Yummy Mummy Winner

Congratulations to Hil'Lesha, who has won a copy of Yummy Mummy! Thanks to all who entered and for all the wonderful tips on how to stay "yummy."

Keep an eye out for a new contest (possibly more) this coming week. Have a wonderful weekend! :)

Contests!

A few contests for you to enjoy:

~The videos are now in for the Pond's Mamma Mia! contest. Head on over and vote for your favorite. By voting, you could win a chance to see a private viewing of the movie in your hometown with up to 200 guests! (I don't even have that many friends, lol) Click here to vote and enter.

Also, for a limited time, purchase any specially marked Pond's product and receive a free ticket to see Mamma Mia! The Movie or any other Universal Studios release. Click here for details.

~Hanes and Disney are Vacationing in Comfort! Hanes is offering families everywhere in the US the chance to "Vacation in Comfort"! “Vacation in Comfort” during The Year of A Million Dreams at Walt Disney World® Resort. Buy specially marked packages of Hanes products and you could win a Walt Disney World® vacation!

The contest runs from June through August 30, 2008 and seven winning families will be drawn on Tuesday, September 21. You can click here for additional details and to enter.

To help celebrate this promotion Hanes is also teaming up with Emily Kaufman, aka "The Travel Mom" to help spread the word. Starting next week she'll have some tips on that will help any family getaway be what it should be: fun and stress-free! Click here!

~Christine over at From Dates to Diapers is hosting a giveaway where you can win a Graco Pack 'n Play worth $129! Entry deadline is 9pm (PST) June 20th.

Good luck and happy entering!

Yummy Mummy Giveaway!

I'm a firm believer in being both a mom and being trendy. I've tried as hard as possible to not give in to comfortable sweats, ponytails and sneakers (on most days) no matter how hard it may be. It's my belief that if you feel good about yourself, you'll feel good as a mom.

Anna Johnson, author of The Yummy Mummy Manifesto (published by Random House), believes as I do; that us moms can be "yummy" while still being "mummy."

While there are tons of books out there devoted to style and trends, this is the first one I've seen geared towards moms. From pregnancy to toddlerhood, The Yummy Mummy Manifesto should be considered your fashion, health, beauty, home (and more) bible.

While the information you'll find in typical parenting books is important, this book will be your secret indulgence. The one that says it's okay to make time and take care of YOU (and how to do it) while taking care of your kids.

The book is as fun as it is informative. The sections are broken down into easy-to-read chunks for us busy moms. The book covers everything from healthy eats to naming your baby to decorating your home and nursery. I wish I could list each topic the book covers but there are SO many you just have to read for yourself. I promise you won't want to miss a word!

I'll give you a sneak-peek into my favorite part: "Blood-and-Guts Basics for Brand-new Mothering."

"Find small ways to baby yourself: soft-lined slippers, pretty comfortable clothes, a brand-new fashion mag on the nursing table, healthy snack bowls all over the house, and one really decent soaking hot bath (or shower with candelight) a day...or two."

and this, which I really loved:

"Ease up on your routine to meet your own pace. A dirty diaper is not the end of the world; make that cup of tea first if you really feel the desire."

Ahhh...no guilt parenting. Where was this book when my kids were babies????

I am sitting here getting so excited with each bit of advice I'm reading, wanting to share it all with you. It's that good.

Read what USA Today and The Daily News have to say as well.

I am giving away one copy of The Yummy Mummy Manifesto to one lucky winner! All you have to do to enter is leave a comment here letting me know how you try to stay "yummy" in this hectic world. One entry per person, and there must be an email address for me to contact you should you win.

You have one week to respond to the winning notification email, or else the prize will be forfeited and another winner will be selected. US and Canadian residents only for this one. Sorry!

Deadline to enter is Friday, May 30. Winner will be announced and notified on Saturday, May 31. Good luck!

Spring Clean With Clorox!

I have always been a big fan of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes. If we're having unexpected company or I only have five minutes to do a quick clean-up of the house, they are perfect for wiping down any surface. I especially love using them for cleaning the bathroom.

Clorox has developed a new brand of wipes that are thicker and better textured to cut through sticky messes. Plus, they contain a streak and bleach-free formula so you can now use them for cleaning all hard surfaces, including mirrors, windows metal fixtures and more. Best of all, Clorox Disinfecting Wipes kill 99.9% of bacteria, including salmonella, E.coli and the flu virus.

I was able to review the new wipes in lavender scent and it smelled so good I was looking for excuses to wipe down surfaces! I use them all the time to clean up after our puppy who is taking forever to be potty trained. It's comforting to know that any bacteria that might have gotten onto the floor's surface will be killed with the wipes.

Visit Clorox to learn more about keeping your home clean with Clorox Disinfecting Wipes!

GO3 Winners and An Important Notice

Note: I have lost my Internet connection and am working from a temporary one for the time being. Thus, posts here will be less frequent until this is fixed. Thanks for your patience. :)

Congratulations to Hazel, mom2gabnnat, and Heather! They have each won a box of children's and adult GO3 Omega 3 Supplements!

Here's what each had to say about staying healthy:

Hazel: "I buy lots of fruit and try to make sure everyone eats enough fiber."

mom2gabnnat: "We have been getting a lot more exercise (especially with the high gas prices) and I have been making sure we eat healthier foods with plenty of fresh produce."

Heather- "I introduce healthy foods to the kids, and avoid buying sugary things (but I'm still working on getting the hubby to stop buying poptarts and ho-hos."

Great tips (and I giggled at the ho-hos). Thanks to everyone who entered and thanks to GO3 for sponsoring this fabulous giveaway!