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Valentine Craft for Kids

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Happy Valentines Day! Are you searching for a cute little activity to do with your kiddos today? My girls and I made some pretty Valentine wreaths that were simple and fun to make.

Start With:

Red and pink construction paper

A paper plate

Scissors

Glue

glitter or glitter glue

To begin, Cut a large hole in the paper plate. This was hard for the girls to do, so I helped with this part. Next, Cut out a lot of hearts from red and pink paper. I showed my kids the trick to cutting out the hearts and they were able to do it for the most part. We all pitched in. If your child is younger, pre-cut the hearts before starting the activity. After your hearts are cut, glue the hearts to the paper plate, overlapping a bit. Next comes my girls' favorite part. Decorating! We used glitter glue, markers, and stamps. I think in their mind, the more glitter the better. That is why I chose the glitter. It helps contain the mess a bit. If you can't glitter glue, you can use a glue stick and a glitter shaker. It may be a bit messier, but the kids will have a blast. Now their wreaths were by no means perfect, but they made it with love, so I wouldn't change a thing.

Learning Resources Review and Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Do your kids love learning as much as mine? Do you have trouble finding toys and games that are educational, yet fun at the same time? Learning resources "is a leading manufacturer of innovative, hands-on educational materials for classrooms and learning toys for the home. For more than 25 years, the company has been a trusted source for educators and parents for quality, award-winning educational products." Just visit their easy to navigate website and you will be amazed at how many wonderful products that your child would be interested in and benefit from.

For 2012, Learning Resources has released a huge variety of new educational toys. Amongst them is the Healthy Helpings MyPlate Activity Mat. This activity mat helps children kinesthetically learn about healthy food choices and the new USDA MyPlate guidelines. This great learning source features 48 photo based food cards and illustrated exercise cards. The mat itself measures at 4.5’L x 4.5’H, so it is perfect for small group play or the whole class.

My girls love trying to stump each other. They will choose a card for their sister and if they place the card on the wrong part of the plate, they have to choose an exercise card.

The exercise cards further promote a healthy lifestyle and show kids how easy it is to get daily exercise. This activity mat has many different ways to play and my girls love them all. We have decided that we are going to donate it to our school to allow all the classes a chance to play. Would you like a Healthy Helpings MyPlate Activity Mat? Simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below for a chance to win!

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Movie Quote Trivia

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:30:00 +0000

Can you guess which movie this quote is from? Bonus points for guessing the character!

"See, I'm dishonest. And a dishonest man you can always trust to be dishonest. Honestly. It's the honest ones you need to watch out for, because you never know when they're going to do something incredibly... stupid."

Take a guess in the comments below.

Movie Quote Trivia

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:30:00 +0000

Can you guess what movie this popular quote is from?

"Name's Barf. I'm a Mog, half man half dog. I'm my own best friend."

Take a guess in the comments below!

Movie Quote Trivia

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:45:00 +0000

Can you guess what movie this quote comes from? Bonus if you can guess the character!

"When I was your age I never chased a boy or called a boy or sat in a parked car with a boy."

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Movie Quote Trivia

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:30:00 +0000

Do you know which movie this quote is from? Bonus if you guess the character!

"Death cannot stop true love. All it can do is delay it for a while. "

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Movie Quote Trivia

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:30:00 +0000

Do you know which movie this quote came from? Bonus if you guess the character!

"I will not rest until I have you holding a Coke, wearing your own shoe, playing a Sega game--featuring you--while singing your own song in a new commercial--starring you--broadcast during the Superbowl in a game that you are winning, and I will not sleep until that happens. I'll give you fifteen minutes to call me back."

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Movie Quote Trivia

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:30:00 +0000

Can you guess what movie this quote came from? Bonus if you can guess the character!

"Men are incapable of growth, change and progress. For men self improvement ends at toilet training."

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Movie Quote Trivia

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Can you guess which movie this quote is from? Bonus if you guess the character!

"Since I've met you, I've nearly been incinerated, drowned, shot at and chopped into fish bait. We're caught in middle of something sinister here, my guess is Dad found out more he was looking for, and until I'm sure, I'm going to continue to do things the way I think they should be done."

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Movie Quote Trivia

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:23:00 +0000

Do you know which movie this quote this is from? Bonus if you guess the character?

"When do I get my own flashy-little-memory-messier-upper-thing?"

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Movie Quote Trivia

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Can you guess what movie this quote is from? Bonus if you guess the characters!

"I feel the need...the need for speed!"

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Recipe Corner: Berry Oatmeal Bars

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Easy to make, yummy to eat! This is a great dessert that the whole family will love. Cut your bars out as small or as BIG as you like! Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 2 1/2 cups quick cooking oats
• 3/4 cup margarine, melted
• 1 cup Strawberry, Raspberry, or Blueberry jam
• 1 tablespoon water

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F . Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix together oats, cake mix, and melted margarine so that it makes nice clumps and there is no dry mix left. Press 1/2 of the oats mixture evenly into the bottom the prepared pan. In a separate bowl, mix jam with water, and spread over the crust. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture evenly over the top.
3. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 23 minutes, or until the top is lightly browned. Cool before cutting into bars.

Recipe Corner: Bubblegum Cupcakes

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Check out these pretty and yummy looking cupcakes from Created by Diane. Her adorable and yummy recipes never get old.

Recipe Corner: Curry Fruit Salad

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Are you looking for a unique side dish? This recipe is unique, delicious, and easy to make. You can even prepare it the night before because the flavors just get better. Enjoy!

Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cooked and diced (Perdue sells it ready made)
4 green onions, chopped
1 Golden Delicious apple - peeled, cored and diced
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup seedless green grapes, halved
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
3/4 cup non-fat mayonnaise

Directions

In a large bowl combine the chicken, celery, onion, apple, raisins, grapes, pecans, pepper, curry powder and mayonnaise. Mix all together. Serve!

$100 Shopbop Gift Card Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:23:00 +0000

Don't miss this great giveaway from my pal Janae over at Pink Dandy Chatter! Shopbop is offering one Pink Dandy Chatter reader a $100 Gift Card to use online. Swing on over today to check it out!

The Natural Dentist Health Gums Mouth Rinse Review and Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Cheryl) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

If your gums bleed when you floss or brush your teeth, and you experience the "pink in the sink" syndrome, you may want to give The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums Rinse a try.

The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums Mouth Rinse is all natural. It does not contain alcohol or artificial ingredients. It contains Aloe Vera as its active ingredient. It also contains other natural medicinal components such as Echinacea, goldenseal, calendula, and grapefruit seed extract that can help calm gum inflammation.

I dread going to the dentist, I really dislike the poking around in my mouth,while a bright light is shining down in my face. I love products that will limit my time that I am trapped in the dentist chair. I really liked this mouth rinse. It didn't burn and wasn't harsh like the other ones with alcohol as an ingredient. I didn't feel the need to rinse my mouth out with water after using it, like the ones that burn your mouth. I was very excited to try one that was all natural. It did soothe my gums, and left a nice refreshing feeling in my mouth after brushing.

The Natural Dentist has several other products that I want to get my kids to try. Check out their website for a list of all the products they carry.

Check out The Natural Dentist on Facebook for healthy mouth info, product details and fun giveaways.

One lucky reader of Between the Lines is going to win a bottle of The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums Anti-Gingivitis Rinse (Peppermint Twist Flavor). To Enter, simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below.

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Disclaimer: The opinions and thoughts expressed are my own. I received a bottle of The Natural Dentist Healthy Gums Rinse for my review, but I was not under any obligation to give a positive review.

SpermCheck Fertility Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Planning to get pregnant soon and want to prepare? Trying to get pregnant and having issues? Introducing SpermCheck® Fertility, the fast, accurate, affordable, at-home sperm count test for men, now available online from Walgreens.com.

Each year 11 million couples will try to have a baby, but about 7 million of those couples will have fertility issues and the most commonly accepted myth is that the woman is mostly to blame. The fact is that about 50% of all infertility problems are directly attributed to the male, and most of them are mainly due to low sperm count. Still many men are reluctant to get their sperm tested because up until now they had to go to their healthcare provider and perform the test in the doctor’s office or lab. Such laboratory sperm tests can be costly, as well as embarrassing.

Now with a new at-home test kit called SpermCheck® Fertility, men can test their sperm count in the privacy of their home. SpermCheck Fertility is the only FDA approved, 98% accurate home test for men – it’s as accurate as a lab test but more affordable and convenient. In just 10 minutes, the easy-to-read results indicate a normal or below normal sperm count. The SpermCheck® Fertility test costs substantially less than a visit to the doctor without the embarrassment and indignities of providing a semen sample to a doctor or nurse.

Experts agree that a sperm count test should be the very first and essential step in fertility testing for couples – it’s non-invasive and can help eliminate or identify a potential stumbling block to conception.

Whether you are planning a pregnancy in the near future or have been trying to conceive, this inexpensive home test can help couples to save time, money and frustration.

Why SpermCheck® Fertility?

SpermCheck® Fertility FDA approved
SpermCheck® Fertility is as accurate as lab testing – 98% accurate
SpermCheck® Fertility is private and convenient – done in the privacy of your own home
SpermCheck® Fertility is affordable —just $39.99
SpermCheck® Fertility is fast and easy – provide easy to read results in 10 minutes

SpermCheck® Fertility is currently available online at www.Walgreens.com and www.CVS.com and will be available in Walgreens stores nationwide in April 2012. Suggested retail price is $39.99. for more information about SpermCheck® Fertility, visit www.spermcheck.com. For the latest information on store availability, news and special giveaway offers, join our Facebook community . To enter Between the Lines' giveaway simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below.

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Recipe Corner: SuperBowl Sunday Cheese Dip

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Now I’m sure most everyone has heard of this easy dip, but just in case you haven’t, I needed to share it with you. This is an easy recipe that you can see on the Velveeta or Hormel Chili commercials. It is so delicious!

Ingredients

- Velveeta Processed Cheese Loaf
- One Can of Hormel Chili (our favorite has meat and beans)
- Chips or Veggies to dip in it

Directions

- Cut the cheese into one inch cubes. Place the cubes in a microwavable safe bowl.
- Pour Chili onto the cubes and microwave until melted.
- Make sure to stir every 30 seconds to keep it from burning.
- Dip your chip or veggie and enjoy!

Coca-Cola Arctic Home Polar Bear Pack Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

My friend blueviolet is hosting a great giveaway over on A Nut in a Nutshell! The prize pack includes: Polar Bear Hat with attached paw mittens, Polar Bear Stuffed Animal, Polar Bear 3-D Puzzle, Polar Bear Shaped Pillow, Ice Cube Tray – Bear Shapes, Polar Bear Cookie Cutter, and a Red Throw Blanket. Head over and enter today!

Recipe Corner: Chocolate Mint Cookies

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

As you all know, I love my cookies! Here is a different, but yummy cookie you should all try. It is not the healthiest of cookies, but I suppose you could use Splenda and Egg beaters. Either way, just delicious!!

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 (4.5 ounce) packages chocolate covered thin mints

Directions

In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the sugar, butter and water, stirring occasionally until melted. Remove from heat, stir in the chocolate chips until melted and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
Pour the chocolate mixture into a large bowl, and beat in the eggs, one at a time. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt, stir into the chocolate mixture. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets. Roll cookie dough into walnut sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, be careful not to overbake. When cookies come out of the oven, Press one mint wafer into the top of each cookie and let sit for 1 minute. When the mint is softened, swirl with the back of a spoon or toothpick to make a pattern with the green filling of the mint wafer. For smaller cookies, break mints in half.

Kidorable Valentine Day Surprise

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Kidorable is on its way to reach our 25,000th Facebook Fan by Valentine’s Day. What does this mean for you, other than being associated with one of the hottest brands around?

Each time Kidorable gets another 1000 fans (18k, 19k, etc.) we will post a special question. All we ask for in return is a special place in your hearts, a response to the question we post, and the winner will be chosen at random to receive a $25 gift certificate to www.kidorable.com.

On the day Fan 25,000 likes us on Facebook, we will give away 25 more $25 gift certificates to fans that posted comments throughout the contest. If we reach the goal of 25,000 fans by Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2012, we will double the giveaway and 50 fans will win a $50 Gift Certificate. There will also be a special treat for all our fans that helped us along the way.

Please tell your friends to fan Kidorable on www.facebook.com/kidorable right away. They are going to hit 25,000 very soon!

Disney's Beach Club

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0000

The first step of planning a Disney Vacation is to book your accommodations. Whether you are planning to stay on Disney property or off, vacancies fill up fast, so plan accordingly. My family's favorite on-property resort is Disney's Beach Club. If you have not had the opportunity to tour this amazing resort, you should definitely stop by on your next trip to WDW. There are so many wonderful things about the Beach Club, but I have narrowed it down to the top 3 reasons we will keep going back.

1) Location: The Beach Club is a Disney Vacation Club Resort located next door to EPCOT. And when I say next door, I mean next door. With two young children in tow, it usually takes us about 5-10 minutes to walk there. And rather than enter through the front entrance, you get to enter through the World Showcase just past England. This is amazing in the morning because the World Showcase doesn't actually open until 11:00am and the streets of England and Canada are completely empty. This makes for great photo opportunities. The Beach Club is also located right across the "lake" from the Boardwalk. Another 5-10 minute walk and we are immersed in the Boardwalk experience, including great smells, amazing food, and fun street performers. The Beach Club is also only a short boat to Disney's Hollywood Studios and a short monorail trip to the Magic Kingdom. I am not big on crowded bus rides, so this is perfect for me.

2) Pool: Don't let the word pool fool you. The Beach Club's Stormalong Bay is not your ordinary Disney pool. Stormalong Bay is 3 acres of fun in the sun (plus how many pools do you know of that have sand on the bottom?). The pool is broken off into several different sections. So if you get a chance to stay at the Beach Club or Yacht Club, make sure to try them all. My kids love the shallow water with the sandy beach to build their castles on. It is like a beach for kids who are afraid of the ocean. My favorite part is the Lazy Susan type area. The water is deep, so grab a inner tube, relax, and let the jets push you gently around. My hubbies favorite part is the Shripwreck Water Slide. Both of my kids loved it too, but if yours are a little hesitant, there is a smaller slide near the same entrance.

3) Food: One of my favorite parts of going on vacation is that I get to eat great food (and I don't have to cook). The Beach Club is the home of two of my favorite buffets and my absolute favorite ice cream. Cape May Cafe offers a delicious character breakfast that is not usually crowded. When it comes to character meals, this is a definite plus because the characters spend more time at your table. On our last visit, Minnie, Goofy, Donald, and Chip and Dale all visited our table twice. They had fun playing around with the kids and it wasn't the same old, hug the character, take a picture, and say goodbye. Cape May also offers a delicious seafood buffet for dinner. I can not say enough good things about this meal. There was something for everyone, including my favorite snow crab legs and my husbands favorite BBQ ribs. For dinner the tables were covered in white paper and the kids were encouraged to doodle on the "tablecloth". Everyone had a great time. Beaches and Cream is a 50's type ice cream parlor. Not only do they serve amazing hamburgers, but the ice cream is out of this world. We never leave WDW without stopping in for a creamy ice cream cone or milkshake. If for some reason, none of the meals interest you, you are short walk away from the Yacht Club and their famous steaks or EPCOT and the World Showcase.

Have you traveled to Disney World? Where did you stay? Would you stay there again? Grab a latte, put up your feet, and join the discussion!

Saturday Funnies

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Gotta Love it!

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Who do they think they are fooling??

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Just read and laugh!

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Weight Watcher by Conair Digital Scale Review and Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Whether you are trying a keep your New Year's resolution or just trying to maintain a healthy weight, you need to find a scale that you can trust. I have had scales in the past that were inconsistent, and while some days it made me happy to see a lower weight, other days is was just plain frustrating. Weight Watchers^® by Conair™ Digital Scale Model WW58S not only provides gentle motivation and inspiration, but is also consistently accurate. I have tried standing in numerous different positions on the scale and the weight is always the same. It is a definite keeper.

The Weight Watchers^® by Conair™ Digital Scale Model WW58S comes with 15 reusable stickers that provide various messages to inspire you to stay strong and stick to your goal. It even comes with a blank stick that you can fill in with your own message to yourself. Change your stickers as often as you like and stick them anywhere on the glass surface.

The scale itself has a glass top and is very slender. It has a 1.5" digital display that shows your weight to the tenth of the pound. The scale has a 400lb capacity and runs on one long-life AAA lithium battery that is included. The scale also has a 10-year warranty.

Would you like your very own inspirational scale? One lucky reader from Between the Lines will have the chance to try it out. Simply enter on the Rafflecopter below!

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Finding Nemo in 3-D

noreply@blogger.com (Kel) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:00:00 +0000

Finding Nemo is returning to the big screen for the first time in 3-D on September 14, 2012!