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Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure

Recently, My friend contacted me about the Susan G Komen 3-day for the Cure.  Her sister plans on participating in this incredible challenge. On October 15-17 2010, she'll be walking 60 miles over the course of three days, camping out at night with thousands of other women and men taking this journey. She is doing this for her friend, Kelly, who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer.  Kelly's positive attitude and constant bravery has inspired her to begin a life long campaign to raise money for this great cause.

The Net proceeds from the Komen 3-day for the Cure are invested in breast cancer research and community programs.  This organization works hard to build a future  without breast cancer, and she plans on raising an individual goal of $2300.00 with a team goal of $4600.00 with her team member Trish Tesman. 

Please consider making a donation of your choice.  Any amount donated will mean a great deal to her team and the cause.  Using the payment plan option will allow you to spread out the donation over four months if you donate online at The3Day.org.  If you'd like, please also ask your employer if they will double your donation with a matching gift.

Just follow the link below to visit Margaret's personal fundraising Web page and make a donation.  If you don't want to donate online, please download and print a donation form from her Web page.  Or you can call 800-996-Day to donate over the phone.

Margaret's personal page

Team Kelly's Page 

The3Day.org 

Thank you so much for helping out.

Giveaway (Closed)

...And the winner is...

Corkie said...We don't have game night but we should start.

Corkie, I will be contacting you soon for your address.  Thank you, everyone, for participating in the giveaway!

Through MyBlogSpark, Pillsbury sent our family a VIP coupon for Pillsbury Pizza Crust, four pizza plates and the very fun game Pictureka.  Our assignment was to create a family pizza party.  My children were so excited for the night to begin.  We had a choice between the Pillsbury Classic Crust and Pillsbury Thin Crust.  So, we decided to go with the Classic.  Since we are a family of five I had to get 3 of them. The first was made with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese, the second with sauce, cheese, mushrooms and pepperoni, and the third with sauce, cheese and ham.  

 

It was quick, fun and easy to make.  Now for the taste...well, here is what my family said:

Papa: "Crust is a bit thick but great for quick dinners."  

Wolfgang: "It's okay."  (He had three slices...I'm pretty sure he liked it)

Henry: "It's yummy...I like it...can I have another plain slice, please."

Bella:  "It's awesome! I want another slice too." 

I thought it was quick, easy and fun to make.  The classic was a bit thick and doughy. I probably should have tried the thin crust.  This really isn't fair to Pillsbury because we are New Yorkers and use to eating New York City style pizza.  You really can't compare the two.  Overall, it was a fun and tasty experience.  

The Pictureka game was a blast!  The game box states it's for 8+ but Henry is 4 and was able to keep up with us.  The purpose is to collect a total of six cards to be claimed the winner, by finding pictures but we were having such a good time we kept playing.  As a matter of fact, we played for about an hour and a half.  I think my favorite part was hearing Little Henry shout, "Yea baby, now that's what I'm talking about!"  Where does he get this from?

"Family Pizza Party" Prize Pack Giveaway 

 

Pillsbury is offering this fun "family Pizza Party" prize pack (try saying that 3 times) through MyBlogSpark.  It includes one VIP coupon for any Pillsbury pizza crust, four fun pizza plates and the awesome game Pictureka.  You'll have a blast!  

How to Enter

Answer this question:  Do you have family game night?  If so, what kind of games do you play?  

Comments will close on Tuesday, April 19th, 8:00 a.m. EST. Good Luck!

Winner will be chosen by Random.org.

* I received product(s) for sole purpose of reviewing from the company or the pr firm representing the company mentioned.  No monetary compensation was given for this post. Opinions in the post are my honest opinions and are not influenced by the reception of product.  Giveaway item is provided by the company or pr firm representing the company mentioned in the post.

 

 

20 Things To Do On National TV Turnoff Week

 

National TV Turnoff Week

April 19-25, 2010
 

Why: Television cuts into family time and is the leading cause of obesity in adults and children.  Lets re-think the role of television, why we use it and how and what for.

How: Simply switch off or unplug your TV for seven days and encourage different activities.

Who: Everyone.

Where: In your homes, schools, libraries, businesses, etc.

Interesting Facts

• Number of 30-second commercials seen in a year by average child: 20,000
• Number of minutes per week that parents spend in meaningful conversation with their children:38.5
• Number of minutes per week that the average child watches television: 1,680
• Percentage of children ages 6-17 who have TV's in their bedrooms: 50
• Percentage of day care centers that use TV during a typical day: 70
• Hours per year the average American youth spends in school: 900 hours
• Hours per year the average American youth watches television: 1500 
• Percentage of Americans that regularly watch television while eating dinner: 66

20 Things to do on National TV Turnoff Week:

1. Read a book or magazine.
2. Attend community concerts.
3. Put together a puzzle.
4. Visit the library.
5. Listen to the radio.
6. Plan a picnic.
7. Go bird watching.
8. Volunteer for a community organization or charity.
9. Write a letter to a friend or relative.
10. Learn to cook.
11. Plant a garden.
12. Go camping (even if it's in your backyard).
13. Learn to play a musical instrument.
14. Start a journal.
15. Go to a museum
16. Take a nature hike.
17. Learn to say simple phrases in a few different languages.
18. Bake two batches of cookies; one for your family and one for a neighbor.
19. Watch the night sky through binoculars; identify the different constellations.  Observe the moon.
20. Begin a family project.

What will you and your family be doing during TV Turnoff Week?

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Smile

A friend of mine sent me some very funny egg expressions I just had to share with you. Enjoy! 

Change the mood..smile at someone you don't know, today.  Happy Day!

Spring Is In The Air

 

What an awesome spring day it was!  The children were thrilled to come home from school today, since it's the last day before Spring Recess.  They have a little over a week of vacation.   It sure seems like they get a lot of time off from school. Anyhow, back to the wonderful day we had.  The temperature was perfect!  We all went to a park to play basketball and use all the fun equipment it has - actually, I knitted half the time.  Then, we payed a visit to some good friends we haven't seen in a while. It was so nice to see them again.  Bella, cried as we left because she missed them so much.  The sadness lasted only a short while since we also payed Nana a visit. 

Right now, my hubby is smoking chicken wings on the grill - YUM!  It's a recipe a good friend shared with us a few years ago and now we're addicted!  I wish I could share them with all of you so you could experience the magic.  

I hope all of you had a great day and if you didn't, there's always tomorrow.