From the editors of Klutz books (they taught me to juggle) comes the sequel to The Encyclopedia of Immaturity, The Encyclopedia of Immaturity Volume 2.
This is a book right up my alley (hey, what do you mean you,"already" [...] 
America's Biggest Sleepover is happening on November 7, 2009 and girls from everywhere are invited!
Sponsored by Always and Beinggirl.com, this nationwide, online event will bring together girls across the country for a night of fun, sleepover-themed activities.
America's Biggest Sleepover is hosted by American [...] 
ConAgra Foods, the makers of brands such as Marie Callenders, Healthy Choice and Banquet, launched the Delicious Moments Facebook Contest.
The Grand Prize is a $10,000 family vacation!
Entering is easy, all you have to do is submit a video of yourself, [...] 
When the nice folks at EasyBloom asked if I wanted to try the Easy Bloom Plant Sensor, I said, "Yes" right away because we have places around the house where we've been trying to get something to grow for 17 years.
The EasyBloom' [...] 
As the wife of a teacher, and someone with a possible SONIC® problem, I'm delighted to tell you about Limeades for Learning.
SONIC® America ’s Drive-In has partnered with DonorsChoose.org, a national leading non-profit Web site to fulfill projects requested by teachers to announce' [...] 
I was invited to the launch of the Smart Choices food labeling system last month in New York City.
Smart Choices is a front of packaging nutritional food label system developed by an alliance of U.S. food manufacturers and retailers. Participation is voluntary and [...] 
I love Holiday Inn.
No, seriously, I love it. I grew up in it's heyday. When we went on family vacations, you always knew when you had "gotten there" when the Holiday Inn "great sign" appeared on the horizon.
I may or may not [...] 
The good folks at My Blog Spark sent me some samples of Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters to try.
They are similar to bite sized pieces of granola bars (a bit softer, though) that come in a convenient resealable [...] 
The McDonald's Happy Meal celebrated it's 30th birthday! (I feel kind of old, now.)
In honor of the 30th Birthday of the Happy Meal, McDonald’s brought back one of its most popular Happy Meal toys ever – Ty® Teenie Beanie Babies® plush toys (I received a [...] 
I am pleased to announce that the fine people at Omron Healthcare have offered to sponsor me in the Omron Overstep Your Bounds Challenge, held during BlogHer 2009 in Chicago, IL.
Along with me in the competition will be the esteemed [...] 
We recently got to try out Activision’s Guitar Hero On Tour: Modern Hits. It was a lot of fun, and the kids got a kick out of it, especially since we don't have one for the Wii.
I wondered how you'd play it on [...] 
I have a bit of a tenuous relationship with flavored water. It's left over from my first pregnancy and I developed quite the aversion to it. It's gotten better over the years, but I'm still slightly wary of it as most of it tastes chemical-y to' [...] 
I don't have a fancy skin care routine and I'm a bit skeptical of all that's out there on the market, especially the little machine thingys as I've always been unclear of the benefits of vibrating my face.
But, when I was asked to check out' [...] 
Special K has entered the protein shake market with their Special K Protein Shakes.
I'm not a big breakfast eater, so I've done the meal replacement shakes off and on during my lifetime. I really don't mind them, and there's some brands I like better' [...] 
Electrolux and Kelly Ripa have kicked off their Virtual Lemonade Stand campaign to raise funds for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Just visit electroluxappliances.com to design and open your own virtual lemonade stand and even pick the flavors of lemonade you want to [...] 
Look Good Feel Better is a community based, free service that offers female cancer patients beauty tips to look better and feel good about how they look during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. The program offers group workshops as well as one on one consultation and [...] 
Looking for a great Father's Day gift? How about the Kodak Easyshare Z1015 IS Digital Camera? Dads, Grandfathers, Uncles or friends can easily capture the moments with friends and family with this powerful point and shoot camera.
I've not used it' [...] 
My kids play sports and we enjoy being outside, but the sun can be brutal, especially when you're at the soccer field for hours on end. We have a couple of varieties of pop-up shelters, but they are large and heavy and if you put them' [...] 
The good folks at Kraft and Feeding America, the largest domestic hunger relief organization have partnered to feed the hungry and you can help.
Just visit "Share a Little Comfort" and every click means that one box (up to one [...] 
Last month was National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. Now, kids are out of school and home for the summer doing sports and being active outside. But, did you know that forearm fracture rates of children and adolescents have increased sharply in the U.S. [...] 
When the good folks at Chiquita asked if I'd like to review their frozen smoothies, I was all, "Um, of course..." as we are a big smoothie making household. I mean, someone is making them all the time (with varied results, I' [...] 
Believe it or not, your sweet smelling baby will one day enter the tween years, and trust me, smelling their head will no longer be an enjoyable pastime.
While there is a certain relief when they get old enough to bathe themselves, at some [...] 
Did you know that Weight Watchers has their own line of foods you can find right in the grocery? Anyone can enjoy them, they're not just for people doing the Weight Watcher's program. I think it's always good to know about foods that taste' [...] 
Many people are familiar with the great Sigg reusable beverage bottles. Now Cafe Press and Sigg have teamed up and now you can customize them.
Cafe Press,where users create and sell a wide variety of products, has an online design tool [...] 
The Canary Project began in 2006 as a project to photograph landscapes around the world most acutely affected by global warming. Since its founding, Canary has expanded its initial efforts and produces art and other visual media about climate change.
In 2009, Canary teamed up with [...] 
Mamapedia is an online resource of mothers sharing wisdom and advice with other mothers. It's a searchable compilation of what people have shared though the Mamasource community about kids in all stages.
Since they emphasize that it's about kids of "all ages" and [...] 
Skinny Cow is a line of better for you ice cream products, and if you've never had them, you should!
I was given the opportunity to try the ice cream sandwiches. Now, I'll be the first to tell you that I don't like too many' [...] 
This Mothers Day Kodak wants to celebrate relationships with Mothers across the US. Whether it is your Mom, a Grandmother, Aunt or more Kodak has great gift ideas that show them just how much you care.
Whether it's a photo gift or the Mom-a-thon [...] 
The Let's Fix Dinner Challenge is part of Stouffer's mission to bring families together through dinner.
Why? What's so important about dinner?
Research has shown the many benefits of dinner to kids and families:
Help Stouffer's and CASA meet their goal of 1 million' [...] 
The popular website, True Mom Confessions by my friend, Romy Lassally, is now a book!
True Mom Confessions is a safe, anonymous forum for admitting the parts of motherhood that are real, but you hesitate saying out loud. The confessions are [...] 
I was sent a coupon to try out Healthy Ones deli and meat products. Healthy Ones are deli and meat products made to be lower in fat and sodium than other lunch meats.
Some facts about Healthy Ones:
All Healthy Ones packaged lunch meats receive the American [...] 
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes now come in new Decor Canisters and what better item to have around during this Swine Flu outbreak?
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes new Décor canisters:
· Come in eight unique color palettes to match any home décor
· Feature a sleek new shape and wider [...] 
I was so excited to get Backyard Baseball 2010 by Atari to check out because we have LOVED the Backyard Sports games for years. There's a nearly rotted copy of Backyard Soccer 1926 or something like that by our computer right now.
I'm' [...] 
Legacy Interactive games has two great games for the Nintendo DS, and they're fun for the animal lover in your family.
Zoo Vet: Endangered Animals is a great interactive game where you get to be the animal doc. We got a' [...] 
It's common knowledge that I'm a doofus when it comes to backing up my computer. I know it's important and I've had 2 computers die an ugly death on me, yet I still don't know what I'm doing when it comes to protecting [...] 
Blue Dragon Plus for Nintendo DS was released February 24, 2009. It's the sequel to Blue Drrago and continues the story of Shu and his friends in a world of cubes and the ominous Shadow of a Balaur, a three-headed dragon.
I [...] 
YoPlus yogurt by Yoplait has active cultures, fiber (3 grams per serving) and probiotics to help "regulate your digestive health".
The newest variety of Yo-Plus yogurt is Blueberry Acai, I tried it and it was really good, and I'm not even a huge blueberry' [...] 
So, remember when I visited Campbell's last month?
They are sponsoring a giveaway right here!
Warm-up any lunch with a year’s supply Campbell’s® Chicken & Stars kids soup (reduced sodium) and a Campbell’s thermos (NOTE – a year’s supply is 24 cans, even though that's like a [...] 
A few weeks ago, I had the distinct privilege of being a part of Campbell's first blogger event in January.
They, along with the good folks at Weber-Shandwick brought together 11 bloggers from all over the country:
Table4Five.net
ThisMamaCooks.com' [...] 
Did you know that Dunkin' Donuts has a new line of "better for you" breakfast choices?
While it wouldn't be advisable to go crazy and eat any of the choices every day, Dunkin' Donuts has worked to provide some healthier (than the standard donut fare) choices.
The' [...] 
Free shipping from Lands' End until February 21, 2009: just enter the code SUNLIFE and the pin 6365 when you check out.
Speaking of Sunlife, be sure to check out the new Sun.Life collection at Lands' End.
Sun.Life is a full line of adjustable, breathable, [...] 
Dunkin' Donuts (link has sound), the home of some great donuts and rockin' coffee, has some great gift ideas.
Get ready for New Year's Day or gift your New Year's Eve host with this Dunkin' Donuts Enthusiast gift set containing a pound of Original [...] 
The D-Link DSM-210 Internet Photo Frame is a fabulous digital picture frame that allows you to manage and display your digital photos via the Internet (requires an Internet connection) and I received one to check out.
It was easy to operate [...] 
I have had such fun with the Nintendo DS Personal Trainer: Cooking. I love all my DS games, and the "grown-up" ones are a great addition to my collection.
It's a combination of an interactive cookbook and live cooking demonstration [...] 
Pop Star Guitar by XS games is an entry into the video game guitar craze.
In this game for the Wii (it comes in a PlayStation 2 version, too), instead of a little plastic guitar, you use a sheath to go [...] 
For the longest time, I had a vague notion that I should look into getting a "smart phone". I saw all these people with their various devices browsing the internet, reading their e-mails effortlessly and just generally doing cool stuff.
By way [...] 
OK, how fun is this?
The Active Life Outdoor Challenge by Namco will really get you up and moving.
It's a game for the Nintendo Wii with over a dozen games that use the Wii remote and the special Active Life [...] 
Kid's Angel Fleece Pajamas (for boys and girls), a $29.50 value, now on sale!
We got to try out these warm [...] 
The Smart Shopper is an electronic grocery list maker.
It's a lot of fun, all you do is press and speak want to put on the list, and it puts it on your list. When you are ready to go to the store, you just [...] 
The Children's Place is a great spot to find kids' clothing.
We especially like their fabulous pajamas and have been buying them since the kids were babies.
Now, you can have a chance to try them out, or pick up a last minute Christmas gift. Order [...] 
OK, how cute are these?
Everyone knows the best part of an ice cream cone is the cone itself, and what could be better that a chocolate filled cone?
Firelilly Gourmet Chocolate Truffle Cones are individually wrapped chocolate truffle filled sugar cones. They come in several [...] 
I received a Sony Mylo 2 personal communicator for review. Mylo stands for "my life online", by the way.
Once you understand that it works on wifi (no bills or pricey data plans!) and it's not a cell phone (though it does work [...] 
We had the opportunity to try out the Monopoly Video Game for Wii EA Games and Hasbro this week.
I opened it and asked my 12 year old son to get it up and running and I'd be there in a minute and [...] 
I. Love. This. Thing.
The Vtech Kidijamz Studio is so much fun. It's an interactive music station where kids can compose their own songs and play them back as well as interact with built-in familiar songs (don't worry, it comes with head phones) and [...] 
Roxio Creator 2009 is a suite of applications for manipulating most any type of data you can put on a CD or a DVD and even Blu-ray. You can burn, edit or back up audio, data, video and more to create [...] 
The Skil Multi-Cutter is a great little lightweight hand held cutting tool for materials up to 1/4" thick.
I really like this thing, it's got a variety of uses from breaking down cardboard boxes, opening those stubborn plastic packages, cutting vinyl flooring, [...] 
One of the things that drives me crazy camping is not being able to find stuff in the dark. I'm always putting my flashlight somewhere and I hate reading with one in one hand. So, I was thrilled when I learned we were going to try [...] 
If you have an athlete in the house, no doubt you've heard of Pre-Wrap, the colorful stuff that goes on under a bandage wrap.
It also has a number of other uses such as a headband or ponytail holder.
Be sure to check out Pre-Wrap.com, [...] 
My friends at Hallmark have some great new items for the holidays.
In addition to recordable message Christmas cards, there are some fun light-up gift bags and adhesive gift wrap.
Also new this year is a recordable keepsake ornament.
Also, there's another [...] 
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser now comes with the scent of Febreze.
If you're not familiar with Magic Eraser, it's great and can work miracles on soap scum and crayons marks on the wall.
The good folks [...]
Fall and early winter brings football, holidays and parties. It's that time of year when you might need to feed a crowd or bring something to a potluck dinner. 
Though I've cared for an aging parent, Alzheimer's is not something I've had to face, but millions of people do just that each day. 
Does your dad or grad like music?
I know my dad does, as a matter of fact, I first became aware of Slacker when he (age 78) pointed it out to me and he'd been using it for a while.
Greek yogurt has a much thicker, creamier consistency than regular, non-Greek yogurt and it's a fairly new discovery for me. I love custard type things and I was very excited to try 
Looking for a Father's Day gift idea for a "car guy"? He can "cruise the web in style" with 
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