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Tuesday, January 10, 2012
New Year’s Resolution Blog Carnival Event is here! #happynewyear
Saturday, January 7, 2012
Get Fit at Work with the Race to the Moon Wellness Program!
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Cafe Well for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
I am a member of the Wellness Committee at work. During the school year, we brainstorm various ideas for exercise programs, incentive programs, and educational programming to implement. Many staff members participate and they find it motivating to work together.
I recently learned about Cafe Well, which is a social network that offers corporate wellness programs. Café Well offers members the opportunity to learn about various health issues and connect with members who are interested in the same topic(s). You can become involved in daily challenges that motivate, inspire, and teach! You also have the ability to create your own discussion groups.
Race to the Moon is a corporate wellness program that is hosted by Café Well and sponsored by HealthAmerica. By providing free wireless pedometers, Race to the Moon encourages and motivates members to get fit by walking and/or running. Believe it or not, the program has members that have walked over 50 million steps and average 2.5 million steps per day. That’s simply amazing! Race to the Moon participants have the opportunity to win great prizes!
Race to the Moon sounds like a fabulous well program for our staff members. It is difficult for so many of us with young children to either get to a gym or complete a full workout. If I am not at work, I typically have a toddler strapped to my leg! It makes it nearly impossible to complete a workout regimen unless it is 9:00pm! I think that creating challenges with staff members could be really fun and motivating. I can envision us doing a challenge for total steps taken in a week or month, eating more fruits and vegetables, and total weight loss in a month. I will certainly be mentioning this to my colleagues on Monday!
I am a member of the Wellness Committee at work. During the school year, we brainstorm various ideas for exercise programs, incentive programs, and educational programming to implement. Many staff members participate and they find it motivating to work together.
I recently learned about Cafe Well, which is a social network that offers corporate wellness programs. Café Well offers members the opportunity to learn about various health issues and connect with members who are interested in the same topic(s). You can become involved in daily challenges that motivate, inspire, and teach! You also have the ability to create your own discussion groups.
Race to the Moon is a corporate wellness program that is hosted by Café Well and sponsored by HealthAmerica. By providing free wireless pedometers, Race to the Moon encourages and motivates members to get fit by walking and/or running. Believe it or not, the program has members that have walked over 50 million steps and average 2.5 million steps per day. That’s simply amazing! Race to the Moon participants have the opportunity to win great prizes!
Race to the Moon sounds like a fabulous well program for our staff members. It is difficult for so many of us with young children to either get to a gym or complete a full workout. If I am not at work, I typically have a toddler strapped to my leg! It makes it nearly impossible to complete a workout regimen unless it is 9:00pm! I think that creating challenges with staff members could be really fun and motivating. I can envision us doing a challenge for total steps taken in a week or month, eating more fruits and vegetables, and total weight loss in a month. I will certainly be mentioning this to my colleagues on Monday!
Jump Into 2012 Giveaway Event! Enter now!
Are you ready to jump into 2012 with some cold hard cash? Do you have a resolution that is going to take a little bit of money or are you just in need of some spending money? What ever your reason, OutnumberedMama from The Busy Woman's Guide to Surviving Motherhood has organized an cold hard - PayPal - Cash Payday of $500 for you to Jump Start 2012. A second prize of a $50 Amazon.com eGiftCard and a third prize of a $30 Amazon eGiftCard is also up for grabs.
All you have to do is use the Rafflecopter below to follow, friend, like, and subscibe to the participating blogs and you are entered to win one of these great prizes. You can do all or just some of them, it's totally up to you. Remember whenever you are using a Rafflecopter it is best that you are only viewing that particular post on the blog you are using. If you are having trouble, refresh the page.
Since this prize will be awarded using PayPal and email, this giveaway is open Worldwide - if you have a PayPal and/or an email address you can win!
Giveaway Starts January 7th and ends January 31st at 11:59PM PST. Winner will be selected by using Random.org via Rafflecopter and will have 48 hours to respond to their notification email before another winner is selected.
Please visit all of the Participating Blogs:
The Busy Woman's Guide to Surviving Motherhood
Retail Therapy Lounge
Thifty Divas
Burning Moon
Travel Contests & Sweepstakes
Disney Contests & Sweepstakes
Savvy Sister Shop
As Mom Sees It
Chic Monkey Boutique
Indiana Coupon Saving & Giveaways
Sprinkle Me Pink
Finger Click Saver
My Style Spot
Peanut Butter and Whine
Unconventional Librarian
A Girl Worth Saving
Hearts Content of a Mama
Maxwell's Mommy
3 Boys and a Dog
Powered by Mom
Deal Seeking Bliss
Best Fragrances and Beauty Supplies
Simple Wyrdings
Craft Yourself
My Little House of Treasures
Tidbits from a Mom
Counting My Kisses
Babushka's Baile
Momondealz
Healthy Concepts
Libby's Library Reviews & Giveaways
Family Fun and Life
$uper $aving Momma
Money Saving Mindy
Mom on the Run
Mark Your Savings
Coupon Scribbles
Babes and Kids Review
Theresa's Mixed Nuts
Write What Inspires You! Donna McDine
The Working Writer's Club
Rants and Raves of a Crazed Mom
Madame Deals
Carol Fraser Hagen - Literacy Specialist
Punk Rock Mommy
A Family Village
Foodie Gems
Diary of a Working Mom
Debbie Does Coupons
Mompreneur Mogul
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Disclaimer: This cash was collected from each of the blogs listed in this post. There was no outside sponsorship by a major corporation. Chances of winning are dependent on the number of entries.
All you have to do is use the Rafflecopter below to follow, friend, like, and subscibe to the participating blogs and you are entered to win one of these great prizes. You can do all or just some of them, it's totally up to you. Remember whenever you are using a Rafflecopter it is best that you are only viewing that particular post on the blog you are using. If you are having trouble, refresh the page.
Since this prize will be awarded using PayPal and email, this giveaway is open Worldwide - if you have a PayPal and/or an email address you can win!
Giveaway Starts January 7th and ends January 31st at 11:59PM PST. Winner will be selected by using Random.org via Rafflecopter and will have 48 hours to respond to their notification email before another winner is selected.
Please visit all of the Participating Blogs:
The Busy Woman's Guide to Surviving Motherhood
Retail Therapy Lounge
Thifty Divas
Burning Moon
Travel Contests & Sweepstakes
Disney Contests & Sweepstakes
Savvy Sister Shop
As Mom Sees It
Chic Monkey Boutique
Indiana Coupon Saving & Giveaways
Sprinkle Me Pink
Finger Click Saver
My Style Spot
Peanut Butter and Whine
Unconventional Librarian
A Girl Worth Saving
Hearts Content of a Mama
Maxwell's Mommy
3 Boys and a Dog
Powered by Mom
Deal Seeking Bliss
Best Fragrances and Beauty Supplies
Simple Wyrdings
Craft Yourself
My Little House of Treasures
Tidbits from a Mom
Counting My Kisses
Babushka's Baile
Momondealz
Healthy Concepts
Libby's Library Reviews & Giveaways
Family Fun and Life
$uper $aving Momma
Money Saving Mindy
Mom on the Run
Mark Your Savings
Coupon Scribbles
Babes and Kids Review
Theresa's Mixed Nuts
Write What Inspires You! Donna McDine
The Working Writer's Club
Rants and Raves of a Crazed Mom
Madame Deals
Carol Fraser Hagen - Literacy Specialist
Punk Rock Mommy
A Family Village
Foodie Gems
Diary of a Working Mom
Debbie Does Coupons
Mompreneur Mogul
a Rafflecopter giveaway
Disclaimer: This cash was collected from each of the blogs listed in this post. There was no outside sponsorship by a major corporation. Chances of winning are dependent on the number of entries.
Friday, January 6, 2012
ChildUp Learning Game Cards & Early Zoo App Review
My son is amazing us on a daily basis with the words he is learning and his improved language skills. He does not have the interest in listening to books as much as my daughter did at his age, but he does like to look at the pictures. He has a short attention span, which is completely normal for his young age, but it makes me wonder how much more he could be learning. I have been eager to find an educational tool or game that will peak my son’s interest. I was intrigued to hear about a company called ChildUp. After years of research, the ChildUp Team created several educational tools, including the ChildUp Online Parenting Courses, the ChildUp Early Learning Game Cards, the ChildUp Early Learning Applications, and the ChildUp Early Learning Method.
I was fortunate to be able to review the ChildUp Early Learning Game Cards and the Early Zoo Application. I received both the Teach Your Child to Count to 10 – Math & Logic #1 Game Cards and the Teach Your Child to Count to 20 – Math & Logic #2 Game Cards. These game cards are meant to be used with children aged 1 to 5. Each pack features quality cards with adorable animals that teach children to count, learn the symbols for the numbers, as well as provide the first steps to learning addition. First off, I was impressed with the overall quality of the packaging, the cards, and the illustrations. I was also impressed with the amount of information that ChildUp provides to parents within such a small box. The information provided to parents discusses the process of learning and language development from infancy, the influence that parents can have on their children’s learning, and general information on how to best utilize the cards. I love the fact that this box can be kept in the car, diaper bag, purse, etc. and pulled out for “on the go” learning wherever you are.
We are still in the process of using these cards with my son. He has not yet learned to count to 10, but again, he has a short attention span, and is “on the go”. He will briefly look at the cards prior to moving on. He very clearly enjoys looking at the animals and repeating their names back to me. He will attempt to copy my counting, but cannot yet say the numbers clearly with the exception of “Two”. You can tell by the up and down of his intonation that he is trying to copy us though, which is a start! I like the fact that the cards come in four different theme sets of animals, including Domestic Animals, Birds, Aquatic Animals, and African Mammals.
My son absolutely loves the Early Zoo Application that we downloaded for our iPad. He works with the iPad very well and knows how to flip the pages and press the button to hear the animal sounds. He repeats the name of the animal to me as well. He is so proud of learning the names and being able to communicate with us. I can see that this App is going to be a favorite of his for a long time!
I recommend both the ChildUp Learning Game Cards and the Early Zoo Application to parents. They are wonderful, quality tools to help support your child’s learning!
*Disclaimer: I did not receive monetary compensation for this post. I received free products for the purpose of this review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
I was fortunate to be able to review the ChildUp Early Learning Game Cards and the Early Zoo Application. I received both the Teach Your Child to Count to 10 – Math & Logic #1 Game Cards and the Teach Your Child to Count to 20 – Math & Logic #2 Game Cards. These game cards are meant to be used with children aged 1 to 5. Each pack features quality cards with adorable animals that teach children to count, learn the symbols for the numbers, as well as provide the first steps to learning addition. First off, I was impressed with the overall quality of the packaging, the cards, and the illustrations. I was also impressed with the amount of information that ChildUp provides to parents within such a small box. The information provided to parents discusses the process of learning and language development from infancy, the influence that parents can have on their children’s learning, and general information on how to best utilize the cards. I love the fact that this box can be kept in the car, diaper bag, purse, etc. and pulled out for “on the go” learning wherever you are.
We are still in the process of using these cards with my son. He has not yet learned to count to 10, but again, he has a short attention span, and is “on the go”. He will briefly look at the cards prior to moving on. He very clearly enjoys looking at the animals and repeating their names back to me. He will attempt to copy my counting, but cannot yet say the numbers clearly with the exception of “Two”. You can tell by the up and down of his intonation that he is trying to copy us though, which is a start! I like the fact that the cards come in four different theme sets of animals, including Domestic Animals, Birds, Aquatic Animals, and African Mammals.
My son absolutely loves the Early Zoo Application that we downloaded for our iPad. He works with the iPad very well and knows how to flip the pages and press the button to hear the animal sounds. He repeats the name of the animal to me as well. He is so proud of learning the names and being able to communicate with us. I can see that this App is going to be a favorite of his for a long time!
I recommend both the ChildUp Learning Game Cards and the Early Zoo Application to parents. They are wonderful, quality tools to help support your child’s learning!
*Disclaimer: I did not receive monetary compensation for this post. I received free products for the purpose of this review. The opinions expressed here are my own.
Monday, January 2, 2012
"I Am Gifted and Called" Poem
I didn't write this poem. The Deacon at my church sent it to me and it hit home for me, so I thought I would share it with you all.
"I Am Gifted and Called"
In all the world there’s nobody like me.
Since the beginning of time, there has never been another person like me.
Nobody has my smile.
Nobody has my eyes, my hair, my hands, my voice.
I am gifted.
No one can be found who has my handwriting.
Nobody anywhere has my tastes for food, music or art.
No one sees things as I do.
In all of time there’s been no one who laughs like me.
And what makes me laugh or cry
will never provoke identical laughter and tears from anybody else. Ever.
No one reacts to any situation just as I would react.
I am unique.
I’m the only one in all of creation who has my set of abilities.
Oh, there will always be somebody who is better at one of the things I’m good at,
but no one in the universe can reach the quality of my combination of talents, ideas, abilities and feelings.
Like a roomful of musical instruments, some may excel alone,
but none can match the symphony of sound when all are played together.
I am a symphony.
Through all of eternity no one will ever look, talk, walk, think or do like me.
I am special…I am rare!
And, in all rarity there is great value.
Because of my great rare value, I need not attempt to imitate others.
I will accept, yes, celebrate, my differences!
I am special!
And I’m beginning to realize it’s no accident that I am gifted as I am.
I am beginning to see that God made me special for a very special purpose.
God must have a job for me that no one else can do as well as I.
Jump Into 2012 with $1200 Cash Giveaway!
Are you looking for a great opporutunity to grow your social media following? Then join me in giving one very lucky winner $1200 to kick off 2012. This multi-blog collaborative giveaway is being organized by OutnumberedMama and there are still plenty of spaces.
You might be asking yourself "What's in it for me?" Well, it boils down to this: For just $10 per social media entry method, you can get the exposure of a $1200 giveaway without having to put up all that cash on your own. To give you an idea of what that means, during the last giveaway OutnumberedMama Organized (a $500 cash giveaway) the participants averaged a growth of 300 NEW Followers per social media entry in just under three weeks.
Registration has been extended to January 2nd - but hurry as the spaces will fill up with this great opportunity. To get all the details and sign up please visit: The Busy Woman's Guide to Surviving Motherhood and tell her I sent you!
Currently Participating Blogs:
Retail Therapy Lounge
Thifty Divas
Burning Moon
Travel Contests & Sweepstakes
Disney Contests & Sweepstakes
Savvy Sister Shop
As Mom Sees It
Chic Monkey Boutique
Indiana Coupon Saving & Giveaways
Sprinkle Me Pink
Finger Click Savings
Cindy Batchelor
Peanut Butter and Whine
Unconventional Librarian
A Girl Worth Saving
Hearts Content of a Mama
Maxwell's Mama
3 Boys and a Dog
Powered by Mom
Deal Seeking Bliss
Best Fragrances and Beauty Supplies
Simple Wyrdings
Craft Yourself
My Little House of Treasures
Tidbits from a Mom
Counting My Kisses
Bohemian Babushka
Momondealz
Healthy Concepts
Libby’s Library Reviews & Giveaways
Family Fun and Life
$uper $aving Momma
Money Saving Mindy
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Hello, 2012! Cash Giveaway Sign-ups are open!
Sign-ups are open for The Hello, 2012! Cash Giveaway! The Hello, 2012! Cash Giveaway, which is being hosted by Cute Like Me, Taking Time For Mommy, and The Penny-Wise Mama, will begin at 12:01pm ET January 15th and will end at 11:59pm ET January 30th.
Visit HERE if you would like to learn more and/or sign up!
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