You’ve got the cutest little … (GIVEAWAY!)

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Dec 022008

tax deduction.

Lol  It’s true. These little ones running around? Tax deductions! How cool is that? LOL  TurboTax, my most favorite tax preparation software, is celebrating those little tax deductions – specifically those last minute ones (those born December 1-31, 2008) by hosting America’s Cutest Last-Minute Tax Deduction contest!  All you have to do to enter your little tax deduction is log on and upload a photo of your baby that’s born between (yesterday) and New Year’s Eve.  Then you beg/ask/implore people to vote for your cutest baby!  I know – another photo contest.

But this one’s way better.

The winner of THIS photo contest wins a $5,000 United States Savings Bond!

Check out last year’s winner:

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Isn’t he adorable!  So, all you pregnant mamas – get to poppin that kid out before December 31st – get the photo uploaded by January 9th.

Also, I have a great giveaway for you!  I have TWO of these adorable onesies that Baby Owen is wearing to give away.  They’re sized 6 months, and if you’d like to win 1 of them, please just leave a comment :)

As always, if you would like an extra entry, blog about my giveaway.

Another entry?  Post my button on your blog.

ANOTHER entry? Subscribe to my feed :)

Just leave a comment indicating each way you’re entering.

I’m easy like that :)

I will draw a random winner from all qualified entries next Friday, December 12th!

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Posted by Dawniemom at 2:03 pm

Clorox means more than just clean

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Oct 232008

Do you or your family suffer from allergies?  I know we do.  Not just the typical Autumn allergies as the leaves fall and the mold spores are everywhere.  I also have problems in the house.  I just found out about this new Clorox Anywhere® Anti-Allergen Fabric spray that I can spray directly on to the fabrics in my house to help reduce the irritants that get us all sneezing.

As soon as I received it, I sprayed it on Anthony’s mattress after I’d stripped the sheets. He’s always having problems with allergies if anyone’s been in there jumping on his bed, because the mattress is ollllld.  After I sprayed it, I let it dry and put the sheets back on before bed.  He hasn’t had a sneezy problem since.

After I saw the difference it had made in his room, I went around the house spraying the couch and curtains – things that I don’t typically vacuum.  It’s made such a big difference!  My 2nd favorite part? It is fragrance free!  I’m VERY sensitive to stinky stuff so the fact that it’s NOT stinky (or perfumed or whatever) is great for me AND my kids.  Yay!

My thanks to Mom Central for allowing me to share the news of Clorox Anywhere® Anti-Allergen Fabric spray with you!


Posted by Dawniemom at 11:29 pm

Stop MRSA Now!

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Oct 232008

When my nephew Dylan was born, within days of going home from the hospital, he was back in, diagnosed with a staph infection.  It was a terrifying time for my sister & her husband, as well as the rest of our family, because here was this tiny baby, all of a sudden SO sick.

Thankfully, he recovered and just celebrated his 5th birthday.  Unfortunately, others aren’t so lucky.

Stop MRSA Now

According to stopmrsanow.org,  MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is a type of Staph bacteria found on the skin and in the nose that is resistant to antibiotics. More than 90,000 Americans get potentially deadly MRSA infections every year and in 2005, nearly 19,000 Americans died from MRSA infections. More deaths are linked to MRSA infections than AIDS.
There are two known types of MRSA. You may have heard of Healthcare-Associated (HA-MRSA), which occurs in hospitals and nursing homes, but a newer type of MRSA is Community-Associated (CA-MRSA), which has recently begun to spread in public settings like gyms, locker rooms, households and schools.

Mom Central has asked us to help get the word out to help prevent MRSA.  The following tips will help you keep yourself and your family safe from such a potentially deadly infection.

      Scrub up – Wash hands frequently with soap and warm water for at least 15 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand rub sanitizer. 

      
       Wipe it down – Use a disinfecting bleach solution to wipe down and disinfect hard surfaces. (1 tablespoon of disinfecting bleach diluted in 1 quart of water)

      Cover your cuts – Keep any nicks or wounds covered with a clean, dry bandage until healed.  

      Keep to yourself – Do not share personal items, like towels or razors, that  come into contact with bare skin.

    Use a barrier – Keep a towel or clothing between skin and shared equipment.

It’s really not that hard.  It’s basic.  It’s necessary.  Realizing now that I went to the hospital the other day for my mammogram with my hand where I’d jammed it into the asphalt still unhealed, I left myself open for much more than painful breasts. 

Posted by Dawniemom at 3:16 pm

Welcome to the Qlubb!

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Sep 232008

Qlubb So you already know I’m a geek. I love anything new, different, geeky.  So, when MomCentral asked me to check out Qlubb.com, I – of course – jumped at it.

Qlubb.com is a website where you can create your own “club” – and invite whomever you want to be included in it.  I have created my own Qlubb for my family in RI.

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I invited my mom, my brothers, sis in law, sister.  Now we all have access to our own qlubb.  Our’s is closed to the public, so no one else can see our messages, photos, etc. It’s just for OUR family.  We can send messages to each other, post photos, events, any important dates.  For example, I’ve added all the birthdays for the rest of the year.  Tommy, my brother, added the new show he’ll be in next month.  I’ve included my trip to Boston next month.  It’s just a great way to keep up with everyone else.

It’s also great for organizing all those school activities that happen for everyone.  Soccer games, teacher meetings, PTA meetings (Do they still have PTA?), even those lovely school fund raisers. I just love how everything is centralized. It’s perfect for keeping track of everyone.

Check it out!

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Quote of the Day:
If at first you don’t succeed… make sure nobody finds out you tried!
–Unknown

Posted by Dawniemom at 3:31 am

It’s a Bellobration!

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Sep 202008

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For so many people around the world, Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey represent not only a night out, but the continuation of a family tradition.  They’re taking their kids to the circus! Their parents took them to the circus. Their parents took them to the circus – and on it goes.  Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey is celebrating their 137th year!  That’s a lot of family tradition.

Personally, I think that circus is a misnomer.  It’s not just about lions & tigers & bears (oh my!)  It’s more like a trip to Vegas nowadays!  With so many different, incredible and exciting acts, I can only imagine that it rivals a trip to all those shows out there in Vegas.  

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Did you know that the circus is coming to town?  Even better, I have a special code for you, my lovely readers, to get 20% off your tickets if you live in the following locations! 

The 20% discount code for Ringling Bros. Circus. Code: MCC

*The code is valid for the circus shows in the following cities:

  • Indianapolis, IN – Sept. 4-7, 2008
  • Kansas City, MO – Sept. 10-14, 2008
  • Grand Rapids, MI – Sept. 18-21, 2008
  • Denver, CO – Oct. 2-13, 2008
  • Boston, MA – Oct. 8-13, 2008
  • Cleveland, OH – Oct. 24 – Nov. 2
  • Chicago, IL – Nov. 6 – 30, 2008
  • St. Louis, MO – Nov. 6-9, 2008
  • Auburn Hills, MI – Nov. 12 – 16, 2008
  • Highland Heights, KY – Feb 27 – Mar. 1, 2009
  • Cincinnati, OH – Mar. 4 – 8, 2008

I can’t TELL you how badly I wish we could take our kids when the circus comes to town in Boston.  I haven’t quite given up the idea yet – though that’s the same weekend as BlogHer Reach Out tour. In BOSTON.

My thanks to MomCentral for the opportunity to ‘visit’ the circus again, if only for a  little while!

Quote of the Day:
There is no worse lie than a truth misunderstood by those who hear it.
–William James

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