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Qdoba Mexican Grill^® Wins National Honors in Kids Taste Test Challenge

Kids’ eating habits and preferences change on a daily basis and this random pickiness can be especially frustrating when you are out to eat at a restaurant. That is why the National Restaurant Association and McCormick for Chefs^® partnered up to help parents navigate restaurant menus with the launch of its inaugural Kids Recipe Challenge. Kids menu items were submitted by restaurants from around the country and first judged by a panel of experts. But the true test came when 30 children sampled the various meals and provided their honest, unbiased opinion.

Qdoba Mexican Grill, the fast-casual restaurant concept known for its fresh, quality ingredients and innovative Mexican fare, was named the winner in the multi-unit restaurant company (20 or more units) category for its Lil’ Pulled Pork Naked Burrito^® Kids Meal.  Qdoba’s entire kids menu, including this option, is one to take note of for family outings. Each Qdoba Kids Meal includes a choice of one side item (applesauce, vegetarian beans or handmade tortilla chips) and one beverage (100% juice, 1% milk or a small fountain drink). Several options have also been certified as healthy dining options for kids by nutritionists at Healthy Dining Finder’s Kids LiveWell program.

With all of Qdoba’s healthy options for you and your family, we are excited to be giving you the chance to win a Qdoba gift basket featuring Qdoba swag and a Rewards Card with five free entrees. This is the perfect chance for you to enjoy your favorite meal at Qdoba, while letting your little one try a Kids Meal sure to keep them happy. Plus, your family will receive a few extras goodies like a Frisbee and sunglasses for the kids and Qdoba utensils, molcajetes, and aprons to help spice up meals at home for mom and dad!

Click here for more information about Qdoba, including Kids Meals, or to find your nearest Qdoba restaurant.

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WIN: 24/7 MOMS and Qdoba are giving away a Qdoba gift basket featuring Qdoba swag and a Rewards Card with five free entrees.

Enter for a chance to win using the Rafflecopter entry form below. For every entry you do it’s an extra entry to win.

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US entries only and one entry per person. Winner will be chosen on June 29, 2013.

Disclaimer: I have teamed up with Qdoba in support of this campaign We were compensated for participation in this campaign However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. 

Prepare for Summer Road Trips with Motor Oil Matters

Summer is road trip time, but before you pack the trunk, it’s a good idea to check your owner’s manual for maintenance recommendations—it might be time for an oil change. Motor Oil Matters (MOM) wants you to be sure that you or your oil change location pours the American Petroleum Institute (API) licensed oil recommended for your car or truck. When the time comes to get your oil changed, be sure to bring MOM’s oil change checklist found on the MotorOilMatters.org website. This simple checklist will help ensure that you get the oil recommended for your car or truck.

Enter to Win!

And now through July 10^th, MOM is providing a chance to help you on your way with the “Rev Up Your Road Trip Sweepstakes” on Facebook by entering for a chance to be one of 25 lucky winners to win a $100 Visa gift card for your summer road trip needs.  Just go to the Motor Oil Matters Facebook page, give the thumbs up by clicking “Like”, and head to the “Rev Up Your Road Trip tab”. Check out the MOM website to see if your favorite oil change location’s MOM-licensed! If it isn’t, show them your copy of the checklist and ask them to sign up. Be sure to also check out the @motoroilmatters Twitter page for the most recent updates and news while you prep for your summer road trip!

….to create conversation

Q:  If you could be any celebrity, who would you want to become? Why?

Riddle:

Q: What is a tornado’s favorite game?

A: Twister!

Learn Our History’s latest film, One Nation Under God, celebrates and explains the crucial role that God has played in America’s founding and development – and helps children understand how all of our rights and freedom come directly from God, not the government.  It’s a great way to help your children understand how God and the Holy Bible have influenced our world.

This fascinating, fun and FREE DVD follows the adventures of a group of time-traveling history students, who learn how America embraces our God-given freedoms and how God impacts our daily lives as Americans.

Grace your children with an exceptional gift—Order Learn Our History’s One Nation Under God.  It’s absolutely FREE when you try Learn Our History!  You just pay $4.95 shipping & handling (see terms below). Plus, you’ll get FREE bonus learning materials and FREE online streaming, too!

Click here to order your FREE One Nation Under God. DVD  today.

Day 17 – DIY Life Sized Candy Land Yard Game

Get outdoors and play a family fun game of Candy Land with this idea  of creating a life size candy land game from I’m Topsy Turvey.  Not only will it be fun all Summer long for you kids but then it can be used all winter long indoors.  This would also make a fun gift for giving.

Click here for step by step how to create your own DIY life sized Candy Land yard game.

MORE 100 Days of Summer Fun

Celebrate 100 Days of Summer with 24/7 MOMS – each day we will post a fun idea that you can do with your family to create fun Summer fun.

Follow 24/7 MOMS 100 Days of Summer  Facebook Page and our 100 Days of Summer Pinterest Board.

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Great tip from ericaandtiffany.com.

Unless otherwise noted, place ingredients in a spray bottle and shake well to mix. Test a small unnoticeable area first before using to make sure no discoloration or damage occurs. Use as needed, shaking well each time before use.

Here’s one recipe:

• 2 cups water
• 1 cup fabric softener

Click here to get all of these Febreeze Recipes from the Tipnut.

Click here to get this FREE Summer Printable from Second Chance to Dream.