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Hellooooo!!

2009-10-20T22:23:00.002-04:00

So I realize I've been missing in action for awhile. So much has been going on. My oldest daughter started Kindergarten in September and my youngest preschool so things have been a bit hectic trying to get into a routine but I think we are finally there!

I've also decided to close my business, The Emilee Grace Company. I know I've said it before but I mean it this time. lol For such a great site (in my opinion anyway) we hardly do any business. And by any I mean like 2 or 3 sales a year. :( So, I'm going to be closing the virtual doors soon. I'm trying to get rid of my inventory but even at like super super discounted prices, no one is buying. Ugh! So, check out emileegrace.com and if you see something you like, send me an email and make me an offer. :)

Lastly I've been super busy with my personal blog, The Princess Escapades and my very new craft blog, The Girl Creative. I'd LOVE to have some of my faithful readers and followers come follow me over at those blogs (hint hint) because at this time, posts here at Modern Mama's are going to be few and far between.

Thanks so much for keeping up with me and for stopping by. Hope to see you around. :)

{Friday Five}

2009-08-28T11:16:00.002-04:00

I posted this over at my other blog and thought my readers here might want to participate.

This is my first time using Mr. Linky so I hope it goes well. I made Salmon for the first time last night. Yeah, that did not go so well. Hopefully this goes better. :)

I created a meme called Friday Five. I want you to list 5 things that you like about yourself. Right now I'm personally going through a case of the "feeling fat blues". lol Over the last year and a half I've lost close to 100 lbs. Over the summer, I packed on a couple. :( I've been feeling bummed about it and having a hard time getting myself back on track so I thought that if I could focus on some of my good qualities, it would help me feel better. I can't let my weight define me. And the devil would love nothing more than to try and convince me that it does. So, I have a few extra rolls today that I didn't have a few months ago. Big deal! lol

If you'd like to participate, link up with Mr. Linky below and be sure to refer your readers back here if they want to join in. :)

5 Things I Like About Me

I'm funny. I can make my best friend, Karen and my sister, Kate, cry laughing because of some of the things I say.
I'm pretty easy going. I don't put too many demands on people and I can accept them as they are.
I have a really cute hair cut.
I'm still silly and wacky even though I'm in my 30's. For example I went nuts in the living room last night just dancing around in front of the tv pretending to be a really really bad ballerina...........just to make my kids laugh. At least I thought I was funny.
I'm an encourager. I don't like it when people feel bad about themselves so I try to make them feel better.

Your turn. :)

Redirecting Me

2009-08-26T09:26:00.004-04:00

At the beginning of this summer I had such grand ideas for blogging. I was working on a whole new venture with some really fabulous moms when I felt the gentle little finger of God tap me on the shoulder and tell me "whoa. hold on. wait a minute." Well, maybe not those exact words but I knew enough to take a step back and reevaluate my time and my priorities. So, I put my little venture on hold for awhile and have not been doing much of anything here. Obviously. lol

What I have done though is started blogging a bit more often on my personal blog. So, if anyone is interested, feel free to check it out. Lately it's been on what God's been speaking to me about my walk with Him and about motherhood. So, if that's your thing (and I hope it is............. hint hint), visit me at Live. Laugh. Love...with the Millers.

{Delicious} Vodka Sauce Recipe

2009-07-21T12:15:00.003-04:00

Since I got married almost 7 years ago I've been trying to master Vodka Sauce. I've tried several recipes and none of them gave me the taste of restaurant style Vodka Sauce that I really, really love. About 2 months ago, that.all.changed. I came across this recipe at All Recipes and boy oh boy, did I hit the jackpot with this one and I wanted to share it with you.

I did make a few changes to the original so what I'm giving you is the pefect recipe (for me).

Ingredients

2 sticks of butter

1 red onion

4-5 large cloves of garlic

1 cup of vodka

2 - 28 oz cans of crushed tomatoes (I use tomatoes with basil and have found them to be the best)

Fresh Parsley

1 - 1 1/2 tsp of sugar

1 pint of heavy cream

Directions

Take 2 sticks of butter, one onion cut up and garlic chopped (I used my Pampered Chef garlic press) and place in pot on stove on medim heat. Cook until butter is melted and onion is soft (about 10 minutes)

Add vodka and cook for another 10 minutes

Add 2 cans of crushed tomatoes, fresh parsley (i don't use a whole lot, I just cut some off the stems and sprinkle in) and about 1 tsp of sugar and stir altogether. Cook for 30 minnutes.

Add 1 pint of heavy cream and cook for another 30 minutes

**After cooking the last 30 minutes, I let mine simmer for awhile and I found that doing that gives it an even better taste. If you don't have the time for that, no worries. It still tastes really good w/o doing that.

Ta-da! You're done. This recipe makes enough for a few pounds of pasta and freezes really well for next time. Enjoy!

Help Get Your Kids Ready 4 Kindergarten - PART ONE

2009-07-20T09:24:00.005-04:00

My 5 year old, Emilee, is going to be starting Kindergarten in September. Full day. I know!! What am I going to do without her?? While she drives me insane (most days) I'm going to miss her. While I can write a whole post about that, that's not the reason for this post.

After registering her for Kindergarten, I received in the mail a calendar for the months of July and August with activities for each week day that would help get my child ready for Kindergarten. They are very easy and even make for some ways to keep your child busy during these long summer days. I decided share them with you. The following is the July Calendar and I will post August (PART TWO) in a few weeks.

I know that July is almost over but some of these are easy enough to double or even triple up on your days to catch up. Lord knows that's what I'll be doing. :)

July 1 - Practice reciting your home phone number

July 2 - Practice reciting the day and month of your birthday

July 3 - Cut out the shapes of a triangle and rectangle from construction paper

**WEEKEND**

July 6 - Cut out the shapes of an oval and diamond from construction paper

July 7 - Cut out the shapes of a circle and square from construction paper

July 8 - Glue your shapes in a pretty design on another piece of constuction paper (save shapes from previous days)

July 9 - Show your shape artwork to friends and relatives and tell them the names of the shapes.

July 10 - Practice saying please and thank you

**WEEKEND**

July 13 - Practice writing your first and last names on a lined paper with pencil

July 14 - Play Simon Says to learn body parts

July 15 - Cut out favorite pictures from a magazine or catalog and glue on paper to make collage.

July 16 - Read a book of nursery rhymes with a parent or friend. Pick out your favorite one and try to memorize it.

July 17 - Empty your piggy bank and sort the coins into pennies, nickles, dimes and quarters.

**WEEKEND**

July 20 - To practice hopping and jumping, imitate a kangaroo, a rabbit or a frog.

July 21 - Visit the library and pick out a book to read tonight before going to bed.

July 22 - Practice counting from 1 to 10 by counting 10 beans, buttons, beads or pennies.

July 23 - Practice reciting your home address

July 24 - Practice recognizing your name which is printed on paper for you by your parents. Name the letters in your name in order.

**WEEKEND**

July 27 - Color a page in a coloring book, making sure to stay in the lines.

July 28 - Learn these colors: red, blue, yellow, green, black, orange, purple, brown and white by finding them in your crayon box.

July 29 - Practice reciting your home address.

July 30 - Get ready for the first day of school.

July 31 - Play "Simon Says" to learn body parts.

Late Belli Skincare Winner

2009-07-16T08:25:00.003-04:00

My apologies for being a week late with this winner announcement.

The winner is lucky number 21!

Michelle said...
This looks absolutely divine!

Please send us an email so we can send get your prize sent off.

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My Secret Circle for Tweens + {{GIVEAWAY}}

2009-07-06T00:00:00.001-04:00

If you heard the phrase "secure social networking for girls", would your curiosity be peaked? Mine was. I personally LOVE Facebook. Twitter is kind of cool too. Myspace was very appealing to me when it first came out even though it's lost it's flavor quite a bit (for me). But, I'm an adult. I'm not sure I'd want my tween girls on there though.

Did you know that 25% of 8-15 year olds have strangers as friends on their social networking page and 20% of those admit to meeting a stranger they encountered online?! Just this week alone I received 2 random friend requests on Facebook. Umm, no thanks! Way too many crazies out there.

To address the huge online safety concern facing our youth, gaming and entertainment leader, Senario, has created the first-ever secure socially networking world specifically for girls ages 8-12. My Secret Circle is a new plug-‘n-play product that allows girlfriends to hang out online, chat, share pictures and play games—all with mom’s approval.

By purchasing online access keys (USB keys) featuring proprietary technology with embedded browsers and unique ID codes, only friends can connect on My Secret Circle by exchanging private codes. Best of all, it’s invisible to the online world, so the child is not exposed to ads and strangers that are present on most major social networking sites.

Basically how it works is you buy the program, which comes in the form of a flash drive, and each person has their own secret "code" for the My Secret Circle. After generating your code, you print the code out on a small piece of paper and place it in a tiny capsule called a "charm". Then, you exchange the charm with another My Secret Circle user in person. And that's where it differs from "big kid" social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook. In order to share your MSC profile with another MSC user, you have to exchange charms in person, which is supposed to eliminate the predatory aspect that sometimes comes with social networking sites.

It has all the fun features of other social networking sites like sharing pics, notes, interests, etc. You can even buy a headset that allows you to talk to your friends, voice-over-internet-style, just like Skype!

Other key features of My Secret Circle include All-About-Me profile pages with a Diva Designer avatar tool, an online journal that can be kept private or public for friends to read, instant messaging, games and an extensive photo feature in which girls can upload photos, add text and décor and even create slideshows.

My Secret Circle access keys can be purchased individually($19,.99) or in a B.F.F. (best friend forever) Pack ($29.99), which includes two online access keys, to shared among friends or siblings. What a perfect birthday gift idea!

One lucky reader is going to receive an idividual My Secret Circle Pack. To ENTER please follow these simple instructions:

US & Canadian Residents Only

Contest will run from Monday, July 6 through Sunday, July 12. Winner will be chosen via random.org and will be posted on Monday, July 13.

Earn extra entries by following, subscribing, blog listing or blogging about this contest.

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Belli Skincare Giveaway

2009-07-01T08:00:00.000-04:00

Have you tried Belli skincare products? Belli is kindly offering a chance to their Calm Me Hair and Body Wash.

Calm Me Hair & Body Wash is a blend of ingredients that cleanse and moisturize baby's hair and skin. It features the essential oil of marigold and chamomile, which softens and refreshes. This product is pH-balanced for baby’s skin and tear free. FREE OF PHTHALATES AND OTHER XENOESTROGENS!

And yes, they sent me a bottle and it is absolutely divine! The scent not only calms my nerves at bath times, especially with my newborn son who is a tad bit on the colicky side, but also calms him too. Any soothing moment is a blessing when it seems like no one is getting enough sleep.

I also had a chance to try their stretchmark minimizing cream. It helps reduce stretchmark length and irregular surface area by up to 52% and stretchmark depth by up to 72%. Stretchmark Minimizing Cream is healing skin reparative treatment specifically formulated to decrease the appearance of existing stretchmarks. It features darutoside and registril – ingredients shown in independent clinical trials to be effective on stretchmarks of any age or from any cause.

My stretchmarks are absolutely horrible. I have to admit that for someone who's stretchmarks are not tracing across their abdomen like 4 lane interstates on a map it will benefit you more. However, like the body wash, I loved the scent. This one has a slightly citrus scent to the lotion. I tried other stretchmark mimimizers with my first pregnancy through Avon and found they smelled bad and did nothing for the marks. So I'd recommend trying this one.

Want to try some yourself? Belli Skincare is happy to offer you all a chance to win a bottle for yourself.

Here's what you need to know to enter:

Leave a comment on this post including your email address so that I can reach you if you win.

Giveaways are open to US and Canadian residents

To receive additional entries, blog about this giveaway, subscribe, follow or blog list Modern Mama's but remember to tell me that you did so that you can get credit for those additional entries.

Winner will be chosen via Random.org and will be notified by email on Friday, July 10, 2009.

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Poo-Pourri Winner

2009-06-30T16:23:00.004-04:00

Congratulations to Bakersdozen and MOMFOREVERANDEVER for winning the Poo-Pourri Jr. Giveaway. :) Please email me with your address and I will have your prize shipped right out to you.

We're Hiring......Well, not really but wanna come write for us?

2009-06-24T00:00:00.000-04:00

Hello Modern Mama Readers,

First I want to thank everyone for stopping by and participating in our discussions and giveaways. I've had a ton of fun over the last year and a half since this blog began.

We have so many opportunities for stories and giveaways but I just don't have the time to respond to all of the PR emails that I receive. My co-writer Killlashandra has been doing an awesome job at keeping this blog going. Not sure if you know but she just had a precious baby boy a few weeks ago so she has her handssssssss full. :) She is definitely still on board but we're looking to take on a few more writers to help with the load. As the mom to 2 very VERY active girls and the owner of the Emilee Grace Co. I find that sometimes I'm just spread too thin.

So, if anyone is interested in joining the Modern Mama team, please send an email to modernmamadiana@hotmail.com and we'll go from there. :)

Poo-Pourri Jr. Review + GIVEAWAY

2009-06-23T12:00:00.007-04:00

As parents we love our little ones and we love they way they smell..............well, most of the time. We love the smell of their baby powder, their baby lotion and their laundry detergent but we don't love their stinky diapers. Oh, no sir! Many times I'd look at my girls and think how could this horrific stink come from this adorable little girl?

I have to admit when my first daughter, Emilee, was born I changed her every time at her changing table and used the Diaper Genie religiously. But when Grace came along and I found myself plopping her down wherever I could to change those less than fragrant diapers and running outside to toss her poopie diaper into the trash. Not very convenient when it's cold or raining or the middle of the night.

I recently had the opportunity to try out this ingenious little item called Poo-Pourri Jr, the dirty diaper deodorizer. Here's a little bit about the product: Poo-Pourri Jr. is a diaper spray made of all-natural anti-bacterial essential oils such as bergamot, lemongrass and grapefruit.

Poo-Pourri Jr., from the makers of the popular Poo-Pourri adult spray, eliminates the source of odor causing bacteria and uses a secret formula that safely and effectively traps and diffuses odors in cloth and plastic diapers, leaving your home fresh and clean.

Simply spray Poo-Pourri Jr. on dirty diapers before disposal and there will be no reminder that your little angel was once a stinker. This convenient spray is also perfect to take with you on the go in your diaper bag – the formula contains a revolutionary odor counteractant to neutralize odors at the source and refresh air. The all-natural essential oils in Poo-Pourri Jr. trap odors and won’t leave any behind.

Poo-Pourri Jr. is available in a 4 oz. bottle for $12.96 and an 8 oz. bottle for $19.95. It is available for purchase at www.poopourri.com as well as through retailers nationwide.

This product really does work. I've used is several times and the only thing you smell is the spray. I even went back later on in the day, gave my garbage a sniff and no sign AT ALL that there was a stinky diaper in the pail.

2 lucky readers have the opportunity to win this product. To enter please follow these instructions:

US & Canadian Residents Only

Visit www.poopourri.com and tell me which product you like the best

Earn extra entries by following, blogging about this giveaway, subscribing or following us on Twitter.

Contest ends June 30 and winner will be chosen via random.org and posted on July 1.

Please be sure to leave a valid email email address so we can contact you if you win.

**If you are interested in joining the Modern Mama writing team, please send at email to

modernmamadiana(at)hotmail.com for details. We'd love to hear from you. :)

WINNER - Meaningful Beauty

2009-06-17T08:06:00.002-04:00

Congratulations to joannaonthelake for winning the Meaningful Beauty Skincare System. Please email me your address and I will have your prize shipped out. :)

Thanks to everyone for entering. Have a wonderful week!

Featured Product: Meaningful Beauty + {GIVEAWAY}

2009-06-09T07:00:00.003-04:00

I'm a Mary Kay girl through and through. I love their products but they're kind of pricey. I haven't used them in quite some time and my face could definitely tell the difference. My skin has been kind of red and blotchy on my face. It just wasn't looking as good as it had looked in the past. I resorted to a regular facial scrub but still, not the greatest results.

I was given the opportunity to review Cindy Crawford's new line of Anti-Aging skin care called Meaningful Beauty. I received their 30 day supply. Within the first few days I did notice a difference in my skin. It definitely looked much better and it felt better. I'm so bad when it comes to routine so I've only used the Night Masque once (recommended use of 2x/week) but the following morning, my skin looked great. The other day I even noticed that the redness in my skin had really improved a lot.

It may seem like a long list of items to use for a daily routine and we mothers are busy as it is and may not have time to do it all but it's really very quick. And worth it. I completely notice a difference in how my make-up goes on when I use the Day Moisturizer (which contains SPF 20) and the Glowing Serum. Those are my 2 daily musts.

A 30 day supply runs $29.95 plus shipping. To some that my seem like a lot but there are many other designer brands that you can purchase but you'll be spending the same money on just a cleanser or a moisturizer.

A little bit about the products: By beautiful mother/entrepreneur/super model, Cindy Crawford, the Meaningful Beauty® skin care line is an age maintenance regimen that combines a powerful antioxidant with luxurious anti-aging ingredients in beautiful packaging. The line includes a day moisturizer, a night treatment, a gentle cleanser, a great-smelling, pore-refining toner, a deep cleaning facial masque, a depuffing, brightening eye treatment, a neck and décolleté treatment (an often ignored area that gives us away!) and a glowing serum (a model's secret!). Meaningful Beauty® is great for every day and, beautifully packaged, making it gift worthy as well.

One lucky winner is going to receive the Meaningful Beauty Anti-Aging Skincare Sytem (30 Day Supply). Woot woot!!! To enter, please follow these simple instructions:

US & Canada Residents Only
For extra entries follow, blog about this giveaway or subscribe to this blog or this blog
Must have valid email address to enter as winner will be chosen by random.org and notified via email.
Giveaway ends Tuesday June 15 and winner will be notified on June 16.

Save BIG at Emilee Grace

2009-06-08T16:26:00.003-04:00

{ Balance B Kids Bar }

2009-05-28T13:07:00.003-04:00

As the mom of 2 girls and being that I have had issues with my weight since I was a child, I'm always looking for healthy snacks that my kids can enjoy too. Now, I'm not saying that my house does not have some delicious goodies in it but when given the choice, my kids have been opting for fruit over sugary snacks. They're so used to me counting my points (Weight Watchers) and eating healthy that they now say "we want to eat healthy too". Ahhh, music to a mothers ears.

A good healthy snack does not necessarily need to be a fruit or a vegetable. It can come in many forms. And for those of you moms out there whose kids can't be bothered with fruits and veggies, don't you worry your pretty little head. The makers of BALANCE BAR introduce the BALANCE B KIDS bar, a nutritious kids’ snack bar to help fuel their active lives. With a yummy combination of whole grain oats, wheat and rice, the bars contain vitamins like Iron, Zinc and B1, B6, and B12 to help feed their growing brains and bodies. And, in flavors like Chocolate Chip and Peanut Butter, B KIDS bars are a great treat to stick in their lunchbox or put in their backpack and take on the go!

Here's a pic of my daughter Gracie enjoying the Peanut Butter B Kids Bar.

Beginning in June, B KIDS bars will be available exclusively at Target® stores nationwide. The suggested retail price per six-count box is $3.99.

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Salsa Winner!

2009-05-21T15:25:00.003-04:00

Our winner this week is Rita!

Rita A. said...
On the west coast we use salsa as much as ketchup. Looks yummy.

Rita, please send me an email within the next 3 days with your full name and address and I will send that on to our sponsor.

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Cheap Summer Ad Space

2009-05-19T10:11:00.002-04:00

Looking for a very inexpensive way to advertise? Try one of our top spots on the right for $15 for the months of June-July-August or $20 for June-July-August for the long banner ad at the top of the posts (right under the menu). Send an email to modernmamadiana@hotmail.com if you are interested. Please be sure to put "Advertising on MMFF" in the subject.

May: National Salsa Month + Giveaway

2009-05-14T12:26:00.001-04:00

I bet you didn't know that May is national salsa month. So what better way to celebrate than with a review of some tasty salsa with an added healthy kick.

A little known grain called Salba has revolutionized America’s favorite condiment: salsa. Salba is a superfood. A nutrient-packed grain grown only in Peru, Salba is the richest whole food source of Omega-3 fatty acids and fiber found in nature – and has been clinically proven to assist in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease and in the reduction of blood pressure, inflammation and coagulation factors.

Ounce for ounce, Salba grain provides three times more iron than spinach, 15 times more magnesium than broccoli, and six times more calcium than whole milk. You can read more here: www.salbasmart.com.

Of course salsa is rarely eaten alone: paired with tortilla chips, it’s an ideal snack. Salba Smart also offers a range of products made from Salba which complement salsa, including organic tortilla chips, whole wheat tortillas and pretzels.

All products contain 0g of trans fats, and are gluten free (except tortillas and pretzels) and Certified Non GMO. Look for Salba Smart at Whole Foods Market, Wild Oats, Vitamin Cottage, Wegman’s and other natural foods stores.

So what did we think?

Tasty!

Everyone loves the mild salsa and the corn chips. Combine delicious tortilla chips tasting like freshly fried corn tortillas found at restaurants the duo makes for an excellent, healthy, and tasty snack. When we opened the medium salsa I fell in love. That little bit of kick without the overpowering burn some hot salsa has really hit the spot. Tastes wonderful with the hearty blue corn tortilla chips. My 16 year old daughter skipped the medium liking the mild, I'm hooked on the medium and that leaves Dad loving the hot. A hearty chunky salsa fills the taste buds and the stomach. Just knowing I'm eating something that tastes this good and is this good for me too, makes me smile.

Here's your chance to win a sampler box of your own to try:

Leave a comment on this post including your email address so that I can reach you if you win.

US Residents Only

To receive additional entries, blog about this giveaway, subscribe, follow or blog list Modern Mama's but remember to tell me that you did so that you can get credit for those additional entries.

Winner will be chosen via Random.org and will be notified by email on Friday, May 22, 2009.

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Energy Boosting Winner

2009-05-08T12:38:00.002-04:00

Number 42 is our lucky winner this time and that's Heather!

Heather said...
I follow your blog.

Heather, please send me an email within the next 3 days with your full name and address and I will send that on to our sponsor.

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Chicken Soup for the Soul GIVEAWAY

2009-05-04T14:22:00.004-04:00

With Mother's Day just around the corner, we are happy to announce a few neat giveaways for moms.

"Chicken Soup for the Soul: Like Mother, Like Daughter" From borrowed outfits to goofy mannerisms, there is a time when most women must sheepishly admit, "I'm turning into my mother." But while our uncanny connections can draw us closer, sometimes these similarities can drive us up the wall. To help your readers navigate to complexities of their mother-daughter relationships, "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Like Mother, Like Daughter," provides a collection of stories written by moms and daughters on maternal wisdom, raising teenage girls, becoming friends with Mom, grandmothers, granddaughters, and more.

"Chicken Soup for the Soul: Moms & Sons" As numerous mothers know, raising boys can be an adventure. From baby blue blankets to first wedding dances, sons provide their mothers immeasurable amounts of joy - not to mention bruised knees to clean, rambunctious friends, and good-natured teasing. Written for mothers and "mama's boys" everywhere, "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Moms and Sons" offer glimpses into the touching - and often funny - interactions between mothers and their boys, as grateful sons, single moms, and loving grandmothers all chime in to add their voices to this new collection.

4 Winners will be chosen total. 2 will receive "Like Mother, Like Daughter" and 2 will receive "Moms and Sons".

If you are not chosen as a winner, Target has discounted these titles until Mother's Day at the prices of $11.66 each.

Giveaway Terms:

Leave a comment telling us which book you'd like to win.

If you have a great Mother/Daughter or Mother/Son story that you'd like to share, please do. :)

US Residents Only

Winner will be chosen using random.org on Thursday May 7, 2009 and will be contacted via email.

For extra entries, follow, subscribe, blog list or blog about this contest but be sure to let us know so that we can give you extra credit.

Energy Boosting Giveaway

2009-05-01T12:00:00.000-04:00

HealthDropz

healthDropz: Beverage Booster offered at Compassion Net

Unlike other specialty beverages, healthDropz Energy is not a caffeine laden formula. Instead, the secret in these drops is small amounts of caffeine, the amino acid taurine and lots of B vitamins, especially B12. B vitamins are used by our bodies to create glucose into energy. The lack in vitamin B12 can cause people to be sluggish, which is why healthDropz Energy rates over 6,000% percent of the recommended Daily Value of B12 per serving. Because healthDropz Energy is sugar-free, there is no potential for a sugar crash.

healthDropz is available in three blends (Energy, Focus and Green Tea Antioxidants), each providing a precise, highly concentrated mix of vitamins, herbs or select natural ingredients. Simply add six healthDropz to 8 oz water of water or any beverage. No mixing necessary. A 90 serving bottle of healthDropz (0.9 fl oz) retails for $8.99. The bottle is small and convenient to carry, about the size of a lipstick.

Here's what you need to know to enter:

Leave a comment on this post including your email address so that I can reach you if you win.

US Residents Only

To receive additional entries, blog about this giveaway, subscribe, follow or blog list Modern Mama's but remember to tell me that you did so that you can get credit for those additional entries.

Winner will be chosen via Random.org and will be notified by email on Friday, May 8, 2009.

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Skincare Winner

2009-05-01T00:00:00.002-04:00

Random.org has selected number 53 as our winner!

Beth is our lucky winner!

beth said...
Thank you for a great giveaway! I would love to win. I would also like the facial repair formula. Thank you

Beth, please send me an email within the next 3 days with your full name and address and I will send that on to our sponsor.

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Skincare Giveaway

2009-04-22T17:24:00.008-04:00

Wrinkle Arrest Skincare from Aminogenesis

AminoGenesis, known best for their advanced amino acid skincare products, is introducing their newest creation, Wrinkle Arrest, which has earned the AAD SEAL OF RECOGNITION® from the American Academy of Dermatology for its sun-protection benefit.

Wrinkle Arrest is a new moisturizing day cream with SPF 18 and broad spectrum sun protection. Wrinkle Arrest contains the groundbreaking AminoGenesis DermaScyne formula which helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration and other signs of aging. These precursors help support proteins like collagen and elastin as well as many other key proteins found in the skin. Regular Price: $59

Jump over to AminoGenesis and pick one other product you would like to try too.

Here's what you need to know to enter:

Visit AminoGenesis and list one product you would like to try in your comment.

Leave a comment on this post including your email address so that I can reach you if you win.

US Residents Only

To receive additional entries, blog about this giveaway, subscribe, follow or blog list Modern Mama's but remember to tell me that you did so that you can get credit for those additional entries.

Winner will be chosen via Random.org and will be notified by email on Friday, May 1, 2009.

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Happy Earth Day!

2009-04-22T04:00:00.001-04:00

A few sites to consider for Earth Day 2009.

Check out Together Be for some wonderful eco friendly baby traveling gear. The Peekaru is the first stylish and environmentally responsible fleece vest in the world that zips over a soft baby carrier to keep both parent and child warm to save parents from dropped blankets and bulky outerwear. Each Peekaru Original is made of 85% recycled Malden Mills fleece that is manufactured in the U.S. using the equivalent of 25 recycled 2 litter plastic soda bottles.

Send a virtual flower at Electrolux and donate $1 to Global Green USA to support their healthy green schools initiatives across America. Kelly Ripa launched Electrolux’s newest eco-friendly washer & dryer in limited edition “Kelly Green” just in time for Earth Day. Kick off an online campaign to encourage people to renew their commitment to living green by planting a virtual flower for a friend.

In honor of Earth Day on April 22, Tough Cookies Children's Boutique will donate 10% of all Lola & James purchases to Tree People, whose staff and volunteers work to plant trees and restore the pollution-damaged mountains of Southern California. Lola & James is an innovative, eco-conscious children’s clothing line created by Paula Scolaro-Sikking, a Montreal-born graduate of New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology. The line features bold and creative looks such as vintage concert t-shirts, colorful designs made from recycled fabrics and materials, and customized recycled cashmere blankets. The line caters to both boys and girls, sizes 0/6 months to 10 years old. Celebrity clients have included the offspring of Kelly Ripa, Angelina Jolie, Courtney Cox, Eddie Vedder and Gwen Stefani.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Earth Day. I took the train and packed a lunch for work. Did you do something special in honor of this day?

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LashFood Giveaway Winner

2009-04-21T17:15:00.003-04:00

Apologies for the belated announcement of a winner for the LashFood Giveaway.

Random.org has selected number 88 as our winner!

Nina is our lucky winner!

Nina, please send me an email within the next 3 days with your full name and address.

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