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Dove Men + Care Giveaway!

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We received a gift set of soaps from Dove for my husband.  Yes, Dove for my husband!  They have a new line just for men.  I have always loved Dove, I use their soap, deodarant and shampoo so I’m a big Dove products fan. I couldn’t wait to see if my husband liked his new soap and body wash.  He really did like them a lot, especially the bar of soap-he is more of a soap guy then a body wash so that didn’t suprise me.  The soap had a wonderful men’s fragrance to it, the body was didn’t have as strong smell but a very light one-it reminds me of rain-natural and clean.  Both lather great! My 11 yr old son was thrilled to get to try men products and loved them too! He is taking a lot of pride in becoming a man! This would be a great line to give to the man in your life!

One lucky reader will win a bottle of Dove’s Body and Face Wash and Bar!

Just leave a comment telling me who you would give this to(husband, son, yourself gentlemen,etc)US Residents only, contest ends Tuesday night at midnight March 30th

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Make sure you celebrate your man’s “Unsung Moments” contest, where you can win the man in your life a backyard makeover - just in time for Spring!  It is easy - just submit a photo, video or

This post was written for Family Review Network as part of a program for Dove Men + Care , who supplied the Body Wash and Soap for review. 

 


Money Savvy Giveaway on my other blog

Winner of a 2007 EIFLE Award and Financial Literacy Curriculum of The Year!
I received a copy of the Money Savy Kids at home curriculum along with a piggy bank for one of my children. We loved the bank so much we bought the other two kids one for Christmas with some money we received from grandpa for gifts.

This bank is so wonderful, it divides savings, spending money, donate/tithe, and investment (this would be perfect for college, car, or something really big they may want or need in the future). When my kids get money now at allowance time or for gifts we take the money and divide it among the categories. I try to make sure I have small bills when we do this. The banks come in many colors so finding your childs favorite is not hard. We have a blue, pink and green one.

I have been using the curriculum they gave me to review and we have had some great lessons on money. If you do the workbox system like I do, it is a GREAT workbox activity. The student workbook and CD that comes with it fits great in a box. Each day they are given specific assignments about money. Examples would be what did money look like a long time and they would draw pictures of cattle and crops, the history of money, and coming up with a business idea and making a flyer for it. My oldest (5th grader) loves the lessons-it is one of our boxes he looks most forward to. I think it gives children a great appreciation for money and how it really doesn’t grow on trees. It takes hard work and discipline to earn and save money but it is worth it. Even if you don’t feel you have been the best role models in this area, it is never to late for your children to learn to make better choices for their future and you may just learn something extra too. I know we have!

If you buy a kit it is 39.99.For $21.99 you may purchase additional student materials consisting of a piggy bank, workbook and coloring/activity book.

The best part is I get to give a money savy kit @home kit away to one of my readers. It includes:
Money Savvy Pig piggy bank and goal setting stickers 44 page soft-cover Parent Handbook 8 chapter CD-ROM with over 100 color images and four sing-along kids songs about money 21 page soft-cover Student Workbook 22 page soft-cover Money Savvy Kids Coloring and Activity Book 17″ by 22″ When You’re Smart with Money Poem Poster                                                              
                                                       
Come to my other blog to join this contest.  http://homeschoolingandlovingit-angela.blogspot.com/2010/03/money-savy-kids-giveaway.html.  You do NOT have to be a homeschooler to enjoy this with your children.  It is a great way to teach them about money!


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Now, Ragú® is teaming up with actress and mom Molly Ringwald to promote the Recipe for a Good Start Contest asking moms to share their recipes for a good start for a chance to win a $5,000 college scholarship. By visiting www.recipeforagoodstart.com, you’ll have a chance to submit your recipe for a good start in life and your original Ragú® recipe that has the family running to the dinner table! Three first prize winners will be awarded a family trip to New York City where they will compete in a nationally televised Ragú® Recipe Challenge for the chance to win the ultimate prize of a $5,000 college scholarship.

Click HERE to SUBMIT your recipe!!

I was entered for a chance to win a Ragú® family package in exchange for this post. No monetary exchange took place.


Chocolate Cheerios Package Giveaway!

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Thanks to MyBlogSpark, I recently received a box of chocolate cheerios with a kit that included a chocolate color bowl and some fun chocolate soaps and bath salts.   This cereal is really good, it is the great cheerios taste with a chocolate covering.  We all loved it.  Cheerios is that cereal that is perfect for snack time even for the youngest ones and below I have several great recipes you can use with the cereal.    If you are a chocolate lover the way I am you have to try it.

  • Chocolate Cheerios is low in fat
  • Has 100 calories per serving
  • Contains at least 8 grams of whole grain per serving (at least 48 grams recommended daily)
  • Is a good source of calcium and vitamin D.

Chocolate Cheerios is made with real cocoa, You can find some great recipes for Chocolate Cheerios by clicking here.  Recipes include Chocolate Hazelnut Marshmallow Balls, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cereal Bars plus several more!

You can also find a printable coupon for $0.50/1 box of Chcolate Cheerios.

We’re excited to give one of our lucky readers a Chocolate Cheerios prize pack! 

The Chocolate Cheerios prize pack includes:

  • Box of Chocolate Cheerios
  • Scented Spa Kit (Chocolate Body Bar, Chocolate Body Wash, Chocolate Bath Salts, and Sponge)
  • Chocolate Inspired Ceramic Bowl

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 Here are a few for you to check out:

Chocolate Cheerios® Marshmallow Hearts

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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Start to Finish: 1 Hour 45 Minutes

Crust
1 cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1 cup Chocolate Cheerios® cereal, crushed
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups miniature marshmallows
Topping
2/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 bag (11.5 ounces) milk chocolate chips
4 cups Chocolate Cheerios® cereal
Candy sprinkles, if desired


Heat oven to 350°F. Line bottom and sides of 13×9-inch pan with foil. In large bowl, mix all crust ingredients except marshmallows with electric mixer on low speed until crumbly. Press firmly into bottom of pan.

Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from oven. Immediately sprinkle with marshmallows. Return to oven; bake an additional 1 to 2 minutes or until marshmallows just begin to puff. Cool while preparing topping.

In large saucepan, place all topping ingredients except cereal and sprinkles. Heat over medium-low heat just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly. Remove from heat; stir in 4 cups cereal. Immediately spoon warm topping over marshmallows; spread to cover. Sprinkle with candy sprinkles. Cool completely, at least 1 hour.

Using foil to lift, remove mixture from pan; remove foil. With deep 2 1/2-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 18 hearts. Store loosely covered.

Chocolate Hazelnut Marshmallow Balls

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Start to Finish: 15 Minutes

1/2 cup hazelnut spread with cocoa
1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
14 large marshmallows
Toothpicks
3 cups Chocolate Cheerios® cereal
Round wooden sticks with one pointed end or craft sticks
(flat wooden sticks with round ends)


In medium microwavable bowl, microwave hazelnut spread and chocolate chips on high 30 seconds; stir until smooth. Place cereal in shallow dish.
Insert toothpick into marshmallow; dip in chocolate mixture. Roll in cereal to coat completely. Place on large plate; remove toothpick. Repeat with remaining marshmallows. If desired, insert round wooden sticks into each for pops.
Refrigerate 30 minutes or until chocolate is set.
14 servings


Strawberry-Chocolate Cheerios® Parfaits

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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Start to Finish: 15 Minutes

2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
4 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Light Fat Free strawberry yogurt
2 cups Chocolate Cheerios® cereal

In 4 parfait glasses or clear drinking glasses, layer half of the strawberries, half of the yogurt and half of the cereal. Repeat layers.

Serve immediately

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 Leave me a comment telling me your favorite breakfast meal.Notice of Disclosure:  The product, information, prize pack, and giveaway have all been provided by Cheerios and MyBlogSpark.   

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  • Contest ends Friday March 12th, 2010 at midnight eastern time.


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    Wanchai and Target Giftcard Giveaway(closed)

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    If you like to go out to Chinese you HAVE to try Wanchai.  It is a frozen meal you buy at the grocery store and I tell you it is the best Chinese meal I have ever ATE from a store.  I LOVE  the sweet n sour one, it makes for a wonderful family night or a couple date night after the kids go to bed. The Wanchai meals are really easy to make and have a great taste.  They come in Orange Chicken,  Shrimp Lo Mein, Spicy Garlic Chicken and Sweet & Sour Chicken.  These meals have no MSG!   You can find Wanchai Ferry Entrees at your local Target.  I recently received a wonderful gift pack below and I get to give one away to one of my readers.  Leave a comment telling me your favorite chinese food.   Open to US residents.  Contest ends Saturday March 6th at midnight Eastern Time.

    The Wanchai Ferry “Perfect Night In” prize pack includes one VIP coupon valid for a free package of any of the Wanchai Ferry frozen entrees, in addition to a set of great Asian-inspired rice bowls, chopsticks, bamboo placemats, flavored fortune cookies, and a $25 Target gift card.

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  •  Tweet this giveaway for me..

     Just leave me a separate comment for everything you do and don’t forget to use your email so I can get in touch with you!

  • The product, prize pack, information, and giveaway have all been provided by Wanchai Ferry through MyBlogSpark.