Family Fun in San Francisco- Amazing Race Style

Experience the fun of an Urban Scavenger Hunt in downtown San Francisco.  This Smart Phone guided adventure lets you and your family experience the fun of the Amazing Race in 2-3 hours.  You solve clues and complete challenges while learning about the city in a fun new way. 

This family friendly adventure is appropriate for ages 7-70 and is perfect to get the family out on a day of doing and learning. Start on your schedule and play at your own pace.  

Register on-line at www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com.

Cost: $39.20 for a team of 2-5 people after Promo Code: USFamily

When: Play anytime during daylight hours

Oh my goodness doesn't this sound like FUN!  Spring Break is coming up and this would be a wonderful experience to take the kids on!  When I watch the Amazing Race I wish I could do what they do (except the HIGH in the sky stuff) so this be a would adventure for sure!  If you live in the Bay Area and want to do this- sign up (above) and have a BLAST! Or if you are coming to San Francisco SIGN UP and have a fun learning about this beautiful city! 

I think we will do this during Spring Break- Look for my review! 

Join BloggyMoms March 2013 Blog Hop

One thing I've been hearing all around the Blogsphere is BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS so that is what my main goal for my blog in 2013 is- getting involved and getting connected with other bloggers. Bloggy Moms is one of my favorite communities plus they are about the social media too!  Every day I'm going to comment on 5-10 blogs and start building those relationships.

Want to join their March Blog Hop?

     

Bloggers Needed: Kobo Arc 64GB Giveaway Sign Up Now

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Kobo Arc Giveaway Event

Hosted by: Mom to Bed by 8

Prize: Kobo Arc 64GB {RV$400}

Event dates: 3/25 – 4/15

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REVIEW: NAAT Brazilian Keratin Hair Products- LOVE IT

NAAT Brazilian Keratin collection restores and intensifies your hair's nutritional balance, leaving it incredibly smooth, strong and flexible. Unlike typical animal-based keratins, our exclusive Green Keratin formula stays in your hair longer and is more resistant to rinsing. Promotes vibrancy and hydration, giving hair a natural, healthy shine. Products include: Shampoo, Conditioner, Hair Mask, Leave-In, and Serum. 

My Review:

I have done a couple reviews on hair products and they were okay but they never changed my hair.  These products CHANGED my hair for the better.  I have very frizzy hair and when it rains or when it's very dry my hair is CRAZY.  After using this product my hair was soft, manageable, and beautiful!  I felt like I went to a salon and got my hair done.  I felt great going out because people were also commenting on my hair and of course that makes you feel good.  Usually my hair is heavy and so frizzy that I can't even put in rubber bands because it just so puffy!   This product made my hair so light and I LOVED IT SO MUCH!  I'm impressed because I've never felt this good about my hair.  I used it on my daughters kinky hair too and she also liked how her hair felt.  

This is Me- LOVE MY HAIR!

We HIGHLY RECOMMEND this product.  4 Thumbs UP!  (2 thumbs from Lil Mama too) 

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10 Reasons Why I Want To Go To Bloggy Conference 2013

If I can jump and raise my hand as high as I can and yell "PICK ME!!!" I would but I don't think it will do much good so I'll write a blog post instead.  

My Reasons WHY I Want To Go to Bloggy Conference 2013:

• I'm Blogger and Social Media Addict, duh!
• Meet other bloggers...awesome bloggers!
• Actually learn about blogging and all the bad things I'm doing.  Just kidding about the bad things but really I want to LEARN and help my blog grow. 
• Party like it's 1999- okay maybe like 2013 I need to get out more often- I'm boring
• I deserve a getaway without the kids and hubby because other vacations aren't really that fun for me- too much work.
• I can actually say YES I've been to a blog conference- instead of "I want to someday but I really can't afford it"- that doesn't sound so good.
• I want to be around other people that are doing the same thing and build relationships.  I know building relationships are important but to meet people in person- priceless! 
• Did I mention I need to a break- away from all my mom duties and be a only a BLOGGER for a couple days.  
• I told myself and others of course 2013 is going to be my year and I would love to be able to brag that I got to go to Bloggy Conference 2013. 
• Last but not least~ Who wouldn't want to go to Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio!  It's on my bucket list! LOL! I would really love to be able to say YES I've been to Sandusky, Ohio! 

This post is an entry into the Building Blog Bridges giveaway I have entered for a chance to win one Bloggy Conference 2013 ticket. 

Keep your fingers crossed for me because I really feel I would learn some awesome skills plus build some face to face relationships that would be important for my growth.  

PICK ME PLEASE LOL!!!!

Why Can't My Family LIKE to Clean- I'd be HAPPY!

I'm happier when my house is in order.  I get a little out of whack when my house is messy.  Now don't get me wrong my house is NOT PERFECT at all- it's lived in.  I do have cobwebs in corners I can't get to and I look at them everyday thinking I need to get them down.  There is clutter in every room but there is an clean version of this house I like to have.  My family well they rather live with junk surrounding them because that means they don't have to clean anything.  Cleaning is not a priority with them- they have far better things to do.  I guess cleaning shouldn't be a priority for them anyways but still help a mama out! I don't sound bitter do I?  LOL!

Getting the kids to do chores is a JOKE!  I have done written ones, iPad chore chart, reward system, and basically threats but they still ohh and aww then do them half assed.  I don't want to be that MOM that cleans their room and does everything for them- I DON'T WANT TO and it takes all of me not to!

Husband- oh my I'm just saying he shows an awesome example of WHAT NOT TO DO for the kids.  They see dad gets to keep his side of the bed messy and leaves his clothes everywhere for MOM to pick up- don't get me started on his man cave porch- eww gross but that is his space.

I know a clean house is just for me but as much as I do for these buggers you would think they would do something for me besides gives me kisses and hugs when I tell them to clean their rooms.  SMH!

This morning HomeMade Simple had a great PDF:  30 Day Organizing Schedule that I'm going to follow and see if I can get some things under control BY MYSELF!

21 Day Meditation Challenge With Oprah and Deepak

Join us on March 11 for a transformational three-week guided meditation journey toward the triad of whole wellness—mind, body, and spirit. In our interactive online program, we invite you to meditate and journal with us each day to embrace the vision of your best self, expand your understanding of your miraculous body, and achieve greater balance and wellbeing. We encourage you to register now for our all-new 21-Day Meditation Challenge—Perfect Health. 

It’s free to participate and we will be your guides each day as together we discover how to recognize our body’s natural perfection and leverage its inherent wisdom.

From Oprah:

Deepak Chopra and I are teaming up for a new 21-day meditation challenge: Perfect Health. We'll be your personal guides. You can register here: http://goo.gl/V5RfN

What I know for sure: Stillness is the space where all creative expression, peace, and love abide.

When you can quiet your mind and reach the still space you will feel both calm and energized. From that space your best work and your best life arises.

You want to stop the busyness, the stress, and put your life in order.

BE STILL with us. http://goo.gl/V5RfN
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I joined!!!  How about you?  Let me know if you did- we can help each other :)

In Our House...We Are Willing To Help Others

I wouldn't say this happens every day but we have raised some compassionate kids that's for sure.  I hope they are the same at school as they are at home.  When most of their teachers like them then I might go out on a limb and say YES they are as compassionate there as well.

For example, Lil Mama wasn't feeling very well yesterday and Lil Man went to the store to get her some ginger ale and kept checking in on her.  They both do the same when Dad or I are sick.  They love to do things for their friends when something happens.  Lil mama will draw cards for people who are sick or sad in the neighborhood.

There is a lot giving around our neighborhood- kids give toys/clothes (reuse) to other kids.  The other night a neighborhood girl brought over cupcakes for the whole family.  Things like this touch my heart.  I'm so happy my kids are growing up with all these awesome examples and hope they continue into their teens!  LOL!