Archive for March, 2009
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Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
I haven’t disappeared! I didn’t mean to go four days without posting, but I’ve been trying hard to spend more time with my kids and husband. As much as I love reviewing products, I love my family a bazillion times more than that, so I needed to take a few [...]
Schlafly Coffee Stout
Submitted by The Beer Snob Blog
I love my stouts….there’s nothing like a nice stout in front of a roaring fire on a cold winter’s day. The smoke of a wood fire complements very well the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee flavors of a good stout. So when I saw Schlafly Coffee Stout at the store, [...]
Make it Monday: Chicken Burritos with Black-Bean Salsa and Pepper Jack
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
Ingrdeients:
1 2/3 cup(s) drained and rinsed black beans (from one 15-ounce can)
2 scallions including green tops, chopped
1 tablespoon(s) lemon or lime juice
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 1/3 pound(s) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 4)
1/4 teaspoon(s) chili powder
1/4 teaspoon(s) fresh-ground black pepper
1/2 pound(s) pepper Jack cheese, grated
4 large (9-inch) flour [...]
Right this Minute: Some of my Favorite Things
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
I like change so it’s no surprise that I’m always trying new things. Beauty products, cleaning supplies, food…the list goes on. Here are a few of those things that I think you should try too.
Jell-O Gelatin with Antioxidants
I eat a lot of Sugar-Free Jell-O cups because they are zero points [...]
Win a PJ Sparkles doll from Lisa Reviews
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Over at Lisa Reviews, you can enter to win a PJ Sparkles doll with accessories. The doll has a heart that lights up, too.
When you leave your comment entry, say that MomReviews sent you and I get an extra entry for the referral! Thanks!! I know Kaitlyn would love if [...]
Fashion Meets Function at Best Buy
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Gizmos, gadgets and glamour? When it comes to style, it’s most common with women for fashion to be more of a priority than function. Trends are emerging where both men and women are increasingly expressing needs where fashion “meets” function with consumer electronics, computers, and accessories.
Laptop manufacturers are offering an [...]
Dolphin Bubbles Video airs on ABC World News
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
It’s been seen on blogs all over the Internet, and now the dolphin bubbles video has been seen on ABC World News! Correspondent Charlie Gibson introduced the segment that showed the amazing video of dolphins at SeaWorld Orlando playing with bubble rings while the SeaWorld staff explains what you are [...]
Win a Leapfrog Tag and Five Books!
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
March is National Reading Month, and to celebrate, Leapfrog has created a very special event called the Tag Reading System’s 1 Million Hours Reading Pledge. They are collecting pledges from people just like you, who are pledging to spend 10, 20, or 30 minutes a day reading to their children. [...]
Bunnytown Hello Bunnies! DVD
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Playhouse Disney’s new show Bunnytown has released four episodes on a DVD called “Bunnytown: Hello Bunnies!“. Kaitlyn and I had a chance to review the DVD last week.
DESCRIPTION: Get ready to rock on down to BunnyTown, a hip musical place where those adorable bunnies are always cuttin’ loose and cranking [...]
Winners!
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
The winner of the camera is Sarah Z!
The winner of the Cobra radar detector is Cathleen Nash!
Congrats!
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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Make it Monday: Pizza Salad
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
Cheese, pepperoni, olives, and other classic pizza toppings make this flavorful salad a sure hit. To complete the illusion, serve it with soft breadsticks.
RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
1 cup diced fresh mozzarella
1/3 cup thin pepperoni slices, quartered
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
3/4 cup diced green bell pepper
1 (2.25 ounce) can [...]
LashFood Giveaway- $129 Value!
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
What’s LashFood? It’s the hottest new way to condition and grow your eyelashes. LashFood uses natural ingredients that provides you with stunning results: thicker, darker, stronger, longer, more beautiful lashes. Apply LashFood in the same manner as if applying eyeliner twice a day (morning and evening) and see results within [...]
When should your child stay home sick?
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Every Spring, just when we think we are going to start feeling better after getting through our winter colds, my kids and I inevitably get sick AGAIN. Right now, as I type this, I have a pounding headache, a stuffy nose, and I’m coughing. And I just got over bronchitis [...]
Save Big At Sears This Weekend
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
This weekend only, March 20-22, Sears has a printable coupon you can use to save an additional 15% off on regular, sale and clearance priced apparel, shoes and accessories. Has it been a while since you shopped at Sears? They carry name brands like Lee and Levi’s Jeans, classic fashions [...]
Lands’ End Sun Life
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Summer is coming and that means our kids will be spending more time out in the sun, and that means thinking about keeping their skin safe. With that in mind, Lands’ End has a new Sun.Life collection, a full line of adjustable, breathable, and comfortable clothes for the entire family [...]
UltiMotion Swing Zone from Jakks Pacific
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
So, you bought a Wii. Your older kids are playing tennis and golf and bowling while your preschooler looks on, wishing they could play too. Now preschoolers can get in on the fun too with the UltiMotion Swing Zone™ Sports gaming system. Just like the big kids, little ones can [...]
Win a $50 Macy’s Gift Card!
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Food Network chef Tyler Florence has partnered with Macy’s to find out what gets you cooking? Whether it’s a special occasion, a certain ingredient, whatever your reason, Macy’s want you to show them for a chance to win a $2,500 Macy’s kitchen shopping spree with Tyler Florence in San Francisco. [...]
Win the VeggieTales:Abe and the Amazing Promise DVD
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Big Idea, Inc. has released a new Bible-based story adventure starring Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and all of their veggie friends, called Abe and the Amazing Promise. Bob and Jr. Asparagus (who is impatient to finish the show so he can have the cookies his Mom promised him) [...]
Unique furniture for your Bathroom
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
We are fortunate to have two bathrooms, one that was supposed to be for the boys and Chris, and one that was supposed to be for me and Kaitlyn. I use my bathroom shelves to store all my hair and skin products, makeup, hairdryer, etc., but I never use the [...]
Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
This past weekend me and my family had the opportunity to see Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage; A Circus Comes to Town at the Pikes Peak Center in downtown Colorado Springs. The show was great! It was about 90 minutes long and was filled with musical adventure. The cast [...]
Clinque Clarifying Makeup Clear Skin Formula
Submitted by The Consumer’s Corner Blog
Alright, here’s something for the deserted female readers. (Males pass by freely.) Any woman who wears make-up knows that to actually get a decent foundation is like trying to find a specific road sign in a foreign country. The majority of the commercial make-ups sold at Walgreens, CVS, Target and [...]
Make It Monday - Carrot Cupcakes with Sour Cream Frosting
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
I am already thinking of my Easter Brunch menu, and this might help if you are too!
Carrot Cupcakes with Sour Cream Frosting
Makes 24 cupcakes.
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup HP Hood [...]
Shoulder Pillow
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
It’s an all too common scenario that any parent is familiar with: your child becomes restless or tired, and wants to be held and comforted. Whether you are out and about or in the comfort of your own home, your arms are one of your child’s favorite places to be. [...]
Get Stylin With Baby Phat
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
It started with tiny tees shown to the crowd at a Phat Farm runway show, and now Baby Phat by Kimora Lee Simmons has evolved into the leading brand for hip women’s fashion. The clothing line includes Baby Phat Shoes, clothes for girls from toddler through Juniors, as well as [...]
Beverly Hills Chihuahua on DVD
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
A chihuahua who has never known anything other than a life of ultimate luxury gets lost in Mexico and has to give up her spoiled ways in order to find her way home. A rich girl has to give up her spoiled ways to work with someone she would have [...]
