IF you read the Orange County Register there is a rewards club for subscribers only? It is called the Oc Register Insider http://www.registerinsider.com you look through the paper for the code words that are outlined with a ticket on the top of the ad.
I can update the secret words every day that I get the paper Thurs-Sun
Today June 14 2009 I found some old words in the paper and a new one:
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Sunday, June 14, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Real life advice for moms by moms
Hey Mommies!
There is a new website to help mommies learn as they go from real life moms just like you and me, it is called Mamapedia
www.mamapedia.com
What is Mamapedia about?
About Mamapedia™
Questions and parenting go hand in hand. From the moment you discover you’re pregnant and wonder "what should I be eating?" to the day your child packs for college and asks "how much spending money will I need?" you’re constantly in need of advice. And there’s no one better to get it from than the ultimate experts: other moms.
This, in a nutshell, is why Mamapedia exists.
Mamapedia is your lifeline to millions of moms who’ve shared their real-world wisdom through local Mamasource online communities over the past two years. We compiled their answers, organized them by stage, and made them instantly searchable. We invite you to bookmark Mamapedia to find answers in a pinch, and to join your local Mamasource community so you can share what you’ve learned on your journey. And don't miss Mamapedia’s ever-expanding range of topics, including household, money, health, relationships, and many other things that moms are talking about.
Parenting is a learn-as-you-go job. So is running a company. We welcome your feedback about Mamapedia and Mamasource.
There is a new website to help mommies learn as they go from real life moms just like you and me, it is called Mamapedia
www.mamapedia.com
What is Mamapedia about?
About Mamapedia™
Questions and parenting go hand in hand. From the moment you discover you’re pregnant and wonder "what should I be eating?" to the day your child packs for college and asks "how much spending money will I need?" you’re constantly in need of advice. And there’s no one better to get it from than the ultimate experts: other moms.
This, in a nutshell, is why Mamapedia exists.
Mamapedia is your lifeline to millions of moms who’ve shared their real-world wisdom through local Mamasource online communities over the past two years. We compiled their answers, organized them by stage, and made them instantly searchable. We invite you to bookmark Mamapedia to find answers in a pinch, and to join your local Mamasource community so you can share what you’ve learned on your journey. And don't miss Mamapedia’s ever-expanding range of topics, including household, money, health, relationships, and many other things that moms are talking about.
Parenting is a learn-as-you-go job. So is running a company. We welcome your feedback about Mamapedia and Mamasource.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Frosted Flakes Kelloggs Plant a Seed Semifinalists
Mom Central teamed up with Kellogg's Frosted Flakes back in January to let our community know about its Earn Your Stripes (EYS) field renovation program that aimed to renovate neighborhood sports fields across the U.S. Since that time, thousands of fields were nominated some with as many as 700,000 supporters! Those fields have now been narrowed down to 100 finalists and your vote will help determine the winning fields.
The semifinalist fields were chosen based on the feasibility of the field makeover, the location and age of the field, how often it gets used, how many events take place, what teams use it, the number of other athletic fields in the community, the demand, condition, and the impact a field renovation would have on the community.
From May 1st through the 31st, you can vote for your favorite semifinalist field at www.frostedflakes.com. Do you have a field in your area that got nominated or do you like one with a particularly compelling story? We found a playing field close to the Mom Central office! Those who nominated these fields described the conditions as having inadequate grass, equipment, uneven playing surfaces and other problems. These renovations will help to build community and provide better places for kids to stay active and play.
The semifinalist fields were chosen based on the feasibility of the field makeover, the location and age of the field, how often it gets used, how many events take place, what teams use it, the number of other athletic fields in the community, the demand, condition, and the impact a field renovation would have on the community.
From May 1st through the 31st, you can vote for your favorite semifinalist field at www.frostedflakes.com. Do you have a field in your area that got nominated or do you like one with a particularly compelling story? We found a playing field close to the Mom Central office! Those who nominated these fields described the conditions as having inadequate grass, equipment, uneven playing surfaces and other problems. These renovations will help to build community and provide better places for kids to stay active and play.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Breastfeeding Mommies or Mommies to be read this
Evenflo has a new and Improved Breastpump
yea its a take on the old one they already have out but the folks at Evenflo have listened to your imput and decided the Comfort performance pump needed to be updated. So here is a list of the improvements/changes they made to the pump to make it better: New for 2009
Improved cycle time from 38 to 57cpm (60cpm is the accepted norm for a suckling baby)
Vacuum performance is consistently near the maximum of 250mmHG. Productive vacuum at all settings between min and max.
Regulated power adapter provides more consistent vacuum levels and cycle rate throughout range
Dual performance – 2 individual pumps for better production allowing individual settings and overall increased vacuum capacity
More stable bottle stand to prevent possible spillage
All components are BPA free and contain less than 0.01% phthalates
ISO Compliance and International symbols on pump allow retail in Canada
Upgraded corporate packaging that is WHO code compliant and more appealing to Mom
Aesthetics improvement – color schemes are more appealing (lavender)
the information link http://www.evenflo.com/category.aspx?id=2
Wow I wish I was still breastfeeding so I can try this out myself. But check it out Guys and Gals, Evenflo gave me two breast pumps and 4 boxes of breast pads to give away to my readers so here is what I want to do, I will give two readers each a Breastpump and two boxes of the breast pads. Just leave me a comment to let me know you want in this drawing. Easy? Yea super duper easy! And also check out Mom Central because without them I would not be able to give these awesome gifts away:
http://www.momcentral.com/reviews/evenflo-comfort-select.html
I will give you guys until May 10th to enter the drawing by Midnight PST then I will notify the winner by May 13th via email so keep an eye out for my email saying You WON A BREASTPUMP YAY
Monday, April 20, 2009
KABOOM RAISE 100K FOR CHARITY
I think this is a cause that is worthy of Praise. The good folks at Mom Central and Kaboom wanted me to spread the word. Here is some information from http://playspacefinder.kaboom.org/teams/2761-momcentral and www.momcentral.com
KaBOOM!, a non-profit organization dedicated to finding and creating play spaces within walking distance for every child, has embarked on a nationwide mission to help communities build playspaces. This proves critical for those many children living in neighborhoods without playgrounds or playspaces, or unable to use existing ones because of rundown conditions or dangerous neighborhoods.
Innumerable times, the local playground became a haven for me when my little kids were bouncing off the walls at home. Fresh air and a safe, fun area where kids could let loose and release all of their boundless energy often proved a sanity saver! KaBOOM! believes that play has a purpose and unstructured play in particular helps make children happier, fitter, smarter, more socially adept and creative. So how can we help make this a reality for kids in less fortunate neighborhoods?
Mom Central has teamed up with KaBOOM! to help map online 100,000 playspaces in 100 days. Here's what counts as a playspace: a playground, field, a skate park, roller hockey rink, lake, dog park, community center, basketball court or ice rink - any place where kids can engage in unstructured play for free or a nominal fee. A playspace listing on KaBOOM! consists of an address or cross street and a description, one photo and one rating.
KaBOOM! has made creating this playspace listing easy: either a quick fill-in on their website or even easier - a twitpic from your cellphone.
For every play space entered into the KaBOOM! database on behalf of the Mom Central team, $1 will be donated to Jumpstart, a non-profit that brings at-risk preschool children and caring adults together to improve literacy. It's something to feel doubly good about!
Moreover, we all stand to benefit as all the playspaces with their photos and ratings will be available to us as we go on road trips this spring and summer, to visit relatives, or on vacation. You can go online and find cool places to take your kids to play- near Grandma's, the hotel, or off the highway to break up a long drive.
KaBOOM!, a non-profit organization dedicated to finding and creating play spaces within walking distance for every child, has embarked on a nationwide mission to help communities build playspaces. This proves critical for those many children living in neighborhoods without playgrounds or playspaces, or unable to use existing ones because of rundown conditions or dangerous neighborhoods.
Innumerable times, the local playground became a haven for me when my little kids were bouncing off the walls at home. Fresh air and a safe, fun area where kids could let loose and release all of their boundless energy often proved a sanity saver! KaBOOM! believes that play has a purpose and unstructured play in particular helps make children happier, fitter, smarter, more socially adept and creative. So how can we help make this a reality for kids in less fortunate neighborhoods?
Mom Central has teamed up with KaBOOM! to help map online 100,000 playspaces in 100 days. Here's what counts as a playspace: a playground, field, a skate park, roller hockey rink, lake, dog park, community center, basketball court or ice rink - any place where kids can engage in unstructured play for free or a nominal fee. A playspace listing on KaBOOM! consists of an address or cross street and a description, one photo and one rating.
KaBOOM! has made creating this playspace listing easy: either a quick fill-in on their website or even easier - a twitpic from your cellphone.
For every play space entered into the KaBOOM! database on behalf of the Mom Central team, $1 will be donated to Jumpstart, a non-profit that brings at-risk preschool children and caring adults together to improve literacy. It's something to feel doubly good about!
Moreover, we all stand to benefit as all the playspaces with their photos and ratings will be available to us as we go on road trips this spring and summer, to visit relatives, or on vacation. You can go online and find cool places to take your kids to play- near Grandma's, the hotel, or off the highway to break up a long drive.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Listerine Total Care
I was recently sent a sample of Listerine Total Care from Mom Central(www.momcentral.com) and Listerine. Listerine is a typical thing you will find in our medicine cabinet. Our kids use the listerine product for the kids and My hubby and I use the Adult Listerine.
Listerine Provides 6 benefits for your teeth in one mouthwash. And I can say it tastes great just like regular listerine!
Here are the facts: There are 6 benefits in LISTERINE® TOTAL CARE Anticavity Fluoride Mouthwash that give you a cleaner, healthier mouth:
• Helping to prevent cavities
• Restoring enamel
• Strengthening teeth
• Killing bad breath germs
• Freshening breath
• Fighting unsightly plaque above the gum line
No other fluoride mouthwash is more complete than LISTERINE® TOTAL CARE. Anticavity Mouthwash.
Product Instructions:
• LISTERINE® TOTAL CARE is intended for adults and children ages 12 and older.
• Vigorously swish 10 mL (2 teaspoonfuls) of rinse between your teeth for one minute and then spit out. Do not eat or drink for 30 minutes after rinsing.
• To help prevent dental cavities and achieve a WHOLE MOUTH CLEAN™, LISTERINE® TOTAL CARE™ should be used twice daily after brushing your teeth for two minutes. Floss daily.
Flavor:
• Fresh Mint
Price:
• Suggested Retail Prices
• 250 mL (8.5 fl oz.): $3.19-$3.79 ( $3.12 - $3.49)
• 500 mL(1.5 pt.): $3.99-$4.79 ( $4.27 - $5.29)
• 1 liter (1 qt 1.8 fl oz.): $5.19-$5.89 ( $5.74 - $6.79)
Availability:
• LISTERINE® TOTAL CARE™ can be purchased at all food, drug and mass merchandise outlets.
For more information visit www.Listerine.com
Monday, March 16, 2009
Current by discover
Hey all
Discover is coming out with a new card. I know what you are thinking this is a credit card. but this is a card for teens where you can be in control of what they spend. Its a card designed to help teach responsibility.
here are some facts about the card:
Current SM by Discover® Card:
The Current Card is an innovative debit card for teens that helps them track and mange their spending while ensuring their money is safe. The card also helps parents foster financial responsibility in teens.
Current features include:
• Helpful Account Management Features: Parents can set spending limits, restrict merchant categories and track their teen’s spending through online statements, e-mail and text message alerts. They also enjoy the convenience of free, flexible loading options. Teens also can load their paychecks onto the card through direct deposit.
• Advanced Security Features: Current is protected by Discover’s $0 fraud liability, which means cardmembers are never responsible for unauthorized charges – online, offline, anytime, anywhere. Current cards that are lost or stolen will be temporarily suspended or deactivated, and cardmembers will be eligible for an emergency replacement.
• Financial Education Resources: Teens can learn how to spend smarter by logging onto the Account Center at CurrentbyDiscover.com. There they can view helpful articles on topics such as basic financial concepts, protecting yourself from identify theft, starting a savings program, and making your money go further.
In addition, Current by Discover Card also is sponsoring a financial literacy program across high schools nationwide through its Money Smarts Program, designed to help educate high school juniors and seniors on basic money management skills. The Money Smarts Program covers the basic concepts of financial literacy and correlates with national academic standards set fourth by the National Endowment for Financial Education.
• Meaningful Rewards: Teens are eligible for members-only in-store coupons and online discounts when they use their card at select restaurants, movie theaters and teen-friendly merchants. What’s more, parents earn Discover Cashback Bonus or Miles when they load their teen’s Current Card using their Discover Card.
• Low Pricing: Cardmembers pay a $5 monthly charge for each card, or save $10 by paying an annual fee of $50. Fees include four free ATM withdrawals per card per month.
And here are some stats about financial literacy:
Financial Literacy Statistics:
• National Council on Economic Education – 2007 survey found that only seven states require high school students to take a personal finance course.
• Jump$tart Coalition – 2008 biennial survey found that high school seniors correctly answered only 48.3 percent of questions about personal finance, which was lower than the previous year’s average of 52.4 percent.
• A study by the Center for Responsible Lending indicates that students account for about six percent of all overdrafts. This percentage results to an annual overdraft bill of $963 million for people ages 18 - 24.
• Networks Financial Institute at Indiana State University – 2007 study of K-12 teachers
o The majority of teachers - 8 in 10 - think it’s important to teach financial literacy in U.S. classrooms
o Only about half of K-12 teachers say they teach some form of financial literacy to their students
o According to teachers, financial literacy skills are lacking among young people in the U.S. and many say that their students need to be exposed to the basic financial skills to function in society
o Parents want their kids to be financially independent but don’t necessarily have the skills to teach them
So if you want to sign up for this card or would like more info www.currentbydiscover.com
Discover is coming out with a new card. I know what you are thinking this is a credit card. but this is a card for teens where you can be in control of what they spend. Its a card designed to help teach responsibility.
here are some facts about the card:
Current SM by Discover® Card:
The Current Card is an innovative debit card for teens that helps them track and mange their spending while ensuring their money is safe. The card also helps parents foster financial responsibility in teens.
Current features include:
• Helpful Account Management Features: Parents can set spending limits, restrict merchant categories and track their teen’s spending through online statements, e-mail and text message alerts. They also enjoy the convenience of free, flexible loading options. Teens also can load their paychecks onto the card through direct deposit.
• Advanced Security Features: Current is protected by Discover’s $0 fraud liability, which means cardmembers are never responsible for unauthorized charges – online, offline, anytime, anywhere. Current cards that are lost or stolen will be temporarily suspended or deactivated, and cardmembers will be eligible for an emergency replacement.
• Financial Education Resources: Teens can learn how to spend smarter by logging onto the Account Center at CurrentbyDiscover.com. There they can view helpful articles on topics such as basic financial concepts, protecting yourself from identify theft, starting a savings program, and making your money go further.
In addition, Current by Discover Card also is sponsoring a financial literacy program across high schools nationwide through its Money Smarts Program, designed to help educate high school juniors and seniors on basic money management skills. The Money Smarts Program covers the basic concepts of financial literacy and correlates with national academic standards set fourth by the National Endowment for Financial Education.
• Meaningful Rewards: Teens are eligible for members-only in-store coupons and online discounts when they use their card at select restaurants, movie theaters and teen-friendly merchants. What’s more, parents earn Discover Cashback Bonus or Miles when they load their teen’s Current Card using their Discover Card.
• Low Pricing: Cardmembers pay a $5 monthly charge for each card, or save $10 by paying an annual fee of $50. Fees include four free ATM withdrawals per card per month.
And here are some stats about financial literacy:
Financial Literacy Statistics:
• National Council on Economic Education – 2007 survey found that only seven states require high school students to take a personal finance course.
• Jump$tart Coalition – 2008 biennial survey found that high school seniors correctly answered only 48.3 percent of questions about personal finance, which was lower than the previous year’s average of 52.4 percent.
• A study by the Center for Responsible Lending indicates that students account for about six percent of all overdrafts. This percentage results to an annual overdraft bill of $963 million for people ages 18 - 24.
• Networks Financial Institute at Indiana State University – 2007 study of K-12 teachers
o The majority of teachers - 8 in 10 - think it’s important to teach financial literacy in U.S. classrooms
o Only about half of K-12 teachers say they teach some form of financial literacy to their students
o According to teachers, financial literacy skills are lacking among young people in the U.S. and many say that their students need to be exposed to the basic financial skills to function in society
o Parents want their kids to be financially independent but don’t necessarily have the skills to teach them
So if you want to sign up for this card or would like more info www.currentbydiscover.com
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