Purex 3-in-1 Sheets

I unfortunately did not get chosen to be a Purex Insider. I did, however, get the opportunity to test out their new Purex Complete 3-in-1 Laundry sheets. It's a single sheet with detergent, softener, and anti-static all in one. No more pouring, no more buying big heavy bottles, no measuring, and no more messes. It completely simplifies the way we do laundry. I hate doing laundry, so anything that makes it much easier to do I'll try.

They are extremely simple to use:

• Just drop the sheet in the washer (standard or high-efficiency), the blue detergent portion of the sheet is released during the wash cycle.
  
• Once the wash cycle is completely, transfer the laundry sheet with your clothes to the dryer.
  
• The color stripe is heat activated by the dryer to soften and remove static. That's it!

I received the Spring Oasis scent, which I could smell through the box and thought, "this is gonna be overpowering." Honestly, I was very skeptical as to how well my clothes would get clean with just one sheet to do all the work. But as a reviewer, I'm open to anything. I did two loads of laundry. One white load and one bright colors. Usually with the whites, because of how black Hunters socks get, I add a TON of bleach. I decided not to use any bleach at all so I could really just test out the Purex sheets. It was so much easier doing my laundry without the multiple products you can't even imagine. I just dropped the sheet into the washer and never thought about it again. It got all mixed in with my clothes, so when i threw the clothes in the dryer I never even saw it. Of course, i double checked the washer to make sure there were no missing socks, so I knew the sheet had made it into the dryer.

The Results: My whites came out whiter than they normally do when I add bleach. I was shocked! And my bright colors were still nice and bright. The scent was NOT overpowering on my clothes at all. In fact, my clothes smelled so good. My clothes were clean and soft and static free.

So overall, I was really impressed with these laundry sheets. I even told the girls on the Momdot forum how much I loved them, and some of them who also tried them agreed. I will proudly say, that Purex has turned me into a believer and a customer! I will be using these sheets from now on to do my laundry. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them!

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Glitterful Felt Stories BlogHer '09 Scholarship

Glitterful Felt Stories loves bloggers and have decided to host a BlogHer '09 $100 scholarship! One lucky blogger will win $100 cash to take with her to BlogHer '09. Since I recently got a ticket to BlogHer, I am in desperate need of scholarships! I'm a little behind the eight ball because of getting a ticket so late. With this scholarship I could pay for the Momdot blogger dinner that I plan on attending, or I could put it towards my hotel room or even airfare. So many things I need this money for.


At Glitterful Felt Stories you can find felt stories based on books, numbers and math felt sets, glove puppet with felt sets, and fingerplays & songs. I know first hand how hard it is to get kids interested in literacy and I personally love the idea behind this product. Promoting literacy in a fun, educational, and interactive way always get's an A plus in my book.

Want to know about Glitterful Felt Stories!

Shelby Barone is the founder and owner of Glitterful Felt Stories. She has an amazing passion for literacy in young children. She was a preschool teacher for over ten years, and has her degree in Early Childhood Education. During her time teaching her passion for literacy began. She was able to see how much young children can benefit from reading and the use of felt stories. She has been creating and donating them to local schools, teachers, churches, libraries and charities since 1995. It was not until the past couple of years that she started to sell her felt stories to help with the cost of her youngest son Tyler's medical expenses, who suffers from a life threatening disease called Neutropenia. . The charities loved how she created her felt pieces using glitter and sparkles to help catch the children's eyes, that they started calling her Glitterful Felt Stories! Glitterful Felt Stories still donates most of their inventory to local charities. Their goal is to get children excited about reading....one story at a time!



The winner of the scholarship can give away 2 felt stories to a reader of their choice that leaves a comment in their post. So ya see, just by leaving me a comment here to help me, you're giving yourself a chance to one of these great gifts!! How cool is that?!

So please help me win this scholarship by leaving me a comment about your favorite Glitterful Felt Stories.

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Like Pigs At A Trough During Feeding Time

Not sure if many of you know this or not but this past Saturday at Old Navy was there $1 flip-flop sale. What you probably already know from my previous posts is that I am a total flip-flopaholic...yup its a word, I just made it up.

So of course, I just haaaddd to go on Saturday morning to get me some deals. I got to the nearest Old Navy at about 9:30 am and had a feeling it would be busy, but what I encountered was something more like Black Friday. At this time there were already huge lines at the checkout and the flip-flops were sparse and also spread throughout the store. It was actually kind of exciting trying to find where they put all the women's flip flops...you see this is a very small Old Navy.

Anyways, I calmly looked for flip flops in my size and just about any color that would have it. I'm a size 7 and so is most of the female population. After about 10 minutes I noticed there was an influx in women...yes most of the flip flop buyers were women. The sales associates would bring out boxes filled with flip flops and just set them down anywhere just to replenish the stock on the floor.

I'm not even lying when I tell you the women attacked those boxes like pigs at a trough during feeding time! .

I even have a battle wound to prove it! Not kidding, a huge chunk of my skin off my knuckles is hanging on some rack at Old Navy. And since I was getting shoved out of the way by these Linebackers, I decided to play dirty.

Oh.

Yes.

I.

Did.

I sent little ole' Hunter in between these beasts and their legs to find my size. Is that stooping low? I think not! I was smart. And besides, that's one of the many perks of having kids.

After getting 10 pairs in 10 fabulous colors, I stood in line at the checkout for a good 30 minutes. There was a 5 pair limit per customer, so instead of only getting 5 or going back to the end of the line to stand there for another 30 minutes, you can bet your ass I handed my son a $5 bill and made him purchase my other 5 pairs right behind me. Smart again! I even influenced the woman standing behind me to do the same. Hey, kids are consumers too.

Did I really need 10 pairs of flip flops in every color of the rainbow? Yup.

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Wet Giggles- Review

As a mom of one very active and usually dirty boy, especially his fingernails, I'm always trying to find ways to get them clean. What is it with boys and their always nasty dirty fingernails? Allow me to introduce to you all Wett Giggles. Wett Giggles is a nail brush encased in soap with a cute animal toy on top. Each soap is handmade from natural glycerin, and is made one at a time with essential oils and shea butter. Each soap is colorful and scented in yummy scents such as watermelon, coconut banana, grape, etc. The Wett Giggles animals even have names and if you notice, they are all Shakespearean names. There are nine total and all but two come with nail brushes in them. The two that don't are geared more for your toddlers whose little fingers can't handle the brushes.

We received Hamlet (the frog)-watermelon scent and Ophelia (the duck)-lemon essential oil. Hunter thought they were the cutest things and couldn't wait to wash his hands with them. The scents are not overpowering at all, they smell good actually. And I was happy that these soaps get pretty sudsy too. It takes a few washes before the brush starts to appear but Hunter said that was the fun part. He said, "Its pretty cool because you don't know when the brush is gonna pop out." Even when the soap is all gone, he's still gonna have this nail brush with a toy attached to it...and that will keep him interested in cleaning his nails. So all in all I'd say this product is a hit with my son. And I like the fact that he actually enjoys cleaning his finger nails now.

Wett Giggles are reasonably priced and there are three purchasing options. Soap with nail brush $10, soap w/out nail brush $8, and toys w/out soap $5. Something for everyone. If you're trying to promote good hygiene in your house and can't stand dirty fingernails then I would recommend these soaps.

And for my readers Wett Giggles is offering a 2 for the price of 1 deal! You can't go wrong. Especially if you have a son and a daughter, they can each get their own! In order to cash in on this amazing deal use code Carvpj09 and it is case sensitive.

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Winners!!!

Okay, so I have a few winners to announce. The winners were all picked using Random.org and have been emailed. So please respond within 48 hours to claim your prize.

Dr. Hippo Book:
#35 Marianna

Misikko Corioliss Flat Iron:
#183 yellowlabs

3 Winners of Tyson Any'Tizers coupons:

#21 Leslie M.

#7 Kim

#45 kait p

Make More Cents:

#18 Staci

Congrats to all the winners!! See those extra entries help! You MUST leave an email address somewhere available for me or else I will re-pull.

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Hotel for Dogs- Review and Giveaway

We are big dog lovers in my house but unfortunately we cannot have dogs in our condo complex. Movies about dogs tend to be a big hit with my son too. He absolutely loves this movie...I think he's probably watched it about a dozen times already. I really had no high expectations when I sat down to watch this movie, however I was pleasantly surprised. This is not your average mediocre movie about dogs, the plot to this movie is entertaining. I am all for movies that I can sit and watch with my son and not be bored. Which is exactly what Hotel for Dogs is. Its a good family film that adults and kids will both enjoy.

Hotel for Dogs is about a brother and sister who are in a foster home that won't allow them to keep their dog, Friday. They find an old abandoned hotel and transform it into a safe place to hide their dog and shelter strays from all over the city. The dogs in this movie are so talented, as are the actors, and the dogs don't talk so it has more of a "realistic" feeling. This is a very heart-warming movie with lots of fun, suspense, action, and humor.

One lucky dog-lover has the chance to win a DVD copy of Hotel for Dogs right here!

To Enter: Leave me a comment here telling me what other Dog movie you love or would love to see. This is the mandatory entry, if it is not followed all other entries with be disqualified.

Extra Entries:

• Follow me on blogger
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• Blog about this giveaway and get 5 extra entries!

Remember to leave a separate comment for each entry. This giveaway will end at 11:59pm EST on Friday June 5. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be picked.

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American Idol Upset

All I have to say is....what the hell were you thinking America??!! Kris Allen? This is the first time in the shows history that I didn't agree at ALL with who won. Now, clearly I am an Adam Lambert fan, what's not to like. Sure maybe the screaming is a little over the top but you can't deny the fact that the guy is a brilliant entertainer. Every time I watch him perform I am intrigued. He sings with such emotion that even I can feel it. I'm just throwing this out there...I want to see him in concert. Just him.

And I'm sorry but Kris Allen annoys the crap out of me. His stupid faces he makes when he sings and his pathetic attempt at a moustache so he doesn't still look 16. Isn't working for me. He's forgettable. I was pissed off enough that he had made it to the finals, a place where I personally don't think he belonged. But then to win??!! He's going to go down as one of the Idols who never did anything ie..Taylor Hicks, Fantasia Barrino, etc. whatever happened to those winners? They didn't do much, that's for sure.

Now had Adam lost to Allyson or Danny Gokey, I would have been ok with that. Why? Because they were good. I'm not saying Kris can't sing...its pretty apparent that he can. I just don't think he was better than Adam or Allyson or even Danny. So here's my prediction, Adam is most definitely going to go on to bigger and better things (how cool was he singing with Kiss and Queen last night??!!), and Kris will put out maybe one or two singles and that will be all we will hear of him. He'll do future American Idol shows but thats about it.

So what did you think of last nights American Idol results, major upset or very happy?

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Want Some New Reads??

Over at Momdot they started a Blog link-a-thon and of course I participated because well, who doesn't like finding some great new reads. There are a total of 332 blogs that participated in this link-a-thon! So imagine all the great new blogs you can discover. So scroll through this list and check out some blogs you've never read before. That's what I'm gonna do right now!

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I Survived the Avon Walk!!

Finish line Day1 (me on the left)

I made it!! I did it!! And I FEEL GREAT!!! It is probably one of the greatest accomplishments of my life and I am so proud of myself and so glad I did it!! I completed the 39.3 miles of the Avon 2-day walk for breast cancer. Granted today I can barely walk and have never been so sore in my life but I would absolutely do it again in a heartbeat!

Always Smiling!!!

I was so full of energy and peppy on Day 1, I was trying to keep everyone around me motivated. I was dubbed the "cheerleader" of the walk. What amazed me the most was the amount of support from people. All along the route people were cheering us on, holding signs, handing out drinks and candy, beeping horns, and even thanking us for walking. It was such an incredible feeling and I absorbed all of it. To be part of something of this magnitude and have people care so much about this cause was just amazing. My favorite part were the bikers who come from all over and puts bra's all over their Harley's, and stop traffic for us. They were awesome! I can't stress enough about the amount of support from everyone, it was overwhelming and an experience that I am so grateful to have been a part of.

I was so happy to see the Mile 26 marker Day 6!! (i'm in the bandana)

I felt great all throughout Day 1. I started to get a cramp in my leg at about mile 16 but some motrin took care of, thankfully. By the end of the 26.2 miles on Day 1 I was so ready to sleep. I only had a few small blisters on my feet, nothing bad. We slept in a tent at the Reebok Headquarters, which was such a shitty peaceful slumber. Day 2, I woke up stiff and not feeling too great. It probably didn't help that I didn't sleep well. By mile 2, my knee had started to hurt so I stopped and got it wrapped up. By mile 7, I was in tears with every step I took. Every person that walked by gave me some encouraging words. And reluctantly I got picked up in one of the Sweeper vans and they took me to the next rest stop which was only a mile away. The medics there told me that my knee was swollen and full of fluid and that my patella was grinding on my femur and they recommended that I don't continue. I sat there in tears. I was only at mile 8 on Day 2...only 5 miles to go, and I was so determined to finish and was so disappointed in myself if I couldn't. But I sat there eating lunch, crying with my friends and I had strangers come up to me and tell me to be proud of what I had already accomplished and to listen to my body. One woman even recognized me as the "cheerleader" from the day before and told me she would forever remember me because I was the best motivator! That made me feel so good, so I decided to stop and get on the bus to take me to the last rest stop. At the last rest stop, I decided to walk the last mile with my team...okay so I limped it.

My Team: BBFF (Best Boobie Friends Forever)

So I may not have walked the entire 39.3 miles but I did walk 35.3 miles. Yes, I only had to get bused 4 miles. And I am very proud of what I accomplished and even more proud that I crossed the finish line with my team and with a smile on my face. My knee is wrapped up and swollen and both my legs are stiff, and my blisters are bigger than the end of Day 1 but ya know what? I can't wait to do it again next year!!

This cow was everywhere along the route! He was Udderly fantastic!!

.....and one more pic I forgot to add. This is for DiPaola Momma for fundraising for me on her blog, Thank you!!!

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Miss Blondie Wants to Represent You at BlogHer '09

Guess who just got a ticket to BlogHer??!!!

MMEEEEEEE!!!

Can you tell I am just a little excited?! BlogHer released some tickets to the waiting list which lucky for me I was at the top of. So I went ahead and purchased my ticket. Now I need airfare and a room and as a single mother it'll be a little tough to swing. So I am looking for some gracious companies to partially sponsor my trip to BlogHer.

BlogHer is one of the biggest conventions of the year for bloggers and companies to network and establish relationships. Bloggers have an incredible way of spreading the word about companies and can really be used to your advantage. With the costs of advertising on the rise, bloggers are the least expensive way to advertise. Think of how large the internet is, and how many people can read what a blogger has to say about a product. More and more companies are choosing to advertise through bloggers and are seeing the positive effects it can have on their products. So I am here, to ask you if your company will be represented at BlogHer '09? If your answer is no, then you should consider partially sponsoring me to represent you at BlogHer in Chicago. Your competitors will be there, so why not you?

What is a partial sponsorship? Well, instead of sending someone from your company and having to pay their full way, I am asking for $200 from a few great companies to send me to BlogHer to represent you.

As a representative for your company I will: advertise you in my sidebar for the rest of 2009; I will hand out your business cards, swag bags, or samples of your products and make sure they reach as many people as possible; and of course I will blog about your company. I will make sure your company is represented to the fullest.

I am willing to do almost anything to get sponsorships for BlogHer, even if that means walking around the conference wearing a hot dog costume handing out your business cards I will. However, something less humiliating will be fine as well. I'm sure together we could figure something out.

If you would like me to represent your company at BlogHer '09 and will provide a partial sponsorship please email me at missblondie919 at gmail dot com. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.

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SinuCleanse- Review

With allergies in full swing many of us are willing to try just about anything for some relief. Thats where SinuCleanse steps in with a complete nasal washing system for the entire family. They provide three safe products for adults and kids to use: a neti pot, squeeze for those who prefer pressure wash, and kids mist. Each product comes with packets of dry saline that are 100% preservative free. SinuCleanse Kids Mist allows parents to ease their infants' and children's nasal discomfort, congestion, allergies, sinus headaches and runny noses. Using saline to wash your child's sinuses is a proven and effective way to reduce and eliminate most sinus related problems.

Let me first start off by saying, I couldn't wait to try the Neti Pot. Traditional Neti Pots are made of ceramic but SinuCleanse made theirs out of plastic for unbreakable purposes. A few years ago I had seen Kelly Ripa use a Neti Pot on Live with Regis and Kelly and ever since then I was intrigued and wanted to try it myself. So, i mixed the dry packet with lukewarm water in the pot and was ready to go. Trust me when I say you NEED to read the directions! You must tip your head all the way to the side so that you face is parallel to the sink. If not, it will end up going to the back of your throat and you'll get that drowning feeling. Obviously, i made that mistake. When I started to pour, I could feel it go to the very back of my sinuses where your sinuses meet your throat...its an awkward feeling but as long as you remain calm and keep breathing through your mouth the solution will begin to pour out of the opposite nostril. It was such an odd feeling. When I was done, I really did notice a difference in breathing through my nose. There was no blockage or stuffiness, I could breath comfortably. It lasted for about 6 to 8 hours which was great and because I liked how easily I could breath I most certainly did it the next day as well.

I am not a fan of squirting or squeezing things up my nose but I did try the SinuCleanse Squeeze. If you like the pressure wash then this is perfect for you. It has an ergonomic tip which seals to most nostrils and anti-back wash valve. I personally, prefer the Neti Pot.

Now onto the SinuCleanse Kids Mist. Just like the Squeeze, it also has an anti-back wash valve to prevent re-contamination. Hunter at first was a little nervous so I showed him the instructional video on the website first and once he saw what it was all about he was ready. After I did one nostril he started giggling like crazy. He said it was weird. But after the giggles stopped he allowed me to do the other side. He didn't say too much when other than it was weird when I asked him what he thought. But since then, he has come to me a number of times and said, "Mommy, I think my nose needs to be cleaned." So i guess that is my answer.

Overall, I was very happy with the SinuCleanse products and most definitely recommend them to anyone looking for sinus relief. The SinuCleanse system is now available at leading retailers nationwide including, CVS, Duane Reade, Longs Drugs, Kroger and many other fine pharmacies, drug stores and health food stores. Or you can order online at their website.

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May is Tennis Month- Giveaway

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Can you believe its already May? I can't. With the month of May we know that summer is right around the corner. Which also means, schools out. Summer vacation can lead to a huge dent in our wallets. I try to find as many fun activities to do in the summer that are free. Here's where tennis comes in. Did you know that May is Tennis month? Well, it is. For Tennis month this year, the USTA just wants to encourage families to get outside and play tennis as a family activity. Its great exercise and most tennis courts are completely free! Plus the USTA started a new learning format called Quickstart that uses small courts and more child appropriate equipment (low compression balls and racquets that vary by age/size) to introduce kids to the game much the same way other sports like baseball (ie Tee Ball) does.

Personally, I love tennis. I think its great exercise and its a ton of fun. We recently received some tennis equipment to help promote Tennis month. I can't even describe how excited Hunter was when we opened the box. There was a racquet for me and one for him, tennis balls, and low compression balls which were nice and soft for him to learn with. We also received a parents guide to help me teach my son some drills. Over the weekend we hit the courts, and this was Hunters first time playing tennis. At first he was just wacking the balls all over the place, which I have to admit was pretty funny. He loved chasing after the balls and hitting them back to me...its a good thing we were the only ones on the court. I had brought the guide with me and the drills were pretty easy to follow. The guide is age appropriate and he was really able to get the hang of it pretty quickly.

By the end of the hour, we were both sweating and still smiling. I, of course, was thinking of all the calories I was burning....bikini here I come. And I think he was just happy to get to run around and smack balls as hard as he could in a structured game. I meant to take pictures of him playing but like a dummy, I forgot my camera. But, still we both had lots of fun and I think tennis is a great activity for families and kids to stay active. So, help the USTA promote Tennis month and get out there with your family and play tennis. Even if you've never played before, you can download the drills guide off the USTA website and they are really easy to follow drills.

To help the USTA promote Tennis month, one of my lucky readers will win their own bundle of tennis equipment. Included is an adult racquet, corresponding racquets to their children’s ages, a canister of adult balls and low compression balls for younger children, quickstart information and corresponding learning manuals for their children also based on age. How awesome is that?

To Enter: Tell me what other family activity you like to do in the summer with your kids to keep them active. This is the mandatory entry if it is not followed all other entries will be disqualified.

Extra Entries:

• Follow my blog
• Follow me on Twitter and Tweet about this giveaway
• Grab my button
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• Blog about this giveaway and get 5 extra entries
  

Remember to leave a separat comment for each entry. This giveaway will end at 11:59 pm EST on May 26. The winner will be notified via email and have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.

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31 Bloggers in 31 Days- Evolve Showerhead Review and Giveaway

For 31 days, 31 bloggers are celebrating Trisha at Momdots' 31st birthday. This party is underway and will run until the end of May. There are 31 great prizes up for grabs from 31 amazing bloggers. So come help me celebrate Trisha's 31st birthday by entering some of these fabuloso giveaways.

Wanna know what Miss Blondie is giving away for this birthday bash? Of course you do! Right here you can win 2 Evolve Water Lily Showerheads. Yes, 2 of you lucky people will win. Trisha already has one of these (which she did a great vlog review of) so I am sending her something else from me for her birthday.

I was excited when I received my Water Lily showerhead because the showerhead that was on my shower...well, sucked. I couldn't wait to install it, which was so easy by the way, and use it. There are three spray patterns that you can set the showerhead to: rain, massage, and rain/massage combo. I really like the combo myself and Hunter likes the massage because he says it shoots out like guns. Eh, boys. Since I got this i have been raving about it to everyone. How many times do you turn the shower on, get distracted and before you know it ten or fifteen minutes have passed? Think of all that water wasted...especially the hot water. Well, this showerhead comes with ShowerStart technology which means that you can turn the shower on and when it gets hot the showerhead cuts the flow to a trickle so you are not wasting water. When you are ready to get in the shower you just pull the cord or flip the switch and the water will resume at normal flow and the warm temperature. And the best part is its so easy to clean. It has anti-clog spray nozzles that rub clean...yup just wipe the grime away! Its a great environmentally friendly product that will also save you money, water, and time!

Here's your chance to win 2 of these awesome showerheads.
To Enter: Go to Evolve Showerheads and come back here and tell me what other showerheads you like. This is the mandatory entry if it is not followed your entries will be disqualified.

Extra Entries:

• Enter the other 31 Bloggers in 31 days Party giveaways. For each one you enter, leave a comment here letting me know which giveaway you entered. You can earn one entry for each giveaway.
• Follow my blog
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• Blog about this giveaway and get 5 entries
• Follow me and Momdot on Twitter

Remember to leave a separate comment for each entry. This giveaway will end at 11:59 pm EST. May 31. Both winners will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be picked.

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A Single Moms Mothers Day

Happy Mothers Day to all the wonderful moms out there. I hope everyone has a great day. I want to share with you all how sweet my seven year old is. I woke up this morning at 8:30 to breakfast in bed. He brought me in a tray with waffles, syrup, butter, and diet pepsi. I'm a big Diet Pepsi fan (however not usually in the morning) so he brought me that to drink because he knows its my favorite. Its the thought. So i layed in bed eating my delicious Eggo waffles while he sat there and watched me...he was taking pride in making me happy. Then I got two wonderful homemade cards....you really can't beat homemade. He always gets so excited to give me things that he makes because he knows I really do love them. See, who needs a husband when you have a son like that?! He's gonna make some girl very happy one day!

Later on, we're gonna head down to the Cape (Cod) to go out to dinner with my parents and siblings. So, so far my Mothers Day is pretty good.

How are you spending your mothers day?

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Tyson Any'tizers- Giveaway

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I always feel guilty when I don't feel like cooking dinner. Sometimes, i'm just not hungry myself but I need to cook something for Hunter. I'm always on the look out for something quick, easy, and delicious to make for him. That's where Tyson steps in with their Any'tizers. They are perfect for snacks or when us mom's are having a lazy-don't-feel-like-cooking night. They are ready in just minutes and you can add a side veggie and Voila! Instant meal.

I recently bought Tyson's Stuffed Chicken Pepperoni Minis and the Popcorn Chicken. I made them both as meals for both Hunter and myself and added a veggie as a side. Hunter absolutely loved them and thought i had actually "made" them myself. Of course i lied and said i did. Hey, don't judge, I'm still trying for that Mother of the Year Award. I honestly thought they were pretty good too. Between the two of us we finished both boxes in each sitting.

You can find the Tyson Any'tizers in the freezer of your local grocery store and they come in either a box or a bag. There are so many varieties, its hard to choose which one to try first. I have 3 coupons here for 3 winners for a FREE bagged or boxed Tyson Any'tizer product.

To Enter: Head to Tyson and come back here and tell me which one you want to try first. I know they will all make your mouth water! This is the mandatory entry, if this is not done all others will be disqualified.

Extra Entries:

- Follow me

- Grab my button

- Follow me on Twitter and Tweet about this contest

- Favorite me on Technorati

- Blog about this giveaway and get 5 extra entries!!

Remember to leave a separate comment for each entry and to leave an email address. This contest will end at 11:59pm EST May 22. The winners will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be picked.

Remember: 3 Winners

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Winners to Announce

I have a few winners to announce that I'm pretty late on getting around to. I've random orgd all the contests but to be honest, i really don't feel like cutting and pasting the whole thing...i'm lazy right now. So here are the winners:

Tessuta Game Day Bag:
#12-Becky Workman

Finish Quantum Dishwashing Detergent-3 winners:
#66- Fangirl Jen
#4- Leslie
#51-Cheryl F. (The Lucky Ladybug)

KidzBop 15:
#14- Staci

I forgot to pull this one yesterday:

Top It Off Accesories:
#48- Ang


Congrats Winners an email has been sent, please respond within 48 hours to claim your prize.

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Eden Fantasy's Review #2

*This is an adult only post so please make sure you are not at work and that there are no little kiddies roaming nearby. *

Thanks to my friend Drew at Eden Fantasy's I have been given the opportunity to review another sex toy. I love working with Drew because I can always count on him to pick out some great products for me. My last review was of a G-Spot Vibrator, so for this one I wanted to try something different. I decided to go with a Clitoral Stimulator.

Allow me to introduce to you.... The Lick. Its a smooth textured, tongue-shaped clitoral vibrator with a gently curved tip. It is waterproof so it can be used in the bathtub or shower. Just the mere fact that this was shaped like a tongue was enough to get my juices flowing but what I didn't expect was how incredible it felt. I am a big fan of oral, however lets be honest....some guys have a hard time doing it exact right. In their defense they can't read my mind and sometimes even if you tell them, they can't get it exact. With this adult toy, it was as if I was able to guide someones tongueto move in all the right places. The shape of it was perfect for amazing stimulation and I loved every second of using this sex toy.

The only thing I didn't like is that it is only one speed. I like to change the speeds once in a while but even though I couldn't it still did a damn good job of getting me off! I was surprised when it came, it already had batteries, so naturally I used it immediately. If you are like me and love being on the receiving end of oral, then this is a perfect toy for you! Trust Me!

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Everything You Want to Ask About Baby Names and More

I want to tell you all about a site I stumbled upon which is simply packed full of information about thousands of baby names. From origin to meaning, from category to popularity, if there’s anything you ever wanted to know about a potential baby name or one that you’ve heard but are unsure of, this is the site to look it up on. In fact, if you are set on wanting your child’s name to mean something specific, you can even type in a few key words and get a list of names that have those words as part of the meaning. Furthermore, Baby Names World at Parentsconnect.com gives you additional information about usage of the name, popularity over time and even allows individuals to answer a survey about what it’s like to have their respective names.

If knowing everything you ever wanted to about any baby name you can think of isn’t enough, this site is absolutely stuffed with information and games for kids and adults alike. From expert tips and advice, to discussion boards for more collective input, every stage of your child’s life provides a backdrop for questions and situations that are discovered and discussed here. By dividing the segments of your child’s life into pregnancy, baby, toddler and preschooler on up to teen, each page has several user-friendly tabs to click on and browse through more and more information and how it fits uniquely with the individual stages of your child’s life.

There are boards galore to find any advice you may need and even a place to post questions that you haven’t seen asked yet. Message boards and toggle switch options allow you to save your place so you know exactly what’s new since the last time you were online. Use options to create a customized lifebook of your little one’s childhood or a memorable occasion. On the go parents can even locate quick recipes for nutritious meals or great deals on food and fun. No matter what you are looking for, from first time mom who wants a unique name for her baby boy to seasoned grandma looking for fun activities you can do with the grandkids to create great crafts and make memories that last a lifetime, there’s no better place than ParentsConnect.com

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Caress Skinwear

I happen to be a very big Caress bodywash fan. So I am very happy to introduce to you all Caress' new Skinwear collection. With this newest collection, now you can shower on your look with Caress body washes and beauty bars for even toned (Evenly Gorgeous), radiant (Glowing Touch), or silky skin (Daily Silk). I was able to try their "latest look" for even tone, Evenly Gorgeous Exfoliating Body wash with burnt brown sugar and karite butter.

What is the first thing us women do when picking out a body wash??
We smell it.

Evenly Gorgeous smells De-lic-ious! Next time your out shopping, smell it, and I'm sure you'll agree. When I used this body wash, i really liked the fact that the brown sugar was an exfoliant. Exfoliating your skin is probably one of the best things we can do for it....get rid of all that dead skin. This body wash definitely gets an "A" from me. However, like most exfoliants, you probably shouldn't use it daily, I would recommend switching it up with one of the other Caress Skinwear products.

Carson Kressly and Kim Kardashian are the fashion celebs working with Caress on this new campaign. And we all know how honest Carson is!

You can check out this new campaign just by visiting http://www.caressyourstyle.com/ and find:

• Skin revealing fashion & beauty tips (from Carson Kressley)


• A chance to share your own beauty/fashion secrets to win great prizes:- Weekly chance to win $100 gift card-


• Chance to win a trip to NYC for shopping spree and VIP access to fashion event, and a private consultation with Carson-


• Design and dress up your own stylish 'virtual you' to send to friends and post to your Facebook profile, MySpace, blog, etc.

There are so many cool things to check out make sure that you do! If you are already a Caress fan like myself, try this new collection, you'll love it. And if you've never tried Caress, now is the perfect time!

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Dr. Hippo- Book Giveaway

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The Dr. Hippo series is a collection of books with adorable animals each with a common childhood illness. Each adorable animal gets (and gets over) his or her illness with the help of a kindly pediatrician hippopotamus named Dr. Hippocrates. Each book in the Dr. Hippo Series is 32 pages and includes a separate laminated Parent Guide written in question/answer format. The Parent Guide answers common questions like: “How can I keep my child comfortable?” and “When should I call the doctor?”

This series is written by pediatrician Dr. Charlotte Cowan with the purpose of publishing medical children's stories that entertain, educate and reassure both parent and child. As a pediatrician, Dr. Cowan developed a strong intuition that children would do better with their illnesses if they both understood what was happening to them and realized that they would get better. Through her books she delivers this message.

My son and I both have fallen in love with these books. He had a little sore throat and immediately wanted me to read him Sadies Sore Throat. As a nurse, I think these books are great not just for the kids but also for parents too to help them understand these common illnesses.

I am happy to announce that one of you will receive my favorite book of this series, The Moose with Loose Poops, and Dr. Cowan would even like to personalize the book for the winning child/ren.

To Enter: Visit Dr. Hippo's site and take a look at these books and tell me which book other than The Moose with Loose Poops you would like.

Want Extra Entries?

1. Follow my blog
2. Follow me on Twitter and Tweet about this giveaway
3. Grab my button
4. Favorite me on Technorati
5. Blog about this giveaway and get 5 extra entries!!
6. Donate to my Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and get 10 extra entries!! Any amount at all.

Remember to leave a separate comment for each entry. This giveaway will end at 11:59pm Wednesday May 20. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be pulled.

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Misikko Corioliss Giveaway

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Alright ladies, who doesn't love good hair products. As women, we love anything that has to do with beauty and looking good. At Misikko, they have the perfect items to make our hair look as good as the celebs we are so obsessed with. They provide the best hair straighteners, curlers, dryers & beauty tools in the industry to keep you looking and feeling fabulous. They have such a wide selection of products but if you don't know which one to choose, they have guides and comparisons to help you out. Oh, and they even have tutorial with professional salon videos to help you get that "straight from the salon" look.

My personal favorite is the Farouk CHI Rocket Hair Dryer. It looks fantastic!

Misikko has decided to give one of you lucky readers their Corioliss Classic Flat Iron in Black. I can't even tell you how jealous I am!

Some of the features of this terrific Flat Iron are:

• Ceramic plates for negative ions and hair-healthy far infrared heat, creating shiny, frizz-free results
• 1” plate size for easy styling of short to medium length hair
• Straighten, flip or curl
• Heats up in less than 6 seconds
• Adjustable temperature from 140°F to 410°F - great for all hair types
• Convenient on/off switch
• 1 year manufacturer warranty

You know you want it!!

To Enter: Go to Misikko and come back here and tell me one other item on their site that you would LOVE to have! This is the mandatory entry, if it is not done your entries will be disqualified.

Want More Chances?!

1. Follow Misikko on Twitterhttp://www.twitter.com/misikko
2. Tweet about this giveaway
3. Blog about this giveaway and get 5 extra entries!!
4. Get 10 extra entries by donating to my Avon Walk for Breast Cancer...any amount at all.
5. Favorite me on Technorati

Remember to leave a separate comment for each entry. This giveaway will end at 11:59 pm on Thursday May 21. The winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be pulled.

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What Happens In Vegas....

Gets posted online!! I am back from my weekend trip to Vegas!! I seriously had the best time. Everything in Vegas is so grand in scale and over the top its incredible to see. I think everyone should go to Vegas at least once, just to experience it. Even if you don't gamble or party, there is still so much to see.

So our plane left at about 6pm on friday from Boston and unfortunately I didn't get to sit with any of my friends. However, I was in the middle seat and on my left was a plastic surgeon how odd is that because I am an OR nurse! So we actually ended up knowing quite a few of the same people. And on my right was a 25 year old Poker champ on his way back home to Vegas from a tournament in France!! He was such a nice guy too, he was watching a DVD and let me plug my headphones into it so I could watch it too! We chatted for a while, I told him about my blog and he has already visited and left me a comment! HI SCOTT :) !!

Our flight got in around 9pm Vegas time, so we checked into our hotel....the Luxor ( the pyramid) and got ready to go out. Angie and I met a bunch of our guy friends at Tryst at the Wynn which apparently is the "hot" new place in Vegas. The guys had gotten a table right by the dancefloor and kept ordering bottle after bottle of Vodka. The best part about all these guys is that they ALL dance. Its very rare that you hang out with a bunch of guys who dance, but these guys were so much fun. We stayed out until about 4am and got back to the hotel and crashed! We had set our alarm for 9am so we could get up, go eat breakfast, and get ready for the pool at Mandalay Bay. I think we maybe got to the pool around 11am. One of our friends had bought a cabana for the day (which was so cool) at the 21 plus pool. The atmosphere at this pool was amazing. Everyone was walking around with drinks in hand, some were dancing...Angie, and the DJ was bumping out some great tunes. And since this pool was 21+ and European style it was topless. There weren't that many topless women. I'm sure we all know from my previous posts, that I am not shy or modest....and it was my first time in Vegas, so I did go topless for a little while. Now I can say, yes I did go to a topless pool and braved being topless for a bit.

We stayed at the pool until 5pm then went inside Mandalay Bay to a bar to watch the Boston Celtics game....which thankfully they won!! Woo Hoo!! After the game, Angie and I went back to our hotel, napped for a couple hours and rallied ourselves to go back out! We met the guys this time at The Mixx which is at the top of The Hotel. Again we were there until about 4am, so afterwards we just kinda hung out in the casino and had to leave for the airport at 5:30. So, for the first time in YEARS....Miss Blondie pulled an all nighter! Lucky for me I was able to sleep on the plane.

My trip was awesome! I do wish I had just one more day so I could do a little more sightseeing. I'm the type of person that simple things excite me (like seeing palm trees and the mountains) and when I travel I want to see EVERYTHING. This trip was a first of many things for me. It was my first time outside the Eastern time zone, first time I was on a plane for more than 2 1/2 hours, and obviously my first time in the Western part of the country. I didn't do any gambling, I think I played maybe 3 slot machines, but I did party like a rockstar!

But now its back to reality...work and motherhood.

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