Juno and Company: Perfect for Your Children

  

I was able to try out Juno and Company DVDs a few months ago and my three year old liked the songs and the bright characters.  I can say that my seven year old wasn't as enthused!  The stories not only teach but they entertain with easy to relate issues children face daily.  One of the other things I like about Juno is it was founded by mom and she is also a composer.  When I signed up to be a Juno Ambassador, it wasn't due to the perks that I might receive rather it was already a product we had in our house and one that I could wholeheartedly endorse with my own three year old.

Here is a little more about Juno:

All of our products are based on our lifelong love of music and our belief in its power to open hearts and minds. We firmly believe that by surrounding young children with beautiful music, we can engage their minds, inspire them artistically and nurture them emotionally.

During this journey, we have collaborated with top researchers, artists and musicians to create an award-winning line of products. Our CDs, DVDs and books feature a cast of lovable characters that interact with your child, along with original music composed for and performed by live orchestral musicians. We are excited to be able to share our passion with you. Welcome to our family!

Juno has a variety of products to include CDs, DVDs, plush dolls, toys, books and apparel.  You can even get a free downloadable online narrated by Brooke Shields.


Stay tuned for more information!




Sign up for the Juno Newsletter to learn more here.

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The New Adventures of Old Christine

Have you had a chance to watch The New Adventures of Old Christine with Julia Louis-Dreyful?  It seems to fall a successful trend of shows geared towards us wonderful women no longer in our 20's and even possibly out of 30's.  Women starting anew, with careers, children and no husband.  I think it is successful because so many women are on that same path for whatever reason so why not find humor in every day life struggles?   How many women don't use a sleep aid to help get to sleep from time to time?  Julia's character resorts to Nyquil.  She also leads a life that is typical being the single parent and also having a relative co habitat with her and her son.


Watching shows like this always provided real life humor from the friend that is so different from us, the family member that needs our help and the ex who tries to stay on.  The humor found is so parallel to most lives that it helps to show we aren't that out of the ordinary and who doesn't need a laugh anyway?


I always like the tongue and cheek humor that shows like this has.  Probably the biggest draw for me is how she is struggling with taking care of everyone else and it seems no one takes care of her.  One scene has her brother coming and inquiring to what she is doing.  With sarcasm, she responds ironing.  He follows up with something like 'I would have thought so but the iron is unplugged.'  I can't remember how many times I've done things like that just due to multi-tasking.


Give it try and see The New Adventures of Old Christine.


"I have been hired by Warner Bros WBWord division to raise awareness for 'The New Adventures of Old Christine.

Buzz Lightyear Costumes

My seven year old has a thing about dressing up as boy characters every Halloween.  She's been a Stars Wars Storm Trooper, Star Wars Darth Vader, SmallBumblebee Costume Transformers and this year, she wants to be Disney Light-Up Buzz Lightyear. To avoid the rush, I preordered and we received it already from an online vendor.  My youngest wants to be Toy Story - Jessie.  The Buzz costume is too small so I have to come up with a helmet alternative as I don't like to send things back.  I saw some great tutorials on how to make a space helmet but most were expensive.

I'm thinking of getting this Aeromax Jr. Astronaut Helmet with sounds from Amazon. I think with some stickers of Buzz and maybe some green and purple paint, it might work.  I'm really surprised that Disney didn't market a matching helmet given the popularity of Buzz.

Weight Watchers' Lose-A-Palooza One Day Event 9/14 to Help Fight Hunger

Who doesn't want to pay it forward especially when it costs you nothing than a little bit of time?  I'm always looking for ways to help others and I especially love this type of campaign that raises awareness, raises money and raises good humanitarian spirit.  Weight Watchers is hosting a Lose-A-Palooza and I bet you are wondering what that is!


 Lose-A-Palooza is a one-day social media event created to encourage participation in the Lose For Good® campaign to benefit Share Our Strength and Action Against Hunger.  As part of the Lose For Good campaign, Weight Watchers will donate $1, up to a maximum of $60,000, to Share Our Strength and Action Against Hunger for each approved mention, acknowledgment or action related to “Lose  For Good” made on September 14th through blogs, Twitter, Facebook and  check-in via foursquare.

Important note: there is a difference between Lose For Good and Lose-A-Palooza. Lose For Good is a 7-week campaign, Lose-A-Palooza, on the other hand, is a one-day event as part of the Lose For Good campaign. The event runs one day only – September 14th – and its objective is to drive as much social media awareness as possible for Lose For Good. Every time Lose For Good is mentioned using an approved method on 9/14, Weight Watchers will track the mention and donate a dollar – up to $60,000.


What do you have to lose?  On September 14th, Tweet, blog, post on Facebook and check in via foursquare to help raise funds to fight against hunger in the US!


Other great ways you can help:

• Leave a comment on my post with "Lose for Good" in the comment to help maximize the donation.
• Write a post in the Weight Watchers Community at weightwatchers.com with "Lose for Good" included.
• Post about "Lose for Good" yourself!

• Like Weight Watchers, Share our Strength or Action Against Hunger pages.
• Comment or Like any of the Weight Watchers' "Lose-A-Palooza" updates throughout the day on 9/14.
• Add a Lose-A-Palooza Twibbon to your profile picture on 9/14 (available on 9/14)

• Follow @WeightWatchers, @ShareStrength or @acfusa
• Tweet or RT using hashtag #LoseforGood
• Add a Lose-A-Palooza Twibbon to your profile picture on 9/14 (available on 9/14)

• Check in to a Weight Watchers meeting room

*Disclaimer:  My participation may result in winning a gift card or other prizes.

Thank You for the Babble Votes!

Babble has the best of the best and right now, you can vote for me under stayingyoung2!  I was honored that Cynthia from AdorableBabyClothing.com nominated me so if you want, vote and if you have, thank you!


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PERDUE® and Crayola's National Contest

School is back and who has time between working (if you do), chores, errands, extra curricular activities and so forth to fix dinner every night?  I know I struggle and feel bad when I take the easy, less nutritious way out by stopping for fast food.  I try to find simplified meals at times for my little picky eaters and one common staple in our house is PERDUE® chicken.  

I received a complimentary package of PERDUE® breaded chicken breast nuggets from their Whole Grain breaded line for review.  The PERDUE® Whole Grain product line are made from PERDUE® premium all white chicken with whole grain breading.  I like that they are trying to make the chicken healthier by using whole grain breading and it tastes delicious.  My two chicken nugget experts know a good chicken nugget when they taste it!

Another convenience about PERDUE® packages are the easy-open and close zipper bags which means less money and waste in storing the extra servings.  My girls will eat PERDUE® chicken nuggets for a snack or a meal as they don't care as long as they get them!

"The USDA Dietary Guidelines recommend that all Americans make half or more of their grains, whole grains. Each Whole Grain PERDUE® product features the Whole Grains Council's Stamp indicating that each serving provides at least one half-serving (8g) of whole grains.:

If you want to know more about Whole Grain chicken, click here:

http://www.perdue.com/products/subcategory-features.html?category_id=259 

As an extra incentive to encourage families to make meal time fun, Perdue and Crayola are hosting a  national contest encouraging families to enter an original picture of how they bring fun to the dinner table for a chance to win valuable prizes including a cruise package, a year's supply of PERDUE® Frozen Fully Cooked Chicken and a prize pack of Crayola and PERDUE®  products. Additional information about the contest can be found here.

More about the PERDUE® brand:

The PERDUE® brand is the #1 brand of fresh chicken in the Eastern United States.  Ranked third in sales in the poultry industry, Perdue Incorporated is a leading international food and agriculture business providing quality products and services to customers in more than 70 countries.

Privately held and family-run for three generations, the company employs more than 21,000 associates and partners with 2,200 independent farm families -- all who share in the commitment to quality, service and reliability that has guided the company since its founding in 1920. For more information, visit www.perdue.com®

All in all, we love PERDUE® chicken!  Next time you are at the store, try some if you haven't already and while you have a chance, try your luck at winning a year's supply of Perdue as well as the Crayola products!

Click here to try some new recipes like this one:

Chicken Cutlets with Bruschetta Topping

Ingredients

1 package PERDUE® Baked Breaded Chicken Breast Cutlets, Italian Style

2 tablespoons olive oil

4 large plum tomatoes, chopped

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup (2 ounces) Parmesan cheese, shredded (optional)

Instructions

1. Heat chicken according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, mix tomatoes, garlic, basil, balsamic vinegar, pepper and olive oil in a large bowl.  Spoon tomato mixture evenly onto heated chicken.
3. Top each cutlet with a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese, if desired and serve warm.

CSN Stores: Tables to Fitness Equipment & Much More $55 GC 10/1: WINNER CLOSED

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Thanks to all those who entered!

The holidays are coming and it's always nice to spruce up your house before guests arrive.  We are in the middle of prepping our house to sell and I'm looking for great ways to decorate and use what we have.  When I looked around our house, I noticed we were really missing accessories such as small tables to include coffee tables.  The house presentation is key to a sale and as it stands right now, we need to add to the decor.   I'm a regular of the CSN Stores due to the number of  them having over 200 online stores where you can find everything from coffee tables to fantastic fitness equipment to cookware!  We have shopped there for baby products to cooking ware to even a faucet.  

  

I have provided reviews and giveaways for CSN Stores because they are a store that I trust, deliver high quality products, have quick delivery and exceptional customer service.  I will admit that I have not had too much interaction with the customer service department as when I order, which is all online with no assistance, I receive my products and have had no need to return to date.


Check out the variety of products available at CSN for a great way to save money and avoid the hassle of shopping at many places.


The Giveaway:


One lucky winner will receive a $55 Gift Certificate from CSN Stores!


To Enter:


Follow my blog and tell me something you would like to use that GC on.


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Open to US and Canada

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I Was Nominated for The Babble 50: Top Twitter Moms

Special thanks to Cynthia at www.adorablebabyclothing.com for nominating me for this!  How very unexpected and sweet!  If you get a chance, please vote for me at http://www.babble.com/mom/work-family/top-50-twitter-moms-nominate-favorites/index.aspx


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Planning My Daughter's Baby Shower Newest Picture

This is where I am on the desert table for my daughter's baby shower at the end of September.  I'm really loving the Silhoutte that I received for all the digital paper cutting projects.  Glue Dots and a hot glue gun really makes it easier.

The glass was on sale with 50% off at Hobby Lobby, ribbon was all purchased on sale at Hancock Fabrics and the rest is coming from my daughter and I making the decorations.  Using a digital paper cutter is amazingly easy and can't wait to create many more things with it.  My daughter is having a lot of fun knowing we are creating everything for her magical moment which in itself, is invaluable.

We're going to make brownie pops too and tried our hand at cheesecake pops which are hard to make but taste great.  We tried them with a chocolate coating and without and preferred them without it.  The chocolate just overpowered the delicious cheesecake taste which is an absolute no-no in our house.  I'm thinking of using the Cheesecake Factory's vanilla bean cheesecake as inspiration.  White chocolate shavings would look divine on the pops.

Our desert table will have:

Rock Candy

Swizzle Sticks

Cupcakes

Cake

Brownie Pops

Cheesecake Pops

Our food table will have:

Pasta Salad

Fruit Plate

Cheese Plate

Veggie Plate

Cuban Finger Sandwiches

Regular Finger Sandwiches

Drinks:

Tassimo Selection of Coffee and Lattes

Southern Sweet Tea (we're in Georgia!)

Stewarts Old Fashion Orange Soda (dressed up for the shower)

Water (bottles with personalized labels)

Soda (assortment)

Favors:

Photo frame with the 4D ultrasound picture of Elizabeth

More to come ....

Fashion Playtes Free Shipping Code & New Skirts

If you haven't had a chance yet, check out Fashion Playtes as they now have skirts.  Fashion Playtes has a variety of clothing for girls to make themselves.  My seven year old loves it and has already purchased a few of the garments.  She thinks it's a lot of fun and the quality is very good. 

Create Tees & Denim with FashionPlaytes. FREE Shipping in U.S. Any Orders Over $40! Use Coupon Code: freeship0910