With a trip to the park with their Papa of course!
A Year of Reviews - In Review...
It's been more than a year since I started doing product reviews on Acting Balanced, but I thought I'd take a stroll down memory lane and list a few of my top picks from this year's reviews:
Top Mommy On the Go Product:
Be Safe this New Years Eve
One of Wayne's good friends and colleagues spent this holiday grieving the loss of her 19 year old son after he died November 12th of Alcohol Poisoning after drinking in his own home. With more than 3 times the legal limit of blood alcohol, the young man was found unresponsive in his bed by a roommate and a promising athlete, son, scholar and friend was gone... you can read more about Tyler and his family's story here.
According to the Mayo Clinic Definition of Alcohol Poisoning, binge drinking - downing 5 or more drinks in a row - is the primary cause of Alcohol Poisoning.
Alcohol poisoning symptoms include:
Five Question Friday from @5crookedhalos #5QF
It's Friday again... so I'll take the time to open up my brain and share the answers to these five questions posed by:
1. What's the oldest piece of clothing in your closet?
Friday Fragments
Wow - it feels weird to be writing this FF post on Friday... normally I write it Thursday night, but I actually went out for dinner and a movie with a friend instead of doing this during it's normally scheduled time. It was my second night out in a row without kids... whodathunk that could ever happen...but I liked it...
Yesterday Hubby and I had date night - a little shopping and dinner out... it was nice not having to lug a diaper bag, toys, sippy cups and other kid paraphernalia into the restaurant! And adult converations!
Yesterday Hubby and I had date night - a little shopping and dinner out... it was nice not having to lug a diaper bag, toys, sippy cups and other kid paraphernalia into the restaurant! And adult converations!
Cashin' in the New Year Sweepstakes! #cashinNY
Hostessed by Home Grown Families and Mama to 4 Blessings with my help &several other fantastic we bring you Cashin' in the New Year! This giveaway runs from 12:01 AM on Friday 12/30 and will run until Monday, 1/2 at 11:59 PM (all Eastern times). One winner will receive $190 Cash into their paypal!
New Year's Eve Giveaway Hop
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A New Delight - International Delight Iced Coffee #CBIAS #IcedCoffee
I love being able to get a sneak peek at new products - it's one of the reasons I'm a review blogger, but darn is it ever hard to try out a great new product and then have to wait over two weeks to get my hands on more! It's doubly difficult when I haven't been able to hoard the product all to myself and ration it until it makes it's national debut...
Kidtoons Movie and G1VEAWAY! - Dino Dan featuring Mighty Machines!
It's looking like January will be another great looking month for KidToon Films!
This month you get to see four Dino Dan Adventures AND Mighty Machines: Ride the Mountain Rails!
Dino Dan Synopsis
Follow the adventures of paleontologist-in-training Dan Henderson as he imagines dinosaurs into the real world! Dan uses the scientific method to gather clues and solve mysteries. NCircle Entertainment Presents Dino Dan, filled with 4 action-packed adventures full of discovery!
Mighty Machines: Ride the Mountain Rails! Synopsis
Work Trail is busy keeping the tracks in good shape. It takes the power of three engines to get up the sharp includes and over the pass. These machines are a special hardy breed, made for the mountain rails.
Dino Dan Synopsis
Follow the adventures of paleontologist-in-training Dan Henderson as he imagines dinosaurs into the real world! Dan uses the scientific method to gather clues and solve mysteries. NCircle Entertainment Presents Dino Dan, filled with 4 action-packed adventures full of discovery!
Mighty Machines: Ride the Mountain Rails! Synopsis
Work Trail is busy keeping the tracks in good shape. It takes the power of three engines to get up the sharp includes and over the pass. These machines are a special hardy breed, made for the mountain rails.
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Amy's Light and Lean Meals for the New Year
Now that Christmas is over, I am really trying to eat lighter and healthier. I don't make new year's resolutions, but I know just how much I've indulged - the cookies, the turkey, the stuffing, the pies... too much!
I've had a chance to test out 5 new Amy's Lean and Light Meals over the past few days and I'm happy to say that Light and Lean does not mean flavorless!
I've had a chance to test out 5 new Amy's Lean and Light Meals over the past few days and I'm happy to say that Light and Lean does not mean flavorless!
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Best of 2011 Giveaway Hop December 27th - 31st
When I looked through all of my reviews in 2011, and thought about what I had read, the first thing that came to mind was Dale Mayer's work that I reviewed this past fall - Tuesday's Child and Hide'N Go Seek, so I approached her about offering a giveaway of BOTH as EBOOKS and she agreed!
And it's the perfect time to read Tuesday's Child and HideN' Go Seek, because the third book in the series (Maddy's Floor) will be out next month! I've seen a sneak peek of the cover and I'm really excited!
Here are the publisher's blurbs of both books you will win:
After Christmas Cash Sweepstakes - open WORLDWIDE
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My Top 5 Things to Shop for at After Christmas Sales
In Canada we call it Boxing Day - after the British tradition of the wealthy trading places with their servants who had worked on Christmas Day, and also when they 'boxed up' leftovers and gently used items to share with those less fortunate... but in reality the day after Christmas has become synonymous with shopping for sales!
So what do I buy at After Christmas Sales?
So what do I buy at After Christmas Sales?
MMMmonday - Leftover Turkey Lettucew Wraps with Cranberry Vinaigrette
One of the things I love most about the holidays is leftovers! And this is a fabulous way to make use of your leftover cranberry sauce and leftover turkey!
Turkey Salad Wraps with cranberry vinaigrette
Sundays in My City - Christmas Presents!
I snuck in after Santa came in last to take a few pictures of the tree with the presents before the kids got up!
Merry Christmas to all!
and now hop on over to Sundays in My City and see what else is going on:
25 Days of Cookies Day 25 - Pineapple Cookies
These may not seem like a typical Christmas cookie - and they're not - but they are what my hubby requested, and I figure that you're all baked out anyway, what with it being Christmas Day and all... so here's another yummy cookie recipe!
Pineapple Cookies
Pineapple Cookies
25 Days of Christmas Cookies Day 24 - Benne Wafers
I can't host a blog in South Carolina without sharing the traditional cookie of the Lowcountry - Benne Wafers - Benne is an African word for Sesame and they're sold all over Charleston in a variety of flavors and recipes, but this one is a fairly traditional take on these nutty little cookies.
Benne Wafers
25 Days of Cookies Day 23 - Macadamia Coconut Icebox Cookies
I got to try these at a cookie exchange a few years ago - and fell in love - luckily the recipe came with the cookies so I've been able to make them again whenever I wanted to!
Macadamia Coconut Icebox Cookies
Macadamia Coconut Icebox Cookies
Holiday Gift Guide Review: My Friendship Bracelet Maker
One of the things I struggle with as a mom is teaching my kids to give of themselves rather than always buying gifts... my family and I have made gifts for each other over the years and I have to say that the homemade gifts are the ones I'll treasure most...
Robyn has taken the handmade spirit to heart and this year, with the help of her new Friendship Bracelet maker from http://www.myfbm.com, has been busy creating fabulous one of a kind friendship bracelets for family and friends!
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NORAD Tracks Santa!
One of the traditions that I remember from childhood was listening to the radio on the way home from my Oma's house on Christmas Eve, driving around somewhat aimlessly with my whole family looking at Christmas lights and waiting for the NORAD Tracks Santa updates... well when Robyn came into our lives, NORAD was getting more sophisticated and we could 'watch' Santa on the internet, although it was kinda slow, since we were still on dial up.
Now, with more integration from google earth, mobile options, Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus, all my children will be able to keep up with Santa on his around the world journey! Here's a little snippet of what happened last year:
Now, with more integration from google earth, mobile options, Facebook, Twitter and Google Plus, all my children will be able to keep up with Santa on his around the world journey! Here's a little snippet of what happened last year:
DVD G1VEAWAY: WHAT’S YOUR NUMBER? (US only)
You can be one of the first to own the romantic comedy What's Your Number on DVD as Acting Balanced starts the New Year off right and offers you this fabulous giveaway in conjunction with Thinkjam!
About the movie:
Ring in the New Year with a fresh and funny tale about dating, relationships and life as Anna Faris (Scary Movie Franchise, The House Bunny) and Chris Evans (Fantastic Four, Captain America) come together in a hilarious quest for “the one” in WHAT’S YOUR NUMBER? Unrated Ex-tended Cut, debuting on Blu-ray and DVD January 10 from Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.
After reading a magazine article that insists if a woman has slept with at least 20 people that they have already missed Mr. Right, marketing executive Ally Darling (Anna Faris) begins to panic, thinking that she will be alone forever. With the help of her hunky new neighbor (Chris Evans), Ally starts tracking down all her ex-boyfriends, hoping to find her real true love while she helps him escape his latest fling. Hilarious hijinks and adventure ensues as Ally goes on her wild search for the best “ex” of her life, only to find what she is looking has been right in front of her all along.
Featuring hysterical supporting performances from Chris Pratt (Moneyball, “Parks and Recreation”), Joel McHale (“The Soup,” “Community”) and Andy Samberg (“Saturday Night Live,” Hot Rod), WHAT’S YOUR NUMBER? is based on the book “20 times a Lady” by Karen Bosnak and will be available as a Blu-ray combo pack and single disc DVD.
Enter to win on the rafflecopter below:
About the movie:
After reading a magazine article that insists if a woman has slept with at least 20 people that they have already missed Mr. Right, marketing executive Ally Darling (Anna Faris) begins to panic, thinking that she will be alone forever. With the help of her hunky new neighbor (Chris Evans), Ally starts tracking down all her ex-boyfriends, hoping to find her real true love while she helps him escape his latest fling. Hilarious hijinks and adventure ensues as Ally goes on her wild search for the best “ex” of her life, only to find what she is looking has been right in front of her all along.
Featuring hysterical supporting performances from Chris Pratt (Moneyball, “Parks and Recreation”), Joel McHale (“The Soup,” “Community”) and Andy Samberg (“Saturday Night Live,” Hot Rod), WHAT’S YOUR NUMBER? is based on the book “20 times a Lady” by Karen Bosnak and will be available as a Blu-ray combo pack and single disc DVD.
Enter to win on the rafflecopter below:
25 Days of Cookies Day 22 - White Chocolate Cranberry Orange Biscotti
Biscotti take a little more time to bake than other cookies, but not really much more work! These delectable cookies can be made without dipping them in the chocolate, but why would you? Since white chocolate is the one kind I can eat, I often indulge this way...
White Chocolate Cranberry Orange Biscotti
White Chocolate Cranberry Orange Biscotti
A few things moms really want for Christmas
Excuse the silliness of the following post... I am writing this after getting up with Erik for the third time tonight already...
What This Mom Really Wants for Christmas
What This Mom Really Wants for Christmas
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Gift Cards- Not Just a Last Minute Gift Idea #GiftCardsRock
Several members of my family always said that giving gift cards was a cop out... you weren't really trying to get a gift that reflected your affection for a person. Me, I'm all about making sure that my gift is appropriate and when I come to people that I don't know as well as I'd like or that are truly hard to buy for, Gift Cards are the answer and I'm not ashamed to buy them, but there are creative ways to present gift cards that help bridge that gap and show people that you didn't just stop off and pick the first card available...
Pair the gift card with something fun!
Pair the gift card with something fun!
25 Days of Cookies Day 21 - Chow Mein Chews
These are truly simple cookies that require no baking at all and they get rave reviews! You can even melt the chips in the microwave!
Chow Mein Chews
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Chow Mein Chews
Congrats to My Hubby, his colleague and his student on their latest publication!
Congratulations to my wonderful hubby, Wayne, on his twenty-fifth journal article!
Congratulations to his former student, Emily on her first publication!
And of course a mention of one of my favorite people, Steve Litvin... who is one of the most published guys I know in the Tourism field!
Congratulations to his former student, Emily on her first publication!
And of course a mention of one of my favorite people, Steve Litvin... who is one of the most published guys I know in the Tourism field!
This is a fun article examining people who do not travel. You can read the entire article here.
Twas the Night Before Christmas Sweepstakes
Everyone needs cash after the holidays and my fellow bloggers and I have gotten together to spread a little more holiday cheer with this paypal giveaway - OPEN WORLDWIDE - you only need to enter on one site since the Rafflecopter is the same across the board and will close at 11:59 PM on Christmas Eve!
Mid-winter's Eve Hop Sweepstakes - Open Worldwide
Welcome to Acting Balanced!
Acting Balanced is a semi-personal blog written by Heather, a never-stay-at-home mom of three who loves to read, cook, bake and blog!
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While you're here, if you have time you should put your feet up and check out the current recipes in my 25 Days of Cookies Countdown to Christmas!
Guest Post: Teaching Your Children About Money Matters
I am pleased to invite Vanessa Lang to guest post on Acting Balanced today:
Teaching Your Children About Money Matters
One of the most important lessons you can teach your children is how to properly manage their money. This has to start from the moment they learn to count. If they learn about money, the importance of saving, and how to spend wisely early in life, they will have a better chance of making the right financial decisions when they are older.
Teaching Your Children About Money Matters
One of the most important lessons you can teach your children is how to properly manage their money. This has to start from the moment they learn to count. If they learn about money, the importance of saving, and how to spend wisely early in life, they will have a better chance of making the right financial decisions when they are older.
25 Days of Cookies Day 20 - Nutmeg Ginger Apple Snaps
I found these cookies on one of my good friend Heather's blog - Out Of The Box and Into The Kitchen and she had found them (and the yummy looking picture below) at the Vancouver Observer
Nutmeg Ginger Apple Snaps
Nutmeg Ginger Apple Snaps
PartyLite for the New Year
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of PartyLite Simple Pleasures Holiday Sweepstakes for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
When I got married several years ago, instead of a traditional shower, one of my friends knew how important candles were going to be to my wedding and threw me a PartyLite party where I got the hostess credits and a ton of free candles that I used for my wedding! With royal blue and white as my colors, I used a variety of pillar candles, tapers and votives - all from PartyLite!
I've now got the opportunity to check out PartyLite and win again with the PartyLite Simple Pleasures Holiday Sweepstakes
I've followed PartyLite for years, but I haven't been to a party since moving to South Carolina... which surprises me! I know that all of the parties I attended or hosted when I lived in Canada or Pennsylvania were a huge success and the hostess credits and gifts were fabulous! The candles themselves are such a high quality product and the scents are out of this world!
Maybe in the new year I'll be able to find time to host my own PartyLite party. Now that the Winter/Spring catalog is out I can figure out exactly how much hostess credit I'll need to make to get everything I want for free... since just adding some new candles and holders can change the decor of a room dramatically and I'm ready for a change!
One of the best ways to stay on top of all the PartyLite news is the follow them on the PartyLite Facebook pge!
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25 Days of Cookies Day 19 - Hermit Cookies
This recipe is an old family favorite - they're great to make all year round but look good on your cookie tray too!
Hermit Cookies
Hermit Cookies
Meet Me on Monday - the Extended Edition!
MMMmonday - Chocolate Waffles
Although I'm allergic to chocolate, everyone else in my family loves it... so when I ran across this recipe I thought they might be perfect for Christmas morning!
Chocolate Waffles
Chocolate Waffles
25 Days of Cookies Day 18 - Apple Chai Oatmeal Cookies
I found this recipe a while back on the Oregon Chai website and fell in love! They have what I consider to be all of the yummiest holiday flavors - Apple, Oatmeal and Spice! For me, I omit the chocolate chips and the nuts so Wayne and I can both eat them... for the holidays I add dried cranberries in place of the raisins.
Apple Chai Oatmeal Cookies
Apple Chai Oatmeal Cookies
Sundays in My City - Christmas Present
Here are a few pics and a video of the kids decorating the tree...
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25 Days of Cookies - Day 17 - Finnish Almond Cookies
One of the things I love most about my cookie recipes is that they come from all over! I got this one from a friend at a cookie swap a few years ago!
Finnish Almond Cookies
Finnish Almond Cookies
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25 Days of Cookies - Day 16 - Raspberry Chocolate Chip Meringues
Meringues are one of those recipes that sometimes scare bakers - but really, they are pretty easy to make and so light and fluffy! This is another recipe that I got from my favorite source - The Chef at WWRecipes.com
Raspberry Chocolate Chip Meringues
Raspberry Chocolate Chip Meringues
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Five Question Friday #5QF @5crookedhalos
It's that time of the week again... where you can peek into my brain based on the questions asked at:
1. What's the best Christmas present you've ever received?
Friday Fragments
Wow... another Friday ... wasn't it just yesterday that I posted FF?
I think the combination of being sick (head cold) and sleep deprived (1 year old has same head cold - and teething) has finally rotted what little balance I could act upon... I'm just about ready for Christmas - just have to do a few more little shops and start wrapping... but I have yet to find that holiday spirit...
It might have something to do with the fact that it was 77 degrees in the shade today... I don't think I have any hope for a white Christmas here in SC... unless you count the beautiful white sandy beaches...
Wayne was wonderful and took a day off to help me get things in order despite being incredibly busy at work... I'd honestly let the house get bad and he worked tirelessly to help me get it into reasonable shape! He also played with Erik so I could do some extra work...
I'm still taking suggestions for cookie recipes for the 25 Days of Cookies - just visit the facebook page and vote here. If you haven't checked out all the recipes, you can head here and check out yesterday's recipe and the linky list of yummy cookies (add your own if you'd like! - the linky is open)
It's the kids last day of school for the year! Liam is going to go a little squirrelly without school - luckily Nana and Papa arrived today and will be able to hang out with all of the kids! Robyn has a dance today - should be interesting, since the kids have a choice between the dance and watching a movie - all the girls are planning to dress up because they can... and all the guys seem to be heading to the movies... gotta love middle school :)
On top of everything else going on with Erik ... he's trying to drop his naps... yes - he's only 14 months old - I'm not ready for him to drop one nap, let alone both... he's just so interested in everything going on around him... I need the two hours to get things done though!
Well, to be honest I'm all fragged out... and really sleepy, so I'm going to let you loose on Mrs. 4444's other fragmented friends by clicking on the link below:
I think the combination of being sick (head cold) and sleep deprived (1 year old has same head cold - and teething) has finally rotted what little balance I could act upon... I'm just about ready for Christmas - just have to do a few more little shops and start wrapping... but I have yet to find that holiday spirit...
It might have something to do with the fact that it was 77 degrees in the shade today... I don't think I have any hope for a white Christmas here in SC... unless you count the beautiful white sandy beaches...
Wayne was wonderful and took a day off to help me get things in order despite being incredibly busy at work... I'd honestly let the house get bad and he worked tirelessly to help me get it into reasonable shape! He also played with Erik so I could do some extra work...
I'm still taking suggestions for cookie recipes for the 25 Days of Cookies - just visit the facebook page and vote here. If you haven't checked out all the recipes, you can head here and check out yesterday's recipe and the linky list of yummy cookies (add your own if you'd like! - the linky is open)
It's the kids last day of school for the year! Liam is going to go a little squirrelly without school - luckily Nana and Papa arrived today and will be able to hang out with all of the kids! Robyn has a dance today - should be interesting, since the kids have a choice between the dance and watching a movie - all the girls are planning to dress up because they can... and all the guys seem to be heading to the movies... gotta love middle school :)
On top of everything else going on with Erik ... he's trying to drop his naps... yes - he's only 14 months old - I'm not ready for him to drop one nap, let alone both... he's just so interested in everything going on around him... I need the two hours to get things done though!
Well, to be honest I'm all fragged out... and really sleepy, so I'm going to let you loose on Mrs. 4444's other fragmented friends by clicking on the link below:
Q&A with Stephen Schochet, author of Hollywood Stories
I had the chance to get to find out a little more about author, Stephen Schochet about his life as a Hollywood Tour coordinator and living in Hollywood as part of his Pump Up Your Book Virtual Tour for his book, Hollywood Stories: Entertaining Anecdotes about the Stars and the Legends of the Movies.
Here's what he had to say about it all:
Here's what he had to say about it all:
25 Days of Cookies Day 15 - Crushed Peppermint Snowballs
One of things I hate to do is waste, so when the kids bring home their Christmas gifts from the little parties and they've got broken candy canes attached, I often bake with them. I love finding quick and easy recipes so I thought I'd share another recipe from the Ultimate Cake Mix Cookie Book
that I reviewed here
These cookies are good all winter long - and if you don't have enough broken candy canes, the perfect time to stock up on them is at the after Christmas sales!
Crushes Peppermint Snowballs
that I reviewed hereThese cookies are good all winter long - and if you don't have enough broken candy canes, the perfect time to stock up on them is at the after Christmas sales!
Crushes Peppermint Snowballs
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25 Days of Cookies Day 14 - Snickerdoodles
Snickerdoodles are one of those traditional cookies that you just can't overlook - they go great with everything! Crispy on the outside and chewy in the middle make these a family favorite!
Snickerdoodles
Snickerdoodles
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25 Days of Cookies - HELP?
I have tons more yummy cookie recipes to share, but I want to make sure I've got ones you're interested in!
I've set up a poll on the Acting Balanced Facebook Page - hop over and make a suggestion or like some of the other suggestions and I'll try to accommodate all requests!
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25 Days of Cookies Day 13 - Super Easy Peanut Butter Cookies
I think this recipe might be one of the first I ever made... it comes from the label of my favorite peanut butter of all time (Kraft Smooth Peanut Butter from Canada), these Super Easy Peanut Butter Cookies have only three ingredients! If you're not from Canada and don't have wonderful family who bring you Peanut Butter care packages.... you can substitute any favorite PB, but your cookies won't be as good as mine :)
Super Easy Peanut Butter Cookies
1 cup Kraft Smooth Peanut Butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
HEAT oven to 325°F.
MIX all ingredients with large spoon until well blended.
ROLL into 24 balls; place, 4 inches apart, on baking sheets. Flatten with fork.
BAKE 20 min. or until lightly browned. (Do not overbake.) Cool 5 min. on baking sheets; transfer to wire racks. Cool completely.
Super Easy Peanut Butter Cookies
1 cup Kraft Smooth Peanut Butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
HEAT oven to 325°F.
MIX all ingredients with large spoon until well blended.
ROLL into 24 balls; place, 4 inches apart, on baking sheets. Flatten with fork.
BAKE 20 min. or until lightly browned. (Do not overbake.) Cool 5 min. on baking sheets; transfer to wire racks. Cool completely.
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Christmas Candy & Drinks for after the Christmas Play with #MurphyUSA and #CBias
Thursday night is the annual Christmas Play at Robyn's school - they're performing "The Christmas Angel" and while Robyn doesn't have a role in this year's production, we're heading out to be part of the audience and support several of her good friends who will be acting their hearts out!
On my way home from picking up Wayne from the bus stop, I stopped for gas at Murphy USA and while I was there, an idea struck - I had some frozen cookie dough that I could use to make some yummy treats for Thursday night! On top of that, a few people wanted some instructions about the Stained Glass Cookie recipe I posted, so I went looking for some hard candy to take some frustration out on - you can check out my whole shop and some more baking pics in my Google+ Album
On my way home from picking up Wayne from the bus stop, I stopped for gas at Murphy USA and while I was there, an idea struck - I had some frozen cookie dough that I could use to make some yummy treats for Thursday night! On top of that, a few people wanted some instructions about the Stained Glass Cookie recipe I posted, so I went looking for some hard candy to take some frustration out on - you can check out my whole shop and some more baking pics in my Google+ Album
Sprint Holiday Deals!
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sprint for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.
Are you like me and love to find online bargains? Do you have someone on your nice list who needs a new cellular phone and phone plan? If so, keep reading....
Just because Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2011 are in the past doesn't mean that there are no deals to be had in cyberspace! I know that I keep watch for deals year round and this one is too hot not to tell you about especially if someone on your holiday list is dreaming of Android™ powered EVO 4G devices!
Sprint is currently offering two great deals as part of their 3-Day Sale that ends on Wednesday, December 14th - the first is that you can get the HTC EVO 4G or EVO Shift for Free!! (restrictions apply of course)
On top of that - you can get waived activation for new lines of service AND FREE SHIPPING!
Wouldn't it be great to take another name off your holiday list in such a convenient way... or heck, just forget about the list and get a fabulous new phone and plan all for yourself! Can't you see me updating my facebook status, checking twitter and blogging from my new HTC EVO 4G?
Are you looking for a new phone this Christmas? Which one do you want?
Considering a Blog Makeover for 2012..
I am seriously considering making over Acting Balanced in the new year... but first, I want to get an idea of how people perceive my site and what works and what doesn't for my readers! Please take the time to fill out this form if you have a few minutes!
25 days of Cookies Day 12 - Iced Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
There is something comforting about Oatmeal Raisin cookies, don't you think... and my 25 days of cookies wouldn't be complete without one or two Oatmeal Cookie recipes, so here's one of my faves...
ICED OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES
ICED OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES
Holiday Gift Guide Review&Giveaway: Richard Scarry's Busytown
Getting the email about offering a review and giveaway of RICHARD SCARRY’S BUSYTOWN Town Hall Deluxe Playset with DVD brings me back to my childhood. I remember having an entire set of Busytown stories to read, but never anything as cool as this new playset:
12 Gift Cards of Christmas Event - Day 8 - 15.00 B&N GC (US)
12 Gift Cards of Christmas Giveaway Event
Welcome to the 12 Gift Cards of Christmas Giveaway Event hosted by Formula Mom and Tales From the Nursery and with many other blogs participating - the rafflecopter is the same on every site, so you only need to enter once for each giveaway.You can click here to find out more!
Today's giveaway is:
@Rafflecopter Updated!
I am so excited!!
Rafflecopter has officially updated and as of today all of my giveaways will now have the new format - which means things will be streamlined for you too!
You can check out the fabulous upgrades by reading this post:
http://blog.rafflecopter.com/2011/12/introducing-new-rafflecopter-widget/
and the best part is - it's out of BETA and available to EVERYONE, so if you offer giveaways on your blog, facebook etc... or want to ... you can sign up and get started right away!
If you have any trouble or questions - please let me know - I want to make sure that this transition goes well for all of you as we embark on even more giveaways!
Rafflecopter has officially updated and as of today all of my giveaways will now have the new format - which means things will be streamlined for you too!
You can check out the fabulous upgrades by reading this post:
http://blog.rafflecopter.com/2011/12/introducing-new-rafflecopter-widget/
and the best part is - it's out of BETA and available to EVERYONE, so if you offer giveaways on your blog, facebook etc... or want to ... you can sign up and get started right away!
If you have any trouble or questions - please let me know - I want to make sure that this transition goes well for all of you as we embark on even more giveaways!
Bloggers - sign up for the $100 Amazon Twitter Blast
Sign up for the $100 Amazon Twitter Blast by clicking here (until Dec. 14th at 9 AM) :
and everyone else, come back here December 15th to enter to win!
MMMmonday - Quick and Easy Spicy Pasta with Sweet Potato
I don't know about you, but December seems to be a time to rush everywhere! And while I love to rely on my crock pot, I can't make every meal in it, so I went looking for something new to try and came upon this fabulous Quick and Easy Spicy Pasta with Sweet Potato recipe on the Better Homes and Gardens website.
Quick and Easy Spicy Pasta with Sweet Potato
Quick and Easy Spicy Pasta with Sweet Potato
Holiday Gift Guide Review&Giveaway: Caillou for your preschooler
Caillou has been around our home on TV since Robyn was little. In Canada we had the opportunity to watch Caillou in both English and French, and Robyn used to get Caillou stories out of the library too! I was pleased to find Caillou available here in the US on PBS so that I can share his world with Erik and Liam too! Even more exciting is that Caillou has expanded beyond the two dimensional world of TV and books and is now available to play with!
Caillou is a preschooler who delights in the small wonders of the world around him, embellishing everything he sees with his rich imagination. With a focus on role-playing and make-believe Caillou toys and games help spruce up reality with a healthy dose of imagination so kids will be inspired to make up adventures of their own.
Caillou is a preschooler who delights in the small wonders of the world around him, embellishing everything he sees with his rich imagination. With a focus on role-playing and make-believe Caillou toys and games help spruce up reality with a healthy dose of imagination so kids will be inspired to make up adventures of their own.I received three different toys for the boys to play with and one of my lucky US readers will win the same set of three great toys (and they should arrive before Christmas!) The set includes the Fireman's House, Classic 14.5 inch Caillou Doll and the boys personal favorite- the Learning Train!
Partying with Hickory Farms this Holiday Season
There are a few traditions that I've come to love since moving here to the US and one of them is seeing the Hickory Farms Kiosk go up in the Citadel Mall right near where Santa is... they always have the yummiest treats to sample and I always pick up one or two great gifts from them every year....
But this year, I got a gift! Hickory Farms sent me all kinds of treats to throw a house party and share with my friends - and I got to share just how easy it is to order Hickory Farms gifts online and pay just $3 for shipping:
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