Disney Store Grand Opening at City Creek

March 29, 2012 By 2 Comments

 

Disney Store Grand Opening
If you are one of my local readers, then there’s no doubt you have heard about City Creek, maybe even visited it since it opened last week. City Creek boasts over 90 stores, a creek that goes through the shopping area, a beautiful sky bridge and more. One store in particular that our family was excited to hear that was going into City Creek was the Disney Store.

About a week ago, we got a special sneek peek at the new store. My two boys were in heaven and it was nothing short of amazing.  They have a special area that has a theater for previews and a table with little chairs, crayons and coloring papers.

 

 

Rowan took a special liking to the Cars section.  The boys absolutely love Cars 2.  We are going to Disneyland this summer, and with the grand opening of Cars land at California Adventure, there’s been a lot of hype at our house.

 

 

There was also a Mater car that one of the managers brought out for Rowan.  He was great with Rowan, and the boys had such a great experience.

 

 

The Disney Store at City Creek will celebrate it’s grand opening on Saturday, March 31st. If you are in the area, it’s definitely an event you don’t want to miss. Gifts for the first 500 guests and meet and greet with Mickey and Minnie themselves! Below you will find more information on what you need to know, time and dates, and a little more about the store.

 

WHAT: Disney Store will celebrate the grand opening of the newly designed store at the brand new City Creek Center, in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Saturday, March 31, 2012. City Creek Center is the first newly designed Disney Store in Utah, offering interactive and magical experiences for Disney fans of all ages. Disney Store’s new design concept aims to deliver “the best 30 minutes of a child’s day” through immersive storytelling neighborhood featuring a Disney Princess with magic mirror, translucent trees, and the Disney Store Theatre featuring the latest Disney entertainment.

 

WHEN: Saturday March 31, 2012

· 10:00 a.m. —Disney Store Opening Ceremony and one lucky child “Unlocks Imagination”. The first 500 guests will receive a free gift.*

· 12 p.m. – 4p.m. Meet and Greet with Mickey and Minnie Mouse in mall’s Regent Court. Don’t forget to bring your camera!

*Characters alternate every 30 minutes. Character appearances are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

 

WHERE: Disney Store at City Creek Center – 50 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84101

 

 

Thanks to Disney for providing our family with a special preview of the Disney Store.  All opinions remain 100% my own and I was not compensated.

 

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Must Have Basics, Old Navy BEST-TEES

March 29, 2012 By 2 Comments

Old Navy Basic BEST-TEES
I’m totally a girly girl. I love getting dressed up, accessorizing, makeup and going out. That doesn’t happen very often, in fact it mostly only happens on Sunday or when hubby and I go on a date. The rest of the time I am in scrubs for clinic or taking care of kids at home. Just because I am a mom, doesn’t mean that I can’t keep the girly girl in me alive. I start with basics and go from there. I love basics as you can dress them down or up as much as you want. I purchase a lot of my basics at Old Navy. I know they have a great selection, cute styles and prices that I can afford. If you were to go to my closet, you would find basics from Old Navy in almost any color, so I’m definitely not a newbie when it comes to Old Navy BEST-TEES.

Why BEST-TEES?
There are a number of reasons that I love Old Navy’s BEST-TEES:

    • Fitted tee that gives me the comfy tee feel without looking frumpy
    • Super soft layering piece
    • Comes in tall sizes for us long torso women
    • Affordable
    • Variety of colors
    • Choose from fitted, perfect fit or vintage
    • Available for men, women & kids

Wearing a BEST-TEE while on an outing with my silly boys

I mentioned that I appreciate that the BEST-TEES come in a tall size. I actually got this BEST-TEE in a regular length, size small. I was surprised at the length that it did have, but will continue to buy them in a tall. The only thing about buying the BEST-TEES in a tall is that I have to jump on my size when I see it in stock!  If you haven’t already, check out this hilarious infomercial about the BEST-TEES, definitely worth watching.

I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Old Navy and received a product sample to facilitate my review, and a promotional item to thank me for participating

 

 

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Pampers Gears Up for 2012 Olympics + Giveaway

March 27, 2012 By

Team USA!
The Summer 2012 Olympics are among us! I get so excited each time the olympics come around because it’s exciting to be able to see those who are best at what they do. It’s also a great time to cheer on and show some pride for our country. Our own babies are athletes in and of themselves. Did you know that a cruising baby, in one day, can take as many steps as a marathon runner in a race? (Statistic taken from O’Malley, M. 1996, Normalization of temporal-distance parameter in pediatric gait.) Pretty impressive, right? If you’ve ever tried to mimic what a crawling or cruising baby does for only a short period of time, it’s easy to believe that they are this active!
To celebrate the Olympics and babies, Pampers has partnered with two-time Olympic Games Gold medalist (Beach Volleyball) and Team USA athlete, Kerri Walsh, to help introduce Limited Edition “USA” diapers and wipes, which will be hitting shelves this April.

Pampers Limited Edition Olympics Diaper

 

Spirit of Play
As a Pampers Baby Board Ambassador, it’s fun to be able to get a peek and also give you a glimpse of new Pampers products before they hit the shelves. The new USA diapers and wipes give an added element to our favorite diaper and I love that Pampers is bringing back the concept of a print, just for this special occasion. It’s an adorable design that has me wanting another baby! (All in good time, right? Have to finish school first. ;) )

 

 

So let’s hear it for Pampers and Kerri Walsh! I know I’m going to be rooting for her in the 2012 London Summer Olympics and hope all of you will be as well. Also, be on the lookout at retailers near you for these adorable USA printed diapers.

Win It
One Babes and Kids reader will win a Spirit of Play pack, with must haves that Kerri Walsh herself says you need for a playdate! It will include:

  • Sports duffle bag
  • Box of Pampers Limited Edition “USA” Diapers
  • Pampers Splashers diapers
  • Infant SPIRIT OF PLAY shirt
  • Signed mini volleyball for baby toss
  • Beach shovel and pale
  • Pampers Wipes

 

Here’s How to Enter: (This entry is mandatory)

  • In the spirit of play, tell me your baby or toddler’s favorite activity.

Additional Entries

    • Tweet about this giveaway. (daily entry) – 2 entries

#Pampers new limited edition USA Olympics print diapers in stores in April! Enter to #WIN some here: http://goo.gl/QTdLE @pampers

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Please leave each entry as a separate comment. Contest is open to US residents and will end at 11:59 MST on April 17th. Winner will be drawn via and the winner is plugin. Please see Important Winner Information for more guidelines.

 

Thank you to Pampers for providing information for this post, a sample spirit of play pack for me, and a play pack for giveaway.  All opinions remain 100% my own, and I am a member of the Pampers Baby Board.  #pampersbabyboard


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BabyTV on iPhone & iPad + Giveaway

March 27, 2012 By

BabyTV for iPhone and iPad
I’m always on the lookout for new apps for my two little guys. Hubby and I use different apps to keep the boys entertained on our iphone or ipad while out and about. Baby TV was an app that I wasn’t familiar with until very recently. If you currently have DISH network, Baby TV is available on channel 126. It’s a baby and toddler network from Fox International. If you don’t currently have DISH, never fear, you can get BabyTV as an app!

 

BabyTV is free to download on iphone and ipad. Once you have the app downloaded, you have access to three different episodes. If you like, there is a subscription for $4.99 that gives you unlimited access and also allows you to download videos to the device so that you don’t always have to have an internet connection for your baby or toddler to watch Baby TV.

 

 

We downloaded BabyTV on both our iphone and ipad. The boys have loved it so far and there are lots of fun and cute clips. It is appropriate for babies up to 4 years old, but my 6 year old loves it as well. Here is a short clip of Baby TV and what it looks like on our ipad.

 

 

Win It
20 Babes and Kids Readers will win a free month subscription to BabyTV!

Here’s How to Enter: (This entry is mandatory)

  • Leave a comment!

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  • Like Baby TV on Facebook – 2 entries

Please leave each entry as a separate comment. Contest is open to US residents and will end at 5:59 PM MST on April 8th. Winner will be drawn via random.org. Please see Important Winner Information for more guidelines.

This post was written in partnership with Mom Bloggers Club and Baby TV.  All opinions remain 100% my own.

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Shabby Apple – Alice Dress Review

March 25, 2012 By 7 Comments

Unique Dresses from Shabby Apple
I spend a lot of my time in scrubs, jeans and tees when I’m home, and pajamas on those lazy lounge days. Since our family attends church every Sunday, it’s my day to wear a little more makeup and a pretty dress. I really enjoy getting “fancied” up on Sundays. When I got the chance to review a dress from Shabby Apple’s New Mad Hatter Line, I was more than excited. Shabby Apple has such an awesome selection of dresses, and I was excited to find a unique women’s Easter dress, formally called Alice.

Shabby Apple has something for everyone. Trendy, vintage, girly, sophisticated to name a few. This was my first experience with Shabby Apple although I’ve admired their dresses from afar, sometimes I’m a bit afraid to order online when I’m not sure how something will fit. I first ordered the Alice dress in a Size 6. I’m around 140 lbs and 5’9″. When I got the dress in the mail, I couldn’t help but admire how beautiful the color and fabric was. There is a silky underlying layer, and a beautiful lace that overlays. Once I got into the dress and finally zipped it up, I realized I was going to need a bigger size. The zipper was a bit of a pain to zip up by the ribbon portion of the dress, the rest was smooth sailing. I wondered if this might be just this dress. It fit quite nicely everywhere except through the ribcage where the the ribbon felt as it would squeeze me until I couldn’t breathe anymore. ;) I returned the dress as an exchange for a size 8. It was good to get some experience with Shabby Apple’s customer service here. I paid about $5 to ship the dress back and they shipped me the next size for no cost which was nice.

 

 

Once I got the new dress, I could tell it was going to fit much better. The zipper was still a bit hard to get up where the ribbon is. The dress was also snug around the ribcage still where the ribbon lays, but was much more comfortable. The top fits really nicely although the sleeves are a little constricting when raising my arms. There was also quite a bit of static cling with the lace on the lining. I rubbed a bounce sheet across the top of the dress and no more static! I got quite a few compliments and absolutely love how this color pops. The dress much more of a turquoise/seafoam color than the green represented in the model picture. It hits me just above the knee because I am tall. I feel like the dress is well constructed and perfect for Spring.

 

If you were to order this Shabby Apple women’s dress, I would recommend going up a size. I am almost always a size 6 and a size 8 fit me much better. This dress retails for $88. At under $100, I think the price point for this adorable dress is about right.

 

Coupon Code!
 For the next 30 days, you can enter code babesandkids10off for 10% off your order!  For other great promotions and info, you can like Shabby Apple on Facebook.

Thank you to Shabby Apple for providing a sample for review. All opinions remain 100% my own.

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World Water Day Today + PUR One-Click Faucet Giveaway

March 22, 2012 By

World Water Day
I grew up out in the country in Idaho. We had fabulous tasting water that came from our own well. We always had fresh water to drink, and honestly I think I took it for granted as a kid. Now that I am grown and have kids of my own, we live in more of a suburban area. Although our water is clean for drinking, I don’t really love the taste so we filter all of our water. Sometimes I realize that it’s a bit silly to be picky about my drinking water, especially when there are people in other parts of the world that would love to have clean water.   However, sometimes there are harmful things in our own drinking water that we should be filtering out.  As today, March 22nd, is World Water Day, I wanted to share some facts about water. I’ll also tell you how you can help others in need and you’ll have the chance to win a PUR One-Click Faucet as well.

 

 

Did You Know?

  • over 4,000 children in developing countries die every day from illness and disease related to unsafe drinking water.
  • Every 20 seconds, a child dies as a result of the abysmal sanitation conditions endured by some 2.6 billion people globally. That adds up to an unconscionable 1.5 million young lives cut short due to poor water conditions.

How can we help?

    • Through organizations including the Children’s Safe Drinking Water (CSDW) Program that provide a week’s worth of clean water to children in the developing world when you purchase a PUR water filter. Not to mention, you can also visit the PUR Facebook page and donate clean water for free through the Daily Drop program every day!

What do we need to know about our families’ water?

  • Your tap water may look clean, but it may still contain potentially harmful contaminants. Depending on where you live, your water can be contaminated with everything from industrial and agricultural pollutants to heavy metals, sediments and even trace levels of pharmaceuticals.
  • By using at home water filters, such as the PUR One-Click Faucet Mount, you can remove 99% of lead and microbial cysts.

I donated today as part of the Daily Drop challenge, and you can too! What are you waiting for?

Win It
One Babes and Kids reader will win a Pur One-Click Faucet Mount in Chrome

Here’s How to Enter: (This entry is mandatory)

  • Leave a comment

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  • Tweet about this giveaway. (daily entry) – 2 entries

    • World Water Day, 3/22. Learn about it and #WIN a Pur One-Click Faucet Mount @babesandkids @purtweets http://goo.gl/BcqsB

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Please leave each entry as a separate comment. Contest is open to US residents and will end at 11:59 MST on April 6th. Winner will be drawn via random.org. Please see Important Winner Information for more guidelines.

Thank you to the representing company and/or PR agency for providing information for this post as well as the giveaway product.  I also received a One-Click Faucet for my time.

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Slim-Fast Milestones + $50 American Express & Scarf Giveaway

March 21, 2012 By

Milestones
This last month on the Slim-Fast plan has been an invigorating one for me. I’ve had some days that I have struggled, but for the most part I have stuck to the plan which I am so incredibly proud of. What’s amazing to me is that Slim-Fast is helping me to reach my goals that I didn’t really think were possible. Today is 3/21 which correlates with the 3-2-1 Slim-Fast plan. Pretty neat, right? I have so much on my mind and for fear that this post will sound and be scattered, I’m going to divide it up on what’s been on my mind and how things have been going this last month.

 

Weightloss
I got pregnant with my first child over 7 years ago. I put on 5 lbs within the first 12 weeks and since that time, I’ve never been under 140 lbs. This last Saturday I hit a milestone I thought I would never see again! I about cried when I stepped on the scale and made my hubby come see.

 

To date, I have lost almost 6 lbs. This is absolutely incredible to me considering they always say the last 10 lbs are the hardest to get off. I think a realistic goal to set for my end WOW goal when I run my half marathon would be 137. It’s going to be a push to get there, but I think it is attainable. I have about a month left and think I can do it!

 

Training
My half marathon is April 21st, so I am really on the downhill. I have just about a month to finish training to meet my time goal of 2 hours. I’ve done a couple of 9 mile runs and hope to do an 11 mile run before the day. I am working out hard 5-6 days a week and have been very consistent which I am happy about. I run 4-5 of those days and cross train 1-2 days depending on how the week goes.

Slim Fast has also inspired me to set another goal that I never thought I could do again. I am training for the Denver Rock N’ Roll Marathon in September. I’m hoping to improve my marathon time and will set more goals as I get close to that date. It’s amazing the things that you can accomplish when you feel empowered.

 

Food
Let’s talk food for a minute. I LOVE food, love to eat. I’ve learned these last few months how much self control I have and how I can revamp recipes. After using the Slim-Fast shakes and bars for months now, I wanted to introduce you to my two favorites: the Creamy Milk Chocolate Shake and the chocolate nougat gone nuts snack bar. When I eat these two, it feels more like a snickers and a chocolate milkshake rather than products that are helping me lose weight.

 

These products are also formulated with essential vitamins and minerals. One of the Slim Fast shakes provides you with about 1/3 of your daily value for more essential vitamins and minerals.

I’ve also created some great recipes over the course of my journey that are wonderful snacks or under 500 calories for dinner:

 

I’m looking forward to taking you along on my WOW moment next month as I run my half marathon! Until then, help me celebrate 3/21 and the 3-2-1 plan with a special giveaway below which will help you look and feel your best when you have your WOW moment!

 

Win It
One Babes and Kids reader will win a $50 American Express Giveaway and a pretty accessory scarf like I am wearing below.

 

Here’s How to Enter: (This entry is mandatory)

  • Tell me something you would buy with this gift card to celebrate your wow moment!

Additional Entries

    • Tweet about this giveaway. (daily entry) – 2 entries

Tell @babesandkids & @slimfast about your WOW moment and #WIN a $50 American Express Gift Card & Scarf! http://goo.gl/04O3w #vowtowow

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Please leave each entry as a separate comment. Contest is open to US residents and will end at 11:59 MST on April 16th. Winner will be drawn via random.org. Please see Important Winner Information for more guidelines.

 

This post was created in connection with my appointment as an ambassador in the Slim-Fast Women of WOW program. Visit www.facebook.com/slimfast to join the conversation.

 

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2012 Chuggington Conductor!

March 21, 2012 By 4 Comments

Honking Horns!
Last year, I had the opportunity to be a Chuggington conductor. I was able to share all of the latest news, toys, episodes and more. With two little boys that are crazy about trains, there are no shortages in our house. ;) Trains are the toys that have always prevailed when the other toys start to get old. Plus I have a super creative husband that is wonderful and creating new and fun tracks for the boys to play with.  You can check out some of the great reviews, giveaways and information I covered last year on Chuggington here.

For those of you who maybe aren’t familiar with Chuggington, or who are new to Babes and Kids, here is a brief synopsis of what Chuggington is all about:

Chuggington is a CGI-animated series that follows the adventures of Wilson, Brewster and Koko, trainee engines, each with their own unique personality and learning style. The series is set in a world much like our own with cities, villages and diverse cultures and geography. Entertainment and enjoyment are at the heart of Chuggington, but embedded within each story are important educational and developmental messages centered on learning and social-emotional development. Chuggington is directed by Sarah Ball, who won a BAFTA award for her work as a director and writer of Bob the Builder™.

I’m excited to let you know that I will continue to be a conductor this year which means reviews, news, information and fun giveaways for all of you!

 

Chuggington Season 3
To kick things off, Chuggington’s third season will begin on Monday, March 26th. You can catch all of your favorite friends in action on Disney Junior at 7:30 am EST. There will lots of fun new episodes with Koko, Brewster, Wilson and all of the other trains we’ve come to love over the past few seasons.
Chuggington will also be a featured show airing on the new 24 hour Disney Junior channel which is launching March 23rd. You can find Chuggington showing at 1:30 EST on this channel as well.

 

Last, but certainly not least, there will be a Chuggington Twitter party tomorrow to celebrate thenew season, new clips will be shared and there will be lots of train talk:

Date: Thursday, March 22nd
Time: 2:00 PM EST
Who to follow: @Chuggington
Hashtag: #Chuggington
Win: Lots of fun Chuggington prizes

Honking horns, I’m a Chuggington Conductor! All information for this post was provided for me. My opinions remain 100% my own and I was not compensated.

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Mirror Mirror Movie Giveaway

March 20, 2012 By

Mirror Mirror
Last week I told you all about Mirror Mirror which is set to hit theaters on March 30th. I’m attending a special screening next week and am really excited to see this Snow White Classic come to life. In case you missed my last post, here is a brief synopsis as to what the film is about:

One of the most beloved stories of all time is coming to life in the motion picture event for the whole family, Mirror Mirror. A fresh and funny retelling of the Snow White legend, Mirror Mirror features breakout star Lily Collins (The Blind Side) as Snow White, a princess in exile, and Oscar®-winner Julia Roberts as the evil Queen who ruthlessly rules her captured kingdom. Seven courageous rebel dwarfs join forces with Snow White as she fights to reclaim her birthright and win her Prince in this magical comedy filled with jealousy, romance, and betrayal that will capture the hearts and imaginations of audiences the world over. The film also stars Armie Hammer (The Social Network) as the Prince, and Nathan Lane (The Birdcage) as the hapless and bungling servant to the Queen.

To get you excited and ready for the film, you can visit Mirror Mirror for more information, free downloads and more.   The film is rated PG and definitely seems like it will be a great family one! You can also enter to win a great Mirror Mirror prize package below!

Win It
One Babes and Kids reader will win a special Mirror Mirror prize package that includes a $25 Fandango Gift Card, Mirror Mirror Tote Bag filled with lip balm, apple snow globe and compact mirror

Here’s How to Enter: (This entry is mandatory)

  • Leave a comment!

Additional Entries

  • Tweet about this giveaway. (daily entry) – 2 entries

    • Enter to #win a Mirror Mirror Prize Pack @babesandkids $25 Fandango GC + more! http://goo.gl/sdpNc (ends 4/4)

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Please leave each entry as a separate comment. Contest is open to US residents and will end at 11:59 MST on April 4th. Winner will be drawn via random.org. Please see Important Winner Information for more guidelines.

The product reviewed in this article was a sample provided to me by the company or PR representative. These views and opinions are my own and I was not compensated by this review.

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Herb-Roasted Chicken & Vegetables Recipe + Slim Fast Giveaway

March 19, 2012 By
Slim Fast Healthy Meals
One of the beautiful things about the Slim Fast system is that it is convenient. It doesn’t take much planning to grab a bar, a shake, or have some fresh fruit and nuts on hand. Part of the Slim Fast plan is incorporating a 500 calorie meal at dinner. Not all calories are created equal though and here is Slim Fast’s suggestion on what your 500 calorie meal should look like:

As a general guide, fill 1/2 of your plate with veggies, 1/4 with lean protein (such as chicken or turkey without the skin, fish or lean beef) and 1/4 with starch (preferably whole grain).

Slim Fast Healthy RecipeBelow is a recipe that comes from Slim Fast. I changed it up a little to make it in my slow cooker and added a squeeze of lemon and some parmesan cheese as well. You can make this recipe in the oven, but I’m going to share with you how I prepared it.

 

Herb-Roasted Chicken & Vegetables Recipe
4.9 from 14 reviews
Print
Recipe type: Main
Author: Slim Fast
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 5 hours
Total time: 5 hours 10 mins
Serves: 4
Savory vegetables with rosemary chicken, under 500 calories
Ingredients
  • 2 lbs bone-in chicken parts, skin removed (I used 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts.)
  • 4 cups baby carrots
  • 2 large onions, cut into 1/2 inch wedges
  • 20 sprays I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter Spray
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary or 1/4 tsp dried rosemary leaves
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups hot cooked brown rice
Instructions
  1. Arrange chicken and vegetables in slow cooker and spray with butter spray
  2. Sprinkle remaining ingredients except rice
  3. Cook on high 4-5 hours or on low 7-8 hours
  4. Serve with hot cooked rice.
Notes

Add a lemon to each plate to squeeze on chicken when done, or parmesan cheese to taste.

Can use pasta, quinoa or couscous instead of rice.

WordPress Recipe Plugin and Microformatting by EasyRecipe

 

Win It
One Babes and Kids reader will win a 2 coupons for a free Slim Fast Product.

Here’s How to Enter: (This entry is mandatory)

  • Leave a comment

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  • Tweet about this giveaway. (daily entry) – 2 entries

    • Herb-Roasted Chicken & Vegetables Recipe from @slimfast, enter to #win free Slim Fast @babesandkids! http://goo.gl/Uxxl8 #vowtowow

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Please leave each entry as a separate comment. Contest is open to US residents and will end at 11:59 MST on April 3rd. Winner will be drawn via and the winner is plugin. Please see Important Winner Information for more guidelines.

This post was created in connection with my appointment as an ambassador in the Slim-Fast Women of WOW program. Visit www.facebook.com/slimfast to join the conversation.

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Mirror Mirror in Theaters March 30th

March 15, 2012 By 4 Comments

Mirror Mirror Movie
If I had to choose a favorite actress of all time, it would have to be Julia Roberts. I love how she can conform to any character, and is such a natural beauty. Some of the movies she has starred in have been my absolute favorites. Earlier this week, I previewed a trailer of a new movie that will star Julia Roberts and Lily Collins. It’s based on the fairy tale Snow White and looks absolutely fantastic.

Synopsis
One of the most beloved stories of all time is coming to life in the motion picture event, Mirror Mirror. A fresh and funny retelling of the Snow White legend, Mirror Mirror features breakout star Lily Collins (The Blind Side) as Snow White, a princess in exile, and Oscar®-winner Julia Roberts as the evil Queen who ruthlessly rules her captured kingdom. Seven courageous rebel dwarfs join forces with Snow White as she fights to reclaim her birthright and win her Prince in this magical adventure comedy filled with jealousy, romance, and betrayal that will capture the hearts and imaginations of audiences the world over. The film also stars Armie Hammer (The Social Network) as the Prince, and Nathan Lane (The Birdcage) as the hapless and bungling servant to the Queen.

Are you as excited as I am? I am going to be going to a special local screening in a few weeks and posting a fun giveaway next week that you aren’t going to want to miss. Until then, you can like Mirror Mirror on Facebook, visit the Mirror Mirror official website for more info and free downloads, and follow Mirror Mirror on Pinterest for behind the scenes fun.

Thank you to the representing PR agency for information for this post. I will be receiving screening tickets and gift card for my time. All opinions remain 100% my own.

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Pampers Celebrates 1 Million Fans + Gifts to Grow Giveaway

March 14, 2012 By

Pampers Reaches 1 Million Fans
Pampers is a trusted brand in our home and I’m sure in many homes all over the world. Three years ago, they started a  Pampers Facebook page to interact with parents like me and you. We’ve shared stories, given advice, celebrated milestones of our babies, and given our times and talents with the miracles missions. I’ve seen firsthand just how much Pampers cares about each and every baby, and honestly it’s quite touching.

This last week, Pampers celebrated a huge milestone – 1 million fans on Facebook! Pampers is excited to celebrate and will be giving away ONE MILLION gifts to grow points. 100 lucky fans will be receiving 10,000 points for the gifts to grow program. If you aren’t familiar with the gifts to grow program, it’s basically a rewards program for buying Pampers products. Each product you buy has a unique code. You enter your code into the Gifts to Grow website and earn points for great prizes! I’ve earned some great prizes over the years, all for using a product that I love. You can enter daily now through March 22nd to win a gifts to grow prize on the Pampers Facebook page. You can find official rules there as well!

Not only are you able to win points on the Pampers Facebook page, you can also enter to win a 500 point gifts to grow code here! That’s enough points to redeem some great items from Shutterfly or get a $5 gift certificate to diapers.com.

Win It
One Babes and Kids reader will win 500 point Gifts to Grow Code/p>
Here’s How to Enter: (This entry is mandatory)

  • Leave a comment!

Additional Entries

Please leave each entry as a separate comment. Contest is open to US residents and will end at 11:59 MST on March 22nd. Winner will be drawn via random.org. Please see Important Winner Information for more guidelines.

I wrote this post as a #PampersBabyBoard ambassador.  All opinions remain 100% my own.

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Sponsored Video – Traveling With Tilamook Cheese

March 8, 2012 By 12 Comments

Say Cheese!
If you were to take a peek into our refrigerator at this very moment, you would find no shortage of cheese. 2 blocks, string, sliced and shredded cheese is actually what I have in there right now. We use cheese as a snack on crackers or with apples, as a part of dinner, in eggs for breakfast. It’s one thing that my boys ask for on a daily basis. One brand that I’m definitely familiar with is Tillamook. Every local grocer in my area carries Tillamook cheese, and I’m definitely a fan of the baby loaf, the sharp cheddar is one of my favorites. Great cheese, super smooth, doesn’t crumble. I also like to buy the Tilla-Moos for my boys which are individually packaged little pieces of cheese.

Right now, Tillamook is touring Texas handing out samples of their delicious Tillamook cheese. If you live in Texas, you might want to watch for Luke and Dale, who are driving the Tillamook Baby loaf bus and offering samples to all they come in contact with. Here is a short clip of one of their adventures:

I can’t help but like Luke and Dale, these clips are actually kind of funny. I know I had a smile on my face the entire time while watching. Here’s another clip, definitely worth watching.

I wouldn’t mind going for a ride on the baby loaf bus, doesn’t it look cool? Do you have Tillamook cheese where you live or have you ever tried it? If so, what did you think?

These are sponsored videos in this post, however all opinions and views expressed remain 100% my own.

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Famous Queso Dip Recipe

March 7, 2012 By

Over the last five months, I’ve introduced some VELVEETA® and RO*TEL® recipes to you. I’ve come up with some of my own as well as posted a few classics. This recipe I’m about to share is definitely a classic. It was not the first time I’d made it before, and I’ve had it at parties and other functions as well. It’s definitely a fan favorite! It also happens to be one of those recipes that I have to limit myself so I don’t end up eating way too much as I definitely could. The Famous Queso Dip with VELVEETA® and RO*TEL® is one of the easiest recipes you could ask for. Two ingredients, 5 minutes, done! It serves as a great appetizer but also to help spice up leftovers. Often if we have leftover Taco meat, Taco soup, or beans and rice floating around, we use it to compliment a meal of leftovers. Below, you will find not only a written recipe, but a video demonstration of how to make the recipe as well!

Famous Queso Dip Recipe
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Recipe type: Appetizer
Prep time: 3 mins
Cook time: 5 mins
Total time: 8 mins
Delicious VELVEETA® and RO*TEL® Queso Dip with a kick
Ingredients
  • 16 oz VELVEETA® Cheese, chopped into cubes
  • 1 can RO*TEL® original tomatoes with chilies
Instructions
  1. Combine VELVEETA® and RO*TEL® on stove in medium saucepan over medium high heat
  2. Stir for 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted
  3. Serve immediately
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VELVEETA® and RO*TEL® are hosting an amazing sweepstakes to encourage simple, easy weeknight family meals and entertainment ideas. Winners will be picked each week, and the more points you collect the more chances you have of winning! Grand prize winner will receive $15,000!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of VELVEETA/RO*TEL. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Good For Your Kids, Trix Yogurt + Giveaway

March 3, 2012 By

Wholesome Eating For Kids
I am definitely very health conscious, which you will see if you read this blog very much. I like eating well, exercising and love learning about health and fitness. Because this is a passion of mine, I definitely try to get my kids to eat healthy as well. It’s hard though when they are very picky about what they eat. Some days I’m just happy to get them to eat and it’s a constant trial and error to see what they like. One food that my boys both love is yogurt. As a mom, I’m ok with yogurt. Live cultures to help with digestion, vitamin D, and calcium. Yoplait is a brand that you will always find in my fridge at any given time, and my boys love the Yoplait Trix yogurt for kids.

Trix Yogurt by Yoplait has recently been reformulated to remove artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners, and high fructose corn syrup. After trying the new formulated yogurt, my boys and I like it just as much. There’s still a great creamy flavor and fun packaging that they’ve always loved.

Trix yogurt is available in 4-cup packs, with two bright, natural color combinations that can be swirled or eaten at once in every cup. There are also five different delicious flavors that include:

  • Strawberry Punch
  • Strawberry Banana Bash
  • Raspberry Rainbow
  • Triple Cherry
  • Cotton Candy

Win It
One Babes and Kids reader will win a Trix Yogurt pack that includes: (1) VIP coupon for a free 4-pack of Yoplait Trix yogurt for kids, Yoplait branded items including an insulated lunch tote, ice pack, backpack, folder, zippered pencil pouch, pencils, erasers, and pencil sharpener

Here’s How to Enter: (This entry is mandatory)

  • Leave a comment on this post.

Additional Entries

  • Tweet about this giveaway. (daily entry) – 2 entries

    • Trix @YoplaitYogurt has just been made more wholesome! #WIN a prize pack @babesandkids http://goo.gl/bol6u #MyBlogSpark

  • Follow @Yoplait on Twitter – 2 entries
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  • Follow me – 2 entries
  • Comment on any non giveaway post that you haven’t previously commented on – 2 entries
  • Like Babes and Kids on Facebook – 2 entries
  • Like Yoplait on Facebook – 2 entries

Please leave each entry as a separate comment. Contest is open to US residents and will end at 11:59 MST on March 21. Winner will be drawn via random.org. Please see Important Winner Information for more guidelines.

The Yoplait Trix Yogurt prize pack, information and coupon have been provided by Yoplait through MyBlogSpark.

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Our Energizer Champions for Kids Kit

February 29, 2012 By 3 Comments

Energizer and Champions for Kids
Last week, I told you about Champions for Kids. It’s mission is to educate and help children, which is definitely a worthy cause. You can read my original post here to learn more about Champions for Kids and their partnership with Energizer. With the help of my fabulous 6 year old, we headed out to Walmart to make a an Energizer Champions for Kids Kit.

Shopping For Our Kit
We live in an area where we get a full out winter. The weather can be very unpredictable, but our winters are usually pretty cold. We decided to assemble a winter survival kit that a kid would be able to appreciate. Shopping for our kit was a lot of fun. I was educating my son the entire time and he had a good time picking out items that we should include in our kit. We talked about what items you would need if you maybe didn’t have power, electricity, or were stranded somewhere. The firs thing that we talked about was warmth. We put some gloves and an emergency blanket into the kit, and my son expressed the need to stay warm if he didn’t have any heat.

Next, we were off to the sporting goods to find a flashlight. We found an Energizer emergency light as well as a small Energizer Toy Story light. Both were included into our kit.

Other items that went into our kit were a first aid kit, snacks and water, and batteries. They were all put into a lightweight reusable tote.

Part of this mission was to figure out a place or organization to donate our kit to. Our is going to our local boy scouts. My son will start participating in scouting starting at age 8. I love what scouting offers boys and young men and think it will make a great addition to our local troop. I’ve been in contact with someone who will be accepting the donation. Such a feel good moment, and I’m excited to be a part of this! You can definitely get involved as well. Just visit the Champions for Kids website to learn more.

This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias. #EnergizerCFK #CBias

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Pampers Soft Care New Look + A Year’s Supply of Wipes Giveaway

February 27, 2012 By

Baby Wipes
I can’t even begin to fathom the amount of wipes we have used over the last 6 years. I’m sure it’s too many to count. We changed diapers for almost 6 years straight, with two of them in diapers for 18 months of that time. Now that my boys are both potty trained, we have a brief break until we have another baby. We still keep Pampers wipes around though for sticky fingers, dirty faces, spills and more. I also keep baby wipes around as a quick face wash for myself. I find that they work just as good as cleansing wipes for my face, but cost a lot less. Now that you know just how many ways we use baby wipes, I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Pampers has recently revamped their packaging for their Soft Care wipes.  Cute right?

New Wipes?
If you are alarmed that maybe the wipes have changed or they’ve done something different, don’t fear. Pampers Soft Care wipes just wanted to add some cute hip designs to match any nursery. I have a new package sitting right next to me, and they are so adorable. They still have the same great formula, the same soft touch, clean well and smell wonderful. The new Pampers Soft Care wipes hit the shelves this month, so there’s a good chance that they have them at a retailer near you.New Pampers Soft Care Wipes

Now that you know all about the new designs on Pampers Soft Care, enter to win a YEAR’S supply below!

Win It
One Babes and Kids reader will win a year’s supply of Pampers Soft Care Baby Wipes

Here’s How to Enter: (This entry is mandatory)

  • Tell me who or what you would use these for!

Additional Entries

  • Tweet about this giveaway. (daily entry) – 2 entries

    • Win a year’s supply of @Pampers Soft Care Baby Wipes! @babesandkids http://tinyurl.com/7d9c8wh (ends 3/17)

  • Follow Pampers on Twitter – 2 entries
  • Subscribe to my feed via e-mail – 2 entries
  • Follow me – 2 entries
  • Comment on any non giveaway post that you haven’t previously commented on – 2 entries
  • Like Pampers on Facebook – 2 entries
  • Like Babes and Kids on Facebook – 2 entries

Please leave each entry as a separate comment. Contest is open to US residents and will end at 11:59 MST on March 17th. Winner will be drawn via random.org. Please see Important Winner Information for more guidelines.

Thank you to Pampers for providing a sample pack to facilitate this review.  I am on the Pampers Baby Board.  All opinions remain 100% my own. #PampersBabyBoard

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Get Involved: Energizer Champions for Kids

February 23, 2012 By 11 Comments

Making a Difference
Being a mom, I love hearing about organizations that are based around helping and educating kids. Champions for Kids is one of those organizations. Their mission is to:

mobilize MILLIONS of people by providing training and resources to improve the lives of children in communities across America and beyond. Our goal is to mobilize 20 Million people by 2020.

Pretty neat, right? Energizer and Champions for Kids have partnered to educate and help kids to be prepared in emergencies, accidents and more. Upon learning about Champions for Kids, I took it upon myself to start educating my little guy who is in kindergarten. I was surprised at the things he wasn’t sure of, or things that he already knew. It was a good opportunity to tell him what he should do in case of an emergency, emergency items we have at home, our phone number, address and so forth. Part of my educating experience was propelled by some of these statistics:

    • Over 9 million children suffer from non-fatal injuries each year, and accidents are the leading cause of death for children. Additionally, dangerous weather events cause hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries every year.
    • 70% of power outages in the U.S. are weather related. Numerous power failures are caused by natural weather phenomena such as lightening, rain, snow, ice, wind, and even dust.
    • The Center of Disease Control recommends having a kit ready in preparation for any emergency that may arise. They recommend the kit include food, water, flash light, extra batteries, medications, first aid kit, sanitation and personal hygiene items, copies of personal documents, and other necessities.

How You Can Help
Champions for Kids and Energizer have more than a worthy cause, but in order to make the most impact, they need your help! You can help by rallying your family members and friends to educate them. You could also put together emergency kits for kids and donate them to a shelter or organization near you. Learn about the needs in your community and make a step!

My son and I ventured out to Walmart yesterday to put together an Energizer Champions for Kids kit. I will share more details with you in the next few days, but I am excited to donate it and see that we are making a difference. Until then, make sure to visit Champions for Kids to learn more about how you can help.

This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias. #EnergizerCFK #CBias

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Southwest Quinoa Recipe

February 22, 2012 By

VELVEETA® and Ro*Tel® Southwest Quinoa

Planning for Grocery Shopping
Planning for grocery shopping is a must in my home. If not, I come home with random foods that looked good, foods that aren’t good for me, and I usually end up spending more as well. In order to plan for grocery shopping, I first look to see what I have in my refrigerator and cupboards. Then I scour my cookbooks for new ideas and throw in a few of our favorites. Then I make our grocery list. I make sure to add things like fresh fruits and veggies for snacks, and other household items that we might need. Lately, I’ve been on a Quinoa kick. Definitely delicious and definitely good for you. Last time I went grocery shopping, I went with the idea in mind that I was going to be cooking with VELVEETA® and Ro*Tel®. I came up with a simple and healthy dish that is right around 300 calories per serving. Without further ado, I present VELVEETA® and Ro*Tel® Southwest Quinoa

Southwest Quinoa Recipe
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Recipe type: Main
Author: Tiff @ Babes and Kids
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 20 mins
Serves: 6
Healthy Quinoa mixed with VELVEETA® and Ro*Tel® for a delicious and satisfying meal
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 Cups Quinoa
  • 3 Cups Water
  • 6 oz 2% VELVEETA® Cheese
  • 1 Can of Black Beans
  • 1 Can Ro*Tel® diced tomatoes with chilies
Instructions
  1. Put Quinoa and water in pan and cook according to Quinoa directions
  2. Meanwhile, drain black beans and Ro*Tel® tomatoes
  3. Once Quinoa is done, turn heat to low and add VELVEETA®
  4. Mix until cheese is melted, then add black beans
  5. Top with diced tomatoes
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VELVEETA® and RO*TEL® are hosting an amazing sweepstakes to encourage simple, easy weeknight family meals and entertainment ideas. Winners will be picked each week, and the more points you collect the more chances you have of winning! Grand prize winner will receive $15,000!

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of VELVEETA/RO*TEL. The opinions and text are all mine.

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World Book Day, March 1st

February 18, 2012 By 3 Comments

World Book Day is March 1st
My oldest is in kindergarten this year and is learning to read. He does really well and can read small books by himself. We spent at least 20 minutes each night reading to him or having him read books to us. Reading before bedtime is something we have done since he was just a couple of years old. It helps calm him, keep him in a routine, and he’s learning to read. We do the same thing with younger brother that is in preschool right now. Yesterday, my husband was reading with our Kindergartner, and I snapped this picture of the two of them. Not only does reading empower, it creates lasting memories. I hope that our boys have fond memories as they grow older of us reading with them when they were little.

Reading is something you will take with you your entire life, so I’m excited to tell you about World Book Day, which is March 1st. World Book Day is a celebration of authors, illustrators, and books in general. I think it’s definitely something important worth celebrating. There are many ways to celebrate, including reading books, dressing up in world book day costumes for kids, crafts and more. There are also these fancy dress ideas that focus on each letter of the alphabet. Kind of fun, right? I know I will be taking some extra time on March 1st to teach my kids more about the importance of books.

Don’t forget to mark your calendar for March 1st, and celebrate something that gives us knowledge and power – reading!

This is a featured post for Fancy Dress Ball to promote World Book Day.

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Win $1000 in the Pillsbury Creative Crescents Sweepstakes

February 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Creative Crescents
Last month, I had a fun time getting creative with Pillsbury Crescent Rolls. I created a 130 Calorie Strawberry Cheesecake Crescents recipe. Using reduced fat crescent rolls and a high protein filling, it’s a dessert you can feel good about eating.

Another recipe that I use crescent rolls in often is a chicken turnover recipe. It’s always a hit in our home and the prep time is around 10 minutes. The recipe I use, is much like this Chicken Crescent Turnovers Recipe. It’s definitely a crowd pleaser.  Pillsbury also has a lot of great Crescent Recipes, some of which I am excited to try!

Win a $1000 from Pillsbury!
Now through February 29th, you can vote for my Creative Crescents recipe and be entered to win a $1000 grocery gift card. All you have to do is vote daily for my entry!

Vote for my Creative Crescent Recipe and you’ll be entered to win a $1,000 grocery gift card!

Find more quick and easy Pillsbury recipes at www.CreativeCrescents.com.

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pillsbury. The opinions and text are all mine. Official Contest Rules.

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Slim-Fast Eating, Exercising & Losing Update + $50 American Express Gift Card

February 14, 2012 By

Plugging Along
Last month, I told you my Vow to Wow with Slim-Fast, and even weighed in and shared my goals. After being on the plan for a month, I’m pretty darn proud as to where I am and it’s only getting better! This was my weigh in as of 9 days ago: that’s 1.6 lbs lost, and I’m down a little bit from there even. I’ll be checking in every 2-3 weeks to show you my progress.

My first step in my vow to wow, was getting myself a new pair of running shoes! My old ones had well over 500 miles on them and I was starting to have some problems with my feet. I’ve been running in the these new Mizuno Wave Creation 13′s for about 2 weeks now, and they are heavenly!

I can literally feel myself getting stronger each day, and I’m noticing that Slim-Fast is an awesome post workout supplement! While I was in NYC last month, I was able to talk with Ali Auerbach, Slim-Fast’s registered dietician. I told her my concerns, how much I work out, and how I could get this last 10 lbs off. She told me that with how active I am, I need more like 1700-1800 calories per day instead of the 1200 calories that you are supposed to stick to while on the Slim-Fast plan. She informed me that the Slim-Fast plan allows for about 30 minutes of moderate exercise per day, and where I’m usually doing more than that, I needed more calories. I am incorporating more at lunchtime, and another snack at dinner to give me more calories that my body needs. One thing that is really exciting for me is that my stomach is flattening out. Since I am eating better and taking in less, I’m having a lot less bloating. I’ve posted in the past that my stomach is a problem area for me, and I’ve even been asked if I’m pregnant many times when I’m not. It’s amazing to use a program that works, and to give myself some accountability. One other thing that I have been doing is letting myself have some of those rich foods that I love. I just use portion control and stay within my calorie range. This last weekend, we went out to eat. I ordered steak, potatoes and broccoli. I know you are shaking your head at me right now, telling me no. Before you do that, hear me out. I drank two big glasses of water before my meal, and ended up being full and satisfied after 1/3 of the steak, 1/2 the potatoes and all of the broccoli. I saved the rest for another meal and didn’t feel bad as I was staying in my calories for dinner. The last thing that I am doing is drinking a LOT of water. I shoot for 100+ ounces a day and have noticed a difference. My skin is clearer and I’m just feeling better overall.

My last triumph that I wanted to share, a 9 mile run this last Saturday. By April, I want to be down to about a 9:10 mile for my half marathon. I did a 9 mile run with an average pace of 9:41 which I am so proud of. Here’s my tracking from my Garmin Forerunner. I’m definitely on my way to meeting all of my goals!

Next time I check in, I’ll be talking about some foods that I’ve been eating for my 500 calorie meals and sharing recipes with you. In the meantime, how about a giveaway for a $50 American Express Gift Card?!

 

Win It
One Babes and Kids reader will win a $50 American Express Gift Card

Here’s How to Enter: (This entry is mandatory)

  • Tell me a goal that you want to attain this year, what’s your vow to wow?

Additional Entries

  • Tweet about this giveaway. (daily entry) – 2 entries

    • Tell @babesandkids & @slimfast your #vowtowow and be entered to win a $50 American Express GC! http://tinyurl.com/77m3759

  • Follow Slim-Fast on Twitter – 2 entries
  • Subscribe to my feed via e-mail – 2 entries
  • Follow me – 2 entries
  • Comment on any non giveaway post that you haven’t previously commented on – 2 entries
  • Like Slim-Fast on Facebook – 2 entries
  • Like Babes and Kids on Facebook – 2 entries

Please leave each entry as a separate comment. Contest is open to US residents and will end at 11:59 MST on March 5th. Winner will be drawn via And the winner is plugin. Please see Important Winner Information for more guidelines.

This post was created in connection with my appointment as an ambassador in the Slim-Fast Women of WOW program. Visit www.facebook.com/slimfast to join the conversation.

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Olive Garden 3 Course Italian Dinner + Sweetheart Sweepstakes

February 14, 2012 By 4 Comments

Treat Your Sweetheart
One of my guilty pleasures is eating out. If you were to ask my husband what a perfect date night was, he would tell you I would want to eat out. Today is a day to celebrate our sweethearts, and I’m hoping that my hubby and I will get down to Olive Garden for a special dinner. Olive Garden has just introduced a 3 course dinner where for only $12.95 you get:

  • Soup or Salad
  • Entree
  • Dessert

Pretty darn good for $13! I don’t know that I could ever get enough of their fantastic salad. And have you tried the lemon cream cake? It’s my absolute favorite. If you don’t already have plans, grab your sweetheart and head out for an affordable 3 course dinner at Olive Garden.

Sweetheart Sweepstakes
Now through February 19th, you can enter to win a 7 day trip to Italy on Olive Garden’s Facebook page. The trip includes:

    • A seven-night getaway for two
    • Train tickets for traveling from Rome to Florence while abroad
    • Hotel accommodations and meals

You not only have the chance to win this fabulous trip to Italy, but two entrants will win a $25 Olive Garden Gift Card, every day! For more information and official rules, visit the Olive Garden Facebook page.

 

Thank you to the representing PR agency and company for providing information for this post. I also received a gift card for my time. All opinions remain 100% my own.

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Guard Against Winer Eczema With Neosporin Essentials

February 11, 2012 By 5 Comments

Neosporin Eczema Essentials
If there’s one brand I remember being in our medicine cabinet growing up, it’s Neosporin. Anytime we got a cut, scrape, or minor burn, we went straight for the Neosporin. Growing up, I definitely trusted this brand, and I still trust it in my own home with my family. Neosporin has recently come out with the Neosporin Essentials line.

The line is a skin essentials line that fights eczema and helps keep moisture in. Neosporin Essentials consists of 3 products:

  • Daily Body Wash
  • Daily Moisturizing Cream
  • Anti-Itch Cream

About Neosporin Essentials from their website:

The NEOSPORIN® ESSENTIALS™ products have RELIPID™ formulas that contain a blend of ingredients to help retain moisture for healthy-looking skin. It includes lipid, humectant, emollient, and botanical blend.

The Daily Moisturizing Cream is clinically shown to restore visibly healthier skin in just 3 days and is shown to be as effective as the leading prescription skin barrier emulsion in people with mild to moderate eczema with twice daily (or as-needed) use. It has also received the Seal of Acceptance from the National Eczema Association.

NEOSPORIN® ECZEMA ESSENTIALS™ 1% Hydrocortisone Anti-itch Cream contains a dual-action formula that provides fast relief of itch and that moisturizes to restore visibly healthier skin.

The Daily Body Wash is shown to be gentle and non-irritating, even on eczema-prone skin.

My Experience
I’ve stated in previous posts that I’ve lived in dry areas all my life and have always battled dry skin. Working in the health field, I’m also always washing my hands. Many times, I’m dealing with cracked, dry hands which can really become very painful. I’ve been using the products over the last week and have definitely seen a difference. To see more about my experience, watch my Neosporin Essentials Vlog below:

You can buy Neosporin Essentials at a retailer near you, or at Amazon – Neosporin Essentials Trial Pack, 3 Count

I wrote this review while participating in a campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Neosporin Essentials and received a product sample to facilitate my review, and a promotional item to thank me for participating.

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Save on Baby Essentials at Sam’s Club + $25 Gift Card Giveaway

February 8, 2012 By

Shopping at Sam’s Club
Our family does quite a bit of shopping at Sam’s Club. We know that they offer competitive pricing in products that our family offers and uses. It’s also really convenient to be able to buy in bulk. Speaking of buying in bulk, it’s definitely something you do when you have a baby. I remember our laundry seeming to triple overnight, so I was using a lot more detergent. You can also never have too many diapers and wipes in my opinion, and for formula babies, bulk of formula means less shopping trips for mom.

Stock up and Save
Now through February 29th, buy any of the participating products and get a $10 Sam’s Club Gift Card! Products include:

  • Pampers® Swaddlers® or Pampers Cruisers® Diapers
  • Pampers SoftCare™ Scented Baby Wipes
  • Similac® Advance® Powder or Similac Sensitive® Powder
  • Dreft® Liquid Laundry Detergent

Both products must be purchased in one club visit, and you have until March 14th to submit your gift card requests online. You can see more information and request your gift card at the Sam’s Club Gift Card Offer page.

 

Win It
One Babes and Kids reader will win a $25 Sam’s Club Gift Card

Here’s How to Enter: (This entry is mandatory)

  • Leave a Comment!

Additional Entries

  • Tweet about this giveaway. (daily entry) – 2 entries
  • Subscribe to my feed via e-mail – 2 entries
  • Follow me – 2 entries
  • Comment on any non giveaway post that you haven’t previously commented on – 2 entries
  • Like Babes and Kids on Facebook – 2 entries

Please leave each entry as a separate comment. Contest is open to US residents and will end at 11:59 MST on February 25th. Winner will be drawn via random.org. Please see Important Winner Information for more guidelines.

The Sam’s Club Gift Card and information have been provided by Sam’s Club and P&G through MyBlogSpark.

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