Relating to the new show The Middle

- brandy3

Have you seen “The Middle” yet on ABC. Frankie dresses up as a super hero for her sons classroom, but shows up on the wrong day.

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The only thing I can think of that I’ve done thats ridiculous for my daughter at school is just be over supportive.  I always want to be involved in everything, and I am the first mom to turn papers, money etc. in.  Now there are times where my child has embarrassed me. Just like another scene from the first episode of the middle. Brick lies to his mom about what day to be there.  My DD will tell me something, and i’ll confront the teacher, only for her to tell the teacher it wasn’t true.

does this look like your family?

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This is what dinner what like growing up, we never ate at the table.

Watch The Middle on Wednesdays 8:30/7:30 c on www.ABC.com

Disclosure:  I have been hired by Warner Bros to help raise awareness for The Middle.

Yay Potty Training Success

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My dear Alex is now on the road to potty training success and I’m so thrilled. She has gone two days with no accidents and no diapers/pullups!

It’s very exciting for us.

Now we need to save our money. We promised her a big girl bed(twin size) and Tinker Bell sheets.

Now just one more to go nad my house will be diaper free.

Last Minute Costume ideas from National Geographic Kids

- brandy3

Halloween isn’t that far away. If your still looking for a costume here are some costume ideas you can make from home.

These are courtesy of National Geographic Kids

Cat Up a Tree Costume
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Activities/Crafts/Costume-tree
Aquarium Costume
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Activities/Crafts/Costume-aquarium
Spaghetti Costume
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Activities/Crafts/Costume-spaghetti

 

Here are some fun Halloween recipes too.

Slime Punch
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Activities/Recipes/Slime-punch
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Activities/Recipes/Quick-creepy-recipes
Pumpkin Muffins
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Activities/Recipes/Pumpkin-muffins
Eyeball Deviled Eggs Recipe
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Activities/Recipes/Eyeball-deviled-eggs

Plus some arts and crafts

Batty Witch Mobile
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Activities/Crafts/Batty-witch-mobile
Ghastly Ghosts
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Activities/Crafts/Ghastly-ghosts

Contests 10-28-09

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Growing your baby-baby alive doll/10/28/09

No time mommy-Step 2 kitchen/10/28/09

Vals views-$50 beau-coup g.c./10/29/09

Here and there-pulse yoga DVD/10/30/09

Moms focus online-spinbrush pro toothbrush and toothpaste/10/31/09

Moms focus online-see kai ru shoes/10/31/09

Vals kitchen-Mrs pauls frozen seafood/10/31/09

Moms focus online-fairy gram fairy costume/10/31/09

A frugal friend-natures valley granola nut clusters prize pack/10/31/09

Moms focus online-putumayo kids cd/10/31/09

Moms focus online-organic anti aging prize pack/10/31/09

No time mommy-$20 G.C. to walmart/11/1/09

No time mommy-chuck my talking truck/11/1/09

Vals kitchen-envirosax/11/3/09

No time mommy-Dora Christmas carol double pack dvd/11/6/09

No time mommy-Mickey’s magical Christmas/11/6/09

Giveaway addicted mommy-young scientist kit/11/9/09

No time mommy-elefun games/11/14/09

No time mommy-yo gabba gabba music is awesome cd/11/15/09

Pure natural diva-pure beauty mineral moisturizer/11/23/09

No time mommy-Name your tune cd/11/27/09

No time mommy-a century of flavors cookbook/11/27/09

Holiday Gift Guide:Mens Waveceptor Watch

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The Waveceptor watch makes the perfect gift for dad.  With solar power technology, this watch is eco-friendly and alleviates the stress of having to replace the battery.  It’s also equipped with atomic timekeeping and a perpetual calendar, eliminating the need to adjust your watch for time zone or calendar month to month.  Some other noteworthy features include 3 daily alarms, 100M water resistance and stopwatch.  This watch is great for the man who needs a watch that can keep up with his active lifestyle.

****This watch is so cool! it has up to the second time for anywhere in the world. If you wanted to know the time in Germany or japan, this watch will tell you.  It is also waterproof. My husband has been wearing it for the past couple days, and I have only heard good things from him about it.  It’s sleek and stylish, also has day and date on it.

Visit www.casio.com for this watch and other great holiday products. 

Retail:$82.50

Rating:10

Disclosure: I received this watch at no cost in exchange for my review. This however does not affect my judgement or views on the product.

Holiday Gift Guide:Name Your Tune CD (Giveaway)

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From site:Name Your Tune is an exciting new children’s music compilation that is made-to-order and personalized for each child. Children will hear their name more than 80 times throughout 14 much-loved songs. A great way to enjoy music, have fun, and learn together!

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***I had the songs on the CD split between all three of my kids.   I have never seen my kids so excited to hear their name. especially in their favorite songs. Some of the songs featured are the wheels on the bus, old McDonald had a farm, and more. My children want to listen to it all the time. This has become one of their favorite CDs.They do fight over which song should play.

Retail price:$20.00

Rating:10

Go buy a Name Your Tune CD now and you can get $5 off by using the code ‘notimemom’

Just for you:

I have one CD to giveaway to a lucky reader personalized for their child.

Visit www.nameyourtune.com and leave me a comment with your favorite song featured on the CD.

This is a mandatory entry and I will check to make sure you visited the site.

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Contest closes on 11/27/09

Disclosure-I received product for free in exchange for my review this however does not affect my personal views.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Holiday Gift Guide: Guitar Strings Bracelet from Wear Your Music

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Wear Your Music®is a company whose philosophy centers round our love for music and our desire to contribute to more than our own pocketbooks. We make Rock’n’Roll jewelry that ROCKS!

Hannah Garrison began crafting bracelets made from used guitar strings for musician friends and their families. Steve Bernstein was trying to find a unique way for guitar strings to garner advertising attention. He posted an ad on Craigslist that read: “Do you have any ideas for interesting products made with guitar strings?” Hannah contacted Steve and the Artist Bracelets were born.

The idea, embraced by numerous media outlets including In Style, and People Magazines, Treehugger.com, allaccess.com, and VH1.com, has grown to include participation by over 150 artists such as The Rolling Stones’ Keith Richards, guitar legend Les Paul and heartthrob John Mayer. The overwhelming response inspired WYM to begin offering a line of lower priced bracelets as well as charms, necklaces and an expanding Rock’n’Roll jewelry line.

****This is a great way to recycle guitar strings. My husband plays guitar and I hate seeing the old guitar strings in the trash or lying around. Plus if you choose to get Guitar strings from an artist it shows great support for them.I love this idea and the Bracelet is so cute. My only complaint is that it doesn’t have a clasp to secure the bracelet. So it’s easier to lose it. 

Visit www.wearyourmusic.org

Retail: $9.99 if you want a bracelet from an actual artist $100.00

Rating:6

Disclosure: I received Product free of charge, in exchange for my review. this however does not affect my views on the product.

Ice Age 3 Dawn of The Dinosaurs

- brandy3

Get ready, for the dawn of a new age!  Manny, Sid, Diego and Ellie are back for more pre-hysterical hijinks when Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs stomps onto Three-Disc Blu-ray Disc/DVD Combo Pack October 27 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.  The third film in the outrageously popular Ice Age franchise, the sub-zero heroes return another wild and fun adventure.  Scrat is still trying to nab the ever-elusive nut (while maybe finding true love); Manny and Ellie await the birth of their mini-mammoth; Diego the saber-toothed tiger wonders if he’s growing too “soft” hanging with his pals and Sid the sloth gets into trouble when he creates his own makeshift family by hijacking some dinosaur eggs.  On a mission to rescue the hapless Sid, the gang ventures into a mysterious underground world, where they have some close encounters with dinosaurs, battle flora and fauna, run amuck, and meet a relentless, one-eyed dino-hunting weasel named Buck.  The coolest animated comedy of the year, Ice Age:  Dawn Of The Dinosaurs features hilarious performances from Ice Age veterans Ray Romano (“Everybody Loves Raymond”), John Leguizamo (The Happening), Denis Leary (“Rescue Me”), Queen Latifah (The Secret Life of Bees), Seann William Scott (Planet 51) and Josh Peck (“Drake & Josh”), along with newcomers Bill Hader (Forgetting Sarah Marshall), Kristen Wiig (“Saturday Night Live”), Jane Lynch (“Glee”) and Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead). 

The Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs “Scrat Pack” Double DVD Pack, a great value for moms and fun for kids, will also be available for a limited time only featuring an overload of special features focusing on the determined squirrel including three “Scrat” games exclusive to the disc.

 

*** This movie is hilarious, we are big fans of the first two and this one is right up there with them. My favorite part is when there in the green cave, and they are acting goofy and laughing like crazy.  My kids loved seeing the T-rex, plus all there favorite characters.  My kids just think it’s so funny how Scrat can never catch a break, with his nuts.  The Scrat DVD also includes a music video and games.

Release date: October 27,2009

Retail value:$34.98

Running time:93 minutes long

Rating:9

Disclosure: I received a review only copy of this DVD at no charge to me, this however does not affect my views on the product

A Century of Flavors Cookbook Giveaway

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The deliciously interesting cookbook combines recipes from the Nielsen family collection as well as recipes from chef friends attracted to Nielsen-Massey s quality vanilla extract. Contains a delightful collection of bakery and pastry recipes and teaches how vanilla can be essential in a savory dish.

I have 5 copies to giveaway to readers.

US only

If you are a winner you must provide a street address, no P.O. boxes

To enter: Leave me a comment with your favorite dish.

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Enter Daily!

Contest Closes 11/27/09

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