Saturday, April 28, 2012
Winner! Big G Curvy Straws Prize Pack
Congratulations to post #6, Karin who said, "I follow thru networked blogs. #2" Thanks for following Karin! Enjoy your prize!
Winner! Libby's Single Serve Fruit Cups Giveaway
Congratulations to post #8, ToyStory who said that "pears" was their favorite fruit. Thanks to all who entered, I really appreciate you all reading and following my blog!
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Kids Say The Darndest Things
I was lucky enough to spend some quality time with my little guy Joey today. It's always nice to go out with just one kid. I feel like I actually get to enjoy some precious moments that are usually too rushed or chaotic to notice. First we went to a birthday party for one of Joey's classmates. Then we headed over to Kohl's so I could use my 30% off coupon to stock up on K-Cups. (FYI: if you catch them on sale with a coupon, it comes out to just over $8.50 a box... in case you're wondering!) Shopping with just one child is like a dream come true for me. (Second only to shopping alone, obviously!) But really, it's actually fun to go with one. I try to involve them in a lot of the decisions, asking their opinions on colors, styles, etc. Keeping them interested is so much easier than trying to distract them from the fact that we are still in the store. So that's what I did with Joey at Kohl's tonight.
First we shopped a bit in the ladies department. I tried on a few pieces, wasn't happy with most, except for a shirt that Joey told me was a "beautiful color," so that one I bought. Next, we headed on over to the girl's department to grab a new bathing suit for Katelyn. That kid outgrows everything in about 2 weeks, I swear.
Finally we were ready to go collect our stash of K-cups, so we walked past the boy's department, where I was convinced to buy Joey a new baseball shirt. If a $5 shirt keeps him happy, fine. At least it's 30% off. Trekking on, I walked hurriedly past the candles, picture frames, and intimates. Joey was walking sort of alongside me, stopping to look at this and that along the way. Before I could tell him not to, he was grabbing onto a great big flower-print padded bra, at which he ever-so-innocently (and loudly) said, "This is pretty for you, Mom. You could put your boobs in it."
I told you, I love shopping with my kids. It's like shopping theater. I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried.
First we shopped a bit in the ladies department. I tried on a few pieces, wasn't happy with most, except for a shirt that Joey told me was a "beautiful color," so that one I bought. Next, we headed on over to the girl's department to grab a new bathing suit for Katelyn. That kid outgrows everything in about 2 weeks, I swear.
Finally we were ready to go collect our stash of K-cups, so we walked past the boy's department, where I was convinced to buy Joey a new baseball shirt. If a $5 shirt keeps him happy, fine. At least it's 30% off. Trekking on, I walked hurriedly past the candles, picture frames, and intimates. Joey was walking sort of alongside me, stopping to look at this and that along the way. Before I could tell him not to, he was grabbing onto a great big flower-print padded bra, at which he ever-so-innocently (and loudly) said, "This is pretty for you, Mom. You could put your boobs in it."
I told you, I love shopping with my kids. It's like shopping theater. I couldn't make this stuff up if I tried.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Big G Curvy Straws Review & Giveaway
Did you know that simply drinking the leftover milk from cereal bowls may help kids work towards fulfilling their body’s daily dairy, calcium, and Vitamin D needs? I sure didn't, but I'll be sure to encourage my kids to drink their milk all the way to the bottom of the bowl before declaring breakfast over. And what better way to slurp down to the bottom of the bowl than with the new Curvy Straws, available in-pack of specially marked boxes of Big G cereal! With these collectable, connectable Curvy Straws, children of all ages can enjoy mixing and matching to build bigger, colorful straws all while helping them work towards stronger bones and muscles through increased calcium intake!
My kids were super excited to receive a special prize pack from MyBlogSpark and General Mills. They especially love the Curvy Straws and Glow cups! And our prize pack came with one of our favorite cereals: Cinnamon Toast Crunch! Here's a little info about how to get your own Curvy Straws:
MyBlogSpark and General Mills is offering my readers a chance to win their very own prize pack including the following:
My kids were super excited to receive a special prize pack from MyBlogSpark and General Mills. They especially love the Curvy Straws and Glow cups! And our prize pack came with one of our favorite cereals: Cinnamon Toast Crunch! Here's a little info about how to get your own Curvy Straws:
- Be sure to collect all six different colorful straws featuring beloved Big G cereal characters
- Participating Big G cereals include Cinnamon Toast Crunch® (17 oz.), Lucky Charms®(16 oz.), Reese’s® Puffs (18 oz.), Honey Nut Cheerios® (17 oz.), Trix®(14.8 oz) and Cocoa Puffs® (16.5 oz)
- Made with more whole grain than any other ingredient, Big G cereal, combined with a ½ cup of milk, can help provide a great start to your family’s day.
MyBlogSpark and General Mills is offering my readers a chance to win their very own prize pack including the following:
- 1 box of a participating Big G cereal
- 1 Curvy Straw
- 1 ‘spilt’ milk bowl
- 2 glow cups
- 2 tangle toys
To win, leave a comment on this post telling me what your family's favorite General Mills Cereal is. My standard giveaway rules apply and are posted below:
- Become a follower of Thou Shall Not Whine (3 extra entries!) *Just click the little "follow" button on the right-hand sidebar, then leave me 3 additional comments stating, "follower #1, follower #2, etc."
- Follow my blog on Facebook (2 extra entries) *click on the networked blog button on the right-hand sidebar, then leave 2 additional comments stating that you did!*
- Grab my button and display it on your blog (2 extra entries!)
- Mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back to it. (2 extra entries!)
- Leave a comment on a non-giveaway post. (leave an additional comment here to count as your entry!)
This giveaway starts now and will conclude on Monday, April 16th, 2012. Winner will be selected via Random.org and contacted via email. Winner will have 48 hours to respond before another winner will be chosen.
Disclosure: The prize pack, information, and giveaway have been provided at no cost to me through MyBlogSpark and General Mills.
Libby's Single Serve Fruit Cups Review & Giveaway
My kids love fruit. They usually eat fruit with every meal, and would probably eat just fruit for every meal if I let them. It's not always easy to have my fridge stocked with fresh fruit each and every day, so I often have some canned and packaged fruit available in my pantry. That way, I can just reach in the pantry, grab a fruit cup, and toss it in the lunch bag.
Recently I was asked to review a new product available from Libby's. They now sell single-serve fruit cups in a variety of delicious flavors. These cups are generous portions for both my little fruit lovers and for me! No refrigeration necessary, these are super convenient to keep on hand for busy mornings when I don't have time to wash, slice, and package a serving of fruit for each of my kids to enjoy with their lunch at school. I've even tossed one into my lunch bag now and then when I'm pressed for time.
What good would this review be without a giveaway? Not good at all. The folks over at Libby's have a prize pack for one of my lucky readers including 3 Single Serve Fruit Cups of each of the 4 flavors, for a total of 12 cups.
To win, leave a comment on this post telling me what your family's favorite fruit is. My standard giveaway rules apply and are posted below:
My standard giveaway rules apply, and are posted below:
Disclosure: I received products at no cost to me from the company mentioned above for the purpose of this review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Recently I was asked to review a new product available from Libby's. They now sell single-serve fruit cups in a variety of delicious flavors. These cups are generous portions for both my little fruit lovers and for me! No refrigeration necessary, these are super convenient to keep on hand for busy mornings when I don't have time to wash, slice, and package a serving of fruit for each of my kids to enjoy with their lunch at school. I've even tossed one into my lunch bag now and then when I'm pressed for time.
What good would this review be without a giveaway? Not good at all. The folks over at Libby's have a prize pack for one of my lucky readers including 3 Single Serve Fruit Cups of each of the 4 flavors, for a total of 12 cups.
To win, leave a comment on this post telling me what your family's favorite fruit is. My standard giveaway rules apply and are posted below:
My standard giveaway rules apply, and are posted below:
- Become a follower of Thou Shall Not Whine (3 extra entries!) *Just click the little "follow" button on the right-hand sidebar, then leave me 3 additional comments stating, "follower #1, follower #2, etc."
- Follow my blog on Facebook (2 extra entries) *click on the networked blog button on the right-hand sidebar, then leave 2 additional comments stating that you did!*
- Grab my button and display it on your blog (2 extra entries!)
- Mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back to it. (2 extra entries!)
- Leave a comment on a non-giveaway post. (leave an additional comment here to count as your entry!)
Disclosure: I received products at no cost to me from the company mentioned above for the purpose of this review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Seventh Generation Free & Clear Diapers Review & Giveaway
It feels like my family will never be out of diapers. Seriously. I've been buying endless packages of diapers for what feels like forever. (almost 5 years actually, but still...) Thankfully as my children are getting older I do see an end in sight. Or at least I hope I see one. Olivia is the last to be potty trained in our house and she is mostly there. The girls still wear diapers at night, and while I don't have to buy as many as I have been in the past, I still have to buy them.
Needless to say, I was excited at the opportunity to try out some Free & Clear Diapers by Seventh Generation through MyBlogSpark. Here's a little info about the Seventh Generation Baby Care Products:
NEW Overnight Diapers are absorbent enough to keep your baby and bedding dry through the night or during prolonged travel
Free & Clear diapers have improved more flexible tabs that provide even better fit
Free & Clear training pants have an absorbent core made with more renewable, plant-based materials. They also feature stretchy, tear away side panels for a better fit and added convenience, as well as inner leak barriers for superior leakage protection
Seventh Generation Free & Clear baby care products do not contain chlorine, fragrance, petroleum-based lotions or latex, and all Free & Clear products are also hypo-allergenic.
I've always been happy with Seventh Generation products, and their baby care products do not disappoint. We were sent a package of the Overnight diapers, and they are of excellent quality. No leaks, rips, smells, etc. that you so often get with various diaper brands. And the fact that they are more environmentally friendly is an added bonus for me. (Seriously, I can't even begin to imagine the carbon footprint that just my family has made by using disposable diapers.)
In partnership with Universal Studios’ motion picture debut of Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax* also known as the “Speaker for the Trees” who brings environmental truth and ecological hope to all, Seventh Generation will feature limited edition Lorax prints on all our diapers and training pants. These prints are intended to remind parents and caregivers of the lessons of The Lorax, and encourage family reading and environmental awareness while creating a few smiles. Discover (or rediscover) Dr. Suess’ The Lorax as you read about his legacy and messages of sustainability with your child, and inspire a new generation of environmentalists starting with your family!
Through MyBlogSpark, Seventh Generation is offering one of my readers a chance to get a special prize pack containing a pack of Seventh Generation Diapers and a Hardcover Edition of Dr. Seuss's The Lorax.
To enter leave a comment on this post telling me what your family does to be more environmentally conscience. Keeping it simple this time, 1 entry per person.
Needless to say, I was excited at the opportunity to try out some Free & Clear Diapers by Seventh Generation through MyBlogSpark. Here's a little info about the Seventh Generation Baby Care Products:
I've always been happy with Seventh Generation products, and their baby care products do not disappoint. We were sent a package of the Overnight diapers, and they are of excellent quality. No leaks, rips, smells, etc. that you so often get with various diaper brands. And the fact that they are more environmentally friendly is an added bonus for me. (Seriously, I can't even begin to imagine the carbon footprint that just my family has made by using disposable diapers.)
In partnership with Universal Studios’ motion picture debut of Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax* also known as the “Speaker for the Trees” who brings environmental truth and ecological hope to all, Seventh Generation will feature limited edition Lorax prints on all our diapers and training pants. These prints are intended to remind parents and caregivers of the lessons of The Lorax, and encourage family reading and environmental awareness while creating a few smiles. Discover (or rediscover) Dr. Suess’ The Lorax as you read about his legacy and messages of sustainability with your child, and inspire a new generation of environmentalists starting with your family!
Through MyBlogSpark, Seventh Generation is offering one of my readers a chance to get a special prize pack containing a pack of Seventh Generation Diapers and a Hardcover Edition of Dr. Seuss's The Lorax.
To enter leave a comment on this post telling me what your family does to be more environmentally conscience. Keeping it simple this time, 1 entry per person.
This giveaway starts now and will conclude on Saturday, April 15th, 11:59pm. Winner will be selected via Random.org and contacted via email. Winner will have 48 hours to respond before another winner will be chosen.
Disclosure: The prize pack, information, and giveaway have been provided at no cost to me through MyBlogSpark and Seventh Generation.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
My Easter Blessings
Happy Easter, everyone. I am feeling quite blessed this morning as I sit with my boy who is patiently waiting for his sisters to wake up to begin finding the Eggs hidden by the Easter Bunny. I don't blog as often as I used to, but I figured I'd take this moment of quiet in my house to jump on here and recount the things that I am grateful for.
1. First and foremost, I feel so blessed to have these 3 amazing little people to share my life with. Good days and bad, these kids are my whole world. Here are a few pictures from our recent trip to Myrtle Beach:
2. Ron and I are lucky to have tons of loving, supportive, and caring family members both near and far. Not a day goes by that we don't miss the people that live far away from us, but thanks to modern day technology and things like airplanes and long car rides, we manage to stay close and they make us feel extremely loved. In fact, in just a few short days Ron's parents will arrive for their Spring Visit. We haven't seen them since Christmas, and we can't wait for them to be here!
3. We had the girls' birthday party this past Friday, and it was a reminder of yet another blessing that we have. I feel truly lucky to have made some great family friends here in NC. It was a great, low-key party and the kids had a blast playing with their friends while I had a blast laughing and visiting with mine.
4. This one goes without saying, but given the recent events in the life of one of Ron's uncles I have to say it. We are grateful for each and every day that we have on this Earth. In the last couple of weeks I've come to realize that every day is truly a gift. Your life can change in an instant, and I will not take the moments we have for granted. I've also learned that challenges are not to be viewed as burdens. Attitude is everything, and without a positive attitude, positive results are impossible. Ron's uncle recently suffered a massive stroke, and is now on the long road to recovery. He has made remarkable strides in a very short amount of time, a living example of the power of prayer. His strength and determination is an inspiration to me, as is that of his remarkable wife and family that has banded together to support one another.
Well, that's all my blessings for now. Girls are making their way downstairs, so let the Easter Egg hunting begin! Happy Easter to all!
1. First and foremost, I feel so blessed to have these 3 amazing little people to share my life with. Good days and bad, these kids are my whole world. Here are a few pictures from our recent trip to Myrtle Beach:
2. Ron and I are lucky to have tons of loving, supportive, and caring family members both near and far. Not a day goes by that we don't miss the people that live far away from us, but thanks to modern day technology and things like airplanes and long car rides, we manage to stay close and they make us feel extremely loved. In fact, in just a few short days Ron's parents will arrive for their Spring Visit. We haven't seen them since Christmas, and we can't wait for them to be here!
3. We had the girls' birthday party this past Friday, and it was a reminder of yet another blessing that we have. I feel truly lucky to have made some great family friends here in NC. It was a great, low-key party and the kids had a blast playing with their friends while I had a blast laughing and visiting with mine.
4. This one goes without saying, but given the recent events in the life of one of Ron's uncles I have to say it. We are grateful for each and every day that we have on this Earth. In the last couple of weeks I've come to realize that every day is truly a gift. Your life can change in an instant, and I will not take the moments we have for granted. I've also learned that challenges are not to be viewed as burdens. Attitude is everything, and without a positive attitude, positive results are impossible. Ron's uncle recently suffered a massive stroke, and is now on the long road to recovery. He has made remarkable strides in a very short amount of time, a living example of the power of prayer. His strength and determination is an inspiration to me, as is that of his remarkable wife and family that has banded together to support one another.
Well, that's all my blessings for now. Girls are making their way downstairs, so let the Easter Egg hunting begin! Happy Easter to all!
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