Get to Moving with PS2

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of PlayStation MOVE. All opinions are 100% mine.

I'm rubbing my magic bottle for the genie to pop out and bring us the new PlayStation®Move so I can so rock family game night. I'm so excited to play the game Start the party and of course I almost flipped when I saw Tron. Come on you all know we so loved that movie back in 1982 oh yes I just dated us all :).

We all need to add a little exercise in our daily routine. No more gaming thumbs boys you can't use that excuse anymore. I'm so glad that video games have gone to a new level, no more sitting in front of the TV for hours. You know have to get up and be part of the game! I was not allowed video games when I was for this simple reason my parents didn't want me to just sit in front of the TV for hours (did I mention I was a chunky kid?). I'm excited to say my parents now even have a game center that makes you get up and move ... yup we've come a long way baby in my childhood home.

Already have the PlayStation®3 you can add the Move bundle package for only $99! Oh yes guess what is on my Christmas list this year! Get your bum off the couch and move!! No more excuses about not getting to the gym or no money or time to work out. You can easily do it at your home, with no one watching or the hunky guy giving you funny looks. Get to moving!!!

Fall TV Lined up have anyone else Excited???

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf ofTiVo. All opinions are 100% mine.

As most of you know I LOVE watching TV and movies. Really I don't sit and watch anything but it's on in the background and when I finally finish with the kids and the house I get a few minutes to myself to catch up on some great drama and laughs.

Sitting and watching TV isn't always an ability, so having a TiVo system gives you that great option that catches all your shows along with you can then skip commercials later on!!! Right now Fall TV is hot they have so many new programs and fun that I'm so excited and don't want to miss any of it, TiVo to the rescue!!

Have you seen the new TiVo Slide?? I thought I rocked getting into the times with a slider phone but now a slider remote? Oh yes times are a changing my friend and you must become part of the now. And for technology dumbies like me it can be a one in all remote!! Oh yes no more hunting for 20 remotes, it's all in one. Bring it to mama please!!! You know you want one, so guess what you can Enter to Win! Easy to do become a friend on their Facebook Fan Page and yes you're entered to win! They are giving away one a day for 30 days! Enter quick because the sweepstakes ends tomorrow 9/22!

TiVo is just not a DVR it search's to find your favorite TV programs, movies and Web video whether it’s on cable, Netflix, Amazon On Demand, Blockbuster On Demand, YouTube videos or more. Yes you know I was super excited when I saw Netflix, you know my obsession with them!

Needing a Date ... find the right one online!

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of MeetLocals.com. All opinions are 100% mine.

Before I started dating Rick I use to do a few dating sites. Believe me it has grown by leaps and bounds. All I remember is I would always call a friend before I went to let them know the location and who I was meeting. You can never be too safe.

These days you can read about other peoples experiences, which of course you always must take with a grain of salt but still it sure has become a more reliable way to meet and know more about them. Heck even the stars are doing it. Ok you can laugh at me but I'm not up on the MTV shows anymore. But yes I have heard about "Speidi" ... ok I admit it only heard the name from the tabloids that I read in line at Walmart ... :).

But I've been told (sorry no they are not on my tweeter friends list):

Heidi tweeted on June 22nd that "maybe being single wasn't such a bad idea after all," followed by a link to Shop4Guys.com. Spencer tweeted on the exact same day, just 30 minutes later saying "HAH!! while Heidi shops, I'm meeting hotties on," followed by a link to Meetlocals.com.

Now that is what I call the hot spots to go, you have to love when stars fight! So all my single friends find a better way to meet others singles. Come on you can chat and meet people while sitting infront of the computer in your pj's and no make up. Now that is what I call the perfect day, I'm so not into clubs and fake people! Enjoy and if you make a match make sure to let me know!

Bringing Back the Mom & Pop Shops

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Ramblers Way. All opinions are 100% mine.

I remember when my dad remarried and brought me to what I thought at the time was this little hick town. Moving from the big city to this little town almost killed me. That was before I got to know this great little town and all the wonderful little shops and owners.

Sadly one part of town has been bulldozed down and replaced by strip malls. We had the cutest drive in diner that has been replaced by a fast food restaurant. Thankfully one part of town still has some great shops. I worry greatly for them, my mom and I always shop there and try to keep them there, over the years some have been replaced but thankfully this little strip on main street has stayed mom and pop shops.

Rick always makes fun of me when I only want to go to the little shops on our rare outings for dinner or lunch. I love to give back, plus they have so much more charm and personality then going to dinner at a place that is in a hurry to turn your table over to get as many tips as they can get.

Ramblers Way is one of these great companies out there that is on a mission to revitalize America's small towns. There program they started is Made in America. They grow and produce their fine woolen apparel using 100% domestic resources. They have brought manufacturing facilities to these towns that so desperately need to be revitalized. They don't just preach it they follow what they say. Their building in Kennebunk, Maine was built in 1792 and has been fully refurbished.

As you know I've worked in the engineering firm for a while and have mentioned that LEAD status is a HUGE thing for buildings being done these days. Very FEW have passed the high standards, and don't achieve higher then a Silver rating. Which is a HUGE thing, so for Ramblers Way building to be GOLD Lead Certified is the creme of the creme. All I can say is I remember the engineers I work with pulling their hair out to reach Silver and it was months of changes and strict guidelines.

Make sure you check them out and remember if you buy from them your helping support small towns all over America.

Get Your Name on The Computer Lab at School! (What it could Happen)

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Charter. All opinions are 100% mine.

Cole goes to a private little school that depends on fund raising and our tuition to buy the things for the school. We've been blessed with a computer lab but of course our computers we have are a little on the older side not dino but pretty darn close. So when I find a place that is giving back and offering computer to win for a school I'm all over it!

Charter is a great company that offers great service in TV, Video, OnDemand and so many other choices. If you sign up for their services you are automatically given a chance to win and get up to $300 cash back (hello cash back). You of course can register online with no purchase for the laptop-a-day giveaway, after you enter for you don't forget to enter your favorite school to win also! While you're out in the web make sure to check out Charter on Facebook also.

Now head over enter to win for yourself because we all need a new laptop (like you would say no to that) and enter to give back to your favorite school would mean so much to not only todays children but the future ones. You can get a whole years worth of goody points if your school wins :). Maybe they will name the computer lab after you. What it is a thought?

Details: 2 Schools will win 50 laptops, they need to be nominated by August 12. Charter will also choose 50 finalist and announce them on August 16. Open Voting from August 16 to September 20 and Charter will announce the schools that won on September 27th. The laptops are Lenovo G555's with a 15.6" screen, 160GB drive and 3GB ram (with a Targus bag).

On Demand Never Miss Your Show Again!

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Charter. All opinions are 100% mine.

One of my guilty pleasures is TV, now it's usually on in the background. Not that I actually get to sit on the couch and watch but I love to at least hear my shows while I walk around :). The thing with being a mom and working at home mom is I'm running around or working different hours so I don't always get to catch my shows (yes I have several) when they are on. Rick usually will catch me up but something about hearing them (yes hearing, I don't really get to see them) for myself.

That is where On Demand really comes in handy, no more rushing around or being upset when I miss one of my shows. Even better I can catch up on what I'm missing. Ok laugh at me now I just caught America's Got Talent and I'm hooked, but of course I missed the whole selection auditions and the first cuts. But if I had On Demand I would find my new favorite show plus previous episodes! I know hello sign me up :). Now check out the On Demand home page to see what show you won't be missing if you sign up!

I know some of you LOVE Mad Men you catch previous episodes before the season 4 starts this summer. Don't worry there is something for everyone such as ESPN, ABC and USA and the Disney Channel and Nickelodeon offer shows anytime you would like to watch them!! On Demand is no longer just for movies and the Charter TV in Digital is very popular for that reason!

You will ‘Like’ their Facebook page as well to catch all the updated news.

Holler My Single Friends!

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Smingle.com. All opinions are 100% mine.

Before getting married I tried my hand at online dating. Some were hits and some were real misses. The problem before with meeting online you don't really get to know them and then you show up at a mutual "Well lighted" place and then sit awkwardly trying to figure out where to start. The whole time trying to remember if you put deodorant on and crap is there anything in my teeth?

There is a great virtual dating place I've come across. Smingles.com is a fun new dating site with fun features and communication tools. Creating an account was super easy (yes I did one up to share how simple it was). They have some really cool features that helps you get to know the person before you meet in person. If you're single you MUST check out this site! Plus if you upload a picture to your profile you get 3 months FREE! I think my favorite would be the "Get to know me" game like Love Match. I'm a sucker for those old game shows and love to play along! You can even create a 3D avatar that looks like you, yes girls you can customize the clothes, hair and more!!! Your avatar can even flirt how freaking cool is this :), they respond naturally to typed text. Oh yes online dating has gone to a whole new level then back in my day!

Head over create your FREE account, upload your picture for 3 free months and give it a whirl. What still not convinced?

According to a Harvard study (2006),

“Virtual Dates cause individuals to develop greater affinity toward one another when they actually meet.”

"The new cutting edge is interactive, virtual dating.”

Hello can you argue with Harvard? Enjoy and let me know how it goes, I can't wait to see how you like it!

Johnsonville Familyville

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Johnsonville Sausage. All opinions are 100% mine.

It's summer time and that means BBQ time who wants to heat up the oven and cook a meal? This is the time we go out the Man Area or the Outdoor Man Cave to have the men BBQ up a meal. This is the one thing I refuse to use, that I way I know I can get Rick to cook a meal :) ... hehe.

The nice part about summer time is the nights are long and lighted and you can spend time with family and neighbors. I love to have the neighbors come over mid week, let the kids run around in the sprinkler or the slip and slide and just have some adult talk time! Now the kids get the good old hot dogs but the grown ups we get Johnsonville sausage. You now know that you have gone from the kiddie dogs to a real grown up meal. Johnsonville is just a step up above the rest and has a great flavor that can make any evening fun and fabulous.

Currently you five lucky winners will share $21,000 in CASH and prizes from Gander Mountain, Coleman and Hefty in the Johnsonville "Share Your Ville" Video Contest at www.ShareYourVille.com. Winner of the professional Category receives $10,000 CASH, contest runs until July 20th, 2010. Even better the FIRST 50 videos receive a coupon for FREE Johnsonville.

Now for us shy people (or the ones like me who haven't put make up on yet) you can either speak to the camera or do something fun! I of course had to do something on the cheeky side :).

Have fun and who knows you may win some great prizes and cash!!!

Bright Beginnings at Diapers.com

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of PBM Products. All opinions are 100% mine.

When Caden was on formula I love Bright Beginnings, the price was right and it was exact same stuff as the higher priced brands. I remember at first I was a little skeptical but after talking with the pediatrician assured me that it was the same thing and a great brand for my son. Ok sold I got the doc's approval and my wallets approval!

Doesn't the new can look awesome!!!

These days we're need to have as many conveniences as we can get! Shopping online has changed my life and I know so many of yours. Having something come right to your door can save you time and even money when you think about gas and the other stuff you buy that you don't need but pick up while at the store. Oh yes as I've said many times online shopping is the BEST way to go!

So you have the baby and going out is not something you want to do. Don't fret Bright Beginnings available at diapers.com. See I'm always thinking of you all and ways to save you time and money :).

Now a little more about Bright Beginnings. Now we know nothing is better than breast milk but some of us didn't have the ability to have this option. So we look for formula that is designed like breast milk. Along with meeting the FDA standards and the World Health Organization for DHA an ARA it provides benefits of lipids DHA and ARA at a savings of up to 33% to other DHA brands. The Lipids DHA and ARA have been shown in studies to improve mental and visual development, problem solving skills and IQ tests for infants. I'm no doctor but heck I want what I can do to help my children in the long run.

Worth checking out, we truly enjoyed it when we used it.

Summer Time Need a Quick Gift?

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of FriendGiftr. All opinions are 100% mine.

A while back I told you about FriendGiftr and the ability to send friends, family and that associate you really don't know but you feel like you need to buy a gift for easily! Don't roll your eyes at me so many times we need a gift last minute and then thinking about shopping with the kids and me in tears hiding under the rack like a child. Because one people look at me and two I always find a kid under there that always give away my location (I know how rude).

It's summer time birthdays, weddings and graduations! Oh joy really it's a joy but that means shopping out in the real world, sorry I haven't done that in a long time they have this thing called the internet and I use it to my advantage! How can you go wrong with over 120 retail and restaurants to choose from. You can pick it up as low as $10 up to $100 gift cards! And don't worry for that picky friend that hates everything even the cute things you pick out! You can keep the cute things for yourself (you deserve it) and give them a card and if they don't like the place they can switch it out. Don't worry they will switch it out but this time you don't have to hear the lame story that goes with why they need the receipt! That is a score in my book anyday, save the drama for your mama exchange it yourself easily!

If anyone cares I would love a night out to the movies, I will take you with me! What you buy the tickets you get to go :).

You can easily use their services on their website (click the link above), Facebook, iPhone, Blackberry & Android! See they made it easy no excuses just do it and brighten someones day!!

Let's Win to have a Girls Bloggy Weekend!

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Hampton Hotels. All opinions are 100% mine.

Just think of all the friends you would have if you won a the Grand Prize from Chain of Friends. What you don't know about Hampton Chain of Friends Sweepstakes? Maybe I shouldn't tell you and just keep it to myself? Hmmmmm ... ok yes you know me and my big mouth better than that!

Check this out the GRAND prize is 100 (ONE HUNDRED) rooms for 2 nights, can you imagine that I would have to be calling people from high school maybe we could have a reunion? For you frugal minded people that think of things like tax, you will also win $5000 to cover this! Then daily they have a first place prize to win a weekend stay plus 3 friends (100 lucky people will win this). Now I can't be greedy so that is why I must share so you can enter also!

Hmmm what to do with a hotel full of your friends, it could be like one big girls night out?? Ohhh I got it I would gather up all my bloggy friends for a huge weekend get away! We could stay up late, talk the night away and best part pedicures and facials! Oh man I miss being a tween and doing this girlie spa weekends! It's a plan ladies (sorry my guy blog friends) if I win you're all invited, believe me I would rather hang out with you girls then people from high school! We could even run up and down the halls like kids!!! I'm imagining jumping on beds and screaming like little girls. Oh how I need a vacation and a FREE one with all my bloggy friends! I'm so there, come on girls enter too and who ever wins this is our plan! The sweepstakes is open to everyone, not just Hilton Honors members or those who have stayed at a Hampton.

Get a MA in Teaching Degree from USC!

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of USC. All opinions are 100% mine.

With the economy in the crapper (sorry to be so blunt) we all have to look for other things. One thing people are turning to is education, which I think is great thing to do anytime! Getting a degree is getting easier and easier these days. No more trying to squeeze it in between work and kids, you can go online these days and take classes!

Further your career is no longer a luxury it is a necessity to make sure you're a step above and keep you in high demand! Are you an educator or aspiring teacher then I found the perfect place to earn a Master's of Arts in Teach Degree. For this hard times you can find groundbreaking tuition reimbursement program, yup I knew that would get your attention. Check out their amazing tuition reimbursement and scholarships. Short on time they have accelerated programs to be completed in 12 months.

USC is not run of the mill internet school like some out there, it's a internationally renowned research institution with a 100-year history. And as Rick will tell you being part of USC Trojan Family is a SPECIAL opportunity. He's a California boy don't mess with him on this one! Yes that means you get all the benefits as a campus student of USC, including participating in commencement ceremonies and FREE lifetime Alumni Association memberships.

Key Points:

• Highly interactive online learning combined with field-based experiences

• MAT@USC Student Blog, hear insights about the program from actual students

• Rossier and the MAT@USC were awarded by AACTE for innovative use of technology in education

• Technology video that introduces the interactivity of the program

• First cohort of the MAT@USC graduate in May

Are you ready for a better improved you? Check out the program information. Here's to better jobs in the future! As my dad always said get all the education you can get!

Mission Bringing the Hmmmm to my house!

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Mission Foods. All opinions are 100% mine.

As you all know I love to cook and bake, if the boys could have their way we would have Mexican style every night. I do try to please and make a version at least once a week. Mission is one of our favorite brands of tortillas around here. They have some GREAT flavors along with the flour. I of course love the whole wheat (I sneak it in where I can). Yes I know it's covered under cheese but there is something a little bit healthy in there :).

The flour tortillas of course are a favorite with the boys, which is ok with me since they have 0 grams of Trans fat per serving and are cholesterol free. Cole loves to make wraps with butter and cinnamon and sugar. Also he loves our quesadilla maker he can take a tortilla add his toppings and another tortilla and he's set to go. Love anything that is kid friendly in my world!

Here's a creation I made a while back:

And for an easy night I busted out the quesdilla maker and threw this one together. Super easy and yummy the boys loved it.

I scrambled up some eggs added some Canadian bacon and green chillies. Added this to the tortilla with some salsa and cheese and serve with sour cream!

You know my mission, Quick, CHEAP and fast and this my friends was just that, WAY under $10 ... closer to about $2.50 each. Mission foods is starting summer off with a bang they have a Mission Menus Challenge. Beginning June 28th, 2010 they encourage you to submit a budget friendly recipe to mission at www.MissionMenusChallenge.com for a chance to compete in a cook-off in Los Angeles and win a $10,000 dream kitchen makeover as well as a host of weekly prizes. Grand prize winner will win a round-trip airfare and hotel accommodation for two (crap can I leave Rick at home and bring a friend) to the Mission menus challenge Cook-off on September 10, 2010 at the Hard Rock Cafe in Los Angeles! You have until August 9th, to submit your recipe on line! Mine so is not fancy, but I can't wait to see what people come up with!

Recipe Requirement:

• Must be Mission FLOUR Tortillas
• Be Original (No Copy Cats)
• Feed a family of FIVE for $10 or less

And a shout out because this is so important to me: Mission Foods is a proud supporter Share Our Strength, to help end childhood hunger in America.

Now go experiment and enter! If you win remember there is a small fee for me passing this information on ... hehe just playing but a shout is always appreciated!

Eat and Be Happy!!

Save your Cord Blood Stem Cells

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of CryoCell International. All opinions are 100% mine.

Are you or someone you know pregnant? I remember hearing something about when I was pregnant and saw the pamphlets but no one really ever talked about it. Then I saw it on movies like "My Sister's Keeper" and saw what it can do and how much it can save lives. Now you say oh yes I saw that on the latest doctor TV show but it's just a TV show. It's so much more it just becoming to have more awareness to share with the public. The best word of mouth is making it in main stream and letting the public know it's a real and important thing! Cord blood stem cells have been used to treat nearly 80 diseases in 12,000 transplants worldwide! Makes you stop and think doesn't it?

Enroll Today in the Cryo-Cell's Signature service and for a limited-time you'll receive a free Baby Jogger city Mini. These babies are the top of the freaking line going for close to $200 that is what I call a deal you can save someones life in the future and even get a little present for yourself for the upcoming baby!!! As we know exercise and having a baby go hand in hand. Oh wait it doesn't? Yeah that was my motto to and I'm now in the situation of trying to loose it 2 (ok almost 3 years later). I sure could have used one of these joggers to help me get back on track!

Cryo-Cell understand the need for a health you which is also the need for a health future for your soon to be baby! They have found the best gift that will no only benefit mom but baby. Mom gets some need exercise and baby gets some fresh air, which I know always helped my boys calm down plus being outside helps mom stay sane :). The award winning baby Jogger City Mini stroller would make any new mom and baby happy!! Oh yes how I would have taken this role of mommy getting back in shape to celebrate the new baby!

Easy to enroll by you have only until 6/30/2010 at Midnight EDT to enroll online or by phone at 1-800-STOR-CELL. Do it now you don't want to miss out on this amazing offer plus the health of your child is peace of mind knowing you've taken every step to for their future!

Branson Missouri Here I come, I'll be staying at the Hilton!

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Hiltons of Branson. All opinions are 100% mine.

Can you tell it's summer time and I'm dying to go on vacation? This year as you know is tight for us but I know some of you are pulling out your hair by now with the kids home and needing a place to go to that will be fun for the whole family!

I've found a great place that would make everyone in this family happy. Branson Missouri has so many attractions and even better they have a Hilton, not just one but TWO to choose from. They have the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel and Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing. Let me just say I'm in love and Branson and the of course how can one go wrong with the Hilton?

I would love to stay at The Promenade Just check out that photo isn't that gorgeous! It just screams come stay here! I headed over to the Specials & Packages page and boy do they have some deals you can choose from. The one that caught my eye was if you book by July 15th you could get 25% yes 1/4 off the cost of your getaway. P.S. it also comes with breakfast! SCORE!! Need a little more time no worries you can get 20% off if you book in advance online! Can you plan 3 months in advance? Even better you can get 30% off your choice of Exotic Hilton worldwide Resorts!

While you're in Branson I have planned out your trip, what a little OCD of me? Well you'll thank me I promise I did all the research for you!

Things to do:

• Check out the Gym ... What I always promise I'll at least check it out!
• Hit the Car Museum ... that one is for Rick
• Titanic Museum ... This one really is on my top list!
• Ripleys Believe it or Not Museum ... The boys would get the biggest kick out of this
• Butterfly Park ... This is one for mom, well the boys would like it I'm just afraid for the butterflies.
• Silver Creek Amusement Park ... Fun for the Whole Fam!
• The night light show ... Almost like Vegas with out the crazy street people.
• Candy Store ... of course we need to have treats!
• Concerts Shows ... This may be a good time to find a babysitter.

You'll enjoy every minute of course there is more sites to see but these are my favorite and Mother always knows best right? Hehe

Nothing is better than a great vacation at a GREAT hotel, not one you'll see on any 20/20 special! And close to so many attractions that are sure to please everyone!

Kissimmee Florida The Place to Be this Summer!

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Kissimmee Tourism. All opinions are 100% mine.

It's summer time it's time for a vacation, oh boy do I need one! Rick and I went to Florida for our honeymoon and enjoyed the sites and all the attractions. One place we did venture threw was Kissimmee is in the heart of the most popular vacation spots and just South of Orlando. Kissimmee is the perfect combination of small town, luxury places and location, location, location!

Being right next door to Disneyworld has it perks, believe me we stayed about an hour and half away and it was such a waste of the time in the car. We did get to visit Kissimmee and I just love the town and we decided that next visit we want to be closer to the attractions and you know my love of small towns. I love to shop the shops have a taste of home while on vacation.

I fell in love with the Radisson Orlando Celebration Resort it is just breath taking, oh yes I would love to stay there and setting up your itinerary is so easy. Yes I tried it out! When things get better here I'm so going on a vacation, way over due I say!!

You can't tell me this doesn't look fun?

Yes that middle picture reminded me of Cole.

My Must See Attraction List Includes:

Kennedy Space Center

& Busch Garden Tampa Bay!

Make sure you head over Kissimmee and plan your own get away!

Brighten Someones Day with 1800flowers.com

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of 1-800-Flowers. All opinions are 100% mine.

When asked who I think about or would like to give flowers to I didn't think long before I said some of my amazing bloggy friends come to mind. Oh stop I'm not sucking up really I have a few great bloggy friends who have become great friends who check up on me and just make me smile.

I would love to send over a bouquet these to some special ladies! And right now is the perfect time 1800flowers.com is having a rose sale right now! Yes these Spray Roses, 50 Blooms (yes FIFTY) are on sale for $19.99!!! Can't you just imagine opening your door to a deliver guy with these in their hands! That would make my day, heck it would make my month! They had so many different choices for any occasion you can think off! I think my favorite was for I'm sorry .... hmmm Rick take hint flower can get you out of the dog house, well it could at least get you to sleeping on the couch :).

Flowers not your thing? Well don't be fooled by the name they have gift baskets also. I found this amazing cute cookie tin on sale (can you tell the theme of sale). The Cheryl&Co.® Flower Garden Cookie Gift Tin was only $19.99 (on sale)! Hmm come to think of it Rick this would be a better I'm sorry gift! Oh wait inner Jillian is yelling at me stick with the flowers and if I loose some weight this can be a congratulation gift!

Do something fun for someone special have a flower delivery sent to them from 1800flowers.com! I promise this will be more than just brownie points with them! My theory is good things always come back to you, so you just never know when you'll open your door for a special delivery also!