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American Museum of Natural History Childrens Shows

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I was recently invited to visit the Natural History Museum in NYC to attend a childrens show. I attended Dr Nebulas Laboratory Planetary Vacation.

Overview: 

Dr. Nebula is lost in space! Help Scooter learn about the planets and moons of our solar system. By creating a three-dimensional model of the solar system, children will help locate Dr. Nebula.  This one-hour Interactive Science Theater show offers a fun encounter the whole family will enjoy. Join live presenter Scooter, Dr. Nebula’s trusty apprentice, as kids explore hands-on activities and find the answers to questions on the universe and beyond.

****I was very impressed by this show, but There are some things I think they could work on.  The show was very informative as they talked about the planets and how hot/cold it is there. They also talked about why Pluto is no a planet anymore, and new discoveries. That was very informative and great my 5 yr old learned a lot.

They also showed you how to make a aseroid or comet (sorry don’t remember which one) out of dry ice, coke and some other products.

What I really didn’t like about the show was Dr. Nebula was a horrible actor, the guy even though he’s only shown for about 10 minutes had a horrible accent and didn’t need teh fake mustache.   My daughter was very hurt when she was not called on to participate.  Now I understand there are a lot of kids and no everyone can participate, but all the kids chosen were always from the same areas of the room, and it looked like some kids were even chosen twice. They did make an effort though at the end to have all the kids not chosen to hold a paper up(sun).

Overall this program was fun for the kids and according to my daughter she learned a lot.

If you would like to attend a Childrens event at AMNH here are some events going on in the month of October

10th Anniversary Celebration of the Frederick Phineas and Sandra Priest Rose Center For Earth  and Space

  • Sunday October 10, 10 AM-5:45 PM
  • free with museum admission
  • Overview-To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Frederick Phineas and Sandra Priest Rose Center for Earth and Space, the American Museum of Natural History will host a special celebration for all ages featuring dazzling performances, live concerts, hands-on activities, presentations by Museum scientists, and a special appearance by NASA astronaut Michael Massimino.  Festivities will include the world premiere of the new Big Bang presentation, which takes visitors on an exciting journey through the universe, and of the spectacular AstroBulletin about the last 10 years of astrophysics.      Event highlights include: Space Panorama, a recreation the historic Apollo 11 flight using only hand movements, facial expressions, narration, music, and a table; AstroCappella, a unique singing group, The Chromatics, that blends astronomy and music to create songs about the universe; and Native American Sky Stories, featuring Grammy Award winner Joanne Shenandoah and historian Doug George presenting Native American Sky Stories with music, dance, and more.

Wild, Wild World: Bats

  • Saturday October 16 11-12pm and 1-2pm
  • $10-$12
  • Get ready for Halloween! Rob Mies of the Organization for Bat Conservation leads this live-animal program about bats. Learn amazing facts about endangered species, vampire bats, and more. Meet a few bat ambassadors, including the Malayan flying fox, the largest bat in the world with a wingspan of up to 6 feet.

Annual Halloween Celebration:

  • Sunday October 31, 2-5pm
  • $10 per person
  • Trick or treat among the dangerous dinosaurs, eerie elephants, and other-worldly planets. Kids’ favorite characters will wander the Museum halls greeting and entertaining visitors. Spooky arts and crafts will keep little hands busy, and live performances will punctuate the proceedings.

Visit www.amnh.com for more info.

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post, complimentary tickes were provided for my family and I.

My Ultimate Family Vacation and contest

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Cheerios® is giving you the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, your ultimate family vacation. As part of a paid promotion for their “Do What You Love” Sweepstakes, Cheerios® is sponsoring my post today about what my ultimate family vacation would be. Read mine, Enter the Sweepstakes for a chance to actually win your own fantasy family trip or one of a bunch of other great prizes.

My Ultimate family vacation would be a trip to the west coast Arizona, Nevada and California. Why? I have family in all those states. My Parents and Brother in Arizona, neices and nephew in Nevada, and Grandparents, tons of Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. I haven’t seen anyone in my family in years, some of my family including my dad have never met two of my children. So that would be my Ultimate Vacation, and I would bring all my family, husband and 3 kids. There are other things I would do while on the West Coast like eating at Wienerscnitzel, and Jack in the Box, two places I miss being on the East Coast. Then there’s Golden gate Park in San Fransico (Which my Great Great Uncle Built, look for his statue in the park, Gambling in Vegas, and White Tank Mountains in Arizona.

Don’t forget to enter the “Do What You Love” Sweepstakes, for a chance to win your own ultimate family vacation. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective, which endorses Blog With Integrity, as I do.

Fall Fix It Week Is Coming and a giveawayClosed

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I am excited to say that I am apart of the Elmers expert Mom Panel to help promote Fall Fix It Week October  11-15.  Fall Fix It Week is…….

As the leaves begin to change, people will begin to store up for the winter – moving items long forgotten in the sun indoors. To help better prepare the home and prevent the need to throw out items come spring, Elmer’s is encouraging people to Fall Fix It! The opposite of spring cleaning, Fall Fix It is focused on offering consumers tips, how-to advice and more for simple fixes around the home so they enjoy the benefits of a well-kept home inside during the winter months and pull those outdoor items out – unscathed – come summer.

I have worked on a scenerio myself. My couch has a big tear in the arm.  Now Elmers Glue will not fix it, So I would toss it. Considering that I don’t have money for a new couch I had to find another way to fix.

I have wood panels in my living room and my kids Scraped a piece off.  This is definitely fixable.

Fix With Elmers

You can visit Elmers Facebook page for Tips next week.our scenerios.

I want to know your Scenerios, Fix It or Toss It and what.

I will choose 3 winners with the best scenerios to win a Elmers Prize pack.

Don’t forget to share your scenerios on Twitter with Elmers using #fallfixit or #fixortoss

Contest Ends October 15

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post, a product was provided for writing this post.

1 800 Flowers Deliver Birthday Smiles Campaign

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More babies are born in late summer early fall, than any other time of year. October 5, is the most celebrated birthday nationwide. In honor of Birthdays this season 1800 Flowers has stared the Birthday Smiles Campaign.

You can visit 1800 Flowers on Facebook and Twitter to find out how they are celebrating birhdays in your area. Also on  1800 Flowers Facebook page you can enter to win a year of flowers.

All of my family have spring Birthdays, Except me (late Sepember) and my son (December), But I will be receiving Some beautiful flowers  for my birthday so stay tuned for my review and giveaway.

Disclosure: No compensation was received for this post, I will be receiving a product for a upcoming post.

Ronald McDonald House Block Party

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Ronald McDonald House block party will be happening this Saturday.  This year’s event will feature food, live music, kid’s entertainment, safety awareness from the NYPD and FDNY, and quite a few additional fun activities so there is something for family members of all ages!

Date: Saturday October 2, 2010

Time: 11AM-5:30PM

Where: Manhattan  73rd ST. between 1st and York Avenues

Follow on twitter #RMHNY

No compensation was received for this post.

Hellmann’s Swap and Share Program

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Celebrity Chef And actress mom Lori Laughlin have teamed up with Hellmanns to help relaunch the Hellman’s Swap and Share Facebook application.

When people visit Hellmanns on Facebook and build a virtual sandwich. For every sandwich built Hellmanns will donate to Share Our Strength. Share your sandwich with a friend and Hellman’s will donate even more up to $75,000 for Share Our Strength. Share Our Strength is a non profit organization ending childhood hunger in America.

The sandwich I made.

Disclosure: I did not receive any compensation for this post, I was entered into a contest to win a gift card with Hellmanns and Mom Select.

Stop MRSA Now

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Skin infections like MRSA, which spread through skin to skin contact as well as contact with equipment and shared items, are the cause of 56 percent of all outbreaks of infectious diseases in competitive sports in the U.S. – but simple steps parents can take can help prevent the spread.  MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a potentially life-threatening antibiotic resistant Staph bacteria that has increasingly been found in community and youth sports settings.

 The Stop MRSA Now Coalition in partnership with The Clorox Company and www.SwapMeSports.com,  has teamed up with professional basketball star Grant Hill to launch Equip them Well, a program to help teach families and sports teams about practical MRSA prevention steps, such as washing hands and disinfecting equipment with a bleach solution.  Like so many others who have been affected by the threat of MRSA, Hill understands the importance of prevention, both in the locker room and on the court.

The Equip Them Well program was created to help stop the spread of MRSA from youth sports equipment.  Paents who disinfect and donate old sports equipment through www.stopMRSANow.org will be entered into a contest for a chance to fly to PHX for a Suns game and meet Grant Hill.

Here are some steps can help prevent MRSA

  • Scrub up – Wash hands frequently with soap and warm water for at least 15 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand rub sanitizer.  
  • Wipe it down – Use a disinfecting bleach solution to wipe down and disinfect hard surfaces. (1 tablespoon of disinfecting bleach diluted in 1 gallon of water or as directed on label)
  • Cover your cuts – Keep any nicks or wounds covered with a clean, dry bandage until healed.
  • Keep to yourself – Do not share personal items, like towels or razors, that come into contact with bare skin.
  • Use a barrier – Keep a towel or clothing between skin and shared equipment.
  • Don’t play dirty – Wash children’s athletic clothing after each use, using the warmest wash recommended and adding bleach when appropriate.

    • What Matters Most To Me Contest

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    September is a full month for me and many other moms. Back to school, birthdays, labor day among other things, We all want to cherish these moments forever. Did you know that September is also Life Insurance Awareness Month. Start thinking about those that matter most to you, making sure your family will be taken care of.

    The Life Foundation a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping consumers make smart insurance decisions, recognizes that it’s hard to imagine the unimaginable.  They created a Facebook Application called What Matters Most To Me,  allows us to indulge in our love of sharing photos and memories with our family and friends. In a matter of minutes, the App. helps you easily create a multimedia slide show – pictures, captions and music! – showcasing the important people and things in your life.

    facebook app

    Plus when you create a slide show and post it on Facebook you’ll be entered into a chance to win a trip to Aruba. Additional plus for every friend that likes your slide show $1 will be donated to Comfort Zone Camp, the nation’s largest bereavement camp serving children who’ve lost a parent, sibling or primary caregiver.
    Disclosure: I was entered for a chance to win a gift card from The LIFE Foundation  in writing this post.  No monetary exchange took place. The opinions and ideas expressed are my own. Thanks Mom Select

    Participate in the Loose-A-Palooza

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    Getting healthy and losing weight means fighting hunger and obesity.   Weight Watchers’ third annual Lose for Good campaign, a program that partners members, online subscribers and charitable organizations to help fight world hunger. September 5 through October 23 as members lose weight, Weight Watchers will donate up to 1 million dollars to Share Our Strength and Action Against Hunger.

    Now if your not a member of Weight Watchers you can still participate in the one day only social media campaign on September 14, 2010

    For every mention of “Lose For Good” made on Facebook, blogs, Twitter, and check-ins via foursquare, Weight Watchers will donate $1 – up to $60,000 – as part of the Lose For Good donation. Click here for full details. www.weightwathcers.com/loseforgood

    You can join in on twitter by using the hashtag #loseforgood

    Disclosure: Nothing was received for this post, just sharing info with my readers.

    Back to school wearing your backpack correctly

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    With school back in session, kids are finding that perfect backpack. Disney characters, super heros and more, but the important thing is making sure your child is wearing their backpack the right way.

    Here are some tips from Dr. Andrew Casden, associate director of Beth Israel’s Spine Institute.

    • Reduce the weight in the pack – weight should not exceed 20% of the child’s body weight.
    • Bend at the knees, not at the waist when lifting heavy packs.
    • Wear the backpack over both shoulders, not slung over only one.
    • Place heavy items in the back of the pack.
    • Consider a pack on wheels that can be dragged rather than carried.

    Back pain in children is rarely serious, but should not be ignored either.  If children complain of persistent pain, you should consult a physician to rule out any medical problems.

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