For Foodie fans, Give a Card from Restaurant.com

FTC: I received a Restaurant.com gift card for the purpose of this review. This post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own.

Thanks to Restaurant.com, the nation's largest dining deals site, you can surprise someone with fun ways to save when it comes to dining.  I have personally enjoyed using Restaurant.com.  Love the different options  you can get from using this site. Who wouldn't love a gift card that involves dinner or lunch?

 This holiday season, Restaurant.com has handpicked delicious dining experiences and gift ideas for every budget and compiled them into an exclusive Restaurant.com Holiday Gift Guide!   Simply pair any Restaurant.com Gift Card with any of these gift bundle ideas below for the ultimate dining experience and holiday treat:

1. The Movie Buff: For the movie-quoting, obsessed friend, surprise them with two tickets to a movie on their must-see “Oscar” list and a $25 Restaurant.com Gift Card. Enjoy a night of appetizers and plot-dissecting debates! Ready to splurge? Stop at the concession stand for some candy, drinks, and a jumbo popcorn to share!

2. The Workaholic: To help someone on your list find much needed tranquility, pair a $50 Restaurant.com Gift Card with soothing bath salts, lavender mist, and a face mask to create an affordable, at-home spa treatment. Ready to splurge? Add a spa gift card and make Dinner reservations for a nice, relaxing evening post-massage.

3. The Romantic: Add some romance into your holiday with a $50 Restaurant.com Gift Card, bouquet of roses, some irresistible chocolate covered strawberries, and a candlelit dinner for two. Ready to splurge? Pick up some bubbly on the way home for a classy touch.

4. The Theatre Lover: Add some dramatic flair to the holidays with two tickets to their must-see show and end the evening with our $100 Restaurant.com Gift Card - perfect for dinner and dessert. Ready to splurge? Buy them a memento from the show and two drinks during intermission!

Be sure to check out Specials by Restaurant.com for more shopping ideas!  Also enter the Sweepstakes Giveaway Details where Five (5) lucky Facebook fans will have a chance to win one of  http://thedish.restaurant.com/holiday-bundle-up-giveaway the gifts featured in our gift guide every Wednesday until December 18, 2013.   Check the following to connect with Restaurant.com socially: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/Restaurant_com, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurantcom

Blog post: http://thedish.restaurant.com

FTC:I received a Restaurant.com gift card for the purpose of this review. This post was made possible by Mom Spark Media. Thoughts are my own.

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Review and Contest Information: Maty's Medicine at its Natural Best

I am a person who doesn't like to use medicine.  Not for religious reasons.  It is more for fear of unwanted chemicals in my body.  I worry that medicine has too much chemicals.  So, when I was asked to review Maty's all natural vapor rub, I was kind of cautious because I am not quick to run to medicine for myself, or until I do careful research when it concerns my child.

Maty's all natural vapor rub is just pure awesome.  It is made of pure ingredients, meaning with natural ingredients!  Yes, natural ingredients!!!  I read the ingredients--they were words I can actually pronounce and understand like Sunflower Oil and Coconut Oil, and even Vitamin E.  

The vapor rub even has a eucalyptus, wintergreen, and peppermint smell to it as well.  Smells that I and my child can tolerate.   Not that bad chemical smell.

The baby chest rub is good for any child 3 months and older. The chest rub has won 3 awards including the "2013 KIWI Magazine's Best Natural Cold & Flu Products", "2012 National Parenting Publications Award" and "2011 Parent Tested-Parent Approved Award".

Maty's products are more effective and work faster than any cough medicine too.  There as a study done by Penn State University back in 2007 that concluded buckwheat honey was more effective at quieting a cough than dextromethorphan, a popular cough medicine.  Maty loaded their cough syrup with 8-9 other immune boosting ingredients.  People even take the cough syrups daily as an immune booster.

You  will need to become a fan on Facebook to enter the contest. To learn or enter the contest Click on the link: http://woobox.com/4a4e3j 

 

Check out the links below for more information. 

 

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/MatysHP

Twitter Account:  https://twitter.com/matys_cares

Pintrest Page:  http://www.pinterest.com/matyshp/

Website:  http://matyshealthyproducts.com/

FTC: I was sent a sample product of Maty's all natural vapor rub to review for compensation.  All opinions are my own.

Online Chore Chart to Motivate Kids

Motivating your kids to do chores is often a battle for some parents.  This may change thanks to a free online chore chart that not only motivates your children but also allows them to earn rewards.  

Children can save their rewards to donate to charity or to spend on toys!  It is as a win-win situation for parents and children.

Signing up for the chore chart is easy:

          1.  Sign-up for MyJobChart

          2.  Assign Chores to Your Kids

          3.  Reward Your Kids for Great Work

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Volunteers Needed in the Philippines for Typhoon Haiyan Disaster Relief

In the wake of the recent Typhoon Haiyan disaster in the Philippines, Projects Abroad is calling for volunteers to help with valuable typhoon recovery work.

To help in areas that have been affected by Typhoon Haiyan, Projects Abroad is directing resources and efforts in the Philippines toward providing volunteers to help in typhoon relief work in the Philippines through a special Disaster Relief project.

Projects Abroad's Disaster Relief project in the Philippines will focus on areas in the northern part of Cebu Island close to the typhoon's path, including Bogo City, Tabogan, and San Remigio, all of which have been affected by the typhoon.

The main objectives of the Disaster Relief project are to bring educational facilities that have been affected by the typhoon back to working order as soon as possible and to look after local children while their parents help with the clean-up efforts.

It may take several weeks for schools and other care centers for children to receive government help while infrastructure is being repaired. Projects Abroad volunteers will help to bridge this through repair and renovation work at schools and childcare centers and by helping to care for children.

Volunteers can join the Disaster Relief project in the Philippines anytime and stay as long as they can, for a minimum of at least two weeks. Work will start as soon as possible and be ongoing for at least several months. It is preferable to plan to arrive on a weekend so volunteers can start working in teams Monday mornings.

All volunteers will be accommodated with secure and undamaged host families and be supported by full-time local Projects Abroad staff.

For more information on how you can get involved, contact Projects Abroad or visitwww.projects-abroad.org/volunteer-destinations/volunteer-philippines

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Bright Horizons Webinar: Reading Aloud with Children (+playlist)

Research shows one of the most important ways parents can support literacy development is to read aloud with their children. Bright Horizons wants to help your family explore new ways to make reading together both educational and exciting!

Join on Tuesday, November 5th, 8:00 p.m. EST  secrets to becoming a masterful storyteller and adding excitement to family reading time are shared. Click here for more information.


Early education experts will share practical ways that you can:

•  identify high quality children’s literature and select the right books for your child.

•  master storytelling techniques to make books come to life.

•  make reading time a more engaging, enjoyable and enriching learning experience.

• 15 registrants will be selected to win a set of Rory’s Story Cubes, courtesy of Gamewright Games!

• 5 webinar attendees will be selected to win a book of their choice from Barefoot Books!

• 1 lucky attendee will be selected as our GRAND PRIZE winner and will receive a Family Reading Toolkit from Barefoot Books including: 15 books, a puzzle and a puppet. ($139.99 retail value).

Register to Win! By registering for our webinar, you’ll not only gain helpful information to enhance your child’s educational journey, you’ll also have the opportunity to win prizes:

To register for this webinar, click here.  

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Resource: Cookmore: a tool to plan your meals

 Sign up for Cookmore now to gain access to recipes, cookbooks, meal planner, calorie counter, grocery list, and so much more! You will have access to LOTS of FREE recipes--with something for nearly every diet or culinary preference. But, even better than that, you have access to visually appealing (and delicious) recipes, inspiring food concepts, and award-winning chefs--designed to meet your needs.

Organize your recipe collection in one place. Plan for those upcoming holiday meals, with an estimated calorie count built into the recipe planning process. Plus, you can create a grocery list to get everything you need for your meal plan (this is one of my favorite parts of the site!). I'm sure you'll find that it's the perfect combo of resources for busy moms and dads--like you!

Prevent Child Heatstroke Deaths in Hot Cars

Join National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Safe Kids Worldwide, and safety advocates on social media to raise awareness about the dangers to children in hot cars. Child heatstroke messaging, statistics and prevention tips will be posted on Facebook and Twitter – using the hashtag #heatstroke – every hour on the hour from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern, today.  

At least 24 children have died due to heatstroke already in 2013 – medically termed “hyperthermia.” With record-setting heat blanketing significant portions of the country for much of this summer, we are urging parents and caregivers to think, “Where’s Baby? Look Before You Lock,” the primary message in NHTSA’s heatstroke public education campaign.

When the outside temperature is in the low 80s, the temperature inside a vehicle can reach deadly levels in only 10 minutes, even with a window rolled down two inches. Children’s bodies overheat easily, and infants and children under four years old are at the greatest risk for heat-related illness.

Help spread the word and prevent anymore of these tragic deaths. Urge parents to take precautions, such as:

•  Never leave a child unattended in a vehicle — even if the windows are partially open or the engine is running and the air conditioning is on;
•  Make a habit of looking in the vehicle — front and back — before locking the door and walking away;
•  Ask the childcare provider to call if the child does not show up for care as expected;
•  Do things that serve as a reminder that a child is in the vehicle, such as placing a purse or briefcase in the back seat to ensure no child is accidentally left in the vehicle, or writing a note or using a stuffed animal placed in the driver’s view to indicate a child is in the car seat; and,
• Teach children that a vehicle is not a play area and store keys out of a child’s reach.

In addition, NHTSA and Safe Kids urge community members who see a child alone in a hot vehicle to immediately call 911 or the local emergency number. A child in distress due to heat should be removed from the vehicle as quickly as possible and rapidly cooled.

To learn more about NHTSA’s “Where’s Baby? Look Before You Lock.” campaign, visit www.SaferCar.gov/heatstroke.  To learn more about Safe Kids’ “Never Leave Your Child Alone in a Car” campaign, visit www.safekids.org/heatstroke .

Discovery Center Museum: Enjoy a Treasure Hunt...

My family and I have been to Discovery Center, in Rockford, and LOVE it!!!  It is a great place for families, especially children, to enjoy edutainment--where learning is fun.

What is treasure? How do people hunt for treasure? What do YOU treasure? The science, technology, history, and thrill of treasure hunting are explored in the fantastic traveling exhibition Treasure! The Hunt Has Just Begun. This joint project of Burpee Museum of Natural History and Discovery Center Museum in Rockford IL, features 5,000 square feet of artifacts, hands-on activities, videos, biographies, and tales from around the world.

The traveling exhibition runs through September 2. 

Delve into the technology employed by treasure hunters and focus on the people and personalities lured by the promise of prosperity. Be enticed by shipwreck and treasure site artifacts, and learn to use the tools you'd need to find a fortune. Dig for treasure and pan for gold. Operate a Remote Operated Vehicle (ROV) in a tank of water. Use a metal detector. Use maps, compasses and clues to locate treasure. Learn how to geocache. You can even try your hand at cracking a safe!

Treasure! can be uncovered in the Woodward Exhibit Hall. Admission: $2 for Members; $4 for Public + general Museum admission of $8/person. Parking is free.

Make sure to check out Discovery Center Museum on Facebook! You can get FREE admission to Discovery Center Museum with one paid general admission!

CNBC's The Profit now casting struggling businesses

CNBC & Doron Ofir Casting officially announce the Nationwide search for struggling businesses that are desperate for cash and ripe for a deal.

The Profit premiers July 30,10 pm on CNBC Prime.

Marcus Lemonis is The Profit. He has been called America's number one business turnaround artist. He will do whatever it takes to fix YOUR failing business!

When Marcus Lemonis isn’t running his multi-billion dollar company, Camping World, he is on the hunt for struggling businesses that are desperate for cash and ripe for a deal. In the past 10 years, he’s successfully turned around over 100 companies. Now he’s bringing those skills to CNBC and doing something no one has ever done on TV before…he’s putting his own money directly into the failing businesses.

Look out world, Marcus Lemonis may be coming to a town near you, but much like his employees- you never know when he will appear next!

Saving the American Dream.

One small business at a time.

Apply now for a chance to save your business! Apply: www.theprofitcasting.com

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Jonas Hassen Khemiri's INVASION! at Silk Road Rising

Invasion! is making a statement, and you'll want to be there for it.  It opens in Chicago July 30th for a limited time.

Roxane of Roxane Assaf Consulting is offering readers a 20% off.   CLICK HERE to buy tickets.  If tickets are not already discounted, use roxane (one "n") as the discount code, and you're in!

Read what The New York Times said about the play and award-winning playwright Jonas Hassen Khemiri:

Treat Yourself-Rural Relaxation and Inspiration from Country Woman's August/September Issue - DIY Home Spa, Famed Artist Jan Brett, More

Country Woman, the magazine for women who live in or long for the country, shows readers how to turn their home into a rural retreat in the August/September issue. Learn how to whip up homemade spa products, crafts and delicious treats from scratch. The issue also features a look into the lifestyle of famous artist, children’s author and champion of chickens, Jan Brett.

Some highlights from the August/September issue of Country Woman include:

Cluck of the Draw - (Cover Story) Check out children’s book author and illustrator, Jan Brett (The Mitten, The Gingerbread Baby) as she talks about her prize-winning chickens and how they inspire her books and art. Find out about her life in the country and her new book coming out this November.

Homemade Spa Products - Skip an expensive trip to the spa and pamper yourself in the comfort of your own home. Country Woman teaches you how to make soaps, moisturizers, masks and scrubs for an all-natural, homemade spa experience. Many of these are suitable for gift-giving, with downloadable gift tags from CountryWomanMagazine.com. Discover the benefits of using various ingredients and more.

Where Canola Oil Comes From - Contributing editor Ann Kaiser goes to the Manitoba prairie to help a farm family with the canola seed harvest and make healthy canola oil. She also includes a special canola oil-based recipe for chocolate banana bran muffins.

Something Old, Something New - Peek into the kitchen of an antiques dealer and see how she mixes vintage with contemporary style. Learn what collectibles to keep an eye out for at yard sales, flea markets and antique stores.

Slow Food - Discover why more people are passing over fast food in favor of from-scratch options, and give it a try with Country Woman’s summery old-time custard ice cream and sweetened ricotta with berries recipes.

Cork Craft - Add a touch of whimsy around the house with cute cork crafts. Find out how to make mini, magnetic cork planters to create tiny, indoor gardens.

The August/September issue of Country Woman is available on newsstands and for digital download on iTunes.  For more information, please visit: www.countrywomanmagazine.com.

Love Cars? Visit the Volo Auto Museum

Volo Auto Museum is not just for car lovers or men, its fun for the whole family!  Volo Auto Museum consists of 36 acres, mostly all indoors and includes fifty thousand square feet of antiques and gifts, a life like military combat zone, Betty's Diner featuring decor which includes Elvis Presley's autographed guitar, PeeWee Herman's Bicycle and more.  Plus over 300 restored collector automobiles from the early teens through today. 

There you and your family can see the largest collection of famous Hollywood TV and movie cars like the Batmobile, Ecto 1 from Ghostbusters and numerous others.  New for 2013 is the Cars in Wonderland Exhibit; it has all your favorite childhood cars from the Scooby Doo Mystery Machine to Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater from CARS all surrounded by movie-like setting from your favorite Disney and Looney Tunes Cartoons, such as Beauty and the Beast, Litter Mermaid, Coyote and Road Runner and others. 

Volo Auto Museum is more than a car museum, it's memories and education for all ages!

Here is a savings up to $12 off Admission at Volo Auto Museum with this coupon.

Bowling: AMF Summer Unplugged

Summer is upon us.  I am sure your kids have complained that they are "bored" or "there is nothing to do."  I have always kept my child's schedule semi-structured during the summers because I believe children need to know how to fend for themselves--teach themselves how not to be bored sometimes.

Other times, I have planned some activity such as bowling.  My son likes bowling.  This activity is always a success.  He has gone to bowling themed birthday parties and also with family members.  I love the fact that the bowling alley will put up gutter shields to ensure the child knocks some pins down.  What a great way to build their self esteem and to enjoy playing bowling.  So, I was excited when I heard about the AMF Summer Unplugged, where there are some great deals to take your children to bowling.

Summer Unplugged- You can spare your kids from boredom (and the heat)! Two free games every day
for each child ages 15 and under registered in the Summer Unplugged program* (Shoe rental not
included, but they're worth paying for.). Sign-up here for free bowling all summer long!

*You can register up to six children in the program. If you would like to add more children, you will
need to create a new account using an alternate email address.

Summer Pass- Adults won't be left melting in the heat! An AMF Summer Pass is just $34.95 and
includes two games per day for the pass owner and up to three guests ages 16 and up. (Shoe
rental not included, but they’re worth paying for.) Sign-up here for AMF's Summer
Pass!

New for 2013:
• One simple sign-up, no coupons to be emailed or printed! Simply present your
membership card or your name at your local AMF center and you're all set to go!

• Also new this year for Summer Unplugged members is the "Stay and Play" option.
Additional games can be added for just $1.49! So if the competition is hot and the
weather is hotter, you can keep the strikes coming and stay cool for less!

The Summer Unplugged and Summer Pass programs runs through September 2,
2013. Members can redeem their bowling games every day from open until 8pm using their
membership pass, member ID, first name or other unique identifier.

With over 250 locations, AMF is where America goes bowling! Find an AMF Bowling Center near
you- http://bit.ly/AMFCenters.

FTC: I participated in this campaign as a member of One2One Network and am eligible for a prize drawing. All opinions stated in this post are my own.

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