Ever wondered if the fountain of youth is actually out there?  The marketplace is inundated with anti-aging supplements, super foods, creams, and ointments guaranteeing to reverse the signs of aging and restore youth.  It’s a considerable challenge to recognise which products to purchase and which of them are merely money suckers.  Some companies declare their items work instantaneously and those are definitely the products I’m inclined to stay clear of.  Any item that claims to supply astonishing results following the initial usage is typically nothing but a mask and washes away along with all your hard cash.  Wrinkles, age spots, and lack of elasticity develop over a number of years and absolutely nothing available on the market can immediately repair decades of damage and abuse unless of course it’s operatively eradicated or tightened.   On the other hand, you will discover products out there which will deliver remarkable non permanent results by plumping up lines and wrinkles and making your skin appear smoother, therefore more radiant and a lot more young-looking.  These kinds of products need to be applied continuously to maintain the desired benefits and additionally may become a financially demanding expense.  Nevertheless, I do believe there are  certain products offered which often can generate astounding long-term results overtime and may perhaps help repair the skin and reestablish a more youthful appearance.

Dermagist Cosmeceuticals (formerly known as Dermajuv), a  long standing innovator within the anti-aging and anti acne communities,  approached me and inquired if I would consider reviewing any of their products from the Dermagist Skin Care line.  You’ve most likely have read about Dermagist before, due to the fact their products have been featured in very well-known magazines like Star, Weight Watcher’s, InStyle, and Vogue.  Also, they are the exact same company that developed Metahylate Complex, a cutting edge compound sworn by a lot of consumers to noticeably eliminate the appearance of wrinkles and skin imperfections.  Furthermore, the Dermagist anti-aging solutions incorporate palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 (Matrixyl),  extremely effective peptide molecules found in the hottest generation of high-end anti wrinkle skin care products.  Matrixyl is scientifically thought to stimulate the “matrix” layers within the skin, mainly collagen and fibronectin, and as a consequence produce more collagen. The decline of collagen is what causes thinning skin and wrinkles.  Matrixyl helps combat the process of aging by strengthening the dermal matrix of the skin’s support structure. Research indicates the substance to be just as effective as retinol, but manages to do it without resulting in redness and irritation.  Needless to say, I was very excited to try ANY of Dermagist’s products!

I decided to try out  the Dermagist Complete Rejuvenation System with the goal in mind of being able to banish some troublesome lines round my eyes, shrink pores, and improve the overall texture of my skin.   The anti-aging skin care regimen consists of three high-powered uniquely effective formulas including,

One (1) Jar of  Original Smoothing Cream

Wrinkle Smoothing Cream Ingredients:

Aqua, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate (and) PEG-100 stearate,stearic acid, acetal hexapeptide-3, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 (Matrixyl) dimethicone, sodium hyaluronate, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fragrance, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, potassium sorbate.

One (1) Bottle of Dynamic Age Defying Serum

Dynamic Age Defying Serum Ingredients:

Aqua, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitate Olivate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerine, Octyl Palmitate, caprylic/capric triglyceride and teprenone (Renovage) Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 (Matrixyl), Dimethicone, Sodium Hyaluronate, xylitol, Boron Nitride, Sclerotium Gum, citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) fragrance, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, potassium sorbate.

One (1) Bottle of  Instant-Effect Lifting Serum

Instant-Effect Lifting Serum Ingredients:

Aqua, hydrolyzed sesame protein(Sesaflash), dimethicone, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 (Matrixyl), acrylates copolymer, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol.

Along with the three products came an instruction sheet explaining in detail the exact use of the products.

The thing I liked right from the start regarding the company was how the Dermagist Representative explained  “Be aware our products are not an “over-night fix”  but you will begin to  notice improvements within 7 to 14 days and it will continue on from there!”  YEAH! No claims of instant improvements!

I’ve been applying the three products for approximately a week and haven’t noticed my lines disappearing at this point, but can inform you my skin feels considerably more softer!  In addition, following the application of the Dynamic Age-Defying Serum my enlarged pores appeared smaller and my face felt wonderful.  The products possess a slight clean fragrance which isn’t overwhelming and they absorb quickly with no greasy sensation remaining on the skin.  What I really LOVE,  is after using  the Original Smoothing Cream my mineral makeup looks flawless and goes on much easier.  Before,  the mineral powder would emphasize my fine lines, but with the cream it blends beautifully.   I haven’t experienced any irritation, such as acne breakouts, redness, or itchiness and definitely will continue using the products till they’re completely gone.  I’m enthusiastic after just the initial seven days and can’t wait to see what the results are in 4 weeks!

Please visit Dermagist Cosmeceuticals website for additional information on ground breaking anti- aging and anti-acne products,  as well as detailed reviews from real customers including stunning before and after photos!

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Courtesy of Dermagist Cosmeceuticals, a lucky reader will receive the Dermagist Complete Rejuvenation System! A $130 value!  To enter the giveaway for the chance to win this fantastic prize, please check out the Dermagist Skin Care product line and let me know which item you are most interested in trying.  Leave your answer on the Rafflecopter form. Any comments are welcomed below, but won’t count towards the giveaway. Only entries using the Rafflecopter form will be eligible for prize. Thank you!

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I love this poem and hope you do too!  After enjoying the poem,  please enter the giveaway below for the chance to win some fantastic prizes for dad!  A big thanks to the gals you took the time to put this wonderful giveaway together and to Black & Decker for providing the awesome prizes!  Good luck!

Footprints

“Walk a little slower, Daddy,”

said a child so small.

“I’m following in your footsteps

and I don’t want to fall.

Sometimes your steps are very fast,

Sometimes they’re hard to see;

So walk a little slower, Daddy,

For you are leading me.

Someday when I’m all grown up,

You’re what I want to be;

Then I will have a little child

Who’ll want to follow me.

And I would want to lead just right,

And know that I was true;

So, walk a little slower, Daddy,

For I must follow you.”

~ Author Unknown

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My husband and I made a decision to give my daughter a basic cell phone several years ago for emergency purposes.  Nevertheless, it wasn’t right up until recently we purchased her a smartphone for Valentine’s Day with an unlimited text messaging plan.  It was a determination we made, mainly because she was using my cell phone to text her close friends continuously and I was missing important messages or calls.  Even so, it wasn’t till a few months ago she became serious about an older boy (18) and she was spending too much time sending text messages to him.  That relationship ended swiftly enough, but since then she’s been talking to a number of other various boys and the concern of sexting has been weighing on my mind.  Don’t misunderstand me, I trust my daughter completely but I’m not oblivious to the peer pressure a fifteen year old confronts on an every day basis.

Based on a recently available study from The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy and Cosmogirl.com, approximately one out of five teenagers has sent or posted nude or semi-nude photos of themselves, and two out of five have sent or posted sexually suggestive messages.  How alarming is that?  When I read the statistics I cringed!  The worst part is although young adults know sexting is unethical,  most  aren’t aware about the entire legal ramifications that may go along with it.  In reality, precisely the same minor that sends photos of themselves could become both a victim as well as a perpetrator of child pornography laws,  thus being labeled as a child pornographer or sex offender for life.

Not only do teens who’ve made the big mistake of sexting need to worry about legal issues, they also have to be concerned with what happens to the photographs after they are sent.  All too often, a teenage girl sends explicit photos to a boyfriend, intended exclusively for him. In the event the romantic relationship ends up in a nasty break up the boy takes vengeance by forwarding the images to friends,  which leads to intense backlashing triggering emotional challenges. For instance, an 18 year old Ohio teen sent naked pictures of herself to her boyfriend.  Once they split up,  he in return sent those photos to other high school females.  The girls began harassing her, calling her a slut and whore. The ridiculing from the girls caused Jessica to become frightened to attend school and she became dismal as well as depressed.  Two months later, Jessica Logan hanged herself in her own bedroom.   The complete story can be read here.

As parents it’s our responsibility to protect and guide our kids into adulthood.  I realized it was my time to take a seat with my daughter and discuss the awkward subject matter of sexting.  Her response was “MOM! I don’t know of anybody who is sexting!”  Yet, her best friend sitting alongside her mentioned she was asked by a number of boys to send pictures of her “boobs” to them.  I was mortified.  As you can see, sexting might not be going on with your teen at the moment, but it most certainly could be happening to a person they know.

My advice is to those who have a teenager to take a moment together with your child and communicate to him/her about sexting along with the repercussions that go in conjunction with it.  It might be an uncomfortable topic to discuss, nonetheless it will be much more problematic if it occurs.  There is simply a small number of factors a parent can control following a sexting episode, so the best time to engage in this conversation is before you allow them to have a mobile phone or social networking account.  When it comes to sexting, going for a proactive approach is being safe!

uKnow.com, the leading provider of Parental Intelligence Systems including uKnowKids, has  five excellent tips to help parents prevent or manage a sexting incident.   I want to share them with you,  so you’re able to arm yourself with the information to take action against sexting.

Consequences: Talk about the consequences of taking, sending, or forwarding a sexual picture of someone underage, including yourself. You could get expelled, humiliated by your peers, lose educational opportunities or possibly face serious legal consequences.

Control: Once an image leaves your phone or computer, you have lost control of it. Phones get lost, computers get stolen, and social networking accounts get hacked. Never take an image of yourself that you wouldn’t want everyone – your family, friends, and teachers – to see.

Don’t forward: You may find someone else’s photo funny; however, if you forward a sexual picture of someone underage, you are as responsible for this image as the original sender. You could face child pornography charges, go to jail, or have to register as a sex offender.

Report: Nude photos should be reported immediately to the parents/guardians of the originator, as well as school counselors, so that they can manage the situation.

Prevent it: As parents, we know that spying does not equal trust. Obviously, going behind your kid’s back to see what they are doing does not help you build a trusting relationship with your child. Stealing a phone at night when your child is asleep, or checking their social media accounts is not the only way to understand what they are doing.

Please have a seat with your child and speak about sexting!  What is important to remember is being assertive in this subject is showing your teen you care about their greater wellbeing.

Sexting – 5 Tips To Take A Proactive Approach! is a post from: A Happy Hippy Mom

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Did you know over 25 varieties of Green Giant Boxed Vegetables are now endorsed by Weight Watchers?  Yup,  it’s true!  Most of the delicious vegetables with sauce and seasoning varieties have only a 1 or 2 PointsPlus value per serving!   If that isn’t good enough news, right now when you visit http://bit.ly/greengiantcoupon you can download a printable coupon for $0.60 off the purchase of two boxes of Weight Watchers endorsed Green Giant Boxed Vegetables!  Hurry, I’m not sure how long the coupon will be available!

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NEW Weight Watchers Endorsed Green Giant Boxed Vegetables Coupon! is a post from: A Happy Hippy Mom

How many of you plan on going to BlogHer  in August?  BlogHer’s 8th Annual 2012 Conference is being held back in New York City at the Hilton!  Within the four years of owning and writing A Happy Hippy Mom I haven’t had the opportunity to venture to any of the previous blogging social gatherings.  This year with the conference being in my home state once again,  if I can manage to pay for the registration fees and travel expenses,  I’ll be heading to the meeting!  I’m fired up at the idea of having the ability to improve my social media presence, learn some things, get empowered by other blog owners, and connecting with fabulous brands. Sounds like a blast!

The BlogHer conference is estimated to have over 3,000 attendees.  With that many individuals intending on going and representing themselves,  I unquestionably need to have a competitive edge to get myself noticed!  An effective way of introducing my blog and getting my information out there quickly is simply by distributing business cards.    Business cards are essential tools to help further your business.  On the other hand, a poorly printed or sloppy designed card can adversely impact the way in which another person perceives you and also imply you don’t take your website and work seriously.  You merely get one first impression,  therefore you want the card to present you in the absolute best light.

In the past,  I’ve always trusted Uprinting.com with my business cards and have completely been delighted with the finished product the online printing company provided.  I’ll surely be updating my business cards yet again utilizing their products and services.  The following is why!  Uprinting.com makes it a piece of cake to create high-quality business cards.  You may either upload your own personal file or take advantage of the Easy Tool to develop your business card design from scratch. On the other hand, for an added charge, if you’re not design-savvy and completely comfortable creating your business card, there’s always the alternative to have an Uprinting.com business card designer do all the work for you.  Furthermore, they provide totally free PDF proofs and  business card templates to help you set up bleeds for your files.  This way you’ll be able to examine your design and correct any problems you don’t like in advance of getting the cards printed out.

Another reason I prefer Uprinting.com is the company features full-color business cards  in leaf, circle, and rounded corner die-cut shapes printed  on thick, high tier card stocks in assorted sizes.  In my view, the more distinctive the card is the greater your chances  and your business will likely be remembered and you’ll leave a long lasting effect.  The company enables you to accomplish this all at a reasonable cost while meeting your desired demands and delivering 24 weekday customer care that will assist you with your professional business cards questions.

If you need new business cards to get noticed at BlogHer try out Uprinting.com.  You won’t be disappointed!  Hope to see you there!

Get A Competitive Edge With Unique Business Cards At BlogHer is a post from: A Happy Hippy Mom

The sunshine is on the way and it’s the perfect time to dust off the bikes and get them geared up for some summer riding.  Cycling is a wonderful way to getting  physical exercise along with a pleasurable activity for the entire family to experience together while developing life time memories.  It’s been forever since I have taken a bike ride, but it’s one of those particular skills once learned isn’t easily forgotten. I’m certain I’ll be pedaling off in no time!

If you happen to be in the market for a new shiny ride or need to upgrade your child’s bike, Schwinn offers a large selection of bicycles in trendy sizes and designs.  Children grow unbelievably quick and investing hundreds of dollars on a bicycle they won’t be able to make use of the year after could be prevented by making a wise purchasing decision of deciding on a bike that will expand with them.  Schwinn children’s bikes are designed to adjust to their overnight growth spurts!  The company features a very helpful chart regarding how to select the appropriate size of the bike based on your child’s height located here.

View this adorable boy on bike meets girl on bike video sponsored by Schwinn!  The short story demonstrates how riding a bike with a friend can build a long-lasting relationship and eventually be passed down to the following generation.

“Lifes a ride.  Enjoy it on a Schwinn!”

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Schwinn

Schwinn Lifes A Ride! Boy Meets Girl- Sponsored Video is a post from: A Happy Hippy Mom

Experience The Epic Adventures And Tales of Friendship That Started It All!

THOMAS & FRIENDS^®: ENGINE FRIENDS

CLASSIC COLLECTION 2-DISC SET

Available On DVD, Digital Download And On Demand
May 15, 2012 From Lionsgate And HIT Entertainment

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Aspiring engineers will thrill at over 20 favorite Thomas & Friends^® episodes on two DVD discs when Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends, comes to DVD, Digital Download and On Demand May 15, 2012 from Lionsgate and HIT Entertainment. Thomas, Toby, Percy and more favorite engine friends take you back to first meetings, learn about cooperation and discovery and realize the best adventures of all are the ones you can share with friends.  Thomas fans won’t want to miss this timeless collection of Sodor’s finest moments of friendship on the tracks.

DVD SYNOPSIS

All aboard for some of the most memorable stories of friendship from the Island of Sodor!  Join Thomas and his friends and learn how the Steam Team first came together; how Percy became Thomas’ best friend, and how every engine tries to be Really Useful!  The greatest destinations are often those closest to home…as long as you have your Engine Friends.

 

Episodes include:

• “Thomas and Bertie’s Great Race”
• “Trouble in the Shed”
• “Saved from Scrap”
• “A New Friend for Thomas”
• “Granpuff”
• “Sleeping Beauty”
• “Make Someone Happy”
• “A Bad Day for Harold”
• “Twin Trouble”
• “Edward the Really Useful Engine”
• “Rusty Saves the Day”
• “Emily’s New Coaches”
• “Thomas and the Rainbow”
• “Thomas and the New Engine”
• “Thomas and the Statue”
• “Follow that Flour”
• “Toby’s Afternoon Off”
• “Edward Strikes Out”
• “Hide and Peep”
• “Emily and the Garbage”

DVD/VOD BONUS FEATURES

• Sir Topham Hatt’s Scrapbook
• Picture Puzzle Fun
• Who Am I? Trivia Game
• Gordon’s Memory Game
• Which Island Picture is Different?

ABOUT THOMAS & FRIENDS^™

Thomas the Tank Engine™ was created by a father for his son over 65 years ago and today is enjoyed by families in more than 185 territories and in 30 languages.  The #1 blue engine and his friends invite children to enter a world of imagination through the tracks of a train and the words of a story. Children embark on adventures with their engine friends while experiencing timeless life lessons of discovery, friendship and cooperation.

Thomas & Friends is the number one preschool toy property in the UK, a position it has held for the past 12 years.  It remained the number one preschool toy license in the US for 11 straight years and has been the number one preschool entertainment brand in the US since 2009.  The unrivaled popularity of the global brand continues with Thomas also being the number one preschool toy license in Germany and Australia, as well as the number one foreign preschool brand in China, Japan and Korea.

PROGRAM INFORMATION

Title Copyright: © 2012 HIT Entertainment Limited. Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends^™ Based on The Railway Series by The Reverend W Awdry.  Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends and Thomas & Friends are trademarks of Gullane (Thomas) Limited.  Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends and Design is Reg. U.S. Pat. & Tm. Off.

Type:  TV on DVD

Rating: NR

Genre: Children/Family/Ages 2-5

Closed Captioned: English

Format: 4X9 Full Screen

DVD/VOD Feature Running Time: 149 minutes

DVD Audio Status: English, Spanish and French 2.0 Dolby Digital

Website: www.lionsgate.com/thomasandfriends

Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/thomasandfriends

We received an advanced copy of Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends 2 disc set.  My son has been watching the episodes over and over again. His favorite is “Thomas and the Rainbow” where Thomas is given the task by the Fat Controller to take engineers to fix telephone poles knocked down by a storm.  Along the way, Thomas sees a rainbow in the sky and Edward tells him according to legend “you will find something magical at the end of a rainbow”.  Thomas gets so preoccupied with trying to find the end of the rainbow that he ignores Toby’s warning something is blocking the track ahead and gets into trouble in the process.  It takes the help of all Thomas’s friends working together to rescue him.

If your children love the Thomas & Friends television series they will definitely enjoy all the classic episodes on this 2 disc set! It will be available in stores for purchase tomorrow!

Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends 2-Disc Classic Collection Set Giveaway!

A Lucky reader win receive the new Thomas & Friends: Engine Friends 2-disc set!  To enter the giveaway,  please follow the instructions provided on the Rafflecopter form.  Any comments are welcomed below, but won’t count towards the giveaway. Only entries using the Rafflecopter form will be eligible for prize. Thank you!

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If the stress of your everyday life has your chi in knots, get this offer from Zen Orchid Skin Care, and you’ll get a facial and stress reduction treatment valued at $100 for just $50.

About Zen Orchid Skin Care

If you are looking to get away from the daily grind and experience a mini vacation then Zen Orchid Skin is exactly what you need. Located at the base of Cowles Mountain, they are more than just a salon or spa, they are the ultimate retreat. Assuring that you will receive the best quality care, an esthetician will provide you with a skin analysis and the perfect treatment for your skin type and any conditions you may have. Offering the latest facial treatments with the best of all natural ingredients, Zen Orchid Skin Care ensures that you will receive the most zenful skin care possible.

$50 for a facial and stress reduction treatment at Zen Orchid Skin Care! is a post from: A Happy Hippy Mom

You might not expect to find music and language classes at a place named Piel Canela Dance Company, but that’s only because the name Piel Canela Dance, Music and Language Company is way too long. You’ll pay only $30 for a month of classes, normally worth $150. Choose from a variety of dance styles, like Salsa, Cha Cha, Samba, Tango, Hustle, Belly Dancing and more. If you’d rather play music than dance to it, then learn how to play a Latin percussion instrument. Or take a language class to brush up on your Spanish.

$30 for 30 days of unlimited dance, music and language classes (value $150)! is a post from: A Happy Hippy Mom

Macy’s is offering in-store shoppers a savings of $10 off $25 or more via this printable coupon.  The coupon can be used to get extra savings on sale and clearance apparel,  as well as select home item purchases.  Special coupon savings can not be used on Everyday Values (EDV), specials, super buys, furniture, mattresses, floor coverings, rugs, electrics/electronics, cosmetics/fragrances, and more.   Valid 5/11 OR 5/12/12 ‘TIL 1PM LIMIT ONE PER CUSTOMER.

Macy’s $10 Off $25! is a post from: A Happy Hippy Mom

Tomorrow (May 11), to celebrate National Public Gardens Day,  the American Public Gardens Association has teamed up with Better Homes and Gardens as well as your local garden to offer free admission to a garden near you.  To get your two free admissions , fill out this short form and then proceed to print out the voucher.  No worries if you have a bigger party than two, because there is no limit on how many times the coupon can be printed!

Free Admission to Botanical Gardens – May 11th Only! is a post from: A Happy Hippy Mom

Here is an offer you can’t pass up!  With this deal, you’ll pay only $29 for six TRX suspension-training classes, normally valued at $270. The TRX-certified instructors at The Fitness Collective will guide you through exercises that target the entire body, instead of one muscle at a time, providing a workout that can help build strength, flexibility and balance.

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In the 80s, going someplace where everybody knew your name meant heading to the local bar, which is not exactly the best way to get into shape. Today, we have The Fitness Collective, the gym where everybody knows your name. For example, if your name happens to be Norm, you’ll hear the trainers yell, “Norm!” when you walk into the Fitness Collective because they believe every member should be greeted and treated with respect. Treating you with respect doesn’t mean they’ll take it easy on you, but rather that they’ll be nice to you as they mercilessly push you toward getting into the best shape of your life.

$29 for six TRX-Suspension training classes from The Fitness Collective ($270 value)! is a post from: A Happy Hippy Mom

Having a hard day and need a little laugh to pick yourself up? Watch this newly released “Kilt” video for Disney/Pixar’s BRAVE!  It had me roaring with laughter!  Can’t wait to see the movie!

Brave Synopsis

Since ancient times, stories of epic battles and mystical legends have been passed through the generations across the rugged and mysterious Highlands of Scotland. From Disney and Pixar, a new tale joins the lore when the courageous Merida(voice of Kelly Macdonald) confronts tradition and challenges destiny to change her fate.

“Brave” follows the heroic journey of Merida, a skilled archer and headstrong daughter of King Fergus (voice of Billy Connolly) and Queen Elinor (voice of Emma Thompson). Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the unruly and uproarious lords of the land: massive Lord MacGuffin (voice of Kevin McKidd), surly Lord Macintosh (voice of Craig Ferguson) and cantankerous Lord Dingwall (voice of Robbie Coltrane). Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric Witch (voice of Julie Walters) for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to harness all of her skills and resources – including her clever and mischievous triplet brothers – to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late, discovering the meaning of true bravery.

Directed by Mark Andrews and Brenda Chapman, and produced by Katherine Sarafian, “Brave” is a grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and signature Pixar humor that audiences of all ages around the world have come to eagerly expect. The film takes aim at theaters on June 22, 2012, and will be presented in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

 

A grand adventure full of heart, memorable characters and signature Pixar humor, “Brave” uncovers a new tale in the mysterious Highlands of Scotland where the headstrong Merida (voice of Kelly Macdonald) defies an age-old custom and inadvertently unleashes chaos, forcing her to discover the meaning of true bravery before it’s too late. Opens June 22, 2012, in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters.

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From offering a constant source of love and support to always being there when you need her, there are plenty of reasons to celebrate the mother figure in your life! With Mother’s Day drawing near, it’s the perfect time to start planning how to make your favorite lady feel special.

As a kid, the perfect Mother’s Day surprise was breakfast in bed, so why not continue the tradition of cooking breakfast (lunch or dinner) this Mother’s Day? Check out these recipes and ideas from UnitedHealthcare to help make this Mother’s Day unforgettable!

A Healthy Twist on Breakfast in Bed

Fix her a healthy morning meal that she can enjoy from the comfort of her bed:

• Raspberry-Banana Yogurt Salad
• Tropical Banana Nut Parfaits
• Stuffed French Toast

Friends and Family Brunch

Spice up brunch with these delicious new dishes:

• Raspberry Chicken Salad
• Edamame-Black Bean Salad
• Lemon Meringue Pie Bowl

Delicious Dinner

Give her a break from kitchen duty and end the day with these tasty dinner options:

• Honey-glazed Chicken Breasts
• Stuffed Pasta Shells
• Herbed Fish
• Bulgur Pilaf with Pea Pods

Long Distance Grocery Shopping

Live too far away to visit? Send a gift card for a home delivery grocery store. She’ll be thrilled to have food delivered to her door, courtesy of you.

Now that you’re feeling inspired for Mother’s Day, visit the Solutions for Caregivers website to download these recipes, find more tips, and learn about providing care for a loved one.

It’s also important to take charge of your health and look out for your loved ones. Dr. Reed Tuckson explains how to keep yourself and your family healthy in his new book, Dr. In The Mirror.

Stuffed French Toast!

I checked out all the recipes and I couldn’t stop drooling over the Stuffed French Toast!  It looks extremely easy to make!  One serving only contains 270 calories!  The recipe uses fat-free cream cheese, egg white, and skim milk, which makes it a lot more waistline friendly.  I’ve included the full recipe and instructions below just in case you might want to whip up a special delicious dish for your mom this weekend.  I  might actually treat myself with the Stuffed French Toast for dinner tonight!  YUMMY!

Prep Time: 15 Min | Start to Finish: 30 Min | 2 Servings

4 slices French bread, 1/2 inch thick
2 tablespoons fat-free soft cream cheese
4 teaspoons preserves or jam (any flavor)
1 egg white or 2 tablespoons fat-free cholesterol-free egg product,
slightly beaten
1/4 cup fat-free (skim) milk
2 teaspoons sugar

Directions:

1.  Spread one side of 2 slices bread with 1 tablespoon of the cream cheese. Spread one side of remaining slices with 2 teaspoons of the preserves.  Place bread with cream cheese and bread with preserves together in pairs.
2. Beat egg whites, milk and sugar with wire whisk until smooth; pour into shallow bowl.
3. Spray griddle or skillet with cooking spray; heat griddle to 325° or heat skillet over medium-low heat. Dip each side of sandwich into egg mixture. Cook sandwiches 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

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Terms!

Limit one per person to purchase. May not be purchased as gifts Limit one per table.

About:

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