Bring in the new year with lots of love, joy, giving and an endless amount of laughter. From our family to yours, cheers for 2012!!!
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Saturday, December 31, 2011
Happy New Year!
Friday, December 30, 2011
FUN & FREE Things To Do With Your Kids and Family This Weekend
Looking for something fun to do with your kids and family this weekend? Here are a few FREE & discounted events you might like to check out in your area. Make sure to call the locations nearest you to make sure they are participating, before you head out or make plans. Enjoy your weekend!
*LAKESHORE LEARNING CRAFT: Saturday Dec. 31st from 11 am – 3 pm. Kids can make their own New Year’s noisemaker! You can go HERE for more information or to find a location.
*LEGO Stores- Tuesday 1/3 at 5pm, Free Lego Monthly Mini Model Build: Cobra! Quantities are limited to approximately 250 per store. Check your local LEGO store for participation.
*POTTERY BARN KIDS: Tuesdays 11am-11:30am – Kids of all ages can attend Story Time. Check out program details HERE. Time & date for the Story Hour may vary by store so call to confirm first.
*MICHAELS: Tuesday, January 3rd 11 am – 1 pm – There’s a School Box Time Capsule Make-it Take-it Event with purchase of pencil box. Ages 3 and up, while supplies last. You can find out more info on the Michaels website HERE. Then click the "Events” page.
*REGAL CINEMAS: Print a coupon for a FREE small soft drink when you buy a small popcorn. Regal, UA and Edwards Theaters are offering 1 million FREE small bags of popcorn. Just go to one of these theaters and then go to popcorn.yahoo.net on your phone and get a coupon while supplies last. You can also text POPCORN to 35350 to get the link sent to your phone now. Standard messaging rates apply. You can also join the Regal Crown Club and earn credits for Free popcorn, drinks, tickets and more!
*FREE & DISCOUNT ADMISSIONS COURTESY OF TARGET - Target sponsors FREE and discount admissions to arts and cultural events & institutions nationwide. Many of these events are free and on a monthly schedule. Find out if your closest city has free or discounted events Target sponsors and if anything is going on in your area this weekend.
(Thanks, Keeping Cents and Totally Target!)
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 Artfire 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 and/or Facebook.
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Fridays are Mega Swagbucks Day, which means, if you are a member of Swagbucks, you get awarded more Swagbucks points than on a regular day. You could get Swagbucks points in increments of 10, 20, 40, 50 and even 100!
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Enjoy your Friday and the weekend ahead!
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 Artfire 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 and/or Facebook.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
New Year, New You at Bloom.com with 10% Cash Back Every Time You Shop + *SUPER HOT DEAL!* $25 For $50 Towards Top Beauty Products at Bloom.com!
Can't believe how days just fly by.. only a few days more and it will be 2012!
Speaking of the New Year- it's the perfect time to start looking our best and that means starting with the best beauty products!
This morning, a friend told me about a new beauty social networking site that rewards you every time you shop and has all the best beauty brands you can find- we're talking Clarisonic, Stila, OPI, Ole Henriksen, Cargo, L'Oreal, Redken and Pureology and more - Bloom.com.
What's so great about this beauty store online is that you can earn Bloom Dollars every time you shop when you get a 10% cash back on every purchase! I'm so excited about this site, since I am a huge online shopper and they carry most of the beauty brands I love and am already using! Plus, they have the Best4You recommendations based on unbiased feedback from thousands of women who are your beauty matches. What's more, each purchase comes with a FREE customized BloomBonus gift filled with luxury products tailored specifically for your beauty needs! Now, how cool is that?
From skin care, hair care, make-up, fragrance, specialty department store brands and the best of the drugstores, Bloom.com has it all! You'll find 150 top brands also including Cargo, Chi, Jane Iredale, Clarisonic, Sothys, SkinMedica, Kinerase, Matrix, Strivectin and more! They even carry some of the top best, affordable drugstore beauty brands like Revlon, Almay, Ardell, L'Oreal, Pantene, Olay and Ecotools.
So what are you waiting on, signing up at Bloom.com is FREE and easy and now, you can start earning Bloom Dollars with your every purchase!
*LIMITED TIME OFFER from Plum District!
And what's the best time to start your Bloom Dollars? Hurry and grab the $25 for $50 Bloom.com hot deal at Plum District that you can use towards any beauty purchase at Bloom.com! This offer doubles your money towards any purchase you make at this exciting new beauty social networking site! WOW. You can't beat this deal anywhere!
Plum District is one of my top fave discount site that offers fantastic deals on anything- dining, spa and salon services, fashion, travel and more! It's FREE to sign up and right now, they are offering a FREE $5 Plum District reward at sign up but hurry, it won't last long!
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 Artfire 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 and/or Facebook.
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
After Christmas MONSTER SALE at The Children's Place- Up to 80% OFF + Additional 20% OFF Coupon + 11% Cash Back!
The Children’s Place is currently running an after Christmas Monster Sale online and in-store with huge discounts of up to 80%! Check out their sweaters and hoodies for only $5.59, winter outerwear at $13.99 and all cold weather accessories at $2.09, plus more! But hurry sizes and quantities are limited so don't wait too long!
Even better, you can use coupon code T4F2011 online or print this Children's Place coupon to use in-store and save an additional 20% off your entire order! For orders over $75, you will get FREE shipping or a flat rate shipping of only $5 for any order.
*Want to save even further? Go though the ShopAtHome.com link when you purchase at The Children's Place online to score a sweet 11% cash back on your entire purchase! I love ShopAtHome.com- I have already earned cash backs in many of my online purchases and it's really been worth it!
Here's my Children's Place sweet deal scenario:
This striped Cotton pj set for boys has an original price of $14.95. Right now, it's on sale for $7.47. I am using my 20% OFF Coupon= I will only only $5.98, plus when I go through the ShopAtHome.com link, I will earn 11% cash back. So the total price will only be $5.33 for this super cute cotton pj set! WOW. How can you beat this deal? I got so excited about these deals I bought three pairs of pj sets for my boys and a couple little girl's long sleeve shirts and bottoms for my sister's coming baby girl this January! My total was only a little over 32.00 for 7 items (with my coupon and cash backs)! :)
Enjoy shopping and the huge savings!
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 Artfire 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 and/or Facebook.
Monday, December 26, 2011
*SUPER HOT DEAL* Plum District: $5 for a One-Year Subscription to Good Housekeeping - a $41 Value!
Good Housekeeping is my kind of magazine- it's full of helpful advice and tips you can really use on just about anything- beauty, home decorating, cooking, recipes and valuable coupons.
Right now, my fave discount site Plum District has the best deal on Good Housekeeping magazine! For only $5, you can get a one full year subscription to this awesome magazine- that's a $41 value! WOW. I am definitely getting these for myself! This super hot deal expires in 5 days, so hurry before it's gone!
Anyway, if you're not signed up at Plum District yet, you're definitely missing out on great deals. Every week, they update the deals and in my opinion, they have the most random fantastic deals on just about anything you want- spa and salon services, dining, recreation, fitness, apparel, shoes, jewelry- you name it! So, go sign up HERE today and get an instant FREE $5 CREDIT in your account to use towards your first deal purchase at Plum District! I have purchased deals from Plum District many times already since I signed up a couple months ago and I've been very happy with all of them.
Hope everyone is having a great holiday!
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 Artfire 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 and/or Facebook.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Holiday Entertaining On A Budget with my $50 ALDI Supermarket Gift Card
I used to shop regularly at ALDI supermarket when I used to live in Houston, Texas. I can say that they have great prices on household and grocery items compared to the other leading grocery stores.
Recently, Hip Mama's Place was chosen by Mom Central to participate in a new blog campaign for ALDI supermarket to check out their award-winning wine selections. I, of course, gladly accepted. My husband and I are wine and cheese lovers and the $50 ALDI gift card to purchase the wines sounded like a good excuse to taste new wines (and a nice holiday gift at that! Thanks, Mom Central)!
Although I now rarely go to the ALDI supermarket in my area (because it's not as easily accessible from our house), I really like shopping there. It's clean and well-organized and finding the stuff I need is very easy. I was amazed at the wide selection of wines in this store. Armed with the ALDI wine list I got from Mom Central, I purchased the following wines:
-Villa Malizia Pinot Grigio (Italy) - if you like the flavors of peach and pear and the aroma of flowers and honeysuckle when you drink your wine, this is a great choice! My husband and I loved this wine and will definitely purchase it again. Retail price at ALDI's: only $4.99
-Walker Napa Valley Red Wine (California)- a blend of Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, this wine is perfect to have with pasta or barbeque. And for only $7.99, you can't beat it!
- Landshut Reisling (Germany)- this white wine has a tangy orange zest with a slight mineral finish and aromas of mild lemon butter cream, pistachio nougat and peach jam. A great accompaniment to a variety of foods, including Asian, Indian and German-style dishes. Retail price at ALDI's: only $4.99
- Toca Diamonte Malbec (Argentina)- this one of top new fave wine from ALDI's: it's soft and silky with a fruity-yet-dry medium body. We paired this with grilled chicken for dinner the other night and it was perfect! Retails for $4.99 at ALDI.
And may I mention, all of the above listed wines are winners to the 2011 Beverage Testing Institute World Wine Challenge. Wow, I was truly impressed!
Since I still have $27 left after purchasing the above four wines, I also got these to accompany our wines:
edenVale Brie Cheese- $2.99
Happy Farms Cheese Cubes- bought two @ $1.99 each
Savoritz Six Cracker Assortment- $2.49 each
Belmont Premium Cheesecake Sampler- $9.99 (yummy!)
I had an OMG! moment when I got to the checkout counter. I can't believe how much stuff I got for under $50! All in all, I am very pleased with my shopping experience. The sales people and cashiers at the ALDI store in my area are all pleasant and helpful.
Tonight, we're having our family Christmas party over at my parents in law's house and we are bringing two of the wines and cheesecake from ALDI to the party.
On a budget this holiday season? Go to your closest ALDI supermarket today! Most stores are open on Christmas Eve until 4:00 PM so you still have time to grab those award-winning wines and delicious cheeses!
From ALDI and Hip Mama's Place, MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A BLESSED NEW YEAR 2012!
Hip Mama's Place Disclosure: “I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of ALDI and received a gift certificate to facilitate my review.”
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 Artfire 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 and/or Facebook.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
NEW in the Market: Giada De Laurentiis for Target Line of Specialty Food Items, Cookware, Bakeware and Kitchen Tools
One of the things I love about the holidays is the fun I always have whenever I get together with my family and friends. There is something about the festive spirit and warmth of the season that draws people closer together. Even loved ones who are far really find the time and the means to get together with everyone. Which for our family- that also means, LOTS of food!
I love to cook and bake and decorate holiday cookies and believe it or not, since this month started, I have already been to three different holiday parties with my family and friends. So I have been super busy in the kitchen preparing our favorite holiday dishes and baking sweet goodies. :)
And that's why I was so thrilled when I got introduced to the Giada De Laurentiis for Target collection of specialty food items, cookware, bakeware and kitchen tools. Wow! Just what I need with all the cooking I've been doing and will still do for our upcoming family Christmas eve party.
Here are a few products from the Giada De Laurentiis for Target collection I was lucky to have tested so far:
These really came in at the right time as I was telling my husband that I needed to get new kitchen tools as most of the ones I have are getting old and really needed replaced. So receiving these items is like getting an early gift from my husband! (Except that I got them free! Thanks, Mom Central!) These are high quality cookware, bakeware and kitchen tools that are perfect for my everyday cooking and entertaining at home.
I have always been a huge Giada De Laurentiis fan on the Food Network. Her delish recipes are easy to make and just watching her loveliness and her passion for cooking on tv make me want to be a great chef in my own kitchen too! But now, to actually use the products that she endorse herself, now that's something.
The package I received also contained these yummy specialty food items: Giada De Laurentiis for Target Marinated Sun Dried Tomatoes, Marinated Roasted Red Peppers, Marinated Mushrooms, Genovese Basil Pesto and Eggplant & Pepper Pesto. These are great for those guests who pop-in unexpectedly. Just serve these with toasted bread or crackers in a festive tray and voilà, you got instant appetizers to enjoy while waiting for the main dish!
We also got to try Giada's Blend Ground Coffee, which I also used in my Spiced Coffee with Cinnamon Whipped Cream recipe, courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis. My husband and I are coffee lovers and when I made this delicious coffee treat the first time, he couldn't believe I actually made it. We love it so much that I wanted to share this simple recipe with you all, my dear readers!
Spiced Coffee with Cinnamon Whipped Cream
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ¼ tsp ground allspice
• ¼ tsp of ground cinnamon, plus more for dusting
• ¼ tsp ground ginger
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 cup brewed Giada De Laurentiis for Target Giada Blend Coffee
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp confectioners’ sugar
1. In a small sauce pan combine the granulated sugar and ½ cup of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and reduce heat to low.
2. Add allspice, cinnamon and ginger. Simmer for 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.
3. Take the pan off the heat and set aside.
4. In a heat proof pitcher or measuring cup add the boiling water to the coffee /espresso. Divide it among four 6 to 8 oz cups.
5. Add 2 tablespoons of the spiced syrup to each cup and stir to combine.
6. Using an electric mixer with a whisk attachment beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add confectioners’ sugar and continue to beat until stiff.
7. Top each with a dollop of whipped cream – dust with cinnamon and add cinnamon stick.
Yield: 4 servings/ 4 (6-8 oz) cups; Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 7 minutes
For our upcoming family Christmas eve party, I'd really like to try and make Giada's other recipes, such as the Chicken Cacciatore and Hazelnut Crunch Cake woth Mascarpone and Chocolate for dessert (my mouth is watering while I'm typing these words).. mmm, mmm.. they look and sound delish! :)
Finally, I'd like to share some helpful entertaining tips from Giada De Laurentiis that I know busy moms like you and me could use with the holiday stress now on the rise. After all, there are only six days left before Christmas!
• Plan ahead! Prepare most of your dishes ahead of time, rather than trying to cook everything at once. You’ll feel less stressed and will be able to enjoy the party. Giada recommends leaving only one item for last minute prep – this brings everyone into the kitchen and sets the tone for a cozy, comfortable evening.
• Don’t overdo your menu – keep it simple! As a general rule, Giada suggests offering four to five appetizers. During the holidays, choose foods that have vibrant colors for an added festive touch. Also select foods that are beautiful to serve and easy for guests to eat.
For more of the Giada De Laurentiis for Target collection, recipes and helpful cooking and baking tips from Giada, visit this link.
Hip Mama's Place Disclosure: “I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Giada De Laurentiis for Target and received product samples to facilitate my review.”
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 Artfire 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 and/or Facebook.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Honeydrop Beverages Review + 10 Easy Ways to Fight Off Winter Colds
A few days ago, we took our four year old Jaden to the doctor because he was sniffling and coughing a lot. We expected his doctor to recommend at least a children's cough syrup to treat his coughing. But instead, all the doctor said was that Jaden's coughing wasn't so bad and that the best way to treat it naturally is to stir honey in his drinking water and it should just go away after a few days. Wow, I didn't know honey is a good alternative to children's cough syrup! So we did what the doctor recommended and sure enough, after this past weekend, Jaden's coughing was almost gone!
Which leads me to this post. Do you know that honey has a lot of health benefits? They contain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, has both antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, is unrefined and is lower on the glycemic index than most sweeteners? For these reasons, honey has also been proven to help restore tired muscles after strenuous exercises, helps to heal wounds, and yes, a more effective cough syrup for children than leading cough syrups!
Recently, I was also introduced to a new, natural line of teas and juices called Honeydrop that contains a spoonful of honey in every bottle. What's great about this drink is that it is healthy, low-calorie and contains no refined or artificial sweeteners. I have been really picky with what I drink now as my family has a history of diabetes and I cannot drink anything with a lot of sugars or artificial sweeteners so this comes really handy for me! Plus, the taste is really great! I am loving the Lemon Tea and Blueberry flavors! I'm going to go to my health food store this week and buy more of these yummy drinks for sure!
Honeydrop beverages come in three varieties: Delicious Juices, Fresh-Brewed Teas and Herbal Teas and six delicious flavors. You can find them at most health food stores like Whole Foods Market, Mom's Organic Market and online at Honeydrop.com. Retail cost: $22.00 for a pack of 12 (14 oz) glass bottles.
'Tis the season of sneezing and sniffling, so I thought I'd share these very healthful tips from Honeydrop:
10 Easy Ways to Fight Off Winter Colds:
·Rest: Having a slightly less hectic day just won’t cut it. Your body needs lots of rest. Drop the laptop, skip the happy hour and forget the chores. Save your energy so your body can fight the cold.
·Drink Plenty of Fluids: Drinking fluids will help loosen congestion and keep you hydrated. You’ll need more fluids then usual so keep a fresh cup of tea, bottle of water or favorite juice handy at all times.
·Add Honey To Your Diet: Honey is an immune system builder as it has antioxidants help fight disease. Drop a teaspoon of honey in your tea or try a tea or juice with honey already added. A great option is one of Honeydrop Beverages Lemon Honey Ginger tea. It contains 100% Vitamin C and is void of all refined or artificial sweeteners.
·Use a Compress: Hot or cold compresses work great for relieving sinus pressure. Make your own with a microwaved damp washcloth (50 seconds does the trick) or use a pack of frozen veggies.
·Take a Hot Shower: The warm steam will moisturize your nasal passages to making breathing easier and more comfortable. Plus, a hot shower will relax you!
·Blow Your Nose Correctly: It’s not just about “getting the gunk out”. Blowing too hard can rupture an eardrum or cause an earache. To make sure you are blowing your nose correctly, hold one finger over one nostril and gently blow.
·Wash Your Hands Often: During cold season, it’s not enough to just squeeze in a hand washing before exiting the restroom. Wash your hands before meals, after blowing your nose, after making contact with others and after leaving public areas. Don’t forget to clean under your fingernails too! Lots of germs get stuck there.
·Replace Your Toothbrush: Your toothbrush can be a breeding ground for germs so while cold season is in full swing replace your toothbrush monthly. After a cold, immediately toss that germy toothbrush for a fresh start!
·Keep Stress in Check: Your body will have a much easier time fighting off a winter cold without stress weighing you down. Eliminate stressful activities from your schedule and make time for things that relax and calm you. Yoga, reading, watching a comedy and listening to peaceful music are all great options.
·Get Some Sun: Without sunlight, Vitamin D levels drop significantly in your body, which reduces immunity. If you cannot get a daily dose of sun, try Vitamin D pills as a substitute. Here’s 10 Easy Ways to Fight Off Winter Colds:
For more tips on fighting off winter colds or information about Honeydrop Beverages, go to www.honeydrop.com
*Hip Mama's Place Disclosure: “My reviews and opinions are 100% my own. Honeydrop provided me the products necessary to facilitate my review”.
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 Artfire 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 and/or Facebook.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Corner Bakery Cafe Holiday Sweets Review and Giveaway!
I'm a real busy mom and wife and I admit, there are days when I just don't want to mess with the kitchen. So sometimes, we go head out to one of our favorite places to eat - Corner Bakery Cafe! We love their scrumptious sandwiches, hot soups, fresh salads, hearty pastas and their yummy sweet baked treats - ahhhh... they're so hard to resist! Mmm-mmm-mmmm.. I could eat at this place every single day! :)
And, here's the exciting part: I'm extra happy these days because like two years ago, I get to host another holiday baked goodies giveaways from Corner Bakery Cafe this year! (Yayyy! Doin' the happy dance!) :)
If you may recall, Hip Mama's Place was chosen one of 12 mom bloggers nationwide to participate in the Corner Bakery Cafe Holiday Catering Challenge contest back in December 2009. I had a blast with it and our hard work really paid off- Hip Mama's Place won First Prize for the Corner Bakery Cafe Holiday Catering Challenge photo contest! I was ecstatic and my family was too! We all worked so hard together to have the best photo for the contest and we won! Here's the photo entry that won us the contest:
This year, my family gets to try a full holiday sweets package from Corner Bakery Cafe - in time for our holiday party at my parents in law's house this Saturday. So I'm very excited about that! I'm sure everyone will love them! :)
Anyway, if you need last minute holiday gifts, go check out your nearest Corner Bakery Cafe! You'll be amazed at all their new sweet holiday offerings this year- including cinnamon crème cake, red velvet whoopee pies, baby bundt and bar bites, mini holiday cookies and more - oh my! Delish.
*Corner Bakery Cafe Holiday Sweets Giveaway!
Lucky you, one Hip Mama's Place reader! Corner Bakery Cafe is offering this tasty holiday sweets package from their catering department, including:
·Corner Bakery Cafe’s signature Cinnamon Crème Cake
·A tray of Red Velvet Whoopee Pies
·Your choice of one of our other three featured holiday trays
o Baby Bundt Bites
o Bar Bites or
o Mini Cookies
VERY IMPORTANT: You must be a follower of Hip Mama's Place on all three social networks: on Facebook, Twitter and Google Friend Connect to be eligible to enter the contest. Find the link to HMP's Google Friend Connect on the left side bar under "Our Hip Followers". Click the link to "Join This Site" that will take you to a page that will let you follow Hip Mama's Place "Publicly". Make sure you are logged on to your Google account in order to do this.
TO ENTER THE CONTEST:
You must live within a reasonable driving distance to a Corner Bakery Cafe location in your area as these items need to be picked up by you (if you win). Corner Bakery Cafe cannot ship these sweets, as they are best consumed straight from the oven. Leave a comment on this post and tell me what you love/like about Corner Bakery Cafe. Entries must be in by December 20th, 2011 at 12MN, EST. THIS IS YOUR MANDATORY CONTEST ENTRY.
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 their blog (if available).
*EXTRA ENTRIES for many chances to win! BE SURE TO ENTER A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH EXTRA ENTRY YOU DO!
Your comment is your one required/mandatory entry. To earn extra entries, just do the following:
1. Tweet this giveaway daily on Twitter however you like, but include this URL page and hash tags anywhere in your Twitter update: @HipMamasPlace @CornerBakery http://bit.ly/t3WgQG #Christmas #giveaways (1 EXTRA ENTRY FOR EACH TWEET THAT YOU DO DAILY)
EXAMPLE OF A TWEET:
I want to win the Corner Bakery Cafe Holiday Sweets giveaway @HipMamasPlace @CornerBakery http://bit.ly/t3WgQG #Christmas #giveaways!
2. 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)
3. 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. (5 EXTRA ENTRIES)
*PLEASE DO NOT CROSS-PROMOTE ANY OTHER GIVEAWAYS HAPPENING ON ANY OTHER BLOG OR WEBSITE. ANY SPAM COMMENTS WILL BE DELETED IMMEDIATELY.
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, Facebook name, Twitter name and Twitter post links). Good luck!
*Hip Mama's Place Disclosure: “My reviews and opinions are 100% my own. Corner Bakery Cafe provided me 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 Artfire 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 and/or Facebook.
Great (And Cheap!) Christmas Decor Idea: Glitter Up Some Dollar Store Plastic Deer Toys
I found this really neat, fun and inexpensive Christmas craft idea from MarthaStewart.com that I did with my kids a few weekends ago: glittering up some dollar store plastic deer as cute table decorations! They look soooo adorable I thought I'd share!
My boys had real fun making these cuties!
When we were done, we added the glittered deers to our little Christmas village that we set up below the fireplace... they look soooo gorgeous I can't stop admiring my kids' work! :)
So here's how to make them!
Tools and Materials:
Plastic deer, from a craft or toy store
Small paintbrush
White glue
Powder glitter
Bowl
Glittered Deer How-To:
1. Hold a toy deer by one leg; use a paintbrush to coat head, body, and other three legs with a thin, even layer of white glue.
2. Spoon glitter onto deer; gently shake excess into bowl. Let dry.
3. Repeat process on last leg; touch up bare spots by dabbing them with glue and spooning on more glitter.
If you can't find plastic deer toys at the dollar store, try your local Michael's and Jo-Ann's craft stores too. I couldn't find them at my local craft stores so I went to Etsy and got them at $5 for 6 pieces. I love this Christmas craft idea!
Enjoy crafting with your kids! :)
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 Artfire 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 and/or Facebook.
*SUPER HOT* Plum District Deal: For $25, Receive a $50 Restaurant.com Gift Card and a $25 Target GiftCard®
I absolutely love the fantastic deals at Plum District - my top fave discount site for anything I want!
Right now, they're offering this super hot “Holiday Survival Kit” which will give you the opportunity to save on your holiday shopping!
When you purchase a voucher for ONLY $25– you will get a free $50 Restaurant.com Gift Card and a $25 Target GiftCard®! How sweet is that?
With your Restaurant.com gift certificate, you have a choice of over 18,000 restaurants nationwide — wherever and whenever you’re ready to dine.
A Target GiftCard® is your opportunity to shop for thousands of items at more than 1,700 Target and SuperTarget® stores, as well as Target.com. From home décor, small appliances and electronics to fashion, accessories and music, find exactly what you’re looking for at Target. No fees. No expiration. No kidding.®
The Fine Print:
-May purchase multiples
-Valid for a $50 Restaurant.com Gift Card and a $25 Target® Gift Card®
-Please allow up to 3 weeks for gift card delivery
-Restaurant.com and Target GiftCards® do not expire
-All gift card sales final
-Code available immediately after purchase
-Limited quantities available
-Expires 06/15/12
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 Artfire 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 and/or Facebook.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Rue La La: *HOT DEAL* $50 In-Store Lord & Taylor Gift Voucher For Only $25!
Not a member of Rue La La yet? Then, you're missing out on a lot of super hot deals!
Right now, Rue La La is offering a $50 gift voucher for only $25 good to use at the iconic Lord & Taylor department store where you can find must-have fashion essentials for your closet, gift list, and more!
To find this offer quickly, GO HERE and REGISTER for FREE at Rue La La, then while you're logged on, click on the “MEN” section on the top page. Select Lord & Taylor from the drop down menu and go snag this HOT deal! That easy! But HURRY! The last time they had this deal, it sold quickly so don't wait too long!
Full Offer Details: $50 toward in-store apparel, accessories, and gifts at any Lord & Taylor location. Full value must be used in one transaction. Offer is not valid at Lord & Taylor outlet stores, Lord & Taylor home stores, or online. With an ever-changing selection of day-to-night dresses, kids’ clothing, shoes, accessories, menswear, cosmetics, and more, Lord & Taylor offers everything you could want from top names in fashion for women, men, and kids. Choose from top designers, including names like Michael Kors, BCBGMAXAZRIA, Calvin Klein, Nars, Nautica, Hugo, Frederic Fekkai, Seven for All Mankind, and more.
Promotion Period: December 20, 2011 through February 19, 2012.
Value During Promotion Period: $50
Value After Promotion Period: $25 (Paid Value), subject to applicable laws
Validity: Members may purchase up to two offers for friends and family; limited to one offer per transaction
How to redeem: Within 24 hours you will receive an order confirmation as well as a voucher via email confirming your purchase. By Monday, December 19, 2011 you will receive a redemption email from Rue La La with step-by-step instructions on how to redeem your voucher in-store. See Terms & Conditions for more details.
So what are you waiting on? Go SIGN UP at Rue La La today before this HOT deal is gone!
(Thanks, Because Cheaper is Better!)
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 Artfire 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 and/or Facebook.
The Cooking Light Gluten-Free Cookbook - Review and Giveaway + Gluten-Free Streusel Muffins Recipe
If you have a child who suffers from food allergies, you know how he or she usually misses out on favorites like pizza and trail mix. But now your child doesn't have to! Here's The Cooking Light Gluten-Free Cookbook - a wonderful cookbook that helps busy moms like you and me serve up to 150 safe, scrumptious, and kid-friendly recipes that everyone can enjoy!
The Cooking Light Gluten-Free Cookbook is a complete culinary guide that offers a glossary of common gluten-free ingredients, lots of helpful advice for avoiding hidden gluten, and other valuable cooking and baking tips.
Here's one yummy recipe I got off of The Cooking Light Gluten-Free Cookbook that my kids have enjoyed. I'm sure you and your kids will love these too!
Cinnamon-Raisin Muffins with Streusel Topping
Streusel:
1⁄4 cup chopped walnuts
1⁄4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons brown rice flour (such as Bob’s Red Mill)
1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
11⁄2 tablespoons canola oil or
butter
Muffins:
Cooking spray
3.3 ounces brown rice flour (about
3⁄4 cup; such as Bob’s Red Mill)
4.1 ounces potato starch (about
3⁄4 cup)
2.1 ounces tapioca flour (about
1⁄2 cup)
3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
11⁄2 teaspoons xanthan gum
1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
3⁄4 cup raisins
1⁄4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
1⁄3 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup plain soy milk
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. To prepare streusel, combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl with a fork until mixture resembles small peas.
3. To prepare muffins, place 18 paper muffin cup liners in muffin cups. Coat liners with cooking spray; set aside.
4. Weigh or lightly spoon brown rice flour, potato starch, and tapioca flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine brown rice flour, potato starch, tapioca flour, granulated sugar, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Stir in raisins and walnuts; make a well in center of mixture. Combine oil, vanilla, and eggs in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Stir in soy milk; add to rice flour mixture, stirring just until moist. Spoon batter evenly into prepared muffin cups. Sprinkle batter evenly with streusel topping.
5. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until muffins are lightly browned and spring back when touched lightly in center. Cool in pans 5 minutes on a wire rack. Serve warm. Yield: 18 servings (serving size: 1 muffin).
CALORIES 201; FAT 8.5g (sat 0.8g, mono 3.9g, poly 3.2g); PROTEIN 2.3g; CARB 31g; FIBER 1g; CHOL 24mg; IRON 0.6mg; SODIUM 149mg; CALC 57mg
The Cooking Light The Gluten-Free Cookbook is now available at Amazon for one low price of only $12.82 or check out your local book retailer if you want to pick it up right off the shelf. This makes a wonderful holiday gift too for someone who is into cooking gluten-free foods!
*COOKBOOK GIVEAWAY!
Lucky you, one Hip Mama's Place reader! We have one (1) copy of The Cooking Light Gluten-Free Cookbook to give away - courtesy of Cooking Light!
VERY IMPORTANT: You must be a follower of Hip Mama's Place on all three social networks: on Facebook, Twitter and Google Friend Connect to be eligible to enter the contest. Find the link to HMP's Google Friend Connect on the left side bar under "Our Hip Followers". Click the link to "Join This Site" that will take you to a page that will let you follow Hip Mama's Place "Publicly". Make sure you are logged on to your Google account in order to do this.
TO ENTER THE CONTEST:
Leave a comment on this post with your email address by December 28th, 2011 at 12MN, EST. THIS IS YOUR MANDATORY CONTEST ENTRY.
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 their blog (if available).
*EXTRA ENTRIES for many chances to win! BE SURE TO ENTER A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH EXTRA ENTRY YOU DO!
Your comment is your one required/mandatory entry. To earn extra entries, just do the following:
1. Tweet this giveaway daily on Twitter however you like, but include this URL page and hash tags anywhere in your Twitter update: @HipMamasPlace http://bit.ly/rIoxrp @Cooking_Light #Christmas #cooking #giveaways (1 EXTRA ENTRY FOR EACH TWEET THAT YOU DO DAILY)
EXAMPLE OF A TWEET:
I want to win a copy of The Cooking Light Gluten-Free Cookbook @HipMamasPlace http://bit.ly/rIoxrp @Cooking_Light #Christmas #cooking #giveaways!
2. 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)
3. 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. (5 EXTRA ENTRIES)
*PLEASE DO NOT CROSS-PROMOTE ANY OTHER GIVEAWAYS HAPPENING ON ANY OTHER BLOG OR WEBSITE. ANY SPAM COMMENTS WILL BE DELETED IMMEDIATELY.
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, Facebook name, Twitter name and Twitter post links). Good luck!
*Hip Mama's Place Disclosure: “My reviews and opinions are 100% my own. Cooking Light provided me copies of the cookbook featured on this post which were 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 Artfire 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 and/or Facebook.
YANKEE CANDLE: $10 OFF Coupon with $25 Purchase
I went Christmas shopping at our local mall yesterday and one of my stops was my favorite Yankee Candle store. I love visiting this store with all the scented candle goodies! And, I was even more excited about this visit because I was armed with my two $10 off Yankee Candle coupons! Yayyy! :)
So... my goal was to spend less than $50 for Yankee candles that I will be giving to three special people on my gift list. And I'm so glad I did just that! :)
Here's how I saved money: I bought three items in two transactions so I can meet the minimum $25 purchase to get the $10 off discount:
1st Transaction: One (1) Flannel Red Tote Gift Set filled with a medium jar candle and three Samplers® votive candles in Christmas Cookie™ plus a Berry crackle glass votive holder all nicely arranged in a flannel red tote gift bag- priced regularly at $29.99 with my $10 off coupon = only $19.99!
2nd Transaction: Two (2) Medium Tumbler (2-wick) of the Christmas Cookie and Sparkling Cinnamon scented candles - each priced regularly at $22.99 with Buy 1, Get 1 Half OFF SALE plus my $10 OFF coupon = only $24.48! I even had the sales lady shrink wrap the tumblers and tie festive red ribbons around them.. so cute! :)
Total for two transactios: $44.47 + $2.22 tax = $46.69
If you want to grab this deal, get your printable $10 OFF Yankee Candle coupon today and save money for your holiday shopping! This coupon won't expire until January 8th, 2012 and you can print them as many as you want! Enjoy! :)
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 Artfire 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 and/or Facebook.
Are you Budget-Challenged This Holiday Season? Shop at Family Dollar Store
With the holidays just right around the corner, we got plenty of shopping to do for our loved ones. If you're anything like me who's on a constant challenge of sticking to your budget, you try and find the best deals possible. Who doesn't love finding bargains? I feel great when I know I've stretched my dollar to its fullest!
Thanks to Mom Central, I was picked to check out the local Family Dollar store with a $50 gift card so I can hunt for great deals! I admit, I haven't been to this store in a while and I needed a few things for the house such as cleaning products, foil paper, gift bags and wrapping papers for my holiday gifts. To my surprise, our Family Dollar Store also offers many other things such as home decor, scented candles, holiday trimmings, kitchen utensils, bathroom items, toys and even clothing for the whole family! So besides the cleaning products and gift wrapping papers and gift bags I needed, I was able to get more stuff with my $50 gift card. I got my kids more boxed crayons and wooden puzzles and I also got my husband a bottle of shaving cream and razors.
Oh, wow! The Family Dollar Store really do have some fantastic deals that you won't find in regular retail stores. With the purchase I made, I was able to save and cut back on many things I needed for the holiday season, plus more! I was really amazed at how much stuff I got with my $50 gift card! Also, I checked out their ads and right now, their entire stock of holiday decor and trimmings are 25% OFF! Hmmm, might go back there for more gift wrapping papers and gift bags for next year.
On a limited budget this holiday season? Try and go check out your local Family Dollar store today! You'll never know what you'll find!
Hip Mama's Place Disclosure: “I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Family Dollar and received a gift card to facilitate my review and a promotional item 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 Artfire 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 and/or Facebook.
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Ring In The New Year with KIDZ BOP 21- Music CD Giveaway!
On January 17th, KIDZ BOP- the Number 1 music brand in the U.S. geared for kids ages 5-12, is releasing KIDZ BOP 21, the latest CD in its best-selling music series.
Your kids will love dancing and singing along to today's biggest chart-topping hits including:
1. Party Rock Anthem
2. Moves Like Jagger
3. The Edge Of Glory
4. You Make Me Feel...
5. Good Life
6. Stereo Hearts
7. Without You
8. Fly
9. Hello
10. We Found Love
11. It Will Rain
12. The One That Got Away
13. Good Feeling
14. Mr. Saxobeat
15. It Girl
16. Someone Like You
KIDZ BOP 21 is now available to pre-order at KIDZBOPShop.com or at Amazon.com
*KIDZ BOP 21 CD GIVEAWAY!
one Hip Mama's Place reader will win a copy of KIDZ BOP 21 CD!
VERY IMPORTANT: You must be a follower of Hip Mama's Place on all three social networks: on Facebook, Twitter and Google Friend Connect to be eligible to enter the contest. Find the link to HMP's Google Friend Connect on the left side bar under "Our Hip Followers". Click the link to "Join This Site" that will take you to a page that will let you follow Hip Mama's Place "Publicly". Make sure you are logged on to your Google account in order to do this.
TO ENTER THE CONTEST:
Leave a comment on this post with your email address by December 27th, 2011 at 12MN,EST. THIS IS YOUR MANDATORY CONTEST ENTRY.
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 their blog (if available).
*EXTRA ENTRIES for many chances to win! BE SURE TO ENTER A SEPARATE COMMENT FOR EACH EXTRA ENTRY YOU DO!
Your comment is your one required/mandatory entry. To earn extra entries, just do the following:
1. Tweet this giveaway daily on Twitter however you like, but include this URL page and hash tags anywhere in your Twitter update: @HipMamasPlace http://bit.ly/vqXaqT @KIDZBOP #Christmas #music #giveaways (1 EXTRA ENTRY FOR EACH TWEET THAT YOU DO DAILY)
EXAMPLE OF A TWEET:
I want to win a KIDZ BOP 21 CD @HipMamasPlace http://bit.ly/vqXaqT @KIDZBOP #Christmas #music #giveaways!
2. 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)
3. 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. (5 EXTRA ENTRIES)
*PLEASE DO NOT CROSS-PROMOTE ANY OTHER GIVEAWAYS HAPPENING ON ANY OTHER BLOG OR WEBSITE. ANY SPAM COMMENTS WILL BE DELETED IMMEDIATELY.
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, Facebook name, Twitter name and Twitter post links). Good luck!
*Hip Mama's Place Disclosure: “My reviews and opinions are 100% my own. Kidz Bop provided me copies of the CD necessary 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 Artfire 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 and/or Facebook.
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