Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Link Your Giveaway Thursdays Sept 1-7

Mom's Misc Adventures

Do you have a giveaway going on? Link it here to my Linky, every Thursday.

All you have to do is type in the name of your site, the name of the item you are giving away and the date the giveaway ends. Then add the direct link to your giveaway.


I have a Giveaway Linky Directory, if you have a giveaway linky and you would like me to add you to my list please send me an e-mail: momsmiscadventures at yahoo dot com. Also, please send me an e-mail to update your linky. Be sure and check out my giveaway linky directory.


I am updating my Giveaway Directory. Click on this link to add your meme or giveaway linky. Memes and Giveaway Linky List



Be sure and check out my Food and Health Carnival on my other blog, every Thursday.



Use InLinkz for your linkys.






Rafflecopter Round-Up Giveaway Event


Beginning September 21st at 9am EST until September 25th at 11:59pm EST, over 100 blogs will be hosting prizes for the Rafflecopter Round-Up Giveaway Event. Each blog will giveaway $25 or more in prizes. You will be able to jump from blog to blog and enter to win prizes. This event is sponsored by Makobi Scribe and Simply Stacie.


You can sign up for this event too!


This is a Rafflecopter-Only event. If you currently use Rafflecopter for your giveaways, and are interested in joining us, please Sign Up Here! There is No FEE to join, but you do have to get sponsored or sponsor yourself for $25 or more in prizes.



Become a Sponsor for this event:


If you're interested in sponsoring a prize for my Rafflecopter Round-Up Giveaway, or for any other time, please look at my advertise page. You can e-mail me at: momsmiscadventures at yahoo dot com.


Gift Cards, Gift Codes, and Cash are very much appreciated.





Monday, August 29, 2011

Freschetta Pizza Review and Giveaway

Recently, I was invited by Freschetta to do a review and giveaway of their pizza and bamboo cutting board. The bamboo cutting board can be used as a cheese tray or cutting board and perfect for entertaining.


Enjoy larger cuts of fresh tasting vegetables, a thin, light crust, flavorful cheeses and vibrant sauces, creating a deliciously different frozen pizza from toppings to bottom. They are also packaged using their fresh taste seal packaging which locks in the vibrant flavors, while using 30% less packaging material.


There are 8 flavors to choose from, so you’re sure to find one to please everyone.



  • Harvest Supreme

  • Classic Bruschetta

  • Hawaiian Style

  • Chicken Bianco

  • Farmers Market Veggie

  • Rustic Pepperoni Pomodoro

  • Southern BBQ Recipe Chicken

  • Tuscan Farmhouse


I had chose the Hawaiian Style Pizza. It tasted oh, so good. The pizza tasted fresh and delicious. We liked the pizza so much that we have tried some of the other varieties as well.  I have always liked Freschetta's Pizzas and now they have even more varieties for choose from. I give Freschetta Simply Inspired Pizza 5 stars out of 5.


Now for the Giveaway.


The winner of this giveaway will receive a full value Coupon for a Freschetta Simply Inspired Pizza and a Bamboo Cutting Board in the picture below. The coupon expires September 30, so this is going to be a real quick giveaway. Giveaway Ends 9/7.










Saturday, August 27, 2011

Some Beneficial Tips on Laundering and Eliminating Stains From Baby Clothes

Children are lovable, but caring for their clothing could be a headache once they get discolored. To eradicate these stains, you should read the tag, presoak in cool water, be aware of several approaches for numerous stains and rinse out completely at the end.


Taking care of your little bundle of joy could get tiresome. Cleaning up after a toddler could get messy and complicated. Know how to rinse and eliminate stains from your child's garments the proper way.


Look at the label


Instructions should be followed to the letter. We carry out this regularly when we are doing our own laundry, especially for outfits which are more expensive. Washing clothing for babies should not be any different, particularly if you’d want to protect the quality of cool baby clothes. The label should offer enough details that you should follow so that you can keep the optimum quality of the clothing. Examples of details that you could acquire from the tag includes laundering temperature, whether whitening is suitable for the product, if the material could be ironed or if the product only demands hand washing.


Presoak in cold water


Little ones often throw stuff around and are dirty eaters. It’s not unusual for a flummoxed mom and dad to have a grubby, food-splattered baby at the end of every dinner. Correct strategies must be employed in order to efficiently remove these stains from your baby’s clothing. Before you try to wash stains off clothing, it is a wise decision to presoak the dress in cold water to remove as much dust as possible. It’s important that you dip the apparel as soon as they get discolored because stubborn stains are hard to remove once they’re allowed sufficient time to set in.


Learn the different techniques for several stains


There are different methods that you need to employ to eliminate a variety of stains. Various stains need an organic solvent to be taken away, and some elements require mild detergents. You could use a soft bristled nylon brush to gently wash some cleaning agent on the affected area too. The following are tips for a number of stains:


Protein spills


You will need a chemical detergent to eliminate the stain. If the stain remains, use some enzyme stain cleaner prior to laundering the clothing as usual.


Vegetables and fruit


Fruit and vegetable stains must appear quickly after soaking in water. If this does not function, utilize an enzyme stain remover and launder as usual after a few minutes.


Petrol as well as sauces


Talcum powder or corn starch should be quickly put on the area. You can clean any remains off eventually and your baby’s clothes must be free from stains of grease and oil such as those from ointments and baby oils.


Leaky nappies


In case soaking doesn't take away these stains, you need to apply one tablespoon of ammonia diluted in a single cup of water directly to the stain. Keep for some time before laundering as usual. Be aware not to use this on cloth diapers or clothing which will come in immediate contact with skin.


Rinse out thoroughly


Your child’s skin is very delicate and attention should be paid not just to the kind of cleaning agent you utilize but also in making sure the clothing is completely free of any residual traces of cleaning agent. Rinse your child’s clothes carefully under flowing water to remove all remnants of cleaning soap and also other sediments.


Shielding your child and delivering the best for that special person in your life requires allot of work. These steps will help you save time and approach problems the right way.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Link Your Giveaway Thursdays August 25-31

Mom's Misc Adventures


Do you have a giveaway going on? Link it here to my Linky, every Thursday.

All you have to do is type in the name of your site, the name of the item you are giving away and the date the giveaway ends. Then add the direct link to your giveaway.


I have a Giveaway Linky Directory, if you have a giveaway linky and you would like me to add you to my list please send me an e-mail. Also, please send me an e-mail to update your linky. Be sure and check out my giveaway linky directory.


I am updating my Giveaway Directory. Click on this link to add your meme or giveaway linky. Memes and Giveaway Linky List



Be sure and check out my Food and Health Carnival on my other blog, every Thursday.



Use InLinkz for your linkys.






BluApple Review and Giveaway


I had the opportunity to tryout this amazing product, BluApple. The makers of BluApple is offering to giveaway to three of my readers a two pack of the BluApple.


Ethylene gas is given off by all living plants -- and especially by fruits, vegetables and flowers -- and is a chemical signal to quickly speed up ripening. The release of this gas is thought to be a mechanism used by plants to promote the uniformity of fruit ripening or flowers opening, etc. The uniformity of these events attracts the maximum number of pollinators or seed disseminators (such as birds) when all the fruit is ripe or all the flowers are open in nature.


The Bluapple is based on technology that has been used in ships, warehouses and trucks for many years to absorb and neutralize the ethylene gas buildup. the Bluapple does not release any gas or chemical at all, but only acts as an ethylene gas super-flypaper, constantly removing this harmful gas from your produce storage area. The Bluapple is not a "magic" pill, but a scientific, essential part of keeping produce fresh.


When produce was cheap, no one cared, but as prices have risen, it became apparent that a very beneficial product for the home could make a huge difference.
There are three key elements to long produce life: a) temperature - keeping produce cold; b) humidity - using vented plastic bags to keep a moist, but not wet environment, and; c) ethylene gas management - using the Bluapple. Difficulty with any one of these elements will cause big problems with premature spoilage.


Bluapple is available nationally at retail locations such as Whole Foods Markets, Giant Foods, Stop & Shop, and many others.


I always hate it when fruits and vegetables go bad before you can use them. I have noticed that our bananas are now lasting twice as long. My son does not like to eat ugly looking bananas. The blue apple is a great help, and it doesn't take up much room in the fruit drawer. I love it, because I can just put it in the drawer and it starts to work. I think it is great that it helps keep the fruit fresh longer, a great asset for me. On the BluApple website you fill out a short form as to when you started using your BluApple, then in three months time they will e-mail you a notice that it is time to replace insert. I give the BluApple 5 stars out of 5.Now for the giveaway.


Three lucky winners will receive a two pack of the BluApple.







Monday, August 22, 2011

Beyond Organic


Check out this post on my gluten free blog, about "Beyond Organic". Click on this link to find out more http://www.lisasglutenfree.com/2011/08/beyond-organic.html This is an exciting opportunity that you can get in on. Take care of your body organically. You will be glad you checked this out.



http://bit.ly/oDMaCv


Beyond Organic Insider


 

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Link Your Giveaway Thursdays Aug 18-24

Mom's Misc Adventures

Do you have a giveaway going on? Link it here to my Linky, every Thursday.

All you have to do is type in the name of your site, the name of the item you are giving away and the date the giveaway ends. Then add the direct link to your giveaway.


I have a Giveaway Linky Directory, if you have a giveaway linky and you would like me to add you to my list please send me an e-mail. Also, please send me an e-mail to update your linky. Be sure and check out my giveaway linky directory.


I am updating my Giveaway Directory. Click on this link to add your meme or giveaway linky. Memes and Giveaway Linky List



Be sure and check out my Food and Health Carnival on my other blog, every Thursday.



Use InLinkz for your linkys.





Wednesday, August 17, 2011

The Grace Card DVD Review and Giveaway


 "The Grace Card" DVD was just released yesterday, August 16th. One of my reader's will win a copy of the amazing movie.


Everything can change in an instant … and take a lifetime to unravel. When Mac McDonald loses his son in an accident, the ensuing 17 years of bitterness and pain erodes his love for his family and leaves him angry with God … and just about everyone else. Mac's rage stonewalls his career in the police department and makes for a combustible situation when he’s partnered with Sam Wright, a rising star on the force—who happens to be a part-time pastor and a loving family man.


Can they somehow join forces to help one another when it’s impossible for either of them to look past their differences—especially the most obvious one? Every day, we have the opportunity to rebuild relationships and heal deep wounds by extending and receiving God’s grace. Offer THE GRACE CARD … and never underestimate the power of God’s love.


This movie is a rollercoaster ride full of emotion and action. It will make you angry, make you cry and you will be praising the Lord by the end of the movie! I believe that everyone over 13 should see this movie. It is a great example of what it is to be a witness for the Lord. "The movie is Rated PG13. I give "The Grace Card" DVD 5 stars out of 5.


"THE GRACE CARD is a gift for everybody who has discovered that life is hard and messy … and that God is good." Steve Brown, Founder and president, Key Life Network



The Grace Card


Website: http://www.thegracecardmovie.com


Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/thegracecard


Now for the Giveaway.
One lucky winner will receive a copy of the movie "The Grace Card" on DVD.



Entries:


1) Order The Grace Card on Amazon. (10 entries)
2) Follow me on Google Friend Connect. (1 entry)
3) Subscribe to my RSS Feed or E-mail. (1 entry each)
4) Follow me on Twitter. (1 entry)
5) Tweet about this giveaway daily on Twitter and/or Facebook. (2 additional entries a day) You can use this for an example, "#Win A "Grace Card" DVD @superglutenfree from #giveaway http://t.co/DK8K9Lw, Ends 9/1".
6) "Like" my blog on Mom's Misc. Adventures on Facebook and/or Networked Blogs. Make a comment while you are there. (1 entry each)
7) Blog about this giveaway and link to Mom's Misc. Adventures (5 entries)
8) Add my blog Mom's Misc. Adventures to your blog roll. (2 entries)
9) Add my button to the side bar of your blog. (3 entries)
10) Follow The Grace Card DVD on Facebook. Make a comment while you are there. (1 entry)
11) Sign up for any of these Monetize, through my links. (5 entries each)
12) Check out my Squidoo Lenses and/or create your own Squidoo Lens. (3 entries each) Please leave me a comment on one of Squidoo Lenses while you are there as well leave me a comment on here telling me you checked out my Squidoo Lens.


That gives you several entries for this giveaway. Enter as many of them as you want. Leave a comment here on my giveaway post for each entry with your e-mail address.




Giveaway goes through till September 1.





Giveaway available for USA Only.





Giveaway Rules: All entries must be received by 11:59pm PST on September 1, 2011. A winner will be chosen by random.org. I will notify the winner by September 2, 2011 via email (please respond within 48 hours). I will also announce the winner on my blog. Leave a comment for each entry. Be sure and leave me your Twitter user name and Blog URL of your post. Leave me your e-mail address or make sure it is visible on your blog so that in the event that you win this giveaway I can contact you.




“Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”



Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Swagbucks Special Offers for this Week

Search & Win

Swagbucks is always looking for new ways for you to earn Reward Points, and this week they've got a promotion designed to help you get your free stuff faster! All this week, for any qualifying Special Offer you complete from now through Sunday, August 21st, you’ll receive a 20% bonus on what you earn That bonus will be applied no later than 4pm PDT on Monday, August 22nd.


Offers from the following providers qualify for the bonus:


Ad Rewards


Gambit


Trialpay (Offers & Daily Deals)


RadiumOne


Paymentwall


Super Rewards


Peanut Labs (Surveys & Offers) and Sponsorpay


If you haven’t done Special Offers before, you can choose from a variety of different offers (free, purchase required, games, surveys, watching videos, etc.), each of which pay you a Swag Bucks reward. Get started today and earn big all week long!


 

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Link Your Giveaway Thursdays Aug 11-17

Mom's Misc Adventures

Do you have a giveaway going on? Link it here to my Linky, every Thursday.

All you have to do is type in the name of your site, the name of the item you are giving away and the date the giveaway ends. Then add the direct link to your giveaway.


I have a Giveaway Linky Directory, if you have a giveaway linky and you would like me to add you to my list please send me an e-mail. Also, please send me an e-mail to update your linky. Be sure and check out my giveaway linky directory.


I am updating my Giveaway Directory. Click on this link to add your meme or giveaway linky. Memes and Giveaway Linky List



Be sure and check out my Food and Health Carnival on my other blog, every Thursday.



Use InLinkz for your linkys.


Monday, August 8, 2011

Moved to Wordpress



Mom's Misc Adventures http://misc-oceansky.blogspot.com has moved to wordpress. 


The new URL for Mom's Misc Adventures is http://www.momsmiscadventures.com

Link Your Giveaway Thursdays
http://www.momsmiscadventures.com/category/link-your-giveaway


 

Smartfish Mouse Giveaway Winner


Congratulations to winner of the Smartfish Mouse Giveaway. And the winner is #19 fancygrlnancy, you have won a Whirl Mini Laser Mouse w/ Ergonomic Comfort Pivot from Smartfish.

I used random.org to determine the winner.

Friday, August 5, 2011

"Who is Simon Miller?" Movie Review

Enjoy a "Family Movie Night" with the movie, "Who is Simon Miller?" It will be on TV tomorrow night, Saturday, August 6 at 8/7c on NBC.

When the discrete geologist Simon Miller mysteriously disappears one night, the family is thrown into a desperate search to find him. Simon's wife, Meredith and their two children, Sarah, 18, and Kevin, 15 research Simon's office frantically for information. When they find a stash of passports, all with the image of Simon, but each with a different alias. They realize that their father has kept more than a few secrets. Who is Simon Miller? And what has he gotten himself and and his family into? Not sure they can even trust the parent they thought they knew, the Millers participate in an international mission to retrieve it. This is an exciting adventure that tests to which the family to fight for other each other.

I had the opportunity to screen this movie and I found it to be an exciting and thrilling ride. The teenagers in the movie are very intelligent, but I liked that it was not at the expense of adults. The actions were all well played and the suspense was a non-stop. Who are the "good guys" and who are the bad guys, you will have to watch it to find out. I just love spy movies, the trill of it all to travel abroad and save lives. I highly recommend this for the whole family to see. I give "Who is Simon Miller?" 4 stars out of 5. 

 
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Link Your Giveaway Thursdays Augutst 4-10

Mom's Misc Adventures

Do you have a giveaway going on? Link it here to my Linky, every Thursday.

All you have to do is type in the name of your site, the name of the item you are giving away and the date the giveaway ends. Then add the direct link to your giveaway.

I have a Giveaway Linky Directory, if you have a giveaway linky and you would like me to add you to my list please send me an e-mail. Also, please send me an e-mail to update your linky. Be sure and check out my giveaway linky directory.

I am updating my Giveaway Directory. Click on this link to add your meme or giveaway linky. Memes and Giveaway Linky List


Be sure and check out my Food and Health Carnival on my other blog, every Thursday.



Use InLinkz for your linkys.

 

Monday, August 1, 2011

Moving to Wordpress

Hello everyone,

I am so excited to announce that my mom blog is moving to self hosted wordpress. I used Host Gator. If you ever need help with wordpress, check out Desperately Seeking Wordpress. 

Here is the new URL of Mom's Misc Adventures, http://www.momsmiscadventures.com  I will be keeping this site open for awhile. I still have the Smartfish Mouse Giveaway going on here till August 7.

I moved my gluten free blog to wordpress last month, I have been loving it so much that now I want to movie my mom blog over there too. I have a New RSS FEED for my gluten free blog. All the other links are still the same. I have a giveaway on gluten free blog, Kinnikinnick Gluten Free Donuts, ends August 14.