tag:WWW.busymom.net,2008:/reviews/6 2008-05-02T22:48:02Z Nice people, Cool Stuff Movable Type 3.33 tag:WWW.busymom.net,2008:/reviews//6.3912 2008-05-02T18:07:27Z 2008-05-02T22:48:02Z

It's that time of year. For many of us, bathing suit season is right around the corner. Like many of you, I hate to buy bathing suits and tend to sticks with the same one for years and years. Wait,...

Lands' End because they last so long, and there's a variety of styles for different body types. I think the expiration is up on my current bathing suits (cannot get one more year out of them), so when Lands' End offered to send me a bathing suit to try out, I jumped at the chance. I selected this one because it professes to be a "slender suit" that makes you look one size smaller, and I'll take what I can get. When it arrived, I was a little skeptical since it appeared to have elastic contraptions everywhere and seemed a little heavy, but my fears were gone when I put it on. Boy, it is solid and it looks great, I love it. I have no idea if I look one size smaller or not, but as far as me in a bathing suit goes, I'm very pleased. Don't believe me? Here's a chance to try one out for yourself, Land's End is offering a chance for you, dear reader to win a $100 gift card to Lands' End to get your own suit. Just leave me a comment before 11:59 pm CST on Friday, May 9, 2008 and I'll choose a winner on Saturday, May 10th, 2008. In the meantime, check out Land's End's swimwear and pick out your favorite suit! ]]> ]]> tag:WWW.busymom.net,2008:/reviews//6.3909 2008-04-30T20:16:55Z 2008-04-30T20:25:11Z

No, this isn't a PR blog, thanks for asking. But, from time to time I do get PR announcements that I like to pass along. I pass along whatever strikes my fancy. Sometimes? I even use their text. So, if...

Baskin-Robbins is offering ice cream for only 31 cents per scoop to pay tribute to heroes across the United States. In addition, they are partnering with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and donating $100,000 to the worthy organization. Local firehouses are invited to go to their neighborhood Baskin-Robbins to scoop ice cream, teach fire safety tips and help raise money for their individual fire stations. ]]> ]]> tag:WWW.busymom.net,2008:/reviews//6.3908 2008-04-28T20:34:24Z 2008-04-28T20:46:39Z

Prilosec OTC is sponsoring the Winner's Circle Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a weekend trip to the final NASCAR Chase for the Championship race in Miami, Florida the weekend of November 14, 2008. More than 100 instant winners will receive...

Prilosec OTC is sponsoring the Winner's Circle Sweepstakes. The grand prize is a weekend trip to the final NASCAR Chase for the Championship race in Miami, Florida the weekend of November 14, 2008. More than 100 instant winners will receive other great prizes, including an authentic NASCAR firesuit with driver autograph, NASCAR SuperStore.com gift cards and a race tire signed by No. 31 Prilosec OTC driver Jeff Burton and the No. 31 team. After playing, you can download the official “Winner’s Circle” widget to keep track of how the race is going. You can enter once a day and it ends on September 1, 2008.]]> ]]> tag:WWW.busymom.net,2008:/reviews//6.3901 2008-04-17T13:59:41Z 2008-04-17T14:15:45Z

Pizza Hut is branching out and has introducedTusacni Pasta. It comes in 2 flavors, Meaty Marinara and Creamy Chicken Alfredo. We got to try out the Meaty Marinara flavor. It was delivered to our door just as promised, and, you...

Pizza Hut is branching out and has introducedTusacni Pasta. It comes in 2 flavors, Meaty Marinara and Creamy Chicken Alfredo. We got to try out the Meaty Marinara flavor. It was delivered to our door just as promised, and, you know what? It was really good. I was mildly skeptical that pasta could survive the delivery process still warm, but the aluminum pan was carefully insulated in a cardboard box and it was still quite warm. The pasta itself was done very well, there was lots of meat and cheese, not like some fast-food type pasta that looks like it might have accidentally run into some sauce. It's a great alternative to pizza delivery. Though it's not exactly gourmet fare, we loved it and it would be an option for an informal dinner gathering. Tuscani Pastas are $11.99 each and it feeds four, and comes with breadsticks. There was plenty for us and 3 kids. Try it out!]]> ]]> tag:WWW.busymom.net,2008:/reviews//6.3891 2008-04-07T15:03:07Z 2008-04-07T15:48:40Z

Spring 2008 has arrived with lots of new toys from Hasbro, and I was sent several of them to try out. Littlest Pet Shop has a fun VIP line. They are virtual interactive pets and kids can cuddle them and...

Spring 2008 has arrived with lots of new toys from Hasbro, and I was sent several of them to try out. Littlest Pet Shop has a fun VIP line. They are virtual interactive pets and kids can cuddle them and play online with them in cyber form. Don't forget all the other Littlest Pet Shop fun things, too. They are all the rage with the kindergarten set around here. The Fur Real Friends are a big hit at our house, even with my older kids. The Tea Cup Pup is adorable and there's lots more. The Classic Easy Bake Oven (which my boys were knocking each other down to get to) is 45 years old! It's just like you remember and it allows young bakers to create cakes and snacks for everyone to enjoy. Baby Alive has lots of additions to the family this spring. Each new member of the family showcases a different stage of a baby and toddler’s development from playing peek-a-boo to potty training. The new for 2008 Baby Alive Newborn Assortment had dolls that sleep, sip from a bottle and even ones a "mommy" can pat and burp. Hasbro also has another birthday. Did you know that My Little Pony is 25 years old? They have a contest to celebrate where you can have a chance to win a $25,000 savings bond. These are some great gift ideas for girls, but be sure to check out all the other great toys and games as well! ]]> ]]> tag:WWW.busymom.net,2008:/reviews//6.3888 2008-04-04T05:00:09Z 2008-04-04T05:16:09Z

April 12 is National Licorice Day, and what better way to celebrate than with Red Vines Licorice. To celebrate, Red Vines is taking a look back at their beloved candy that's over 94 years old and they're kicking off a...

Red Vines Licorice. To celebrate, Red Vines is taking a look back at their beloved candy that's over 94 years old and they're kicking off a drawing contest. Licorice loyalists can submit an original drawing illustrating their love of Red Vines candy for a chance to win fabulous prizes including a $5,000 scholarship or a trip for 4 to anywhere in the United States. Fun facts: - Each Red Vines twist is eight inches in length. - It takes 3 days to make a Red Vines twist - Red Vines brand is the number one non-chocolate confection in the West. Utah consumes the most Red Vines candy per capita. I have nearly single handedly gone through the samples they sent us, and boy is it good! ]]> ]]> tag:WWW.busymom.net,2008:/reviews//6.3879 2008-03-28T17:36:01Z 2008-03-28T17:47:29Z

Wedding Paper Divas is known for its simple, modern and unique stationery that serves all of your wedding needs from save the date cards and wedding invitations to place cards and thank you cards. For other wedding related events, Wedding...

Wedding Paper Divas is known for its simple, modern and unique stationery that serves all of your wedding needs from save the date cards and wedding invitations to place cards and thank you cards. For other wedding related events, Wedding Paper Divas offers party invitations for showers, bachelorette parties and rehearsal dinners. They even have a blog. Save 10% on your order using the Wedding Paper Divas Discount Coupon Code BUSYMOM! ]]> ]]> tag:WWW.busymom.net,2008:/reviews//6.3878 2008-03-28T17:27:35Z 2008-03-28T17:35:24Z

Tiny Prints is birth announcements, birthday party invitations, bar mitzvah invitations and more. Tiny Prints is the leader in custom online stationary offering invitations, holiday cards and birth announcements, birthday party invitations and more, many of which are designed exclusively...

Tiny Prints is birth announcements, birthday party invitations, bar mitzvah invitations and more. Tiny Prints is the leader in custom online stationary offering invitations, holiday cards and birth announcements, birthday party invitations and more, many of which are designed exclusively for the company by top designers. Save 10% using the Tiny Prints discount coupon code BUSYMOMREADER. ]]> ]]> tag:WWW.busymom.net,2008:/reviews//6.3882 2008-03-28T14:55:48Z 2008-03-29T00:06:12Z

Baskin Robbins has a new lineup: Candy Bar Madness flavors. Be sure to check out Reese's® Peanut Butter Cup, Heath® Ice Cream (yum!) and York® Peppermint Pattie Ice Cream and try them all in sundaes, shakes, ice cream and...

Baskin Robbins has a new lineup: Candy Bar Madness flavors. Be sure to check out Reese's® Peanut Butter Cup, Heath® Ice Cream (yum!) and York® Peppermint Pattie Ice Cream and try them all in sundaes, shakes, ice cream and cakes. They're available through June 1, 2008 ]]> ]]> tag:WWW.busymom.net,2008:/reviews//6.3881 2008-03-28T14:40:54Z 2008-03-28T23:55:40Z

Deep clean whites in cold water? Really? Clorox Plus Cold Water Bleach is specially formulated to whiten in cold water (can work in hot water too) and it helps the environment by using less energy to get your whites whiter....

Deep clean whites in cold water? Really? Clorox Plus Cold Water Bleach is specially formulated to whiten in cold water (can work in hot water too) and it helps the environment by using less energy to get your whites whiter. The U.S. Dept. of Energy notes that 80 percent of the energy home washers use goes towards heating water. Switching from hot to cold water washing can save up to 14 percent in annual energy bills. I received a sample to try and, once I got used to putting whites in cold water, it does seem to work pretty well, although our socks may never see true white again ever with 2 boys. Look for in the store and try it out, it's worth saving some energy especially in these tough economic times. ]]> ]]> tag:WWW.busymom.net,2008:/reviews//6.3880 2008-03-28T14:20:56Z 2008-03-29T00:07:08Z

Playskool Easy Dunk basketball set is a min-backboard and net that hooks over any doorknob, just the right height for little players starting about age 3. It's easy to assemble, kids can hang it up by themselves and the goal...

Playskool Easy Dunk basketball set is a min-backboard and net that hooks over any doorknob, just the right height for little players starting about age 3. It's easy to assemble, kids can hang it up by themselves and the goal is nice and wide for easy scoring. Be sure to check out all of the toys in Playskool's Kid Motion line. ]]> ]]> tag:WWW.busymom.net,2008:/reviews//6.3876 2008-03-27T16:48:03Z 2008-03-27T16:55:35Z

With Blu-ray declaring victory over HD-DVD in the high definition movie format war, Best Buy, is giving $50 gift cards to customers who purchased an HD-DVD player or HD-DVD attachment from its U.S. stores before February 23, 2008. Customers will...

www.bestbuytradein.com. Visitors to the site will receive instant estimates of the value of their HD-DVD players and movies. Those who agree with the estimates can then ship their goods to the Trade-In Center free of charge by downloading a prepaid shipping label and will receive an additional gift card as payment for their trade-in. This service is open to HD-DVD owners regardless of where they bought their player. Visit Best Buy's HD-DVD action center for more details. ]]> ]]> tag:WWW.busymom.net,2008:/reviews//6.3875 2008-03-27T16:39:42Z 2008-03-27T16:47:48Z

Outback Steakhouse is celebrating its 20th birthday this month and with that comes the anniversary of the Bloomin’ Onion, Outback’s signature dish and the first item on the menu 20 years ago. Did you know: -Outback has sold more than...

Outback Steakhouse is celebrating its 20th birthday this month and with that comes the anniversary of the Bloomin’ Onion, Outback’s signature dish and the first item on the menu 20 years ago. Did you know: -Outback has sold more than 133.5 million Bloomin’ Onions. -15 million Bloomin’ Onions are sold each year. -Before it is “bloomed,” each onion is specially grown to be 16 ounces big and 4.5 inches wide! -The Bloomin' Onion remains true to its original recipe: 17 different spices to flavor the onion and an additional 37 spices in the dipping sauce. In honor of its birthday, Outback has also created a select number of special menu items that are only available through the end of April. For more information and to view the menu items, visit: http://www.outback.com/foodandmenus/featureditems.aspx So, Happy Birthday, Outback Steakhouse, next year, you can drink at your own bar!]]> ]]> tag:WWW.busymom.net,2008:/reviews//6.3868 2008-03-18T04:12:06Z 2008-03-18T04:31:46Z

Do you know a teacher who has made a difference in the life of a student, a school or a community? Lands' End announces the Teachers Light the Way Awards. d.com/teacNominate your favorite teacher by filling out the entry form...

Do you know a teacher who has made a difference in the life of a student, a school or a community? Lands' End announces the Teachers Light the Way Awards. d.com/teacNominate your favorite teacher by filling out the entry form below and writing an essay (no more than 500 words) describing how your teacher is a bright light in education. 45 teachers will receive the coveted Lands' End Lighthouse Award -- representing the company's 45-year history -- as well as the chance to win the grand prize of $5,000 for the winning teacher and $5,000 for the nominated teacher's school. During Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5-9, Lands' End will recognize and award the winning 45 teachers with a Lighthouse award. Three outstanding teachers will receive grand prize status: First Grand Prize Winner receives $5,000 for the winning teacher and a $5,000 school award; Second Grand Prize Winner receives $3,000 for the winning teacher and a $3,000 school award; and Third Grand Prize Winner receives $2,000 for the winning teacher and a $2,000 school award. The nominators of the three Grand Prize Winners will receive a $250 Lands' End gift card. The remaining 42 teachers will each receive a $100 Lands' End gift card and those that nominated them will each receive a $25 gift card. Entries will be accepted through midnight CDT, April 17th, 2008. More information, the official contest rules and the entry form can be found at www.landsend.com/teacheraward]]> ]]> tag:WWW.busymom.net,2008:/reviews//6.3867 2008-03-18T03:30:53Z 2008-03-18T03:51:26Z

Looking for a few things for the Easter Basket? Hasbro's got you covered this year. How about: Transformers Robot Heroes - Race into action with the galaxy’s greatest collection of mighty metal warriors! The most powerful heroes from the planet...

Hasbro's got you covered this year. How about: Transformers Robot Heroes - Race into action with the galaxy’s greatest collection of mighty metal warriors! The most powerful heroes from the planet CYBERTRON are here to battle for the fate of the universe. With incredible ability to change into everyday objects and technology beyond your wildest dreams, these ROBOT HEROES are more than meets the eye! Jenga Pink Girl Talk - In this cute edition of the classic wood block game, you pull out a block, then answer a question, such as: If you had one wish, what would you wish for? or Who is your closest friend? You still can't let them topple, though! Furreal Friends Newborn Duckling - Bring home this lovable, cuddly baby duckling that really comes to “life” as it responds to your love and attention. Just like a real duckling, this electronic toy bird flaps its wings, raises its head, opens its beak, and makes “real” duckling sounds. Keep interacting with your duckling, and it becomes more playful. Be sure to “feed” your duckling with its bottle. Take care of your baby duckling and you’re sure to be the best of friends! This is totally cute, and actually my 11 year old son loved it. Martian Matter Alien Maker - this was a BIG hit at our house. Pop open this alien spaceship to discover all sorts of alien-making technologies, including LUNAR LAVA gel and reusable METEOR MUD compound, which are used to create alien forms! Mix and match the 14 different half-molds to create more than 90 different wacky alien combinations! Place your finished alien creations in the spaceship’s pods to “fly” the aliens home! Or use the tools to flatten or dissect your alien creatures! Dream up endless adventures and experiments for your aliens and creative fun that’s completely cosmic! Check out all the other cool toys at the Hasbro Shop! ]]> ]]>