Giveaway: 5 boxes of General Mills Cereal review

Closed: the winner is Marci from http://ajoyfulheartandsoul.blogspot.com/  As I am trying to eat better and take care of my body we are making some changed in what we eat.  We are adding more whole grain to our diet.  The Dietary Guidelines recommend choosing products with a whole grain listed as the first ingredient. Did you know every General Mills cereal with the white check has more whole grain than any other single ingredient with the same great taste.   Look on box and you will see “whole grain” as a part of the first ingredient on the ingredient list, indicating that whole grain is the first and most prevalent ingredient.

According to Dr. Travis Stork, emergency room physician and host of “The Doctors,” identifying whole grain products can be challenging. Shoppers can look for nutritional cues on the front of the box, but they need to read the ingredient list to know if they are getting enough whole grain. Ingredient lists detail ingredients in order of prevalence, and if the words “whole grain” are followed by a grain like wheat or oats, it means the food contains more whole grain than any other single ingredient.   Dr. Stork has some additional recommendations to help you include whole grain easily into your diet. They include: Start Early! The Dietary Guidelines recommend people get at least 48 grams of whole grain in their daily diets. Get a jump-start on the day’s nutrition by incorporating whole grain into your morning routine. For instance, when choosing cereal make sure whole grain is listed as the first ingredient. One easy choice is cereal with the white check, which have more whole grain than any other single ingredient.                                            . Make Simple Swaps. Choose whole grain versions of the foods you love. Great options include whole wheat pasta and whole wheat bread or even whole grain crackers. Also, try different types of whole grain. Use brown rice instead of white rice as a side dish at dinner or popcorn, which is a whole grain, for a snack.                                                                                        . Don’t Judge a Food by Its Cover. The front of food packages provide good nutritional cues, but don’t forget to read the ingredients and check the nutrition label and side labels for additional health information. Cereals with the white check even include the amount of whole grain per serving on packaging.    Fast Lane for Whole Grain Game: Check out General Mills new online educational game  “Fast Lane for Whole Grain.  This game was development to help you with choosing whole grains.  You can navigate virtual grocery store aisles and identify products that have whole grain as the first ingredient.  You can also enter a sweepstakes to win one of each of the 50 General Mills cereals with the white check. For more information on the importance of whole grain and a chance to enter the “Fast Lane for Whole Grain” sweepstakes, visit www.WholeGrainNation.com. Make a commitment to add more whole grain to your diet by simply pouring a bowl of cereal with the white check including Cheerios®, Lucky Charms®, Cinnamon Toast Crunch®, Honey Nut Cheerios®and Total®. We made the commitment to switch and my kids have never been healthier.  I they did not even notice that we had made the switch.  They just see the same cereals we have always enjoyed eaten.

Now for what you have been waiting for....

The giveaway is 

Closed: the winner is Marci  check out her blog at http://ajoyfulheartandsoul.blogspot.com/

Your Prize Pack will contain:

• 5 boxes of General Mills cereal with the white check

Here is how you enter:  

Mandatory:

•  Leave a comment stating which of the which of your favorite General Mills cereals with the white check will you kick start your morning this New Year?
• Follow me on Google and leave a comment stating you are following me.

Additional entrees: 

• Share this Giveaway on your facebook page and leave a comment on this post tell me you have shared this giveaway on your facebook page.
• "Like" Nowamomof3's facebook page or follow Nowamomof3's Facebook page for an additional entree each. You must leave a comment stating you followed and/or "like" me on facebook.
• Leave a comment on any other story on my blog for one additional entree. You must leave a comment stating which post you commented on.

RULES: Maximum of 7 entries per person. The giveaway will end on February 15 at midnight.  I will randomly pick a winner at random.org on February 16th.  I will notify the winner by e-mail and posted winners first name or user name on my blog.  The winner with have 48 hours to contact me or another winner will be chosen.  You must be 18 years or older and a US resident to enter.  






 Disclosure: The product, information, and giveaway have been provided by General Mills through MyBlogSpark. Nowamomof3 cannot be held responsible for sponsor's failure to deliver the product or service as agreed.

Souper You with Progresso soup and giveaway

Closed: the winner is cdziuba 
As you already know, it is a new year and I am looking to make a make a change.  I am going to eat healthier and workout.  I am always looking for food and brands to help me on my mission.


 Progresso^® is excited to announce the return of their Souper You^® Contest giving you the chance to win an incredible makeover!  By telling Progresso why you deserve a makeover and what you love about their soup, you could have the chance to win an ultimate makeover experience in Hollywood this Spring!

If you are like me you need some help to maintain your weight management plan, without sacrificing on variety or the taste of foods you love. Thanks to Progresso^®, you can have your soup and eat it too!

Progresso^® has 40 delicious soups with 100 calories or less per serving, to help you with your weight management plan.  They also have a variety of different soup to 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.


Souper You^® Contest


Progresso is asking fans to visit www.SouperYou.com and submit their photo with a brief essay about why they love Progresso soups and why they deserve a makeover, by no later than February 22nd.

• three lucky winners with an ultimate makeover experience in Hollywood
•   a trip for 2 to Los Angeles, California 
• a head-to-toe makeover including hair and makeup, 
• guided shopping spree with a $1,000 fashion retailer gift card, $1,000 spending money 
•  2 tickets to this season’s live finale of NBC’s The Biggest(You can tune into The Biggest Loser on NBC Tuesdays at 8/7c) Loser .    

Fans can check www.SouperYou.com on March 12th for the announcement of the top ten finalists, and to vote for their favorite finalist until March 25th.

To see the amazing video of the 2011 winner experience Click here

Click here to get a printable coupon for for $1.25 off the purchase of four (4) cans of Progresso Soup today.

As many of you know I am trying to lose weight, but I am not going on a diet.  I need a life changing meal plan.  I am eating more whole grains, watching my calorie intake, and exercising more.  If you are like me, this is the giveaway for you.  Not only do you get two cans of Progressive soup, but you get a workout DVD as well.  

Progressive soup has so many varieties of soup to choose form and most of their soups are under 100 calories a serving (keep in mind one can is 2 servings).  Progressive soup and help you manage you weight loss along with a weight management plan and exercise.  Make the switch to Progressive and taste the difference, I did.   

Now for what you have been waiting for....

The giveaway is closed: the winner is cdziuba 

Your Prize Pack will contain:

• (2) VIP Coupons for Progresso Soup
• (1) copy of “The Biggest Loser” Workout DVD

Here is how you enter:  

Mandatory:

•  Leave a comment stating which of the Progresso Soup flavors are you most excited to incorporate into your weight management plan this New Year?   
• Follow me on Google and leave a comment stating you are following me.

Additional entrees: 

• Share this Giveaway on your facebook page and leave a comment on this post tell me you have shared this giveaway on your facebook page.
• "Like" Progresso Facebook page for an additional entree. You must leave a comment here stating you "like" Progresso on Facebook.
• "Like" Nowamomof3's facebook page or follow Nowamomof3's Facebook page for an additional entree each. You must leave a comment stating you followed and/or "like" me on facebook.
• Leave a comment on any other story on my blog for one additional entree. You must leave a comment stating which post you commented on.

RULES: Maximum of 7 entries per person. The giveaway will end on February 14 at midnight.  I will randomly pick a winner at random.org on February 15th.  I will notify the winner by e-mail and posted winners first name or user name on my blog.  The winner with have 48 hours to contact me or another winner will be chosen.  You must be 18 years or older and a US resident to enter.  


Cannot wait for the giveaway to end?  Click here to get a printable coupon for for $1.25 off the purchase of four (4) cans of Progresso Soup today.


 Disclosure: The product, information, and giveaway have been provided by Progresso through MyBlogSpark. Nowamomof3 cannot be held responsible for sponsor's failure to deliver the product or service as agreed.

Pillsbury Printable coupon

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I wanted to let you know that you can download a printable coupon.  

Coupon is for $1.10 off when you buy THREE of any size/variety Refrigerated

 Pillsbury® Grands!® Biscuits, Crescent Dinner Rolls, Ready To Bake!" Cookies, 

Sweet Rolls OR Grands!® Sweet Rolls. 

Be sure to visit Pillsbury.com to find convenient, delicious recipes and 

remember to share the coupon offer with family and friends so they can 

take advantage of the discount as well.

Click here to find recipes that uses Pillsbury products. 

Disclose : I received this information and the coupon offer from Pillsbury  through
MyBlogSpark.

Girl Scout with Rett Syndrome finds voice through technology news story

Mare Bear and her Girl Scout troop appeared on KVUE news today.





If you cannot click on the above video, try the link below.


http://www.kvue.com/home/Girl-Scout-with-Rett-Syndrome-finds-voice-through-technology-137822303.html

God Gave Us Two; Book Review

God Gave Us Two is a book in a series of books by Lisa Tawn Bergren.  The First book is God Gave Us You (click here for my review).

God Gave Us Two is a delightful fictional children's book. The art work by Laura J. Bryant is beautifully illustrated. The story starts out with a Little Cub, a polar bear, not wanting to wake up, so she tells Mama to take the new baby to church. Mama reminds Little Cub the new baby is still inside her tummy. Little Cub also ask Mama Why they need a new baby? Mama has a quick response, she reminds Little Cub " they don't need a new baby, they want a new baby like they wanted her".

Throughout the story Mama reminds Little Cub "God gave us you.  Now he's given us two."  Mama and Papa tell Little Cub how much fun she will have being a big sister.  They also talk about whether  Little Cub will have a little sister or a little brother (they don't know the gender of the baby).  Little Cub tries to sit on her Mama's lap, but Mama's lap is getting smaller and smaller.  Finally, Little Cub goes to her grandparents house to wait for new of the new baby.  Little Cub and her grandparents go fishing and bake cookies as they wait to find out if the baby is a boy or girl.

 I don't want to spoil the ending so you will have to read the book to find out if Little Cub will have a baby brother or sister.

God Gave Us Two come in hardcover, but I wold have like it in a board book (my little ones rip pages sometimes).  I would recommend reading the ending to the book before you buy it.  

I really enjoyed reading God Gave Us Two to my two youngest children. However, it is too long for Little Man to sit while I read the whole story.   Mare Bear is older, so she can sit while I read it to her.  This book is great to read to a child that is becoming a big brother or sister.   I wish I would have had this book when I was pregnant with Little Man, I could have read it to Mare Bear.  This book reminds older siblings that each child is "wanted" and a gift from God.

I like reading God Gave Us Two to my children and reminding them how much I wanted each of them. My favorite parts of the book is when Papa tells Little Cub, we all have the same maker (God), but each one of us is different.  Each one of my children are different, and we celebrate those differences.  This book's positive message of how God chooses each child for each family, and a story I think every child should hear.

You can also check out my review of some of Lisa Tawn Bergren other books. God Gave Us Two or Mercy Come Morning.


You can also check out more books by Lisa Tawn Bergren or other authors published by Water Brook Multnomah





Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from Water Brook Press as a member of their Blogging for Books program. All opinions are my own.

Makers of Memories Foundation

Did you know: More than three million children experience domestic violence in the U.S. each year.

The effect domestic violence has on children and later the adults who were impacted as children, is devastating. So much so that UNICEF calls it "one of the most damaging, unaddressed human rights violations in the world today".

It is a sad fact, that most people do not want to think or talk about.

Makers of Memorits Foundation is trying to change that. They want society to see that domestic violence is a human rights violation. They want to end the cycle of domestic violence and give support to the children and adults that were affected as children.

Check out their website click here or to "like" Makers of Memories Foundation click here.

Disclosed: I received information for this post from Smiley360 when sharing.

Shifting Perspectives at the Dublin Arts Council

This made me smile. It also made me cry happy tears. I want people to look past Mare Bear's Rett synrome and see her as a 3rd grade, 8 year old, girl scout, swimmer, sister, daughter, beautiful, smart, happy, excited, opinionated, playful, silly, cute, sleepy, sneaky, dancer, lovable, darling, hopeful, dreamer, Christian... Little Girl.

Girl Scout cookie sells begin

 As a Girl Scout Leader for my daughter, Mare Bear's Brownie troop I am in charge of getting all the information and cookies to my girl scout troop.  My office is stacked with Girl Scout cookies.  I will be handing them to the girls in my troop tonight at our Girl Scout Troop meeting.  Then it is all up to the girls to sell them.

  I wanted to remind you Girl Scout Cookie sells start January 18, 2012.  Please support your local Girl Scout Troop by purchasing a box.

Ask the Girl Scout you buy cookies from, what they are going to do with the money they make selling cookies.  They are sure to tell you they are using the money for camping, Girl Scout camp, crafts, badges, and much more.  Selling Girl Scout cookies is how troops raise money to fund all the awesome adventures Girl Scout go on.

As for our Troop we are using the money we make from selling cookies to go on a camping trip.  The girls are so excited and the brownies have never gone camping as a troop before.  

To any Girl Scout out there, happy selling.

To anyone else, happy buying, and thank you for supporting Girl Scouts.

"I HAVE A DREAM" - Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Watch this today in Honor of

Rev Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

May the words he spoke live in our minds and on our heart.

Have a Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

Yoplait Frozen Smoothie coupon

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 Try  Yoplait® Frozen Smoothies Strawberry Banana or their newest flavor Chocolate Banana. .   


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Disclosure:  I receive this coupon link and information from My Blog Spark. I am lactose intolerant and have not tasted Yoplait, the information I used to write this post was taken from  Yoplait® website or My Blog Spark.  

Have your tried "Huggies Little Movers"?

Have you tried Huggies new slip on diapers?  I was so excited to try out these new diapers.  I went to the Huggies website to see "which type of squarmy baby" I have.  You can check out Huggies website to see what squirmy baby you have too.  Well,  I have what their website calls the "Wee Whirligig" it says that he spins, twirls and moves his bottom any way that he can so that he does not have to have his diaper changed.  Yep, they are right that is exactly what Little Man does at each diaper change.

When you chick on the squirmy name generator not only can you see what type of squirmy baby you have but you can also print a coupon for $2.00 off any one package of Huggies little movers Slip-On diapers.   I printed my coupon and purchased my box of Huggies Little Movers Slip-on Diapers.

Here is what Little Man and I thought of  Huggies Little Movers Slip-on Diapers.
The diapers are easy to slip on and easy to slip off too.  If you desire to have them lay down for a change they do have tabs on the sides to remove the diaper.   The   Huggies Little Movers Slip-on Diapers also have the leak lock system that keeps the diaper free from leaks. They also move with him, which is important too.

 Little Man loves his new "big kid" underwear.  I like them because it make it so much easier to change his diaper.  All I have to do it catch him, slip the old one off and the new one on.  It is so easy for me to do.

To find out more information about Huggies Little Movers Slip-on Diapers.
Check out their website here Huggies 

Disclaimer:  I was not asked by Huggies to do a review and the opinions expressed here are my own.

Purex UltraPacks review

A few years ago I visiting my sister and her new husband.  I had no clean clothes, and needed to do laundry.  I asked her if I could do my laundry while she was at work, and she said "sure". She showed me where the laundray detergent was located and she left for work.  I seprated my clothes, put them into the washer,  added the right amount of laundry detergent, and turned on the washer machine.  About 20 minuits later, I heard a loud thud.  I ran to the laundry room to see what made the noise.  I had left the laundry detergent on top of the washer and when it started to spin, the bottle of liquid detergent had fallen off and spilled all over the carpet.  I was mortified and unsure how to clean up the mess.  Every time I tried to clean up the liquid detergent with water, bubbles formed.  It took me so almost five hours to clean up the mess.  I am not even sure if I ever told my sister about this, and I don't remember how I explained why I used so much laundry detergent.

Purex came up with the perfect solution for people like me,Purex® UltraPacks™.  I only wish they had come up with this product before I visited my sister. (LOL)

So what are Purex® UltraPacks™?

 New Purex UltraPacks are pre-dosed liquid detergent packets containing powerful 2x concentrated liquid detergent.  These little packs are full of Purex's powerful Triple Action liquid formula. The new and improved Triple Action formula delivers even better on Purex’s promise to leave your clothes bright, white, and clean. My white clothes are whiter, my colored clothes are more vibrant, and I don't have stains left on my clothes. It’s Laundry Simplified.®

 

Purex UltraPacks can dissolve quickly in hot, warm or cold water making them ideal for all types of laundry.Purex UltraPacks are also formulated and safe for all machines, including high-efficiency (HE).

I think Purex UltraPacks  are going to revolunize the way we do laundry.  Now I do not have to worry about spilling my liquid detergent.  There is also no messy drip of liquid detergent dripping down the bottle making a mess on my cabinets. No more measuring or spilling.  Now all you have to do is just drop the little packet into the washer and push start (see direction on package).  Our family loves anything that will save us time and money, and Ultra Packs do both.  I have changed the way I do laundry, and you can too.

 Coming soon in mid February, Purex will be offering a FREE sample of Purex UltraPacks.  I will let you know when, in a future post.

Disclosure: Purex provided a free sample of Purex UltraPacks for me to review. However, all opinions expressed are my own.

Giveaway of Jockey sports bra and Purex Crystals

In my last blog I told you I am trying to get into shape by fast pace walking every day.  There is one thing that you should have to be a good fast pace walker, a comfortable sport's bra.  I know we don't like to talk about our unmentionables, that why they are called unmentionables.  But ladies, lets be honest, we need some support.  Not having the right sport bra fit can be uncomfortable and can lead to serious back problems.  Not all Sport bras are created equal. So how do you know which sport bra to buy?  First you much find a brand that you can trust and one that has stood the test of time.

Click here for a 20% off Jockey®’s coupon 

Jockey has been a trusted brand for men, women and children for many years.  Now they have come out the a Tech Terry Performance Sports Bra.  There are many benefits to Tech Terry Performance Sports Bra.  One of it benefits is it has a moisture-wicking to helps keep you cool and dry.  It  also has a soft bottom band for comfortable support and a breathable mesh panel .  There is even a convenient key pocket, to hide your keys during your workouts.

Me, fast pace walking in my Jockey sports bra.

  I was selected to try Jockey®’s sports bra  Tech Terry Performance Sports Bra in black.  When I first tried it on, I thought it was a little to tight, but at least it kept everything in its place.  I would recommend make sure you order a size larger, they seem to run small.   Other than that, I cannot imagine running anywhere with out my Jockey Tech Terry Performance Sports Bra.  It soaked up all my sweat and left me feeling dry and cool.

Click here for a 20% off Jockey®’s coupon 

After you where your sports bra, you have to wash it, but washing it can be damaging to the fabric.   If you wash your sports bra in regular liquid softeners that use oils to soften it can harms the bra’s moisture wicking ability.  I use Purex Crystals, they are 92% natural crystals that infuse long-lasting freshness into the fabric fibers of clothing – without harming garments (like liquid softener products that use oils to soften).

Additionally, Purex Crystals work to create a continuous long-lasting freshness, eliminating that all-too-common odor that gets embedded in workout clothing.  I also love the smell of their new Purex Crystals tropical splash scent; it leaves my clothes smelling like tropical bliss for weeks .  Purex Crystals come with a measuring cup and you add the crystals directly to the drum at the begining of the cycle so you don't have to wait until you hear the rinse cycle (see direction).  It is so easy to do, Little Man can help me.

Now what you have been waiting for...
The Giveaway is for:

• One Tech Terry Performance Sports Bra provided by Jockey®’s
• One Full-sized bottle of Purex Crystals provided by Purex 

Here is how to enter:  CLOSED on 01/26/2012 


The winner of this giveaway is Maura

• Mandatory: Check out  http://www.purex.com/jockey  and leave a comment stating you did.
• Mandatory: Follow Nowamomof3 on Google and leave a comment stating you are a follower.

Additional entrees:

• Share this Giveaway on your facebook page and leave a comment on this post tell me you have shared this giveaway on your facebook page.
• Like"  Nowamomof3's  facebook page and/or follow Nowamomof3's facebook page for an additional entree each. You must leave a comment stating you followed and/or "like" Nowamomof3 on facebook.
• Leave a comment on any other story on my blog for one additional entree. You must leave a comment stating which post you commented on.
• Follow Nowamomof3 on Twitter.    You must leave a comment stating you are now following Nowamomof3 on twitter.
• Tweet about this giveaway for one additional entree.   You must leave a comment stating you tweeted about this giveaway.
• "Like" Purex's  facebook page  for an additional entree each. You must leave a comment stating you followed a"like"  Purex on facebook. "

Click here for a 20% off Jockey®’s coupon 

RULES: Maximum of 7 entries per person. The giveaway will end on January 25th at midnight.  I will randomly pick a winner at random.org on January 26th.  I will notify the winner by e-mail and posted winners first name or user name on my blog.  The winner with have 48 hours to contact me or another winner will be chosen.  You must be 18 years or older and a US resident to enter.   

 Disclosure:  JOCKEY and Purex have generously provided information and their terry sports bra and a bottle of Purex Tropical Splash as the prize.  However the opinions express on this blog are my own personal opinions.