Archive for January, 2009
« Previous EntriesWelch’s New AquaJuice
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
I try to make sure that I provide my kids with a well balanced diet. To include the beverages they drink, whether it be low-fat milk, water, or juice. And considering that juices that are high in sugar are often blamed for contributing to childhood obesity (with 17% of children [...]
It’s a Party! Have some Cake!
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
It’s my birthday today, yay! I’m 42! You’ll be glad you stopped by, I have birthday cake! It’s my favorite, chocolate layer cake with chocolate frosting in the middle and on top!(image credit: Hershey’s website)
Coffee to go with that? Maybe a big glass of milk? Here’s a napkin.
Now that you’ve [...]
Get Organized with Qlubb
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
Now I’ve blogged about Qlubb before. And I’m more than happy to blog about Qlubb again. If you aren’t familiar with it, check it out.
Qlubb has recently introduced a new 30-day calendar to their site, a calendar that’s designed to make your planning and organizing more efficient and easy. And [...]
HouseKeeping!
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
Times have been busy for Amy and I here at Lookit! I Spy…… and we wanted to let our readers know that we haven’t forgotten about the most recent giveaways that we’ve held here on this site.
We realize that we have yet to announce any winners, but don’t fret, the [...]
Calling all dieters…
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
There is a review up today over on my weight loss blog where I discuss Weight Watchers Candies. CHOCOLATE candies as a matter of fact.
It’s absolutely sweet!
Note: Other Weight Watchers products are discussed so if you aren’t familiar with the plan, or are curious about Weight Watchers in general, or [...]
Make it Monday: Chicken Meat Loaf
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
2 eggs
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 small yellow onion, quartered
1 small carrot, peeled and cut into large pieces
3 steamed chicken-breast halves pounded to 1/4-inch thich
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 Golden Delicious apple, [...]
The Waiting Band-a truly special gift
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Designed to fit throughout a woman’s entire pregnancy, The Waiting Band is an open-ended, adjustable ring with the message “Miracle” engraved inside. Rings for pregnant women are a perfect solution to the puffy fingers that make her take off her regular jewelry—including her wedding ring.
This Waiting Band is a beautiful [...]
Sugar Free Jello Pudding Cinnamon Roll
Submitted by The Consumer’s Corner Blog
Operating a moderately successful website sometimes has it’s perks, my favorite of which is getting to sample new products before they hit the retail shelves. I’ll be bringing you a few product reviews/previews this week, all from the Jell-O brand line of ready to eat snacks.
Pudding cups were a favorite [...]
Sugar Free Jello Pudding Cinnamon Roll
Submitted by The Consumer’s Corner Blog
Operating a moderately successful website sometimes has it’s perks, my favorite of which is getting to sample new products before they hit the retail shelves. I’ll be bringing you a few product reviews/previews this week, all from the Jell-O brand line of ready to eat snacks.
Pudding cups were a favorite [...]
Win a Space Buddies DVD & Plush Dog Trio!
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
From the creators of Snow Buddies and Air Buddies comes this new movie featuring five adorable puppies, Space Buddies, which will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray on February 3rd, 2009.
Starring Jason Earles (”Hannah Montana”), Diedrich Bader (”The Drew Carey Show”), Amy Sedaris (”Strangers With Candy”), Bill Fagerbakke (”Spongebob Squarepants”), [...]
Win a $50 GC to Tiny Prints!
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, I’ve got a $50.00 gift certificate to Tiny Prints to give away to one lucky winner! You can use your GC to purchase fabulous Valentine’s Day Party invitations, Kids’ Valentine’s Cards that you can personalize, Valentine’s Day Photo Cards, and much more. If you [...]
Scented Candles from The Pink Pig
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
The Pink Pig is both an online boutique and a shop located in the historic town of Westport, New York, which is in the Adirondack Mountains. They carry a unique collection of cottage style and country style furniture, home decor, antiques, as well as this beautiful Signature Scented Candle.
Adding [...]
Spreading the beer blog love: Nashville Beer Geek
Submitted by The Beer Snob Blog
So I’m sitting here checking out my blog stats, which have suffered due to my neglect of the blog, and I clicked on the link to Nashville Beer Geek’s blog.
I forget that I have the links to other blogs on my blog, and I’m always busy, so I don’t visit [...]
Only Hearts Club Girls and Li’l Kids Dolls
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
The toy industry’s hottest new dolls, the Only Hearts Club™, is a content-based brand of real dolls for real girls that is drawing raves for combining beautiful, real-looking dolls, with content that delivers a much-needed, positive message to girls. Only Hearts Club™ dolls look and dress like real girls, and [...]
Win a Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Control Kit- 3 Winners!
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Acne. Red, bumpy, painful, embarrassing, and stubborn. Newborn babies get it, teens get it, almost-42-year-old-Moms get it (*ahem*). Acne is caused by bacteria, oil, and dead skin cells getting trapped in your hair follicles (yes, your skin has hair follicles!), so keeping your skin clean and using the right products [...]
Digsby
Submitted by The Consumer’s Corner Blog
This review should have been composed a month ago, and I honestly thought that I did. Am I going a little senile at the ripe old age of 25? Getting a bit ‘touched’ in the head, maybe? Who knows. I’m just glad that I realized this egregious mistake, and it’s [...]
Got Germs?
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
I received this email today and thought it was interesting. Interesting enough to share because I’m sure there are other people out there like me who are grossed out and always worried about germs. I mean hey, I have kids. And pets!
Here is what you need to know about the [...]
Special K Crackers
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
Snacks are a big deal in my house. We have an entire drawer in our kitchen designated for snacks. With two kids, age 3 and 5, I find it easier to be able to grab and go my snacks. It works best for the kids to have a snack drawer [...]
Leinenkugel 1888 Bock
Submitted by The Consumer’s Corner Blog
I just picked up Leinenkugel’s 1888 Bock. This brewery known for their simple, straightforward beers and this 1888 Bock is no exception.
This beer pours a clear copper with a tan head that disappears with big bubbles and no lacing. It smells of sweet malt, a bit of caramel, and a [...]
Get Cozi. Get Organized
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
One of the things that I strive to be the most is organized. And being that the new year just started, getting organized is at the top of my ‘to-do’ list. And I think I have found the perfect solution to obtain that goal, thanks to Mom Central.
Introducing Cozi.
Here is [...]
A Book Review: Meeting Mr. Wrong ‘The Romantic Misadventures of a Southern Belle’
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
Amy and I love books that are about true stories. Especially true stories that show determination, courage and above all - happy endings. But we don’t want to give too much away now do we?
The book Meeting Mr. Wrong ‘The Romantic Misadventures of a Southern Belle’ is a true story, [...]
The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Ariel and Eric must hide their precious daughter Melody’s mermaid heritage to protect her from Ursula’s revengeful sister Morgana in The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea [Special Edition]. They hide Melody away behind a wall around the castle, and forbid her to learn anything about the ocean. When [...]
Qlubb-Online Meeting Place For Groups
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
For this month’s Team Mom review, we are checking out Qlubb, the site that gives groups a secure way to organize events, files, photos, and information. It takes less than a minute for the group leader to create the free Qlubb account, and then get all this:
* Secure, Private Site
* [...]
Mountain Dew Voltage
Submitted by The Consumer’s Corner Blog
Hop into the ‘Way Back’ machine, and you shall see that I wrote this review during the DEWmocracy campaign…
‘Saved the best for last. Third time is a charm. Blind squirrels find nuts sometimes. Pick any corny line you want, but this version of the ‘Dewmocracy’ is the best of the [...]
YouVersion Bible App
Submitted by The Consumer’s Corner Blog
A long, long time ago I posted an article on a little piece of mobile phone software named GoBible. I love that program, it has served me quite well over the years, but since upgrading to the iPhone, I couldn’t just couldn’t help but believe that something a little bit [...]
