Adventures In Mommyland

Bella Sara Review!

hellomary018@yahoo.com (Mary512) — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 22:59:00 +0000

Sure to stir up excitement all over the hugely popular land of North of North, the Miniatures collection is the first time fans get the chance to collect actual figurines of the Bella Sara horses. The fun doesn’t stop there! To celebrate Treasures, the eighth series in the popular trading card line, Bella Sara is kicking off a contest for a chance for kids to win an exciting Treasure Hunt Party for themselves and their friends! Both of these additions add exciting (and surprising!) new elements to www.bellasara.com which boasts more than 4.3 million registered users.

My daughter and I were lucky enough to review the new Bella Sara figurines! My daughter was so excited when they arrived. They come with stickers, trading cards, and even temporary tattoos! The figurines even have a little stand to display them on. She has been playing with them every day since they arrived and her friends love them too! She wants to collect them all. I would suggest these as a great collectible toy to moms of all girls! Thanks to Team Mom.

Ringling Bros. Blog Tour!

hellomary018@yahoo.com (Mary512) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:49:00 +0000

Last year, Mom Central and Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® teamed up to provide families across the country with a special opportunity to experience The Greatest Show On Earth®. Our national survey found that 88% of Moms regarded Ringling Bros.® as a "not to be missed" childhood experience, and, from the enthusiastic feedback we received, we want to provide you with another special opportunity to see one of the three incredible, entirely different Ringling Bros. productions with your family.

The Mom Central team recently had the pleasure of checking out the newest production from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey in Orlando, FL and we were blown away by the energy, music, dancing and really outstanding illusions found in ZING ZANG ZOOM. The show features magical Zingmaster Alex Ramon, who had us gasping in disbelief at the grand illusions that he performed, and the amazing interactive family experience merged with traditional circus acts was remarkable. It brought back the magic of the circus from our own childhoods and reminded us of the importance of passing down the lifetime memory and tradition of experiencing Ringling Bros. as a family to our children.

With the economy posing a challenge for many families, the value of a night out at Ringling Bros. is high, as the experience includes the All Access Pre-show, a fun opportunity to meet circus performers and dress up in clown costumes, which happens one hour before each performance.

We are excited to extend the following special family offers:

· Offer #1: Get 4 tickets for just $44 by entering the code "MOM" at select ticketing channels**. Offer good on all performances, minimum purchase of 4 tickets required; additional tickets above 4 can be purchased at $11 each. Offer not valid on Circus Celebrity Seating, Front Row and VIP seating or combinable with other offers. Other Restrictions May Apply.
· Offer #2: A select amount of Front Row and VIP seats have been reserved for you to buy before they go on sale to the public - just enter the code "MOM" when purchasing those seats. Dates and cities where families can use the national MOM discount code this spring are as follows:

Newark/East Rutherford/Uniondale/NYC
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents ZING ZANG ZOOM
March 5 - April 13
Offer not valid on performances from April 10 - 13 at Madison Square Garden

Washington D.C./ Fairfax, VA/ Baltimore, MD
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® proudly presents Over The Top
March 18-April 19

Philadelphia
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents ZING ZANG ZOOM
May 13-May 25

Phoenix
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents ZING ZANG ZOOM
June 24-June 28

Houston
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® proudly presents Over The Top
July 15-July 26

Anaheim/LA/Ontario
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents ZING ZANG ZOOM
July 8-August 2

San Francisco
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents ZING ZANG ZOOM
August 12-August 23

Dallas/Ft Worth
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® proudly presents Over The Top
July 29-August 16

Sacramento
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents ZING ZANG ZOOM
August 27-August 30

Kansas City
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® proudly presents Over The Top
September 16-September 20

To find out more about ZING ZANG ZOOM or to see which Ringling Bros. tour is coming to a town near you, visit www.Ringling.com. And visit www.ticketmaster.com to use the 4 tickets for $44 code, MOM.

I am so excited to provide valuable info on The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus Tour and ticket puchasing info! I remember my dad taking my brother and sister and I to the circus as a kid and I will always remember the excitement I felt. I hope to make it out to the circus this year so my daughter can experience it for herself. Thanks to Mom Central and Ringling Bros!

Wow! Wow! Wubbzy Blog Tour!

hellomary018@yahoo.com (Mary512) — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 22:59:00 +0000

Helping our children build social skills remains a top parenting priority, as we want them to form good friendships and interact well in their classrooms and as part of teams and activity groups. While some of this comes from interaction with peers, our kids also pick up these skills through observation, especially through games they play, books they read, and media they watch. Wow! Wow! Wubbzy!, an Emmy® award-winning children's television series provides kids with a positive model to teach skills such as honesty, cooperation, and fairness all while having fun! Even the New York Times loved that "Wubbzy is all about teaching by example," one of the most important ways our kids learn.

Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! airs nearly 40 times a week on Nick Jr. and Noggin and on February 3, will be releasing its newest DVD, A Little Help From My Friends. The DVD features six great episodes, all focused on the important values of friendship. This theme takes center stage as Wubbzy, a fun, lovable, curious little guy and his Wuzzleburg pals search for a lost Wiggle Wrench, escape a runaway Doodleberry Cake, build a Super Robot, teach Walden to boogie, and work hard for Wuzzleburg trophies. Together they discover the importance of positive values like confidence, cooperation, teamwork and above all, the meaning of friendship. The DVD extras also include two bonus episodes, music video, Kooky Kostume game, activities and sneak peeks.

Parents can get involved by visiting www.wubbzy.com where they can join the "Wubb Club," sign up for the newsletter, read the Wubbzy Blog, and listen to Wubbzy podcasts. The site also provides fun activities, recipes, printable coloring pages, and much more!

Thanks so much to Mom Central for sending us a Wow! Wow! Wubbzy DVD to review! Wubbzy was already one of my daughter's absolute favorite shows, so we jumped at the chance to get a review copy. We have been watching the DVD almost daily and my daughter loved the fact that it came with Wubbzy stickers. She loves to sing along with the songs and dance! She has studied the DVD case so hard it looks like it has seen better days. I would recommend Wubbzy to all parents of toddlers because it is a wholesome show that teaches values. Thanks again to Mom Central!

http://www.wubbzy.com

Green Works Wipes Blog Tour!

hellomary018@yahoo.com (Mary512) — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:59:00 +0000

Green Works recently introduced their latest product to stores nationwide - Green Works™ Natural Biodegradable Cleaning Wipes, a quick and simple way to clean naturally with the cleaning power of Clorox. The new Wipes are made from 100% cellulose fibers and derived from renewable farm grown trees. Like all Green Works products, they are formulated using biodegradable ingredients, are packaged in recyclable canisters and not tested on animals.

New Green Works Natural Biodegradable Cleaning Wipes will feature the Sierra Club logo on package, marking the brand's financial commitment to support the organization's conservation efforts, and are recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for using environmentally preferred chemistry.

The new Wipes work on grease, grime, dirt, soils and messes, and are safe to use on multiple surfaces throughout the kitchen and bathroom including counters, appliances, stainless steel, sealed granite, chrome, cooktop hoods, sinks and toilets.

PS - The Green Works team wants to nurture your eco-friendly project with green! Through its new "Green Heroes Grant Program," the brand team will award five grants of $10,000 each to eco-friendly community projects across the country.

Between January 15 and February 28, 2009, individuals can nominate eco-friendly community projects for a Green Heroes grant by submitting a photo and short essay about the project for consideration online at www.greenworkscleaners.com/greenhero. Each winner - or "Green Hero" - will receive a $10,000 grant to help their eco-friendly community projects grow and flourish!

Then, beginning on March 16 through April 10, 2009, the public will have the opportunity to vote online for their favorite eco-friendly community project. The final five Green Heroes will be announced on April 22 - just in time for Earth Day.

I loved sampling the Green Works Wipes! I was already a big fan of Green Works products such as the toilet bowl and all purpose cleaner before I tried these wipes. They had a fresh scent and worked just as well if not better than regular wipes. I have used them all over the house but they have come especially in handy in the living room and bath room. I would recommend them to all moms, and they're good for the earth too!

For more information about the Green Heroes Grant Program, including official contest rules and entry guidelines, log on to www.greenworkscleaners.com/greenhero.

Thanks to Mom Central for this blog tour!

www.greenworks.com

Plant A Seed Super Bowl Commercial!

hellomary018@yahoo.com (Mary512) — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:54:00 +0000

Vote for the Plant a Seed Commercial as your favorite Super Bowl Commercial at this link!

Kellogg's Plant a Seed Blog Tour!

hellomary018@yahoo.com (Mary512) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 22:59:00 +0000

As the Mom of two active kids who constantly travels from one soccer field to the next, I too often these days see the profound state of decline into which so many fields have fallen. As towns face dramatic budget cuts, many fields go months - even years - without maintenance, let alone renovation or rebuilding. And when fields fall into disrepair, we lose them as central gathering places in our communities - places where our children engage in team sports or meet up after school for a pick-up game, where we walk our dogs and chat with our neighbors, where adults gather for recreation leagues and families spend leisurely weekends.

For so many of us, we find ourselves living during a challenging time in history. In his inauguration speech last week, President Obama asked what we will do, as individuals, to help rebuild our country. I was deeply struck by his words. Taking steps toward improving our own communities remains one of the most effective ways each of us can get involved.

Embracing this spirit of making a difference, Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Earn Your Stripes program has initiated a call-to-action for a national field renovation program that kicks off this coming Super Bowl Sunday with a commercial entitled "Plant a Seed."
The ad focuses on the role we all play in building stronger communities and making a difference in kids' lives. Because the Earn Your StripesTM program is about inspiring kids to be their very best, "Plant a Seed" shows that before anyone can earn a single stripe, someone has to plant a seed and help give kids places to realize their promise and potential.

The field renovation initiative will make over approximately 50 fields across the United States to help provide better places for families to stay active. Through this program, fields will once again become central and vibrant places of activity and community in cities and towns across the country.

Visit the Kellogg's site to enter your local field into the contest today!

Park City Blog Tour!

hellomary018@yahoo.com (Mary512) — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:47:00 +0000

Through the years, my family has developed a passion for skiing. Since my kids were little we have taken ski trips both locally and out west to try different terrain and towns. However, we have yet to find a place we like better than Park City Mountain Resort in Park City, Utah.

No matter what type of skiers or snowboarders you have in your family, Park City Mountain Resort has something for all levels. From the tween who wants to spend all day in the terrain park, to the adults who want to ski Jupiter bowl, to the youngest getting on the lift for the very first time, Park City offers family fun and adventure. Prior to taking a trip, families can even print one of the Family Mountain Tours that make it easy for a group with varying ability levels to navigate the mountain together, taking the guess work out of where to go next.

In addition to its industry-leading Kids Signature 5 Program that guarantees no more than five kids in each class, Park City also offers great off-mountain activities. The Alpine coaster, one of only three in the U.S., is a gravity propelled ride, twisting and turning through the mountains on a mile-long track. At Gorgoza Park enjoy lift-served tubing on seven different lanes or mini snowmobile rides around a designated track for kids ages 5 to 12 years old. Best of all, the historic town of Park City has over 100 restaurants and bars located just 35 miles from the Salt Lake City International airport, making getting to Park City easy. The town also once served as the home of the winter Olympics and still has a fantastic bus system to make it easy to get from place to place.

Visit the new "The Adventure" blog where you will find helpful insights from Moms who have visited Park City before on topics from packing, to eating, to planning the perfect family winter vacation. At the blog, readers can enter the drawing for a Family Winter Vacation for four (two adults and two kids, 12 and under) to Park City, Utah, including 3-nights lodging, 4-days of lift tickets and ski/snowboard school for the kids.

Online math help- Easy way to solve math problems!

hellomary018@yahoo.com (Mary512) — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:05:00 +0000

Online Math Help- Easiest Way To Solve Math Problems!

Do you spend a big chunk of your evenings helping your kids with homework- at times making it a very stressful evening? Did your daughter get a poor grade in her most recent math test? Is she too shy to ask questions in her class? One-on-one help with a good and caring tutor may be the answer to these problems but most of the tutors you find are going to be expensive and you will have to drive your kids to their house or a public library.

Online tutoring is the latest trend in the online education and e-learning world. Many parents however, either know little about this going phenomenon or are
apprehensive about getting their children tutored online. Let's, one by one, look at
the reasons parents may be reluctant in enrolling their kids in an online tutoring program to get online math help and suggest ways to overcome their anxiety.

1. Effectiveness- Parents think that tutoring cannot be effective unless the tutor is sitting right in front of their child, gauging his reaction and monitoring his every move.

Is it true? No. Some children need personal attention while learning but as long as they have the right learning tools and a competent online tutor, online learning can be as effective, if not more. Some kids are shy by nature and they may feel more comfortable asking questions and clearing their doubts in a virtual environment where they cannot actually see the tutor. For such kids, face-to-face tutoring can be intimidating and if they don't feel comfortable with their tutor, their whole point of learning is defeated. Kids may also be inclined to take more initiative because even if they solve something incorrectly, chances of awkwardness with the tutor are less.

2. Safety- Is it safe for my child?

Of course it's safe. It is, perhaps, the safest way to get tutoring help to your child. You can cook supper in the kitchen and monitor your son while he is sitting at the dining table with the computer talking to his tutor. It's much better than driving around your child to a learning center or having a stranger come in to your house every week.

3. Too much work- How will the tutor know what my child is learning in school and how will the teaching take place without the book?

We are living in a communication rich world my friend. If the same book is not available, study material and lesson plans can be faxed, scanned and emailed very easily to the tutor. Emails make it very convenient for regular updates to be communicated to the tutor.

4. Software- How much will I need to invest?

As long as you have a headset to establish voice communication with the teacher, you don't need to invest in any software. Most software needed for online tutoring programs are free to download and don't occupy too much space on your computer either. If you have a reliable computer with internet connection, you are good to go.

5. Scheduling- How frequent are the sessions? My kids are involved in a lot of extracurricular activities.

Scheduling online sessions is very convenient and you can choose as many sessions as you want. Most programs offer enough flexibility to reschedule in case of any last minute changes and there are no long-term contracts to bind you. Your child just has to go online, take sessions and you can take a break or discontinue whenever you want. Isn't that sweet?

6. Cost- It must be expensive. Can I afford it?

Online tutoring is the most affordable tutoring option you'll find in the market. Involving a global talent pool with the help of technology makes tutoring extremely affordable. You save on gas and don't pay any premium to use high-priced learning centers or private tutors.

Being parents, concern about kids' security and future is completely justifiable but depriving kids of services that may actually benefit their future and aid learning is pure ignorance. Save time and money and give your children the most convenient and effective tool to strengthen their concepts and to improve their grades.

By-line:- This is a guest post by Aish Agrawal from ClickandClimb.com where you get online math homework help for your kids at affordable prices. Visit the website today and try 2 sessions absolutely free.

Team Mom Qlubb Review!

hellomary018@yahoo.com (Mary512) — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 15:56:00 +0000

QLUBB MAKES IT EASY TO KEEP YOUR NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS

It's another year, and another set of New Year resolutions. More often than not, New Year resolutions invariably include 1) getting our lives in order, 2) spending more time with our families and 3) losing 10 pounds. So while the people at Qlubb can't help with the weight-loss goal, they want to help you get more organized, spend less time getting organized and, subsequently, spend more time with your family and friends.

Qlubb is the easiest way to get your real-life groups organized and on the same page. Between our children's classrooms, scout troops, religious groups, social groups, book/wine clubs and families, we are constantly running around trying to plan and coordinate our group activities. Too often, organizing is just simply a source of headaches and undue stress.

With easy user sign-on, group calendaring, shared sign-up sheets, online rsvp, and much more, Qlubb automates many of the tasks and significantly reduces the time it takes to organize group events, activities and members, giving you more time to enjoy your groups, families and friends.

Just IMAGINE, with Qlubb, you can:
• Easily organize group events and activities online
• Eliminate email back-and-forth
• Eliminate reminders and nags of events and responsibilities
• Easily delegate tasks to members
• Easily create a secure website for your group
• SPEND MORE TIME ENJOYING YOUR REAL-LIFE GROUPS

In a few days, they will be publicly announcing our new 30-day calendar view and homepage design.

I was so excited to be able to try out the great new organizing service for moms, Qlubb! I am wondering why someone didn't think this up ages ago. You can easily organize group events and activities online, eliminate email back-and-forth, easily delegate tasks to members and more! With Qlubb, you can organize and streamline your real life groups-online!

http://www.Qlubb.com

Drugs.com Blog Tour!

hellomary018@yahoo.com (Mary512) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:58:00 +0000

Moms often become the chief health officers and advocates for their children, spouses and elderly parents. Staying informed about their families' medications can be critical to their health, but keeping up with new drug safety information coming out nearly every day can pose a challenge.

Drugs.com, the largest and most comprehensive online drug information resource, wants to offer Moms an easy place to keep track of all their family's medications in one place. Their recently released, award winning tool, MedNotes, provides a free online personalized medication management program that can be used to track the whole family's medication profiles. On each personal family member profile you create, you can enter the names of all the medications being taken and then register to receive drug safety or interaction alerts to ultimately help reduce dangerous side effects and avoid unwanted drug interactions. In addition, MedNotes will send you new drug and specific condition news released by the FDA or drug makers related to the medications your family members take.

By being updated on all of your family's medication needs, you can feel more in control of your family's health.

http://www.drugs.com

https://www.drugs.com/mednotes.html

Game Stop Blog Tour!

hellomary018@yahoo.com (Mary512) — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:39:00 +0000

Getting healthy and losing those couple holiday-generated pounds in the New Year tends to end up on many of our resolution lists. Yet sometimes getting out for a run or to the gym can be a challenge, especially for busy moms. Nowadays many Americans are finding a new way to get in shape that makes a fun alternative to the treadmill or bike and enables them to burn calories, alleviate stress and enjoy quality family time.

Playing popular videogames like Wii Fit, My Fitness Coach or Dance, Dance, Revolution make exercise fun, while games like Brain Age or Crosswords DS give your brain a workout. GameStop stores offer these titles and more and have associates on hand to help you and your family find the titles that are right for you. And this January, they are offering a "Sharpen the Mind, Shape the Body" initiative for the whole month that includes a special incentive to discover active gaming. So you can stop by a local store and demo a range of titles that match your interests and skill level.

http://www.gamestop.com/

As a special incentive, all shoppers who spend $35 or more on designated products will receive a free 12-month trial subscription to their choice of Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Redbook, Good Housekeeping or Esquire.

Happy New Year 2009!

hellomary018@yahoo.com (Mary512) — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 22:21:00 +0000

Graphics & Myspace layouts

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you have a fun and safe evening and a happy and prosperous new year! And with January 2009 comes my 1 year blogoversary... oh how time flies?! Again, Happy New Year!

Congrats to the Winners!

hellomary018@yahoo.com (Mary512) — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 21:05:00 +0000

Glitter Graphics & Comments

Congrats to the following winners:

Comment #2, Heather
Comment #31, Valerie2350
Comment #7 ces69
Comment #45 Jackie

on winning the Vaseline Clinical Therapy Giveaway! I will be emailing the winners shortly. Thanks to everyone for playing along! A new giveaway will be up by tomorrow...

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2
31
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45

Timestamp: 2008-12-26 21:04:08 UTC

Merry Christmas!

hellomary018@yahoo.com (Mary512) — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 07:34:00 +0000

Comments & Myspace layouts

Merry Christmas everyone! I know its a bit late but I hope you had a wonderful and blessed day with your loved ones. We had a great day here with our family. Anyways, I just wanted to check in, let me know how you are doing!

Vaseline Clinical Therapy Christmas Giveaway!

hellomary018@yahoo.com (Mary512) — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:27:00 +0000

This week at Adventures in Mommyland I am sharing some more of my review swag with my readers! I am feeling generous this week because of the holidays. I am giving away Vaseline Intensive Rescue Clinical Therapy Skin Protectant Body Lotion to four (4) lucky winners! I have 2 bottles of unfragranced, and 2 bottles of lightly fragranced lotion to give away.

To enter to win please leave a comment with email. Feel free to let me know why you want to win, and which fragrance you prefer!

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This giveaway ends December 25th. (Christmas Day!) Thanks for playing, and good luck!

Vaseline

Celine Dion Live!

hellomary018@yahoo.com (Mary512) — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:13:00 +0000

If you're a fan of Celine Dion or just love great live entertainment, check out Celine’s Taking Chances World Tour. Her North American tour dates have been extended into February ’09 so take a look and see if she’s coming to your town. Celine’s concert tickets may just be the perfect gift for a friend, family member or yourself. See what the show is like here.

Congrats!

hellomary018@yahoo.com (Mary512) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 19:04:00 +0000

Glitter Graphics & Comments

Congrats to Comment #14, Charlotte (Life's a Charm!) on winning the Baby Einstein CD Giveaway! The winner has been emailed. Thanks to everyone else for playing along! A new giveaway will be up by tomorrow... its a good one!

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Timestamp: 2008-12-17 18:58:32 UTC

Parents Toys for the Holidays!

hellomary018@yahoo.com (Mary512) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 18:37:00 +0000

My daughter and I were lucky enough to review the Bristle Block Spinners by Parents Toys! Its funny that we actually already had the old set of Bristle Blocks from Parents. So now, we can use them together to make one huge set! Its probably not surprising to you then that my daughter loves this toy. They are easy to manipulate and grasp, and fun to build with! She likes most that you can build so many types of things with the blocks. Not many dislikes, she's just trying to figure out the new pieces though! I would definitely recommend this toy for your little ones for the holidays. Thanks to Team Mom!

Parents Site

Target Site

Here's what Team Mom had to say about working with Parents Toys:

We’ve been fortunate enough to work with the Parents® toy line for the past four years and we are constantly impressed by their commitment to creating beautiful, quality toys that are fun and SAFE (all Parents toys are 100% phthalate free)!

Baby Einstein Lullaby Classics CD Giveaway!

hellomary018@yahoo.com (Mary512) — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 05:59:00 +0000

This week at Adventures in Mommyland we are sharing some of our review swag with the readers! We are giving away a Baby Einstein Lullaby Classics CD to one (1) lucky winner!

To enter to win please leave a comment with email. Feel free to let me know who you would like to win this CD for!

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This giveaway ends December 16th. Thanks for playing, and good luck!

Baby Einstein

Safeway Blog Tour!

hellomary018@yahoo.com (Mary512) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:17:00 +0000

With a now-recognized official recession upon us, everyday expenses like grocery-shopping, filling your car with gas, and prescription co-pays really add up. And with the holidays now entering full swing- gift giving, parties, and travel - most of our family finances have been strained. More than ever, I find myself relying on loyalty cards for the benefits they provide during everyday shopping. I love the sense of double-dipping, getting a little extra for what I already do.

Safeway and its family of grocery stores (Vons, Dominick's, Tom Thumb, Randalls, Pavilions, Carrs and Genuardi's) are helping Moms make this season a bit easier. Shopping with Safeway's Club Card offers us the opportunity to earn gas rewards whenever we grocery shop, buy prescriptions, and even gift cards.

Most significantly, we can earn double PowerPump Gas Rewards for every $100 in gift cards purchased with your Club Card at Safeway stores. You can pick up gift cards from over 300 retailers, restaurants, sports and entertainment companies (including Best Buy, The Home Depot, Macy's, iTunes, plus many more!). To find a participating store near you, go to www.Safeway.com/PowerPump and enter your zip code. Not only can you buy gift cards as presents this season, but they can also be great for personal use to receive the extra benefit of double gas rewards at the pump. The offer of double PowerPump gas rewards on gift cards will only be available through the holidays.

Remember you can double your PowerPump Rewards with the purchase of Gift Cards this holiday season! Click on the link below to find participating stores in your area.

Safeway Stores

Be Fire Smart!

hellomary018@yahoo.com (Mary512) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:08:00 +0000

In the picture perfect holiday celebration, I always imagine family and friends gathered in the kitchen, baking and cooking, with candles softly lighting the table and a fire crackling in the background. As we decorate for the upcoming holidays and prepare for one of the most active cooking months of the year, many of us don't think about candles, fires and busy ovens putting our homes and families at risk.

According to the U.S. Fire Administration, nearly 47,000 household fires occur during the holidays each year. Misplaced or dry decorations mixed with fires and candles can lead to injuries, the loss of property, and even to lost lives, a tragedy which most families fail to consider amidst their festive holiday planning.

In preparation for this year's holiday season, Liberty Mutual Insurance and Holly Robinson Peete, actress, philanthropist and mother of four are teaming up to raise awareness and spread simple tips to keep families safe this holiday by encouraging moms to set aside a few moments before the holiday rush to review fire safety precautions and response plans with their family at BeFireSmart.com.

The website www.BeFireSmart.com acts as a resource for parents and educators offering tips for talking with children about fire safety, how to prevent fires and how to create a family escape plan should a fire break out. Games and activities such as a free downloadable coloring book further engage children as they learn how to spot potential fire risks and help to keep their families safe.

Win a $100 Lands' End Gift Card!

hellomary018@yahoo.com (Mary512) — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 19:59:00 +0000

Complete the survey at the link below to win a $100 Gift Card to Lands' End from Mom Select! Check it out:

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Delgo Exclusive Movie Still!

hellomary018@yahoo.com (Mary512) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:42:00 +0000

Experience A Little Peace & Goodwill This Holiday Season – Animated Style

Delgo brings messages to life in fantasy action adventure.

Fast-paced action and adventure, a mystical land, an unlikely hero, a princess and a message of acceptance between different cultures make Delgo the perfect family-friendly movie this holiday season.

Releasing in theaters December 12, Delgo’s impressive voice cast includes Freddie Prinze, Jr. (Delgo), Jennifer Love Hewitt (Princess Kyla), Anne Bancroft (exiled Empress Sedessa) as well as Chris Kattan (Filo), Val Kilmer (Bogardus), Lou Gossett Jr. (Nohrin King), Michael Clarke Duncan (Lockni Stonesage Council), Kelly Ripa (Kurrin), Burt Reynolds (Delgo’s Father) and Sally Kellerman (Narrator).

The story takes place in the magical land of Jhamora which is divided between two cultures – the Nohrin, winged masters of the skies, and the Lockni, the terrestrial tribe who harness the mystical powers of the land. When Delgo (Freddie Prinze, Jr.), a reckless Lockni teenager, forms a forbidden friendship with the spunky Nohrin Princess Kyla (Jennifer Love Hewitt), hostilities between the two peoples escalate, setting the stage for an exiled empress (Anne Bancroft) to exact her revenge and reclaim her rule.

Falsely imprisoned, Delgo and his best friend, Filo (Chris Kattan), must put aside their differences to join forces with a sworn enemy, Bogardus (Val Kilmer), and travel to the mysterious land of Perran to rescue Princess Kyla. Here they encounter fanciful creatures and discover more than just a kidnapped princess, they learn the value of different cultures and the importance of working together.

Recognized in the animated industry as “Best Feature Film” Anima Mundi 2008 and selected for Annecy ( France ) and SICAF ( Korea ), Delgo is rated PG and has a running time of 90 minutes. For more information, please visit www.delgo.com

About Fathom Studios

Atlanta-based Fathom Studios (http://www.fathomstudios.com) has been creating award-winning computer animation since 1991. A division of the interactive agency Macquarium Intelligent Communications, the studio focuses on developing original content for television, film and the Internet through passion and creativity. Delgo is an independent movie and Fathom Studios’ first animated feature. The film was recently awarded “Best Feature Film” at Anima Mundi 2008 by an audience of approximately 100,000. Delgo is rated PG and has a running time of 90 minutes.

I am so excited about the new movie Delgo! I have seen advertisements on TV for it and have wanted to see it ever since. The animation looks beautiful and the characters are unusually interesting! There are just so many great animation movies that have been released lately. Above is an exclusive movie still form Delgo. I can't wait to take my daughter to see this wonderful movie!

Watch the trailer at the link below:

Delgo Trailer

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Congrats!

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Congrats to Comment #1 quitecontrary1977 on winning the Brain Fitness Games Giveaway! I will email the winner shortly. Thanks to all who played along!

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