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Treat Mom To A Meal And Let Her Win

May 6, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Mother’s Day is coming up this weekend. I am going to go ahead and tell you that as a mom, I love to get the day off from cooking!

We have teamed up with Buffet’s Inc. to tell you about an awesome event they are having this weekend.

What: Two-day  “We Celebrate Moms” Mother’s Day tribute at all Buffets, Inc. restaurants; promotion offers chance to win pampering prizes for mom – ranging from restaurant gift cards to spa gift certificates to a luxurious cruise

When: Sunday, May 9 and Monday, May 10

Who: Any mom who dines at a Buffets, Inc. restaurant are eligible

How: Moms visiting any Buffets, Inc. restaurant on May 9 or 10 will receive a card containing a unique entry code. By entering the code at the www.wecelebratemoms.com website, guests will learn whether they are a lucky instant winner. Everyone who participates will win a certificate for a Buy One, Get One Free (“BOGO”) meal at a Buffets, Inc. restaurant.

Where: All Ryan’s, Fire Mountain Grill, Old Country Buffet, HomeTown Buffet, Granny’s Buffet and Country buffet restaurant locations across the country

Why: It’s Buffets, Inc.’s way of saying thanks and celebrating the woman at the heart of everyone’s family

And to sweeten this deal even further moms, Buffet Inc. offering two free meal passes to two of my readers. All you have to do is leave a comment below and let me know how you love to Celebrate on Mother’s Day!

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Filed Under: Contests, Holidays, Just Because, Life of a Mom

The Consumer Electronics Show 2010 and Giveaway

January 6, 2010 By 21 Comments

As everyone that knows me by now, I am a huge Electronics fan. I live and breathe technology so much. As much as I would love to be at the Consumer Electronics Show out in Las Vegas this year, I just cannot. This is where Kodak comes in to play, thank goodness!

This year, Kodak wants you to be a part of CES from your home computer. We all can participate and see all the action at the show by watching live streaming panels direct from the Kodak K-Zone on the CES Floor. You can also join the discussion by submitting questions to the panelists via Twitter and using the hashtag #kzone.

Here are the panels:

The New CMO: Chief Memory Officer (Thursday, January 7, at 11:00 a.m. PST)

A look at today’s CMO’s and how they create, share and relive moments in their lives.

Speakers include: Tina Sharkey (Chairman and Global President, Baby Center), Jill Zarin (The Real Housewives of NYC), and Jen Drexler (Director of Brand Insights, Just Ask A Woman)

It’s All About KISS (Thursday, January 7 at 12:00 p.m. PST)

And we’re not talking about the rock band. Hear from leading women in technology about why simpler is better in today’s fast-paced world.

Speakers include: Linda Tischler (Senior Writer, FastCompany), Tina Sharkey (Chairman and Global President, Baby Center), Pam Sherman (author and public speaker known as The Suburban Outlaw), and Jen Drexler (Director of Brand Insights, Just Ask a Woman)

The M-Suite (Friday, January 8 at 3:00 p.m. PST)

How momtreprenuers and stay at home moms are building successful businesses.

Speakers include: Amanda Robinson (NaturalMommies.com), Sharon Napier (founder, Partners & Napier), Susan Tousi (Kodak), Soleil Moon Frye (actress), and Stacie Haight Connerty (blogger, Thedivinemissmommy.com)

Help, My Mom Friended Me on Facebook (Friday, January 8 at 11:00 a.m. PST)

Kids eight and under will never know what life was like before Google. Learn how technology is changing their lives – and their parent’s lives in the process.

Speakers include: Pam Sherman (author and public speaker known as The Suburban Outlaw), Susan Getgood (Blogwithintegrity.com), Jill Zarin (the Real Housewives of NYC), Linda Sawyer (CEO of Deutch), Christy Matte (editor of the Family Computing Guide, About.com)

Father Knows Best (Friday, January 8 at 5:00 p.m. PST)

It’s time to hear from the dads! Hear from these tech savvy dads on how they use technology with their kids, and the lessons learned.

Speakers include: Michael Ferrara (TechnoDad), Jeff Hayzlett (CMO, Kodak), Fred Fishkin (technology reporter, Bloomberg Radio), Jackson Lynch (WIRED)

To view the live streaming and recorded videos, or more information, visit www.kodak.com/go/ces.

Also for all my readers that would love to tune in, I get to giveaway courtesty of Kodak – KODAK D830 Digital Frame.

Just leave a comment below telling me which panel you would like to catch and you will be entered. Simple as that. Tweet and Facebook this post for extra entries!! Leave an extra comment for each entry you do.

Let the Electronics Show begin!

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How To Save Cleats

October 14, 2009 By Leave a Comment

As many of you all know, I am a proud soccer mom. No really, I heart being a soccer mom. I do have to be honest though, I do not heart the mud that is trekked in the house from the cleats. I do not heart that the bottom of the cleats can just keep grinding down as all the players meet at the local park after each game to play.

Could there be hope for this soccer mom, that she could put these only two disadvantages of being a soccer mom to rest? I think there may be ;) . I was contacted recently about the new Cleatskins. These are the best thing since sliced bread.
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They are well-made covers that fit over the bottom of your cleats. They are super stylish as well, so I received bonus points from my 6 year old!

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The first game that we had walked out on the field with these, it is no lie that we got the stares. After the game, parents started trickling up to me and said, ok… we have to know where you got those ;) . I was happy to tell, because hey if I can save my sanity… I am all for sharing my tips to save other parent’s sanity as well.

“Constructed of SKINTEK™ rubber, a revolutionary formulation of compression molded rubber, Cleatskins significantly extend the life of cleats by protecting studs from wear and tear and its distinctive design serves as a time-saving and practical solution for busy families.  The unique SKINTEK material also creates a sealed barrier to keep dirt and grass out of home and car and enhances the street-sensibility of studded athletic shoes by improving mobility and safety on asphalt and concrete surfaces.”

They come in multiple colors, so you can get brownie points from your son or daughter! They really have made life easier for this soccer mom and did I mention, they are super easy to put on so M can do it all by herself? :)

Just another product to help us moms and dads out to make life less stressful during sports season!!!

Disclosure: Cleatskins did provide me the hot pink cleatskins for me to review and keep, but I was in no way paid to write my review. This review comes from my heart and I will only tell you how I really feel :) .

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Filed Under: Big Sis, Featured, Life of a Mom, Mom Reviews

Mom is Hitting The Books Again

September 1, 2009 By 12 Comments

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The girls were not the only ones to start school. Watch out.. because mommy is hitting the books again! See, I was going to school for my Computer Information Technology Degree when I found out I was pregnant with M. So, I decided to stop after I finished that semester and take a break. Well 7 years later and mommy is back.  I only have a few classes I needed to take so I thought since I have some extra time on my hands to go ahead and sign up!

Boy has College changed in 7 years. Let’s take a look… shall we say “Mom meets College”

1) Mom… raising your hand is so old school. Please do not raise your hand to ask to go to the bathroom. Just walk out of class and do it!

2) Mom… don’t stuff your mouth full of food out in the hall. Hello, don’t you know you just take your food and drink into class and eat while the instructor is lecturing. I mean really now!

3) Mom… don’t be such a techno phobe. Go ahead and leave out your cell phone so you can return that all important text message or answer that all important cell phone call so all your classmates can hear you. Really get with the program here you know!

4) Mom… don’t act like you are loving class when you are really bored. I mean you know you can just get up in middle of class and leave to go on your merry way. Goodness.. what’s with you mom!

5) Mom…don’t just sit there with your hand waving in the air to add to the class discussion. Hello… don’t you know you are suppose to just blurt out what you want to say cutting off other people. Geez!

Ok.. Ok.. Ok… so I get it. I need to forget my manners when I’m at school. Now I get it ;) !!! Jen you are so 2000. This is 2009!

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She Said What

August 10, 2009 By 7 Comments

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As we were coming home from back to school shopping, we were behind a very sloooow car. Not sure why the car was going so slow, but out of nowhere L yells “This car is going darn freaking slow.”

I look at hubbs, hubbs looks at me and we both are trying to contain our laughter. I said you know where she got that from… hubbs ;) . Their little ears are definitely picking up everything we say, but for her to put all those words together was tooo funny!

She is definitely growing way too fast. We still love how she says some words like, Do you want to watch D E D instead of DVD. Big sis lets go watch High School Usical. Too cute. I know she will grow out of this, but I just love how she pronounces words. Another she will announce when she gets out of bath at night “I maked mommy” instead of naked.. its maked.

Both of my girls are always saying things that just make me smile the biggest smile ever! Last week we had rented Cinderella movie from Red Box and the girls and I snuggled on the bed that evening… M said “Mommy, you are the best mommy ever”. It’s so good to be reassured every once in a while. Sometimes I feel like I work so much that they are going to hold that against me, but I really do try to make special events for just mommy and her girls.

They are my world indeed!!!

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Filed Under: Big Sis, Featured, Life of a Mom, Little Sis

Nationals Mom Nite Out Boone NC Recap

May 13, 2009 By 10 Comments

The following words came right from Sarah of Real Life Blog’s “Well, the first National Mom’s Night Out, the Boone location, was a HUGE success!”

We had 120 moms there, along with pampering specialists with make-up, massages, fitness and such great entertainment! You know when I first emailed with Maria Bailey about National Moms Nite Out, I never knew it would be this huge for Boone, NC. I immediately grabbed up Sarah to help me with this event. The weird part was, I never even worked with Sarah before. We live in the same town and I didn’t even know it until a few months ago. I was reading her blog with my little M and she noticed a picture of Sarah’s little girl. She said mommy “I go to school with her, she is my friend.” I was like what??? So, of course I emailed Sarah and sure enough their classes are right beside each other. Such a small world. We have really became fast friends and I have enjoyed every minute of it.

The planning of this event was so fun and I know this is only the beginning of great things you will see from us both. Sarah is definitely a true gem! I just want to take this opportunity to publicly thank Sarah so much for teaming up with me. We rocked Boone, NC girl and to hear the great wonderful feedback from the moms on our first event. I just cannot stop smiling from ear to ear. Love ya girl.

I also want to publicly thank my best friend Cindy for all her hard work in helping us set-up for this great event. We appreciated it so much. We have got her on this blogging roller coaster now and I think she is really addicted to it, just as we are!

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photo ©2009 Maggie Farrington

And this night would never have happened without Maria Bailey, www.momTV.com and www.newbaby.com. She is always coming up with spectacular ideas to bring moms together and have a LOT of fun!

Julie Maloney, who blogs at www.momspective.com and www.wiimommies.com drove all the way from Charlotte to bring the brand new EA SPORTS Active virtual fitness program for us to try! She is one of 12 people in the country who has a copy right now, for a 30-Day Challenge, before it is released on May 19!

We also could not have pulled off the National MNO without the staff at the Broyhill Inn! Doug and Laura reigned in Jen’s and my wild ideas and helped us focus in and deal with the details. (details, schmetails) And Bob accomodated all our tech needs, with a simulcast, projecting it on the big screen, another huge screen with the EA SPORTS Active for the Wii, and so much more!

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photo ©2009 Maggie Farrington

We had two great performances at the party. The Appalachian Rhythm Cloggers gave us a great show, with dancers of all ages, and led the crowd in a dance as well. And Laura and Doug Kaufman played their incredible music. Laura has such a sweet voice and an even sweeter heart. Check out her music, including her soothing Lullabies CD at her website.

The kids areas were essential to having all the guests there! We didn’t want to leave out those moms who didn’t have a babysitter, so High Country Mommies provided homemade Playdough and Coloring for the kids room, and Appalachian Party Rentals brought a bounce house to help expend some energy! Thanks so much!

Maggie Farrington took some great photos of the night, which are on Facebook here. Visit her website to see all of her fab photography ~ she really has a way of capturing children!

Here is a video montage I put together of the night:

Please visit all our generous sponsors who really want to reach out to moms and let us know they appreciate us!

Door Prize Offerings:

Swag Bags:

Here’s to 2010 Sarah! I can’t wait :)

NC/SC Bloggers, stay tuned for other great events that Sarah and I are going to have coming up. I will keep you posted.

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National Moms Nite Out Boone NC

May 5, 2009 By 6 Comments

National Moms Nite Out

Hey all moms… Have you heard what Maria Bailey has been up to lately? She is giving over 10 million moms a night off this Thursday May 7, 2009. We are all celebrating National Moms Nite Out. I would love for you to join us here in Boone, NC for the National Moms Nite Out we are having here! If you cannot, make sure to sign up on the National Moms Nite Out site to join in on the fun online. Also, we will be streaming our event here in Boone, NC live on Mom TV which launches Thursday as well! So make sure you tune in and you all can see me in action that night… also my daughter will be clogging with her group that night as well :) .

Here are the happenings of our big night here in Boone. Please let me know if you have any questions or you need directions. I will be glad to answer.

Mark Your Calendars!!

The National Mom’s Nite Out is coming to Boone, NC! May 7, from 6:30-9 at the
Broyhill Inn and Conference Center!

Pamper Yourself with:

* Personal style/make-up consultations, manicures and more!

* Entertainment from Appalachian Rhythm Cloggers
http://www.apprhythm.com/

* Entertainment from Laura Kaufman
http://www.laurakaufman.net/

* Fab Prizes and Giveaways:

* (2) Free Sunday Brunch at The Broyhill Inn’s Jackson Dining Room.
* (2) Pair of Tickets for a Blowing Rock Stage Company Production May-September 2009 (HSM2 not included)
* Body Work Session from Appalachian Therapeutic Bodyworks
* Suddenly Showing Maternity & Nursing Boutique Gift Certificate
* Grandfather Mountain Passes
* Bald Guy Brew Coffee
* Mystery Hill: Family Pack Admission, 2 adults, 2 children
* Makoto Japanese steakhouse gift certificate
* (2) Mast Farm Inn Bed and Breakfast Packages! One is a Ladies Get Away for 6!
* Watauga Wellness Center 10 Visit Pass
* Watauga Wellness Center 60 Minute Massage
* Ultimate Mom Book
* 2 Precious Moms Figurines
* $100 Wyndham gift certificate
* 5 -$20 One Step Ahead gift cards.
* A Creative VADO Pocket Video Camera from NewBaby.com!
* Copy of EA Sports Active (upon release)
* Wyndham Spa Gift Certificate

* Great food and drink

* A simulcast, connecting with other Mom’s Nite Out locations across the US!

* We will have children’s area if you want to bring the kids.

*A LIVE demo of the upcoming EA Sports Active Virtual Fitness Product given by 30 day Challenger, Julie Maloney.

*Play other EA Games with Game Stop and you can even pre-order EA Sports Active while you’re there!

The Boone Mom’s Nite Out Event is sponsored by The Broyhill Inn, One Mom’s World, Real Life, and the Mom Squad.

http://www.broyhillinn.com/
http://www.onemomsworld.com/
http://www.reallifeblog.net/
http://www.highcountrymomsquad.com/

RSVP by Monday May 5th, 2009 to get two entries instead of one entry into the Wyndham Spa Gift Certificate and the Copy of EA Sports Active.

We look forward to seeing you all there for lots of fun. Again, any questions at all, just send me a message. I will be happy to answer.

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Filed Under: Life in NC, Life of a Mom, Mom's Babbling

Ultimate Blog Party 2009

March 20, 2009 By 41 Comments

Ultimate Blog Party 2009

Hey there…. I am so excited to get this party started. Come on in, grab you a drink, and let’s start mingling.

Please meet your host Jen Houck:

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Hey ya’ll (southern girl and all ya know), I am so glad to “meet” you. One Moms World is so happy to get to mingle with each and every one of you. What better way to bring in the first day of Spring!

Let’s me tell you a little about myself. I am a work at home mom (since early 2003) of two beautiful girls. They are playing it up at the park now so let’s take a sneek peak at them:

Big Sister:

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Little Sister:

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This has been one more long winter, so we are enjoying this warm weather that has been brought our way by the good ole Mr. Sunshine.

I have been blogging since August 2005 and just have loved it from the first minute I started blogging. It helps connecting with other parents and sharing the journey of the curvy road of parenthood. They say life comes at you fast…. I believe that 100%. There is never a dull moment and I could not imagine life any other way. I enjoy being home with them and seeing them grow.

Also, I am a weight watchers fanatic. As of yesterday, I am down 34.6 pounds. I enjoy sharing videos of easy weight watcher meals here, along with easy weight watcher desserts. I believe in sharing recipes that will help you lose weight, but that also has a really good tasting and are EASY to make. (Moms have limited time ya know!) Hey, if I can get my husband (the pickest eater of all) to enjoy these recipes, you know they have to be good. So keep checking back with new recipes each week. Right now, I would like you to pick up a bowl of our Weight Watchers banana pudding. It is so delicious and you can’t even tell it is missing the fat.

Recipe:

  • 1 Big Box of Vanilla Pudding Mix
    (Follow the recipe on the box for the 5 minute pudding)
  • Add in sliced bananas to the mix
  • A Box of Reduced Fat Vanilla Wafers
    (Layer your 13 x 9 dish on the bottom with Vanilla Wafers)
  • Pour the prepared pudding mix on top of the wafers
  • Sit the dish in the fridge for about 30 minutes to let it set
  • Once set, layer the top with one regular container of Fat Free Cool Whip.

You are all set to enjoy a wonderful guilt free dessert.

While you are here visitng… do not forget to enter our giveaways:

Win an Autographed Music CD

Leave me a comment below so I can come mingle in at your party as well. Happy Ultimate Blog Party 2009. Woot Woot!!!

Also don’t forget to check out the Prize page. I couldn’t believe all the prizes. I am going to put my picks below :)

#58 Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer
#1 $100 GC to Pedal Cars/Rocking Horse
#19: Target Gift Certificate
#71 Flip Flops for Mother and Daughter
#79 Cute Clips
#106 Melissa and Doug’s Dress Up

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Filed Under: Just Because, Life in NC, Life of a Mom, Memes

Kids Say The Darndest Things That Will Melt You

March 4, 2009 By 4 Comments

Recently there was a note going around Facebook to have your kids answer these certain questions about you. M, my oldest daughter, who is 6 loves to do video with me, so we did this video style. I love her soooo much and just hearing her answers, made me smile and get tears. She is true and  a very deal soul.

I love what she said of what she loved about me… and also on the question of hubby. Listen in and let me hear your thoughts. I will definitely save this video forever!

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Filed Under: Big Sis, Life of a Mom

My First Time On A Game Show

February 23, 2009 By 13 Comments

Here in the high country we have our own game show. I have been a watcher for a while now and was so excited to be asked to be a contestant thanks to my oldest brother Wes :) . I had such a great time and loved I got to talk about being a mommy blogger! Thanks to my family and to Cindy and her family for coming out to cheer me on. Here is some pictures from the big night. I will attach the video below so you can watch my first gig at fame :) .

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Sneak Peek of the final outcome :)
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So would you like my autograph now hehe? ;) . For real though, I am so glad I got this opportunity and had a blast taping this. If you are ever in the High Country, you should go to a live taping or even be a contest on Sqrambled Scuares.

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