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New York Style with Avocados

August 24, 2010

Now New York is known for the Statue of Liberty, Time Square, Empire State building. Pizza is very big in New York (and NYC), so I thought it would be fun to try to make an avocado pizza. Given there are already recipes out there for this, but hey it’s still good.

Avocado pizza

1 thin pizza crust
1 package mozzarella cheese
1 can pizza or tomato sauce
pepperoni
2 avocados

pre heat oven to 425 degrees. Spread pizza sauce on crust, sprinkle on cheese(use whole bag). add Pepperoni lots of them. bake for 10-20 minutes until crust is brown and cheese is melted.

Slice avocados and add them to top of pizza, serve and enjoy. DO NOT add avocados to pizza before baking, they will taste bitter.

I’ll admit sometimes i just buy a pizza from our local hometown shop and add avocados.

Another big thing is bagels again just add them on top of your bagel and cream cheese.

Avocados are very healthy at only 50 calories per ounce (3 slices), plus they are sodium and cholesterol free. You can use avocados in everything and they boast 20 vitamins and minerals per serving.

The MAHIA is holding a contest for the Big Hit, and want to see your hometown recipe. visit www.TheAmazingAvocado.com, you could be a avocado league MVP and win avocados for a year.

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Mexican Hass Avocado Importers Association. Mom Central also sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

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Nickelodeon Your Stay At The Marriott

July 19, 2010

I’ll admit it I dread going on trips with my kids, I have a 2,4, and 5 year old, it can get pretty crazy. We usually pack way to much to ensure they will be preoccupied.

Nickelodeon and the Marriott Hotel have teamed together to “Nickelodeon Your Stay” at over 2000 locations. All kids will receive free activity book and bracelet with a code for free games at www.nick.com. You can upgrade your package for $10-$20 dollars(depending on hotel) to also have the package include Spongebob activity bag, splash ball, Nickelodeon sunglasses, and a build your own Spongebob. Also kids who eat at the restaurant hotel will also receive a Nickelodeon character placemat. visit www.nickelodeonyourstay.com to start booking.

****The pack is so fun for my kids. The buildyour own Spongebob hands and eyes wiggle, and even comes with Gary the snail. The splash ball is fun for the pool or beach. This will definitly keep your kids at play for at least a little while.

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Marriott and received a Nickelodeon gift pack to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central also sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

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Breyers Smooth and Dreamy Ice Cream8/15

July 19, 2010

It’s been so hot even here in New York, tempuratures have reached in the triple digets.It’s always nice to cool down with some ice cream. Breyers has 6 new bars and sandwiches that are so delicious. The flavors are Chocolate Caramel Brownie, Vanilla Caramel Chip, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Chocolate Covered Strawberry, Vanilla Fudge Brownie, and Triple Chocolate Chip. With 6 grams of fat per serving and 160 calories or less, these are a great treat

****These are good, The best would have to be Cookie Dough sandwiches. It’s like having two chocolate chip cookies with cookie dough ice cream in the middle.My only complaint is that they are very small ice cream sandwiches, and here in NY they are $4.49 for a box of six.

I have 3 coupons for Breyers smooth and Dreamy bars/sandwiches to giveaway

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Barilla Share The Table

July 12, 2010

Everyone in our house has a busy life. weather it’s work, chores, school, running around. I find that most of the time, I am at the the table alone, or at least with my youngest child. I really like when we all sit at the table together, and talk about each others day.

Barilla launched “Share the Table,” a program aimed at empowering families to make the most of dinnertime. In it’s second year running, www.sharethetable.com has a new look and great new recipes from Chef’s like Mario Batali, plus there are tips on how to get your family back to the table. Barilla has even started a sweepstakes, called “Pasta Friday”, with great giveaways of pasta and pasta sauce. They also have launched the Mealtime Moments Contest, which gives families who commit to enhancing mealtime the opportunity to share their stories and win select prizes throughout the summer.

You can help donate a $1 to the Meals On Wheels Asscociation, by visiting www.sharethetable.com and become a fan of Meaningful Meals.

I was able to try the Mezzi Rigatoni with Lentils recipe, It was very good and kid friendly my kids loved it. We chose this recipe because there is no cheese.

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Summer Pool and Playset Safety Tips

June 18, 2010

With the weather heating up, everyone is going to the pool. Each year 42,000 people go to the emergency room for pool and say related injurys. Underwriters Laboratories has provided me with some tips to share with my readers about pool safety.

If you have a pool at home, install a fence-The fence should be at least four feet high and have a self-closing, self-latching gate that has a locking mechanism beyond a child’s reach.
Cut overhanging tree limbs and remove chairs or ladders from the pool area-to prevent children from climbing over the fence that surrounds the pool.
Keep grates and drain covers in good repair and secured in place-Alert your family and guests to stay away from these devices, as the suction from drain outlets can be strong enough to cause entrapment of hair or body parts, which can potentially cause a person to drown.
Make sure you know infant and child CPR if you own a pool.
Supervision is a must-Follow the 10/20 rule when you’re at the pool. The 10/20 rule states the supervising adult needs to position themselves to be able to scan the pool every 10 seconds, and reach the water within 20 seconds.
Always have rescue devices, such as UL-LISTED life preservers, nearby
Flotation devices, toys and inflatable swimming aids are not safety devices-They are toys and can easily puncture and deflate.
Always drain wading pools after children are done playing-Infants can drown in just a few inches of water.
Have a telephone nearby and appropriate emergency numbers posted.
Remove all toys when you leave the pool-Toys may attract children to the unattended pool.

Another fun activity that kids love to do during the summer is play on playsets, but those can be very dangerous too. Underwriters laboratories is also sharing tips for playset safety.

Before installing your own playset in your backyard make sure your yard is big enough, follow directions,install a protective surface under playset in all directions, In case a child falls.

Carefully inspect backyard playground equipment-Make sure equipment is anchored safely in the ground, all equipment pieces are in good working order, S-hooks are entirely closed and bolts are not protruding.
Check for spaces that could trap children-such as openings in guard rails or between ladder rungs. These spaces should measure less than 3.5 inches or more than 9 inches.
Always supervise children on play set equipment to make sure they are playing safely.
Never attach ropes, jump ropes, clothes lines, pet leashes or cords of any kind to play set equipment. If used improperly, they can be potential strangulation hazards.
Watch for potential trip hazards, such as rocks, tree stumps and concrete footings. Make sure you’re children are aware of them as well.
Do a sandbox check, Before letting your child dig in, rake through the sand to check for debris or sharp objects. Also, inspect for any animal contamination or insect problems.

I can’t get the video to embed into my post, but here is a fun video (link) of Timon and Pumba promoting water safety http://disney.go.com/disneyeducationalproductions/safetysmart/index.html

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Underwriters Laboratories. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

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Uncle Ben’s Whole Grain White Rice giveaway

May 21, 2010

Uncle Bens Whole Grain White Rice is the first and only whole grain rice that looks and tastes like white rice. It’s a great way to incorporate whole grains at dinner. It’s made with all natural ingradients and is low in fat. Whole Grain rice combines familiar taste, texture, and cooking time of white rice with the goodness of whole grains.

Comes in 6 varietys long grain, broccoli cheddar, rice chicken, taco style, sweet tomato, and garden vegetable.

****This actually tastes like white rice, but is very plain. It’s very simple to make, but i think I would still prefer the boil in a bag rice. it’s easy and no mess to clean up. the apron is very cute and great for cooking.

Retail:$2.29

available: July 2010

My rating:7

I have 2 boxes and a Uncle Bens apron to giveaway to one reader

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U by Kotex Makes Having A Period More Comfortable

April 26, 2010

Growing up I hated getting my period. Tampons were uncomfortable and pads made me feel like I was wearing a diaper. It was the worst time when I was a teenager, specially when you have to sit in class for hours and can’t go to the bathroom.

U by Kotex is a a new line of tampons, pads and liners, which feature a slim, thinner design, making them easier and more comfortable to use. And with bright, bold packaging and colors. I had my dad buy me pads growing up and he never minded, because the packaging was boring. Plus he’d embarrass me when someone look or asked about them.

U by Kotex has bright new packaging which I think is great for girls, but I’m not sure if my hubby would be willing to go pick these up at the store. They stand out a lot more than other items in the cart. I received the liners and These are really thin, which is great for me. They are comfortable and you really can’t tell you’re wearing it, plus it keeps you fresh.

Watch the U by Kotex commercial, it’s hilarious

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Whats happening in The View the week of 3/2

March 3, 2010

I am a The View Moms ambassador with Mom Central.

The View Mom Ambassadors

I am keeping you up to date with all the great conversations and guests appearing on The View.

This week:

Tuesday, Mar 2: Robert Pattinson makes his first-ever appearance on the show with his “Remember Me” co-star, Emilie de Ravin. Mitt Romney, the 70th Governor of Massachusetts also makes his first-ever appearance.
• Wednesday, Mar 3: This show will feature the best of “View Tube,” including backstage antics and celebrity exit interviews. Lisa Kudrow of “Who Do You Think You Are” will be joining the hosts as well.
• Thursday, Mar 4: Celebrity guest co-host Valerie Bertinelli, former Oscar nominee Abigail Breslin from Broadway’s “The Miracle Worker,” Mia Wasikowska from Disney’s “Alice in Wonderland,” and a musical performance from Broadway’s “Fela” will be featured on this jam-packed episode.
• Friday, Mar 5: The View’s “Road to the Oscars” episode welcomes former Oscar nominee Don Cheadle and Wesley Snipes and “Fashion Friday” celebrates “The History of Oscar Fashions” with a two-part look back at some of the most memorable – and perhaps forgettable – Oscar hits and misses, with host and celebrity stylist Robert Verdi. Hosts of “At the Movies” Michael Phillips and Tony Scott will also be on set to unveil their 2010 Oscar predictions.

Of course you can always expect the ladies of The View to be honest and ask the hardest questions. Thats what I love about this show! So tune in!

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Whats Happening on The View 2-22-10

February 23, 2010

I recently became an official The View Brand Ambassador with Mom Central.

I don’t get to watch too much TV, but when I can I love to watch the view. The women of the view are honest, blunt and don’t hold anything back. They get to the real issues.

Here is what is happening this week on The View:

Monday, Feb 22: Senator Evan Bayth of Indiana will be making his first and only television appearance since announcing that he is not running for re-election in 2010.
Tuesday, Feb 23: The controversial cast of MTV’s Jersey Shore will be joining the Women live on Tuesday. This will be an interesting show to see how the cast and the women interact!
Wednesday, Feb 24: Nadya Suleman who famously gave birth to octuplets last year will be making her first trip to NYC to chat live with the Women of the View. Author Danielle Steel will also be a guest
Thursday, Feb 25: A one hour show Themed “trying to have a baby?”Guests include Giuliana And Bill Rancic
Friday, Feb 26: Regis and Joy Philbin will perform a song from their new CD: Regis & Joy: Just you. Just me.

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You can also enter for a chance to win a trip to New York to watch a taping of the view. Enter Here, but hurry it ends Feb. 28

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Banquet Thanks A Million Blog Tour

February 18, 2010

As a mom of three under the age of 5, i am on my feet constantly. When dinner time rolls around i am so exhausted and don’t feel like doing anything. I usually keep already made meals in the house for this reason.It doesn’t taste as fresh but it still works.

Banquet has been offering customers frozen family meals for over 50 years, for those hectic days! They offer single meals, so everyone can eat what they want, or family meals like sweet and sour chicken, Chicken pasta marinara, creamy pasta carbonara. Just put them in the microwave or oven for a few minutes and dinner is served.

Banquet wants to say thanks to their loyal customers, by announcing the “Thanks A Million” promotion. Banquet is giving away more than 1 million dollars in cash prizes. The banquet meals with the Thanks A Million logo are eligible and will contain a game piece worth $10-$100,000 dollars, or a Banquet coupon.

Banquet has a big variety of meals to choose from and they ar so delicious.

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