A Simple Kinda Life

One of my favorite hobbies is papercrafting, although I don't get enough time to do it anymore! But I do own a Cricut Personal cutting machine and even though I haven't used it yet, I do hope to someday soon!

That's why this giveaway for 3 Cricut Cartridges at Vanilla Joy I'm sharing with you! I've entered and even though I'm hoping to win, I'm spreading the word!

Vanilla Joy is one of my favorite blogs to learn about craft room organization, craft organizer, craft storage, scrapbooking furniture, and craft room furniture!

So if you're into crafting, hurry over and enter to win!

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This is great if you want to try "a smaller" order or don't have so much room in your freezer. Each box is as small as a frozen dinner entree so they will fit easily in your freezer too!

And while you're at www.holeydonuts.net remember to enter our Blog reader giveaway for a chance to win 4 assortments and a $250 store credit! Just find the contact page then add your email address and the NAME OF THIS BLOG (A Simple Kinda Life) in the subject line and you're in.

PLEASE ONLY ENTER ONCE.

Here's the code info:

BUY 2, GET 1 FREE - place 3 assortments in your cart, enter the code VDAY1 at checkout, click recalculate and the cost of 1 of those assortments will be FREE.

Disclaimer: I was not compensated in any manner for posting about this discount, but am participating in a Holey Donuts! contest to win $500.

My daughter and I recently reviewed Disney's The Princess and The Frog Soundtrack on CD.

About this CD, from the Disney Site:

Walt Disney Animation Studios presents the musical THE PRINCESS AND THE FROG, an animated comedy set in the great city of New Orleans. From the creators of "The Little Mermaid" and "Aladdin" comes a modern twist on a classic tale, featuring a beautiful girl named Tiana, a frog prince who desperately wants to be human again, and a fateful kiss that leads them both on a hilarious adventure through the mystical bayous of Louisiana.

The collection of magical songs from this amazing soundtrack features Anika Noni Rose(Dreamgirls), Ne-Yo(R&B music star) and Academy Award® winning composer Randy Newman. Set in the great city of New Orleans, the sounds of Jazz, Zydeco, Blues, Gospel and more are all present for an unforgettable musical experience the entire family will enjoy!

Track Listing:

1. Never Knew I Needed - Performed by Ne-Yo
2. Down in New Orleans (Prologue) - Performed by Anika Noni Rose as "Tiana"
3. Down in New Orleans - Performed by Dr. John
4. Almost There - Performed by Anika Noni Rose as "Tiana"
5. Friends on the Other Side - Performed by Keith David as "Dr. Facilier"
6. When We're Human - Performed by Michael Leon-Wooley as "Louis", Bruno Campas as "Prince Naveen" and Anika Noni Rose as "Tiana" featuring Terence Blanchard on Trumpet
7. Gonna Take You There - Performed by Jim Cummings as "Ray" featuring Terrance Simien on Accordion and Frottoir
8. Ma Belle Evangline - Performed by Jim Cummings as "Ray" featuring Terence Blanchard on Trumpet
9. Dig a Little Deeper - Performed by Jenifer Lewis as "Mama Odie" featuring the Pinnacle Gospel Choir
10. Down in New Orleans (Finale) - Perfomred by Anika Noni Rose as "Tiana"
11. Fairy Tale/Going Home Score
12. I Know This Story Score
13. The Frog Hunters/Gator Down Score
14. Tiana's Bad Dream Score
15. Ray Laid Low Score
16. Ray/Mama Odie Score
17. This is Gonna Be Good Score

My daughter and I both enjoyed this CD, my favorite songs being Never Knew I Needed performed by Ne-Yo and Ma Belle Evangeline performed by Jim Cummings. My daughter danced and sang along the moment I put the CD on, and can't name a favorite!

Terence Blanchard, whom I never heard of before, did a great job on Trumpet and brought tears to my eyes.

Since we first listened to this CD, my daughter hasn't stopped listening to it! She loves it and keeps begging me to buy the DVD of the movie when it comes out!

GIVEAWAY

One of you will win a copy of this CD for yourself! To enter, tell me who your favorite Disney princess is!

For extra entries, view my Giveaway Rules, updated 2/2/10.

This giveaway will end on February 22nd at noon EST.

Disclaimer: This post was written for Family Review Network as part of a program for Walt Disney Records, who supplied the CD for review.

The Caress Evenly Gorgeous Giveaway ended the other day, and I'm sorry I'm late on posting this - you know I have to borrow a pc and sometimes it's hard for me to do so... so without further ado -

Congratulations to #15, who was Angela, who said "daily silk - oooh la la! :)"

Congratulations Angela! I'll be emailing you momentarily!

Thanks to everyone for entering and thanks to the Family Review Network for providing me with this review opportunity!

Frigidaire and Jennifer Garner are teaming up once again to support Save the Children's U.S. Programs, dedicated to helping children living in poverty in the United States.

Their new Spin & Win game gives you the opportunity to win gift cards for spending quality time with your tykes - whether it's curling up with some new books, starting a craft project or taking in a family flick. They're giving away a prize every day. Plus, you could also win a brand new Frigidaire Affinity washer and dryer, with time-saving features that give you more time for the important things in life.

Best of all, every time you play, Frigidaire will donate $1 to Save the Children, as part of their $250,000 commitment to support Save the Children's CHANGE program, dedicated to providing nutritious snacks and promoting healthier lifestyles for children living in poverty in the United States.

I enter daily, so won't you?! You could win, and best yet, the donation to Save the Children, each time you play!!!


Disclaimer: I was not compensated in any way for spreading the word about this program/contest, but by doing so I have been entered to win an http://www.frigidaire.com/products/home-appliances.

Ask any Mom on the street why she does the things she does for her family, and the answer will likely be simple - love. Our love for family, and desire to show it, drives just about everything we do as Moms. Whether baking cupcakes until midnight the night before your child's classroom party, dressing up like a princess to host a tea party with your kids or working overtime to be able to afford a special family vacation - sometimes we're willing to do just about anything for love.

And with the holiday dedicated to love just around the corner, it might be time to look past heart-shaped chocolates and consider a different way of expressing your love...with the purchase of a life insurance policy.

You might be asking yourself what love and life insurance in common. More than you might realize! Simply put, life insurance is a product you purchase because you love someone and want to make sure they'll always be protected financially, even after you're gone.




As we know from the Valentine's Day celebrations taking place in classrooms and romantic restaurants everywhere, love and fun go hand-in-hand! To get Americans thinking about life insurance as an expression of enduring love, the nonprofit LIFE Foundation is sponsoring the Crazy4Love Photo Contest. From now until February 19, you'll be able to visit the popular microblogging website tumblr.com and share a photo that captures how you've expressed your love to someone dear to you. One Grand Prize winner will receive a $1,000 gift certificate toward a romantic getaway weekend. Go to www.insureyourlove.org to learn more about the contest and to enter.

Check out this video from a very special "spokesperson" who knows a thing or two about love.

Here's the info on the Twitter party:

LIFE Foundation /MomSelect Twitter Party

Date: Tuesday, February 9th, 2010
Time: 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. EST
Location: #InsureYourLove
Host: @MomTalkRadio (Maria Bailey, Founder of MomSelect)

Join us to share crazy acts of love confessions, win fun Valentine-themed prizes, and learn about the peace of mind you gain when you buy life insurance and know that your loved ones will always be protected financially, even after you're gone.

Think you have the perfect story of how you've expressed your love recently? Don't keep it to yourself! From now until February 19, you'll be able to enter the Crazy4Love Photo Contest by sharing a photo that captures how you've expressed your love to someone dear to you. One Grand Prize winner will receive a $1,000 gift certificate toward a romantic getaway weekend. Go to www.insureyourlove.org to learn more about the contest and enter today!


Disclaimer: I was not compensated in any way for spreading the word about this contest and Twitter party, but by doing so I have been entered to win a $250 American Express gift card and a gift basket.

Primrose Schools, the leader in educational child care, has launched a national campaign to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyle choices by encouraging families across the country to boogie on down!

Here's how you can compete in the Family Dance-off:

1. Record a 30-second home video of your family's best dance moves. The sillier, the better!
2. Visit www.FamilyDanceoff.com and upload your best take from now until March 19th, 2010.
3. View and vote daily for your favorite family dance video!

If your video makes the cut, your family can have a chance to WIN these great prizes:

$5,000 grand prize
Wii Fit Bundle
FLIP Video camera
$30,000 donation to your local Children's Miracle Network hospital

Watch this video to see some great dancing moves in action!

Childhood obesity is a critical issue for young children in America. Dance is a fun, easy way to introduce physical activity into your family's routine while enjoying quality time together. The Family Dance-off supports Children's Miracle Network, a non-profit organization that raises funds for more than 170 children's hospitals, which collectively treat 17 million children annually for every illness and injury imaginable.


Disclaimer: I was not compensated in any way to spread the word about this contest, but by spreading the word, I have been entered into a contest to win a $250 American Express Gift Card from MomSelect!

I'm SOOOO psyched up for the Super Bowl! Instead of being on here, I should be watching the pre-bowl festivities but I have stuff to do!

Anyway, here's the linky for today. Sorry it's late yet AGAIN!

With 7-Eleven’s charity-focused coffee campaign “Coffee Cup With a Cause” supporting a cause has never been easier. Now, through December 2010, simply purchase a limited-edition 20-oz coffee cup designed by a featured celebrity and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the celebrity’s charity of choice. 7-Eleven will introduce new celebrity (from entertainment to sports) designed cups throughout 2010, which will be sold in 7-Eleven stores nationwide.



Nicole Richie, Joel Madden and Benji Madden designed the inaugural cup (pictured above), with proceeds from their customized cup benefiting The Richie-Madden Children’s Foundation, which was founded by Nicole and Joel in 2007.

7-Eleven is guaranteeing a $250,000 minimum donation to each charity, although through you and your readers support and purchase of cups, donations could reach as high as $300,000!

Check 7-11 out at www.facebook.com/7Eleven and www.twitter.com/7Eleven.

Disclaimer: I was not compensated in any way for sharing this post with my readers.

Two SUPER WHY episodes, Comic Book: Attack of the Eraser and The Big Game, will be in movie theaters on weekends in February as part of the Kidtoons program.

Soar to new places in February with SUPER WHY, as Super Why, Princess Presto, Wonder Red, and Alpha Pig go on reading adventures like you’ve never seen before. Wham! Pow! Bam! Join the superheroes inside a comic book, where they’ll use their literacy powers to stop the diabolical eraser from erasing the words in Reader Valley in Comic Book: Attack of the Eraser. Then get ready to cheer for Super Why and his friends as they learn the importance of practicing in The Big Game. Visit http://www.kidtoonfilms.com for more information and to find SUPER WHY in a movie theater near you! Super Duper!

The Kidtoons program is dedicated to helping parents connect with their kids by bringing family friendly animated movies to the big screen every weekend at participating theatres across the country. Participating Kidtoons theatres showcase a fun, affordable family friendly matinee movie and provide a family experience filled with entertaining, kid-friendly characters, as well as cartoon shorts, music videos and sing-alongs before each movie. We even have fun giveaways for the kids, such as stickers, temporary tattoos, activity books or toys after every film.



Disclaimer: I received no compensation to write this post. I'm sharing it for the benefit of my readers.