I’m a finalist

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I’m a finalist in th 5 minutes for mom kodak father of the year contest. i recieved my kodak zi6 camera today, and still have a chance to win a trip to florida for the childrens miracle classic.

i’m a little nervous if i win what to do with my kids. family is to far away and the trip is only for two. figure it out, but i have to win first.

here is my daughters entry

i would like to nominate my daddy. he is the best daddy ever. He goes to school and works to help take care of me and my brother and sister. He always makes sure that he has time for us, no matter how busy he is. I was just a newborn baby, but my mommy and daddy have both told me, he was in the army for 4 years, and served 2 years in iraq. He doesn’t like to talk about it.
I’m very proud of him for it though. My daddy didn’t get to see me for my entire first year, beacuse of that. He is smart funny handsome. The best daddy ever, and i think he deserves this award, for being so dedicated to my family.
Thank you daddy and I love you

written by McKenzie age 4 with help of her mom

Now i have to bring it to life on camera. (hubby hates cameras and pics)

school tax free weekend

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alabama-8/7-8/9

connecticut-8/15-8/22

florida-not participating this year

georgia-7/30-8/2                  appliance free-10/1-10/4

Iowa-8/7-8/8

louisiana-8/7-8/8

maryland-not participating in 2009, start again in aug.2010

mississippi-7/31-8/1

missouri-8/7-8/9

new mexico-8/7-8/9

new york-Shoppers are now exempt from the 4% state sales tax 365 days per year.

north carolina-8/7-8/9         appliance tax free weekend 11/6-11/8

oklahoma-8/7-8/9

south carolina-8/7-8/9

tennessee-8/7-8/9

texas-8/21-8/23

vermont-not participating in 2009

virginia-8/7-8/9                                          appliances-10/9-10/12

washington D.C-8/1-8/9 and 11/27-12-6

west virginia-participating in appliance tax free only-9/1-11/30

 

All states have different deals, so please check you local state listing.

most are tax free for clothes and shoes under $100

school supplies under $100

and computers and accessories under 3500.

please check your state

mom central summertime giveaways

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MOM Central

Celebrate the arrival of summer with the Mom Central Summer Giveaway Bonanza! Each week, Mom Central will post new giveaways just for Moms and their families on MomCentral.com. they will have tons of great prizes throughout the summer.

some of the prizes include

hoover vacuum

•    Crayola Play Sand:

 

 

tandem stroller and so much more.

This week they have hoover vacuum, super soaker, croc shoes, and more

so hurry and enter 

contests 7-6-09

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vals views-tracey singer cd/7/8/09

sahmreviews-crayola prize pack/7/9/09

sahmreviews-all small and mighty detergent/7/10/09

mom knows it all-wiggletime.com subscription/7/12/09

computer chit chat-dress your blog domain/7/12/09

here and there-coffee bean direct basket/7/12/09

a contest blog-free advertising spot/7/14/09

deal ectible mommies-Nick Jr. partyware/7/15/09

lifes a charm-$55 area rug from csn rugs/7/19/09

rockin mama-$100 to slimperfect/7/20/09

the not so blog-kiddie pool/7/24/09

disney contest blog-swimways ariel float/7/26/09

moms blogs 4 u-$25 to ecostore usa/7/26/09

my blogs 4 u-3 months free blog hosting/7/26/09

crafty mama of 4–ocean isle inn getaway/7/26/09

momstart-robin miller cookbook and coupons/7/27/09

part select-3 pink prize package/9/30/09

Thomas the Train fun

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Thomas the Train Engine makes a special stop at your local Toys”R”Us store on Saturday, July 11th from 11am until 1pm. Everyone is invited to a “Thomas the Train Engine Playdate” that will feature Thomas the Train Engine storytime and the chance to color your own engineer hat! The playdate gives a positive, interactive family experience, offering a number of entertaining activities as well as giveaways. When you come to the Toys”R”Us playdate with Thomas the Train Engine, you can find out about his brand new adventure coming out called “Hero of the Rails.” When racing with Spencer, Thomas accidently travels down an old railway line and meet a new friend, Hiro. Thomas will need the help of his other friends, Victor and Kevin to help save him from scrap. Hero of The Rails will have Thomas speaking in his own voice for the first time! This is sure to be a great afternoon with Thomas and Toys”R”Us for any child and parent that enjoy this beloved award winning show.

visit www.toysrus.com to find a location near you

don’t forget 7-11-09 11-1

Special K protein shakes

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Special K has a new product to offer protein shakes. They are a great wieght management solution that doesn’t sacrifice great taste.
They can be part of the special K challenge as a meal replacement to keep on track. All three flavors, strawberry, milk chocolate and french vanilla have 10 grams of protein and 5 gramd of fiber. helping take the edge off of hunger.
They contain 100% daily value of vitamins Cand E, plus 35% of the daily value of vitamins A, and D. Calcium and B12 amoung other important minerals.
I liked it, was very tasty. I could never picture myself replacing a meal with it though.  Although I really don’t eat breakfast anyways. You can pick these up in the diet and nutrition aisle.
Special K is offering a coupon for their shakes www.specialkcoupon.com to print it out

Mighty Machines DVD

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My kids are just getting interested in cars, trains,  planes etc.  My kids were so excited to be able to watch it.

best of mighty machinesThe Best of Mighty Machines is a DVD collection featuring 6 mega tough episodes.

There are also 7 other Mighty Machines DVDs in the series

 

  • Diggers & Dozers Mighty Machines
  • Lights & Ladders Mighty Machines
  • Roadways to Runways Mighty Machines
  • Boats to the Rescue Mighty Machines
  • Big Wheels Rollin’ Mighty Machines
  • Tremendous Tools Mighty Machines
  • Making Tracks Mighty Machines

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    My kids had a blast watching this movie and learned a lot nore about cars planes and trains.   Their favorite would be the John Deere Tractor, because thats what they see all the time out here!

    The best of Mighty Machines runs 130 mins long.

    it can be purchased here for $9.99

    Chicken Soup for the soul power moms

    - brandy3

    There are tons of chicken soup for the soul books out. The first one i ever read was for teenagers called tough stuff.  now they have a new one that is perfect for all moms. Power Moms

    Here’s the books description – “Wendy Walker, author of Four Wives and The Queen of Suburbia, has become the go-to media expert on women leaving the workforce to raise their families and run their homes. This book contains 101 great stories from mothers who have made the choice to stay home, or work from home, while raising their families and becoming active members of their communities. Stories from grateful husbands and children are also a fun read. These multi-tasking, high-performing women have become today’s Power Moms. Every stay-at-home and work-from-home mom will view this book as having been written just for her. Perfect for book groups, it will also contain a reader guide.”

    I found this book very touching and uplifting. It came actually at a convienant time. I have been having trouble trying to juggle everything right now. it’s comforting to hear other moms stories.

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