Thursday, September 30, 2010

Hop Along Friday! Week 20!


Welcome to the 20th edition of Hop Along Friday, hosted by My New Life As Mom, Chubby Cheeks Thinks, Take A Mom's Word For It, This Adventure Our Life and Belly Charms

Please feel free to follow through and link up to facebook and twitter accounts as well once you get on someone's page, but please only link your blog up, here. As always, we continue to invite you and your friends to link up every Friday and join us for a wonderful blog hopping adventure! We're all about making friends and having fun so come join us!

You can still be rewarded for participating! Each week we will use random.org to pick a "featured blog" of the week from the previous weeks link ups! Want your blog featured? Then you have to link up! Here's how you can join in on the fun;
  • Link up to your blog using our inlinkz link list, below.
  • Follow the host/hostesses located in the first 5 slots.
  • Follow any other blogs that you feel appropriate! :)
  • If you get a new follower, please feel free to reciprocate the love!

Friday Hops

Facebook FridaybadgeOnly-The-CuriousBoostMyBlogFridayLifeasaWifeSmart and Trendy MomsLet's Just Give It AwayNew Friend FridaysFacebook Friend FridayPhotobucketMy Wee ViewThe Frugal Free GalPhotobucket

Mystic Wonders Inc. Offers an Eco-Friendly Complete Laundry System! *US & Canada Giveaway*

I have been trying to become more "green" and finding products that will not only be more earth friendly, but also pocket friendly! Laundry detergent and dryer sheets are very expensive and can actually ruin clothing down the line. Also, it is nearly impossible to get all of the detergent out of clothing so the nasty additives are constantly touching your skin. There is, however, an alternative to expensive, chemical filled detergents and softeners! Mystic Wonders Inc. created the Complete Laundry System that allows you to wash and dry your clothes naturally!


The Complete Laundry System includes one Wonder Ball for your washing machine and two Wonder Dryer Balls for your Dryer. The system works together to rid your clothes of detergent build up and bring them back to their natural fibers. How does this work? You simply place JUST the Wonder Ball in the washer and use your normal settings! Easy! The Wonder Ball works through physics. There is an enhanced mineral blend within the ball creates an energy field when agitated in the machine. The energy and water creates a cleaning state that will replace detergent forever! The Wonder Ball will last for 3 plus years! That's a lot of savings! 

The Wonder Dryer Balls only go in the dryer. They work together to maintain balance in the dryer. They are constantly moving and keeping your clothing separated! Also, the nubs on the balls keep redistributing the heat which will tremendously cut drying time!

The whole system is just amazing! I have been using the Complete Wonder System for a little while now and have noticed a difference in my clothes. There is less fading and stains come out a lot easier with less pretreatment. They also feel a lot softer. It takes a couple of washes to completely remove all of the built up detergent from your clothes. But once it is all removed you will notice how much of a difference it makes! I especially noticed a difference with towels. There isn't that smelly moldy odor that I normally get over time. There is no detergent or softener in the towels to trap the smell! Sometimes I will add a little bit of detergent if our clothes are really dirty, like Kyles work clothes. But other than that its the Wonder System! The dryer balls are also great for our cloth diapers since you aren't supposed to used fabric sheets. They come out all nice and fluffy! Overall I love this system. You don't get the nice smells like detergent, but you do get chemically free clean clothes which I think is more important!

Mystic Wonders Inc. offers so many natural, eco-friendly products! From Wonder Goat Milk Soap to Wonder Dishwasher Balls, you will be in eco-friendly heaven!

The Giveaway:
Mystic Wonders Inc. has offered ONE lucky Chubby Cheeks reader a Complete Laundry System!

How To Win:
Please make sure you leave your email address or I won't be able to contact you. If it is linked on your blog profile please double check to make sure that it is not private. I do check to make sure that every task is completed so please make sure you remember to do what you posted! Also if it says 2 entries please leave 2 comments.

Mandatory Entry:
Head over to Mystic Wonders and let me know something else you would love to try!

Bonus Entries:
1. Follow Chubby Cheeks via Google Friend Connect
2. Follow Chubby Cheeks on Facebook
3.Follow Chubby Cheeks on Twitter & Tweet about this giveaway leaving the link in a comment (you can tweet 3x a day (at least 1 hour apart) and grab an extra entry with each tweet!)

"   RT #Win a Complete Laundry System from Mystic Wonders Inc. @ChubbyCheeks143
http://tinyurl.com/25zdkmh #giveaway ends 10/16   "

4. Follow Chubby Cheeks through networked blogs
5. Subscribe to Chubby Cheeks via Email (make sure you confirm) (2 entries)
6. Enter this giveaway into a linky and leave me the link where to find it! (5 entries for each linky entered)
7. Blog about this giveaway and leave a link to it. (5 Entries)
8. Enter any of my other giveaways (1 Entry for each giveaway)

You can also get 9 extra entries a day for voting for me on Top Mommy Blogs, Top Baby Blogs, & We're On The Fence (3 for Each!)! That's 9 total extra entries!

 
Open to the US & Canada

Disclosure: I received the product mentioned above in exchange for this review, Thanks to Mystic Wonders Inc.! No monetary compensation was received by me. This is my completely honest opinion above and may differ from yours. Because I do not directly ship most giveaways from my home, I cannot be held liable for lost or not received products. This giveaway will end on October 16, 2010 at 11:59 pm EST. Random.org will select the winner. I will contact you by email (please post with comments if it is not on your profile). You will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is picked.Good luck!

Adiri Ultimate Nurser Bottle Giveaway Ends Tonight!


Tag! I'm It!

Tena over at Punky Monkey tagged me so I figured I would play along real quick before I head off to bed! :) Her blog is so adorable so make sure you check it out!

Here are the questions she asked those she tagged....

1. What's your favorite color?
It depends on the day...seriously! It is an ever changing answer! Today it was brown! 

2. What's in your c.d. player ( or whatever form of music player you use) right now?
Killswitch

3. Favorite Book?
Jenny McCarthy: Belly Laughs

4. Favorite dessert?
Cheesecake

5. Where would you love to go on vacation?
Italy

6. What did you want to be when you were a kid?
A veterinarian but then I worked as a vet tech and had to put to sleep a cat and still am traumatized. I quit that day and realized it would never happen!

7. Where did you grow up?
New Jersey....as much as I would love to leave here, I doubt it will ever happen :(

8. Favorite Holiday?
Christmas! Now that I have kids I love it again! :) I hate Halloween! While it's nice taking the kids out in cute costumes....you are teaching them to beg for candy from strangers....hmmmm....a little wrong. Not to mention, if you leave the bowl of candy outside you still have people banging on your door! 

That's about it! Now....who to tag....hmmmm...
Here are the questions!
  1. Would you ever go sky diving?
  2. What is your favorite clothing store?
  3. What was your worst date ever?
  4. What is the most annoying kid show on TV?
  5. What is your favorite movie?
  6. Who is the all time hunkiest actor?
  7. If you could be on any TV show, which one would it be?
  8. What is your favorite blog? I know it's mine but you don't have to admit it! ;) I can keep a secret! LOL

Thursday Hops!

The Two Savvy SistersBaby Blogger Thursday @ Cookies & ClogsTwitter 

Friend ThursdayPhotobucket

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Galloping Minds Offers Educational DVDs & Flashcards! *US Giveaway* 6 Winners!


You all may know by now that I am a sucker for learning tools for the kids. I love watching them learn new things and it is always fun when we can learn together! I have come across many sites that offer educational DVDs and Galloping Minds is one of them!

Galloping Minds was generous enough to send us their Numbers and Animals DVD as well as their Alphabet and Phonics Flash Cards! As soon as we opened them I went straight to the Flash Cards. Since Riley is a sponge I love to see what he knows and what we have to work on. The pictures on the flash cards were nice and large and we went through them pretty quickly! I put aside the ones he didn't know and we went back to them later. I absolutely love the cards and think that they are great for teaching!

We watched the DVD and while I thought it had lots of great points to it, I wish it were a little faster paced. It wasn't one that I would sit and watch myself, but Riley seemed to enjoy it and followed along easily which is obviously the point. I normally put it on for him when I need to clean or keep him occupied. I do like that it is based on classical music since it is a known fact that classical music helps stimulate the brain.

I think that Galloping Minds offers lots of tools that can assist you in teaching your children. While focusing on basics, they also intercept with more advanced points without being too confusing! I like that the DVD is great for toddlers as well as older children in grade school! At only $12.99 a DVD (and package discounts) and free shipping, you can purchase multiple DVDs for more learning catagories!

The Giveaway:
SIX lucky Chubby Cheeks reader will win a Galloping Minds Alphabet and Phonics DVD!

How To Win:
Please make sure you leave your email address or I won't be able to contact you. If it is linked on your blog profile please double check to make sure that it is not private. I do check to make sure that every task is completed so please make sure you remember to do what you posted! Also if it says 2 entries please leave 2 comments.

Mandatory Entry:
Head on over to Galloping Minds and let me know which DVD you would be most interested in!

Bonus Entries:
1. Follow Chubby Cheeks via Google Friend Connect
2. Follow Chubby Cheeks on Facebook
3.Follow Chubby Cheeks on Twitter & Tweet about this giveaway leaving the link in a comment (you can tweet 3x a day (at least 1 hour apart) and grab an extra entry with each tweet!)

"   RT 6 will #Win a
Galloping Minds Alphabet and Phonics DVD
@ChubbyCheeks143 http://tinyurl.com/24rhl5l #giveaway ends 10/16   "

4. Follow Chubby Cheeks on networked Blogs (on the right side bar)
5. Like Galloping Minds on Facebook
6. "Share" this post on your facebook page (You can just hit the little share button at the bottom!) (2 entries)
7. Enter this giveaway into a linky and leave me the link where to find it! (5 entries for each linky entered)
8. Blog about this giveaway and leave a link to it. (5 Entries)
9. Enter any of my other giveaways (1 Entry for each giveaway)

You can also get 9 extra entries a day for voting for me on Top Mommy Blogs, Top Baby Blogs, & We're On The Fence (3 for Each!)! That's 9 total extra entries!

 
Open to the US

Disclosure: I received the product mentioned above in exchange for this review, Thanks to Galloping Minds! No monetary compensation was received by me. This is my completely honest opinion above and may differ from yours. Because I do not directly ship most giveaways from my home, I cannot be held liable for lost or not received products. This giveaway will end on October 16, 2010 at 11:59 pm EST. Random.org will select the winner. I will contact you by email (please post with comments if it is not on your profile). You will have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is picked.Good luck!

Halo & Nicki's Diapers Winners are.....

Congratulations to Rebecca O! Lucky comment number 346 out of 527total entries! You won the Halo SleepSack Giveaway!

Rebecca O said... 346 CC Twitter follower: @bekki1820cb
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/bekki1820cb/status/25443705850


Congratulations to Chany! Lucky comment number 1158 out of 1880 total entries! You won the Nicki's Diapers Best Bottom One Size Diaper System!


I am emailing you now!
You have 48 hours to respond!
Thank you to everyone who entered!

Wednesday Hops!

Simpy StacieTwitter Hop 

WednesdayGoing Green with NoahPhotobucket 

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Guest Blogger: Barb from FL Mom's Blog!

FL Mom's blog! 

This week we get to meet Barb from FL Mom's Blog! She is what I like to call an in between blogger! She is in between "categories" and is just working on finding her niche in the bloggy world while being a wife, mom and nurse! Right now her blog is geared more towards her personal life which I like. It seems very cozy! :) Barb also is a Shaklee Independent Distributor and sells nutrition, weight, heath and beauty products! So make sure your check out her site to find out more about her Shaklee business and the awesome products that are available!

Here is a little more about Barb!

What is your blog about: It's still in the early stages, I haven't quite picked a theme! At first, I thought that I'd write about having a tween (son's 11, going on 12 in December!), but it seems like I've veered more towards life in general in my household. I have done a few product reviews, and would love to do more!!


When and how did you start blogging:  I started blogging back in January of 2010, while I was at home on FMLA for neck surgery, going stir crazy!! . I started my blog, after I noticed one of my Disney pal's blogs---The Frumpy Mocha Princess. I wanted to get my opinion out on the blogsphere, and get the chance to network with others!

What is one thing you wish you had known when you started blogging: Definitely more about techie stuff, and that it would take up my spare and sleeping time!!! (I'm a night nurse, and tend to blog and check e-mails after I get home from work  in the mornings!) I am definitely not computer-savvy and really wished that I had known more about setting up blogs initially!

What would your dream job be: To be able to be a stay-at-home & work-from -home mom and to have my Shaklee business grow!!! (hopefully this will happen in the next year or so!) And to become a more-experienced blogger!

What is the craziest thing that you have ever done: I know that it might sound ordinary to some, but to ride Tower of Terror at Disney's Hollywood Studios back in December of '06 when I was still a bit afraid of heights!

Barb's Blog: FL Mom's Blog :    http://flmoms-winterbabe98.blogspot.com/ 
Barb's Twitter Page: http://twitter.com/winterbabe98

Her favorite blogs
:
Her friend Lorie Shewbridge's blog  (She's a Disney pal of Barbs!): http://wmljshewbridge.blogspot.com/
Her friend Alesha's blog " Obtaining Mercy": http://obtainingmercy.typepad.com/obtaining-mercy/

Thank you so much Barb for letting us get to know you!

Head on over and follow Barb on her blog and leave a comment over there letting her know that you did and you will get 5 extra entries into any ONE of my giveaways of your choice (you MUST have done the required entry first)! You still get the extra entries if you already follower her too! You can also grab and additional 2 entries each for following her on twitter! :)

Parenthood Soundtrack Is Coming Out October 5th!

I just recently started watching Parenthood last season and am excited to have found another show to obsess over! I always love the music to shows since I only normally listen to kids CDs! It helps me stay tuned into what's cool! Here is the new press release for Parenthood! I'm excited to hear it!



“PARENTHOOD” SOUNDTRACK ROCKS THE FALL

ARRIVAL RECORDS/SCION MUSIC GROUP TO RELEASE THE SOUNDTRACK TO NBC’S TOP RATED TELEVISION SHOW “PARENTHOOD”

Set for Aug 31, 2010 Digital Release and In Stores Oct. 5, 2010

Soundtrack Features Top Artists Bob Dylan, Wilco, Brett Dennen, The Avett Brothers, Corrine Bailey Rae, John Doe & Lucy Schwartz, Ray LaMontagne, among others

New Season Premiers on NBC Sept. 14

August 2010 – Bob Dylan, Wilco, Brett Dennen and others are featured on the soundtrack of the fall – “Parenthood” – set to rock into online retailers on Aug. 31 (to coincide with season one’s DVD release on Universal Studios Home Entertainment) and in stores on Oct. 5 by Arrival Records/Scion Music Group (distributed by Fontana Distribution a subsidiary of Universal Music Group).

The album features 12 tracks all of which are featured or will be featured on the show, including the much talked about theme song - Bob Dylan’s “Forever Young. ”  The physical CD also includes an exclusive version of that song sung by the iconic John Doe and rising star Lucy Schwartz as well as Schwartz’s “When We Were Young,” which is the international theme song for the show.

The talented artists who contributed to the soundtrack include: Bob Dylan, Brett Dennen, Amos Lee, The Avett Brothers, Corrine Bailey Rae, The Eels, Josh Ritter, Lucy Schwartz, The Swell Season, Wilco, Ray LaMontagne and John Doe & Lucy Schwartz.  Liza Richardson is the show’s music supervisor and soundtrack co-producer and music supervisor for the series along with Jonathan Platt, Jonathan Miller and Jonathan McHugh.  The soundtrack is licensed through NBC Universal television, DVD, music and consumer products group.

Commenting on the album, Liza Richardson says: “Working on “Parenthood” is a music supervisor’s dream. I’m working with extremely creative pros.  These are people who love music and understand how to put the right song in the right scene and effectively help tell a story.  The editors, the writers, the execs all make a huge contribution to the way the show sounds.”

Adds Jason Katims: “I am tremendously proud of the caliber of artists who’ve lent their voices to “Parenthood,” and to this amazing soundtrack.” 

Season two of “Parenthood” will premier on NBC on Tues., Sept. 14. The show, which was number one in its time slot last season, is produced by Oscar-winning producers Ron Howard and Brian Grazer (“A Beautiful Mind,” “Frost”/”Nixon”) and show runner Jason Katims ("Friday Night Lights"). A comedic yet heartfelt and thought-provoking series, "Parenthood" follows four grown siblings of the far-from-perfect Braverman clan as they try to balance kids and careers, dreams and commitments and romance...or a total lack thereof.

For more information please visit www.parenthoodtvsoundtrack.com

The Parenthood soundtrack track list is as follows:

1.       Forever Young – Bob Dylan
2.       Darlin’ Do Not Fear – Brett Dennen
3.       Colors – Amos Lee
4.       Kick Drum Heart – The Avett Brothers
5.       Put Your Records On – Corrine Bailey Rae
6.       In My Dreams – Eels
7.       Change of Time – Josh Ritter
8.       When We Were Young – Lucy Schwartz
9.       In These Arms – The Swell Season
10.   Solitaire – Wilco
11.   Let It Be Me – Ray LaMontagne
12.   Forever Young – John Doe & Lucy Schwartz

Disclaimer: I received no compensation for this post
 
Blog Makeovers by Tara