/09

Rockin mama-curious george a very monkey christmas cd/12/18/09

Rockin mama-creativity for kids set/12/19/09

Melinda joy-$110 visa g.c./12/20/09

Thomas & Friends Splish, Splash, Splosh DVD Giveaway(closed)

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Even when it’s wet outside you can still have plenty of fun, especially when you share your adventures with Thomas & Friends! Grab your galoshes and join the team as they prepare for rainy day visits and sudsy spills, and then get unstuck from a snowy situation in this collection of stories from the Island of Sodor .

 To enter leave me a comment telling me your favorite train

Extra entries

Subscribe to my feed-10 entries

blog about this-8 entries

follow me on twitter-5 entries

tweet about this-4 entries(can be done daily)

enter daily!

Contest Closes 1/8/2010

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post. Hit entertainment is offering one of my readers a dvd.

Barney Please and Thank you Giveaway(closed)

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To enter: leave me a comment with you will give this to
 
Extra entries:
subscribe to my feed-11 entries
blog about this-8 entries
follow me on twitter-4 entries
tweet about this-3 entries(Can be done daily)
 
Enter daily!
Contest closes 1/8/2010
 
Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post. Hit entertainment is offering one of my readers a dvd.

Munchkin Math DVD Review +contest

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Munchkin Math was founded by Wendy Miller who wanted to teach children math, so they can understand the concepts and succeed. Munchkin Math is  a fun, easy and interactive way for children to retain this vital information. The purpose of the videos is to give all children a solid mathematical foundation early on.
With this series of DVDs, Wendy hopes to better your childs math and prepare them for the future.  Munchkin Math features three Dvds. Counting Money, telling Time, and shapes. using songs, rhymes, and hand motions she makes learning math Fun for little ones.

Counting Money-Description:Counting Money is a vital part of your childs future. Your munchkins will have fun learning how to count money with this interactive DVD. More importantly, they will learn the value of money as well as essential math concepts that will forever be part of their lives. Wendy Miller, the creator of Munchkin Math, teaches using unique rhymes, chants and hand movements. These auditory, visual and kinesthetic cues will help your child retain information.

****I received the counting money dvd, and well my daughter is 4 and didn’t seem very interested. But she did learn how to make a dollar with various amount of changes. She said 4 quarters make a dollar as soon as the movie was over. I liked the learning experience, and the hands on made it a lot more fun and enjoyable. I think singing helps remember a lot of concepts, so that is a very good tool.

Plus you can win all 3 Munchkin Math DVDs. All you have to do is tweet this

 Kids get a head start in math with Munchkin Math’s Shapes, Telling Time, and Counting Money DVDs. RT to enter! #MunchkinMath   (or make up your own tweet just use the #munchkinmath hashtag

Between 12/9 and 12/16 one entry per twitter user.

Rating:7

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Munchkin Math and received a sample DVD to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

contests 12-2-09

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Moms focus online-coco bonbons kids clothes/12/5/09

Rockin mama-$30 walmart gift card/12/7/09

A frugal friend-baby jesus board book/12/7/09

Melinda joy-$25 to bonefish grill/?

Happliy blended-professional flat iron/12/8/09

An island life-$250 visa g.c./12/8/09

Here and there-handy manny motorcycle adventure dvd/12/9/09

Here and there-mickeys choo choo express dvd/12/9/09

Rave and review-my pal scout/12/10/09

A frugal friend-green toys chef set/12/10/09

Rockin mama-coca cola prize pack/12/10/09

From dates to diapers-$50 amex card/12/11/09

Melinda joy-$50 g.c. to simply shoes/12/11/09

Mom knows it all-theres no i in office/12/12/09

Mom knows it all– the ultimate book of top ten lists/12/12/09

Melinda joy-$50 g.c. to vintage bakeshop/12/13/09 12pm

Melinda joy-$50 g.c. to amon maternity/12/15/09 12pm

Melinda joy-staples oxo products/12/20/09 12pm

Getting kids to sleep on time

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I have to admit I am so bad about getting my kids into a routine. I had them in one for a while, but then daylight savings screwed it all up.  Now with Hectic schedules I find myself forgetting certain routines.

Some of my tips for getting my kids to bed is:

Always schedule a time- My kids are in bed at 8, may not fall asleep then but they have to lay in bed.

patience-Yes small kids will get up from time to time, just put them back in bed and walk away.

Reading  a good story-reading a story is a great way to bond and let your child know there is nothing to be scared of.

if all else fails-Drive, my kids always fall asleep in the car, and if I can’t get them to go to sleep or if they are overly cranky. I go for a drive.

Leave a light on- a little less scared and will make them more comfortable

This post was written for a contest on behalf of twittermoms and www.DramaU.net

So the way it usually works is Dinner, bath, brush teeth, cuddles(reading), bedtime.

My Thanksgiving Turkey

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I know Thanksgiving was a week ago, but I thought I’d share my turkey. This is only my second time cooking. So I think I did pretty good

I got a 10 lb turkey

I did not use a recipe, just brushed with canola oil.

My results, sorry started carving first.

It turned out very well

Butterball did compensate me with a coupon for a free Turkey($15)

Hellmans Holiday Helpings(giveaway)

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Bobby Flay 

Hellmans/Best Foods have teamed up with Bobby  Flay  to bring Holiday tips and recipes.

Have leftover Turkey? You can find great recipes for all the leftovers.

Leftover Turkey Super sandwich

  • 4 tbsp Hellman’s or Bestfood mayo
  • 8 slices whole grain bread
  • 1/2 cup prepared stuffing
  • 1/2 lb. leftover turkey or sliced deli
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 small apple cored and sliced

Spread it:Spread the mayo on 4 slices of bread

Layer it:layer stuffing, turkey, cranberry sauce, and apple on bread slices

Top it:Top with the remaining 4 slices of bread

**this is a great recipe for more than one leftover, and it’s cheap.

Cost per recipe $8.30

Cost per serving:$2.30

Even though thanksgiving is over We still have a big dinner for Christmas(usually turkey or ham)

Here are some useful tips to help out.

Add fresh sage to your stuffing recipes, so much better than dry sage.

Fresh cranberry relish is one of the easiest holiday dishes to make from scratch. Fresh orange and ginger add zing!

For picky eaters, throw a surprise into the meal, like a new sauce.

For more tips and recipes visit http://www.hellmanns.com/promotions/holidayhelpings/

Just for you Mom Select has offered one of my readers a $25 dollar American Express Gift Card.

To enter visit http://www.hellmanns.com/promotions/holidayhelpings/ and tell me a recipe that sounds interesting.

extra entries:

Blog about this-10 entries

subscribe to my feed-8 entries

follow me on twitter-5 entries

tweet this giveaway-4 entries daily

leave a comment on any other post-1 entry

contest closes 1/3/09

Disclosure-I’m running this campaign for Mom Select on behalf of Hellman’s. Mom select is providing me with a $25 gift card and an additional one for my readers.

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