Ziploc Brand is offering Limited Edition products so you can get more out of organizing your family’s favorite treats!
Check out these cute, new Halloween-themed Ziploc products:
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*Trick or Treat Bags – festive large bags that are perfect for trick-or-treating. You can also use these to store your kids' Halloween crafts or small Halloween decorations when the festivities are over! I love that it's see-through so it's easier to find the things you put in it later.
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*Treat Bags (Quart size) in pumpkin and bat designs- Great for handing out snacks or rationing candy. I am definitely using these for trick or treaters tonight!
To celebrate Halloween, I've decorated the house with lots of pumpkins and visited the huge Belvedere Plantation pumpkin patch in Fairfax, Virginia last Saturday with my husband, kids and friends. Today, we're carving our pumpkins, make Halloween crafts and bake Halloween brownies with my kids. Later this evening, I'll dress them up with their Halloween costumes and go trick or treating! Of course, later tonight, my husband and I are going to our own adult Halloween costume party and we're dressing up for the occasion too. Should be so much fun! :)
*WIN IT! A QUICK GIVEAWAY!
This is a one-day giveaway only. To enter the contest, just leave a comment telling me what you're doing or have done to celebrate Halloween!
Prize pack includes (as pictured above): 1 box of the Ziploc Halloween Quart bags, 1 Ziploc Halloween Trick or Treat bag and a little bag filled with candy!
This contest ends midnight tonight, Sunday, October 31st, 2010. Open to US residents only. Thank you for stopping by Hip Mama's Place.
From our family to yours: "HAPPY HALLOWEEN"!!! :D
*Hip Mama's Place Disclosure: “My reviews and opinions are 100% my own. Ziploc provided me the products mentioned in this post to facilitate my review and giveaway.”.
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' Picks 2010 Best Parenting Blogs and named one of the Highest Rated Blogs and Sites on Nickelodeon ParentsConnect for the Washington, DC area. Follow Jocelyn on Twitter and/or Facebook.
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Sunday, October 31, 2010
Last-Minute Giveaway: Trick or Treat with Ziploc Halloween Bags!
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Wilson Phillips Returns with a New CD "Christmas in Harmony"- Review and Giveaway
I remember the female pop group, Wilson Phillips, back when I was in college in the early 90's. I used to love listening to their songs and even owned one of their most popular albums. My all-time favorite Wilson Phillips single is "You're In Love". I love, love, love that song! :)
Recently, I received a head's up that the award-winning trio is reuniting with a new album, "Christmas in Harmony". This classic Holiday album- released on Sony MASTERWORKS/DRW Entertainment- is filled with 13 Christmas songs including “Silver Bells”, “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”, “Winter Wonderland”, “The Christmas Song” and many more. There are also a few newly written Christmas songs - “Joy” which the three ladies- Carnie Wilson, Wendy Wilson and Chynna Phillips composed and “Christmastime” which Chynna and music producer Glen Ballard wrote together. Wilson Phillips will also be performing their new single “I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day” live on Good Morning America and The View.
Album tracks:
1. I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day
2. Little Drummer Boy
3. Warm Lovin’ Christmastime
4. When A Child Is Born
5. Christmastime
6. Silent Night
7. Santa Clause Is Coming to Town
8. Silver Bells
9. Sleigh Ride
10. Joy
11. Winter Wonderland
12. The Christmas Song
13. Our Prayer
Now at different stages in all of their lives, the Wilson Phillips female trio is excited to finally be back together and musically share the joy, love and happiness of the holiday season not only with their families, but with their fans too.
To preview or purchase "Christmas in Harmony" CD by Wilson Phillips, go to Amazon or check it at out your nearest music retailer today!
*WIN IT!
I have a "Christmas in Harmony" CD to give away to one of you, lucky Hip Mama's Place reader in the U.S.!
*HOW TO WIN? Read on...
Leave a comment on this post by November 13th, 2010 at 12MN, EST. Please leave your email address (if you don't have a blog). This contest is open to U.S. ADDRESSES ONLY. I will choose one (1) winner using Random.org and will be announced as a comment on this post. The winner will also be notified by email and/or through a comment on the winner's blog (if available).
*IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT CROSS-PROMOTE ANY OTHER GIVEAWAYS HAPPENING ON ANY OTHER BLOG OR WEBSITE. I WILL APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH.
*EXTRA ENTRIES for many chances to win!
Your comment is your one required entry. To earn extra entries, just do the following:
1. Tweet this giveaway on Twitter however you like, but include this URL page and hash tags at the end of your comment: http://bit.ly/btyiAH #giveaways #Christmas #WilsonPhillips (5 EXTRA ENTRIES)
Example:
I want to win the Wilson Phillips Christmas album giveaway @hipmamasplace! http://bit.ly/btyiAH #giveaways #Christmas #WilsonPhillips
2. Like or Become a fan of Hip Mama's Place on Facebook and post a comment on our wall and tell me why you like visiting Hip Mama's Place or reply to the latest post on our wall (3 EXTRA ENTRIES)
3. Follow me or friend me on Google Friend Connect (link is under "Our Hip Followers" on the left side bar) (3 EXTRA ENTRIES)
4. Follow Hip Mama's Place on Twitter (2 EXTRA ENTRIES)
5. Join the Hip Mama's Place Community and EARN 2 EXTRA ENTRIES. You can earn 3 more extra entries by creating a new post or join in on the conversations on the "Forum" section of our mom community. (5 TOTAL EXTRA ENTRIES)
6. Grab one of Hip Mama's Place's buttons under the "Grab Our Fabulous Buttons" on the right hand side bar on our main page and paste it on an HTML page on your blog sidebar. (3 EXTRA ENTRIES)
Remember, the more entries you have, the greater chances of winning! Please make sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do for your extra entries (i.e. your name on HMP Community name, Google Friend Connect, blog posts, Facebook name, Twitter name and post links, etcetera). Good luck!
*Hip Mama's Place Disclosure: “My reviews and opinions are 100% my own. Sony MASTERWORKS provided me the "Christmas in Harmony" CD by Wilson Phillips to facilitate this review and giveaway.”.
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' Picks 2010 Best Parenting Blogs and named one of the Highest Rated Blogs and Sites on Nickelodeon ParentsConnect for the Washington, DC area. Follow Jocelyn on Twitter and/or Facebook.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Nature Made Prenatal Multivitamin with DHA- Review and Giveaway
When you have a baby on the way, one of the first things your doctor will tell you to do is to take a good prenatal multivitamin daily to support your health and that of your baby's.
Nature Made, a trusted maker of vitamins and supplements, offers Nature Made Prenatal Multivitamin with DHA in one single softgel. One softgel per day provides the expectant mom/nursing mom all the nutrients she needs: 200mg DHA, 800mg Folic Acid, Vitamins A,C,D and Zinc, Iron, B– Complex (Vitamins B6, B12), EPA/DHA, and Niacin.
So what does DHA do and why is it an important nutrient?
DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that plays an important role in brain development, especially during the critical period of fetal development and infancy. DHA is transferred directly from the mother to the fetus during brain and retina development or to the infants through breastfeeding. The recommended DHA dose is 200-300 mg/day.
What about Folic Acid?
Folic acid, sometimes called folate, is a B vitamin (B9) found mostly in leafy green vegetables like kale and spinach, orange juice, and enriched grains. Repeated studies have shown that women who get 400 micrograms or more (0.4 milligrams) daily prior to conception and during early pregnancy may reduce the risk that their baby will be born with a serious neural tube defect (a birth defect involving incomplete development of the brain and spinal cord) by up to 70%.
How do the the vitamins, iron, etc. play a part in one's overall health?
Vitamins A, C, D & Zinc – support Immune System Health
Iron – supports Blood Cell Production
B–Complex (Vitamins B6, B12) – support Energy Metabolism
EPA/DHA, Niacin – support Heart and Circulatory Health
Nature Made Prenatal Multivitamin with DHA comes in 30, 60 and 90-day supply bottles and are now available at your leading pharmacy stores nationwide. For more details on this and other Nature Made products and to download a $1 coupon good towards any one Nature Made product, visit www.naturemade.com today!
*WIN IT!
I'm pleased to announce that Nature Made is giving away an awesome prize pack to one lucky Hip Mama's Place reader!
The prize pack (all valued at $150) will include:
*9-month supply of Nature Made Prenatal + DHA Multivitamins
*2 Packs of gDiapers Cloth Diapers
*Especially for Baby Food Processor
*HOW TO WIN? Read on...
Leave a comment on this post by November 11th, 2010 at 12MN, EST. Please leave your email address (if you don't have a blog). This contest is open to U.S. ADDRESSES ONLY. I will choose one (1) winner using Random.org and will be announced as a comment on this post. The winner will also be notified by email and/or through a comment on the winner's blog (if available).
*IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT CROSS-PROMOTE ANY OTHER GIVEAWAYS HAPPENING ON ANY OTHER BLOG OR WEBSITE. I WILL APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH.
*EXTRA ENTRIES for many chances to win!
Your comment is your one required entry. To earn extra entries, just do the following:
1. Tweet this giveaway on Twitter however you like, but include this URL page and hash tags at the end of your comment: http://bit.ly/anHOV7 #giveaways #NatureMade (5 EXTRA ENTRIES)
Example:
I'm trying to win the Nature Made prize pack giveaway @hipmamasplace! http://bit.ly/anHOV7 #giveaways #NatureMade
2. Like or Become a fan of Hip Mama's Place on Facebook and post a comment on our wall and tell me why you like visiting Hip Mama's Place or reply to the latest post on our wall (3 EXTRA ENTRIES)
3. Follow me or friend me on Google Friend Connect (link is under "Our Hip Followers" on the left side bar) (3 EXTRA ENTRIES)
4. Follow Hip Mama's Place on Twitter (2 EXTRA ENTRIES)
5. Join the Hip Mama's Place Community and EARN 2 EXTRA ENTRIES. You can earn 3 more extra entries by creating a new post or join in on the conversations on the "Forum" section of our mom community. (5 TOTAL EXTRA ENTRIES)
6. Grab one of Hip Mama's Place's buttons under the "Grab Our Fabulous Buttons" on the right hand side bar on our main page and paste it on an HTML page on your blog sidebar. (3 EXTRA ENTRIES)
Remember, the more entries you have, the greater chances of winning! Please make sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do for your extra entries (i.e. your name on HMP Community name, Google Friend Connect, blog posts, Facebook name, Twitter name and post links, etcetera). Good luck!
*Hip Mama's Place Disclosure: “"I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central on behalf of Nature Made and received the products necessary to facilitate my review and giveaway.”".
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' Picks 2010 Best Parenting Blogs and named one of the Highest Rated Blogs and Sites on Nickelodeon ParentsConnect for the Washington, DC area. Follow Jocelyn on Twitter and/or Facebook.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Easy Last- Minute Halloween Celebration Ideas from ParentsConnect
Still looking for last-minute ways to spruce up this weekend’s Halloween celebration? Nickelodeon’s ParentsConnect is a great resource!
Megan Reardon of NotMartha.org shares her ideas about crafts, decorations, food and much more leading up to Sunday.
Here is her list of Top Five Last Minute Budget Halloween Suggestions:
Bloody Tablecloth from Wise Craft
Pumpkin Spice Play Dough from Roots And Wings
Halloween Shaped Sandwiches from Our Best Bites
Instant Clark Kent Costume
For more of her great suggestions, you can check out the Countdown here:Halloween Pails from The Stories of A 2 Z
http://community.parentsconnect.com/groups/halloween
Also, if you're looking for local Halloween events in your area, ParentsConnect is one of the best places to check out online. Just search by date and holiday seasonal, and you’ll see some fun and unique ideas. And this Thursday, October 28th, ParentsConnect is hosting an all-out, fun-filled Halloween bash right on the site where parents and kids get a chance to win lots of prizes!
Hip Mama's Place Disclosure: "This post was provided by ParentsConnect.com as a Halloween feature on Hip Mama's Place. No compensation was received for this post".
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' Picks 2010 Best Parenting Blogs and named one of the Highest Rated Blogs and Sites on Nickelodeon ParentsConnect for the Washington, DC area. Follow Jocelyn on Twitter and/or Facebook.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Tuesday Giveaway Roundup #12: Link Up Your Giveaways!
The wedding is over. We're back from our awesome honeymoon trip. Now back to reality. I know it's been a while since the last Tuesday Giveaway linky, so I'm so glad we can do it again! :)
Go ahead link up your own giveaways or enter some! A comment after linking is always appreciated. Have a fantastic rest of the week! :)
*Thought of the Week:
"Each morning when I open my eyes I say to myself: I, not events, have the power to make me happy or unhappy today. I can choose which it shall be. Yesterday is dead, tomorrow hasn't arrived yet. I have just one day, today, and I'm going to be happy in it".~ Groucho Marx, American comedian and film star famed as a master of wit
Monday, October 25, 2010
Hip Holiday Cards from Shutterfly + 50 Free Greeting Cards for Bloggers!
Christmas holiday season is just around the corner. For me, one of the joys of the holiday is sending out Christmas cards to family and friends. Every year, I try to make our holiday greeting cards fun and different. I love photo card greeting cards where I can showcase my favorite family photos of the year -- personalized touch at its best!
This year, I'm looking at three different holiday cards from my favorite online photo printing store, Shutterfly. I love this site! I have been using Shutterfly ever since a friend recommended it to me. I love the fact that I don't have to worry about losing my photos from my digital camera or my computer. Shutterfly makes everything easy for me to store my photos online and share them to family and friends. And the prints are very reasonably priced too!
Now even better, Shutterfly offers me a chance to have personalized photo greeting cards this holiday! I am loving these three Christmas card designs: Hip and Happy Holiday Card, Sweet Stocking and Love 2010 Christmas Card. Don't you just love these holiday photo cards? So fun, festive and totally hip! :)
Do you want 50 free holiday cards from Shutterfly? Click here to go to Shutterfly for information on how you can get 50 free cards this holiday season! Make sure to select Clever 1000 as the referral source.
*Hip Mama's Place Disclosure: "This post is part of a series sponsored by Shutterfly. I was selected for this sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective, which endorses Blog With Integrity, as I do".
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' Picks 2010 Best Parenting Blogs and named one of the Highest Rated Blogs and Sites on Nickelodeon ParentsConnect for the Washington, DC area. Follow Jocelyn on Twitter and/or Facebook.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Bosch Wants to Know "Watts Your Green Tip?"- A Video Contest to Win a $6,000 Bosch Kitchen!
How does your house go green? Do you try and save watts, recycle or save water? Whatever it is that you do to save energy, Bosch Home Appliances wants to know!
Share your tip and you could win an ultra-efficient $6,000 Bosch kitchen package to make your home a greener place in Bosch's "Watts Your Green Tip?" Video Contest. The green suite of Bosch kitchen appliances includes:
* Integra dishwasher (SHX45P05UC)
* Evolution gas range (HGS7282UC)
* Over the range microwave (HMV5051U)
* French door refrigerator (B26FT70SNS)
HOW TO ENTER THE CONTEST:
From October 6 through November 19, 2010, create a video 1:00 minute in length or less showcasing your family’s top tip for green living. Whether it’s about saving water, saving energy, or recycling, you’ll help spread the word about how to make the world a greener place.
Once you’ve entered, share your green tip video with friends and family to garner votes for a greater chance to win. Maybe you’ll even inspire them to change little habits for a greener home; such as purchasing Energy Star products, turning off a light when leaving a room or waiting to have a full load of dirty dishes before running the dishwasher.
Ready to capture your green scene? Here’s what you’ll need to know to get started:
* 1:00 minute or less
* Video must include at least one tip for efficiency in the home.
* Maximum 1024 MB in size
* .3g2, .3gp, .3gpp, .asf, .avi, .dat, .flv, .m4v, .mkv, .mod .mov, .mp4, .mpe, .mpeg,.mpeg4, .mpg, .nsv, .ogm, .ogv, .qt, .tod, or .vob files accepted
Only persons residing in United States who are at least 18 years of age can enter. The contest started on October 6th, 2010 and ends on November 12th, 2010.
Need more details? Go read the contest's Official Rules or visit Bosch on Facebook.
*Hip Mama's Place Disclosure: "This is a courtesy post as part of my partnership with Bosch Home Appliances. No compensation was received for this post".
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' Picks 2010 Best Parenting Blogs and named one of the Highest Rated Blogs and Sites on Nickelodeon ParentsConnect for the Washington, DC area. Follow Jocelyn on Twitter and/or Facebook.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
We're Back!
We got back in last evening from our ten-day vacation in Rome, Italy. The plane trip back took ten and a half hours. I am definitely still jet lagged and could use a really long, restful sleep tonight.
*The Leaning Tower of Pisa behind us (Pisa, Italy)
Overall, the trip was fantastic! I could not ask for more from a honeymoon vacation. Italy is beautiful in the truest sense of the word!
Will post more photos soon, I promise! :)
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Going On Our Honeymoon Trip! :)
I am delirious with excitement. My husband and I are leaving for Rome, Italy tomorrow! :)
I've always dreamed of seeing and exploring the splendor of ancient Rome, even as a child. My father was in Rome when I was about ten years old and I remember seeing photos of him showing some of the most magnificent ruins, castles and monuments in this beautiful, ancient city in Europe.
*The Colosseum in Rome, Italy
To me, this was a dream trip, now a dream-come-true slash honeymoon trip.. so what could be better? :)
*A boat cruise at The Grand Canal in Venice, Italy
*The iconic Duomo- Filippo Brunelleschi's Dome- in Florence, Italy
We will also be exploring Venice and Florence, Italy on our ten-day trip. I promise to share some photos when I get back. As far as our wedding photos, we're still waiting for them from our photographer which won't be available until the end of November. I know. I can't wait to see them either.
Regular posts will resume around October 21st. Thank you for visiting. I got a few giveaway surprises when I get back so come back again soon!
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' Picks 2010 Best Parenting Blogs and named one of the Highest Rated Blogs and Sites on Nickelodeon ParentsConnect for the Washington, DC area. Follow Jocelyn on Twitter and/or Facebook.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
How to Look More Youthful in 10 Days
These easy tips will have you feeling like an anti-aging warrior after 10 days
This is a TotalBeauty.com skin care advice article
Life coach, Meredith Haberfeld, shares healthy habits that you can do for 10 days that will help you feel and look more youthful.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Eliminating Carbohydrate Stains is Sooo Easy with the New Wisk with Stain Spectrum™ Technology Laundry Detergent!
I have been raving about the new Wisk with Stain Spectrum™ Technology when it comes to fighting stains on clothes. Remember the retro Wisk commercial in my previous post and how I remember my mother would use Wisk laundry detergent to do our family's laundry?
In my second post, I showed you all a little Science experiment with my five year old son, Gabriel and how we were able to eliminate protein stains (grass stains, to be specific) using the new Wisk with Stain Spectrum™ Technology laundry detergent. I was very impressed.
For this new experiment, I am going to show you how (once again!) the new powerful formula from the new Wisk with Stain Spectrum™ Technology laundry detergent completely eradicated the carbohydrate stains from a white shirt.
Common examples of carbohydrate stains include ketchup, BBQ sauce, honey mustard, fudge brownie and strawberry syrup.
Wisk provided me the tools for this experiment and we were supposed to use it for our next Tailgate Party: a new t-shirt to perform the stain experiment on, a basting brush, a small hamburger press, ketchup and of course, a good amount of Wisk with Stain Spectrum™ Technology laundry detergent.
Since I just got married last week and my kids are having a really busy time in school, there is no opportunity to go Tailgating any time soon. So for the purpose of this experiment, I had my husband took photos of me while doing the experiment myself in our own kitchen.
Here, I used the basting brush to simulate the "ketchup-stained" new white shirt.
Then I left the stain on the shirt for about 15 minutes.
Then, I removed the ketchup stain first with lukewarm water, then poured a good amount of Wisk with Stain Spectrum™ Technology laundry detergent covering the entire stain.
Then I scrubbed and rubbed the stain together for 15-30 seconds and let it sat for five minutes to allow the Stain Spectrum™ Technology to penetrate the cloth fibers.
Five minutes passed and I hand-rinsed the shirt under lukewarm water until the suds were gone and voilà, this is how the shirt looked like! My husband exclaimed, "That is just too cool!" :)
Gabriel can definitely still wear this shirt and no one would ever know the shirt had been badly stained with ketchup before!
I'd have to say, this new Wisk with Stain Spectrum™ Technology is truly amazing when it comes to fighting stains! Ketchup is one of the toughest stains to eliminate, in my opinion. So I admit, I was a bit skeptical while I was doing this experiment. But WOW!!! Wisk with Stain Spectrum™ Technology proved me wrong. Again, I was VERY IMPRESSED!
Want to check out Wisk for yourself? It's now available at major retailers nationwide like Walmart, Target and Kroger for the affordable price of $5.99 for a 50 fl oz. bottle that cleans up to 32 loads.
To learn more about Wisk’s Stain Spectrum™ Technology and the different categories of stains or to download a $1.00 coupon, visit www.wisk.com. Also find Wisk on Facebook or follow them on Twitter for special deals and join in the member discussions about how to fight clothes stains!
*Hip Mama's Place Disclosure: "I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by One2One Network on behalf of Wisk. I received monetary compensation for my participation, but my review and opinions are 100% my own.”
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' Picks 2010 Best Parenting Blogs and named one of the Highest Rated Blogs and Sites on Nickelodeon ParentsConnect for the Washington, DC area. Follow Jocelyn on Twitter and/or Facebook.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
13 Ways to Style Short Hair
Get some above-the-shoulder hairstyle inspiration
This is a TotalBeauty.com hairstyle tips article
Here are photos of our fave celebrity short hairstyles and tips for how to get 'em.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Crest Pro-Health Complete Rinse Review
Effective, healthy teeth cleaning daily starts with the right tools. One such tool to help boost my daily teeth cleaning routine is by using a mouth rinse that has germ-killing and plaque-preventing properties.
A couple of weeks ago, I posted about testing the new Crest Pro-Health Complete Rinse. It has been a few weeks since I've been using this new mouth rinse at least twice a day after brushing my teeth and I can say, it definitely made a difference on how I look at mouth rinses!
I know that brushing alone is not enough to make my teeth cleaner and my breath fresher. The new Crest Pro-Health Complete Rinse not only cleans my teeth and freshens my breath, it also helps prevent cavities. I love the taste of mint in my daily toothpaste and the new Crest Pro-Health Complete Rinse in Clean Mint is just a perfect combo with my daily teeth brushing. I love it!
The new Crest Pro-Health Complete Rinse is now available at your leading retail stores like Walmart, Target and Walgreens.
Hip Mama's Place Disclosure: “I wrote this review while participating in a test drive campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Crest and received a sample to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”
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' Picks 2010 Best Parenting Blogs and named one of the Highest Rated Blogs and Sites on Nickelodeon ParentsConnect for the Washington, DC area. Follow Jocelyn on Twitter and/or Facebook.
Stay Fit Tips for the Holidays from Calorie Count
The holiday season is fast-approaching, and with it comes the temptation to overindulge. From workplace holiday parties to family gatherings, there are tons of ways to accidentally pack on pounds. After the holiday celebrations are over, many make New Year’s resolutions to lose weight and get in shape. But how many people actually continue to reach toward their weight goals throughout the year? To help make weight loss resolutions stick in 2011, consider counting calories, a proven and highly effective way to lose weight.
A great resource for starting the year off on a healthy foot is Calorie Count, a website offering free weight management tools, social support and nutritional information. Calorie Count has been helping its 2 million+ users achieve their personal diet goals.
Calorie Count Director of Nutrition Mary Hartley, RD, MPH offers the following five tips to readers seeking to drop extra pounds after the holidays:
1. Don’t keep junk food in the house. If you bring it in you will be tempted to eat it. Buy healthy options instead.
2. Don’t deprive yourself of treats. Just make sure to exercise portion control and taste in moderation.
3. Do keep up your fitness schedule. There’s no better time to ramp up your cardio routine.
4. Do set boundaries. For instance, alcoholic drinks can be packed with hidden calories so curb them by exercising a two drink maximum.
5. Don’t arrive at parties hungry. Eat a small, healthy meal in advance so that you’ll be less likely to indulge and make bad food choices once you get there.
For more ideas, tips and guidance for a healthy lifestyle, visit www.CalorieCount.About.com today!
Hip Mama's Place Disclosure: "This post was provided by Calorie Count. No product was provided for review and no compensation was received for this post".
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' Picks 2010 Best Parenting Blogs and named one of the Highest Rated Blogs and Sites on Nickelodeon ParentsConnect for the Washington, DC area. Follow Jocelyn on Twitter and/or Facebook.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
SONIC® and DonorsChoose.org Partner Once Again To Support Public School Classrooms- Vote Now and WIN!
Last year, SONIC® and DonorsChoose.org worked together to support public school classrooms in local communities across the country through SONIC's national cause-branding program, Limeades for Learning. SONIC® donated more than $600,000 with a total of 1,330 school projects funded.
This year, SONIC® and DonorsChoose.org hopes to make the program even bigger with a new partnership. As of this writing, over 1 million votes had already been reached and SONIC® has unlocked an additional $100,000 donation for those school projects! 
How the Program Works and How Your Vote Can Help:
From August 30th, 2010 through October 7th, 2010, find your favorite public school teacher's classroom project. It could be a teacher in your community or just a project that really speaks to you. Then cast your vote. You can vote once daily, so come back again and again.
Projects receiving the most votes each week will be funded every Friday. Votes carry over from week to week, so vote every day and see how your favorite project is progressing.
Participation is easy! There is NO PURCHASE REQUIRED. Please use a valid email address.
* Just go online to LimeadesForLearning.com to search for your favorite public school teacher's project.
* Cast your vote.
* Repeat the process once a day to help your favorite teacher's project get enough votes to be funded!
There are 5 MORE DAYS LEFT TO VOTE for your favorite school project, SO HURRY!!!
*WIN THIS!
One of you lucky Hip Mama's Place reader in the U.S. will win a Limeades for Learning Prize Pack that includes a $25 MySONIC gift card, a $100 DonorsChoose gift card, a Limeades for Learning t-shirt, and a backpack filled with school supplies such as pencils, notepads and Sharpies that you can keep for your child or donate to a child in your community who needs it!
*HOW TO WIN? Read on...
Cast your vote today through October 7th, 2010 ONLY for your most favorite school project at LimeadesforLearning.com and come back to this post. Leave me a comment with the name of the school project you voted for and why. THIS IS YOUR MANDATORY CONTEST ENTRY.
This is a quick giveaway contest that will end on October 7th, 2010 at 12MN, EST. Leave your email address (if you don't have a blog) in your comment. This contest is open to U.S. ADDRESSES ONLY. I will choose one (1) winner using Random.org and will be announced as a comment on this post. The winner will also be notified by email and/or through a comment on his/her blog (if a blog is available).
*IMPORTANT: PLEASE DO NOT CROSS-PROMOTE ANY OTHER GIVEAWAYS HAPPENING ON ANY OTHER BLOG OR WEBSITE. I WILL APPRECIATE IT VERY MUCH.
*EXTRA ENTRIES for many chances to win!
To earn extra entries for this giveaway contest, just do the following:
1. Tweet this giveaway on Twitter however you like, but include this URL page and hash tags at the end of your comment: http://bit.ly/aBFyGd #SONIC #giveaways (5 EXTRA ENTRIES)
Example:
I'm trying to win a SONIC prize pack giveaway @hipmamasplace! http://bit.ly/aBFyGd #SONIC #giveaways
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3. Follow me or friend me on Google Friend Connect (link is under "Our Hip Followers" on the left side bar) (3 EXTRA ENTRIES)
4. Follow Hip Mama's Place on Twitter (2 EXTRA ENTRIES)
5. Join the Hip Mama's Place Community and EARN 2 EXTRA ENTRIES. You can earn 3 more extra entries by creating a new post or join in on the conversations on the "Forum" section of our mom community. (5 TOTAL EXTRA ENTRIES)
6. Grab one of Hip Mama's Place's buttons under the "Grab Our Fabulous Buttons" on the right hand side bar on our main page and paste it on an HTML page on your blog sidebar. (3 EXTRA ENTRIES)
Remember, the more entries you have, the greater chances of winning! Please make sure to leave a separate comment for each thing you do for your extra entries (i.e. your name on HMP Community name, Google Friend Connect, blog posts, Facebook name, Twitter name and post links, etcetera). Good luck!
*Hip Mama's Place Disclosure: “My reviews and opinions are 100% my own. I received a SONIC® prize pack to facilitate this review. The giveaway is provided solely by SONIC®". 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' Picks 2010 Best Parenting Blogs and named one of the Highest Rated Blogs and Sites on Nickelodeon ParentsConnect for the Washington, DC area. Follow Jocelyn on Twitter and/or Facebook.
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Fall Eye Makeup
I can't get enough of purple
This is a TotalBeauty.com makeup tips article
See the reasons why I'm digging purple eye makeup this season and the products I'm using to get this look.
Friday, October 1, 2010
New Healthy Choice Steaming Entrées
As busy people, we all face the same dilemma- how to get healthy weeknight dinners on the table with only minutes to spare. Nowadays, there are so many quick-serve meal choices such as frozen dinners that are ready in minutes.
But how do you get fresh, simple, delicious ingredients in a box of frozen microwavable steaming entrée? The new Healthy Choice brand is the answer!
With the new Healthy Choice steaming entrées, what you see is what you get. Each entrée showcase fewer and identifiable ingredients (vegetables frozen at the peak of freshness and generous cuts of white-meat chicken and even shrimp). Unlike any other frozen prepared meal brands that are packaged in an opaque box exterior, you don't have to guess what's inside each Healthy Choice microwavable steaming entrée as you can see through their innovative, clear packaging.
The key to the new entrées is steam, which unlocks the fresh taste and vibrant flavors of the large-cut, quality ingredients. An innovative steam-release vent in the film ensures a convenient cook time of about four minutes, without any need for extra steps like poking, peeling or stirring. Priced at about $2.50, it's a much better value than any fast food lunch.
Hip Mama's Place Disclosure: “I wrote this review while participating in a blog campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Healthy Choice and received samples of their new steaming entrées to facilitate my candid review. Mom Central also sent me a gift card to thank me for taking the time to participate.”
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' Picks 2010 Best Parenting Blogs and named one of the Highest Rated Blogs and Sites on Nickelodeon ParentsConnect for the Washington, DC area. Follow Jocelyn on Twitter and/or Facebook.
