Tropicana Juicy Rewards Program – Saving You Money On Healthy Fun Activities And Free Code!

I recently received some exciting information that I was selected to serve as an ambassador for the Tropicana Juicy Rewards Program!

What is the Tropicana Juicy Rewards Program?

The Tropicana Juicy Rewards program is a promotion brought to you by Tropicana that gives you fantastic savings on thousands of fun great offers in your area and across the country!  Through November 15, 2010 (or while supplies last) specially marked Tropicana, Tropicana Pure Premium and Trop50 product will include a unique 10-digit code that is worth the Juicy Reward Points stated on the package.  The points can be redeemed for discounts to theme parks, zoos, aquariums, museums, travel, sporting apparel, video games, and more!

Whats terrific about the program is you don’t have to spend a large amount of money to save a lot.  One carton can save you up to $15!  PLUS, if you are like my family we drink tons of Tropicana, so we would buying it anyways but now we can save on healthy fun activities and apparel.   Some of my favorite  “Partner Rewards” include Adidas, Harrah’s, Coleman, NCL,  EA Sports Active, and TaylorMade.

There is even an option to donate points to help Rescue the Rainforest!  Each point you donate saves 33 1/3 sq. ft. of rainforest.  Can you believe Tropicana Juicy Rewards Program has already help save 2,406,222 sq. ft of rainforest?  How wonderful!

You don’t have to be an ambassador for the Tropicana Juicy Rewards Program to save.  You can receive discounts too by registering a free account at juicyrewards.tropicana.com.   Immediately after registering add the code MOMCE-NTRAL to receive 1 free point.  The point is worth $5 in savings to get you started!  The code is valid for only new accounts and must be entered within 6 hours of creating your account.

Keeping You Informed

Approximately twice a month for the next three months you will see me posting about my experience using the Juicy Rewards Program.  I will be keeping you informed on how I used my points and sharing information about my activities with the program.  Keep watching!

“I wrote this review while participating in the Tropicana Juicy Insiders Ambassador program by Mom Central on behalf of Tropicana. I received 12 free Juicy Rewards points and a $50 Visa gift card to use in redemption of the points and to facilitate my review.”

They’re Your Parents, Too!: How Siblings Can Survive Their Parents’ Aging Without Driving Each Other Crazy By Francine Russo

“Your parents are growing older and are getting forgetful, starting to slow down, or worse. Suddenly you find yourself at the cusp of one of the most important transitions in your life—and the life of your family. Your parents need you and your siblings to step up and take care of them, a little or a lot. To make the right things happen, you will all need to work together. And yet your siblings may have very different ideas from yours of what’s best for Mom and Dad. They may be completely uninterested in helping, leaving you with all the responsibility. Or they may take charge and not allow you to help, or criticize whatever help you do give. Will you and your siblings be able to reach an understanding and work together, or will the challenges you face tear you apart?

Most of us enter this period of our lives unprepared for the difficult decisions and delicate negotiations that lie ahead. This is the first book that provides guidance on the transition from the “old” family to the “new” one, especially for adult siblings. Here you’ll find practical advice on a wide range of topics including

• Who will make major medical decisions, manage finances, and enforce end-of-life choices if your parents cannot? And how will this be decided and carried out?
• How will you negotiate caregiving issues and deal with unequal contributions or power struggles?
• How can inheritance and the division of property, assets, and personal effects be handled to minimize hurt feelings and resentment?
• How will you cope with the natural reemergence of unresolved childhood rivalries, hurts, and needs?
• How can caring for your parents be an enriching experience rather than a thankless chore?
• Most important, how can you ensure the best care for your parents while lessening conflict, guilt, anger, and angst?

Written by a veteran journalist who chronicles life and how baby boomers live it, They’re Your Parents, Too! offers all the information, insight, and advice you’ll need to make productive choices as you and your siblings begin to assume your parents’ place as the decision-making generation of your family.

Filled with expert guidance from gerontologists, family therapists, elder-care attorneys, financial planners, and health workers; resonant real-life stories; and helpful family negotiation techniques, this is an indispensable book for anyone whose parents are aging.”

Caring for your elderly parents can be an emotional draining and life altering experience, but it can become a nightmare if sibling rivalries are involved!  I was recently sent this book to review (I’m still reading it) and recommend it to everyone with aging parents,  even if you are not facing this difficult situation at the moment.  Its never to early to plan ahead when it comes to caring for your parents and  bracing yourself for challenging decisions that may arise in the coarse of preparing for “the twilight transition.”

I am finding the book to be very easy to follow and well written.  Russo organizes the book into four parts which reflect the phases of the twilight transition as most families encounter them.

1. Part One :  “Confronting A New Family Passage”
2. Part Two:  “Return To The House Of Childhood- Adapting Old roles And Relationships, Confronting Old Conflicts”
3. Part Three:  “Slipping Away- Making Peace With Change And Loss”
4. Part Four:  “Reinventing The Family For Our Generation – Sharing Stories, Passing On Legacies”

At the end of each chapter she gives insightful strategies  to help improve sibling communication about specific issues.

I wish I would have had this book years ago to help get my sister and me through my fathers beginning stages of dementia.  In chapter 7 there is some terrific strategies for coping with demented behavior.  Particularly,  I love the techniques to alleviate the depression and helplessness felt by spending time with a parent stricken with the disease.  One suggestion was to remember how Dad liked to spend his day and make a list of things that gave him pleasure.  Then to spend some afternoon doing these things to make time more meaningful.  If I would have done this on the onset of him not being able to remember it would have saved some serious awkwardness and frustration for both of us.

Pick up a copy now and use it as a guide to help you through your “twilight transition”  journey!

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FTC  disclosure :  In adherence to the  FTC   it  is necessary  to add when ever I receive any compensation in return for posting about a company or product.  I received a copy of  “They’re Your Parents, Too!: How Siblings Can Survive Their Parents’ Aging Without Driving Each Other Crazy By Francine Russo” for review purposes. No further compensation was received.    Even though a free product was received,  the opinions were of my own.

Tumaro’s Gourmet Organic Flour Tortillas – A Refreshing Chance to Bread!

Tumaro’s Gourmet Tortillas recently added new line of Gourmet Organic Flour Tortillas to there delicious product line and I had the pleasure of trying them.  The new USDA certified organic 8″ tortillas are made with the finest organic ingredients, contain absolutely no preservatives and come in five scrumptious flavors which include Organic Garden Herb, Organic Honey Wheat, Organic Jalapeño & Cilantro, Organic Multi Grain, and Organic Premium White.

Tumaro’s tortillas are also certified by the American Heart Association, are low in fat, high in fiber, and contain no artificial flavors, preservatives, cholesterol or trans fats. Additionally, the tortillas are free from lactose too!

Sound pretty good?  They are!  I used the tortillas to make veggie wraps, tuna wraps, and more!  I even made Aiden a quesadilla that he enjoyed for lunch.  The tortillas are a refreshing change to bread and can turn an ordinary sandwich into a gourmet treat.

BUY IT

“Tumaro’s^® Organic Tortillas are sold in natural food stores nationwide. Each resealable, recyclable plastic bag of six tortillas has an SRP of $3.49.”

Greek Salad Wrap

Toss ingredients in mixture and place on a Garden
Spinach & Vegetable Tortilla. Wrap & Roll

*Recipe borrowed from Tumaro’s.

FTC  disclosure :  In adherence to the  FTC   it  is necessary  to add when ever I receive any compensation in return for posting about a company or product.  Tumaro’s provided me with samples for review purposes. No further compensation was received.    Even though a free product was received,  the opinions were of my own.

EcoSMART Safe Home Value Bundle Giveaway – Get Rid Of Pests Safely

If you’ve ever had a bug problem, you’re probably familiar with the other problem that arises: safety. As much as you want to get rid of bugs in your home, you certainly don’t want to put your family in danger.

Think all pesticides are toxic, though? Think again.

EcoSMART has developed all natural insect repellent that is safe for children, pets and the environment. And guess what? Its safe ingredients are commonly found in your spice rack.

The safety lies in the ingredients, which are natural plant oils that target insects only. The active ingredients are harmless to mammals, birds and fish, because the plant oils have a similar makeup to octopamine. Octopamine is the insect’s version of adrenaline, and regulates their behavior, metabolism and movement. Since people and other animals do not have receptors for octopamine, EcoSMART has no effect on them.

But EcoSMART is certainly effective on bugs. University research and field studies have proven EcoSMART is just as effective as conventional pesticides in their ability to kill insects fast while providing effective control.

You can rest easy because the sprays leave no toxic residue, unlike traditional home pest control sprays. This means they won’t pollute ground water sources.

As spring approaches, look to EcoSMART and its natural bug spray to keep your home pest free.

*Guest article by EcoSmart

BUY IT!

EcoSMART products can be purchased online at www.ecosmart.com/shop and found at many major retailers around the country such as Walmart, The Home Depot, Bed Bath and Beyond and more!  You can find a store near you by accessing the EcoSMART retailer locator.

GIVEAWAY!

EcoSMART would like to give one lucky reader a Safe Home Value Bundle!  The value bundle includes

• Ant and Roach Killer
• Home Pest Control
• Flying Insect Killer
• Insect Repellent

WOW, the prize is a $31 value!  To enter the giveaway check out the EcoSMART products and leave me a comment sharing which organic pesticide you would like to try the most.   I’m  interested in trying the Home Pest Control which kills  and repels over 100 insects!  To me it  is exciting to be able to get rid of pests like spiders without using toxic chemicals and know my family plus  pets (my extended fur family) are not going to be harmed in the bug busting process.   I may love nature, but the creepy crawlies belong outside and not in my home!

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A winner will be chosen at random via Random.org. Upon notification the winner has 72 hours to send me their contact information.  Information will be forwarded to sponsor for prize fulfillment.

Open to US residents only 18+

The contest ends March 13,  11:59 PM eastern

Betty Crocker Fruit Flavored Snacks Giveaway – Win One Give One Laptop!

My two kiddos love the great taste of Betty Crocker Fruit Flavored Snacks so they were very happy to see two boxes sitting on my door step given to me from Betty Crocker through MyBlogSpark!  They have fun unrolling the fruit and munching down the sweet fruity treats.  I would much rather them reach for the gluten free Fruit Roll-Ups than candy and try to always keep a few boxes within their reach.   Now just by doing what they like to do best (snacking),  they have a chance to win a laptop and more importantly to help make a difference to a child in Africa.

With specially marked boxes of kid favorites – including Fruit Roll-Ups, Gushers, Fruit by the Foot, and Stickerz & Shapes – your child could win one laptop to keep and Betty Crocker Fruit Flavored Snacks will donate another to a child in Africa.

Each day from now through May 30, 2010, one laptop prize will be awarded to a U.S. winner. For every laptop won, one laptop will be donated to an African child through One Laptop per Child , an organization that creates educational opportunities for the world´s poorest children by providing each child with a rugged, low-cost, low-power connected laptop with content and software designed for collaborative, joyful, self-empowered learning. For your chance to win, simply enter the unique online code printed on participating Betty Crocker Fruit Flavored Snack packages on www.WinOneGiveOne.com.

GIVEAWAY

To enter the giveaway for the chance to win the Betty Crocker Fruit Flavored Snacks along with the $25 donation on your behalf,  please leave me a comment sharing  what you  have done to encourage your children to help others or what  your favorite experience has been with helping others.

Extra Entries

1. Mention the giveaway on your own blog linking back to this post and MyBlogSpark.  Leave an additional comment with a link to where you blogged about the giveaway. This is worth 10 extra entries.  Make sure you leave ten separate comments. (example blogged extra entry #1, blogged extra entry #2, blogged extra entry #3, ect…)

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A winner will be chosen at random via Random.org. Upon notification the winner has 72 hours to send me their contact information.  Information will be forwarded to sponsor for prize fulfillment.

Open to US residents only 18+

The contest ends March 2,  11:59 PM eastern

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DO IT OR AGE QUICKLY: 60-Second Practices to Live Better, Stronger, and Longer By JB Berns – Review and Giveaway!

DO IT OR AGE QUICKLY: 60-Second Practices to Live Better, Stronger, and Longer is fitness guru JB Berns new book.  The author created a program comprised of 21 simple techniques to keep you looking and feeling younger. Each easy anti-aging recommendation only takes 60 seconds which means the whole system only takes 21 minutes to complete a day! None of the practices require exhausting physical exertion to reap the benefits of slowing down the aging process.  Most of the techniques you probably never heard of before (I know I never have) and can be done by almost anyone.

Some of the authors secrets and methods you will learn in the book include:

The book is filled with tons of useful information!  My favorite chapter was 18 “Correcting Your Diet.”  JB discusses the importance of consuming a proper diet and the practice of trophology.  Trophology is a system of correctly combining foods or eating them separately to maximize digestion and lessen the bacteria growth in the digestive track.  Additionally, eating the proper food combinations leads to improved digestion, weight loss, better nutrient absorption, and increased energy levels.  He explains in detail which foods to avoid eating together and also  gives diet advice such as…

When you wake up, have a glass of warm water with half of a lemon.  Lemons are great detoxifiers, rich in vitamin C (so they boost your immune system), aid in digestion, and benefit the gastrointestinal tract. It’s a great way to start the day!

No white flour or foods from sealed cans. Fresh foods are much healthier for you and will give you more energy. Stay away from white flour foods such as donuts and other sweets. Eat natural unprocessed foods like fruit, vegetables, and unsalted nuts.

Before swallowing, chew your solids until they become liquid. Digestion begins in the mouth. By chewing foods well your digestion and assimilation of nutrients should improve. As Ghandi said, “Drink your food and chew your beverages.” In other words, chew until your food is liquefied and drink liquids as slowly as solid food. This applies especially to carbohydrates, which require contact with the alkaline ptyalin enzyme in saliva to begin proper digestion. This also allows the sensation of fullness to develop so you won’t overeat.

Try not to drink liquids during meals. Drinking liquids during your meals does not allow you to chew your food thoroughly and may wash down nutrients prematurely. When you eat a starchy food, for example, if you don’t allow the enzyme ptyalin in your saliva to do its work, digestion will not begin properly.

Eat sparingly to live a long, healthy life. Taoist principles teach that you should only eat until you are 70 to 80% full. The human body is not designed to handle large quantities and the complex combinations of the modern diet. Numerous studies have suggested that calorie restriction (without restricting nutrition) may elongate one’s lifespan.

Eat like a king for breakfast, a queen for lunch, and a prince for dinner. Minimize your intake at meals as the day proceeds. A classic pattern of the overweight is to do the opposite: to eat very little during the day and then binge in the evening (because they’re so ravenously hungry!) Having a large dinner before bed will not allow for good rest and enough time for proper digestion.

Avoid extreme hot and cold temperatures in food and beverages. This can irritate the lining of your tender digestive tract and disrupt efficient digestion.

Try not to consume food three hours before bed. You’ll get a better night’s rest on an empty stomach rather than a full belly.

Great Book!

About The Author

Buy It.

GIVEAWAY!

I have been given the opportunity to be able to give one of my readers a copy of  DO IT OR AGE QUICKLY:  60-Second Practices to Live Better, Stronger, and Longer by JB Berns!  To enter the giveaway please leave me a comment sharing one of your anti-aging secrets or why you would like to win the book.

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1. Mention the giveaway on your own blog linking back to this post  and Do It Or Age Quickly. Leave an additional comment with a link to where you blogged about the giveaway. This is worth 10 extra entries.  Make sure you leave ten separate comments. (example blogged extra entry #1, blogged extra entry #2, blogged extra entry #3, ect…)

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A winner will be chosen at random via Random.org. Upon notification the winner has 72 hours to send me their contact information.  Information will be forwarded to sponsor for prize fulfillment.

Open to US residents only 18+

The contest ends March 3rd,  11:59 PM eastern

FTC  disclosure :  In adherence to the  FTC   it  is necessary  to add when ever I receive any compensation in return for posting about a company or product.  I received a copy of  ”Do It Or Age Quickly” for review purposes. No further compensation was received.    Even though a free product was received,  the opinions were of my own.

Baby Bunch Review, Savings, And Giveaway!

I was so excited when Baby Bunch contacted me and asked if I would be interested in receiving one of their beautiful bouquets.  I first saw the amazing bouquet featured on Martha Stewart a few years ago and immediately thought the idea was ingenious.  The bouquets are practical, make a unique gift, and perfect for celebrating a new life.  The Baby Bunch also makes a gorgeous centerpiece at baby showers too!

Giving a bouquet of fresh flowers is a nice gesture, but you can spend a mint at the floral shop and the fresh bouquet just dies in a few days.  Unless the new mommy to be preserves a bud or two for keepsakes,  she will have nothing to show for your thoughtfulness and your money spent will be a passing memory.  The Baby Bunch bouquets can be wonderfully displayed without withering.  Once the baby is born,  each flower bud can be unwrapped and used to cloth the precious bundle.  The remaining fabric rosebuds and leaves can be saved to create a lasting treasure.

The Baby Bunch bouquets come in an attractive floral decorative box with a clear presentation lid . On the outside of the box it shows exactly what each flower is.  The baby cloth bouquets can be purchased in pink, yellow, or blue and each carefully wrapped bud is made with super-soft 100% cotton baby clothing. You also have the choice of organic bouquets made entirely of organic baby clothing.

I received the  Medium Yellow Baby Bunch that including soft white and yellow baby clothing blooms suitable for infants 0-6 months, or up to 16 lbs. The wardrobe consisted of two onesies, one hat, one t-shirt, one bib, and two pairs of socks.  I’ll be honest,  the bouquet was so beautiful I really did not want to unwrap the bunch, BUT for review purposes I thought it would be best.  To remove the clothing you simply pull it out of the bud.  The onesies have to be unwrapped from the green tape. Underneath the green floral tape is a layer of tissue paper protecting the onesies.  All the clothes are in perfect condition after being removed from the bouquet.   VERY CLEVER IDEA!

Baby Bunch also has other unique baby gifts available such as the Cupcake Baby Gifts

Lollipop Baby Gifts

Baby Gift Baskets

Crayon Baby Gifts

and Mother’s Gifts

There is even gifts under $35!  Check out the Baby Egg Nest Blue.  How adorable!

Buy It Now and Save!

The Baby Bunch Bouquets can be purchased starting at $59.95.   Price varies depending on the size of the bunch.  Use promo code BUNCHGW10 to receive a 15% discount off any of the Baby Bunch products (excluding the cost of shipping)!  Promo code will be active until the end of March.

GIVEAWAY

Baby Bunch would like to give one lucky reader a Medium Baby Bunch Bouquet in the choice of yellow, pink, or blue!  To enter the giveaway please visit www.babybunch.com and share with me what your favorite item is from the product line.

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1. Mention the giveaway on your own blog linking back to this post  and  Baby Bunch.  Leave an additional comment with a link to where you blogged about the giveaway. This is worth 10 extra entries.  Make sure you leave ten separate comments. (example blogged extra entry #1, blogged extra entry #2, blogged extra entry #3, ect…)

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4. Follow me and Baby Bunch on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway. Please make sure you leave the link where you tweeted in your comment. TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING I AM ALLOWING 1 TWEETS PER PERSON DAILY.  USE THE RETWEET BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR EASY ENTRY.

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A winner will be chosen at random via Random.org. Upon notification the winner has 72 hours to send me their contact information.  Information will be forwarded to sponsor for prize fulfillment.

Open to US residents only 18+

The contest ends March 1st,  11:59 PM eastern

FTC  disclosure :  In adherence to the  FTC   it  is necessary  to add when ever I receive any compensation in return for posting about a company or product.  Baby Bunch provided me with a Medium Baby Bunch Bouquet for review purposes. No further compensation was received.    Even though a free product was received,  the opinions were of my own.

Skin MD Natural Shielding Lotion Review and Free Sample!

Dish washing, shampoos, cosmetics, fragrances, antibacterial gels, harsh winter weather, and other irritants can seriously dry out the skin.  Not to mention all the excessive hand washing being done to combat the H1N1 virus that can cause your hands to  get over sensitive, strip away the moisture from your skin,  and compromise the lipid barrier.  The loss of the skins integrity may lead to cracking, bleeding, eczema, other skin diseases, and possible infection. OUCH!

Why not just moisturize daily right? The problem is  most conventional lotions just mask the symptoms and add moisture to the top of the skin. Once the lotion has dried it becomes ineffective and needs to be applied again. Its an endless cycle of moisturizing.  Have you ever noticed once you stop using your favorite daily moisturizer your skin actually feels worse than before you started using it?  The reason for this is,  over time,  the body grows accustom to the artificial moisturizers and decreases its own natural moisture production resulting in drier skin prior to the first application of moisturizer.

The solution is to use a shielding lotion like Skin MD Natural.  Skin MD Natural protects the outer layer of skin by forming  an invisible breathable barrier over the stratum corneum.  This helps give the skin the protection it needs to shield against pollutants and irritants in the environment. Additionally, the lotion allows the natural oils and moisture to remain in the skin so it can heal better.

Why Skin MD Natural?

Skin MD Natural was created by the  21st Century Formulations chemists who have been developing personal care products for the last past twenty years.   Collectively, the company chemists have produced over 40,000 formulations for some of the most internationally known and respected cosmetic companies.  They really know the ins and outs of the skin care business!

Liked It Better Than Conventional Moisturizers!

My husband and I have been using Skin MD Natural  for about a week, applying it twice daily, and we both like the way the lotion makes our skin feel.  I’ve been using the lotion on my face and  around my eyes to smooth out the dry skin and fine lines.  It doesn’t make my face feel heavy or greasy and it absorbs quickly. It also soothes the skin and gives it a refreshing cool sensation. Only a small amount is needed and even with both of us using it we still have 3/4 of the bottle ( 4 oz bottle) left.  My husband and I agree the lotion is definitely different from anything we have used before and can honestly say we like it better than the conventional moisturizers.

Powered and Produced By Solar Energy!

When I was contacted by the Skin MD Natural representative he informed me the company uses solar energy to make the lotion!   Here is what he had to say…

“On a more important note, we are now producing our lotion using solar energy.  We have recently installed 350 roof top solar panels to power our laboratories and I am glad to say that we just received our first batch of lotion made entirely on solar power.  What’s really awesome is that on some days we may only need 70% of the power stored in the cells.  The remaining 30% can be drawn by the city of Azusa (where are our lab is located). It’s a win win for the city and us.  We are a small but growing company but we feel that we are moving in the right direction. And I hope that many companies in our industry will follow our lead.”

How cool is that!

Buy It

Skin MD Natural can be purchased online at skinmdnatural.com for $18 ( 1 to 2 month supply with daily use) or find a store near you here.

Get A Free Sample!

Still not convinced Skin MD Natural is the lotion for you?  How about trying a free sample?

“To obtain this sample for FREE Send A Self Addressed Stamped* Envelope To:

21st Century Formulations
Free Sample Offer
9663 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 860
Beverly Hills, CA 90210

* For addresses outside the U.S. – self addressed stamped envelope must be stamped with 1 ounce (29 grams) of postage.

Do Not Want To Send A Self Addressed Stamped Envelope?

You can get 2 of these samples for only a $2.00 postage and handling fee by going to our secure Ordering Page.

When using Skin MD Natural™ an accumulated effect usually develops by the second or third application, resulting in skin that has rarely felt or looked so good. Apply a small amount each 4 – 8 hours until your dry skin has disappeared, then every 12 – 36 hours to keep it from coming back.

If you are not completely happy with the samples, we will even refund your $2.00 when you return the packets.”

FTC  disclosure :  In adherence to the  FTC   it  is necessary  to add when ever I receive any compensation in return for posting about a company or product.  21st Century Formulations provided me with free product information, and a bottle of Skin MD Natural for review. No further compensation was received.    Even though a free product was received,  the opinions were of my own.

* All product claims were taken from packaging and skinmdnatural.com.

SIDS -The Dangers of Over-Heating Infants And Low Serotonin- aden + anais Cozy Sleeping Bag Giveaway!

aden + anais and the CJ Foundation for SIDS Educate Parents and Caregivers About The Dangers of Over-Heating Infants

aden + anais proudly sponsors and raises awareness for the CJ Foundation

With the coldest of the winter months now upon us, parents and caregivers are more likely to crank the heating and reach for plush, thick blankets to keep their babies warm. Infants who are overdressed or covered in heavy blankets or many blankets are at higher risk for SIDS.  It is very important for babies to be dressed lightly and comfortably to avoid overheating. The CJ Foundation recommends the use of wearable blankets and sleep-sacks in place of blankets to keep infants warm while sleeping.

aden + anais®, creator of the original muslin swaddling blanket and unique muslin cotton sleeping bags, is proudly sponsoring the CJ Foundation for SIDS and their continuing efforts to educate parents about the importance of not over-bundling and over-heating their infants. Over 2,000 babies in the United States still die of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) each year, and overheating is a leading risk factor.

In an effort to support the CJ Foundation for SIDS’ mission, aden + anais® began sponsoring the foundation in October 2009 during SIDS Awareness Month. Each aden + anais® product is made of 100% breathable muslin cotton, which allows baby’s body temperature to adjust naturally, reducing the risk of overheating.

The CJ Foundation recently launched its Sleep in Safety, Grow in Style (SSGS) campaign to help educate parents about the importance of designing safe sleeping environments for babies. aden + anais® is working to help the CJ Foundation inform parents of the many ways they can keep their baby safe. While over-heating is one risk-factor for SIDS, SSGS and aden + anais® seek to educate parents about this and the other risk-reducing, precautionary practices:

• Consider the use of fans to increases ventilation
• Room temperature should be comfortable for a lightly-clothed adult, approximately 61-67 degree Fahrenheit
• Cribs should be totally free of all loose blankets, stuffed animals and crib bumpers
• Lay baby to sleep in an improved crib, on a firm mattress; do not let the baby sleep on soft things, like a couch, pillow, sheepskin, foam pad or waterbed
• No smoking when pregnant or near baby
• If possible, breastfeed baby
• Offer a pacifier at bedtime
• Co-sleeping should be in the same room but not the same bed or other sleep surface as parents

About aden + anais

aden + anais was founded by two Australian mothers who missed their native muslin cotton swaddling blankets. After three years and nine muslin cotton baby products, aden + anais has received the Creative Child magazine 2007 Seal of Excellence and several prestigious iParenting Media Awards. www.adenandanais.com

About the CJ Foundation for SIDS

The CJ Foundation for SIDS is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the special needs of the SIDS community through funding SIDS research, support services and public awareness programs. www.cjsids.org

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GIVEAWAY!

The very generous people from aden + anais would like to give one of my readers a  gorgeous muslin cozy sleeping bag!  To enter the giveaway take a look at the aden + anais Cozy Sleeping Bags product line and leave me a comment telling me which print and size you would like for your prize if you are chosen as the winner.

EXTRA ENTRIES

1. Become an aden + anais fan on Facebook.  This is worth 3 extra entries!

2. Follow my website and leave me an additional comment. ( There is a little widget on my sidebar that shows my followers. Just click follow). If you already follow leave me a comment letting me know you already do.

3. Follow me and aden + anais on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway. Please make sure you leave the link where you tweeted in your comment. TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING I AM ALLOWING 1 TWEETS PER PERSON DAILY.  USE THE RETWEET BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR EASY ENTRY.

Open to US  and Canada residents  18+

The contest ends February 25th,  11:59 PM eastern

*FTC Disclosure: non compensated post

GIVEAWAY CLOSED! Watch for winner announcement!

Progresso 100 and Light Soups “Souper You” Review, Savings, and Giveaway!

Over the holidays I lost all restraint.  It was sinful, BUT fun!  Cream cheese cookies, peanut butter fudge, chocolate bark, turkey smothered in gravy, and other fattening goodies passed my lips without hesitation.  Well all that unhealthy  overindulgence  did not come without a price.  The realization of what I did was a BIG eye opener once I stepped on the scale and it revealed I gained almost ten pounds.  Gag!  I don’t like the way the extra weight makes me feel and look so its time to pay the piper and start watching what I eat along with incorporating a good exercise routine into my daily schedule.

MyBlogSpark recently sent me a Progresso “Souper You Debut” gift pack that included 15 cans of several different varieties of the Progresso Light and 100 Calorie Soups,  a Progresso digital jump rope that keeps track of jumps and calories burned,  and a nice blue Progresso soup mug.  The gift pack is perfect for getting me started on managing my weight and getting my butt back in shape.

The Progresso soups taste so delicious and hit the spot especially during the chilly winter days.  Loaded with hearty ingredients like pasta, beans, corn, rice, tomatoes, carrots, peppers, it’s hard to believe the soups are only 100 calories or less per cup!  The Progresso Light soups offer  full  flavor and JUST 80 calories or less per serving!  PLUS, the “Light” soups happen to be   endorsed by Weight Watchers and consist of 0 or 1 “Points”  value for each serving. The can clearly displays the “Points” value on the label making it easy for you to keep track of your calories, fat, and fiber.

Take a look at the Progresso Light Italian Style Meatball soup I heated up for dinner!  It was so yummy!

“Souper You” Contest!

To celebrate the great taste of the new  Progresso Light and 100 Calorie Soups, the New Year, and a new you,  from now through March 15th, you can visit www.Progresso.com/SouperYou to enter the Progresso “Souper You Debut” contest for the chance to win a full makeover in New York City!

Three grand prize winners will be awarded a trip for two to New York City from May 21st-23rd. The prize includes roundtrip airfare, a two-night stay in a NYC hotel, a full makeover, a $1,000 wardrobe shopping spree and personal consultation at a New York department store.

“To enter, you´ll need to do the following:

• Go to www.Progresso.com/SouperYou to learn more and enter the contest
• Submit your essay (200 characters or less) telling Progresso why you love Progresso Light or 100 Calorie Soups and why you would like a makeover
• In addition, please submit a photo of yourself that visually reinforces the theme of your essay

Once you enter, you´ll have the chance for your photo and/or an excerpt from your essay to appear on www.Progresso.com/SouperYou, so be sure to check back frequently! Once the 10 finalists are announced, you can visit www.Progresso.com/SouperYou from March 29 through April 12 to vote for your favorite.

In addition, throughout the duration of the contest you can visit www.Progresso.com/SouperYou to download a coupon for $1 off any three varieties of Progresso Soup!”

GIVEAWAY!

One of my lucky readers will win a Progresso “Souper You Debut” gift pack that contains the mug, jump rope and two cans of Progresso Soup!  To enter the giveaway leave me a comment sharing your favorite variety of Progresso Soups or why you should win the Progresso “Souper You Debut” Contest.

EXTRA ENTRIES

1. Mention the giveaway on your own blog linking back to this post, Progresso, and  MyBlogSpark.  Leave an additional comment with a link to where you blogged about the giveaway. This is worth 10 extra entries.  Make sure you leave ten separate comments. (example blogged extra entry #1, blogged extra entry #2, blogged extra entry #3, ect…)

2.Place my button on your blog and then leave an additional comment with a link to the page where you put the button. If you already have my button leave a comment letting me know you already have it.

3. Follow my blog and leave me an additional comment. ( There is a little widget on my sidebar that shows my followers. Just click follow). If you already follow leave me a comment letting me know you already do.

4. Follow me on Twitter and tweet about the giveaway. Please make sure you leave the link where you tweeted in your comment. TO INCREASE YOUR CHANCE OF WINNING I AM ALLOWING 1 TWEETS PER PERSON DAILY.  USE THE RETWEET BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR EASY ENTRY.

5. Subscribe to my feed and leave a comment. If you already subscribe leave a comment telling me you are already a subscriber.

A winner will be chosen at random via Random.org. Upon notification the winner has 72 hours to send me their contact information.  Information will be forwarded to sponsor for prize fulfillment.

Open to US residents only 18+

The contest ends February 25th,  11:59 PM eastern

FTC  disclosure :  In adherence to the  FTC   it  is necessary  to add when ever I receive any compensation in return for posting about a company or product.  Progresso provided me with free product, information, and gift pack through the MyBlogSpark Team . No further compensation was received.    Even though a free product was received,  the opinions were of my own. * All product claims were directly taken from the Progresso Soup packaging.)

GIVEAWAY IS CLOSED!  Watch for winner announcement!

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