Archive for July, 2009
« Previous EntriesHot Pocket Twisted Stix
Submitted by The Consumer’s Corner Blog
Brand new variety or Hot Pocket going on here, and they are yummy! From the outside, a Twisted Stick looks like a normal bread stick, but inside lives a cheesy pizza filling.
I was surprised the Twisted Stix were not just original Hot Pockets in a different ‘container.’ The crust is [...]
Jim Breuer Clear The Air
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
When was the last time you watched a DVD that had you laughing so hard that you stopped making noise for a minute and just shook all over, face locked in a gigantic smile? For me, it was over the last hour as I watched the comedy special Jim Breuer: [...]
Beer Review: Buckbean’s Brewing’s Tule Duck Red Ale
Submitted by The Beer Snob Blog
As promised, my package from Buckbean Brewing Company did arrive, and boy was I happy to see it. I’ve been looking forward to this for 2 months! Along with the Original Orange Blossom Ale I have been eagerly awaiting, I received a tall can of Tule Duck Red Ale. Here’s [...]
BOB Stroller Diaper Bag
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
There are tons of diaper bags to choose from when the time comes. You can get cutesy ones with cartoon animals on them, you can get super sleek ones that look more like a purse a celebrity would carry. But what most parents really need is a durable diaper bag [...]
Free Letter A Activity Sheets
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Do you have a child who’s starting school soon, or maybe you’re planning to home school? It’s never too early to give them a head start. School starts in only a few short weeks, which means you still have time to help them get prepared. To help you out, Kid’s [...]
Help Dan Adams win a jingle contest for Yuengling
Submitted by The Beer Snob Blog
Good morning Beer fans. I have a friend, Dan Adams, who has entered a jingle contest with WBUZ (local radio station The Buzz) and Yuengling. He is one of four finalists and he needs your votes to win. He’s written an awesome jingle and I would really appreciate it if [...]
Can You Help Me With a Monetary Emergency?
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
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*deep breath*
I need $100 by Thursday. I had been counting on my monthly payout from Linkworth for the text ads I run on Table for Five, but they don’t payout unless you earn $100, and I only earned $95.00. The money will get added to my [...]
Coming Soon-Giveawy from CSN Stores
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
CSN Stores are a collection of online specialty stores that offer customers a way to shop for over 1,000,000 products including baby and kids’ furniture, housewares, home decor, and so much more.
I got an email asking if I wanted to do a review for one of the CSN Stores, and [...]
ServeMeHere Mobile Services for Moms
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
I remember the days when all you could have delivered were pizza, chinese food, and the daily newspaper. ServeMeHere is the first Free Online Professional Appointment Matching Community. Professionals use the site to list their company information, list the services they provide, and post their daily appointments schedule online. Clients [...]
Outdoor Summer Fun with Jakks Pacific
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Maybe it’s just me being a pushover, but it seems like it’s harder for me to get my kids to go outside and play than it should be. I remember spending HOURS every day during the summer just outside playing. I constantly have to find new ways to entice my [...]
Starbucks: Free Pastry Day 7/21
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
Visit a Starbucks location on July 21st and get your free pastry. A drink purchase is required. Print off your invitation now!
Check out their website for more details.
Rating 3.00 out of 5
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Beer Review: Samuel Adams Blackberry Witbier
Submitted by The Beer Snob Blog
It’s been way too long since I’ve had a beer review on here. Apologies for the delay. I have no excuse! (True, I’m studying fluid mechanics this summer, but what better fluid to study than beer!) I went to Kroger to find a decent beer to review and decided to [...]
Summer Road Trip Safety Giveaway from Safety 1st
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
If you have little ones, this is an important post for you to read. Did you know that 1 in 4 auto crashes involving children are side impact collisions? Safety 1st, innovative developer of children’s products, has developed a new car seat called Air Protect that provides a double layer [...]
I SPY A-to-Z Book & Wii Game Review and Giveaway
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
The “I Spy” series of books from Scholastic is a great way to teach kids rhyming words, plus there is just something so fun about searching the image-packed pictures looking for that little blue marble or the yellow sailboat. If you aren’t familiar with the books, this is a synopsis:
Easy-to-read [...]
Win 250 Custom Stickers from UPrinting
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Looking for a creative way to promote your blog or website? Maybe you want something to hand out at upcoming blog conferences? Well then, this is the giveaway for you!
The generous folks at UPrinting started a blog sponsorship program, and I was thrilled to have MomReviews accepted. For my [...]
B Is For Bob CD Review and Giveaway
“My father’s music spans generations and with B is for Bob we give the youngest their very own Bob Marley record.” – Ziggy Marley
I’ve been a Bob Marley fan since college, and I’m so glad that Bob’s son Ziggy executive-produced this new compilation of 12 of his Dad’s best known songs. 8 of the songs [...]
Update on This Week’s Giveaways
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Due to unforeseen circumstances, meaning I smashed my toe into the corner of our wooden bedframe and possibly broke it and definitely fractured it, and am now have shooting pains running up my foot and just want to take non-FDA approved quantities of pain relievers and curl up in bed, [...]
Make it Monday: Thai Shrimp and Asparagus
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
Ingredients
1 pound(s) shelled and deveined shrimp
4 teaspoon(s) green curry paste
1 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
1 pound(s) asparagus, cut in 2-inch pieces
2 limes
1 can(s) (13 1/2- to 14-ounce) light coconut milk
2 tablespoon(s) less-sodium fish sauce
2 package(s) (8.8-ounce) precooked whole-grain brown rice
Directions
1.In medium bowl, toss shrimp with curry paste to coat. In 12-inch skillet, [...]
Guitar Hero Rocks the Nintendo DS
Submitted by World Class Poetry Blog
Thanks to Mom Central, we recently reviewed Guitar Hero On Tour: Modern Hits for the Nintendo DS. My 10 year old son Nathan has been the most enthusiastic tester, racking up game points and showing it to his friends.
If you are familiar with Guitar Hero, you know it uses [...]
Giveaway #3- IBW Interactive Books
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Way back in November of last year, I received a sample of books from Interactive Book-Webscene, or IBW. The IBW Reading System combines print books with an online component to enrich the stories. At the end of each section of the print books is a link to a webpage that [...]
Your Dog Shampoo can be Natural Too
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Stroll down the haircare aisle at any store and the word “natural” will jump right off the packaging at you. And why not? Ingredients made from natural sources like essential oils are better for your skin and for the environment. There’s now a product you can use to wash your [...]
Monday Giveaway #2- Spray n Wash Bright & White
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Earlier this year, I was selected to be one of the founding members of the Spray ‘n Wash Bright & White Blog Panel. They must have known how much laundry we do every week, and how many of our clothes say “do not use chlorine bleach” on the labels! Between [...]
Current Giveaways
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Starts Monday July 6th, Ends Monday July 20th
Win the CD/DVD of Gustafer Yellowgold’s Mellow Fever
Spray n Wash Bright&White with Resolve Power–3 winners
The CD “B is for Bob” (the music of Bob Marley, edited for children)
Tuesday July 7th:
Two interactive books from IBW Booksellers
Two bags of Bee M.D. Organic Honey and Organic [...]
Monday Giveaway #1-Gustafer Yellowgold’s Mellow Fever
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
For the first giveaway this week, I’ve got a copy of the CD/DVD of Gustafer Yellowgold’s Mellow Fever. Like I said in my previous review, it’s something you really have to see to understand. Gustafer is a yellow drop of sunshine who learns to live in a cold climate and [...]
My Secret Cirlce Giveaway
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
I am on Facebook, and like to get on and check out what friends from years ago are doing. I even book my babysitter using Facebook. She is a senior in high school, and uses Facebook as well.
But I don’t like seeing kids like my neighbor’s daughter who is only [...]
