Moms Own Words

How to Make a Bowl Out of an Old Record Album

kristi maloney — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:11:03 +0000

Have you ever seen this before? It's a bowl made out of an "old" record album - kind of a quick little experiment to try with the kids if you have old albums lying around collecting dust. (In some cases, I've heard the album covers are more valuable than the records. So why not make [...]

Saturday Giveaway Linky Link Your Giveaways 2/25

kristi maloney — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:04:26 +0000

My Giveaways Please take a sec. to check out my giveaways. Good luck and thank you for taking the time to enter! Ends 2/24 Jergen's Utlra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer (3 Winners) Ends 2/24 Journal 10+ 10 Year Journal (RV $39.95) Ends 2/25 John Frieda Root Awakening Shampoo, Conditioner and Frizz-Ease Serum Ends 2/25 [...]

Asian Cuisine Prize Pack Giveaway Annie Chun’s and CJ Foods Review 3/15

kristi maloney — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:17:32 +0000

Annie Chun’s all natural Pan-Asian cuisine enables you to create delicious meals with “accessibly authentic,” artisan sauces, rice and noodle kits. Annie Chun’s foods as all are made with the highest quality organic ingredients, and no trans fats or MSG, making it a brand trusted by today’s most discerning customers—moms! I received Annie Chun's Shitake [...]

Otis Spunkmeyer Fundraiser Brownie Rounds Giveaway and Review 3/14

kristi maloney — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:54:04 +0000

Schools often need to bring in extra money to fund school trips and programs. Otis Spunkmeyer offers a simple fundraising solution for schools and groups to raise money with items that everybody loves and understands: fresh-baked goods! I received the New Bake Up Brownie Rounds for this review and one Moms Own Words reader will [...]

Wordless Wednesday Pirates #WW

kristi maloney — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:12:35 +0000

Happy Wordless Wednesday! As you may know, we took a family trip to Disney last week. My oldest son James loves pirates, so we enjoyed Pirates of the Caribbean ride at the Magic Kingdom a couple of times. We also visited the Pirate's League, where for $30, a make-up artist will transform your little guy [...]

From Boston to Orlando – The Fear of Flying

kristi maloney — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:05:54 +0000

"You define a good flight by negatives: you didn't get hijacked, you didn't crash, you didn't throw up, you weren't late, you weren't nauseated by the food. So you are grateful."— Paul Theroux I admit as I sat watching the Walt Disney World parks DVD or the first time, I got that twinge of anxiety. [...]

Energizer® 10W USB Wall Charger and Cable (MSRP: $24.99) Giveaway 3/5

kristi maloney — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:07:37 +0000

Energizer® Universal USB Chargers make charging your USB powered devices possible...wherever you go. Plug in an Energizer® USB Charger and turn your wall outlet into a charging station. Now you can charge devices from multiple manufacturers with one charger. I received the 10W USB Wall Charger and Cable for review and one Moms Own Words [...]

Saturday Giveaway Linky Link Your Giveaways 2/18

kristi maloney — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:01:59 +0000

My Giveaways Please take a sec. to check out my giveaways. Good luck and thank you for taking the time to enter! Ends 2/20 Kranish Jeweler's Sterling Blue Topaz Diamond Bracelet (RV $149) Ends 2/21 $20 Crate and Barrel Gift Card and Hendrick's Gin Umbrella Ends 2/21 Aunt Sassy's BBQ and Black Pepper Sauces Ends [...]

What I learned from The 50 Greatest Viral Videos of 2011

kristi maloney — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 21:11:17 +0000

I found the 50 Greatest Viral Videos of 2011 on YouTube while I was Stumbling. Some I had seen, but many others I had not. If you decide to spend the nine minutes of your life watching it, I would love to know what you think. I actually learned a few things from these viral [...]

Nature’s Sleep Faux Down Pillow Giveaway (RV $80) and Review 3/8

kristi maloney — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:49:51 +0000

The Nature's Sleep Faux Down is an alternative down pillow made with microfiber gel clusters for contouring support. This hypoallergenic pillow provides down-like comfort and is ideal for back, stomach and side sleepers. I received one Nature's Sleep faux down pillow for review and one Moms Own Words reader will win the same pillow! Nature's [...]