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Thursday, May 23, 2013

Strawberry Picking in May for National Strawberry Month + 5 Healthy and Delicious Strawberry Recipes



Did you know that May is National Strawberry Month? Everyone loves strawberries So it's really not surprising that this little red, yummy fruit is being celebrated! Why not? Strawberries are *packed with vitamins, fiber, and particularly high levels of antioxidants known as polyphenols, and are a sodium-free, fat-free, cholesterol-free, low-calorie food. They are among the top 20 fruits in antioxidant capacity and are a good source of manganese and potassium. Just one serving -- about eight strawberries -- provides more vitamin C than an orange.

So, I was thinking about how to celebrate National Strawberry Month and I came up with going strawberry picking! Picking strawberries with my kids are so much fun, and my kids love picking and eating the strawberries too! 

If you want to go strawberry picking, you can find a farm near you here: http://www.pickyourown.org/strawberries.htm

And to celebrate National Strawberry Month here at Hip Mama's Place, I picked five of my favorite strawberry recipes to share with you all ... and they are all delicious and healthy! 


Whole-Grain Waffles with Sliced Strawberries and Yogurt - make your own whole-grain waffles and top them off with sliced fresh strawberries and low-fat yogurt and you have yourself a delicious, healthy breakfast! Full recipe here.

 
Strawberry Parfaits - an easy to make and prep, no-bake yummy strawberry treat that's yumm-o any time of the day! Full recipe here.


Strawberry and Spinach Salad - this salad is a must-have in my family during the summer and Spring. My parents in-law love this salad so much they personally request this from me all the time whenever we get together for dinner at my house or theirs. For the dressing, I use balsamic vinaigrette, although the Honey Mustard is really yummy too! Full recipe here


Delicious Low-Fat Strawberry Banana Muffins - very easy to make.. makes for a delicious breakfast or pm snack for everyone and a healthier alternative from store-bought cupcakes! Full recipe here


Gluten-Free Strawberry Shortcake - I mean... how can your mouth not water with this yummy strawberry shortcake goodness? Jessica Gavin has the full recipe here.

*Source: WebMD.com: Nutritional Benefits of the Strawberry

Happy strawberry picking and cooking/baking the strawberries you picked! :)


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  About the Author: Jocelyn Cañasa-Brown is a working mom of two boys and is a recognized blogger and mom influencer in the Washington, DC area. In her spare time, she designs and creates her own handmade jewelry, maintains her jewelry store on Etsy and is an active moms group organizer and leader both online and offline. Hip Mama's Place was nominated for Parents 2011 Best All-Around Mom Blog and named one of the Highest Rated Blogs and Sites on Nickelodeon ParentsConnect for the Washington, DC area. Follow Jocelyn on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Arm & Hammer "Brush With Tooth Tunes" Rock With One Direction Sweepstakes: Win a Trip for 4 To See One Direction Live in LA on Aug 10th + 100 Winners Win One Direction Prize Pack!



Have a One Direction fan in the house? Well, here's your chance to win a trip for 4 to see One Direction perform live in Los Angeles (CA) on August 10, 2013! Just go enter the Arm & Hammer "Brush With Tooth Tunes" Rock With One Direction Sweepstakes

As a Grand Prize winner, you will also receive One Direction Prize Pack that includes a T-Shirt, DVD, One Direction Tooth Tunes Toothbrush and more!  Plus, 100 First Prize winners will be awarded with One Direction Prize Pack each!

To enter the Sweepstakes, visit www.toothtunes.com during the Sweepstakes Period, click on the Sweepstakes link and follow the instructions to complete all required fields on the registration form to receive one (1) entry (the “Entry”) into the random drawing. As part of the entry process, you will have the option to upload a video of yourself or your child rocking out and brushing with an Arm & Hammer™ Tooth Tunes toothbrush (the “Video”). Videos will not be judged and Video submission is not required for entry and is not linked to awarding of prizes. 


Want to try the new Tooth Tunes toothbrush from Arm & hammer? You can download a coupon good for $2.00 off on any Spinbrush and Tooth Tunes toothbrushes, including replacement heads!

Good luck on winning the grand prize! :)


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  About the Author: Jocelyn Cañasa-Brown is a working mom of two boys and is a recognized blogger and mom influencer in the Washington, DC area. In her spare time, she designs and creates her own handmade jewelry, maintains her jewelry store on Etsy and is an active moms group organizer and leader both online and offline. Hip Mama's Place was nominated for Parents 2011 Best All-Around Mom Blog and named one of the Highest Rated Blogs and Sites on Nickelodeon ParentsConnect for the Washington, DC area. Follow Jocelyn on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest

Scott Shared Values: Get $25 Off $50 at Schwan's (Thru 5/31)



For a limited time, Scott Shared Values is offering $25 off your first order of $50 or more at Schwan's - a home delivery company that delivers over 350 restaurant-quality products right to your door. They carry meat, fruits and veggies, entrees, dessert, ice cream, snacks and more! 

To get in on this offer, just go here and log into or register for your Scott Shared Values account and answer 1 question. Then, click “Get Deal” and then you’ll receive a code valid for $25 off your first $50 order. 

*Limit one redemption per household. Valid for new customers only. $50 minimum purchase required, excluding tax and delivery fees. Limited time offer.


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  About the Author: Jocelyn Cañasa-Brown is a working mom of two boys and is a recognized blogger and mom influencer in the Washington, DC area. In her spare time, she designs and creates her own handmade jewelry, maintains her jewelry store on Etsy and is an active moms group organizer and leader both online and offline. Hip Mama's Place was nominated for Parents 2011 Best All-Around Mom Blog and named one of the Highest Rated Blogs and Sites on Nickelodeon ParentsConnect for the Washington, DC area. Follow Jocelyn on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest

Corner Bakery Cafe: FREE Cup of Homemade Soup And Cookie with Purchase (Facebook Offer)



If you like Corner Bakery Cafe, then get ready to indulge in some delicious treats! Right now, you can get a FREE cup of homemade soup or share the offer and get a free freshly baked cookie from Corner Bakery Cafe

Just go to the Corner Bakery Cafe Facebook page, "Like" their page and click on the Special Offers tab to get in on this freebie!  You can choose to receive your coupon via email or through your mobile phone when you sign up.  

Go here to find a Corner Bakery cafe near you!

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  About the Author: Jocelyn Cañasa-Brown is a working mom of two boys and is a recognized blogger and mom influencer in the Washington, DC area. In her spare time, she designs and creates her own handmade jewelry, maintains her jewelry store on Etsy and is an active moms group organizer and leader both online and offline. Hip Mama's Place was nominated for Parents 2011 Best All-Around Mom Blog and named one of the Highest Rated Blogs and Sites on Nickelodeon ParentsConnect for the Washington, DC area. Follow Jocelyn on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.

Sonic Drive-In: 50¢ Corn Dogs Tomorrow, May 23rd + Half Off Pizza at Papa John's Thru 5/27



Sonic Drive-In is celebrating National End of School Day by offering 50¢ Corn Dogs any time tomorrow, May 23rd.  You can go here for more details.  No coupon is necessary. Just show up at any Sonic Drive-In restaurant near you.


Also, now through May 27th,  go check out the Papa John’s online where you may be able to score 50% off ANY large, regular menu price pizza! Simply  go here and sign into your account, click on “Special Offers” , then enter in the promo code PIZZAGG and click apply to see if this offer is available in your area. You will then be able to snag half off pizzas if this offer is available to you!

Also, if you’re already a Papa John’s Rewards member, sign into your account to see if you are close to earning a FREE pizza!


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  About the Author: Jocelyn Cañasa-Brown is a working mom of two boys and is a recognized blogger and mom influencer in the Washington, DC area. In her spare time, she designs and creates her own handmade jewelry, maintains her jewelry store on Etsy and is an active moms group organizer and leader both online and offline. Hip Mama's Place was nominated for Parents 2011 Best All-Around Mom Blog and named one of the Highest Rated Blogs and Sites on Nickelodeon ParentsConnect for the Washington, DC area. Follow Jocelyn on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest

Adorable Baby Shower Invitations and Birth Announcements from Tiny Prints + One Reader Wins a $50 Tiny Prints Gift Certificate!



I'm so excited to be hosting a baby shower party for one of my closest friends this August. Which was also why I was extra thrilled when Tiny Prints - a premium online stationery brand- contacted me to host this fun review post and giveaway!  

My girlfriend is having a baby boy and I am debating whether I will do an Owl-themed or a Hawaiian/Luau- themed baby shower party for her. We moved into our new house about three months ago and my invited friends are all excited about our swimming pool. So I was thinking, a pool party after the baby shower... how fun! Although, the Owl theme is really super adorable too! Ahhh.. decisions, decisions.  :)



I have ordered Tiny Prints Baby Shower Invitations before and many other personalized greeting cards at Tiny Prints and I have always been very satisfied with their designs, service and prompt delivery.  I love the many beautiful trend-forward designs they offer, not the cookie cutter type ones you usually find in other card companies.  Check out the Tiny Prints Birth Announcements section too! I'm sure you will love what you'll find for the special new baby in your life!


Tiny Prints carries a wide variety of unique baby shower invitations and birth announcements and I also love the fact that I can choose a matching address label, thank you card & gift tag to go along with my chosen design. The price points aren't bad either and if you avail of the many discounts they offer, you can save even more on these stationery and card items from Tiny Prints!

Also, I'd like to mention that there will be a Tiny Prints Pinning Party over at Resourceful Mommy blog on Thursday, May 30th at 8 PM ET.  And because it’s a Pinning Party, you’ll have the chance to win great prizes leading up to the Twitter Party portion of the event. What's neat, you don't have to pin on Pinterest to participate or win. You can RSVP for this party here

*WIN IT! 

One of you, lucky Hip Mama's Place reader, will win a $50 Tiny Prints Gift Certificate, courtesy of  Tiny Prints

*CONTEST ENTRY RULES:

To enter this contest and be eligible to win  a $50 Tiny Prints Gift Certificatehere at Hip Mama's Place, you MUST FOLLOW ALL (5) five simple steps and earn your entry!

 


  
 4.   Visit Tiny Prints Birth Announcements page or the Tiny Prints Baby Shower Invitations page and come back to this post to leave a comment telling me your favorite stationery item.
 
5.  Leave a comment on this post with your Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest user names to verify your participation and your email address to contact you if you win.
 
This contest is open to U.S. addresses and Canada only and ends on May 29, 2013 at 12MN, EST. One (1) winner will be picked at random using Random.org at the end of the contest. Good luck! 

*Hip Mama's Place Disclosure:  "My reviews and opinions are 100% my own. Tiny Prints provided me a gift certificate to try their product and the giveaway prize necessary to facilitate this review and giveaway contest".


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  About the Author: Jocelyn Cañasa-Brown is a working mom of two boys and is a recognized blogger and mom influencer in the Washington, DC area. In her spare time, she designs and creates her own handmade jewelry, maintains her jewelry store on Etsy and is an active moms group organizer and leader both online and offline. Hip Mama's Place was nominated for Parents 2011 Best All-Around Mom Blog and named one of the Highest Rated Blogs and Sites on Nickelodeon ParentsConnect for the Washington, DC area. Follow Jocelyn on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest. 

Kellogg’s Family Rewards: Get FREE 50 Bonus Points + Instantly Win 2 Win Major League Baseball Game Tickets!



If you're not a member of Kellogg's Family Rewards member yet, now is the time to join! As a member, not only do you get special offers, deals and coupons for various Kellogg's products, you also get to play fun instant win games and win fantastic prizes! 

Like, right now through July 31st, you can join and score 50 FREE Bonus Points and play for a chance to instantly win 2 tickets to a Major League Baseball game - a $150 value!

To play and get your free points, just go log in or register for a free Kellogg’s Family Rewards account. Then enter the code KFRHOMERUNTICKET to earn your FREE 50 Bonus Points and to enter to win 2013 Major League Baseball Tickets! 

Then click on the “See if You’re a Winner” button as displayed above to see if you are an instant winner. Yes, that easy! :)  


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  About the Author: Jocelyn Cañasa-Brown is a working mom of two boys and is a recognized blogger and mom influencer in the Washington, DC area. In her spare time, she designs and creates her own handmade jewelry, maintains her jewelry store on Etsy and is an active moms group organizer and leader both online and offline. Hip Mama's Place was nominated for Parents 2011 Best All-Around Mom Blog and named one of the Highest Rated Blogs and Sites on Nickelodeon ParentsConnect for the Washington, DC area. Follow Jocelyn on  Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest

Costco Membership or Upgrade, Only $55- A $105 Value!



Zulily, a daily deal site, is offering a fantastic deal on Costco membership or upgrade

Become a new member or upgrade your existing Gold Star or Business Membership at Costco with this limited deal for only $55!  With this deal, you'll also receive more than $50 worth of coupon savings including:
  • free rotisserie chicken
  • free 48-pack of batteries
  • free 35 count case of Kirkland Signature™ water
  • and more!
This deal is good for new and existing members. 


New members can use one activation card for a Gold Star or Business Membership OR purchase two activation cards and exchange them for an Executive Membership, which comes with a 2% Reward on most purchases and other special benefits (see the membership counter for details).
 
Current members can use their activation card to upgrade their Gold Star or Business Membership to an Executive Membership with 2% Reward on most purchases and other special benefits (see the membership counter for details). This deal cannot be used for renewal of an existing membership, only upgrades. 

Click here for more details and if you'd like to avail of this rare deal from Costco. Sale ends on Friday, 5/24/13.

We have the Executive Membership for Costco and we love the check we receive each year! 


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  About the Author: Jocelyn Cañasa-Brown is a working mom of two boys and is a recognized blogger and mom influencer in the Washington, DC area. In her spare time, she designs and creates her own handmade jewelry, maintains her jewelry store on Etsy and is an active moms group organizer and leader both online and offline. Hip Mama's Place was nominated for Parents 2011 Best All-Around Mom Blog and named one of the Highest Rated Blogs and Sites on Nickelodeon ParentsConnect for the Washington, DC area. Follow Jocelyn on  Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest

Lowe’s Build & Grow Kids Clinic: Register Now to Make Monsters University Scarers on June 8th & 9th



Register your kids now to join Lowe's Build & Grow Free Kids Clinic on June 8th and 9th.  My seven year old son Gabriel is so excited about the upcoming Disney movie, Monsters University. So this activity sounds like fun! :)

 

Details below... 

Monsters University Scarers


Saturday, June 08 (10:00 AM) 

It’s going to be a monster summer at Lowe’s! Bring your child to Lowe’s this Saturday and they can build these awesome Mike and Sulley Scarers inspired by Disney•Pixar’s upcoming release Monsters University!

Lowe's also gives participating kids free apron, goggles, patch and more while doing their fun wooden project at each of these free clinics.  To register for this free event, just enter your zip code here and find your nearest Lowe's store location.


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  About the Author: Jocelyn Cañasa-Brown is a working mom of two boys and is a recognized blogger and mom influencer in the Washington, DC area. In her spare time, she designs and creates her own handmade jewelry, maintains her jewelry store on Etsy and is an active moms group organizer and leader both online and offline. Hip Mama's Place was nominated for Parents 2011 Best All-Around Mom Blog and named one of the Highest Rated Blogs and Sites on Nickelodeon ParentsConnect for the Washington, DC area. Follow Jocelyn on  Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Home Depot Kids Workshop: FREE Kids Ticket to LegoLand, Sea Life, or Madame Tussauds on June 1st



Go register your kids for the Home Depot Kids Workshop on June 1st, 2013 where they will be making a Lawn Mower Pencil Holder for free!  Additionally, they will receive a KIDS GO FREE ticket offer to one of the 15 LEGOLAND Theme Parks, LEGOLAND Discovery Centers, Madame Tussauds and SEA LIFE Aquariums around the country with the purchase of a full-priced adult ticket.


So, not only will your children get to build a lawnmower pencil holder and have fun, they can also get this free ticket to save on your vacation plans this year!  Keep in mind that this event will take place on Saturday, June 1st, 2013 only at participating Home Depot stores from 9-12pm.

These kids workshops can fill up fast, so you may want to register your kids early (click on the Kids Workshop tab) - especially if you want to avail of this free kids ticket offer!

*Terms & Conditions: Receive one free child ticket with the purchase of a full-priced adult ticket. Not valid on advanced ticket purchases. Prices and hours are subject to change without notice. Offer not valid with any other discounts, offers or promotions or used for birthday parties. All children must be accompanied by an adult. No cash value. The right of final interpretation resides with Merlin Entertainments Group. Additional restrictions may apply. Void where prohibited or restricted by law.  Not for resale. Expires: 12/31/13.


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  About the Author: Jocelyn Cañasa-Brown is a working mom of two boys and is a recognized blogger and mom influencer in the Washington, DC area. In her spare time, she designs and creates her own handmade jewelry, maintains her jewelry store on Etsy and is an active moms group organizer and leader both online and offline. Hip Mama's Place was nominated for Parents 2011 Best All-Around Mom Blog and named one of the Highest Rated Blogs and Sites on Nickelodeon ParentsConnect for the Washington, DC area. Follow Jocelyn on  Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest

FREE Coupon Book for Tanger Outlets




If you like shopping at Tanger Outlets, you can go grab a NEW FREE Coupon Book for Tanger Outlets on their Facebook page.  Just “Like” Tanger Outlets on Facebook to claim your coupon.  Offer is valid through 5/31/13.  Offer may be printed or presented on a moblie device at Shopper Services during regular operating hours.

Find a Tanger Outlets near you here.


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  About the Author: Jocelyn Cañasa-Brown is a working mom of two boys and is a recognized blogger and mom influencer in the Washington, DC area. In her spare time, she designs and creates her own handmade jewelry, maintains her jewelry store on Etsy and is an active moms group organizer and leader both online and offline. Hip Mama's Place was nominated for Parents 2011 Best All-Around Mom Blog and named one of the Highest Rated Blogs and Sites on Nickelodeon ParentsConnect for the Washington, DC area. Follow Jocelyn on  Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest

Cinemark Summer Movie Clubhouse: Ten Movies for $5 or $1 Per Movie All Summer Long!



Cinemark Theaters are offering their famous $1 summer movies again this year during their Summer Movie Clubhouse promo!

They will be showing 10 different family movies this summer and you can get in for just $1 per person The Summer Movie Clubhouse is a ten-week program of recently released G and PG films for kids. Day, times and weeks of the series are determined by the local theatre. A full list of participating theatres is listed at Cinemark.com. And, you can save even more when you buy a pass and see all ten movies for just $5!  That makes each movie only $0.50 each! Gosh, it's fun to be frugal! ;)

Click here and find a nearby Cinemark Theater and to learn more about this fantastic movie offer! Or go to the FAQ page for more details on this promotion.


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  About the Author: Jocelyn Cañasa-Brown is a working mom of two boys and is a recognized blogger and mom influencer in the Washington, DC area. In her spare time, she designs and creates her own handmade jewelry, maintains her jewelry store on Etsy and is an active moms group organizer and leader both online and offline. Hip Mama's Place was nominated for Parents 2011 Best All-Around Mom Blog and named one of the Highest Rated Blogs and Sites on Nickelodeon ParentsConnect for the Washington, DC area. Follow Jocelyn on  Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.