Reviewing Delightful Baby & Kids Stuff and Products Ideal For Moms
Congratulations to the 5 lucky readers:
1. kathy pease
2. Audrey B
3. Andrea H
4. Larry (cakeblast)
5. Wehaf
for winning a copy of
A Century of Flavor Cookbook each
Please claim your prize by verifying your email address and providing your shipping address using the Contact Form here. If any of the prizes remain unclaimed by 5th December 2009, I will be doing a replacement draw.
Thank you to everyone who participated
Christmas is just a month away and I am sure some of you have already written your shopping list and started planning for your Christmas meal menu. However, if you are still looking for suggestions on both, you might want to have a look at Nielsen-Massey Vanillas A Century of Flavor cookbook.
Here’s a peek at this cookbook through it’s press release:
A Century of Flavor is filled with 50 of the most tantalizing recipes, highlighting the intricate, yet delicate flavors of pure vanilla and is written for the novice cook as well as the seasoned chef. Exquisite photography and helpful cooking tips accompany each easy-to-follow recipe. Delicious Nielsen family favorites include: Fresh Basil-Tomato Soup with Vanilla; Crab Cakes with Vanilla Rémoulade; Vanilla Lobster Supreme with Pasta; Vanilla-Mocha Café Cake; and Crème Brûlée French Toast.
The cookbook also introduces recipes using some of Nielsen-Massey Vanillas new pure flavor extracts: Pure Chocolate Extract, Pure Almond Extract, Pure Orange Extract, Pure Lemon Extract, Pure Coffee Extract. Extracts add flavor, complement and enhance other flavors as in the Hearty White Bean Chili recipe, which calls for chocolate extract. Each variety of pure flavor extract has its own particular attributes, flavor notes and aromas, adding their own intensity and character to the foods in which they are used.
BUY IT : Delight mom with this tantalizing new cookbook this Christmas! A Century of Flavor can be purchased online at CookBookMarketPlace.com, Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com.
WIN IT : Want to win a FREE copy to cook up a storm this Christmas? Or simply to give your love ones a copy? Here’s your chance! I’m giving away a copy of A Century of Flavor to 5 VERY LUCKY READERS! Here’s what you need to do:
Disclosure : Giveaway copies of A Century of Flavor, courtesy of Nielsen-Massey Vanillas.
Take ONE peek into our bathrooms and you will know that we are a family of Dove supporter. From the body wash to hair shampoo and conditioner, our whole household uses Dove because it’s gentle on our sensitive skin. I was very suprise when asked to review Dove’s New Body Wash With Nutrium Moisture. I mean, we’re pretty happy to stick with the current Dove Body Wash but surprisingly, Dove has come out with yet another new BREAKTHROUGH FORMULA? Could it possibly beat the one we’re using right now? Read on to find out…..
I received the Dove Body Wash With Nutrium Moisture collection which comes in three different formula. If you have sensitive and dry skin, you might want to try the Sensitive Skin Body Wash first as it is unscented. I am not a fan of body wash with strong fragrance so, this is a plus for me. I also noticed that it does not lather as much since this is a soap free product.
Next, I tried and tested the Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash. As compared to the Sensitive Skin Body Wash, this formula actually gave a wonderful luxurious lather. It is also infused with tiny exfoliating beads to gently buff off dead skins. If you’re running short of time in the shower but do not want to miss out on your exfoliation regime, this is like a two in one product that can definitely save your time.
Finally the Deep Moisture Body Wash was given a three days trial. I like that the smell is light and pleasant and after each wash, it left a nice fresh smell on my skin. This formula has a smooth creamy texture which worked well on my skin. I didn’t see any significant difference in my skin after the first usage. However, after three days of continuous usage, I was pleasantly surprised that there’s noticeable smoothness to my feet which are always very dry and flaky. Having said that, I personally feel that the regular step to apply moisturizer to my skin should not be skipped. Though these Nutrium Moisture Body Wash will help improve the smoothness of your skin, it is not meant to replace what our regular moisturizers can do for our skin.
Overall, my favourite is the Deep Moisture Body Wash, which I have alraedy added to my shopping list. All the three formulas are available at drug stores as well as local retail outlets like Target and Walgreens for about $9 per 12 oz. bottle.
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Hey everyone, here’s a heads up that Scholastic is currently running a really neat essay contest through their site for young readers to enter. The prize is a visit with Winter the Dolphin at her home in Clearwater Marine Aquarium! You can either download the contest details here (PDF) or read on for more details below:
ABOUT THE CONTEST
Winter the Dolphin has been an inspiration and hero for children and adults alike. When Winter was just three months old, she was rescued from a crap trap which had seriously damaged her tail. It wasn’t clear that she would survive but she did. However, the damage to Winter’s tail was so extensive that it fell off. To everyone’s amazement, a prosthetic company stepped in an fitted Winter with a prosthetic tail. Now Winter is using her new tail and thriving.
Scholastic wants to hear about an animal that has most inspired your children by having them tell us about their favorite animal hero in 200 words or less.
One grand prize winner and his/her guardian will receive a trip to visit Winter at her home in Clearwater, Florida, one night’s stay at a hotel, $500 travel voucher, a Winter prize pack and a Nintendo DS Game system! 10 runners up with receive a copy of Winter’s Tail, a Winter’s Tail Nintendo DS game and a Winter plush doll!
HOW TO ENTER
Send entries to:
Scholastic’s Meet Winter the Dolphin Contest
557 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
Each entry must include student’s name, age, and grade; teacher’s name; and school name, address, and phone number.
All entries must be received by November 30, 2009. Winners will be announced on or around December 14th. No purchase necessary. Open to legal residences of 50 United States and D.C. ages 6-14 as of November 30th 2009. Void where prohibited. Click here for complete contest rules.
I am super excited to partner with Yoplait Fiber One to run this giveaway. In conjunction with the launching of their microsite, 50 readers of this blog will be rewarded with a coupon for a FREE four-pack of the new Yoplait Fiber One 50-calorie yogurt. All you need to do is sign up on the Fiber One mini microsite. Now, how cool is that!
Trust me, the Yoplait Fiber One 50-calorie yogurt is definitely a guilt-free, good-for-you snack for moms, in portion sizes, flavor variety and nutritional profiles perfect for kids! It’s also the only leading national nonfat yogurt with 50 calories and 5 grams of fiber. You can choose from four flavors – Strawberry, Vanilla, Peach and Key Lime Pie. Fiber One 50-calorie yogurt also features a ‘Hungry Girl Seal of Approval’, the first nationally distributed yogurt to receive this endorsement.
Now, here’s your chance fo enjoy a tasty treat that is good for you and a snack your kids will enjoy, for FREE. The first 50 readers to sign up via the microsite below will be sent a coupon for a FREE four-pack Yoplait Fiber One yogurt. You can also obtain useful weight management tips from best-selling author and food expert Lisa Lillien, a.k.a. Hungry Girl, additional product information about Fiber One yogurt as well as downloadable $1.00 off Fiber One yogurt coupon!
This giveaway is made possible by Yoplait Fiber One who provided the information, product giveaways as well as coupons.
Bakugan Battle Brawlers, it seems, are the current rage among tweens and teens here. These toys are actually action-figure warriors, that are 
tucked into spheres that pop open when they’re rolled onto a game card, where they gather points. My 9 year old has started a collection of Bakugan and so far, currently has 4 units of Bakugan balls and a couple of Gate and Ability cards. We made it a point to only reward him when he does well for his exams as these toys are certainly not cheap.
As a mom, I remain clueless on how the game is played but if you have some interest in finding out, here’s a link with some useful FAQs which might help. Amazingly, Spin Master’s Bakugan Battle Brawlers has been awarded the Toy Industry Association’s ‘Toy of the Year’ award for the second year in a row!
Product Description:
This fast-paced, energetic variation of Bingo is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Kids get a kick out of pulling the Zinger forward to reveal two mystery tiles and attempting to be the first to call out the tiles that match the images on their cards. The first player to fill his or her card wins! Ages 4 to 8. 2 to 8 players. 2 levels of play. 8 double-sided Zingo! cards and 72 picture tiles. 8 inches x 10.5 inches x 3.5 inches.
My son received this game during his recent birthday and we had a marvelous time playing it over and over again. This game focuses more on pictures and images, which meant they were easy for the younger kids to play. The Zingo cards have a 3 by 3 grid that shows pictures and words. Cards have a yellow side (the easier option) and a red side for the older kids. The zingo dispensor is extremely heavy duty and slides smooth. Players shout out to claim a piece, which is then placed over the appropriate square on the player’s card. There are also several different ways of playing.
My take : Though the game states that it is for ages 4 and up, I felt that it is simple enough that even 2 years old can play and yet equally suitable for middle-schoolers. Zingo is a great way to teach word recognition to younger children. An absolute fun for the whole family. I like that the game boards are thick and the Zingo pieces are made of sturdy plastic, which meant they are more durable. It’s also easy to take along on road trips. Highly recommended!
Buy it : Get yours at Amazon here.
“What would you give up to end cancer?”
In 1938, the March of Dimes asked Americans to donate just ten cents to polio research. It was a resounding success. Sixty years later, Stand Up To Cancer is asking for just five dollars, with the aim of getting 10,000 five-dollar donations in a month.
Remember, we make not be able to make a huge difference alone but IF WE JOIN FORCES TOGETHER, WE CAN! Your $5 could be the crucial donation that finally makes it possible to end cancer.
What would you give up today?
