Cook'n Organizer~R/GA~

Cook'n Recipe Organizer  program is a database of recipes that you have tried or want to try.  It has multiple features that you can use, even if you just like to Google the recipes!

Below is a list of things you can do with this software!

• Enter Your Recipes Easily Using Quick-Fill
• Type Ingredients You Have On-Hand to Get Recipe Ideas
• Sync with iPhone & Android for Easy Access in Kitchen
• Drag & Drop Your Recipes to Make Custom Menus
• Auto-Generate Shopping List by Aisle to Save Time
• Capture Recipes From Your Favorite Websites with One-Click
• Calculate Nutrition of Your Recipes to Help You Eat Healthy
• Print a Family Cookbook to Share with Friends
• Scale Recipes to Easily Adjust Serving Sizes
• E-Mail Recipes to Family & Friends
• Free Updates! - Last Updated June 4th

Whether preparing a home-cooked meal for loved ones, printing a family cookbook, making a menu to simplify meal preparations, analyzing nutrition to help you eat healthier, or syncing a shopping list to your mobile device to save time and money at the grocery store, Cook'n puts your favorite recipes at your fingertips to help you create the things that make mealtime enjoyable.

With any software you need to learn how to do it.  I used it for awhile, then it updated.  I had to teach myself how to do it again because it was awhile since I last used it - no cooking and all.  With cooking being done by Wendy and the King, 5 lbs of weight gain were a present I did not want!  The recipes in this database can be altered however you want and post the nutrition facts.  Much easier to count actual calories if you need to.  

I also love that you can search the internet within the database.  Being Gluten-Free it is often hard to find good recipes that do not cost an arm and a leg.  I found a great recipe for a Chocolate Icebox Cake.  Yum!   The only hiccup I noticed was when taking a recipe from a normal webpage and transferring the ingredients when you say 'Capture.'  It does save it's web address so that is handy.

They have a Cook'n Club!  I am not entirely sure what this is like, but I know I would love to try it.  Supposedly it has meal plans for you!  Yay to someone else doing the work of planning!  Visit their FB page to get more chances to win!

Want your own?  Enter below for your chance to win a copy!

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I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

PottyCover~Review&GA~

PottyCover is a disposable toilet seat cover for children that covers the sides and the front of the toilet, to keep away germs at public rest-rooms.  It is made of non-woven fabric coated with a layer of plastic, creating a waterproof barrier between the toilet and the child. This product has the largest coverage of all seat covers on the market and for added convenience, each seat cover is individually packaged in a small, easy to open bag that makes it super easy to always keep one or two in a purse or a back pocket. 

Using a public rest-room with a young child could be very stressful, but with PottyCovers the whole family can feel safe knowing that even at the filthiest bathrooms they will be protected from germs. We designed this product for kids, but it has become a must-have travel item for many of our adult customers.

Dad Needs His Day Sweeps!

We always say a woman's work is never done and we always need a day dedicated to us. Spa days, mani-pedi, bubble baths:) But what about dad? He works hard too. The yard work, wrestling with the kids ... his job. Ah, go ahead and spoil him this once.  

Coupons and Friends is going to help do just that. A few lucky winners will walk away with gifts for Dad! The Giveaway will run from 6/10 12:01 AM EST to 6/16 12:01 AM EST. 

The Prizes include:

•  4 Pack Sampler pack of Dale and Thomas Popcorn. Review HERE!  

• A Corset priced at $30 or less from Corset Chick - Read the review HERE! 

• $25 gift certificate to Viovio. Check the review HERE! 

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Essential Oils from Aura Cacia

Aura Cacia makes aromatherapy accessible with innovative ready-to-use products that let even beginners realize the full benefits of our 100 percent pure essential oils in a variety of ways that can easily be a part of any lifestyle.

We received two sprays and an essential oil.  

Chil Pill- 2 oz/$7.99  mist that is in a metal spray container. it states it helps you simmer down and creates harmony.  It contains lavender, citrus, and patchouli.  I would really need this when I drive in Pittsburgh ...  One of our friends, MarkieT gave B and I an ingenious piece of advice when we were seniors in HS: Always pull in front of fancy, expensive cars because they will let you in.  It works!   This would also be a great present for someone who is studying for finals!

Pep Talk-  I really wish I had this when I was teaching and giving the PSSA tests! They are the all important state standardized tests. This spray is a spicy cardamom, invigorating peppermint and energizing citrus. Wow, this would be the a push the bride and groom need on their wedding day! What is cardamom? This plant is known as an Indian Spice Plant.  The ancient Egyptians chewed cardamom seeds as a tooth cleaner; the Greeks and Romans used it as a perfume - Source.  

Essential Oil- Organic Lavender, .25 ounces/$14.65.  So this smells exactly as it is described, like Lavender.  It is the most popular oi in Aromatherepy because it is provides an unmatched array of attributes—calming, relaxing, refreshing, toning and cleansing. 

I wish they would have sent the Natural Bay Care oils!  They have one called Calming Baby Oil that is non-greasy organic jojoba and sunflower oils gently deliver the relaxing benefits of lavender, chamomile and marjoram. Yum!  $8.99/4oz. 

 

 

Calming Nursery Blend seems great too.  Chamomile’s quiet nature, ylang ylang’s steadying influence, marjoram’s warm, sleepy quality, and lavender’s renowned, relaxing aroma gently coax your baby to calm down and drift off.  Remember those sleepless nights and days?  Wonder if this wold have helped? 

 Be sure to check out their website for more information! 

Where to Shop: www.auracacia.com           Aura Cacia Facebook

Enter the Om is Where the Heart is Sweepstakes: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Aura-Cacia-Aromatherapy/9064967361?sk=app_321376527931963

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

I See Me! Personalized Children's Books~Review, Coupons and Giveaway!

My niece Ava has just about every toy she could possibly wish for.  Now that she is almost six, she is really into whatever fad toy is around that month.  The problem with that is now her room is filled with toys that she only played for a few months, if that.  Her birthday is coming up so I was really trying to find something different to give her.  When I saw the I See Me! website, I knew I had a winner.  She is just learning to read and I know that seeing her name is print would be really cool for her.  I chose the My Very Happy Birthday book for Ava's 6th birthday.  When ordering all you have to do is add the child's name, age, and gender.  Then you get to pick from many premade dedications and say who the book is from and you're done!  I was worried about the dedication but there were a lot to choose from so it was easy to find the perfect one for her.  When I received her book, I was really surprised with the quality!  It was made excellently and the colors were very bright.  I am planning on buying one for my daughter for her birthday.  This is the kind of book that you would keep forever as a keepsake.  You can take the Virtual Book Tour at ISeeMe.com! for most of the books so you can see the quality for yourself before buying.  You will not be disappointed!  Here are a few other titles that would make great gifts:

Dyson Housewarming Giveaway!

Welcome to the Dyson Housewarming Giveaway event. This took months in the making and Mom to Bed by 8, the Iowa Mom is proud to bring you this fantastic home essential and offer you the chance to win one too! Big thank you to our lovely co-hosts How to Have It All, Mark Your Savings and GiveAway Bandit.

Father's Day Giveaway!

Welcome to the Father’s Day Gift Guide Giveaway hosted by Blog It Forward! We are giving away *every*single*gift* in the 2012 Father's Day Gift Guide! That is 11 prizes with a combined retail value of over $1200! The gifts are being divided into three incredible prize packages valued at $400 each! That means there will be three winners! What can you win? Take a look!

Rockin' Green Laundry!

Rockin' Green is such a great company and I promise I am not just saying this because I tried their detergent.  We always do a little research on each company and their products before we introduce them to you.  Rockin' Greene has the best customer support I have seen so far for a company that focuses on cleaning products.  They have an entire portal or page dedicated to users, from discussion boards run by us to FAQs and coupons.  We all know we love coupons!

Cheap Summer Fun? Yes please!

AMF's Summer Unplugged is this summer's best bowling deal for kids!  

                                 Adults can get in on the fun too with Summer Pass.
                  

Summer Unplugged: Zip, Zero, Zilch 

for Kids 15 and Under

At select AMF centers, two free games of bowling per day for kids 15 and under. 

 (Shoe rental not included)

• Time: Free bowling until 8:00PM, 7 days a week.
• Dates: Monday, May 14 through Monday, September 3
  
• Parents go to http://bit.ly/AMFfree to select a participating center (over 250 locations) and complete a simple registration form.
• Free game coupons emailed every week starting May 14 – it’s that simple!
• $3.29 Kids Meals

Summer Pass: Great Deal for Everyone 16 and Over

• 2 free games, per day for up to four people ages 16 and up (shoe rental not included).
• One $29.95 Summer Pass is good for 2 games per day for up to four people all summer long - that's $7.50 per person! (Same dates and times as above.)
• Available online at http://bit.ly/SummerPass.

 Be sure you visit these sites to get more info!  (:

• AMF Facebook
• AMF Twitter
• AMF YouTube

The question remains:  

What  fun activities are you going to do with your family that encourages competition and teamwork at the same time? Tell us below if you want :) 

  

 I participated in this campaign as a member of One2One Network and am eligible for a prize drawing.  All opinions stated in the post are my own.

Shake, Rattle, & Roll Giveaway

 

Shake, Rattle, & Roll! Giveaway Hop

The Shake, Rattle, & Roll Giveaway Hop brings you features a variety of great products for kids of all ages! Once you have entered to win here, be sure to visit all of the participating blogs at the bottom of this post!

Don’t forget to enter to win the Shake, Rattle, & Roll Grand Prize sponsored by Tommee Tippee! You will have the chance to win a Closer to Nature Audio Baby Monitor valued at $149.99! Visit Formula Mom to Enter the Shake, Rattle, & Roll Grand Prize Giveaway!!


Now for our giveaway!  I had two Crayola Story Studio Packs and Boogie Wipes left over from giveaways that I have won.  My luck is your luck because I am giving them all away to one lucky winner!

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Disclosure: Formula Mom, Tales From the Nursery, and the Shake, Rattle, & Roll bloggers are not responsible for sponsors that fail to fulfill their prizes.

Father's Day Gift Guide

Welcome to the 2012 Father's Day Gift Guide hosted by Blog It Forward! If you are looking for great gift ideas for dad then you came to the right place! Men are so hard to buy for aren't they?! We want to help. We have gift ideas for all of the special men in your life! From hammocks to bathrobes to digital filing systems, we have ideas that will make your shopping easier!

Disney Cruise Giveaway!!!!

Here's the moment we've all been waiting for! Acadiana's Thrifty Mom has teamed up with American Family and an awesome group of bloggers to bring you our BIGGEST giveaway yet! One lucky fan will win a Disney Cruise for a family of 4 valued at $3000! That's right, a Disney Cruise ♥ This awesome giveaway is brought to you by American Family and Acadiana's Thrifty Mom, and hosted by Frugality For Less, and Debbie Does Coupons. GOOD LUCK!


*This giveaway is opened to U.S. residents only. You must be 18 years of age to enter to win. The winner will be responsible for transportation to and from the port of departure. This giveaway is not affiliated with Facebook, Google, Pinterest, or Twitter in any way. Please read HERE for complete rules.

Kindle Fire Flash Giveaway!!

WE HAVE TEAMED UP WITH COUPONING4YOU AND A BUNCH OF OTHER AMAZING PAGE OWNERS TO BRING YOU A 4 DAY FLASH GIVEAWAY FOR A KINDLE FIRE.

THIS GIVEAWAY WILL RUN FROM MAY 15TH 12:01 AM EASTERN TIME AND CLOSE MAY 19TH 11:59 EASTERN TIME. SO MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR ENTRIES IN THIS GIVEAWAY WILL BE GONE IN A FLASH!

SO IF YOU WOULD LOVE TO OWN A NEW KINDLE FIRE JUST ENTER THE RAFFLECOPTER BELOW

THIS GIVEAWAY WILL BE OPENED WORLDWIDE 

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Birthday Bash Giveaway

I AM SO EXCITED TO BE APART OF CURLY GIRL BRAIDS ANO MORES BIRTHDAY BASH. I WOULD LOVE TO THANK ALL OF OUR AMAZING SPONSORS FOR ALL OF THE REVIEW PRODUCTS AND THE GIVEAWAYS TOO. BELOW IS ALITTLE ABOUT EACH COMPANY AND WHAT PRIZES THEY ARE OFFERING.THERE WILL BE 5 WINNER IN ALL.

BRITCHIN POST IS AN ONLINE BOUTIQUE FOR AMAZING CHILDRENS CLOTHING. THEY WERE GENEROUS ENOUGH TO OFFER MY READERS A 50 DOLLAR CREDIT TO THERE STORE.YOU CAN CHECK OUT OUR REVIEW HERE

PLASMART HAS BEEN GENEROUS ENOUGH TO OFFER MY READERS A PLASMA CAR OF THERE OWN.

PLASMART MAKES ALOT OF NEAT TOYS.YOU CAN CHECK OUT OUR REVIEW HERE.

MY LIP CANDY IS AN ONLINE STORE THAT SELL BATH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS. MY LIP CANDY HAS BEEN GENEROUS ENOUGH TO OFFER A GIRLS LIP CANDY LIP GLOSS AND A GIRLS BABY POWDER SCENTED DEODORANT.

BOW SNAPPERS IS AN ONLINE BOUTIQUE THAT SELLS BOW SNAPPERS AND ACCESSORIES TOO.THEY HAVE BEEN GENEROUS ENOUGH TO OFFER A MYSTERY PACKAGE TO ONE OF MY READERS.YOU CAN CHECK OUT OUR AWESOME REVIEW HERE.

Adventures of a Graveyard Girl Book Tour

 

Genre: YA Romantic Murder Mystery
Length: 103 pages
Synopsis: Kait Lenox is back! It's Homecoming Dance time and Kait is excited. It's her first dance with a date and that date is none other than one of the hottest, most popular guys in her school, Ethan Ripley! For once Kait doesn't feel like a funeral crashing weird girl and it's the most perfect romantic evening ever...at least until a girl gets murdered in the high school bathroom. Rumors fly, panic ensues, and Kait can't help herself, she assigns herself to the case!

Teleflora Giveaway!

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 13^th. What better way to make her feel special, loved and pampered, than with a Teleflora Mother's Day Bouquet and the sweet smells of Bath & Body Works!

These great Mother’s Day offerings from Bath & Body Works and Teleflora, will surely delight the senses and bring a smile to her face!

Jazz up dinner with Souper Spices!

By now most of you know that I love to cook.  I am just not the very good at it.  True, I never burn anything but I am always stuck in the same dinner rut.  I have been trying a lot of new recipes lately but it has my husband complains that I am not making his favorites enough.   We were recently given the chance to try Souper Spices mixes so I figured I could use one of their products to give life to an old recipe.

   Souper Spices is a company founded by Barbara Tranello after being fed up with other spices. She found that it was much easier(and cheaper) to make her own spice blends.  This way she did not have to measure out a ton of spices or worry about being out of any.   It worked for her so she decided to share her product with the world!  Souper Spices has a huge selection of dried mixes, herbs and spices blends, gourmet teas and cookbooks!  There is also all kinds of special slow cooker mixes to make cooking in a slow cooker even easier!  FYI, they also have a special website filled with slow cooker recipes.  This site has all kinds of recipes and even shows you how to incorporate your Souper Spices mixes.

PiixlWixCandleCompany

"Effervescent and powdery this is a perfect springtime fragrance."

If you wondered why I put that in here it is because this perfume is called Dream Weaver!  Plus you have to love Wayne's World and Cassandra!

Oh my goodness this roll-on perfume smells wonderful! I honestly was the weird person who would smell their wrist while walking though the grocery store .. I loved it!

FeverAll~Review & GA~

 
As a mom, I’m sure you’ve been there - it’s the middle of the night - sick baby wailing with a fever and you can’t get her to calm down to take a full dose of liquid acetaminophen. Your frustration compounds the situation because all you want to do is help her to feel better. If you had FeverAll® Acetaminophen Suppositories in your medicine cabinet, this situation might play out a bit smoother and your baby would receive the full dose of acetaminophen that she needs to fight fever. 

 FeverAll^® is the top national brand of acetaminophen in suppository form. Parents have relied on its accuracy and ease-of-use for more than 30 years.   Did I just say 30 years? Holy cow that is a long time! It obviously has to be trusted then :)    OK,  lets get to the bottom of this (pun intended).  This is a suppository which means it goes up the bum.  When everything and I do mean EVERYTHING comes out the front it creates a hair pulling moment.  With this medicine it is easy to give and will stay there to help reduce fevers and whatever else the little one needs! 

SASS Yourself Slim

Cynthia Sass, the creator and co-author of the New York Times Bestselling Flat Belly Diet presents her new break-through, 30-day weight loss program Cinch! targeted to end overeating, leaving dieters feeling full and satisfied while enjoying the best food combinations to burn fat and boost metabolism.

 S.A.S.S. Yourself Slim is a 30-day plan in two parts. Part one is a 5-Day Fast Forward option that jump starts your results. It calls for four simple