Friday, April 29, 2011

Baseball: How To Play The Game~Book Review & Giveaway~


Baseball: How To Play The Game: The Official Playing and Coaching Manual of Major League Baseball

By Pete Williams
Foreword by Harold Reynolds
Introduction by Darrell Miller

Product Description:
Major League Baseball has compiled the definitive instruction manual on learning to play the game. Fully illustrated with action photos of MLB stars illustrating key points and drills for each defensive position, this book also includes special tips from MLB players on batting, base running, the rules of the game, and coaching. Easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams of all the skills beginning players need to master the game--how to throw, hit, and field all the positions--while also promoting good sportsmanship. Each skill and position is presented separately, with photographs and drawings of a player executing the specific skill, advice on how to perform it, and when to use it, and the most common mistakes. Written and compiled by the best baseball instructors, coaches, and players in the world, this comprehensive how-to is informative enough to help even the brightest young stars shine brighter. With keen insights from instruction and developmental coaches, the need to create a positive environment in practice and encourage creativity as well as technical correctness is stressed. Most importantly, the coaches understand that kids are not just small adults--and they back up their understanding with advice on how to help kids fall in love with "America's pastime." Model training sections construct excellent practice sessions--from warm-up through cool-down exercises and hundreds of drills and games to reinforce--this is an essential tool for all coaches as a guide to improving performance and enjoyment of practice and playing the game. This must-have resource covers it all: Batting, Pitching, Base running and sliding, Specific drills for playing all defensive positions, Coaching and rules, Offensive and defensive strategy.

My Thoughts:
This book is the ultimate guide for baseball coaches,players and parents. This book is easy to read and has the clearest instruction and tells you everything you need to know about baseball. The detailed chapters cover the ins and outs of batting, pitching, baserunning and catching. This book has great tips from the best players in the MLB. It has 40 skill specific drills and reinforces the fundamentals. The full-color action photos of the MLB stars and youth players are also helpful in demonstrating the techniques. This book covers it all and players of all levels will benefit from it.

This book sells for $29.95 or can be purchased on Amazon for $19.44.

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*Disclosure- I received this book free for the purpose of this review. This is my honest thoughts and opinion.*

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Winner Announcement

Drum Roll Please...

Rebecca... is the ShamWow Winner!!

Beth... is the Winner of the Boysterous Action Figure!!

The Propel Winners are... Becca, Carrie, Ashley, Tannawings, Rubynreba, Horton111, Maizuru, Nicole, s8r8l33 and Lifeonprint.

Congrats Winners!!! (An email has been sent)
Thank You to all who entered my giveaways. Keep trying...Great chances to win. I have more giveaways going on now and more great giveaways coming up soon!!!

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Today was my daughter's 1st Modified Softball Game

Yesterday was the first scheduled Modified Softball Game but it was cancelled due to the rainy weather we've been having. Luckily the rain held out today and the girls were able to play. It was a great game and they Won 15-2. Great Job Girls!!! Kylee played really well and she has the proof on her leg.
(Sliding into 3rd Base) Scraped Up but She was Safe!!!



Sadly... She was not wearing sliding shorts!! But... after we grabbed some dinner we stopped at Dick's and got her a pair of sliding shorts to be prepared for Friday's Game.

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Winner Announcement

Drum Roll please....

Daisy and Louis are the TheraBreath Giveaway Winners!!

The Winners of the Book: 21-Day Weight Loss Kickstart are Diana and Heather.

Mandy83 is the Eucerine Calming Creme and Bodywash winner!

Congrats!!! Thanks to everyone who entered. Check out all my other giveaways.

Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Happy Anniversary Hubby!


This was our Wedding Picture. Happy 15th!

Sunday, April 17, 2011

Chicken Soup for the Soul: New Moms Book Review and Giveaway (3 Winners)

101 Inspirational Stories of Joy, Love, and Wonder

By: Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hanson and Susan M. Heim

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Becoming a new mom is the most amazing event. This book celebrates the physical, emotional, and spiritual experience of having a child and creating a family. New and expectant moms will delight in these heartwarming, insightful, and humorous stories about raising babies and toddlers. This book is full of stories by other moms sharing the wonders of early motherhood, from waiting for the baby, whether through pregnancy, adoption, or surrogacy, to those early weeks and first few years, and everything in between!

I love these Chicken Soup for the Soul Books!! They are so great to read, with all the inspirational stories. I love that you can sit down and read a few pages or the entire book depending on how much time you have. This book is special for all the Mothers or new Moms to Be. In this book you will find the pregnancy countdowns, breastfeeding battles, great ideas for the sleep deprived and the ups and downs of new motherhood. Treat Yourself, You will share the laughter and tears with other new moms as you read these heartwarming stories.

This book may be purchased through Amazon.

Stop by Chicken Soup for the Soul's website and check out all their great books. They make Great Gifts!!
*Hint...This one would make a Great Mother's Day Gift or for that New Mom to Be.*

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Friday, April 15, 2011

Silly Charmz and Band Beadz Review & Giveaway

Silly Bands has been a craze and pretty popular with my children,like many. My son has alot of silly bands that he likes to wear and share with his friends.

Now, Charmin Xcess allows him to be creative and jazz things up with their Silly Charmz and Band Beadz. These take your silly bands to the next level by making them look even better. My kids love them. I even had fun designing my own bracelet and giving it my unique look. These beadz are easy on and can even be added to your spiral notebooks to give them a creative look.
These are a reasonable price and will provide hours of fun.

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Easy on, Stay on Charmz are designed to be used with all types of silicone shaped bands. Silly Charmz bring shape bands to life! You can mix and match them or wear them all together. Charmz you can hang, wear, trade and collect. Each set includes 2 bands and two charms. Collect them all. Available are the Puppy and Flower set, Peace and Love, Football and Cheerleader, Palm Tree and Sun, Matching BFF's and LOL and MP3 Player Charm Bands.

Each set has a 25% discount and sells for $2.99 each with free shipping.

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Band Beadz will slip onto any silly band and many other cools things. Includes 100 beadz. Add your name, favorite phrase, favorite team name and much more to your silly bands.

Buy them today at a great price. Each 100 beadz set has a 25% discount and sells for $2.99 each with free shipping.

Or Win it!!! Six of my lucky readers each will get a package of Silly Charmz and Band Beadz.

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*Disclosure: I received Silly Charmz and Band Beadz free of charge for the purpose of this review. This is my honest thoughts and opinion.*

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Rebecca St. James- I Will Praise You- CD Review & Giveaway

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Rebecca St. James charts yet another new course with I Will Praise You, a new collection of worship songs she terms "her most personal recording to date." From the opening notes of track one, listeners are offered a welcoming connection with Rebecca’s recognizably authentic vocal warmth and delivery. More than anything, I Will Praise You represents the latest steps in Rebecca’s life long journey towards the presence of God.

This is the first I've listened to Rebecca St. James. She has an amazing voice that's full of passion. The songs on this CD are uplifting and you can truly feel her love of God in her lyrics. This CD consists of great upbeat meaningful worship songs.

Ten Great Songs on this Album:

1.I Will Praise You
2.You Never Let Go
3.Shine Your Glory Down
4.You Still Amaze Me
5.In a Moment
6.The Kindness of our God
7.When The Stars Burn Down (Blessing and Honor)
8.Almighty God
9.You Hold Me Now
10.You Make Everything Beautiful

Listen to Rebecca St. James' CD on You Tube:
http://rsjames.com/updates/2011/3/22/video-rebecca-explains-her-song-shine-your-glory-down.html

You can purchase Rebecca's CD on Amazon for $10.97.

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Grieving and Recovery ~Book Giveaway~3 Winners

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101 Inspirational and Comforting Stories about Surviving the Loss of a Loved One


Authors:
Jack Canfield,Mark Victor Hansen and Amy Newmark

Grieving is a process everyone goes through in their own way. It often feels overwhelming and as if the sorrow will never end. While the hurt and sadness never completely fade, it eases with time. This collection of emotional and inspirational stories will provide comfort and peace to those mourning the loss of someone close. Others who have lost a loved one share their stories of what helped, offering guidance and support. With its stories of regaining strength, appreciating life, coping, and faith, this book will help ease the journey to healing.


This book may be purchased through Amazon.

Stop by Chicken Soup for the Soul's website and check out all their great books. They make Great Gifts!!

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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**

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Looking for Ways to live "Greener"? Check out these Tips



Many families, like mine are looking for ways to live greener!!
NSF International - a nonprofit organization that is committed to protecting public health and the environment by developing standards and certifying products against those standards - has a list of its top ten tips for a "greener" home. Whether you are looking for advice on more earth-friendly products or simply want to reduce energy use, NSF’s tips are a great place to start.


NSF International’s Tip for Living "Greener":

· Replace disposables: Consider replacing disposable products you use in your home with reusable ones. Rechargeable batteries, washable food storage containers and using cloth towels instead of paper towels for cleanup are all great ideas.

· Buy used or borrow/rent: Buy used or recycled products whenever possible. If you only need something temporarily, check with friends or neighbors to see if you can borrow the item or consider renting it.

· Pack lighter: An extra 10 pounds per traveler requires 350 million more gallons of jet fuel per year.

· Use color to save energy: Paint your home a light color if you live in a warm climate or a dark color if you live in a cold climate to help reduce energy consumption.

· Go native: Fill your yard with native plants to help cut down on watering needs. Collect rainwater to use for irrigation. Don't use automatic timers for sprinklers ... manually turn your irrigation system on/off and only water plants and lawn when truly needed.

· Dry clothes outdoors: Take advantage of nature and try drying your clothes outdoors. Not only will they smell great, but your utility bills will be significantly reduced.

· Think local: Consider buying produce, meat and dairy products from local suppliers. Not only does this support local business, but less natural resources are used to package and transport the food.

· Choose eco-friendly cleaning products: For many cleaning tasks around the home, a simple mixture of vinegar or baking soda in hot water can be used. If purchasing store-bought cleaners, look for those with the U.S. EPA Design for the Environment (DfE) logo.

· Choose eco-friendly building materials: Look for building materials with either a SFI (Sustainable Forestry Initiative) or FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) label, which indicates the wood was responsibly grown and harvested. When replacing flooring, purchase eco-friendly versions such as carpets made from recycled materials or flooring from sustainable resources.

· Go digital: If your family still receives printed publications, consider subscribing to the online version. Digital music and movie downloads are a great green alternative to purchasing hard copy CDs and DVDs.

· Increase water efficiency: Install low flow faucets and shower fixtures and take shorter showers, which will cut down on both water usage as well as water heating costs. When replacing appliances, look for water-saving versions with the Water SenseSM label.

I Hope these tips help you to Live "Greener" ... Celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd!!!

Monday, April 11, 2011

Mamavation Monday

The Weather is getting nicer here. So, this is getting me more motivated to get looking great before summer. I put on a pair of my capris,i wore last spring/summer and they were alittle tighter fitting, so this has made me realize, I need to get my rear in gear.
I weighed in this morning and I did lose 2 pounds. I'm not getting excited about this because this is weight that I've gained back. But, I'm getting closer to my goal- I have 12.8 pounds to go. But- these are those stubborn pounds.
(And I really got to work hard to get these off!!) I know what I need to do, but it is much easier said then done. I am going to work on making this goal though and I will feel much better when I tone up a bit too.


This week’s blogging carnival is sponsored by Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popping Corn .

This weeks Question is: How would you like to alter your family’s nutrition and eating habits? Do you have a plan to do this?

My Answer is: I have a rough idea and I'm working on a plan for this. I'm trying to have myself and my family to eat healthier. I have cut out buying junk food and I've been buying healthier snacks. I am trying to get us all to eat more fruits and veggies. I'm trying to have us all each smaller portions and eat more often. I am especially trying to get my children in the routine of eating breakfast. (For some reason- both my children have been skipping breakfast before heading off to school.)
I have been getting my son to at least have a nutritional drink for breakfast, I've been giving him those Instant breakfast drinks that are loaded with vitamins and important nutrients.

My big thing is that I need to keep myself eating little meals and snacks to get my metabolism going. And of course, I'm going to need to get more workouts in.



I wrote this blog post while participating in the Mamavation Blogging Carnival for a chance to win an Orville Redenbacher’s Very Important Blogger Gift Basket.

Friday, April 8, 2011

Manhattan Toy: Boysterous Review & Giveaway

Manhattan Toy has a new line of sports action figures for boys ages 3-8 year olds. We had the chance to review these and my son enjoyed playing with these action figures. They are realistic looking and made well. Each one is dressed in their favorite sports attire and comes with the matching gear. They have provided many hours of sports fun and imagination with my son.

Boysterous are plush,soft action figures that have move able,bendable arms and legs and magnetized hands and feet. They come with coordinating sporting attire and gear.

Boysterous Boy Slope Shreddin Sean is ready to play his favorite sport! His arms and legs bend and his hands and feet are magnetized so he can play all of the Boysterous sports. He is dressed ready for the slopes in black boots, hat and his green and white plaid jacket. He comes with a magnetized snowboard that will connect to the bottom of his feet.
My son had enjoyed making Sean the Snowboarding star. He enjoys making him go up and down the half pipe and poor Sean's had a few wipe outs too.



Boysterous Boy Goalie Gavin is the soccer star. His quick soccer skills are unmatchable by any competitor on the field. His arms and legs bend and his hands and feet are magnetized so he can play with the soccer ball.
My son has enjoyed playing with Goalie Gavin and making him catch all the goals. The other team hasn't scored a goal.(lol)
The Boysterous boy action figures sell at Manhattan Toys for $18.00 each. Also available is Boysterous Boy Touchdown Dylan,Boysterous Boy Halfpipe Pete and Boysterous Boy Slapshot Sam.




What's nice is that you can store and play with your Boysterous action figures with the dual sided play environment zip bin! Laying flat it features a 3 in 1 sports field setting that is used for football, soccer and hockey. When you zip the sides and flip it over you can create a half-pipe for your snow boarding and skating. Store your figures inside and use it for a handy storage bin or travel case. The Boysterous Extreme Sports Zone sells at Manhattan Toys for $30.



With Easter coming soon, these action figures would make great gifts!!!

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*Disclosure: This is a MamaBuzz review. I received Boysterous Action Figures/toys, free of charge, from Manhattan Toy, for the purposes of this review. This is my honest thoughts and opinion.*

Thursday, April 7, 2011

Shamwow! Review & Giveaway

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ShamWow are incredibly absorbent cloths that can hold up to 21 times their weight in water!

ShamWow washes, dries and polishes any surface. It's like a towel, chamois and sponge all in one! They are made in Germany from a revolutionary fabric that can absorb over 20 times its weight in liquid. Use them to clean up spills fast and they won’t scratch any surface.

The uses for ShamWow are endless:
Suggestions...
•Clean up cola, coffee and wine in one wipe.
•Dry off pets, cars or boats.
•Use as a bathmat or dishdrain.
•Put one in your fridge's vegetable drawer to keep your veggies crisper.
•Use to dry dishes, clean walls or carpet spills.
•Use it to dry delicate sweaters faster.
•Use it to dry off pets.
•Perfect for the house, boat, car and RV too!


ShamWow outshines imitations as it absorbs more liquid, won't drip and stays soft when it dries. ShamWows are machine washable and bleachable. Use them over and over, they will last for years!

Each ShamWow has a warranty to last up to 10 years and many people have reported that their ShamWows have lasted them up to 20 years! Save money on costly and wasteful paper towels.


My Thoughts:
These are awesome!! Why waste money on paper towels when you can buy ShamWow! These towels are very absorbent and I love that you can wash them and keep reusing them. I have used these to dry my dog off after a bath, works way better than any regular towel I have been using. These have come in great use while cleaning up the daily spills from my messy kids. I love that they come in different sizes for different uses. I'm sure I will find many uses for them. They come with a warranty and have been known to last for 20 years, Wow! I need to hide a few in the house, because once my husband realizes I have these, he's sure to snag them for the many uses in the garage too.


You get 8 ShamWow towels for $19.95 plus shipping. Each order of ShamWow comes with four large (20in x 23.5in) and four mini (15in x 15in) cloths that can be cut into any desired size.

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Rebinder Review


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Rebinder's Sample Pack of green office products is a great assortment of their best selling recycled products.

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Each Sample Pack includes one of each of the following green office products:

RePocket: This two pocket folder is ideal for presentations, media and press kits or back to school. RePockets are thicker and more rigid than traditional folders. Made from 100% Recycled 20 point FSC Certified bending chipboard.

1" ReBinder: The original 3 Ring Binder with a removable and recyclable cover. Made from rigid recycled corrugated cardboard, our 1 inch ReBinder is the binder choice for every day use around the green office, as well as a by top architects, graphic designers and creative agencies. Your presentation and image will stand out from the rest when you present in a ReBinder recycled binder.

RePouch -- (IN THE 1" BINDER): When your proposal requires an additional pocket, CD and or business card, RePouch fulfills all those requirements. Made from 20 point recycled bending chipboard, it holds up to continuous page turning.

ReTab -- (5 TAB Dividers): Divide your documents with our rigid brown tab dividers. ReTabs are made from rigid 18 point FSC Certified bending chipboard in a five-cut tab configuration. We also carry an eight-tab version (not included in the sample pack).

1.5" ReBinder: Rougher and tougher, our 1.5" ReBinder is made from 100 point solid FSC Certified recycled chipboard and contains our unique removable ring metal assembly. Just because it's not made of plastic, doesn't mean that it's not durable!

ReSleeve: A Recycled CD jewel case...making plastic cases a thing of the past. ReSleeves are made from 16 point rigid FSC Certified bending chipboard to protect your CD/DVD . The perfect off the shelf solution for the software company, the music label, the band or the board room. Show off the artwork on your CD through the open hole in the front...or choose the cd sleeves with no hole.

RePlay: Ideal for one disc or two, the RePlay cardboard cd case comes with two open pockets that fit a single disc and a small booklet or two discs. Looks like a traditional jewel case but made from 18 point recycled FSC Certified bending chipboard. You'll want to replace all your broken plastic jewel cases with a RePlay.

ReBadge: Tradeshows, Conferences, and Seminars all produce a lot of waste. Green up your event with a ReBadge. Your attendees won't believe that their badge is made from plants and not from plastic! We hope you'll reuse your ReBadge multiple times, but if you can't -- compost it! Comes with a sample our 100% recycled perforated brown cardstock.

ReWrite mini -- LINED: The perfect sized 5" x 8" recycled notebook for taking notes, sketching or doodling. The ReWrite mini comes with 40 pages of 100% Recycled / FSC Certified paper and a recycled FSC Certified bending chipboard cover. You'll get a sample of the most popular college ruled (lined) version but ReWrite are available in case quantities in ruled, blank or quad ruled graph paper.

ReBound: Make your presentation a game winner -- go for the ReBound. Document Finishing supplies have been limited to plastic and non recycled paper options. ReBound's clear cover looks, feels and performs like plastic but it's made from plants! ReBound can be used with any comb or coil binding system and comes with a clear PLA cover and a 20 point recycled FSC Certified chipboard back.

My Thougths:
I was very impressed with these sustainable office products that I received. All of the items are very sturdy and have held up very good, as the quality is great. Each item can be jazzed up to give it a personalized unique look. These products are great for the home, office and also for school. My kids both love these products and want me to get them more.

Rebinder's Sample Pack of Recycled Office Supplies is a great assortment of their best selling recycled products. It's only $25 which includes FREE Ground shipping. What a great way to check out all these great items!!!



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Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Little Switches that make a Difference

Life is Busy!!! Having tween children that play sports and that are involved in many activities, leaves us all less time to spend together. Less Family time and less adult time. My husband and I are going to be celebrating our Fifteen Wedding Anniversary coming up on April 20th. Wow! Time Flies!!!
Before the children... We had alot more time to spend together. We used to go out to dinner, the movies, go where ever and when ever we pleased. Now, we don't get that luxury. I wouldn't change having the children, just my hubby and I need to spend more time on just "US".
(Switching...To make the Time!)
We are starting to make the time! We need to make dates, so that we can have some adult time. Making a "Date" or plans ahead of time allows us to set a schedule so that we can plan on where the kids will be or who is watching them. We have made plans to try to get out alone without the kids at least on night a month. I would love to make it more but right now we are really busy.
We are planning game nights with our friends and their families too. This works great for all of us. We have been taking turns with two other families, by hosting the event at each of our homes. We have dinner, usually the kids eat with the kids and adults are all together. This works out great because we all have kids similar in ages and they all get along. Then the kids play the wii or other games and the adults have been playing cards and stuff. We have really enjoyed these game nights and are trying to plan at least one a month.
I need to switch things up a bit too and surprise my family with special treats. This doesn't have to be anything costly, just me making my kids their favorites treats occasionally. They love baked goods like cookies and my husband loves it when I make cheesecake. Anything I can do to make things alittle sweeter. Everyone loves a good snack.
Now, that the weather is getting nicer, I would love to switch things up a bit and take the family out for a nice walk and a picnic. Who knows, maybe this weekend. Spring is here and I'm ready for a change.... A change in priorities,food, activities and a happier way of thinking.







*Disclosure: I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Cottonelle blogging program, for a gift card worth $25. For more information on how you can participate, click here

Propel Zero Gift Pack Giveaway ~10 Winners~


Propel Zero is making a big splash in 2011 with their new zero-calorie enhanced water!! Propel Zero has taken out the calories while keeping the same great, natural fruit flavor, offering a great way for active women and men to replenish (vitamins C & E), energize (B vitamins) and protect (antioxidants) their bodies.


• Propel Zero is giving away 3 million samples of new Propel Zero at Walmart stores across the country from March 19 – April 24.
• They have a great sweepstakes on facebook going on now and both YOU and I have a chance to win a year’s supply of Propel Zero.
• 10 of my lucky readers can win a gift kit which includes two 20oz bottles of Propel Zero, a Propel Zero t-shirt and 3 coupons for a free single-serve Propel Zero in a drawstring backpack.


Here's what you can do to enter the sweeps:

• Find Walmart sampling locations and dates here
• Snap a photo of yourself with your favorite Propel Zero flavor at a sampling event (or wherever you happen to be)
• "Like" Propel Zero on Facebook
• Upload your photo to the Propel Zero Facebook wall and answer the question: "I stay active by... " (running, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, taking my dog for a walk, etc.)
• Tell them that Shawn from Shawn's Sharings is where you heard about the sampling from
• Check back on (facebook) – one lucky winner will be announced on April 29


Win it!!! Now... For My Giveaway... Ten of my lucky readers will each get a Propel Zero Gift Pack.(Includes two 20oz bottles of Propel Zero, a Propel Zero t-shirt and 3 coupons for a free single-serve Propel Zero in a drawstring backpack)

MANDATORY/REQUIRED ENTRY:
Please visit PropelZero and leave me a comment telling me which flavor you would like to try or which one is your favorite.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry. But in addition you can:

■Subscribe via e-mail (1 extra entry)
■Follow me via Google friend Connect (1 extra entry)
■Follow me via NetworkedBlog (1 extra entry)
■Add @Shawnmh to your Twitter -Leave me your twitter ID (1 extra entries)
■ Tweet this giveaway on Twitter. Be sure to include a link to this contest page & include #propelzero in your tweet.(Leave me the link)(1 extra entry/this may be done daily)
■Add my button to your site AND/OR add me to your blog roll.(1 entry for each)
■Enter the sweeps for the years supply of Propel Zero(instructions above)Let them know I sent you (3 extra entries)
■Blog about this contest: Add a link to this post (5 extra entries)

This giveaway is open to US residents only. Please leave a separate comment for each entry.(Please make sure if you are anonymous you leave your email address with your comments.)
This giveaway will end on April 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 chosen.

*Disclosure: I'm writing this to be entered in the Propel Zero sweeps for a chance to win a years supply of Propel Zero. I will be receiving a gift pack from Propel Zero for hosting this giveaway.*

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

WallCandy Arts by GrowsUp.com ~Review~

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WallCandy® Arts is the manufacturer and distributor of the product WallCandy®, which is reusable wall stickers and wall art. WallCandy® is the most innovative way to decorate nurseries, kids' rooms, play rooms, and rooms for teens and adults.
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The Rococo decorative chalkboard is the ultimate in stylish form and function. Peel and stick on any non-textured surface.
This is 31½""h x18½”w,a decorative chalkboard wall sticker. (Chalk is included).

My tween daughter is re-doing her bedroom and has added the Rococo decorative chalkboard wall sticker to it. She did this herself,as it was so easy. This is a reusable one piece wall sticker and it can be applied to any non-textured surface. Just peel and stick. So she applied this to her bedroom wall. She loves this. She uses this as a memo board and loves that it can be reused over again. It is nice because it is a fancy chalkboard, used for decoration and a purpose. She can write important dates and activities on it and then erase it off and reuse again. This is high quality and reasonably priced at $36.00, the perfect touch to any room.


*Disclosure: I received the Rococo decorative chalkboard wall sticker free of charge for the purpose of this review. This is my honest thoughts and opinion.*

Saturday, April 2, 2011

Winner Announcements

DrumRoll Please...

The Winners of Mr. Funny Pants Book are...Julie and edmontonjb

Amanda Wins the Zippies (Pals that hang around)

Congrats to the Winners!!!
Thank You to all who entered. Check back for some more great giveaways.

Digiorno Pizza & Hoops House Party

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Yeah!!! I was lucky enough to host a Digiorno Pizza & Hoops House Party!!! Both of our favorites- Pizza & Basketball!!
What a fun party we had. The kids played basketball most of the time and we watched some Basketball Games and Ate lots of Good Food.


It's not Delivery... It's Digiorno!!!
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Mmmm.... This was the Supreme Pizza with Garlic & Herb Breadsticks and Marinara Dipping Sauce (Not Shown... The Breadsticks were so good, my camera wasn't fast enough).

Ok... I caught Gabe eating them all!!! Here's the Proof!
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We also had DiGiorno Pepperoni Pizza with Cheesy Breadsticks and Marinara Dipping Sauce. Another Favorite!!!!
Digiorno has so many great pizzas and now, you get them them paired with Breadsticks, Wyngz and/or Cookies. These are Great Anytime!!


*Disclosure: I received coupons to get some pizzas to try at my party. I also received goodies to help make my party a success. Thank You to Digiorno and House Party for this opportunity. *

Friday, April 1, 2011

Nutella & MommyParties

Thank You to Nutella and MommyParties!! I was lucky and had the opportunity to host a great party. I had fun inviting over some friends and family and introducing them to Nutella.


Nutella is a great tasting hazelnut spread made with skim milk and a hint of cocoa. I have heard of this product before, but never tasted it. It comes in a jar, like peanut butter and spreads easily. My friends and family sampled it on english muffins and they liked it. Now, this is a great product to help make breakfast more nutritious but Nutella can be used to make great desserts too.

Mmm. Tastes Good!!!
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Guests leaving with Goodies!!
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To print a $1.00 off coupon and for more information on Nutella, visit www.nutellausa.com . Also, enter their monthly sweepstakes--you could win a case of Nutella.


*Disclosure: I received free products and samples through MommyParties™ and Nutella® for myself and guests. This is my honest thoughts and opinions.*