Free Milk and a Kroger GC Giveaway

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I just love milk, don't you? I especially like drinking milk when it's really cold. But, there's one thing that's nearly as good as drinking milk.... drinking FREE MILK! Oh, yes! Let me tell you how:

Go to your local Kroger or one of the Kroger Company Family of Stores by closing on November 26th. (Promotion varies in different locations. Please be sure to check your local Kroger Co. Family of Stores for specific deals and offers which include Kroger, Ralphs, King Scoopers, City Market, Dillons, Smith´s, Fry´s, QFC, Baker´s, Owen´s, Jay C Food Stores, Hilander, Gerbes, Food4Less, Fred Meyer, Pay Less Supermarkets and Scott´s Food & Pharmacy) Purchase any four participating General Mills products, and you will either receive free milk (up to $3; limit of 2) or receive $3 off your shopping order! 

It's that easy! With my gift card, I stocked up on my favorite General Mills product: Honey Nut Cheerios! I eat them about every day. But, you can check with your local store and find their participating General Mills products.

GIVEAWAY

Kroger Co. Family of Stores doesn't want to forget my readers! They want to give one of you a $25 GC to use at your choice of the Kroger Co. Family of Stores! Isn't that exciting? What better time of year to get a FREE gift card?!

I'm going to make it easy for you to enter. First, let me ask you to please complete the mandatory entry, that way you'll be eligible to get the extra entries as well. Make sure you leave a seperate comment for each entry. I will close the giveaway on Wednesday, November 30th, at 11:59 pm CST.

Mandatory Entry

Leave a comment telling me which General Mills product(s) is your favorite to stock up on.

Extra Entries

Follow Kroger on twitter:  @KrogerCo  - 2 entries

Follow Kroger on Facebook - 2 entries 

Be a public follower of my blog - 1 entry

Subscribe to my email updates - 5 entries (Make sure you confirm subscription)

Follow me on twitter:  @SereneMoments


Thank you for entering and GOOD LUCK!


Disclosure:A gift card, included information, and giveaway have all been provided by Kroger brand through MyBlogSpark.

*Excludes General Mills meal and baking products including; Betty Crocker, Old El Paso, Progresso, Hamburger Helper, Macaroni Grill, Wanchai Ferry, Yoplait



**Promotion varies based on store location; check your local Kroger store for details (Cash Offer: Mid South, Delta, Mid Atlantic, SW Louisiana stores, Central Missouri stores and Dillons Missouri stores)

The Sad Truth About Kids and Cancer | Healthy Child Healthy World

The Sad Truth About Kids and Cancer

Necessary News

Monday, September 19, 2011

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by Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff, Executive Director/CEO, Healthy Child Healthy World

“Kiwi had only been sick once; never on any sort of medication, not even Tylenol. All of that changed on Friday, July 31st, 2010 when we found ourselves in the Emergency Room because Kiwi’s left hand had begun to spasm periodically all that day. Our lives went from Kiwi never being in the hospital and only at the doctors once (but never on any medications), to being poked and prodded for hours in the ER. I had a very difficult time comprehending the next few days of my life. It started in the ER on a Friday night and moved slowly through the weekend, to an MRI on Sunday showing that my darling 22 month old daughter had a large tumor on the right side of her brain.” (Read the rest of Kiwi’s story.)

Your daughter has cancer.

They are words no parent ever wants to hear, yet the sad fact is that every sixty minutes, a child is diagnosed with cancer and every six hours, a child will lose her battle to cancer. Cases of pediatric cancer have increased 30% over the last 30 years, to the point that cancer is now the nation’s leading cause of death by disease in children.

Meanwhile, little action is being taken to prevent exposures to carcinogens, the substances which are proven to cause cancer. Even dioxin, the single most potent carcinogen identified by scientists, is still not being addressed in the United States. Dioxin has been targeted for international phase-out by a treaty signed by over 170 nations across the world—but not us.

The Environmental Protection Agency is supposedly on the verge of taking action, but the way things are going in Washington, I’m not holding my breath.

According to the Center for Health, Environment, and Justice, “For over 20 years, EPA’s study on dioxin has been delayed time after time. American families have been exposed to this poisonous chemical for far too long. Every American eats dioxins when they consume fatty foods, and every American has measurable levels of this chemical in their body.”

And, dioxin is just one of 240 substances currently recognized as “reasonably anticipated to cause cancer” by a report released in June by the US Department of Health and Human Services.

At Healthy Child Healthy World, we believe it’s well beyond time to put our collective foot down and take aggressive action to prevent cancer. Throughout 2012, which is the 20th anniversary of our organization, we’ll be turning up the volume on this increasingly common—and tragic—issue.

Healthy Child began after five-year-old Colette Chuda died of a rare form of non-hereditary cancer linked to environmental factors; her parents, Jim and Nancy Chuda, turned their grief into action and formed Healthy Child Healthy World (formerly the Children’s Health Environmental Coalition) in 1992.

It's been 20 years and we've seen little change. Now, we're ready for a revolution.

We're inspired by the 46 mothers from across the country who will gather in Washington DC this week to shave their heads to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research. By shaving their heads in solidarity with not only their children who have been diagnosed with cancer, but every child affected by cancer, the 46 Mommas hope to raise $1 million. (To locate ororganize an event in your community, sign-up to shave, donate or volunteer, visit www.StBaldricks.org.) Here’s a video from last year’s Shave for the Brave event in Los Angeles.

To the 46 Mommas: We are humbled by your action, and honor your commitment.

To mothers everywhere: It’s time to stand up, get mad, and stop pediatric cancer in its tracks. Please join us in this fight, as we gear up for 2012.

Together, we can create a better world.

Read more: http://healthychild.org/blog/comments/the_sad_truth_about_kids_and_cancer/#ixzz1YqQTr8Bv

The Sad Truth About Kids and Cancer | Healthy Child Healthy World

The Sad Truth About Kids and Cancer

Necessary News

Monday, September 19, 2011

ShareThis

by Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff, Executive Director/CEO, Healthy Child Healthy World

“Kiwi had only been sick once; never on any sort of medication, not even Tylenol. All of that changed on Friday, July 31st, 2010 when we found ourselves in the Emergency Room because Kiwi’s left hand had begun to spasm periodically all that day. Our lives went from Kiwi never being in the hospital and only at the doctors once (but never on any medications), to being poked and prodded for hours in the ER. I had a very difficult time comprehending the next few days of my life. It started in the ER on a Friday night and moved slowly through the weekend, to an MRI on Sunday showing that my darling 22 month old daughter had a large tumor on the right side of her brain.” (Read the rest of Kiwi’s story.)

Your daughter has cancer.

They are words no parent ever wants to hear, yet the sad fact is that every sixty minutes, a child is diagnosed with cancer and every six hours, a child will lose her battle to cancer. Cases of pediatric cancer have increased 30% over the last 30 years, to the point that cancer is now the nation’s leading cause of death by disease in children.

Meanwhile, little action is being taken to prevent exposures to carcinogens, the substances which are proven to cause cancer. Even dioxin, the single most potent carcinogen identified by scientists, is still not being addressed in the United States. Dioxin has been targeted for international phase-out by a treaty signed by over 170 nations across the world—but not us.

The Environmental Protection Agency is supposedly on the verge of taking action, but the way things are going in Washington, I’m not holding my breath.

According to the Center for Health, Environment, and Justice, “For over 20 years, EPA’s study on dioxin has been delayed time after time. American families have been exposed to this poisonous chemical for far too long. Every American eats dioxins when they consume fatty foods, and every American has measurable levels of this chemical in their body.”

And, dioxin is just one of 240 substances currently recognized as “reasonably anticipated to cause cancer” by a report released in June by the US Department of Health and Human Services.

At Healthy Child Healthy World, we believe it’s well beyond time to put our collective foot down and take aggressive action to prevent cancer. Throughout 2012, which is the 20th anniversary of our organization, we’ll be turning up the volume on this increasingly common—and tragic—issue.

Healthy Child began after five-year-old Colette Chuda died of a rare form of non-hereditary cancer linked to environmental factors; her parents, Jim and Nancy Chuda, turned their grief into action and formed Healthy Child Healthy World (formerly the Children’s Health Environmental Coalition) in 1992.

It's been 20 years and we've seen little change. Now, we're ready for a revolution.

We're inspired by the 46 mothers from across the country who will gather in Washington DC this week to shave their heads to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research. By shaving their heads in solidarity with not only their children who have been diagnosed with cancer, but every child affected by cancer, the 46 Mommas hope to raise $1 million. (To locate ororganize an event in your community, sign-up to shave, donate or volunteer, visit www.StBaldricks.org.) Here’s a video from last year’s Shave for the Brave event in Los Angeles.

To the 46 Mommas: We are humbled by your action, and honor your commitment.

To mothers everywhere: It’s time to stand up, get mad, and stop pediatric cancer in its tracks. Please join us in this fight, as we gear up for 2012.

Together, we can create a better world.

Read more: http://healthychild.org/blog/comments/the_sad_truth_about_kids_and_cancer/#ixzz1YqQTr8Bv

Bounce It Off Millions

 
 

 
Are you a Bounce fan? Did you participate by letting Bounce know if you like the sheets or bar for your laundry? Well, Bounce isn't done with you yet! Introducing.... Bounce It Off Millions!
 
Bounce wants to help you with those big decisions in life....
 
      Should I vacation in Hawaii or Jamaica?
 
      What's a good name for my new puppy?
 
      Which dress should I wear to the prom?
 
There's no end to the decisions Bounce can help you with.
 
How's it work? Simple! Just go to Bounce's Facebook page, click on "Bounce It Off Millions" and post your question or dilemma. Bounce will turn your post into a poll. Then, just sit back and wait while tens of thousands of Bounce fans weigh-in on your question.
 
Bounce will choose the 4 most interesting polls to be featured in a facebook ad. Imagine, your question or dilemma going out to the entire facebook world. That's 150 million+ Facebook users helping YOU. 

 
Bounce fans can also enter a sweepstakes for the chance to win two (2) Bounce Dryer Bars—one to keep, and one for a friend of your choice. 5,000 winners will be chosen.

 
What? You're still here?
 
Head on over to Bounce's Facebook page and submit your question or dilemma that you need help with! You just might be the lucky winner of that Facebook ad.... or, at the least, get that important answer that you just can't make on your own!
 
Hmm... contacts or glasses? Dress or pant suit? What am I going to name my new blog?  Oh, my... so many questions.......
 
Contest Rules
 

I participated in this campaign as a member of One2One Network and am eligible for a prize drawing.  All opinions stated in the post are my own.

Mompact Blog Hop - Bunchee Giveaway

The #Mompact Blog Hop has come to an end. The WINNER is Christyn McKenna. Thanks to everyone who entered. Please Visit again, Read some posts and try your Luck at other Giveaways! - Gena

I am so excited to be taking part in the Mompact Blog Hop with 120 other blogs. Isn't that amazing? Well, it gets better. This fabulous blog hop consists of 150 prizes and a GRAND PRIZE that will be given away by Mompact. Even better is that each product was invented by a Mompreneur: 

MOMS SUPPORTING MOMS

This blog hop will begin September 12th at 12:01 a.m. and will end on Sept. 17th at midnight!

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS!



BUNCHEES Baby Bottle Bibs

Invented (patent pending) by Ritzy Bitzy's founder, Monica Jones, BUNCHEES Baby Bottle Bibs are a new, convenient and innovative way to keep your baby comfy and dry during bottle feedings. Having given birth to two messy yet adorable eaters, Monica decided to take action on her big idea and the Baby Bottle Bibs were born. Way better than the standard bib, they were created to absorb dribble that trickles out of babies’ mouths while they are feeding from a bottle. They are made with ultra soft and highly absorbent plush microfiber and the absorbent collar not only holds it in place, it soaks up bottle leaks too! The Baby Bottle Bibs™ fit on baby bottles of all brands and shapes, they can even be used to keep the mess away when your baby learns how to drink from sippy cups. Their compact size allows for easy transport--just toss them in your diaper bag and go! Most importantly, they keep you and your baby dry!

Hey, you're not done yet. You are just getting started! Head on over to Eco Baby Mama Drama and check out her review of Zatswho.

This blog post is part of the Mompact Blog Hop. Make sure you visit all 120 blogs and Enter to Win. You can find the entire list of giveaways at Mompact

Smiley360.com—Be Heard. Be Happy.

Smiley360.com-- Be Heard. Be Happy

Join me at Smiley360.com

Why smiley360.com? Of course, our answer to this question is, "Why NOT smiley360.com?" But you probably want to hear a bit more. No problem :-)

smiley360.com powers your social media networks.

And it empowers you, too. Joining the smiley360.com community gives you something to talk about. It gives you more to share with your network—online AND face-to-face. smiley360.com members get inside and exclusive looks at new brands, new products, and new online content—how cool is that?

Be a Part of Something Big.

The smiley360.com community is 300,000 strong, and growing. That's a lot of consumer power, all in one place. In today's marketplace, brands need—and want —to know your opinion. smiley360.com members provide valuable feedback about popular brands, and that feedback can actually collectively drive the market.
We matter.

Be Heard. Be Happy.

Do you love to try new things? Haven't you ever tried a new product and thought, "This would be so much better if…" Well, as a smiley360.com member, you can provide that kind of feedback directly to the source. Your opinion matters. And as a fringe benefit, you'll earn status in the smiley360.com community, which has its own perks, rewards, and opportunities. It's a win-win situation, really.

No Ordinary Burger Contest

 

The burger got a makeover, and pork lovers are celebrating! 

Build your best burger using Johnsonville Brat or Italian Sausage Patties, and you could win a year’s worth of groceries from WalMart in the “No Ordinary Burger Contest!”

Ignite your inspiration with pork and get grilling!

Thanks to the first-ever “No Ordinary Burger Recipe Contest,” sponsored by the National Pork Board and Johnsonville Sausage, backyard chefs can share their spin on the traditional burger using new Johnsonville Brat and Italian Sausage Patties – for a chance to win big!

Now through September 6th, log on to www.johnsonville.com/burgercontest to submit your recipe and vote for your favorite pork burger. Two grand prize winners will be awarded a year’s worth of groceries from Walmart and have their recipes featured on Johnsonville Brat and Italian Sausage Patty boxes.

GET THE JUICES FLOWING!

• Make It Tropical: So many delicious fruits are in season during the summer months. Top your pork burger with one of the season’s sweets like pineapple, peaches or mangoes.
• Double Up The Pork: Everyone knows bacon makes everything better but the possibilities are endless with pork burger toppers. Mimic your favorite pizza with pepperoni or top it with a classic cold cut like ham to give your taste buds a treat.
• Be Cheesy: A good piece of cheese can make or break a burger. Pick your favorite and remember to trap the heat by closing the grill to ensure for fully melted cheese.
• Play Up Your Family’s Favorite Flavors: Love the spicy kick of jalapenos or the smoothness of good old fashion yellow mustard? Let your favorite toppings do the talking.
• Elevate Your Sides: Try piling your go-to side dish onto the pork burger in order to create a two-in-one meal.
• Think Beyond The Bun: Just because it’s a burger doesn’t mean it needs a hamburger bun. Try using a lettuce wrap or pita bread for a tasty twist on the classic.

Connect with the National Pork Board

 

For more inspirational ideas and pork recipes and information on how you can enter the “No Ordinary Burger Recipe Contest”, visit the PorkBeinspired.com. Also, be sure to “like” us at Facebook.com/PorkBeInspired and follow @AllAboutPork on Twitter.

Please read and follow all Contest Rules established for this contest. I am able to bring you this contest due to my membership with the One2One Network. No compensation has been given. All elements of the post were provided thru the contest sponsors.

Social Toddler Launches Daily Deals

Today is the launch of Social Toddler Daily Deals. They will be offering the best, most unique products for babies, toddlers, and kids at huge discounts. 

If you are interested in receiving the Social Toddler Daily Deals, you can sign-up for the e-mail newsletter at the top of the deal page.

These daily deals have been established as an 'addition' to the Social Toddler network. What is Social Toddler?

About Social Toddler 

Social Toddler® was born out of the desire to streamline the way parents in playgroups communicate with each other. We figured there must be a better way to communicate and keep track of conversations, advice and stories that were collecting in every parent's inbox. Before we knew it, we were falling down the rabbit hole and discovering all of the other things that new parents needed.

Today, Social Toddler® offers local event and activity listings, parenting advice from industry experts, and a social networking platform where parents can find playgroups, plan playdates and meet other moms and dads in their area.

"Here are some of fun things you can do on our site:

- You can start off by telling us a bit more about yourself. Go ahead and add a little description, a photo, and a profile for your kids.

- Try connecting with other moms by joining an online playgroup. Already in a playgroup? Create a place online for your group so you can chat about your kids, share photos, and plan social events.

- Plan birthday parties, playdates, or "grown-ups only" events. Just put in a few quick details and invite some friends."

Social Toddler can also be found on Facebook and Twitter.

CMT's Working Class Preview

I was given a chance to review an upcoming series premiere, Working Class. It will be airing on CMT beginning January 28th at 8 ET. When given the opportunity to review Working Class, I was immediately drawn to the cast. I grew up watching Ed Asner (Golden Globe Winner) on television and I had come to enjoy watching Melissa Peterman on Reba.


I will start by telling you one of my 'secrets'. I don't often care for sitcoms. It's true. Most of the time the shows just don't have any substance but I connected with Working Class. It was such a down-to-earth show relating to LIFE. The story line felt familiar, in that it covered day to day problems of life as a single Mom. It showed Carli's (Melissa Peterman) struggles between having to sacrifice crucial time with her children because she has to provide for them. She has learned to rely on the help of others to fill in the gaps for her. I must say, I felt for her. I've been a single parent since 1993 and I know her 'pain'. Every day is a struggle to provide for her family while trying to ensure that they are properly taken care of while you're forced  to work to provide life's necessities for them and are constantly absent. Carli  is forced to sacrifice daily, making cuts to groceries, utilities and time with her children, all while losing sight of who she is and her need to be a woman again.


Carli is able to keep a sense of humor and is willing to make changes to regain control of her life. So inspiring. I really think you're going to enjoy this sitcom, even if you're not a single mom, you'll be able to connect with her and her frustrations. This is about as close to real life as you'll get without watching reality TV.


Don't miss out on, what I think, will be a long running sitcom. Again, it airs on CMT, January 28th at 8 ET.







I was given the opportunity to preview CMT’s “Working Class” through the One2One Network. I was not paid for this review and, as always, my opinions are totally my own

Emily Needs Your Help Fighting Cancer

Some of you may know Shannon from Coupon Mommy of 3. This precious little girl is Shannon's 3 year old daughter Emily, who took ill on December 18, 2010. Symptomatically she looked like she had a bad stomach flu but several tests down the line the family received the shattering news that Emily has Stage IV cancer.

Read more about her story, with updates on the Caring Bridge Site Page created just for Emily by Shannon.

Please lift up this family in your prayers.

We believe the family will also need all the financial support they can get. So to help out, Shannon's friends Karen from Mommy Times and Nancy from Arizona Mama have helped set up this ChipIn account for Emily. 

(ChipIn is a Web-based service that simplifies the process of collecting money from groups of people. They make the process quick, easy, and secure, and provide organizers with numerous ways to get the word out about their ChipIn event.)

The last thing this family should worry about at this time is finances and I honestly believe if all my readers could chip in with a little we can help this family.

(No contribution is too little. Every dollar counts at a time like this)

You can click on the "ChipIn" button below to have your contribution pooled in out of your paypal account.

Please, take the time to share this information with others. Repost, e-mail, retweet.... This is a very troubling and heartbreaking time for this family. Their choices should not be made harder based on their ability to pay.

Retweet: RT @ebmommy 3 year old Emily Needs Your Help http://bit.ly/eduwN9 #chipin #fightcancer #prayer #30daygive #give #sponsor #cancer #faith