Big G cereals just took breakfast time to a whole new level by making their packaging entertainingly Retro.

For a limited time you can relive your childhood by heading on over to your local Target® store’s cereal aisle, as Big G cereals have brought back their “Retro” themed packaging. To help celebrate the event, Big G has team up with Hasbro®, offering a $5 coupon on Clue® Vintage, Scrabble® Vintage, Parcheesi® Vintage or Risk® Vintage board games at Target!

I LOVE being a apart of MyBlogSpark and Big G Cereals. I had the chance to experience Big G Cereals Retro pack that came with Cherrios (I love and have fed to my kids since they were little), Lucky Charms (my childhood favorite), Parcheesi Game Set, and a Target Gift Card to pick out another fabulous Retro Game.

Well there are just somethings you just don’t outgrow and Big G Cereals are one of them at my house. When my kids were little I would feed them Cherrios as a easy and quick snack while on the go and at home. I love Cherrios too (my kids still do too). For me I like to sprinkle a little sugar or strawberries over the top to add a touch of sweetness.

Lucky Charms was my childhood favorite cereal. I still love the great taste of Lucky Charms. Now it is not only good, but it reminds me of my childhood breakfast time experiences. So for me when I see Lucky Charms is going Retro, it is going back to my past too.

Parcheesi is fun a classic game that is perfect for family fun night.

I love that Big G Cereals have gone retro. The boxes are fun to look at and a neat change of look.

Hurry in to your local retailers and get your box of Big G Cereal and see what all the excitement is about. Then cut off your $5 coupon and get your family a Vintage Hasbro game.

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The Happiest Baby Guide To Great Sleep

Simple Solutions for Kids from Birth to 5 Years.
By
Harvey Karp, M.D.

Let’s face it, if you have kids you know what it is like to have a new born. Your precious little angel comes with lack of sleep for parents.

I am not sure what I would have done without the help of the Happiest Baby on the Block when my youngest daughter was born. NOW there another fabulous and helpful book from one of my favorite authors, Harvey Karp.
The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep.
This must have book offers amazing and foolproof tips to help reduce baby and parent exhaustion. Find out why we feel certain way, dangers to avoid, keys to calming your child, solutions to your child’s different behaviors and reactions, learn how to train new babies to sleep, find the importance of your child’s meals, get your questions about sleep answered, find the importance of sleep positions, find what causes your child’s sleeping issues, clue to what may be going on with your baby (why they are not sleeping well), Easy “no-cry” tips that end infant and toddler bedtime struggles in just days, and find ideas/tips on how to improve your child’s sleep.

What more is there you could possibly need to know or want to know? I found all my questions answered in the Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep.

Help baby/toddler sleep better and get good (and long) sleep for yourself too, with the help of easy to read The Happiest Baby Guide To Great Sleep. It makes a GREAT baby shower gift or for yourself. I am definitely getting one for my sister in law and my new lil’ niece.

“With THE HAPPIEST BABY GUIDE TO GREAT SLEEP, no longer will new parent have to suffer months of sleep deprivation and no longer will babies have to cry themselves to sleep. Backed by compelling science, common sense and decades of experience, Dr. Karp’s landmark guide will revolutionize how millions of children drift off to dreamland.”

Available for purchase March 19 for $15.99The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep site – http://bit.ly/ZUyHra

Disclaimer: I am participating in a book review campaign with One2One Network. I received this book from Harper Collins for the purposes of reviewing it. I have not received compensation. My participation in the campaign enters me into a drawing for a gift card. All opinions stated are my own.

We can’t always enjoy the luxuries of changing our babies in our homes, where we know the areas we change our babies are clean. There are germs and bacteria everywhere and more so when we are outside our homes in public places.

Cuddle Smart makes a very special product for parents like me, who work hard to make sure our babies get exposed to a few germs as possible. The Bye Bye Bacteria Fold & Go Diaper Changing Pad.

About the Bye Bye Bacteria Fold & Go Diaper Changing Pad:

I can’t tell you how many times I have heard from my doctors and close friends how important it is to take probiotics and what probiotics have done for them. So what are probiotics and what is so special about them?

Probiotics help restore and balance good and bad bacteria in your digestive system. They also help support a healthy immune system when taken daily.

What makes Provella so special?

Provella is specifically designed for woman to promote digestive, feminine , and immune health. Taking one probiotic a day not only helps your digestive system, but your immune system.

Provella comes in an easy to open pop top container, containing 30 capsules. One 30 tablet container lasts for a whole month. Each Provella tablet is long and narrow (compared to other brands I have tried), which make them easy to swallow. I like how there is no after taste and no side effects.

Why I take ritually take probiotics: Having three kids in four different schools there as always some type of illness going around and with my lack of sleep and constant on the go, I am the perfect target for illnesses. I have been taking a probiotic everyday for the past few months and am not sure if it is a coincidence, but I haven’t gotten sick from my kiddos who have cycled illnesses through our house a few times. The only thing I have done consistently is taken a probiotic from the advice of my doctor and friends. I am truly convinced it works (based on the way I currently feel) and plan on continuing to take Provella each day.

I love how I feel taking a probiotics (enjoy not getting sick and feeling like my digestive system is working the way it should be) and am even more excited I found Provella that is not only a probiotic, but one that is specially design for me.

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Lysol you read my mind. THANK YOU!!!

I can’t begin to tell you how many times my kids have gotten sick this school year. The big issue at my house is always “WASH YOUR HANDS” and Don’t put your fingers in your mouth”. One thing I noticed one day though was that there was dirt under the hand pump level of the soap dispenser. I thought to myself “Hu if we are using our dirty hands to push down on the soap dispenser, I can’t imagine how dirty it is”.
Like a dream I see an email about having the opportunity to try Lysol No-Touch Hand Soap. You better believe I jumped at the chance. I am big on CLEAN HANDS, NO SPREADING GERMS, CONVENIENCE, and GOOD AROMAS. Well Lysol made it really easy for me to get hooked.

The LYSOL No-Touch Hand Soap System is meant to stop the spread of germs by eliminating the need to touch that germy soap pump. It was so nice after cutting/touching raw chicken, scrubbing my floors my hand, cleaning the bathroom, and after washing the dishes to be able to just put my hands under the LYSOL No-Touch Hand Soap dispenser and have it pump the soap into my hands. The funny thing is I keep catching myself putting my hands under the kitchen sink waiting for it to automatically turn on like the LYSOL No-Touch Dispenser.

The LYSOL No-Touch Hand Soap is SO EASY, CONVENIENT, dispenses the perfect amount of soap (minimizes waste and optimizes longevity), smells good, portable, small, effective, neutral color, cordless, easy to change soap canisters, and can be refilled.

My kids hands are messy. Whether they are tying their dirty shoes, playing with bugs, holding their friend’s hands, blowing their nose, counting their money, or coming home from school where they just touched their class’s school supplies. LYSOL No-Touch Hand Soap is perfect for my on the go kids. My kids enjoy using it, which makes it easier to get them to wash their hand when they come home from school each day and when they need to wash their hands before dinner.

Available in these fabulous scents:

• Refreshing Grapefruit Essence™ (Refill only)
• Soothing Cucumber Splash™
• Aloe Vera & Vitamin E with Moisturizers
• Antibacterial Total Care

LYSOL No-Touch Hand Soap is just what I need to help keep my kiddos from bringing germs home and spread ones that they have through dirty hands.  LYSOL No-Touch Hand Soap gets thumbs up from my whole family.
THANK YOU LYSOL!!!

LYSOL launched The Kid Who Touches Everything Contest, the grand prize is a trip to Disney! Enter your best Messy Moments pictures.
No purchase necessary. Contest runs from 2/25/13- 5/25/13. Open to US residents ages 18+. Void where prohibited. Click here for official contest rules.

Disclaimer: I participated in a campaign on behalf of MomCentral Consulting for LYSOL®. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating.

I feel like the word BUSY doesn’t quit describe my daily routine (I feel busier then busy). So what does that mean? There isn’t always time in the day to relax and enjoy a delicious snack or desert. Dole wants moms to know they have the perfect snack, treat, or dessert just for them. The New DOLE Fruit Crisps.

About my Dole Fruit Crisps Party:

I had the chance to invite a few of my busy mom friends to try the New DOLE Fruit Crisps to see what they thought. Seeing as they are all so busy, I had a little party right after our girl scout get together in a classroom. We had corned  beef and cabbage for the girls to try and crafts, while the busy moms were able to try DOLE Fruit Crisps.
I set up a table where moms could choose between DOLE Fruit Crisps flavors that included Apple Cinnamon, Apple Pear, and Peach. To drink was a delicious Peach drink. While moms tried their choice of DOLE Fruit Crisps I was able to share with moms Dole’s Quick Fix Tips.

What moms thought:

There were a total of 8 moms and the consensus was Dole Fruit Crisps are GOOD!!  The flavor that went first was the Apple Cinnamon. I have to admit the Apple Cinnamon flavor is my favorite and I have purchased several at my local store before, which was why I was so excited to share with my friends.

When we don’t have time to prepare a mid-day snack or an after dinner dessert, DOLE Fruit Crisps are a quick fix to satisfy your cravings. Dole ‘s “Quick Fix Tips” For Busy Woman my guests enjoyed include De-Wrinkling clothes without having to iron and Chip nail fix. We all love those quick fixes that are fast and helpful especially when we are always on the go.

Moms like how convenient they are, choice of flavors, having the option to add the granola or not, the taste, and the ability to purchase at local stores.  When I asked moms if there were anything they would add or change a few said they wish there were more fruit and less syrup. One mom would have like to see a little more cinnamon.

Overall it was wonderful and a VERY positive and delicious experience. Several moms asked where they could purchase more. DOLE Fruit Crisps are a delicious and quick way to fix those snack cravings.

About Dole Fruit Crisps: Each of the three all-natural fruit flavors come with a crunchy oat topping and can be eaten cold or warmed up. My favorite way to each the DOLE Fruit Crisps is warmed up, but they taste great both warmed up and as they come.

 For more information visit http://www.dole.com/Products/Fruit-Crisp 
  or on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Dole

DOLE Fruit Crisps can be purchased in your local retailers where can fruit is sold.

Disclaimer: I wrote this review while participating in a campaign for Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Dole. I received product samples to facilitate my party and review, and a promotional item to thank me for participating.

My family loves ChapStick brand products, so we were not surprised when Cupcake Creations were just as exciting as they sound.

ChapStick has put their same great moisture and lip protection in their newest creations called ChapStick Cupcake Creations. To help us celebrate these new sensations we made delicious Red Velvet Cupcakes, put on party hats, blew on party horns, and blew out some candles.

One of my daughters love Red Velvet Cupcakes and the other one loves Cake Batter, so having their very own ChapStick with their favorite flavors is neat.

My kids and I thought the new ChapStick Cupcake Creations felt good on our lips and we like how they each offer a hint of flavor. The hard part for my kids was that they were only ChapSticks and not edible.

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Breakfast is one of my favorite meals of the day. There is something yummy and reviving about starting the day with a delicious bowl of cereal. If you were to ask my kids what do they eat EVERY morning for breakfast, they will tell you

“cereal”.  I’d also be lying if I didn’t say that my family and I love to have an evening snack of cereal (Sometimes we crave a bowl of cereal in the evenings).

I feel that it is so important for my kids to start of their morning with breakfast. I don’t let them go to school in the morning without breakfast.

I feel like it gives my three kids the energy and start they need to start off their morning at school. There are mornings that I am so busy getting my three kids ready to go to four different schools (some days my son goes to two schools) that I don’t get a chance to eat and realize it when my stomach growls and I feel so uptight from lack of energy/motivation.

When I was growing up, I never struggled with breakfast issues. My mom always had our favorite cereals and it was almost like I looked forward to waking up in the morning to have a bowl of my favorite cereal.

Working as a teacher previously and now being really active in my children’s school, I have seen many changes when it comes to children eating breakfast.

When I first started teaching, I worked in a district where there were kids coming to school without breakfast and they were not doing as well in school. The school district started offering kids breakfast in the morning before school and what a difference it made giving these children a meal to help get their day started off right.  At the school where my youngest daughter goes, they offer breakfast to all kids at a low rate and free to those kids who can not afford it.

Kellogg’s Share Breakfast

Along with in-school breakfast partner Action For Healthy Kids®,
Kellogg’s and Diggs are making it their mission to show families how a
wholesome breakfast can help kids reach their full potential every
day. Kids who eat breakfast have more energy and focus for learning1,
yet nearly one in five children across our communities go without
breakfast.2 That’s why Kellogg’s and Diggs are leading the charge to
help end childhood hunger and are rallying families across the U.S. to
help provide breakfast for kids in need.

How to Join the Share Breakfast Movement

Families across the U.S. can join Diggs in the Share Breakfast movement and give the power of breakfast to kids in need. Every time you do one of the following, Kellogg’s will share breakfast to a kid who might otherwise go without:
can do their part to help support the cause. Note that all of these “share” are actions on the Share Breakfast website.

• Watching and sharing the Great Start Videos on ShareBreakfast.com 
• Sharing the public service announcement with friends
• Sharing your “share” on your Facebook page
• Posting on Twitter with the #ShareBreakfast 
• Sharing and repining on Pinterest

We LOVE to share breakfast with our friends, family, and our kid’s friends. I plan on doing my part by continuing to make sure my kids eat breakfast and teach them the importance of eating/sharing breakfast in the morning. I have invited some friends and family over to share breakfast with us this weekend and plan to send my kids to school with breakfast snacks to share with others who are in need.

What will you do?

Visit ShareBreakfast.com to watch the public service announcement with Diggs and learn about all the ways families can get involved for Share Breakfast 2013.

Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Kellogg’s. I received a product sample as well as a promotional item as a thank-you for participating.

Creative Solutions to Improve your Home

Check out  Stephen Saint-Onge’s tips on how to freshen up your living room in the short video clip below.

I LOVE IKEA and Family Circle Magazine. Knowing these two great companies are putting on a seminar, I can only imagine how amazing it is going to be. I watched Stephen Saint-Onge’s tip video clip and got excited to start implementing his ideas into my home. Changing small things in each room of your house can make a difference in the look and feel of your room and the best part is not having to spend a fortune. Another great thing is if you decide you want new furniture or accents, IKEA offers a HUGE selection of products and at VERY reasonable prices. I was planning on going to IKEA tomorrow and get several items to update looks in my daughter’s room and my family room, but I might wait until Sunday now so that I can see Stephen Saint-Onge’s tips in person. AND who doesn’t love great events that are FREE and the chance to win giveaway prizes?

For more information, visit

http://www.thelifeimprovementproject.com/

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/store/san_diego/activities

Disclosure: All thoughts are my own. I received a gift in exchange for my thoughts.

I had the chance to be a Dove Ambassador and I have been LOVING every second (especially every morning). As an Dove Ambassador I was given a fabulous robe, 2 NEW Dove Body Washes with Nutrium Moisture, AND an amazing $50 Spa Finder Gift card. It was like Dove knew how hectic my daily schedule is and chose me to win a prize with the perfect spa treatment. The best part of this spa treatment is that I start of EVERY morning refreshingly clean with Dove Body Wash.

My Dove Truth: Before I was a Dove Brand Ambassador, I used Dove Beauty Bars. BUT now after trying the New Dove Body Wash, I am hooked. Don’t get me wrong, I still love the Dove Beauty Bars and will continue purchasing them for my family, but I really enjoy starting off my morning with Dove’s New Body Wash. The thing I like about Dove is, I know I will always like their products. I love the way they make my skin feel when I use them, how my skin smells after I get out of the shower, and I like all of their aromas. Dove doesn’t dry out my skin or leave and uncomfortable film like some products do. It feels like I am cleaning myself with a moisturizer and feeling two great products in one.

Dove Body Wash samples contain the new Nutrium Moisture with 100% natural moisturizers that skin can absorb that replenishes lipids lost during cleansing to keep skin smooth and nourished.Though the new Dove Body Washes are mild, they still provide an enjoyable shower experience with rich lather that you don’t typically see in mild body washes. The Glycinate ingredient, typically found in high-end body washes, not only reduces damage to proteins during cleansing, but also creates a soap-comparable lather that rinses cleanly. Over the past few weeks I have noticed my skin continues to smell and feel good. the thing I have enjoyed the most about the new Dove formula is the moisture and aroma.

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• Please visit the Dove Facebook Page: http://on.fb.me/UdFh9a

Disclosure: I wrote this review while participating in a Brand Ambassador Campaign by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Dove and received products to facilitate my post and a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.