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Friday, March 9, 2012

Mom Does Reviews-Soda Stream Giveaway

Make your own Soda in under 30 seconds!


The Soda Stream Product:

Making carbonated water and soft drinks is simple! Turn tap water into sparkling water in under 30 seconds, with no clean-up. Enjoy the freshness and convenience of homemade soda and protect the environment at the same time. No heavy bottles to carry, store at home or throw away. Fizz to your taste and add the flavor of your choice to make your favorite drink. Simple to clean and reuse. With a variety of colors and silhouettes, you'll be sure to find a soda maker to match with any decor. SodaStream is an "Active Green" product, meaning that consumers are actively reducing their CO2 footprint every time they make soda or sparkling water at home instead of buying it from the store. The more the system is used on a daily basis, the more CO2 footprint the user actively saves. Using your own soda make means:
  • Less packaging waste from cans and bottles.
  • Less pollution caused by transport of bottled beverages.
One SodaStream carbonator makes 60 or 110 liters, equivalent to 170 or 310 aluminum cans! When empty, the carbonator is refilled and reused, ready to make more fizzy and tasty soda whenever you want it.
; Review by Mom Does Reviews: I was so excited to receive my Soda Stream in the mail. But, I think my son was even more excited! He carried one of the heavy boxes up 2 flights of stairs to open it. ( He's only 9, and most of the time complains about carrying groceries up the stairs.) I was very impressed with the packing of the Soda Stream. Everything was secure and protected, nothing could get broken in shipping. I unpacked both boxes and I must admit, I was a little overwhelmed at first. It seemed like there were so many pieces to assemble. Here is what came in my two boxes: Normally I let my husband assemble things, but I wanted to put it together on my own. If I can put it together, anyone can! The instruction booklet was very thick, that made me nervous at first, until I realized it was in 10 languages. The only pages that applied were the first two. Soda Stream makes it easy for anyone to put it together. It has step by step directions with pictures and with text. If I questioned myself just by looking at the pictures, I read to text too, just to be safe. So, after all my nervousness, it only took my 5 minutes to put it together. The carbonator had to be screwed in just right and the two main pieces put together. That was about it for assembly! The fun part is making your own soda. The special liter bottles that come with the soda stream need to be filled with tap water to the fill line. You place the bottle under the carbonator and screw it in place. Then you press the button 3 times for average amount of fizz. I wasn't sure if I had done it quite right, so I pushed the carbonator button about 5 times for our first liter of homemade soda. Needless to say, our Black Currant/pear soda was extra fizzy. But it was delicious! Remember to put the in flavoring after you carbonate the water. Pour it in slowly with the bottle tilted and shake slightly. Pour your homemade soda over ice and enjoy! My son got creative with his flavor. He mixed half Cola and half Cranberry/Raspberry. I liked his "Berry Coke" better than my Black Currant/pear soda. Kids are smart and they know what they like. He loved it! Overall, I would highly recommend The Soda Stream to anyone who is interested in making their own soda. Other than the great taste, it has many more benefits. It saves on buying soda at the store. It saves your back, no more lugging soda from the grocery store, to the car, to the pantry. It is so convenient, no need to go to the store to buy soda, you can make your own! It helps out environment: think of all those 2-liter bottles that aren't being thrown away! It has a third of the calories compared to regular Pepsi or Coke, for example:
CaloriesCarbsSugarSodiumCaffeine

Pepsi®10027g27g25mg25mg
Coca-Cola®10027g27g35mg23mg
SodaStream Cola349g9g2mg15mg
7-UP®10026g26g50mg0mg
Sprite®10026g26g45mg0mg
SodaStream Lemon Lime369g9g25mg0mg
All SodaStream regular sodamix uses a mixture of Splenda® and sugar. Diet flavors are sugar-free, sweetened with Splenda® brand sweetener. Comparison is based on 8 fl. oz. serving size (0.34 fl. oz. of SodaStream sodamix per 8 fl. oz. of water).
Mom Does Reviews gives The Soda Stream 5 out of 5 stars!

The Giveaway:

A HUGE thank you to Soda Stream for donating this great package for one lucky winner! Giveaway package is a Fountain Jet Soda Lover's Start-Up Kit ($99.95) http://www.sodastreamusa.com/Fountain-Jet-Soda-Starter-Kit-P184.aspx. It includes: - Fountain Jet – winner’s choice of color (black/silver, red/silver or white) - 1 carbonating bottle, reusable for up to 3 years - Reusable carbonator to fizz up to 60L of soda - Variety 6-pack of popular sample-size flavors - 3 full-sized flavors of the winner’s choice
Giveaway open to US only. Giveaway ends 3/24 1201am. Please enter on the Rafflecopter below!Special thanks to the following blogs for helping me with this great giveaway:
Grandma Juice and Life in the Lost World

Disclosure: I was given the product(s) for purposes of review only. I did not receive any monetary compensation. All opinions are my own ~Pam from Mom Does Reviews a Rafflecopter giveaway a Rafflecopter giveaway

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Win it Wednesday~Personalized Custom Stickers Giveaway



Who could use some PERSONALIZED CUSTOM STICKERS??  I know I could use them to advertise my blog, my hubby's airbrush business, stickers for the kids clothing/toys, household organization, or whatever else I might want to personalize.   

PrintRunner.com was established with little more than a small press and a dream. Ten years later the company became one of the foremost quality printers in Southern California. Their commitment to provide the best value and high quality full color printing at affordable price made the company grow.  PrintRunner is a full service high quality printing company located in Chatsworth, California. 

One lucky PinkMama's Place reader will win 250 custom stickers that you can personalize however you like from PrintRunner. 


Details of the giveaway prize: Stickers

  • Sticker Shape : Standard Stickers
  • Flat Width : 2"
  • Flat Height : 3.5"
  • Quantity : 250
  • Paper : Premium Sticker Stock
  • Colors : Full Color ( 4 Color Process), Black and White
  • Proof : NONE
  • Ready to Ship In : 3 Business Days

PrintRunner is your convenient online printing resource. Check out their custom sticker printing services

Giveaway ENDS 3/12/12  Thank you to PrintRunner for sponsoring this giveaway, I will receive a set of stickers for hosting this giveaway.

Crayola and Kids Creativity- Facebook Live Chat TONIGHT!

The first "Inside the Crayon Box" live chat is Wednesday, March 7 at 9 p.m. EST. Join Crayola and musician, children´s author and mom, Lisa Loeb for a 45-minute live streaming video chat on the Crayola Facebook Page. Lisa, best-known for her number one hit "Stay (I Missed You)," will share as personal stories, practical advice and ways she brings a little creative play into every day for her daughter. We want to hear from you - participants can ask Lisa questions during the event, too! We hope you will share the information about the first Crayola "Inside the Crayon" live chat with your readers on or before Wednesday, March 7th so they may plan to attend as well.

Interested in the topics to be covered during the chat? 
  • Why Does Creativity Matter? Creativity is not about who´s the best artists or becoming an architect. It´s a way of thinking that encourages kids´ original ideas and develops their confidence.
  • Growing Up Creative. Lisa will share stories about growing up in a home where creativity was encouraged.
  • Simple Tips. Easy Ideas. Like most moms, Lisa juggles a lot. She´ll share simple, easy ways she sparks her daughter´s creativity as part of their daily routine.
Also, be sure to check out Lisa’s book Lisa Loeb’s Silly Sing-Along: The Disappointing Pancake and Other Zany Songs (Sterling Children’s Books, 2011) available at Barnes & Noble and Amazon.com. Sing, laugh, and play with pop Lisa in this fabulous collection of ten of the silliest songs ever. Fun activities, games, and recipes accompany whimsical songs. Take Lisa's Silly Sing-Along with you wherever you go and get the high-spirited good times started. Includes a 10-song CD recorded by Lisa!




If you miss it you can see it check out the Crayola YouTube Channel where the session will be posted.


To learn more about the tools from Crayola that make it easy for parents to help children develop their creativity www.Crayola.com.

I received this information by Crayola through MyBlogSpark. "Creativity Matters"

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

MaggiesDirect.com- Pro-Blogger Program!

Check out this cool site I just found...MaggiesDirect.com/welcome-maggies.   


They make wonderfully cozy comforters, pillows, and featherbeds, in their own factory in Maine. Check out the bath category for amazing towels, sleepwear section for super soft pjs, and new gift & decor area. 


They have fantastic prices and you can get an immediate $5 in bucks to use toward purchases. Their rewards program is different because there are so many ways to get Social Bucks and we each can earn Social Bucks whenever someone in our network buys something. Shipping is FREE for all orders shipped in the continental US to those members of the Friends and Family Rewards Network.


Start earning SOCIAL BUCKS HERE.  I got a SOCIAL BUCK by LIKING a page! 


Check out their products HERE.


Enter their $500 SHOPPING SPREE HERE.


Bloggers sign up HERE to do reviews and join their PRO-Blogger Program.  I'm super excited about this opportunity. 

Vistaprint - Motivate Your Kids (6 Free Products)

3 days only- 6 Free Products to Motivate Your Children! HURRY THIS WON'T LAST LONG!

Go to Vistaprint NOW!

Whether your child is going through standardized school testing or taking exams and tests for classes, this time of year can be stressful for everyone. Lighten the mood with these products! Personalize a notebook with one of 24 designs and your own text to fit your child’s style. A lucky pen will help remind any kid that his parents believe in him! With over 100 designs to choose from, you’re sure to make the perfect gift certificate for any situation. Choose from more than 800 designs and create a set of funny, sentimental, or just plain encouraging note cards. Then, add your own personal note to sneak into your child’s backpack for surprise encouragement. The products are FREE just pay shipping and processing.

Shipping Prices start at:

  • Notecards: $4.66 
  • Note Pad: $4.54 
  • Sticky Notes: $4.56
  • Notebook: $4.74 
  • Pen: $4.60 
  • Gift Certificate: $4.67

 

Monday, March 5, 2012

Friday, March 2, 2012

WLM $ Friends Monthly Paypal Cash Giveaway-$70!



Welcome to the very first WLM $ Friends Monthly Paypal Cash Giveaway! We were also known as "WLM & Friends Lazy Friday Flash Giveaway". Our fans are so awesome, I believed you all deserved more than what you were getting! Come one, come all and ROCK this GIVEAWAY! Me and some other rockin bloggers got together and put together this rockin prize! Please stop by their blogs and say hi! Whole Lotta Mama! (HOST) Insights by April Emptynester Savings and More Christina Serrano Ind Avon Sales Rep Penny Pincher Jenny Crazy for a Deal Naddez's Tidbyts Living Off Coupons Chesco On The Cheap The Dapper School House Sweet Pea Saving Mommyhood's Diary Coupons For Wisconsin Pinkmama's Place Pink Purse Adventures
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Thursday, March 1, 2012

Enter to WIN $120 from Contest Chest!

I love Contest Chest! I enter a lot of giveaways on their site plus whenever I have a giveaway going on I submit it! It's a win win site for me! a Rafflecopter giveaway

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Blogger Opportunity: Lucky Leprechaun Giveaway & Sign Up Blog Hop

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Giveaway will begin on March 3rd and end on March 15th!  Sign-ups end on March 2nd.  


Each Blogger will have their own Giveaway (worth at $25) and  Rafflecopter for entries. 


This is GREAT opportunity to build your blogging community and also ENTER all the other Blog Giveaways. 


I will update tomorrow what my GIVEAWAY will be! 


Click HERE to SIGN UP!  No entry fee!!

Blogger Opportunity~ Avoiding April Showers Giveaway Hop







Avoiding April Showers is a Giveaway Hop being hosted by Put A Little Umbrella In Your DrinkSeeds of Life, Taking Time for Mommy and And The Little Ones Too. 


It runs from April 16 - 30.  Sign up is FREE!


Each Blog will have their OWN GIVEAWAY that is at least worth $25.  


This HOP is limited to 150 blogs so hurry up.  Sign up and get more info HERE.  


Hmmm wonder what I can GIVEAWAY!

Monday, February 27, 2012

What do I do with all my Pins on Pinterest?

Well I have spent many hours (ok days/months) on my favorite site Pinterest.  So NOW WHAT...I have many pins and boards full of awesome info/pics but what the heck am I going to do with them.  I guess I could actually TRY some of the ideas/how to's/recipes! What a concept , huh!

My weekly goal will be:


I also found a cool PRINTABLE for blog planning that I'm going to try out this week! Next week I will have  another one!

Evelyn Kate Designs


This weekend I did try a AMAZING CLEANING TIP from Life, Crafts and Whatever and OMG it worked. She tells us how  Dawn + Vinegar = Soap Scum KILLA II tried it but I do have to admit I didn't have BLUE Dawn Soap but it was GREEN and it worked lovely!  My hubby was impressed when I showed him.  The only thing that bothered me was the vinegar smell but it went away after couple hours or it could have been the candle I placed in the bathroom too! 

How do you USE PINTEREST????  

If you need a need a invite- email me at pamallen68@gmail.com and I will send you one :)


Saturday, February 25, 2012

Peace and Quiet- A Mom's Dream!

Or maybe it is just my dream!  Every so often my family goes out of town to visit my hubby's family- darn I have to work so I have to stay behind.  This weekend they left me and to be honest I couldn't get them out the door soon enough.  I know a bit mean but I had a migraine and I needed quiet.

Last night was awesome- I sat in pure quiet for hours (no TV, no music-NOTHING) just relaxing and trying to get rid of the headache.  It felt great.  Then at night I was able to watch all my goofy shows that no one likes and NO INTERRUPTIONS.  Usually at night the "Mom Referee" has to emerge to stop the fighting over toys, books, and the TV!  I didn't have to yell (lol) or roll my eyes or send someone to their room for hitting!  It felt good almost like a detox of some sort.

Today I got up and was able to get to work on time with little effort.  Usually I have to fight to get out the door with one kid attached to one leg and the other asking if he can play video games at 7:30 in the morning. I went to work and had a great day.  Then the best part was walking into the house that was CLEAN and I didn't have to hear " Sahara did this....." or "Ronnell called me a ......" it was pure quiet!  Did I say clean house...YES!   The vacuum lines are still showing- I love vacuum lines (I know a bit weird).

Tonight I plan to read my book I bought a couple weeks ago and watch a movie I want to watch- what more could I ask for!!!  Loving my peace and quiet for these 2 days but to be honest that is all about I could handle. I need my hugs, kisses, and loves from my family so I do miss that!  But don't get me wrong you know I'm going to enjoy every minute.


Friday, February 24, 2012

Elfishki and The Giant Cake iPad Review





My daughter and I really enjoyed this APP for iPad a lot.  The story was very colorful plus interactive.  I love that it asked questions on each page that made my daughter think!  Plus the questions asked them to count or find certain objects, letting them get involved with the story. My daughter can read but she also enjoyed when the book was narrated by a beautiful voice.  I think she has read or listened to this app everyday.  But the best part was the CAKE GAME (according to lil Mama)! My daughter spent some time making beautiful cakes and silly cakes. She made a cake for me and sent it by email when I was at work, that made my day!   She plans to make a cake for everyone this year on their birthday.  

If you are interested in getting this App CLICK HERE  your little one will LOVE IT!
Interested more of their stories, artwork and videos then VISIT THEIR WEBSITE
Follow on TWITTER
Like their Facebook Page

I recommend this APP for sure! 

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Review: Cook'n Recipe Organizer


Cook'n Recipe Organizer

The Easiest Way to...

  • Find the Best Recipes on the Internet
  • Capture and Save Internet Recipes
  • Enter Your Own Personal Recipes
  • Sync Recipes with iPhone, iPad, & Android
  • Print a Family Cookbook
  • Analyze Nutritional Values
  • Make Menus, Shopping Lists & More!
  • Get Free Cookbook with Purchase
If you want to get 50% off this program use this code during checkout: mb-pinkmama  ahttp://www.dvo.com/gcookn.html

My Review:


Search:  I can do a search on the Internet and find recipes I want and click CAPTURE and there it is in Favorite Recipe or my Go To Cookbooks!  You can name your own cookbooks.  Plus I can input the ingredients I have in the house and it will bring up all recipes for those ingredients- how cool!


Organize:  This is the coolest part!  If you are like me you have recipes in the kitchen, on the desk, in a file folder, saved somewhere on the computer but can you find "that" recipe when you need it?  Not me!  This program saves everything in one place.  You can organize by different cookbooks.  Right now I have Pam's Fav's and Pam's To Go cookbooks.  But I do plan to add more. I love this program!


Edit: Let's say I need to double a recipe or triple (bake sale stuff) so I pull up the recipe and add how many people this needs to serve and guess what...it does all the math for you!


Menu: Plan ahead- what is that?  Well I can do it now with hardly any thinking.  It allows you do it weekly, monthly,and 3 months.  I'm going to really enjoy this feature this week since it's shopping week.


Shopping list: This is probalbly my favorite part- it creates a shopping list for each recipe.  I can print the list or save on the computer and send right to my phone. Plus it gives you all the nutritional info too and now that I'm eating healthier this is very important.


Manually Add Recipe:  I have some recipes that go way back and are on index cards and now I can input them on this program and this helps me by keeping ALL recipes in one spot!


Print: You can print out recipes, menu plans, and cookbooks.
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Overall this is a WONDERFUL program that I think every household should have!  It also has tons of recipes already in the program plus they have over 100 cookbooks to buy! I have used it every day that I have cooked.  


If you want a chance to WINhttp://pinkmamasplace.blogspot.com/2012/02/february-freebies-blog-giveaway-hop-win.html  Closes 2/21.


If you would like to BUY: go to http://www.dvo.com/ and PinkMama's Place readers get 50% off with coupon code: mb-pinkmama  


IT'S WORTH IT!


Check out Cook'n Recipe out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Recipe.Organizer


If you want to learn more please watch this video:





I received this product mentioned above for free.  Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Friday, February 17, 2012

CLOSED! February Freebies Blog Giveaway Hop~ Win the Cook'n Recipe Software!

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  Welcome to the February Freebies Giveaway Hop
February 18-21
Each participating blogger is hosting their own giveaway, with prizes worth at least $20. Be sure to hop through the list below and visit them all to enter to win! 

PinkMama's Place is giving away~

Go HERE  to read my full review

Omg this has been a DREAM of mine and I now have it- ALL MY RECIPES in one spot.  I'm going to write up a longer review this weekend but I'm telling you, this is something everyone needs!
LOVE IT BECAUSE:
  • I can save any recipe from the Internet
  • It will make a grocery list for me from any recipe
  • I can input how many people are eating and it will do the math for me
  • It will sync to my android (also iPhone) so I have list when I go shopping
  • Also sync to my iPad so I can have the recipe right there in the kitchen
  • Plus its already loaded with a lot of recipes
ENTER HERE

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

The 10 Year Plan: My Fitness Challenge

Today I was reading "Fit Mom's For Life" book by Dustin Maher http://fitmomsforlife.com/ while outside in the sun and it just felt RIGHT!  I started a Weight Loss Challenge a couple weeks ago and the 1st week was GREAT then the 2nd week well I fell off!  I don't want to give up though!  So I got the book and read 2 chapters, my goal is to read 2 chapters a day and then blog about it.

What struck me the most is if I'm not in the right mind set then this isn't going to work.  I need to WANT this not because I want to loose weight but because I want to change my life.  Change is scary for me sometimes but I need to overcome that and look forward to what this challenge can really do for me in the long run.

Dustin writes about a 10 Year Plan- create a vision with my current negative behavior.  I took some time thinking what would my life be like in 10 years if I continue doing what I'm doing and this is what I came up with:

  • Fatter
  • Death knocking on my door
  • Always in bed
  • Grumpy with everyone
  • Unhappy
Wow- really and that is the Truth!  So then I took a deep breath and imagined what I WANT from my life in 10 years 
  • Healthier 
  • Happy
  • Wearing clothes that I love
  • Being outside more
  • In love with life
  • Traveling more
  • Owning my own business with husband
What a big difference and I won't get to where I WANT to be by doing what I'm doing now so YES I'm ready for change and I'm willing to work towards it.  

Weight Loss Challenge Struggles! Day 15

I'm going to be HONEST...I'm not sure if I was in the right Mind Frame when I started this challenge.  The book came a day before I started the challenge and yes I had looked at the eBook but did I actually READ it- NO!  I knew I needed to loose weight but was I really ready?

Yes, I changed my eating habits and have stayed within the healthy limits about 80% of the time.  I'm still not doing any goodies but I did have a soda the other day- husband brought it home for me.  Bless his heart he didn't know what to get me with my tuna on wheat sandwich.  Anyways, I been eating breakfast and sometimes drinking the water- kind of dropped off on that but I do drink water daily- that wasn't happening before.

Now the exercise- boy do I find all the excuses in the world not to this!  I don't understand either because I felt awesome after I exercised.  But life has been a bit stressful/depressing lately so I've been using that as my excuse.

I've been carrying "Fit Moms for Life" around the house with me but I haven't out right read it so my GOAL this week (starting today LOL) is to read 2 chapters a day.

Today I read 2 SUPERB Chapters that did that slap upside my head that I needed!  So my goal tomorrow is start fresh and not look back on what I haven't been doing- move forward!



Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Flirty Apron Giveaway~ Guest Post

Cutest Apron Ever!


The Product

The Women's Original apron from Flirty Aprons is a feminine, yet durable apron that you will enjoy over and over again. The double-layer thickness protects from spills and messes, and the apron comes in many different patterns and colors. The Original apron has long ties so you can tie it in the back or front, and it is made to fit women of all sizes. Sassy, fun, cute and even sexy

My Review

I was so excited when my package arrived from Flirty Aprons. While I'm not much of an apron-wearer, I sure need one. I am a messy cook and could use some splatter protection and fun in the kitchen. Since the word Apron makes me feel like I'm a kitchen mom, I like to call it my fabulous kitchen accessory, or FKA for short. My Pink Chocolate FKA arrived and I put it to use the same day. My husband thought I looked cute. My son couldn't wait to have his little girlfriends over so they could try it on. (Now that he's nine, he's too cool to wear girly stuff so I couldn't get him to even try it.) I love the pockets and frilly, girly pattern. It makes cooking fun! My Pink Chocolate FKA (Fabulous Kitchen Accessory) is:
  • Sassy
  • Fun
  • Cute
  • Sexy
  • Practical
  • Well-made. I love the double layers
  • Handy (it has 2 front pockets)
  • Fits the "real woman" not just model size
The only thing I didn't care for was the tie at the neck. I would have loved to be able to just slip it over my head and go. But, I can leave it tied all the time, so it's really not an issue.

The Giveaway:

One lucky winner will get to choose a FKA ($35 value) of their own! You can pick from: Pink Chocolate, Blue Chocolate, Frosted Cupcake, Chic Pink, or Scarlet Blossom apron.
Giveaway is open to US residents only. Giveaway starts at 9pm 2/14.
Enter on the easy Rafflecopter below. Only 13 Mandatory Entries. Lots more optional entries. Please try to follow us with Linky Follows, as it is a new tool to replace GFC. Thanks and good luck!

ENTER HERE (or below)

Monday, February 13, 2012

How to Add A Pinterest Tab to Your Facebook Page

Okay so I came across a cool post today- How to add Pinterest to your Facebook Fan Page!  Woohoo-plus it's FREE!  I love PINTEREST and if my fans can enjoy my pins right from my page than a big double WOOHOO! Oh guess what I don't have to leave FB now to look at Pinterest- I just click on my Facebook page and look around from there!  Loving this!

Simple Steps:


  • Go to https://apps.facebook.com/iframehost-pin/  
  • Choose which page you want the tab to be placed on
  • Click on ADD
  • This will take you to your PAGE then click on the Welcome Tab (blue arrow by it)
  • Under "Page Source" click URL 
  • Enter your Pinterest URL or any page you want to showcase on your page
  • I changed the Tab Name to Pinterest (name it anything you want)
  • I kept everything else as it is!  I don't like changing stuff I have no clue on, LOL! 


Here is the post I got this info from plus they have pictures:
http://agbeat.com/real-estate-technology-new-media/hack-your-way-into-a-pinterest-tab-for-your-facebook-page/

BTW my pinterest page is: http://pinterest.com/pamallen68/

Hope this helps someone :) I know I'm enjoying this plus I'm going to PIN this post!


Sunday, February 12, 2012

So Sorry Whitney Houston~ You Will Be Missed




I will ALWAYS LOVE YOU Whitney! 



It's Not Right but It's Okay Whitney~ We understand this was not your fault!


I was in shock yesterday when I opened my Facebook page at 4pm on Sat Feb 11th to see yet another SUPERSTAR died.  They were sure quiet about WHY/HOW but I think we all knew why!  Hopefully, when the ME reports come back it will tell us something else besides drugs.  I'm not going to talk bad or look down on her because I think we all take a wrong road in our lives and some just get plain LOST! My heart goes out to her family and to everyone who loves this special woman!  



Friday, February 10, 2012

Mommy Blogger Weight Loss Day 10


Today I weighed myself and guess what I LOST 3 lbs (in 10 days) and I like that!  I feel so much better and turning down treats isn't bothering me anymore.  Water is still my #1 DRINK- no sodas and only 2 cups of coffee- compared to 4-5 cups.  I might not be the mommy blogger with the highest in points but I am trying and not giving up! 

I didn't exercise today because I work from 7am- 3pm and I'm on my feet pretty much that whole time running back and forth so my ole body is TIRED when I get home.  

Also I found out today it is totally hard to work at yummy breakfast cafe while on a diet.  Oh my did I want some blueberry pancakes and some bacon.  I had oatmeal for breakfast and sliced chicken-black beans-corn tortillas for lunch.  I felt very proud turning down the pastries that co-workers wanted to share with me.  I feel so good and I'm sure the exercise, change in food habits, and drinking the H20 has a lot to do with it!  
I really appreciate all the support from all the other mom's in this life changing opportunity.  

Plus I'm reading Dustin Maher "Fit Moms for Life" book and I'm learning so much.  I'll be posting a review/giveaway NEXT WEEK!  If your interested in weight loss you will need to read this book.  It has given me such a different out look on how to go about it.  I loved reading about other MOMS who did the program.  

Want to know more:

Also you can follow us on the #21MBC hashtag on twitter

Please visit  www.mommybloggerweightlosschallenge.com- if you are interested in JOINING March's Mommy Blogger Weight Loss Challenge- email me (pamallen68@gmail.com) and I can send you info.  

Thursday, February 9, 2012

I love "The Voice" show!

This show has me in TEARS when I watch- tears of joy though!  The VOICES are just amazing and so is their stories on how they got there!  I love the fact the judges can't see what they look like until they turn around or hit the buzzer to be on their TEAM.  Then the contestants get to pick from who buzzed what team they want to be on. Such a feel good show!  Next Monday is Blind Audition #3 so I will have my DVR set (hubby doesn't like shows like that.).

So far these are my TOP PICKS:
http://www.nbc.com/the-voice/artists/gwen-sebastian/
http://www.nbc.com/the-voice/artists/lindsey-pavao/
http://www.nbc.com/the-voice/artists/kim-yarbrough/

LOVED HIM and so happy he got with CeeLoo!
http://www.nbc.com/the-voice/artists/jamar-rogers/

Also this guy was a former Mickey Mouse Club star and Christina didn't recognize him until after he was done singing and Adam picked him: http://www.nbc.com/the-voice/artists/tony-lucca/


Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Mommy Blogger Weight Loss Challenge Feb 8th

Today I did the Wii Fit- 45 minutes!  Dustin's workout is AWESOME but I can't do that everyday.  I haven't been on the Wii Fit for about 2 years- lovely huh!  So it told me I gained 31 lbs and my Wii age is 59- WOW really Pam!

I forgot how much I enjoy the Wii Fit.  I first did the strength training then aerobics (love hula hoop) and finished off with yoga.  Some of the strength exercises I did very well in but aerobics I sucked!  I just need to get into that routine again.

Water is my #1 drink of choice these days.  Hubby just called and asked if I wanted McD's for lunch- Really?  I said no thank you and my Lean Cuisine pasta will do me just fine today.  I did forget breakfast today though.  Had some cleaning to do plus some computer work so went right back into my regular routine but I won't let that happen tomorrow!

I'm still at no GOODIES- which let me tell you is hard but I feel good about it.  Last night Hubby made cookies and brought them into the bedroom then asked if I wanted one.  I shook my head- no thank you and gave that WTF look.  He said he was sorry, sat right down and ate 6 cookies.

My kids are my biggest cheerleaders!

Tonight's dinner is fish, red potatoes and salad.

Read more about this challenge at : http://mommybloggerweightlosschallenge.com/   Dustin Maher is the sponsor for this wonderful workout, book, meal plan I was offered to be part of this challenge.

Also check out: http://fitmomsforlife.com/

There will be a NEW challenge in March!  Get to it!

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

1st Time in over 12 Years I Couldn't PAY My Rent

Wow...now I know I'm living in some hard times.  What a big slap in the face to us plus my landlord.  Ugh... I hate disappointing people too.  In all my years RENT is paid first and everything else is 2nd but this month everyone will be paid late!  Just depressing but my hubby won't let me get down and says PRAY ( if anyone else would like to pray for us- please do).

My hubby is getting garnished for the past couple months and WOW it SUCKS.  For a family who goes from pay check to check and when they take out $600-$900 a month that is a big hit for this family.  The only good thing that is coming out of this is an old bill from before we were married is almost paid off!

I picked up my check from work today and for some strange reason I was expecting more ( I think it was more wishful thinking than anything) but hey it is what it is.  I need to pick up more days or find another job.

This is a time I wish we had credit cards to help us through hard times like this but we don't because we feel if we don't have the money we don't need it.  But guess what we need a roof over our head so maybe we might want  reevaluate the "no credit card" policy.

We will be OK in a couple weeks- thanks to TAX REFUND! It will be a our little shot in the arm we need.

Now let's hope PG&E, Cable, and Car Note people understand this domino effect that is happening in our house.  Times like this I really need appreciate what we have and what we can loose.

I'm not trying to be a Debbie Downer- just expressing what the heck is going on at the Allen's and this is why I love my blog.  It helps me process what is happening and do better.


I still have my smile and I'm not going to let this get me down....I promise!


Mommy Blogger Weight Loss Challenge Feb 7th

I had a bit of a detour but I'm back on track! I went through some health issues that caused me to be in bed for a few days so no exercising at all. However, I kept eating healthy and drinking my water. I didn't want to give up because of this minor setback.  I've stayed away from goodies and sodas! That is a big accomplishment for me so I'm patting myself on the back for that!

PROUD OF:

  • I'm eating healthy
  • Bought batteries for Wii so I can also do the Wii Fit 
  • Not giving in to temptation of goodies even when they are in my face 
  • Drinking water 
  • Writing in a journal 
  • Not giving up

NOT PROUD OF:

  • Health issue
  • Lack of energy to exercise
  • Not keeping track of my points

Usually I would just give up since I didn't exercise for a couple days HOWEVER I'm not going to let myself to do that this time so I'm going to pick myself up and CONTINUE!   I'm going to finish this challenge no matter what!  Also not beating myself up emotionally helps a lot! 

Found this on Pinterest today: 
Stay tuned to see how I do! 

Other Blogs Doing the Challenge:

I'm Feeling HUMAN Again!

Wow, I was pretty much out of commission for 3 days! This might be a TMI post because I'm going to talk about FEMALE ISSUES- that's what I call it, LOL! As I get older my female issues get worse. One month I won't even know it is coming and it will be all good then the next month I'll be a bit bitchy (more than usual)but there is one month it takes over my body and I can't function! I'll be in consistent pain and it feels like I'm in a fricken black bubble of misery! This month it took me down for 3 days. I had to work as a waitress for 2 of those days and let me tell you it was hard not to bite off every single persons head I work with- btw they are all men so man that was super duper hard to keep my cool. It was like I transferred myself to another character (Pam the Super Waitress) but as soon as work was over please let me go home so I can crawl into bed and CRY! Hubby and kids are great during these months- they have been through enough to know I'm not joking I'M IN PAIN LEAVE ME ALONE! I try my hardest not to be mean or cry too much around them though. My hubby yesterday came to me and told me whatever it takes I need to go to the DR! He is worried something is wrong and I'm sure he is right. A big part of me is soooooo scared to learn something bad is wrong so I don't want to go to the doctor but I need to be around for my family so I need to go ASAP! I'm not a young chicken anymore so this is very important and I need to suck it up and just go! Can you tell I'm trying to talk myself into it! I have never been a big fan of DR's due to an incident that happen when I was young. Being out of commission is HORRIBLE because I fall behind on EVERYTHING! The house, laundry, blogging, and the other 100 things I'm doing get pushed to the side and boy its hard to catch up. Today is my catch up day! One blog post down and many more things to do! But hey I feel better and I won't be laying in bed all day so already a good day!

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Howard B Wigglebottom REVIEW/BOOK GIVEAWAY


Wow this book came in handy at our house the other night!  When we got the book my daughter was so excited and read it over and over again.  Well last night she was almost ready to hit her brother and I said "What would Howard B Wigglebottom do?"  she felt her tummy and stepped back!  That is what Howard taught her!  This is GREAT book for kids and love the LESSONS that are taught in the book.  Both my kids said they could relate with Howard.  We have read this book every night this week so I know it's a hit.  We plan to bring it to school next week because I'm sure some of my daughter's classmates would like it too.  I give this book a double thumb up!

Also on the website:http://www.wedolisten.org/index.html they have lesson plans, games, free books online, color and print your own book, also stop bullying info! I would love to have every book in the Howard B Wigglebottom series. The sportsmanship book is something my son could use.

These books normally are $15 (hardback) but are now on SALE for $6!  Now that is a DEAL!  I even shared this deal with my school community.

If you want to BUY the Books: https://www.wedolisten.org/shop/

If you want to WIN: Enter BELOW!! And GOOD LUCK- they are worth it!

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