CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL
From the creator/inventor of the wildly popular game, ‘Balderdash’ (more than 15 million copies sold), Laura Robinson and co-author, Elizabeth Bryan, a Southern California resident, comes the next installment of the #1 best selling book series of all time, ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul: Count Your Blessings’. The book, and Count Your Blessings board game is vintage “Chicken Soup for the Soul” and is originally co-authored by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen and Amy Newmark.
This book offers over a 100 stories of thankfulness amidst the rough patches in life. I can tell that this book is a wonderful dose of happiness in a time when we all can use it. This year has been the one of the worst years for us because of the economy..my hubby lost his job over a year ago and it has been rough. So ready this book made sense and will warm you from within. This book is inspiring, enlightening and a book that could cheer up anyone anytime. I recommend taking time to read this book sometime this Holiday season. -Shanda
These ‘mompreneurs’ developed the board game based on the book that focuses on finding the silver lining in all of life’s scenarios. Together, they offer inspirational stories about navigating life’s toughest challenges by finding blessings -in-disguise. From illness to foreclosures to family fortitude, there’s a story in this book that will leave a lasting impression on everyone’s heart. With the book selling for $14.95, and the game’s suggested retail price of $24.99, it’s still easy to find “silver linings”… even this holiday season. A great holiday gift to inspire the whole family to count their blessings. Look for the book and game, which is eco-friendly and made from recycled material, to launch in November.
About the Game: PLAY THE GAMEThe game uses clever copy and engaging logic to get players to go from “tired to inspired, frazzled to dazzled and stressed to blessed” by navigating challenging (and often funny) real life scenarios about health, home life, work, school, and finances. Players can head to the Thank Tank and hear why losing their phone could be a reason to “cell-abrate,” or try on the Bright Side Glasses and “see” a ripped pair of pants in a “hole” new light! Here are a few sample questions:
What are three positive things to “cough up” about having the flu?
1. You’ll get to miss school or work and finish that novel on your bedside table
2. You’ll take lots more vitamins, boost your immune system and get healthier in the long run
3. For once, you are the center of attention in your family!
What are three “silver linings” that turn a fractured elbow into a “lucky break?”
- You learn how to adapt and do things with your other hand
- You have to quit the volleyball team, but join a choir instead and find out you have a stellar voice
- You don’t have to take out the garbage for at least six weeks!
What are three silver linings you can “fire off” about losing your job?
- You get a great severance package and can take a well deserved and needed break
- Your job sucked and you hated your boss – now you can find something you LOVE to do
- Your kids will get to see you more – they miss you!
The “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Count Your Blessings Game” is manufactured and distributed by Family Games World, an educational and environmentally conscious game company that promotes “learning through laughter.” With Family Games, Laura and Elizabeth continue their mission of helping families everywhere with the forthcoming launch of “Win-Win,” a new game inspired by the bestselling “7 Habits” series of books.
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Would you like to win a copy of the book and game?? If so, here is what I need you to do. Go to the website and tell us two things you found interesting about the book or the game. Come back and leave me a comment or send me an email with your email address. Contest will end on Dec. 20, 2009 at 12pm est. If you would like additional entries then face book this or tweet this contest.
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CURE BREAST CANCER w/KAREN NEUBURGER
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KAREN NEUBURGER
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness month, KN Karen Neuburger and Dillard’s department stores nationwide have teamed together to host Pink Parties. For each purchase of KN Karen Neuburger pajamas during the Pink Parties, KN will donate 30 minutes of research to Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The goal is to sponsor a month of breast cancer research to aid in the development of lifesaving treatments and an eventual cure for breast cancer. In addition, to help KN reach the goal of sponsoring a month of research, donations will also be accepted through their
Time for Research site.
I personally have had two scares with breast cancer..two times they found lumps in my breasts. Thank GOD..my results came back negative for cancer. So I want to help spread the word about this wonderful donation site. In exchange for helping us spread the word, you could win your own pair of PJ's.
KN has been kind enough to giveaway 3 sets of PJ's to our readers. All you have to do is tell us how you like to help donate to cure breast cancer. Leave us a comment along with your email address so we can contact you if you win.
For an extra three entries let us know if you donated to this site. Contest will end on Oct. 30th 2009 @ 12PM EST (contest ended)
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Protect-A-Bed (contest)
As a parent you want to protect your family from anything that can harm them.
Well, don't neglect the little things in life like dust mites. We recommend getting the Protect-A-Bed mattress covers for your family. We have been using ours for the last few months and we are very pleased with this company and their products. I know that my family is safe and all of our allergy struggles will be under control as long as we are sleeping safely on our Protect-A-Bed mattress covers. Parents with Style gave this product two thumbs up.
"It has been estimated that two million dust mites can thrive in an unprotected mattress. Combine that with other allergy triggers such as pet dander and pollen, and your mattress can become a haven for allergens. With Protect-A-Bed allergy relief products like their mattress and pillow protectors and encasements, an individual who suffers from allergies can finally get the healthy, allergy-free sleep they deserve.
Prevention Magazine has recently named bedding encasements as one of the ways to allergy-proof your home. The magazine also encourages providing a barrier between you and any allergens that may be housed inside your bed. Most people spend most of their time at home in their bedroom, so making the bed an allergy-free zone can greatly cut down on allergies.
Protect-A-Bed’s protectors are fitted-sheet style covers that place an impenetrable barrier between you and allergens, while remaining breathable and comfortable. It is ultra-thin, extra soft, easy-to-use and machine washable.
For chronic allergy sufferers, Protect-A-Bed offers full mattress encasements for mattresses and box springs. They have been a solution for many allergy sufferers to get an uninterrupted good night sleep because the product fully encases the mattress."
Crib Mattress Protectors
A crib mattress protector is essential to your child's health. Protect-A-Bed® crib mattress protector products ensure that your child will sleep in a healthy and hygienic sleep environment, protected from detrimental allergens that can cause asthma, eczema and rhinitis. As a stainproof, waterproof and allergy proof barrier, there is no better protection for your child than Protect-A-Bed® products.
Protect-A-Bed® Crib Mattress Protectors
The Protect-a-Bed® crib mattress protector products are super absorbent, machine washable at high temperatures and can be tumble dried. As an anti-allergy barrier and anti-dust mite layer of protection, crib mattress protectors utilize the latest technology to maintain a breathable fabric. Your child will be provided with the optimal sleep environment with our crib mattress protector that stays cool in the 
summer and warm in the winter while providing year-round allergy protection.
Protect-a-Bed® AllerZip® and HealthSheet™ crib mattress protector products are some of the best lines of defense for your child against allergens and dust mites. Our extra-soft, anti-slip crib mattress protectors stretch to fit tightly like a fitted-sheet. With our wide selection, you will surely find the crib mattress protector that meets your needs and budget. For ultimate late night ease of use, use two crib protectors. Just remove the top soiled protector and leave the clean, dry one in place, so as to not cause too much interruption to the sleeping baby.
ZHU ZHU PETS!! HOTTEST NEW TOY!(Winner)
CONGRATS TO KRISTIN OUR WINNER!!! WATCH YOUR INBOX FOR OUR EMAIL!Zhu Zhu Pets are fun, interactive hamsters that talk, move and even navigate their way around their own habitats. And the best thing about these pets? No mess and no fuss…just hours of interactive play! You can play with your ZHU ZHU PETS as long as you are ready to feed, care and play with them. This toy is all the craze right now and will soon be on your child's Christmas wish list. Parents with Style is excited about the interactive part of this toy. This toy teaches your child to care for and interact with a small little creature. The interaction of playing and feeding can teach them valuable life lessons.
ZHU ZHU Pets are also great to play with by themselves. They like to be picked up and snuggled, and if you pet them gently, they squeak and purr in contentment. ZHU ZHU Pets are a great alternative to real hamsters - they don't poop or smell, and are an absolute riot. Darting around and busily scurrying from one room to the next; you'll never know where they'll go!
Would you like to win your own Slide and Ramp plus one of your very own Hamsters? OK! Here is what you need to do...leave us a comment or send us a email telling us what your favorite hamster is and why you would like to win this prize!
Contest will end on Sept. 5th @ 12pm est. Don't forget to leave us your email address. CONGRATS TO MRS. KEEFER
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Congrats!!!
Ginny via email entry
Courtney via email entry
Jill via comments
I grew up in a house with a dad who ate Cheerios every single morning before leaving for work. I culd never understand as a child how he could eat the same cereal everyday. While I had my choise of sugary cereals, it didn't make sense that he didn't want some of our cereal. Until one day as a teenager, I finally tried Cheerios. I loved it! Dad always told me that it was a lot better for me than all of the high sugar cereals. Well, my dad was right and that is why we also give our infants Cheerios to munch on when they are learning to eat. Well, check out what Cheerios is up to now! Yep, they are helping us women stay healthy!
Do you know your cholesterol number? High cholesterol is one of the major controllable factors for coronary heart disease, which is the number one cause of death for women. A recent study conducted by Harris Interactive for Cheerios found that more than one-third of adults (37 percent) have not had their cholesterol checked within the past year.*
Those with limited access to adequate healthcare may not get regular cholesterol screenings and thus are at an even greater risk for heart disease.
Wondering how you can help? Now through January 31, 2010, for every code entered at www.cheerioshelpinghearts.com, Cheerios will donate $1, up to $200,000, to raise awareness for heart disease and provide free cholesterol screenings for women in need, through its partnership with WomenHeart. Codes will be featured inside specially marked boxes of Cheerios cereal.
Pick up a box for yourself and a friend today!!
We have three beautiful bracelets to giveaway to three lucky readers.
Leave me a comment telling me what your favorite cereal and charity is. We will randomly select three winners. Contest will end on MAY 20th @ 12PM Est. You may get extra entries if you link to our new site address and let us know about it. (www.TheParentswithStyle.com) Good Luck!
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Anna said...
I really like the ExerSaucer 1-2-3 Tea for Me Active Learning Center. So cute!
I am breastfeeding my daughter. The high is the closeness and all the snuggle time when I'm feedng her. There is such a special bond. The low was the first few weeks when we really struggled. She had trouble latching and I had trouble with painful bleeding nipples.
Breastfeeding provides a natural and beautiful bonding experience for moms and their babies. However, it can also present a very challenging time for moms as we juggle the priorities of baby, work, household responsibilities and other obligations. While breast pumping offers a great support tool for breastfeeding, it can pose its own set of obstacles for busy moms, especially those working inside or outside the home or raising other children.
Evenflo is committed to helping moms do what's best for baby, and that includes making breast pumping more convenient for those living an on-the-go lifestyle. Evenflo has designed its new Comfort Select Performance Dual Auto-Cycling Breast Pump specifically with busy moms in mind. When developing the pump, Evenflo went straight to the women who know best, speaking with breastfeeding experts and moms like you. The result? -An occasional-use pump that has it all. It's compact, stylish and discreet, and includes a variety of new and enhanced features.
I myself cannot breast feed due to Doctors orders...but, I have some wonderful friends that have shared with me their highs and lows of breast feeding. We recently gave one of my girlfriends the new Evenflo pump for her to test out for our readers! Ok! What does she think.....she was really happy with the results of using this pump. The first day started her new journey off to a great start. The pump is easy to use and is very convenient according to my friend. Evenflo really has it covered when making new products to makes Moms life easier. Parents with Style highly recommends this pump to our readers. It was given the top award we offer here at PWS.
Description
Evenflo Breast Pumps
- NEW! All components, including milk storage bottles are without BPA and contain less than 0.01% phthalates. Bottles can be purchased separately.
- NEW! Improved cycle time for more effective milk expression.
- NEW! Improved vacuum performance at all settings between min and max
- NEW! Regulated power adapter ensures consistency in performance.
- NEW! Dual motors for better production allowing individual settings
- NEW! Includes 2 additional overflow valves for additional convenience! Valve color has changed to lavender.
- NEW! More stable bottle stands to prevent possible spillage.
- 4pk sample of breast pads with redeemable coupon.
Use & Care
Read all instructions and warnings on the product, product labels, and instruction manuals before use. - Clean your breast pump after each use. Wipe the pump unit with a clean damp cloth. NOTE: Never immerse pump unit or AC adapter in water. All other parts are dishwasher-safe or can be hand-washed. Dry parts before reassembling.
If you experience decreased suction while pumping, please remove the soft horn insert and try pumping again. Other helpful tips are listed under the Troubleshooting section towards the back of the instruction guide.
If you would like to win one of these pumps for yourself. All you have to do is visit Evenflo's website and come back here and tell me what your favorite product is from theit site. I also need you to tell me what your high's and lows are of breast feeding. For an extra entry you can tweet about this contest and copy us on the link. You may also, blog about this contest for 2 extra entries. Contest will end on May 20th @ 12pm est. US residents only. Don't forget to leave me your email contact in the comments or email us with it.
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Congrats!!! Hills said...Holy cow 8 positions, love that! And something to kick! All babies kick tons!
Learning Curve introduced a new product that we wanted to share with all of our readers. We have been searching high and low for great new products for our new baby. From the First Years comes the Kickin’ Coaster, the first of its kind seat that supports a baby’s growth in the first months of their life while providing them with physical activity. This is awesome and Parents with Style highly recommends this product to everyone looking for a baby gift or for their own child.
Most baby seats are passive but Kickin’ Coaster is designed to keep baby active! A kick plate at the bottom of the seat provides a kick and glide action, allowing baby to move in a natural motion and it’s perfect for newborns and infants.We have been testing ours out for several weeks now as we prepare for baby. LOVE THIS SEAT! So don't make the wrong choice when choosing a seat for your child. Buy this one since it will stimulate them and keep them active!
Featuring soothing vibrations, two types of song modes, twinkling lights, and eight adjustable positions, the Kickin Coaster can provide hours of playtime, or, sleepy time with its stationary setting. Rated for babies from birth to 25 pounds, the Kickin Coaster’s suggested retail value is $69.99.
Would you like to win one of your own?? Ok! Here is what you have to do!
1) Leave us a comment telling us what you like about this product. Don't forget to leave us your email address or your comment will not count. Yes, you can email us your answer also.
2) You may also blog about this contest and tell all your readers for a total of 3 extra entries. You must come back and leave us a comment or email us with the link.
3) You may tweet this contest and send us the link for 2 extra entries.
Contest will end on May 20, 2009 at 12pm est. US residents only.
Pizza Hut Natural Pizza (Ended) Winners were emailed!
The Natural pizza looked delicious in the box and sounded appetizing with its, “stone-ground multigrain crust made with the goodness of five different whole grains, a rich flavorful sauce made from fresh, vine-ripened tomatoes and topped with fine, all-natural, mozzarella cheese.” Although, the pizza was good...I don't think it is as good as their regular pizza's. But, i love the fact that Pizza Hut is giving us a healthier choice when it comes to eating out.
Why does healthier food usually taste a little bland? Well, when it comes to this pizza we rateit as fair. Not our number one choice, but a healthy choice.
(Nutrition Facts - 1 slice - 230 calories, 9 grams of fat, 4 grams of saturated fat, 25 milligrams of cholesterol, 530 milligrams of sodium, 26 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of sugar, 2 grams of dietary fiber, 10 grams of protein, 8% Vitamin A, 15% Calcium, and 6% Iron.)
Item: Pizza Hut’s The Natural
Price: $12.99 ($9.99 in most states)
Size: 12 inches
Would you like to win your very own Natural Pizza to try for yourself? Email us with your favorite toppings that you add to your pizza or leave it here in a comments. You must leave your email address or your entry will not count. Now since so many love to email us ..you may enter that way..we don't mind. Also, let us know if you are linked to us. We have a new link! www.TheParentswithStyle.com
Contest ends on 4/20/09
Pillsbury Bake Off ...ENTER NOW!!
Calling all home cooks! The 44th Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest is open for entries and looking for the next $1 million recipe... all it takes is one simple idea!
At the 43rd Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest in 2008, Carolyn Gurtz walked away with the million-dollar grand prize for her Double-Delight Peanut Butter Cookies! This wife, mother and grandmother with a passion for baking was introduced to cooking at age seven and she hasn't stopped since then. One contest judge stated that Carolyn's recipe was "a new twist on an old classic." Other judges called out its simplicity and approachability and described it as a delightful taste that combines two classic cookies - a snickerdoodle and a peanut butter cookie.
Anna Ginsberg, a stay-at-home mom who you might know from her blog, Cookie Madness, earned the $1 million prize for her Baked Chicken and Spinach Stuffing in the 42nd Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest. At the 2004 competition, the 41st Contest, former librarian wrote her own page in history by capturing the top prize with her Oats 'n Honey Granola Pie recipe. Inspired by pecan pie, Conrad adapted a family-favorite pie and caught the judges' attention with its wonderful flavor and simple preparation.
All it takes is one easy and delicious recipe idea, so we hope you let your readers, friends and family know that it's time to get creative in the kitchen for their chance at a million! One hundred finalists will win a trip to the finals, April 11 - 13, 2010, at the Waldorf-Astoria Orlando and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek hotel in Florida. Pillsbury is looking for original recipes that taste and look delicious, are easy to prepare and that families across America will love to eat. There are four recipe categories - Breakfast & Brunches, Entertaining Appetizers, Dinner Made Easy and Sweet Treats.
Entries are being accepted online between now and April 20th, 2009, at www.bakeoff.com. You'll also find contest details, including eligible products, prizes and the official rules, at the web site.
Check out this video featuring former grand prize winner Carolyn Gurtz and hear from the Pillsbury Bake-Off® Kitchens Manager too!
Have you fiddled your photo lately? (CONTEST)
Most of us don't have time to go out and buy photoshop programs that can change your photos into a masterpiece. Well, thanks to www.Photofiddle.com, you can have any picture fiddled. They have a wonderful selection of effects that can make any picture into a masterpiece. We recently had a picture of Korbyn fiddled into a wonderful water color look. I LOVE IT! We had a gallery wrapped frame which hangs in our bedroom prominately.
Parents with Style highly recommends Photo Fiddles workmanship and customer service. You will never be disappointed and they have a wonderful selection of options to choose from.
About Photofiddle from their site:
Photofiddle.com allows users to create art from photos with free online photo effects software. Photofiddle will transform any picture into art with over 50 photo art styles to choose. Select from oil painting, Warhol pop art, watercolor painting, modern art, abstract art, Leroy neiman art style, Lichtenstein art style, outline sketches, color pencil sketches, photo collages, impasto art, film strip photo collages and more. Have us add a photographic tint like a sepia tint, blue tint, red tint, or green tint to any photograph. If you prefer have Photofiddle can put your photo to canvas.
Whether you choose to have your prints on canvas art or printing your photos on art paper or art print. We can produce art on stretched canvas, rolled canvas, framed art print or even art posters.
Our custom art is great for interior decorating ideas. Use your artwork to liven up any home decor. Turn your photo in a stretched canvas for the bedroom. Create a pop art poster for decorating a kids room. Transform your photo into a painting for living room decorating. Create your own French country decorating framed art form pictures. Decorating a babys room or decorating a babys nursery is easy with custom made canvas art. Photofiddle personalized art has been used for bathroom decorating ideas. Even if decorating on a budget creating photo art from photos will fit all budgets. Even office decorating is simple with free online photo software.
Custom made personal photo to art is a great online gift idea. Using your own photos to make art is a great photo gift idea. Whether looking for a personalized baby gift idea, valentine day gift idea, personalized gift idea, wedding gift idea, unique gift idea, anniversary gift idea, birthday gift idea, baby shower gift idea, Christmas gift idea , holiday gift idea, creative gift idea, gift for him, unique child gift idea, house warming gift idea.
Use all different types of photos to create your art. Vacation photos, wedding pictures, anniversary photographs, holiday pics, birthday photos, Christmas pictures, Easter photographs, baby photos, dog photos, cat photos, pet photos, horse photos, children photos, school pictures, nature photos, landscape photos, house pictures, family portraits, infant pictures, sport photos, running pictures, soccer photos, football pics, baseball photographs, celebrity photos, honeymoon photographs, puppy picture, kitten picture any cool picture.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO WIN A $50.00 gift card towards your very own Fiddled Photo? Well, if you would like a chance to win all you have to do is visit their site and then come back here and tell us how you would get your photo fiddled! I will randomly select one winner, you may enter up until April 10th at 12pm est. Don't forget the only way to get chosen is to make sure you leave your email address at the bottom of your post. Or you can email me your entry..I know you don't like leaving your email address all around the net. So yes, you can email me your answer to be entered.
For double entries you may blog or tweet about this contest. So let me see the post or tweet and we will double your entries for a chance to win. Good Luck.
Smart Shopper! CONTEST!!! (ENDED)
Now we love the Smart Shopper in our household and think you need to own one also.
SMART SHOPPER
Features:
State-of-the-art voice recognition
2,500 Pre-loaded items
Built-in printer requires no ink cartridges
Easy-to-read LED display
Uses four standard AA batteries
Magnetic mount for refrigerator or wall-mount option
Durable plastic with a brushed aluminum front
Includes 3 paper rolls, wall mounting kit, item booklet, and instructions
We love the simplicity of this clever little machine! Nice clear buttons make it easy for reading and understanding. The Smart Shopper takes 4 double A batteries and comes with 3 rolls of printing paper and mounting hardware if you want it somewhere other than your refrigerator. Otherwise, it's magnetic and sticks to the frig perfectly!
Movies to see......... Contest
If you haven't had an opportunity to see the movie Eagle Eye, you should do yourself a favor and make it a priority to do so. This film has a little bit of everything. Great special effects, good acting and non-stop action from start to finish! It will also keep you thinking about the political undertones after the finale. I found myself asking, "Wow, if they were/are capable of doing all of that, what can't be done?" This truely is one you don't want to miss!
Language: French (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1)
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number of discs: 1
Rating:
Studio: Dreamworks Video
DVD Release Date: December 27, 2008
Run Time: 118 minutes
