Two #giveaways end today and today's winner is....

I can't believe it's September 30th already!


And that means that two great giveaways are ending today...




If you haven't entered yet... what are you waiting for?  And if you haven't hopped around to check out the other great Fall Follower giveaways... why not?


Today's winner is:
Mariee (#51) who has won the Yoplait Light Do the Swap Swag Pack!  - you have 48 hours to claim your prize - check your email for how to do that!


Don't forget that you can also enter to win these great prizes too:
Posted by Heather at 9/30/2011 | | Comments

Five Question Friday from @5crookedhalos #5QF


It's that time again... to peek inside my mind and see if you like what I have to say...

1. Do you apologize to your kids if you're wrong?

I'm never wrong... lol... yep, I apologize if I'm wrong or angry 

2. Do you have a class ring, letterman's jacket, or similar obscenely priced high school "must have"?

nope

3. If you could be one age for the rest of your life, what age would you choose?

35

4. What is your favorite (unused) baby name?

I always wanted a little girl named Ursula Anne... but when I shared it with family they didn't like it... but I still think it's pretty

5. If you could make your child like something what would it be?

Robyn - chores - but I can't complain, I hate them too

Liam - trying new foods - with his sensory issues he has trouble even wanting to get near certain foods let alone put them in his mouth

Erik - I wish I could make him like being a baby - he's always chasing after his siblings and wanting to be a 'big boy' but I like having a baby in the house...


Well, whether you like them or not, there are my answers... and if you want to see more .. just visit:



Posted by Heather at 9/29/2011 | Labels: | Comments

Friday Fragments

Friday has snuck up on me this week... it all passed in a blur.  Does that happen to you?


Stop the ride, I want off...


And it hasn't even been that stressful a week... just different.


Erik is still trying to cut some more teeth, so he's been kinda miserable - but I don't blame him ... it's just par for the course... but as my mom said today... He's really a little divil...


I got a Halloween costume for him on clearance last year which I'm sure will fit... it's an adorable little spider - which would go so well with his sister's vampire princess look (all decked out with spiders and goth accents) but today I was struck by the idea that he really should channel is inner personality trait and go as Bam-Bam Rubble... I just don't know about letting him lose with a club, lol


As I mentioned... Robyn has decided to go as a vampire princess...should be fun!  Anyone have an experience with comfortable fangs?    I am trying to figure out what kind to get her...


Liam, I have no idea what to do with him... I know he gets the concept of Halloween but hates costumes so maybe I'll pull out the old stand-by and make him a skeleton in one of those glow in the dark tops and a pair of track pants....


I'm going to be going as... a witch... it's tradition... I buy myself a new hat every year to change things up but have been wearing the same dress for years :-) I asked Robyn if I should change and she looked horrified ... so a witch it is... apparently it's the one day of the year I can show my true nature ;-)


Wayne on the other hand is working way too hard... we've barely seen him all week.  Hoping he catches a break soon... I miss him!


anyway, I'm getting really sleepy so I'm heading off to bed... while I sleep you can check out all the other great fragmented lives at:
Mommy's Idea
Posted by Heather at 9/29/2011 | Labels: | Comments

Several giveaways are ending soon! And a winner announcement!

Have you entered all the giveaways ending in the next few days?


AND NOW FOR THE WINNERS:


There was one giveaway that ended recently - with THREE winners!


The winner of the Discovery Girls One Year subscription was Wanda Flanagan (entry #116)!


The winner of the 4 Fab Girls Guides is KatKlaw777 (entry #83)


and the winner of the Collector's Edition Special Issue of Discovery Girls is Amy W. (entry #57)


Ladies, check your email for instructions... you're all on the clock!
Posted by Heather at 9/29/2011 | Labels: | Comments

Great deal from FamilyFinds.com

I just picked up a $20 WowMyHalloween.com GC from FamilyFinds.com for just $10!

If you haven't found your costume for this year, want to add to your decor or even just get some spooky sound effects - you can get it all there!

I'm going to order Robyn a wig to finish off her Vampire Princess costume!

This deal is only for today and capped at 300 vouchers so get yours soon!
Posted by Heather at 9/29/2011 | | Comments

Thirsty For Comments Thursday with a cool announcement!



Welcome to 
Thirsty for Comments Thursday! 

*** BREAKING NEWS *** 
NEW CO-HOST for THIRSTY FOR COMMENTS!

Everyone give a big welcome to Brandina from SilverFaeries and Dragonflies who will be co-hosting Thirsty for Comments from now on!  

What does this mean for you?  It means that starting next week we'll have a slightly redesigned look with a new grab button and we'll be re-introducing the Featured Blog as a weekly event - we'll be visiting everyone and looking to see who has left good comment for their fellow readers and those people will be featured!

What is Thirsty for Comments?

This is a blog hop dedicated to giving good comment - please, when you are visiting, actually READ the post that is linked and make a thoughtful comment!  
This is NOT a hop for "I'm here from the hop, follow me back" comments!

Link up your own SPECIFIC POST that you'd like comments on - remember - no giveaways!
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The rules are simple - 

1. Link up a SPECIFIC POST (NOT just your blog URL) that you'd like to have more comments on - can be anything EXCEPT GIVEAWAYS and OTHER BLOG HOPS - they will be deleted

2. Visit AT LEAST THREE other blogs and READ the posts and then comment thoughtfully on the post.

Extras (nice but not required):
Consider following the blogs you visit 
Add the Thirsty for Comments button to your post
Blog about Thirsty for Comments
Add Thirsty for Comments to your Meme List!
Leave a comment here on how I can improve Thirsty for Comments :)

 **** This is a BLOG HOP LINKY, so you can grab the code for your own post and share the linky directly! ****

Posted by Heather at 9/29/2011 | Labels: | Comments

Review: Eucerin Plus Essentials

Transitions between seasons seem to be hard on my skin and I often find myself in situations where I get very dry skin which ends up getting very itchy.  I made it worse this weekend by getting too much sun on my back because I didn't get any sunscreen on it and now if I go to long without putting something on it after my shower, the itch is almost all consuming! 

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Posted by Heather at 9/28/2011 | Labels: | Comments

Dream Big with UPromise!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of UPromise for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

UPromise is celebrating their 10th anniversary with a contest about achieving dreams... and giving away $20,000 in the process!  Visit www.upromisetodream.com [to submit your dream - it is easy to do - except for the part about trying to fit it all into 700 characters (and  the rest of the dream wall official rules)

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I submitted my dream for Liam because he's my child who will face the toughest road educationally 

My dream is that all of my children exceed their expectations. With my daughter and one son, I can see that they'll strive to make it to the top of their chosen field, but I worry that my middle son won't have the same opportunities as his siblings, because he has Autism,
I have hope because of new programs and innovations that are inviting children like mine to get a college education -except they don't qualify for student loans or grants because their program is modified...
I dream that my son will learn to use his disability to see the world differently and have the education to turn it on it's head! I want him to have the opportunity to go to college and beyond.

I always knew that I'd be an advocate for my children's education, but I never thought that I'd get as much of an education as my son!  I've learned so much about Autism and I've barely scratched the surface, but I can dream big because I see progress every day!

What is your dream for your kids?  Are you using UPromise to save for that dream?  They've helped families by providing more than 600 million dollars in college savings - if you aren't a UPromise member you should submit your dream and register for UPromise at the same time!

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Posted by Heather at 9/28/2011 | | Comments

Getting Ready for Christmas with Tiny Prints

Every year. I try to find a unique way to share our holiday greetings, especially since we're so far away from our friends and family.  One of the places that makes it easy to find high quality custom Christmas and Holiday Cards is Tiny Prints!

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Posted by Heather at 9/28/2011 | Labels: | Comments

Wordless Wednesday - a stroll at Bohicket Marina





Now that I've shown you mine, you can link up yours!  Link your WW post here and grab the code to share the linky on your blog too - it's a blog hop!


Posted by Heather at 9/27/2011 | | Comments

Another great offer from Vistaprint!



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This is a great way to get some unique Christmas Gifts marked off your list early!  By just paying shipping and processing you are getting a fabulous deal and marking someone nice off your list at the same time!

Shipping starts at:
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Click here to go to Vistaprint and start making some fabulous holiday gifts!
Posted by Heather at 9/27/2011 | | Comments

Support the Life Foundation & the Insure Your Love Picture Mosaic

It's an important topic that rarely gets raised - insuring your family in case something unforeseen and tragic happens, but talking about Life Insurance and ensuring that your loved ones are taken care of as best you can is an important part of both financial and life planning!


During the month of September, which is Life Insurance Awareness Month, you can help out a great cause and show off your loved ones as part of the "Insure Your Love Picture Mosaic", which is a cool integrated facebook app that you can get to by liking www.facebook.com/lifehappens.org.

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Posted by Heather at 9/27/2011 | | Comments

Untitled Jersey City Project Sneak Peak

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Untitled Jersey City Project for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Have you heard of the Untitled Jersey City Project?  

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It's a whole new concept in television that they're calling a work-in-progress television drama.  I watched the brief clip below and I can tell you that it makes me think Sopranos meets the Jersey new wave of industrial high roller - the real estate speculator... with all the inherent power, money and corruption that can ensue!

 

And of course there will be betrayal, sex and more power up for grabs, because it makes for good tv.  Heck, in the 30 second clip you get to see power brokers, mafia hit men and a little heavy petting in the front seat of a car - what's not to look forward to?

Who will win the power game - the old guard, the new money or someone who doesn't even know it yet?  It makes for a lively and promising start to this year's Fall TV season, don't you think?

Is this the type of drama you are looking for on TV this season?  What do you think of the video?  The concept? The actors? The storyline? Leave your thoughts in the comment section below after checking out the video!

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Posted by Heather at 9/27/2011 | | Comments

eBook Review: Tuesday's Child by Dale Mayer


I am always pleased to discover new authors and it's even more fun when they discover me!  I had a lovely email from Dale Mayer asking if I would check out one of her eBooks and this one caught my eye - Tuesday's Child (Psychic Visions, Book 1), a romantic suspense novel with a little dash of paranormal!  (It's also available in paperback)
From the Publisher:
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Posted by Heather at 9/27/2011 | | Comments

Pre-BlogMania #Giveaway




Coming soon to 80 blogs near you is the 4th season of BlogMania!!!

You will see a wide range of prize packages that you be able to enter to win. You can see some of the sponsor prizes HERE. 

 For now, let's 'warm' up with a pre-BlogMania giveaway! Two Prizes, Two Winners. Prize #1 is from 39dollarglasses.com and open to US/Canada. You can pick two pairs of glasses from their site, up to a $150 value!! Prize #2 is from BlogMania Events, it is technically open WW; you can spend up to $20 at any one sponsor shop listed on the sponsor linky shown HERE. 
This is open to wherever your shop ships to. So, how to enter? 

From any BlogMania bloggers that chooses to post this giveaway you can enter directly into the Rafflecopter form below. This will be open from Sept 27th 12am until Oct 4th, 1 week. We will announce the winners via email from Bree@blogmaniaevents.com on Oct 5th, you will have 48 hours to respond or another winner will be drawn. We thank you for your entry and look forward to seeing you on October 6th at noon for the grand event!

TO ENTER FROM ACTING BALANCED, PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SUBSCRIBE TO ACTING BALANCED BY EMAIL - and that your subscription is activated!
 
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Posted by Heather at 9/27/2011 | | Comments

Stumble Tumble Tuesday

Stumble Tumble Tuesday
Welcome to Stumble Tumble Tuesday hosted by Shopper Gal, Acting Balanced and Kelly’s Lucky You! The goal of this hop is to use Stumble Upon to help you promote your blog posts and get more traffic.
Even if you think you are stumbling correctly, please read this post on how to check and see if your stumble was successful. Some stumbles aren't showing up, thanks!
To take part is simple.
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Posted by Heather at 9/26/2011 | | Comments

Vista Print Free Labels or Gift Tags!

With the holidays right around the corner, I'm gearing up to address all of my holiday cards, wrap packages and even label all of my homemade goodies so when I heard that Vistaprint is having a one day sale offering 140 FREE Labels, my mind started working overtime!

With over 7000 designs to choose from the possibilities are almost endless - should I do address labels?  something for the goodies?  I still don't know... while I'm figuring it out, you should head over to Vistaprint and get your own Free Labels - just pay shipping (approximately $3-$4) and have custom printed labels ready for anything you need!  


What are you waiting for?  The offer ends at Midnight September 27th!



Posted by Heather at 9/26/2011 | | Comments

I never whine over @FlipFlopWines... and I won't start with the Moscato

... and I won't start with the Moscato


Once again I have been offered the opportunity to review a bottle of Flip Flop Wine - this time it was a bottle of their Moscato, which is a lightly floral, sweet wine from California.  My parents are in town, so I thought it was a good time to get their opinions on the wine.  My dad who is a die-hard full bodied red kind of guy liked it for it's dessert possibilities - with a sharp cheese and some apple pie... my mom, on the other hand is finishing off the bottle - she's definitely a sweet white wine connoisseur.


I'm somewhere in the middle - I rarely meet a wine that I don't like.  And I really liked this Moscato as something I'd share around the pool or on the deck with the girls and some yummy spicy appetizers.  I think for me it's too sweet to be a dinner wine, but it definitely gets high marks as a dessert or sipping wine!

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Posted by Heather at 9/26/2011 | | Comments

How Active Are You In Your Child's School?

This article is being written as an answer to the Social Moms Daily Writing Prompt:


How active are you in your child's school? -    Are you apart of the PTA? Do you like to help out with school events? How do you motivate others to be more activity.


When my daughter started school I got asked how I'd like to be involved in her education.  At the time I was working full time so my options were somewhat limited, so I volunteered to help coordinate fund raising efforts and help out on field trips.  When I had the opportunity to stay home when we moved to the US, I expanded my volunteering but have purposely stayed out of the children's direct domains... 
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Posted by Heather at 9/26/2011 | | Comments

Book Review: Elizabeth, The Enchantress


I'm pleased to be reviewing Elizabeth, The Enchantress, book 4 of the Real Duchesses of London series by Lavinia Kent.


From the Publisher:
Elizabeth, the Countess of Westhampton, has found her husband. Unfortunately, she’d have preferred it if he’d stayed lost! How is she supposed to react when the man who married her and then abandoned her without a wedding night suddenly reappears? Obviously, she’ll have to plan her revenge very carefully…

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Posted by Heather at 9/26/2011 | Labels: | Comments

@DelMonteFresh Teacher Monday #Giveaway $25 in Fresh Fruit GC



In an effort to get school children across North America to make healthier eating choices, Del Monte Fresh Produce is now holding it’s second annual “Teacher Monday: Cash for Classrooms” online contest.
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Posted by Heather at 9/26/2011 | Labels: | Comments

#Giveaway and Review: Nickelodeon Favorites: Merry Christmas

Get in the holiday spirit with preschoolers’ favorite characters from Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego, Go!, The Wonder Pets!, Blue’s Clues, Team Umizoomi and Ni Hao, Kai-lan, who star in the all-new DVD, Nickelodeon Favorites: Merry Christmas ! Created by Nickelodeon Home Entertainment and distributed by Paramount Home Entertainment, Nickelodeon Favorites: Merry Christmas! comes to DVD on Oct. 4, 2011.


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Posted by Heather at 9/26/2011 | Labels: , , , | Comments

Winner announcement and ending soon!

Congratulations to Jessica Rose. who won the Rafflecopter Round Up Green Giveaway here on Acting Balanced!


You have 48 hours to respond to the email I sent you and claim your prize!


There's still time to enter my other giveaways:

Posted by Heather at 9/26/2011 | Labels: | Comments

It's FLASH FOLLOW GIVEAWAY DAY!


The Flash Follow Giveaway starts TODAY at 9 am EST. There will be one giveaway each hour until the event ends at 11 pm EST. You will have 1 hour to enter the giveaway. Winners will be drawn and announced throughout the day. The giveaways will be posted on Simply Stacie and Makobi Scribe. They will be the same giveaway so you only need to enter on one of the sites. All the giveaways are open worldwide.
Here’s the giveaway schedule!
9 am to 10 am EST: $20 Amazon GC from About A Mom
10 am to 11 am EST: $20 Amazon GC from Barb’s Bargain Bin
11 am to 12 pm EST: $50 Amazon GC from Dear Crissy 
12 pm to 1 pm EST: $25 Amazon GC from Books R Us
1 pm to 2 pm EST: $20 Paypal Cash from Close to Home
2 pm to 3 pm EST: $25 Amazon GC from Down on the Farm
3 pm to 4 pm EST: $20 Paypal from Randomosity
4 pm to 5 pm EST: $50 GC to Katie’s Charms from Katie’s Charms
5 pm to 6 pm EST: $15 Amazon GC from Still Blonde After All These Years
6 pm to 7 pm EST: $15 Starbucks GC from Woven By Words
7 pm To 8 pm EST: $10 Amazon GC from Generations of Savings
8 pm to 9 pm EST: $20 Amazon GC from Acting Balanced
9 pm to 10 pm EST: $15 Amazon GC from CheepGeekMomm
10 pm to 11 pm EST: $10 Amazon from Coupons in Motion

REMEMBER - THE GIVEAWAYS WILL NOT BE POSTED HERE ON ACTING BALANCED - TO ENTER, PLEASE   VISIT  EITHER  Simply Stacie or Makobi Scribe


Posted by Heather at 9/26/2011 | | Comments

MMMmonday - Mushroom Stew

Even though it's still pretty darn warm here in Charleston, I've been craving comfort food and for me - that's stew, so I made up a big pot of this yummy vegetarian stew and pretended it was chilly outside...


Mushroom Stew

1/2 oz (14 g) dried porcini mushrooms
1 cup (250 ml) hot water
4 Tbs (60 ml) butter or olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2-4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2-3 lbs (900-1350 g) assorted fresh mushrooms such as crimini, portobello, oyster, shiitake, or white button, trimmed and coarsely chopped
1 tsp (5 ml) chopped fresh sage
1 tsp (5 ml) chopped fresh rosemary
1 tsp (5 ml) chopped fresh thyme
1/4 cup (60 ml) dry sherry, Marsala, or Madeira (optional) and I usually omit
1 can (14 1/2 oz, 411 g) chopped tomatoes, drained
1 tsp (5 ml) balsamic vinegar
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Soak the dried mushrooms in the hot water until tender, 20 to 30 minutes. 
Drain and strain the liquid through a paper towel or coffee filter and set aside. 
Chop the mushrooms and set aside. 
Heat the butter in a heavy pot over moderate heat and saute the onion and garlic until tender but not brown, about 5 minutes. 
Add the mushrooms and saute until most of the liquid they release has evaporated, about 10 minutes. 
Add the remaining ingredients and the reserved soaking liquid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
Garnish with chopped parsley. Serves 4 to 6.
Posted by Heather at 9/25/2011 | Labels: , , , , | Comments

We have a Winner!

With one giveaway ending overnight, I am pleased to announce that the winner of the Betty Crocker/Box Tops for Education giveaway is: Scottsgal entry #32

She's been emailed and is on the clock - 48 hours to claim her prize!

There is still time to enter these other great giveaways!

Ending tonight:
9/25 RAFFLECOPTER ROUND-UP Earth Friendly Giveaway

Giveaways with a bit more time:

Posted by Heather at 9/25/2011 | | Comments

Speaking of banned books...

It's Banned Books Week (and I have a giveaway going on as part of the BANNED BOOKS HOP)


I just happened to be perusing our local Charleston newspaper, the Post and Courier today and found out that we're in the midst of our own potential book banning here in Charleston County schools...


At question is a book, The Hunt Club by local author Bret Lott

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Posted by Heather at 9/24/2011 | Labels: | Comments

#Giveaway - 'Because I Can' Perfect Reading Night Giveaway

I have a fabulous giveaway for my US readers who are book lovers!  One lucky Acting Balanced reader will win
All three of these great prizes:
an autographed copy of Because I Can 

by Janet Oberholtzer, 

$25 Barnes and Noble GC 
AND a $25 Starbucks GC!
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Posted by Heather at 9/23/2011 | Labels: | Comments

Banned Books Week Giveaway Hop


Welcome to Acting Balanced! 


I am of the firm belief that no book should be banned anywhere... you have the right to choose any book you want to read - for any reason...


This giveaway is for one $15 GC to your choice of Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com or the Book Depository and is OPEN WORLDWIDE so that you can pick any book you want!!!


On a side note, I was reading our local paper and found out that there's a movement afoot to ban another book in Charleston county - you can read my post on it here.


You must follow Acting Balanced in at least one way and all entries must be done on the rafflecopter widget:
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Posted by Heather at 9/23/2011 | Labels: | Comments

Five Question Friday from @5crookedhalos #5QF

Because I know that you desperately want to know more about me..


1. Dream job...realistic and completely unrealistic.

realistic - I'm doing it... Never-stay-at-home Mom
unrealistic - CEO of a mega-super wonderful shopping chain.

2. Do you fart in front of your significant other?

I don't think there's anything I don't do in front of my hubby... he loves me warts, farts and all.

3. What's the furthest you've ever traveled from home? How far and where was it?

The other side of North America - went to Cali for a business trip ... I think it's about 3000 miles...

4. How do you celebrate birthday for your kids? Family only or friends? ... Alternate for those without kiddos: How did you celebrate birthdays as a kid?

Usually a friends party since family is too far to visit.

5. Fave thing about fall?

In Ontario where I'm from it's the combination of crisp air and crackling leaves under my feet... but here in SC it's the end of the Hurricane Season!

Now that you know more about me, answer one or more of  the questions in the comments or hook up with:
Posted by Heather at 9/23/2011 | Labels: | Comments

Book Review: Seven by Paige Agnew





I first met Paige Agnew as a writer when I read her first book, Starless Sky, which was a somewhat sweet but emotional book about dealing with loss and life as a teenager.  In her second book, Seven, she explodes away from sweetness with a ferocity that is almost startling.  Seven is definitely a completely different entity and a much more psychological read.

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Posted by Heather at 9/23/2011 | | Comments

Winner announcement and ending soon!

Congratulations to Patricia, entry #285, who won the Kidtoons September Prize Pack which included the Sid the Science Kid and Pokoyo swag!   I hope she enjoys it!

There are so many great giveaways to enter - you can't win if you don't enter:

And don't forget that the RAFFLECOPTER ROUND- UP and Fall Follower Giveaway Hop both have hundreds of other great blogs with fabulous prizes available!
Posted by Heather at 9/22/2011 | Labels: | Comments

#Giveaway and Review: Alphabeasts

I love finding quirky and personalized toys and so when I was approached by Alphabeasts to do a review, I immediately checked out these funky new toys and chose the one I thought was the cutest for one of my kids!  I chose to get an Alphabeast for Erik - and one lucky Acting Balanced reader will win one too!

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Posted by Heather at 9/22/2011 | Labels: , | Comments

#C2Play2Day Playing Outdoors with our Family - taking every opportunity!

Getting out is one of the best ways to spend family time!  We purposely leave the technology at home and focus on playing with the kids and getting fresh air!  No matter where we go, whether it's to the beach, county park our just out on our own front lawn there's something freeing about just being out in the sun (or the rain)


I have to say that the further afield we go, the more preparation goes into our outdoor adventures so I love it when we can all just congregate with a ball or two and the our aerobie sprint ring in the empty lot next door!  It's great to watch the kids skills develop - Robyn is playing middle school soccer, so she's helping to teach Liam to dribble the ball with his feet and everyone is encouraging Erik to throw and chase the ball!  


Wayne grew up on the baseball diamond and loves to play catch with the kids despite the fact that so far none of our kids have picked baseball up as a sport - there's still hope for Erik and Liam for that matter - they're young yet.


Sometimes though. you just have to seize an opportunity that presents itself - last weekend Wayne got asked by some of his students from C of C to go and watch their Cross Country team race at a nearby private park - so we packed up the boys early on Saturday morning and while we were waiting for the runners to go by, the boys enjoyed the opportunity to explore the new environment - they got to run, chase daddy and we even got to check out some pretty big pine cones (which I snagged for crafts later) and it was great to get out!


Liam's favorite thing to do is to head to one of the local playgrounds - he's a swinging and sliding machine!  Erik is starting to follow in his big brother's footprints - he's a real swinger too! 


I never really worry about whether the kids get dirty - it's only clothes and skin, right?  And there's always Clorox 2 to take the stains out!  Speaking of Clorox 2, they've launched http://clorox2play2day.com and are encouraging everyone to take the pledge to play outside!  I've taken the pledge to play outside with my family - will you?  Not only will you be pledging to take your family out, but also registering to WIN great prizes!


About Clorox2® Stain Fighter & Color Booster:
Getting dirty is much more fun when it's easy to get clean. When the outdoor fun is finished, Clorox2® Stain Fighter & Color Booster gets out the tough stains, so your kids can take part in healthy fun and get dirty over and over again.


“I wrote this blog post while participating in the SocialMoms and Clorox2® blogging program, for a gift card worth $40. For more information on how you can participate, click here.” 
Posted by Heather at 9/22/2011 | Labels: | Comments
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