tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26830477388406029402024-03-13T16:58:30.478-05:00512 Kidz{Austin Kidz} Product Reviews, Book Reviews, Giveaways, Recipes, Tips, Useful Family-Friendly Info & More...Mary512http://www.blogger.com/profile/08752973162467869238noreply@blogger.comBlogger487125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683047738840602940.post-67391642565302853232010-10-31T00:00:00.010-05:002010-10-31T00:00:00.069-05:00Happy Halloween!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TMw19-Iy9FI/AAAAAAAAFGg/yLb97oG97QQ/s1600/halloween.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TMw19-Iy9FI/AAAAAAAAFGg/yLb97oG97QQ/s320/halloween.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Here's hoping you all have a Happy Halloween! Stay safe and have some fun. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Thank you for continuing to subscribe to 512 Kidz blog. I am on hiatus for the time being. I will continue to update and maintain 512 Kidz blog until I have more time for blogging at a later date. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Mary S</div><div style="text-align: left;">512 Kidz blog</div>Mary512http://www.blogger.com/profile/08752973162467869238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683047738840602940.post-14120984245602964702010-09-04T09:45:00.002-05:002010-09-04T19:31:53.305-05:00August Monthly Wrap Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TIFOZfii13I/AAAAAAAAFGQ/YtqOgzfDj0g/s1600/wrap_up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TIFOZfii13I/AAAAAAAAFGQ/YtqOgzfDj0g/s200/wrap_up.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Books I Read in August:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">None =( </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">But I did read <i>Reader's Digest</i> and <i>Remedy Magazine</i>!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Top Posts in August:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><a href="http://512kidz.blogspot.com/2010/08/expert-tips-choosing-right-pet-dog-for.html">Expert Tips: Choosing the Right Pet/Dog for Your Family-Camp Bow Wow CEO</a></div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><a href="http://512kidz.blogspot.com/2010/08/help-energizer-in-fight-against-breast.html">Help Energizer in the Fight Against Breast Cancer</a></div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><a href="http://512kidz.blogspot.com/2010/08/brookstone-promo-code.html">Brookstone Promo Code</a></div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://512kidz.blogspot.com/2010/08/july-monthly-wrap-up.html" style="color: blue;">July Monthly Wrap Up</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Recent Visitors</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>melissa</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Just Lola</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
<i>jinny</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Sofia</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
<i>Clueless_Mama</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Jumping Jack</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i> </i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
<b>Books I Hope to Read in September</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">None yet =(</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Posts Coming Up in September</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Reviews: (and maybe a giveaway or two!)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Terro Mosquito Repellant</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
Tropical Traditions Gold Label Standard Virgin Coconut Oil</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Star Wars Cookie Cutters</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Clairvoyant Beauty</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>My Name is Not Isabella: Just How Big Can a Little Girl Dream? </i>Story by Jennifer Fosberry Pictures by Mike Litwin</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The Hip Klip</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Tie Buddies</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>101 Things to do with Meatballs</i> by Stephanie Ashcraft</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Your Not the Boss of Me: Brat-Proofing Your 4- to 12-Year-Old Child</i> by Betsy Brown Braun</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Duncan Hines Triple Chocolate Decadent Cake Mix and Duncan Hines Amazing Glazes</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">The Ultimate Grilling Collection</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Box Tops for Education Prize Pack</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Thanks for reading and supporting 512 Kidz blog!</b> Things have been crazy busy with my daughter starting school but I hope to get back in the swing of blogging soon!</div>Mary512http://www.blogger.com/profile/08752973162467869238noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683047738840602940.post-18718966182635289452010-08-12T15:05:00.001-05:002010-09-03T14:43:34.697-05:00Help Energizer in The Fight Against Breast Cancer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TGRPMDFeqSI/AAAAAAAAFGI/jbj6HywktWA/s1600/Facebook11x8.5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TGRPMDFeqSI/AAAAAAAAFGI/jbj6HywktWA/s320/Facebook11x8.5.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="yiv997261521yiv928564463msonormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Help in the fight against breast cancer research. Energizer is currently a sponsor of the 2010 <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1281642178_4" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer;">Susan G. Komen</span> 3-Day for the Cure®, a series of 15 events across the nation where participants walk 60 miles over the course of three days. As a way to celebrate this, Energizer is donating $1 to Susan G. Komen for a Cure for every new “like” on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/energizerbunny" rel="nofollow" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1281642178_5">Energizer Bunny Facebook</span></a> page (up to $15,000). That’s right. All you have to do is “Like” the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1281642178_6" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">Energizer Bunny</span>!</span></div><div class="yiv997261521yiv928564463msonormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div class="yiv997261521yiv928564463msonormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Here is a link to the Energizer Bunny Facebook page: <a href="http://www.energizer.com/energizerbunny" rel="nofollow" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1281642178_9">www.energizer.com/energizerbunny</span></a></span></div><div class="yiv997261521yiv928564463msonormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div class="yiv997261521yiv928564463msonormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;"><i>-Courtesy of Energizer</i></span></div>Mary512http://www.blogger.com/profile/08752973162467869238noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683047738840602940.post-79439599292254281872010-08-12T14:33:00.001-05:002010-08-12T14:34:47.756-05:00Brookstone Promo Code<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TGRK2scDGWI/AAAAAAAAFGA/GAAlVjuOA1c/s1600/brookstone.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TGRK2scDGWI/AAAAAAAAFGA/GAAlVjuOA1c/s320/brookstone.gif" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Have you considered Brookstone when it comes to <a href="http://www.brookstone.com/" style="color: blue;">Gifts for Him</a>? Brookstone has been generous enough to offer 512 Kidz blog readers a coupon code for $10 off an online purchase of $70 or more! Summers coming to an end, and you'll want to keep your patio furniture beautiful until next year with some <a href="http://www.brookstone.com/outdoor-furniture-covers.html" style="color: blue;">Outdoor Furniture Covers</a>. Dad's birthday coming up? Mine is! Brookstone is your one stop shop for <a href="http://www.brookstone.com/gifts-for-dad.html" style="color: blue;">Gifts for Dad</a>.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Use coupon code <b>22SAVE</b> at <a href="http://www.brookstone.com/" style="color: blue;">http://www.brookstone.com/</a><span style="color: blue;"> </span>and get $10 off any online purchase of $70 or more!</div>Mary512http://www.blogger.com/profile/08752973162467869238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683047738840602940.post-61891888757070504292010-08-11T19:16:00.000-05:002010-08-11T19:16:48.663-05:00Expert Tips: Choosing the Right Pet / Dog For Your Family - Camp Bow Wow CEO<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TGM9XmiCfAI/AAAAAAAAFF4/19_rN3OKKxU/s1600/familypet.htm" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TGM9XmiCfAI/AAAAAAAAFF4/19_rN3OKKxU/s320/familypet.htm" /></a></div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Many families are looking to expand their brood turn to furry friends, which often become as much a member of the family as anyone else. <b>So how do families decide if a pet is right for them, and if so, what type is best for your family?</b></span></div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Heidi Ganal,</b> whose life, career, and passion revolves around pets, offers the below tips for selecting a <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1281571761_0" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">canine companion</span> or other pet for your family. As the <b>CEO</b> and Founder <b>of Camp <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1281571761_1" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">Bow Wow</span>, </b>Heidi has seen it all – and knows the ins and outs of choosing the perfect fit for you.</span></div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Outlined below are her tips. Heidi is a <b>mom-preneur,</b> as a mother of two children, she created Camp Bow Wow after losing her husband in a tragic plane crash and has an amazing tragedy to triumph story, heading up a company that now has <b>200 franchises</b> nationwide.</span></div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>How Old Are the Members of My Family</b>?</span></div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span>If the youngsters in your household are under seven years old, they are usually not developmentally suited for puppies 5 months old and under or toy-sized (under 15 pounds) dogs of any age. Puppies have ultra sharp "milk teeth" and toenails and often teethe on and scratch children, resulting in unintentional injury to the child. The puppy becomes something to be feared rather than loved.</span></div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span>Toy dogs are fine-boned, touch-sensitive creatures that do not weather rough or clumsy handling well. They break relatively easily and are quicker to bite than their larger boned, mellower relatives.</span></div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span>Unless your children are unusually sensitive, low-key, respectful individuals, a medium-to-large sized dog over 5 months old is usually the safer choice. Regardless of size, all interactions between small children and dogs should be monitored by a responsible adult. When there is no one to watch over them, they should be separated.</span></div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span>At the opposite end of the spectrum, are there frail elderly or physically challenged individuals in the household? If so, strong vigorous adolescent dogs are not a wise idea. No aging hips or wrists are safe from these yahoos. People who were one-breed fans throughout their lives may one day find that their favorite breed demands more than they can physically handle. The new dog must fit the current physical capabilities of his keepers with an eye toward what the next 10-15 years will bring.</span></div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Who Will Be the Dog's Primary Caretaker?</b></span></div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span>A decade or so back, this was an easy question to answer-- Mom. She stayed home and cooked, cleaned and raised the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1281571761_2" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">family dog</span>. Most families these days do not have that option. All adults have to go to work and the kids head off to school. This leaves the family dog to be sandwiched in between lessons and sports and <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1281571761_3" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">household chores</span> and so on. One parent should be designated Primary Caretaker to make sure the dog does not get lost in the shuffle.</span></div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span>Some parents bow to the pressure their children put on them to get a dog. The kids promise with tears in their eyes that they will religiously take care of this soon-to-be best friend. The truth of the matter is, during the 10 - 15 year lifespan of the average dog, your children will be growing in and out of various life stages and the family dog's importance in their lives will wax and wain like the Moon. You cannot saddle a child with total responsibility for the family dog and threaten to get rid of it if the child is not providing that care. It is not fair to child or dog.</span></div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span>Choosing the family dog should include input from all family members with the cooler-headed, more experienced family members' opinions carrying a bit more weight. The family dog should not be a gift from one family member to all the others. The selection experience is one the entire family can share. Doing some research and polling each family member about what is important to them in a dog will help pin down what you will be looking for. Books like Daniel Tortora's THE RIGHT DOG FOR YOU or The ASPCA Complete Guide to Dogs can be tremendously helpful and can warn you away from unsuitable choices for your family's circumstances.</span></div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>How Much Can I Spend?</b></span></div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span>The price to obtain a dog runs the gamut from free-to-a-good-home to several thousand dollars. It does not always hold true that you get what you pay for. The price you pay in a pet shop is usually 2 to 3 times higher than what you pay a reputable breeder for a puppy of similar (or usually better) quality.</span></div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span>Too many folks spend all their available cash on a <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1281571761_4">pet shop purchase</span> and then have no money left for initial veterinary care, a training crate or obedience classes--all necessary expenses. Remember, the purchase price of a dog is a very small part of what the dog will actually cost. Save money for food (especially if it is a large or giant breed), grooming (fancy coated breeds such as Poodles, Cockers, and Shih Tzus need to be clipped every 4 to 6 weeks), chew toys (the vigorous chewers like a <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1281571761_5" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">Bull Terrier</span> or Mastiff can work their way through a $8.00 rawhide bone in a single sitting), outerwear (short-coated breeds like Greyhounds, Chihuahuas, and Whippets must have sweaters and coats in the winter or in lavishly air conditioned interiors), and miscellaneous supplies (bowls, beds, brushes, shampoos, flea products, odor neutralizers for accidents, baby gates, leashes, collars, heartworm preventative etc.).</span></div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span>And then, there is the veterinary emergency! Very few dogs live their entire lives without at least one accident. Your puppy eats a battery or pair of pantihose, your fine-boned toy breaks a leg, your big boy has bad hips, your dog gets hit by a car or beaten/bitten by the neighborhood bully. These surprises can cost $500 or more. Unlike our children, most of our dogs are not covered by health insurance.</span></div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span>But "How much can I spend?" is not only a question of money. How much time and energy can you spend on a new dog? Various breeds and ages of dog make different demands on our precious spare time. In general, the Sporting, Hounds, Herding, and Terrier breeds will demand more time in training and daily exercise than will the Guardian or Companion breeds. A puppy or adolescent will need more exercise, training, and supervision than will an adult dog. And the first year with any new dog regardless of age or breed type will put more demands on the owner than any other time, for this is when you are setting up house rules and routines which will last for the lifetime of your dog.</span></div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Ø<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span>America has become a nation of disposable pet owners. Doesn't your family dog deserve better? Choose wisely, for when the bond breaks, everybody concerned suffers. Make selecting your <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1281571761_6">new family dog</span> a life-affirming act.</span> </div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: 0.5in;"><br />
</div><div class="yiv1272824426MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: "sans-serif"; font-size: 10.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;"><i>-Courtesy of Heidi Ganal, Camp Bow Wow </i></span></span></div>Mary512http://www.blogger.com/profile/08752973162467869238noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683047738840602940.post-40556314628858748922010-08-02T17:36:00.000-05:002010-08-02T17:36:05.380-05:00July Monthly Wrap Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TFc_kZJMmKI/AAAAAAAAFFw/Tyz2WxaI8zM/s1600/wrap_up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TFc_kZJMmKI/AAAAAAAAFFw/Tyz2WxaI8zM/s200/wrap_up.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Books I Read in July:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Twilight: Director's Notebook</i> by Catherine Hardwicke</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>The Twilight Saga: Eclipse The Illustrated Movie Companion</i> by Mark Cotta Vaz</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Doing a little better with my reading! ;)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Top Posts in July:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="http://512kidz.blogspot.com/2010/07/back-2-school-projects-to-save-money.html" style="color: blue;">Back 2 School Projects to Save Money & Show Creativity </a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://512kidz.blogspot.com/2010/07/eclipse-trivia.html" style="color: blue;">Eclipse Trivia</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://512kidz.blogspot.com/2010/07/kindercare-learning-centers-blog-tour.html" style="color: blue;">KinderCare Learning Centers Blog Tour</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://512kidz.blogspot.com/2010/07/bloggers-and-giveaway-enthusiasts-check.html" style="color: blue;">Bloggers and Giveaway Enthusiasts: Check Out Giveaway Scout!</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Recent Visitors</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Margarita Bloom</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Until Tomorrow, Jennifer</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Camryn</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Ewa</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><br />
</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Josh</i></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Books I Hope to Read in August</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>The Southern Vampire Mysteries/Sookie Stackhouse Novels/True Blood Books 2-8</i> by Charlaine Harris</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Posts Coming Up in August:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>Emptying the Nest: Launching Your Young Adult Toward Success and Self-Reliance</i> by Brad E. Sachs, Ph.D. Book Review</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Kymaro Cami Review</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Kymaro Fix My Roots! Review</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Kymaro Bust Up Cups Review</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Kymaro Backless Bra Review</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">and possibly a giveaway or two!</div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Thanks for reading and supporting 512 Kidz blog!</b> My kiddo starts school later this month and I hope to get a jump on posting so hang on... ;)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Mary512http://www.blogger.com/profile/08752973162467869238noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683047738840602940.post-89824188007368531822010-07-25T14:36:00.000-05:002010-07-25T14:36:44.319-05:00Bloggers and Giveaway Enthusiasts: Check Out Giveaway Scout!<div id="giveawayWidget"></div><script src="http://www.giveawayscout.com/badge/js/" type="text/javascript">
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Bloggers and Giveaway Enthusiasts: I found a great new site for bloggers to advertise their giveaways on! The site is called <a href="http://www.giveawayscout.com/" style="color: blue;">Giveaway Scout</a>. You can visit the site and find tons of great giveaways from around the web. You can also register your blog to the site <a href="http://www.giveawayscout.com/addblog/" style="color: blue;">at this link!</a> When you register your blog, Giveaway Scout automatically picks up and lists your giveaways. Check it out!Mary512http://www.blogger.com/profile/08752973162467869238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683047738840602940.post-56650055178649282010-07-19T23:59:00.000-05:002010-07-20T23:47:52.097-05:00KinderCare Learning Centers Blog Tour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TEZ3xWS1LyI/AAAAAAAAFFo/jaQ2os312iY/s1600/kindercare+logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TEZ3xWS1LyI/AAAAAAAAFFo/jaQ2os312iY/s320/kindercare+logo.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Finding the right school for your young child can feel overwhelming, with so many things to consider from class size, to location, programming and curriculum. <a href="http://cl.publicaster.com/ClickThru.aspx?pubids=6985%7c9027%7c618&digest=keGLPNj8y6Jz0LXME1xvTw" rel="nofollow" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1279686372_1">KinderCare</span></a>, a preschool and kindergarten program with 1600 centers nationwide, offers age-appropriate curriculum, customized experiences and overall school preparedness, making the back to school or start of school process a whole lot easier.<br />
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<a href="http://cl.publicaster.com/ClickThru.aspx?pubids=6985%7c9028%7c618&digest=j5TcXoRxeaAlRqS5XAUUfw" rel="nofollow" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1279686372_2">KinderCare Learning Centers</span></a> provide low teacher to student ratios, strong communication between families and teachers, and a safe, nurturing atmosphere. Offering projects designed to excite children's imaginations, KinderCare provides a stimulating environment for toddlers, preschoolers and <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1279686372_3">elementary school aged children</span> alike. And with over 40 years experience in childcare and education, KinderCare provides peace of mind so parents can feel confident in their choice. </span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">In a nationwide survey of parents, KinderCare Learning Centers learned that when selecting a school, 76% of parents are most concerned that their school of choice employs quality and passionate teachers and 80% want to know that their child is excited to take part in activities while at school.</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;"><i>-Courtesy of KinderCare and Mom Central</i></span><br />
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<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">My daughter is starting school this fall. She will be going into preschool! She has special needs and will be in a class with kids much like her. When selecting a school for my daughter, I want to be sure its not too far from home. We live by humble means so we also want to be sure that the school isn't too expensive. As a mom of a special needs child I want to be sure that the school my daughter attends is well prepared to educate a child such as her. Our local public school has a great special needs program so my daughter will be attending school there. Above all I want to be sure my child is safe and well taken care of, and I know she will be at her future pre-k!</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I don't really remember my first day of school, but I remember every year before the first day of school would be a mix of emotions. Happy to see your friends and a bit nervous about how the day will go. I changed schools a lot so I having to make new friends was always a bit tough on me. But I always met a nice group of kids. I hope my daughter doesn't have to change schools as often as I did! I hope she has a great first day of pre-k.</span></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: small;"><i>*I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of KinderCare Learning Centers and received a gift certificate to thank me for taking the time to participate.</i></span>Mary512http://www.blogger.com/profile/08752973162467869238noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683047738840602940.post-70083316184200589772010-07-12T13:29:00.000-05:002010-07-12T13:29:25.979-05:00Back 2 School Projects to Save Money & Show CreativitySandy Sandler, founder of non-profit <a href="http://www.c4k555.org/" style="color: blue;">www.C4K555.org</a> and creator of the best selling Bowdabra, is providing several fun, easy and cost-effective projects that kids and can do that save money and show their creativity.<br />
Between new clothes and backpacks, supplies and shoes, back to school time can really put a dent in your budget. Fortunately, with a little forethought and creativity, you can save money on your back to school supplies and still start the school year off right.<br />
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<b>Shop Ahead</b><br />
School supplies are often at their cheapest in mid summer. Call your child's school and find out if you can get the supply list a little early and take advantage of those sales. Find out when your state has its tax-free days and plan your shopping around it for extra savings.<br />
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<b>Buy Simple</b><br />
When you do hit the stores, keep an eye out for the simpler alternatives. Instead of glossy, photo covered folders and binders buy plain white and then let kids decorate them with magazine photos, fabric and paper scraps. Cover blank notebooks and journals with fun fabric and make your own book covers out of wallpaper or contact paper. Decorating their own school supplies isn't just a cost cutting measure; it will also boost confidence when they can show off their own creations to their friends.<br />
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<b>DIY</b><br />
Take advantage of all the online tutorials out there and make your own pencil cases, gym bags and even back packs. Look around the house, at thrift stores or even in the recycling bin for items you can reuse for interesting projects like this fun pencil bag - <a href="http://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/08/13/a-recycled-pencil-bag-for-the-first-day-of-school/" style="color: blue;">http://www.skiptomylou.org/2008/08/13/a-recycled-pencil-bag-for-the-first-day-of-school/</a><br />
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</div><b>Clothing Face Lift</b><br />
Before you spend any money on back to school clothing, go though your children's closets and drawers with them and find items that could use a little face life to give them new life. Patch the knees of boys' jeans with rough and rugged camouflage fabric, add length to a skirt or T-shirt by stitching ribbon or fringe to the hem, make your own freezer paper stencils and paint over stains with fabric paint. Even younger kids can get in on the action with this no-sew blue jeans spruce up.<br />
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<b>You'll need:</b><br />
An old pair of jeans<br />
Roll of rickrack or fun ribbon<br />
Permanent Fabric Glue<br />
Scissors<br />
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1. Wash and dry the jeans and lay them out on a flat work surface. Using the ribbon, measure around the ankle of the jeans and cut four pieces just slightly longer than this length.<br />
2. Using the fabric glue, fold over one end of the ribbon and attach it along the bottom hem of the jeans. Glue another length of ribbon onto the jean about two inches above the first. Repeat with the other leg. Be sure to fold over the other end before gluing it down.<br />
3. Cut four more pieces just longer than the width of the back pocket. Following the same procedure, glue the ribbon down along the top of the pocket.<br />
4. Allow the glue to dry completely before wearing. Wash according to the instructions on the glue.<br />
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</div><b>Plan No-Waste Lunches</b><br />
One of the biggest cost cutting measures you can take is to move to homemade reusable lunch bags and sandwich wraps. Over the course of the year, the cost of sandwich baggies and brown paper sacks can really add up, but creating your own reusable lunch packing items is easier, and cheaper, than you think. For sandwich wraps cut 12-inch squares of canvas using pinking shears. Lay the square on your work surface point side up and, with a piece of bread in the center for sizing, fold first the side corners and then the bottom and top corners down. Find the point where the top and bottom corners meet and attach stick on Velcro to each side. Kids can use fabric markers to decorate their sandwich wraps and they can easily be tossed in the laundry when they need a wash.<br />
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A reusable lunch bag is a great first sewing project that children can feel proud of every day when they sit down in the cafeteria to eat. But before you rush out to the fabric store, look through your sewing bin and check outgrown clothing. An old cotton shirt and a fleece sweater can give you all the fabric you need for this fun project.<br />
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<b>You'll need:</b><br />
(2) 12x24 inch pieces of cotton fabric<br />
(1) 12 x 24 inch piece of polar fleece<br />
Thread<br />
Velcro dots<br />
10 inches of ribbon<br />
Scissors<br />
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1. On your work surface, layer first the fleece, then a cotton rectangle, right side up, and finally the last rectangle, right side down. Pin across one of the long sides and sew using a straight stitch.<br />
2. Fold the top layer of cotton up and press the seam open with your fingers.<br />
3. Now fold this new, larger rectangle in half the other way. Pin and sew along the edge.<br />
4. Fold the cotton only side down over the fleece to create a shorter tube. Trim the raw edges of the fabric to be even and sew across the bottom of the bag.<br />
5. Turn the whole thing right side out. Fold the corners of the bottom in and stitch into place. Add a handle to the top using the ribbon and attach the Velcro dots along the top edge of the bag to hold it closed.<br />
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For more creative ideas, visit <a href="http://www.c4k555.org/" style="color: blue;">www.C4K555.org</a> to download free projects at Crafters 4 Kids.<br />
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To learn more, visit: <a href="http://www.c4k555.org/" style="color: blue;">www.C4K555.org</a><br />
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<i>-Courtesy of Crafters 4 Kids</i>Mary512http://www.blogger.com/profile/08752973162467869238noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683047738840602940.post-90173998877860714092010-07-12T11:50:00.001-05:002010-07-12T11:50:48.497-05:00Share Your 'Milano Moment'<div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="0" src="http://counters.gigya.com/wildfire/IMP/CXNID=2000002.0NXC/bT*xJmx*PTEyNzg5NTMxNzczMjgmcHQ9MTI3ODk1MzE4MzgyOCZwPTE*MjYyNTEmZD1taWxhbm8mZz*yJm9mPTA=.gif" style="height: 0px; visibility: hidden; width: 0px;" width="0" /><object align="middle" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=9,0,0,0" height="377" id="widget" width="290"><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="sameDomain" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="false" /><param name="movie" value="http://milano.widgetmatic.com/225/widget.swf" /><param name="quality" value="high" /><param name="bgcolor" value="#ffffff" /><embed src="http://milano.widgetmatic.com/225/widget.swf" quality="high" bgcolor="#ffffff" width="290" height="377" name="widget" align="middle" allowScriptAccess="sameDomain" allowFullScreen="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" FlashVars="gig_lt=1278953177328&gig_pt=1278953183828&gig_g=2"/> <param name="FlashVars" value="gig_lt=1278953177328&gig_pt=1278953183828&gig_g=2" /></object></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>I got this email with a bunch of Twilight trivia in it and thought I would share with you guys. I will answer the questions to the best of my ability, real answers are below!<br />
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<b>Think you know Twilight? Well, think again as our Eclipse inspired quiz tests your Twilight mettle.</b><br />
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Let's get to it! The answers are below... good luck.<br />
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<h2>Eclipse</h2><ol id="questions"><li>What school is Bella planning to "attend" in the fall? <i>University of Alaska</i> </li>
<li>What college did Edward apply to for Bella and perhaps help her to get accepted? <i>Brown?</i></li>
<li>What is Bella?s astrological sign? <i>Virgo?</i></li>
<li>What city seems to have a serial killer on the loose? <i>Seattle</i></li>
<li>Which board game does Bella watch Edward and Alice play? <i>Ouija?</i></li>
<li>What does Bella help Angela do in preparation for the upcoming graduation? <i>prepare her valedictorian speech?</i></li>
<li>Who was the first Quileute <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1278716648_0" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer;">Spirit Warrior</span> to transform into a wolf? <i>Taha Aki</i></li>
<li>What did Taha Aki?s third wife do to save the tribe from a vampire? <i>stab herself to distract the vampires</i></li>
<li>Who did Sam date before he imprinted with Emily? <i>Leah Clearwater</i></li>
<li>What does Edward buy for Bella when she has her "slumber party" with Alice? <i>a heart charm for her bracelet?</i></li>
<li>Which vampire from the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1278716648_1" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">Denali</span> clan showed interest in Edward? <i>?</i></li>
<li>What was Rosalie?s last name? <i>?</i></li>
<li>Why was Rosalie jealous of her best friend Vera? <i>she had a baby and husband</i></li>
<li>Who was Rosalie engaged to as a human? <i>a terrible man</i></li>
<li>Where did Jasper live as a human? <i>Houston, TX</i></li>
<li>What war did Jasper fight in and what was his rank? <i>Civil war, ?</i></li>
<li>Where did Alice meet Jasper? <i>in philadelphia?</i></li>
<li>Who gives Bella an outfit to wear for graduation? <i>Alice?</i></li>
<li>What color are the graduation gowns for Forks High? <i>?</i></li>
<li>Where do Charlie, Bella and most of the other graduates eat after graduation? <i>the cafe?</i></li>
<li>Who throws a graduation party for Bella? <i>Alice</i></li>
<li>What charm does Jacob give Bella on the bracelet? And Edward? <i>a carved wooden wolf/crystal heart charm</i></li>
<li>Why is Jacob so furry as a werewolf? <i>he has long human hair</i></li>
<li>Who is second in command of the werewolves? <i>Jacob?</i></li>
<li>How does Bella break her hand? <i>punching Jacob</i></li>
<li>Who is the blond newborn vampire with Victoria when she goes after Bella? <i>Riley</i></li>
<li>Which wolf fights along with Edward against Victoria and her partner? <i>Seth Clearwater</i></li>
<li>How does Jacob get hurt during the big battle? <i>a newborn crushes his ribs with its grasp</i></li>
<li>What does Jacob call Carlisle when he is treating is injuries? <i>?</i></li>
<li>Who shows up after the newborn vampire army is destroyed? <i>The Volturi</i></li>
<li>Who was the newborn vampire who surrendered to <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1278716648_2">Carlisle</span>? <i>Bree Tanner</i></li>
<li>Where did Edward get Bella?s wedding ring? <i>vintage ring from his parents</i></li>
</ol>Whew! And here are the real answers... <br />
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<b>Eclipse Answers</b><br />
<ol style="margin-left: 60px;"><li><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1278716648_3" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">University of Alaska Southeast</span></li>
<li><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1278716648_4" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">Dartmouth</span></li>
<li>Virgo</li>
<li><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1278716648_5" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer;">Seattle</span></li>
<li><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1278716648_6" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">Chess</span></li>
<li>Address graduation announcements</li>
<li>Taha Aki</li>
<li>She stabbed herself to distract the vampire</li>
<li>Leah Clearwater</li>
<li>A huge bed</li>
<li>Tanya</li>
<li>Hale</li>
<li>She had a beautiful baby and loving husband</li>
<li>Royce King</li>
<li>Houston, Texas</li>
<li>Civil war, Major</li>
<li>In a <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1278716648_7">Philadelphia</span> diner</li>
<li>Alice</li>
<li>Yellow</li>
<li>The Lodge</li>
<li>Alice</li>
<li>Hand-carved wooden wolf, heart shaped crystal (diamond maybe)</li>
<li>He keeps his hair longer because he thinks Bella likes it better</li>
<li>Jacob</li>
<li>She hits Jacob in the face after he kisses her</li>
<li>Riley</li>
<li>Seth Clearwater</li>
<li>Trying to help Leah Clearwater fight a newborn vampire</li>
<li>Dr. Fang</li>
<li>The Volturi-Jane</li>
<li>Bree</li>
<li>It was the ring his father gave to his mother</li>
</ol>I hope you enjoyed this trivia! I will also be posting trivia questions for the other books so keep an eye out. All you Twi-fans (like myself) can brush up on your Twilight facts!Mary512http://www.blogger.com/profile/08752973162467869238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683047738840602940.post-11067095242749171652010-07-06T17:48:00.001-05:002010-07-06T17:49:49.379-05:00Covet NYC Winner!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TDOylBjhgrI/AAAAAAAAFFA/AYn8c9ukQS0/s1600/raindrop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TDOylBjhgrI/AAAAAAAAFFA/AYn8c9ukQS0/s200/raindrop.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>And the winner of the Covet Restaurant & Lounge NYC $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway is... <b>Comment #24, Momma Teri</b>. Congrats to the winner! I will be emailing you shortly. Thanks to everyone who followed, posted, and entered this giveaway!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Happy Independence Day to all my fellow Americans! Remember to be thankful for all the wonderful freedoms we enjoy.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Be safe and have fun! Hopefully you are spending some time with friends and family today.</div><div style="text-align: left;">I worked this morning and we will likely grill up some food later. Its been raining so we're crossing our fingers that it won't rain this evening for all the fireworks!</div><div style="text-align: left;">I might go see the new Twilight movie, Eclipse later this evening if our plans get rained out. </div><div style="text-align: left;">Again, have a Happy 4th!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Mary S</div><div style="text-align: left;">512 Kidz blog</div>Mary512http://www.blogger.com/profile/08752973162467869238noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683047738840602940.post-40925046119624492942010-07-02T10:49:00.000-05:002010-07-02T10:49:45.150-05:00Jiffy Lube Winner!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TC4Kg69nPPI/AAAAAAAAFEw/wh2NZmHgtsM/s1600/LavenderFlowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="137" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TC4Kg69nPPI/AAAAAAAAFEw/wh2NZmHgtsM/s200/LavenderFlowers.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><span dir="ltr">And the winner of the $35 Jiffy Lube Gift Card Giveaway is... <b>Comment #51, Small Footprints</b>. Congrats to the winner! I will be emailing you shortly. Thanks to everyone who entered, posted and followed this giveaway!</span><br />
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<span dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/profile/18323775808390175925" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow">Small Footprints</a></span> said...<br />
I scored 60 on the MOM test (85.71%). WhooHoo! <br />
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I learned that in cold weather it's best to warm up a car for a minute and then slowly accelerate!<br />
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Thanks!<br />
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<pre class="data">51 </pre>Timestamp: 2010-07-02 15:44:23 UTCMary512http://www.blogger.com/profile/08752973162467869238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683047738840602940.post-65318480855468624182010-07-01T19:58:00.001-05:002010-07-01T20:27:34.023-05:00June Monthly Wrap Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TC0w4hv8nHI/AAAAAAAAFEo/XYQJ3OnW9eo/s1600/wrap_up.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="179" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TC0w4hv8nHI/AAAAAAAAFEo/XYQJ3OnW9eo/s200/wrap_up.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Books I read in June</b>:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><i>The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella</i> by Stephenie Meyer</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I finally read it and loved it! Can't wait to see Eclipse on the 4th.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Top Posts in June</b>:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><a href="http://512kidz.blogspot.com/2010/06/may-monthly-wrap-up.html">May Monthly Wrap Up</a></div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><a href="http://512kidz.blogspot.com/2010/06/recipes-that-kids-can-make-dad-for.html">Recipes that Kids Can Make Dad for Father's Day</a></div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://512kidz.blogspot.com/2010/06/ronzoni-smart-taste-photo-contest_23.html" style="color: blue;">Ronzoni Smart Taste Photo Contest Reminder!</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">and maybe a giveaway or two!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"I live in a house full of athletes. Between my teenage son who currently plays varsity volleyball, my daughter who plays on a traveling club soccer team, my husband who loves to golf, and always trying to perfect my forehand on the tennis court myself; we expend tons of energy in our respective athletic pursuits. Simply put, we need carbohydrates to maintain our energy level. And when we sit down to dinner, we need to refuel! <br />
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However, what we need to eat to stay fit and healthy doesn't always work into our limited time or appeal to our taste buds. Like many moms, I tend to reach for heavier meal staples like pasta or potatoes, which are great in winter but can weigh you down during the summer months. And also like most moms, I want to serve <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277846291_1" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">whole grain</span> <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277846291_2" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">brown rice</span> because of its numerous health benefits (one cup meets 100% of daily grain requirement, supports a healthy heart and is loaded with iron and fiber), I just don't always have the time to prepare it. <br />
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So to give <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277846291_3">home cooks</span> the choice, Uncle Ben's has developed a few types of whole grain brown rice – Natural Whole Grain Brown, with the traditional cook time (40 minutes), plus Fast & Natural Instant Brown Rice and Boil-In-Bag Whole Grain Brown Rice (both ready in 10 minutes) so you can decide which type of brown rice fits the type of meal you are preparing, but still know that you're getting <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277846291_4">whole grains</span> on the table. <br />
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To help showcase the versatility of their Whole Grain Brown Rice, Uncle Ben's created a few recipes that will be a hit this summer such as: Chicken & Brown Rice <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277846291_5">Sloppy Joes</span>; Tex Mex Rice with Shrimp, Corn and Lime; Chicken, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277846291_6">Apple</span> and Walnut Brown Rice Salad; and Mediterranean Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms."</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><br />
<a href="http://cl.publicaster.com/ClickThru.aspx?pubids=6985%7c9628%7c618&digest=lq5m6rccYVoZxlpMjZ%2fWlA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277846291_7"></span></a></b><i>-Courtesy of Mom Central</i></span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">I had the wonderful opportunity to sample three types of Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Brown Rice. We received Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Boil-in-Bag Brown Rice, Uncle Ben's Natural Whole Grain Brown Rice, and Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Fast & Natural Instant Brown Rice. </span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Uncle Ben's is a trusted brand my family purchases, and I have been eating this brand since I was a kid. I remember my parents always made the Boil-in-Bag Rice with chicken and I loved it!</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">On the back of each box of rice I received is a great recipe you can make using the rice. Some of the recipes include Stir-Fry Chicken & Vegetables, Fiesta Chicken (sounds really good!), and Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Uncle Ben's Instant Brown Rice is great for those nights where you want to make a healthy and delicious meal in no time. As I mentioned, Uncle Ben's Boil-in-Bag Brown Rice is a favorite of my family's. And Uncle Ben's Whole Grain Brown Rice is ready in 40 minutes, making is wonderful for those meals you have no time limit on. Still much faster than soaking a bag of regular rice!</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thanks so much to Uncle Ben's and Mom Central for the delicious samples of rice! I will be giving my extra boxes to some mom friends of mine.</span></div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.unclebens.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277846807_3">http://www.unclebens.com/</span></a> </span></div><div style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"></span></div><div style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>*I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Uncle Ben’s and received samples to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.</i></span></div>Mary512http://www.blogger.com/profile/08752973162467869238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683047738840602940.post-41430472315131706712010-06-24T20:01:00.001-05:002010-07-06T17:42:39.857-05:00Covet Restaurant & Lounge, NYC $50 Gift Certificate {Giveaway}!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TCP_Pgzh9OI/AAAAAAAAFEA/tmbbOhYwn80/s1600/covet.htm" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TCP_Pgzh9OI/AAAAAAAAFEA/tmbbOhYwn80/s320/covet.htm" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">COVET RESTAURANT & LOUNGE</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-style: italic;">Brings a Little Bit of St. Tropez to</span></i></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277425854_3" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">Midtown Manhattan</span> </span></i></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i><span style="font-style: italic;"> </span></i></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">137 E. <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277425854_4" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">55th Street</span></span></b><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"> * <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277425854_5" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">212-223-2829</span></span></b></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: blue; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.covetlounge.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277425854_6">www.covetlounge.com</span></a></span></b></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277425854_8" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer;">Midtown Manhattan</span> is embodied by glass and steel high-rise buildings, loud sirens, and a barrage of yellow taxi cabs cascading up and down <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277425854_9" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer;">Lexington Avenue</span>. It’s hard for New Yorkers to imagine a sanctuary in the midst of all this commotion. Situated in the heart of <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277425854_10" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">Manhattan</span>, <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Covet Restaurant & Lounge</span></b> blends old world elegance and new world opulence where guests are easily transported the moment they walk through the door. The unassuming façade of Covet belies its impressive, bi-level interior. Presiding over this new chic upscale restaurant and lounge is the man behind <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277425854_11">Miami</span> ’s nightlife resurgence, <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Eric Milon</span></b> and entrepreneur <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Andre Hnatyszak</span></b>. This powerhouse team has set a new standard of elegant dining with a world-class menu created by former Bruno Jamais Restaurant <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Executive Chef John Keller</span></b>; and has redefined the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277425854_12" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer;">New York City nightlife experience</span>. </span> <br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">This bi-level venue is part restaurant and part nightclub. “Covet exudes St. Tropez and St. Barth’s glamour,” says Mr. Hnatyszak. “The mix in ambiance is designed for a well-heeled crowd attracting celebrities, models, politicians, foodies, the financial set and fashionistas. It’s where <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277425854_13">Gordon Gekko</span> meets <i><span style="font-style: italic;">Devil Wears Prada</span></i>." <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">The upstairs restaurant can seat approximately 70 patrons and the downstairs nightclub can accommodate close to 300 people until 4am Monday through Saturday. Covet is also the ideal space for private events or parties of any size. </span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Inspired by the luxe, rustic elegance of the Alpine après ski lodges of <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277425854_14">St. Moritz</span> , Covet effortlessly blends the best of both worlds: the sophistication and charm of uptown and ultra-sleek vibe of downtown. Covet's main dining room features large Zeppelin chandeliers while the walls are adorned with colorful oil paintings by renowned artist Robert Lambert. Downstairs, haute Alpine coziness is combined with all the amenities <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277425854_15" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">New York City</span> chic has to offer, and this is done through the harmonious pairing of distressed wood with embossed "croc-skin" paneling, and chrome accents. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you are seeking a bevy of young beauties and deep-pocketed bankers, Covet is the perfect after work destination for New Yorkers. The unique and eclectic atmosphere at this Midtown lounge makes it the place to be seen. Its prime location in <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277425854_16" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">New York</span> 's business center is one of Covet’s biggest draws as well as the swanky ambiance, world-class DJs, plush couches and exotic drink specials. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Guests’ palettes will be stimulated with a menu of eclectic Asian-Mediterranean cuisine, featuring <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277425854_17" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer;">signature dishes</span> such as Hamachi Duo, Lobster Brulee, and Wild Boar Tenderloin. Famed mixologist Orson Salicetti has created a menu of concoctions at Covet that incorporates sensual ingredients that embody the venue's sophisticated elegance. Offering excess in a glass, Salicetti is shaking things up with the $160 cocktail: The Icarus - includes <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277425854_18">Louis XIII cognac</span>, which retails for $1,600 a bottle – exclusively at Covet. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hidden below the main floor, Covet's intimate cocktail lounge stays true to its elegant upscale vibe. The lounge features sounds by resident DJ Evalicious, the famed '90s French-Canadian model discovered by designer Jean-Paul Gaultier. Spinning an eclectic mix of musical genres ranging from electronic pop to indie mashups, her music style stays true to Covet's international influence. For those seeking a little discretion and a retreat from the high-energy crowd, guests can escape into one of the many roped-off enclaves that populate the space. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">COVET SAMPLE MENU</span></b></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></b></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><span style="font-weight: bold;">Starters</span></u></b></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></b></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><i><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Hamachi Duo</span></i></b></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Tartar with wasabi tobiko/ lemongrass-ginger oil</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sashimi with ponzu/ <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277425854_19">Serrano pepper</span></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">$19</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Lobster Brulee</span></b></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mushroom duxelle/ red chili aioli / chives</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">$21</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><span style="font-weight: bold;">Entrees</span></u></b></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Black Cod</span></b></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Gingered edamame puree / baby zucchini and patty pan compote</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">$26</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Grilled Hamachi Steak</span></b></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Yuzu- Dashi / baby bok choy/ enoki mushrooms</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">$30</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wild Boar Tenderloin</span></b></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Agave- Wasabi mustard/ green apple- leek confit/ fingerling sweet potato</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">$32</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sides</span></u></b></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Persian Kale/ Mushroom Fricasse/ Roasted sweet potato fingerlings/ <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277425854_20" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">Shanghai</span> Tips/ Asparagus</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">$7</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></b></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">COVET SIGNATURE COCKTAILS </span></b></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Shaman</span></b></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hungarian Paprika / Pineapple Mezcal / Himalayan Salt Rim with Spices</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">$18</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Her Martini</span></b></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Premium Vodka / Extract Ginger / <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277425854_21">Aphrodisiac</span> Tea / Covet Sour / Hibiscus Bitters</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">$19</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">His Martini</span></b></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Single Malt Scotch / Black Cardamom Essence / Red Lillet / Fresh Mint / Aphrodisiac Bitters</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">$19</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Cupid</span></b></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Grain of Paradise Infused Vodka / Aperol Cooked Strawberries / Rosemary Essence</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">$24<b><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></b></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Icarus</span></b></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">House Essence Flambé / Premium Saffron / Louis XIII / Hand Chiseled Ice</span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">$160<b><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">About Covet Restaurant & Lounge</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Eric Milon and Andre Hnatyszak introduce you to their vision of an elegant evening destination reminiscent of European class blended with New York City sophistication. Covet is comprised of a street level restaurant and a hidden lounge below. The dining room features large Zeppelin chandeliers by designer <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277425854_22" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">Marcel Wanders</span> while the walls are adorned with colorful oil paintings by renowned artist Robert Lambert. Tucked a floor below the restaurant, Covet’s intimate cocktail lounge provides guests with impeccable hospitality in an atmosphere that exudes timeless luxury.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Mr. Milon’s previous venues include <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277425854_23" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">South Beach</span> ’s The Strand, Prive, The Living Room, Set, all of which have been favorites of Hollywood ’s A-list stars including <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277425854_24" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer;">Cameron Diaz</span>, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277425854_25" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer;">Jennifer Lopez</span>, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277425854_26" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer;">Justin Timberlake</span> and Britney Spears. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Covet is located at 137 E. 55th Street in New York City . The restaurant seats 66 guests and serves dinner Monday through Saturday beginning at 5:30PM. Prices range from $11 - $35 per dish. The full service bar and lounge holds nearly 300 guests and is open until 4AM. Please call 212-223-2829 for dinner reservations. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">KMR Communications would like to offer one lucky 512 Kidz blog reader the chance to win a $50 gift certificate to <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Covet Restaurant & Lounge</span></b> located in Midtown, NY (**<i><span style="font-style: italic;">gift card is valid for food only</span></i>). </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;">1)<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">Gift certificate is for 1 winner per web site (total value of $50)</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;">2)<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">Only open to US and Canadian Residents</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;">3)<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">Valid for 6 months from date of issue</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;">4)<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">Winner must make a reservation and present gift certificate upon arrival it will not be kept on file at restaurant</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;">5)<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;">Winner is responsible for gratuity </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; margin-left: 0.5in;"><span style="font-size: small;">6)<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277425854_0" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">Restaurant</span> is open for dinner Monday – Saturday </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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<center><a alt="The Giveaway Enthusiasts (All Things Bloggy @ Life’s a Charm!)" href="http://www.lifesacharm.net/blog/?page_id=2164" title="The Giveaway Enthusiasts (All Things Bloggy @ Life’s a Charm!)"><img align="center" border="0" height="125" src="http://lifesacharm.net/blog/images/TGE/ATB-TGE-1-125x125.gif" width="125" /></a></center></div>Mary512http://www.blogger.com/profile/08752973162467869238noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683047738840602940.post-17243290461730976942010-06-23T14:58:00.001-05:002010-06-23T14:59:51.425-05:00Ronzoni Smart Taste Photo Contest Reminder!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TCJmjuKS6oI/AAAAAAAAFDo/h518nclkXrY/s1600/pasta+princess.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TCJmjuKS6oI/AAAAAAAAFDo/h518nclkXrY/s320/pasta+princess.jpg" width="240" /></a></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Our Photo: Pasta Sauce Princess</i></div><br />
I just wanted to post a reminder about the <b>Ronzoni Smart Taste Photo Contest</b>. Just by voting you can win a <b>$25 Gift Card</b>! The contest <b>ends this Friday, June 25th</b>. Feel free to vote for us (photo above) or any photo you love. The link is below!<br />
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</div>Mary512http://www.blogger.com/profile/08752973162467869238noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683047738840602940.post-68521422296452355452010-06-21T17:38:00.002-05:002010-07-02T10:42:15.277-05:00Shell Motor Oil Matters/$35 Jiffy Lube Gift Card Review & {Giveaway}!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TB-vNcEn_BI/AAAAAAAAFDY/NUO2ZESwIMM/s1600/mom_shadow.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TB-vNcEn_BI/AAAAAAAAFDY/NUO2ZESwIMM/s320/mom_shadow.gif" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"April is both National Car Care and National Informed Women Month and a perfect opportunity to get empowered to care for your car! Did you know that in the United States the average age of cars and <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277144422_0">light trucks</span> on the roads today has reached a record high of 9.4 years? That means it´s more important than ever to take proper care of your vehicle. <br />
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With the informative Web site <a href="http://www.motoroilmatters.org/" rel="nofollow" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277144422_1">www.MotorOilMatters.org</span></a> (created by the maker of industry-leading brands Pennzoil and <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277144422_2" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">Quaker State</span>) you can easily locate key information about how quality motor oils can help prolong your engine´s life and improve overall efficiency, as well as help answer other questions you may have about motor oil. In addition, the site offers a fun, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277144422_3">educational game</span> for you to play called "M.O.M. Knows Best" where you can put your motor mind to the test with an interactive quiz. <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"> </span> </div><ul style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><li><span style="font-size: small;">According to a recent survey from the Automotive Service Association, more than 54 percent of customers who take their vehicles for service and repair are women</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Using a high-quality motor oil in the right grade can help maximize <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1277144422_4" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer;">fuel economy</span></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Low-quality oils that do not meet industry standards or the vehicle manufacturer´s requirements could cost consumers in the long run by potentially damaging the vehicle´s engine or possibly voiding the manufacturer´s warranty</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: small;">Another reason to look to a high-quality motor oil - like Pennzoil and Quaker State - is that it is designed to meet the demands of today´s engines"</span></li>
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</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>-Courtesy of Shell Motor Oil Matters </i></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Shell Motor Oil Matters website helps consumers understand how high quality motor oils can help prolong the life of their vehicles. Did you know that more than 54% of consumers who take their car to a service station are women? I had the wonderful opportunity to take the knowledge I gained from the informative Motor Oil Matters site to Jiffy Lube for a complimentary, high quality oil change. </span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I went to Jiffy Lube on a Friday and figured the wait time would be long. To my surprise our truck was done with the oil change before my daughter and I were even done with lunch, next door. They even gave me $10 off because they were running a special. The truck was driving much smoother after the oil was changed and I was very pleased!</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Thanks so much to Jiffy Lube and Shell Motor Oil Matters for the complimentary oil change! I love their informative website and my favorite part is the "M.O.M. Knows Best" educational game. </span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>*I received a $35 Jiffy Lube Gift Card through My Blog Spark to facilitate my candid and honest review. No other form of compensation was or will be given. All personal views are my own!</i></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span> </div><div class="grey10" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">I'm happy to announce that Jiffy Lube is giving a $35 Gift Card to one 512 Kidz blog reader! </span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;"><b>Giveaway ends July 1, 2010 at 11:59 pm CST</b>. Winner chosen using <a href="http://www.random.org/" style="color: blue;">Random.org</a>. Winner will be posted on this blog and will be emailed. Winner has 72 hours from Winner announcement to reply to claim prize. Open to USA.</span><br />
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<center></center><center><a alt="The Giveaway Enthusiasts (All Things Bloggy @ Life’s a Charm!)" href="http://www.lifesacharm.net/blog/?page_id=2164" title="The Giveaway Enthusiasts (All Things Bloggy @ Life’s a Charm!)"><img align="center" border="0" height="125" src="http://lifesacharm.net/blog/images/TGE/ATB-TGE-1-125x125.gif" width="125" /></a></center></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div>Mary512http://www.blogger.com/profile/08752973162467869238noreply@blogger.com108tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683047738840602940.post-22146199472838247482010-06-14T16:51:00.000-05:002010-06-14T16:51:54.881-05:00Ronzoni Smart Taste Photo Contest!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TBafdI6MJPI/AAAAAAAAFDI/PfgTKMEk3Yg/s1600/Ronzoni+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TBafdI6MJPI/AAAAAAAAFDI/PfgTKMEk3Yg/s320/Ronzoni+2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">"Pasta has always played an important role in my family's pantry: it appeased the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1276546781_1">picky eater</span> going through the "I just want it plain" phase and now provides a versatile base for quick meals incorporating meats and vegetables that give my kids the additional nutrients they need.</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;">Since it looks and tastes like traditional pasta, Ronzoni Smart Taste does the job on both fronts, and is also an excellent source of fiber, calcium and Vitamin D.</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;">According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, less than 60 percent of children age three to five get enough calcium, and the numbers decline as kids get older. And with three out of four pre-school age children also not getting enough fiber, Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta combines the nutritional benefits you want as a Mom with the great taste your kids want to eat—plain or not."</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TBagjpcXqZI/AAAAAAAAFDQ/31uP12eJEs0/s1600/pasta+princess.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/TBagjpcXqZI/AAAAAAAAFDQ/31uP12eJEs0/s320/pasta+princess.jpg" /></a></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><i>Our photo: Pasta Sauce Princess</i></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;">My family loves Ronzoni Smart Taste Pasta and we have have tried it a few times before. The great thing about Ronzoni Smart Taste is that you really can't tell the difference between it and regular pasta. </div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;">I'd love for you to vote for me or another favorite photo of yours in the Ronzoni Smart Taste Photo Contest! Our photo is above. <span style="color: black;">Anyone who votes is entered to win a $25 gift card! The winner of the photo contest wins $500 and a year's supply of pasta. Here's the link: </span></div><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"></span></span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial; font-size: small;"><a href="http://ronzonismarttaste.newworldpasta.com/blogger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1276552018_2">http://ronzonismarttaste.newworldpasta.com/blogger</span></a></span><br />
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</div>Mary512http://www.blogger.com/profile/08752973162467869238noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683047738840602940.post-23621733024218934702010-06-07T17:38:00.000-05:002010-06-07T17:38:24.142-05:00Recipes that Kids Can Make Dad for Father's Day<div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Children can proudly make dad <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275949424_0" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer;">breakfast in bed</span> with these delicious kid-friendly recipe ideas from <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275949424_1" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">Aunt Jemima</span> Frozen Pancakes. </span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">MAKE DAD BREAKFAST IN BED THIS FATHER’S DAY</span></b></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"> JUNE 20th</span> </b><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></b></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span>With Father’s Day fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about the perfect way to celebrate dad. As for gifts, most fathers have more than enough ties and gadgets, so why not give him something more memorable this year. Start his day with a delicious, warm and cheerful breakfast that is sure to fill his stomach and his heart. With <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Aunt Jemima® Frozen Pancakes</span></b>, making breakfast for dad can be so simple that kids, along with another adult, can help make his day.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes are easy to make and can be prepared in only one minute in the microwave or toaster. Choose from a wide variety sure to please dad’s palate including: <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275949424_4" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer;">Buttermilk</span>, Low Fat Buttermilk, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275949424_5">Whole Grain</span>, Mini and Blueberry and New Confetti Pancakes. Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes are available nationwide in the freezer section of <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275949424_6">grocery stores</span> at suggested retail price of $2.69 for a package of 12 pancakes. They are a good source of 6 vitamins and minerals and contain no preservatives.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>Here are some ways to <span style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: white none repeat scroll 0% 0%;">celebrate dad</span>: </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></b><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">HEAVENLY HOMESTYLE HAPPY FACE</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients:</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Aunt Jemima Frozen Homestyle Pancakes</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Microwaveable Bacon</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Microwaveable Sausage Links</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275949424_7" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer;">Home fries</span>- any style you prefer</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Table Syrup</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Directions:</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>-Prepare Aunt Jemima Frozen Homestyle Pancakes in a <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275949424_8">toaster oven</span> or microwave according to package </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>-Prepare the microwaveable bacon according to package and arrange as hair</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>-Prepare microwaveable sausage and arrange as a happy face smile</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>-Prepare home fries according to package and use as finishing touch for the happy face eyes</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>-Put on a plate; serve with Log Cabin or Mrs. Butterworth’s Syrup</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span> </span></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"> <span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></b><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">BUTTERMILK BANANA BEAR</span></b></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Ingredients:</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Aunt Jemima Frozen Buttermilk Pancakes</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Aunt Jemima Frozen Mini Pancakes </span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">One Banana </span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Blueberries</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Raisins</span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Log Cabin or Mrs. Butterworth’s Syrup </span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Directions: </span></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>-Prepare Aunt Jemima Frozen Buttermilk Pancakes in a toasted oven or microwave according to package </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>-Prepare Aunt Jemima Frozen Mini Pancakes in a toaster oven or microwave according to package and -arrange as bears ears </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>-Prepare two small slices of a banana and place on top of the mini pancakes for the bear’s ears</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>-Prepare two smaller slices of banana and arrange onto of pancake for the bear’s eyes </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>-Prepare one blueberry sliced in half and then place on top of banana slices for the bear’s eyes</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>-Prepare three raisins and arrange as the bear’s nose </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>-Add Log Cabin or Mrs. Butterworth’s Syrup to make the bear’s smile </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>-Put on a plate; serve with Log Cabin or Mrs. Butterworth’s Syrup</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>For additional recipes and more information about Aunt Jemima® Frozen Breakfast, log onto <a href="http://www.auntjemimafrozen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="blocked::http://www.auntjemimafrozen.com/
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</span></span></div><div class="MsoBodyTextIndent" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><span style="font-weight: bold;">About Aunt Jemima Frozen Breakfast:<i><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></i></span></u></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>The<b><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Aunt Jemima®</span></b> brand has been associated with high quality, great tasting breakfast products for over 100 years. <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Aunt Jemima</span></b> Frozen Breakfast offers an easy breakfast solution, with a full variety of homemade-tasting items that can be prepared in minutes in the toaster or the microwave. <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Aunt Jemima </span></b>Frozen Breakfast includes light and fluffy pancakes, warm and delicious waffles, hand-dipped and griddle-cooked <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275949424_10" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">French toast</span>, complete single-serve breakfast entrées and portable <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275949424_11">breakfast sandwiches</span>. For more information on <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Aunt Jemima</span></b> Frozen Breakfast, log onto <a href="http://www.auntjemimafrozen.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" title="blocked::http://www.auntjemimafrozen.com/
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</span></span></u></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><u><span style="font-weight: bold;">About <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275949424_12">Pinnacle Foods</span> Group LLC</span></u></b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span> </span></span></div><span style="color: black; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span>Millions of times a day in over 80% of American households, consumers reach for Pinnacle Foods brands. We are a leading producer, marketer and distributor of high-quality branded food products, many of whom have been trusted household names for decades. Headquartered in Mountain Lakes , NJ , our $2.6B business employs more than 4,500 people in 19 sites around North America . We are a leader in the dry and frozen foods segments and our brands hold the #1 or #2 market position in 9 out of 12 major category segments in which they compete. Our dry foods brands consists primarily of Armour® canned meats, Bernstein’s® and Nalley® <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275949424_13">salad dressings</span>, Comstock® and Wilderness® delicious pie fillings and toppings, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275949424_14">Duncan Hines</span>® baking mixes and frostings, Log Cabin® syrups and pancake mixes, Nalley® and Brooks® chili and chili ingredients, Mrs. Butterworth's® syrups and Open Pit® barbecue sauces, snacks from <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275949424_15" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer;">Tim’s Cascade Snacks</span>®, Snyder of Berlin® and Husman®, and Vlasic® pickles, peppers and relish. The frozen foods brands consists primarily of <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275949424_16" style="-moz-background-clip: border; -moz-background-inline-policy: continuous; -moz-background-origin: padding; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 0%; cursor: pointer;">Aunt Jemima</span>® frozen breakfasts, Birds Eye®, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275949424_17" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">Birds Eye Steamfresh</span>®, Birds Eye Voila!®, Celeste® <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1275949424_18">frozen pizza</span>, C&W® (California & Washington) and McKenzie’s®, Freshlike®, Lender's® bagels, Swanson® and Hungry-Man® frozen dinners and entrees, Van de Kamp's® and Mrs. Paul's® frozen seafood, and Birds Eye Fresh®, a premium line of fresh vegetables.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: small;">-Courtesy of Aunt Jemima </span></i></span></span>Mary512http://www.blogger.com/profile/08752973162467869238noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683047738840602940.post-39919346670824224082010-06-03T18:08:00.000-05:002010-06-03T18:08:41.913-05:00May Monthly Wrap UpIt's time again for the monthly wrap up, but this may be a light version since I didn't do as much posting in May!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Books I Read in May</b>:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I'm a naughty girl, because I read no books in May! But I am really looking forward to the new Eclipse novella by Stephanie Meyer that will be released in 2 days. I anticipate a trip to the book store this weekend...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Top Posts in May</b>:</div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><a href="http://512kidz.blogspot.com/2010/05/nablopomo-april-monthly-wrap-up.html" style="color: blue;">NaBloPoMo: April Monthly Wrap Up</a> </div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><a href="http://512kidz.blogspot.com/2010/05/may-is-skin-cancer-awareness-month.html" style="color: blue;">May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month</a> </div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><a href="http://512kidz.blogspot.com/2010/05/google-friend-connect-week-at-smart-and.html" style="color: blue;">Google Friend Connect Week at Smart and Trendy Moms</a><span style="color: blue;"> </span></div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><a href="http://512kidz.blogspot.com/2010/05/stunning-and-eco-friendly-mothers-day.html" style="color: blue;">Stunning and Eco Friendly Mother's Day Gifts</a></div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><a href="http://512kidz.blogspot.com/2010/05/some-healthy-travel-tips-from-dr-lewin.html" style="color: blue;">Some Healthy Travel Tips from Dr. Lewin: E.A.T. R.I.G.H.T.</a></div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><a href="http://512kidz.blogspot.com/2010/05/chic-canvas-offers-exclusive-discount.html" style="color: blue;">Chic Canvas Offers Exclusive Discount!</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://512kidz.blogspot.com/2010/05/bloggers-blogger-black-book.html" style="color: blue;">Bloggers: Blogger Black Book!</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://512kidz.blogspot.com/2010/05/happy-mothers-day.html" style="color: blue;">Happy Mother's Day!</a></div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><a href="http://512kidz.blogspot.com/2010/05/little-belated-luxuries-for-mothers-day.html" style="color: blue;">Little (Belated) Luxuries for Every Stage of Life-May 9/10</a></div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: black;">Top Commenters</span></b></div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><a href="http://blog.verysweetbabycakes.com%20/" style="color: blue;">Baby Cakes Mama</a></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><b style="color: black;">Visitors</b></div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><i>Amanda T</i></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><i>Just Writing</i></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><i>J. Anderson</i></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><i>Lisa</i></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><i>Julee</i></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><i>Elise</i></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><i>dddiva</i></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><i>Jill</i></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><i>Momma Teri</i></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><i>Traci66</i></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><i>QueenB</i></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><i>Lvoskani</i></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><i>Denise</i></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><i>SunflowerMommie</i></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><i>Rachel</i></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><i>Tree</i></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><i>Shannon</i></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><i>MSB</i></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><i>alicia</i></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><i>The Fat Nutrition Writer</i></div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><i style="color: black;">Pam</i></div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><b style="color: black;">Books I Hope to Read in June</b></div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><span style="color: black;">The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella (Twilight Saga) by Stephenie Meyer</span></div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><b>Posts Coming Up in June</b></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;">Reviews (and maybe a giveaway or two!):<i><br />
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</div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;"><i>You're Not the Boss of Me: Brat-Proofing Your 4-to 12-Year-Old Child</i><b> </b>by Betsy Brown Braun <b><br />
</b></div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;">The Ultimate Grilling Collection from Williams-Sonoma</div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;">Set of 4 Star Wars Cookie Cutters from Williams-Sonoma</div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;">Ronzoni Smart Taste Photo Contest and Blog Tour</div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;">Shell Motor Oil Matters</div><div style="color: black; text-align: left;">Rich's Products </div><div style="color: blue; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>My apologies it took me a few days to post these! I hope you all had a good Memorial Day Weekend! Saturday I went to a wedding, Sunday I worked, and Monday I took the kiddo to the pool.<br />
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... And the lucky winner of the Toy Story Prize Pack Giveaway is... <b>Comment #39, DK's Book Reviews</b>. Congrats to the winner! <br />
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<h2>Random Integer Generator</h2>Here are your random numbers:<br />
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...And the winner of the Energizer Batteries Giveaway is... <b>Comment #14, lmurley2000</b>. Congrats! I will be emailing both winners shortly. Thanks to everyone who entered, followed, and posted this giveaway. Impressive amount of entries on both!<br />
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<h2>Random Integer Generator</h2>Here are your random numbers:<br />
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The original winner of the Energizer Giveaway did not respond so the new winner is... <b>Comment #39, barbara.montyj</b>. Congrats to the new winner! I will be emailing you shortly. Thanks again to all who entered!<br />
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<pre class="data">39 </pre>Timestamp: 2010-06-07 21:44:38 UTCMary512http://www.blogger.com/profile/08752973162467869238noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2683047738840602940.post-15556620845555625262010-05-26T19:59:00.001-05:002010-05-27T14:00:34.943-05:00Momcepts Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/S_29J3i91eI/AAAAAAAAFCQ/vwJw6e86a-M/s1600/koala.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_X0ImYnn69r8/S_29J3i91eI/AAAAAAAAFCQ/vwJw6e86a-M/s320/koala.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">With the need to save green and be green, grocery shopping can be a complicated endeavor these days. Consider these two ingenious new items to help keep grocery shoppers organized, efficient and eco-friendly…<br />
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The <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1274909239_5">Koala</span> Pouch ($14.95 at <a href="http://www.momcepts.com/" style="color: blue;" target="_blank"><span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1274909239_6">www.momcepts.com</span></a>) – A stylish eco-conscious shopping organizer that fits securely over any shopping cart handle to hold EVERYTHING the grocery shopper needs. It has:<br />
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•A dedicated pocket with index cards to keep coupons and shopping lists organized<br />
•A roomy see-through pocket for easy access to your mobile phone<br />
•A pocket with two stylish and spacious <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1274909239_7" style="border-bottom: 2px dotted rgb(54, 99, 136); cursor: pointer;">reusable bags</span> so you’ll never forget them again!<br />
•Enough space for a List Caddy, Koalabiner, keys, money, debit/credit cards etc. (a great idea for those who’d rather leave their purse at home or in the car while they shop)<br />
•A pen/pencil holder <br />
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The Koalabiner Purse Hanger ($4.95 at <a href="http://www.momcepts.com/" style="color: blue;">www.momcepts.com</a>) – This is a must-have accessory for all purse toting grocery shoppers and moms. The Koalabiner is a super sturdy carabiner that clips purses securely to any shopping cart or stroller handle to free up cart space and provide easy access for the shopper, and difficult access for kids or purse snatchers. It also is a great for securing reusable bags while shopping, and for clipping full grocery bags together to prevent items from spilling out.<br />
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Momcepts is creator of the popular List Caddy ($1.99 at <a href="http://www.momcepts.com/" style="color: blue;">www.momcepts.com</a>), a sturdy list, coupon and pencil holder that snaps onto shopping cart handles and attaches to refrigerators for easy list and coupon management.<br />
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</i></span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><i>-Courtesy of Momcepts</i></span></div><br />
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</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">I had the awesome opportunity to review three products from Momcepts! The List Caddy, Koalabiner, and Koala Pouch. All three products are organizational products specifically designed to enhance your shopping experience!</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">I actually hosted a review and giveaway for the List Caddy on my former blog. I have found this to be an ingenious product great for the home and shopping trips. The List Caddy has a magnet on the back of it, so at home I attach it to the refrigerator. It holds notes, lists, and a pen too! When I need to make a trip to the grocery I take it with me and attach it to my shopping cart handle. It holds my coupons, shopping list and a pen to mark off the things I have put in my basket. Love it!</span><br />
</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">The Koalabiner is yet another inspired product from Momcepts. It is a metal clip shaped like a koala's head. You can attach it to your shopping cart handle and then attach your purse or reusable shopping bags to it. It keeps those items out of your way and makes it difficult for kids or thieves to make off with your stuff! You can also use the Koalabiner to clip two grocery bags together to keep the contents inside and to make it easier to carry them both at once.</span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">And last but not least is the Momcepts Koala Pouch. Every mom needs this eco-conscious shopping organizer! It has tons of uses. You can organize and remember what you need for your shopping trips. It has a pocket for and includes two stylish reusable grocery bags. This organizer is spacious enough for coupons, lists, a pen, and List Caddy holders. There is even a see through pouch for your iPhone or Blackberry. The organizer has velcro so you can fold it over your shopping cart handle and have easy access. There is also a clip for your keys and other items. </span></div><div style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Thanks so much to Momcepts for letting me test drive their wonderful products! </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><i><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">*I received samples of the featured products to facilitate my candid and honest review. No other form of compensation was or will be given. All personal views are my own! </span></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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