A Busy Mommy

#ABMChristmas Twitter Party - Cuisinart

abusymommyonthego@gmail.com (A Busy Mommy) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:27:00 +0000

#ABMChristmas Twitter Party Giveaway #4

Cuisinart Rice Plus Multi Cooker With Fuzzy Logic Technology

Product Description

Cuisinart introduces a smarter way to cook rice…and a lot of other dishes, as well. Introducing the Rice Plus™ Multi-Cooker, the first product from Cuisinart with advanced fuzzy logic technology. This built-in “brain” senses fluctuations in cooking and automatically adjusts operation to ensure perfect results. With pre-programmed settings for six types of rice, plus oatmeal, soup, steam, slow cooking, and more – and easy dishwasher cleanup – this is destined to become a favorite.

Product Features

Equipped with fuzzy logic technology for perfect results every time
Pre-programmed menu options including White Rice, Sushi Rice, Brown Rice, Risotto, Oatmeal, Slow Cooking, Steaming, and Soup, as well as Quick Cooking and a Reheat function
Automatically switches to Keep Warm after cooking is complete, for up to 24 hours
Programmable Finish Time allows user to set when dish will be ready
Makes up to 15 cups of cooked rice
Non-stick aluminum cooking pot
Easy-to-use/easy-to-read control panel and backlit blue LCD display for easy use
Removable steam release and inner lid for easy cleaning
All removable parts are dishwasher safe
Includes steaming rack, measuring cup, rice paddle and spoon
Basic to gourmet recipes included
Limited 3-year warranty

One of our very lucky ABM readers/Twitter Party Goers are going to be taking one of these awesome Multi Cookers home to help out with your Holiday Dinner!

Main Contest Entry : Head over to Cuisinart and check out all the other time saving products that they have to offer, come back here and let me know which one is on your Holiday Wish List in a comment.

EXTRA ENTRIES:

RSVP for our #AMBChristmas Twitter Party - Click Here
Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link in a comment
Tweet about this giveaway using the hashtag #ABMChristmas (can be done once per day) please leave your twitter name in your comment!
Add our Twitter Party Button to your site and leave me a link in a comment
Add our Christmas Shopping Guide Button to your site and leave me a link in a comment
Follow our Shopping Guide - Click Here
Participate in any of the Fun Holiday Posts listed on our RSVP Page and leave the link in a comment - Click Here
Make a purchase from any of the sites listed in our shopping guide for an extra 10 entries! (will need to be confirmed for entries to count)

Winners for the #ABMChristmas Twitter Party Event will be announced on DEC 2nd at the Twitter Party! Though you do not need to be in attendance to win, we'd love to have you there!

Winners will have 48 hours to claim their prize, in the event that a prize goes unclaimed a new winner will be chosen. Please leave a valid email in your comments so I can contact you easily.

#ABMChristmas Twitter Party - Salt City Candles

abusymommyonthego@gmail.com (A Busy Mommy) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:09:00 +0000

#ABMChristmas Twitter Party Giveaway #3

When looking for great scent idea's to fill your home with this holiday season, be sure to check out Salt City Candles. With many different products options you'll be sure to find everything you need to create the welcoming aroma that everyone craves for their home during the Holidays.

Stacy from Candles & Sweeterbugs has offered one lucky ABM reader/Twitter Party goer the chance to win this 26oz Christmas Eve Scented Jarred Candle! This candle has a burn time of 120-140 hours and is valued at $19.95

Main Contest Entry : Go over to Candles & Sweeterbugs and check out all the available product that Stacy offers the Salt City Candles. (You'll find them listed on the sidebar) Let me know what other scent you would be interested in trying out in a comment below!

EXTRA ENTRIES:

RSVP for our #AMBChristmas Twitter Party - Click Here
Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link in a comment
Tweet about this giveaway using the hashtag #ABMChristmas (can be done once per day) please leave your twitter name in your comment!
Add our Twitter Party Button to your site and leave me a link in a comment
Add our Christmas Shopping Guide Button to your site and leave me a link in a comment
Follow our Shopping Guide - Click Here
Participate in any of the Fun Holiday Posts listed on our RSVP Page and leave the link in a comment - Click Here
Make a purchase from any of the sites listed in our shopping guide for an extra 10 entries! (will need to be confirmed for entries to count)
Follow Candles & Sweeterbugs through Blogger
Follow Stacy on Twitter @My4Sweeterbugs

My Little Boy - the Technology Geek

abusymommyonthego@gmail.com (A Busy Mommy) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:40:00 +0000

And I'm so proud of him for it.

You know, as mom's we all do things differently, from how much 'screen' time we allow our kids, to what foods we let them eat, to how many naps we give them in the run of a day. And what works for each individual family is what's right. No need to be critical.

For me, I am addicted to screens - as are many of you reading this, if not, you wouldn't be here. My son is definitely taking after his mom in that aspect as well. And I don't feel on bit bad about it! We started playing video games with him a little over a year ago, and he's since become an avid gamer. (at 4.5) Now some would say that he shouldn't be playing video games that young, I say why not??

Between Computer games and Video Games (on TV) he has gained skills that have advanced him in a lot of ways.

#1 - His reading skills - He can read just about anything. Long words, Short words, you put it in front of him, and he'll figure it out.
#2 - His Vocabulary - though related to #1, he uses words in everyday sentences that most 4 year old have no comprehension of...words like "situation" and "absent"
#3 - Hand Eye Coordination - He has awesome hand - eye coordination which helps him with his outdoor play - it's amazing how playing video games can make a child learn to play catch much faster.
#4 - Problem Solving Skills - My favorite of all, if he has a problem he can figure it out without screaming for Mom every time. Only after a few times of trying will I year "Mom, I need help".

Being almost 36 weeks pregnant, video and computer games have been a blessing - since I can't do as much activity as before, he can't either - so at least he's not too bored waiting for his brother to come.

Out Like a Light

#ABMChristmas Twitter Party - Glade Fragrance Collection.

abusymommyonthego@gmail.com (A Busy Mommy) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:52:00 +0000

#ABMChristmas Twitter Party Giveaway #2

Canadians Only

The Fragrance Collection From Glade

About 2 weeks ago, I was in my local grocery store and I noticed a new candle scent from Glade. I picked it up and sniffed it and fell in love - OMGosh I just had to have it! I bought the candle, brought it home and set it on my shelf...I didn't want to burn it - I loved the scent so much that I wanted to keep it forever. That scent was Currants and Acai from the New Glade Fragrance Collection.

Shortly after, I noticed a few sites reviewing The Fragrance Collection via the Set The Scene package. I contacted them and I was given the opportunity as to review as well! (And boy was I happy - that ment I could burn my candle I had purchased!!)

Shortly after I received this in the mail.

I was thrilled when I received the parcel - and so was my Mom! Since I'm still pregnant (35 weeks and counting) the Copper Moon Wine was off limits for me, though I'll definitely give it a try when baby arrives. The candles were perfect for helping me relax and the $25 Chapters Indigo gift card was wonderful for getting a great book to curl up with!

Win It!!

Don't you want to Set The Scene for your next Book Club meeting, get together or even prepare for the holidays? Well, here is your chance! One lucky ABM reader/ #ABMChristmas Twitter party participant is going to be receiving the same package that I did!

The winner will receive the reed diffuser, mini soy candle and multi wick soy candle in each of the two Fragrance Collection Scents - Currants & Acai as well as Sheer White Cotton. Also, two bottles of Copper Moon wine, and a $25 Gift Card for Chapters Indigo!

Main Contest Entry : Tell me about your very favorite Glade Product.

EXTRA ENTRIES:

RSVP for our #AMBChristmas Twitter Party - Click Here
Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link in a comment
Tweet about this giveaway using the hashtag #ABMChristmas (can be done once per day) please leave your twitter name in your comment!
Add our Twitter Party Button to your site and leave me a link in a comment
Add our Christmas Shopping Guide Button to your site and leave me a link in a comment
Follow our Shopping Guide - Click Here
Participate in any of the Fun Holiday Posts listed on our RSVP Page and leave the link in a comment - Click Here
Make a purchase from any of the sites listed in our shopping guide for an extra 10 entries! (will need to be confirmed for entries to count)

#ABMChristmas Twitter Party!!

abusymommyonthego@gmail.com (A Busy Mommy) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:30:00 +0000

#ABMChristmas Twitter Party!!!

SAVE THE DATE: DEC 2nd 9pm est!

Yes, We're having our first official Twitter Party and you are all invited!! Save the Date - December 2nd at 9pm est and spend it on Twitter! Enjoy spending time talking about your favorite traditions, music, decorations, and much much more!

And the best part, You can win some awesome prizes!

#1

April Quast - AQ Creations

Win this gorgeous pendant created by April Quast.
Click Here To Enter! (US and Canada)

#2
Glade Set The Scene Prize Pack

Win a Set The Scene Gift Package from Glade
Click Here To Enter! (Canadian Only)

#3
Step 2

Details Coming Next Week!
(Canada & US)

#4
e.l.f. Cosmetics

Details Coming Next Week!
(Canada & US)

#5
Hasbro Family Game Night 2 Wii

Details Coming Next Week!
(Canada & US)

#6 Cuisinart Rice Plus Multi Cooker
Click Here To Enter
(Canada & US)

#7
My Sweeterbugs & Salt City Candles
Click Here To Enter!
(Canada & US)

Check Back Often - There are still more to come!!

So, you wanna know how to win some of these great prizes?? Of course you do!! It's easy - and there are lots of ways to win!

First of all, click the link under the prize to get them main entry taken care of.
Do any of the extra entries that interest you that are listed as well .
Be sure to leave all your comments on the specific contest - I will be using random.org to chose winners, so lets keep them all in one place.

You'll notice that there is the option for doing the Fun Posts to earn Extra entries - you only need to do the each Fun Post once to gain the entries into any/all of the contests.

The Fun Posts are as follows:
Mine are coming soon!

Post a picture of Christmas/Holidays past - a favorite of your kiddos, a silly family photo, or a picture that warms your heart.
Post your favorite Holiday Recipe!
Post about your Favorite Holiday Tradition
Post about your Favorite Holiday Movie/Song

Oh! and don't forget to RSVP to the party! Sign McLinky with your Twitter URL so that all the other party goers can follow you too!!

#ABMChristmas - AQ Creations

abusymommyonthego@gmail.com (A Busy Mommy) — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:09:00 +0000

#ABMChristmas Giveaway #1

AQ Creations Pendant Giveaway

About April Quast:

Abstractions of dancers explore the energy and movement of the dance experience. The interaction between these forms describe the exchange of energy and communication between dance partners. By transforming the recognizable human figure into abstract forms, the viewer can investigate the movements and interactions of the dance and not the people involved in the movement of the dance. As the colors in the figure and ground begin to interact with one another an energy begins to be created on the canvas that can be compared to the energy of the music and how it influences the movements of the dancer. My intentions in creating these abstractions of dance are to encourage my viewers to contemplate the energies of music and communication between dancers that influence movement and the results of the dance.

This Pendant is made from a painting titled "Leverage"

"Leverage" is originally an acrylic painting. My favorite painting. The image is an abstraction of dancers. The leader and follower are leaning away from one another to create leverage. I used curled leaves as a model to help me render the form showing the relationship between dance partners. The painting has been photographed and encased in resin to create a 1.5" x 1" pendant. The pendant hangs on a double strand of seed beads. Each necklace that I bead varies in detail, but colors are always chosen to accent the colors from the pendant.

April has generously offered one A Busy Mommy / #ABMChristmas Twitter Party Attendee the chance to win this beautiful pendant.

Main Entry: Check out either of April's sites AQ Creations and/or Her Etsy Site and let me know your very favorite piece in a comment below - this step must be taken for all other entries to count.

EXTRA ENTRIES:

RSVP for our #AMBChristmas Twitter Party - Click Here
Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link in a comment
Tweet about this giveaway using the hashtag #ABMChristmas (can be done once per day) please leave your twitter name in your comment!
Add our Twitter Party Button to your site and leave me a link in a comment
Add our Christmas Shopping Guide Button to your site and leave me a link in a comment
Follow our Shopping Guide - Click Here
Participate in any of the Fun Holiday Posts listed on our RSVP Page and leave the link in a comment - Click Here
Make a purchase from any of the sites listed in our shopping guide for an extra 10 entries! (will need to be confirmed for entries to count)

Winners for the #ABMChristmas Twitter Party Event will be announced on DEC 2nd at the Twitter Party! Though you do not need to be in attendance to win, we'd love to have you there!
Winners will have 48 hours to claim their prize, in the event that a prize goes unclaimed a new winner will be chosen. Please leave a valid email in your comments so I can contact you easily.

The Best Of Chef At Home

abusymommyonthego@gmail.com (A Busy Mommy) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 23:10:00 +0000

Crazy Christmas Wishlist!

I'm not a big TV watcher at all, very few shows that I will give my very little 'extra time' too. The one show that I make sure to watch (or DVR) is Chef At Home. I love watching Michael Smith come up with amazingly easy creations from his own home kitchen in PEI. And more recently I've been turned onto Chef Abroad, Michael Smiths other Food Network Show. (Both are must see's)

My DH turned me on to Michael Smith, and when he cooks (DH), if I question him (and I usually do) he says "That's How Michael Smith does it" - Seriously, I think my DH wants to be just like him. Even our son will ask if we're going to watch Chef At Home, he likes it too! (Possibly a budding culinary artist??)

When I heard that Micheal Smith was releasing a new cookbook, The Best Of Michael Smith, I knew it was one that we would have to have! And you should have seen DH's eyes light up when he opened the package when it arrived at the door! He was like a kid in the candy store...off he went to read all the wonderful recipes that are shared in this book.

I can say with complete honesty that this book has been looked at, referred to and used EVERY SINGLE DAY since it's arrival! Though I myself haven't made any of the recipes, I have definitely tasted them! DH has made quite a few now, including the wonderful Chocolate Chip Cookies (even my mother was impressed with them). I wish I had a picture of them to share with you...I promise, I'll take one next time - he makes them at least twice a week now.

One of the things I was most shocked about was the amount of pictures in the book. Every recipe, and I mean, every single one, has a full page picture of the finished project. And this isn't a second rate photograph...you could frame these pictures...they're that beautiful! The pictures were taken by James Ingram.

If you have someone in your life who loves to cook, or is trying to learn, I completely suggest this book. It is great for every level of home cooking, from beginning (DH) to the most experienced (My Mom).

You can find out more about Chef Michael Smith by checking out some the of following links!

Chef Michael Smith on Food.Ca
ChefMichaelSmith.ca
ChefMichaelSmith on Twitter

Buy The Best Of Chef At Home on Amazon

A Busy Mommy Christmas Twitter Party!

abusymommyonthego@gmail.com (A Busy Mommy) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:04:00 +0000

Christmas Is Coming and what better way to celebrate but with a Twitter Party!!

On December 02, 2009 at 9pm est you'll be able to find me on Twitter Tweeting It Up Christmas Style! We'll be talking about all things Christmas, from your favorite songs, traditions, meals, recipies - you name it, we'll be tweeting it!

I am currently looking for companies who would like to donate a prize or two to the party. It will help you get a little added exposure right at the peak of Christmas Shopping as well as make the party much more fun! If you would like to sponsor a prize, please email me at Jen@abusymommy.com

More Info To Come Soon!!

D Drops

abusymommyonthego@gmail.com (A Busy Mommy) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:40:00 +0000

The Sunshine Vitamin In Just One Drop

In years past, many people spent time outdoors, working, playing, and just being. Since the age of the screen (TV, Computer, Video Games) the time spent out doors for the average person and dropped considerably. Do you ever wonder what that has done to our health?

Vitamin D is the sunshine vitamin. It is formed within our skin when we're out in the summer sun. Our bodies need it for strong bones and good health. With the lack of time spent outdoors, plus the use of sunscreen, many people just are not creating the amount of Vitamin D that is required for good health.

With our Canadian Winter approaching, now is the time to start taking Vitamin D. Even if you've spent a ton of time outdoors this summer. Winter sunshine isn't strong enough to create Vitamin D.

That's why I was thrilled when I was given the opportunity to try out D Drops! Since I'm not a huge fan of the very few foods that contain Vitamin D, and I really don't like taking pills. Vitamin D in a drop form is wonderful for me. And as an added bonus...they're tasteless! You don't need a chaser to take them. You can add your drops to just about anything and you wont even know it's there!

Worried about allergies? D Drops have no preservatives, no artificial flavor, no coloring, and no sugar! They are Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free, Soya-Free and Peanut-Free! They do not contain corn, dairy eggs, lactose, starch, sulphites or yeast...Just Vitamin D and a thin vegetable oil.

I have now been taking Vitamin D by D Drops for almost 2 weeks. I love knowing that I am getting what my body needs. Being in my third trimester of pregnancy, I feel relieved knowing that my baby shouldn't be lacking in their Vitamin D as well.

Where to Buy D Drops

In Canada:

Shoppers Drug Mart & Jean Coutu

Online:

Well.ca
FeelBest.com
HardToFindBrands.com

Win D Drops!

One lucky (Canadian) A Busy Mommy reader will get the chance to try out D Drops! To Enter check out D Drops on Facebookand become a fan! Leave a comment on D Drops Wall so I can verify that you're there! ( Let them know I sent you)

Extra Entries: please leave a separate comment for each entry.

Blog about this giveaway
Follow @Ddrops on Twitter
Tweet about this giveaway (once per day) @abusymommy @Ddrops
Become a Fan of A Busy Mommy on Facebook
Follow this blog through Blogger
Subscribe to this blog
Follow our Christmas Shopping Guide
Subscribe to our Christmas Shopping Guide
Post our Christmas Shopping Guide Button on your site

Giveaway open to Canadian only. Giveaway will end on November 17th. Winner will be chosen at random and contacted VIA email. Winner will have 48 hours to respond to email or a new winner will be chosen.

Disclosure: The Ddrops Company provided me with a sample of Ddrops at no cost. The opinions expressed on this review are honest, and my own.

Busy Body Books

abusymommyonthego@gmail.com (A Busy Mommy) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 02:55:00 +0000

For the last few weeks I've been trying out a new way of organizing my day to day life. And boy oh boy did it ever need to be organized. You see, though I'm techie and geeky, I still prefer to keep notes written by hand, and a day book or schedule. I need to actually write things down to remember them; be it appointments, Ben's school schedule, or just about anything else...for it to stick in my head, I need to write it down.

So the new method I've been using is from Busy Body Books. I received two of their products to review and I have to let you know that both have changed my life. Making it so much simpler!

The first I want to share with you is the Busy Body Book Wall Calendar! If you have a household of more than 2 to 3 people, this calendar is a must have! Each page is a single week, dated along the left hand side. Then there are 7 Columns - one for each family member or category that you want. For Me, I am only using 5 of the columns so far: Mom, Dad, Ben, Bills & Pays though I have it set up into December, and have added a column for our new baby who is due Dec 17th.

The second product I want to share is the Busy Body Book Personal & Family Organizer. This goes with me everywhere...seriously! I have it all set up for both my personal/family life and my blog schedule. Everything I could possibly need to know is in that book and I will be using this from now on. It has become a staple in my life.

When you open the book the right hand page is your weekly schedule, similar to the wall calendar, dated along the left hand side, but with only 5 separate columns. The left hand page is for all your notes, reminders and anything else. This book leaves nothing to spare...you've got it all. Turn to the back of the book and you've got a contact page, pages for To Do lists (perforated for easy removal) Pages for notes and projects...all you could want. The inside of both covers also have a pocket for you loose papers or coupons...

The Giveaway:

I have one 2010 Busy Body Book Personal & Family Organizer to give away to a lucky A Busy Mommy Reader! To enter, leave me a comment here letting me know how this book would help you in your day to day life.

Extra Entries:

Blog about this giveaway
Tweet about this giveaway (once per day) @abusymommy
Become a Fan of A Busy Mommy on Facebook
Follow this blog through Blogger
Subscribe to this blog
Follow our Christmas Shopping Guide
Subscribe to our Christmas Shopping Guide
Post our Christmas Shopping Guide Button on your site

Giveaway open to Canadian And US Residents. Giveaway will end on November 17th. Winner will be chosen at random and contacted VIA email. Winner will have 48 hours to respond to email or a new winner will be chosen.

Almost 34 weeks...

abusymommyonthego@gmail.com (A Busy Mommy) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:41:00 +0000

It's getting closer....I'm only 6 weeks and 2 days away from my due date. My belly is HUGE!

I'm getting to the point where I just want baby to arrive. I can't sleep at night (natures way of preparing me I guess) I have heartburn like mad...I can't eat or drink anything acidic or I pay for it for hours. I'm constantly thirsty and that doesn't help with sleeping at all! I'm up at least 4 times per night now.

But, things are coming along. My mother has been a huge help. She has helped me get my house in order, and is putting the nursery together for me. She's coming tomorrow to paint. Can't wait to see the finished results. Here is what it looks like right now...doesn't have much character at all.

I have a DR's appt tomorrow and will let you know all the deets shortly after it. From my mom's scale I have gained 36lbs, which isn't tooooo bad, but I know I'm going to hit a number that really scares me...200lbs. I'm 196 right now, so it's pretty much inevitable.

So here are the Belly Shots

From The Side

From The Front

Where'd My Feet Go???

Because I Just Have To Say It....

abusymommyonthego@gmail.com (A Busy Mommy) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:20:00 +0000

I Love Hugh Laurie

Happy Halloween!

abusymommyonthego@gmail.com (A Busy Mommy) — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:37:00 +0000

Stay Safe Tonight!

This is Ben's 4th active Halloween and he's very excited. We're going to our local mall around 4pm as most of the stores there will be handing out candy. After we're done there, we're going to come home for a quick supper then off to Trick-Or-Treat!

I am grateful that we live in a subdivision where there are a lot of houses in a close area, so we shouldn't need to be out all night. This 8 month baby belly is restricting when it comes to doing a lot of walking, so we will be taking the car and parking at the end of each street.

For a 4 year old, I think Trick-Or-Treating for an hour should be more than enough. So I look forward to an early evening, as well as an extra hours sleep tonight!

Don't forget to Change Your Clocks tonight!

Colgate Wants To Know...

abusymommyonthego@gmail.com (A Busy Mommy) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:33:00 +0000

What Makes You Smile?

Colgate believes that a smile is the universal expression of humor, love and joy and it exemplifies moments in our lives that are significant.

So how better than to help you share your smile with the world. Recently Colgate has adopted a bunch of Picture Sharing Applications on their site that allow you to Share Your Smile with the world!

Not only can you whiten your smiles, as I've done above, but you can also make a slide show, Send an ecard, and share your smile! And to make it even better Colgate wants to give one lucky A Busy Mommy reader a family gift pack of their own! A way to ensure healthy smiles! (Especially with Halloween and The Holidays right around the corner....sooo many sweets)

What Can You Win? The Gift Pack Includes The Following...

Visible White
Colgate Total Advanced Whitening
Colgate Motion Whitening Battery Powered toothbrush
Colgate Sensitive Enamel Protect
Colgate 360 sensitive toothbrush
Dora the explorer and Sponge Bob square pants toothpaste
360 Sonic Power Toothbrush
Wisp
Colgate Total Mint Stripe
Colgate Max Fresh Cool Mint

To Enter:

Head on over to Colgate and check out all their Smile Sharing Options! There are a bunch to chose from and each option you do will gain you an entry into the giveaway!

Post a whitened smile on your site, or facebook
Send an ecard - be sure to cc jen@abusymommy.com
Post a Slideshow
Share Your Smile

(You Must Do One Of The Above To Be Entered)

Extra Entries:

Blog about this giveaway
Tweet about this giveaway (once per day) @abusymommy
Become a Fan of A Busy Mommy on Facebook
Follow this blog through Blogger
Subscribe to this blog
Follow our Christmas Shopping Guide
Subscribe to our Christmas Shopping Guide
Post our Christmas Shopping Guide Button on your site

Giveaway open to Canadian And US Residents. Giveaway will end on November 5th. Winner will be chosen at random and contacted VIA email. Winner will have 48 hours to respond to email or a new winner will be chosen.

Frenchy Baby Organics

abusymommyonthego@gmail.com (A Busy Mommy) — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:56:00 +0000

A few weeks ago I received a parcel in the mail. It was an outfit from Frenchy Baby Organics. Now, when I first heard of the company, I kinda thought that it would be similar to most other baby cloths, but as soon as I laid my hand on the outfit I was proven wrong!

Frenchy Baby Clothes are made from Organic Cotton, which I've really never had the opportunity to work with in the past. Well, I never want to go back! This little outfit is the softest I've ever felt, of all the clothes I've ever had! I really can't wait to put it on our newest addition (Coming this December) and watch him be in comfort.

Comfort and Style that is.

Frenchy Baby Organics clothing are very stylish, and not over done! The designs on the clothes are simple, but trendy. Leaving baby to be adored!

Frenchy Baby also has an adorable Crib Bedding set that I would be thrilled to adorn my sons crib with. It is beautiful, and if it is anything like their clothing line, I can just imagine how well he would sleep, in the most comfy of organic cotton.

Check out Frenchy Baby Organics On Our Christmas Shopping Guide To Receive A 20% Off Discount!
Click Here

PUR Flavor Pitcher

abusymommyonthego@gmail.com (A Busy Mommy) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:23:00 +0000

Recently our family was chosen to try out the new PUR Flavor Pitcher. I was thrilled as my main beverage is water, and both my Ben and Corey love flavored water, so I figured it would be a perfect match for our family. Boy was I right! This pitcher has been filled at least twice a day since it's arrival to our home!

For me, I enjoy the plain filtered water that the pitcher provides. Since our home is on the town supply and not well water, our water tastes like a public swimming pool. The PUR filtration system completely fixes that problem for me, without me needing to spend money on bottled water, or hurting our environment with the plastic.

Ben and Corey are huge fans of the flavor, we got to try out the Raspberry, which just happens to be one of Ben's favs! Instead of asking for juice when he's thirsty, he now asks for Flavored Water! This thrills me as I can't stand the amount of sugar that is in most juices on the market.

The biggest feature that I enjoy is that it doesn't flavor the whole pitcher of water! The flavor packet goes into the cover and you squeeze the flavor into your glass via the button on the end close to the handle. This gives you full control over how much or little flavor goes into your glass!

Recently PUR has joined forces with Summit on the Summit to help bring clean drinking water to children around the world. For every Pitcher that is sold, PUR will provide clean drinking water to one child for a week. To learn more about Summit on the Summit, please watch the following video.

The Giveaway!

One lucky A Busy Mommy reader is going to win a PUR Flavor Pitcher for their family to enjoy. To enter, please head over to Purwater.com and let me know which of the 5 flavors you would love to try!

Extra Entries: Please leave a separate comment for each entry.

Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link
Follow @abusymommy and tweet about this giveaway. (once per day)
Add our Crazy Christmas Wishlist Button to your sidebar, please leave me a link where I may find it.
Become a Follower of the A Busy Mommy Christmas Shopping Guide
Become a Fan of A Busy Mommy on Facebook
Share this giveaway on Stumble, Digg, Technorati, Facebook ect....
Follow and/or Subscribe to A Busy Mommy
Follow the instructions on This Post to gain an extra entry as well!
Any Purchases made from the A Busy Mommy Christmas Shopping Guide will give you 10 Extra entries into any of our giveaways. Forward you order to jen@abusymommy.com to get your entries.

Giveaway is open to US Residents. Winner will be selected using random.org and will be contacted VIA email. They will also be posted on our winners page. Winner will have 48 hours to respond to the email or they will forfeit their prize and a new winner will be chosen. Contest Ends November 3rd.

I'm so not ready....

abusymommyonthego@gmail.com (A Busy Mommy) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:28:00 +0000

A Baby & Christmas

58 days and counting and I am so not ready for this little baby to come....It's funny, when I was pregnant with Ben I had lists and lists of the things I needed, the things I had, and the things I still wanted to do....and we had a name picked out from the day we found out he was a boy. Actually long before then, cause we were pretty sure he was going to be a boy. With Ben we also had a baby shower, and boy was it huge, there were over 40 people there and it took 2 cars to bring everything home...no such luck this time around. Unfortunately it's just not in the stars.

On top of not being ready for our new baby, I have Christmas to deal with on top of it. This little boy is due only a week before Christmas, so realistically I need to be ready for both MAJOR events by the first of December....which leaves me with 41 days.

41 days to get all the things I need for the new baby, 41 days to get ready for Christmas, 41 days....

I don't know if I can say this loud enough but I need some major HELP!!!!!

So here is where I'm starting...This post. This is now my Baby List, My Christmas List, My Things I need to do list. Though this post is for all to read, it's here for me to keep track, update and prepare. I need this list, cause at this point I'm quite a bit overwhelmed and really not sure where to start.

So lets start with the Baby...

Things I need For Baby

Stroller/Car Seat Combo
Play Pen with Bassinet
High Chair
Swing
Crib Sheets
Breast Pump
Nursing Bras
Diapers
Wipes
Baby Shampoo, Diaper Cream, Vitamin D, ect
A Name - Debating on William, Sam, Ethan...though DH and I don't agree on any
Car Seat Cover - To keep the baby warm in our Cold Cold Winters
Onsies, Sleepers, Outfits
One of those Snot Sucker Things
Burp Cloths
Receiving Blankets
Mitts

I'm sure this list will change daily...now that I'm thinking about it more, more things keep coming to mind.

Christmas List (For Ben - out of his mouth)

Mario & Luigi game for DS
Crayola Glow Station
Martian Maker
Play-Doh Ice Cream Shop
Lego

I feel lucky!!

abusymommyonthego@gmail.com (A Busy Mommy) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:08:00 +0000

So I am scouring the blogoverse and entering giveaways... then I'm listing them here to share with all of you!!

I'll be updating this post as I go so be sure to check back!!

Our Ordinary Life is giving away one Giraffalaff Limbo and one Scatterpiller Scramble from Hasbro! Giveaway Ends October 25th!

Our Ordinary Life is giving away one copy of Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs! Giveaway Ends October 25th!

My Love/Hate Relationship With... Play-Doh

abusymommyonthego@gmail.com (A Busy Mommy) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:23:00 +0000

I really shouldn't say hate...it is such a strong word. I really do love play-doh, and so does Ben. He brings his Play-Doh out every day to play with it, and is very at putting it back when he's through. He loves looking at the idea instructions that come with and trying to create the butterflies and such. He also loves making hot dogs and burgers, french fries and other types of food for us to "eat".

So through all this creativity, what is it that I don't like???? MIXING THE COLORS!
Call it O.C.D., call it crazy, I don't care what you call it, as soon as those colors start to mix I must make them a solid color! I can't just leave the swirls and stripes alone...I have to knead and knead it until it becomes uniform once again.

Now, trying to get any child to not mix the colors is near impossible, and really not worth the battle, so I just suck it up and mix those colors. After about the tenth time playing with his play-doh we're left with a big hunk of an ugly greyish purple hue that really doesn't make much besides the odd alien.

Now, I've tried to cheap out an make our own with flour and water, food coloring and such, It really is NOT the same. Its sticky and yucky, doesn't have near the smooth texture of Play-Doh, and you know what...it isn't any cheaper!! A container of play-doh is usually under a dollar!

Now for Christmas Ben has made it clear that he would like the Play-Doh Ice Cream Shop, and I will get it for him (Well, Santa will) but I can just see me now on boxing day, kneading mixed colors just to get that uniform color once again.

There is a few tricks I've learned about Play-Doh for those who are like me and can't handle the swirls. (Though I do find them pretty)

#1 - Save your Play-Doh Containers - When your kiddo forgets to put their Play-Doh away and it dries up....save those containers...when you've finishes mixing colors and have created a new one, it will then have it's own container to go into.

#2 - If you have a big chunk of swirls and swoops, many mixed colors all combined, separate the blob into sections and try to mix the like blogs together. You'll get a bunch of different colors that way.

#3 - When you do end up with that big purple/grey blob use that as foundation for your kids creations....make it the ground or hills then they can add to it with their ever so vibrant newer colors.

Most of all, have fun, and let your kids have fun too. That's what it's there for!

This post was in no way sponsored or paid for. All of our Play-Doh has been bought and paid for by me.

Giveaway Round Up!

abusymommyonthego@gmail.com (A Busy Mommy) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:52:00 +0000

Wow!! It's been so long since I've done this!

Share your giveaways with all our readers!

Ready For Bed Week

abusymommyonthego@gmail.com (A Busy Mommy) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:38:00 +0000

Ready For Bed Week 2009
October 25th - 31st

Do you every have trouble putting your kids to bed. I know in my house it can be the most frustrating time of the day. Fighting to get your kids to wash their face, and brush their teeth...then the worst of all, getting them in bed for the night, and making them stay there.

Well, when your going through this night time ritual, are you ever thankful that your child has a bed? I know in many homes, this is something that can be taken for granted. Well, last night I followed someone on twitter (@mugglesam), who's tweets changed my mind about bed time in our house. From now on I will not take our beds for granted, I will be thankful that we have them.

Around the world there are millions of children who don't have a bed to sleep in, a pillow to lay their head on, or clothes to cover their backs. Though I've always known this I never really though that there was much I could do about it. Well last night I watched the video posted below and now I know I can do something to help, please take just a couple minutes to watch Sophia tell us what we can do...

Thank You for taking the time to watch it. Now, here is what we can do. I am calling on any and all the A Busy Mommy readers to help out. No, I'm not asking you to send money, though I'm sure any donations would be gladly received. What I am asking is that you download the Rewards Chart that was spoke of in the video. Once you've done that please leave a comment here letting me know that you've done it. If we can help just ONE child get a Bed Kit I will be forever grateful to all of you.

As an added incentive, I am going to make this an extra entry into any of our giveaways. Download it once, (And leave a comment here) and then go leave a comment on any of the giveaways that we have posted (Rules for the giveaway must still be followed, this is an EXTRA entry)

Go To Ready For Bed Week And Download The Free Rewards Chart

Remember, for every 100 downloads, a child will get a bed kit.

Contact Me

abusymommyonthego@gmail.com (A Busy Mommy) — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:54:00 +0000

Speggwear

abusymommyonthego@gmail.com (A Busy Mommy) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:32:00 +0000

Crazy Christmas Wishlist Day 5
Maternity Wear

One thing that I find amazing is the inability to find quality maternity clothes that are in style...As I walk through the mall I really can't find much of anything. That's why I was thrilled to find a Canadian Company who makes the most trendy, cute maternity shirts!

Yes, the company I am talking about is Speggwear and if your expecting, or know someone who is, you really have to check out this company! I wear my top all the time, and love it!!

I received my Speggwear top when I was around 3 months preggo and had no bump to speak of. Well, now I'm almost 31 weeks, very bumpalicious and have put this top to work! I've worn it at least 50 times, and washed it at least that many, and it still looks brand new! the design hasn't faded or cracked in the slightest, it has kept its shape perfectly and the stitching has held up without a thread out of place. I've also had nothing but compliments on the top!!

Just knowing that Speggwear Tops are 100% Manufactured in Canada makes me feel that much better about them...Supporting Canadian Made is one of the things I love to do!!

The Giveaway

Speggwear is going to give one of my very lovely readers a top of their very own! To enter all you have to do is go over to Speggwear and check out all their wonderful designs! Come back here and let me know in a comment which one you would chose if you are the winner. ( If you win, you can change your mind)

Extra Entries? Why of course!

Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link
Follow @abusymommy & @Speggwear and tweet about this giveaway. (once per day)
Add our Crazy Christmas Wishlist Button to your sidebar, please leave me a link where I may find it.
Become a Fan of A Busy Mommy on Facebook
Share this giveaway on Stumble, Digg, Technorati, Facebook ect....
Follow and/or Subscribe to A Busy Mommy
Follow the instructions on This Post to gain an extra entry as well!

Giveaway is open to Canadian Residents. Winner will be selected using random.org and will be contacted VIA email. They will also be posted on our winners page. Winner will have 48 hours to respond to the email or they will forfeit their prize and a new winner will be chosen. Contest Ends October 26th

How Do You Pink??

abusymommyonthego@gmail.com (A Busy Mommy) — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:59:00 +0000

In both Canada and the United States, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and a bunch of us girls have got together to talk about How We Pink.

Well, though our family so far has been spared so far in dealing with breast cancer, we have had some wonderful friends who have gone through this tough ordeal and thankfully made it through.

I've often wondered "what would I do" if the unfortunate occurred. Having not dealt with it in real life makes it easy to think of what I would do, though I'm sure the decisions would be much more difficult in the event that it really did happen to me. Right now, being unaffected, I think to myself that I would just have my breasts removed and move on, though the reality is, it is not such an easy decision.

So I decided that I was going to Pink by providing some links to Canadian Breast Cancer Resources.... Since I am the only Canadian Gal in the Blog Train, I feel that it would only be right to share the Canuck info....

So, This is what I've found so far....

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation

Breast Cancer Society of Canada

Canadian Cancer Society

These are all wonderful resources to help you find information related to Breast Cancer. And please remember....

Do a self breast exam every month...it really could save your life.

Please check out all the other wonderful ladies involved in the How Do You Pink Campaign by clicking their links

Mondays: Momma'Tudes

Tuesdays: Jen Hinton.com

Wednesdays: Scraps of My Geek Life

Thursdays: Faith, Hope, and Love

Fridays: Cheryl Budge.com and Childhood Clothing

Saturdays: Bantering Blonde

Sundays: A Busy Mommy

Eleven Collection

abusymommyonthego@gmail.com (A Busy Mommy) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 12:43:00 +0000

So, many of my returning readers already know that I absolutely LOVE outfitting my little guy with shoes from Eleven Collection. They are one of the BEST made shoes I have ever put on his little (but quickly growing) feet.

Well, yesterday I received my latest order and they are my very favorite design to date! We got him Finn and OMGosh they are just to die for cute! They are a dark, chocolate brown with a seam straight up the middle! Well, my words just do them justice, check them out for yourself!

This is our third pair of Eleven Collection Shoes, and I have never had a problem with any of them. They wear very well, even on my very active little boy. The stitching holds up, to tears at all! The other two pair that we've put on our little guy are:

Josef

Joaquin

Some of the great features about Eleven Collection shoes (besides that they're so freekin cute) are: They are very comfy, (at least according to my little guy) They have lots of room in the toe, cushioned insoles, the collar (at the back of the shoe, where those blisters tend to form) is padded, to avoid the whole blister problem all together. And Velco!! 'Cause for busy parents, velcro on a kids shoe is imperative!! Eleven Collection shoes are available in sizes 9 -3 (ages 3-8) and will most likely last you through at least 2 kids! (I know mine will)

I know I've shown you all the Boy shoes...I'm a little partial, I only have boys. But I did pick out a few of my favorite Girly shoes to share with you too!

The Giveaway

Eleven Collection has generously offered on of the A Busy Mommy readers the chance to win a pair of their shoes! Entry is easy!! Head over to Eleven Collection and check out their designs. Come back here and leave me a comment letting me know your favs!! Easy as pie!!

Extra Entries: (separate comment for each please)

Blog about this giveaway and leave me a link
Follow @abusymommy & @ElevenShoes and tweet about this giveaway. (once per day)
Add our Crazy Christmas Wishlist Button to your sidebar, please leave me a link where I may find it.
Become a Fan of A Busy Mommy on Facebook
Become a Fan of Eleven Collection on Facebook
Share this giveaway on Stumble, Digg, Technorati, Facebook ect....
Follow and/or Subscribe to A Busy Mommy
Follow the instructions on This Post to gain an extra entry as well!

Giveaway is open to Canadian and US Residents. Winner will be selected using random.org and will be contacted VIA email. They will also be posted on our winners page. Winner will have 48 hours to respond to the email or they will forfeit their prize and a new winner will be chosen. Contest Ends October 24th