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Girls 16-24, Become the Next Pop Sensation!!

2010-09-02T19:35:00.000-07:00

Alloy Entertainment, a division of Alloy Media + Marketing, and Jive Records have joined forces in a search for the next teen sensation. The contest from the hit makers behind The Vampire Diaries and Jordin Sparks provides contestants with the opportunity to win a lead role in Alloy’s newest web series, Talent, and receive a recording contract with Jive Records, whose roster includes Usher,

Winner, Winner, Winner!

2010-09-02T15:39:00.000-07:00

Is Your Buffalo Ready for Kindergarten?... Bakersdozen $25 to TJ Maxx/Marshalls... kylie8cake Good Humor Ice Cream... SalanderServant (2) shellycox Kimberly Benita codi EyeBeeLeaveEweHoney Diane52 mamawj Tia Congratulations! Please check your emails to claim your prize!

A Great Meal at Squeeze In Restaurant in Truckee, CA

2010-09-02T14:21:00.000-07:00

I love to do is go out for breakfast. I've never been a good home chef and let's face it, my sign in my kitchen that reads, "My Favorite Recipe: Eat Out!" rings true. I searched around for a fabulous spot and came across Squeeze In in downtown Truckee, CA! My favorite channel to watch, ironically, is the Food Network and when I realized that the restaurant (sister location in Reno)had been

Get a Math Makeover with the TI-Nspire with Touchpad Graphing Calculator Giveaway

2010-09-01T11:31:00.000-07:00

Today, more teens are taking higher-level math courses – the percentage of 17-year-olds taking pre-calculus or calculus has tripled during the last 30 years, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress 2008 report card. Because of this, Texas Instruments’ (TI) newest graphing calculator – the TI-Nspire with Touchpad, which hit shelves earlier this summer – has become a crucial

Link-up, Enter, and WIN! Wednesday Giveaway Linky

2010-08-31T20:40:00.000-07:00

Every Wednesday, check back to The Mom Reviews for contests, freebies, and giveaways all over the blogosphere! Leave as many giveaways as you'd like. Each week the Linky will clear, so if your contest is still going on, please re-link it the following Wednesday. Visit the links and enter to win fantastic prizes! If you host a giveaway linky each week, let me know and I'll add you to my HUGE

Paul Frank for Back to School Giveaway

2010-08-31T13:23:00.000-07:00

My oldest daughter's friend came over once and had a cute monkey on her shirt, gosh it was probably about a year ago now that I think of it. Since then I see swarms of kids, students, and even adults donning this infamous monkey on backpacks, tees, and even iPhones. The trend is Paul Frank industries, is an American cartoonist, artist and fashion designer. Frank's creations adorn clothing,

Get Your Fall Wardrobe at The Children's Place Giveaway

2010-08-31T11:37:00.000-07:00

The new fall collection is out for Back To School from The Children’s Place. This fall, kids will hit the halls looking extra cool with the latest trends. The Children’s Place has tons of looks with an affordable price tag. It’s a one-stop-shop for head-to-toe dressing. A.K. Lamonica, senior director of apparel at The Children's Place say that “this seasons focus for The Children's Place is

Get Organized with Smead and Win on Facebook!

2010-08-31T10:38:00.000-07:00

It is really very simple: -You want to get organized -Smead wants to help you succeed All you need to do is like them on facebook and the simple, bite sized tips and tricks will be coming your way. So here are 3 reasons to like Smead Organomics on facebook 1. It’s a Zen Thing: Getting organized helps you lower stress and often saves time and money. Who doesn’t want that? 2. Take the !*#? Out

I Need Your Vacation Ideas!!

2010-08-30T11:19:00.000-07:00

Next year, my husband and I will be celebrating out 15th wedding anniversary. We've never been away from our kids for more than 2 days at a time, and we really want to plan a week away. I know they will be in fabulous hands with my parents, but more importantly ;) WHERE shall we go? I've always wanted to take a Carnival Cruise. I also would love to head back to Hawaii, my husband would just

Dora's Big Birthday Adventure on Nintendo DS

2010-08-30T10:32:00.000-07:00

I can't believe Dora has been around for 10 years. Time has flown by since my oldest began watching the show on Nickelodeon and now my youngest child is enjoying it! Marking the worldwide celebration of Dora the Explorer’s 10th anniversary, 2K Play and Nickelodeon announced that Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Big Birthday Adventure for Nintendo DS is now available at retailers in North America.

Weekend Winners!

2010-08-29T10:57:00.000-07:00

Brenda Novak Prize Pack... abfantom Jiffy Lube $35 GC... Natalie A. Ardy22 Please check your emails to claim your prize!

End of Summer Goody Giveaway :Topps baseball cards, Bazooka candy, and Animal Planet Craft Kits

2010-08-28T19:38:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the dog days of summer! Perhaps you’re planning that very last family trip or wondering how you are going to keep the kids busy these last days before "back to school." Well, I have two giveaway packages for you that might help you avert boredom whether you’re spending time on the road or at home. The two super-fun packs are a Summer Travel Giveaway Package from Topps Trading Cards

Summer Mountain Biking at Northstar at Tahoe

2010-08-27T11:45:00.000-07:00

Thanks to my husband, "The Dad," for the following awesome review, click on any of the photos to enlarge!... I’ve been mountain biking around the Tahoe area for the past 8 years and I finally got around to checking out the Northstar Resort Mountain Bike Park. I was worried that once I started riding a chairlift to the top of the mountain I would be too lazy to continue trying to climb the hills

Eight New Winners!

2010-08-27T10:58:00.000-07:00

Stellarocco Tees... rah267 Pamela S Squinkies... Grand Prize... marcia goss First Prize... nightowl Kim @ seven thirty three Nicole C. Nick mamalovesitall Check your emails to claim your prize! Congrats!!

Northstar at Tahoe: Family Activities in the Village

2010-08-26T21:06:00.000-07:00

Just less than a mile from our Northstar at Tahoe Condo is the Village at Northstar, the main event area of the resort. Here during the winter is where skiers and snowboarders take the gondola up the slopes. During the summer, the mountain bikers take that same ride up to the trails and lifts to the higher runs. If you are visiting during the summer without a bike, you can get hiking passes at

Banquet Pies: Wal-Mart Demos Aug 26-28, 2010

2010-08-26T14:03:00.000-07:00

Summertime boasts a number of easily-identifiable "all-American" moments. Watching a baseball game, spending a weekend at the beach, or enjoying a backyard barbecue with close family and friends are a few that come to mind, and no American cookout is complete without delicious staples, like hot dogs and cheeseburgers, chips and soda, and of course, pie for dessert! Now, I've never made a pie in

In-Dulj Gourmet Treats Giveaway

2010-08-26T13:23:00.000-07:00

It's not a secret that everyone in our household has a sweet tooth. I have many just in my mouth! When I was sent cookies and caramel popcorn in the mail, it was a great day! We were actually on our way up the coast and the treats were perfect snacks for the ride. Thanks to in-dulj (the phonetic spelling of indulge), the online store will soon be the No. 1 destination for gourmet sweets lovers

Moon Dough: Molding Dough that Never Dries Out!

2010-08-25T16:14:00.000-07:00

I'm not a huge playdoh fan. It makes a mess, if you haven't closed the container well enough it dries to rock and you can't use it again. I was excited to learn about Moon Dough and it's claim to NEVER dry out! I often like to skip the directions on toys, I get sassy and think they can't outsmart me. This time I read the tips and they really helped. The first tip, take the toy outdoors to

Winners!

2010-08-25T11:19:00.000-07:00

Conair Infinity Pro... Ashley Elaine $50 GC to Red Envelope.com... Kelly Please check your emails to claim your prize! Congratulations!

Northstar at Tahoe: Condo Lodging is Perfect for Families, Close to the Village

2010-08-25T10:58:00.000-07:00

Lake Tahoe has been one of my favorite vacation areas since I was little. Even nearby Donner Lake, I have a million memories being with my parents and meeting up with other vacationers that would be my pen-pals in the off season. The mountains, the trees, the blue lake. Now that I have a family of my own, I'm passing on annual memories taking trips back to the Tahoe area, most often South

Shout's "Go Play" Sweepstakes

2010-08-24T23:03:00.000-07:00

I'm going to be a Shout products ambassador for the next few months and I have a great sweepstakes to tell you about! The Shout "Go Play" Sweepstakes is all about creating happy, healthy adults by letting kids just play in the way they know best! Unstructured play is the way kids learn cooperation and problem solving, and what is better than offering a contest for families of kids to win and

Link-up, Enter, and WIN! Wednesday Linky

2010-08-24T22:39:00.000-07:00

Stay Hydrated and "Beat the Heat" with Gatorade!

2010-08-23T21:01:00.000-07:00

Typical for central California, as school starts back in, the weather heats up and now we experience our summer weather. 94 degrees today and both of my kids took Gatorade with them to school. One because they love the taste, and two because mom said they had to! Gatorade has all the essential carbs, electrolytes, and fluid necessary to keep kids going when they're sweating. Both kids are

Good Humor Ice Cream "Sweet"-Stakes

2010-08-23T12:01:00.000-07:00

For the past 90 years, the sweet and familiar bell-ringing on any street in America signaled the arrival of the uniform-clad Good Humor man and his signature white truck full of delicious ice cream treats. As a parent, you know how satisfying it can be to pass on some of your own childhood memories and traditions to your children. This summer, Good Humor is celebrating the 90th Anniversary of

Smead Office Products for Back to School

2010-08-23T11:13:00.000-07:00

My kids started back to school last week and here come the notes and booklets and forms, etc! I also have my preschooler starting in a few weeks, so then starts the projects and drawings and coloring pages that I need to save somewhere! Enter Smead organizational office products! I was sent some fabulous products that are sure going to come in handing this school year. The Stadium File is