A Peculiar Pea

How COULD YOU?

2011-07-18T12:38:00.000-07:00

Shayna Rose

The original Fresh Beat Band

Tara Perry

How could you, Fresh Beat Band? I devote my time, attention, love and energy to DVRing your show, faithfully tuning in to new episodes, downloading your songs for the iPod, and even making your patented Groovy Smoothie step by step with my kids. (See recipes here.) Then you take my very favorite cast member, Marina, and replace her with some other girl and PRETEND IT'S STILL MARINA?! Well, I have news for you, buddies, WE ALL FIGURED IT OUT. I understand the original Marina (played by the wonderfully wondertastic Shayna Rose) left to focus on her marriage and family and blah blah blah and I am totally sympathetic to her idea - I stay at home with my girls, after all, and family is very important to me. HOWEVER, if she had to leave, could you not invent some little story about her going away and make a new cast member with a new name? Why stick in somebody else (abomination before God, Tara Perry) who looks like she belongs in a Julia Roberts musical or a corporate office somewhere, or behind a Fox news desk, give her Marina's name, and hope her enthusiastic jumping and apparent ability to dislocate her jaw on demand to engage in terrifying grins which I suppose are meant to convey how REALLY REALLY SUPER she thinks it is to be a Fresh Beat...but she's not. And I'm sad. And I sit beside my six year old and every single time the other people call her Marina, we look at each other knowingly, and simultaneously yell "THAT'S NOT MARINA!"

Seriously, it's that big of a deal to me. Why not Kiki? For the love of God, WHY NOT KIKI?!

Next rant: why I always fall in love with the drummers on kids shows.

Take a break from aftertaste with a FREE sample.

2011-03-18T17:54:00.001-07:00

Add nothing but taste to your morning cup of coffee with a FREE pint of Breve Crème coffee creamer, brought to you by your friends at Vocalpoint.

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Free Waffle Fries from Chick-fil-A: Today Only! Plus More Freebies!

2011-03-04T10:37:00.000-08:00

TODAY ONLY: Free Waffle Potato Fries at Chick-fil-A (3/4/11 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm):

Like our waffle fries? Then, you’re REALLY going to love Friday, March 4.
An innovation in ketchup calls for a celebration. Between 2 and 4 pm local time, ketchup lovers who ask for Heinz Dip & Squeeze and the Free FryDay promotion at all Chick-fil-A restaurants will receive a FREE medium order of Chick-fil-A Waffle Potato Fries®, limit one per customer. Now the question remains, to dip or to squeeze? Pick a side and change the way you eat ketchup on-the-go.

10 Pampers "Gifts to Grow" Points: Enter code "500000Pampers10" at the Pampers website.
Free Sample of OxyClinical from Wal-Mart.
Free bag of Mission Chips: printable coupon found here.
Free Hyland's Cold n' Cough Medicine:

To get a free Free Hyland’s Cold ‘n Cough Medicine, you have to "share" their post on your Facebook page and then tag Hyland’s and Mothering’s Facebook pages in your post. You then have to leave a comment letting them know that you did, and which kind you prefer (nighttime or regular). They will contact you to get your Hyland’s sent out. Follow their instructions on their page.

They will post a note on top of their website when they run out of the Cold ‘n Cough.

Lastly, I recently joined a new product review website- it's called "QuestionMoms" and it's made so that mommies like you can give your input on the latest and greatest products that make your hectic life just a little easier. Answer just a few short surveys about your lifestyle, family, and preferences to begin receiving awesome products at no cost to you.

L'Oreal BzzKit

2011-02-22T18:27:00.000-08:00

Super nifty eyeshadow applicator

Recently, I received a BzzKit from BzzAgent. They send out products for me to try and review. I've gotten lots of cool stuff from them over the years, but this package was pretty interesting to me. It had new products from L'Oreal: the Double Extend Eye Illuminator mascara and the One Sweep Eyeshadow. I haven't worn much makeup since The Ky was born in 2005, but I was really excited to play with these two products.

Before

These products are specifically made to highlight your eye color. Whether you have blue, brown, or green/hazel eyes, they have a shade that's made to match. The eyeshadow is in a curved pan, and comes with a curved applicator that mimics the shape of your eye. It allows you to apply three different shades of shadow in one easy sweep. How genius is that?? Sometimes I feel way too cosmetically clueless, so something that made blending different shades this easy is already awesome in my book. The mascara is also made to match your eye color. It has two wands in one tube. One is black, and is your regular mascara. The other is your custom color. They recommend that you use the custom color of the mascara at just the tips of your eyelashes for a bit of an effect, and to use it on your whole lash for a more dramatic look. I'm weary of eye makeup because I have an eye condition that causes severe irritability. However, these products are ophthalmologist and allergy tested for sensitive eyes. I've been wearing the makeup for several hours now, and not only have they not smudged or flaked, but I haven't had any irritation at all.

My verdict on the eyeshadow: brilliant. The darker color, which goes towards your lashline, was a bit heavy for my taste, but by using the tip of the applicator, I blended it in with the other colors and was very pleased with the results. The top color highlighted my brow bone perfectly, but it wasn't overpowering.

After: Eyeshadow & Mascara

After: Eyeshadow only

I was also fond of the mascara, but it's hard for me to get used to seeing myself with makeup on. I prefer a more natural, fanned out lash, and this seemed to cause more of a separated, "wet" look on my lashes. The color didn't show up as much as I hoped when I used the opposite end of the applicator, but I could see some of the brown sparkle. I wasn't disappointed, but it's not quite as pretty as the ads in the flyer they sent me. Perhaps with a separate clean brush, I could use that and help fan out my lashes so that they don't look so stringy.

All in all, I think these are great products to try, especially the eyeshadow. It took out the guesswork of using a darker color towards your lash, a more neutral color on your lid, and a highlighter toward your bone. The mascara would most likely be a hit with anybody who is already used to wearing eye makeup regularly. I don't think you would be disappointed with either product.

I was not compensated for this review, but I was provided with free products so that I could share the details with you. Make sure you sign up to be a BzzAgent as well, so you can start receiving awesome freebies of your own!

50% Off All Furniture & Mattresses at J C Penney!

2011-02-17T09:07:00.000-08:00

J. C. Penney is having an awesome President's Day sale - 50% off of all furniture and mattresses. They are advertising this as online only, and some items are sure to sell out, so don't miss your chance to get a great deal on some new goodies for your home!

Free Clairol Nice n Easy Foam

2011-01-25T09:14:00.000-08:00

Click "Like" on their Facebook page, and then check out this page. I got this note:

We're sorry — there were so many of you excited to try NEW Nice 'n Easy Color Blend Foam that we ran out of our 25,000 boxes for today. But don't worry, we'll have another 25,000 to give away tomorrow starting at 12pm EST until Jan. 27th.

But try again tomorrow - maybe you'll have better luck!

Little Colds Saf-T-Pops (Rant)

2010-12-18T09:56:00.000-08:00

We just bought a box of non-medicated Little Colds Saf-T-Pops this weekend for a poopy-feeling 5 year old The Ky and an equally yuckish 1 year old Captain Milz. They just have little colds, and of course as a mommy, I try to do what I can to help make them feel better. I thought these suckers, which have completely wrapped safety loop handles, would be a great idea. They claim to gently soothe dry and scratchy throats, naturally. I liked them because there are no artificial dyes, no saccharin or artificial flavors, and are gluten free. The flavors were cherry, watermelon, orange and grape. And what kid doesn't like a sucker?? We got them home and as soon as we opened them, we were hugely disappointed. I don't know if it's the fault of the store that carried them, or a defect in the product, but the suckers were completely stuck to the wrapper, and we couldn't get all of the plastic off. Every pop we opened remained covered in little slivers of plastic, and there was virtually no way to tell if you'd gotten it all off or not. I wasn't too happy to throw away the $3.59 that I paid for the box, but I couldn't risk giving them to the babies. Just a warning for those of you interested in the product - we didn't even get to try ours!

Voluntary Recall of Hyland's Teething Tablets

2010-10-24T22:44:00.000-07:00

In a news release dated October 23, 2010, the Standard Homeopathic Company which manufactures Hyland's Teething Tablets, issued a voluntary recall of the following products:

The Hyland's Teething Tablets UPC codes included in the recall:
1. Hyland's Teething Tablets, 125 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 75041
2. Hyland's Teething Tablets, 250 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 75042
3. Hyland's Teething Tablets, 125 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 75066
4. Hyland's Teething Tablets, 50 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 75044
5. Hyland's Teething Tablets, 145 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 75121
6. Hyland's Teething Tablets, Clip Strip 6x125 tablets, UPC # 3 54973 35109

Hyland's Teething Tablets is an OTC (over-the-counter) homeopathic children's product for soothing and providing temporary relief of teething symptoms. President and Chief Pharmacist of Standard Homeopathic Company, Mark Phillips, PharmD, stated in the release that the voluntary recall was initiated "to ensure our consumers know that their families' safety and health are our top priorities."
Contact your healthcare provider if you should have any medical concerns or questions.

For information or instructions on returning or disposing of the product, visit www.hylandsteething.com/recall or call 1-877-496-5044 (Mon-Fri 8 am to 10 pm EST, and Sat-Sun 9 am to 5 pm EST).
To view the complete release, click here.

Free Signature Collection Item from Bath and Body Works

2010-10-12T07:55:00.000-07:00

I love these deals! With any $10 or more purchase from B&BW, you can get a free full-size (up to $12) Signature Collection item. Print out the coupon for in-store use, or use code "TWILIGHT10" on their website during checkout.

The Girl I Used to Be

2010-10-12T06:51:00.000-07:00

She came tonight as I sat alone, the girl I used to be…
And she gazed at me with her earnest eye and questioned reproachfully;
Have you forgotten the many plans and hopes that I had for you?
The career, the splendid fame, and all the wonderful things to do?
Where is the mansion of stately height with all of its gardens rare?
The silken robes that I dreamed for you and the jewels in your hair?
And as she spoke, I was very sad for I wanted her pleased with me…
This slender girl from the shadowy past the girl that I used to be
So gently rising, I took her hand, and guided her up the stair
Where peacefully sleeping, my babies lay innocent, sweet, and fair.
And I told her that these are my only gems, and precious they are to me;
That silken robe is my motherhood of costly simplicity.
And my mansion of stately height is love, and the only career I know
Is serving each day in these sheltered walls for the dear ones who come and go.
And as I spoke to my shadowy guest, she smiled through her tears at me.
And I saw that the woman that I am now, pleased the girl I used to be.

(Copyright Rowena Lewis, 2001)

L-O-V-E

2010-10-11T09:20:00.000-07:00

Today I have seen several updates about appointments to the Department of Homeland Security. You can read the article on Snopes.com here, as it is what I was linked to the most often. My opinion is that the most qualified candidate should be appointed to any position, and that religion and state should always be kept separate. I've also read comments about them being "Devout Muslims", and the horror that follows those beliefs. First, when does religion ever tag along behind any other candidate? You wouldn't shout about someone being a devout Catholic, but shouldn't that offend every Jehovah's Witness, Protestant, or Free Will Baptist out there? Second, being a Muslim makes you a terrorist as much as being a Christian makes you part of Westboro Church. If you are a Christian who thinks Fred Phelps is a monster, wouldn't it make you sad if people of other beliefs thought that's how all Christians behaved?

If you believe in God as he is presented to us in the Bible, and you worship Him, and you follow His teachings, how can you look at your fellow people with such scorn and criticism? How can you hate gay people, black people, Muslims, people who are overweight, a homeless man, interracial couples? How can you look upon those that are different than you in disgust? Think of the things you have done in your life that are truly disgusting, then look at the people you judge. Every single person in life you see has had their own share of sadness and happiness. You have no idea who they are or what they feel inside. Someone with a different skin color doesn't have different emotions than you! They don't love their family in different ways, they don't think differently, they are a human being and their bodies are operating just as yours does. Someone with a different religious belief isn't a bad person. Think of what led you to your beliefs, and think how your life would be different if you were taught another religion your whole life. You cannot blame someone else for their beliefs, because they are as entitled to them as you are to yours. Someone who has a drug problem, an alcohol problem, a gambling problem, a sexual problem, try to think of what's caused that in that person. How were they treated as children? What support did they have, what options were given them? There are no excuses for being a bad person, but being different is not the definition of bad. The next time you want to judge a person, you should think of your heart beating inside their chest. How would you want to be viewed?

Happy Birthday to ME!

2010-10-08T17:20:00.000-07:00

Since my birthday is on a Friday this year, I get to celebrate a whole birthday weekend. I think that's pretty awesome, personally :) And I figured, if I'm getting goodies and having a swell time, why shouldn't YOU get some awesome goodies, too? So, ta-da - and here's a very merry unbirthday to you!

Free cookie from Quiznos: Click here to print. Expires 10/18.
Free chips and queso from Chili's: Sign up for their newsletter here.
Free appetizer at T. G. I. Friday's: Click here.Expires 11/30.
Free waffle from Waffle House! Click here to print. Expires 11/1.
Free Reach floss from Wal-Mart: Print out by clicking on Personal Care (get $1 coupon for floss that costs .97)
Free sample of Healthy Choice organic dog food: Visit website (offer located in left sidebar of website)
Free Harley Davidson sticker: Copy and paste link- http://www.2011hdposteroffer.com/sticker.aspx
Free Royal Canin Discovery Box at Petco: Click here. Expires 10/31.

PlayStation3 MOVE

2010-10-06T06:37:00.000-07:00

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of PlayStation MOVE. All opinions are 100% mine.

The Ky is 5, and she loves to play. Whether it's puzzles, coloring, playing outside, or video games, she wants to go full steam ahead with everything she does. That's why I would love for a genie to come out and give my family a PlayStation3 Move. The Move is for the PlayStation 3 and looks AWESOME! It makes gameplay more natural because it transforms your movements on the screen. There is a sphere at the end of the motion controller that helps the Eye camera track movement and position. You've never had control like this! My family already has the PlayStation 3, which means for $99 we can get the Move package. It includes a motion controller, the PlayStation Eye camera, a Sports Champion game, and a bonus game demo disc. The Move is going to totally change how you play video games. The camera allows you to see yourself on the television screen, yet interacting with the game. You may see yourself holding an object that is in the game, or get to talk with one of the characters. Another perk is that some of your existing games may be compatible with the new Move system with just a simple (and free!) software upgrade. This is definitely something for the whole family - from multi-player family games, to action, and first person shooters. There are lots of great games to choose from; why not check them out here? Personally, I can't wait to try out Brunswick Pro Bowling, Little Big Planet 2, and Start the Party! It also ranges in skill levels, so from the novice to the expert, you can have a great time with this system. This not only brings you together for family time, but it helps burn off energy for a good night's sleep and it even sneaks in a little bit of exercise, too. If this sounds like something your family would love, click here for more info.

Contest Winners

2010-10-01T12:44:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday! Congratulations to the winners of:

Precious Moments Boutique Giveaway:
Amber
Milson Road Daily Portrait Giveaway:
Whitney
Harlequin Novel Monthly Giveaway:
Fran

Hexbug NANO Winners!

2010-09-24T06:17:00.000-07:00

Good morning and HAPPY FRIDAY! I just used Random.org to pick the 5 Hexbug winners, and here they are:

Ali972
Jesi
Melissa Taylor Photography
Zaret
and ~~Kaylee~~ Rebecca

Kaylee, I have no way to get in touch with you, so please contact me! I will contact the other winners and will ship your prize on Monday. Thanks so much for checking out my blog and if you want, feel free to subscribe because I'm still really small but giving out prizes on a regular basis, so it's really easy to win. Thanks again guys - I knew I could count on my BG mamas! Have a great weekend!

Edit: (September 29, 2010) Unfortunately, I could not reach Kaylee, so an alternate winner was selected using Random.org. Congratulations to Rebecca!

The Hexbug NANOs have been shipped and all the winners should receive them shortly. Thanks again for visiting and please keep entering so I can keep sending you all of this great stuff!

Giveaway Reminder

2010-09-22T07:42:00.000-07:00

First of all, let's take a moment to appreciate the gloriousness that is Wednesday...

.....and amen. It's one day closer to the weekend, AND The Ky has only a half day at school tomorrow and no school Friday. Can you say happy mommy?!

Second, in all your hurried, hectic fabulousness, you may have forgotten that I have several contests ending this week. (That's right, you're also one day closer to winning awesome cool stuff, how much better can this day get??) This is just a reminder to make sure to enter before the deadline and that you can always earn extra entries in the contests by sharing this post and letting me know where to find it.

Contests:

Hexbug NANO (5 winners), ending September 24, 2010
Milson Road Daily Portrait ($165 value), ending September 30, 2010
Precious Moments Boutique merchandise, ending September 30, 2010
Harlequin Novel, (1 winner per month), ends the last day of each month until July 2011

Awesomeness

2010-09-21T08:30:00.000-07:00

Right now, JC Penney has FREE SHIPPING on all of their shoes. Awesome, right? What's even cooler is that this promo code (GO4TEN) takes $10 off your entire order. I just ordered a pair of $15 shoes for six bucks with tax. LOVE IT! It's good on any shoe on their site, even kids and clearance.

Second batch of awesomeness: Chik Fil A is giving away FREE spicy chicken nuggets from September 27 to October 2, 2010, and all you have to do is visit their site and make a reservation. The only sad part about this, is that it's limited to specific areas: Augusta, GA; Cincinnati, OH; Dayton, OH; Denver, CO; and Maryland. Quit the segregation, Chik Fil A, the rest of America wants some, too!

Lastly (but not leastly), Pillsbury is offering a free instant win giveaway, where you can win up to a month's supply of Toaster Strudels. I really need something interesting to occupy my time now that all I do is sit and cry until I can get my bebe back from the stingy, greedy daughter-stealer that some people call "school". Stuffing my face with aforementioned Toaster Strudels seems like the only way to go.

Monday Funday Freebies

2010-09-20T17:45:00.000-07:00

Be gone, Monday! Thank goodness it's almost Tuesday and we're a day closer to the weekend. Mama needs a break! I'm kicking back with hot tea and searching for freebies. Let me save you some trouble; skip the searching, but keep the tea. Here's what I found:

FREE Sample of Cinnabon Cream of Wheat. You can also print a coupon for $2 off your next purchase.
Sign up here to receive an exclusive Free GO SMiLE Sample Pack.
FREE samples of Smarty Pants Gummy Vitamins on Facebook! “Like” Smarty Pants Vitamins on Facebook and then click the tab that says “Signup Form”
Free sample of Cinnamon Raisin Bread Raisins
Free ICKY BANDS help remind kids to wash their hands.

Free Samples from Wal-Mart:

Free Samples of Wisk

Free Samples of Playtex Sport Tampons

Free Samples of Crest Pro-Health

Free Samples of Emergen-C Drink Mix

Free Samples of Tena Overnight Pads

The following two have a limit per day, so make sure you check early to get in on these awesome freebies!

Nursery Bag with Storage Pouch:

With a baby or toddler, your hands are always full. Let us give you an extra hand! The reusable Nursery® bag, with storage pouch, is perfect for carrying diapers and wipes, extra clothes or groceries. And, best of all, it is FREE!
Nursery® Water will give away up to 100 bags per day while supplies last. Due to the tremendous response, the daily allocation runs out quickly! Inventory is reset at 12:00 PM (Noon) EST.

Hearos Ear Plugs:

http://www.hearos.com/ to the first 2,000 daily at 9:00 AM Eastern Time.

Monday Funday Freebies

2010-09-13T08:15:00.000-07:00

I woke up with a sneaking suspicion that something dark and gloomy was lurking around the corner. I had two options: crawl back under the covers, ignore the 8 month old banging me in the face with her pap, pretend I didn't have to take my 5 year old to school OR jump out of the bed with a huge smile and make the most of the Monday that crept upon us in our sleep.

Well, I say jump out of the bed...it was more like untangling myself from said offspring, crawling out from under our five hundred billion pound furry daughter who was snuggled up at the end of the bed with her nose under the sheets, and kind of hop down because my bed is rather high. But you get the picture.

I thought to myself, after The Ky was at school and Captain Milz was entertaining herself with a cardboard box and a big spoon, "Self, what would make this Monday as happy as a Friday?" and of course the overwhelming consensus from all of my multiple personalities shouted "FREE STUFF!"

So here you go.

Free Episencial products + 10$ off coupon. Just email carrik@episencial.com to get your sample packet and coupon today! Limit one per customer. Offer expires 9.19.10
Monday, September 13th marks The Dr. Oz Show Season 2 kickoff. Tune in to learn how losing just 10 pounds can change your life, and find out how you can make your goal a reality. Come back on Monday to DoctorOz.com to take the “Just 10” Challenge and learn how to get your free “Just 10” bracelet – to keep you focused on your goal and dedicated to your health.
For your pets - treats from TJ LA. Click here to fill out the form.
One free sample pack of business cards per household. You’ll receive 10 FREE Business Cards, plus FREE Shipping! Log in to Moo.com and start designing your free business cards!
HOT HOT HOT! Starting today, 9/13/10, you can get a Free Box of Smuckers Uncrustables! Register on www.uncrustables.com and submit an organizational tip or solution for the on-the-go mom or dad beginning on 9/13/10 at 12:00pm noon ET through 10/13/10 at the posted time daily to receive a coupon by mail for one free box of Smucker’s® Uncrustables® sandwiches (4-pack).

Have a great week and make sure to check out my other giveaways here!

HEXBUG!

2010-09-11T11:37:00.000-07:00

Guess who gets to be awesome mommy of the year with a big shipment of super cool new HEXBUG Nanos? That's right, cue the superhero music! MomSelect picked me, The Ky, and Captain Milz to host one of the bestest, most funnest, superest coolest* party ever. We got a great big box of happy - it was full of Nanos and accessories, such as tracks, the Bridge Battle set and hexagon cells. They also sent replacement batteries for each Nano. While we saved the rest of the Hexbugs to share with others, The Ky did claim a few for her very own.

*I apologize for my previous vocabulary, but I really could not use proper grammar in describing such an exciting situation.

Having said that, The Ky wants you to know that she would love to see you having as much fun with your Nano as she does with hers. As a matter of fact, she wants to see five of you having that much fun! To win a HEXBUG, please leave a comment below, telling us about the person who will love getting it as much as Ky loved getting hers. If you'd like, share the giveaway on your blog or in a Tweet or Facebook post, and each shoutout earns you an extra entry. The winners will be picked by Random.org on September 24, and each winner will receive one HEXBUG Nano (random color) and one pack of replacement batteries. Have fun!

Precious Moments &MomSelect Giveaway

2010-09-01T16:43:00.000-07:00

Captain Milz just got a super cute stuffed giraffe from MomSelect and Precious Moments, and she already adores it. It's the cutest thing! I signed up through their website, MomSelect.com, and registered for their newsletter. I was recently selected to receive goodies from Precious Moments Boutique, and invited to check out their website and see what they had to offer. I love it, and I think you will, too. But something you'll like even more is that they're giving me the awesome opportunity to share something from the boutique with you! Simply share this post -by tweet or blog- then leave a comment letting me know you did. Each time you share is one entry into the contest. I'll choose a winner next Friday, September 17. Make sure to stop by and sign up with MomSelect so you can get in on these great deals, too!

Free Jr. Deluxe from Arby's on July 5th!

2010-07-01T11:05:00.000-07:00

Do you love Arby's as much as I do? On July 5th, you can get a free Jr. Deluxe with any drink purchase - love it!

The Daily Portrait by Milson Road

2010-06-29T07:31:00.000-07:00

I've been invited to review a Daily Portrait from Milson Road:

The Daily Portrait™ — a PERSONALIZED, COMMEMORATIVE, FRAMED PRINT that captures and celebrates a milestone or special occasion within the context of the news of the day. A one-of-a-kind gift that only gets better with time…

Since my youngest daughter, Captain Milz, was born in December 2009, I'm creating one just for her. You can check out her awesomeness to the right over there.

We ordered one for her big sister, The Ky, when she was born in May of 2005, but it was nowhere near as detailed. Not to mention, it wasn't nicely framed and matted, as the one from MilsonRoad will be. This one is 18x20, and comes with a custom wood frame. There are many different options for backgrounds, mats, and frame color. My Daily Portrait was extremely easy to design: I just picked out my preferred colors, then answered some questions about Milz and her birthday. Then, I got to see a proof of my order. I will get my beautiful, customized portrait within 3 weeks and it comes with a custom (choice of gold or silver) commemorative plate with her name and birth date at the bottom of the frame.

The best part? The super sweet people over at MilsonRoad.com wants to give YOU a free Daily Portrait as well! This is an amazing $165 value! You can choose from a child's birth, special birthdays, graduation, weddings, anniversaries, and bar/bat mitzvahs. How exciting!

All you have to do is tell me what you would use your gift code to buy. Do you have a child who you would like to honor, or maybe a great couple you know is getting married? Tell me why YOU should be the lucky winner of this beautiful piece of art. You can comment below or email to APeculiarPea@Yahoo.com.

Have a great day!

Recall on Children's Medicine

2010-05-13T05:57:00.000-07:00

McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNEIL-PPC, Inc., in consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is voluntarily recalling all lots that have not yet expired of certain over-the-counter (OTC) Children’s and Infants’ liquid products manufactured in the United States and distributed in the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic, Dubai (UAE), Fiji, Guam, Guatemala, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Panama, Trinidad & Tobago, and Kuwait.

These include Infant's and Children's Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec, and Benadryl. Click here for the article and specific recall information for each brand.

Free Goodies on April 15 -- "Tax Day"

2010-04-15T07:11:00.000-07:00

Taco Del Mar will give you a free taco on April 15 when you share your name, email, and zip code.
Bring in your own reusable mug on April 15, and get a free cup of coffee at Starbucks.
Maggie Moo's is giving away free slices of its new Ice Cream Pizza from 3 to 7 p.m. April 15. Find a participating location near you.
Snag two free cupcake bites from Cinnabon from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 15.
Munch on a free cookie from Subway on April 15.
In the South, select Whole Foods stores are making April 15 a tax-free shopping day. So far stores in AL, GA, NC, SC, TN are participating. To find out if your Whole Foods is in on the deal, go to its Web site and scroll down to find your local store is in on the event for April 15.
In Baltimore, McDonald's will be giving away free coffee drinks, reports the Baltimore Sun.

Exclusive! Get a free 3-day trial VIP membership to Chemistry.com starting at 12:01 a.m. April 15, 2010. No credit card is needed to get the free pass. Set up your profile, make a date, and prepare to jump into a new tax bracket with someone special.

Tax Day Discounts

Get 15% off your food tab at P.F. Chang's on April 15. Excludes alcohol and any happy hour deals. Join the restaurant's warrior card program to get the deal.
McCormick's and Schmicks has $10.40 dinner and drink specials on April 15, then a CPA appreciation event Friday, April 16.
Get $10.40 off a purchase of $100 or more at Kelly's Running Warehouse on April 15, 2010.
In New York City, get a free lunch at the healthy fast casual eatery Energy Kitchen on April 15 when you buy any beverage. The deal lasts from noon to 2 p.m. on tax day. The free meals include Bison Cheesesteak Wrap, California Wrap or Buffalo Chicken Burger.

(Info and links found at WalletPop.com)