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Saturday, January 29, 2011

Schwan's its what for dinner tonight! review and giveaway ends 2-11

Being a mom of 6 and 6 trips to the schools a day as well as driving hubby to and from work since we have one vehicle at the moment it makes for a crazy day. It is so hard sometimes for me to make dinner if I forget to leave something out or start something in the crock pot. This is where Schwan's comes in to save the day.

Schwan's has yummy healthy dinners that are ready to just pop into the oven and wait. No preparations or defrosting anything. This saves so much time for me to do other things like helping my kids with homework or just having some family time. They have all kinds of choices for dinners, lunches, deserts whatever you want they pretty much have.
I got the Lasagna with meatball sauce because my kids love lasagna. This thing was 5 lbs and feed 10 so if feed all of us and we had some left over. It was so tasty. It had the right amount of cheese and sauce and meat. We loved it! The only complaint I had was I had to put it in one of my pans because the pan it was in was crushed and shattered and the plastic was coming off and it was a mess but the box it came in was perfectly fine. I just careful pulled it out and made sure no pieces of the plastic or the black plastic container was in it and put it in my pan but other than that I was very satisfied with it. Even my husband loved it and he is not a huge lasagna guy ha ha.
The other one I got was my favorite Penne Gratin. MMMMM it was creamy noodle with Parmesan cheese and prosciutto. It was my favorite and the kids down it too and wanted more. We used it as a side dish and we all got some and we all loved it. Next time Ill get two haha.

So if your looking for some fast and Delicious food you definitely should check out Schwan's. You will be glad you did!

We are giving 2 winners  their choice of 2 Schwan's meals from Lasagna with meatball sauce, Penne gratin, Eggplant and zucchini pie, or Fusilli wit seasonal vegetables.

To Enter:
1. Tell me what would you pick if you won

Extra Entries:
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9.Enter my other giveaways 1 entry for each entered
10.Follow me on network blogs on sidebar
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12.Fav me on technoratti
13.comment on my non giveaway blogs 1 entry for each comment
14. Post this giveaway on any giveaway site, Online Sweepstakes, Mr Linky, or other networking website-leave the link where I can find it (5 entry for each site)
15. Vote for me on Picket Fences

Systeme 41 review

I am always looking for new ways to clean my face since I am 30 and still get pimples and black heads. I have crazy skin as well. I have oily and dry flaky skin and yes I know that sounds weird but true. I also have very sensitive skin that breaks out to alot of things.

Systeme 41  gentle Purifying cleanser that is formulated with a blend of amino acids to clean away makeup, dirt, and debris without drying it out. It also helps reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of aging. After hearing this I was immediately intrigued to try it out!

I received and I tried it that night. It has a interesting smell to it almost citrusy but I have used worse smells haha. You only need about a quarter size amount so the bottle should last a while. Then you apply it to a moist face and massage it in and then rinse with warm water and done. It was easy. Then it was to see if it dried out my skin or rashed it out. My face was dry afterwards but my face it always dry so I always use moisturizer after cleaning my face. I didn't rash out so that was a very good thing. It did leave my face clean and feeling fresh so I would and will definitely use it again.

If you want to try Systeme 41 Gentle Purifying Cleanser then definitely go check it out and all the other product they carry. You will love them!

Gortons winners

Here is the 5 lucky winner of the free gortons coupons
Random Integer Generator
Here are your random numbers:

36 21 61 84 71

Timestamp: 2011-01-29 18:26:48 UTC


Kimberly said...21

follow you on networked blogs
Kim Mager
valkayries@yahoo.com

tristatecruisers said...36

signed up for their newsletter :)
marci h
tristatecruisers at yahoo dot com

Kristen said...61

My favorite is the Lemon Butter Tilapia Fillets.

katklaw777 said...71

I don't do the facebook thingy...thanks for the alternative entry! katklaw777 at yahoo dot com
I luv their grilled items especially the Salmon Lemon Butter Grilled Fillets and when I am being bad, the Coconut Shrimp.
Thanks for the yummy giveaway.

Ashley said...84

Follow on Networked Blogs! (Ashley Reynolds)
reynoldsmommy at gmail dot com
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Tuesday, January 25, 2011

CSN Stores Giveaway Ends 2-11

CSN Stores are my favorite website. I buy so many thing from them for awesome prices and everything has been great quality. Now I am already looking into things for the spring for Easter and all. I really want to get my kids a swing set and CSN has some great swingsets. I just hoping we move before than so I can get one. There are so many other thing I need to get after we move as well like a new kitchen set and new couches. I am already saving up and buying things for birthdays. CSN has it all with over 200+ stores to choose from. So if you haven't checked them out yet make sure you head over now and find some great stuff!


We are giving one lucky reader a $55 gift certificate to use at any of CSN Stores.


To Enter:
1. Go to CSN Stores and tell me something you would get if you won

Extra Entries:

2.Follow me
3.sign up for my rss feeds
4.Blog about this giveaway this will count for 4 entries
5.add my button to your site 2 entries
6.link to this page for 4 entries
7.Subscribe to my email feeds
8.follow me on twitter (collyn23) and tweet this contest
9.Enter my other giveaways 1 entry for each entered
10.Follow me on network blogs on sidebar
11.add my blog to your blogroll counts as 3 entries
12.Fav me on technoratti
13.comment on my non giveaway blogs 1 entry for each comment
14. Post this giveaway on any giveaway site, Online Sweepstakes, Mr Linky, or other networking website-leave the link where I can find it (5 entry for each site)
15. Vote for me on Picket Fences

Tasty Tuesday Recipe

Stuffed Chicken Rolls


Ingrediants:
6 large boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon paprika
6 slices fully cooked ham
1/4 teaspoon pepper6 slices swiss cheese
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage

Directions:
1.Flatten chicken to ⅛-inch thickness.
2.Place ham and cheese on each breast.
3.Roll up and tuck in ends; secure with a toothpick.
4.Combine the flour, parmesan cheese, sage, paprika and pepper; coat chicken on all sides.
5.Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
6.In large skillet, brown chicken in oil over medium-high heat.
7.Transfer to a 5-quart slow cooker.
8.Combine soup and broth; pour over chicken.
9.Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours.
10.Remove toothpicks.

Monday, January 24, 2011

We won Top 3 for are Macro picture and LEM

I am so Honored to have been pick into the top 3 of the Macro Challenge. This is my first win ever so I am excited. So If you loved my Macro Picture below feel free to head over to Live Every Moment and vote for Toni Jensen Photography on the poll. Thanks!

Thomas Bagel Thins Yummy and healthy

I know there are alot of people that make the New Years Resolution of losing weight or getting healthier. Well Thomas' has the perfect thing for you to keep that resolution and still love what your eating. Thomas Bagel Thins are the newest thing. They are delicious yummy thin soft bagels that are only 110 calories.
I love all Thomas' products but these new Bagel thins are my absolute favorite. I have try the cinnamon raisin which is awesome with cream cheese or butter or just plain. I also have try their everything flavor which I love for sandwiches mmm. These make breakfast and lunch so much yummier and good for you. Some other great things are that they are Cholesterol free, low fat, trans fat free, and excellent source of fiber.

So if your like me and love bagels but hate the fat and calories definitely check out Bagel Thins. You will be glad you did! They are available at most supermarkets and grocery stores everywhere for around $3 to $5. Also follow them on Facebook for more news and updates!

Special thanks to Thomas' and BzzAgent for giving a coupon for a free pack and letting me share the word of Bagel thins!

Winners

Got three lucky winners to announce this cold but beautiful Monday Mornng!

The first one is for the Wits & Wagers giveaway...

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:
139 
Timestamp: 2011-01-24 16:39:51 UTC
SweetShenanigans said...139

entered purex giveaway
girl23rocks@hotmail.com

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Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:
143 
Timestamp: 2011-01-24 16:41:10 UTC
katklaw777 said...143

Sorry Spin looks like it would be a game our family would enjoy, thanks.
katklaw777 at yahoo dot com

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The last one is for the U Build Monopoly game....

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:
137 
Timestamp: 2011-01-24 16:41:52 UTC
mframe said...137

I blogged #1- http://flyingthroughlifewiththreepassengers.blogspot.com/2011/01/u-build-monopoly.html
mframe00@gmail.com

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I Heart Faces Photo Challenge- Innocent Wonder



Saturday, January 22, 2011

new SOOC and Photo Mama challenge


I have started posting all my Photo challenges over at Toni Jensen Photography So head over and check this weeks challenges out. I post a new one every day so there is lots to see so make sure to follow so you can see them all thanks!

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Build A Bear Workshop's Huggable Heroes now accepting nominees


Every year for the past eight years, Build-A-Bear Workshop, through its Huggable Heroes program, has searched for and recognized young leaders who make positive contributions in their communities or around the world.  This year, ten Huggable Heroes, between the ages of eight and 18, from the United States and Canada, will be selected and honored for their good deeds.  Each of the ten Huggable Heroes will receive a prize worth $10,000 ($7,500 in the form of an educational scholarship and $2,500 from the Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation to be donated to the 501(c)(3) charity of each Huggable Hero’s choice).  In addition, the Huggable Heroes will win a trip for themselves and a guardian to St. Louis, the home of Build-A-Bear Workshop World Bearquarters.  During their visit, the Huggable Heroes will meet each other, be honored for their good deeds and participate in seminars and a community service project.  In addition, they will be featured in the 2012 Build-A-Bear Workshop Huggable Heroes Calendar.

Entries are being accepted now through February 28, 2011 at http://www.lovehugssmiles.com/huggableHeroes.aspx or by picking up an entry form at Build-A-Bear Workshop stores in the United States and Canada.
So if you know a kid that is a great positive leader in contributing in their communities or around the world through bake sales, charity events, fun raisers or any other thing that they do to help others then head on over and nominate them to show the world what they are doing is special and means alot and give them the credit and honor they deserve! 

Cradle Rock Lullaby CDs review & giveaway ends 2-4

Sponsored by Tomoson.com



I love finding new music Cd's for my kids. They all love music. That's one thing I I started them on before they were even born was listening to music. Now I love Country, Rock, R&B and more so I want my kids to experience all Genres. So When I heard about Cradle Rock I was intrigued to know more.
We got the chance to try out Cradle Rock Pop which was lullaby versions of songs recorded by Micheal Jackson. Now I immediately thought this ought to be interesting. The CD included the songs Wanna Be Startin Somethin, Baby Be Mine, The Girl Is Mine, Thriller, Beat It, Billie Jean, Human Nature, P.Y.T., The Lady In My Life. Now I don't know all those songs but me and my kids knew Thriller and Beat it and Billie Jean. Now it definitely wasn't Micheal Jackson pop version. It was the song but with no words play with a Piano or keyboard and a xylophone. Definitely a different version but great lullaby version. Honest I could barely tell they were the songs they are suppose to be but that is a good thing for little ones. I see this as a great baby and nursery CD!
We also got Cradle Rock Country. This one was my kids favorite! It was lullaby versions of Johnny Cash songs. My husband is a huge Johnny cash fan. The song list is Cry cry cry, Folsom Prison blues, I walk the line, Ring of fire, Jackson, Boy named Sue, Rusty cage, Man comes around, Ive been everywhere, and Hurt. Our favorites on there was definitely I walk the line , Ive been everywhere, and Hurt. Same as the Pop version it is all instrumental with xylophones and piano but it is quite moving and nice.
The last one we got was Cradle Rock Country the Kenny Chesney version. I loved this one. The song list includes Out last night, Living in fast forward, Young, Summertime, Beer in Mexico, There goes my life, When the sun goes down, No shoes no shirt no problem, The good stuff, and Never wanted nothing more. Now those are great songs. I loved There goes my life, when the sun goes down and The good stuff well one because they are my favorite songs and because they actually sounded alot like the real songs. It was a great CD that I listen to alot and my kids adore it too.


Overall we were greatly pleased with all the Cd's and definitely would get them for others and more for our self's since they have other ones as well. So you should definitely check Cradle Rock out.


We are giving one lucky reader their choice of CD out of the 3 I reviewed. The Kenny Chesney one, The Johnny cash one or the Micheal Jackson one.


To Enter:
1. go to Cradle Rock and tell em another you would like


Extra Entries:
1. follow them on www.facebook.com/treetoprecords
2.Follow me
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4.Blog about this giveaway this will count for 4 entries
5.add my button to your site 2 entries
6.link to this page for 4 entries
7.Subscribe to my email feeds
8.follow me on twitter (collyn23) and tweet this contest
9.Enter my other giveaways 1 entry for each entered
10.Follow me on network blogs on sidebar
11.add my blog to your blogroll counts as 3 entries
12.Fav me on technoratti
13.comment on my non giveaway blogs 1 entry for each comment
14. Post this giveaway on any giveaway site, Online Sweepstakes, Mr Linky, or other networking website-leave the link where I can find it (5 entry for each site)
15. Vote for me on Picket Fences
16. follow them on www.twitter.com/treetoprecords

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Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Brand new Hasbro game to spruce up family game night- Ratuki

We absolutely adore card games probably even more than board games. Its amazing what you can play with a deck of cards. I mean really I cant even count how many games you can play so they are always one of our favorite things. Well Hasbro has just came out with a new card game called Ratuki and trust me your gonna love it.

Ratuki is a fast pace game that honestly last mere seconds. It is fun for all ages that know numbers and how to count to 5. To play you deal everyone 3 cards and then every time you lay a card down you grab another one from the deck so you always have 3 cards in your hand. Then next thing is to start with a 1 or Ratuki card and work your way up to 5. Now there are no turns in the frenzy of a game its just a free for all. You hurry and put the number 1,2, 3, 4, 5 then first player to slap the 5 and say Ratuki  gets those card to set in their score pile. Now the thing is you want the most cards so not only can you go up to 5 you can go down. OK a example like say a 3 is on the pile you can put a 2 or 4 next to help get you more card but you can only slap it if there is a 5 on the pile. It is fun and fast so you always got to keep a eye.

Our family loved the game. Even our 4 and 6 year old loved it well except the older kids getting too carried away and smacking the cards to hard and hurting their hands lol. This game reminds me a little of slap jack which brings back alot of childhood memories with my nieces and nephews. Its definitely fun. So if your looking for a great new fun game for family game night for the kids or adults then you have to check out  Ratuki from Hasbro.

Tasty Tuesday Recipe

Maple-Pecan Chicken


Ingrediants:
4boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
1/4cup pure maple or maple-flavored syrup
2tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2cup Progresso® plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1/2cup finely chopped pecans

Directions:
  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray. Between pieces of plastic wrap or waxed paper, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/2-inch thick.
  2. In shallow dish, mix together maple syrup and mayonnaise. In another shallow dish, mix together panko and pecans. Dip chicken into syrup mixture, then into panko. Place on baking sheet. Spray top of chicken with cooking spray.
  3. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165°F) and coating is golden brown.
I got this off of the Betty Crocker website. I love that website! This sounds soooo good I am going to make it tonight! With some salad and Mash potatoes yummy!

Monday, January 17, 2011

I Heart Faces- Winter Wonderland




Winners

4 lucky winners to announce today yay!

The first winner is for the Joolwe giveaway

Random Integer Generator

Here are your random numbers:
91 
Timestamp: 2011-01-17 17:38:49 UTC
Shari said...91

I commented on your Action Figures post
babblebabe0@yahoo.com
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The next 3 winners is for Purex crystals giveaway

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Here are your random numbers:
170 34 18 
Timestamp: 2011-01-17 17:40:03 UTC
karasceviour said...18

I would also like to try the 3 in 1 laundry sheets. karasceviour at hotmail dot com



Shari said...34

I commented on your Slow Cooker Applesauce post
babblebabe0@yahoo.com


Kristy said...170

Entered Joolwe giveaway
jellibeenz1978@hotmail.com



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Sunday, January 16, 2011

I got a new blog for you Photo lovers out there

Since I love photography so much and I love showing off my work and joining into other photo blogs challenges I started a photo blog myself and posted my first Scavenger Hunt Sunday post check it out and feel free to follow Toni Jensen Photography . I started it because I love this blog and doing all the wonderful reviews and giveways but I also love photos and photography and I know some of you guys do to so I wanted a seperate blog where I can share photo tips and do photo challenges and share other great photo blogs and sites and so on so check it out and I love followers , comments and shout outs thanks

The Paper Mama Photo Challenge: A Different View

To me this is a different view because when we think of wedding pictures we think of the bride and groom or the the hands and rings, the peoples faces, But think to me is beautiful and has many representations of a wedding and the beginning pf something new and the end of something else. I love it!



The Paper Mama

Saturday, January 15, 2011

SOOC Saturday Week #2

This is a new Meme I was just told about yesterday and I was excited to join since I love taken pictures and seeing others wonderful pictures. This one you post a pictures straight out of the camera no editing but after the non edited picture if you want to post a edited version you are welcome too. Sounds like fun to me!

Unedited straight from my camera a Nikon D60 with 35mm 1.5 lens

My quick edit on Photoshop elements 7.0


Thursday, January 13, 2011

We got a awesome Award!


Here are the rules to getting this award:



Thank and link back to the person who awarded you the award.
So I want to thank Lyn from Gustosa Giveaways she is one of my awesome dedicated readers as well as a awesome blogger so make sure you check out her blog if you dont already she is great!

Share 7 things about yourself.
Award 15 other bloggers.
Contact these bloggers and tell them about the award
Share 7 things about myself :
1. I am very interested in health and anything to do with it like natural healing, anatomy and etc.
2. I love taking pictures of nature , people, animals well anything really
3. I love making things like hairbows, tutus, things for other people like craft things
4. I love bath stuff like crystals, oils, bubbles, fizzies
5. I am a mother to 6 kids ages 2,4,6,8,10,12
6. I am a cat lover, my cat is spoiled and is one of the kids
7. I would love to win a makeover one day just a day to have someone look at me cut , dye , style my hair, do my makeup, tell me what clothes that would be good on me and etc. like the ambush makeover show. I know dreams haha

Award 15 other bloggers - this is going to be hard I read alot of blogs way more than 15 and I love them all.
01. 3 boysand a dog
02. Mommy PR
03. A Simple Kind of Life
04. Bargain Briana
05.  Two of a kind working on a full House
06. Frugal mom of 2 girls
07. Eighty MPH Mom
08. Wrestling Addicted Mom

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Wordless Wednesday

My one and only son messing with my flip camera and I caught him on camera haha!

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Tasty Tuesday Recipe

Lime Chicken Tacos Recipe
Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup chunky salsa
  • 12 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
  • Sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese and shredded lettuce, optional

Directions

  • Place the chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. Combine lime juice and chili powder; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender.
  • Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred meat with two forks and return to the slow cooker; heat through. Stir in corn and salsa.
  • Cover and cook on low for 30 minutes or until heated through. Serve in tortillas with sour cream, cheese and lettuce if desired. Yield: 12 tacos.