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Sites That Make Holiday Shopping Easier

Just in time for the holiday shopping season, the Toy Industry Association has launched two helpful web sites, ToyInfo.org and ToyAwards.org!

ToyInfo.org is a parent resource for facts and information about toys and play! On this great site you will find tips you need to choose the right toys for your family. This is truly a great, resourceful site that would be a great asset for anyone that purchases toys. I found the toy safety facts and the recall information to be very beneficial. It also include a discussion board so you are able to connect with other parents and caregivers!

ToyAwards.org was established in 2000 as the "Oscars" of the North American toy industry, the annual Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards bring colleagues together to salute the "best of the best" and celebrate the success, creativity and playful spirit of toys and play.

Awards are presented in the following Categories:
•Infant Toy of the Year
Toys developed for infant children ages 0-2*
•Preschool Toy of the Year
Toys developed for preschool-aged children ages 3-5*
•Innovative Toy of the Year
Toys that combine innovation and play value
•Girl Toy of the Year
Toys developed for girls of any age
•Boy Toy of the Year
Toys developed for boys of any age
•Game of the Year
Children's board, card, CD-ROM or electronic game formats. (Note: all electronic games must have an ESRB "early childhood" rating)
•Outdoor Toy of the Year
Toys designed for outdoor play
•Educational Toy of the Year
Toys that help children to develop special skills and knowledge through play
•Activity Toy of the Year
Toys that inspire creative play through various forms of activity
•Electronic Entertainment Toy of the Year
Toys created for children of any age that have a considerable electronic component involved (including "plug ‘n play" and interactive videos)
•Specialty Toy of the Year
Toys primarily distributed through specialty retailers
•Property of the Year
Property that had the greatest success spreading its brand throughout the industry

For the first time, kids and parents will be able to indicate their favorite toy picks and register to win their choices of one or more of the 11 prize package!!!

Thanks so much to Team Mom for letting us know about these great sites!!

{GIVEAWAY} Curious George Soundtrack

Ella was thrilled when we received CURIOUS GEORGE: A VERY MONKEY CHRISTMAS
SOUNDTRACK to review! We love to read Curious George books at our house so we were excited to hear this CD!

This great movie began airing nationally on PBS on November 25th and will be aired throughout December. “A VERY MONKEY CHRISTMAS” is the first ever holiday-themed movie to feature the beloved children’s character Curious George. This soundtrack features the television show’s theme performed by SLG/429 Records’ Grammy winning recording artist Dr. John with songs and score composed by Nick Nolan.

The soundtrack follows the story line of the movie through song and music: George and The Man with The Yellow Hat are having a very merry time counting down the days until Christmas. There’s only one puzzle: neither of them can figure out what to give the other for a present. The Man is having trouble reading George’s wish list and George doesn’t have a clue about what to get for The Man who has everything. You must tune in to see if they will be able to find the answers before Christmas morning!

This is such a FUN CD that our whole family loves to listen to! We have had to listen to the Christmas Monkey song over and over! It is our favorite!! We suggest that you pick up a copy of this fun Christmas CD today, it is sure to become a family favorite!

The soundtrack is available worldwide and extensively in the U.S. lead by national retailers such as Target, Walmart, Barnes and Noble, Borders, Amazon and iTunes.

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Men of a Certain Age - TNT’s newest original series!

ABOUT MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE

John Lennon once wrote, “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.” For three men entering the second act of their lives, those words are starting to hit home in TNT’s newest original series, MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE. This wry drama stars Emmy® winner Ray Romano (Everybody Loves Raymond), Golden Globe® winner Scott Bakula (Quantum Leap, Star Trek: Enterprise) and Emmy winner Andre Braugher (Homicide: Life on the Street, TNT’s Salem’s Lot). It marks a return to series television for Romano, who created MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE with Everybody Loves Raymond Emmy winner Mike Royce. The two serve as executive producers, along with Rory Rosegarten and Cary Hoffman.

MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE, from TNT Original Productions, is set to debut Monday, Dec. 7, at 10/9c, following an all-new episode of the network’s hit series THE CLOSER. The premiere episode is written by Romano and Royce and directed by two-time Emmy winner Scott Winant (thirtysomething).

MEN OF A CERTAIN AGE explores the unique bonds of male friendship among three men experiencing the changes and challenges of mid-life. They have been best friends since college but now, in their 40s, are navigating through the second act of their lives. Joe (Romano) is a friendly, slightly neurotic, recently separated father of two who had dreams of being a professional golfer. Now he owns and runs a party store. Terry (Bakula) is a laid-back, handsome actor who seems to breeze through life (and women). Lately, he’s spending more time working as a temp than as an actor. And Owen (Braugher) is an overstressed husband and father of three who endures constant criticism from his father, for whom he works as a car salesman.

These friends face very different challenges. Joe, who currently lives in a hotel, tries to connect with his kids and is dipping his toe in the dating pool, while also struggling with the gambling problem that may have ended his marriage. The unmarried Terry scoffs at domestic issues but sometimes wonders if his own single life is all it’s cracked up to be. Owen does everything he can to climb the sales board at his father’s car dealership and keep his cool over the seemingly endless renovation project in the home he can barely afford. Through it all, these men are there for each other when it counts.

Can't wait to watch this great new show :)

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Kmart Bluelight Specials and Holiday Sweepstakes!

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{GIVEAWAY} Nancy's Appetizers

'Tis the season for Holiday Parties, which means lots of YUMMY food!! Since we are very busy, I am always on the lookout for quick and easy party foods. Thanks to Mom Central, we were recently introduced to Nancy's Appetizers.

Nancy's® Frozen Appetizers & Desserts will help you to serve delightful party fare for any occasion. They're simple to prepare, and because they look as lovely as they taste delicious, your guests are sure to be pleased. These bite-sized appetizers and desserts are sure to tempt and satisfy any guests' appetite. From cheese soufflés, to mushroom turnovers, crab cakes, petite quiches, and pastry tarts, the Nancy's line serves up a delectable spread that has something for everyone. With the price-point of $4 to $13 per package, they can fit easily with your entertaining budget.

We were recently given the opportunity to try a box of Nancy's Frozen Appetizers. Since I LOVE mushrooms, I decided to try the Mushroom Turnover Appetizers. The Sautéed mushrooms and onions are baked in a tender cream cheese pastry and they are delicious. And the best part about these is they are super easy to prepare. I simply took the appetizers out of the box, put them on a cooking sheet, and baked them for only 10 minutes. Super easy and YUMMY!

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Ultimate Party Meatballs

Are you looking for a quick and yummy treat for you Holiday Party? If so, you should check this super easy Ultimate Party Meatballs recipe. Thanks to Mom Central, we received a jar of Heinz Chili sauce, a can of Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry sauce and a recipe card for the Ultimate Party Meatballs!!

We simply put both sauces in a crock pot along with some meatballs and the results we YUMMY!! If you are a fan of meatballs, then you are sure to LOVE these. Want to spice things up? Add 1 teaspoon cumin and ¼ teaspoon cayenne to your meatball sauce. These are so simple to cook and serve, the simplest way to serve an Ultimate Party Meatball is on a toothpick.

If you have a hardcore meatball fan in your family then we suggest to use these Ultimate Party Meatballs for a meatball sub. Just put some fresh rolls and cheese slices out on a platter and your ready to serve!

Heinz and Ocean Spray have also created a fun Ultimate Party Meatballs website (http://www.ultimatepartymeatballs.com/), filled with additional recipes and tips for entertaining.

We highly recommend these quick and easy Ultimate Party Meatballs!!

I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Heinz and Ocean Spray and received the ingredients necessary to facilitate my review. In addition, Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.

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{GIVEAWAY} America's 'Cutest Last-Minute Tax Deduction' Contest and Tax Tips from TurboTax

Who would have thought having a baby in December could be worth so much money? For the third year, TurboTax, the nation's best-selling, No.1-rated tax software is searching for America's Cutest Last-Minute Tax Deduction. Starting today, one lucky baby will win his/her family $5,000!

To enter, parents or legal guardians can go to http://www.cutesttaxdeduction.com/ and submit a photo of their “last-minute” tax deduction, born during December 1-31, 2009.

Tax Tips for Parents:
Newborns aren’t the only ones who qualify for tax credits. Parents may be able to claim a tax credit worth up to $1,000 every year until their child turns 17. They also may qualify for a number of other credits and deductions, such as child care credits or an adoption credit, worth up to $12,150.

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FOR THE HOLIDAYS “STICKY SITUATIONS” GET STUFF OFF YOUR SKIN NATURALLY WITH REMOVEEZ®

The holidays can get sticky – Christmas tree sap, craft projects, packaging tape, candy canes, and parents favorite gifts of temporary tattoos and stickers. Instead of harsh scrubs and industrial chemicals the next time your family gets into something grimy, try REMOVEEZ®, a new natural liquid skin cleanser made from a blend of citrus oils with homeopathic elements of plant and flower extracts that soothe and moisturizes the skin as it cleanses.

One of my least favorite things to do is remove a band aid that has been stuck on my skin. My little ones are especially sensitive to things on their skin, so we were extremely excited when we were offer a sample of REMOVEEZ.

REMOVEEZ is a perfect solution to quickly and gently deal with the hard-to-remove holiday stuff that gets on your family’s skin. Whether removing sticky and inky compounds like permanent inks, paints and Band-Aids®, or outdoor grime such as sap, tar, grease and much more, REMOVEEZ is the go-to family friendly solution designed with the human skin in mind.

We recently received a sample kit from REMOVEEZ to test out. Our kit included a Sharpie marker, band aids, a black oily substance, and two bottle of REMOVEEZ so we could see for ourselves just how effective REMOVEEZ cleaner is on our skin.

The kids were super excited when I told them I was going to draw on their arms with a marker!! After drawing, I then sent them both to the bathroom to see who could get the marker off the quickest! Each of them had a different type of soap in their bathroom but neither of them were able to get the marker off. I then put a couple of drops of REMOVEEZ on their arms and we were all totally amazed at how quickly the marker simply wiped off with just a paper towel!

We then put the band aids to the REMOVEEZ test. We put a couple of drops on one end of the band aid and then started lifting the edge and rubbing a little. Very quickly and painlessly, the end of the band aid came right off without pulling any arm hair or skin at all.

REMOVEEZ citrus oils are natural cleaning elements that cut through the stickiness and dirt that kids bring home. Aloe, calendula, and bee pollen naturally soothe the skin and keep it soft. REMOVEEZ is applied directly to the area to be cleaned, and gently massaged into the skin until the unwanted substance has dissolved. Excess product may be wiped away with a tissue or cotton pad, or left on to moisturize the skin.

This awesome product definitely works! I was also really surprised that the smell was pleasant. We received a bottle of the Eucalyptus/Orange and the Coconut/Orange to review. We highly recommend that you order some REMOVEEZ today! It is currently offered in 1.75-ounce bottles online through Amazon.com and at select boutiques including Studio Beauty Mix at Fred Segal in Santa Monica, Calif. For more information and availability visit http://www.removeez.com/.


REMOVEEZ is a great stocking stuffer for the parent on the go!
Thanks to BrandSoul Communications and REMOVEEZ for providing us with the products for review!