Thursday, March 31, 2011

Ultimate Blog Party 2011

Ultimate Blog Party 2011

Welcome to the party~ quite possibly the biggest party in blogland! If you're a tried and true Crazy Daisy follower, THANK YOU, for sticking with me this year! It has been a wild year of learning and growing and I wouldn't still be here without you all! Make sure you check out all the prizes the Ultimate Blog Party has to offer~ there are some fabulous items up for grabs! My friends at Captured Memories DVD Service are offering a custom keepsake DVD slide show of up to 50 of your most treasured photos. Don't forget to put them on your wishlist. If you are joining Crazy Daisy from the party, we are thrilled to have you! Here's a peek at what you will find here:








Currently, there's a giveaway for the Green Market Baking Book, you just might want to enter!!!

There's much more, when you have time, come back to check out my Recipe Box and Idea Book!!!

Have fun partying! Hope you win some of those fabulous prizes!


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How Can I Make Some Legitmate Money Online?


Amy Hannold, 
247Moms.com Frugal Living Editor

If you’re willing to do a little work and are persistent with some of the opportunities available, there is money to be made online.

20/20 Panel:  Be Paid to Share Your Opinion!
Register with them and you will receive invitations to take “screener” surveys.  When you match the demographics that they want to survey, you will be invited to participate in a study.  You’ll be giving your opinion, experience and insight to companies – and be paid for your time.

Pinecone Research:
Register and become a member of the Pinecone Research Panel.  When you’re sent “screener” surveys and match the surveyor demographics, you’ll earn $3 to complete a study. Not everyone who applies is chosen and surveys can be infrequent.

Toluna Research:
Accepts all applicants, surveys vary in compensation and frequency.

MySurvey.com
Get paid for your opinions and participation in surveys and/or product testing. 

Synovate Global Opinion Panels
Screener surveys will be sent to you which can lead to paid surveys and product testing.  Sweepstakes and other rewards are earned through your participation.

Cash for Your Books! 
Check Out Cash4Books.net:
Type in the ISBN of the books you have.  If they are worth cash from Cash4books.net, box ‘em up, print a free shipping label – and then, you’ll get cash!

Got a Great Idea – ThriftyFun.com wants to hear from you:
Your photos, “Frugal Life Essays” and/or entries in their  Pet Contests, Recipe Contests, and Tip Contests could win you $25! 


Write and Earn:
Ehow.com (http://www.demandmedia.com/studios/writers/), AssociatedContent.com, helium.com, and Examiner.com
These sites vary in their requirements as far as writing guidelines and payment.  Most have tutorials and communities ready to help get you started.  Again, social media contacts help with this – as you’re paid more when you’re read by more viewers.

Share A Good Deal with Friends – Earn Shopping Credit!
Sites such as Mamapedia.com, ebates.com, the survey sites above and service/retail companies may offer you the opportunity to earn “referral” credits when those you refer sign up (and usually make a purchase).  Using social media and your social circles, (with etiquette) share good deals you’re finding with your friends!



WIN - Propel Zero Gift Kit


What’s new about Propel Zero? We’ve taken out the calories while keeping the same great, natural fruit flavor, offering a great way for active women and men to replenish (vitamins C & E), energize (B vitamins) and protect (antioxidants) their bodies.

Propel is giving away 3 million samples of new Propel Zero at Walmart stores across the country from March 19 – April 24. Click here to find the Walmart in your area.

On April 29th Propel is selecting one winner at random from their Facebook page to win a year's supply of Propel Zero!  
  
Here's what you do to enter the sweeps:

                Find Walmart sampling locations and dates here
                Snap a photo of yourself with your favorite Propel Zero flavor at a sampling event (or wherever you happen to be)
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                Tell us the name of the blogger you heard about the sampling from - 24/7 MOMS
                Check back – one lucky winner will be announced on April 29

*Subject to Official Rules at Facebook.com/propel. No purchase necessary. Internet access required. Void where prohibited. Game ends April 29, 2011.



WIN: 24/7 MOMS and Propel are giving away 10 Lucky Winners a Propel Zero Gift Kit which includes; 2 - 20 oz bottles of Propel Zero, a Propel Zero t-shirt and 3 coupons for a free single-serve Propel Zero in a drawstring backpack.

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Table Talk

Tonight's Table Talk
....to create conversation
 

Q: What jingle comes to your mind? Hum or whistle it right now and see if others can correctly guess it!

Riddle:
Q: Why is a violin like an automobile?
A: It's best when it's tuned up.


(each day 24/7 MOMS posts a question and riddle to help you create dinner time conversation with your families)

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Organize Your Car

By Trisha

On-the-go kids mean on-the-go taxi driving moms who spend half their lives living in their cars, taking their adorable children from one activity to the next. This often results in a car filled not only with children but litter, remnants of clothing, sports equipment, books and other miscellaneous items creating a disaster on wheels and possibly leaving an over-driven taxi driver feeling less organized in her car then even in her home.

Click here to read Trisha's full article and car organizing tips  over at SC Johnson

Be sure to leave me a comment over at SC Johnson

*Each week Trisha Blogs on SC Johnson Family Economics website as a paid writer be sure to read her weekly organization articles.

Free Family Emergency Preparedness Kit

Putting together an emergency plan doesn’t have to take a long time.

Simply set aside 20-30 minutes each night this week to follow the steps in the checklist from Buttoned Up. You’ll be amazed at what you can check off in such a short time—and you’ll be ready for any emergency life throws your way.

Click here to download your Free Emergency preparedness kit from Buttoned Up.

Deal - Children's Growth Chart Kits Only $3

 DEAL: Today pay $3 for a Watch Me Grow - growth chart kit.
They Grow Fast! Record their growth and relish the memories. Their first steps, birthdays, and milestones can escape our thoughts so quickly. Measure their accomplishments as they grow. This growth chart kit comes with the vinyl lettering numbers (2-6) and football or butterfly and the 3x3 wood topper. Mount it to a board or place it right to the wall. Don't wait until the time has passed. They grow so quickly.

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WIN - Lean Cuisine Spring Rolls


When the mood strikes, new LEAN CUISINE® Spring Rolls offer a snacking experience you can enjoy at the office or at home. Packed with 100 percent white meat chicken, melted cheeses, crisp vegetables and flavorful sauces, LEAN CUISINE® Spring Rolls make it easy to snack deliciously and satisfies anytime snacking needs.

Each LEAN CUISINE®Spring Rolls variety offers a perfectly portioned snack with three rolls per serving. There are two servings per box with 200 calories per serving. New varieties include Garlic Chicken, Thai-Style Chicken and Fajita-Style Chicken Spring Rolls available in the freezer section of supermarkets nationwide.


WIN: 24/7 MOMS and Lean Cuisine are giving away 6 VIP coupons, each coupon is good for a complimentary Lean Cuisine entree worth up to $3.99.
 
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Drum roll please...... this weeks MOMTOURAGE Winner

Drum roll please...... this weeks MOMTOURAGE Winner is Barbara Platt. This weeks giveaway was the Milly Stuffed Toys.

Thanks MOMTOURAGE moms for shouting out about us this week.  Be sure to enter this weeks contest beginning today.

Winners be sure to email us at win247moms@gmail.com with your shipping information.

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Table Talk

Tonight's Table Talk
....to create conversation
 

Q: Who's the jolliest person you know? Describe him or her.

Riddle:
Q: What would you get if you crossed a stereo with a refrigerator?
A: Very cool music.


(each day 24/7 MOMS posts a question and riddle to help you create dinner time conversation with your families)

Green Market Baking Book GIVEAWAY {and Peanut Butter and Jelly Power Muffin Recipe}

***Sorry, Giveaway Closed***

 You are in for a treat today! As you know, I love to bake, so when Sterling contacted me about the Green Market Baking Book, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to check it out. The Green Market Baking Book was "born from the desire to give people alternatives to baking with refined sugar and artificial sugar products, while encouraging them to support their local food communities"~Sterling. It offers a unique collection of 100 sweet and savory baked treats from the best chefs and bakers across America. Everything is created from locally produced sustainable whole foods, natural sweeteners, and offers dairy- and gluten-free treats along with vegan and low-fat variations. I love how the recipes are sorted by seasons. It even offers menu suggestions, recipe recommendations for people with dietary restrictions, gift ideas, and baking suggestions for various occasions~ sounds like a kitchen wonder, doesn't it? It's unbelievable how much they packed into this cookbook! I can't wait to try some of these recipes out. I think I will start with these muffins,

Peanut Butter and Jelly Power Muffins
*Printed with Permission from the Green Market Baking Book

Makes 18-20 mini muffins

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup maple sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons rolled oats
3 tablespoons raisins
4 tablespoons raw peanuts
1/2 cup soy milk
4 tablespoons canola oil
6 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup peanut butter
3 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 medium-sized bananas
4 tablespoons strawberry preserves

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a mini muffin pan by either greasing or using liners.

2. In a large mixing bowl sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, maple sugar, and cinnamon. Add the oats, raisins, and half the peanuts.

3. In a separate bowl combine the soy milk, canola oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, peanut butter, vinegar, and bananas, and mash until all the ingredients are well blended. Pour the peanut butter mix into dry ingredients and stir to mix, taking care not to over mix. 

4. Fill the muffin cups two-thirds full with batter, then place some preserves (roughly 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon) onto the top of each muffin. Sprinkle the tops with the remaining peanuts and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted int to center comes out clean.

Don't they sound yummers? I think my kiddos will love them. This summer, I'm going to try the Huckleberry   Sour Cream Pie. It sounds heavenly! Guess what, Sterling not only offered one for me to check out, they sent one along for one of you as well! 

To enter the giveaway, leave a comment, on this post telling me how you try to be 'green' in your kitchen. This giveaway is only open to Crazy Daisy followers - make sure to click follow if you haven't already. 

For additional entries, like Crazy Daisy on Facebook, or follow Crazy Daisy on Twitter. Remember to leave a comment for each, or your entries may not be counted. 

This giveaway closes at 11:59 PM, April 13, 2011. Winner has 48 hours to claim prize or a new winner will be drawn. This giveaway is only open to US Residents. 

If you simply can't wait to see if you've won, you can always buy your copy now...

Disclosure:  I was provided with a Green Marked Baking Book in exchange for my honest review.  I was under no obligation to provide a positive review.  All opinions are my own.


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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Mother's Day Love Poems

 Mother's Day Poems
"I love you,"
said a great mother.
"I love you for what you are
knowing so well what you are.
And I love you more yet, child,
deeper yet than ever, child,
for what you are going to be,
knowing so well you are going far,
knowing your great works are ahead,
ahead and beyond,
yonder and far over yet."

Source : http://www.romancelovepoems.com/mothers_day_poems.htm


The family - Mary Loberg

The family
is like a garden
with joy
for all to share,
With tender, growing blossoms
that thrive on love
and care,
And when
the flowers are gathered
for a very special day,
They make
a bright and beautiful
happiness bouquet.

Fun April Fools Tricks and Pranks

I found these fun tricks and pranks over at Parenting.com and with only a few more days until April fools I thought we moms might be in need of more ideas.  Be sure to check these ideas and more over at Parenting.com

Breakfast Bait and Switch
Swap out sugar for salt and watch Dad put it in his morning cup of coffee. (Have a second, non-salted cup ready to go though).
For more morning fun, take out cereal bags and put them in mismatching boxes. See how long it takes for everyone to find their favorite cereal.

Backwards Dinner
Serve up a topsy-turvy dinner to throw your kids for a loop: bake meatloaf in a 12-cup muffin tin and frost with mashed potatoes for a "cupcakes" dinner -- bonus if you add food coloring to the spuds. Then toast strips of pound cake for a dessert of "French fries". Don't forget red-tinted frosting for ketchup!

If the Shoe Fits
Bunch up TP and stuff it in the toe of the victim's shoes. They'll wonder why their shoes suddenly don't fit.

DIY Daylight Saving Time
Set all the clocks in the house an hour or two early -- then ease the blow of an early wake-up by taking the kiddos out for breakfast

What do you do to create fun on April fools day?

Families Are Forever Free Printable



Decorate your home with words and reminders to your family of what they mean to you with this FREE printable art piece from it works for meClick here to get your FREE printable Families Forever art.

How to Encourage Our Kids To Eat Healthy



There are so many things out there that entice kids into eating unhealthy. From fast food restaurants to the commercials on television. It seems as though we are fighting a losing battle. How can we compete with the little toys in the kid’s meals or the colorful animated figures telling even our smallest kids what they should like to eat.

There are a few things you can do to encourage healthy eating. If they start out healthy they are more likely to make healthy choices as they grow.
·      Find the one or two vegetables that your child does like and be sure to serve it often. At this point we have a five year old who loves corn, peas, carrots (raw), and green beans. She’ll also eat broccoli and cauliflower, but only in its raw state with a little ranch dressing. If you’ve only served canned vegetables, try fresh or frozen. Give a small portion and ask them to try one bite. You never know, they might finish and ask for more.
·      Lead by example. You can’t expect your children to enjoy a healthy diet if you don’t. Kids do what their parents do. 
·      Cook at home. Cook at home. Cook at home. This will save you money and be much healthier than eating out. 
·      Limit fast food to once a week. If you hit the drive through because of a busy schedule. Please take a few minutes to make sandwiches and take them with you. Put each child’s lunch in a small brown paper bag and they will enjoy it just as much. 
·      If you don’t want them to eat it, don’t buy it. Having bad food in the house is an open invitation to your children. 
·      Have plenty of raw vegetables and fruits available as a quick snack.
·      And it you have to grind up cooked vegetables and add them to sauces, soups or meatloaves. 
·      Read labels. Most breakfast cereals have more sugar in them than you will want your child to have. We’ve noticed that the cereals with the most colorful pieces will cause our little one to be very naughty.

Kathy McHenry, founder and CEO of www.MyOnlineMeals.com has helped thousands of people put a real dinner on the table. Go to www.MyOnlineMeals.com to receive a free weekly recipe list and shopping list; and to be added to her monthly newsletter. You can reach Kathy by email at Kathy@myonlinemeals.com .

APP Of The Week - Out Of Milk

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  • The To-Do List lets you add and keep track of any other items on your daily list.
  • Multiple Shopping Lists and To-Do Lists.
  • Share your Shopping Lists and To-Do Lists by email or text message.
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WIN - Piggy Paint

 
Necessity proves to be the mother of all invention and no one knows that better than Melanie Hurley, a mother who got nervous when the traditional nail polish she was using on her children ate right through a foam plate!  From that day on, Hurley decided that any substance that could eat through foam was unacceptable for her daughters’ fingernails, which would inevitably end up in their mouths.  Her quest was on for a safer alternative, and Piggy Paint was born.

Piggy Paint is a non-toxic, eco-friendly nail polish that is specially formulated of natural ingredients and proudly made in the USA.  It is free of formaldehyde, toluene, phthalates, BPA, ethyl acetate and acetone.  Piggy Paint’s hypoallergenic, odorless formula makes it gentle enough for sensitive hands and noses, yet it dries to a hard, durable finish that can easily be removed with Piggy Paint Nail Polish Remover.  This unique remover contains none of the solvents that could offend your nose or harm our atmosphere.
 
WIN: 24/7 MOMS and Piggy Paint are giving away a Girls Rule Gift Set; includes Forever Fancy nail polish and Piggy Paint nail polish remover.

 
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Introducing Humming Right Along (and my homemade cake stand)


We celebrated my grandfather's 90 birthday this weekend! He is an inspiration and it was an honor to be  part of the celebration. I made his all-time favorite coconut cake, and my favorite Earl Grey Chocolate Cake for the party. Presentation is everything, and I wanted a fabulous way to display these cakes~ something worthy of this special occasion. But in my little corner of Wyoming we are what I like to call "shopping challenged." What's a girl to do? Make her own! To find out more, follow this link to Humming Right Along. It's a brand new blog that I'm launching with my bestie, Andrea. She has already shared some wonderful ideas and we have been working hard on more projects to share with you. Wander over and let us know what you think!
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Table Talk

Tonight's Table Talk
....to create conversation
 

Q: Who performs more random acts of kindness than anyone else you know? Give the details.

Riddle:
Q: When can you jump over three men without getting up?
A: In a checkers game.


(each day 24/7 MOMS posts a question and riddle to help you create dinner time conversation with your families)

Monday, March 28, 2011

Why Are All The MOMS Watching 24/7 MOMS Live ? Join us this week and find out

Are you wondering where all the MOMS are every Tuesday night ? They are all hanging out watching 24/7 MOMS Live right from their very own computer winning prizes, chatting and getting some of the hottest MOM tips out there.  Don't miss another week of MOM Fun - It all happens every Tuesday night.


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24/7 MOMS Live the show created by Moms just for Moms. (TV on your computer)

This Week 24/7 MOMS Live Features:

-  Learn the Tips and Tricks of buying and selling you kids clothes from Just Between Friends owner Allison Stephens

- Tooth Fairy Fun for your toothless kids.

- Fun MOM Giveaways

- Chit Chat with real moms


Put your kids to bed - Surf over to channel www.247moms.com on your computer and join us.

Join the chat to WIN prizes

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Tweet, TXT, Facebook , invite all of your MOM friends to this weeks 24/7 MOMS Live Webcast.

Celebrate Book Day on April 2nd with fun ideas

Since 1967, on or around Hans Christian Andersen´s birthday, April 2, International Children´s Book Day (ICBD) is celebrated to inspire a love of reading and to call attention to children´s books. Make  it a celebration with your kids and try one of our Book Day celebration ideas:

Book Exchange Party: Host a neighborhood or friend book exchange with your children's friends by asking them to each bring their no longer wanted books to exchange with the other children for some fresh reading books. 

- Create tickets to give to the children for each book they bring and then they can use the tickets to shop for the books they would like to take hone with them.

- Serve a simple snack.

- Have a time where the kids sit down before they begin shopping with their tickets and ask some book related questions.  What is your favorite book to read? who is your favorite storybook character? etc.

Library Visit:  Take your children to the library to get their first library card and/or check out books.

Craft Time: Create bookmarks to use in their daily reading. Google craft ideas for bookmarks



Summer Reading list - Take a few minutes and create a summer reading list wit your kids of the books they would like to read this coming summer and if you have time take a trip to the bookstore and purchase one of the summer reading books they are interested in.  Now no starting t early they must wait till summer to begin the book

Book Theme Day - Create  a fun day around a book theme Such as Junie B Jones and serve her favorite food Spaghetti and meatballs and you could serve  a snack in little paper cups of m&ms and pretzels (because Junie B. says she would have that at her party.) But before your kids can eat they must put on plastic gloves and hairnets which you can  purchased really cheap at a beauty supply store (Junie B. works in her school cafeteria and LOVES wearing these.)  you get the idea theme a day around your kids favorite storybook.

 For more book party ideas click here.

Book Breakfast- Start the day of with books.  Decorate the table with books, use big books as place mats, place a new book at each child's seat that they will enjoy reading.  Serve green eggs and ham to go with Dr. Seuss famous story or other food ideas from your kids favorite stories.


Book plates - Create book plates for your kids so they can place them in their special books.



Click here for FREE colorful bookplates you can download and print from Tip Junkie.





Click here for FREE children's book plates you can download and print for free from Tip Junkie.

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Bisquick Emergency Meals

Are you having Busy mom day, Crazy mom week or  in need of a quick recipe check out theses simple Bisquick emergency meals you can serve to your families.
 

30-Minute Mini Meat Loaves

From: Bisquick
Slash the bake time of meat loaf when you make mini-loaves. Meat loaf is now doable for weeknights!  Click here for complete recipe from Bisquick.

 Cheesy Chicken Casserole
From: Bisquick
Leftover chicken? Turn it into a delicious casserole complete with veggies. Click here for complete recipe from Bisquick

 Skillet Chicken Parmesan
From: Bisquick
Need a new and delicious idea for chicken breasts? Try an easy skillet dish with Italian pasta sauce and cheese. Click here for complete recipe from Bisquick.

Twisted Pizza Dogs 

From: Bisquick   

Serve a twist to plain ol' hot dogs. Bisquick® mix creates a fun and tasty stand-in for ordinary buns. Click here for complete recipe from Bisquick.

 

How To Make Beautiful Personalized Vinyl-Dyed Easter Eggs {Egg Tutorial No. 2}


I have been so excited to share these with you! Aren't they fabulous?!?! I love them! Who knew you could use vinyl to dye eggs? I especially love them because you can create so many different styles~ eggs with monograms, whimsical pictures, classic scrolls and other designs, really there are no limits! After I figured out the trick to coloring eggs with vinyl, it turned out to be pretty easy (but there were a few moments of frustration before I figured it out). If you want to make some for yourself, I'll share the secret.

Directions
First, cut vinyl images, using your preferred method. This project is perfect for using scrap vinyl leftover from other projects~ color doesn't matter because you will peel it off. You want to size your images so they are 1.5 -2 inch squares or rectangles. Anywhere in that range should work. If you go much smaller, your crafty cutter might have trouble cutting all the details in the more intricate designs. If you go bigger, you may have troubles getting the image to adhere to your eggs. 

Prepare dye as directed on package and line your working surface with paper towels.

Once everything is ready to go, boil eggs as normal. When they are finished, gently place them in a colindar. As soon as the eggs are cool enough to handle, start applying vinyl. Make sure the eggs are completely dry first. If not, just wipe them off with a dish towel or paper towel. This is where the secret comes in~ the trick is to use warm eggs, the warmer the better. The heat semi-melts the plastic to the eggs and seals off the images so that they dye doesn't seep in and the images remain white. I started as soon as I could bear touching them. When they are hot, they really grab the vinyl so you have to really think about where you want to place the image and it's orientation, because once they come into contact, you won't be able to reposition very easily. The heat also helps because if the image has a bubble or bunches up, you can just use your finger to press the vinyl down and it will soften and stick right to the egg. 


Once the vinyl is applied, color eggs as you always have, placing them on paper towels to dry. You can dye the eggs while they are warm, or let them cool so the kids can do the dipping.


Once the eggs have dried, peel the vinyl off (or not if you you prefer the above look) and admire your beautiful eggs!
Aren't they fun? I think they are simply fabulous! Now have fun, go wild, and dye those eggs! If you are looking for other egg coloring tricks, check out these speckled ones (they are super easy).
I can't wait to see what you come up with! 

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