Archive for August, 2009
« Previous EntriesDrank – Slow Your Roll
Submitted by The Consumer’s Corner Blog
While scanning the energy drink cooler at my local convenience store, I saw a purple can that I’d never noticed before. ‘Drank.’ An ‘extreme relaxation beverage.’ This was obviously something unique and different, so I purchased a can ($2.99, but it’s a pricey store) to see what it’s deal was.
An [...]
Back to School tips from Peter Walsh
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
I was invited to view a webcast from pro organizer Peter Walsh in which he tackled how to get kids organized for school. He talked to teachers, parents and kids about what works, what doesn’t, and how to handle specific challenges related to organization. The Webcast was sponsored by OfficeMax, [...]
Alibi Junior High
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
I’m a big fan of Young Adult (known as “YA”) fiction, especially when I find a book that my oldest son enjoys as much as I did. That was the case with Alibi Junior High by Greg Logsted. Main character Cody Saron has spent his life, all thirteen years of [...]
World Music from Putamayo Kids
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
I’ve listened to a lot of CDs meant for children lately, and only a few have made it into regular listening rotation. Two of our newest favorites are from Putamayo Kids. We received Putamayo Kids Presents: European Playground and Putamayo Kids Presents: Picnic Playground for review, and the kids and [...]
Daniel X: Watch the Skies Book Review
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
James Patterson’s exciting series for Young Adult Readers which started with The Dangerous Days of Daniel X continues with the sequel, Daniel X: Watch the Skies. Co-written by Patterson and Ned Rust, Watch the Skies has Daniel going after another alien on his “List”, and this time, he’ll have to [...]
Beer Review: Dogfish Head Red and White
Submitted by The Beer Snob Blog
Doing these beer reviews has made me really appreciate beers that show a lot of complexity and beers made with unique ingredients or with unique flavor profiles. Given that fact, and my love of all things Dogfish Head, I was really anxious to give their Red & White a try. [...]
Make It Monday - Meryl Streep’s Vegetable Soup Recipe
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
One thing I love is making something that will last all week with leftovers or be versatile enough to make multiple meals. Like a roast chicken. Cook it on Sunday and you could have a few meals out of it based on the size of the chicken.
Glamour’s September issue (on [...]
For Father’s Friday - Keep your kids safe
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
Fall sports are starting up and whether your kids are in soccer, football, or cheerleading, keeping them safe and out of the emergency room is key. And since I know a lot of Dads that help out in the sports areas, here are some tips from renowned orthopedic surgeon, Dr [...]
Links for the Week
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
SafeKids.org - A great site that breaks down safety related topics into age groups. It is a National Nonprofit organization devoted to keeping kids safe from preventable injuries. The site teaches things like picking the right car seat and kid-proofing your home—real-life strategies for real families.
HowStuffWorks.com - As a parent [...]
Kroger Gift Card Giveaway
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Last week I wrote about the Mega Savings Event going on at the Kroger Co. of stores until September 2nd. To thank me for helping spread the word, Kroger Co. sent me a $30 gift card for myself, and has agreed to send another $30 gift card [...]
GoPicnic Giveaway- Five Winners!
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
I like easy. Who doesn’t? With having three kids, sometimes we just need something easy for a snack, lunch, or even dinner (I mean, who feels like eating when it’s 90 degrees out?). GoPicnic brand meals are easy to serve, require no refrigeration, and they taste good! They [...]
Bandslam Giveaway Winner
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
People say comment #1 never wins, but this proves otherwise- I used random.org to randomize the number of comments, and it chose comment #1 as the winner!
Congratulations Eloise from Mommy 2 Two Girls, winner of the Bandslam Prize Pack! Check your email, you have until Monday to reply.
There’s still time [...]
Kooky USB Drives fun for kids AND grownups
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
When I got the email asking if I would like to review Kooky USB Drives, I asked my 12 year old son if he would use one and he said sure, he could use it to share music with his friends. And then it arrived, my husband took one look, [...]
Kroger’s Mega Savings Event 8/16-9/2
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
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I’ve got the scoop on how you can save money automatically on your groceries at any Kroger Co. store from now until September 2nd! AND, tomorrow I’ll be having a Super-Quick totally awesome Kroger Gift Card giveaway, so watch your feed readers or stop by tomorrow to enter!
The [...]
Rock of Ages Broadway Soundtrack review
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
I don’t admit this very often, but here goes…I still kind of like ’80s heavy metal. How could I not? I graduated high school in 1985 and where I grew up in Michigan, the radio stations played metal. Lots of metal. So when One2One Network sent me the Broadway cast [...]
These are a few of my favorite things
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
Here’s a list of some products that I’ve tried recently that I absolutely LOVE.
Planters NUT-rition Nuts: I love nuts. Mostly pistachio’s, almonds, macadamia nuts and cashews among a few so when I was browsing around in the nut aisle at the grocery store, the container of Planters NUT-rition Nuts caught [...]
Make It Monday - Pull-Apart Maple Pecan Sticky Buns
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
This past Sunday, I helped throw a baby shower for dear friend of mine. She’s not only a good friend, but a neighbor and a few of us got together and provided brunch for her shower. I made a few quiches, the always popular hashbrown casserole, but the thing that [...]
Woodstock 40th Anniversary CD Collection
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
In 1969, five acts recorded albums for the Columbia, Epic, and RCA labels (divisions of SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT) and brought their music to Max Yasgur’s farm that summer. For the first time, THE WOODSTOCK EXPERIENCE couples those albums with music from the festival, providing a pocket portrait of what each [...]
Winners…
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
From the two contests last week - the winners have been notified! Donna for LoobaLee and Pam for the Famous Footwear giftcard.
Congrats!
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Get Rid of Odors!
A local company, NanoScale, was recently giving out samples of their new products SpillKlenz and OdorKlenz Laundry. Both use a unique technology to destroy odors unlike anything else I’ve seen. They do not use enzymes or mask odors with “fresh” scents, in fact my experience has been they eliminate even those cover up scents. Instead, [...]
New Moon Teaser and Bandslam Giveaway
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
SUMMIT ENTERTAINMENT and WALDEN MEDIA Present:
BANDSLAM
Starring ALYSON MICHALKA (“PHIL OF THE FUTURE,” ALY & AJ IN CONCERT), VANESSA HUDGENS (“HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL”), GAELAN CONNELL (CHOCOLAT), SCOTT PORTER (“FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS,” SPEED RACER), AND
LISA KUDROW (P.S. I LOVE YOU, “FRIENDS”) and DAVID BOWIE
Produced by ELAINE GOLDSMITH-THOMAS (PERFECT STRANGER, LITTLE BLACK BOOK, MONA LISA SMILE, [...]
I’m Your Bus review and Back to School giveaway
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
We have a new favorite book in our house, the absolutely delightful I’m Your Bus. I read it to Kaitlyn, Kaitlyn sits and pages through it while telling herself her version of the story, I’ve even made my boys listen to me read it. I love it, can you tell? [...]
It’s Miracle Treat Day at Dairy Queen
Submitted by Lookit I Spy Blog
All you have to do is stop in at a participating Dairy Queen location and buy a blizzard treat as today is Miracle Treat Day. Your blizzard purchase (or purchases) will benefit your local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital.
Buy a blizzard and help save and improve the lives of children [...]
Buckbean Brewing Company teams with Grand Sierra Resort & Casino for CANFEST- Reno International Canned Beer Festival
Submitted by The Beer Snob Blog
Oh, how I wish I could attend…
Reno, NV (August 2009) — Buckbean Brewing Company, Nevada’s largest production microbrewery, will bring to Reno this October the first ever CANFEST – Reno International Canned Beer Festival, the first international beer judging and tasting for canned beer, to take place at the Grand [...]
Disney’s U Rock 2 Video Winners
Submitted by Mom Reviews Blog
Visitors to Disney’s website Disney.go.com recently had a chance to submit videos of themselves singing along to some of the hottest songs by Disney artists in the U Rock 2 Contest. The votes were cast, and the winners are in! Entrants made their own videos set to songs they downloaded [...]
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