{Closed!} Prenatal Vitamins just got easier to take

Thanks everyone for entering! The winner is: Kayleigh Seelen! Your 30 day stash of Premama is on it's way. We were very recently excited to learn that our daughter is expecting another GIRL to join their family. A boy would have been fine too - and we would have been just as excited of course, but girls are fun. I know girls. lol. Little one is expected in late September/Early October. :)

Speaking of new tiny people... my daughter has had a really difficult time with morning/all day sickness again this time around and I don't know who decided that prenatal vitamins had to be so huge but... there might be some relief in sight for those of you who find prenatals hard to swallow, and keep down. There's a new company called Premama and they've jumped on the "put this powder in your drink" bandwagon - for prenatals!
My daughter tried them out recently and really really liked them. She has taken them in juice and milk with no change of taste in her drink and they stay down, unlike her large prenatals sometimes. They come in tube - you can take the whole tube at once or, since it's compartmentalized into 2 sections, take one part in the morning and one later in the evening. Easy!

Premama Prenatal Supplement Mix is nut-free, gluten-free, egg-free, fish-free, shellfish-free, and sulfite-free. AND packed with vitamins, minerals, DHA and nausea relieving extras such as Ginger, Vitamin B6, and Magnesium.{Go HERE for Nutritional Info}

“Say goodbye to prenatal horse pills. Say hello to Premama—the superior prenatal drink mix. Created with doctors, for women.”

Doctor-recommended Premama is a flavorless, prenatal vitamin on-the-go drink mix. It is complete with key prenatal vitamins and minerals—including folic acid, iron, DHA, CoQ10 and calcium—that help greatly reduce the chances of some birth defects, when taken appropriately. Premama’s ingredients have also been shown to help relieve common prenatal vitamin side-effects, such as nausea and constipation.

Check out the Premama website at http://drinkpremama.com/ for more info on their product and ordering - they are offering FREE shipping right now.

One thing my daughter noted, if you put the powder in water/juice and stir it it may not dissolve completely - so if you have some sort of issue {it's not gritty or anything} seeing things floating in your water you might want to put it in something that you can shake or blend up - or close your eyes lol. My daughter had no trouble with it tho' and the powder is taste-free.
I'm not sure if the product helped with her sickness but she is feeling better these days, and it's *definately* easier to take and keep down. She LOVED that aspect alone.
Her only comment on what they might do better is to put a small cut on an edge so the packages can be opened without needing to hunt down a pair of scissors.

She's giving them 5 crowns for... well everything! Ease of use, taste {or lack thereof}, and she says it's a great product she wished had been available during her first pregnancy.

Thanks to MomSelect and Premama I'm giving away a 30 day supply of Premama to a lucky reader! Just follow the Rafflecopter prompts below to enter.

And psst! You can sign up for free samples too! Just go to the bottom of the page here:
You can also hook up with Premama on Twitter and Facebook.


Giveaway ends: Saturday 13 May

OH - and often my personal FB page doesn't show on the widget correctly. I have no idea why. You can manually like it and then click the enter button. Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/robinphillipsknotts AND if you have any other problems just leave me a comment on the blog. Thx!
US peeps only and 18+ years please.

Postcards & Soup Winners!

I want to thank my sponsors for the two recent giveaways: Progresso Soup and MyBlogSpark and PrintRunner! AND, I know these two giveaways were of a shorter duration than normal but thanks to those of you who made it over to enter to win!

And our winners are...
Lauren Ayer is the winner of the Progresso Soup Package - confirmed

and...

Jeni Monroe is the winner of the Postcards from PrintRunner!

Congrats to them!
I've emailed the winners, so check your emails.
{If the prizes are not claimed new winners will be chosen.}
Thanks everyone for playing!

{GIVEAWAY} PrintRunner Postcards

Recently I was contacted by a very kind rep for PrintRunner... never heard of them? Let me get you up to speed: PrintRunner is your convenient online printing services resource. Check out their site and print postcards .

PrintRunner, Inc. was established with little more than a small press and a dream. Ten years later PrintRunner.com is one of the foremost quality printers in Southern California and occupies over 25,000 sq ft. Our growth is due to our commitment to providing the best value in high quality full color printing at an affordable price. Whatever your promotional needs, from business card printing to full color brochure printing to postcard printing services and beyond, we have the solution.

Of course I said yes when the rep asked if I wanted to give 100 postcards away to one of my readers! Can't think of any uses for postcards? I know you can think of 100s of uses for postcards but I'll give you a few off the top of my head real quick:
* Thank You notes for any occasion {weddings coming up anyone?}
* We've Moved change of address cards
* Sales cards for your business
* A little note to someone you care about - with a custom picture on the front!
* Put whatever message/graphic you want 4-5 up and cut apart! Instant hang tags, moo-type cards, business cards.
* Great for non-permanent tags per CPSIA for you crafters
* Put several designs on one & cut them apart for your 365 album or... what's that called where everyone is scrapbooking once a week... Day in the Life or something? With those cute wallet size cards for journal prompting using the cute divided up page protectors?? You know what I mean. All the cool kids are doing it {obviously I'm not one of them lol}... These would be great for that and you'd have plenty to share with a friend! {Just make them generic and personalize-able}
* Put a cheery message on them and leave them around town for others to find - brighten someone's day!
* and of course, if you REALLY can't think of anything please consider asking your favorite charity if they could use 100 postcards - I know the local Dog/Cat Rescue here would never turn down such an offer. :) {And if you really really can't think of anything to do with them, should you win, lmk. I know Animal Fair Rescue would love for you to donate the cards to their rescue}

Okay, enough of that...
One lucky reader will win...
Postcard Size: Postcards 5x7
Quantity: 100
Colors: 4/0 Front Only Printing
Paper: 14 PT. UV Coating on Front,
Rounded Corners: Yes
Proof: None
Ready to Ship In: 4 Business Days
*Giveaway is open to US Residents only, ages 18 years old and above. Giveaway will end on 12March2012 & prize code awarded on 15March2012. If winner does not respond to winning email by 13March2012 prize will be awarded on 15April2012. Please see terms & conditions on the Raffelcopter widget for more info.

Just follow the Rafflecopter directions and cross your fingers! Thanks for playing!

Progresso - Souper YOU + a giveaway!

... and I'm back! And with a giveaway - and another one coming on the heels of this one so stay tuned and read on!

How has everyone's New Year's Resolutions been coming along? Need some help in the managing your weight part of your resolution? I think resolutions pertaining to weight are probably the #1 resolution made for a new year and Progresso may be able to help!

With 40 delicious soups with 100 calories or less per serving, Progresso Soup has a variety of offerings that help you beat diet boredom and satisfy your taste cravings, while helping you stick to your weight management calorie goals. Progresso soups are packed with hearty ingredients like pasta, beans, rice, meat and vegetables that suit your taste buds and make you feel good about including it in your meal choices.

This year, the Souper You® Contest will provide three lucky winners with an ultimate makeover experience in Hollywood; this includes a trip for 2 to Los Angeles, California where the winner will receive a head-to-toe makeover including hair and makeup, guided shopping spree with a $1,000 fashion retailer gift card, $1,000 spending money and 2 tickets to this season’s live finale of NBC’s The Biggest Loser.

The entry deadline for the Souper You contest has passed but fans can check back on March 12th for the announcement of the top ten finalists, and to vote for their favorite finalist until March 25th. During this time, there will also be a special sweepstakes opportunity in which you will have the
chance to win one of three prize packs for a one-year supply of Progresso soup! Visit SouperYou.com for complete rules and to vote!

In addition, visit http://bit.ly/ProgressoCoup to download a printable coupon for $1.25 off the purchase of four (4) cans of Progresso Soup today! Also, tune into The Biggest Loser on NBC Tuesdays at 8/7c.

Click here to watch this amazing video of the 2011 winner experience.

And the giveaway!
The winner’s Progresso “Souper You” prize pack will contain:
(2) VIP Coupons for Progresso Soup
(1) copy of “The Biggest Loser” Workout DVD

Please note: Entries for this giveaway are conducted by Rafflecopter, and you may have to be patient while it loads {if you have a connection like mine}. Any entries made via comment, except when asked to do so by the Rafflecopter widget, will be deleted.

Winter Driving - A few tips

Many parts of the US have virtually been without a winter so far - including MO where we live. And in the meantime many states that usually don't have much of a winter have been hit pretty hard with snow and ice storms recently. I'm sure that makes for unsure drivers on the road so here's a few tips when faced with winter storms.

If the weather is bad or you are unsure - stay home if at all possible. If you must go out...

Make an effort to be prepared. I know this is hard in an area that might get hit with a sudden storm, especially if you live in an area that doesn't see much in the way of winter. But it's always a good thing to keep some provisions in the car whether it's winter or summer. Some things you might consider keeping in the car are blankets, flashlights with spare batteries, granola bars & bottled water {rotate out monthly}, gloves & a hat, and flares {know how to use them} or a triangle. You may never need any of these things but it's extra piece of mind to know that they are there.

Make sure you are using car seats and boosters that match the weight and height of your kids. And consider extended rear facing if you have a toddler/preschooler - it keeps the kids safer longer. An improperly used restraint can be dangerous. Don't start the vehicle until everyone is secure in whatever restraint is proper for their age and size.

It probably goes without saying but, no matter what the law is in your area, don't text and drive! Make sure your cell is charged but consider turning it off while you are driving.

Leave plenty of time to get where you are going as it's probably going to take twice as long. Go slow, don't rush. You might be sure of your winter driving skills but are you sure of the skills of others? Be extremely aware of other vehicles around you.

If you are in an accident, no matter how small, you'll want to have your documents handy. Know ahead of time where your insurance info is and who to call if you need to. This would be good advice for any other insurance you might have also - life, house, etc. Don't wait until you need it to figure out how to use it. We recently shopped around for car insurance and were able to save quite a bit moving to a new company. If you are in the market for new insurance consider learning more at the Esurance website.

Have extra supplies at home so you don't *need* to rush out to get groceries. This is one thing I'm really bad about. Consider making a stockpile. Helpful during the Zombie Apocalypse too. :)

Be cautious and stay safe! {and did I mention just stay home? lol}

You can find out more and get your questions answered on the Esurance Facebook page.


I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Esurance blogging program for 8,000 My SocialMoms Rewards Points. For more information on how you can participate, click here.

Goal for it - more than a chore chart {review}

What are your New Year's Resolutions? Not everyone is making them but everyone has goals for the year. Want to loose weight and or eat healthier? Be more present with your family? Make more time for yourself? or just try to get the kids back on track after a hectic previous year?

Give Goal For It Chore Chart a test run - it just might help.

I don't have kids at home any longer, but I've been trying this new Chore Chart out with my granddaughter, whom I watch two times a week. Even tho' she is only 3 we still have goals on those two days she is with me - we need to get her dressed, eat breakfast, brush her teeth, get her to preschool on time... and she loves being able to mark these things off on her Princess-themed chart with a Mady-chosen sticker! {you can print out the charts or use them online}
These are her "jobs" right now and she is very proud when she accomplishes these things!
This is a great way to teach even the smallest child the beginning of responsibility, and young kids enjoy seeing the patterns, and consistencies, in their days; Your kids too will enjoy the feeling of accomplishment as they check off each chore/goal - and you can designate reward points for each checkmark if you choose.

Goal For It is more than just a chore chart though. It has areas for adding friends and family so you can easily communicate, you can post goals for yourself and your family, keep track of to-do lists - and no longer loose track of them! And yes, even I love to see things crossed off a list :). There is also a Journal section, and more. Consider it your go-to online organizer! It's free and takes only a few simple steps to set up.
I'm going to start using Goal for it to focus my blogging tasks as well as tasks I need to complete for my new Etsy shop, On Woodland Road - I think it will be a very helpful tool. Kids 13 and over can create their own account to keep track of their personal lists and tasks. {The under 18 crowd is kept out of the community searches etc.}

Even if you just want to use the Chore Chart sections they are very versatile and appealing; There are Chore charts geared to kids, and to tweens/teens and they each have several categories: health {food choices, weigh-in reminders, exercise}, chores, and behaviour charts for starters, and you can add your own custom items of course. You can also set up custom email reminders to keep you, and your kids, focused and on-task.

Give Goal For It Chore Chart a spin, remember nothing works forever with kids and you may need to change things up every so often {or at least make it look different by changing the theme} but I think this is a great tool to help you, and your kids, stay focused throughout your day.

I was introduced to Goal For It via a relationship with MomSelect and was compensated for this post. All opinions & experiences, however, are my own & are not reviewed by anyone but me prior to posting.

Family Storybook Treasury Book {Giveaway!}

This was scheduled to start a few days ago but from me not setting it right or blogger being twitchy... it didn't but here it is now! :)
Read on for the giveaway for this very cool, and huge!, book...

Today's giveaway is for THE FAMILY STORYBOOK TREASURY: Tales of Laughter, Curiosity, and Fun! and TWO of my readers will each win a copy!

Family, friends, your favorite characters - bring them all together at story time! Share the book that is sure to entertain, delight, and make the whole gang laugh. The Family Storybook Treasury is a collection of your most well-loved picture books and poetry, now available in one beautiful keepsake volume with bonus audio CD!

Includes eight complete picture books:
Curious George and the Firefighters by Margret and H. A. Rey
Martha Speaks by Susan Meddaugh
Lyle Walks the Dogs by Bernard Waber, illustrated by Paulis Waber
Sheep in a Jeep by Nancy Shaw, illustrated by Margo Apple
Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester, illustrated by Lynn Munsinger
Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed by Eileen Christelow
The Great Doughnut Parade by Rebecca Bond
Mike Mulligan and his Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton

A beautiful treasure to give, receive, and pass down.

This really is a lovely book! We've read from this book several times and Mady's favorites so far a Sheep in a Jeep, and her all-time favorite story - Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed {she learned the song at story hour at the library and loved it immediately}. Just beware: since there are 8 stories in this one book it's very easy for the child you are reading to to talk you into "one more story!"

Mady gives the Family Storybook Treasury 5 Princess crowns:

Buy it! You can buy The Family Storybook Treasury here.

Win it! 2 lucky readers will win the Family Storybook Treasury for their little one or a little in their life.

Please post the first mandatory entry as a comment on this blog, all other entries will need to be done on the rafflecopter widget to count. And remember that the mandatory entry must be completed before other entries will count. Thanks!