Archive for February, 2009
« Previous EntriesCongratulations, it’s Bronchitis :(
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Chris saw the doctor yesterday, I saw her today, and Ryan saw his pediatrician today as well. All three of us have Bronchitis. Chris has the worst breathing, I have the worst cough, Ryan has the highest temperature.
We are on the same antibiotic, Zithromax, also known as the “Z Pack”. [...]
Current Giveaways:
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Actor and comedian Robert Cait released a DVD called Kosher/ Not Kosher, with two stand-up comedy sets. One, the Kosher routine, was filmed in front of a religious audience, with Cait using (what I assume are) Hebrew words in the routine (fortunately there are subtitles). The Not Kosher routine was filmed [...]
Wordless Wednesday- Laptop With Juice
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
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General Mills Blog Tour- Grow up Strong with Big G Kids Cereals
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
I’m participating in a blog tour through the Mom Bloggers Club for General Mills, to help promote their Big G line of kids’ cereals. General Mills wants us to spread the word that their 9 Big G Kids’ cereals- Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Lucky Charms, Chocolate Lucky Charms, Cocoa Puffs, Trix, [...]
Make it Monday: Poached Pears
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
1/2 bottle (1 1/2 cups) red wine
1 lemon
1 navel orange, quartered
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 vanilla bean, split, or 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cinnamon stick
5 cloves
4 small ripe pears (any variety), peeled
In a small saucepan, off the heat, combine the wine, the juice from the lemon and orange, 1 of the squeezed [...]
Culligan-Better water, pure and simple
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Water. We drink it, we cook with it, we clean our homes with it, we wash our clothes and our bodies with it. Whether you get your water from a municipal source or a well, you deserve to have the cleanest, purest, best tasting water possible, and Culligan can [...]
Win a Stonyfield Farm Yogurt Prize Pack!
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
I used to buy another leading brand of yogurt (rhymes with cannon) until I was contacted about reviewing Stonyfield Farm Organic Yogurt. I used the coupon I was sent to purchase a quart of fat-free vanilla, used some of it in a recipe, and left the rest in the fridge. [...]
With Apologies to Joss Whedon, GRRR! AARGHH!
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
I have had it up to HERE with themes for this blog! I find one, I tweak it the way I like it, then someone emails me and goes “oh by the way, did you know that the theme you’re using blahblahblah?” So then I try to fix the blahblahblah [...]
Wow! Wow! Wubbzy DVD
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
I was recently sent the newly released Wow! Wow! Wubbzy DVD to preview. And it was a refreshing video to watch not only for my 3 year old but for my 5 year old as well. The episodes in this DVD focus on the value of friendship - just in [...]
Giveaway Round-Up
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Connie’s View is giving away a Banana Nut Cheerios prize pack, ends Fri. Feb. 20th at midnight EST.
Two of a Kind, Working on a Full House is giving away Safety Caps Outlet Covers, ends 11:59pm EST on March 2nd.
Seven Dogs and a Baby is giving away a set of Space [...]
Make it Monday: Sausage and Peppers
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
Ingredients:
4 large sweet peppers of assorted colors, seeded and sliced
1 large onion, cut into wedges
1 package (20 ounces) hot or sweet Italian turkey sausages
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
6 multigrain submarine or hoagie rolls [...]
Long John Silver’s Freshside Grille
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
I was recently asked to try out Long John Silver’s new menu items on their Freshside Grille. I have always been a fan of Long John Silver’s. I am not always in the mood for hamburger fast food, and Long John Silver’s fits that bill.
But I am also being more [...]
Jonas Brothers 3D Concert Experience
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
I know I will be seeing the new Jonas Brothers 3D movie when it comes out later this month. Even my three year old wants to see it (what older sister does, she does…).
So if you are like me and buy tickets online, here is a deal from MovieTickets.com:
Fans that [...]
For All The Ways You Care
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone….
CVS/pharmacy has recently announced a “For All the Ways You Care” contest as a way to celebrate and honor caregivers in America. An esteemed panel of judges will select ten finalists that will be honored for their inspirational stories at a luncheon and luxury weekend in New [...]
Happy Valentine’s Day
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
Chocolate-Dipped Marshmallows
Ingredients:
12 marshmallows
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, melted
3 tablespoons toppings (such as chopped pistachios, shredded coconut, and crumbled graham crackers)
Directions:
Dip half of each marshmallow in the melted chocolate, letting the excess drip off, then sprinkle with your desired toppings. Serve immediately or chill until firm, about 20 minutes.
Yield: Makes 12
Recipe courtesy [...]
For Father’s Friday - Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
If you are looking for a few last minute gifts for that special someone, and your significant other has sworn off chocolates and flowers (kind of like I did…), then this may be the gift you are looking for.
REMBRANDT® is here to help you achieve a bright, confident smile to [...]
Lands’ End Promotion - This Weekend!
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
Alert! Alert!
We love Lands’ End around here…I have already been earmarking the latest catalogue for items I want.
And now, I am going to order them!
Specifically, I really want these shoes…
The Lands’ End 20 percent off promotion is this Sunday and Monday. For two days only, Lands’ End will offer 20 [...]
SEALed with a kiss…..
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
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Scanalog Giveaway-Keep track of your magazine clippings!
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Do you have piles of pages torn out of magazines like I do? Do you tear out recipes, pages of design ideas, pictures of the perfect garden? And then you have no idea what to do with them or how to store them? Yeah, me too. Well, Scanalog CD-Rom Software [...]
Help reduce your cholesterol levels with Vasacor
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
This is a paid review sponsored by Vasacor. They’d like me to spread the word about their all-natural supplement that has been shown in scientific studies to help reduce overall cholesterol when combined with other healthy lifestyle changes.
Vasacor’s ingredients include plant phytosterol esters, Omega-3 fish oils, niacin, policosanol and other [...]
KASHI Products - RECALL Alert
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
Kashi has issued a voluntary nationwide recall for select flavors of the company’s TLC Chewy Granola Bars and ALL flavors of its TLC Chewy Cookies. Click here for more info, and spread the word to anyone you know who eats Kashi products.
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Published
Submitted by Craig Photography Blog
Pittsburgh Flash Fiction Gazette – published a short story of mine, you can read it (here).
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Eenamaria Handbags Coming to QVC!
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Sarah Morgan is the creator and designer of eenamaria
handbags, offering a fresh, edgy new collection that really makes a
statement. Eenamaria offers every type of bag from small weekend clutches to large, functional travel totes that can fit all of your travel or business
needs! And with bright colors and bold designs [...]
McCafe
Submitted by The Consumer’s Corner Blog
A couple months ago, McDonalds made the news by announcing they were going to make an effort to go toe to toe with Starbucks in the premium coffee business. When I first tread that, my initial reaction was, ‘Yeah, good luck with that.’ Then, being my analytical self (especially when [...]
WisePack™ Travel Backpack Purse
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
On my recent trip to Philadelphia, I was determined to travel light. In the past I have used both a small purse for my wallet, phone, lip balm, boarding pass, and a larger totebag for magazines, my itinerary, whatever I wanted to carry on to the plane. For this trip [...]
