contests 7-3-09

mom knows it all-zommondo coupons/7/4/09

here and there-burpee colorfusion/7/5/09

mom knows it all-exergen temporal scanner/7/5/09

vals views-log cabin syrup/7/5/09

mom knows it all-vlasic pickles/7/5/09

the funky monkey-thomas the train set/7/6/09

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

here and there-only hearts club doll/7/8/09

a contest blog-2 weeks of advertising/7/14/09

Special K protein shakes

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

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

The 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

 

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

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.

The new addition to the precious girls club

The precious girls club has added a new book to their collection. It’s called Precious Girls Club Operation Kindness.  Katie Bennett and the Precious Girls Club want to cheer up the sad, lonely children who are sick, and have to stay in the hospital.

They want to use their special talents to put on a puppet show, but MR. Boxer”President of the hospital” is not really interested.   With a little bit of help from her guardian angel, a club member “Lidia” and some faith, she is able to pull through and give a great show.

I really love the Precious Girls club books, they have a great positive message. and my kids love to hear all about Katie’s adventures. Plus if you know me , you know I’m a precious moments fanatic!

I was also given a mini paws plush dog. it’s so cute and cuddly.

Go check out the Precious Girls website, where they have a fun virtual world for girls. www.preciousgirlsclub.com It’s free!

Just for one lucky reader

I have a Precious Girls Club Prize Pack.

Precious Girls book #1 A little bit of faith

Precious Girls Book #2 Operation Kindness

and a mini plush paws dog.

To enter please visit www.preciousgirlsclub.com and tell me one thing you liked.

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Clear Ears review

I was recently sent a pair of clear ears ear plugs to try out. these are not your ordinary ear plugs, to help you sllep, or just try to ignore someone. These are to protect your ears from water(swimmers ear). they dry out your ears after water enters them. you can use them brfore or after a shower or swimming.

Works fast in only 5- 10 minutes.

Safe for kids and adults.

More convenient than ear drops providing on the spot relief.

Earth friendly as ClearEars can be reused to help plants retain water. See package for details.

Alcohol free, dries and relieves pain

These are great they really helped the extracting of water in my ears after my shower. they are a bit uncomfortable, but it’s better then having swimmers ear.

Piggy Paint

Having two little girls in the house. i love playing dress up and princess with them.  They sometimes ask me to paint their nails, they are so young that i’m afraid they will put their fingers in their mouths, or scratch it off.

Piggy paint is

non toxic

odorless

water based formula

hypoallergenic

they come in fun vibrant colors

 Melanie Hurley, founder of Piggy Paint. Is a stay-at-home mom with two very fancy little girls, ages 2 and 4, who love to have their fingernails painted. She always hated the thought of her kiddos putting their hands in their mouths after she painted their nails with traditional kid polishes. The ingestion of the chemicals worried her, and the smell nearly left her light-headed after painting two sets of fingernails and toenails.

she wanted to make a better solution and piggy paints was born.

we were offered the color blue, and i immediatly put it on my daughters. they were super excited. but as i suspected they immediatly started putting their hands in mouths, and trying to bite off the poliush. Thank goodness it’s chemical free. we really enjoyed this product and i would recommend it to anyone who has little princess’s.

I also recieved the nail polish remover from Piggy paint, which is also non toxic, and contains non of the harsh chemicals that would hurt your nose. piggy paint retails at $9.99 each or you can but a bundle of 3 for $26.50. the remover retails at $10.50 

Just for you recieve 15% off your order. use code NOTIME15 L, hurry expires july 31. you can also recieve free shipping on oreders over $25

contests 6-29-09

an island review-pledge multi surface/6/30/09

an island review-joyce myers battle of the mind dvd/7/2/09

an island review-picture keeper/7/3/09

an island life-Australian muslin baby wrap/7/5/09

marias space-cart stopper/7/7/09

happily blended-$25 to bliss living/7/8/09

marias space-preschool-kindergarden book/7/8/09

marias space-shining stone ring/7/9/09

5 minutes for giveaways-grilling prize pack/7/10/09

marias space-twilight inspired ring/7/10/09

Pace Picante Salsa review

i got to try out some Pace Picante salsa. the regular salsa, mild. plus the new Salsa Verde.

Pace was started by a young Texan (David Pace) who started out producing the freshest picante sauce. he went through ingredients and bottling techniques to find the perfect blend. the final product a blend of tomatoes, onions, and jalapenos, and a unique production process.

I  got to try the new Salsa Verde. It was very good, and spicy. tasted like Salsa Verde Doritos.  After it was refrigerated, it tasted a bit different.  it still had flavor, but it had a weird after taste, that i wasn’t fond of.

This salsa features tomatillos with lime, and smoked Spanish paprika.

you can find them at any grocery store, with a retail price of $3-5 dollars

The regualr salsa, medium is what we usually buy when we are in the mood for salsa. It tastes very good, plus it’s thick and chunky, which is always a plus.

features onions,tomatoes, and jalapenos.