Archive for June, 2009
Obama: The Historic Journey-Young Reader’s Edition
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
I was thrilled to be asked to review the New York Times book Obama: The Historic Journey: Young Reader’s Edition . This wonderful book combines beautiful photographs and in-depth coverage of Obama’s voyage from “a skinny kid with a funny name” to the 44th President of the United States. Readers [...]
New reviews coming soon to the blog
Submitted by The Beer Snob Blog
Sorry, folks, I have had a few different beer reviews to post for some time but haven’t been able to do so yet. I was able to take a summer class after all so I can finish my engineering degree in three more semesters, and class started when I was [...]
It’s A Blu World and it’s prizes are awesome!
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
How would you like to win an Xbox 360 Elite with the Rock Band 2 bundle? A trip for two to New York for New Year’s? A trip for two to Lollapalooza in Chicago? A trip to the Winter X Games in Aspen? Or two tickets to the Richard Petty [...]
Snapily
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
I am a card person. I always will be. I think cards are one way to tell someone you care. So when I find new and different cards I can send, I get excited.
Like Snapily. On the site, ou can basically create a card where 2 to 5 photos are [...]
Sensodyne ProNamel for Children
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
I admit it. All the toothpastes my kids have used prior to trying this toothpaste had some sort of character on it. Were they really working? I guess, Ashley has yet to have a cavity (although she is going to the dentist next week), and Audrey seems okay.
But dental woes [...]
Eat Your Cookie Site Review
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
With exactly 5 weeks to go until I leave for BlogHer, I’m starting to panic a bit about this extra 20 pounds I’m carrying around my already ample waist. I started the 30 day challenge on EA Sports Active today in hopes of burning off some flab!
I’m also trying really [...]
Recent Giveaway Winners
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
The two randomly chosen winners of a copy of “Your Spacious Self” are:
1. SweetSue, who said her biggest clutter challenge is her kitchen cupboards
2. Samantha from Back to Me who said her biggest clutter challenge is paperwork.
Congratulations!
The two winners of the Crayola Outdoor Challenge prize packs are:
1. Abby from Steals [...]
Another Giveaway - Build A Bear Gift Card
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
You know we love Build-A-Bear Workshop. We have been lucky enough to sponsor their giveaways a few times.
And now, just in time for summer, we have another giveaway! How would you like to receive a $25 giftcard as well as a $20 giftcard to redeem online at buildabearville.com (not valid [...]
TripFlix Giveaway
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
We have talked about TripFlix before. We have told you to go check out their site for their blogs and forums.
We told you that TripFlix is an interactive DVD that takes you on an adventure like no other DVD can. You get a custom adventure based on your selections.
Want to [...]
Walmart and Dads
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
Does your husband have a “man cave”? My husband spends his time in his office, attached to his computer, but that’s just him. I know plenty of neighbors who have husbands who spend time in the garage, attic, or whereever to escape us! Starting June 14 (through June 20), Walmart [...]
Free Father’s Day Printable from Nintendo
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
My girls love printing stuff from the internet, and cards for family members is no exception.
So here is a printable we can all share, from the Wii game Punch-Out!!. And yes, this is the game based on the classic we all remember. It’s boxing a new way with intuitive motion [...]
Romano’s Macaroni Grill Giveaway- Three Winners
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
With the new line of dinner kits inspired by the chefs at Romano’s Macaroni Grill, you can now easily make four classic Italian meals at home. With quick and easy preparation, a Romano’s Macaroni Grill Restaurant Favorites meal is ready to eat in about 20 minutes.
The dinner kits include everything [...]
Guest Post, Victoria Moran, author of Living a Charmed Life
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Lucky Charms Aren’t Just for Breakfast Anymore — Use These Lucky Charms and Find Yourself Living a Charmed Life
By Victoria Moran,
Author of Living a Charmed Life:Your Guide to Finding Magic in Every Moment of Every Day
Sometimes all it takes to shift the direction of your life is to start the [...]
B-O-B Stroller Contest
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Hey new moms and moms-to-be, are you ready to get your workout on? Well here’s your chance to win a brand new Stroller Strides Fitness Stroller that’s going to get you rolling and encourage your health and wellness goals, big or small! Based on the BOB Revolution, this stroller comes [...]
DVD Review- Russell Brand in New York City
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
If Russell Brand looks familiar, it’s because he co-starred in Forgetting Sarah Marshall as singer Aldous Snow, and hosted the MTV Movie Awards in 2008. Personally, I’m fascinated by him, because he’s so striking to look at and then he opens his mouth and what comes out is so clever, [...]
Select Comfort Pillows
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
My husband and I fight over the pillows on our bed. It is a constant battle as our pillows get worse and worse over time and when we do shell out the big bucks for a “really good” pillow, we realize it’s too stiff, too big, or too something.
Well, now [...]
Surprising Household Cleaners; Clever ways to repurpose everyday items
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
Vegetable Oil
Original purpose: Frying up a tasty batter.
Aha! use: Shining leather shoes. Use a damp cloth to wipe away dirt, then apply a small drop of oil to a soft cloth and rub the surface to remove scuff marks.
Reward: A polished look from heel to toe.
Lemonade Kool-Aid
Original purpose: Quenching your [...]
Toolkit for Kids
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
I worry. Alot. Probably more than the average person. I worry about everything with my kids, and I know its not healthy, and that I should just let some things go, but I can’t. Its who I am.
And I am afraid that I am passing this trait onto my daughters. [...]
Tropicana and Carbon Certified
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
I know, what is Carbon Certified?
Tropicana teamed up with The Carbon Trust to calculate the carbon footprint of their 64-oz carton of pure premium orange juice from grove to grocery store to consumers’ homes, so they could take steps in reducing it. In doing this, they estimated the carbon footprint [...]
The Power of Consumer Reviews
Word-of-mouth marketing has been around for ages but in the last decade it’s taken on a new form, one this very website embodies. Consumer generated media refers to content created online by consumers voicing their opinions and personal experiences regarding products, companies, brands, and even service professionals (think doctors, plumbers, etc.). Search for any company, [...]
Seth MacFarlane’s Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
From the mind of “Family Guy” creator Seth MacFarlane comes Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy-Uncensored, the hilarious collection of cartoon shorts, available on both DVD and Blu-Ray. Featuring 50 shorts in total, the DVD highlights all-new classic characters, “Family Guy” voice talent and hilarious pop culture parodies of Jesus Christ, Bob [...]
Crayola Outdoor Challenge Giveaway
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Crayola is challenging kids to spend more time outside by creating fun new products that give them a way to express their creative sides while enjoying being outdoors! For this giveaway, I’ve got two Crayola Outdoor prize packs to give away, and I also got a set to keep.
When the [...]
Larkspur Landing All Suite Hotels
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Larkspur Landing, a group of eleven hotels in California, Oregon and Washington State, asked me to review their site and spread the word to my readers about their all-suite hotels and extended stay hotels, which would be perfect for both family vacations and corporate travel.
I’ve stayed in a lot of [...]
Your Spacious Self Book Giveaway
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
When I received a copy of Your Spacious Self: Clear Your Clutter and Discover Who You Are by Stephanie Bennett Vogt, it was just the book I needed. I knew I needed to declutter my house, not just to bring order to it, but to bring myself back into balance. [...]
Make it Monday: “Healthified” Garlic Guacamole
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
1 medium bulb garlic (2 oz)
3 flour tortillas (8 inch)
Cooking spray
2 medium avocados, peeled, pitted
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Dash ground red pepper (cayenne) or few drops red pepper sauce, if desired
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
3 plum (Roma) tomatoes, seeds removed, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh [...]
