Tuesday, 30 November, 2010

Eat Healthy During The Holiday Rush

Tomorrow is December 1st! That means there is only 25 shopping days left until Christmas. With so many things like decorating, baking, shopping, and wrapping to do 25 days doesn't seem like enough time to get it all done. Because Christmas time is always so hectic we often don't eat properly. Grabbing some fast food seems like an ideal option, but we pay for it in the end. The 10 pounds people put on at Christmas is partly due to all the sweets and large meals at Christmas time, but it is also partly due to poor meal choices we make due to lack of time and rushing to get everything done during the holiday season. Asking Santa for some fitness equipment for Christmas can help combat those 10 Christmas pounds, but also by making better choices while we are rushed this holiday season is another way you can help. Instead of grabbing fries and a burger at the mall while you are Christmas shopping, order a salad or a healthy choice sandwich. By doing this those 10 pesky Christmas pounds won't appear.



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Last Day To Enter

Today is the last day to enter the contest where two of my readers will win $50 Worth of Scoth-Brite Cleaning Products. Enter now by clicking the link in this post.



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Monday, 29 November, 2010

Hot Chocolate Candles

I was discussing with my BBFF Misty about our blogs and website directory submission when I mentioned to her about how cold it was and I wanted a cup of hot chocolate. That reminded me to show her the current project my daughter did for Entrepreneurship class. In this class they learn about business and about running your own small business. One of the things they have to do is make a product to sell at school during lunch hour. Since it's almost Christmas my daughter decided to make hot chocolate, but not just any hot chocolate, hot chocolate candles.

What this picture may look like is an ordinary cup of hot chocolate, but what it really is, is a candle. It is quite simple to make and I will be posting the instructions this week so that you too can make hot chocolate candles so make sure you come back and check it out.



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Saturday, 27 November, 2010

Camera Critters #138



Camera Critters is a weekend meme, about what else but critters, created my very own BBFF, Misty.


It's just snow Princess, you don't have to keep sniffing it. My dog is always fascinated when it snows. She keeps sniffing it, jumping in it, and basically has a blast in it. What I find fascinating about Princess and snow is how it makes her fur look. Princess is an ivory colored dog, but next to the snow it looks like she's been using a tanning bed to get a tan. I just wonder how she can afford tanning or the tanning bed lotion? It's not like she has a job or an income. Hmmm....maybe it's those stash of bones she has buried that she uses to pay for it?



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Friday, 26 November, 2010

Teenagers Christmas Wish List

Remember when your kid were little and their Christmas wish list was five pages long. Remember thinking back then how expensive it was Christmas shopping for your child. For those of you who don't have teenagers yet just wait until you do. Teenagers Christmas wish lists aren't very long, that's because the things on their wish list are extremely expensive! They want iPhones, iPad, laptops, PSP3's and every other electronic they can think of that costs hundreds of dollars. When purchasing expensive gifts for your teenager it's always a good thing to purchase warranties for them. Why buy them an iPad for $500 without purchasing an ipad warranty? Teenagers are destructive and something as expensive and delicate as electronics have little hope in the hands of a teenager. So before you go out and spend lots of money on an electronic gift for your teenager make sure you purchase some warranty along with it.



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Thursday, 25 November, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving



Happy Thanksgiving! Today is a day of thanks, of family, and of lots of delicious food. Tomorrow is a day of shopping for most everyone due to the amazing Black Friday deals. Tomorrow I have lots to do. My car need registered so that means waiting in line at the motor vehicle office for hours so I'm not sure how much shopping I will be able to get done, but I do know I need to find the best acne treatment for my teenager before the kid Christmas photos.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving and get lots of rest for their Black Friday shopping tomorrow.



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Wednesday, 24 November, 2010

Saving Money This Holiday Season By Using Promo Codes

This time of year we spend a lot of money. We purchase holiday decorations, spend money on holiday entertaining, holiday feasts, and last but not least Christmas presents. The presents we purchase for our family and friends are the most expensive thing about this time of year so saving money on these gifts are a great way to cut back on your holiday expenses. By using coupons and promo codes you can save a lot of money.

When considering purchasing gifts check out websites for coupons and promo codes before you purchase anything. Why spend a lot of money on something when you can use a coupon or promo code on it and purchase it for less. A great website to find promo codes is called PromoCodes.co.uk. They have a great selection of promo codes for a huge variety of stores that we all know and shop at. The promo codes Marks and Spencer section is great! It has promo codes for many different things available at Marks And Spencer such as promo codes for clothing, Christmas cards, and electronics just to name a few. They have a great promo code for a Sony PSP Go which is on a lot of kids Christmas wish list this year.

So before you go out and purchase anything make sure your check out this website and save yourself a lot of money not only for Christmas, but for all times of the year.



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Tis The Season Of Shopping

Do you hear that? That's the sound of cash registers ringing up. With only a month till Christmas, Christmas shopping is in full swing. You can get some great deals on Black Friday Sales, but don't forget about my favorite way to save, online coupons. You can find great coupons that save you a lot of money for your favorite stores by checking online.

Save yourself some money this holiday season by checking out sales and using coupons.



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Tuesday, 23 November, 2010

Don't Forget To Enter To Win

Don't forget to enter my newest contest where two of my readers will win $50 Worth of Scoth-Brite Cleaning Products. Contest closes on November 30th so be sure to enter now by clicking the link in this post.



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ebuzzing A Great Way To Earn Money While Blogging




Find out more on ebuzzing.co.uk




I really enjoy blogging and I have met some many wonderful people through this experience. I have discovered just how wonderful bloggers are. They are very helpful and are always willing to lend a hand to other bloggers. When I first started blogging a fellow blogger told me how I could earn money through my blogging. I would like to "pass it on" by telling you about a company that I started working for called ebuzzing, www.ebuzzing.co.uk, that I have great experiences with. They are basically a way to help you connect with advertisers who wish to advertise on your blog in various ways such as videos and articles. They have a strict code of ethics that looks out for bloggers by allowing you to state that the post is a sponsored post. It is very easy to join and it is completely free! You get to write articles for great companies we all know such as Levis, PayPal and Dell computers. Find out more on ebuzzing.co.uk and how to register with them by clicking the link.



I think what I like most about ebuzzing is the brands that you get to write about. They are all relevant to my blog because they all fit in my blog niche as they are family or women oriented in one way or another. I would like to see more brands such as PlaySkool because I am a big fan of their products. Not only are they are great way for children of all ages to have fun, but they are an education tool as well. I also love the fact that you have a lot of freedom in what you write. Of course you get specific links and images to include in the article and are given a general theme of what the article is supposed to include, you are given a lot of room for creativity. The people at ebuzzing are very helpful and have always got back to me quickly with any questions I have had. I definitely recommend ebuzzing to anyone who wants to earn money through their blog.



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LED Christmas Lights

This time of year many of you are putting up your Christmas lights and as many of us have discovered that our old sets don't work. If you are one of these people or simply wish to replace your old incandescent lights then I suggest that you purchase LED lights. LED lights are more expensive than incandescent lights, but they are worth it in the long run. Not only are LED tougher than the old fashion incandescent lights, they are also more energy efficient. They cost about 80% less to run than incandescent lights.

If you are looking for new Christmas lights then I suggest you check out LED lights.



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The Dell Inspiron All-in-One Desktops Are A Great Family Computer




Now a days having a computer is extremely important, especially if you have a family. As a mother I use the computer a lot. I use it to find recipes, check the news, check the weather report, find coupons online, do banking and pay bills. My children also use the computer a lot. My teen aged daughter uses it a lot for homework. As a student in high school a computer is a great way to help with her homework and find out information she needs for reports and essays. My younger son is 5 and he also likes to use the computer to play learning games. We also use it for entertainment purposes such as playing games and videos.



Having a computer is a great for a family, but which one is the best for your family. The Dell Inspiron All-in-One Desktops are a great home computer for the family. They have all the features your family wants and needs. You can check out the different types of Dell Inspiron All-In-One Desktops by going to www.dell.co.uk/all-in-one . I love the touch screen features on them and you can see just how it works by watching the youtube Video for it.



If you are looking for a new computer for your family then I suggest you check out the Dell Inspirion All-In-One Desktops. They are a great all-a-round computer with so many great features that your whole family will love. Further information can be found here about these great new computers.



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Monday, 22 November, 2010

Saving Money At Christmas

With the Christmas season upon us we need to save as much money as possible in other areas so that we can purchase gifts such as toys, electronics, and even men's clothing for our loved ones. Saving money this time of year is always important and shopping around for deals is one way you can save money. Another way you can save a little money this holiday season is by making your own Christmas wreath. I have posted before how simple it is to make your own Christmas wreath. To check out this post and make your own Christmas wreath this holiday season simply click here.



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Saturday, 20 November, 2010

Camera Critters #137



Camera Critters is a weekend meme, about what else but critters, created my very own BBFF, Misty.


Brrr! It's cold outside and it's supposed to snow today. I think I'll just spend the day laying in bed watching my samsung lcd TV. Hmmm....since it is going to snow maybe I'll watch some Christmas cartoons.

Okay maybe that's not what the cat is really thinking, but it sure sounds like a good idea to me and since my little one is sick I know he would love to have mommy cuddle with him and watch Christmas cartoons all day. Okay, you talked me into it!



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Thursday, 18 November, 2010

Off For A Few Day

I will be taking a few days off due to family illness. It seems like everyone is getting sick at the same time and because of that I need to spend time taking care of my family. Posting will resume in a few days, and in the meantime make sure you enter my current contest.

Next week I will be posting some great Christmas recipes for cookies and peanut butter balls so make sure you stock up on your diet aids, whether they be chromium polynicotinate or your favorite brand, because these Christmas sweets are so good you'll have a hard time just eating one.



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Wednesday, 17 November, 2010

Tim Horton New Breakfast Menu

This time of year it's getting really cold out, especially in the mornings. Since life is so hectic that often you don't have time to eat breakfast at home and have to grab something on the run. Tim Hortons has recently released two new breakfast items that not only nutritious, but also delicious, to go along with their breakfast menu.


Homestyle Oatmeal -
Homestyle Oatmeal is available in Maple or Mixed Berries. It's slow cooked, the way you would make it at home and it's whole grain, low in fat, and high in fibre. I remember as a child in the Winter on school mornings my father would always make us oatmeal, not the instant kind, but the kind you have to stand in front of the stove cooking for 10 or 20 minutes. Tim Hortons Homestyle Oatmeal reminds me of that. Not only is it delicious, nutritious, and very fulling, it warms you up. It's at a great price too for only $1.99. There is no better way to warm up on a cold winter morning than a delicious steaming bowl of oatmeal and Tim Hortons Homestyle Oatmeal does just that. It's available for both eat-in and take-out and you can get the milk on the side so you can add just the right amount of milk you like.


Breakfast Wraps -
Full of all your breakfast favourites like scrambled eggs, lightly seasoned sausage or crisp bacon, and real cheddar cheese wrapped up on a whole wheat tortilla with a savoury sauce. I have had breakfast wraps before at fast food restaurants and I have to tell you that the ones at fast food restaurants taste like they are from fast food restaurants, but not the ones from Tim Hortons. They taste like they came out of your own kitchen, but better. They are not greasy or sloppy like fast food restaurants. They taste great and they are very fulling. I ate one and was full and for the price of $1.99 it's hard to find someplace else where you can get breakfast for that price. I prefer mine with the savory sauce, but you can also get it without.

We all know Tim Hortons has the best coffee, but their breakfast is also amazing. On a recent outing we stopped and had breakfast there.


My daughter loves the Hot Breakfast Sandwich on a biscuit and because of this it's her new favorite place to eat breakfast at. The Homestyle Oatmeal is my favorite, and of course it's the Breakfast wraps for my husband. My son loves the Homestyle Hash Browns and when he tried the oatmeal he really liked it and ate most of it on me. Good thing I bought an extra Hot Breakfast Sandwich. I think it's great that there is a place where you can go to get a healthy and nutritious breakfast for the family or simply something quick healthy for yourself on the run at such an amazing price.

Of course Tim Hortons has other quick breakfast items such as bagels, muffins, Hot Breakfast Sandwiches, and Homestyle Hash Browns that you can have for breakfast, but you have to try their new Homestyle Oatmeal and Breakfast Wraps. You won't be disappointed! Also if you looking for a Christmas gift for your child's teacher, a friend, or a relative a Tim Hortons gift card is always a hit.



I was compensated for this post with a Tim Hortons gift card to purchase and review these items. My review and opinions are not influenced by this or any source, they are my honest opinion of the product. No other form of compensation has been given. I am not responsible for the statements made by the sponsoring companies or it's affiliates. Click here for my disclosure policy.



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Tuesday, 16 November, 2010

Great Gifts Available At hennySeashell


This time of the year we do a lot of shopping since Christmas is quickly approaching. I wanted to tell you about a great Etsy store called hennySeashell that has an great selection of bags, totes, clutches, pouches, quilts, table runners and pillows are made from high quality cotton, linen and Indonesian batik that would make a great Christmas present.

I recently received this clutch from hennySeashell and I have to tell you how impressed I was with it. Not only is it beautiful, but the craftsmanship of it is amazing! You honestly can not tell it is handmade. It looks like it was bought from a high quality store.


I love the clutch. Not only is it beautiful, but it is very fashionable. I was very impressed with the fact for a clutch it has so much room in it. Not only can it be used as a purse, it can also be used as a case for makeup and other necessities. Another great thing about it is because of it's color it can be used year round.

Not only does hennySeashell have a great selection of clutches, but they also have other great stuff such as tote bags, pillows, shoulder sling bags, and much more. You honestly have to check out this website to see the beautiful high quality products they have and the prices there are very good.

If you are looking for a Christmas gift, or simply something for yourself, then this is the place to check out. Stop by hennySeashell and see the beautiful products they have.



The clutch in this post was given to me by my friend Henny, the owner the Etsy shop. My review and opinions are not influenced by this or any source, they are my honest opinion of the product.



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Christmas Gift Idea

Every year we buy boxes of chocolates to give as gifts during the Christmas season to our children's teachers, friends, and relatives. Chocolates are great, but this year why not do something a little different. Instead of giving boxes of chocolates give a different type of candy. Mixed nuts, hard candy, peanut brittle, or cookies are a great option to give something different other than chocolates. There is nothing wrong with chocolates, but they are a little cliche.

Let the person you are giving the gift to know that you put some thought into the gift by giving them something a little bit different this year. The gift will be much more appreciated when it's given with thought.



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Monday, 15 November, 2010

Scotch-Brite Cleaning Products Giveaway


Something we all have to do everyday is clean. It's an exciting part of our day that we all look forward to. Okay, maybe not, but with the help of cleaning products like Scotch-Brite we can get the cleaning done quickly and effectively.

We all have our dirty little cleaning secrets. And
Scotch-Brite has it's very own Dirty Little Secrets website where you can confess your dirty little cleaning secret. Some of them that are posted there are :

  • "I've used my socks to clean up all kinds of spills on the floor"
  • "If company is coming over, I often hid my dirty dishes in a container in the cupboard under the sink."
  • "I've use the vacuum to clean out my oven".
One of my dirty little cleaning secret is when company shows up and there are toys on the floor I just shove them under the couch until the company leaves that way they don't see the mess my kids made. What's your dirty little cleaning secret?

Scotch-Brite has a wide variety of cleaning products that can help you with your everyday cleaning needs and those special occasion cleanings. With Christmas coming up soon the big Christmas clean is looming. The weeks before Christmas you are so busy with shopping, wrapping, decorating, and socializing that you don't have much time left for anything let alone a big clean. With the help of Scotch-Brites scrubs, sponges, pads, brushes, handheld scrubbers, wipes and cloths your cleaning will get down not only quickly, but it will also get done effectively.

Scotch-Brite has sent me a wonderful cleaning package to test out and I am happy to say that I have fallen in love with the line of Scotch-Brite products. Not only do them make cleaning a lot quicker I love the fact that you don't have to use so much harsh cleaning supplies to get your house clean when you use the Scotch-Brite cleaning products. My favorite is the scrubbers. I love the fact that with a little soap, water and a Scotch-Brite scrubber I am able to clean my bathroom without all those harsh chemicals. Another one of my favorite Scotch-Brite cleaning product is the Scotch-Brite Household Scrubber. It works great in both the kitchen and bathroom. I love the fact that it gets around all those hard to reach areas and get them sparkling clean.

The wonderful people at Scotch-Brite want to give two of my readers a Scotch-Brite prize pack worth about $50 to help you with your Christmas cleaning.

To enter this contest -
  • Leave a comment on this post with your email address telling me one of your dirty little cleaning secrets.
  • Twitter about this contest for an extra entry.
  • Post about this contest for an extra entry.
  • Facebook status about this contest for an entry.
  • Subscribe to my feed for an extra entry.
  • Become a fan of Mom Knows Everything on Facebook
  • If you don't have a blog/website just leave your name and email address in the comment section.
  • Contest open to Canadian residents only.
  • Contest closes midnight November 30th AST with the winner to be contacted the following day, December 1st.
*Be sure to let me know in the comment section if you Tweet, subscribe, become a fan or post about this contest for the extra entries.


You can find out more information about Scotch-Brite and their line of cleaning products, helpful cleaning tips, and their Dirty Little Secrets cleaning campaign by clicking here.

The products giveaway were given to me free of charge. My review and opinions are not influenced by this or any source, they are my honest opinion of the product. No other form of compensation has been given. I am not responsible for the statements made by the sponsoring companies or it's affiliates. Click here for my disclosure policy.




CONTEST CLOSED



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Winter Skin Care

The cold weather is upon us and that means dry itchy skin and chapped lips. Because the air is so dry with the use of electric heat and the cold air of outside your skin gets dry very easily and the need for moisturizer is very important, not only for your skin, but also for your lips. There is a lot of great skin lotions out there that will help you fight dry skin that you can get during this cold weather. What works the best depends on what you prefer. The best bet is to simply check out your local pharmacy for different brands that are specifically for dry skin. When it comes to you lips using a lip balm daily is the best way to prevent dry chapped lips. They usually have these in the drug store in the makeup department or near the cold sore herpes simplex treatments.

Make sure you take care of your skin this winter by using moisturizer and lip balm.



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Saturday, 13 November, 2010

Camera Critters #136



Camera Critters is a weekend meme, about what else but critters, created my very own BBFF, Misty.



My five year old asked me how to tell the difference between a boy deer and a girl deer. Before my teen aged daughter could say something silly to him like you need to scan it with a barcode scanner to see what it is, I jumped in and told him the boy deers have antlers. His big sister loves to tease him, but a lot of the time he believes her. He actually believed her when she told him chocolate milk comes from brown cows. Big sisters eh!



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Friday, 12 November, 2010

Coming Up Next Week

Coming up next week here at Mom Knows Everything I have some great product reviews to tell you about and a great contest to help make your Christmas a little less stressful. So matter what you are doing, whether it be shopping, cleaning, or looking for an orlando car rental make sure you stop back here to check out the latest reviews and contest.



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Thursday, 11 November, 2010

Lest We Forget




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Wednesday, 10 November, 2010

Preschool Learning Games Teach Many Skills

There is plenty of learning children can achieve before they attend school. In fact, there are many preschool learning games you can introduce to your little one that will capture their attention and get their creative juices flowing. Best of all, many of these games are online, so all you need is a computer and the internet to access them in order to provide your child with a whole new world of learning opportunity in addition to traditional teaching methods.

There are diverse preschool learning games on the web that can exercise your kid’s mind and teach them new skills that will be of use to them in the future. You might wonder what a preschooler can learn from an online game. Here are a few examples:

  • Reading
  • Math
  • Colors
  • Logic
  • Natural science

What’s more is depending on the game, children can develop their problem solving skills, use their imagination to enhance creative thinking skills, and can improve their visualization, comprehension, processing, memory skills, planning, as well as attention and focus. Overall, many preschool learning games boost cognitive function. The interactive software helps to make learning a more enjoyable and easier process. After all, a child who is amused and having fun is far more likely to stay concentrated and absorbed on the task at hand, than one who is bored or easily distracted.




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Tuesday, 9 November, 2010

Get Your New Appointment Books And Calendars For 2011

Christmas is quickly approaching and we all know what that means....the year is almost over and it's time to get a new appointment book. Mothers always take care of all the dates and appointments for not only themselves, but for their children and even their husbands. I've even already had to make an appointment for 2011 for my son's specialist, but since I don't have a new appointment book, or even a new calendar yet I had no where to write it down. I really need a new appointment book and I found some great Calendar.com deals online so now I'll be able to actually write that appointment down and not forget about it. It took a long time to get into the doctor and I don't want to miss the appointment and thanks to my new appointment book I won't.

Don't forget to get your new appointment books and calendars soon for the new year.



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Let A Recruitment Company Help You Find Your Perfect Job

Once have decide what profession you which to do and get the right education for it you are then left with looking for a job in that field. But you don't want just any job, you want the one that fits you the best. That's where PeopleTek comes in. They are a highly experienced recruitment company that will help you find your perfect job.

Engineering is a popular field of profession these days, but finding right engineering job for you might be a little harder then you think if you go it alone. With the help of a job recruitment company they can find a variety of engineering jobs to help you in your search for the perfect one to fit you.

Why waste all the time and money getting and education for a profession and then not be happy in your job. Let a company specialized in engineering recruitment help you find that perfect job.



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Monday, 8 November, 2010

Discovery Toys Money! Money! Game Review

Children love to play and parents love when our children when our children are learning. Thanks to Discovery Toys both you and your child can be happy at the same time.

"Discovery Toys has been helping parents to "Teach. Play. Inspire." with our high-quality educational toys, books, games and music for over three decades."



Discovery Toys offer a wide range of educational toys for various age groups that make playing both fun and educational. We recently received Money! Money! an educational board game aged 5 years and up that teaches your child a wide variety of things about money. It helps them to learn and understand vocabulary related to money, offers practice in addition, subtraction, money exchange skills, and helps them to recognize coins on sight. It is available in both Canadian and American money.


Not only is Money! Money! very educational, but it also is a lot of fun! My 5 year old son and 7 year old niece enjoyed playing it so much that they played it four times in a row the first time and have played it everyday since we got the game.







As you can see in these pictures that not only did they enjoy playing the game, but I love the fact that they were learning as they were playing. The kids really like that the money, plastic coins, look like real money. And as a parent because it looks like real money it makes me happy because it makes it easier for them to learn what each coin looks like. The game is very easy to play and is not complicated. The player rolls a dice to move and the spot they land on tells them exactly how much money they earned and why, such as 40 cents for washing the dishes. They then spin the spinner to find and find out which coins they can use to make up the 40 cents. After playing the game the kids asked to do some chores around the house to make some real money and after they did so they wanted to count the money out themselves just like in the game.

I am very impressed with Money! Money! and recommend it to anyone who wants to help their child learn about money. You can find out more about this game and the wide variety of other learning games by going to www.DiscoveryToys.com.




The product in this review were given to me free of charge for review. My review and opinions are not influenced by this or any source, they are my honest opinion of the product. No other form of compensation has been given. I am not responsible for the statements made by the sponsoring companies or it's affiliates. Click here for my disclosure policy.



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Saturday, 6 November, 2010

Camera Critters #135



Camera Critters is a weekend meme, about what else but critters, created my very own BBFF, Misty.




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Friday, 5 November, 2010

Let Your Bank Accounts Work For You

Mothers have many roles. They are the cook, the maid, the chauffeur, the nurse, and in my family I am also the financial manager. I take care of making sure all the bills are paid, how much money is invest in our online savings account, and basically all the money matters in our home. Because I am the one who does all the financial planning in our family I have been looking at what the financial future holds for us when we are older. I want to make sure that not only we are financially secure in our old age, but that we are able to enjoy our golden years. In order to achieve these things we have invested into two different pension plans. We are definitely able to sleep better now that we know our financial security for our golden years are secure.

Another way to help save money, not only for your golden years, but also for saving for a special occasion like a big family trip, is getting a money market account. A money market account is basically a savings account that offers a higher rate of interest . Some money market accounts may have some balance and transaction restrictions, but not all of them do and the ones that do vary. Since this account is aimed for a savings account not a chequing account if there is any restrictions they are not really an issue because you want to save that money for a future use, and because of it's high interest rate it is a great way to save money.

No matter what you are saving money for, whether it be your golden years, purchasing a home, or saving for a special vacation, doing research to find the right savings plan to fit your individual needs is a must. Let your bank accounts work for you and help you to achieve your goals.



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Thursday, 4 November, 2010

Dona Nobis Pacem




My children are worth the effort, so are yours! Give your children a world of peace. Join BlogBlast For Peace and let your voice be heard.



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Wednesday, 3 November, 2010

Let The Christmas Stress Begin

It's that time of year again! Let the Christmas stress begin! While your child is making a list of toys and your teenager is making their list of electronics, clothes, music, and concert tickets they want for Christmas, you are making a lot of lists. A list of what you need to buy, what you need to bake, and what you need to clean so that your family can have a perfect Christmas.

Unfortunately I can not help you with your Christmas shopping or baking, but I can help you with your Christmas cleaning. Coming up in about a week I am going to hold a contest for some great cleaning supplies that will help you make your Christmas cleaning a lot easier.

Be sure to stop back and check it out and enter to win.



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Tuesday, 2 November, 2010

INTANZA, The Pain Free Flu Shot

It's November, that means it's time to start get your flu shot. Yesterday my whole family went and got their seasonal flu shot. It's very important to get your flu shot, especially for children, people with chronic medical conditions, pregnant women, the elderly, and caregivers.

Nobody likes having the flu. The flu is a virus that makes you sick for about a week. It causes cold like symptoms, but on a higher scale. Symptoms include can include fever, chills, cough, body aches, headaches, earaches and sinus problems. The flu can also lead to other medical problems that can be very dangerous.

Flu Facts -

  • The flu is a common respiratory infection that affects millions of Canadians each year and is a significant cause of serious illness and death.
  • There are more than 13,600 hospitalizations each year in Canada attributed to the seasonal flu.
  • Flu and pneumonia (which is a common complication of influenza) combined was the seventh leading cause of death in Canada, causing 5,845 of the 230,132 deaths in Canada in 2005. While most of these deaths are in seniors, there are deaths in every age group.
  • Flu immunization has been shown to reduce episodes of upper respiratory illnesses (URIs), as well as absenteeism from work and visits to GPs offices due to URIs.
Why wouldn't anyone want to get the flu shot? Well, the main reason is fear of needles. My teen aged daughter is extremely scared of needles to the point where she actually cries at the thought of having to have one. This fear of needles shouldn't put you off from getting the flu shot. There is a new option on how get your flu vaccination called INTANZA.

About INTANZA™ -
INTANZA™ is the only intradermal influenza vaccine with a minimally invasive microneedle specifically designed for improved patient comfort. Clinical studies have proven that INTANZA 9μg is at least as immunogenic as conventional 15μg intramuscular flu vaccine. INTANZA takes advantage of the immune potential of the skin to provide effective flu protection. The skin is particularly rich in dendritic cells, which control the magnitude, quality and memory of the immune response. Skin also has a high density of both lymphatic vessels and blood capillaries, which help facilitate the immune response. As expected with injection into the skin, visible injection site reactions such as redness, hardness and swelling of the skin were increased when compared with intramuscular influenza vaccination; these reactions are generally mild and transient, resolving spontaneously within one to three days after onset. INTANZA has a systemic safety profile comparable to that of intramuscular influenza vaccinations. INTANZA does not contain thimerosol or latex, and is adjuvant-free. INTANZA is an inactivated influenza vaccine (does not contain live virus) indicated for people 18 to 59 years of age, which can also be used for people with asthma and those who have weakened immune systems, while offering a minimally invasive option for flu vaccination. No other influenza vaccine in Canada can offer these two combined benefits.

The INTANZA needle is ten times smaller than the traditional needle so don't let your fear of needles prevent you from having the flu vaccine this year. You can purchase INTANZA from your local pharmacy and ask you doctor about it. For more information about INTANZA click here.



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Network Support For Your Business

In this day and age of computers and electronics having a successful business means having a website also. The only problem with that is that not everyone has the computer knowledge it takes to run a website. Don't worry though, that's where IT Support Harrogate comes in. They offer a wide variety of IT support for your business based on the size and needs of your business.

Let's face it, we all aren't Bill Gate and are computer geniuses, but we all want to have a successful business like Bill Gates. Getting network support for your business website will allow you to not worry about your website and allow you to spend your time focusing on growing your business.

If you are looking into starting a website for your business, or already have one, then I suggest that you look in to IT network support for your website. Running a website takes a lot of time, effort, and computer skill that not all of us have. By having the right support you can have your website running perfectly without having the worrying.



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Monday, 1 November, 2010

CSN Stores Contest Winner

Congratulations to Heather for being the winner of the CSN Stores $75 Giveaway.

Thank you all for entering and I hope to be holding another fabulous contest soon!



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