Yes, you read that right, just like the tv show, Project Runway.  Is the game made for Wii as enjoyable?  That is likely a matter of personal taste.  It is set up similarly to the show:

Receive the Challenge – From haute couture to cheerleading uniform, from hip hop fashion to a newspaper dress.
Select the design – Choose from an enormous selection of color, fabrics, material, accessories.
Customize the model – Hundreds of options for hair, skin tone, make up, and features.
Strut the runway – Model unique designs on the catwalk – …

You may recall that in our ‘What Mom Wants is… Mother’s Day Giftguide and Giveaways one of the items shown was the KQC Personal Ceramic X-Heat Styling Iron. Now that some time has passed and I have had time to actually use it, I wanted to give you my thoughts on it and how it is working for me.
First let me tell you a little more about KQC.  “KQC is the fastest growing manufacturer of electrical personal care appliances, from hair straighteners, hair dryers and curling irons. KQC products …

In the past I have made mention to the fact that I am not a huge fan of cooking, especially for picky small children.  Baking on the other hand, is a whole other thing.  So, when I was offered a recipe book from the fine folks over at Nielsen-Massey Vanilla, makers of some of the finest vanillas in The World, well, my mouth started to salivate and of course I said yes.
Well, did I have a surprise in store for me.  Thankfully it was a fun one!
Nielsen-Massey …

Do you collect Box Tops? Although I have always seen Box Tops on many of the products I bought, I did not really pay attention to them until last year when I got to visit General Mills. What a great program for schools to earn a little extra money!   And I love that it it is a way for me to teach my girls about saving money, giving and something akin to coupons all rolled up in one.
Right now, our buddies at Target® have a special promotion …

I just wanted to give you the heads-up,  that 6pm.com is having a swim & sandal blow out this Thursday, August 26.
If you are not familiar with 6pm.com is the online retail site where brandaholics get their daily fix on the brands they crave in men’s, women’s, and children’s apparel, footwear, and accessories at up to 75% off every single day!
Check out the links below to get a sneak peek of how spectacular this sale will be! Stock up for next summer now and save!
SANDALS Up to 85% off
http://www.6pm.com/sandals
SWIM SALE! …

Ever feel like sometimes to really clean you have to do all kinds of tricks including standing on your head?  Well have I got a great product for you then!  Soft Scrub has been a household name in our home for many years, along with several other products to do several other jobs.  Well no more.  This is a one-shot-cleans-most things product baby!  With me being down and out with my migraines so often, our bathrooms have gotten down right n-a-s-t-y, I am sad to say.  Well, all I had …

If you are anything like me, you love the smell of a good candle in your home.  Of course, if you are anything like my almost 9 yr old, you love nothing better than to go around behind me and blow them all out but I digress.:)  The Glade Fragrance Collection can help you transform any room of your home, bringing you the perfect expression for any mood or occasion. And whether the scent you crave is fruity or floral, spicy or sensual, Glade® has a fragrance to satisfy you. …

Fashion Playtes is an online site that allows you or your daughter to design clothing for her to wear. If you have a daughter like one of mine who is very picky about what she wears, this is a dream come true! For me, was a great adventure and opportunity for my daughter to choose exactly what she wanted and open the door to discuss modesty and style as well.

On Fashion Playtes you can use the virtual sketchbook to create their own shirts, skirts, dresses, pants, …

The nice folks at Chex® along  with My Blog Spark sent me a great gift pack the other day. It included a Lock-n-Lock 4.2 qt plastic storage container, a 2 cup plastic measuring cup with a lid, a set of measuring spoons that measure all the way up to 1/3 cup, a set of recipe cards for making gluten free goodness using our favorite Chex® Cereals, and a coupon good for a free box of Gluten Free Chex Cereal. I call that a pretty great package!
There …

In the US, I would like to think that everyone has at least heard of Autism, however many of us may not be educated as to just what it is, how many varieties of it there are and just how closely it hits to many, many homes.
Autism Speaks is the nation’s largest autism science and advocacy group, dedicated to helping fund research, treatment, prevention,cause, and cure autism.  Autism does not affect just any one group of people nor does it come in any one ‘type’ of behavioral patterns.
Autism Speaks has …

I know how crazy the summer can get at this point with school starting for many like us in a few days, for some in a few weeks, but the Fresh Air Fund is still in need of host families. I posted about it a couple of times last year.  Thousands of inner-city children’s lives can still be changed.  Take a few minutes of your time and read about it and see if you can be of some help.

Here are the final winners:
Jennifer #135
Arla #51
Tammy #186
Shelia #374
Thank you to everyone who participated. I loved all of your fun comments and replies.
I truly have THE BEST READERS !!!!
Can’t wait to see what is next!!

Sears Hometown Stores are celebrating 17 years with a celebration sweepstakes extravaganza! In the common Sears spirit, Sears Hometown Stores are celebrating this special occasion by doing what they do best: Giving back to their customers!
Hurry though because the sweepstakes will run only through July 31st, 2010. Customers of Sears Hometown Stores, …

Here in Texas, we are moving into the hottest part of the year, August and September as well as getting ready for school – I know…that part makes no sense.:)
The folks at Marriott understand though, that Summer is far from over.  The Nickelodeon Your Stay offer will be available at Marriott brands, including JW Marriott, Marriott, Courtyard, Fairfield Inn & Suites, Residence Inn, Springhill Suites and TownePlace Suites. During the promotional period (now through December!), kids staying at any of the almost 2,000 participating Marriott locations …

Welcome to the new 3Ps in a Pod Weekly Giveaway Roundup. In trying to decrease my migraines and stress in my life and simplify some things, the Weekly Giveaway Round Up will now be a place you want to be! Come by each weekend (a clean Mr Linky sheet will be up each week and you can list your giveaways to your little ol hearts’ content!) They will remain on the blog permanently so you can even check the previous week’s links too whenever you want.   Have fun and lots …

……AND THE WINNER IS…..#16 TESA SHELTON!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!

THANKS TO ALL MY WONDERFUL READERS. WATCH FOR MORE FUN AND INTERESTING ARTICLES and GIVEAWAYS!

….dim the lights….
“…..La-dies and Gen-tel-men….I prrrre-sent you with the Grrrrreeee-aaaaaattttest Show in Eeeaarrttthhhh!….”

While I will never forget the fun I had as a child when my parents took me to the Circus, nor understand what a gift it was, I will also not forget last year taking my girls all together for the first time.  Grammie and Pop had taken P1 for her first visit but P2 and P3 …

Did you know that every newborn in the U.S. is eligible to receive a free ticket to Ringling Bros. circus? What a wonderful way to celebrate the special arrival! The free admission offer is good for one ticket that is redeemable at any time during the lifetime of the child, whether at age 2 or 92. It’s definitely something you readers would love to share with their families and friends.

To receive the child’s first free Ringling Bros.® ticket, parents need only complete the registration form in the “Special Offers” section …

On Tuesday, July 27, 7:00 PM, The Greatest Show On Earth® and American Airlines Center will be hosting a FREE circus celebration and the guest list includes everyone in DFW! The party will be held at AT&T Plaza, which is on the south side of American Airlines Center off Olive Street.  The arena is located at 2500 Victory Avenue, Dallas, TX 75219.
Through the mystery of magic, guests will be spellbound as Magical Zingmaster Alex Ramon performs a disappearance act of circus-sized proportion. The world famous Ringling Bros. ® …

Trust me, in this case, you want to be a FIGHTER!     The Arthritis Foundation and Ad Council have teamed up to promote a new campaign entitled “Fight Arthritis Pain“. I want to share with you a fun video that will inspire you to get moving!

Physical activity – whether walking, running or even dancing helps maintain a healthy, well-balanced lifestyle.  So come on, Be a FIGHTER!!

This post courtesy of The Arthritis Foundation and The Ad Council, who provided the information for most of this post. No payment or compensation, …

Hey you.  You know who I mean.  Yeah, you, the one I am talking to.  Ever considered making a change.  No, I am not talking a small, tiny, itty bitty change.  I am talking about an all encompassing, cost saving, health improving, life lengthening, type of change.  I am talking about stopping smoking.
To break it down, they want you to become AN EX.  The AD Council and Legacy have given me some terrific information to share with you.

Quitting smoking is one of the most difficult and important lifestyle changes …

KaBOOM! PLAY DAYS PRESENTED BY MOTT’S ARE BACK!
THOUSANDS OF COMMUNITIES ENCOURAGED TO PLAY
THIS SEPTEMBER IN SECOND ANNUAL EVENT
WASHINGTON, DC., June 15 — To ensure that kids across the country get active and playful, national non-profit KaBOOM! is kicking-off the second annual KaBOOM! Play Days presented by Mott’s. KaBOOM! Play Days encourage communities to come together for fun activities and to improve local parks and playgrounds. KaBOOM! Play Days run from September 18 – September 26, but event planning starts now.
KaBOOM! is the national non-profit dedicated to saving play, and one …

Here are some fun things you can do to avoid this summer slump and give your kids a leg up on math for the fall which will be here sooner than we realize!  We have used some of them and thought they were really fun.
KEEP KIDS’ MATH SKILLS SHARP ALL SUMMER LONG
By Frances Nankin, Executive Producer/Editorial Director, Cyberchase
Our kids are at risk over the summer months for losing the skills they’ve developed during the year in math – and the risk is greater for losing math skills than …

Below are the winners in our 2010 Mother’s Day Gift Guide Giveaways!

In our “pampered & indulged” category, the winners are (one winner from each site):

From What’s That Smell?: #142 Lynette Mattke

From 3 P’s in a Pod: #29 Pixie13

In our “help around the house” category, the winner is (entries combined from both sites for a single winner):

3 P’s in a Pod (790 entries) plus What’s That Smell? (947 entries) = 1737 total entries: #1706 (which was #916 at What’s That Smell?) Betty Curran

In our “to look and feel great” category, the …

In honor of Mother’s Day, Kim from What’s That Smell? and I have put together a gift guide to help you find that perfect gift for the mom on your list, and maybe even provide YOU with some ideas for things that you would like to receive as a gift for Mother’s Day this year so you can drop some hints for your family.
We have 4 different categories of gifts and with such a wide variety of great gift ideas, you are sure to find …

In honor of Mother’s Day, Kim from What’s That Smell? and I have put together a gift guide to help you find that perfect gift for the mom on your list, and maybe even provide YOU with some ideas for things that you would like to receive as a gift for Mother’s Day this year so you can drop some hints for your family.
We have 4 different categories of gifts and with such a wide variety of great gift ideas, you are sure to find …

Happy Friday! I wanted to give you a heads up about a special deal of the day from Tropicana to start off your weekend. Good for only 24 hours, you and your Tropicana Rewards Pals can redeem 2 points for a Fandango Deal of the Day: buy one movie ticket on Fandango.com, get one free!
Head to Tropicana.com to redeem your points and receive your promo code. Please just keep in mind your Fandango order must be placed before June 16th or the promo code will …

Not much of a Twilight fan are ya?
That’s okay, I will bring you up to speed. Bree Tanner was one of the newborn vampires we ‘meet’ in Eclipse, the 3rd book and the movie due out this summer. Her life as a vampire was indeed very short as she was one of Victoria’s recruits when she was going after Bella (yes, again). Thankfully, the ever compassionate Carlisle was ready to let her live and try to teach her about their way of life.
There is more to the …

In honor of Mother’s Day, Kim from What’s That Smell? and I have put together a gift guide to help you find that perfect gift for the mom on your list, and maybe even provide YOU with some ideas for things that you would like to receive as a gift for Mother’s Day this year so you can drop some hints for your family. (Hints always help me get what I want!)
We have 4 different categories of gifts and with such a wide variety of …

Over the past five years, America has truly demonstrated its power to persevere.  From Hurricane Katrina to the economic crisis, Americans have stepped up to help one another in the face of difficulty.  This makes 2010 the perfect year to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the Energizer Keep Going® Hall of Fame – a program dedicated to honoring ordinary  people with unstoppable energy. …

Remember The Daughter-in-Law Rules?
Well, now Sally Sheilds, the author has a cool thing ~ an iPhone app! It’s actually a DIL Rules Quiz
that you can download for free by going to the iAPP store on an iPhone and punching in:
iDIL

You will see this:

Then the Quiz will appear something like this:

Enjoy!

I thought this was cool so I wanted to share it with you.  One of our favorite online retailer, Zappos, is continuing to spread the good word and efforts in support of the fundraising for the Children of Haiti.  In addition to their To Haiti With Love tee, Zappos has joined forces with the Life is Good brand.
Life is Good has always been about spreading the word of optimism.  Continuing with this campaign, the brand has launched a national fundraising effort for children devastated by the recent earthquake in Haiti.  …

Fiber-licious.
Yep, I think they should rename them.
Wait, you have not tried them yet?  They are these great tasting high fiber snack bars by General Mills. Made from rolled oats, crispy rice, and then whatever the flavor listed on the box is -
Chocolate Mocha – the newest flavor
Oats & Chocolate
Oats & Peanut Butter
Oats & Caramel
Oats & Strawberries with Almonds
Oats & Apple Streusel
Soft and chewy, they have a sweet and wholesome taste that really satisfies my sweet tooth while they provides 9 grams of fiber, about 35 percent of the Daily …

You know Post-it Brand products, right?
The Post-it Brand 30th Anniversary Billboard Student Design Contest is launching this week!

To help showcase the creativity, innovation and imagination of today’s youth, the Post-it Brand is teaming with not-for-profit organization Publicolor, to search for the country’s most innovative, creative student artwork to serve as the design inspiration for the world’s largest billboard made entirely of Post-it Notes.

Students ages 11 to 18 are invited to create colorful “billboard artwork” made from Post-it Products that fits the theme, “In 30 years I will…” …

As a true lover of almost all thing French, I have been enraptured over learning that French Macarons are quite delicious apparently.  My favorite is still baguettes and Chasson des Pomme but wanted to share this with you.

Waukegan, Illinois – One whiff of French Almond Macaroons (or Macaron) diners will know Spring is on its way. The light-as-air macaroons have special ingredients – orange blossom water and rose water – to give them a vibrant springtime flavor and aroma.
Nielsen-Massey Vanillas’ orange blossom water is distilled from Spanish and Middle Eastern …

I think I have told you before that Mother’s Day used to be a very hard holiday for me while we were trying to build our family and we went to great lengths to make those weekends better – taking trips, holding Anti-Mother’s Day parties with our other infertile friends.  Well now that I am a mom, I am very sensitive still to the holiday, knowing that it is not something I want celebrated lightly and I love nothing better than items created just for me, centered around my girls.  …

Welcome to this week’s edition of the 3Ps in a Pod Goody Roundup!!
So, so sorry to have been AWOL for a while!

In case this is your first visit to the Goody Round Up, it is posted each week.  If you would like your giveaways listed here, just leave a link. Make sure this link is to the giveaway post itself and not just the blog or it will be deleted. If you listed it last week but your giveaway is still open, by all means, list it again! Also, if …

In honor of Mother’s Day, Kim from What’s That Smell? and I have put together a gift guide to help you find that perfect gift for the mom on your list, and maybe even provide YOU with some ideas for things that you would like to receive as a gift for Mother’s Day this year so you can drop some hints for your family.
We have 4 different categories of gifts and with such a wide variety of great gift ideas, you are sure to find something that she will love. …

Starting on Monday, April 5th we will be running a Mother’s Day gift guide in conjunction with What’s That Smell?.
The theme of our gift guide is ‘What Mom Wants’ and we will have great gift ideas for you that we will be presenting in 4 categories.
We have gift ideas for the mom who wants to be pampered and indulged, the mom who wants to be entertained, the mom who wants help around the house and the mom who wants to look and feel great.
Each of these great categories will have …

I know that the Luck ‘o the Irish and everyone else is with me because I have wonderful readers and friends like YOU!
We are having a crazy day at home, spent with the oldest 2 Ps spending most of the day in their rooms grounded for hosing down the garage yesterday (yes, you read that correctly, the GARAGE FULL OF STUFF – they actually did us a favor but it was the principle of the thing…without asking, while babysitter was here, and doing nothing to try and clean it up:).  …

When I was offered to review an American Greetings PhotoWorks Studio Book that was baby themed, I was so excited. I had been planning to make one yet not just for any baby – for my P3.  As our pictures of her first 10 months are minimal, I felt while it could prove a bit challenging with the typical American shades of pink for baby girls, I wanted to make the most of what we have.  I never want her to feel that she was unloved just because she …

While I may not love to cook dinner for picky children , I do love to bake.  It is pretty cute too because the second I start to get my ingredients out, I start hearing a cacophony of “Mom, I want to help!’.:)  Well, with St. Patty’s Day upon us, Duncan Hines sent us a couple of packages of mixes so that we could make the recipes below. These are both super easy, yet really yummy. Give ‘em a try!
CLOVER PATCH BROWNIES
Bring a bit-o-luck to the kitchen …

This video says it all – Win a LapTop, Give a LapTop & Change the World, One Child at a Time.

Often children have warm and giving hearts and are willing to give when they have the opportunity.  P2 is even like that when she sees an opportunity to give, all by herself.  Heard the term ‘would give you the shirt off her back’?  She just came from Heaven that way and what a delight she is for it.
Of course, P2 and her sisters love and adore Betty Crocker’s Fruit Flavored …

This is a picture of P3 in one of my favorite outfits of all time.  It is a Hanna Andersson outfit and believe you me, if I could shop there regularly, I would.
Well right now, I can and so can you!  The Dress and Swim Sale at Hanna Andersson is here! Summer dresses start at just $19 and you can choose from new swimwear for the entire family. Seriously!  This sale will be running now through April 4, 2010 so get a head start on some adorable swimwear and dresses …

As part of Hello Kitty’s 35th Anniversary celebration, Majesco Entertainment Company partnered with Barnstorm Games to publish Hello Kitty Party for Nintendo DS. The newest video game featuring the super-cute and irresistible pop-icon, Hello Kitty Party lets players dance, shop, cook, iron and much more in fun games designed for fans and who doesn’t love Hello Kitty?
In this fun new game, the basic gist of the game is that players help Hello Kitty and SANRIO friends plan and throw a super fun party.

More …

What would it be like to have a friend that could turn into a ladder, or a balloon, or even a trampoline?  Well if you are the boy in the Wii game “A Boy and his Blob”, it is very handy.  Trying to get through all the levels this game has to offer requires to turn you blob, using colored jelly beans, into all sorts of useful tools.  That and a keen eye for problem solving will keep you entertained.
“A Boy and his Blob” has 40 levels each more challenging …

A few weeks ago, while watching the Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony, I had a fun party planned. It was not an Olympic Party as you might assume. Instead, it was a party to watch a commercial or two being held during the Opening Ceremonies. What could be cool enough to warrant such a party, you ask?  This.  Just watch and see….

What could interrupt a party of this type and force some extra creative thinking on my part?
SNOW….multiple inches of the white, fluffy, cold stuff.  Normally, for most …

When I was offered the chance to review the delicious Pillsbury Orange Sweet Rolls, how could I say no? Quick to make and delicious to eat, there is nothing like eating them fresh out of the oven . . . all soft, gooey, and warm. You also put on the icing yourself so you control how much or how little you want and with a family like mine, that is really important. Some, like P1, want little to no frosting (is the child sick?) then there is P2 who is …

It’s time to celebrate Spring mommies-to-be! On March 10, Nickelodeon’s ParentsConnect will hold its second seasonal Virtual Baby Shower, hosted by celebrity broadcaster and mom, Jillian Barberie Reynolds.
Moms can join Jillian in this daylong celebration featuring online games, tons of prizes, advice and more. They can even invite their friends to participate and make new friends, too. Jump in at anytime, or stay all day!
Jillian recently had her second child in January and a baby shower of her own in December. Some of her tips for …

I am so not a gossiper.  Seriously.  Just not my thing.  But when I was given the chance to share something really Juicy with you, well this was one time I just could not pass it up.  That is right, I am truly and honestly a Tropicana Juicy Insider!
So what does a Tropicana Juicy Insider do, pray tell? Well, this means I get to do a couple of things.  I get to try out the great new Tropicana Juicy Rewards program and tell you all about it!  You have yet …

I know I usually announce the winners on the actual post but I have several to do and I am short on time so without further adieu,…
Chinese New Year Giveaways
Uncle Sam Cereal -Congratulations Kim @ What’s That Smell? – You win both boxes!!!!

32 Third Graders and One Class Bunny – Congratulations Kelly Deaton!!
FRUBI Shades – Congratulations 7 karen M!!

Other Stragglers
YOU Can Make That! -  Congratulations karen M!!
Kroger Gift Card – Congratulations judy brittle!!
Success as a Foster Parent: Everything You Need to Know About Foster Care – Congratulations MtnGirl!!

Congratulations …

Season 10 of Dancing with the Stars is gearing up to start on March 22nd and as usual has a great cast of stars and dancers to present.  I was happy to see that I knew most of the stars and that many of my favorite dancers would be on this season.  Here is the rundown:
Aiden Turner from All My Children will dance with Edyta Sliwinska
Buzz Aldrin of NASA fame will dance with Ashly Costa
Chad Ochocinco from the Bengals dances with Cheryl Burke
Erin Andrews from ESPN dances with …