 ***All information has been provided by Chiquita. A shipment of bananas will be delivered to Good Neighbors Food Pantry in Cuyahoga Falls, OH by the brand as a thank you for this post.*** In my house, we eat a lot of bananas. I do mean a LOT. Whether it's a quick breakfast, a healthy snack, or my Grandma's ah-MAY-zing banana pudding parfait recipe, we're always finding creative ways to include these potassium-rich fruits into our diets. If you go bananas for bananas, check out the Chiquita Sing Off! Chances are, you probably already know the song. The iconic Chiquita jingle has been around for a whopping 70 years now! Wow! (Are you humming it now? I am!)  Right now, you can put your karaoke skills to the test for the chance to win the grand prize of $5,000! Now that, my friends, could buy a lot of bananas! Entering is easy. Simply head on over to the Chiquita website and follow the easy instructions. Camera shy? Or maybe your crooning sounds more like croaking? No worries! There are 3 different ways to enter the competition-music video, sing-a-long or you can upload your photo into a fun banana video – choose the one that best fits you! You can even scope out other top banana entries on the Chiquita website for inspiration. You can even check out MY entry HERE. I look pretty hot in a banana suit.  So what are you waiting for? Grab a banana and brainstorm, and then enter for your chance to win some serious cash. This contest is open until May 29, 2015. No purchase necessary. You can check out the official rules on the contest page.
Good luck! I can't wait to see your entries!
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 ***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. No other compensation has been provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** Okay, ladies, let's talk hair. Love it or hate it, we all have hair, and of course we want it to look and feel healthy, beautiful, and vibrant. There are about 5 million products on the market that promise gorgeous hair. Did you know that many of these products contain potentially harmful chemicals, as well as artificial colors, dyes, and fragrances? Many of these commonly used ingredients have names that I can't even pronounce. My general rule of thumb is that if I cannot identify an ingredient, let alone say it, chances are, it doesn't belong in or on my body.
Recently, I discovered Mastey Paris. Mastey offers a wide variety of salon-quality, organic hair care products to address many common hair woes. All of Mastey's products are free of artificial colors and fragrances, pthalates, parabens, sodium chloride, MEA and DEA. Oh, did I mention that these products are gluten-free and 100% Vegan, too? Whether you have thin, limp hair, color-treated hair, or dry and damaged hair, Mastey has a line of safe, luxurious products that are perfect for your needs. 
Welcome to the Kitchen Aid & Van's Giveaway
Sponsored by Van's Natural Food
Hosted by Conservamom
In our home, we try to buy as many natural and organic foods as possible. We also frequent local farmers markets to buy amazingly fresh produce this time of year and throughout the summer and fall.
Now a word from Van's:
Hi from Van’s! As you probably know, May is Celiac Awareness Month, and we at Van’s would like to mark the occasion by sharing five of our favorite gluten-free swaps – and by offering the chance to win a Gluten-Free Gift Pack, including a Kitchen-Aid Mixer (entry form & contest rules located at the bottom of this post).
At Van’s, we are committed to providing wholesome, delicious options for a wide variety of dietary needs. That’s why we have worked for years to provide nutritious, whole-grain options for our gluten-free fans – starting with our waffles and expanding in recent years to our crackers, snack bars, cereals, chips, granola and even pasta. As our gluten-free line expands, one of our favorite things is seeing all the creative ways our fans use Van’s gluten-free foods as ingredient substitutes to make delicious gluten-free dishes good enough for the whole family to enjoy. Here are our top gluten-free substitutions from some of our talented blog partners:Gluten-Free Waffle Pudding  Gluten-Free Cereal Treats  Crushed gluten-free crackers for “breaded” chicken  Now for the giveaway! One lucky winner will win a Kitchen Aid 4 Qt Mixer and a Van's Gift pack. Total prize value is $375! So head below for your chance to enter to win. Giveaway ends on 5/17 at 11:59pm EST. This giveaway is open to US only and you must be 18+over to enter. Good luck!! “This is a sponsored post written by Van’s International Foods, Inc. and facilitated by ConservaMom” All opinions are 100% mine. This giveaway is in no way associated with, sponsored, administered, or endorsed by Facebook, Twitter, Google, Pinterest or any other social media network.. Open US only must be 18+. Confirmed Winner(s) will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner will be drawn. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. Van's will be responsible for product fulfillment to winner(s) of the giveaway. For questions on this giveaway or to see your product featured in an Event you can contact Elia At Conservamom 
For many, our mother was our first teacher, the first to inspire. She taught us how to count to 10, how to write our name and how to tie our shoes. More importantly, mom taught us life lessons and shared advice that we carry even now into adulthood. One of those well known pieces of advice that nearly every mom shared at some point, is “Sit Up Straight.” Turns out, this was really great advice since there are health risks due to poor posture.
This Mother’s Day, BackJoy, the posture-experts, are hosting the Stand Up Mom contest to celebrate the words of wisdom from mom. Each week starting April 19th through May 9th, BackJoy will select one lucky pair (mom and the person that nominates her) to receive a pair of BackJoy’s new Zen shoes and a SitSmart seat (valued at $320). On Monday, May 11th, we will announce the grand prize couple who will receive a prize package worth $1,500 including the entire BackJoy product suite for two, two massage gift certificates, two floral bouquets delivered to your homes and a yummy edible bouquet each. Now for the Giveaway! One lucky winner will receive a SitSmart and Zen shoes from Backjoy! Giveaway ends May 13th at 11:59 CST. Open to US residents, ages 18+. One entrant per household. Void where prohibited. BackJoy Sweepstakes Disclosure: I receive no compensation for this publication. Prize is sponsored by Backjoy. Hosting blog is Motherhood Defined. The participating bloggers are not responsible for prize fulfillment. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to winning email or a new winner will be chosen. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest or Google. One entrant per household. Void where prohibited. Positive Energy The Juice With An All Natural Caffeine Boost #NonGMOVerified #GlutenFree #Kosher4/27/2015  ***Disclosure: I received complimentary samples to facilitate my review. All opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** Okay, I admit, I love my coffee. In fact, I am convinced that without it, I would turn into an evil, merciless she-monster that my family would absolutely dread. No one wants that, right?
Anyway, while I absolutely love my coffee, sometimes I am just not in the mood for it. It's rare, but it does happen occasionally. Of course since I am a regular coffee drinker, I still want a bit of an energy boost, especially mid-afternoon when I am ready to pass out and do a faceplant on my MacBook. When I am craving a healthy, natural energy boost but don't feel like coffee, I grab some Positive Energy. This is fresh, delicious fruit juice paired with the natural caffeine from green coffee beans. (Don't worry, you don't taste the coffee at all!) Positive Energy comes in mouthwatering flavors like Orange, Cranberry, Apple, Strawberry Lemonade, and even Lemonade Tea, just to name a few.  ***Disclosure: I received product samples to facilitate my post. No other compensation has been provided, and all opinions are 100% honest and have not been influenced in any way.*** Now that spring is finally (sort of) here, we are spending a lot more time outside. We have an awesome, cozy deck, and the kids have a big wooden playground in the backyard. On nice evenings, we tend to sit out on the deck with some music and conversation, relaxing as we watch the kiddos get their pent-up energy out.
It's during the lazy days of spring and summer that I don't want to be inside, slaving away over the stove while my family enjoys time outdoors. So of course, I like to find quick and easy meal options that are easy to throw together, but don't skimp on flavor. One meal we've been loving lately is delicious, savory grilled chicken subs topped with bacon, cheese, and a very special Sepo-Slaw.  ***Disclosure: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.*** My babies are not really babies anymore....I know....It makes me want to cry. Sophie and Xander are 5 and 4, so I think it's high time I ditched the diaper bag. After all, no one is in diapers, I don't have to carry baby wipes, bottles, or teething toys anymore, and to be honest, carrying a diaper bag everywhere would just look a wee bit ridiculous.
The problem? Well, I kinda got used to having all that space to carry my arsenal of essentials. Just because the kids have gotten bigger doesn't mean I have to carry less. No, I might not need baby changing and feeding gear any longer, but those have been replaced with healthy, on-the-go snacks, coloring books and crayons, and even kids' books and travel games. Oh, and of course I need room for my DSLR camera. You never know when the perfect moment for an adorable photo will arise, and I like to be prepared.
Welcome to the Juice Plus+ Giveaway Sponsored by Juice Plus+ Hosted by Kathy's Savings  This giveaway is for a Juice Plus+ package. The winner will receive a package with the following items:· 4-Month Supply of Juice Plus+ Capsules: Juice Plus+ Orchard, Garden and Vineyard Blends provide added whole food based nutrition from 30 different fruits, vegetables, grains and berries in convenient capsule form. Juice Plus+ Vineyard Blend adds nutrition from Concord grapes and a wide variety of berries − including blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, bilberries, and elderberries − that provide some of the most powerful and healthful antioxidants in fruits and vegetables. · Juice Plus+ Chewables - Juice Plus+ Orchard, Garden and Vineyard Blend Chewables deliver added whole food based nutrition from 30 different fruits, vegetables, grains and berries in a tasty, soft chewable form. The appealing taste comes from two all-natural sweeteners − tapioca syrup and organic cane syrup − with absolutely no high-fructose corn syrup. It contains no artificial flavors or artificial colors and is 100% vegetarian. · Juice Plus+ Complete Shake Mix - Much more than a protein shake, Juice Plus+ Complete Shake Mix provides the benefit of whole food nutrition through nutrient packed pumpkin and pomegranate powders, our blend of ancient grains, and more nutritious ingredients. · Juice Plus+ Complete Nutrition Bars - Juice Plus+ Complete Nutrition Bars are packed with protein and fiber to help you replace empty calories with healthy ones while on-the-go. Low-glycemic, gluten free, non-dairy and 100% vegan – Complete Nutrition Bars are the perfect source of balanced nutrition for any diet. · Additional fun “Spring Clean Your Diet” items! You can enter for a chance to win below. This giveaway is open to the U.S. only. It will run from 4/27-5/11. Good luck to everyone. Disclosure: Kathy's Savings and all other participating bloggers are not responsible for prize shipment. The giveaway is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by or associated with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or any other social media. The winner will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is drawn.
Welcome to the Winning Moves Games Giveaway
Sponsored by Winning Moves
Hosted by Kathy's Savings
 This giveaway is for six Winning Moves Games. The games are Guess Who?, Hi-Ho Cherry-O, Fish, Fish, Squish!, Connect 4 Twist & Turn, Candy Land and Rubik's Speed Cube. The giveaway is open to the U.S. only. This will run from 4/25-5/9. You can enter below for your chance to win. Good luck to everyone.Disclosure: Kathy's Savings and all other participating bloggers are not responsible for prize shipment. The giveaway is in no way administered, sponsored, or endorsed by or associated with Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or any other social media. The winner will be contacted by email and have 48 hours to respond before a new winner is drawn.  ***Disclosure: The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free.*** Well, it's official. I have a rising Kindergartener on my hands. My Sophie will be starting school in the fall. Well, sort of. We are choosing to homeschool her, at least this coming year. We put a lot of thought into this decision, and feel it will be best for her at this time. You see, my little girl is smart as a whip, and might be bored to tears in a traditional classroom. She's already reading better than most 4th or 5th graders, and is definitely ahead of her game.
By enrolling her in a homeschool curriculum this year, we can challenge her and ensure she's actually learning at her own pace. Plus, should we decide to send her to public school later on, they will test her based on her knowledge and ability rather than her age to determine grade placement. Are we getting in over our heads here? Maybe. But we're excited, Sophie is excited, and it's definitely something we're looking forward to. When choosing a homeschool curriculum, we noticed that most, if not all, are based online. This means that the kids will have to have their own computer for learning. One that looks absolutely fantastic is the HP Envy Touchsmart. Of course, this beauty is available at Best Buy, our go to store for all things tech. |
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