Feed Your Appetite!

We had a great time at the Verizon Feed Your Appetite Party. We started with great pizza from Arnie's and had salad adn fresh raspberry crisp! YUM!!!!!  It was so much fun looking at the old cell phones we had laying around.  The kids and youth had a really great laugh at the old bag phone!  It was so big and clunky.  lol  We had fun sharing what apps we have on our phones and trying them out with each other.  Then we went shopping!  Lots of the kids wanted their parents to get the kid apps and the adults wanted better ones.  There was a big variety bought that night and I am quite sure there were more bought later.  After lots of laughs and great conversation I cna't wait to get together again. 

The Original Dish Drying Mat

I got a free Original Dish Drying Mat from Influenster to test.  It is really cool.  I used to lay a towel down to set the dishes on but this is really nice.  It is soft and absorbant.  It doesn't take up any space when it is not in use.  You should try it.
Here is some information on it from thier website:
The Original Dish Drying Mat is the new solution to the age old tradition of placing dish towels on the counter when hand washing pots, pans, dishes, and glassware. The unique, laminated design combines a thin layer of foam between two layers of high-quality, super-absorbent microfiber. 16" X 18"

• Superior absorbency; holds 4 times its weight in water
• Cushions delicate dishes and stemware
• Machine washable and highly durable
• Folds and stores easily
• Protects your counter top from scratches and scuffs.
• Available in additional sizes: XL - 18" x 24"

Dino Lingo

www.dinolingo.com
I recieved this product to test as part of the Mom Vox Box from Influenster.  There are lots of differeint languages you can try.  With Dino Lingo programs, children learn a language through imagination with our fun cartoons, DVDs, CDs, books, posters, games, songs and flash cards.
My daughter tryied the Spanish lesson and thought it was fun.  It iwll take a while to know how successful it will be. 

The many Uses Of Ivory

I got a bar of Ivory soap free from Influenster and Ivory to test as part of the Mom Vox Box Program. .  I used my bar to do soap carvings.  When I was a kid we always used Ivory soap for this because it is the best brand for this.  After making the carving you can chop up the shavings for using in the laundry or wet them and make a ball for a shower soap. This is why I like Ivory bar soap.  it also smells good and makes your skin very soft. My skin now feels soft like it did 10 years ago.  You can also use it for stains on your clothes.  Just rub it is before you put it in the washer. 
Another great thing is that this on this is that it is one of the least expensive bar soaps on the market.  that is great when it is such a great product too.

Here is some info from the Influenster site:

Free of dyes and heavy perfumes, Ivory provides a simple, yet effective clean for the entire family (without breaking the bank!).


Ivory bar soap is 99.44% pure (it floats!). Beyond using it as a body cleanser, many of Ivory's loyal users – not to mention a few celebrities – swear by Ivory as their beauty secret. In fact, many consumers use Ivory bar soap as a facial cleanser. It provides healthier, smoother and more even-looking skin. Also, its versatility makes it an effective laundry soap (just chip soap flakes into the washer) as well as a spot stain remover on your clothes (including delicate items). Ivory bars can even be used for a fun soap carving project with the family!

When it comes to motherhood, Ivory (the clean & simple soap) knows that being a mom has become more complex than ever, and that moms are looking for ways to simplify their lives. According to a survey of 1,000+ moms conducted by Wakefield Research on Ivory’s behalf in October 2011, 80% of American moms think motherhood is more complicated today than it was 20 years ago, despite the thousands of items supposedly designed to “simplify” their lives. But, while they may be more stressed out and busier than ever, almost 90% of moms think they’re doing a better job balancing it all than their mothers did. Some other interesting stats:


· 30% of moms surveyed found the most complicated aspect of motherhood was finding more "me" time, 66% confessed to hiding in their bathroom for some alone time.
· 75% feel the pressure to make every outing, playdate, or experience a "teachable moment," which can create great pressure
· 70% of moms feel they don’t have everything together, despite others thinking that they do.


As a result of these findings, Ivory created a Facebook community where everyday moms can share tips with one another on ways to simplify life for themselves and their families.

Find your Ivory now at your nearest retailer, including stores such as Walmart and Target as well as any major grocery, dollar and drug store. A 10-pack of Ivory bar soap retails for around $4.49 (bath bar size).

Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies

I love raisin cookies and this one did not dissapoint me.  :)
I got this free from Influenster and thanks for that. 

Here is some information from influenster:
Enjoy chewy, soft-baked cookies in a family-favorite flavor! With wholesome Quaker Oats and delicious raisins, you’ll never remember they came from our kitchen instead of yours.

-Made with Whole Grain Quaker Oats
-Individually packaged
-Provides a good source of fiber
-Contains 6 grams of total fat per serving

Where to Buy

You can find Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies at most major retailers.
Suggested retail price: $2.69 for a box of 6 cookies

Kitty Wells "How Far Is Heaven"

http://youtu.be/Ck1ro6ul9dE
this was my favorite song as a little girl in the 60s.  Kitty Wells died this week.  May she rest in peace. 

The Dark Monk

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Is anyone else reading these?  They are quite good.  I got them free as a bzzagent.  You should look for them here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006JTTK3O/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=darkmonk_bzzagent-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B006JTTK3O

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