Sunday, September 30, 2012
Saturday, September 29, 2012
Musical Guilty Pleasures
we all have them...the songs you love, but might be afraid to admit......
Well, here's my confession---
My top five Musical Guilty Pleasures:
Justin Beiber - As Long As You Love Me
Hanson - Every song, even MMMBOP
Depeche Mode - Personal Jesus
Ace of Base - All That She Wants
Dire Straits - Money For Nothing
What Music Are You Embarrassed To Love?
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Thursday, September 27, 2012
Welcome to the Yankee Candle Fall Festival Giveaway!
Real Mom Reviews has teamed with an awesome group of bloggers to bring one super lucky reader three large Yankee Candle Jars in fall scents.
The traditional design of Yankee Candle signature jar candles reflect a warm, relaxed sense of style that's always at home. Convenient and easy to use, the large House-warmer Jar Candles provides 110 to 150 hours of true fragrance enjoyment!
The Fall scents include:
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Spiced Pumpkin - fresh pumpkins baked in simmering spices of clove, nutmeg, and cinnamon, and sweetened with brown sugar.
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Wednesday, September 26, 2012
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012
I received three-compartment polypropylene food storage trays with lids for review. These particular trays can be used for snacks, salads, lunches (for work), and are perfect for storing leftovers! All but the lids can be used in the microwave and washed on the top rack of the dishwasher! These are super durable and 100% recyclable. And these containers are better than anything that can be found in the "GladWare" aisle.
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| Two pieces of Chicken, a whole can of creamed corn, and a ton of mashed potatoes |
Here are some great things they have to offer:
- GO-GREEN offers a complete sealing system, including manual heat sealers,film and trays perfect for Meals on Wheels programs.
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- Fresh Produce Over-Wrap - excellent for fresh produce and fresh seafood where breathable trays and "lidding" film is critical.
- Case Ready packaging for fresh meat, poultry and seafood
Now if you're like me, my reusable containers are always getting lost (my husband usually leaves them at work and they disappear), so these are so going to come in handy. And Just in time for those holiday leftovers, Go-Green Packaging is giving away 50 of their three-compartment polypropylene food storage trays with lids to one lucky reader! These trays are valued at $50!
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Baby Costcutters is sponsoring a great giveaway for all expected mothers. If you are not expecting enter for someone you know :)
One winner will receive in the color of their choice a Carseat Canopy Whole Caboodle & an Udder Covers' Nursing Cover Gift Set arv$184.85
Tina from Baby Costcutters received both sets in exchange for this review and giveaway. This is what she had to say about the items:
"Since my youngest is now two I received these knowing they would be for a great baby gift. My husband has a friend at work having a little boy so I though these would be perfect for them. All the materials are 100% cotton and 100% polyester making them super easy to machine wash. I did open the packages to check them out {our friend will understand why I opened them lol} the stitches in the sewing all look very nice and the material is very soft. The Udder Cover is 100% breathable cotton, so the little one will not be hot under there :) The car seat cover will work wonderfully with the winter months approaching fast. "
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I am participating in the FREE Yankee Candle giveaway event hosted by Real Mom Reviews.One super lucky reader will win three large jar fall fragrance Yankee Candles!
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Sunday, September 23, 2012
$200 Amazon Gift Card Courtesy of Crazy Stepford Wives!
When my dad was first diagnosed with cancer it was devastating. He first started showing signs in September of 2006 and was officially diagnosed with Glioblastoma multiforme or GBM in March 2007. GBM is the most common and most aggressive malignant primary brain tumor.
Since then he has had multiple seizures and has suffered a stroke. Not to mention the paralysis of his right side and Aphasia. My dad can't even have a conversation with me. He used to be a college history professor and a damn good one at that. And taking away his ability to teach and speak is like cutting off a professional piano players fingers. Its total crap and totally unfair. My dad is the kindest, most thoughtful, and brilliant man that I know and he did not deserve this; no one does.
After numerous hospital stays, Chemotherapy, radiation, surgery after surgery, hospice, a feeding tube, paralysis, aphasia, and therapy, its sometimes hard to remember the man he used to be. I forget what his voice sounded like, I can't remember his scent. And I have to look at old photos just to remember what he used to look like.
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Since then he has had multiple seizures and has suffered a stroke. Not to mention the paralysis of his right side and Aphasia. My dad can't even have a conversation with me. He used to be a college history professor and a damn good one at that. And taking away his ability to teach and speak is like cutting off a professional piano players fingers. Its total crap and totally unfair. My dad is the kindest, most thoughtful, and brilliant man that I know and he did not deserve this; no one does.
After numerous hospital stays, Chemotherapy, radiation, surgery after surgery, hospice, a feeding tube, paralysis, aphasia, and therapy, its sometimes hard to remember the man he used to be. I forget what his voice sounded like, I can't remember his scent. And I have to look at old photos just to remember what he used to look like.
He now requires around-the-clock care and assistance walking and doing other everyday things. Luckily my mom is one of the strongest and most courageous woman on this earth. She is the best wife/caregiver that my dad could ever ask for.
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| The day Dad met M. He had to wait almost 2 weeks after she was born to meet her. |
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Its hard not to think about the Papa he could have been. He is only
55 and can't get down on the floor to play with his grand-babies or take
them for ice cream or read them stories. I can't even image what he
must feel inside. The pain of missing out and not being able to live
life like he wants. I miss him. I miss my dad! I miss the man he used
to be, the man I wish he was today. I really hate cancer!
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Football has started, the weather has gotten colder, and the leaves have already started to fall. I guess this means we have to say good-bye to Summer.
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Now that fall has officially begun, M and I thought it was a good idea to start our fall decorating. We had so much fun. We pulled out some pumpkins, leaves, & scarecrows. And we placed our fall window clings. We even went for a walk to pick up some leaves for a fall collage. I can't believe its almost October!
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Ingredients:
1⁄3 cup dry quick oats1⁄4 cup whole-wheat flour
1⁄4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon, divided
2 tbsp Smart Balance Light Buttery Spread
5 apples, peeled, thinly sliced
2 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp cornstarch
3⁄4 cup reduced-fat whipped topping
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a small bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar,
1⁄2
tsp cinnamon, and Smart Balance spread. Mix with a fork to make a crumble
mixture. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, cornstarch, and remaining 1⁄2 tsp cinnamon. Mix well.
Spray an 8 x 8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place the apple mixture in the dish. Top with crumble mixture. Lightly press down. Bake 35 minutes.
To serve, top with whipped topping.
In a large bowl, combine apples, sugar, cornstarch, and remaining 1⁄2 tsp cinnamon. Mix well.
Spray an 8 x 8 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Place the apple mixture in the dish. Top with crumble mixture. Lightly press down. Bake 35 minutes.
To serve, top with whipped topping.
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Potty learning
can be difficult some times, but when children have fun and are engaged they
respond in very positive ways. That is why I was so excited to have the
opportunity to review the Potty Time -You Can Do It Pack by Two Little Hands Productions, LLC.
Included
in the "You Can Do It Pack" was a Hopkins plush, a potty reminder
watch, and of course the DVD/CD combo. The potty reminder watch is so
neat. You can set to go off every 30, 60, or 90 minutes to remind your child to try and use the potty. It also has a
"play" mode so you can just hit the button and dance to the
music. This watch is a great addition to ANY potty learning method.
I was very impressed with the overall presentation of the DVD. The music was encouraging and exciting and it made going to the bathroom look like so much fun. My daughter was singing, dancing, celebrating, and learning all at the same time. I even found myself singing along to some of the songs. With this DVD potty learning is a positive and enjoyable experience for both the child and parent.
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After watching the show just one time my two year old could do almost all of
the signs. And what impressed
me most was how discrete they were with the words “poop” and
“pee”. They left those signs out of the songs but
included them in the bonus features so you can teach your children whatever
term you want for those signs.
The
DVD is made up of segments using both real people and animated characters to
demonstrate the signs. My favorites
segments are:- Potty Dance (Potty, Wipe, Flush, Wash)
- Stop What You're Doing (and Go)
- Uh-oh Accident
Some of the ASL signs taught on this DVD include: Grow,
Love, I Love You (ILY), Help, Amazing, Body, Eat, Drink, Sleep, Wake Up,
Diaper, Potty, Wipe/Clean, Flush, Wash Hands, All Done/Finished, Water, Soap,
Stop, Go, Underwear, Accident, Try, Careful, and Celebrate. However if you watch closely you can learn a
few other signs as well.
Even the bonus features of this DVD are great! They include a silent review of signs and
some other helpful potty learning words like "wet", "dry", and "privacy". Plus it comes with its very own Potty Time
CD, which features 9 original songs, with a sing-along track for each one!
Two Little Hands
productions has also created a whole website dedicated to helping you during
your potty adventure. You’ll find downloadable
potty charts, tips, and even an app for your phone!
I feel that
children learn best with music, movement and fun, which is why Potty Time is
the perfect tool for any potty training
method you choose.
So sing, sign and
dance your way through potty learning with host Rachel Coleman and her animated
pals Leah, Alex, & Hopkins.
Buy it!
You can purchase Potty
Time DVD + Music CD at SigningTime.com for $24.95.
Win It!
Our fabulous sponsors at Signing Time are giving one lucky reader their very own Potty
Time DVD+Music CD!
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Disclosure: I received Potty Time You Can Do It Pack
for the purpose of a review. I was in no way compensated for my opinions
as they are my own. Your opinion may vary from mine. Party of Three, but Room for More is
not responsible for prize shipment.
Hey, all!
I’m Shannon, Kelly’s sister, and I’m here to tell
you all about a wonderful little Etsy shop I found! In
our house, we are big fans of wooden toys so I was ecstatic when
I found IndieBambino.
IndieBambino is a shop where a wonderful WAHM, Mindy, sells all natural
wooden toys for all different ages. I could spend all day
looking in her shop that is filled with wooden teething rings, waldorf
toys, matching
and sorting sets, and more!
It was so hard to choose what I wanted
but the first thing I decided to get was a personalized teething ring.
Some of my favorite things about
the teething rings are you can choose to personalize them to say any
name you like and you can choose the finish she uses (organic
flax, organic coconut, or beeswax and olive oil). My
8 month old has such a unique name that we can never find anything with
her name on it in the store so I love that the teething ring has her
name on it! It is absolutely perfect for her when she’s teething and she
seeks it for comfort quite often. I highly recommend these for teething
babies and they would make great baby shower gifts! 
I also got baby Z a Rainbow
Hand Kite. It is absolutely beautiful and I put it away for Christmas (she’s
going to love it!), I cant wait to see her running around the house with it. The Rainbow Kite
is just darling, it is made from a teething ring and rainbow of colored ribbon.
You can also personalize the Rainbow Kites to say any name you want! I think
once my niece sees Baby Z’s, she’s going to beg me for one as well. Such a
beautiful little toy that girls and boys both would love!
Some other items from her shop that I
love are the Wooden Sorting Acorns and the Wooden Bowling Game in Rainbow.
All
of her prices are very reasonable and she is so friendly and welcoming!
She shipped my order as soon as she could and I got it within a week! I
cant wait to order more from her!
Love what you see? Follow her on Facebook because
she is always having sales and giving away promo codes and coupons! Or go check out her Etsy shop IndieBambinos (you wont regret it, I promise!).
The wonderful people at IndieBambinos are offering Party of Three readers an exclusive code for 10% off your purchase. Enter PARTYOFTHREE10 at checkout to receive the discount. Hurry the code is only good until 9/27!
The wonderful people at IndieBambinos are offering Party of Three readers an exclusive code for 10% off your purchase. Enter PARTYOFTHREE10 at checkout to receive the discount. Hurry the code is only good until 9/27!
Disclaimer: This is guest post written by Shannon. Neither of us were compensated for this review in any way, all
opinions are her own.
The Have It Your Way Blog Giveaway is Finally Here!
This event is being hosted by,
Jenn's Blah Blah Blog, Dishin' With Rebelle, and Contest 4 That,who will proudly be launching Pink Ninja Media in the next few weeks.
Special thanks to our wonderful co-hosts Zoes Printable Coupons, PrewChatterly Everything Girly, Capri's Coupons,
For this HAVE IT YOUR WAY BLOG GIVEAWAY the winner gets to choose any prize up to $200!! The possibilities are endless...A KINDLE, OR A GAS CARD, AMAZON GIFT CARD...ANYTHING! Shipping is included!
Details:
- Giveaway is open Worldwide.
- Giveaway will start on September 20, 2012 at 12:01am EST and end on October 20, 2012 at 11:59pm EST.
- One Lucky Person Will Win ANYTHING THEY WANT, valued up to $200 with shipping.
- Please use the Rafflecopter form below to enter.
- We realize there's a lot of bloggers, so we added extra entries! Earn an additional 25 entries for completing certain tasks on the Rafflecopter. Remember you only have to complete mandatory entries to enter the giveaway, the rest are extra entries. Giveaway runs an entire month so you don't have to finish it in one sitting. You'll also be introduced to some AMAZING Bloggers, each blogger in this event is awesome and brings something special and unique.
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012
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Tuesday, September 18, 2012
I first came across Be Patient, Petunia by Erin Butler on Kit Lit Reviews. After reading the review I just had to have it...so I bought it. And our family loved it so much that I just had share it with you. M calls it "Be-tuna has to wait".
Cute little pigtailed Petunia has a big problem with waiting. Her impatience causes disappointment from constantly missing out. It all starts with her taking a bite of an unfinished cake, gross! And by the end of this delightfully written story Petunia gets to experience the benefits of being patient; being able to watch the most beautiful sunset she has ever seen.
Trying to explain to a toddler that they need to wait is hard enough, but in this fast-paced generation where people need instant gratification it is nearly impossible. Which is why I think stories with evident principles are perfect for younger children, especially ones with extraordinary illustrations that bring the story to life. This rhyming story is a great way the teach the significance of patience and what it means to wait.
Be Patient, Petunia is enjoyable for both the child and parent! It is fun to read, with an engaging storyline as well as situations that children can relate to and understand.
Do I Recommend? …uh, yeah!
Buy It:
Although Be Patient, Petunia is available through Amazon and Barnes and Noble, it is cheaper if you purchase if from the author's website Erin's Book & More. An added bonus from purchasing there is that all royalties received will be given to Project Rescue, whose mission is to rescue and redeem victims of overseas sexual slavery. So not only is it cheaper but the proceeds go to a good cause!
Win It:
Erin has generously offered to give one lucky reader a copy of Be Patient, Petunia!!!
To enter fill out the Rafflecopter below. Sorry this giveaway is open to US residents only. Winner will be notified via email and will have 36 hours to respond before another winner will be chosen.
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Disclaimer: No compensation was given for this review. All opinions are my own.
Ingredients:1 lb. hamburger, cooked and drained
1 cup sour cream
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp. finely chopped onion
2 cups Bisquik
1/2 cup cold water
paprika
2 medium tomatoes, sliced thin
1 cup chopped bell pepper
Salsa, if desired
Directions:
Heat oven to 375°.
Grease a 13x9 pan or a 8x8 pan (for thicker pieces).
Cook & Stir hamburger until done, drain.
Mix sour cream, mayonnaise,cheese & onion. Set aside.
Mix Bisquick until soft dough forms. Pat in pan, pressing dough 1/2 inch up sides. (Wet hands so dough does not stick)
Layer hamburger, tomatoes & pepper in pan; spoon sour cream mixture over top. Sprinkle with paprika.
Bake until edges of dough are browned, 25 to 30 minutes.
Serve with Salsa or taco sauce.
**If I am just cooking for my husband, I leave the recipe as is because that's the way his mom used to make it and because he prefers it that way. But if I am planning on eating it too, I add taco seasoning to the meat to give them more flavor.
Monday, September 17, 2012
Now through 9/23 Cardstore is offering another FREE Birthday Card + FREE shipping. Just customized your card of choice and use the code CCL2673 at checkout.
NO CREDIT CARD REQUIRED!
Thank you so much to all who entered my Bookadoo Personalized Children's Book giveaway. Please stop by again soon for more great giveaways!
My next giveaway will be sponsored by signingtime.com!
Being out of shape sucks. I'm tired of being overweight and I'm tired of not being able to wear the clothes I want. Its been over 2 years since my daughter was born and its time to stop blaming it on the "baby weight". So I decided to start working out to Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred (AGAIN). I am no stranger to this video but and I forgot that it kicks your butt. This video is definitely no walk in the park. It does have a segment for beginners but it's still not easy. I powered through today and I'm ready for my second workout tomorrow. Unfortunately, I have to wake up extra early so I can workout uninterrupted because it impossible to get a good workout with a toddler at your feet. I guess this means I need to invest in a scale, maybe seeing the numbers will help motivate me to stay with it. I am hoping to lose at least 35 pounds.
Not only have I started this workout, but I have also changed my diet a little bit. Nothing too extreme though. I eat a healthy breakfast and lunch and then have whatever I want for dinner (I eat smaller portions and don't go overboard). I have also cut out junk food and replace those cravings with fruit (at it actually works).
What are some of your workout routines? How do you try to stay healthy? Please feel free to leave a comment.
Sunday, September 16, 2012
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One lucky reader is going to win the Ginsu Soft Grip Knife set in choice of Coral, Wasabi or Lotus!
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