tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51435746166402681102024-03-05T16:22:55.431-08:00Mommy's Multiple MayhemA frazzled Mom's view on the latest news, views, product reviews, and the occasional giveaways.Twincerehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11623488346473202616noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143574616640268110.post-49358191772764941332010-01-05T09:37:00.000-08:002010-01-05T11:13:06.763-08:00Fiber Fun For Kids: Fun Ways to Encourage Healthy eatingAs a Mom of 5 and chief caretaker of my 2, bustling toddler nephews, I have fought many a battle with finicky eaters. I am always on the prowl for new and informative ways to make meal time and snack time fun. I have to admit that a little mom-tuitive creativity goes a long way.<br />
Parents know that nutrients like fiber are great for their kids and are an important part of their kids' diets, but finding ways to increase their children's fiber intake can be challenging.<br />
"To get our kids to enjoy eating healthful foods, we often have to be creative in how we present them," says Cricket Azima, children's cookbook author and founder of The Creative Kitchen. "An increase of fiber to the cereals our kids request everyday makes breakfast an easy place to help them get the important nutrients they need without the battle."<br />
To make breakfast a fun and easy place for kids to get the nutrition they need, Kellogg Company is adding a boost of fiber to some of its most popular kid cereals. With three grams of fiber per serving, Froot Loops and Apple Jacks cereals now have the same great taste kids have always loved and help make fiber fun.<br />
Fiber provides children with a number of benefits, including helping to keep their digestive system healthy so it can absorb nutrients. However, like many adults, U.S. children consume less than half the recommended fiber each day.<br />
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Azima says a little creativity can go a long way towards getting kids the nutrients they need: <br />
•<span style="color: red;">Presentation is Key:</span> Kids like foods that are fun! Entertain your kids with the presentation of the food and they will be more excited to eat it. Arrange bite sized food to look like a cute animal or a funny face. Shape sandwiches with a cookie cutter, use small or cut foods to make the eyes, nose, mouth and ears. Arrange foods by color and make a rainbow on the plate. Have the kids help you in these efforts.<br />
•<span style="color: red;">Engage the Mind and the Mouth:</span> Ask kids to count how many colors are in their bowl or on their plate. Challenge them to spell the names of foods. Think of creative ways to interest them in what they're eating. This engagement increases the likelihood of children eating well and ensures a healthy dialogue at the family table.<br />
•<span style="color: red;">Don't Skip Dessert:</span> Fruit is naturally sweet and makes a wonderful dessert! Serve up a healthy fruit fondue by dipping skewered fruit into yogurt-based dipping sauce or make a fresh fruit salad exciting by adding a handful of Kellogg's Froot Loops cereal to each serving. Dessert has never been so nutrient rich.<br />
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For more information about Froot Loops and Apple Jacks cereals and Kellogg Company's commitment to fiber,<br />
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visit <a href="http://www.kellogg.com/">http://www.kellogg.com/</a>. <br />
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</div><span style="color: blue;">FROOT LOOP SOUP</span><br />
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INGREDIENTS<br />
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1 1/2 cups pineapple juice<br />
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1 1/2 cups cranberry juice cocktail<br />
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1/2 cup frsh orange sections OR mandarin orange sections, drained<br />
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1/3 cup sliced, fresh strawberries<br />
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1/4 cup fresh red raspberries<br />
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1/4 cup seedless, green grape halves<br />
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1/4 cup fresh or frozen blueberries<br />
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2 cups Kellogg's® Froot Loops® cereal<br />
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DIRECTIONS <br />
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1.In medium bowl stir together pineapple juice and cranberry juice cocktail.<br />
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2.Stir in orange sections, strawberries, raspberries, grapes and blueberries. Ladle into 4 serving bowls. Top with KELLOGG'S FROOT LOOPS cereal. Serve immediately.<br />
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</div><span style="color: blue;">APPLE JACKS PARFAIT</span><br />
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INGREDIENTS<br />
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1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt<br />
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1 1/2 cups Kellogg's® Apple Jacks® cereal<br />
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1 cup unsweetened applesauce<br />
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1/2 cup chopped, dried apple slices<br />
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4 tsp raisins<br />
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DIRECTIONS <br />
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1.In two 12-ounce parfait glasses or clear glasses, layer half of the yogurt, half of the KELLOGG's APPLE JACKS cereal, half of the applesauce, half of the apple and half of the raisins. Repeat layers. Serve immediately.<br />
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*This post is strictly informational. I was not endorsed or compensated in any way for my opinions about Kellogg's products, I just like them and thought that you might, too.*Twincerehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11623488346473202616noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143574616640268110.post-37315589949716201962010-01-05T08:00:00.000-08:002010-01-05T08:00:05.137-08:00Tastey Thai Beef Salad WrapsI love Thai food, and being half Thai, I can certainly vouch for the authenticity of this tantalizing recipe. This dish has all the bright, fresh flavors and crunchy textures of a summer roll. The tortilla wrappers make it a satisfying main dish, but you can easily cut these in half and serve as appetizers. <br />
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Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 wrap)<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Ingredients</span><br />
1 (1-pound) flank steak, trimmed<br />
1/4 teaspoon salt<br />
1/4 teaspoon black pepper<br />
Cooking spray<br />
1 cup cubed peeled cucumber<br />
1/2 cup grape or cherry tomato halves<br />
1/4 cup thinly sliced shallots<br />
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint<br />
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil<br />
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro<br />
2 tablespoons brown sugar<br />
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce<br />
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice<br />
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper<br />
6 (10-inch) flour tortillas<br />
12 Bibb lettuce leaves<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Preparation</span><br />
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Prepare grill to medium-high heat.<br />
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Sprinkle the steak with salt and black pepper. Place steak on a grill rack coated with cooking spray, and grill 4 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness. Let rest 5 minutes.<br />
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Cut steak diagonally across grain into thin slices. Combine sliced steak, cucumber, and next 5 ingredients (through cilantro) in a large bowl. Combine sugar, soy sauce, juice, and red pepper. Drizzle over steak mixture; toss well to coat.<br />
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Warm tortillas according to package directions. Arrange 2 lettuce leaves on each tortilla. Spoon 2/3 cup steak mixture down center of each tortilla; roll up.<br />
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<span style="color: red;">Nutritional Information</span><br />
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Calories:399 (28% from fat)<br />
Fat:12.4g (sat 4.3g,mono 5.6g,poly 1.1g) <br />
Protein:22.4g<br />
Carbohydrate:48.5g<br />
Fiber:3.1g<br />
Cholesterol:39mg<br />
Iron:4.4mg<br />
Sodium:760mg<br />
Calcium:113mgTwincerehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11623488346473202616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143574616640268110.post-24193564378721650582009-12-31T18:55:00.001-08:002010-01-01T19:31:29.362-08:00Happy New Year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Its been a long December and there's reason to believe,</strong><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Maybe this year will be better than the last, </strong><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>I can't remember all the times I tried to tell myself,</strong><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>to hold onto these moments as they pass.</strong><br />
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<b>To all of my readers, old and new...thanks for sharing with me and bearing with me as I tread the waters both <a href="http://www.blogger.com/%20http://twinceretwinkles.blogspot.com">here</a> and at <a href="http://mommysmultiplemayhem.blogspot.com/">Mommy's Multiple Mayhem</a>, and here's wishing 2010 to be the best ever! Be safe, be merry, be wise...enjoy your family and loved ones tonight. I'll be thinking of you as I keep watch over my hospitalized patients tonight........till next year!</b><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: 130%;">Multiple Blessings to You and Yours</span></b><br />
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</span></b>Twincerehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11623488346473202616noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143574616640268110.post-9558463415599895492009-12-31T14:04:00.000-08:002009-12-31T14:04:44.966-08:00Celebrate New Year's 2010 With Cookies<div class="featRecipeImg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" src="http://img4.realsimple.com/images/0912/sugar-orange-glaze_300.jpg" title="" /><span class="author"> </span></div><br />
<a href="http://realsimple.chtah.com/a/hBLPQNABAuBI6B74HPrCLAKKQ.BAuBI6Cv/nlcr3-0" style="color: #a80213; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 21px; line-height: 24px;" target="_blank">Orange-Glazed Cookies</a> <br />
It's the last day of 2009, why not celebrate with cookies? Here's one to try: Orange-Glazed Cookies, which happen to be hubster's favorite.<br />
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</div><div class="recipeInfo"><span>Makes 60</span><span> Total Time: 3hr 00m </span></div><div class="recipeInfo"><span> </span></div><div class="recipeInfo"><div class="recipeIngred"> <h3>Ingredients: Basic Sugar Cookies<br />
</h3><ul><li>2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled, plus more for shaping the cookies</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon baking soda</li>
<li>1/4 teaspoon kosher salt</li>
<li>1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), at room temperature</li>
<li>3/4 cup sugar</li>
<li>1 large egg</li>
<li>1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract</li>
</ul></div><h3>Directions for Basic Sugar Cookie Recipe<br />
</h3><ol><li>In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.</li>
<li>Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until smooth. Add the egg and beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the vanilla. </li>
<li>With the mixer on low, gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just incorporated (the dough will be stiff). Shape into a disk and (unless otherwise specified in an individual recipe) refrigerate, wrapped, for at least 1 hour and up to 3 days. </li>
</ol><span> </span></div><!-- end div#recipeInfo --> <div class="recipeDirections"> <h3>Directions</h3><ol><li>Divide the <b>basic sugar cookie dough</b> in half and form into 1-by-1½-inch rectangular logs (do not substitute slice-and-bake dough). Refrigerate until firm. Slice ¼ inch thick. </li>
<li>Bake at 350° F on parchment-lined baking sheets until just beginning to brown, 12 to 15 minutes.</li>
<li>Cool slightly on baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.</li>
<li>Dip tops of cooled cookies in a mixture of 1 cup <b>confectioners’ sugar</b>, 2 tablespoons <b>orange juice</b>, and 1 teaspoon finely grated <b>orange zest</b>. </li>
</ol></div></div>Twincerehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11623488346473202616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143574616640268110.post-22249014934002212282009-12-29T11:28:00.000-08:002009-12-29T11:28:27.449-08:00The Best Bubbly Picks for a BYOB New Year's Bash<h2>When the clock strikes midnight, pop open one of these affordable bottles of bubbly.</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><h2> Italian <b>Zardetto Prosecco Brut</b> is a crowd-pleaser. Fresh and lively with just a hint of sweetness, it has a fruity taste and a tangy, slightly mineral finish. It goes as well with prosciutto and oil-cured olives as it does with takeout Thai. <b>To buy:</b> $13, <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/SearchResultsSingle.aspx?p=1&search=17754&searchtype=Contains" target="_blank">astorwines.com</a>. </h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisfvtoqZjFcxsFeVK6FZVFYxBqMjeVgeBbMAB8Uo9vvdSOkyJWFB0Gxz18bNYHfoeQrk4vzbT7sz7qd3yerCkmrabM1ogqW77ezkvt_pgUeI2rMrbfzB9kOik7zsIxxoXA94MBQADKcMIZ/s1600-h/Poema.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisfvtoqZjFcxsFeVK6FZVFYxBqMjeVgeBbMAB8Uo9vvdSOkyJWFB0Gxz18bNYHfoeQrk4vzbT7sz7qd3yerCkmrabM1ogqW77ezkvt_pgUeI2rMrbfzB9kOik7zsIxxoXA94MBQADKcMIZ/s200/Poema.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><h2> Spanish sparkler <b>Poema Cava Brut</b> has an Old World soul: You can taste the stony soil in its tiny bubbles, but they’re wrapped in green apple, bright lemon, and white peach flavors. Made in the expensive Champagne tradition (the second fermentation that produces the bubbles happens right in the bottle, not a big tank), Cava is the real deal. Serve it with these festive Spanish appetizers. <b>To buy:</b> $11, <a href="http://www.binnys.com/wine/search/?advs=1&astxt=Poema%20Cava%20Brut" target="_blank">binnys.com</a>.</h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ3Qfvj_knOmDM2bMjcf83tvz4SBPfmejbEH2rvHsuT3LUwVn1hQrCDKbMnlXF1T-QP8DJdfuooDIUJKZc77bYTW2-Lix3TSpXQ2_pu1QTVmL6RPSyVnTBv7xEICZ2aXxEZThLkRHW_DHF/s1600-h/Deutz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ3Qfvj_knOmDM2bMjcf83tvz4SBPfmejbEH2rvHsuT3LUwVn1hQrCDKbMnlXF1T-QP8DJdfuooDIUJKZc77bYTW2-Lix3TSpXQ2_pu1QTVmL6RPSyVnTBv7xEICZ2aXxEZThLkRHW_DHF/s200/Deutz.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><h2>When you’re ready to splurge, make it real Champagne. <b>Deutz Brut Classic Champagne</b> is vibrant and creamy―full of gentle lemon blossoms, pears, hints of stone fruit, and a touch of caramel apple. Delicious with crab or shrimp. <b>To buy:</b> $40, <a href="http://www.binnys.com/wine/search/?advs=1&astxt=Deutz%20Brut%20Classic%20Champagne" target="_blank">binnys.com</a>. </h2><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK3L0Jk6zjcZVtwlcEogVoYcstIqKrkg-zmK7HbCCIjeVFlrML_CcH8nVyTurI0G7xLe9xg49z1H0YsLxPx-uZwSfMJcY4lRhnZg3uHK3TtcoLMyWdWcBbzq-LblMulEvXzfqwKDEs_XOI/s1600-h/Gruet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK3L0Jk6zjcZVtwlcEogVoYcstIqKrkg-zmK7HbCCIjeVFlrML_CcH8nVyTurI0G7xLe9xg49z1H0YsLxPx-uZwSfMJcY4lRhnZg3uHK3TtcoLMyWdWcBbzq-LblMulEvXzfqwKDEs_XOI/s200/Gruet.jpg" /></a><br />
</div><h2><b>Gruet Blanc de Noirs</b>, a delicious pale pink wine from New Mexico, dances with the flavors of wild strawberries, bright cherries, and creamy citrus. Grapefruit and intriguing herbs give it a tiny edge, making it a lively match for hors d’oeuvres like chicken skewers and baked Camembert<b> </b><b>To buy:</b> $14, <a href="http://www.astorwines.com/SearchResultsSingle.aspx?search=17524&searchtype=Contains&term=Gruet,Blanc,de,Noirs&p=1" target="_blank">astorwines.com</a>. </h2><h2><br />
</h2><h2> </h2><h2> </h2>Twincerehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11623488346473202616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143574616640268110.post-89885859278057740352009-12-13T19:15:00.000-08:002009-12-13T19:25:17.010-08:00Fashionable Holiday Handbags for Busy Moms – Coach Giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD33G1J1BmobbWdmYD78ZSFjDqWTFutrNIM2F8tt2r-eP7orB0btaMcl0Ffm8y46boWQhmKQ0rw4OW4_IgM2vjJaExq7qu-jn3jn-B2tmRPe80dgLQCcozbkgawcBgs9MiRbY4lD9ubrV2/s1600-h/coach_blog_a_day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD33G1J1BmobbWdmYD78ZSFjDqWTFutrNIM2F8tt2r-eP7orB0btaMcl0Ffm8y46boWQhmKQ0rw4OW4_IgM2vjJaExq7qu-jn3jn-B2tmRPe80dgLQCcozbkgawcBgs9MiRbY4lD9ubrV2/s320/coach_blog_a_day.jpg" /></a><br />
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<b><i><a href="http://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/11/2009/coach-holiday-handbag-giveaway/comment-page-60/#comment-37447">The Fashionable Housewife blog</a> </i></b><i><i>is</i></i><b><i> </i></b>so excited to be a part of such an amazing group of bloggers and have the opportunity to show their readers a few pieces from the Coach Holiday collection,<b> <i>and</i></b> give one lucky reader the chance to win the fabulous <span style="color: #990066; font-size: small;"><b>Amethyst Texture Metallic Audrey Shoulderbag</b></span>!!!<br />
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<b>The winner on </b><b><i><a href="http://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/11/2009/coach-holiday-handbag-giveaway/comment-page-60/#comment-37447">The Fashionable Housewife blog</a> </i></b><b>will receive the </b><span style="color: #990066; font-size: small;"><b>Amethyst Texture Metallic Audrey Shoulderbag <span style="color: black;">as shown above </span></b></span><b>( ARV $398 )</b><b><i> <br />
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<b><i><a href="http://www.thefashionablegal.com/11/2009/coach-holiday-handbag-giveaway/">The Fashionable Gals blog</a> </i></b><i><i>is</i></i><b><i> </i></b>also very excited to be a part of such an amazing group of bloggers and have the opportunity to show their readers a few pieces from the Coach Holiday collection, <i>and</i> give one lucky reader the chance to win the fabulous <span style="color: #990066; font-size: small;"><b>Poppy Sequins Mini Flap</b></span>!!! <br />
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<b>The winner on<a href="http://www.thefashionablegal.com/11/2009/coach-holiday-handbag-giveaway/"> <i>Fashionable Gals</i></a> blog will receive the <b>Poppy Sequins Mini Flap</b> </b><span style="color: #990066; font-size: small;"><b><span style="color: black;">as shown above </span></b></span><b>( ARV $138)</b><br />
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If you visit <b><a href="http://www.coach.com/holidayblog">www.coach.com/holidayblog</a> </b>each day during the promotion, you can read what read what this group of truly talented fashionistas have to say about Coach, including giveaways, reviews, pictorials and more!<b> <br />
</b>Twincerehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11623488346473202616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143574616640268110.post-43534777282843588722009-12-13T17:27:00.000-08:002009-12-13T17:38:13.939-08:00The Fashionable Housewife: 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #549e79; font-family: Arial Black; font-size: medium;"> The Fashionable Housewife</span><br />
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</div>The first annual<b> 12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza</b> started December 1 and will feature a new giveaway each day until December 12th. You’ll have a chance to enter each giveaway once a day until Dec 20th, 2009.<br />
<ul>Dec 1 – <a href="http://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/12/2009/day-1-clarisonic-mia-giveaway/"><b>Clarisonic Mia</b></a> ($149 value) Dec 2 – <a href="http://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/12/2009/day-2-is-clinical-innovative-skincare-regime/"><b>iS Clinical Innovative Skincare Regime</b></a> ($200 value) Dec 3 – <a href="http://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/12/2009/day-3-danielle-nicole-leather-handbag/"><b>Danielle Nicole Leather Handbag</b></a> ($195 value) Dec 4 – <a href="http://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/12/2009/day-4-emily-elizabeth-jewelry-giveaway/"><b>Emily Elizabeth Jewelry Giveaway</b></a> ($95 value) Dec 5 – <a href="http://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/12/2009/day-5-xcvi-cuddle-cape/"><b>XCVI Cuddle Cape</b></a> ($150 value) Dec 6 – <a href="http://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/12/2009/day-6-kooba-eve-holiday-2009-collection-giveaway/"><b>Kooba Eve Handbag Giveaway</b></a> ($575 value) Dec 7 – <a href="http://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/12/2009/day-7-sears-kmart-lands-end-gift-cards/"><b>Sears Kmart & Lands’ End Gift Cards</b></a> (2 winners) Dec 8 – <a href="http://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/12/2009/day-8-macys-50-gift-card-giveaway/"><b>Macy’s $50 Gift Card Giveaway</b></a> Dec 9 – <a href="http://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/12/2009/day-9-sir-alistair-rai-khari-wrap-giveaway/"><b>Sir Alistair Rai Khari Wrap Giveaway</b></a> ($95 value) Dec 10 – <a href="http://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/12/2009/day-10-50-gift-certificate-for-envirovogue/"><b>EnviroVogue Shopping Spree</b></a> ($50 value) Dec 11 – <a href="http://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/12/2009/day-11-strapdiva-no-slip-purse-handbag-strap/"><b>StrapDiva</b></a> ($50 value) Dec 12 – <a href="http://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/12/2009/day-12-hp-envy-13-laptop-with-windows-7/"><b>HP Envy 13 Notebook</b></a> ($1,899 value) </ul><br />
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<center><span style="font-size: small;">All giveaways end <b>December 20th</b> at 11:59pm ET.</span> </center> Click on each link and follow the rules to enter each giveaway. You have from now until December 20th to enter all the giveaways listed above on <a href="http://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/12/2009/12-days-of-christmas-giveaway-extravaganza/"><b>The Fashionable Housewife Blog.</b></a><br />
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</h2><span style="font-size: small;">Sarah-Jean, the fashion forward editor from <a href="http://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/12/2009/day-12-hp-envy-13-laptop-with-windows-7/"><b>The Fashionable Housewife blog</b></a> has partnered with <a href="http://www.hp.com/"><b>HP</b></a> for the last and final day of their <a href="http://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/12/2009/12-days-of-christmas-giveaway-extravaganza/"><b>12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza!</b></a></span><br />
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One lucky reader will receive the NEW <b><a href="http://h41112.www4.hp.com/promo/envy/uk/en/index.html">HP Envy 13</a></b> valued at $1,899.99!!<br />
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❝The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002TEE3OO?ie=UTF8&tag=thefashihouse-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002TEE3OO"><b>HP Envy 13</b></a><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=thefashihouse-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B002TEE3OO" style="border: medium none ! important; margin: 0px ! important;" width="1" /> is super thin, weighs about 3.74 lbs. and is less than 1″ thin, and features a 13.1″ HD Radiance display with up to 410 nit/82% color gamut which is twice as bright as other notebook displays in its class, BluRay and <b><a href="http://www.hp.com/united-states/campaigns/beats/audio.html">Beats Audio</a></b> make it an ideal device for experiencing music and video...❞<br />
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To learn more about this fabulous and totally fashionable laptop, visit <b><a href="http://www.hp.com/go/envy">www.hp.com/go/envy</a>. <a href="http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/aero">Click here</a></b> for more info about Windows 7. <br />
<h2> Thanks to <a href="http://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/12/2009/day-12-hp-envy-13-laptop-with-windows-7/">The Fashionable Housewife Blog</a> and to <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.hp.com/"><b>HP</b></a> <br />
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</h2><h2><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="http://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/12/2009/12-days-of-christmas-giveaway-extravaganza/"><b>12 Days of Christmas Giveaway Extravaganza</b></a></span></h2>Twincerehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11623488346473202616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143574616640268110.post-45721337242287922952009-12-13T16:36:00.000-08:002009-12-13T16:36:08.595-08:00【ツ】8 BlogHers try Tassimo and give you 1 of 8 chances to win your own Tassimo Brewer!*The following review was excerpted from <a href="http://blogher.com/"><b>BlogHer.com</b></a> for your viewing and winning pleasure. Sadly, I was NOT compensated for this post, but I really <strike>like</strike> L❤VE <a href="http://blogher.com/"><b>BlogHer.com</b></a> & thought you might, too*<br />
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When everyone gets what they want, people come together. That’s the thinking behind Tassimo, the only home brewing system that gives everyone the drink they want. From coffees and teas to rich cappuccinos and lattes. Even hot chocolate. Tassimo offers more than 40 beverage and flavor varieties to satisfy everyone—from brands you know, like Gevalia, Maxwell House, Twinings and more. Tassimo even satisfies your premium coffee cravings with a great variety of Starbucks offerings -- including Starbucks Breakfast Blend and House Blend varieties.<br />
<b><img alt="" height="165" src="http://assets3.blogher.com/files/TBWA_Tassimo_T40_frontal_co.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 10px;" width="125" /></b>Tassimo is able to produce more types of drinks through simple bar code technology. Each T Disc—the little round guys that hold the coffee—has a bar code on its back that tells the brewer the exact temperature, pressure and time it takes to brew a perfect drink. With the press of one button, you can make a whole crowd of people happy. Whether they’re into macchiatos or chai lattes, or just a good cup of joe, it’s that simple to turn your kitchen into the new gathering place.<br />
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<b>There's more! Tassiomo gave 8 BlogHers a brand new brewer and coffee flavors to try. Read each review below and see what beverages they made. After you read the reviews, follow the instructions on each blog and enter to win your own Tassimo brewer and variety of beverage flavors</b>!<br />
Tarrant, from <a href="http://www.retro-food.com/reviews/2009/12/10/cold-have-a-cup-of-tassimo/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Retro Food</b></a>, considers her Tassimo “very cost efficient when you break it down by cup and consider the no waste, no mess, and no special dishes to wash part.” She’s already ordered refills.<i><br />
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Sheila, from <a href="http://www.starfishcircle.com/xiaolinmama_reviews/2009/12/reviewtassimo-suprema-hot-beverage-machine-by-bosch.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Xiaolin Mama</b></a>, had “20 guests at a party this past weekend and the Tassimo churned out drinks like a champ.” She was able to offer an array of hot drinks without any waste.<i><br />
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Megan, from <a href="http://www.megsradreviews.com/2009/12/tassimo-coffee-maker-review-and-giveaway.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Megan’s Minute</b></a>, is looking forward to using her Tassimo during the holidays “because it'll be nice to be able to offer a variety of coffee blends depending on the tastes of my guests”.<i><br />
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Rhoda, from <a href="http://southernhospitalityblog.com/tassimo-beverage-maker-giveaway/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Southern Hospitality</b></a>, “always thought having one of these machines around the house would be loads of fun!” She’s looking forward to having her guests “order up a special drink with dessert”.<br />
Stephanie, from <a href="http://totallytogetherreviews.blogspot.com/2009/12/tassimo-hot-beverage-system-review-and.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>A Year of Slow Cooking</b></a>, loves the simplicity of using her Tassimo and the water filtration system keeps her assured that her kids receive a freshly-purified cup of hot chocolate.<br />
When Kim, from <a href="http://www.petroville.com/2009/12/10/coffee-tea-me-and-everyone-else-in-my-family/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Petroville</b></a>, made her first cup of cappuccino, she “felt like a barista as the machine steamed” and her milk foamed…see what her Thanksgiving guests thought too.<br />
Grace, from <b><a href="http://morewomenreviews.typepad.com/more-women-reviews/2009/12/for-the-office-warrior-tassimo-one-cup-brewing-.html#comment-6a0120a6a0c1e8970c0128764128c2970c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">More Women</a></b>, thought in order to find “another nifty twist for a home appliance,” her Tassimo “would make <i>the</i> perfect gift for the workplace.” See what features her husband enjoyed the most.<br />
<i>Check back next week for one more review and another chance to win!</i><br />
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</ul></div>Twincerehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11623488346473202616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143574616640268110.post-17178998135061526112009-12-13T16:30:00.000-08:002009-12-13T16:30:46.545-08:00【ツ】BlogHers take the LOFT style challenge and give you 1 of 16 chances to win a $200 LOFT gift card!*The following review was excerpted from <a href="http://blogher.com/"><b>BlogHer.com</b></a> for your viewing and winning pleasure. Sadly, I was NOT compensated for this post, but I really <strike>like</strike> L❤VE <a href="http://blogher.com/"><b>BlogHer.com</b></a> & thought you might, too*<br />
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LOFT is all about stylish advice for everyday, beyond the closet and into real life. We understand how women with a casual lifestyle live, and how you like to dress. We provide you with feminine, versatile, effortless pieces, and offer great style advice and ideas. We want to make your style aspirations attainable. <br />
Live. Love. LOFT.<br />
<strong><img alt="" height="164" src="http://assets3.blogher.com/files/woman-purple-jacket.jpg" style="float: left; margin: 5px;" width="170" />LOFT invited 14 BlogHers to visit the store for a LOFT shopping party and take a style challenge. Read each review below and see what holiday looks they loved and how they enjoyed their shopping experience. After you read each review post, follow instructions and enter to win a $200 LOFT gift card!</strong><br />
<strong>LOFT is also giving you two more chances to win. Visit the LOFT website <a href="http://www.loftonline.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a> Then tell us in the comment section below what your favorite look is, or what you would like to give as a holiday gift. Two winners will be randomly selected, good luck! </strong><br />
“From the time I stepped in to the store and for the hours after the event that I petted the pretty things I brought home, I was in heaven.” - Said Jessica from<strong> </strong><a href="http://sassafrass.typepad.com/reviews/2009/12/loft-shopping-party.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Sassafrass.</strong></a><br />
Serena, from<strong> <a href="http://zntreviews.blogspot.com/2009/12/loft.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zip n Tizzy</a></strong> said, “I readily turned myself over to the stylist, Hailey, telling her that I wanted to break out of my “Mom Jeans” See how it worked out!<br />
Olivia, a confirmed shopaholic, stepped in for <a href="http://www.genpink.com/four-days-since-my-last-shop/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Gen Pink</strong></a> to appease her addiction. Read about all the fun she had during her style challenge.<br />
<a href="http://reviewsbysuz.blogspot.com/2009/12/just-say-no-to-mom-jeans.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Steece’s Pieces</strong></a> said, “I'm tellin' ya, girlfriends---look no further! LOFT is exactly what I was looking for and caters to all the many different aspects of a woman's life.”<br />
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“Everyone should shop at LOFT because it will make you <em>feel good</em> about yourself (and more than a dozen chocolate doughnuts ever could)” - Said Leah from<strong> <a href="http://www.agirlandaboy.com/journal/reviews/2009/12/loft.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Girl and A Boy</a></strong>.<br />
See what looks the fabulous stylist helped Kari from<strong> <a href="http://www.karianna.us/reviews/2009/12/win_200_loft_gift_certificate.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Karianna Spectrum</a></strong> come up with!<br />
Holly, from<strong> <a href="http://www.reviewsfromcaleighscorner.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Caleigh's Corner</a> </strong>said, “I had an amazing time at LOFT. The stylists were wonderful and they totally helped little 'ole me out of a fashion funk.” Check out her new looks!<br />
Michelle, from<strong> <a href="http://honestandtrulyreviews.blogspot.com/2009/12/giveaway-200-loft-gift-card.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Honest and Truly</a></strong>, loved the star treatment she received “I got to dress up in my perfect party outfit”.<br />
During her shopping challenge, Sheila from<strong> <a href="http://www.starfishcircle.com/xiaolinmama_reviews/2009/12/shopping-at-the-loft-for-holiday-looks.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Xiaolin Mama</a>, </strong>picked up several shopping tips. Check them out!<br />
Julie from<strong> <a href="http://thecalmbeforethestork.blogspot.com/2009/12/style-me-up.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Calm Before The Stork</a>,</strong> stepped out of her comfort zone and tried the LOFT skinny jeans. Check out what other new trendy looks she tried.<br />
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“Nothing pleased me more than when I came out of my dressing room in a look that I had styled and the stylist exclaimed “Look at her- she doesn’t even need me!” -Said <a href="http://whatisinmy.blogspot.com/2009/12/fantastic-shopping-at-loft-and-chance.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Slynnro.</strong></a><br />
Kelly, from<strong> <a href="http://www.mochamomma.com/loft-party/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mocha Momma</a></strong> said, “Thanks to a personal stylist, I got to mix and match and use jewelry and scarves and belts and things that normally I wouldn’t pick up.”<br />
“My first outfit was chosen as a holiday casual look, with the winter white color scheme offset by the shimmery gold blouse and faux fur neck warmer.” See how it looked on Devin, from<strong> <a href="http://momshappyhandful-reviews.blogspot.com/2009/12/loft-contest-yes-you-need-to-enter.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mom’s Happy Handful</a>.</strong><em><br />
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New to LOFT, Jamie from<strong> <a href="http://jamieann.net/reviews/2009/12/10/holiday-loft-shopping-party/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oh! How Lovely</a></strong> was drawn to all of the colors and was hooked as soon as she walked into the store.<br />
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<strong>Wait there is more, exclusively for BlogHer readers, save 20% off your next full-price purchase at LOFT! <a href="http://www.anntaylorloft.com/catalog/editorial.jsp?pageName=blogher" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> for the coupon!</strong><strong></strong><br />
<sup>Winners will be randomly selected from all eligible entries. You must be registered at BlogHer, and </sup><sup>be logged in to the site, to enter this promotion. If you are not registered, it's free <em>and easy! Simply click on the "Join Us" button in the box at the top right of this page, then come back to this page to enter your comment.</em></sup><br />
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Ever thought to yourself, in the midst of a family road trip, “maybe one day I will look back on this and laugh?” Sprint recently asked 8 BlogHers to share their unforgettable family road trip experiences. Check out each of their posts below to read the horrifyingly funny stories they shared.<br />
<strong>Now is your chance to share a memorable road trip story. Read on to find out how you can win 1 of 9 $200 Visa gift cards!</strong><br />
<blockquote>See how chaos ensues during<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.musesofmegret.com/reviews/2009/12/08/ha-ha-hilarious-holiday-road-trips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Meg</strong></a>, from <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://www.musesofmegret.com/reviews/2009/12/08/ha-ha-hilarious-holiday-road-trips/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Muses of Megret</strong>,</a></span> childhood road trip from Louisiana to South Carolina when she coaxed her parents to let her bring a pet Betta fish along.”<br />
Despite the family car being so packed there was, “no room for carry-ons or personal bags, barely any room for snacks, and shoulders squeezed together so hard I could barely move my arms,” <a href="http://punkinpiereviews.blogspot.com/2009/12/k-kurse-and-200-giveaway.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Julia</strong></a>, from <a href="http://punkinpiereviews.blogspot.com/2009/12/k-kurse-and-200-giveaway.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Sweet as Punkin Pie</strong></a>, scherishes the time her family spent together on long family road trips. <br />
Read how <strong><a href="http://sliceofpink.typepad.com/reviews/2009/12/sprint-to-the-finish.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Janet's</a></strong>, from <strong><a href="http://sliceofpink.typepad.com/reviews/2009/12/sprint-to-the-finish.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Slice of Pink</a></strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">,</span> impromptu travels plans and spontaneity left her standing in velvet loafers at the starting line of a 5K race on New Year’s Eve!<br />
<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://busymom1.blogspot.com/2009/12/holiday-road-trip-200-visa-gift-card.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Busy Mom</strong></a></span> recounts how she and her family endured the worst of luck when they traveled to Christmas at her brother-in-law’s bachelor pad…needless to say Christmas is now celebrated at her house!<br />
Recalling her first post-college attempt to make it home in time for Christmas, <strong><a href="http://honestandtrulyreviews.blogspot.com/2009/12/giveaway-75-visa-gift-card.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Michelle</a></strong>, from <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://honestandtrulyreviews.blogspot.com/2009/12/giveaway-75-visa-gift-card.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Honest & Truly</strong></a></span> learned to overcome her stubborn independent youth along with some valuable lessons in traveling.<br />
<a href="http://pointsofreview.blogspot.com/2009/12/holiday-road-trip-story-gift-card.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Dara</strong></a>'s, from <strong><a href="http://pointsofreview.blogspot.com/2009/12/holiday-road-trip-story-gift-card.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CookinCanuck</a></strong>, family dog was able to provide a little comic relief during the annual 18 hour family road trip which included several treacherous mountain passes, a 1 1/2 hour ferry ride, and a pummeling snowstorm.<br />
<strong><a href="http://barbarashallue.typepad.com/conversations/2009/12/feliz-navidad.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Barbara</a></strong>, from <strong><a href="http://barbarashallue.typepad.com/conversations/2009/12/feliz-navidad.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Long Hollow</a></strong>,<strong> </strong>made a family wedding in Mexico a perfect excuse to expose her children to a different culture allowing them to experience a different landscape, language, and cuisine. <br />
Find out how the perfect cabin rental, close vicinity to a water park, and cheap price left <strong><a href="http://stepford-stories5.blogspot.com/2009/12/road-trip-to-remember.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kristi</a></strong>, from <strong><a href="http://stepford-stories5.blogspot.com/2009/12/road-trip-to-remember.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stepford Stories</a></strong>, husband asking, “did you know there was a train?!”<br />
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HERSHEY recently invited 8 lucky <a href="http://www.blogher.com/"><b>BlogHer</b></a> Reviewers to try out some of their HERSHEY KISSES holiday recipes. Once the bloggers were well stocked with not only the HERSHEY’S KISSES Milk Chocolate that we all know and love, but also KISSES Brand Candy Cane Mint Candies and KISSES Meltaway Milk Chocolates, they headed over to <b><a href="http://www.hersheys.com/kisses/baking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hersheys.com</a></b> to find the perfect recipes to share with family and friends for the holidays.<br />
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<blockquote> For the first time,<strong> </strong><a href="http://quadvillesfavorites.blogspot.com/2009/11/ummm-hersheys-chocolate.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Gen</strong></a> from <strong><a href="http://quadvillesfavorites.blogspot.com/2009/11/ummm-hersheys-chocolate.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Quadville</a></strong> was able to include all four of her 3 ½ year olds during her holiday sweets baking! See how this mom and her young brood made a new family tradition.<br />
<a href="http://www.blogher.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong><img alt="" height="180" src="http://assets1.blogher.com/files/bisco.jpg" style="float: right; margin-left: 4px; margin-right: 4px;" width="250" /></strong></a>Find out which peanut-free cookies were a hit with <strong><a href="http://reviews.fiddledeedee.net/2009/12/03/kiss-the-cook-a-hersheys-giveaway/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">DeeDee</a>,</strong> from <strong><a href="http://reviews.fiddledeedee.net/2009/12/03/kiss-the-cook-a-hersheys-giveaway/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fiddledeedee</a>,</strong> and her daughter to share during their holiday family dinner.<br />
“When I told my mom we were going to bake Forgotten Kisses Cookies, she jumped right in. Suddenly, we had three generations of Puddings with whipped egg whites on their hands.” Check out all the recipes <strong><a href="http://fluidpudding.com/reviews/suddenly-the-puddings-are-baking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angela</a>,</strong> from <strong><a href="http://fluidpudding.com/reviews/suddenly-the-puddings-are-baking/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fluid Pudding</a></strong>, got her family to create!<br />
“As an experiment I made some of the cookies with Meltaway Kisses---and I preferred them. The Meltaway Kiss had a softer texture even when the cookie was completely cool.” See what other cookie baking tips <strong><a href="http://swistlereviews.blogspot.com/2009/12/hershey-kisses-recipes-and-100-visa.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kristen</a>,</strong> from <strong><a href="http://swistlereviews.blogspot.com/2009/12/hershey-kisses-recipes-and-100-visa.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Swistle</a></strong>, dishes out for this holiday season!<br />
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<strong><a href="http://amiedanny2.blogspot.com/2009/12/spreading-holiday-caloriesuhh-i-mean.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amie</a></strong>, from <strong><a href="http://amiedanny2.blogspot.com/2009/12/spreading-holiday-caloriesuhh-i-mean.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Life With The Boys</a></strong>, is sharing treats this holiday by making goodie plates for friends and neighbors. Luckily, she’s got a new “Go To Cookie” to wow them with this year!<br />
When making the KISSES Macaroon Cookies, <strong><a href="http://othejoysreviews.blogspot.com/2009/12/cooking-with-kisses.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jessica</a>,</strong> from <strong><a href="http://othejoysreviews.blogspot.com/2009/12/cooking-with-kisses.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Oh The Joys</a></strong>, said, “it was only after I <em>finished</em> the actual baking part when I read that the recipe was supposed to yield four dozen cookies. I had made seventeen. [No wonder my jeans are getting tight.]”<br />
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"Once the house is decorated we get to the good stuff, the baking…if I could bottle the smell of Christmas it would be fresh baked treats mixed with eau de Christmas tree." See which HERSEY’S KISSES recipes <strong><a href="http://thebigmamablog.com/reviews/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Melanie</a>,</strong> from <strong><a href="http://thebigmamablog.com/reviews/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Big Mama</a>,</strong> whipped up to evoke the smells of Christmases past.<br />
</blockquote>After reading about all those delicious holiday treats and entering each sweepstakes, head on over to <b><a href="http://www.hersheys.com/kisses/baking" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hersheys.com</a></b> to find that must have recipe. You can also check out <b><a href="http://www.hersheys.com/holidays/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hersheys.com/holidays</a></b> for some holiday crafts that make great gifts, Holiday screensavers so even your computer is decorated for the holiday, and also Christmas cards and gift tags that you can personalize and print!<br />
<strong>HERSHEY'S KISSES Chocolates even has a Cookie Exchange!</strong><br />
<img alt="" height="180" src="http://assets4.blogher.com/files/pbdrop.jpg" style="float: left; margin-left: 4px; margin-right: 4px;" width="250" />Celebrate the holiday season this year with HERSHEY'S KISSES Chocolates by letting us help you plan the ultimate cookie exchange. All holiday hosts are invited to become members of the HERSHEY'S KISSES Chocolates Cookie Exchange Web site, <b><a href="http://www.kissescookies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kissescookies.com</a>;</b> a social networking site for cookie exchange enthusiasts and a resource for party planning tips and delicious recipes! Browse HERSHEY'S KISSES Chocolates cookie recipes like the classic Peanut Butter Blossoms, ask other members for recipe suggestions, share and discover ideas for party games, decorations and more! Visit HERSHEY'S KISSES Chocolates Cookie Exchange at <b><a href="http://www.kissescookies.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.kissescookies.com</a></b>, your one stop-shop for holiday entertaining!<br />
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<strong>Arbor Mist was inspired to create new Sparkling Wine, to bring friends and family together for any occasion. That's why Arbor Mist asked</strong><strong> 7 BlogHers to try the sparkling wine and create a themed party basket for one of their occasions. Read each review below and see what BlogHers created. Next, follow instructions on each blog to enter for 1 of 7 chances to win a $100 gift card.</strong><br />
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<em>Update 12/10 New Bonus Review:</em> <a href="http://www.michellewoo.com/the-ultimate-wedding-stuff-making-party/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Michelle Woo</strong></a> put the fun in wedding planning by creating “The Ultimate Wedding Stuff Making Party”-<em> Read the review for entry instructions and rules.</em><br />
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Arbor mist inspired Yvonne from <a href="http://joyunexpectedreviews.blogspot.com/2009/11/check-out-my-arbor-mist-sparkling-wine.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Joy Unexpected</strong></a> to create a “girls night in” basket to unwind from her busy holiday schedule.<br />
To help friends get through a rough time, <a href="http://jamieann.net/reviews/2009/12/04/breakup-survival-part/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Oh! How Lovely</strong></a> created the “Breakup Survival Party” basket. Check out the feel good items she included.<em> </em><br />
Janet from <a href="http://sliceofpink.typepad.com/reviews/2009/11/joie-de-vivre.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Slice of Pink</strong></a> created a Parisian themed basket for a day of fun with her girlfriends. Check out what she included.<br />
<a href="http://www.megsradreviews.com/2009/12/megans-game-night-win-a-100-visa-gift-card-from-blogher-and-arbor-mist.html#more" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Megan’s Minute</strong></a> created her themed basket around game night. Find out what she included and get some ideas for your own game night!<em><br />
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“I knew right away I wanted my party to center around the idea of being a rock star. So I set off to create a box full of rock star worthy treats and décor” said Monique of <strong><a href="http://www.yourstylestar.com/reviews/arbor-mist-sparkling/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Your Style Star</a>. <br />
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Cat from <a href="http://wishboneclover.typepad.com/lucky_cat_reviews/2009/11/arbor-mist-.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><strong>Wishbone Clover</strong></a> loves to spend her winter with TV, her friends, and some sparkling wine. See what she put in her “ready to celebrate anytime” basket.<br />
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Turn an everyday occasion into something extraordinary – pop open a bottle of new Arbor Mist Sparkling Wine with natural fruit flavors. Available now in Peach Sparkle and Raspberry Sparkle. <strong><a href="http://clk.atdmt.com/CHI/go/160388891/direct/01/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Learn more.</span></a></strong><br />
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<b>Aquaphor recently sent 8 BlogHer moms Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment and Aquaphor Baby Gentle Wash and Shampoo to share with their babies.</b><b> </b><br />
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</b>Twincerehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11623488346473202616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143574616640268110.post-21460024625914041982009-12-13T11:14:00.000-08:002009-12-13T11:15:19.241-08:00【ツ】 Discover a new kind of PC this holiday season with Intel and enter for your chance to win 1 of 8 gadgets!<div style="color: purple;">*The following review was excerpted from <a href="http://blogher.com/"><b>BlogHer.com</b></a> for your viewing and winning pleasure. Sadly, I was NOT compensated for this post, but I really LIKE L❤VE <a href="http://blogher.com/"><b>BlogHer.com</b></a> & thought you might, too*<br />
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</div><img alt="" height="140" src="http://assets1.blogher.com/files/Intel_Logo_Web.jpg" style="float: left; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" width="185" />It's the holiday season and you're looking for that perfect gift idea, right? Well Intel® has some gift ideas for just about anyone - even for yourself! Check out these small but mighty gadgets called Mobile Internet Devices. We're giving you 8 chances to win one of the newest, innovative touch screen gadgets powered by the incredibly small Intel® Atom™ processor. So discover a new kind of PC this holiday season. Just check out the BlogHer reviews and enter for your chance to win on each blog!<br />
<a href="http://www.dynamism.com/mbook.shtml?APC=P5000%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="133" src="http://assets1.blogher.com/files/UMID_Black_final_web.jpg" style="float: left; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" width="196" /></a>The <a href="http://www.dynamism.com/umid.shtml" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UMID mbook</a> is the world's smallest PC --it's a technology accessory you can take anywhere. The mbook runs full Windows XP on an Intel® Atom™ processor. The five-hour battery life makes it great for all your favorites: Video Conferencing with your friends on Skype, accessing Facebook, uploading photos, downloading movies on iTunes, or even stay productive -- so next time you can skip taking the laptop whenever you're on-the-go!<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=bl_sr_electronics?ie=UTF8&search-alias=computers&field-brandtextbin=viliv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><img alt="" height="137" src="http://assets3.blogher.com/files/S5-04_web.jpg" style="float: right; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" width="204" /></a>The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Viliv-Promotion-S5-4-8-Inch-Net-Tablet/dp/B002MZZX5S" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Viliv S5</a> is a 4.8" touchscreen media-on-the go device powered by the Intel® Atom™ processor. This touch screen device lets you take your digital life with you everywhere you go. You can take your music, HD movies, office documents, digital photos and more with you while you're around town, on vacation, at home or on campus. With 3G or WiFi connectivity options, the Viliv S5 gives you a full internet computing experience and long battery life into a portable device.<br />
<img alt="" height="202" src="http://assets3.blogher.com/files/X70EX-Side04_web.jpg" style="float: left; margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;" width="250" />The <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Viliv-Promotion-X70EX-7-Inch-Net-Tablet/dp/B002MZZX6M" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Viliv X70</a> is a 7" touch screen mobile internet device that can literally change the way you use mobile computing in your daily life -- at home, or at work. With built-in GPS capabilities, you can use it for turn-by-turn directions. You can also access all of your favorite office applications or access your media library anywhere you go. With an integrated camera, you can use Skype for video conferencing with your family, friends or colleagues. You get the same internet experience you get on your PC -- all of this and more, now in a portable device!<br />
<b>Now check out what these BlogHers had to say for your chance to win!</b><br />
"This little mobile device/small PC has made my life so much easier! Oh and it weighs nothing, I swear it's not much heavier than my phone! I have it in my purse all the time and I don't even notice it." -Tiffany from <a href="http://style-ishreviews.blogspot.com/2009/12/good-things-come-in-small-packages.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><i>I am Style-ish</i></b></a><br />
<b><i>"</i></b>...the applications seem limitless. I’m excited to try Netflix (you can watch films right there on the device), TweetDeck and the Live Photo Gallery." -Michelle from <a href="http://www.michellewoo.com/the-vilivx70-wedding-sanity-in-my-purse-win-one/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i><b>Michelle Woo</b></i></a><br />
"I think it is an AWESOME gadget for folks who travel (having to lug a laptop through security is, well, annoying AND heavy) or, would like to Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, Skype or read blogs favorite blogs <i>[hint, hint]</i> and generally surf the Internet on something larger than their cell phone." -Liz from <a href="http://www.thisfullhouse.com/reviews/2009/12/umid-mbook-worlds-smallest-pc-review-giveaway.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i><b>This Full House</b></i></a><br />
"Last night I took Miss Viliv to the local coffee joint so I could browse the internet, create a Christmas card list, and listen to Christmas music. Mission accomplished. PLUS, I was approached by three latte swilling cool kids who found Miss Viliv to be quite fetching." -<a href="http://fluidpudding.com/reviews/jan-brady-is-truly-a-force-to-be-reckoned-with/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i><b>Fluid Pudding</b></i></a><br />
"The five-hour battery life is great for all my favorites: staying active on Facebook, Tweeting, uploading photos, downloading movies on iTunes, or even just to stay productive." -Hetal from <a href="http://showmethecurry.com/reviews/enter-to-win-a-umid-mbook-%E2%80%93-the-world%E2%80%99s-smallest-pc.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i><b>Show Me the Curry</b></i></a><br />
"...if you're a video and media junkie and want to download videos from a NetFlix account or from iTunes and watch them on the go, or if you want a GPS system for car, this is the device for you." -<a href="http://www.megsradreviews.com/2009/12/viliv-s5-review-and-giveaway.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i><b>Megan's Minute</b></i></a><br />
"In short, this thing is like a tiny little baby computer! I want to tickle it under its chin and ask it <i>whoooooo’s a cute little mobile internet device, who, who, who?" </i>-Holly from <b><a href="http://nothingbutbonfires.com/reviews/small-perfectly-formed-intel-viliv-x70ex" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><i>Nothing but Bonfires</i></a></b><br />
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<div class="page-title">HP TouchSmart 600 PC Reviews With 5 Ways to Win One For Yourself!<br />
</div><img alt="" height="154" src="http://www.blogher.com/files/hplogo.jpg" style="float: right; margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px;" width="150" />HP recently gave 5 lucky BlogHer Reviewers the opportunity to try out the <a href="http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_can_series.do?storeName=computer_store&category=desktops&a1=Category&v1=All-in-One+PCs&a2=Processor&v2=Intel&series_name=600t_series&jumpid=in_R329_prodexp/hhoslp/psg/desktops/All-in-One_PCs/600t_series" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HP TouchSmart<sup>600</sup> PC</a> and share what they thought. This all-in-one computer has changed the way they use a computer becuase of it’s revolutionary touch screen interface. HP was even kind enough to give each of the bloggers another one to give away!<br />
<b>You have 5 chances to win one of your own!</b><br />
<b>Check out each of the five reviews below</b> to find out how great touch screen access to info, entertainment and social networks can be, and to <b>enter each blogger's sweepstakes of a <a href="http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_can_series.do?storeName=computer_store&category=desktops&a1=Category&v1=All-in-One+PCs&a2=Processor&v2=Intel&series_name=600t_series&jumpid=in_R329_prodexp/hhoslp/psg/desktops/All-in-One_PCs/600t_series" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HP TouchSmart<sup>600</sup> PC</a>!</b><br />
<blockquote><a href="http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_can_series.do?storeName=computer_store&category=desktops&a1=Category&v1=All-in-One+PCs&a2=Processor&v2=Intel&series_name=600t_series&jumpid=in_R329_prodexp/hhoslp/psg/desktops/All-in-One_PCs/600t_series" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b><img alt="" height="210" src="http://assets4.blogher.com/files/TouchSmart_600-lockup.jpg" style="float: left; margin-left: 8px; margin-right: 8px;" width="224" /></b></a><br />
<a href="http://kellyskornerreviews.blogspot.com/2009/12/hey-who-wants-to-win-free-computer.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Kelly</b></a>, from <a href="http://kellyskornerreviews.blogspot.com/2009/12/hey-who-wants-to-win-free-computer.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Kelly’s Korner</b></a>, loves how her new HP TouchSmart 600 has great photo editing, slide show and movie applications. Find out what other features have her blown away!<br />
See how the HP TouchSmart 600 has brought <b><a href="http://totallytogetherreviews.blogspot.com/2009/12/hp-touchsmart-computer-review-and-give.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stephanie</a></b>, from <a href="http://totallytogetherreviews.blogspot.com/2009/12/hp-touchsmart-computer-review-and-give.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>A Year of Slow Cooking</b></a>, and her family together. “I’m excited that my husband and the girls are so excited, spending so much time playing together, and fooling around with all of the programs.”<br />
<b><a href="http://mckgiveaways.blogspot.com/2009/12/hp-touchsmart-giveaway.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jen</a></b>, from <a href="http://mckgiveaways.blogspot.com/2009/12/hp-touchsmart-giveaway.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>My Charming Kids</b></a>, just hasn't been able to keep her hands off it—after all, it is a TouchSmart! “I have died and gone to computer heaven, my friends…there is a program that helps me access Twitter, photo storage and organization solutions that make an obsessive organizational freak like me salivate.”<br />
Check out how the HP TouchSmart 600 has become a family favorite for <b><a href="http://nienie-reviews.blogspot.com/2009/12/hp-touchsmart-giveaway_09.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NieNie</a></b>, from <b><a href="http://nienie-reviews.blogspot.com/2009/12/hp-touchsmart-giveaway_09.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The NieNie Dialogues</a></b>. Her children “love how easy it is to do Barbie's make-up with their fingers on the screen.”<br />
<b><a href="http://boomama.net/hp-touchsmart-600-giveaway/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sophie</a></b>, from<b> <a href="http://boomama.net/hp-touchsmart-600-giveaway/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BooMama</a></b>, adores the Recipe Box feature that lets her “add any recipe I happen to run across on the web and will even READ THE RECIPE OUT LOUD TO ME while I cook.”<br />
</blockquote><b>As you can see, the <a href="http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_can_series.do?storeName=computer_store&category=desktops&a1=Category&v1=All-in-One+PCs&a2=Processor&v2=Intel&series_name=600t_series&jumpid=in_R329_prodexp/hhoslp/psg/desktops/All-in-One_PCs/600t_series" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HP TouchSmart<sup>600</sup> PC</a></b><b> has a whole suite of built-for-touch applications that make this all-in-one so revolutionary.</b><br />
<ul><li><b><img alt="" height="198" src="http://assets4.blogher.com/files/ny539aa_profile_L.jpg" style="float: right;" width="124" />Instantly launch</b> your favorite apps from HP TouchSmart Home</li>
<li><b>Experience the best of the Web</b>—Hulu, Netflix, Twitter, Rhapsody, and more—in touch-enabled style</li>
<li><b>Import recipes</b> from the Web; enter your own, and easily manage with HP Recipe Box</li>
<li><b>"Write" search criteria</b> with your finger using the new search interface</li>
<li><b>Use touch</b> to edit photos, and to choose songs and create playlists</li>
<li><b>Create and share</b> collages with a simple touch using HP TouchSmart Canvas</li>
<li><b>Use your voice</b> to zoom, rotate, and invert photos</li>
<li><b>Create professional</b> -looking videos, slide shows, and movies</li>
<li><b>Watch HD movies</b> on the Blu-ray player; burn and edit home videos</li>
<li><b>Bookmark</b> favorite movie scenes</li>
<li><b>Watch, pause,</b> and record TV with the included tuner and remote</li>
</ul><b>Now, check out each of the reviews above to find out how you can win one of your own! Visit the </b><b><a href="http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_can_series.do?storeName=computer_store&category=desktops&a1=Category&v1=All-in-One+PCs&a2=Processor&v2=Intel&series_name=600t_series&jumpid=in_R329_prodexp/hhoslp/psg/desktops/All-in-One_PCs/600t_series" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HP site</a></b><b> to learn more about the </b><b><a href="http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/computer_can_series.do?storeName=computer_store&category=desktops&a1=Category&v1=All-in-One+PCs&a2=Processor&v2=Intel&series_name=600t_series&jumpid=in_R329_prodexp/hhoslp/psg/desktops/All-in-One_PCs/600t_series" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HP TouchSmart<sup>600</sup> PC</a>. </b>Twincerehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11623488346473202616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143574616640268110.post-17356604770909681602009-12-10T10:01:00.000-08:002009-12-10T10:01:10.150-08:00Easy-To-Do, Inexpensive Holiday DecorationsDon’t bite off more than you can chew this holiday. Pick up the ingredients for these deliciously simple decorations at your local supermarket.<br />
<div class="moreInfo"> <h5>What You Need</h5><div class="text">Two bags of fresh cranberries, red-and-white baker’s twine, scissors, craft needle, box of candy canes (you’ll need four canes per place setting), Velcro strips, place cards, marker </div></div><!-- step-by-step --> <h3>Three Easy Ideas</h3><div class="step clr"> <div class="stepImage"><img alt="Cranberry Garland" height="165" src="http://img4.realsimple.com/images/0912/cranberry-garland_160.jpg" width="160" /> </div><div class="stepTxt"><span><span>❶ </span></span><span class="stepTitle">Cranberry Garland</span><div class="stepText">Popcorn? Not this year! String a few berries here and there on baker’s twine that’s appropriately peppermint-colored.<br />
</div></div></div><div class="step clr"> <div class="stepImage"><img alt="Candy Stand" height="165" src="http://img4.realsimple.com/images/0912/candy-cane_160.jpg" width="160" /> </div><div class="stepTxt"><span><span>❷</span></span><span class="stepNum"> </span><span class="stepTitle">Candy Stand</span><div class="stepText">Upend canes and secure to make a place card holder that really earns its stripes.<br />
</div></div></div><div class="step clr"> <div class="stepImage"><img alt="Sweet Centerpiece" height="165" src="http://img4.realsimple.com/images/0912/gumballs_160.jpg" width="160" /> </div><div class="stepTxt"><span><span>❸</span></span><span class="stepNum"> </span><span class="stepTitle">Sweet Centerpiece</span><div class="stepText">Raid the candy aisle for a display that would make Willy Wonka proud.<br />
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An Inflatable Bounce House makes the perfect gift for all children ages 2 and up depending on the model! For the shy child or one full of imagination, children with special needs or just a child with a little too much energy, have one child or 5 children – then an<b> <a href="http://www.zerovib.com/">Inflatable Bounce House</a></b> will meet your child’s needs! They offer variety, exercise and hours of non-stop fun! <b> <a href="http://www.zerovib.com/">Inflatable Bounce Houses</a></b> are the safer version of the beloved “Tree House” of our youth. Kids can build there own little worlds and play till their hearts content, all in a safe and inflatable environment. And the best part – it’s exercise too! Do you have one of those children who you have to fuss with to go play, to put down the video games and get outside and play? Get them an <a href="http://www.zerovib.com/"><b>Inflatable Bounce House</b></a> and watch the transition take place. Whether it’s raining, snowing or a perfect sunny day, there’s no other childrens’ toy that will offer such variety of healthy entertainment. And let’s not forget portability and ease of set up.<br />
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<b>Crocs has some great deals going on all month long.<a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=c3sWqSqQBTw&offerid=187070.10000053&type=3&subid=0" target="_blank">Check out the Crocs.com Deal of the Day</a> each day during the month of December. Along with the special daily deals, they are also offering free economy shipping on any order all month! <img border="0" height="1" src="http://ad.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/show?id=c3sWqSqQBTw&bids=187070.10000053&type=3&subid=0" width="1" />Use these codes to save and stretch your hard earned dollars even more!<br />
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<b>I love <a href="http://www.crocs.com/">Crocs</a>, I used to only wear them to work at the hospital, but now they have expanded their styles and selections for men, women, and kids. They are always so comfortable and I was so excited to have scored 2 cute pairs of the cozy, lined Nanook ballerina flats. I'm gonna wrap them up and put them under the tree for myself. </b>【ツ】<br />
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Can you imagine getting one of these under the Christmas tree this year? Well, for one lucky reader it would be a blessing! <a href="http://www.jollymom.com/"><b>Jolly Mom Blog</b></a> has been chosen by <a href="http://www.hp.com/united-states/campaigns/touchsmart/"><b>HP</b></a> to offer a great <a href="http://www.hp.com/united-states/campaigns/touchsmart/"><b>HP TouchSmart 600 Desktop </b></a>PC Giveaway, but hurry, it <b style="color: red;">ends December 7th, 2009 at 11:59 PM EST.</b><br />
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I've found myself completely smitten with the built-in touch-optimized applications, including the all new Windows® 7.1 and the True HD experience when viewing HD content & playing HD games on the HP TouchSmart 600. Its so ultra cool and ultra techy right now.I would really love to win this more than anything as we are having serious computer issues here on the home front. When you have a routine and become reliant on it, its craziness when it suddenly isn't available or reliable. I'm talking livliehood here, seriously!<br />
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"If you've never heard of the <a href="http://www.hp.com/united-states/campaigns/touchsmart/"><b>HP TouchSmart 600</b></a>, it is the result of a collaboration between Microsoft and <a href="http://www.hp.com/united-states/campaigns/touchsmart/"><b>HP</b></a>. They came together to create best-in-class touch technology that melds the power of Windows 7 with <a href="http://www.hp.com/united-states/campaigns/touchsmart/"><b>HP</b></a>’s revolutionary TouchSmart PCs. <a href="http://www.hp.com/united-states/campaigns/touchsmart/"><b>The HP TouchSmart 600</b></a> showcases this technology within its sleek design, HD widescreen, BluRay, adjustable webcam and more. The award-winning multi-touch PC features motions such as pinch, rotate, arc, flick and press and drag let users zip through applications...." It doesn't end there. You'll have to go to <a href="http://www.jollymom.com/"><b>Jolly Mom Blog</b></a> to read on further (its a great, informational review) and for your chance to enter. <b style="color: red;">Good Luck!</b> Thanks to <a href="http://www.jollymom.com/"><b>Jolly Mom Blog</b></a> & <b><a href="http://www.hp.com/united-states/campaigns/touchsmart/">HP</a> </b>for the amazing review and giveaway!<br />
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Enter the Giveaway <a href="http://www.jollymom.com/2009/11/hp-touchsmart-600-desktop-pc-giveaway.html"><b style="color: red;">here</b></a>Twincerehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11623488346473202616noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143574616640268110.post-9449956014493920372009-12-01T09:41:00.000-08:002009-12-01T09:55:23.323-08:00Classic Peanut Butter Cookies With A Diabetic Twist, Still Full of Taste<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">My Hubby was newly diagnosed with <b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabetes_mellitus">Type II Diabetes</a></b> last week. His blood sugars were so high, that he found himself dangerously bordering Diabetic Ketoacidosis, suffering terribly skewed vision, as well as profound malaise & fatigue. All this ultimately required a 4 day inpatient Hospital stay and an Insulin drip get to him back to normal. My hubby is scared enough now to adhere to a better diet and fitness plan and we are collectively, as a family, helping him along. That means making better choices for the entire family. The holidays are no exception, but you can still Celebrate the season with a batch of classic Christmas cookies. I've come across some great cookie recipes from resources such as <b><a href="http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/">Diabetic Living</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">, from gingerbread people to sugar cookies, that have reduced the carbs, calories, and sugar—but kept the flavor—in many traditional, favorite holiday cookie recipes. Here's one of our family favorites.</span></b></span><br />
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<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 1px;">Calories 66</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 1px;">Total Fat (g) 4</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 1px;">Saturated Fat (g) 1</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 1px;">Monounsaturated Fat (g) 2</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 1px;">Polyunsaturated Fat (g) 1</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 1px;">Cholesterol (mg) 6</li>
<li style="border-bottom-style: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: 0px; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 1px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 1px;">Sodium (mg) 35</li>
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</b> The secret to happiness is not to get what you want, but to want what you already have. If you think about it, most discontent grows from want. We want more stuff, more excitement, more pleasure. When we don't get those things, we're resentful and unsatisfied. Take away the want, and you take away the unhappiness. When your quality of life is tied to your desires, fulfillment is a shadow that escapes your view. Like trying to imagine a new color, the harder you look, the harder it is to see. Does this mean you stop setting goals and striving for a healthy lifestyle and better life? No. It means you can appreciate life regardless of the outcome. It means you can relish the pursuit while accepting the possibility of failure. It means you can still enjoy the ride. Happiness is not a destination--it's a way of life.</span> <br />
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</div>Twincerehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11623488346473202616noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143574616640268110.post-54012079714029554562009-11-22T15:03:00.000-08:002009-11-22T15:03:54.401-08:00Infant Care: Preventing Food Allergies<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,Verdana,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">As a Mom with several kids who have long lists of allergies, its important to be wary of the possibility of allergic triggers early on in life. Some babies are sensitive to certain foods. Therefore, when introducing a new food to your baby, offer one new food at a time. Wait 3-5 days before offering the next new food. During this time, watch for these reactions: rash, wheezing, diarrhea, or projectile vomiting. If you notice a reaction, inform your health care provider, and do not feed your baby that food until she is a year old. Most babies outgrow these reactions once their digestive and immune systems mature. <br />
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</ul>Although any child can develop a food allergy, the risk is higher in families who have food allergies. In an attempt to prevent food allergy in high-risk infants, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends exclusive breastfeeding for at least six months, and for nursing mothers to avoid allergens, such as peanuts and tree nuts. Delay the introduction of all dairy products (milk, cheese, yogurt) for one year, eggs for two years, and peanuts, tree nuts and fish for three years. Ask your child's doctor for more information, or contact the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network at <a href="http://www.foodallergy.org/" target="_blank">www.foodallergy.org</a> or 1-800-929-4040. <br />
</span>Twincerehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11623488346473202616noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5143574616640268110.post-88751194373888949712009-11-17T21:13:00.000-08:002009-11-17T21:13:22.151-08:00Win a brand-new Kindle from Noobie!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.noobie.com/" id="logo" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Noobie: friendly technology, coaching, and consulting" height="60" src="http://www.noobie.com/images/noobielogo.gif" width="361" /></a><br />
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