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Hellmann’s Turkey Challenge

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Thanksgiving is tomorrow, and I am already thinking about what to make with leftovers. Hellmanns is continuing their mealtime monotony by encouraging moms to re-think their main dish meals and leftovers.  Hellmann’s has enlisted the help of Chef Bobby Flay, and together they are sharing recipes to help you with those leftovers.

Join the Turkey Challenge at www.Hellmanns.com, Each week different recipes will be featured and you vote for your favorite.   What do you get if you vote? Every vote is an entry into win a $250 grocery gift card. Plus if they reach 10,000 votes the gift card will raise to $500.

Disclosure: I was entered for a chance to win a Hellmann’s prize package in exchange for this post.  No monetary exchange took place.

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers GiveawayClosed

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Searching for a quick and convenient side dish that appeals to all of your hungry eaters? Thanks to Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers Vegetables with Pasta, pleasing your entire family just became an easy fix.

*** I was able to try out the new Steamers and they were okay. I wish they had more varieties to choose from. I tried the Macaroni and Cheese with Broccoli. It didn’t taste very fresh but it was nice to have a veggie in the macaroni and cheese. I am the only person that was willing to eat it.

I loved the prize pack that came with. The spoon is my favorite an the bowl is the perfect size for any personal serving.

I have a prize pack just like I received to giveaway to one US reader.

You will receive:

  • 2 Green Giant placemats
  • Broccoli stress reliever
  • 32 oz serving bowl
  • surprise face serving spoon
  • coupon for fresh steamers with pasta

To enter:  Tell me what variety you would try Mac and cheese with broccoli or pasta and vegetables in alfredo sauce?

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Contest ends 12/25/11

Disclosure:  Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers with Pasta, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark.”

The Muppets Movie Review

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I was recently invited to a screening of the new movie The Muppets, that hits theaters on Nov. 23rd.

 

First, let me say I love being able to screen the movie beforehand, but it can be a hassle. seats usually get taken up fast and there are a lot of people upset when they don’t get seats.

Before the movie started they had a short film “Toy Story Small Fry.”  I love the Toy Story movies and this one did not disappoint at all. Bonnie and her mother go to a fast food joint and they have Buzz lightyear toys in the kid’s meal. Well when small Buzz who is in the display case realizes he will never get played with he switches places with Buzz Lightyear (Bonnie brought him). it’s hilarious, Buzz finds a support group for lost and abandoned kid meal toys.

Now to the Muppets, It’s been so long since I have seen the Muppets on TV that a lot of the movie seemed very new to me. When Walter stumbles upon news that the Muppet theatre is going to be torn down, he tries to reunite the Muppets. Just finding where they all are at now, was funny.  Most of them never made it in show biz. Only two Muppets were really successful Gonzo who owns a plumbing biz and Miss Piggy who is a fashion editor in Paris.    Now I don’t want to give away to much of the movie, because it is a definite must see even for Adults. There is a lot of adult humor in this movie, but still appropriate for kids.    I was really surprised at how many celebrities are actually in this movie.  Just from what I can think of Whoopi Goldberg, Selena Gomez, Jack black, Zack Galifianakis, Emily Blunt and so much more.

My kids absolutely loved the movie, they laughed through most of the movie. My kids are young and have never seen a Muppet movie, so I am happy that they were able to see some of my favorite characters from when I was a kid.   One thing I was a little disappointed about was that Kermit and Miss Piggy were broken up. I don’t know if that was just part of the plot in this movie, or if that happened a long time ago. The story they have in this movie is, Miss Piggy got fed up when Kermit wouldn’t marry her, so she left. IN the ned it all works out though of course.   I am definitely going to have to go see this movie again, because there are a lot of things I didn’t catch (according to my husband).  One of my favorite parts though, I would have to say is the Muppet of a Man song. You have to see it!

As a family that loves Science, we loved this advertisement before the movie.

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, screening passes were provided by Disney for my review.

Holiday Gift Guide: Snapfish Review and Giveaway Closed

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I absolutely love Snapfish, they have everything you can think of. Jewlery, coffee mugs, blankets, prints and so much more.

One of the best things I love about Snapfish is how easy it is to use and all the gifts you can get. We don’t have any family within 600 miles of us, and my family is more than 2000 miles away. I am always sending pictures and customized photos gifts to them. Yes email is easier, but not everyone has a computer, plus it’s more from the heart.

This year I decided to get lots of prints to send to family of course, and since I broke my hubbys coffee mug, a new personalized one. I was going to save the coffee mug for christmas, but I felt bad about breaking the first one. I really loved the way it turned out and the fast shipping.

My next goal with Snapfish is Christmas cards!

I have a $50 gift code to Snapfish + a $20 HP Faux Canvas Credit to one lucky US reader.

You can find more about how redeem your Faux canvas credit here.

To enter: Tell me one product from www.snapfish.com you’d love to have for Christmas?

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Contest ends 12/16/11

Disclosure: A gift card was received from the company, who is also providing the giveaway.

Holiday Gift Guide: Mario Kart Wii Starting Line Building Set

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Bring Mario Kart Wii to life! Build Mario and Luigi from the Starting Line of the Bowser’s Castle Track. The set includes the parts to build Mario and Luigi, 2 Sprinter Karts with super-fast battery-powered motors, a sound module with the starting sounds from the game and 2 collectible items from the game: a Mushroom and a Stal! Also includes 16 pieces of buildable, interconnectable track that creates a closed loop- combine this set with other sets from the Mario Kart Wii Series to build even bigger tracks!

***** We received this set and my kids were just thrilled, so I put it together for them. I have to admit that it took 4 hrs to put this playlet together, well I had kids running around that was the main reason. I finally got it put together, and the kids just had so much fun. The race cars are motorized and run on batteries, and you can smash them with big rocks just like on Mario Kart. The one problem we had was the track fell apart very easily, the track and K’Nex pieces. The other problem was the batteries die really fast in the cars.

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Retail:$59.99 but you can find on Amazon for $44.99
Rating:9

Disclosure: No formal compensation was received for this post, a product was provided for my review from K’Nex. All opinions are 100% my own.

Ace Hardware Black friday Coupon Giveaway Closed

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Ace Hardware is getting in on the Black Friday madness, They are offering two high value coupons For Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th.

Get this coupon quick, To print out visit here.

Some other useful links:

Find a store near you

Ace Hardware circular

In honor of this great coupon, I am giving away a Ace Hardware measuring tape and Ace paintbrush (pictured below).

 To enter this giveaway: Tell me if you will be using this coupon?

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Giveaway ends 12/16

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, Giveaway is being provided by the company.

What To Expect When Expecting Giveaway open To US and Canada Closed

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When I was pregnant with my first child, I was totally lost on everything. We lived so far from everyone in my family, I could only ask for advice over the phone. So I turned to books, What to Expect When you’re expecting was a great guide. I felt like I was learning everything to be prepared for my daughters birth.

Then when my daughter was born it was an extreme challenge, because my husband was deployed to Iraq. I was all on my own raising a baby for a year. What to expect the first year really helped me understand, why she was doing certain things and when to start on solids etc.   I felt that I got all the information that I needed.

Then of course I moved on to What to expect the second year, but by that time I had an almost 2-year-old and a baby.  It was a great book to help me explain to her, about a new baby in the house.

The great people at What To Expect When Your Expecting is offering A lucky US or Canada reader.

  • What to Expect When You Are Expecting
  • What To Expect The first Year
  • What To Expect The Second Year

To enter:  Tell me one thing you wished you learned before the birth of your child?  EX: I wish I would have learned/researched more about episiotomy.

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Contest ends 12/16/11

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, books were provided for the giveaway. All opinions are my own.

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