Oct 2, 2012

Showing My Kids The Power Of Sharing With Kleenex! #KleenexCares

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As a mom, I try, every day, to teach my kids to share and put others first. Sharing is so important for kids to learn! And to put others first, when necessary, can be very hard for a child to do, but teaching them this, early on, can certainly be beneficial…

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There was one day that me and my kids and mother-in-law were in a restaurant. We had ordered our meals and started eating. We were kind of by the restrooms so lots of people would walk by us. There was a very old lady using her walker, trying to walk to the restroom. When she got to the door of the restroom, she could not hold onto her walker and open the door at the same time. No one was offering to help her. My son saw this and asked me if he could help her open the door. My daughter then chimed in and wanted to help too. So, I got up and allowed my children to open the restroom door for her. She was so very touched and thanked them both for their kindness.

When she came out of the restroom, she stopped at our table and again thanked them for their help. She then turned to me and my mother-in-law and said how impressed she was with how well-mannered and behaved my kids were. She could not believe, that at such a young age, they were not being loud or running around. She also loved the fact that my kids did not have to have a cell phone or gadget to keep them busy while their food was being cooked. She loved that we actually TALKED around the table. This, of course, made me so proud of my kids. They are very good kids and since I have taught them to serve others and do the right things, this little old lady’s day was made :) I was/am so proud!!! Way to go babies ;)  So see, it DOES pay to teach your kids while they are little. Instill these good things in their little heads!!

Kleenex Brand, America’s softest tissue, knows the moment of unexpected thoughtfulness makes all the difference. Starting last month,  Kleenex Brand will give consumers the opportunity to make the care complete with a Kleenex Brand Care Package. To participate you can visit your local retailer and purchase a Kleenex Brand Bundle Pack and redeem the code on the box! Then, simply visit Kleenex.com and follow the directions to send a care package to someone who needs a little care! This is while supplies last!! So hurry!

What’s Inside?

The Kleenex® Brand Care Pack includes:lip balm, 1 oz. hand sanitizer, coupon booklet, Kleenex® Brand Share Pack, Kleenex® Brand Slim Pack, and card redeemable to download four songs from up and coming Universal Music Artists including:

  • Andy Grammer
  • Miloš Karadaglić
  • Avi Avital
  • Rebecca Pidgeon

To learn more about the Softness Worth Sharing initiative, please visit Kleenex online, today! You can also learn more on the Kleenex Facebook page.

Disclosure:

I wrote this review while participating in an ambassador program by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of the Kleenex brand and received product samples and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate. Below Amazon link is my personal affiliate link.

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Aug 25, 2012

Adorable Barbie Clothing for Your Little Princess! Fashion Show Too!!

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My little girl, oh how I wish she was more girly! She will not let me touch her hair and when I try to put in a ponytail or hair clip, she gets so upset with me! So when I find cute clothes at least I can say my daughter is some what girlie, then, right?

And oh my goodness I found some super adorable clothes for my little girl! They are the adorable Barbie Clothing!! I was sent two outfits for my girl and they certainly are cute. I love all the frills, pinks and sparkles that are on them. Too cute for any little princess in your home.

I had to make my daughter do a small fashion show with me, to show you all how adorable and cute these Barbie clothes really are. My daughter was VERY hesitant but FINALLY agreed, sigh..

Okay, I took out the videos I did because  you would have to download them to your computer to watch, and I don’t want strangers downloading my daughter on their computers ;) I hope you all understand!

As you can see, from those videos these clothes are just too cute! They are good quality clothes and they are inexpensive!! That is the best part. Kids grow soooo fast, so I can’t see spending a ton of money on an outfit they will out grow soon. The Barbie clothes collection is totally affordable.

We also received a fun Barbie digital camera so that my kids could use it to take pictures of my daughter’s new clothes. But instead, they went around the house and outside and took Tons of fun pictures! They went on an adventure to remember! So adorable!!!

 

The outfits my daughter received, were the Barbie Toddler Girl’s Sparkle Top and Skirt (which is ONLY $11.89!!!) and the Barbie Toddler Girl’s Tutu Dress and Leggings (again, this is only $11.89!!!). Talk about cute outfits for hardly any money.

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You can purchase the adorable Barbie Clothing online at Kmart.com!

Disclosure:

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Barbie Clothing. I received a sample package to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item as a thank-you for participating.

 

 

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Jul 27, 2012

There’s Still Time Left To Get MORE Out Of Your Family Vacation!!!

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So far this summer it has been kind of busy, but not too busy where we cannot enjoy ourselves. We have traveled a TINY bit and have enjoyed every moment of our travels and short stays!

But, we all know the inevitable, summer will be coming to an end sooner than later :( No need to worry just yet though, there’s still time left to get more out of your family vacation, before summer is gone for good this year!!

Whether  you are still planning a summer get-a-way near or far, you there is still time left to plan a quick end-of-summer get-a-way and try out Embassy Suites Hotels!! With all of their many accommodations, you just don’t want to miss out on staying there, trust me. Remember my stay there? Ya, it was FUN!!! And with Embassy Suites Hotels unconditional 100% Satisfaction Guarantee at all of its hotels, you got nothing to lose!!

Some Fun Facts About Embassy Suites Hotels:

ƒ *Embassy Suites Hotels serves more than 25,000,000 guests per year
ƒ *More than 35,000 beds are made every day at Embassy Suites Hotels
ƒ * Complimentary, cooked-to-order breakfast, 23,000 eggs and 38,000 glasses of
orange juice are served each day
*ƒ Embassy Suites Hotels serves about 25,760 glasses of beer each night at its Manager’s
Receptions
ƒ *A typical Embassy Suites Hotel atrium houses the equivalent of 24 acres of forest
ƒ *The hotelier employs 21,000 people

A Couple of Tips From some tips from Dr. Biali About How to Make The Most Out of Your Travels:

Sign up for travel rewards programs including hotel and airline programs: She cannot stress this enough! She has accumulated tons of points with many different airlines over the years.  The points you rack up, and the associated perks, can incentivize you to book future vacations and those e-mail reminders will serve a dual-purpose.

 Find the perfect balance of activities and relaxation for your family (or friends): Since every family likes to spend their vacation time differently, schedule nap time/down time and activities according to your family’s needs, that way no one gets burned out. Loved this idea!!!

So whether you are still planning a trip away from home this summer, check out Embassy Suites Hotels for your home away from home experience!! To make reservations or request information about Embassy Suites Hotels, you may access the company’s Web site at www.embassysuites.com. You can also learn more about Embassy Suites Hotels by following them on Twitter and sharing tweets or joining them on Facebook!

Disclosure:

I wrote this review while participating in an Ambassador Program by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Embassy Suites Hotels and received a one-night complimentary stay at an Embassy Suites Hotel to facilitate my reviews and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.

 

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Jun 11, 2012

I Am A Maytag Ambassador!!!! #MaytagMoms

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Seeing an email that you have been wanting to see in your inbox, is nothing short of EXCITING!! Well, that email FINALLY came for me today!!! I held my breath and opened it…

It said “CONGRATULATIONS! You have been selected for the Maytag Washer & Dryer Team Test Drive campaign!” I will be receiving the Maytag Bravos XL high-efficiency top-load washer and dryer!!

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OH. My. Word. I am beyond excited and humbled. I love Maytag and believe in their products. I am honored to be a part of this wonderful campaign, with other wonderful bloggers.

My old washer and dryer are hand me downs FROM hand me downs. We bought them both off of Craigslist at different times. They are mismatched (not that that is a bad thing, you get what you can afford, I know that!!) and my dryer SQUEAKS sooooo loudly I want to tear out my hair! So, needless to say, I really needed these new Maytag machines. I am tired of clothes that don’t wash clean (and I am not talking about normal stains not coming out, just clothes not really looking like they have been washed).

I am just so happy about being selected for this and finally be able to have a NEW washer and dryer for the first time ever! I will be donating my washer and dryer to anyone local that needs one.

I am looking forward to getting through my dirty laundry in record time and having the clothes come out CLEAN and of course the  Allergen removal cycle!! Oh I just can’t be excited enough :)

So, stay tuned! In the next four months, I will give you an in-depth look at how these beauties are doing for me and tons of pictures and updates to share with you all!

Are you excited yet???!?

Disclosure:

I am a Maytag Ambassador and will be receiving the above product/s to review and keep. Thank you Maytag and Mom Central!!

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Apr 24, 2012

Fijit Friends Newbies Review!

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Fijit Friends were at the top of the holiday wish list last year and for a good reason, they were just plain cool! Now comes the Fijit Friends Newbies and my are they adorable. From their cute chipmunk like voices to their adorable little round bodies, they are just too cute!

We received two little Fijit Friends Newbies to review and try out. We got Melodee (she is the green one) and Mila (the blue one) to check out! First of all I really like the feel of the Fijits, they are sooooo soft (well, the rubber on them is…)! The Fijit Newbies are little and round and have big eyes. They also have these big “ears” or antennas (haven’t figured it out yet :) ), and they sing really good!

The Fijit Friends Newbies can sing and perform their own unique songs and as you pet them and interact with them, their singing improves. Want the ultimate singing performance? All you have to do is place two Fijit Friends Newbies together. With a simple touch, they will sing a duet with each singing different parts of the same song! I had to figure it out, it was not easy for me, but once I read the directions on how to get them to sing together, they did and it is totally hilarious! You just have to make sure you have them in “chirp mode”. You enter that mode by pressing and holding the nurture button located on their foreheads (the directions will guide you through it).

The Newbies can also make the Fijit Friends (the bigger ones), dance by utilizing the sonic chirp technology (again, refer to the instructions as I was stuck on this too until I read how to do it!) which is a special audio coding embedded into a Newbie that when detected by Fijit Friends, will trigger their programmed dancing moves! And it is sooo cute! My kids were giggling and having so much fun with these little guys and their bigger Fijit Friend, Willa!!

So all in all, these are really fun toys. My kids play with them all the time, laugh at them and I am constantly hearing them singing, LOL. I recommend them, your kids will love ‘em! Oh, and batteries are included, which is NICE.

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You can purchase the new Fijit Friends Newbies online at http://shop.mattel.com and they retail for $14.99 each.

Disclosure:

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Mattel and received two Fijit Friends Newbies to facilitate my review.”

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Apr 21, 2012

Keep America Beautiful With Glad Black Bags

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Messes are just a part of everyday life. I know they are a big part of my life. What I hate more than cleaning up a huge mess is cleaning up a huge mess created by flimsy trash bags. I don’t have to do that anymore because now I use the Glad Black Bags. Not only are they good for holding the trash of my everyday messes but they are also a life saver when it comes to storing clothes, toys and just about anything.

Glad Black Bags are large, tough and dependable. They feature convenient easy-to-seal closures, so what goes in stays in. Glad ForceFlex bag’s diamond texture stretches to prevent rips and tears. They are available in drawstring (my favorite) and quick-tie closures.

Not only does Glad care about cleaning up messes at home but Glad also cares deeply about keeping our communities clean and turning would-be trash into beautiful treasures. Glad Black Bag has teamed up with Keep America Beautiful to find new ways to re-use trash from Great American Clean-Ups across the country. Whether it is a Keep America Beautiful (KAB) Great American Cleanup event or turning trash into art, Glad® Black Bag is celebrating life’s wild moments and making sure that no matter the mess left behind cleanups are in the bag.

Glad Black Bag has partnered with the Picker Sisters, interior designers Tracy Hutson and Tanya McQueen, to celebrate and clean-up life’s wild moments and then find incredible and smart ways to reuse the trash. The Picker Sisters have built their business on the belief that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. Along the way, they discovered that some of the best finds are the “remnants” of life’s wild moments. Things that are created for or broken in our biggest celebrations can be repurposed in new ways that honor the memory, but create great style.

Celebrated mosaic artist Jason Mecier will create four works of art utilizing people’s trash or “wild life remnants,” including items collected during GACs from across the country, as well as items donated by celebrities, such as Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network), Raphael Sbarge (Once Upon A Time) and Nathan Kress (iCarly). These works of art will be auctioned off during the Glad® Black Bag art auction on eBay for consumers to bid on, from April 16 through April 26, with proceeds benefiting KAB’s Great America Cleanup.

While I am not talented in making art out of trash, I do admire the beauty that has came about from Jason Mecier’s creations. The Picker Sisters and Jason Mecier have such great talent and I love that they are using it by recycling would-be trash.

If you appreciate the efforts of Glad and the works of art created out of trash, please support Glad in their commitment to Keep America Beautiful (KAB). The art auction supports KAB whose mission is to engage individuals to take greater responsibility for improving their community environments. Visit www.ebay.com/gladartauction today to bid on your favorite!

Please visit Keep America Beautiful to find details on a Great American Clean-up event in your area.

Disclosure:

I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Glad Black Bag and received a Glad Black Bag product and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate. I was also asked to “pin” one (1) Glad Black Bag Art Auction photo on Pinterest.

A Big Thank You To Megan from http://weightlossmother.com for writing this post for me. My Father in Law passed away and she is helping me out. 

 

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Nov 21, 2011

Our David’s Bridal Shopping Experience!

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I have always enjoyed pretty things. Dresses and cute things are just fun to wear. I also have two nieces who absolutely LOVE pretty, girly things. So when I told them I was taking them and their mom (my sister, duh!), to David’s Bridal, to try on some fun, girly dresses they were soooo excited!


When we arrived at David’s Bridal, the staff were there to greet us. They were extremely helpful and answered all of our questions. They showed us dresses, matched to my nieces preferences. My nieces were in heaven!

 

They each tried on a number of gorgeous special occasion dresses. We noticed that even the dresses that were not on sale, were still affordable. But the ones on sale were such a bargain!!! So, the girls tried on the dresses that were not on sale and some dresses that were. They modeled for me and in front of the mirrors. There were some brides there, trying on dresses too, so that was fun to watch them!

David’s Bridal also had some really fun and beautiful accessories. From earrings and necklaces to bracelets and shoes and so much more!! The selection was just perfect and well-balanced.

 

David’s Bridal had comfy seating for me to sit on and spacious dressing rooms. The store itself was just so nice looking and filled with gorgeous dresses and nice looking tuxedos. The selection of dresses exceeded my expectations totally. I was very impressed with how me and my nieces were treated and we left with two dresses, one for each girl! They could not have been happier!!

 

So, now my nieces have dresses for their winter formal, Score! And their mom is so happy!!

Disclosure:

I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of David’s Bridal and received a gift certificate to facilitate my review.

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Sep 6, 2011

Danimals ‘Rally for Recess’

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School is back in session, well almost, for my son! He starts kindergarten this Thursday :( Yes, I am a mess :( Anyways, Danimals is having “Rally for Recess“ where your child’s school, could win the ultimate playground!

All you do is purchase Danimals products and enter the code on the container and redeem them online. FIVE schools will win a $20,000 playground makeover and an ultimate recess day for your little lovins!! What parent wouldn’t want to try to get this for their child’s school? You would have to be crazy not to try! You better believe I will be trying!

Of course I feel that recess is very important for our children. It is important for them to be able to break up their day and go outside and play! Give their brains a break as well as their bodies. Get outdoors, play hard and get out those wiggles.

I purchased the Danimals Smoothies! The Strawberry ones! My kids love drinking smoothies so I thought that these would be a great fit for us. They certainly were. My kids had them gone by day 2! The Danimals® Smoothies come in six creamy-smooth, drinkably fruity flavors that kids love. Plus, Danimals® Smoothies come in fun little bottles that kids just peel open and drink!

To find out more about Danimals “Rally for Recess” Please visit them online at http://rallyforrecess.com/index.aspx

Disclosure:

“I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Danimals and received a gift card to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

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Jun 8, 2011

Walmart And P&G Present: Field of Vision

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Sometimes being a leader is tougher than winning

I had the opportunity to watch a movie called “Field of Vision” and absolutely loved this movie. It is engaging, emotional and encouraging all wrapped up into one. This will be on t.v., Saturday, June 11 at 8/7c on NBC. I recommend grabbing your kids and sitting down to watch this movie.

This movie is about some mysterious footage that was captured on an old video camera. Some of Sinclair’s high school students, (Tyler McFarland’s teammates), have been bullying Cory Walker, a troubled new transfer student. Tyler is aware, that by sharing this information with the coach, might get his teammates kicked off the team and ultimately might cause the team the state championship. Tyler must now decide what to do, do something right or ignore it.


 

As this story unfolds, Lucy, Tyler’s kid sister, sees more surprising footage on this old camera. She learns that Cory has a secret past, even unknown to him. Lucy must convince her mom and family that the camera’s revealing insight is real. She asks for her family’s help to find the answers Cory so desperately needs.

This really is a compelling and intriguing story to watch with your kids. It shows both the challenges and the rewards of doing the right thing, even if it is super tough to do. I highly recommend this movie.

Watch It!

The premiere of Field of Vision is on Saturday, June 11 on NBC at 8pm ET/7pm CT.

You can find out more information on Field of Vision, by visiting the Official Family Movie Night Website or the Family Movie Night Facebook Page.

Disclosure:

“I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of P&G and received a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

 

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May 29, 2011

New Safety & Convenience Enhancements of Infants’ & Children’s Tylenol

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Infants’ and Children’s Tylenol has come out with some new changes! New safety and convenience enhancements as seen below:

New enhanced bottle:

Infants Tylenol will now include SIMPLEMEASURE®. This is a new, enhanced bottle with a protective and push-in syringe designed to do the following:

*Provide even more accurate dosing and easier administration to infants
*Allow for better control when dispensing with fewer spills
*Further reduce the risk of children getting to the medicine in the bottle

The new, enhanced bottle with protective opening will be coming to Children’s TYLENOL® products soon.

Dosage Change:

You can now look for new dosing directions on Infants Tylenol. This is to help minimize medication errors. Infant Tylenol will now have the same concentration of the active ingredient, acetaminophen, as Children’s Tylenol. This will standardize dosing across the products and age groups. When Infants Tylenol returns to store shelves, as early as the upcoming cold and flu season, the products will continue to include specially designed dosing devices appropriate to the age of the child being given it.

Extra Information:

As announced by the OTC trade organization, Consumer Healthcare Products Association, other manufacturers also intend to transition to the same single concentration (160 mg / 5 mL) for all single-ingredient OTC pediatric liquid acetaminophen products. This transition of other manufacturers’ infants’ products to the children’s concentration may begin as early as this summer and is anticipated to continue into 2012.

There may be a time period when more than one concentration of infants’ acetaminophen products will be available in stores, and parents and caregivers might have both in their medicine cabinets. Caregivers should always read and follow the dosing directions on the package they are using. Parents and caregivers should contact their child’s healthcare provider if they have questions about dosing instructions.

Some Really Helpful Tips for Giving Medicine to Infants and Children:
If you forget these, just remember ‘NURSE’…

*Never ever give adult medicine to children, EVER.

*Use the measuring syringe, dropper, dosage cup, that comes with the medicine every time you use it. Do NOT use kitchen spoons, teaspoons or tablespoons, etc…

*Read and follow ALL  instructions on the label. Never give more than the recommended dose and do not give the medication more frequently than recommended, in other words, use common sense!!!

*Store all medicine out of the reach of children (locked medicine cabinet or cupboard out of child’s reach. Immediately following use, always restore the child resistant cap and put the medicine back into a high and out of sight location.

*Every child grows. Know the infant’s or child’s weight and/or age to help determine the appropriate dosage, and follow directions!!!

If you do all the above, you should be good to go. Just always follow the instructions and use common sense!!!!!

To find out more, please visit http://www.chpa-info.org/

Disclosure:

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Tylenol and received a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate. Always do your OWN research when needed. I am just providing new information off the Tylenol site. Please contact them if you have any questions, thanks!”

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