The Mama Hoods' Goods

Enter to win a 37" LCD HDTV

kenzkween@hotmail.com (the mama hood) — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:08:00 +0000

AllAmericanDirect.com is giving away a Panasonic Viera 37" LCD HDTV!

ZoomAlbum- Review: Giveaways

kenzkween@hotmail.com (the mama hood) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:44:00 +0000

I love photos and anything that has to do with photos, scrapbooks, digital photos. They capture the moments that are most cherished. ZoomAlbum sent me their ZoomAlbumKit to review.

ZoomAlbum makes it easy for anyone to create their very own album with videos on their website as well as instructions in the kit that are very easy to follow.
Just to show you how easy it is to make an album, there are only 5 steps:

1. INSTALL ZoomAlbum Creator

Load the ZoomAlbum Creator™ photo album software onto your computer.

2. SELECT and ARRANGE PHOTOS

Follow the easy on-screen instructions to select which photos you want to include in your ZoomAlbum Photobook (just drag-and-drop!)

3. PRINT

First thing I loved was the size of the album, something I will carry in my purse to show family and friends my kids pictures.

4. FOLD

Follow the instructions printed right on the back of the photo paper - just a few folds turns that flat sheet into a perfect little booklet!
DID YOU KNOW… This folding technique is actually a bit of Origami - the ancient Japanese art of paper folding.

5. COVER

Insert your folded ZoomAlbum photo paper into the chipboard cover provided in the kit. Peel the liner from the back of the photo paper and press to adhere the pages to the cover. You can even create a photo cover to make your album even more beautiful!

And your photo album is completed!

These photo albums make great gifts for the upcoming holidays. I made mine specifically for both sets grandparents as part of their Christmas gifts. I know they will really appreciate them because they are very sentimental.

Thanks ZoomAlbum for this fabulous album kit! I definitely enjoyed this review and it will be one that will be enjoyed for years to come!

ABOUT ZoomAlbum:

ZoomAlbums are small, portable photo albums with a professional look that customers can make at home. In just a few minutes, any user can create a handmade gift or keepsake using the familiar technologies found in most households today: a PC, digital camera, camera phone or scanner, and a color Inkjet printer.

This website is owned and operated by ZoomAlbum, Inc., a company formed to produce and market ZoomAlbum in specific markets around the world. The principals of ZoomAlbum have decades of experience in imaging, digital photography, technology development, marketing and consulting in the United States, Europe and Japan.

Zoom Album also has income opportunities available Generate income from your home doing what you love as a Photobook Coach!

"There have been some remarkable examples of success, and those successes have been earned through diligence, enthusiasm and the right product combined with timing."
–Donald Trump

ZoomAlbum is definitely the right product!
The timing couldn’t be better!

ZoomAlbum now offers the opportunity to earn income while you share your passion for photography and preserving family memories through its exclusive Photobook Coach program.

BUY IT: Can't wait to see if you win this giveaway?
You can purchase Photo Cover Photo Album Kit for $26.36.

WIN IT: One of my wonderful readers will win the Photo Cover Photo Album Kit from ZoomAlbum!

Please Visit ZoomAlbum and tell me in a comment
what product is your favorite. (1 entry)

Please leave an email address if your blog is private in this format:

email at yahoo dot com

**EXTRA ENTRIES**

If you are one of my FEEPS...follow any of my blogs you get 3 extra entries per blog followed.

(Follow all three: The Mama Hood, The Mama Hoods Goods,
The Polynesian Kitchen - you automatically get 9 entries)

To earn extra entries, you may do one or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra ticket but you must leave a separate comment for each one.

Follow me on Twitter
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Place my button in your sidebar.
Mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back here.

GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL!

This contest ends
November 14, 2009
(@ midnight MST)

The Goods: Around the Hood...Links

kenzkween@hotmail.com (the mama hood) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:21:00 +0000

Have you heard??

34 Utah Albertsons stores were purchased by Associated foods, and the new Fresh Market chain is replacing many of the locations. Starting today, customers can bring their Albertsons Preferred Card into Fresh Market stores, and exchange it for a FREE 5 lb. bag of sugar. Fresh Market stores will not require the use of a store card.

Mommy Snacks: Subway $25 Gift Card giveaway

A Frugal Friend: Real Simple Magazine Ten (10) winners 11/ 5

A Frugal Friend: Piggy Paint Giveaway 11/ 11

My Red Apron: Fast & Frugal Cookbook ~ Ends 11/ 5

My Red Apron : The Blue Umbrella ~ Ends 11/ 5

Etsy Surprise Box Giveaway

Broken Teepee:Tropical Traditions Coconut Oil - ends 11/ 11

Broken Teepee - Progresso Prize Pack - ends 11/ 10

Broken Teepee - 100 Brochures/ Flyers - ends 11/ 6

A Nut in a Nutshell - Binaca Breath Freshener - 5 Winners! 11/ 14

Smart Cents Mom ~ MyClyns Germ Protection 11/ 6

A Nut in a Nutshell - Marshmallow Shooter - 11/ 3

Smart Cents Mom ~ Relish! Meal Plan Service 11/ 19

A Nut in a Nutshell - Nacho Mama Tees - 11/ 5

A Nut in a Nutshell - 4 Movie Passes, Cereal Coupon 11/ 9

A Nut in a Nutshell - Unilever Beauty Products - 11/ 11

A Nut in a Nutshell - Tropical Traditions Lotion - 11/ 12

A Nut in a Nutshell - Encyclopedia of Immaturity - 11/ 14

Love My2Dogs ~ 100 Brochures/ Flyers 2 entries (11/ 8)

Heck Of A Bunch - Angels: A Pop-Up Book - 11/ 7

Captive Illusions ~ 5 Personalized Christmas Stockings ~ 11/ 30

Snapfish Calendar & Product Review & Giveaway

Monkey's Mamma $275 Surprize Box (11/ 10)

Sweetly You $100+ Signature Gift Set prize package on PYP BLOG.

FREE REDBOX CODES:
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Both expire at midnight Central Time.
Have a fun movie night!

YOPLAIT KIDS WINNERS!!

kenzkween@hotmail.com (the mama hood) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:16:00 +0000

THE WINNERS OF THE YOPLAIT
KIDS YOGURT PRIZE PACKS:

KUUIPO
from A SWEET SALE BLOG!
and

Laurie L.

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH!

YOPLAIT KIDS WINNER!!

kenzkween@hotmail.com (the mama hood) — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:16:00 +0000

The Goods: Halloween FREEBIES!

kenzkween@hotmail.com (the mama hood) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:06:00 +0000

The $1.60/1 Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters coupon has been reset!

Print it out before it's too late!

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Start reading now and join Oprah and Uwem for an in-depth discussion live from Oprah.com and CNN.com on Monday, November 9, at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT.

Sonic is offering $0.50 corn dogs on Halloween from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Treat the family to a fun dinner out for a steal!

Lysol Kitchen & Bathroom Cleaning Products, $2

$1/2 Lysol Disinfecting Wipes printable
$0.50/1 Lysol All Purpose Cleaner Trigger printable
$0.50/1 Lysol All Purpose Cleaner Pourable printable

$1.50 ea. after coupon!

Free sample of Sun Crystals All Natural Sweetener Sample.

Lysol is giving away a free Healthy Habits Kids Activity Book.

Request a free Massage Oil Sample.

HALLOWEEN FREEBIES

Free Mattel Toy at Sears Through 11/1

10/30/09

Free Bagel at Noah’s Bagels

Free Bagel at Einstein Bros Bagels

10/30/09-10/31/09

Halloween Activities at Bass Pro Shops

10/31/09

Free $10 Macy’s Gift Card

Geoffrey’s Trick “R” Treat Parade at Toys R Us

Visit Toys R Us on Saturday, October 31, 2009 from noon to 3pm to participate in Geoffrey’s Trick “R” Treat parade. Children age 3 and up will receive a complimentary reusable bag which they can fill up with goodies and giveaways as they parade around the store.
Check your location here to see if your store is participating.

Free Black Jack Taco at Taco Bell

Batty Buddy Crafts at Lakeshore Learning Centers

Halloween Event at Michaels

Free Food at Chipotle on Halloween

Chipotle is offering customers a free burrito, order of tacos, bowl or salad when you visit the restaurant dressed as a burrito or something similar to a menu item. This will take place on October 31st from 6 PM to close at all locations in the U.S. and Canada.

Check out your local mall for Trick or Treating and stay out of the chilly weather!

PinkTogether.com- Winner

kenzkween@hotmail.com (the mama hood) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:59:00 +0000

Congratulations to Natalie A. !!!!

Who said: "I like the site because they can share
their stories and relate to each other!
I think it's awesome
that they have that site! Thanks!"

I am have emailed you!

Thanks for entering!!

Yoplait Kids Review/Giveaways

kenzkween@hotmail.com (the mama hood) — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 03:14:00 +0000

I received information about Yoplait Kids and a fantastic prize pack from
MyBlogSpark to review. Enclosed in the package was a coupon* for any of the Yoplait Kids yogurt products along with a Yoplait Less Sugar, More Fun prize pack. Perfect for accompanying this fun afternoon snack, the Yoplait Less Sugar, More Fun prize pack includes coupon for a Yoplait Kids yogurt, a travel cooler (to take your yogurt on-the-go), a fun spoon that changes colors in warm water, a reusable place mat with games to keep the kids happy while snacking, and a fuzzy tangle puzzle for some after-snack fun.

(*This coupon offer for a free six pack of Yoplait Kids yogurt is not valid in some states, including Idaho, Louisiana, Nevada, New Jersey, North Dakota and Tennessee.)

One of my kids favorite snacks happens to be yogurt. They could live on it if they had to. Seriously. They can't get enough of the stuff. Which is a good thing, because yogurt has many health benefits. My favorite way to enjoy yogurt is frozen. I do my best to limit the amount of sugar that my kids are allowed to have. Halloween can be a tricky time for watching sugar intake. What better time to have this review and giveaway for Yoplait kids yogurt. Yoplait Kids yogurt is the perfect solution for me because it has 25% less sugar than the leading kids´ yogurt. It's a good source of vitamin D and, according to two new studies that provide the first national assessment of the crucial nutrient in young Americans, millions of U.S. children have disturbingly low vitamin D levels, possibly increasing their risk for a variety of health concerns, including bone problems. About 7.6 million children, adolescents, and young adults have vitamin D levels so low they could be considered deficient. It can be challenging for growing kids to get enough vitamin D because this nutrient is only found naturally in very few foods; however Yoplait Kids makes it a little easier to incorporate a delicious source of vitamin D and calcium in your child´s diet.
Which I am very impressed with and thankful for. I love Yoplait yogurt and I am sure your family will too.

Want to win a prize pack for your family?

TWO of my lucky readers
will win a fantastic prize pack, simply by
sharing in a comment how you make snack time fun for
your kids or one of your most fun memories
you've had with your kids.

**EXTRA ENTRIES**

If you are one of my FEEPS...follow any of my blogs you get 3 extra entries per blog followed.

(Follow all three: The Mama Hood, The Mama Hoods Goods,
The Polynesian Kitchen - you automatically get 9 entries)

To earn extra entries, you may do one or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra ticket but you must leave a separate comment for each one.

Follow me on Twitter
Become a fan of The Mama Hoods Goods on FACEBOOK
Place my button in your sidebar.
Mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back here.

GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!

This contest ends
November 1, 2009
(@ midnight MST)

Pro Sports Jerseys Store

kenzkween@hotmail.com (the mama hood) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:14:00 +0000

Hockey Jerseys

Professional jerseys from NFL, NHL, NBA, & MLB teams. Buy
jerseys at cheap clearance prices.
Get up to 40% off retail jersey prices.

PinkTogether.com- Giveaways

kenzkween@hotmail.com (the mama hood) — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:10:00 +0000

Pink Together.com is a website where everyone can share hope by posting and reading inspiring stories of breast cancer survivors and supporters within the community.

The site is part of Pink Together®, a national campaign to support those impacted by breast cancer and to help raise awareness of the disease. To support Pink Together, General Mills is donating $2 million to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and is turning the packaging pink next month on an assortment of its most beloved brands. General Mills will also donate $1, up to $20,000, each time you post a comment of encouragement, send a virtual flower bouquet or share a story on PinkTogether.com in October.

Please visit PinkTogether.com and read some of the inspiring stories. You can also watch these short videos from the 2009 Pink Together Survivor Ambassadors talking about their journeys with breast cancer.

Pink Together provided me with the information and gift basket through MyBlogSpark.com. The Inspiring Hope gift basket includes a sleeved travel mug, a running ribbon charm bracelet, a pink leather strap keychain, a pink cinch bag, and a set of inspirational note cards. All of the gift basket items are from ShopKomen.com, where 25 percent of the merchandise purchase price benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure® in the fight against breast cancer.

My paternal aunt passed away several years ago from Breast Cancer. I have a cousin on my maternal side who is a survivor and mother of 5. She was diagnosed at the tender age of 22, she persevered and is healthy today. These women are definitely an inspiration to me and I am proud to promote this website and cause. I love the inspiring stories and heartfelt memories that people share on this site.

And now for the giveaway...

Pink Together provided me with the information and prize pack through MyBlogSpark.com.

One of my lucky readers will win this fantastic prize pack, simply by sharing in a comment which women in their lives inspire them the most or what did you find most inspiring about the PinkTogether.com community.

**EXTRA ENTRIES**

If you are one of my FEEPS...follow any of my blogs you get 3 extra entries per blog followed.

(Follow all three: The Mama Hood, The Mama Hoods Goods,
The Polynesian Kitchen - you automatically get 9 entries)

To earn extra entries, you may do one or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra ticket but you must leave a separate comment for each one.

Follow me on Twitter
Become a fan of The Mama Hoods Goods on FACEBOOK
Place my button in your sidebar.
Mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back here.

This giveaway ends October 29, 2009 (Midnight MST)

Good luck!

Enter to win the trip of a lifetime!

kenzkween@hotmail.com (the mama hood) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:28:00 +0000

Stephanie from Metropolitan Mama is giving away
one of the best prizes ever! I had to share this one with all of you!!

One of her lucky readers will win a
trip for 4 to Disneyland!

the prize includes:

* Roundtrip airfare for four from Tucson (or Phoenix) to Orange County
* Two-night stay at a Disneyland-branded hotel
* Four two-day, park-hopper passes to Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure
* Dinner and VIP Holiday Event on Saturday

Hurry and enter because the deadline
to enter is Monday, October 19.

Good Luck and you better send me Disney souvenir if you win!
SERIOUSLY! ;p

Winner Announcement- My Little Pony DVD

kenzkween@hotmail.com (the mama hood) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 08:09:00 +0000

THE WINNER OF THE MY LITTLE PONY DVD is......

CONGRATULATIONS TO DEB!!!

She said:

"I would love to win this for my granddaughter!!"

Thanks to everyone who entered!
Come back again for some more
great giveaways!!

My Little Pony:Twinkle Wish Adventure‏ DVD- Giveaways

kenzkween@hotmail.com (the mama hood) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:33:00 +0000

Giveaway HAS ENDED!

Just in time for the holidays, Hasbro (A world-wide leader in children's and family leisure products.) and The Shout Factory (A diversified entertainment company.) are releasing

"My Little Pony-Twinkle Wish Adventure‏ DVD", on October 13, 2009.

We received a copy to review and as a child of the 80's I gotta say- I love "My Little Pony"! So I jumped at the chance to review this DVD maybe more so because I ~~was~~ happen to be an early fan! ;) Our girls were ecstatic to have a My Little Pony DVD. The love the My Little Pony toys. They love the movie! We don't buy many DVD's. (I don't really allow my kids to watch too much TV.) Living here in Utah, with the snowy season just around the corner we will need some DVDs for those snowy, wet days. So this is a great time for Hasbro and Shout! Factory to release this cute DVD movie!

The 81 minute DVD also has a few great extra features that our girls loved:

Six Sing-Along Songs
Four Downloadable Activities: coloring sheet, pony note to Santa, how to make a snowman, & cut- out Pony Ornaments
Two animated short prequels.

Click here to download this FREE MY LITTLE PONY COLORING SHEET

Synopsis:
Follow Pinkie Pie and all her pony friends on a fun-filled adventure as they discover that friendship can make wishes come true. All the ponies cannot wait for the Winter Wishes festival where the Wishing Star grants each pony one special wish. But when the Wishing Star disappears, they go on a journey to find it. During their adventure, they learn what it means for wishes to really come true! But will they make it back in time for the festival? Find out by joining Pinkie Pie and all her pony friends on this magical journey of discovery.

Approximate Running Time: 81 minutes. Suggested Retail Price $14.99

Here's a sneak peek for you:

WANT TO WIN THIS DVD FOR
YOUR SWEET KIDS?

Here are the rules to enter:

Just mention in comments who you would love to win this for, and your entered!
If you are one of my FEEPS...follow any of my blogs you get 3 extra entries per blog followed.

(Follow all three: The Mama Hood, The Mama Hoods Goods,
The Polynesian Kitchen - you automatically get 9 entries)

To earn extra entries, you may do one or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra ticket but you must leave a separate comment for each one.

Follow me on Twitter
Become a fan of The Mama Hoods Goods on FACEBOOK
Place my button in your sidebar.
Mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back here.

This giveaway ends October 15th, 2009 (Midnight MST)

Good luck!

This post was written as part of a program for Shout!
Factory & Hasbro, who provided the product for review & giveaway.

CONTEST WINNER!

kenzkween@hotmail.com (the mama hood) — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:58:00 +0000

THE WINNER OF THE

"Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters GIVEAWAY"

#51
Luvdaylilies who said...

"I love a cool crisp autumn breeze~I've always been an autumn person!"

CONGRATULATIONS!

I am emailing you now!!

Thanks to all who entered!!

Please come back again for more giveaways!!

The Goods: Tuesday 10/06

kenzkween@hotmail.com (the mama hood) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:15:00 +0000

SunnyD Road Tour comes to Utah

The SunnyD Summer Road Trip is making stops at several Smith's Food & Drug stores this week. Children can get a free sample of the new SunnyD smoothie flavors and participate in hands-on interactive health science exhibits. Here's where the tour will be:

Today » 11 a.m., 3215 Valley St., Salt Lake City; 2 p.m., 845 E. 4500 South, Salt Lake City; and 5 p.m. 980 E. Fort Union Blvd., Midvale.

Thursday » 11 a.m., 1320 N. Redwood Road, Saratoga Springs; and 2:30 p.m., 1550 E. 3500 North, Lehi.

Friday » 12:30 p.m. 8055 W. 3500 South, Magna; and 4:30 p.m. 4643 S. 4000 West,

West Valley City.

Get free cookies at Mrs. Fields stores

Thursday is Free Cookie Day at Mrs. Fields. Participating stores will give away a free chocolate chip cookie to all customers who visit between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

See their website for a location near you: Mrs. Fields Website

Donate Food to the Utah Food Bank & receive a Disney on Ice Ticket!

Donate food items to the Utah Food Bank Services on Oct. 6 and receive one free pass to the Nov. 11 opening-night performance of Disney on Ice "Princess Classics" at the Energy Solutions Arena.

To get the free ticket, bring 10 cans of food to the northeast corner of the arena plaza between 11 a.m. and noon. During the food drive, the public can participate in the "quick bag" contest, competition against volunteer police officers and grocery baggers. Winners will receive VIP tickets to the ice show and attended a special backstage meeting with Disney's Princesses Belle and Cinderella.

Burt's Bees® Natural Acne Solutions™

kenzkween@hotmail.com (the mama hood) — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:32:00 +0000

I am a

BzzAgent.

BzzCampaigns are word-of-mouth programs for products worth talking about. They're a fun way to take word of mouth to another level — word of mouth squared, or something. Anyway, BzzCampaigns give you the opportunity to:

Try new products
Talk about them
Influence the companies who make them

I joined a campaign for Burt's Bee's Natural Acne Solutions. I already loved Burt's Bee's lip balm before I tried these products. This is one Acne solution that I love, it has changed my skins appearance. I am not one of those make-up. Glam. Diva. Kind-of-Girls. I am not really into all that stuff. The only make-up I ever use is Mascara, and lip gloss. Good for you if you are! But this is one beauty product that I definitely love and recommend. I love natural products. The scent is very soothing, not overpowering like the kind with tons of weird chemicals. Some of the ingredients that are in these products are:

Lemongrass Extract

Evening Primrose Extract

Willow Bark Extract

If you are looking for a great natural Acne Solution for your teenager.
or yourself. This is one product worth using!

Join BzzCampaigns to try everything from food to cleaning products to cosmetics (the food tastes the best).

Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters REVIEW/GIVEAWAYS

kenzkween@hotmail.com (the mama hood) — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:16:00 +0000

*THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED!*

MyBlogSpark sent me their new- Nature Valley Granola
Nut Clusters to review as well as a prize pack to enjoy.

Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters come in four easy-to-crave flavors: Nut Lovers, Roasted Almond, Roasted Cashew and Honey Roasted Peanut.

This is definitely a new family favorite snack! I love the combination of Granola, Nuts and Honey. I also didn't have to feel worried about my kids eating these snacks. I plan on purchasing these in the future as a family snack or on the go, they are perfect especially because they are resealable. The only problem with these is that my family loved them so much that they were gone in less than 48 hours! ;)

One flavor I would love them to come out with is a Roasted Cinnamon Almond flavor.

Thanks to MyBlog Spark I very happy to announce that My Blog Spark is sponsoring a give away of ONE Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters "Snack Pack" prize for one of my lucky readers to enjoy!

PRIZE PACK INCLUDES:

Granola Nut Clusters "Snack Pack" prize pack that includes all four (4) varieties of the Granola Nut Clusters along with a sling backpack, stainless steel water bottle, flashlight and binoculars!

HOW TO ENTER:

Please answer this question in the comments which counts as your initial entry:

Which of the four snack varieties do you think you would like?

THIS CONTEST WILL END:

Thursday October 8th, 2009
Midnight MST

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World Habitat Day!

kenzkween@hotmail.com (the mama hood) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:29:00 +0000

One my favorite charity organizations is Habitat For Humanity. I have seen them build up homes in the neighborhood and on the news for families in need and the impact they have made on the communities truly is remarkable.

Who they are and what they do:
Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built more than 300,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1.5 million people. For more information, visit www.habitat.org.

How it affects the World:

The United Nations has designated the first Monday each October as
World Habitat Day.

This year on Oct. 5 in Washington, D.C. and around the world, please join Habitat for Humanity in support of this global observance as we come together and declare that the lack of decent, affordable housing is unacceptable.

According to the United Nations, more than 100 million people in the world today are homeless. Millions more face a severe housing problem living without adequate sanitation, with irregular or no electricity supply and without adequate security.

U.S. Housing Facts

About 95 million people, one third of the nation, have housing problems including a high-cost burden, overcrowding, poor quality shelter and homelessness. (National Low Income Housing Coalition: 2004)
One in three American households spend more than 30 percent of income on housing, and one in seven spends more than 50 percent. (Joint Center for Housing Studies: 2006)
The number of low-income families that lack safe and affordable housing is related to the number of children that suffer from asthma, viral infections, anemia, stunted growth and other health problems. About 21,000 children have stunted growth attributable to the lack of stable housing; 10,000 children between the ages of 4 and 9 are hospitalized for asthma attacks each year because of cockroach infestation at home; and more than 180 children die each year in house fires attributable to faulty electrical heating and electrical equipment. (Sandel, et al: 1999)

Global poverty facts

By the year 2030, an additional 3 billion people, about 40 percent of the world’s population, will need access to housing. This translates into a demand for 96,150 new affordable units every day and 4,000 every hour. (UN-HABITAT: 2005)
One out of every three city dwellers – nearly a billion people – lives in a slum. (Slum indicators include: lack of water, lack of sanitation, overcrowding, non-durable structures and insecure tenure.) (UN-HABITAT: 2006)
UN-Habitat has reported that because of poor living conditions, women living in slums are more likely to contract HIV/AIDS than their rural counterparts, and children in slums are more likely to die from water-borne and respiratory illness. (UN-HABITAT: 2006)
Housing formation generates non-housing related expenditures that help drive the economy. (Kissick, et al: 2006)
Investing in housing expands the local tax base. (Kissick, et al: 2006)

The theme for World Habitat Day 2009 is "Planning our Urban Future"

Celebrations of World Habitat Day in Washington, D.C. will be an excellent opportunity to foster global discussion and raise the profile of shelter and urban issues at the national and international level. Events in the United States and around the world include policy forums, award presentations, luncheons, dinners, house-building and exhibitions.

What you can do to help:

Advocate - Educate - Donate

ADVOCATE, deliver a strong message to Congress: Make housing a priority. Pass legislation that would prioritize adequate and affordable housing.
Ask Congress to Make Housing A Priority on World Habitat Day!

EDUCATE your community with Habitat for Humanity’s World Habitat Day handbook to learn more about the importance of secure tenure and neighborhood revitalization. Get even more information about the issue of insecure tenure by reading Habitat’s Shelter Report: building a secure future through effective land policies.

Brainstorm ways to get more people involved. Learn from the successes of last year’s campaign, and come up with brand-new ways to celebrate and publicize the important work of Habitat for Humanity.

Take a virtual tour of the Capotillo informal settlement in the Dominican Republic and put yourself in the shoes of those who live in a broken community of violence, poverty and danger.

Link to Habitat for Humanity’s World Habitat Day 2009 resources page on your social media pages, personal web site or blog to spread the word and raise awareness.

DONATE to be a part of making the world a better place and support Habitat’s efforts.
Donate online today!

So many people need your help!
Spread the word on social networks!
Habitat for Humanity is on Twitter:

The Goods: Tuesday 9/29

kenzkween@hotmail.com (the mama hood) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 17:06:00 +0000

The BEST CONTEST GOING ON RIGHT NOW!! SERIOUSLY!

AllAmericanDirect.com. a leading e-commerce provider of consumer goods and services
in addition to their $10,000 Sweepstakes (ending November 3rd) they are also giving away a FREE 32” Hitachi (L32A403) LCD HDTV on Oct. 13th to one lucky winner.!

HOW to enter: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Log on to http://www.allamericandirect.com/hitachi-giveaway/?cid=400604 and simply complete the entry form.

DEADLINE: Giveaway ends October 13th!

CSN BABY. com Winner!

kenzkween@hotmail.com (the mama hood) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:37:00 +0000

Congratulations to

You won the CSNBaby.com prize!!
I am emailing you now for your contact information, which I will forward to CSNBaby.com!!

THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED!!

COME BACK AGAIN FOR MORE GREAT GIVEAWAYS!

The Goods: Monday 9/28

kenzkween@hotmail.com (the mama hood) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:06:00 +0000

A SWEET SALE

A SWEET SALE , IS GIVING AWAY CUTE LITTLE BABY BOOTIES!

Optimization World. com

Optimization World offers low cost high quality cables-

If your cables and wires are lookin' a mess, like mine are (sorry honey)
then this is a great contest for you! I know my hubby would love to win this contest!

Optimization-world.com is giving you a chance to win $100 store credit.

Entering is easy!!

Step 1: Take a photo of your messiest cable/wire set up
Step 2: Send your photo to co ntest@optimization-world.com

One grand prize winner will be selected, enter today!

Let me know in the comments if you also decide to blog about this....

*If you can refer the contest to 5 people and they blog about it, they will send you this jewelry box absolutely free! http://www.jewelryboxpro.com/details.php?id=52

Win an Apron

Thrifty Jinxy

Beauty by Jinxy Eau Flirt Giveaway- $98 Value! (10/2)

Thrifty Jinxy 18x24" Custom Poster (Ends Today)

Enter are to win a $250 Gift Card to BabyUniverse.com (Ends 10/3/09) and
Win one of 30 signed copies of Marié Digby’s newest album, Breathing Underwater

Classy Mommy

Zambi the Elephant giveaway!

5 Minutes for Mom.com

Win a Britax Stroller!- $149.99 Retail ends Oct. 9th, 2009

Enter to win a Dyson!

kenzkween@hotmail.com (the mama hood) — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:46:00 +0000

The Goods: Thursday 9/24

kenzkween@hotmail.com (the mama hood) — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:44:00 +0000

FREE ICE CREAM:

TODAY..if you hurry.. you can get a FREE Oreo Lil’ Rounder at Carvel from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.! You can also get $3 off an 18-pack through 9/30.
Also get a FREE 3-oz. Make-A-Wish Creation with
a donation tomorrow at Coldstone Creamery from 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Uncrustables.com.

The first 80,000 people who submit a time-saving after-school organizational tip will receive a coupon by mail for a FREE four-pack box of Uncrustables sandwiches!

Chick-fil-A Freebies

When you join the Chicken Wave--you'll get a free
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FREE BEAUTY FREEBIES:

The first 500 entries will receive free Biolage Rejuvenating Shampoo, an Intensive Masque and a comb from Elle! SIGN UP HERE:
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Enter to win Free UGG boots!!!

Just click on the button
below for more information!

FREE MUSIC

Listen to free music and artists that you want to hear, if you register you can make your own play lists and save them.
on Pandora.com

Win a $250 Gift Card from Mommy Snacks.com

WALMART'S GREAT DEALS:

this is a steal...

Buy 1 Box of Honey Bunches of Oats with Pecan Bunches for $2

Use $2/1 printable coupon
if the link above doesn't work try this one!
Final Price = FREE

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Prizey.net

Prizatron

Enter to win:

Your Choice of Flirty Apron
Retail value: $30

Penelopes Oasis
ENDS:
5:02 pm CT October 14, 2009
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CSN Baby Giveaway and Review

kenzkween@hotmail.com (the mama hood) — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:59:00 +0000

About the Company:

Based in Boston, CSN Stores LLC began in 2002 by CSN founders, Niraj Shah and Steven Conine. Since then CSN has grown rapidly into a Top 3 online U.S. retailer of home and office goods with 400+ employees. Beyond providing unparalleled selection and customer service to our U.S. customers, CSN Stores has opened its doors to online shoppers from Canada and the United Kingdom, as well. Recently, CSN was named to the Hot 100 List of online retailers for 2009. CSN Stores, LLC offers unparalleled customer service with highly trained customer representatives, the best selection of home and office furniture and accessories anywhere, and significant savings –- all simultaneously.

How many online stores does CSN maintain? 200+
CSN Baby is one of their stores that offer their customers furniture, accessories and toys for parents who want unique and high quality products for their children.

My Review of a CSN baby Product:
I was given a product to review from CSN Baby.com. I chose the

LumiSource - Cosmo the Cow with Wings

Features:

* Made with translucent Kumo paper
* Supported by a metal frame
* Removable electrical cord
* UL listed
* Requires a 25-Watt candelabra bulb
* Dimensions: 6.5" H x 8" W

Our Thoughts:

To be honest my kids haven't had a night-light for a few years.
The last one we had was a cheap store bought one from Wal-Mart.
The Cosmo Cow was shipped to us and the kids were so excited to open it up.
The only thing I had to do to set up the light was to put the light bulb holder in place.
Then twist in the light bulb that was provided with the lamp. Plug it in and turn on the switch. There was no need for tools or in other words, I didn't need to ask my husband for help. ;) It's been about a5 days since the kids have had their cute whimsical little night light and they really seem to sleep better using it. I can actually close their bedroom door and I don't hear them whining about the dark. So for me as a mom, this is a great help at bedtime.
Especially when all I want to do is get some sleep! The soft glow is relaxing for their little eyes and easy on our power bill. Another plus is that it's not too bulky and doesn't take up very much space on top of their dresser.

Summary:
This is a great product and company that I would honestly recommend! I love that they have unique items that are affordable and so cute!
Thanks CSN BABY.com!

Rating:

5 out of 5 stars!!

Here are some other great baby products they have to offer that I
would love to have:

Cheap Baby Cribs
and bedding

Rock 'N Roll Upholstered Rocking Chair

THE GIVEAWAY!!!

One of my beautiful readers will win
either an area rug or lamp that is equal to or
less than $37.32

HERE'S HOW YOU CAN ENTER TO WIN:

Visit CSN Baby.com
Let me know in the comments what

product (either a rug or lamp)
you want if you win and you are entered!

WANT EXTRA ENTRIES??
**If you do any of these extras, please let me know in another comment so it can be counted.**

SHOW ME SOME LINK LOVE!
Shout me out on your blog, tweet, Facebook!

Here is tweet example you can use just copy and paste it:

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(3 extra entries)

Become a FAN of CSN.com on FACEBOOK!

(3 extra entries)

Follow my blog! (3 extra entries)

If you are already a follower, you don't have to worry about
commenting again I will be sure to count you in for extra entries!

This contest will end:
September 28th, 2009
@ Midnight MST

US ONLY!!

GOOD LUCK !!

Giveaway Links

kenzkween@hotmail.com (the mama hood) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 22:33:00 +0000

GREAT GIVEAWAYS Week of September 21st:

Hip Mama's Place

Win a $50 Gift Card from HomeGoods, Ends 9/29

Win a Beamz Interactive Music System

http://www.hipmamasplace.com/2009/09/play-create-and-explore-music-with.htm

Free Sample Freak

Honey Kix Prize Pack Giveaway

Goodies For Mom

Wet Ones® Hand & Face Wipes

Baby Cakes

Little Twig Travel Basic Set.Retail value: $16.

The Mama Hoods' Goods

Enter to win a 37" LCD HDTV

ZoomAlbum- Review: Giveaways

1. INSTALL ZoomAlbum Creator

2. SELECT and ARRANGE PHOTOS

5. COVER

The Goods: Around the Hood...Links

YOPLAIT KIDS WINNERS!!

YOPLAIT KIDS WINNER!!

The Goods: Halloween FREEBIES!

PinkTogether.com- Winner

Yoplait Kids Review/Giveaways

Pro Sports Jerseys Store

PinkTogether.com- Giveaways

Enter to win the trip of a lifetime!

Winner Announcement- My Little Pony DVD

My Little Pony:Twinkle Wish Adventure‏ DVD- Giveaways

CONTEST WINNER!

"Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters GIVEAWAY"

The Goods: Tuesday 10/06

Burt's Bees® Natural Acne Solutions™

Lemongrass Extract

Evening Primrose Extract

Willow Bark Extract

Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters REVIEW/GIVEAWAYS

World Habitat Day!

The Goods: Tuesday 9/29

CSN BABY. com Winner!

The Goods: Monday 9/28

Enter to win a Dyson!

The Goods: Thursday 9/24

CSN Baby Giveaway and Review

Giveaway Links

Honey Kix Prize Pack Giveaway