The Popcorn Factory – Popping for 30 Years – Giveaway

November 30, 2009 by Moomette's Magnificents (Admin)
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Yummy Festive Treats

Delicious Ways to Celebrate!

Having lived in New England all my life, when I think of the Ye Olde Yultide Holiday Season, in my mind I envision Christmas trees decked out in homemade popcorn balls, or popcorn strung around the trees.

When I was a child, as a holiday tradition we popped corn the old-fashioned way – in a pan over the stove. We’d then use a needle and thread to string the popcorn, and wrap it around the tree. Have you ever tried that?

I recently had the opportunity to review Popcorn Snowman Snack Assorment tin of popcorn from The Popcorn Factory!

Packed inside this large, reusable decorative tin were:

Popcorn Balls

Festive Cookies

Pretzels

Holiday Kettle Corn, ’Mores, Cheese and White Cheddar Corn

The Popcorn Factory also offers gift ideas for all types of celebrations – Birthdays, Congratulations, Corporate gifts, Christmas, Hanukkah, Thank You, Thinking of You, Get Well and Encouragement.

Yankees Tin

My son-in-law is a Yankees fan, and there are Sports Tins available for all of the major league baseball and football teams!

It was nice to see the New England Patriots included!

Snowman Tin

A selection from The Popcorn Factory makes a unique corporate holiday gift that an entire office can share. Many grandmoms and granddads would enjoy the old-fashioned caramel corn!

Do you know someone serving our country in the service who could appreciate a delicious tasting treat?

You can personalize ANY tin with a photo and or message for only $4.99. And you can put a personalized tag on the towers.

For More Information Visit: The Popcorn Factory

Moomette’s Magnificents is hosting a Giveaway Contest! For a chance to win, there will be one (1) winner of a tin of popcorn from The Popcorn Factory.

Please include a way of contacting you. Should you be the contest winner, this information may be shared with the contest sponsor in order to send your prize.

Main Rule: (remember if this rule is not followed then no others will count)
a) Sign up for my free Newsletter Updates to my blog through my e-mail Feedblitz link (on the top of my right column or let me know if you already are, in a separate comment) AND

b) Visit The Popcorn Factory and leave a comment about what you like best about their site and another product you’d like to try.

This contest will run until December 13, 2009 at 11:00 pm. EST

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Robeez Footwear: Winter Sport Booties & Giveaway

November 27, 2009 by Moomette's Magnificents (Admin)
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Footwear That Supports the Healthy Development of Little Feet

When my girls were babies, my aunt would hand-crochet baby booties for their tiny feet. There really wasn’t a great selection of infant shoes available like there are today.

I recently was sent a pair of adorable toddler brown Leather Soft Sole Booties from Robeez. With a one-year old grandson on the run, these slippers will keep him toasty all winter!

Robeez is one of the most well-known manufacturers of premium, leather footwear for newborns, infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers. In September 2006, Robeez was acquired by Stride Rite Corporation, which is home to a portfolio of great footwear brands. Robeez is the ‘only brand’ of baby footwear that creates moments to delight in, so they’re a perfect gift for celebrating the Holiday season.

Robeez baby shoes and baby booties are made out of the softest leather with soles that are flexible and durable. We also know baby needs to look cute, so Robeez baby shoes come in over 700 adorable designs!

These adorable booties will warm up any wardrobe. Beige flecked with cream and cuddly soft, there’s a teddy bear plush lining which will provide warmth and protection for tiny toes.

Features:

Easy on, stay on elasticized ankle design

Flexible, non-slip suede soles

Approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association

Washable for easy care

Enjoy Free Shipping on purchases until December 9, 2009!

For More Information Visit: Robeez

Moomette’s Magnificents is hosting a Giveaway Contest! For a chance to win, there will be one (1) winner of one pair of Robeez from the Holiday collection. Robeez can only confirm gender and size, not the style of shoe (but you can still request a particular product if you wish when you win.)

Please include a way of contacting you. Should you be the contest winner, this information may be shared with the contest sponsor in order to send your prize.

b) Visit Robeez and leave a comment about what you like best about their site and another product you’d like to try.

This contest will run until December 10 at 11:00 pm. EST

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3 Simple Tips to Clearing Clutter in the Kitchen for the Holidays and Everyday

November 27, 2009 by Moomette's Magnificents (Admin)
Filed under Veranda Chit Chat, baby boomer, cooking, family, food, grandparenting, health, kids, leisure, lifestyle, parenting, womens health, work at home

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How to Survive the Holidays

Well, I made it through another Thanksgiving!

Ever since my late mother-in-law stopped hosting Thanksgiving, I’ve taken over and had it at my house. For years we had over 20 people, but our numbers have changed since some family members have passed on; spouses and significant others have changed faces; and new family members have been added.

Now that my oldest daughter is married, I’ve passed the baton, and she hosts the holiday at her home. I still do a majority of the cooking, sort of like doing meals-on-wheels!

Here are 3 simple tips to clearing clutter in the kitchen for the holidays and everyday.

Do you have too much stuff? Is clearing clutter in your home always on your mind? Do you need some organizing ideas and organizing tips on how to clear clutter?

3 Tips To Clearing Clutter In The Kitchen For Holidays and Everyday

by Marilyn Bohn

When you think of clearing clutter what do you think of? I know from my experience as a professional organizer many of us think of getting rid of things but this is just part of clearing clutter. I was given some plates for Christmas that are for everyday use that I love. I put them in the cupboard but I rarely ever used them. I wanted to use them and felt bad because I didn’t, so I came up with a simple solution.

I simply moved them to a different shelf in my cupboard. I had one of those corner shelves that doubled my cupboard space and I just changed places with some other plates I had had there for a long time and only used infrequently. What a difference such a simple exchange made. I can now use my plates and eat on them too. (Just like having my cake and eating it to).

We don’t always have to get rid of things to think we are clearing clutter. With a few organizing tips and organizing ideas we can create a home that is organized, functional and welcoming to us and to our guests. As the holidays approach by starting early to look at each room in our homes to see if we need to do some clutter clearing we will be less stressed not only during and before the holidays, but actually all year around.

Here are some of my favorite organizing tips. Let’s start with the kitchen: junk drawers can be a hassle and junky or they can be resource drawers. Because so many people in our homes use them and are in and out of these drawers, make it easy for them to put things away after they use it. Have you noticed it is easier to get things out than put things away? In the resource drawer the key to clearing clutter is to have plenty of containers, you can use several different sizes, depending on your needs. In one container place the pens and pencils. In another have glue and tape. I recommend having one place for every kind of tape your family uses. Then if you ask someone to get tape for you they will know exactly where to go to get it.

Check out your utensil drawer or holder. Are there utensils there you never use and are just clutter? Are there too many spatulas and pancake turners? Are any broken, stained, or rusty that could be thrown away to give you more room in your drawer or holder? If your utensils are in a drawer, install a drawer divider to keep them contained in one place so they don’t slide all over.

Do your cupboards hold more dishes that you use making your cupboards crowded and let’s say not user friendly? Divide your shelves by type of space. Premium spaces are the places you get into to use the items stored there on a daily basis. The dishes you use about once a week place in a secondary space.And dishes you use about once a year, such as holiday dishes place in semi-storage. You know where they are but they aren’t visible on a monthly basis.

By using a few organizing tips and organizing ideas you will feel more confident with clearing clutter, creating space and end clutter in your homes for the holidays and for everyday.

Marilyn is a creative organizer who helps women, seniors & their families to create space and end clutter in homes and offices by setting up custom made systems.
Visit her website http://www.marilynbohn.com for free organizing tips.

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Best Wedding Proposal Story Contest & Giveaway

November 27, 2009 by Moomette's Magnificents (Admin)
Filed under Blogvertorial, baby boomer, fashion, leisure, lifestyle, tourism, travel

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Hurry Down the Chimney Tonite

Christmas season is a popular time of year to become engaged.

My husband and I have been married for 35 years, and we Baby Boomers were engaged for two before we married. We got engaged over the Christmas holidays. It really wasn’t a surprise, as we had picked out my diamond engagement ring together. My oldest daughter and her husband became engaged at a Yankees game in the old Yankee Stadium.

Many couples today become engaged while on romantic cruises or weekend vacation getaways. Enter to win the Best Wedding Proposal Story Contest by sharing your proposal story on HansonEllis.com and WIN up to $500.

Some of the most romantic weekend getaways exist in the most populated destinations in the US. Here are a few to consider.

Needless to say, New York City is considered one of the most romantic spots in the U.S. Whether you enjoy dinner in your hotel suite or dine at any one of the five star restaurants, the night is always young for lovers who seek solitude in a city that hosts millions of tourists each year. Whether you take a carriage ride through Central Park, enjoy an opera or symphonic performance at Lincoln Center, or walk along Fifth Avenue during the evening hours; the city offers something for everyone.

Another favorite city is San Francisco. With its rolling hills, fantastic cuisine, and friendly people; San Francisco offers hotel stays that are sure to enhance your romantic side. Notable hotels are located in the Nob Hill area; and many others best views of the Bay and the city; or the downtown hotels that are close to cable cars, shopping, restaurants, and theaters.

Las Vegas, of course, is not to be forgotten. Time will stand still at this resort destination. With a myriad of hotels to choose from you can enjoy your time here without having to worry about time, because there are no clocks in the casinos.

With great weather year round (hot, but always dry), you can wile away the early morning hours at the hotel’s pool and enjoy the evening attending a fabulous show or visit lady luck at the casino.

Not too far away from me is Lake Placid, New York. Lake Place once hosted the Winter Olympics. Among the many things you might like to do is to take a walk to the neighboring town of Lake Placid, only two miles away. Here you will find shops along Main Street and you can gift shop or stop for lunch. Swimming, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking are some of the activities available.

Once you’ve set your date, you can start planning and looking for personalized gifts and wedding favors for your bridal party!

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Circus Ring from Playmobil

November 26, 2009 by Moomette's Magnificents (Admin)
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Wild Turkeys in New Hampshire – Wordless Wednesday

November 24, 2009 by Moomette's Magnificents (Admin)
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New England

Wild turkeys are making a comeback in parts of New England. These wild turkeys were frequent daily visitors in my BFF’s backyard and front yard in New Hampshire! It was so nice to wake up every morning and see nature outside rather than a neighbor’s house!

Safe Travels to all and Happy Thanksgiving!

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Twilight Barbie Bella Fashion Doll

November 22, 2009 by Moomette's Magnificents (Admin)
Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Blogvertorial, baby boomer, children, family, grandparenting, kids, leisure, parenting, toys

New York Time #1 Best Selling Book Series

If you have teenage daughters or granddaughters, chances are you’ve heard a little something about the phenomenon that is the Twilight series. If you haven’t, you are probably living under a rock!

In the book and movie series, a young teenage girl learns what forbidden love is all about when she falls madly in love with a vampire.

If your daughter loves the Twilight book series as well as the feature film, then a great gift choice for this Christmas season is a Twilight Barbie Bella Doll. The Twilight Dolls are modeled after some of the favorite characters in the movies.

The Twilight Barbie Fashion Dolls include:

Barbie Twilight Edward Doll

Barbie Twilight Bella Doll

Barbie Twilight Gala Christie

Why not get your tween or teen the whole set of Barbie Twilight Fashion Dolls and accessories for the holidays? Your teenager will be thrilled, and you’ll be the coolest parent on the block!

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The Super, Sexy Mom on a Budget: A Reference Guide for Moms – Giveaway

November 22, 2009 by Moomette's Magnificents (Admin)
Filed under books, children, family, fashion, food, frugal, giveaways, kids, leisure, lifestyle, parenting

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Frugal Ideas

Family Budget Tips

As moms and grandmoms, we all try to keep the home fires burning during the holiday season, and create long-lasting memories and traditions for our families.

I’m certain, if you’re like me, that you also try to do it within the confines of a family budget.

I’d like to let you know about the newly published book I received – The Super, Sexy Mom on a Budget, by Renee Rayles.

By following the tips throughout the year in this book, you’ll be on your way to saving money that you can put towards your holiday spending!

Included in The Super, Sexy Mom on a Budget:

Mastering quick fixes to budget time and money, set and accomplish goals, and still run the three ring circus at home.

Finding and carving out “me” time when there doesn’t seem to be any time at all!

Embracing your sexiness or how to find it again!

Selecting a vacation that offers: family bonding, relaxation time for parents and how to do it on a budget!

Reneé Rayles is an award winning author, television host, an actress who has been featured in a Showtime movie, entrepreneur and was chosen by Jezebel Magazine as One of the Ten Most Beautiful Atlantans. Her book The Super, Sexy, Single Mom on a Budget was a finalist in the Indie Book Awards in 2009.

Available on Amazon

5% of Author Royalities for The Super, Sexy Mom on a Budget go to the National LeioMyoSarcoma Foundation.

For More Information Visit: Super Sexy Moms and www.ReneeRayles.com

Moomette’s Magnificents is hosting a Giveaway Contest! For a chance to win, there will be one (1) winner of The Super, Sexy Mom on a Budget book.

Please include a way of contacting you. Should you be the contest winner, this information may be shared with the contest sponsor in order to send your prize.

b) Visit Renee Rayles and leave a comment about what you like best about her site and what other products she has to offer!

This contest will run until December 1, 2009 at 11:00 pm.

For Additional Entries, check out my Contest Entry Rules.

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Cyber Monday: Online Holiday Shopping Deals & Gift Guide Linky

November 22, 2009 by Moomette's Magnificents (Admin)
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Holiday Shopping Online

Moomette’s Magnificents Holiday Gift Guide 2009

Get Ready For Cyber Monday

I’d like to share some terrific Holiday Gift Guides that my bloggy friends have put together!

Many of us review different family products throughout the year - my friends will write about babies, beauty, books, health, homegoods, fashion, food, the latest toys and more!

Add yours to the Mr. Linky!

Start making your holiday shopping list so you’ll be ready for Cyber Monday (which falls the Monday after Thanksgiving.)

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Minnetonka Mens Moccasins and Slippers

November 22, 2009 by Moomette's Magnificents (Admin)
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Winter Comfort

Footwear

Years ago I was visiting a cousin in her itty-bitty New York City apartment. Before we entered, everyone left their shoes outside the door in the hallway.

When my daughter married, we visited my son-in-laws parents for the first time up in Vermont. The first thing his family did when they entered the house was to take off their shoes, and put on a comfy pair of slippers that were nearby.

My son-in-law still does this now that he has his own home. He manages to wear out several pairs of slippers a year. With the cold winters in New England, it’s pretty easy to do!

I think I’ve found the perfect Christmas gift for him from Minnetonka!

There’s indoor and outdoor designs of casual footwear. I can choose from Men’s Minnetonka Slippers, Sandals or Moccasins providing quality in the form of indoor-outdoor rubber soles; foam cushioned insoles and handlasted sidewall construction for comfort that will last.

Check out all the great styles in footwear for your favorite guy!