Happy Memorial Day

In Memory of All the Men and Women that have Died for Our Country...
Memorial Day is a special Day!! It's a Day where I enjoy my Life with my Family and Friends, I usually attend a Parade and a Cemetary Service to Remember those Special People that have given their lives for our Country and our Freedom. Thank You!!

Thank You to All the Men and Women who serve our Country Today.
You are Truely Special People and my Prayers and Thoughts are with You.

Winner Announcement

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The Winner of the Wat-aah Giveaway is Photoquest.

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The Belly Burner Review & Giveaway

Giveaway Now Closed. Congrats to AstarrA
The Belly Burner Belt intensifies your calorie burn by increasing your thermal core temperature. Made of high quality neoprene that naturally generates more heat in your core, which increases metabolic rate, the belt focuses energy, and burns off unwanted inches. Neoprene fabric is most commonly used in wetsuits for insulation and in such other items as laptop sleeves, iPod holders and remote controls. The Belly Burner's simple Velcro design makes it easy to take on and off. It can also be worn under clothes so you can squeeze every extra calorie out of normal daily activities. Available in either medium or large, it is available online at www.thebellyburner.com for $39.90 + S&H.



My Thoughts:
I want to lose alittle belly fat and have tighter, firmer abs. So I was excited about reviewing the Belly Burner Belt. I've only had it for two weeks and my results are not complete. I think that personally the Belt I received was too big for me. I think I received the Large and needed the Medium. I needed it to be alittle more snug, I had it, as tight as it would go and it felt alittle lose on me. Otherwise it was very comfortable to wear. I like that you can wear it over or under your clothes. It's suppose to help you burn double the calories while working out. I could feel the heat produced and my abs feel tighter. After you're done with your workout, don't worry about all the sweat, the belt washes easily. You can clean the belt by just running it under water daily or its mashine washable. It's not recommended to be mashine washed all the time though, only once a month. I haven't had mine long enough to mashine wash it, I've just cleaned mine by running it under water daily and/or by just wiping it with a cloth. I haven't noticed it to be smelly and it drys fairly quick. Overall, I really like the Belly Burner Belt, I still think that you need to eat healthy and exerise to see results. The other great thing is that you can wear this while doing the Ab Workout DVD included or while doing your own workout.


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Or Win it!!! Thanks to Belly Burner, One of my Lucky readers can Win the Belly Burner Belt.

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*This is a Mama Buzz review. The Belly Burner Belt was provided by Belly Burner for review purposes. This is my honest thoughts and opinion.*

Wordless Wednesday

Play Ball!!!!
I feel bad for Kylee- She's going to Roast Today playing in her Softball Game.
It's 90 here.

Mamavation Monday

Well... I'm staying busy for sure. Now that the nicer weather is here, wow there is so much to do. I'm moving alot and I've managed to make the time to workout. I would love to lose about 5 to 10 pounds but I'm more interested in toning and eating healthy. I did pretty good this weekend and so far today. I'm eating more fruits and veggies and grilling out, except for the Pizza & Wings Saturday night.
Ok- so a Girls gotta live. I really enjoyed the pizza!!!But I got in an extra workout. So- I know that if I over eat or eat not so healthy food, it will be ok if I work it off.
Tonight for dinner, I'm going to Subway and getting a $5 Footlong. But, I only eat half and share it with my son. It's a pretty good dinner when its hot out and we're on the run. Tonight is softball for Kylee and Pete.

Winner Announcement

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The Winners of the Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom books are Ritaann, Kerrie and Heather. Congrats. An email has been sent.

Don't forget to respond to your email to claim your winning prize. I've had a few people not respond and have had to pick another winner.

I have a bunch of Great Book Giveaways going on right now. Please check them out, enter and you may be the next Winner.

101 Things I learned in Fashion School-Book Giveaway-

Book Description:
The world of the fashionista is brought to vivid life with 101 introductory lessons on such topics as how a designer anticipates cultural trends and "sees" the fashion consumer, the workings of the fashion calendar, the ways a designer collection is conceived, the manufacture of fabric, fashion illustration, and more.

Illustrated in the distinctly unique packaged style of the bestselling 101 THINGS I LEARNED IN ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL, this new book on fashion design will be a perfect book for any fashion school wannabe, a recent graduate, or even a seasoned professional.

About the Author:
Alfredo Cabrera, who is based in New York City, is an award-winning fashion designer and illustrator. His clients have included Henri Bendel, Tommy Hilfiger, Polo Jeans, Xpress, The Limited, Girbaud Jones New York, Nautica, FUBU, Izod and Liz Claiborne.
He is a faculty member at the renowned Parsons Institute / New School for Design.

This book can be purchased here

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101 Things I learned in Culinary School-Book Review & Giveaway-

101 Things I learned in Culinary School
By:Matthew Fredrick and Louis Eguaras

Louis Eguaras, a renowned chef at the Le Cordon Bleu Program at the California School of Culinary Arts, provides readers with a terrific overview of what is truly involved in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals. He also provides invaluable insights into just what is involved in making this one's chosen profession.

The book will feature a wide range of illustrated lessons, from how to properly hold a knife... to the history of food... from food preparation and presentation... to restaurant hospitality and management, and much more.

The book will be presented in the distinctive and highly-attractive packaged style of 101 THINGS I LEARNED IN ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL, and will be the perfect gift for anyone who is thinking about entering culinary school, is already enrolled, or even just the casual chef.

About the Author:
LOUIS EGUARAS is a chef and instructor of international cuisine in the renowned Le Cordon Bleu Program at the California School of Culinary Arts. He is currently teaching courses in cooking and food history.
His twenty plus years of experience includes responsibilites as Staff Chef at the White House and Camp David, and Executive Chef and Marketing Manager in several other settings.

My Thoughts:
I'm not looking to enter into culinary school but I thought that reading this book would shed some light and maybe I would learn something about cooking. This book is very intersting. Some things in the book I already knew, but I feel that I learned alot and hopefully I can use some of these tips and suggestions and put forth some more knowledge into my cooking. This book gives you illustrated lessons on different types of knives and what each one is used for. It goes on to tell you different ways to cut foods and goes in details on how to prepare food. I think that this is an easy read and has alot of details and facts.


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What to Wear For the Rest of Your Life -Book Giveaway-

What to Wear for the Rest of Your Life
Ageless Secrets of Style
By: Kim Johnson Gross

Book Description:
Every woman's closet-no matter the size-is a room of her own. In that space hang side by side the special occasions and the everyday, the triumphs and the disasters, the memories we want to keep and those we should jettison. Gross helps us to reconsider our closet identity and discover who we want to be. She shares her personal journey and the intimate, poignant and often humorous stories of the dozens of women she interviewed across the country. Along with calming fashion advice about how to choose flattering clothes that will fit any woman's shape and style, Gross's engaging stories will help every woman evolve gracefully from wife to mother, from empty-nester to globe-trotting adventurer--whatever role she chooses--while letting her style express her inner beauty.

About the Author:
Kim Johnson Gross has worked in the fashion industry for over 30 years, as a Ford model, an editor at Town & Country, Style Director at Avenue, and Fashion Director at Esquire. She is author of The Chic Simple books, which were international bestsellers and inspired the popular Chic Simple Solutions column that appeared for five years in InStyle. Gross wrote the "What to Wear for the Rest of Your Life" column in More for two years. She's been interviewed as a style expert on the Today show, CNN, the CBS Morning Show, Good Housekeeping, AARP, Business Week, Dove.

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Put on Your Crown-Book Giveaway-3 Winners

Giveaway now CLOSED. Congrats to Hillary, Marianna and Lovelyritaann
Put on Your Crown
Life-Changing Moments on the Path to Queendom
By:Queen Latifah and Samantha Marshall

Modeled after Maria Shriver's Just Who Will You Be, Queen Latifah's goal with Put On Your Crown is to help young women build a strong sense of self-esteem. A US Dept. of Justice survey found that females ages 16-24 are more vulnerable to partner violence than any other group, almost triple the national average. Cases like Chris Brown's assault on pop star Rihanna showed an ugly side of adolescent life. However, Queen Latifah has always been a shining example of a woman happy with herself and unwilling to compromise to fit into the "hollywood ideal" of what a confident beautiful woman should look like.

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Winner Announcement

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The Winners of the Jiffy Lube $35 Gift Card are Nicole and Tanya.

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Grill Daddy Review & Giveaway

Giveaway now Closed. Congrats to MaryAnn!!


With the warmer weather coming, we love to use our grill. It's so much nicer to cook outside on the grill rather than instead and my house usually stays much cleaner. But the grill... that's another story. Cleaning the grill is usually a Big Chore. We usually heat the grill up and burn off leftovers and then try to clean it while its hot and sometimes I get burned and its no fun. So- generally I make my husband clean the grill. He usually goes through many brushes and sometimes I worry if the Grill is safe and clean enough to use. But No More Worries... I have the Grill Daddy.

The Grill Daddy is a steam powered grill-cleaning tool that sanitizes grills and eliminates the burnt on food, grease and dirt. Cleaning grills can be a difficult and time-consuming task but the alternative is far worse. Unwashed racks can house bacteria that could contaminate food and leave an unsanitary and bad taste.

Utilizing specially designed stainless-steel brushes, the Grill Daddy releases water as users brush, hitting the grill and turning to steam while rinsing away unsanitary debris.

Other features:
· Steam-powered
· No rancid greasy residue builds up on the brush (liquefies and melts it away)
· Safe for porcelain, steel and iron grills (hot or cold)
· Ergonomic handle keeps hands away from heat and provides maximum leverage

My thoughts:
My husband first opened the box and said "Great...Now this is something we can really use". So, I turned around to see what he was talking about and he was holding the Grill Daddy. I was shocked at how Large and Sturdy it was. I expected it to be some small brush and somewhat like the other grill cleaning tools we've used in the past.
Pete was so excited he had to try it out right away. He filled it with water and went to clean the grill. It does exactly what it’s supposed to do!! and a Great Job at that!!
The Grill Daddy has stiff stainless steel bristles to scrub with and uses the power of steam. Just fill it with water and when the steam comes out, it takes off anything left on the grill. It really cleans the grill pretty quick and easy. What I love the most is that it cleans away both grease and bacteria, leaving you with a Sanitary Clean Grill. Even my 11 year old cleaned the grill and I didn't have any worries. She didn't get burnt and we had a safe,clean grill. What surprised me the most...Was the price. I thought this would cost more than it does. The Grill Daddy is well worth the money and would make the perfect Father's Day Gift.

You can purchase the Grill Daddy for $19.95, plus S&H and it comes with a 30 day Guarantee. And right now, they are adding in a Meat Thermometer too. You can also get the Grill Daddy at certain stores like K-mart, CVS, Sears,etc.

Or Win It!!!... One of my lucky readers can Win the Grill Daddy.
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This giveaway is open to US only. Please leave a seperate comment for each entry.(Please make sure if you are anonymous you leave your email address with your comments.)This giveaway will end on June 4th at 2:00 pm Est. The winner will be notified and have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be choosen.


*Diclosure: This is a Mama Buzz review. The Grill Daddy was provided for this review. This is my honest thoughts and opinion*

Winner Announcement

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Joann is the CoverMate Winner!!!

This is Why you're Fat Book Winners are... Dor, Nofearon and Auriette

I Has a Hotdog Book Winners are... Christine, Kelsey and Cindy

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Five Fun Family Vacation Activities Your Kids Will Love

Summer Time is almost here. Vacations are just around the corner and it's time to plan some Fun!!! What are some fun activities that your kids enjoy? That's the Question TwitterMoms wants to know.

I guess I better sit down with the family and start planning. Of Course, where we go and what we do all depends on Time and Money. Sometimes we plan a long trip and other times we plan a weekend or just a day trip. Some of our fun trips include:

Amuzement Parks


We love to go to Amuzement Parks. It's fun for the whole family. We love to go to Disney. (But-that costs alot money & time.) One of my Kids favorites is SeaBreeze.
This is one is about an hour drive from our house and is Awesome!!! The price is reasonable and the parks usually not overcrowded. This has many great rides and its own waterpark included.

Camping
This is an all time favorite!!! We love to go camping. We usually bring the Travel Camper but my kids want to try to Tent it this year. We are spoiled and my family has a beautiful camp that we love to go to every year too. It's so nice to sit around a camp fire and roast marshmellows.

Going out in the Boat
This is a great day trip or even just fun for a few hours. We are spoiled and own a MasterCraft Ski Boat. My kids enjoy waterskiing and are getting quite good at it too. We also love to go Fishing and just driving around and its always great to jump in the water to Cool off on a nice Summer Day.


Visiting Family
Another Favorite!! We have Family that lives out of State. My Sister lives in Wisconsin and we love to go visit her and her family. My Sister-in Law lives in Florida and that's another great trip. My In Laws are in North Carolina and we love to go there too. We love to go see our family and usually make some extra time to include some sightseeing and fun activities.

Going to the Zoo

We love Animals!!! This is just a fun and inexpensive thing to do. We love to go to our local Zoo and each time it seems like you notice something special about a different animal. We love to travel and visit other Zoo's too. I would love to take my kids to the National Zoo sometime.

These activities are just a few of our favorites. I was a lucky kid and each year my Parents planned a fun vacation for us. I'm looking forward to doing the same with my children.


*Disclosure* I wrote this blog post while participating in the Williamsburg Tourism and TwitterMoms blogging program for a chance to get a $50 gift card. For more information on how you can participate, click here.

Winner Announcement

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The Winner of Jennifer Swanson's Penny & Rio Mystery Book is... Colleen.

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Mamavation Monday

This week started off Good... then by Friday- it all went down hill. This sounds alot like last week. As I get busier, I start eating junk and do less workouts.
I know my downfalls... I had a brownie and Twix bar yesterday and on Friday, I skipped lunch and by the time we went out to dinner- I was hungry- I ate everything!
It didn't help that we went out to eat and to a Buffet at that.
Ok.. I know ... I need my butt kicked!!!
This week, I am going to stick with it!! I need to!!!... I am going to make healthy dinners for my family all week. They need it too. I need to make sure that we are all eating healthy and getting enough exercise. We have a busy week. Softball Games for Kylee on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Connor has baseball games on Tuesday and Saturday and he has a Chorus Concert on Wednesday. And I have a busy week at Gymnastics too. And Pete has alot of work to get done too. So- I really need to kick this is in full gear and make sure that my family has healthy dinners ready each night so they aren't stopping for junk- like fast food every night. I have to go to the grocery store and get some more fresh fruits and veggies.
No excuses- next week I better have some good news to tell you. I am going to get eat healthy and make sure I find time to get my workouts in especially on the weekend.
One quick mention: I just heard about OpenSky and need to go check it out, maybe you should too.

Quick Update

My niece Kennedy is now home from the Hospital. Yeah!!!
She is still having some seizure activity but the meds are working better now.
Please continue to Keep her in your prayers. And feel free to visit my sister's
site for updates on her.

Drink WAT-AAH ! Campaign & Giveaway

Giveaway now Closed. Congrats to photoquest

WAT-AAH!'s mission is clear: to reverse the established behavior and dependency on sweetened drinks among American children, thus reducing the alarmingly high rates of childhood obesity.

WAT-AAH!, the first functional bottled water for kids without sugar, coloring or calories, takes on soda manufacturers with a bold new advertising campaign: "Don't Drink _____, Drink WAT-AAH!". With "_____" filled in with the words "Soda," "Sugar," "Junk," and "&#%+!," the campaign has a clear and direct message: to make moms and kids aware that there is an alternative to soda and other sugary drinks that tastes great, is legitimately healthy, and genuinely cool.

Let's encourage kids to be healthi-aah!
To learn more about WAT-AAH!'s products, company information and efforts to combat childhood obesity, please visit www.wat-aah.com


Win it!!!! Thanks to Wat-aah, One lucky reader will get a free mixed case filled with WAT-AAH! + WAT-AAH! Goodies (Stickers, tattoos, pencils etc...).

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Winner Announcement

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The Winner of the Wonder Hanger is ... Anthy- Congrats!!!

The Winners of the Book: The Pocket Therapist are Angie, Anna and Taylor.

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Please Keep Kennedy in Your Prayers

Please continue to keep my niece Kennedy in your Prayers. She is still in the ICU due to seizures.(She's been there since Friday) We are all hoping the Doctors can get her seizures under control and She can go home Soon.
It's so hard on Colleen (and my family),as we live about 15 Hours away and aren't able to be at the hospital with them right now. I wish I was there, to support her and Give my sweet little niece a Hug and Kiss.(But, they Know that I Love them and they are in my Thougths and Prayers. )
I'm thankful that Colleen has such good friends and they are going to be stopping by the hospital today for a visit.

Connor Celebrated his First Communion

Yesterday was a Special Celebration!!!!

Connor along with Six other Members of St. Patrick's Celebrated their First Holy Communion. What a Cute Bunch!!!

Mamavation Monday

This week started off Good... Then towards the end of the week as I got busier, my work-out got less regular. So that is my Goal for this week: To make sure I get in at least a 30 minute workout at least 5 days a week. Also, to eat healthy. That was going pretty good too, until I had dessert twice on Sunday. (But it was for a special occasion) I am doing Good by staying away from Diet Coke still!! I still need to drink more Water.
When athletes drink AquaHydrate on a regular basis, they notice significant improvements in their focus, sports performance and ability to recover after intense workouts and competition. I guess I need to try this! And the Intense Workouts!!! I still want to lose 10 pounds before summer.

** Please Keep @Colleen_mouse in your Prayers. Her daughter Kennedy is having seizures and is ICU. Kennedy has been in the Hospital since Friday. **

Thanks Mom-Chicken Soup for the Soul-Review and Giveaway

Giveaway Now Closed. Congrats to Kerrie, Ritaann and Heather

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Thanks Mom

101 Stories of Gratitude, Love, and Good Times

A mother's job is never done, but in Thanks Mom, she gets the praise she deserves. Children of all ages share their words of gratitude and appreciation in this new collection of stories for moms. Daughters and sons retell tales of love and learning, celebrating moms, their wisdom, and all that they do. These stories of special memories, loving and hard lessons, unforgettable moments, laughter and tears, support and encouragement will bring any mom joy, inspiration, and amusement. Mothers of all ages, whether new moms, experienced moms, or grandmothers, will feel good about the recognition they receive. Expect plenty of celebrity contributors!

My thoughts:
This is a Great tribute to Mother's everywhere. This would make the perfect Mother's Day Gift or a Great gift for any occasion. I love reading the Chicken Soup for the Soul books because each one is made up of short stories and are easily read, especially if you don't have much time to spend reading each day. This book will make you laugh and cry and make you think of your own mother. This is a heartwarming book and any Mom would like reading this.

You can purchase this through Amazon
Stop by Chicken Soup for the Soul's website and check out all their great books.

Three of my lucky reader can win this!

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**Disclosure- I received this book for free to review as a member of the Chicken Soup for the Soul blogger network**

Happy Mother's Day!!!

Happy Mothers Day!!!!


While Celebrating Mother's Day, Please Pray for my niece-Kennedy who's still in the Hospital in ICU.

Friday Follow

Please Pray for my niece Kennedy!!! She's back in the hospital. She's having seizures again and Is in the ICU.. Please Keep her and Colleen in your prayers.

Happy Friday!!! We have alot of plans for this Weekend. Today I have so much to do- Cleaning, Shopping and Get ready for my Son's First Communion Party and Mother's Day on Sunday. Saturday, we have Baseball & Softball Pictures, Connor's First Penance Service and more cleaning and cooking!! Than Sunday will be Busy!!!

Jiffy Lube Giveaway $35 GC ~2 Winners~

Giveaway Now Closed. Congrats to Nicole and Tanya.

Did you know that in the United States the average age of cars and light trucks on the roads today has reached a record high of 9.4 years? That means it’s more important than ever to take proper care of your vehicle.

With the informative Web site www.MotorOilMatters.org (created by the maker of industry-leading brands Pennzoil and Quaker State) you can easily locate key information about how quality motor oils can help prolong your engine’s life and improve overall efficiency, as well as help answer other questions you may have about motor oil. In addition, the site offers a fun, educational game for you to play called “M.O.M. Knows Best” where you can put your motor mind to the test with an interactive quiz.

Did you know?
~According to a recent survey from the Automotive Service Association, more than 54 percent of customers who take their vehicles for service and repair are women
~Using a high-quality motor oil in the right grade can help maximize fuel economy
~Low-quality oils that do not meet industry standards or the vehicle manufacturer’s requirements could cost consumers in the long run by potentially damaging the vehicle’s engine or possibly voiding the manufacturer’s warranty
~Another reason to look to a high-quality motor oil – like Pennzoil and Quaker State - is that it is designed to meet the demands of today’s engines

•Regular oil changes are one of the most important things that can be done to help extend the life of an engine.

So... What are you waiting for?... Go get your oil changed!!!

Win It!!!! Two of my lucky readers will each get a $35 Jiffy Lube gift card to use which will cover most of the cost, if not all, of a conventional oil change at most Jiffy Lube locations. Please click on the following link to locate your nearest store:http://www.jiffylube.com/findlocation/storelocator.aspx.

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You need to Visit MotorOilMatters.org and leave me a comment telling me: What you found most interesting on the Motor Oil Matters site.
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This giveaway is open to Anyone who has a Jiffy Lube Center near You. Please leave a seperate comment for each entry.(Please make sure if you are anonymous you leave your email address with your comments.)
This giveaway will end on May 20th at 11:59 pm Est. The winners will be notified and have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be choosen.

*Disclosure:Jiffy Lube gift cards and information were all given to me from Shell Lubricants* and MotorOilMatters.org through MyBlogSpark* I don't have a Jiffy Lube Center near my home-so I was unable to give you my results and opinion from using this service. I do use Quality Motor Oil and my lucky husband usually gets the opportunity to perform most of our oil changes.

Gorton's Mother's Day Fish Taco Fiesta

Gorton’s are celebrating two holidays - Cinco de Mayo & Mother’s Day – with one great promotion!

Enter to win! Every day between May 3rd and May 10th, they are giving away a daily Gorton’s Fish Taco Night Pack including 4 Taco Topping Bowls and a FREE Gorton’s Product.

2 Great Grand Prizes!

Fiesta Prize! On May 5, we’ll draw one winner for a Fiestaware dishes for four ($100 Value)

Siesta Prize! On May 10, we’ll draw a Restful, Relaxing Spa gift Certificate ($100 Value

I Has a Hotdog Book Review & Giveaway

I Has A Hotdog
What Your Dog Is Really Thinking

By Professor Happycat
Professor Happycat is the illustrated cat featured on the popular I Can Has Cheezburger and I Has a Hot Dog websites. Ben Huh is the CEO of Pet Holdings, Inc, which owns and operates IHasAHotdog.com, ICanHasCheezburger.com, and other popular websites. Ben has been featured in the New York Times, TIME, the LA Times, and Wired magazine, among many publications in print and online.


Book Description:
I HAS A BWAIN!!1!

An you thawt we dint! Now Professor Happycat tells you what's in it and, from I HAS A HOTDOG.com and beyond, lets over 200 LOLdogs loose on the world, all barking the truth about kibble, toys, and bad kitties. This collection of favorites and never-before-seen photos will have you barking for more!

For all you hoomins, a LOLdog is a kay-nine picture with a funny, misspelled caption.

My thoughts:
This is a funny book to read/look at. This is mostly a picture book with funny mispelled captions. My 11 year old daughter just laughed and laughed while reading this book. I enjoyed it too. This is the perfect book to read especially when you need a good laugh and some cheering you up. If You are a Dog lover, then this is a book You will want!!! I think that Kids and Adults both would really enjoy this book.

You can buy it here.

Or You can Win it!! Hatchette Book Group has generously offered Three copies of I Has a Hotdog to three of my lucky readers.

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This giveaway is open to US and Canada residents only and can not be shipped to PO Boxes. Please leave a seperate comment for each entry.(Please make sure if you are anonymous you leave your email address with your comments.)
This giveaway will end on May 18th at 11:59 pm Est. The winners will be notified and have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be choosen.

*Disclosure: I received this book for free for review purposes. This is my honest thoughts and opinion.*

This is Why You're Fat ~Book Giveaway~

This Is Why You're Fat (And How to Get Thin Forever)
Eat More, Cheat More, Lose More--and Keep the Weight Off

By Author Jackie Warner

Jackie Warner is a fitness expert, gym owner, television star and entrepreneur. For more on Jackie go to www.jackiewarner.com

"Being fat isn't your fault; staying fat is." That's what Jackie Warner, America's favorite no-nonsense celebrity fitness trainer tells her own clients, and that's why no one delivers better results than Jackie does. Now for the first time, Jackie shares her revolutionary program, showing readers the best ways to drop pounds and inches fast, without grueling workouts or deprivation, and keep them off for good! Her two-tiered approach provides a complete nutritional makeover and a failure-proof condensed workout routine PLUS all the emotional support and encouragement you need to get to the finish line and beyond.

You can buy this book here
Or You can Win it!! Hatchette Book Group has generously offered Three copies of This is Why You're Fat books to three of my lucky readers.

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This giveaway is open to US and Canada residents only and can not be shipped to PO Boxes. Please leave a seperate comment for each entry.(Please make sure if you are anonymous you leave your email address with your comments.)
This giveaway will end on May 18th at 11:59 pm Est. The winners will be notified and have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be choosen.

The Pocket Therapist ~Book Giveaway~

Giveaway Now Closed. Congrats to Angie, Anna and Taylor

An Emotional Survival Kit By Therese Borchard

Whenever Therese Borchard was weathering a personal storm, and help was nowhere to be found, her one guiding light was the question, "What would a therapist say?" The result was a sort of therapy scrapbook for rough days--a quick reference for anyone who needs a dose of encouragement, support and tried and true ways to cope.

THE POCKET THERAPIST is a compact and accessible guide filled with techniques and advice to help combat everything from addictive behavior to negative thinking.


You can buy this book here
Or You can Win it!! Hatchette Book Group has generously offered Three copies of The Pocket Therapist to Three of my lucky readers.

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This giveaway will end on May 13th at 11:59 pm Est. The winners will be notified and have 48 hours to respond to my email or another winner will be choosen.

Winner Announcement

Drum Roll Please...

The Winner of the Boys Journal Buddies is... Darcie. Congrats!!!
An email has been sent.

Thank you to all who entered.

GlassesUSA is Having A Sale!!!

GlassesUSA is having a sale dedicated to blog owners AND blog readers! You can take 10% off your next order of prescription glasses simply by using the code Blog10 in the shopping cart section of your order! This is a great time to stock up on an extra pair of glasses ... just in case! Need help making your selection or just have general questions? Send an email to service@glassesusa.com - their staff is trained to help you make the best selection of glasses possible! You can also call 800-917-7083 Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm Eastern Standard Time. This sale does not expire.

Mamavation Monday

This is the start of a new month and I'm going to get back in the groove. I weighed myself this morning and I gained a pound since Thursday. It must've been the ice cream cake I had to celebrate my Mom's Birthday and/or the fact that I didn't even eat breakfast or anything until around 12:00 on Sunday morning. I had gone to church and helped with the Chicken BBQ And then when I got back around Noon, I was starving. I know that I need to eat small meals throughtout the day to get my metobolism going.
So, this morning... I did a Good Workout !!! And started out with scrambled eggs, and about two hours later I had a banana.(that used to be my routine) So, tomorrow, I'll have to keep it up. I'm going to lose the extra 5 to 10 pounds I have been carrying around before summer!!
I have to work tonight, I teach gymnastics and am usually always moving. I would love a pair of Earth Footwear to wear while I'm at the gym. I hear they help you more more calories. I could really use that!!!

Happy Birthday Mom & Mason

Wishing my Mom and Nephew Mason a Very Happy Birthday.
Enjoy your Day!!!

CoverMate Food Covers Review & Giveaway

Whether you are covering a plate of leftovers, keeping a salad fresh, or taking a veggie tray to a party, Covermate has you covered. New Covermate stretch-to-fit food covers provide a quick and easy way to cover all plates, bowls and containers.

Simply stretch a cover over the dish and allow it to snap securely in place. And thanks to built-in FlexBand™ technology, uncovering and re-covering are just as easy!
Covermate was designed as a superior alternative to traditional foil and plastic wrap products, as well as old-fashioned shower cap style bowl covers.

Covermate’s Flexband technology allows you to cover, uncover and re-cover dishes in seconds. A heat-sealed edge provides a tight hygienic seal to keep food fresh. The covers are made from clear material so it is easy to see contents. Each cover has four built-in corners that expand as necessary to fit any shape. And tiny corner vents allow steam to escape when used in a microwave.



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My Thoughts:
CoverMate Covers are the quick and easy way to store food. They fit on just about any different shape and sized plate or bowl. They are stretchy and fit tight to keep food secure. They are very economic and way easier to use than trying to cover left overs using plastic wrap or alumium foil. They are clear which makes seeing inside easy, without having to open each cover. They are strong enough to stack and store on top of each other which will save you room in the refridgerator. They are great splatter sheilds in the microwave and are dish washer safe. The CoverMate Covers can be used over and over which saves you money. They are a Great Buy!!
I would recommend these to everyone to use instead of using plastic wrap.

Covermate covers are sold in individual boxes of medium size covers (12 ct), large size covers (10 ct) and our new Variety Pack (10 ct) which contains a selection of medium, large and extra large size covers.

Special: Free Sample Pack with only $3.95 S&H; with the sample pack, you will also receive a $1.00 off coupon for your next purchase

CoverMate Covers are sold in some retailers near you including Target, Price Chopper, Piggly Wiggly, Publix and more.

To order product directly from Covermate please visit:
www.BuyCovermate.com or call 1-800-368-1297, where you can get a BOGO special: Buy A Complete 12 pc. Set ($5.99 plus S&H) Get a Second Set Free (Just Pay S&H).

Or Win it!!! One of my Lucky readers can win a Variety Pack of CoverMate Food Covers.

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This giveaway is open to US residents only and will end on May 17th at 11:59 pm est. The Winner will recieve an email notification and have 48 hours to respond.


**This is a Mama Buzz review. The product was provided by: CoverMate Inc.free of charge for this review. This is my honest thoughts and opinion**