Frigidaire Spin and Win Campaign

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Frigidaire and Jennifer Garner are teaming up once again to support the save the children’s U.S programs. Helping U.S children living in poverty in the United States.

Their new Spin & Win game gives you the opportunity to win gift cards for spending quality time with your little ones.  Whether it’s curling up with some new books, starting a craft project or taking in a family flick.  They’re giving away a prize every day.  Plus, you could also win a brand new Frigidaire Affinity washer and dryer, with time-saving features that give you more time for the important things in life.

 

Best of all, every time you play, Frigidaire will donate $1 to Save the Children, as part of their $250,000 commitment to support Save the Children’s CHANGE program, dedicated to providing nutritious snacks and promoting healthier lifestyles for children living in poverty in the United States.

Go play the game at www.MakeTimeForChange.com

Thanks to Mom Select for sharing this information with me

Crazy 4 Love Photo Contest

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A mothers love is strong and proven by all that she sacrifices and does for her family.  I know I have put  off finishing my cosmetology license, morning showers, and almost all free time. Thats how much I love my family!

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With Valentines Day just around the corner, the non-profit group Life Foundation is sponsoring the Crazy 4 Love Photo Contest. From now until 2/19/10 visit Tumblr and submit a photo that expresses your love to someone dear to you. The grand prize winner will get $1000 gift certificate towards a romantic weekend getaway.

Foe more information on the contest and to enter visit www.insureyourlove.org

Thanks to Mom Select for sharing this info with me.

Who I voted for in the will you marry me contest

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Essence is holding a Will you Marry Me contest. They have selected 4 couples and the world will vote who gets their dream wedding.

I voted for Cleveland and Maya

Cleveland Sonny Carr, 30, is in the Army for nine years and is scheduled to make a fourth trip to Afghanistan in July 2010. He and his fiancée, Maya, have been together for one year but have known each other since the eighth grade. Maya teaches 7th grade reading, and is working on her Masters for School Administration. The relationship is long-distance, as he lives in Clarksville, TN, and she lives in Chicago, IL.

***I chose this couple, because they have come a long way and deserve it.  They have 3 children together and He will be deployed in July. Being a Former Army wife, i know the money is not that great, and it’s good to have the great memory of a wedding while deployed(what if something happens?).

I think this couple deserves to win, you should go vote for your couple

http://www1.essence.com/packages/willyoumarryme/meetthecouples/index.html

 “I have been hired by Warner Bros WB Word division to raise awareness for Essence’s Will You Marry Me? contest.”

Contests 1-20-10

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Rockin mama-pink ribbon applesauce package/1/20/10 10 pm

Rockin mama-harlem globtrotters prize pack/1/21/10 10 pm

Rockin mama-one year supply pedialyte power packs/1/21/10 10pm

Rockin mama-kodak digital picture frame/1/21/10 10pm

Rockin mama-alez and ani bangle set/1/21/10 10pm

Dates to diapers-$50 visa gift card/1/24/10

Rockin mama-fresh organics bubble bath and shampoo set/1/24/10 10pm

Mom knows it all-so you think you can dance dvd set/1/27/10

Here and there– so you think you can dance get fit dvd/1/27/10

Rockin mama-kids warmable set/1/28/10 10pm

Pj mommy-$10 pizza hut gift card/2/1/10

Pj mommy-cloudy with a chance of meatballs/2/1/10

Mom blogs 4 u-tassimo giveaway/2/6/10

Melinda joy-hi tec auckland sneakers/2/8/10

Let’s Explore: Dora’s Greatest Adventures DVD Review

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It’s time to explore! Help Dora play hide and seek, rescue Baby Jaguar, catch the stars and so much more. There are eight fun-filled exploring episodes on this DVD.

Lost Map: Who do we ask for help when we don’t know which way to go? The Map!  Map gets taken away by a goofy bird for a stick. The bird flies Map all the way to the top of tallest Mountain. Dora and Boots draw their own map to help rescue their friend.

Hide and Go Seek: Dora and her friends are good at hiding, especially When Señor Tucán hides in the Rain Forest. If they can find all eight friends, Señor Tucán promises to introduce his new baby toucans.

Journey to the Purple planet: Blast off into outer space as Dora and Boots set off to bring 5 stranded space creatures back home to the Purple Planet. Travel on a rocket ship, travel through the Milky way, catch a ride on a comet, and go past the space rocks to bring Flinky, Inky, Plinky, Dinky and Al back home.

Rescue Rescue: Baby Jaguar is stuck in a tree, Isa is stuck in a big sand hole, and Benny is stuck in his balloon on top of Gooey Geyser. Dora and Boots need help to put the right rescue steps in order to save all three friends in time. It’s got to be fast, the fastest ever! 

Boots to the rescue 412: Dora left her music homework in boots room. She needs Boots to bring it to her school so she can sing it to her class.  Boots is on his own and learns new Spanish words through the Up and Down Jungle, past the Robot House, and to Dora at school. (I speak Spanish and English too, I like them both how about you.)

Star Catching: Abuela gives Dora a special star pocket to catch explorer stars. She sets out to catch stars and catches her first one.Woo-Hoo The Peekaboo Star! But Swiper swipes the star pocket and ties it to a balloon that floats all the way up to cloud castle.  They set out to get Woo-Hoo back from the prince of the caste, but they need help from other Explorer Stars.

Star Mountain: Swiper swipes Dora’s favorite necklace and throws it all the way up to the top of Star Mountain! They need to run up the star steps, climb up the diamond, and go through ice wind and snow. They try to make it with the help of some Explorer Stars.

Swiper the Explorer Fox: Dora and Boots are playing catch when they find a lost baby fox. Swiper comes to swipe the ball, but when he sees the lost baby fox, he has a change of heart and decides to help. They set out and with Swipers help get past the volcano, over the prickers and thorns, and find baby fox’s mommy at the fox hole. Swiper even says Thank you!

****Wow over 3 hours of Dora, what a little girls dream! My daughters were mesmerized, even though some of the shows we had already seen on Nick Jr. My daughter really like Journey To The Purple Planet, because we have the video game for PS2.  I was really impressed with Swiper being so nice in the last episode, kind of gave me a different impression of the character now.  

There is also a bonus feature: The game Dora’s Explorer World. This is a very fun game and my daughter said she felt like she was a real explorer.

Release date: 2/2/10

Retail(SRP)$16.99

Running Time:198 minutes

Disclosure: I received a product for review from the company, no other compensation was received.

Talking To Kids About Grief

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With all the Tragedy happening in the world, my kids have started asking questions about whats going on. Questions like Why did that building collapse?, how did that baby get hurt?, and what if that happens here?     With all the news reports on Haiti, newspapers, news it’s hard for your child to not see whats going on.

I was recently contacted on behalf of World Vision US (a Christian humanitarian relief organization). Who has hundreds of staff in Haiti helping now, wanted to share 8 tips for helping you talk to your child

                                                                                                                                    

 

  • Start by listening-Find out what your kids already know. You can then respond in an age-appropriate way. The aim is not to worry them with the devastating details, but to protect them from misinformation they may have heard from friends or disturbing images they may have seen on television
  •  Provide clear, simple answers-Limit your answer to the question asked and use simple language.
  • If you don’t know the answer, admit it-If your child asks a question that you can’t answer, tell them so, and then do some research to try and help them sort it out. If they ask “Why did this have to happen?” don’t be afraid to say “I don’t know.” If you are part of a faith community, the reassurance offered there can be invaluable in helping your child sort through the awful truth that awful things happen.
  • Follow media reports or online updates privately-Young children in particular are easily traumatized, and seeing or hearing about the horrifying details of the quake are more than they can cope with. Adults, too, should make sure they are dealing with their own emotions by talking to others, so they can continue to respond well to their children’s need.
  • Concentrate on making them feel safe-When tragedies occur, children wonder if the same event could happen in their hometown. If it was an act of nature that could not be repeated in your area, tell children that. Placing themselves in the situations of victims is not all bad—it is a sign of empathy, an essential life skill, but watch for signs of excessive worrying.
  •   Give children creative outlets-Some children may not be prepared to speak about what they have heard, but may find drawing or other creative activities helpful to deal with their emotions and stress. Their drawings can be helpful starting points for conversation.
  • Model involvement and compassion- Tell your child that, as a family, you will be helping the people in Haiti by giving a donation to a reputable charity such as World Vision.
  • Give your child a chance to be involved-Being involved in the solution will help relieve some of their anxiety. Invite them to contribute to the family’s gift by giving something out of their piggy bank.

 

Thanks to World Vision US for sharing this great info.

Overnight Prints review

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Overnight prints offers business cards, post cards, greeting cards and flyers. I recently tried out there site for business cards.

Overnight Prints

It’s very easy to use and there is a ton of designs to choose from. They ship fast and also send you confirmation on shipping.

***My cards turned out very well, I just have to figure out how to give out 500 biz cards when I don’t attend blog events. I chose a very simple design so you don’t take attention off my information.  I went with just side borders for a design. name, email , phone, website, address. I am regretting putting my address on there because were moving in 6 months.  I am still very pleased with the way they came out. ( I would show my card, but it has my address on it something i’m not willing to release to the public. Overnight Prints has so many designs to choose from and are not that expensive.

Retail: 500 cards for $34.99

Disclosure:This review is sponsored by OvernightPrints.com who provided the product for free- they print business cards, postcards and more.

Suave Kids Wash Them Grow Contest(Plus a chance for you to win big)

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My kid’s favorite part of the day is bathtime, they love to play in the water and put soap in their hair. Even though they get upset when it’s time to wash it out! One of my favorite brands is Suave, we love the smells of their shampoos, plus the varietys they have.

 

family The Malual Family and a Gift from Suave

 

Suave for Kids Body Wash, Princess Strawberry - 12 fl oz

Suave is putting some fun activitys into your bathtime routine, with teach, nuture and transition your child through the stages of cleansing and growth.When kids wash with Suave you’ll enjoy every fun loving splash, no matter how old they get.

On January 18 Suave is launching the “Wash Them Grow” Sweepstakes, with a really great prize you can win weekly.The Prize is  a E-keepsakes kit(includes video camera, laptop and digital camera), Plus one grand prize winner will win a family vacation to Florida. Just head over to the Washthemgrow site and play the game, you’ll be entered automatically. Plus you can come back daily to play through February 22.

Plus this a bonus: If you enter the site through my link I will win big as well as ten of you. The more you visit the site through my link, the more chances ten of my readers and I have a chance of winning a year supply of Suave kids products, plus a $100 Gift card to build a bear. You read that right TEN of my readers. So please help me win and visit daily.

Leave a comment here if you want to be one of my ten, if I win!

Thanks to Mom Select for providing me with this great information as well as some suave kids products.

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