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Say Anything Family Edition is a lighthearted game that will get your family talking and laughing in minutes! This family-oriented version of the popular party game gives players the chance to settle important questions like, “Which celebrity would make the worst babysitter?”, “Where’s the best place to have a birthday party” , or “What magical power would be the coolest to have?”. Then players try to choose which answer the judge will like best.
 
The best thing about Say Anything Family …

CONGRATULATIONS to #67 Julie!
Thanks to everyone who participated.  Watch for new and exciting things to come in 2012!
It’s hard to believe in a few short weeks, the Christmas holidays will be upon us. Around our house, it’s the chance to take life a little slower (with the kids out of school), spend time with family and friends and at some point in all of that, hopefully to bundle up with a bowl of popcorn and a good movie. (I want to see Breaking Dawn sooooo badly but that will have …

New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline and her daughter, Francesca Serritella, are the best of friends – 99% of the time. They’re number one on each other’s speed dial and they tell each other everything – well, almost everything. They share shoes and clothes – except one very special green jacket, which almost caused a catfight. In other words, they’re just like every mother and daughter in the world. Best friends and occasional enemies. Now they’re dishing about it all: their lives, their relationship, and even their carb count.
Lisa …

The Oh Nuts brand is a nationally recognized one stop shop for everything in dried fruits, nuts, chocolates, candies, related confections (both finished products and raw ingredients,) custom and pre-configured gift baskets for any occasion, (real or imagined)—even hard to find items like sugar-free and organic products.
 

Not only do they have an extraordinary line of confections but you can customize a basket of goodies to suit any occasion, recipient or budget—without turning yourself into a basket case in the process. They have specialty baskets for most every religious and secular …

Written by Barbara Cameron and released in October 2011, A Time for Peace is the third and final chapter in her series Quilts of Lancaster County.  Based upon time Barbara spent in the Amish community of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, she has woven this tale of fiction bringing her characters to life.
…Jenny Bontrager tells herself she should be happy: she has converted to the Amish faith, married her true love, Matthew Bontrager, and is mother to his three children. But she longs for a child – just one child – of …

The latest from the producer of the Emmy® and Peabody Award-winning Classical Baby series, A Child’s Garden of Poetry ingeniously introduces the whole family to masterpieces of poetry through a creative mix of beautiful recordings and colorful animation. Featuring poems from some the world’s greatest writers voiced by today’s most respected entertainment performers, this captivating all-new HBO Family®special will be a wonderful addition to any DVD collection.

The 2011 Emmy® winner for Outstanding Children’s Program, A Child’s Garden of Poetry contains a magical mix of lyrical animation and live-action scenes that …

-417 Dead Sea Cosmetics Ltd. introduces a unique cosmetic development, the Vitamin Mineral Complex, a scientific combination of natural active components, like moisture-balancing minerals from the Dead Sea, energizing  vitamins and unique plant extracts, designed to assist in regenerating skin cells and preventing aging signs. All MINUS 417 products are PARABEN FREE & MINERAL OIL FREE.
 
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A special intensive treatment cream fights wrinkles and signs of aging.

High concentration of retinol (vitamin A) that plays essential roles in appearance of skin, growth, development, and maintenance of healthy skin.
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Being a mom can be exhausting. Your children constantly need your help with things. They especially need to be counseled and sometimes you just don’t know exactly what to say. Good thing there are plenty of children’s movies that provide some great insights as to what kids need to hear.  Here are some lines from movies that you can use on your children in certain situations.

 
When they don’t want to eat their vegetables:
 
“Eating greens is a special treat. It makes long ears and great big feet. But it sure is …

A few years back I introduced you to ZhuZhu Pets.  Now let me shine some light on one of their latest additions to the Zhu-niverse – ZhuZhu Babies!  Again we were offered the chance to have a party by Mom Select and these critters are so cute that I jumped at the chance.  This time, when the box arrived, it was all I could do to keep my girls out of it…they were THAT excited.
These cute additions to the ZhuZhu Pets family give your child  new opportunities to love and …

P1, 2 & 3 plus our sweet friend Hallie
Good times were had by all…though you can’t tell by P3…hehehe
Halloween 2011
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Now that it is November, it is time to start Christmas shopping in earnest so leave it to me to help you out!  Gifts of the Season is the 3Ps in a Pod Christmas Gift Guide for 2011.  I have chosen a variety of gifts in a variety of price ranges.  Adults, Teens, Kids & Infants, Family, Household, and Stocking Stuffers, I have covered all the bases.  So check them out, visit the sites and shop, Shop, SHOP!  Be sure to stop back by now and then as I will …

N&J make beautiful kaleidoscopes in literally all sizes and varieties.  Their teleidoscope is 5.5 inches long and made of Laminated Solid Woods Teak, Padauk and Ebony. It measures 5 3/4 inches long eyepiece to ball lens and is approx 1 1/8 inches in diameter and stands approx 2 1/8 inches tall on base. Base size is 3 1/2 inches long by 1 inch tall. Suggested plate/engravable area dimensions are 3 1/8 by 3/4 tall. This product costs $39.99.
The interior image pictures are shown …

Summer travel season is in full swing and the ever changing cost of gas prices is impacting everyone.  To help with the big summer shuffle between activities for your kids and family road trips, Energizer has a deal to help make a positive impact on your gas budget.  Energizer® Lithium customers are being rewarded by helping their dollars last longer. Consumers simply purchase two packs of specially-marked Energizer® Ultimate Lithium or Energizer® Advanced Lithium batteries and you will get a $10 Prepaid Discover® Gas Rewards* card mailed …

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As my readers know, I have often posted giveaways – some that were pretty darn impressive too.  What you may not know is some of what goes into getting those contests up and running and ready for your entries.
The first thing is a connection has to be made between me and the PR person in charge of the product.  Sometimes they contact me and sometimes I contact them, like if I am running a special event like Christmas or Mother’s Day.  Often we have developed a rapport and help each …

Does Your Bank Let You Voice Your Choice and Pick Your Prize?
SunTrust Facebook sweepstakes invites community to share how they want to bank, earn chance to win $1,000 W Hotel getaway
ATLANTA – Everyone likes having choices. But choice and banking are not always two terms that go together. To further demonstrate its dedication to providing banking choice, SunTrust today launches the Voice Your Choice sweepstakes on the SunTrust Facebook page. Entrants get the chance to watch SunTrust’s latest TV ad, which takes on the serious subject …

You can do anything online these days. You can little things like go shopping or order a pizza and more impressive things like getting commercial playground equipment for your kids. The Internet’s made everyone’s life a whole lot easier and parents can go online and download apps that make mom and dad’s hectic life that much more manageable.
Kidcare:
If you have a little child, Kidcare is an excellent app that keeps parents in the know. It’s a huge step forward in child care and with this app you can get tons …

The weather’s getting warmer and Moms everywhere are looking for fun ways to fight the rays this summer for their littlest tikes. Here are some mom-approved picks that can help beat the heat:
Reversible sunglasses for infants: Designed to be worn right-side up or up-side down, these fun shades protect little eyes from dangerous rays with specially designed UV lenses.
SPF-protective swimwear: Bathing suits, UV shirts, sun hats, and swim shorts that double as diapers and protect from dangerous rays are available in sizes 0-3 months …

Trying to be healthy, look great and have the muscle mass you are looking for is not an easy task.  Let’s face it, moms just do not have hours and hours and hours to spend in the gym bodybuilding.  However, if this is your goal, it can be achieved.
The first thing you need to do is understand what some of the terms really mean.  Take muscle building  for example.  It refers to a body building program to add muscle mass and healthy body weight through diet regulation …

I wrote this post while participating in a blog tour conducted by Clever Girls Collective on behalf of Children’s Claritin®. I have been compensated for my time commitment to the program.

Before becoming a mom, I worked for a wonderful Allergist and Pediatric Pulmonologist as his allergy shot tech. We had a very busy practice and I gave lots and lots of allergy shots every day to both adults and children. Some of those little ones I absolutely fell in love with(little did I know that some 10+ …

Dad’s tough to shop for but we know that the ultimate way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. So this Father’s Day, give him a homemade gift he’ll never forget with the sweet and colorful Dad’s Graham Cracker Tie Cupcakes from Duncan Hines and Hello, Cupcake! The sugary treat is not only quick and easy to make but will also put a smile on dad’s face as it’s a present the whole family will enjoy. See recipe here .
As an added …

Part of P3′s Book I am making from our trip to get her in China.

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Father’s Day is coming up and you want to do something really special for the man in your life and the father of your children, right? While it’s true that a new golf club might bring a smile to his face, what you really want to do is bring a tear to his eye. Put the little hands of your little ones to work and craft a Father’s Day gift he’ll never forget. Not the crafty type? This Father’s Day project is so simple that you …

With Father’s Day just around the corner, Sam’s Club just announced that the 16GB iPhone 4 is available at $147 in both black and white on both AT&T and Verizon through June 21st. Sam’s Club, the only warehouse club retailer that carries iPhone and iPad products, is now offering the iPhone 4 in more than 350 clubs and the iPad 2 in 400 clubs across the nation.   In addition, Sam’s Club’s new wholly owned and operated wireless kiosks, set for completion by the end of …

One of the latest of trends in gifting for little ones is personalization. With more and more emphasis placed on unique and fun bestowals at showers and birthday parties everywhere, personalized baby gifts are popping up all over the map.
You can buy adorable bloomers with your baby girl’s initial on the backside, gold rings made for the tiniest finger and engraved with her name, or a letterman-style jacket with his moniker emblazoned on the chest. These gifts are undeniably cool and …

It has been a crazy 3+ weeks.  We survived the last week of school….barely.  I had to sign P2 out and practically swear in blood that I will really be homeschooling her, not just be goofing off. I am still not sure if they wanted her blood or mine.:)
Then I had an impromptu trip to Destin, Florida with my Mom trying to get my brother moved there so she did not have to drive all that long way alone.  The drive went fine just major long and tiring.  We got …

“…where classic is never boring.”
I could not have said it better myself.  I had an opportunity to try some Venettini shoes for one of my girls and P1 was the winner.  I looked all through the large variety of shoes that they offer and narrowed down the choices a little then let her choose from there and these adorable turquoise loafers are what she chose.
When they arrived they were even better in person than we expected.  The detailing, the softness and suppleness of the shoes tell me they are …

Your bestie, your baby sister, Grams, and the neighbor who’s known you since you were six, are all out searching for the perfect baby gift for the new arrival. Babies are to be celebrated, smiled upon, and spoiled a bit before they even know it. So what are the best shower gifts for 2011? We’ve found some phenomenal gifts for a wide array of budgets. Check out some popular presents that we think you should know about:
The jogging stroller: Moms …

As we welcome in Spring and Summer, our days have consisted of lots of outdoor play. While most of our days are sunny and bright, we are occasionally stuck indoors due to rain. Do rainy days have you singing the blues? Shake them away with these fun rainy day activities! I hope you enjoy them as much as my girls do.

Make and Take ~ First the girls pick someone they would like to make something for. Then we pull …

They’re running through your yard. They show up in stores. That’s right; bunnies are practically blooming in Springtime. If your child is in the mood for a some furry entertainment, check out these great story books, featuring some very fun bunnies:
Rescue Bunnies by Doreen Cronin
Rescue Bunnies is a story about a little bunny with a big heart. “Newbie” is a Rescue Bunny trainee, called upon to demonstrate his new professional skills during a giraffe rescue. When a “Code …

Last time I told you about our DFW Metroplex Cadillac Dealers running a “Cadillac Cares Challenge”  and that Dwan from Momma D Jane & I, Alyson from 3 Ps in a Pod have the wonderful privilege of supporting Make-A-Wish of North Texas in this challenge.
Well, I opened my email this morning to discover from The Disney Store that today, April 29th is World Wish Day!  What is World Wish Day? Today wishes are being granted around the world to children all over. Go to the main Make a Wish …

Congratulations to #34 Kolpin!!!
Thanks to everyone for participating and their patience.
When you first walk in the friendly staff greets you with a smile and says, ” Welcome to CiCi’s“, you know you have arrived at the right place. Then from there you go through a line of fresh, hot incredibly tasty pizzas. On the buffet line they have so many to choose from, from cheese pizza with pizza sauce to pepperoni, to barbeque to to buffalo chicken pizza.  Of course my favorites have always been the dessert …

Congratulations to #16 Helena!!
Thanks to all that entered and their patience.
Recently we were lucky enough to get a fun box filled with fabulous hair supplies – the new Infiniti Pro by Conair Spin Air Brush, the Conair You Style 2in1 Brush,and a couple of Scünci Bendini.

Infiniti Pro by Conair Air Brush
Want to put a new spin on your hair styling routine? Smooth, frizz-free and voluminous hair is now easy to achieve with the new Infiniti Pro by Conair™ Spin Air Brush!  Shaped like a typical round …

Both Dying eggs and taking P2′s picture like this are one of my favorite of our family Traditions.

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Through July 24th, the Duncan Hines 1 Million Cupcake Challenge provides bakers with the opportunity to win fabulous prizes including one of five trips to Los Angeles for seats on the Red Carpet of the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards and Double Donations to Share Our Strength each week. You can sign up on www.duncanhines.com/cupcakechallenge.
With festive Cinco de Mayo quickly approaching, I thought you’d be interested in this tasty, yet easy-to-make recipe for Mexican Chocolate Chili Cupcakes from Duncan Hines. Take the spice level up a notch and …

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Things have changed a lot since I was a kid and I know for a fact that when I was growing up, we were a lot more active. I remember often that, during the summer months, we would come home, as the sun was getting ready to go down. This was, of course, just in time for supper. Now kids seem much more prone to stay in doors and with cell phones, the Internet, and video games, it seems like kids are becoming more hermit-like. This concern seems to be …

This Easter may the resurrected Lord bring you loads of happiness and joy. Happy Easter to you and your family.

Hey gang…Just wanted to let you know that Hanes was on the “The Oprah Winfrey Show” today helping to celebrate best friends.  The episode focused on 25 Years of Oprah & Gayle’s All-Time Best Adventures.  Did you catch it?
Well, going along with that for today only, Hanes is offering 40% off through this link: http://www.hanes.com/specialevents/TVShow.html .  Spread the word!!

First of it’s genre and a sure hit with me, GameMill Entertainment’s Country Dance for Wii is chock full of over 25 smash hits from some of country music’s biggest stars. To play, use the Wii Remote and mimic on-screen dance moves to your favorite country tunes.  While dancing up a sweat, you earn points based on how well the moves are replicated.
From chart toppers to CMA winners, the artist roster for Country Dance for Wii reads like a veritable “who’s who” of the country music world.
Full …

The EB will have no trouble finding fun, new goodies to fill Fill FILL baskets with this year.  No Easter basket should be without a SweeTARTS Candy Carrot.  This giant carrot is actually a clear carrot shaped bag filled with orange flavored Wonka SweeTART Jelly Beans!  You can find these at CVS for a retail price of $1.99. And how C*U*T*E is it!!!
Other Wonka treats:
Wonka Exceptionals Scrumptious Chocolate Eggs- These chocolate eggs have crispies and toffee in them.  Delish!
Wonka Exceptionals Chocolate Waterfall Eggs- Yummy chocolate …

Our DFW Metroplex Cadillac Dealers are running a “Cadillac Cares Challenge.”   Dwan from Momma D Jane & I, Alyson from 3 Ps in a Pod have the wonderful privilege of supporting Make-A-Wish of North Texas in this challenge.
The Cadillac Cares Challenge
Head over to Metroplex Cadillac Dealers Facebook page to vote for Make-A-Wish of North Texas daily!  The charity with the most votes when the contest ends on May 9th will win $50,000 worth of advertising.
Why Vote for Make-A-Wish of North Texas?

The sole purpose of the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of …

CONGRATULATIONS TO JILL L. #101!!!
When I first heard of Gummy Lump, I had no idea what or who for that matter it was.  Now I know it is only about one of the coolest toy stores on the web.  They carry the types of toys that engender imaginative play. They carry a broad selection of toys from play food to wooden toys, Puzzles and Educational Toys, building toys, Arts & Crafts, Personalized toys and much, much more.
Recently we received a great box of  Dough ‘n Tools by Alex to add …

There’s nothing more precious or sensitive than baby’s skin. And with Earth Day just around the corner, this little Two-Knot hat from Yala is a perfect addition to 3Ps in a Pod’s Baby Week.  Why not wrap your little one in eco-friendly designs that are buttery soft to the touch in colors delicious enough to eat? (ok, so maybe only baby will go for chew factor).   Yala Designs, made of organically formed bamboo that …

Happy Easter !
In honor of Winnie the Pooh returning to theatres this summer (July 15th), Disney has provided us with exclusive Easter-Themed Images of our favorite Hundred Acre Wood characters!

We also have included Coloring Sheets of our Pooh Pals you can find here .

Finally, because Easter wouldn’t be complete without Painting and Decorating Eggs, below you will find some fun ways to design your eggs in the spirit of Winnie the Pooh and Friends!
WINNIE THE POOH is our beloved ‘hunny’-loving bear, so why not choose one of his favorite things …

CONGRATULATIONS TO GIANNA #64
WELCOME TO BABY WEEK!
For new parents bringing home a baby, establishing a routine with their little ones can be especially challenging and overwhelming.  According to a recent national survey, forming healthy routines is a top concern for new moms. Fifty-seven percent of moms are concerned with establishing a healthy sleep routine for their baby and nearly half (49%) are concerned about creating a healthy feeding routine. Expert pediatrician Dr. Laura Jana, author of the recently released Heading Home with your …

Earth Day is April 22nd. “Like” B Kind 2 Earth Day to make a promise to do one kind thing for the earth on Earth Day! What will you do?
We will be working on repairing some erosion around one side of our house.  Self serving? Yes, but also good for the environment as we will be planting new plants all along the way.  It is gonna be great!  Pictures will follow!

I love the VeggieTales movies.  They take Christian values and events and break them down for kids into a fun and comprehensible form.  Their latest edition is  ‘Twas The Night Before Easter DVD.  Here is a sneak peek.

It was great seeing all of the usual characters including Larry the Cucumber and Bob the Tomato.  My girls enjoyed watching it but some of the fun went over their heads and was enjoyed by the adults alone.  It was wonderful hearing Melinda Doolittle of Idol fame sing…would have enjoyed having her participate …

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For a limited time, my friend’s store MyBabyClothesBoutique.com is offering FREE SHIPPING on all orders!  No minimum order and no code required!
Along with this promotion we are also wanting to remind everyone of our partnership with the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance – you can donate 12% of your purchase to this great organization to help support the research for this genetic condition.  From personal experience with illnesses , I can tell you any and all help is greatly appreciated.  Here is a link …