Chili’s Grill and Bar: Shout Out to Eat Contest

Family Friendly Dining

$9.99 Fresh Pairings

I’ve been cooking for the family for well over 35 years.  Although my husband is talented in many areas, preparing food is not one of them.

Now that my daughter is married, we alternate Sunday dinners at her home or mine.  Usually on Friday nights, the family likes to get together and dine out.

Chili’s Grill and Bar Restaurant has always been one of our favorite places to go, even before the grandkids came along.  While my youngest daughter was in college, she worked as a server at Chili’s.

I recently had the opportunity to try Chili’s new line of freshly prepared recipe items.

Since I’m on a mission to lose at least 10, 15, 25 pounds so I can fit in my new dress for an upcoming wedding in Boston this summer, I tried their new Asian Salad.

The Asian Salad is prepared with Napa cabbage, crispy wontons, edamame, green onions, cilantro, sesame seeds, Asian vinaigrette and a creamy peanut drizzle, along with your choice of grilled chicken, salmon or steak.  I chose the chicken in my salad, and found the salad very tasty. I especially enjoyed the peanut drizzle, which gave it a subtle, yet unique taste.

The portion was generous, and I took what was leftover home in a container for the next day’s lunch.

Chili’s has a call-ahead policy which worked out great, as we brought the grandkids along, ages 2 and 3.   Since we try to dine out before the dinner rush crowd comes in, we were seated right away.  Chili’s provides a family atmosphere, and the kids were given crayons to draw with.  Everyone’s favorite are the nachos and sauce, which were promptly brought to the table along with our beverages.  Our server was attentive, and everything we ordered arrived as requested.

Stay tuned for the Chili’s “Shout Out to Eat” Contest, where contestants will be able to upload a 10-30 second video telling why they don’t want to cook tonight.  A daily winner will be randomly selected and entered to win a gift card to Chili’s everyday.

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Country Bobs All Purpose Sauce Giveaway

Check out my recent Review and Contest

Moomettesgram’s Favorite Recipes is hosting a Giveaway Contest! For a chance to win, there will be two (2) winners of two (2) bottles of Country Bob’s All Purpose Sauce!

Enter HERE at Moomettesgram’s Favorite Recipes ,  Mar 2010

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Win a Conference Pass to BlogHer10 in NYC: Giveaway

2-Day Conference in New York City

Win A Ticket

If you’re a veteran blogger, you’re probably familiar with all the conferences that take place throughout the year in various parts of the country.

If you’re new to blogging, Blog Conferences are a great opportunity to meet fellow mom bloggers, affiliate marketing bloggers and bloggers from all walks of life.  Together they share information and bounce ideas off of each other.

BlogHer is open to anyone and everyone who considers themselves part of the blogosphere; BlogHer is particularly focused on highlighting the skills and talents of women who blog. All genders, ages, ethnicities, and levels of blogging experience are encouraged to attend! We promise there’s something for everyone.  (And in case you’re curious, about 10-15% of attendees are men.)

Many of my readers know I was all excited about attending BlogHer10 in New York City this summer however I’m now unable to attend.

WIN my ticket! I’m hosting a Giveaway for a 2-Day Conference Pass to BlogHer ‘10 in NYC!!!!  (a $298 value for the 2-day pass) open only to my readers who are email subscribers!

Mandatory Entry Requirements.

Main Rule:   (remember if all of these rules are not followed and completed then no others will count)
1. 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)

2.  Enter by writing  a blog post of approximately 200 – 300 words about why you would like to attend a blogging conference.  Let me whether you’ve ever attended BlogHer or similar conferences in the past, and how you benefited from them.

Choose one of the keyword phrases below and corresponding links to place within your post.

If you have more than one blog, you may write one post per blog url that you own.  Each post will count as an entry.  You will need to post your link here in a separate comment for each entry.

Your blog must have its own domain and have a Google rank of 2 or better.  Blogs not meeting these requirements will not count as an entry.

3.  Please use one of these keyword phrases within the context of your post, and make sure that the link is live, and works before submitting :

Link #1: “WAHM tips” and link to http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog/backlinks-how-to-build-solid-traffic/

Link #2: “blogging resource tips” and link to http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog/alexa-toolbar-benefits/

Link #3: “product reviews and giveaways” and link to http://moomettesmagnificents.com/blog/review-info/

Rules #1, #2 and #3 must be completed to be considered entered into the contest.

Submit a comment for each blog post, along with the live URL link to your post. If the post is done in accordance with the above rules, it will be counted as an entry in the contest to win a 2-Day Conference pass to BlogHer ‘10 in New York City.  Please ascertain that all links work before submitting your post.  Posts that are incomplete will be voided.

This contest will run until April 15, 2010 at 11:00 pm. EST

*No purchase necessary
*Open to USA and Canada Only 18 years and older
*Rules for each entry must be followed to be valid.
*Winner will be contacted by me to transfer ticket. May not be re-sold or transferred to another person. Not exchangeable for cash.

For Additional Entries, check out my Contest Entry Rules.  Grab this banner to place on your sidebar, linking to this post, and it will also count as an extra entry.  Please leave your blog’s URL:

SUBMIT ENTRIES HERE FOR MY SPREADSHEET:

For a second chance to win, Visit Digital Mommy, who’s also hosting a BlogHer10 Conference Pass Giveaway!

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Valentine’s Day Giveaway at Skin MD Natural

Everything Nice, Naturally

Awhile back I wrote a post about Skin MD Shielding Lotion that I had the opportunity to review.

Skin MD Natural is now hosting a terrific contest in time for Valentine’s Day!

They’ll be giving away a prize basket that’s valued at $100 which contains the following goodies:

• Bottle of Skin MD Natural shielding lotion

• Bottle of Skin MD Natural + SPF 15 shielding lotion

• One pound of See’s dark assorted chocolates

• Pack of Starbucks VIA Ready brew coffee pouches

• Kiss Me coffee mug

• A Cuddly teddy bear

• Lollipop Bouquet

Contest closes February 7, 2010 and will ship in time for Valentine’s Day!

Whether for yourself, or someone you’re sweet about, don’t miss this terrific contest!

To enter, Visit:  Skin MD Natural

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YoPlait Smoothies From Freezer to Fabulous Giveaway

Smoothie Treats

Moomettesgram’s Recipes is holding a Giveaway Contest

Try Yoplait Frozen Smoothies today yourselves to make at home and save $1.25 off one package. Moomettesgram’s Favorite Recipes is hosting a Giveaway Contest! For a chance to win, there will be one (1) winner of a Yoplait Frozen Smoothie gift pack, which includes a blender to make the fruit smoothies.

You should read the whole article and enter at moomettesgramsrecipes.com Jan 2009

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Enter to Win the Vistaprint Giveback Giveaway Contest

Great Prizes!

Vistaprint

Vistaprint recently launched their Vistaprint Giveback Giveaway, where each week through February 5th they’ll be giving away some pretty sweet prizes like cameras, giftcards to Starbucks and Toys R Us, Netbooks, photo books as well as a Grand Prize of a Macbook Pro.

You can enter for a chance to win by submitting your email, and also Tweeting about it!

As a work-at-home mom I ordered some new business cards from Vistaprint, because I wanted to add both of the URLs to this blog and my recipe blog.  Since I’m always on Twitter, I added my @Moomettes URL also.

I use Vistaprint for just about everything – the Christmas cards I ordered came out beautiful!

Save 25-50% off on custom printed products at VistaPrint. Order today!

Check out www.vistaprintgiveaway.com Let me know what you think.

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Nature’s Peak Frozen Fruit Giveaway Contest

Moomettesgram’s Favorite Recipes :

Moomettesgram’s Favorite Recipes  is hosting a Giveaway Contest! For a chance to win, there will be two (2) winners of a coupon good for 1 FREE package of Nature’s Peak  moomettesgramsrecipes.com, Premium Frozen Fruit, Jan 2010

You should read the whole article.

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Best Wedding Proposal Story Contest & Giveaway

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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K’NEX: Sesame Street Neighborhood Collection Building Set – Review

Sesame Street

Ice Cream Truck Building Set

I have a brother who’s three years younger than me.  We each had our own toys.  I tended to stick with the “girly” things while he, of course, had toys that were specific to boys.  I do remember playing with some of his toys that were geared for construction and building – where one could really get creative and use their imagination.

Now that I have grandchildren, I can see how time have changed, somewhat, and now many toys are “unisex” and this change has even taken place since my own daughters where little.

Recently I had the opportunity to review the Ice Cream Truck Building Set from the Sesame Street Neighborhood Collection Building Set from K’NEX.

K’NEX is the next generation of construction sets and while inspiriting creativity, building self-confidence and encouraging interaction among children and their parents.

The Sesame Street Neighborhood Collection Building Sets encourage children to build and then play with their favorite Sesame Street friends, including Elmo, Cookie Monster and Ernie.

Features include:

• 18 pieces to build Elmo and his ice cream truck!

• Includes “Play & Learn” activity sheet featuring educational and fun activities designed specifically for preschoolers and their parents.

This 18-piece building set pairs perfectly with the Neighborhood Collection 1-2-3 Brownstone Building Set. Look for all the Neighborhood Collection Building Sets so your child can build his own!

Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, puts the proceeds it receives from sales of its products right back into Sesame Street and its other products for children at home and around the world. Sesame Workshop ®, Sesame Street ® and associated characters, trademarks and design elements are owned and licensed by Sesame Workshop. © 2009 All Rights Reserved.
To learn more, please visit SesameStreet.org

As a grandmom, I always looked for toys that would promote physical development and cognitive development for their birthdays or Christmas holiday season.  Since Sesame Street is celebrating it’s 40th Anniversary, the Elmo, Cookie Monster and Ernie are easily recognizable, and what kid isn’t excited by an ice cream truck!

The classic activities are designed to help preschoolers like ‘Lil Moomette, age 3 and Slugger, age 1 to learn to count, recognize colors and identify shapes.

Recommended Ages: 2-5

Available at: Walmart, Target and Amazon and Toys R US

Guess what? There’s also a contest! You can also enter the K’NEXion contest and have the chance to win over $1,000 worth of K’NEX Toys and be featured on the KNEX.com web site.  How? Make a video and include select K’NEX products. The possibilities are endless. Construct your own story or showcase your child’s K’NEX building skills – use your imagination!

The 10 best videos will be featured on KNEX.com and the winning video will receive $1,000 worth of K’NEX Toys.  See website for rules to enter.

Review Courtesy of Team Mom

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1-800-DENTIST® Launches $30,000 Smile Makeover Contest

My Smile Bites

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Nick Armstrong
T: (310) 215-6593
E: narmstrong@1800dentist.com

Good News For People With Smiles That “Bite”
1-800-DENTIST® Launches $30,000 Smile Makeover Contest

LOS ANGELES, CA-September 29, 2009-As an advocate of regular dental care, 1-800-DENTIST® understands that many people can’t afford the dentistry they need. That’s why the nation’s leading free resource for consumers in search of a dentist has launched a nationwide $30,000 smile makeover contest called “My Smile Bites”. To enter, contestants must upload a personal video showing what’s wrong with their smile explaining how these problems affect their lives. Video submissions will be accepted through November 10, 2009 noon PST.

The public may vote for their favorite contestant videos from November 10, 2009 through December 1, 2009 noon PST. 1-800-DENTIST® will choose five potential finalists based on several criteria, including the clinical feasibility and complexity of each case. 1-800-DENTIST® will announce the winner on December 15, 2009 noon PST. The winner’s cosmetic dentistry journey will be captured on film.

“We want to show the world how dentistry can dramatically change a person’s life,” said Fred Joyal, CEO and Co-Founder of 1-800-DENTIST®. “No matter who wins, it will be a truly inspirational experience to see a person’s smile and life transformed before America’s eyes.”

Contestants should consider the following:

• Video entries should be 2 minutes or less

• Video should clearly show the contestant’s smile, including teeth

• Contestants should describe problem areas

• Contestants should explain how their smile makes them feel and how it affects their lives

• Contestants should show their personality and compel the public to vote for them

Sample videos may be viewed at 1-800-DENTIST

This exclusive dentistry contest gives hope to consumers who can’t afford the cost of regular dental care, much less cosmetic dentistry. Only legal residents of the 50 United States or the District of Columbia who are 18 years of age or older are eligible to enter. Other restrictions may apply.

For complete contest rules, visit 1-800-DENTIST-Contest-Rules

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About 1-800-DENTIST®
Founded in Los Angeles in 1986, 1-800-DENTIST® is the nation’s leading free resource for consumers in search of a dentist. Offering both online and on-the-phone services 24 hours a day, 1-800-DENTIST® has matched over 6 million Americans with independent dentists.

For more information, visit: 1-800-DENTIST

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