Sid the Science Kid: Sid's Sing Along DVD:

• To enter, comment on what you/your child(ren) love about Sid the Science Kid.
• You’ll get one extra entry each if you do any of the following (be sure to leave a comment for each “entry”):
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• 7)Visit http://www.theyarelearning.com/ and comment on your favorite coloring page.
• The deadline for entries is February 14, 2011, 11:59pm HST.
• If you submitted an eligible entry and it is chosen by random.org as the winner, you will be notified via email on or about February 15, 2011 (make sure your email address is in your profile or comment and be sure to check your junk/spam, etc. folders) and will have 3 days to accept.
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Juno Jr.: The Day the Music Stopped:

When Bunny presses the big red button on Murphy's Shush Machine, she inadvertently silences the town of Harmonia Springs. Juno realizes that, in order to bring life back to the town, she and her friends have to create their own music through melody, harmony, rhythm and – most of all – friendship.

Both of my boys have never heard of Juno before, so they were quite enthusiastic to watch this brand new DVD.

There were so many things they loved about The Day the Music Stopped. They enjoyed watching all of the puppetry and animation, they thought the train was really neat, and of course, they both loved all of the music.

They learned about harmonies and had fun humming along to some of their favorite songs (Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and The Wheels on the Bus), and they also learned about different types of instruments.

The Day the Music Stopped was full of fun characters and music, as well as wonderful lessons about music. It's a DVD they love to watch and now I'll have to look into getting more Juno DVDs!

Shop: You can purchase The Day the Music Stopped at various retailers online and nationwide (SRP $17.99).

Shop: You can purchase a download a of A Night in Monte-Carlo on iTunes (SRP $8.99) or purchase the CD on Amazon.com (SRP $18.98).

Win: Two lucky winners will each received a signed copy of A Night in Monte-Carlo!

• To enter, comment on why you'd like to win.
• You’ll get one extra entry each if you do any of the following (be sure to leave a comment for each “entry”):
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• The deadline for entries is February 12, 2011, 11:59pm HST.
• If you submitted an eligible entry and it is chosen by random.org as the winner, you will be notified via email on or about February 13, 2011 (make sure your email address is in your profile or comment and be sure to check your junk/spam, etc. folders) and will have 3 days to accept.
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Several years ago I remember reading in a magazine how eating soup for lunch is not only healthy because it's low-calorie, but quite filling as well.

I was skeptical, because I didn't think soup was that filling at all, but I went ahead and bought a multi-pack of Progresso Soup from our local warehouse club.

I brought in a can of soup to work every day, and I was so surprised by how full I'd be even before I'd finish the soup!

The Progresso soups were indeed delicious and satisfying, and I can see why it's so easy to incorporate them into your healthy eating plans.

Available in 40 delicious flavors with 100 calories or less, Progresso® Soup can help curb your hunger, making it easier for you to stick to your weight management plan all year long. With hearty ingredients like pasta, beans, corn and rice, and flavor-packed vegetables like tomatoes, carrots, and peppers, Progresso Soup varieties with 100 calories or less offer a good source of fiber and a full serving of vegetables.

Thanks to MyBlogSpark, I received a Progresso Soup "Souper You Debut" gift pack that included 5 cans of a variety of Progresso Soup, as well as a yoga mat, water bottle, set of aerobic bands, sport headband and two sport wristbands.

Since I love chicken soup, my favorite was Roasted Chicken and Vegetable. I simply cooked it in the microwave and after a few minutes the soup was ready to be devoured!

The soup was full of big chunks of veggies and chicken, and it was very tasty. I love that each serving is less than 100 calories, so even though I ate the entire can of soup, the amount of calories I ate was way less than what I would've normally eaten.

Progresso Soups are convenient (I love the pull-tab lid), low-calorie, delicious, and come in a variety of flavors!

To help kick off a new outlook on the New Year, Progresso is excited to announce the return of the "Souper YouTM Debut" contest! Now through March 16th, you can visit Progresso on Facebook to enter for the chance to win a full makeover in New York City. Three grand prize winners will be awarded a trip for two to New York City from May 20th-22nd. The prize includes roundtrip airfare, a two-night stay in an NYC hotel, a full makeover, a guided wardrobe shopping spree with a personal consultation at a New York City department store, and $1,000 in spending money.

Visit Progresso on Facebook to enter and for more information.

Savvy Savings: Visit the Progresso Facebook page to download a coupon for $1.00 off four (4) cans of Progresso Soup.

Win: One lucky winner will receive a Progresso Soup Gift Pack which includes: a VIP coupon for a free can of Progresso soup, as well as a yoga mat, water bottle, set of aerobic bands, sport headband and two sport wristbands.

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***

Congratulations to bison61!

• To enter, visit Progresso Soup and comment on your favorite flavor of Progresso Soups or which flavor you'd most like to try.
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• The deadline for entries is February 11, 2011, 11:59pm HST.
• If you submitted an eligible entry and it is chosen by random.org as the winner, you will be notified via email on or about February 12, 2011 (make sure your email address is in your profile or comment and be sure to check your junk/spam, etc. folders) and will have 3 days to accept.
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• By entering in this giveaway, you have read and agreed to Sage and Savvy’s policies regarding giveaways. Good luck!

Whenever I go and see my doctor he always asks me if I'm getting enough calcium, to which I always reply "I don't think so."

Fortunately, there are many delicious ways I can get my calcium, such as through Yoplait Original Yogurt.

The blended creaminess and delicious Yoplait® Original taste you love. Now with 2x the calcium of the leading yogurt and 50% of the Daily Value in every cup.

Many people fall short of the daily recommended amount of calcium, a necessary nutrient for strong bones and teeth. For example, 60% of women aren’t getting enough1. Yoplait is a delicious way to help get your calcium!

To help educate women about their calcium needs, Yoplait has a Million Cup Giveaway promotion where they are offering a coupon for a free cup of Yoplait Original Yogurt.

Thanks to MyBlogSpark, I received a Yoplait Original Prize Pack which included a coupon for a free cup of Yoplait Original Yogurt (up to $.76).

I went to a local grocery store to pick up a cup of Yoplait Original ($.89 in Hawaii). There were so many flavors to choose from, but I ended up picking Bluberry Acai.

As expected, it was smooth, creamy, and delicious.

Yoplait has always been one of my favorite brands of yogurt, and it's such a tasty, convenient way to help me get the calcium that I need!

Win: One lucky winner will receive a Yoplait Original Yogurt Prize pack which includes: a *VIP Coupon for a free sample of Yoplait Original yogurt, as well as a duffel bag, speed rope, water bottle and sport towel. *This coupon offer for Yoplait yogurt is not valid in some states, including California, Idaho, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, Nevada, North Dakota and Tennessee.

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***

Congratulations to allysmama!

• To enter, comment on how you plan to incorporate more calcium into your diet.
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Fans can win an an exclusive Limited Edition Super Deluxe Live Forever Box Set, which includes 2 CD + 3 180 Gram LPs, on Twitter and Facebook!

Click here to enter via Twitter.

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Shop: Beginning February 1 you can purchase a download of Live Forever on iTunes (SRP $11.99), or purchase the 2 CD Deluxe Edition on Amazon.com (SRP $19.98).

Win: Three lucky winners will each receive a copy of the Bob Marley & The Wailers: Live Forever 2 CD Deluxe Edition along with a copy of Legends.

• To enter, comment on your favorite Bob Marley & The Wailers song.
• You’ll get one extra entry each if you do any of the following (be sure to leave a comment for each “entry”):
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• The deadline for entries is February 8, 2011, 11:59pm HST.
• If you submitted an eligible entry and it is chosen by random.org as the winner, you will be notified via email on or about February 9, 2011 (make sure your email address is in your profile or comment and be sure to check your junk/spam, etc. folders) and will have 3 days to accept.
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Thanks to Trop 50 for sponsoring my writing about fabulous bloggers. This year Trop50 is granting 50 fabulous wishes. Click here to enter for a chance to win $1,000 to help grant a friend's wish!

There are so many awesome bloggers out there, and some of my absolute favorite bloggers are behind the blogs that I began reading when I first started blogging almost three years ago.

Here are the bloggers that I consider to be Five Fabulous Bloggers: (in alphabetical order)

Blueviolet (Elizabeth) at A Nut in a Nutshell: Blueviolet is one of the most honest, funniest and wittiest bloggers out there. She'll post about all kinds of subjects--personal hygiene, her observations about daily life, or her beautiful family, and I always end up smiling or laughing after I read her blog.

Crystal at Money Saving Mom: Not only does Crystal spread the word about great deals and savings, but I love reading all of her money-saving tips and getting freezer cooking recipes.

Kailani at An Island Life: Kailani and An Island Life inspired me to start my own blog back in 2008.

She's been one of the leaders in the mom blog community for a long time, and doesn't hesitate to share her knowledge and advice when it comes to reviews, giveaways, and just blogging in general.

Kathleen at Katydid and Kid: I love seeing all the great photos Kathleen takes of her family and all of their outings in Pennsylvania.

She's also very talented when it comes to cooking and crafts, and she shares a lot of eco-friendly ideas on her blog too.

Renee at Cutie Booty Cakes: Renee is an inspiration. She has been sharing the ups and downs of her weight-loss journey, and she also posts great recipes and reviews on products that has helped her lose weight. She also doesn't hesitate to be honest when it comes to her struggles and "slacking" at times when it comes to eating healthy and exercise, which makes it easy for so many of us to relate to her adventure.

These are only five fabulous bloggers in a blogosphere full of thousands.

They are the bloggers behind the blogs that I love to read daily and I hope to meet all of them one day soon!

Who are your favorite bloggers?

Don't forget to enter the 50 Fabulous Wishes contest for a chance to win $1,000 to support a friend's wish. I was selected for this Tropicana Trop50 sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective, which endorses Blog With Integrity, as I do. I received compensation to use and facilitate my post.

...that in a couple of months we'll have a newborn in the house again.

I'm not ready.

And I'm worried about how Musician and Smiley will be...not only with the new baby, but with me. I don't want them to feel neglected. I can already tell that Musician is getting clingy.

We also have to get his sleeping area ready still too.

Notice I didn't say "room," because we still don't know which room he'll be staying in and if he'll be in a crib or bassinet. We've been trying to figure out how the room arrangements will go--if the Musician and Smiley are ready to share a room, or if we have to keep the baby in our room until the older boys are ready to share a room (we don't have enough bedrooms for every person to have their own).

There's all those diapers and wipes I'll need to get...

The newborn clothing I need to sort through...

All the infant products I need to clean and make sure still work...

I know no matter how prepared you try to be, you never really are, especially since all babies are different.

Even though this will be my 3rd baby, I'm still so nervous.

But I know I'll just have to do my best and take each day as it comes...

Tam Tam lovers are invited to think outside the box and enter the “How Do You Tam Tam?” contest. The purpose is to demonstrate the many innovative ways this six-sided cracker can be served and enjoyed.

One of America’s favorite snack crackers are now in a bigger pack size and better than ever- debuting vibrant new packaging along with 20% more crackers for the same price in Original, Everything, Garlic, Onion, Unsalted, and the new and latest— Sesame flavor! These crowd-pleasing Tam Tam crackers are even better for you with no Trans Fats and are now available in a larger 9.6 oz pack size. So whether you put out your favorite dip or eat them straight out of the box, you and your guests can enjoy snacking a lot longer. The 9.6 oz. size is available with a suggested retail price of $3.69.

To celebrate this exciting Tam Tam relaunch, now through February 15, 2011, consumers are invited to use any of the six available Tam Tam flavors to add excitement to their everyday favorite recipe. Whether you simply spread a little “schmear” on top, make a double decker sandwich, use it as crunchy coating for main dish recipes or have your very own unique recipe, let us know about it!

The top 10 recipes will be featured on both the new Tam Tam website at

www.tam-tams.com and the Manischewitz Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/pages/Man-O-Manischewitz. There will be the one Grand Prize Winner who will receive a $500 American Express gift certificate along with a basket of Manischewitz products. The other nine Finalists will each receive a $50 American Express gift certificate and a basket of Manischewitz products as well. Winning entries will be based on originality, creativity, appearance, ease of preparation and adherence to theme.

Rules for the “How Do You Tam Tam®?” Contest:
Entering is easy! Simply log on to www.facebook.com/pages/Man-O-Manischewitz and upload your favorite Tam Tam recipe or usage idea along with a photo of yourself with that recipe. Or you can send it to : “How Do You Tam Tam?” c/o BHG, 546 Valley Rd., Upper Montclair, New Jersey 07043. All entries must be received by 11:59 p.m. EST on February 15, 2011. Must be 18 or older and a U.S. resident at time of entry. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. For official rules and a full list of Tam Tam products, go to www.Tam-Tams.com or for other Manischewitz products, go to www.manischewitz.com

Win: One lucky winner will receive a Tam Tams Prize Pack consisting of a box of Tam Tams and a pack of Tiny Tams (random flavors).

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***

Congratulations to mogrill!

• To enter, visit Tam Tams comment on which Tam Tams product is your favorite or you're most eager to try.
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• The deadline for entries is February 5, 2011, 11:59pm HST.
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Thank you to those who responded to my Any Interest? post. Since there is some interest, I will go ahead with the giveaway.

I'll be taking photos over the weekend of whatever I can fit in a large USPS Flat Rate Priority Mail box and will have the giveaway up in a couple of weeks or so.

I'm glad someone will be able to make good use out of all the clothes!

• To enter, comment on why you'd like to win!
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• The deadline for entries is February 3, 2011, 11:59pm HST.
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Thank you to the sponsor for providing the product for giveaway free of charge. All opinions are my own. I received no monetary compensation for this post.

With preparations for the Big Game underway, it’s not too early to start planning your game day gathering. Just in time for the biggest tailgating party of the year, Frank’s® RedHot®, the secret ingredient in the original Buffalo wing recipe since 1964, offers fans a chance to win a pimped out Scooter Cooler that will make you the toast of the town. The bright red cooler features a cooler that doubles as a seat on this motorized scooter which has the ability to reach speeds of up to ten miles an hour. The limited edition, Frank’s RedHot Scooter Cooler, features plenty of room to store your favorite game day refreshment including Frank’s RedHot Original Buffalo Wing recipe and the signature Buffalo Chicken Dip (see franksredhot.com for these and other great game day recipes). As an added feature, the scooter has a special external bottle holder for your favorite flavor of RedHot.

To enter, complete the online entry application on the Sweepstakes tab located on the Frank’s RedHot Facebook page: www.facebook.com/FranksRedHot. The Grand Prize Winner will be selected in a random drawing on or about February 3, 2011. In addition, one weekly winner will be selected at random on Mondays through and including January 31, 2011.

A “must-have” for celebrating in style – enter now to be the first (and perhaps the only) one on the block to own the Frank’s RedHot Scooter Cooler.

I'm not officially in the nesting stage yet (I don't think), but I've been cleaning out the boys' old clothes and closets and found a big bin of unused baby/toddler clothes (nb-2 yo). They all still have tags on them or are in the original packaging.

There are onesies and jackets and shirts and shorts...the items weren't used because:

-I already had too many onesies or shirts
-They would not fit either of my boys at the time I received them and I just forgot about them
-And I forgot or just never got around to returning/exchanging them

DS3 will mostly be using all the hand-me-downs from Musician and Smiley, and I'm sure I'll get more clothes from friends and family, and I'll also dig into this bin for a few items.

However, I was wondering if there's any interest in just a random selection of infant/toddler boys' clothing.

I was thinking I'd pick up a large flat rate Priority Mail Box and see how much I could stuff in it, and then take a photo of all the contents and list them in a giveaway (it'll just be a typical giveaway and winner selected via random.org and I'll ship the box out at my own expense).

I'm very fortunate for what I have, and even though we sometimes struggle to get by ourselves, I know there are so many who have so much less and are struggling even more, so if you think you or someone else may be interested, please let me know.

If there's enough interest I'll go ahead and post a giveaway.

Thank you to TurboTax for sponsoring my writing about household finances. Learn more about how TurboTax can help you find every tax deduction you deserve. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective, which endorses Blog With Integrity, as I do.

I admit that in my younger, college years, I did not manage my money well.

I was in so much debt that I even had collection agencies contact me.

But once I graduated from college, I realized how my financial ignorance was affecting my credit, and I slowly but surely started to pay off all my debt (credit cards and college loans), and told myself I'm never going to get into such a bad financial situation again.

Today I manage all of our family's finances, and here are some of the strategies that work for our family:

• Set up automatic payments. Not only does this save time and money (from having to use stamps), but setting automatic payments for recurring bills (e.g. electricity, phone, etc.) is convenient and eco-friendly (no paper bills sent!) and you won't miss or forget a payment and get penalized with a late payment charge. You just have to make sure there's enough money in your account to cover the payments.
• Create a log to track bills paid/yet to be paid. I started a log several years ago because there were times when I couldn't remember if I paid a certain bill or not. Having a log makes it easy to see what items we paid, what items have yet to be paid, and also gives us an idea of how much money we have for discretionary spending or to put towards extra savings for the month.
• Automatically save. We put away money automatically each month--whether it's toward our retirement accounts or an emergency fund. We never see it, so we don't miss it.
• Establish an emergency fund. When the company I worked for abruptly shut down a few years ago, we had no choice but to tap into our emergency fund. Now we're trying to slowly build it back up, but I think having one is critical.
• Throughout the year put all tax-related documents in a folder. It's that time of year--tax time, and I don't like scrambling for tax-related documents. During the year, anytime I have a receipt or document that I know will be used for taxes, I simply place them in a folder, and come January, I go through them and organize them for our accountant. Before I wasn't so organized--I'd always have receipts in different places or I'd forget them all together, but having a single folder makes it so much easier.

One thing that I have yet to do, that I keep telling myself I will do, is establish a budget. Every month I say "okay, we're only spending 'this much' on dining out or groceries," and I try to track every penny we spend, but by the first week I usually give up.

I know creating a budget and tracking our expenses will help us a lot financially, but I have yet to find a good system.

I also know that I have a long way to go in terms of being financially savvy, but at least I have turned my financial situation around and I hope to never be in such poor financial shape as I was back in college.

What are your tips for managing your money?

Do you create budgets for your family?

It wasn't until I became pregnant with Musician did I begin to suffer heartburn.

I've since suffered through MAJOR heartburn while pregnant with Smiley, and again I'm suffering from heartburn while pregnant while DS3.

It's awful. Not only is it painful, but I can't eat so many of my favorite foods (and I LOVE spicy foods!).

Fortunately, once I give birth the heartburn disappears, but I know many people who suffer from heartburn all the time, and if you're one of those people, Prilosec is offering a special promotion where you can get a $25 Gift Card with the purchase of two (2) 42-count Prilosec OTC products in a single transaction!

For complete terms of the offer, click here.

• To enter, comment on your favorite guilty-pleasure food.
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• The deadline for entries is January 31, 2011, 11:59pm HST.
• If you submitted an eligible entry and it is chosen by random.org as the winner, you will be notified via email on or about February 1, 2011 (make sure your email address is in your profile or comment and be sure to check your junk/spam, etc. folders) and will have 3 days to accept.
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• By entering in this giveaway, you have read and agreed to Sage and Savvy’s policies regarding giveaways. Good luck!

My all-time favorite candy is Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, and it just so happened that one day while looking for a really simple dessert to make, I came across the recipe for Peanut Butter Bars I on AllRecipes.com.

Ingredients
1 cup butter or margarine, melted
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
4 tablespoons peanut butter

Directions
In a medium bowl, mix together the butter or margarine, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13 inch pan.

In a metal bowl over simmering water, or in the microwave, melt the chocolate chips with the peanut butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread over the prepared crust. Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.
They're supposed to taste like the peanut butter cups, but I didn't think they did. They still tasted really good though (they were a HUGE hit with some recent guests), and if you love chocolate and peanut butter, or just want a really easy dessert to make for a get-together, try the Peanut Butter Bars!

• To enter, comment on what you/your child(ren) love about Dinosaur Train!
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Since DH and I got married several years ago, we've taken out our professional album to reminisce about that special day, but all of the other items from my wedding that I saved are in a plastic shoe box. Things like non-professional photos, our wedding invitation, the letter that DH wrote me right before the wedding, and "marriage advice" cards from our guests are simply tucked away in that box in my closet and we rarely take a look at them.

If you're like me and have wedding memories stuffed in a box, or you will be getting married soon and want a special way to save your wedding memories, Specht Couture may be just what you're looking for.

Specht Couture is:

HANDMADE: Other vendors claim to sell "handmade" guestbooks when, in truth, they are merely personalizing an existing album they purchased from a wholeseller. Specht Couture books are handmade from cover to cover making YOUR album a TRUE one-of-a-kind.

ARTISTIC QUALITY: The sign of a true artist is in telling an authentic story through image, color, and texture. My goal with Specht Couture is to create an art object that embodies the style and personality of you and your wedding before you even open the front cover!

CUSTOM: Every swatch of fabric, piece of paper, string of ribbon, font and graphic element will be chosen specifically to match the style and color scheme of your wedding and you will NEVER see the same combination of fonts, fabrics, colors, graphics or papers used in another Specht Couture Design! While other vendors may give you 15-30 covers to choose from, they often have multiples of the same cover for sale at once and do not change the interior page layouts for each client, only the colors.

PRACTICAL: Finally, a way to keep the memories of your dating time, Engagement Photos, Bridal Shower guest lists, Ceremony/Reception guest lists, photos of the Wedding day, and memories of the Honeymoon all in one place!

FASHIONABLE: Not only will your guestbook be practical and couture, but it will look great sitting on any coffee table or nestled with your other weathered and worn books. No one ever said a Wedding Album has to be white, frilly, and feminine - Specht Couture still convey the essence of your wedding while remaining fashionable and appealing to all ages and sexes!

EXPANDABLE: All books are professionally bound with what is known as a Buttonhole Stitch which has two advantages - it allows the book to lie completely flat (making it easier to write in) and allows for easy addition of new pages after the wedding.

TIME SAVING: Stop wasting your time searching site after site and store after store looking for the "perfect" book to match your decor - let me make it for you from scratch! Then there is no guessing or "close enough" compromising! And because very few brides have the luxury of staying home after the wedding to work on their Wedding Album, I can also save you time by doing the scrap-booking for you!

Win: One lucky winner will receive a customized 9"x12" book from Specht Couture!

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***
Congratulations to Stacey L!

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Musician already tried Color Collector before, so I knew he was eager to try out the other 4 apps.

All of the apps are just so neat and I can tell why little ones find them so entertaining. In Find Fins, while finding Fins kids discover other sea creatures; Boogie Bopper is a hit for kids like Musician who dances just about anytime he hears music; and Bug Builder encourages creativity by creating all kinds of funky looking bugs!

But of all the apps in Tickle Tap Toddler Pack 2, Musician's favorite app was Word Wriggler.

He's learning more and more words everyday and what letters they start with, so he had fun picking the correct object based on the letter displayed, and then seeing the word move all around was a lot of fun too!

All of the Tickle Tap Apps Musician has tried are very engaging, colorful, and educational.

He learns about words, letters, and colors, while reinforcing his imagination and creativity and practicing his fine motor skills.

I know Smiley will get a kick out of trying the Tickle Tap Apps once he's a little older, but in the meantime, I know Musician will just keep on playing them as he learns and has fun at the same time!

Shop: You can purchase the Tickle Tap Toddler Pack 2 on iTunes (SRP $3.99).

Even though I received Chicken Soup for the Soul: Christmas Magic after Christmas, it was such an enjoyable read and it actually made me excited for this year's holiday season even though last year's just ended!

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Christmas Magic: 101 Holiday Tales of Inspiration, Love, and Wonder

Christmas is a magical time of year — a time of family, friends, and traditions. And all the joys, blessings, and excitement of the season are captured in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Christmas Magic with its 101 new holiday stories covering everything from finding the perfect Christmas tree, being with family, and seeing the wonder in a child's eyes to goodwill, love, and the true meaning of Christmas. This book will delight every reader, from the young to the young at heart, and bring back the magic of the holiday season. "Santa-safe" for kids!

It was a treat reading so many Christmas stories. Ho-Hoing in Hawaii told of how a family met with a Santa who wore beach sandals and red shorts (although I live in Hawaii--born and raised, I personally never saw a Santa in beach sandals and shorts...yet!). Yeah, and I'm the Easter Bunny was a funny story of how a thirteen-year old rightfully refused to open the door for a stranger who claimed he was Santa, and it turned out he really was Santa (someone who the mom had prearranged to visit but completely forgot about).

However, my favorite story was Some Assembly Required. The story is about a plastic castle with too many pieces. The lessons of the story struck a chord, because that's one thing I dread when my boys receive gifts--having to assemble the toys. Usually assembly is easy, but there are some that seem to take forever--too many parts, too many stickers, parts that don't fit correctly, etc. The story advised that eventually your child will get bored and want to play with something else, so if it's okay if you don't pull all the decals on or assembly is not perfect.

Christmas Magic definitely got me into the Christmas spirit again and I already can't wait for Christmas to roll around (minus the toys that need extraordinary assembly).

Shop: You can purchase Christmas Magic at various retailers online and nationwide (SRP $14.95).

Win: Three lucky winners will each receive a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Christmas Magic!

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***

Congratulations to allysmama, jim.coyne2, Nancy!

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for a new vehicle with a third row to accommodate 3 car seats.

This will be the biggest purchase we'll have to make as we get ready for baby #3 to arrive.

Some of our options include the Toyota Sequoia, Mazda CX9, and the Toyota Highlander Hybrid (notice no minivans were listed).

All of the above had really good ratings in various factors (safety, reliability, etc.), but I think ultimately the biggest factor in our final decision will be how much we can afford (which isn't much to begin with).

DH really wanted a Sequoia. One of our friends has one and loves it, but another friend told me how two of her neighbors had one and ended up trading them in because of how much it cost gas-wise, it was hard to park, etc.

I know several people who have "regular" Toyota Highlanders and love it, but I don't know anyone who has a Hybrid.

And I also don't know anyone who has a Mazda CX9.

Do you have any of the vehicles mentioned? If so, what do you like/don't like about it?

Or do you have another vehicle with a 3rd row?

We really need to make a decision quickly because before you know it, baby will be here!

I have never read the original Brothers Grimm's Snow White, but reading this book and seeing all of the beautiful illustrations made the story so intriguing. Even though I was already familiar with the popular animated Snow White movie, there were still some differences that I thought were interesting.

For instance, the dwarfs did not have any names in this book, there was a poisoned comb that the Queen tried to use to kill Snow White, and how Snow White was awakened by something other than a kiss from a Prince.

I thought the illustrations really added to the wonder and suspense of the story. Snow White, who was actually pretty young in the story, looked very fair and innocent; the Queen looked rather wicked by candlelight as she prepared a poisonous apple; and all the scenery was beautiful.

I really enjoyed Snow White, and I know when my kids are older they'll enjoy reading it too!

Shop: You can purchase Snow White at various retailers online and nationwide (SRP $16.95).

Today is National Bubble Bath Day and Pocoyo wants to make bath time a lot more fun!

Bubble baths are tons of fun and a great way to relax. Every day could be Bubble Bath Day, but today, January 8, is the official day—a fun day to relax and enjoy the warm and soothing pleasures of a bubble bath. The concept is simple. Fill your bathtub up with bubbles and toys and then jump in and start the fun.

Pocoyo Bath Figurines are available at Toys "R" Us in singles (ages 18 mos+; retail $2.99) and 3 packs (with Pocoyo, Elle and Pato; ages 18 mos+; retail $7.99) and coming soon …an all-new bath toy product from Bandai America will also be available at Toys”R”Us for fun in the tub! The Pocoyo Bath Fun Traceables allow preschoolers to draw pictures and shapes in the bathtub with collectible Pocoyo & friends pop out stencils, figures and washable bath markers. Kids can collect all characters and connect on the bathtub wall for colorful puzzle play during bath time! Assortment includes Pocoyo, Elly, Pato and Loula collectible.

Shop: You can purchase Pocoyo Bath Toys at Toys "R" Us (Bath Fun Figures Single Pack SRP: $2.99; Three Pack SRP: $7.99; Bath Fun Water Taxi SRP: $9.99)

Win: One lucky winner will receive a Pocoyo Bath Fun Figurine along with a fourteen day Premium Club Subscription to Pocoyo’s online virtual world, www.pocoyoworld.com, for hours of online play and activities.

***THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED***
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Before baby comes, I decided I should start making some meals for the freezer since I know when baby arrives, there is no way I'll have the energy to cook!

I've been searching for recipes and tips, and wanted to see if any of you had any favorite freezer recipes or tips to share.

Also, are you supposed to bake the meal before freezing or do you bake it after? I've found that people do both, but do you have a preference, or is one way supposed to be better than the other?

Obviously, I'm clueless when it comes to freezer meals, but hopefully with all of your help I'll end up with a freezer full of great meals (and baked goods--I found a lot of great muffin recipes!) which will actually be edible when it's time to eat!

OMG...I'm going to have to get myself a bag of these...



The Reese’s brand, taking a page from some of the top Silicon Valley product launches, took the show by storm in the Grand Lobby with a giant orange Reese’s box and a count down to the big unveiling the first day of the show. Well-known tech personality and self described “geek, internet entrepreneur and technology enthusiast” Chris Pirillo of Lockergnome, and Jim St. John, Vice President of Research & Development at The Hershey Company, opened the giant 10’ x 20’ box to reveal the new Reese’s Mini, appearing in the spotlight on a glass pedestal.

“Unveiling the new Reese’s Minis at the world’s largest consumer technology tradeshow highlights how compactness and accessibility have across-the-board appeal – whether you’re talking smart phones or sweet treats,” said Mr. St. John.

To build buzz prior to CES the Reese’s brand also worked with a handful of tech influencers, to create teaser videos to drive visibility for the launch. The videos, which spoof the “unboxing” trend in the tech world, didn’t reveal the new product but feature influencers opening up the giant orange Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup boxes and teasing the product launch.

Reese’s Minis are available in an 8 oz. ($3.39 SRP), re-sealable, standup pouch, keeping them fresh and delicious. Reese’s Minis also come in King Size 2.5 oz. ($1.39 SRP) packs and are available at mass, grocery, drug and convenience stores nationwide.

Super Pocoyo:

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Did you make any resolutions this year?

Have you already broken any? LOL!

Besides my usual resolutions--lose weight (after baby arrives), save more money, try to be more patient, etc.), some of my other resolutions include:

• Eat more organic foods and eat a lot less processed foods. Eating less processed foods will be tough since I love my snacks, but I need to set a good example for my kids!
• Have more date nights with DH. With another baby on the way it'll be harder to have date nights, but I know date nights are important.
• Have a girls day/night out more often. Spending time with girlfriends is also important. Especially since I'm a stay-at-home mom--I need that adult conversation that I used to get a lot of at work!
• Get better at using coupons. I always let "free product" coupons expire, and I always forget to bring them with me when I shop or go to restaurants.
• Try at least one new recipe a week. Whether it's a dessert or a main dish, I really need to expand my recipe collection.

What resolutions have you made?

Here are January coupons from Coupons.com:

• Buy any 1 STAYFREE 14ct-24ct and Get One Free
• $0.75 off HORMEL COMPLEATS microwave meals
• $1.50 off Ziploc brand containers
• $0.55 off one Hillshire Farm Lower Sodium Product
• $1.00 off Ziploc brand bags
• $5.00 off any Weight Watchers Scale by Conair
• $5.00 off on any Leapster Explorer learning Game
• $5.00 off on any Leapster learning game
• $0.55 off any one (1) DANNON DanActive 4 pack
• $0.50 off ANY ONE (1) DANNON Light & Fit 4-Pack
• $0.50 off 3 pkg or 1 BUNDLE PACK of KLEENEX
• $1.00 off 2 JELL-O Gelatin, Pudding or Mousse 6pks
• $1.00 off any Citracal
• $3.00 off any Citracal and Bayer Aspirin Product
• $1.00 off any One A Day and Flintstones™
• $1.50 off any Bayer Aspirin product
• $1.00 off any Flintstones™ Multivitamin Product
• $0.75 off Wheaties or Wheaties Fuel cereal
• $0.75 off Frozen Pillsbury Grands! Biscuits
• $1.00 off Pillsbury Refrigerated Cookie Dough
• $0.40 off Pillsbury Italian Meal Breads
• $1.50 off Wanchai Ferry Frozen Entrée
• $0.50 off Yoplait Kids Yogurt
• $0.50 off Chex Mix Bars
• $0.40 off Pillsbury Sweet Rolls
• $0.30 off Refrigerated Pillsbury Grands! Biscuit
• $0.75 off Yoplait yogurt
• $0.50 off Pillsbury Toaster Strudel Pastries
• $0.50 off Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls
• $0.50 off Fiber One Chewy Bars
• $0.50 off Betty Crocker Fruit Snacks
• $0.50 off Nature Valley Granola Bars
• $0.55 off Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
• $0.40 Yoplait Yogurt
• $1.00 off Cheerios cereal
• $1.00 off Any ONE (1) LACTAID Supplement Product
• $1.00 off any LACTAID Ice Cream
• $1.00 off ANY 1 Balmex Diaper Rash Product
• $1.00 off Disney Childrens' Vitamins
• $2.00 off Any 90ct FiberChoice Product
• $2.00 off on any CoricidinHBP Product
• $3.00 off any Afrin 12 Hour Nasal Spray
• $1.00 off any Nature's Bounty Vitamin
• $3.00 off 2 Huggies Snug & Dry Diapers
• $1.00 off Any ONE Weight Watchers Bakery Items
• $1.00 off any Garnier Fructis Style Product
• $.75 off any ONE package of Rhodes™ Warm-N-Serv
• $1.00 off Garnier Fructis Shampoo or Conditioner