Watch Paula Deen LIVE + Real Women of Philadelphia

 

If you watch Food Network at all then you know all about Paula Deen!  I absolutely adore not only her loveable southern charm but her amazingly delicious down-home cooking as well.  Paula Deen recently partnered with Philadelphia Cream Cheese to launch the “Real Women of Philadelphia”  cooking contest.  Tomorrow June 30th at 8 PM EDT the Grand Finale will air LIVE!  You can find out more about the Real Women of Philadelphia below!  

The Heat is ON!  Watch Paula Deen LIVE in The Real Women of Philadelphia Cook Off

16 of the Best Home Chefs Gather in Savannah to Compete; Only Four Will Win

What:   Hi y’all!   Blue Peach Pizza. Tantalizing Tilapia. Mounds of Joy Whipped Pie. It’s enough to make

your mouth water.  Go beyond the bagel and imagine side dishes, appetizers, entrées and

desserts all made with Philly Cream Cheese.

Philadelphia cream cheese and Southern Cooking Queen Paula Deen have selected the 16

finalists of the Real Women of Philadelphia cooking competition.  The quest to crown four fantastic female cooks “The Real Women of Philadelphia” heats up as the talented finalists compete in a  cook-off with Paula in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia. 

On June 30, 2010 at 8 PM EDT, Paula Deen will host a live grand finale on www.PaulaDeen.com/RealWomen where you will meet all the finalists, share highlights from the cook-off and announce the final four winners.

Each of the four winners receives a $25,000 talent contract, inclusion in an upcoming cookbook

and the opportunity to host their own weekly online cooking show

When:                                  Wednesday, June 30, 2010  8 p.m. EST

You can find out more about the Real Women of Philadelphia here!

Despicable Me Giveaway!

If you have children then I’m willing to bet you’ve heard “Mommy, I wanna see Despicable Me!”.  I know all of my kids have been counting down the days until the movie is in theatres because they just cannot wait to see it.  For those of you who haven’t heard about Despicable Me let me give you the lowdown on what’s sure to be one of the summer’s hottest movies! 

In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, hidden deep beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. Surrounded by an army of tireless, little yellow minions, we discover Gru (Steve Carell), planning the biggest heist in the history of the world. He is going to steal the moon (Yes, the moon!) in Universal’s new 3-D CGI feature, Despicable Me.


Gru delights in all things wicked. Armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays and battle-ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad.

One of the world’s greatest super-villains has just met his greatest challenge: three little girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes.

Despicable Me features the voice talents of Steve Carell, Jason Segel, Russel Brand (LOVE him), Will Arnett, Kristen Wig, Danny McBride, Miranda Cosgrove, Jack McBrayer, Jermaine Clement, and Julie Andrews.  With a cast as talented and funny as that you know Despicable Me is going to be a hit!  You can check out the trailer from the movie below!

Awesome no?  And guess what is even more awesome?  2 Misadventures in Baby Raising reader’s are going to win a Despicable Me prize pack filled with all kinds of great items that are sure to get your kids excited for the movie out July 9th! 
Win it:  2 winner’s will receive a Despicable Me prize pack that includes: 

Youth Shirt

Youth Hat

Moo-Can (it really moos!)

Pencil with Minion Topper

Balloon

Minion Ink Stamp
To be entered into this giveaway please leave me a comment telling me who you want to win this for!  This is mandatory and must be completed before any extra entries are counted!
Extra Entries:  Please leave separate comments for each additional entry!
Follow MIBR via Google Friend Connect:  2 extra entries
Follow MIBR via Email:  2 extra entries
Follow MIBR via RSS Feed:  2 extra entries
Grab MIBR’s button (located on the sidebar near the bottom):  2 extra entries
Follow MIBR on Twitter:  2 extra entries
Tweet this giveaway on Twitter (please include @Allie_23 in your tweets and please leave the link to your tweet in the comments):  2 tweets per day per length of giveaway
Become a Fan of MIBR on Facebook:  2 extra entries
Share this giveaway on Facebook: 2 extra entries
Enter any of the other giveaways on MIBR:  1 extra entry per additional giveaway entry
Blog about this giveaway with links to this post:  10 extra entries

This giveaway ends on  July 12 , 2010 at 11:59 PM EST.  One winner will be chosen via Random.org and announced in a separate winner’s post (winner will also be emailed).  Winner will have 48 hours to contact me and claim his prize, failure to do so will result in winner forfeiting his prize and me choosing a new winner.

Social Networking for Women

As a blogger, social networking is part of my everyday vocabulary.  Though I never realized the importance or power of using social networking before I started blogging, now more than ever I know how powerful and empowering it can be.

Just as powerful as social networking with other bloggers and businesses is social networking for women.  Finding a place where we can feel connected, inspired, and empowered in a safe female dominated environment is an amazing thing.  BraveHeart Women is  social networking for women that offers women a chance to be inspired by and  be connected to other women who share the same purpose and passions as you.  BraveHeart Women also gives women the opportunity to take action through global contribution.  As a woman, knowing that there are other women out there who share the same passions and goals in life as I do, is a great thing.  So often women do not have the opportunity  to connect with other women in the way and capacity they would like to, social networking has helped to bridge the gap and make those connections possible!

While social networking for women may not be a topic everyone knows about, I think it is only a matter of time before it’s as common as email and blogging.  It’s refreshing to know women can come together in a positive way and make a difference, and social networking is helping to make that a reality.

*  This is a sponsored post*

Kroger Pound for Pound Challenge Winner!

It’s time to announce the winner of the Kroger Pound for Pound Challenge giveaway!  Thanks to all who entered!

Winning number:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winning Comment:

June 25, 2010 7:18 PM 130

Mari

tweet
http://twitter.com/LuckyDuckyToo/status/17060547513
runningmatey at hotmail dot com

Congrats!  You have 48 hours to contact me and claim your prize! 

Pink Power Mom…Share Your Story and WIN!

Last week I posted about the Pink Power Moms Campaign—I hope that you had a chance to check it out and see what the campaign and the initiative is all about!

Now I want to give all of you a chance to share your stories of battling breast cancer.  Not only will 1 Misadventures reader win a great Bright Starts prize, she will also be in the running for the chance of being one of 8 Pink Power Moms and the opportunity to share her story, but also win some great prizes!  Know someone who has an inspiring story to tell, or maybe you have battled breast cancer and would like to share your story?  You can read more about the Pink Power Mom campaign below…and be sure to check out the bottom of this post for details on how you can win a Bright Starts prize just for sharing  your story!

Bright Starts™ wants to honor eight women who have led an inspirational fight against breast cancer. These amazing women have persevered through their battle and have gone on to make a difference in the world, motivating and inspiring those around them. What does it take to be a Pink Power Mom? Read about our former winners at http://www.pinkpowermom.com. The eight winning Pink Power Moms will receive:

- A $5,000 Donation to the breast cancer charity of her choice
- A weekend of pampering with all 8 of the Pink Power Mom winners
- A chance to be selected as the Bright Starts™ Pink Power Super Mom and to receive additional charity donations plus appear in a Bright Starts™ print advertising campaign

Nominate your Pink Power Mom today by sharing your stories about that amazing woman in your life. Recognize and empower these amazing women by submitting stories about your Pink Power Mom to “Misadventures in Baby Raising” and don’t forget to submit your stories to http://www.pinkpowermom.com. In October, we will announce the national winners and the winner from “Misadventures in Baby Raising” This very special mom will receive some of her own Bright Starts™ products.

Also, don’t forget to Become a Fan of Bright Starts on Facebook and Be a Giver. Through the month of June, Bright Starts™ will donate $1 for every new fan that joins us during the campaign to benefit Pink Power Mom charities. Your Pink Power Mom will appreciate your help and support.

  

WIN!     If you, or someone you know has an inspiring story about battling breast cancer then tell me about it!  You have 2 options for sharing your story with me:

*  Leave a comment below sharing your story with not only me, but all of the MIBR readers as well.

*  If you prefer you can send me an email and share your story (a_proffitt79(at)yahoo(dot)com)!

I will choose the story that touches me the most from the entries I receive and that person will not only be nominated by MIBR to be a Pink Power Mom, she will also win one of two Bright Starts Prizes ( the Pretty In Pink™ Baby’s Play Place™ Deluxe Edition or the Pretty In Pink™ Bounce-a-bout™—winner’s choice!)

So please share your stories and don’t forget nominations close on June 30th so HURRY!

Who LOVES Winning? More Winners!

Blame it on the hot and humid weather putting me into a super lazy mood lately or the fact that my children running around screaming and making messes all day has driven me completely insane, either way I’ve been slacking here at MIBR!  So due to all the slacking I have a few giveaway winners to announce! 

First up the Care Bears Share-A-Lot in Care-A-Lot giveaway…we have 2 winners!

June 21, 2010 6:10 AM 53

Anonymous

daily tweet
http://twitter.com/wiscmom24/status/16692301673
denise_22315 at yahoo dot com

AND

June 18, 2010 11:11 PM 42

Terra H.

follow your blog #1
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

Next we have the My Baby Clothes Boutique Winner!

June 24, 2010 11:58 AM 90

FDP 4 Life

follower #1
susansmoaks at gmail dot com

Congrats to all of the winners!  You all have 48 hours to contact me and claim your prizes!

Wordless Wednesday…Brothers

They love each other so much…can’t ya tell?

Sending that Special Someone Flowers?

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of 1-800-Flowers. All opinions are 100% mine.

I love flowers, (who doesn’t right?) from the way they look and smell, to the way they can bring the brightest of smiles to anyone’s face in an instant!  One of my favorite gifts to give are flowers and one of my favorite people to give them to are my mom.

Through the years my mother has done so much for me and it seems that the older I get the more I appreciate her and all of the tough love lessons and long, thoughtful talks she’s given to me, even though I may not have appreciated those things at the time.  Though my mother and I may not agree on our favorite type of flower, mine are tulips and have been for years while my mother prefers lilies and roses equally, we both love receiving them!  As a matter of face, I cannot think of anyone who deserves a big bouquet of roses, heck why not mix some lilies in there too, for no other reason than because I love her!

Thinking of sending that special person in your life a bouquet of flowers?  Why not check out the amazing selection at 1-800-FLOWERS.com, they have so many beautiful options and who doesn’t want a “just because” flower delivery every now and then?

pediped takes comfort to a new level!

I love pediped…they are my favorite brand of children’s shoes…hands down!  I wanted to pass along some exciting news to all of you from pediped!  Enjoy!

pediped® takes comfort to a new level

with Memory Foam Technology (MFT)™ 
sandals and ballet flats

pediped® introduces the next generation in ultimate comfort for children with Memory Foam Technology™ (MFT™ ) intheir signature ballet flats and sandals for boys and girls.   The responsive and high-density Memory Foam Technology™ (MFT™) insoles mold to a child’s foot and spring back when pressed to absorb shock, and minimize impact.  The MFT™ insoles also react to body temperature, distribute weight and provide support where needed. This creates a custom fit that is comparable to none.

Best of all, this ultra comfortable technology is available in many adorable styles including the Penny ballet flat, the Megan sandal with flowers, the Phoebe with gorgeous rhinestones, the Gillian, and Brody, a rugged sandal for boys.   The shoes are made of an all leather upper, lining and all natural rubber sole.  Upholding its reputation as a leader  in the children’s footwear industry, pediped® is the only US children’s footwear company to offer a complete line of shoes with memory foam technology.  

Style no longer has to be sacrificed for comfort.   Now, with this new line, savvy parents will be happy to know that kids can be both stylish and comfortable.  pediped® footwear’s MFT™ line is  available now at select retailers and on www.pediped.com.  This line comes in EU sizes 20-29 (US sizes 5-12.5) and retails for $48-52 USD per pair.  Styles include Penny, Gillian, Megan, Phoebe and Brody (photos below).   Look for new Fall/Winter 2010 MFT™ styles from pediped® to make their debut this July!   

About pediped®
pediped® footwear was launched in 2004 by Angela and Brian Edgeworth in their quest for the perfect soft-soled shoe for their first daughter. Exceptional quality, unsurpassed comfort and distinctive styling have made the award winning company one of the fastest-growing children's footwear brands in the United States. pediped® footwear is sold in over 3000 stores in the United States and 40 countries worldwide with an offering of more than 120 designs for boys and girls between their two lines, Originals and Flex. Originals (soft-soled shoes for newborns to age 2+) and Flex (rubber-soled shoes for children 1-5 years) are available in EU sizes ranging from 17 to 29. In addition the company’s award winning footwear collections pediped® offers a range of accessories including tights and socks, and jewelry.  For more information, email customerservice@pediped.com, visit www.pediped.com or call 1-702-567-0311.

About pediped®
pediped® footwear was launched in 2004 by Angela and Brian Edgeworth in their quest for the perfect soft-soled shoe for their first daughter. Exceptional quality, unsurpassed comfort and distinctive styling have made the award winning company one of the fastest-growing children's footwear brands in the United States. pediped® footwear is sold in over 3000 stores in the United States and 40 countries worldwide with an offering of more than 120 designs for boys and girls between their two lines, Originals and Flex. Originals (soft-soled shoes for newborns to age 2+) and Flex (rubber-soled shoes for children 1-5 years) are available in EU sizes ranging from 17 to 29. In addition the company’s award winning footwear collections pediped® offers a range of accessories including tights and socks, and jewelry.  For more information, email customerservice@pediped.com, visit www.pediped.com or call 1-702-567-0311.

Help Fight Breast Cancer…Pink Power Moms Campaign!

I don’t normally talk very much about causes and donating on my blog, but when it pertains to the fight against cancer I make an exception.

Two very important women in my family left this earth entire too soon because they lost their battles with cancer.  My grandmother, whom I never met and my great-grandmother, who was an integral part of my life both pasted away from complications of cancer and it has always weighed heavy on my heart.  Any attention I can bring to the fight against cancer I am more than happy to be a part of!  That is why when I found out about the Pink Power Mom campaign I knew I had to help spread the word!

Each year, Bright Starts™ honors and rewards eight women for their inspirational fight against breast cancer.  Not only have these women persevered through their battles, they have become inspirational leaders and role models for their families and communities. Whether they have started their own breast cancer foundation or have taken on an active role in existing charity organizations, they have made it their goal to make a difference in the world. You can read about these women at http://www.pinkpowermom.com

Bright Starts™ wants to help these women and support their cause. We invite you to Become a Fan of Bright Starts™ on Facebook and Be a Giver. Through the month of June, Bright Starts™ will donate $1 for every new fan that joins us during the campaign to benefit Pink Power Mom charities. These moms will appreciate your help and support.

So do something as simple as becoming a Fan of Bright Start’s on Facebook and help fight breast cancer!

My New Guilty Pleasure…Ice Road Truckers!

If you’ve read my blog for any length of time then you know all about my love of reality TV.  I will sit and watch a reality show about catching Great White sharks like it’s the most interesting thing on television…ever (and this particular show is by the way).  I find myself watching shows that I would never really imagine me watching, but strangely I do.  My new guilty pleasure is Ice Road Truckers on the History Channel! OMG have you seen this show?  Not only are these people extremely unstable, (I mean come on…you have to admit, anyone willing to drive a semi on that road is just crazy) they are now officially my new heroes…none more than the lone lady in a sea of men…Lisa!  I am not sure what drew me to Ice Road Truckers in the first place, but now I am hooked, I spent the better part of my Sunday fighting terrible heartburn and watching IRT.  These truck drivers are seriously freaking Rock Stars and I just had to share how much I enjoy them (and the show) with y’all!
Do you watch Ice Road Truckers?  Maybe you have another, similarly strange, guilty pleasure reality show?  I wanna know…you know how much I love to talk about reality TV!

Wubbzy Escape from Dino Island Winner!

Another winner!  This time we’re drawing for the Wow Wow Wubbzy Escape From Dino Island DVD! 

Winning number is:

Our lucky winner is:

June 8, 2010 3:38 PM 35

Nicole

#2 Tweeted http://twitter.com/pittsy82/status/15737271989
pittsy82@hotmail.com

Give your Dad the Gift of Time!

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Voctorinox Swiss Army. All opinions are 100% mine.

I, like many people, grew up without my real father in the picture.  The time I did spend with my father was infrequent and honestly not many “memories” were made.  I did reconnect with my father when my oldest daughter was born, but even after that our relationship has been strained at best.  I did however have a dad in my life, my step-father, who from the time I was 10 made sure I had a roof over my head, clothes on my back, food in my belly, and a shoulder to cry on!  My step-father has always been there when I needed him and to this day he is the only man I’ve ever considered worthy enough to call dad.

My dad loves watches, honestly I can’t remember ever seeing him without one! For years now he has worn the same old worn down watch that I remember my mom giving him as a birthday gift when I was a teenager.  This year when I started thinking of Father’s Day gifts I knew a watch was the right choice…and I found the perfect watch, the Victorinox Swiss Army!  There is it in all its glory…now that is a watch that I know my dad will treasure for years to come! 

Think the Father in your life would love this watch?  You can go here and check out the entire Victorinox collection!  You can also head over to the Facebook IWAW sweepstakes page  and Fan them and also participate in the I Wear a Watch sweepstakes for a chance to win a Victorinox Swiss Army timepiece!

Conversations with My Son: The Pee Pee/Po Po Game

Yesterday as I was folding laundry my son and I had an impromptu conversation about boys and girls and their *ahem* parts!  Now Little Man has been potty training (hard core like the champ he is) for nearly a month now so he hears “Don’t sqeeze your pee pee that hard.” and “Point your pee pee into the toilet.” a few dozen times a day, so I think it’s pretty safe to say he knows what a pee pee is.  Little Man has also been introduce (quiet unwillingly I might add) to the word po po  (what my girlies have called their private parts forever) one night while in the bathtub he noticed that Little Diva’s parts were pretty different than his and that raised a whole host of questions from him. 
Fast forward to yesterday and our conversation!
Me:  (Folding a bra and sitting it on my bed) Thank you so much for your help Bub, that’s so nice of you!
Little Man:  Yea Mommy!  (picking up said bra) That your boobs Mom?
Me:  Um no that is my bra silly boy, it holds my boobies.
Little Man:  Oh yea mommy!  (putting the bra on) I wear you ba?
Me:  Um  better not Bub bras are for girls.
Little Man:  (struggling to get the bra on) I not a girl? 
Me:  Nope Bub you’re a boy…boys don’t wear bras do they?
Little Man:  (taking the bra off)  No Mommy!  Daddy a boy?
Me:  Yes Bub he is…good job!
Little Man:  TayTay a boy?
Me:  No Taylor is a girl!
This started a whole line of “Is this person a boy or girl?” questions that magically morphed into what I like to call “The Pee Pee/Po Po Game”!
Bub:  Bub Bub has a pee pee and Sissy has a po po!
Me:  Yes, that’s right!  What does mommy have?
Bub:  (Smiling hardcore)  BOOBIES!
See that proves it…men (no matter what age) can’t get past the boobs!

Father’s Day Recipes Dad Will Love!

With Father’s Day quickly approaching the scramble to secure last minute gifts is on!  So what do you get for the guy who you love most?  A neck tie?  A pack of socks?  Maybe a “Worlds Greatest Dad” mug?  Those gifts have been done and done again so why not give the dad in your life something he’ll be sure to appreciate…give him the gift of food!  I mean come on every woman knows that the way to a mans heart is through his stomach!  I have a few killer recipes from Mrs. Butterworth, Franks Red Hot, French’s Mustard, and Duncan Hines to share with you that will be sure to please dad!
Let’s say we’re building the perfect Father’s Day feast…breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert…this is going to be yummy!  We’ll start with breakfast, heck why not even serve it to him in bed (hey, mom is not the only one who deserves  breakfast in bed every once in a while).  So what would the perfect breakfast be?  Let’s see…how about Hawaiian French Toast?  Sounds delicious!

Hawaiian French Toast

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon, BUTTER
2 EGGS, beaten
1 teaspoon, CINNAMON
4-8, HAWAIIAN SWEET ROLS, cut in half
1/2 cup, MRS. BUTTERWORTH’S SUGAR FREE SYRUP, warm
THE STEPS
1: Heat butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.
2: In a large bowl mix eggs and cinnamon.
3: Dunk rolls into mixture and coat thoroughly.
4: Cook bread until golden brown on both sides about 3-5 minutes each side.
5: Warm your syrup in the microwave and pour over toast.

Now let’s move on to lunch…how about something hot and spicy?  Sounds perfect for the man in my life and I hope the man in yours thinks so too!  How do chicken wings sound?  That’s what I thought…perfecto!

BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS

Prep Time: 10 min. Cook Time: 20 min.

2 1/2-lbs. chicken wing pieces
¾ cup FRANK'S® REDHOT® Buffalo Wings Sauce
1. BAKE wings in foil-lined pan at 500°F on lowest oven rack for 20 to 25 min. until crispy, turning once.
2. TOSS wings in Buffalo Wing Sauce to coat.
Makes-6 to 8 servings
Tip: You may substitute 1/2 cup FRANK'S® REDHOT® Sauce mixed with 1/3 cup melted butter for the Buffalo Wing Sauce.
Alternate Cooking Directions: Deep-fry at 375°F for 10 min.
Broil 6-inches from heat 15 to 20 min., turning once.
Grill over medium heat 20 to 25 min., turning often.

Now onto dinner!  Something grilled sounds wonderful to me and what a perfect opportunity to show your dad or hubby what a grill mistress you are! 

TANGY RANCH GRILLED CHICKEN

2/3 cup Ranch salad dressing
1/3 cup FRENCH'S® Classic Yellow® or Honey Mustard
¼ cup dark brown sugar
4 (5 oz.) boneless skinless chicken breasts, seasoned with salt and pepper to taste
1. MIX salad dressing, mustard and sugar. Pour 2/3 cup mixture over chicken.
2. MARINATE chicken in refrigerator 30 min. or up to 3 hours.
3. GRILL chicken on greased rack over medium heat for 15 min. or until done. Serve chicken with remaining mustard mixture.
Makes 4 servings
Tip: Substitute boneless pork chops.

Let me tell you, the Tangy Ranch Grilled Chicken was a huge hit at our house!  So we have one course left…oh yes and it’s everyone’s favorite…especially dad!  So maybe the dad in your life likes football…and cake?

Football Cake

For the Dad who is a fan of all things football, a cake that’s easy to make and can be personalized with his favorite sports team!

Ingredients:
•1 pkg Duncan Hines® Moist Deluxe® Devil's Food Cake Mix
•1 tub Duncan Hines® Creamy Home-Style Classic Chocolate Frosting
•1 (0.68 oz) tube white glossy decorating gel

Baking Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour 10-inch round cake pan.
2. Prepare cake according to package directions for basic recipe. Bake at 350°F 45 to
50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
3. Cut cake and remove 2-inch slice from center. Arrange cake as shown. Spread chocolate frosting on sides and top of cake. Make white frosting laces on football, using decorating gel.
Or maybe he likes brownies and cookies?  Duncan Hines has that covered as well! 

EASY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIE COOKIES

Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Brownie Cookies are a perfect marriage of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter, easy to make and fun to share.

Ingredients:
Cookies:

• 1 box Duncan Hines® Chewy Fudge Brownie Mix or Duncan Hines® Milk Chocolate Brownie Mix
• 1/4 cup butter
• 4 oz of softened cream cheese
• 1 egg

Peanut Butter Filling:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup peanut butte

Frosting:

• Duncan Hines Creamy Home-Style Milk Chocolate Frosting or Classic Chocolate Frosting

Baking Instructions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, beat brownie mix, softened butter, softened cream cheese and egg. Mix either by hand or by using a mixer.

1. Roll 1 tablespoon of dough into balls and place on lightly greased or parchment lined cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Should make 2 1/2 dozen cookies.

1. In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and peanut butter together and roll into small balls using about 1 teaspoon. Press peanut butter balls into surface of uncooked brownie cookies and slightly flatten cookie. Bake for 12 minutes or until edges are set. Cookies may appear slightly under cooked, but do not overbake. Cool on cookie sheets for about 3 mins and transfer to wire rack.

1. If Desired: Place 6 tablespoons of frosting into a microwave safe container and melt (30 seconds), drizzle melted chocolate over top of cookie. Cool.

Tips:

1. For easy clean up, place wax paper or parchment paper under wire rack -- then drizzle the frosting on cookies

So now you have a slew of recipes to help you make this Father’s Day the best ever for the dad in your life!  I hope you get a chance to try one (or all) of these recipes…they really are yummo!  And if you do happen to try one please let me know!

*I was provided coupons in order to try out the recipes mentioned above to facilitate this post*

2More Lucky MIBR Winners!

We have 2 more giveaways that have ended and that means 2 more LUCKY winners!  I love this part of review blogging!

First off…the Suave Mandarin Mango Body Wash Winner!

Winning number is:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winning commenter: 

May 27, 2010 3:35 AM 12

Belinda M

I am an email subscriber
bluebelle0367(at)hotmail(dot)com

Congrats Belinda M! 

Next giveaway is…all Oxi-Active!

Winning number is: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Winning commenter is: 

June 4, 2010 4:13 PM 20

Nicole

#1 I subscribe via email
pittsy82@Hotmail.com

Congrats Nicole! 

Congrats to both ladies!  You both have 48 hours to contact me and claim your prizes!

Wordless Wednesday…Piggy’s Painted!

My daughter Savanna had her friend Jana paint her piggies in all kinds of bright colors…it turned out so cute!  I couldn’t resist taking a picture!

Happy Wordless Wednesday! 

Freschetta Flatbread = YUMMO!

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Freschetta. All opinions are 100% mine.

Our family loves pizza!  Whether it’s family night with a movie and our favorite pizzeria's weekly special or a busy week night and our favorite frozen offering, pizza is a huge crowd pleaser around here!  Pizza is especially a great go-to meal for me because of how convenience the frozen brands can be.  And since I depend on the frozen variety often, we definitely have our favorite brand…Freschetta! 

We have been loyal Freschetta fans around here for years now and I can’t say enough nice things about their pizza…it’s just awesome!  One of the new products we recently tried by Freschetta is the Freschetta FlatBread .  I am a huge fan of Flatbread anyway and the fact that it’s Freschetta makes it even better!  My favorite variety of Freschetta Flatbread is the Zest Italian…it’s covered in delicious meats and chesses and has an amazing zesty sauce that just takes it over the top!  Of course, I cannot deny that I also love the Roasted Garlic and Spinach…it’s unique and awesome all at the same time and it makes this mommy very happy! 

Have you tried Freschetta Flatbread yet?  No?  Well what are you waiting for?  It’s yummo!  And just because I love sharing great deals with you guys…you can go here and get a $1 off coupon so you can try Freschetta Flatbread for yourself…you’ll be glad you did!

New Feature on MIBR: Music Monday!

A few months ago I decided that I would use the weekends to talk about music…well that idea came and went and I never really stuck with it, which is such a shame because I love music.  So I decided to make Monday’s my official “let’s talk about music” day…or Music Monday!  And because I hope that all of you love music as much as I do (hey who doesn’t like music) I want Music Monday to be something we all can enjoy.  So each week there will be a different theme and a chance for you to link your Music Monday post…there is even a cool button you can rock on your post…it doesn’t get more Rock than that…right?

So this weeks topic is:  What song was #1 the day you were born?

Now this is a question that I have asked myself before and of course I had to find out so I did…easily on Every Hit.com…punch in your birthday and you get the #1 song that day in history…pretty cool huh?

So the #1 song on my birthday was:

On 23rd Feb 1979 ...
The Number 1 single was:
Blondie - "Heart Of Glass"

The Number 1 album was:
Blondie - "Parallel Lines"

Wanna participate?

Simple…go to Every Hit.com and punch in your birthday…then post your Music Monday post and come back and leave the link…easy peasy!

Oh and don’t forget to grab the button!

<center><a href="http://misadventuresinbabyraising.blogspot.com/"><img src="http://i148.photobucket.com/albums/s1/aproffitt79/music_monday_button-2.jpg" /></a></center>

Kroger Pound for Pound Challenge {Giveaway}

I’ve been an on again, off again fan of the biggest loser for a while now.  I find myself completely drawn in to the stories of the contestants and the amazing weight loses they achieve.  Not only do I find their stories and struggles inspiring I always feel compelled to do more after watching an episode…so I am with the Kroger Pound for Pound Challenge! 
“The Kroger Co. Family of Stores, General Mills, NBC's hit TV Show "The Biggest Loser" and other key sponsors are partnering to donate up to $1,080,000 to Feeding America this year.”  Helping these amazing sponsors reach their goal is easy…through June 30th you can visit the Pound For Pound website and make a pledge to lose weight (and help out your local food bank in the process!).  For every pound you pledge to lose, the Pound for Pound Challenge will donate 14 cents to Feeding America enough to deliver one pound of groceries to a local food bank. 
Since I find myself so inspired by the biggest loser and since this is such a great cause I decided to pledge to lose weight along with millions of others!  So I know you want to know how much I pledged to lose and how I plan to lose it…right?  Well thanks to Kroger (the official supplier of the Biggest Loser Ranch and partner for the Pound for Pound Challenge) I will be purchasing some of the General Mills products featured on the show with the $30 Kroger Gift Cards they provided to me as participation in this campaign.  The products, including Yoplait Greek yogurt, Total, and Multigrain Cheerios, are available at local Kroger stores and will be a huge factor in helping me stick to my weight lose goals.  I’m really excited about losing the weight and being part of such an awesome cause!
Help Out:  I really want to urge all of you to go over to the Pound for Pound website and pledge to lose and help your local food bank!  It’s such a quick and easy way to help those in need!
Guess what?  One lucky MIBR reader is going to win a $30 gift card to the Kroger family of stores (including; Kroger, Fred Meyer, Ralph´s, King Soopers, City Market, Dillon's, Smith´s, Fry´s, QFC, Baker´s, Owen´s, Jay C Food Stores, Hilander, Gerbes, Food4Less, Pay Less Super Markets and Scott´s Food & Pharmacy)!
Win it:  To be entered into this giveaway please leave a comment telling me how much weight you plan to pledge to the Pound for Pound Challenge!  This is mandatory and must be completed before any extra entries are counted!
Extra Entry Options:  Please leave separate comments for each extra entry!
Follow MIBR via Google Friend Connect:  2 extra entries
Follow MIBR via Email:  2 extra entries
Follow MIBR via RSS Feed:  2 extra entries
Grab MIBR’s button (located on the sidebar near the bottom):  2 extra entries
Follow MIBR on Twitter:  2 extra entries
Tweet this giveaway on Twitter (please include @Allie_23 in your tweets and please leave the link to your tweet in the comments):  2 tweets per day per length of giveaway
Become a Fan of MIBR on Facebook:  2 extra entries
Share this giveaway on Facebook:  2 extra entries
Enter any of the other giveaways on MIBR:  1 extra entry per additional giveaway entry
Blog about this giveaway with links to this post:  10 extra entries

This giveaway ends on  June 27 , 2010 at 11:59 PM EST.  One winner will be chosen via Random.org and announced in a separate winner’s post (winner will also be emailed).  Winner will have 48 hours to contact me and claim his prize, failure to do so will result in winner forfeiting his prize and me choosing a new winner.

MissTutu.com…Great Deal!

Being a mom to 3 girls means lots of girly, pink, frilly things laying, hanging, and thrown around everywhere.  I have to admit I love girly things (and I am so thankful my girls do too) but there is one girly thing that I love more than the rest…tutus!  And I have a great deal for all of you tutu lovin mommas to check out!

Tutus have always been popular for ballerinas but now girls are wearing them every day and for special holidays and photographs.  Jenni Lynn of MissTutu.com teaches how to make tutus since the cost of purchasing boutique tutus is cost preventative for many.  Fortunately, moms can learn how to create beautiful and professional looking tutu skirts for their daughters without spending a fortune since the basic supplies are fairly inexpensive and the instructions are easy to follow.

Jenni offers a step-by-step No-Sew Tutu Course on DVD with instructions for 15 fun and trendy tutu styles like the Jean Tutu, Tutu Onesies, Petti-tutus, Empire Waist Tutu Dress, and more tutus PLUS how to make some fun accessories too!  The course sells daily for $67.00 but you can get this same course for only $5.00 until the end of June.  Don't you just LOVE a great coupon find?

 
To get your coupon for this special discount and full details on the “Secrets to Tutu Making Success” DVD course and Free Bonus Videos and Craft Ebooks, please visit www.5tutu.weebly.com  (**HINT:  Go to the VERY bottom of this page and you'll find an even better coupon code to get the tutu course for just $3.00)

Not interested in the full tutu course and want to try one tutu lesson for free?  Check out www.MissTutu.com for a free tutu making lesson.

Now I know that this is something that all of my girlies will adore!

*I was compensated for this post*

My Baby Clothes Boutique {Review and Giveaway}

Having four children means lots of shopping for clothes—lots.  While I love shopping it seems that whenever I shop at the stores nearby everything is the same and everyone and their cousin’s kids have the same clothes my kids have.  Needless to say I like different in not only the styles I choose but also the styles I choose for my children.



When I want a unique outfit for one of my children I always hit the internet and the online boutiques.  Recently I was approached to do a review for My Baby Clothes Boutique, and given my love of boutique baby clothes and shopping I was very happy to accept.  My Baby Clothes Boutique offers shoppers the most fashion forward and trendy clothes on the market at the guaranteed lowest prices!  Not only does the team at My Baby Clothes Boutique search to find the cutest, most comfortable, highest quality clothes, they insist that if they don’t have what you’re looking for they will find it for you and add it to their already impressive selection.

From baby headbands  and baby hats to  fashionable clothing and accessories for baby and toddler, My Baby Clothes Boutique has a huge variety of clothing as unique as the children they are destined to adorn!  Since I love shopping for children's clothes I spent quite a bit of time on My Baby Clothes Boutique just looking around and I just have to share some of my finds with you!

Is this not the cutest dress you have ever seen?  It would look so cute on the Little Diva!

 

And this?  With these?  Too cute for words!

Of course, I can’t forget Little Man…would he not look like a Rock Star in this hat or what?

So much cuteness on one website…I can hardly contain myself!  For my review I chose the adorable Bow Sandal for the Little Diva…at one and a half she already has a shoe collection that rivals Carrie Bradshaw, so I knew a shoe review would be perfect for her!  The Bow Sandal is a white patent leather flip flop with a perfect pink and turquoise zebra print detail are bound to put an extra pep in her step this summer. The over-sized bow adds that extra touch to make these sandals a definite head turner.  Aside from the fact that the sandals are absolutely adorable I love the fact that there is an elastic strap in the back that prevents the flip flops from flipping right off Little Diva’s feet.  I cannot tell you how many compliments Little Diva’s new flip flops have received…everyone from her favorite Auntie to strangers at the grocery store have stopped me to comment on how adorable they are! 

Buy it:  You can buy all of the items above (and so many more) online at My Baby Clothes Boutique.

Guess what?  One very lucky (I’m jealous actually) Misadventures in Baby Raising reader is going to win a $25 Gift Certificate to My Baby Clothes Boutique!

Win it:  To be entered into this giveaway please visit My Baby Clothec Boutique and have a look around, then come back here and leave a comment on this post telling me which item(s) you love!  This is mandatory and must be completed before any extra entry options are eligible!  

Extra Entries:  Please leave separate comments for each extra entry!

Follow MIBR via Google Friend Connect:  2 extra entries
Follow MIBR via Email:  2 extra entries
Follow MIBR via RSS Feed:  2 extra entries
Grab MIBR’s button (located on the sidebar near the bottom):  2 extra entries
Follow MIBR on Twitter:  2 extra entries
Tweet this giveaway on Twitter (please include @Allie_23 in your tweets and please leave the link to your tweet in the comments):  2 tweets per day per length of giveaway
Become a Fan of MIBR on Facebook:  2 extra entries
Share this giveaway on Facebook:  2 extra entries
Enter any of the other giveaways on MIBR:  1 extra entry per additional giveaway entry
Blog about this giveaway with links to this post:  10 extra entries

This giveaway ends on Thursday June 24 , 2010 at 11:59 PM EST.  One winner will be chosen via Random.org and announced in a separate winner’s post (winner will also be emailed).  Winner will have 48 hours to contact me and claim his prize, failure to do so will result in winner forfeiting his prize and me choosing a new winner.