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Win $75 Giveaway Toward Restaurants on Local Pages!

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Every dad has a superwoman in his life, and that special lady deserves to be celebrated with a delicious night out. In honor of Mother’s Day (May 8), I have partnered with Local Pages (www.localpages.com) to celebrate moms out there for the amazing things that they do! One lucky reader will be provided with $75 toward any restaurant found on Local Pages.

I have to say that prior to working with Local pages, I was not as aware of their services, but in reviewing the site, I was amazed at the amount of local coupons, discounts, and advertising that the site provided. The site also had a ton of shopping deals available also. If you haven’t checked out Local Pages, you definitely should today!

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How would you like to win $75 toward restaurants on Local Pages? a copy of this DVD? All you need to do is tell me why you appreciate the mom in your life, and link to Local Pages in their comment in order to be eligible for the $75 gift card. The contest will run for one week and will end on April 28, 2011.
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    This contest will run until April 28, 2011 at approximately 11:59 pm Eastern.

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    Winner has 48 hours to contact me or another name will be chosen.

    All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by the company.  Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. Please refer to this site’s Disclaimer for more information. I have been compensated or given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions.

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    Happy Birthday Diva-J

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    6 Years ago today Diva-J joined us on this Earth. She has been a joy to have in our lives, and though at times she challenges us, we love her all the more! Happy Birthday Diva-J!


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    Celebrate Grandparents Day with Wii!

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    Mark your calendars for Sept. 12, 2010…Grandparents Day is just around the corner.

     It’s easy to throw a party to celebrate – all you need is your Wii (and your grandparents). Follow these simple steps to throw a Grandparents Day party the whole family can enjoy!
    Step 1:       Send Out Invites
    Let your grandparents know you want to celebrate their special day by inviting the whole family.
    Step 2:       Pick Teams
    Create teams by mixing up family members – will it be grandkids and grandparents vs. mom and dad, or an inter-generational grudge match?
    Step 3:       Select Activities That Get Your Family on Their Feet
    One of the best things about Wii is that it comes with the famous Wii Sports and Wii Sports Resort games. Your family will have dozens of options to choose from – right out of the box!
    Whether you choose a showdown tournament in Wii Sports bowling, a set of epic Wii Sports Resort Swordplay duels or a pickup game of Wii Sports Resort basketball, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. To be extra ambitious, play a “family decathlon” of activities, so every member has a chance to shine.
    Step 4:       Give Away Prizes
    Take the competition up a notch by making your own special prizes, like “golden tickets”          good for:
                                        “Trip to the zoo with Grandma and Grandpa”
                                        “Baseball game with Grandpa”
                                        “Movie for two with Grandma”
    Step 5:      Pick a Movie and Relax with the Family
    Now that the whole family has battled it out, reward yourselves by kicking back with a movie everyone can enjoy. Watch any of thousands of movies instantly with Netflix on your Wii.  

     

    All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by the company.  Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. Please refer to this site’s Terms of Use  for more information. I have been compensated or given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions.

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    Celebrate Parent’s Day!

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    Celebrate Parent’s Day!
    The most joyful and frustrating job in the world 
    by Gary M. Unruh

    What do we value most in life: moment-to-moment enjoyment or the longer-term rewards and pleasure of a meaningful undertaking? Of course, we value the meaningful undertaking, and that’s what we signed up for with parenting-the most joyful and frustrating job in the world.

    Parenting is immeasurably rewarding over time, but from a moment-to-moment perspective, it’s often more frustrating than happy.  The every-once-in-awhile experiences of “I love you, Mom,” the glow of accomplishments, fun times together…well, that’s joy of the highest order.

    After watching all of this played out in front of me through the lives of over 2,500 kids and families for the last forty years, I’ve got one thing to say on Parents’ Day (7/25/10):

    Thank you, thank you, parents, for continually working to unleash your love and putting up with the daily frustration.

    It’s hard to describe what it’s like to see this unconditional love being transformed into a kid’s feeling lovable.

    Warren Buffett said it all recently: There is no power on earth like unconditional love. And I think that if you offered that to your child….you’re 90 percent of the way home (July 7, 2010 Huffington Post).

    As a way to celebrate your parenthood, here are four tips that will make your day-to-day parenting a little less frustrating:

    • Work toward your kid feeling understood and accepted (unconditional love) — “I’m lovable” — even during discipline. Video games, vacations, and soccer are great, but your kid feeling accepted and understood, that’s the keeper.
    • Agree on parenting approaches with your spouse. (Forty percent of parents’ arguments are about kids.)
    • Take adequate time for yourself and your spouse. (It’s good for your kids to witness.)
    • Don’t compare your parenting or your kid to others. Loving your kid unconditionally 65 percent of the time is plenty good, at least a B.  Besides, you and your kid are different from everyone else. Kids are forgiving, especially if they feel accepted and understood no matter what.


    Okay, parents, celebrate this day. You deserve it. As you increasingly show unconditional acceptance and understanding to your kid (and be kind to yourself), you can know without a doubt, I’m giving my kid the most powerful gift-love. I’m doing a good job.

    Note: Parent’s Day is the 4th Sunday of every July. This year, Parent’s Day is July 25th. Read more at www.parentsday.com.


    Gary M. Unruh, MSW LCSW, is a child and family mental health counselor with nearly forty years of experience. He is the author of Unleashing the Power of Parental Love: 4 Steps to Raising Joyful and Self-Confident Kids (www.unleashingparentallove.com).

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    Some possible Mothers Day Ideas!

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    For Moms with Limited time for Relaxation:

    Beautiful: Launched in March 2010, Clearly Beautiful is an all natural skin rejuvenation line that contains exclusive formulas in the form of masks and serums to combine effective ingredients with pure plant collagen delivery system.  Active ingredients in the products work to transform the skin by nourishing the epidermal layer and penetrating deeply into the skin to aid in increased collagen production, cell renewal and total skin hydration.  Clearly Beautiful products provide immediate smoothing and firming of the skin to revive, restore and rejuvenate each layer.  With continual use on the face, neck and hands, the skin will experience optimal hydration, the pores will be dramatically reduced and wrinkles will vanish. Products include Collagen Eye Masks, Hand Masks, Facial Masks and Neck Masks. For more information, please visit www.ClearlyBeautiful.net.  

    My Thoughts on the Product 
    I let J-Mom try out this product and she was impressed by the results. The results after one try, was definitely similar to what the above description claims. She stated that she would use this again if she could find it available at the store she shops at.


    For Moms Who Want Long, Lengthy and Thick Lashes:
    LashFood: LashFood products are natural eyelash and eyebrow conditioning stimulators that provides you with fuller, longer, darker, and stronger lashes. LashFood is formulated using the highest grade natural ingredients including Biotin, an essential vitamin, Arginine, a natural amino acid, and root and herbal extracts. No harsh chemicals, drugs or imitation ingredients are used.  All products are dermatologist tested and approved.  The newest innovation of JB Cosmetics, LashFood is created by Jane Kim. JB Cosmetics is a well known cosmetic manufacturer that specializes in eyelash products and stands for sophistication and beauty. Products include LashFood Conditioning Eyelash Serum, Conditioning Drama Mascara, Conditioning Eyeliner and more! For more information, please visit: www.lashfood.com

    My Thoughts on the Product
    Again, this was another product that I gave to J-Mom to try. She did try it out and it did seem to strengthen her eyelashes. She mentioned that she would use this again, though she did not know how often she would use it herself as she doesn’t usually use this type of product for herself.
    For Moms on the Go:

    Hit the Deck:      PowerHouse Hit The Deck™ is a scientifically designed fitness program that tones the body while burning off stress hormones and can be used for adapting to stress.  The portable and easy-to-use fitness program can be done anywhere, anytime and does not require any fitness equipment.  The device condones weight loss, improves sleep and energy and facilities in stress management.  PowerHouse Hit The Deck™ provides the appropriate intensity for the results desired whether new to exercising or advanced.  For more information please visit: www.PowerHousePerformanceCoaching.com
    My Thoughts on the ProductThis was a cool gift idea for a mom on the go. The cards provide the mom the opportunity to exercise no matter where she is. I also liked the fact that you could shuffle the cards as many times as you wanted which would allow for different exercises each time you work out.
    To Help Moms Tame their Kids’ Unruly Tresses:

    Le Baby: Le Baby hair gel is a styling gel free of harsh chemicals meant to define wispy curls and tackle unruly after-nap hair. While the concept of baby hairstyling products might seem a little child-beauty-pageant to some, for many moms and dads it’s a must-have diaper bag accessory.  From taming those wild fly-aways to smoothing frizzies, Le Baby hair gel works on all hair types and is hypoallergenic for sensitive skin. Whatever your child’s hair type, Le Baby will make combing and styling a cinch. The unique formulas leave hair shiny, healthy looking and more manageable.  For more information, please visit: www.lebabyinc.com

    My Thoughts on the Product
    We have girls with hair that tends to be out of control. We tried out this product on our youngest and it worked quite well. It was not overpowering or sticky, yet still held her hair where we wanted it. If you have similar problems, this product would be a great option for you.

    All opinions expressed in this review are my own and not influenced in any way by the company.  Any product claim, statistic, quote or other representation about a product or service should be verified with the manufacturer or provider. Please refer to this site’s Terms of Use  for more information. I have been compensated or given a product free of charge, but that does not impact my views or opinions.

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    10 Blissful Years

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    Today is J-Mom and my 10th Anniversary. I took Jeremy from Discovering Dad’s lead and used One True Media to put together something of a compilation (of pictures) to celebrate the day. I could not ask for a better friend and partner through the past 10 years of marriage and 12 years of being together. I love you J-Mom and hope others of you enjoy this tribute!


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