Monday, April 30, 2012

Balloon Time Review


Our Son Tristan just celebrated his 5th birthday and we had a huge party with family and friends. To help celebrate, we were able to review the Balloon Time Standard Helium Balloon Kit.

About:

Balloon Time Standard Helium Balloon Kits give you the convenience of a portable, disposable helium tank, enough helium for approximately 30 or 50 9" balloons and a spool of ribbon.

Mix and match balloons to make fun party decorations and balloon bouquets.




The kit includes:

A portable, 8.9 cubic foot helium-filled tank
30 vibrant, assorted color, 9" latex balloons

A spool of ribbon



Allen filling up the balloons. Super easy and fast to use!



The balloons on our mailbox.


Thanks Balloon Time for a celebration made easy!

Disclosure: "I was provided with free product(s) to review. I did not receive any other compensation and this is my honest opinion of the product(s)."

Pillsbury Bake-Off & $25 Walmart Gift Card Giveaway!



Looking to spice up your weekly dinners or sweeten your next family gathering with an extra special dessert? Bake-Off.com now has 100 new recipe creations from Pillsbury Bake-Off finalists from across the country. Whether you are in the mood for Breakfast & Brunches, Entertaining Appetizers, Dinner Made EasyTM, or Sweet Treats, Bake-Off.com has tons of new ideas that are simple to make and sure to wow your loved ones.
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    The kids loved it!


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    INGREDIENTS

    1
    cup firmly packed brown sugar
    1/3
    cup unsweetened cocoa
    2 cups hot water
    2
    cups Hungry Jack® Complete Pancake & Waffle Mix (Just Add Water)
    1
    cup sugar
    1/4
    cup unsweetened cocoa
    1/4
    cup oil
    1
    to 2 teaspoons almond extract
    2
    eggs
    1
    (21-oz.) can cherry pie filling

    DIRECTIONS

    1 Heat oven to 350°F. In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, combine brown sugar, 1/3 cup cocoa and hot water; stir until sugar is dissolved. 2 In large bowl, combine pancake mix, sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa. Stir in oil, almond extract, eggs and pie filling; mix just until dry ingredients are moistened. Spoon batter over sauce mixture in pan. 3 Bake at 350°F. for 35 to 45 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly in center. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.
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    "Disclosure: The gift card, information, and giveaway have been provided by Walmart and General Mills, through MyBlogSpark."

    Wednesday, April 18, 2012

    Boosting Your Kids Education with At-Home Learning


    While a conventional education is often free and provides the basics your child will need to succeed in the world, many parents find that it leaves something to be desired. In these cases, parents may opt to provide additional education to their child in the home. At-home learning can provide many benefits that traditional schools cannot, such as broadened coverage of subjects, special topics, one-on-one time and cognitive benefits that can put them at an advantage over their peers.

    Gaining your child's cooperation in this matter is something else entirely. No child wants to spend more time than necessary in school and unless you structure your home curriculum with this in mind, they'll become bored and have trouble paying attention. Here are some fun suggestions for things you can do to boost your child's education with at-home learning:

    Tools of the Trade

    Book and toy stores carry a vast assortment of activity books and card games geared toward teaching your child at home. These learning aids are designed to be attractive to children and will let them enhance their skills while having fun. If you really want to stoke your child's enthusiasm for home learning, bring them along with you and let them pick out their books and games. Many of the exercise books available are parts of a series, so children will also enjoy the excitement of advancing to the next level.

    Online Education

    The internet is a rich source for educational aids and exercises of all kinds and can be especially helpful for children who are experiencing difficulty in a particular subject. All he or she may need is to have it explained in a different way. There are hundreds of websites dedicated to games that work on spelling, grammar and science. You can even find an online math curriculum for kids that fits your child's needs and abilities.

    Set Rewards

    It's important to reward a job well done. Giving your child something to look forward to upon successful completion of a task makes it more likely that they'll try harder and retain the information better. It also teaches them that you get out of your work what you put into it. Good rewards could be a desired toy, treat or special privilege.

    Field Trips

    Because it's just you and your child, arranging a field trip that's both educational and entertaining is a simple affair. In most places, there are zoos, museums, parks and other places brimming with educational opportunity. Many cities even feature educational attractions designed specifically for children.

    Learning shouldn't have to stop in the classroom.  Your kids should be more than enthused to explore the outside world, and as long as learning more, doesn't mean sitting in front of the same worksheets they stare at all day, they should be excited to take their education into their own hands.

    #UBP12 Party Time!





    Ultimate Blog Party 2012
     
     

    The party has been going on now for a couple days and I am just joining in. We have all been sick and haven't been up to any parties, until now. I hope everyone will join in on the fun, so many great prizes and live events.

     

    Thursday, April 12, 2012

    Yoplait Greek Review


    Winter blues got you down?

    A recent survey conducted by Yoplait Greek found that during the peak winter months the “winter blues” are hitting people hard – and by March, they’re ready more than ever for spring/summer to come. In fact, people are willing to go to unique and extreme lengths to escape the winter blues – with 31% saying they’d eat or drink something tropical… and some even saying they’d lay on a pool lounge chair in a parka to get some vitamin D!

     Yoplait Greek can help nix those winter blues with two new flavor offerings – Coconut and Cherry Pomegranate – both available in convenient multipacks. In addition to the delicious taste and creamy texture, Yoplait Greek is an excellent source of calcium and vitamin D, and contains two times the protein of regular yogurt.


    · Now in stores, Yoplait Greek’s inspired new flavors offer a delicious, creamy, and satisfying snack that deliver two times the protein of regular yogurt*.

    · Yoplait Greek Coconut and Cherry Pomegranate come in convenient multipacks with four yogurt cups that are the perfect size for snacking (4 oz.) – each packed with 8 grams of protein and only 110 calories!

    · The new flavors are delectable and fresh with the same benefits you’ve come to expect from Yoplait Greek, and are an excellent source of calcium and vitamin D.

    · Yoplait Greek now also offers Blueberry in convenient 4-packs in addition to its other original Greek flavor multipacks: Strawberry and Honey Vanilla.

    · Yoplait Greek Cherry Pomegranate, Blueberry and Strawberry multipacks also contain delicious fruit on the bottom!

    · Yoplait Greek is an affordable Greek yogurt product at a suggested retail price of $2.99 per 4-pack, and is now available at major grocery stores nationwide.

    * Yoplait Greek contains 12g of protein per 6 oz. versus regular non-Greek yogurt contains 5g of protein per 6 oz.



    My son is mostly G-tube fed, but can eat smooth and creamy foods, so I was very excited to try the Yoplait Greek with him. Honestly, he did not like the Coconut at all, but enjoyed the Cherry Pomegranate.  I believe the Yoplait Greek is also helping him put on weight as well. I have bought more Yoplait Greek since our review.

    Disclosure: "I received free product(s) to review. I did not receive any other compensation.
    This is my honest opinion and review." 





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