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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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.

Wizards of Waverly Place the Movie Giveaway(closed)

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Wizards of Waverly Place the movie hits store shelves on 12/15/09. I’m sure you’ve seen it played on the Disney Channel a couple of times. If not I have a copy for you to win

To enter just tell me who  your favorite character is?

Extra entries:

Blog about this-10 entries

subscribe to my feed-9 entries

follow me on twitter-5 entries

Tweet about this: 8 entries(3 daily)

leave a comment on any non giveaway post-2 entries(can be done as many times as you wish, but needs to be a different post each time)

contest closes 12/18/09

Walt Disney Home Entertainment is providing one of my readers with a copy.

What brings me joy in my life

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Barking Mad is holding a contest and wants to know.

If you’ve read my blog regularly, you know the past year has been full of ups and downs.  break ups, make ups, family feuds, financial issues etc. The one thing I can always count on to bring me joy and happiness is my children. McKenzie(4), Alexandra (3), and William(2 on the 7th), are the best things in my life. Even though they stress me out and fight and scream, a little laugh and smile, is all I need. Of course when my hubby is being nice, he brings me joy too. (he is career oriented)

This post has been written for a contest with Barking Mad

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Kmart Blue Light specials 12/5-12/6

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here are this weekends deals at Kmart.

·         All 14k gold Birthstone Baby Charms $29.99 (reg $69.99)

·         Mushabellies $14.99 (reg. $24.99)

·         4 piece table tennis table $99.99 (reg. 149.99)

They have all day offers this weekend too!

·         Saturday:  Small Wonder Blankets & Wonderkids Thermals – BOGO Free

·         Sunday:  Men’s 3pk Fashion Brief or 2pk Micro Knit Boxers or Musical Card Boxer $5 (reg. 9.99-12.99)

Don’t forget to follow @KmartDealsnNews and use the #KmartBLS hashtag for a chance to win every day!  For more info & rules: http://tr.im/KmartBLS.

Mom Centrals Holiday Gift Guide with Giveaways

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Mom Central Has started their annual Holiday Gift Guide that features great items and giveaways too.

Each week they will feature different items with giveaways. some of the items coming up are:


Pandora Bracelet: These versatile bracelets allow you to customize your look through numerous charms that you can add or change to match your outfit.  Create a tradition with family and friends by giving charms for different celebrations and milestones after presenting the bracelet as the original gift this holiday season.

Daisy Rock: Debutante Electric Guitar Starter Set: A starter kit for young girls who aspire to be rock stars!  The set includes all she will need to begin her musical adventure: an “atomic pink” guitar, 10 watt amplifier, electronic tuner, guitar strap, picks, string winder, polish cloth, and an instructional DVD.

So hurry on over and enter 

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central. Mom Central entered my name in a random drawing to win a gift to thank me for taking the time to participate

Night at the Museum: Battle of the smithsonian review

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Product description: History is larger than life — and twice as funny — in this monumental comedy sequel.  Ben Stiller (Meet The Parents, There’s Something About Mary) stars as Larry Daley, a former night watchman at the Museum of Natural History, where the exhibits come alive after dark.  But now Larry’s nocturnal friends are being retired to the archives of the Smithsonian Institution, luring him back for a hilarious, all-out battle against a cranky Egyptian Pharaoh who plans to take over the museum… and the world!  From returning director Shawn Levy (Cheaper By The Dozen), the film also stars Amy Adams (Enchanted), Robin Williams (Good Will Hunting), Owen Wilson (Wedding Crashers), Hank Azaria (“The Simpsons”), Ricky Gervais (“The Office”), Steve Coogan (Tropic Thunder) and Jonah Hill (Super Bad)

Specal features-  •    Gag Reel
    •    Curators of Comedy: Behind the Scenes with Ben Stiller
    •    Cherub Bootcamp
    •    Six Deleted Scenes, Including Alternate Ending
    •    Phinding Pharaoh With Hank Azaria
    •    Audio Commentaries with Filmmakers

***** This movie is unlike anything i’ve seen. It’s very interesting though. How everything in the museum is coming to life and a battle begins.  I think all the actors did a great job bringing this movie together. My favorite part would be when he is playing with the dinosaur using a rope! There are some hilarious parts too!

Running time:105 minutes

(SRP)Retail: $29.98

Release date: December 1, 2009

Rating:9

Disclosure- I did receive a screening only copy of this DVD for review purposes

contests 11-30-09

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Moms focus online-mimobot usb drive/11/30/09

Moms focus online-bolaball outdoor game/11/30/09

Mom knows it all-limited edition ben 10 poster/11/30/09

Moms focus online-mjm personalized childrens book/11/30/09

A frugal friend-frosty friends dvd/12/1/09

Here and there-travel diaper clutch/12/1/09

5 minutes for mom-robe and $30 to ediblegifts/12/4/09 12 pm

5 minutes for mom-playskool christmas for boys/12/4/09 12 pm

Mom knows it all-old spice swag pack/12/5/09

Vals kitchen-ciao italia five ingredient favorites/12/5/09

Sahm reviews-4 movie passes and cereal/12/5/09

Here and there-pixos design station/12/5/09

Melinda  joy-cutie poops cloth diapers/12/6/09 12pm

Mom knows it all-snap totes clutch/12/7/09

Melinda joy-chewy lou design shirts/12/8/09 12pm

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