Moms are busy people- Giveaway!!

I have to say that this fall my schedule has really exploded. I have a 4 month old that needs to go to doctor appointments. Two kids in school- different schedules of course. Dance, soccer and swim lessons. The list goes on and on.

Good times....for them.

Mostly I find myself in the mini van wondering how I got to be a taxi driver.

((I had time to think about it alot when while buckling my babies into their car seats. I got snagged by a fishing pole that the hubster had rigged inside the top of the van. We had recently been on vacation and he hadn't removed them out of our van, a hook got lose and well.... he caught himself a big one. I was hooked from behind so I could ponder these deep questions like, "how did we get so busy?" I also wondered how many ways I could make him pay for this too but I digress.))

So when BP offered some tips and tricks for busy moms, I thought I would share. I have to say that when I read them, I got some great ideas! See them here.

As an added bonus they are sending one lucky reader this "Mom on the go commuter basket which includes a gas card!!!. (Who couldn't use a gas card?)



Just leave a comment below telling me where you would go with your handy dandy gas card and I will pick a winner next week!

And the winner is......

And the winner of the Sweet Clove Sunshine cafe gift certificate is......

April !!!!

I will be e-mailing you...congrats!!

Sweet Clove Sunshine cafe review and giveaway !!!

I am not a breakfast person. Never have been. So when I was asked to review a brand new breakfast/ lunch restaurant, I was a little skeptical. I have been to those type of restaurants before. It's not like I didn't like them, I just wasn't impressed. Just being honest here, people.

But I went with another bloggy friend for lunch. I had just had the princess and I needed some much needed time out. We decided that we would try the new Sweet Clove Sunshine Cafe, which is owned by the Honey baked ham store. Its brand new and I like me some ham so we thought we would give it a shot.

The first thing I noticed when we sat down on a lovely terrace is that the menu that they handed me was the largest selection in a menu that I have seen in my life. And it wasn't just ham (although Honey baked ham entrees could be ordered. ) It was an extensive breakfast and lunch menu with many options and pictures that made my mouth water. I decided on the french dip served on rustic pan bread and a cup of the baked potato soup. It was excellent. (I wanted to lick the bowl, ok? )

I loved it so much that I asked my hubby to take me back for breakfast on my birthday! I had pineapple upside down pancakes that was as big as my head. (I especially liked when my lovely waitress brought out a huge bowl of freshly whopped cream and asked me if I would like some. Yes, please !!!!) Then we had the bacon.

My hubs is sort of a foodie and it takes alot to knock his socks off. He tasted the bacon and almost dropped his fork. Listen to me when I say, "This is the best bacon that you will ever taste. Period." Some genius decided to caramelize the bacon with the glaze they use on the Honey baked ham and they should win some type of award. :) Can you tell I liked it?!?!

So I liked it so much I had to share it with you. Click on the link above for the menu to see the awesome selection for yourself or the main website here. I have also been given a $25 gift card for a lucky reader. (Remember, you can always take me with you :) )

Just look at the menu and leave a comment telling me what you would order with your gift card. I will be choosing the winner next Wednesday! Good luck!!!!

And the winner is....

The winner of the Bob Evans Fit for you Prize pack is ....... Holly!

Thanks for everyone who left comments!!!

Holly- I will be e-mailing you today girl!

Bob Evans helps you with your resolutions!!

If you are anything like me, you always vow to lose a little weight around the first of the year. Then real life hits. We are busy and life comes at you fast. We find ourselves staring down at nuggies and fries and vowing to do better tomorrow!

Go here to read all about it and to enter to win some great goodies!!!

New Items from Bob Evans... and a giveaway!!

I recently have been given the opportunity to sample Bob Evans new single serve products. Read the review here.

Leave a comment and you may win free Bob Evans products!

Rite Rug Giveawy!!

My girlfriend over at Stretching a Buck is amazing me once again with an awesome giveaway!!! Rite Rug has agreed to giveaway a $199 gift card to one lucky person!!! Just leave a comment and you are entered.

Enter here for your chance to win $199 gift card to Rite rug!!

And the Winner is.....

The winner of the $50 Bob Evans Gift Certificate is JANE BUCKEYE.

The Winner of the $25 Mimi's Cafe Gift Certificate is Jen.

I will be e-mailing you ladies today to get your address! (You have until Friday to respond to my e-mail :) )

Thanks for all those who entered!

Bob Evans....new changes and a GIVEAWAY!!

I was thrilled last week to be asked to come and view a new Bob Evans test restaurant! Basically they are going to be re-vamping and building some newly designed Bob's in the future and wanted to see what some everyday mamas thought!

Read about the changes and enter the giveaway here!

Deluxe Kroger Ice Cream : 6 month giveaway!!!

Y'all know that Kroger is my all time favorite store. I think I keep my particular store in business :) What I love the most about Kroger is the value that I feel I get with my money. So of course I did a happy dance when they asked me to try out their Deluxe Ice Cream.

Read more about it here.

Tilty cup review and giveaway!!

Recently I had been asked to product review the new Tilty cup. Its a cup that is DYE Free, BPA Free, PVC Free, Pthalate Free, pure polypropylene, and is dishwasher safe. Its design is supposed to help little ones learn to drink from a sippy cup with more ease and comfort.

When I received my Tilty cup in the mail I looked at it a long time..... it has this slant in the middle of the cup. I was wondering how it would work? It didn't take me long to realize that the little slant helped babies not have to tilt their head back or to tip the cup up. I don't know about you but one of the hardest things about getting my babies to start sippy cups is teaching them they have to lift the cup up. Often they get frustrated and so does big mama!

I also see the value in using it when you are trying to teach a child to go to a big cup. They don't have to tip it in the air and there is no valve so it would leak a little. They get the idea very quickly and drink from it like a regular cup. You could easily take the lid off after a week or so with more ease than a traditional cup.

Its not fancy but it my opinion very practical. You can get a 2 pack for $6 which makes it a great value as well!

To add to my excitement the Tilty cup people have given me a 2 pack to give away! If you would like the chance to win it, just leave a comment and I will draw the winner on Wednesday! Good luck girls!