Kidoodle.TV

I participated in a Blog Blast program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Kidoodle.TV. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.

Kidoodle.TV is a website and app made just for children to easily (and safely) watch great shows that they and you will love. Kidoodle.TV is unique in that it is specifically designed for children under 12 years old. It is an easy to use website and app that young children can easily navigate, but even better than that are the parental controls that make your job supervising what they watch even easier. Your children can watch what they want, but you set the standard.

Right now anyone can try Kidoodle.TV for free until the end of the year. And they are running a great giveaway for a chance to win 1 of 10 tablets or 1 of 10 Kidoodle.TV year-long subscriptions. Get your free trial and enter the contest by December 31, 2013.

It was very easy to sign up for Kidoodle.TV on their website. I also downloaded their free app on my iPhone. My son is excited about the great shows available. I like that there are a mix of old and new. It's always fun seeing cartoons and shows that I enjoy as well as my kids. I like that I can set age restrictions, block particular shows of my choosing, and limit watching time all so simply. And it's easy for my 7 year old to use.

Check out Kidoodle.TV on their website. Plus you can connect with them and learn more on their Facebook and Twitter pages too.

Getting Old & Glasses

I am almost *gulp* 30 years old. Notice I said almost, so I am still 29. (Uh, OK, so I’m enjoying my last days of my twenties right now.)  There are so many things that we all start worrying about as we hit these milestones. We start to realize we are aging quickly and things with our body are changing. For instance I have not worn eyeglasses (contact or anything).  But I feel like it’s only a matter of time before I will need them.

I have pretty good eye sight. But the older I get the more I wonder about it. I don’t have problems seeing things. In the past few months, though I do notice myself adjusting a book (or whatever I’m reading at the time) so I can see it better. I didn’t do that before. I have a feeling a trip to the optometrist is in order for me. I might not necessarily need prescription glasses, but I probably should at least get my eyes checked out to see if they are indeed changing.

So, I realize that whether or not I need glasses at this point in my life, someday I will probably need them. I see it as a passage in life. I think it’s something that I can embrace. Just like turning 30 seemed like such a big deal 3 years ago, but now I’m ready for it. I’m way less worried about turning 30 now than I was when I was turning 28. It’s just here and now. It’s my life, and it’s all part of life. I just wonder what the next decade will hold for me.

And you know if I’m going to need glasses eventually, I’m glad it’s now. There are so many different options for glasses online right now. I know that I could get a really cute pair for a reasonable (or even cheap) price. Picking out cute glasses will make it even more fun. So tell me, do you where glasses (contacts)? When did you start needing them? Have you been able to find any cute options online? Share, please! I might need your help sooner than later.

Buy It: If you’re looking for a place to find new glasses, check out GlassesUSA.com. They have given my readers a 10% off code for your next purchase there. Just enter mommy10 when you check out.

*Disclaimer: This is a paid advertisement. However, all words and opinions are my own.*

Dove Ice Cream "My Mini Moment" Contest

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Dove Ice Cream. All opinions are 100% mine.

Dove Ice Cream sounds so yummy. And they have a contest going on now. The "My Mini Moment" contest by Dove Ice Cream Miniatures is looking for women to share about their own person moments of escape. What do you do to "get away" for a few minutes?

When you enter the "My Mini Moment" contest, you could win one of their 3 wonderful prizes.  The grand prize is a mini-getaway to Napa Valley! The other prizes are spa services for a year or a mini-home makeover! Those all sound great to me. I'd take any of those prizes!

Dove Ice Cream Miniatures are only 70 calories each. It's a little indulgent ice cream bar wrapped in real Dove chocolate. Mmm, a yummy treat for anyone. Try the new Cafe Collection with Java Chip and Cappuccino Flavors.

Dove understands that moms are busy people and need a little "me time" each day. I know I appreciate a little quite time each evening.  They've created the "My Mini Moment" contest to celebrate those treasured quiet moments.

Every person has their own mini-escape, each unique and personal. That's why Dove Ice Cream Miniatures created many indulgent choices. They have the Cafe Collection: Cappuccino & Java Chip (Coffee-flavored Ice Cream with DOVE Milk Chocolate); the Variety Pack with Milk Chocolate (Vanilla or Chocolate Chip Ice Cream with DOVE Chocolate); the Variety Pack with Dark Chocolate (French Vanilla or Chocolate Ice Cream with DOVE Chocolate); and Vanilla with Milk Chocolate (Vanilla Ice Cream with DOVE Chocolate). They all sound good to me!

100% Columbian Coffee Sweepstakes

Are you a coffee drinker? Do you know a coffee drinker? If you answered no to both of those, I don't believe you. Ha!

I happen to fall in the not a coffee drinker category, but I know many many people do drink coffee. And I love the smell of coffee. I worked in a café for a year and am an awesome barista. I know that the coffee (or espresso sometimes) that goes into special drinks is the most important thing.


Many coffee brands are using 100% Colombian Coffee. They claim to be the "richest coffee in the world." And 100% Columbian Coffee has a sweepstakes going on now. You can learn about their philosophy and enter to win great prizes at www.whatsbehindthebest.com. You don't have to be a coffee drinker to enter, either. The grand prize is $10,000!



*Disclaimer: I was not paid for this post. I am, however, being entered into a giveaway for a gift card for posting this.*

Playtex Bra Makeover

Some days I can't stand my bras. I will throw it off in the evening if we're staying home just to get out of it. But I am glad that I have found some bras that offer more support that I need.


Did you know, though, that 7 out of 10 women are wearing the wrong size bra? I believe it. I wore the wrong size for a long time. When I finally got sized, I was surprised that I was actually a full cup bigger than I was wearing. Wearing the wrong size can cause all sorts of problems, like back and shoulder pain and bruising and digging.


So Playtex has started a new contest. You can go to their site www.PlaytexBraMakeover.com to sign up to win a Bra Makeover for yourself or nominate a friend. If you are the lucky winner, you will get to fly to New York to receive a Bra Makeover with style expert Alison Deyette. "Alison Deyette is a fashion and trend lifestyle expert who has been featured on Bravo's Millionaire Matchmaker and TLC's Ten Years Younger, as well as in print publications including Good Housekeeping, The Washington Post, and O Magazine."


Go sign up for your chance to win the Bra Makeover today! The last day to apply is Friday, May 21^st, 2010.


Also the 10 winners selected for the Bra Makeover get to appear it their own webisode where they will get a fitting with Deyette and also take away the perfect Playtex products. A new webisode will air on www.PlaytexBraMakeover.com every two weeks.

Good luck!





Discloser: By posting this information, I am entered into a contest to win a free bra from Playtex. I did not receive any compensation for this post and thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

Lands' End Habour Island Promotion

You won't want to miss this!  Lands' End and reps from Island Of The Bahamas and iexplore.com are having a Twitter Event today to celebrate the Lands' End's Bahama Adventure to Harbour Island Promotion at The Hub.   This is a site with informaiton about traveling through the summer. There is also a chance to win a trip for four to the pink-sand beaches of Harbour Island.

What:  A Lands' End Harbour Island Twitter Event
When: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM CST
Where: Twitter- #landsend
How: Be on Twitter and follow @LEprMichele, @LEprMolly, @LEprLibby, @VisitTheBahamas, 
@iexplore and @iexplore_Amanda



Sounds like a fun time! Maybe I'll see you there tonight!




*This post is part of my participation in the Lands' End Harbour Island blog promotion.*

Shopping at JC Penney

Are you a JC Penney shopper? I know I like to go in there occasionally and check our their deals. If you do too, you might enjoy the JC Penney Savings Newsletter. You'll receive special online and in-store coupons.

Sports Guys Discount

A few months ago I did a review about Kaskey Kids Sports Guys. These would be a great Christmas gift idea for the little sports lovers in your family.

Kaskey would like to offer my readers a 20% discount for their holiday shopping. Between Nov. 1st and Jan. 1st, you can get a 20% discount at http://www.kaskeykids.com using the promo code "Holiday".

And if you already have your own Sports Guys, you can submit photos of your children with them for the Fan Photos portion of their website. And early next year, you can vote on the pictures there too.