tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70449594749220690482024-03-05T18:41:28.458-06:00Marvelous Mom ReviewsMimi Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.comBlogger288125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044959474922069048.post-58471356196601885252018-01-19T18:39:00.000-06:002018-01-19T18:39:35.405-06:00A Post Just In CaseWhile I'm trying to figure out how to keep everything from this site, which I haven't used in ages, I'm creating a post that will help it seem active again. Sorry if you get this post as an email. I just need to figure out how to archive this site and the contents within!Mimi Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044959474922069048.post-73315328526387097652011-05-08T22:47:00.004-05:002012-12-13T14:32:30.080-06:007 WINNERS I Love My Mommy GiveawayOver at my blog Woven by Words you have a couple days to enter to win from 7 different companies! I'd love for you to head over there to enter! While you're there, take a look at my sidebar for some other giveaways!<br />
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A floral arrangement from Bloom Avenue (RV $49.99)<br />
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An 8x8 Photo Book from Shutterfly (RV $29.99)<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604560604204382898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipi_XkxgveY4xQuD3g4ghwtqDwvNgFv8C5HxDIM0DQDmE5aXu5U57HYsQklANR9jKbptrUyA_fJkBqgaROkrtbahCk_VskKf0fA8Lz0AVkzzO5ual-akTC1wM_d6PMRktPOxNjvAkEa2A/s200/shutterfly+photo+books.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 114px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 200px;" /> Chicken Soup for the Soul: New Moms (RV $14.95)<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604559369846051346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6YhYW9Kgzn_2eysExiuPdxXmaDbjllmEuhmHEPiSe50Y0pkvTfRDrpNn4KuyDNANuQaXd-TP4iHs94Hq4KuHXI5-_UMgQO3m8ZrtVHOFeiRVGMMWh_5V_2loO_jZoIoJosBg5yr0YNyk/s200/New+Mom.jpg" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 200px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 130px;" /><br />
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Mimi Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044959474922069048.post-45765621472862612212011-03-14T18:36:00.003-05:002012-12-13T14:33:21.762-06:00What's Happened To Marvelous Mom ReviewsAt the end of last year I really felt overwhelmed by keeping up two blogs. I would've loved to keep my blogs separated, but to bring you the best reviews and fantastic giveaways, companies are REALLY looking at numbers:<br />
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<li>how many people are entering giveaways</li>
<li>how many people are stopping by regularly</li>
<li>how many people are unique here</li>
<li>how many people are subscribed</li>
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Because I only offer reviews and giveaways when I have them, I wasn't having a regular stream of people. That meant I wasn't able to get some of the reviews I'd like to share with you, especially if it means a giveaway to my fabulous readers!<br />
So, I'm putting Marvelous Mom Reviews on hiatus. I am moving things over to Woven by Words for right now. To make sure my MMR continues to keep it's url, I'll drop by and post about a giveaway at WbW.<br />
I'd love for you to follow me over there if you aren't already. I do share personal stuff from my life like photos and random goofiness from my life.<br />
Thank you to everyone who has followed me here, subscribed, entered my giveaways and commented on my reviews. I totally dig you all!Mimi Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044959474922069048.post-89842351590929680312011-02-24T15:10:00.002-06:002012-12-13T14:34:20.616-06:00Kathi Casey Pilates Giveaway<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TWbIoJ9bCuI/AAAAAAAAHFo/DMmbevf8A9I/s1600-h/KathiCaseyPilates3.jpg"><img alt="Kathi Casey Pilates" border="0" height="166" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TWbIrVHwMrI/AAAAAAAAHFs/W-QJwTNRmA8/KathiCaseyPilates_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Kathi Casey Pilates" width="120" /></a> For the record, Kathi Casey Pilates kicked my butt…thighs, gut, and hips.<br />
I was sent three Kathi Casey Pilate DVDs. I know I’m not in the greatest of shape, but I figured, for your sake (ahem), that I’d start with the “Get Ready for Pilates” DVD. I thought this would be a breeze and I’d move on to the next DVD. Oh, how silly I really am!<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TWbIwsWq8NI/AAAAAAAAHFw/BDImZ1iBp28/s1600-h/IMG_53276.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5327" border="0" height="160" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TWbI3_HhgQI/AAAAAAAAHF0/bK6PvKi2YTo/IMG_5327_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_5327" width="240" /></a>This first DVD is 60 minutes long. I made it almost 25 minutes. Yes, I’m in that bad of shape and this is an “easy, beginner program…” This was NOT a good sign for how my Pilates was going to go.<br />
Kathi’s Pilate’s program is for everyone, all age groups. Working through the DVD I saw that was true. She would start out a position and show a different way to do it in case it was too difficult for one reason or another. All I have to say is, “Thank you for the alternate positions! They were used!”<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TWbJBNYKRnI/AAAAAAAAHF4/AwRwBrkTE7Y/s1600-h/IMG_53266.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5326" border="0" height="160" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TWbJGJrnXwI/AAAAAAAAHF8/Q07n5Y5Xosw/IMG_5326_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_5326" width="240" /></a>I appreciate that Kathi also goes through the video reminding us to keep our shoulders relaxed and our belly buttons in and up. Trying to remember to do them at the same time all the while remembering to keep a count of five breaths in and out, in thru the nose, out thru the mouth, is just too much for me! Her reminders at just the right moments were perfect for me! I had a hard time keeping my shoulders relaxed because of trying too hard.<br />
I have noticed as I do the Pilate’s program that I’m gaining strength, which I’ve have really had. Yes, I might be skinny by some people’s standards, but I have very little muscle tone. My goal is to gain more flexibility and strengthening my body. Watching Kathi bend and stretch like it’s no big deal had me wishing I was already there!<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TWbJKtZ9ttI/AAAAAAAAHGA/lfQFRSib4Vw/s1600-h/IMG_53237.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5323" border="0" height="160" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TWbJNMHoHII/AAAAAAAAHGE/E7koHWsn1gI/IMG_5323_thumb5.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_5323" width="240" /></a>By the end of the video, what I could do of it, my legs would be shaking and there were moves I had very little balance for. So, thank goodness I’ve started out with the beginners DVD. I’m looking at the Advanced DVD’s out of the corner of my eye skeptically. The only way I’ll ever make it to those is by getting through this first one! I’ve made it as far as 45 minutes. I’m going to get it done. I’m going to!<br />
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*<em>As a side note, I have no clue why there is a black line on my tv because they’re not on my DVD. Maybe it’s how the sun is hitting the tv as the camera took the photo.</em><br />
Now one person is going to win the tri of DVDs by <span style="color: black;">Kathi</span> Casey!<br />
<span style="color: #990000; font-size: 130%;"><strong>WINNER: Comment #106. For some reason Blogger isn't allowing me to upload my Random.org photo. I've tried for about a week and it keeps making my editor disappear. If anyone wants proof of the winner, I will be happy to email a photo to you.</strong></span><br />
Required: Visit Kathi Casey’s website and tell me which product sounds most helpful to you.<br />
Giveaway open to US residents only 18 yrs or older. Please leave your email in the required entry or have it available in your profile. No email/contact = No entry. Giveaway ends 3/9/11 at 11:59 PST. Winner has 48 hours to respond.Mimi Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.com113tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044959474922069048.post-34073097053785248932011-02-23T23:22:00.001-06:002012-12-13T14:34:38.975-06:00Hip Hip Hurray Giveaway Linky<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TWXrENnfO2I/AAAAAAAAHFg/GBS9K2BUsD8/s1600-h/Hip%20Hip%20Hurray%20Giveaway%20Linky%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="Hip Hip Hurray Giveaway Linky" border="0" height="170" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TWXrHXPOClI/AAAAAAAAHFk/mECnzgH8Zvg/Hip%20Hip%20Hurray%20Giveaway%20Linky_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Hip Hip Hurray Giveaway Linky" width="240" /></a> This will be the last Giveaway Linky here at Marvelous Mom Reviews. I’ll be moving it to my Woven by Words site starting next week. I’m telling you, change is not easy. I’m not wanting to let this blog go!!<br />
Here are my current giveaways:<br />
Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion 2/25<br />
$65 CSNstores Gift Certificate 2/26<br />
To add your giveaway linky you must link to your giveaway not to your homepage! It will be deleted if it doesn’t. Spam will go as well. If you believe I’ve deleted your linky by accident, please let me know. Also no affiliate links either.<br />
<!-- start InLinkz script --><script src="http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=36622"></script><!-- end InLinkz script --> Mimi Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044959474922069048.post-36428973823540110252011-02-17T23:31:00.001-06:002012-12-13T14:35:05.264-06:00Kidorable Facebook Artwork Contest<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TV4EHhU8xfI/AAAAAAAAHDU/9Dq619zW5hY/s1600-h/logo%5B4%5D.png"><img alt="logo" border="0" height="68" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TV4EJ9ynBVI/AAAAAAAAHDY/xH29vXJuRXI/logo_thumb%5B2%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="logo" width="161" /></a> You know that Kidorable Umbrella I am currently giving away? Well, Kidorable has a contest running on Facebook. Here are the details:<br />
<a href="http://www.kidorable.com/artcontest.html"><img alt="artwork_banner" border="0" height="127" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TV4EMNx-upI/AAAAAAAAHDc/f83Q2uOcMZY/artwork_banner%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="artwork_banner" width="358" /></a> Are your children ready to share their art on a bigger stage than the refrigerator door? Let the world admire your little Picasso with Kidorable’s Facebook Artwork Contest. The winner will receive a complete Kidorable ensemble of their choice.<br />
Here’s how it works—your child draws, paints, sculpts, or collages his or her favorite Kidorable theme. Show us your child’s artwork of frogs, ladybugs, pirates, or any other Kidorable style, and you could <strong><em>win the entire collection</em></strong> in his or her favorite style! Have a look here and choose your favorite. Just email a picture to contest@kidorable.com to enter.<br />
*I was not compensated in any way for sharing this informationMimi Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044959474922069048.post-75772165964366354522011-02-16T21:14:00.001-06:002012-12-13T14:35:33.874-06:00Hip Hip Hurray Giveaway Linky<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVyrDfVIIpI/AAAAAAAAHDM/-Hsg6cUdGfg/s1600-h/Hip%20Hip%20Hurray%20Giveaway%20Linky%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="Hip Hip Hurray Giveaway Linky" border="0" height="233" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVyrJ3ePslI/AAAAAAAAHDQ/FFnmyeB26wU/Hip%20Hip%20Hurray%20Giveaway%20Linky_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Hip Hip Hurray Giveaway Linky" width="321" /></a> Here are some of my giveaways: <br />
<em>Life As We Know It</em> DVD & Soundtrack 2 Winners Ends THURSDAY<br />
H&S Candies Box of Chocolates Ends 2/18<br />
Kidorable Umbrella Ends 2/20<br />
Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion 2/25<br />
$65 CSNstores Gift Certificate 2/26<br />
<em>Life As We Know It</em> DVD & Soundtrack at Woven by Words Ends THURSDAY<br />
<em>Lady In Waiting</em> by Susan Meissner at Woven by Words Ends 2/20<br />
<em>I want to let you know my Hip Hip Hurray Giveaway Linky will be moving to my Woven by Words blog at the beginning of March.</em><br />
To add your giveaway linky you must link to your giveaway not to your homepage! It will be deleted if it doesn’t. Spam will go as well. If you believe I’ve deleted your linky by accident, please let me know. Also no affiliate links either.<br />
<!-- start InLinkz script --><script src="http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=35327"></script><!-- end InLinkz script --> Mimi Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044959474922069048.post-59513132113397580032011-02-14T08:00:00.006-06:002012-12-13T14:36:13.856-06:00CSNstores $65 Giveaway<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVk1OeaxPBI/AAAAAAAAHBs/ffMoSRDEoP8/s1600-h/CSN_Stores_Logo%5B4%5D.gif"><img alt="CSN_Stores_Logo" border="0" height="63" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVk1QAdff_I/AAAAAAAAHBw/K3P69NX-svI/CSN_Stores_Logo_thumb%5B2%5D.gif?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="CSN_Stores_Logo" width="218" /></a> What better way to show my love on Valentines Day than to do a giveaway from CSNstores?<br />
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Last week I wrote about Luggage.com, one of the more than 200 CSNstores! I’m definitely going to have to get more serious about my luggage because I’m planning on going to Bloggy Boot Camp in Chicago this coming August!!<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVk1VJIDvKI/AAAAAAAAHB0/Z45i-RYpoGU/s1600-h/Helium%2BZip%2B25%EF%BF%BD%2BSuiter%2BTrolley%2Bin%2BRaspberry%2BRed%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="Helium Zip 25%94 Suiter Trolley in Raspberry Red" border="0" height="240" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVk1ZMBX6sI/AAAAAAAAHB4/IGsDLGNzLsU/Helium%2BZip%2B25%EF%BF%BD%2BSuiter%2BTrolley%2Bin%2BRaspberry%2BRed_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Helium Zip 25%94 Suiter Trolley in Raspberry Red" width="240" /></a>Because CSNstores has such a great relationship with bloggers, they have once again offered me the opportunity to giveaway a $65 gift certificate to their site!<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSk1MzDoSN5vHClPuCRkAEwLkMNvC-Z3NcJN3HgKMmO3iLUNJwiuzeeo7oN-fqY5vB6L2z5DLjRi9zW3WQqnr3fFABTdMDfaIU0qeXYXAu22vd8yZOaWm7Wz-PNdjZbpGTRYa2utjBqNQ/s1600/3rd+giveaway+winner.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578616635731329138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSk1MzDoSN5vHClPuCRkAEwLkMNvC-Z3NcJN3HgKMmO3iLUNJwiuzeeo7oN-fqY5vB6L2z5DLjRi9zW3WQqnr3fFABTdMDfaIU0qeXYXAu22vd8yZOaWm7Wz-PNdjZbpGTRYa2utjBqNQ/s200/3rd+giveaway+winner.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 182px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 140px;" /></a>Required: Visit CSNstores and tell me which of their stores would be the one you’d like to shop at if you win.<br />
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Giveaway open to US & Canadian residents only 18 yrs or older. Please leave your email in the required entry or have it available in your profile. No email/contact = No entry. Giveaway ends 2/26/11 at 11:59 PST. Winner has 48 hours to respond.<br />
<strong><span style="color: red;">There may be international shipping charges in the case of Canadian addresses and cannot cover international shipping taxes. </span></strong><br />
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I’d like to thank CSN<em>stores</em> for contacting me to host a review/giveaway. I have not received any compensation or product for this review.Mimi Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.com597tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044959474922069048.post-35623954047326400482011-02-11T23:05:00.004-06:002012-12-13T14:36:49.338-06:00Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion Giveaway<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVYU-A82sCI/AAAAAAAAG_o/8-sGVzKR0FQ/s1600-h/md-logo%5B4%5D.gif"><img alt="md-logo" border="0" height="158" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVYVAThiuAI/AAAAAAAAG_s/pbHp9Ma3vCE/md-logo_thumb%5B2%5D.gif?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="md-logo" width="221" /></a>Here in Minnesota our winters suck the moisture out of the air and our skin. Skin MD Natural has been a blessing in disguise. My hands get dry, cracked and rough in this dry weather.<br />
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On top of that I work in a hardware store and it’s very dry in there, plus its kind of dusty so I wash my hands multiple times a day. Not very conducive to moisturized hands. This is where Skin MD Natural has come in so wonderfully.<br />
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I’ve actually kept the bottle on my desk at home because I use it throughout the day. It’s not a heavy cream. It’s a light, non-greasy shielding lotion. My hands feel silky smooth after I rub it on. Such a change from the scaly feeling I have before I use it!<br />
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Once a month I get an extremely small outbreak of eczema. Occasionally I use a prescription because it’s so itchy, so I’ll be happy to try something that’s natural this month to see how well it works.<br />
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Here’s what Skin MD Natural says about their Shielding Lotion:<img alt="smdn_white" border="0" height="240" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVYVCWpmpzI/AAAAAAAAG_w/06sCypN7x-s/smdn_white_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="smdn_white" width="160" /><br />
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A shielding lotion does the real work to prevent dry skin in two ways.<br /><br />First, it assists the inner layers of skin to absorb moisture. The humectant (an ingredient that attracts moisture) used in Skin MD Natural is unique to it and has been laboratory tested to be 6 times more effective than any other you will find in common creams.<br /><br />Second, a shielding lotion enhances the power of the top layer of the skin to resist environmental irritants while protecting the inner natural moisture.<br />
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This can be a big benefit for those who cook, wash dishes and garden because Skin MD Natural helps skin retain its natural moisture and oils in the face of all those irritating soaps and chemicals.<br />
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The manufacturer's website http://www.skinmdnatural.com/ has hundreds of dermatologist and user reviews including many addressing severe dry skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis. People with sensitive skin -- and those of us who like to live as naturally as possible -- will appreciate that Skin MD Natural is hypoallergenic, free of fragrances, parabens and colorants. It is made with more than 90% natural ingredients and 100% food-grade ingredients that are on the FDA's "most safe" list.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVYVE2NhD3I/AAAAAAAAG_0/7kw75rnyORs/s1600-h/1column%5B8%5D.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtH60FiI4qggSFPfvi2M3sI7YwPohfScYXK7Qrriro8_2KMMs3A0N8rd1lf3uHejNPGfxFpnIG7gA4slZe_78TPkW762fa8Yfb96RyezhZCsecfmPlB17MlXLROilMgeusPqYa9BJ4HLg/s1600/skin+MD+winner.jpg"><img alt="1column" border="0" height="462" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVYVHtxbuCI/AAAAAAAAG_4/5xmFjspfLrI/1column_thumb%5B6%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="1column" width="246" /></a><br />
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1. Go to www.skinmdnatural.com and then to the order page (or just click on the image above)<br />2. After you have decided what you want from the shopping cart page,<br />3 Go to the checkout page and in the Coupon code box enter SMDN211.<br />4. 10% will automatically be deducted from your order. Of course, larger orders still qualify for additional bottles and shipping discounts.</div>
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I’d like to thank Skin MD Natural for my bottle of Shielding Lotion. The opinions expressed are my own and never influenced by the company.Mimi Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.com70tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044959474922069048.post-26342100425111192732011-02-11T16:44:00.001-06:002012-12-13T14:37:03.451-06:00AVONdreamers Ambassadorship Opportunity: I Need Your Help<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVW7lmyozzI/AAAAAAAAG-o/cNMHjefrfus/s1600-h/Avon%20Dreamers%20Ambassador%5B5%5D.jpg"><img alt="Avon Dreamers Ambassador" border="0" height="181" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVW7ngzjcbI/AAAAAAAAG-s/rXHM2guv2dw/Avon%20Dreamers%20Ambassador_thumb%5B3%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Avon Dreamers Ambassador" width="181" /></a> If you’ve met me in person, you know I’m not huge in the make-up department. That in and of itself might make you question why I’d want to be part of Avon and their Ambassador Program.<br />
First of all, I like make-up when I have a reason to wear it. I just don’t get the opportunity a lot. Second of all, Avon is so much more than just make-up. Take for example my favorite perfume EVER: Today.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVW7qF3wO7I/AAAAAAAAG-w/C780CMXMWNU/s1600-h/Avon%20Today%20Perfume%5B3%5D.gif"><img alt="Avon Today Perfume" border="0" height="195" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVW7sQ0rnMI/AAAAAAAAG-0/E-L0h4-G8lI/Avon%20Today%20Perfume_thumb%5B1%5D.gif?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Avon Today Perfume" width="185" /></a>I also love their Anew line. I’ve used the Clinical Advanced Wrinkle Corrector for those not so cool wrinkles I have between my eyebrows.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVW7uwFExfI/AAAAAAAAG-4/dBI_vglQoFg/s1600-h/Avon%20Clinical%5B3%5D.gif"><img alt="Avon Clinical" border="0" height="195" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVW7w3RimRI/AAAAAAAAG-8/TEyohKdfdFE/Avon%20Clinical_thumb%5B1%5D.gif?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Avon Clinical" width="185" /></a><br />
My legs have been happy to have the AVON BASICS Care Deeply with Cocoa Butter Body Lotion with this dry weather. I need some intensive lotion for my hands. I’m thinking MOISTURE THERAPY Intensive Treatment Hand Cream!<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVW7y2ofm4I/AAAAAAAAG_A/tspFfdwv--Q/s1600-h/Avon%20Intensive%5B3%5D.gif"><img alt="Avon Intensive" border="0" height="195" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVW70z11q0I/AAAAAAAAG_E/F9tT9TKpSM4/Avon%20Intensive_thumb%5B1%5D.gif?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Avon Intensive" width="185" /></a> Now, back to the AVONdreamers Ambassadorship opportunity for me. I’ll be hosting the Ambassadorship over at my other blog Woven by Words!! If I am one of the top 2 with votes I will become an Ambassador and I’ll be able to pass on products I receive to you!! Woo Hoo<br />
Here’s where you come in to play! I need you to nominate me for an AVONdreamers Ambassadorship by asking you to post "<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: maroon;"><em>I nominate Mimi @ Woven by Words for an AVONdreamers Ambassadorship</em></span></span>" on their facebook wall. The two bloggers with the most nominations on March 5 will be named AVONdreamers Ambassadors. To be fair, 1 nomination per person please.<br />
Thank you so much!!Mimi Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044959474922069048.post-85029717860548640762011-02-10T08:00:00.001-06:002012-12-13T14:37:23.410-06:00Hasbro: Ji Ga Zo Puzzle<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVMf6obaLHI/AAAAAAAAG9s/siRttbH1Xgo/s1600-h/Hasbro%5B3%5D.jpg"><img alt="Hasbro" border="0" height="166" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVMf9BDwjwI/AAAAAAAAG9w/Oeq44PGmfhQ/Hasbro_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Hasbro" width="159" /></a> When I first read about Hasbro’s Ji Ga Zo Puzzle I wasn’t exactly sure how it was going to work. Then I got the puzzle and software in the mail and still wasn’t exactly sure what I was doing.<br />
I figured the best thing to do was put the software onto my computer and see what it had to say. After loading the software and still seeing the same directions I just thought, “I’m going to go through the process because I should be able to figure it out as I go.”<br />
Hello. I think the directions are so simple my brain couldn’t comprehend them! LOL I kept looking at the cardboard puzzle boards wondering how I was going to get them into my printer. Clearly I was not understanding how this was supposed to work.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVMgAU64MOI/AAAAAAAAG90/8zfVCFDjWN0/s1600-h/Ji%20Ga%20Zo%20Explanation%5B4%5D.jpg"><img alt="Games TpltMerchGuide_p1" border="0" height="146" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVMgDf0cMpI/AAAAAAAAG94/OzpSlQZwVDY/Ji%20Ga%20Zo%20Explanation_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Games TpltMerchGuide_p1" width="375" /></a>In case anyone is as simple minded as me, here’s what Jin Ga Zo is in a nutshell:<br />
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“<em><span style="color: red;">Ji Ga Zo is revolutionizing the puzzle category! This awesome puzzle has 300 pieces that you arrange to create any face — even your own! Start out with any digital image and upload it using the Ji Ga Zo software. The software figures out the placement of each piece and builds a unique icon map. Then, it’s up to you to arrange the pieces according to the icon map and watch your own special image come together! These 300 pieces are specially created with unique colors and shading that let them interlock to create almost any face image you upload. The possibilities are virtually endless and the “face-making” fun goes on and on! CD-ROM includes icon maps for Mona Lisa, a collie dog, a kitten, a panda bear and MR MONOPOLY.</span></em>”</div>
I chose to do a photo of Doodle since he was home sick today. I thought he might be more interested in doing a puzzle that was all about him.<br />
I laid the paper next to the grid that is sent with the puzzle. We each took 2 colors and started finding each of the pieces that matched the printed paper. The first row took a little while as we got our bearings. From there we started to rock it out.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVMgIOfmXUI/AAAAAAAAG98/boR2P43MnTA/s1600-h/Ji%20Ga%20Zo%5B3%5D.gif"><img alt="Ji Ga Zo" height="337" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVMgf4cZVkI/AAAAAAAAG-A/wjpPWcBC8us/Ji%20Ga%20Zo_thumb%5B1%5D.gif?imgmax=800" style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Ji Ga Zo" width="337" /></a> <br />
Doodle says about what he thought of the puzzle, “Good. I like the creativity. It was easy to figure out.”<br />
Buddy says, “Good, I liked it a lot. I thought it was a really cool design and stuff.”<br />
It was so cool as the puzzle began to take shape. It was fun to stand back and look at the photo as it progressed into being something we could see.<br />
I tell you what, this could be one of my favorite puzzles EVER!! I plan on bringing this up to great grams with us this summer with a lot of photos printed out. The two games played at great grams are dominoes and puzzles. Puzzles are a favorite past time with the kids and their grandma and great grandma. For them puzzles are memory makers and what better way to do that than with a personalized photo puzzle!<br />
The one thing that I wish had come with the puzzle was resealable bags for the different colored pieces. Sure, I have my own bags, but I'd have liked to have had them provided in the box.<br />
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I’d like to thank Hasbro for sending me the Ji Ga Zo puzzle for review. The opinions expressed are my own.Mimi Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044959474922069048.post-77024815858457613272011-02-09T23:55:00.001-06:002011-02-09T23:55:23.282-06:00Hip Hip Hurray Giveaway Linky<p><a href="http://marvelousmomreviews.blogspot.com/2011/02/life-as-we-know-it-dvd-soundtrack.html"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Hip Hip Hurray Giveaway Linky" border="0" alt="Hip Hip Hurray Giveaway Linky" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVN9yZrpEvI/AAAAAAAAG-k/SFtO2-DvrOE/HipHipHurrayGiveawayLinky3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="170" /> </a></p> <p>Here are some of my giveaways: </p> <p><a href="http://marvelousmomreviews.blogspot.com/2011/02/life-as-we-know-it-dvd-soundtrack.html"><em>Life As We Know It</em> DVD & Soundtrack 2 Winners</a> Ends 2/17</p> <p><a href="http://marvelousmomreviews.blogspot.com/2011/02/h-candies-heart-of-valentines-giveaway.html">H&S Candies Box of Chocolates</a> Ends 2/18</p> <p><a href="http://marvelousmomreviews.blogspot.com/2011/02/kidorable-review-giveaway.html">Kidorable Umbrella</a> Ends 2/20</p> <p><a href="http://wovenbywords.blogspot.com/2011/02/life-as-we-know-it-dvd-soundtrack.html"><em>Life As We Know It</em> DVD & Soundtrack</a> at Woven by Words Ends 2/17</p> <p><a href="http://wovenbywords.blogspot.com/2011/02/lady-in-waiting-by-susan-meissner.html"><em>Lady In Waiting</em> by Susan Meissner</a> at Woven by Words Ends 2/17</p> <p><font color="#800000" size="4"><em>I want to let you know my Hip Hip Hurray Giveaway Linky will be moving to my Woven by Words blog at the beginning of March.</em></font></p> <p>To add your giveaway linky you must link to your giveaway not to your homepage! It will be deleted if it doesn’t. Spam will go as well. If you believe I’ve deleted your linky by accident, please let me know. Also no affiliate links either.</p> <!-- start InLinkz script --><script src="http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=33956"></script><!-- end InLinkz script --> Mimi Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044959474922069048.post-65165773650014445432011-02-09T15:30:00.002-06:002011-09-07T23:32:09.440-05:00A CSNstores Opportunity!<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVMHOjc8pXI/AAAAAAAAG9M/vgk7bt7afg0/s1600-h/CSN_Stores_Logo%5B4%5D.gif"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="CSN_Stores_Logo" border="0" alt="CSN_Stores_Logo" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVMHQs_6R8I/AAAAAAAAG9Q/UosweOC3EWA/CSN_Stores_Logo_thumb%5B2%5D.gif?imgmax=800" width="300" height="86" /></a> We are an occasional travel family. I love road trips, that’s for sure, but our “luggage” leaves a lot to be desired! For the most part we used duffle bags or things we’ve gotten for free. I can’t even tell you what brand any of them are, if there’s even a brand.</p> <p>And when I say “free” I mean duffle bags from my daughter’s college open house, trips to the state fair, etc. Not something that was sent to me.</p> <p>My daughter’s on the other hand travel by air more than I do with school competitions or for vacation or mission trips. Lucky girls, but they can have it. I’m pretty much done with air travel. Anxiety attacks are NOT something I’m fond of. I’ll stick to the road.</p> <p>I have to admit we are a duffle bag kind of family. I say that only because they’re squishable and since I typically have to jam pack my minivan squishability is a necessity. <a href="http://www.wayfair.com/Delsey-C449027.html">Delsey luggage</a> from the Luggage.com CSNstores has some great selections.</p> <p>Check out this awesome Delsey Helium Hyperlite 26" Rolling Duffel bag. I like that we’d be able to roll it around making it easier for my boys to help instead of me trying to lug 4-5 bags around on my own.<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVMHTGKY6jI/AAAAAAAAG9U/B0XQm7uJBIA/s1600-h/Helium%2BHyperlite%2B26_%2BRolling%2BDuffel%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Helium Hyperlite 26_ Rolling Duffel" border="0" alt="Helium Hyperlite 26_ Rolling Duffel" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVMHVWp2QBI/AAAAAAAAG9Y/QcD7LuIsAlE/Helium%2BHyperlite%2B26_%2BRolling%2BDuffel_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="240" /></a>Oh my goodness, my oldest daughter would LOVE the Helium Zip 25” Suiter Trolley in Raspberry Red. That color would send her to the moon!<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVMHXRWIVgI/AAAAAAAAG9c/M_scjo03Ooc/s1600-h/Helium%2BZip%2B25%EF%BF%BD%2BSuiter%2BTrolley%2Bin%2BRaspberry%2BRed%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Helium Zip 25%94 Suiter Trolley in Raspberry Red" border="0" alt="Helium Zip 25%94 Suiter Trolley in Raspberry Red" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVMHZqsYWtI/AAAAAAAAG9g/sfl_mC1Nsog/Helium%2BZip%2B25%EF%BF%BD%2BSuiter%2BTrolley%2Bin%2BRaspberry%2BRed_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="240" /></a>When we do travel, I always make sure we have one bag that has our overnight stuff for each night we are on the road. This makes it so much easier than unloading the large pieces just for a change of clothes.Something like this Helium Fusion Lite 2.0 Personal Bag in Black would work perfectly.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVMHb1-GxoI/AAAAAAAAG9k/jJBuGDZ3mGU/s1600-h/Helium%2BFusion%2BLite%2B2_0%2BPersonal%2BBag%2Bin%2BBlack%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Helium Fusion Lite 2_0 Personal Bag in Black" border="0" alt="Helium Fusion Lite 2_0 Personal Bag in Black" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVMHeFuoLtI/AAAAAAAAG9o/Ci6eQO2F7fo/Helium%2BFusion%2BLite%2B2_0%2BPersonal%2BBag%2Bin%2BBlack_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="240" /></a>I’d like to thank CSNstores for the opportunity to do a giveaway in my next CSNstores post! Keep an eye out for it!! </p>Mimi Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044959474922069048.post-48152712162385016362011-02-07T20:00:00.001-06:002011-02-07T21:11:42.969-06:00PowerRangers: Samurai emPower<img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="th_power_rangers_logo[1]" border="0" alt="th_power_rangers_logo[1]" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVCjVxon6UI/AAAAAAAAG8Q/QuCblF7G3k8/th_power_rangers_logo1_thumb2.png?imgmax=800" width="260" height="174" /> <p>The Power Rangers are back!  With a new cast, a new look and a new network, <b>Power Rangers: Samurai</b> debuts on Nickelodeon Monday, Feb. 7th at 8pm EST before moving to it's regular spot on Sundays at noon on Nickelodeon.  <b> <br /></b></p> <p>The world's most successful kids action series is in it's 19th season and has moved from Disney to Nickelodoen and just got a shiny, martial-arts-influenced reboot.</p> <p>Combining comedy with action-filled storylines, the all-new half-hour series features a new cast of Rangers and never-before-seen villains, as well as high-octane action, martial arts and advanced special effects.</p> <p>A new generation of heroes is about to explode out of the darkness to battle bad guys everywhere!<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVCjgKp2YFI/AAAAAAAAG8U/NUqZAL2oIiU/s1600-h/powerrangers63613.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="powerrangers636[1]" border="0" alt="powerrangers636[1]" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVCjlioO6KI/AAAAAAAAG8Y/YSm2W8NlhJw/powerrangers6361_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="192" /></a>  <br />The new Rangers, Jayden, Kevin, Mia, Emily and Mike, harness the mystical Samurai Symbols of Power to fight evil with the elements of Fire, Water, Sky, Forest and Earth. <br /> <br />They are not alone in their struggle. An all-knowing mentor and special spirit animals called Zords aid in their attack against the relentless dark forces.</p> <p><strong>emPOWER Kids </strong></p> <p>The <b>emPOWER movement </b>will launch along with the new series.  emPOWER provides parents and kids the tools they need to work together to grow healthy kids and support healthy communities.  </p> <p>emPOWER inspires participation in schools, online and in local communities to demonstrate the Power Rangers values:</p> <p><b>*</b> Standing for What's Right <br /><b>* </b>Teamwork and Cooperation <br /><b>*</b> Confidence <br /><b>* </b>Health and Physical Fitness<b> <br /></b><b>* </b>Caring and Friendship</p> <p><strong><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVCjpsYJ0CI/AAAAAAAAG8c/UH0849BL_H8/s1600-h/powerrangerssamurai13.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="power-rangers-samurai[1]" border="0" alt="power-rangers-samurai[1]" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TVCjuP_hayI/AAAAAAAAG8g/HeJPlNZzDkw/powerrangerssamurai1_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="180" height="240" /></a>About The Episode:</strong>In the action-packed premiere episode, “The Team Unites,” after Mike can’t anticipate an attack like Kevin and Jayden, he grows frustrated and takes a break from training to meet up with old friends. But when a long-armed monster named Rofer attacks, Mike unsuccessfully attempts to fight him alone, and his friends are injured. Jayden and Mentor explain the hard truth that Samurai Rangers must stay away from family and friends in order to protect them from the dangers that are involved with being a Ranger. Inspired, Mike begins to take his role and training as a Samurai Ranger more seriously. With Jayden’s help, Mike uses his training and creativity to anticipate Rofer’s moves and defeats him.</p> <p></p> <p>You can find more information like Downloads, Games, Episodes and much more at the Power Rangers emPower <a href="http://www.powerrangers.com/empower/">website</a>.</p> <h3> <p align="center">Is your school or child participating in the Power Rangers in-school program? </p> </h3> <p>During January and February 2011, Gym Class Kits including Fitness guides and bulletin board messaging are being delivered to more than 4500 participating U.S. elementary schools. The guides include group activities focused on Power Rangers values and physical fitness, designed for Kindergarten – 3rd grade students. Each participating school is entered for a chance to win: a visit from the Samurai Power Rangers and a $10,000 donation to their physical education program.</p> <p>Every week the emPOWER website will feature a young person who's making a difference in their family, school, or community. Nominated by parents on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Power-Rangers-emPOWER#!/pages/Power-Rangers-emPOWER/106410192766892">emPOWER facebook page</a>, we'll feature the Ranger of the Week's photo and story to inspire kids, parents, and teachers about how kids are making a difference.</p> <p>Your child can also “Samurai” themselves at the Power Ranger <a href="http://www.powerrangers.com/">website</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Power-Rangers-emPOWER/107576962648291"></a></p> <p><strong><font size="4">My Review:</font></strong></p> <p>I thought the debut of Power Rangers Samurai was a good one. This will be another series that my boys will want to catch each of. Unfortunately it’ll air during church so they’ll have to catch reruns, but we’re used to that on Nickelodeon.</p> <p>I remember watching many of the other series because my oldest son is 11 and we’ve been watching these for about 5 yrs. As a mom, I have to say the bad guys crack me up. They are the goofiest looking, dopiest, trouble makers since Godzilla movies.</p> <p>I asked Doodle, 7yo what he thought of the show and he said he liked it. I asked him if he’d watch more of the shows and he said, "Maybe.” He hasn’t explained what he means by “maybe” even though I’ve asked him a couple different ways.</p> <p>I think Power Ranger shows help kids to learn how to help others, become better people, and to not rely only on themselves. I like the lessons that they teach. It’ll be interesting to get my 11yo’s opinion of the show. He’ll have to watch it next Sunday hopefully.</p> <p><font size="2"><em>I am eligible to win a gift card from One2One Network for posting my opinion of the show. I have not been compensated for this review and the opinions expressed are my own and never influenced by the company.</em></font></p> Mimi Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044959474922069048.post-85814739411160203432011-02-04T21:37:00.003-06:002012-12-13T14:39:01.024-06:00Kidorable Review & Giveaway<a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUt0gO7mExI/AAAAAAAAG60/lG553IhLudI/s1600-h/logo3.png"><img alt="logo" border="0" height="86" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUt0ih-hzmI/AAAAAAAAG64/r6UfNUqN_GY/logo_thumb1.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="logo" width="226" /></a> Oh how I wish I still had little girls in my house with the adorable lines from Kidorable! 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Thank goodness I had a taker. I showed up at church and asked one of our pastor’s wives if her daughter would be able to fit in them. Oh goodness, sure enough! Little B put the Kidorable Ballerina rain boots on and she loved them!<br />
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Seriously, how cute are little girls in anything Ballerina? Well, if you check out the new Kidorable line of Ballerina products you will be thrilled at what your little girl could be sporting.<br />
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Now, Kidorable isn’t just about the Ballerina line! Oh no. The have a couple lines for boys as well like their new Space Hero line! Check out a few of their other lines:<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUt0sYZkErI/AAAAAAAAG7A/RMfO_GHzclQ/s1600-h/page3.jpg"><img alt="page" border="0" height="240" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUt0vxAa9CI/AAAAAAAAG7E/tX1iPfaMNCA/page_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="page" width="240" /></a>Here’s your opportunity to win a Kidorable umbrella of your choice.<br />
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Required: Visit Kidorable and tell me which line is your favorite.<br />
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Giveaway open to US residents only 18 yrs or older. Please leave your email in the required entry or have it available in your profile. No email/contact = No entry. Giveaway ends 2/20/11 at 11:59 PST. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMi6yNqXmDeC0FanyE0ApHpmUMO6KlCMfEOVR2q1BtPe7W_6G1gAHKrS4PSbZC_WlBHT2UBZ58GICiCGofO7tV2I2-GKZ4dC9VLJmb8s5MAB0mGMPsNdnrMDia2Vv1Ga6JmqrvHlh248c/s1600/Kidorable+Winner.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5576755700628625954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMi6yNqXmDeC0FanyE0ApHpmUMO6KlCMfEOVR2q1BtPe7W_6G1gAHKrS4PSbZC_WlBHT2UBZ58GICiCGofO7tV2I2-GKZ4dC9VLJmb8s5MAB0mGMPsNdnrMDia2Vv1Ga6JmqrvHlh248c/s200/Kidorable+Winner.jpg" style="cursor: hand; float: right; height: 188px; margin: 0px 0px 10px 10px; width: 167px;" /></a>Winner has 48 hours to respond.<br />
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I’d like to thank Kidorable for sending me the Ballerina Rainboots that I passed on to my “model”. Kidorable is also providing the giveaway product. The opinions expressed are my own and never influenced by the company.Mimi Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.com101tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044959474922069048.post-68475687779682257772011-02-04T00:01:00.005-06:002012-12-13T14:38:41.409-06:00H&S Candies Heart of Valentines Giveaway<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUs2pg6YUII/AAAAAAAAG6s/vwpx5sEMJrE/s1600-h/hsvalentines-300x250_v2%5B1%5D.jpg"><img alt="hsvalentines-300x250_v2" border="0" height="200" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUs2sCbDP1I/AAAAAAAAG6w/434gljMXhXQ/hsvalentines-300x250_v2_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="hsvalentines-300x250_v2" width="240" /></a> I’m not sure if you’re like me, but I ♥ chocolate. I’ve had H&S Candies before and they are melt in your mouth delicious! These aren’t tiny pieces of chocolate that you wish would last longer. No, these are chunks of chocolate that make you roll your eyes in delight!<br />
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Lucky for you, I have the opportunity to giveaway a box of chocolates thanks to H&S Candies!<br />
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Giveaway open to US residents only 18 yrs or older. Please leave your email in the required entry or have it available in your profile. No email/contact = No entry. Giveaway ends 2/18/11 at 11:59 PST. Winner has 48 hours to respond.<br />
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I’d like to thank DBA West for the opportunity to participate in this giveaway. I will be receiving a box of chocolates for posting. The opinion expressed is my own and never influenced by the company.Mimi Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.com87tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044959474922069048.post-82475396124547830612011-02-03T00:13:00.005-06:002012-12-13T14:38:15.771-06:00Life As We Know It DVD & Soundtrack Giveaway ~ 2 Winners<img alt="image001-4" border="0" height="68" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUpHXc7cXaI/AAAAAAAAG6I/bBhHQbhXzYQ/image0014_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="image001-4" width="447" /><br />
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<em>Life As We Know It</em> starring Katherine Heigl and Josh Duhamel will be available February 8th. To celebrate the release I’m able to give away a DVD and Soundtrack to the movie to 2 winners!<br />
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I only saw 2 movies last year and <em>Life As We Know It</em> was one of them. LP and I went to see it and we laughed out loud during it! Yes, I’m one of those people. If you haven’t heard about the movie here’s an intro:<br />
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<em><span style="font-size: 85%;">“This quirky romantic comedy follows Holly (Katherine Heigl) & Messer (Josh Duhamel), two seemingly unsure adults, who become unexpected parents to their best friends’ daughter after a tragic accident. As opposites attract, the two struggle to put aside their differences, learn how to care for their charming adopted daughter Sophie and become a family through these unforeseen circumstances.”<iframe frameborder="1" height="500" src="http://partnershub.com/widgets/lawki/" width="480"></iframe></span></em><br />
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Last week I was able to part of a conference call with Katherine Heigl! How insane is that? It was a great 1/2 hour with her and about 10 other bloggers. You can read more about it at <a href="http://wovenbywords.blogspot.com/2011/01/katherine-heigl-phone-conference.html">Woven by Words</a>.<br />
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I thought I’d share some of the answers to her questions. (Did I mention I’m still shocked I got to do this call? *grin*) <em>Her answers aren’t verbatim because I tried writing everything down and had to drop little words but the meat of how she responded is her completely.</em><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Being in the public eye, how do you maintain your true self?</span><br />
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Katherine: I tend to be too honest. I don’t censor myself well. What you get is me. I need to learn to be more private.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Does being a parent change how you view the roles you'll take or the roles you've played in the past?</span><br />
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Katherine: I want to play roles of women I can admire. I want my daughter to be able to watch my movies.<br />
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Katherine: I have a girl that nanny’s but only until a certain time. So, we have date night at home after our daughter goes to bed. We don’t go out as much as we used to. I love going out to dinner.<br />
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Katherine: Watch Apple TV. I just finished a marathon of Sons of Anarchy. I also watch Gossip Girl, Life Unexpected and Cougar Town. I like to involve myself in other shows.<br />
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Now’s your chance to own the DVD and Soundtrack!<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUpHbDiiBpI/AAAAAAAAG6M/WxJKN8kPoQs/s1600-h/LAWD027843.jpg"><img alt="Life As We Know It" border="0" height="160" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUpHdR8_1OI/AAAAAAAAG6Q/2ZLqx6FVfbY/LAWD02784_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Life As We Know It" width="240" /></a>Required: Tell me which Girls Night In Tips from the widget above you like the most.<br />
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Giveaway open to US residents only 18 yrs or older. Please leave your email in the required entry or have it available in your profile. No email/contact = No entry. Giveaway ends 2/17/11 at 11:59 PST. Winner has 48 hours to respond.<br />
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<strong>My</strong> Handmade With Love Blog Hop is open to US Residents, 18 yrs and older. Blog Hop runs February 2-6th and ends at 11:59pm PST on February 6th.<br />
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<a href="http://simplystacie.net/" target="_blank"><br /><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/basic_linky_include.aspx?id=70974" type="text/javascript"></script><br /></a>Mimi Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.com195tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044959474922069048.post-79843131027850192442011-01-31T21:26:00.003-06:002012-12-13T14:40:56.081-06:00Lovable Labels Review & Giveaway<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUd9GZ7bHiI/AAAAAAAAG3A/wQe02KsUO6Y/s1600-h/untitled%5B1%5D.png"><img alt="untitled" border="0" height="160" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUd9JZY6QCI/AAAAAAAAG3E/8JnWR7SaIsE/untitled_thumb%5B1%5D.png?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="untitled" width="156" /></a> Do you find labeling a necessity? With two boys who have a lot of the same things, Lovable Labels comes in handy dandy!! As soon as we got our labels we went straight for the Nintendo DS’s.<br />
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Just to let you know, I’ve colored out my boys names so I can do my part in keeping their identities private. The photo below represents the pack Buddy got!<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUd9LkHcnbI/AAAAAAAAG3I/KqwJ6rzZ5fM/s1600-h/FRIENDSHIP-PACK-MAJESTIC2%5B3%5D.gif"><img alt="FRIENDSHIP-PACK-MAJESTIC2" border="0" height="198" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUd9OLOjjwI/AAAAAAAAG3M/CtdTaU4UreY/FRIENDSHIP-PACK-MAJESTIC2_thumb%5B1%5D.gif?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="FRIENDSHIP-PACK-MAJESTIC2" width="240" /></a><br />
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The boys have matching one, cause why would they want ones that don’t look the same? We’ve had issues with mix ups in the past. Now with the boy names on the back there won’t be any mistaking whose is whose.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUe04mrMDDI/AAAAAAAAG4M/9DhwJbI_KnU/s1600-h/IMG_5070%5B8%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5070" border="0" height="160" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUe07IxdNgI/AAAAAAAAG4Q/ar3oscojrq4/IMG_5070_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_5070" width="240" /></a>I also have a couple of containers for work that I put a label from each of my boys on: coffee cup and a water bottle. Everyone from our store received the same water bottle and I don’t care to have mine mixed up with anyone else’s.<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUe0-PADZvI/AAAAAAAAG4U/AsnqiysIXrU/s1600-h/IMG_5068%5B8%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5068" border="0" height="160" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUe1AXmBDiI/AAAAAAAAG4Y/pqvmzYAjacE/IMG_5068_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_5068" width="240" /></a>Next my boys have a number of PS2 games that they share, but some of them were given to them as individuals. I can’t keep track of who has which game so we are able to go thru them and I can label them for each boy. Thank goodness. I also like the boys having these labels on them for when they visit cousins or neighbors. With their names smack dab in the middle of them there’s no denying whose they are.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUe1DlRUArI/AAAAAAAAG4c/uMqfOR5KbO8/s1600-h/IMG_5071%5B7%5D.jpg"><img alt="IMG_5071" border="0" height="240" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUe1GeVXV8I/AAAAAAAAG4g/ggSWpy-Y56M/IMG_5071_thumb%5B4%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="IMG_5071" width="160" /></a>You know what’s really cute? I was given 9 little labels that say “I ♥ Blogging”. How cute is that? Guess I’ll have to stick one of those in the middle of the computer screen, although I think the boys know the computer is mine, all mine. *grin*<br />
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Now, here’s some info about Lovable Labels: They launched in 2003 and have continued to develop inventive and useful products. Their labels are waterproof, dishwasher and microwave safe, washer and dryer safe, sun safe, bleach safe, sunscreen safe, and temperature safe.<img alt="page" border="0" height="240" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUd9fCAoycI/AAAAAAAAG3k/QBz9UgMGjeA/page_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-top-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="page" width="240" /><br />
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My oldest daughter is planning on going to Uganda on a mission trip this summer and because she has medicine allergies she’ll have to wear an ID band. Thank goodness Lovable Labels has Medical wristbands so we can tuck her info inside it and it will stay safe!<br />
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Here’s your opportunity to win a Friendship Pack + Friendship Sampler Pack! Ahhhh I know, so exciting! Here’s whatcha gotta do.<br />
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I’d like to thank Lovable Labels for sending a Friendship Sticker Pack and Buddy pack for my boys. They will also be providing the products for giveaway. The opinions expressed are my own and never influenced by the company.Mimi Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.com93tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044959474922069048.post-10485589445734994652011-01-30T23:38:00.001-06:002011-01-31T00:10:54.213-06:00International Spy Museum: Washington D.C. Review<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUZKSweUkTI/AAAAAAAAG2Q/Yfx6Z7r-T50/s1600-h/Spy%20Museum%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; margin-left: 0px; border-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; border-right: 0px" title="Spy Museum" border="0" alt="Spy Museum" align="left" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUZKUxbWD_I/AAAAAAAAG2U/50znAoJJFGo/Spy%20Museum_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="136" height="240" /></a> Every time we go to Virginia to be with my family at Christmas, we make a day trip up to Washington D.C. It’s fun to go by the White House and go through as many Smithsonian Museums as possible.</p> <p>We hadn’t really gone with Doodle before because he had always been too young to do all that walking around. I mean, we walk a LOT, for hours. It’s always my brother, my girls and Buddy. This year I knew I had a plan and Doodle was going to go with us.</p> <p>For years I’ve wanted to take the boys to the <a href="http://www.spymuseum.org/">International Spy Museum</a> but really felt they were too young for it. I also knew that if we did the Spy Museum, we wouldn’t be doing the other Smithsonian Museums. I was ready for something new and thought my boys were going to love this. </p> <p>I contacted the Spy Museum and they agree to partner with my blog and let us check them out!<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUZKYtuBinI/AAAAAAAAG2Y/6JU8-nrQn70/s1600-h/ISM_exterior%5B3%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="International Spy Museum" border="0" alt="International Spy Museum" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUZKbTHxoaI/AAAAAAAAG2c/VJx2y_U9KaI/ISM_exterior_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="240" /></a> </p> <p>My brother, myself and the boys decided to check it out the day after Christmas! I was concerned they’d be pretty busy, but I think a lot of people were nervous to drive into D.C. with the “storm” that was supposed to come. Eh, I’m from Minnesota, I wasn’t worried about it!</p> <p>At the beginning of the Museum you take on a new identity. That was something I thought was really exciting. Who knew I’d be so taken in by the Spy Museum! I took my new identity very seriously! Well, at least my own. I kept forgetting to call the guys by their new names! LOL<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUZKfmX2YRI/AAAAAAAAG2g/9ndNQkn3Lyc/s1600-h/Berlin-Guests%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Berlin-Guests" border="0" alt="Berlin-Guests" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUZKj4NY6MI/AAAAAAAAG2k/SMua7wpc4LQ/Berlin-Guests_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="312" height="214" /></a>There was so much I didn’t know about spying. The history of it, people who started up organizations for United States spying, etc. It was all so fascinating. You’re able to walk through the evolution of spying technology.</p> <p>Unfortunately, Doodle wasn’t so fascinated by it as I was. Buddy thought it was interesting enough. My brother and I wanted to take our time going through the Museum. We were able to distract Doodle with a few interactive parts, but not long into it he started wondering how long we were going to be there.</p> <p>Let me just say, for the record, that I think if you have a young child the same age as my Doodle, 7, and they’re really into spying, then I think this would be a great experience. Personally, I think I wanted my boys to be excited about being there as I thought they’d be. Oh well, I tried. I also think that if we would’ve done some spy research before we went to D.C. the boys would’ve been more connected with it. I wanted to surprise them. Ah well.<a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUZKs45TblI/AAAAAAAAG2o/dBBvRFae-1A/s1600-h/School-For-Spies-Guests%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="School-For-Spies-Guests" border="0" alt="School-For-Spies-Guests" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUZKz-1-3rI/AAAAAAAAG2s/susqg3vYJUE/School-For-Spies-Guests_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="315" height="217" /></a>My brother and I really like the experience. I learned so much walking through the museum, sometimes at my bored 7yo’s pace, so there’s more I’d love to go back and learn.</p> <p>One thing I thought would’ve been cool as we were walking through this elaborate museum would’ve been to interact with people pretending to be spies and see if they could get information from us. You know, come up to us and ask us our name, where we were from, etc. How cool would that have been?</p> <p>We met up with the girls, along with my brother’s girlfriend, who had all gone to the Holocaust Museum. Here was their interpretation of what they thought we did at the International Spy Museum.<a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUZSYIXDgzI/AAAAAAAAG2w/6Urg6rRxHCU/s1600-h/IMG_4758%5B7%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="IMG_4758" border="0" alt="IMG_4758" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUZSak-kwiI/AAAAAAAAG20/E3hGgLC9RTU/IMG_4758_thumb%5B5%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="222" height="323" /></a>If I do have the opportunity to go back, I’m going to do some of the grown-up activities!! I would love to do the:</p> <p><em>Spy In The City</em> ~ You get a GPS to follow throughout the city. The museum sends you information to follow and complete a mission! This would actually be fun for the whole family.</p> <p><em>Operation Spy</em> ~ A one-hour spy adventure to find a trigger for a missing nuclear trigger.</p> <p><em>Spy At Night</em> ~ You do Operation Spy, there’s trivia, a Cipher Wheel, special guests on specified nights, and at the end of the night is food and drinks.</p> <p><em>Spy City Tour</em> ~ You prepare for an interactive mission and take part in an undercover operation! You’ll also learn about disguises from CIA Chiefs of Disguise!</p> <p>You can follow the International Spy Museum on:</p> <p><a href="http://twitter.com/#!/intlspymuseum">Twitter</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/InternationalSpyMuseum">Facebook</a></p> <p>If you’re going to be in D.C. during Valentine’s Day, check out the <a href="http://www.loveaspy.org/">Love A Spy</a> opportunity?</p> <ul> <li>Dinner for two at <a href="http://www.zoladc.com">Zola</a> plus champagne toast </li> <li>Admission to <a href="http://www.spymuseum.org/experiences/spy-night">Spy at Night</a> (clandestine cocktails and conversation) </li> <li>Admission to the <a href="http://www.spymuseum.org/">Spy Museum</a>’s permanent exhibit</li> </ul> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p>I’d like to thank the International Spy Museum for the 2 free tickets we received for a tour. The opinions expressed are my own and never influenced by the company.</p> Mimi Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044959474922069048.post-82200916630474967862011-01-28T08:00:00.001-06:002011-01-28T08:00:41.163-06:00Toggle Bandz: Handmade With Love Blog Hop Introduction<p>How much do you love little girls in headbands? I know when my girlies were little I loved playing with their hair. Of couse waaaay back then there weren’t creative ideas like Toggle Bandz.</p> <p>Here’s what Amanda says about her product:</p> <p>“Toggle Bandz were created by myself (stay at home military wife) having had found frustrations in market headbands and hair accessories. My 5 yr old daughter has thin fine hair and they would slip or roll right off her head. So I developed Toggle Bandz adjustable headbands. I make them all sizes,widths,colors and themes, Custom orders are always welcome.”</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TULLy_n98jI/AAAAAAAAG1M/hEi-HC93FbE/s1600-h/toggle3.gif"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" title="toggle" alt="toggle" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TULL6LEFpPI/AAAAAAAAG1Q/MHjGkcxPUGI/toggle_thumb1.gif?imgmax=800" width="326" height="225" /></a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-original-Toggle-Bandz/191396057541907?ref=ts&v=wall">Facebook</a></p> <p>Toggle Bandz: <a href="http://www.togglebandz.weebly.com">http://www.togglebandz.weebly.com</a></p> <p><em>*New Toggle Bandz added frequently so remember to check back!! Referral Perks. Spread the word about Toggle Bandz for every 10 people you get to order you get a free Toggle Bandz of your choice*</em></p> <p>I’m so excited to share about these headbands because I thought they were such a great idea! Of couse, my girls are grown up and I can only ask my boys to do so much. =)</p> <p>So, off I headed to church to see if one of my friend’s daughter’s would be willing to wear it for me and then they would be able to keep it. Thankfully we have some great parents who bear with me and my blogging. tee hee hee</p> <p>Little H was so cute after we got the headband on her. You could tell she knew adorable she was. It was really easy to slide the toggle up to the right point so that it fit her head. I got my photos and off she went happy as a clam with her adorable new headband!</p> <p>So here’s how adorable the Toggle Bandz are:</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TULL981qhpI/AAAAAAAAG1U/CHkcYV1QmlA/s1600-h/ToggleBandz4.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Toggle Bandz" border="0" alt="Toggle Bandz" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TULMB_1Rh9I/AAAAAAAAG1Y/a28xxIQYGPg/ToggleBandz_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="320" height="320" /></a> I want to thank Amanda for sending me the Toggle Bandz for review and for being able to pass it on to this adorable little girl. The opinions expressed are my own and never influenced by the company.</p> Mimi Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044959474922069048.post-39759538219947579532011-01-27T07:54:00.001-06:002011-01-27T07:54:31.769-06:00The Giggling E: Handmade With Love Blog Hop Introduction<p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUF4vLxfieI/AAAAAAAAGzw/oR6vXhVG49k/s1600-h/thenewgigglingelogo3.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="the new giggling e logo" border="0" alt="the new giggling e logo" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUF4yxkDnJI/AAAAAAAAGz0/SUzpm--8SM8/thenewgigglingelogo_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="211" /></a> Business Name: <a href="http://www.thegigglinge.etsy.com">The Giggling E</a>, handcrafted items for you and your little one!</p> <p> <br />Featured Products: Diva Diaper Bags, doll diaper bags, quilted doll quilts, one-of-kind embroidery designs, aprons, knitted items, custom/personalized orders and soon to come boutique custom children clothing!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUF42OGPpwI/AAAAAAAAGz4/_zlfYuBE7lw/s1600-h/GiggleE13.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Giggle E 1" border="0" alt="Giggle E 1" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUF44i-LmbI/AAAAAAAAGz8/AvrEpAdaVLk/GiggleE1_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="240" /></a> <br />Etsy Shop: www.thegigglinge.etsy.com <br />Facebook: www.facebook.com/gigglinge <br />Twitter: The Giggling E <br /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUF48VO49OI/AAAAAAAAG0A/RbfOLsMRxms/s1600-h/GigglingE23.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Giggling E 2" border="0" alt="Giggling E 2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUF4_NcnMeI/AAAAAAAAG0E/IfbuHZx_cRA/GigglingE2_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="240" /></a> <br />I began the Giggling E by joining together the two things I loved the most – my children and my passion to create.  With the birth of my son, Ellison, I discovered an abundance of items that could be purchase from a store for my little one.  However, I quickly concluded that there is so much more I can make with my own two hands that will make life with children much more enjoyable and, at the same time, teach my children the gratification from the act of making.  Also, knowing many other new moms, I found that there was a shared desire to have products for our children with a special personal touch. <br /><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUF5CmLDHQI/AAAAAAAAG0I/XyknTDD4yRQ/s1600-h/GigglingE33.jpg"><img style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Giggling E 3" border="0" alt="Giggling E 3" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUF5FV9YFLI/AAAAAAAAG0M/73hkzho-dng/GigglingE3_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" width="240" height="240" /></a> <br />With the encouragement of those wonderful mom friends, I began making products and selling them through Etsy.  The company name is a tribute to our son’s vivacious character – our ever-giggling Ellison. The fun has multiplied with our daughter, Madison, who also inspires me to keep dreaming of new things. My giggling bundles of joy have continually inspired my creations and I am delighted to share them through my shop.</p> <p>I have not received any compensation or products from The Giggling E. This is an informational post for the upcoming Handmade With Love Blog Hop.</p> Mimi Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7044959474922069048.post-46862966437274240122011-01-26T22:29:00.001-06:002011-01-26T22:30:41.158-06:00Hip Hip Hurray Giveaway Linky<p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUD021nS97I/AAAAAAAAGzo/ZyhmgZKjV6w/s1600-h/Hip%20Hip%20Hurray%20Giveaway%20Linky%5B4%5D.jpg"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Hip Hip Hurray Giveaway Linky" border="0" alt="Hip Hip Hurray Giveaway Linky" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_dkUOZhlM7TQ/TUD07DXm6nI/AAAAAAAAGzs/p5geURgJmxA/Hip%20Hip%20Hurray%20Giveaway%20Linky_thumb%5B2%5D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="343" height="249" /></a> Can’t believe I was pretty much without a computer last week! I had my 10yr old computer hooked up, but it was a lot like using a dial-up computer. I was able to get thru more pages and look thru emails faster on my Droid2 than with the computer. Sigh…I’m back on track now and ready for some Linky Lovin’!</p> <p>Here are 2 of my giveaways. I have a few more coming up now that I have computer back. Oh I love having it back. <br /> <br /><a href="http://marvelousmomreviews.blogspot.com/2011/01/dora-explorer-digital-camera-giveaway.html">Dora Talking Digital Camera</a> 1/27 <br /> <br /><a href="http://marvelousmomreviews.blogspot.com/2011/01/gortons-seafood-contest-and-giveaway-5.html">Gorton's Seafood Giveaway 5 Winners</a> 1/31 <br /> <br />To add your giveaway linky you must link to your giveaway not to your homepage! It will be deleted if it doesn’t. Spam will go as well. If you believe I’ve deleted your linky by accident, please let me know.</p> <!-- start InLinkz script --><script src="http://www.inlinkz.com/cs.php?id=31552"></script><!-- end InLinkz script --> Mimi Nhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860967608697974293noreply@blogger.com0