I think everyone has those special mealtime memories from being a kid. Something that was really special and really fun! Something you always looked forward to. For our family it was pizza night. Pizza night brought a few special things that didn't happen any other night of the week. It was really exciting for my sister and I to know that every Friday pizza night was coming!
We didn't drink too much soda in my house when we were younger. It was saved for special occasions, like holidays or parties. And pizza night! My dad always made sure that we had soda on pizza night. And what better flavor goes with pizza than Coke.
My dad being the awesome guy that he is, didn't let the fun stop when the pizza was gone. We would always have the big bottles of Coke, so after dinner we would take vanilla bean ice cream and make Coke floats! We would let the ice cream sit on the counter for a few minutes so it would get nice and soft. This way you could drink it with a straw. And then of course you top it off with some whip cream and a cherry! And every once in awhile he would really surprise us and bring home the old fashioned Coke bottles. He loved those because he always told us how it reminded him of his childhood.
I remember we used to have a refrigerator in the garage that was always stocked with drinks. Especially in the summer when my dad would be doing a lot of work in the yard and we would be playing outside. My dad would sometimes stock the fridge with those really cool old fashioned Coke bottles. That was a real taste of summer. We would get so excited to see them.
Pizza nights had such an impact on me as being a really fun family night, that my family has continued the tradition. Sometimes we order pizza, sometimes we make our own. But we always have Coke (or cherry Coke since that's a favorite in our house). And we always have tons of fun!
I'm excited for my daughter to get a little bit older so I can see the excitement in her when it comes to family pizza night. Some traditions are just meant to be kept alive, and this is definitely one of them. Pizza, Coke, and ice cream. What more could a kid, or an adult, want?
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Thursday, April 14, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Harry Potter Giveaway!
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1
will be released on DVD and BluRay on Friday April 15th!
You may remember that not too long ago I posted about a really cool website, Harry Potter: The Quest. This site is filled with games and activities, as well as the opportunity to earn points and win prizes! I have joined and am having a blast watching video clips, flying on a broom, and more. Check it out by clicking the image below.
With all the fun I've been having on Harry Potter: The Quest, I am more than ready for the DVD and BluRay release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows- Part 1. This Friday you can take the DVD home and have an awesome movie night with the family.
And one of my lucky readers will win a copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1 on either DVD or BluRay (the company will decide which version).
HOW TO ENTER: Leave a separate comment for each entry and be sure to leave your e-mail address!
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This giveaway is open to US only.
This giveaway ends on April 27, 2011 at 5:00 pm EST. One winner will be chosen by Random.org and notified by e-mail. Please respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be selected. Good Luck!
Winner!
Random.org has chosen our winner for the Gummy Lump Giveaway!!
#92 Rebecca
Congratulations to our winner! An e-mail notification has been sent. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or we will have to choose another winner.
Thank you to everyone who entered!
#92 Rebecca
Congratulations to our winner! An e-mail notification has been sent. The winner will have 48 hours to respond or we will have to choose another winner.
Thank you to everyone who entered!
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Crane Frog Air Purifier (Target Exclusive) Review and Giveaway!
My daughter has been using a Crane Humidifier in her room all winter long. We have been really impressed with how quiet it is and how great it works. It's also very easy to clean and super cute (it's a penguin). So when I was given the opportunity to review their new Frog Air Purifier (which has been made exclusively for Target) my answer was yes!
So I did a little reading to learn about the air purifier and what its benefits were. I was shocked by some of the things I read! I know I feel stuffed up in the house all winter and am anxious to open the windows. I do feel a sense of freshness when I can let the fresh air in. But did you know that according to the Environmental Protection Agency indoor air is 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air? Ew!
Crane’s new Frog Air Purifier includes a HEPA type filter, removing 95% of dust and airborne allergens. The air purifier has three setting, one for quiet operation, and includes a complete filter set, ready to use straight of the box. The filter set offers a three level filtration system which includes a Particle Filter, HEPA Type Filter, and a Active Carbon Filter that helps remove airborne allergens, bacteria, viruses and germs before the air goes back into the room. Crane’s Frog personal Air Purifier is perfect for a small child’s room. Cleaner air in your home benefits everyone.
The Frog arrived and my daughter saw it on the box and got excited. It's a very cute design that looks good in her nursery rather than standing out. She loves to have it there and often asks us to turn it on. It's very quiet and simple to use. We couldn't be happier with this item! And with spring knocking on our door this will definitely come in handy with allergies.
You can purchase it at Target for only $39.99.
GIVEAWAY: One Lucky Reader will win a Frog Air Purifier!
HOW TO ENTER: Leave a separate comment for each entry and be sure to leave your e-mail address!
MANDATORY ENTRY: Like Crane on facebook and then tell me why you would like to win an Air Purifier!
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1. Enter another one of my current giveaways (1 entry each)
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This giveaway is open to the 48 contiguous states.
This giveaway ends on April 26, 2011 at 5:00 pm EST. One winner will be chosen by Random.org and notified by e-mail. Please respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be selected. Good Luck!
So I did a little reading to learn about the air purifier and what its benefits were. I was shocked by some of the things I read! I know I feel stuffed up in the house all winter and am anxious to open the windows. I do feel a sense of freshness when I can let the fresh air in. But did you know that according to the Environmental Protection Agency indoor air is 2 to 5 times more polluted than outdoor air? Ew!
Crane’s new Frog Air Purifier includes a HEPA type filter, removing 95% of dust and airborne allergens. The air purifier has three setting, one for quiet operation, and includes a complete filter set, ready to use straight of the box. The filter set offers a three level filtration system which includes a Particle Filter, HEPA Type Filter, and a Active Carbon Filter that helps remove airborne allergens, bacteria, viruses and germs before the air goes back into the room. Crane’s Frog personal Air Purifier is perfect for a small child’s room. Cleaner air in your home benefits everyone.
The Frog arrived and my daughter saw it on the box and got excited. It's a very cute design that looks good in her nursery rather than standing out. She loves to have it there and often asks us to turn it on. It's very quiet and simple to use. We couldn't be happier with this item! And with spring knocking on our door this will definitely come in handy with allergies.
You can purchase it at Target for only $39.99.
GIVEAWAY: One Lucky Reader will win a Frog Air Purifier!
HOW TO ENTER: Leave a separate comment for each entry and be sure to leave your e-mail address!
MANDATORY ENTRY: Like Crane on facebook and then tell me why you would like to win an Air Purifier!
EXTRA ENTRIES:
1. Enter another one of my current giveaways (1 entry each)
2. Follow my blog (1 entry)
3. Follow me on Twitter and tweet (1 entry per tweet - 1 tweet per day)
4. Fan me on Facebook (1 entry)
5. Grab my button and tell me where it is (3 entries)
This giveaway is open to the 48 contiguous states.
This giveaway ends on April 26, 2011 at 5:00 pm EST. One winner will be chosen by Random.org and notified by e-mail. Please respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be selected. Good Luck!
PetCakes Review
I have been seeing PetCakes around the blogosphere a lot lately. I remember the first time I saw them I thought they were really cute. So when I was given the opportunity to review the PetCakes Collectible Series 2 I was very excited. I couldn't wait to see them in person and see what my daughter thought.
The PetCakes Collectible Series 3 consists of 4 adorable little animals: Honeycakes, Bamboo Berry, Nutty Niki, and RocoCoco. When the box arrived the first thing I thought was, wow they are a really nice size! I don't know why I assumed they would be much smaller. But they are the perfect size for little ones to play with.
I took them out and my daughter came running. She must have sensed there was more than one in the box because she kept asking for more. When she finally had all four of her new friends she took them into her playroom and starting to take them out of their cupcake holders. She checked each one out and then mixed them all up into each others cupcake holders. She laughed and giggled as she played. At night she lines them all up next to each other and comes running for them in the morning.
I have to say the PetCakes are even cuter and cooler in person than in pictures. They are soft and cuddly and very well made. They appeal to my daughter who is still very young, but I could also see them appealing to older children. They are a great product!
You can check out all of the PetCakes on their website!
The PetCakes Collectible Series 3 consists of 4 adorable little animals: Honeycakes, Bamboo Berry, Nutty Niki, and RocoCoco. When the box arrived the first thing I thought was, wow they are a really nice size! I don't know why I assumed they would be much smaller. But they are the perfect size for little ones to play with.
I took them out and my daughter came running. She must have sensed there was more than one in the box because she kept asking for more. When she finally had all four of her new friends she took them into her playroom and starting to take them out of their cupcake holders. She checked each one out and then mixed them all up into each others cupcake holders. She laughed and giggled as she played. At night she lines them all up next to each other and comes running for them in the morning.
I have to say the PetCakes are even cuter and cooler in person than in pictures. They are soft and cuddly and very well made. They appeal to my daughter who is still very young, but I could also see them appealing to older children. They are a great product!
You can check out all of the PetCakes on their website!
Monday, April 11, 2011
Weight Loss Week 14
Ahhhh! I am so beyond frustrated! I was SO good this past week. I watched what I ate. I truly cut back on my portions. I didn't snack. I even did more exercising than usual. And did it pay off? Barely!
Ok, so at least I went down and not up. But this has to be the most frustrating week yet. I was really expecting a bigger loss. So I am bummed.... very bummed. I guess I'll keep trying for another week and see if it makes a difference.
How did you do?
Starting Weight: 177.2
Week 1: 174.8
Week 2: 175
Week 3: 173.4
Week 4: 175
Week 5: 174.4
Week 6: 174
Week 7: 173.4
Week 8: 175.8
Week 9: 175.8
Week 10: 175.8
Week 11: 174.2
Week 12: OOPS
Week 13: 175.8
Week 14: 175.5
Weekly Gain/Loss: -.3
Total Gain/Loss: -1.9
Goal: 165 by April 30th
Goal: 165 by April 30th
Saturday, April 9, 2011
GreenPan Review
My husband and I love to cook. We are always flipping through different magazines and recipe books looking for the next new meal we want to try. Our family and friends all know about this passion for food, so our kitchen is stocked with every gidget and gizmo one could adore. But, we have just a few pans and some are pretty old and beat up (we still have a couple my husband used in his dorm room at college... you can imagine their condition).
So when I was given the opportunity to review the GreenPan I was really excited and had to tell my husband right away. So the chef in him started to do some research on it to see what we should expect. The first thing that jumped out was how safe and environmentally friendly these pans are. There's a whole scientific explanation with a lot of words I can't pronounce that you can read about on their website. But what it boils down to is that the nonstick surface is created with Thermolon which doesn't contain the typical chemicals found in other nonstick pans. This helps it to also heat up faster and use less energy.
Sounds great, right? A nice plan that's safer, healthier, and greener. But how does it perform? Well, we wasted no time putting it to the test. We made is some nice omelets because the size and depth were perfect for it. Everything cooked really nicely... and then... the best part... it was so easy to clean! It's REALLY nonstick. Everything just slide out and the pan was quickly and easily cleaned.
I would recommend you check out GreenPan online and see their great selection of products!
So when I was given the opportunity to review the GreenPan I was really excited and had to tell my husband right away. So the chef in him started to do some research on it to see what we should expect. The first thing that jumped out was how safe and environmentally friendly these pans are. There's a whole scientific explanation with a lot of words I can't pronounce that you can read about on their website. But what it boils down to is that the nonstick surface is created with Thermolon which doesn't contain the typical chemicals found in other nonstick pans. This helps it to also heat up faster and use less energy.
Sounds great, right? A nice plan that's safer, healthier, and greener. But how does it perform? Well, we wasted no time putting it to the test. We made is some nice omelets because the size and depth were perfect for it. Everything cooked really nicely... and then... the best part... it was so easy to clean! It's REALLY nonstick. Everything just slide out and the pan was quickly and easily cleaned.
I would recommend you check out GreenPan online and see their great selection of products!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Stuff Every Husband Should Know Review
I am very excited to introduce my guest blogger.... MY HUSBAND!
Stuff Every Husband Should Know. I'm sure it's a book that a lot of wives have thought about writing over the years. And now someone actually has!
With chapters like "How to Serve Breakfast in Bed" and "Women's Clothing Sizes: WTF?" this book is perfect for any husband. Its small size makes it easy to bring with you on shopping trips as you attempt to find the perfect gift. ("There is no way to estimate or understand you wife's shirt, pant, or dress size, and if you guess either high or low she will be lastingly unhappy about it... We can land a man on the moon, but Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking working together for a decade would be unable to figure out this insanity.")
And with its discrete black cover you can read about "How to Fold Clothes" at work without being busted by the guys. ("If the clothes aren't fully dry, don't fold them. Unless, that is, you like to smell musty.")
The book will likely confirm things you already knew, but there's lots of new information too. It is a quick and easy read, and written with a good sense of humor. ("Spider-wrangling is a husband's sworn duty.")
My husband loves this book, but I love it even more! It has so many cute and funny, yet totally functional tips. Seriously, any book that has a step by step how to make a bed and how to buy jewelry is ok by me! I also love the 10 Commandments of Marriage. Basically this book backs you up on a ton of things you've said and he's ignored.
Stuff Every Husband Should Know. I'm sure it's a book that a lot of wives have thought about writing over the years. And now someone actually has!
With chapters like "How to Serve Breakfast in Bed" and "Women's Clothing Sizes: WTF?" this book is perfect for any husband. Its small size makes it easy to bring with you on shopping trips as you attempt to find the perfect gift. ("There is no way to estimate or understand you wife's shirt, pant, or dress size, and if you guess either high or low she will be lastingly unhappy about it... We can land a man on the moon, but Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking working together for a decade would be unable to figure out this insanity.")
And with its discrete black cover you can read about "How to Fold Clothes" at work without being busted by the guys. ("If the clothes aren't fully dry, don't fold them. Unless, that is, you like to smell musty.")
The book will likely confirm things you already knew, but there's lots of new information too. It is a quick and easy read, and written with a good sense of humor. ("Spider-wrangling is a husband's sworn duty.")
My husband loves this book, but I love it even more! It has so many cute and funny, yet totally functional tips. Seriously, any book that has a step by step how to make a bed and how to buy jewelry is ok by me! I also love the 10 Commandments of Marriage. Basically this book backs you up on a ton of things you've said and he's ignored.
My Pillow Pets Review and Giveaway
My Pillow Pets are an all time favorite cuddly companion in this house! My daughter, my husband, and I all adore these incredibly soft little buddies. What makes a Pillow Pet so special? Well, for starters they are very cute and incredibly soft. You just want to hug and snuggle them. Another reason is that they are multi functional. What starts out as an adorable stuffed animal can be quickly transformed into a snuggly pillow. Perfect for car trips, sleep overs, vacations and more! You get two things in one!
We have several Pillow Pets in my house and we just can't seem to get enough of them. There's a huge variety with everything from Lady Bugs to Unicorns to Ducks to Dogs. There's is one (or more) for every child and what they like. That's where my problem comes in, I like so many of them!
We were fortunate enough to receive the Purple Fluffy Bunny for review. I was extra excited about this one because we have a real bunny and we don't have many bunny toys or stuffed animals. So I knew my daughter would recognize the "bum" right away and fall in love.
Fluffy Bunny would make an amazing Easter morning surprise... or just a great friend to have for the spring. You can check out Fluffy Bunny and the rest of the My Pillow Pets gang in their official website.
GIVEAWAY: One Lucky Reader will win a Fluffy Bunny!
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This giveaway is open to US only (no PO Boxes and only the lower 48 states).
This giveaway ends on April 15, 2011 at 5:00 pm EST. One winner will be chosen by Random.org and notified by e-mail. Please respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be selected. Good Luck!
This giveaway is open to US only (no PO Boxes and only the lower 48 states).
This giveaway ends on April 15, 2011 at 5:00 pm EST. One winner will be chosen by Random.org and notified by e-mail. Please respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be selected. Good Luck!
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