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Sustainability FAQ’s For Kleenex Hand Towels

theplus — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:17:02 +0000

A few months ago I had posted about the New Kleenex Hand Towels. Since then a lot of questions have come up regarding their sustainability. So they sent me over a FAQ sheet to share with all of you

1. Does Kimberly-Clark have sustainability standards?

Kimberly-Clark has long recognized the importance of corporate responsibility and integrated the concept of sustainability in our business practices. We published our first annual sustainability report in 2004, and the reports can be reviewed at www.kimberly-clark.com. From raw materials, our manufacturing processes, even our supply chain, we’re building sustainability into every facet of how we work. This includes selecting suppliers that operate in a sustainable manner. To that end, we work hard to assure that the wood fiber we purchase comes only from well-managed forestlands or from recycled sources.

2. Is conservation a priority for Kimberly-Clark?

At Kimberly-Clark, we take concern for the environment and conservation of natural resources seriously. In 2009, the Kimberly-Clark Foundation donated $400,000 to environmental causes and $550,000 over the last three years to Conservation International (CI) for a biodiversity conservation project. The project will have environmental benefits for the Atlantic Forest in Brazil, a major global pulp producing region that provides 30 percent of our fiber.

3. Are any responsible forestry practices in place?

Kimberly-Clark has one of the most progressive fiber procurement policies in the tissue industry. We support forestry practices that help conserve valuable forestlands, respect fundamental human rights and ensure both a thriving ecosystem and a sustainable source of wood fiber for the future.

In fact, K-C was the first major tissue company to set the goal of purchasing 100 percent of our wood fiber from suppliers that gain independent certification of their woodlands or their fiber procurement activities.

4. Why is this product necessary? Aren’t my cloth towels acceptable?

KLEENEX® Brand Hand Towels offer a hygienic option for our consumers by providing an alternative to traditional cloth bathroom hand towels. KLEENEX® Hand Towels– a clean, fresh towel every time™.

5. Are KLEENEX® Brand Hand Towels made with recycled fiber?

Because of the superior softness consumers expect from KLEENEX® Brand, KLEENEX® Brand Hand Towels are made with 100 percent virgin fiber. The product’s unique, Cottony-Soft base sheet is free of inks, dyes and fragrances and is soft enough for faces yet durable for family needs.

6. Can I recycle the Kleenex Hand Towel package?

Yes, you can recycle the carton at a facility that processes paperboard.

7. For Additional Information on Kimberly-Clark’s commitment to sustainability, please visit:

http://www.kimberly-clark.com/aboutus/sus_2010/sustainability_home.aspx

Shared By : The Plus Size Mommy

*Disclosure – I was compensated for working with The Motherhood.com and also Kleenex for my previous post with the project.

Celebrate Christmas In July With Misha’s Nutcracker & WIN

theplus — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:08:58 +0000

Misha’s Nutcracker by Roman Yakub in collaberation with Elaine Ulman is a book for people 8 and up. It is the story of a homeless Russian boy, who is cold and hungry and exhausted from just trying to survive. He finds his way into the beautiful opera house in St Petersburg, where he finds warmth for his body and soul in the attic. When he, at last feels safe, he sleeps. That is where, Oksana, the chief seamstress wakes him up and feeling sorry for him, she feeds him, cleans him up, and gets him clothing. She and her husband become very fond of him and he falls in love with the music and the dancing of The Nutcracker. He dreams of dancing with the children of The Nutcracker, but, his dream turns into a nightmare and he has to use his street smarts to escape from “The Mouse King”. This book was very enjoyable with all of the twists and turns of a boy living on the streets mixed in with the magic of the theater. A good read!

And now you have a chance to win a copy of this book for your child. Here is How to WIN :

Follow me on twitter, comment and let me know you are , I am @plussizemommy = 1 entry

Follow “The Plus Size Mommy” on Networked Blogs on Facebook = 1 entry

“Like” ”The Plus Size Mommy” on Facebook = 1 entry

Follow this blog – comment and let me know you are = 1 entry

Tweet the following on Twitter – “Merry Christmas In July & Win a Book Here : http://bit.ly/cevlby ” - each tweet = 1 entry, up to 5 a day, separate comments please.

This giveaway begins NOW and will end on Aug. 8th at 10PM EST.

This giveaway is for USA residents only. Winner will NOT be emailed. Winner will be posted on this blog by Aug. 9th. Please check back to see if you are the winner if you enter.

Winner will be selected via random.org. Winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize by emailing me.

Thank you and Good Luck to All who enter!!

Post Written by Holly (Older Adult Writer/Book Reviewer).

*Disclosure- I received a copy of this book for review, All opinions are 100% my own.

Win A Penguins of Madagascar Movie Pack (spon)

theplus — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:50:08 +0000

Inside specially marked boxes of General Mills cereals, you“ll “commence operations” with one of five characters from The Penguins of Madagascar; Skipper, Rico, Kowalski, Private or King Julien. Each participating cereal contains one character launcher with mission details outlined on the back of the box including:

Dive In, Soldier – Set an empty plastic cereal bowl on the table and try to pop your launcher into it. Wear a helmet or you“ll be squid bait.
Longest Propulsion Launcher – Challenge your troops to see who can launch their character the furthest. Go long or go back to the zoo.
Target Practice – Create a landing zone with a spoon and try to strategically drop your character into the sweet spot. Hit the target or go back to the drawing board.
Clear the Wall – Do you have enough projectile pop to push your launcher over the top of the box? Proceed launchin“ troops, earn those wings!

Each character is unique and has their own specific role, and together, they“re a team with lots of character. With five character launchers to collect, make a splash this summer and try to successfully complete all of their missions.

Now you have a chance to WIN a Penguins Of Madagascar Prize pack that includes the following :

One box of Trix cereal, a Penguins of Madagascarlauncher and the new Penguins of Madagascar movie, The Penguins of Madagascar Operation: DVD Premier. (as shown)

Here is how to enter to WIN :

Leave a comment on which character from Penguins of Madagascar is their child“s favorite? = 1 entry

Follow me on twitter, comment and let me know you are , I am @plussizemommy = 1 entry

Follow “The Plus Size Mommy” on Networked Blogs on Facebook = 1 entry

“Like” ”The Plus Size Mommy” on Facebook = 1 entry

Follow this blog – comment and let me know you are = 1 entry.

This giveaway begins NOW and will end on Aug. 1, 2010 at 8PM EST. This giveaway is for USA residents only. Winner will NOT be emailed. Winner will be posted on this blog by Aug. 2. Please check back to see if you are the winner if you enter.

Winner will be selected via random.org. Winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize by emailing me.

Thank you and Good Luck to All who enter!!

The Plus Size Mommy

*Disclosure – General Mills and Nickelodeon provided me with the prize pack, information, and additional prize pack through MyBlogSparkTM.

Help Me Help Elmer’s To Raise $10K For Adopt-A-Classroom #BagItForward

theplus — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 03:28:37 +0000

As you all may have read, or can read if you scroll further down in my blog. I have been asked to be an Ambassador of a very special project. One that is near and dear to my heart. I am an Elmer’s Ambassador. Elmer’s is helping me with my #BagItForward Pittsburgh Project. This project hits so close to home for me because when I was growing up there were times when money was very tight and it was very hard for my parents to buy me and my sister anything for back to school.

There are many MANY children whose parent’s just don’t have the money. Especially with so many people out of work.

Well, as part of my Ambassadorship, I am helping spread the word to others that Elmer’s is helping with Adopt-A-Classroom as well as the Elmer’s Bag It Forward program, that I am also part of (with my #BagItForward Pittsburgh project I am working on).

Here is how you can help us with the project as well.

1. Write a post on your blog about this charity and Elmer’s raising the money, to help spread the word.

2. Send a virtual bag of school supplies to another blogger and challenge them to join the #bagitforward movement.

3. Link your post to www.bagitforward.org

4. DONE! For doing the above 3 steps, Elmer’s will donate $10 for each post to Adopt-A-Classroom !!!

So Please join in and help me help Elmer’s to donate to Adopt-A-Classroom!

The Elmer’s Virtual Bag It Forward is charity blog meme, bloggers are able to raise $10 per blog post for Adopt-A-Classroom by writing a blog post and donating a virtual bag of school supplies . Elmer’s will donate $10 per each post written to Adopt-A-Classroom, up to $10,000.

HOW CAN YOU JOIN? It’s easy.

Participate in the Elmer’s Virtual Bag It Forward and by giving away a virtual bag of school supplies and creating a blog post with specific rules described below.
Elmer’s will donate up to $10,000 to Adopt-A-Classroom.
You can give as many virtual bags as you want.
The Elmer’s Virtual Bag It Forward will officially begin at 12 AM EST on July 22, 2010 and end at 12 PM EST on August 12, 2010. Blog posts submitted to us before or after that time period will not be counted.
The blog post link has to be submitted in the comment section below for your participation to be counted.
In addition copy and paste the following text into your blog post:

ELMER’S VIRTUAL BAG IT FORWARD RULES

Copy and paste these rules into your blog post.
Create a blog post giving a “virtual bag of school supplies” to other bloggers or write about your Back to School shopping trip at Walmart.
Link back to the person who gave you a bag of school supplies.
Let each person you are giving a virtual bag of school supplies know you have given them a bag.
Leave your link in the Elmer’s Virtual Bag It Forward comment section. You can also find the official rules of this virtual #bagitforward program there.
Elmer’s is donating $10 for each blog participating in the Virtual Bag It Forward Donation to Adopt-A-Classroom (up to total of $10,000 for blog posts written by August 12, 2010).
Please note that only one blog post per blog url will count towards the donation.

****I’m sending my Virtual Bag to Adrienne of Adrienne’s House and challenging her to #bagitforward with Elmer’s****

The Plus Size Mommy

*Disclosure – I am being compensated for this shop. Part of the Money I will be donating back for supplies for the children I am helping in this project.

Announcing Child’s Play House Partypalooza

theplus — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:51:49 +0000

House Partypalooza is Child’s Play Communications’ own house party program. Child’s Play works with a select number of moms across the country to host exclusive house parties for a broad range of companies.

As a host, you will invite other moms in your community – and on occasion their kids – to participate in a fun-filled party! Child’s Play will create a detailed party package that includes information on the line, specific party ideas, product samples and ideally coupons.

So, If you are interested in hosting exclusive house parties in your community the House Partypalooza is for you!

You can learn more and also fill out an application to be considered to be a host HERE : “Partypalooza”

Shared by: The Plus Size Mommy

*Disclosure- I wrote this post as a Team member of Team Mom and Child’s Play PR.

“Nickelodeon Your Stay” Giveaway From Marriott & Mom Central

theplus — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:56:47 +0000

As summer vacations kick off across the country, we look not only for a fun, family-friendly destination, but a place to stay that suits everyone, no matter the age. In addition to making our planning less stressful, we also want the actual trip to go smoothly. From the moment we arrive at the hotel through the downtime we spend with our family to the changes the kids see from their routine at mealtimes and bedtimes, they enjoy the excitement of staying away from home. However, hearing your kids say “I’m bored!” when on vacation, causes many Moms to pack every book or toy from the house in an effort to keep everyone entertained.

Recently, Marriott and Nickelodeon came up with a great new promotion to keep kids happy and busy throughout their stay. You can arrange to “Nickelodeon Your Stay” at nearly 2,000 hotels with the Marriott brands. All kids get free activities including a Nickelodeon bracelet with a code to access free online games at Nick.com, and an activity book with challenging puzzles and mazes. Kids who eat at the hotels’ restaurants also receive a placemat featuring favorite Nickelodeon characters, SpongeBob SquarePants and Dora the Explorer.

To further the experience, Marriott and Nickelodeon also offer an upgrade package at several of Marriott’s brands, including Courtyard, Fairfield Inn & Suites, SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites locations for $10 that includes all the free items plus a SpongeBob activity bag and splash ball, Nickelodeon sunglasses, and a 3-D build-your-own SpongeBob craft. The package costs $20 at Marriott and JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts and kids get all the above items and a special SpongeBob SquarePants or Dora the Explorer pillowcase and storybook. At great price points, Marriott and Nickelodeon make the stay easier and more engaging for us as parents and for the kids. Visitwww.nickelodeonyourstay.com for more information on the promotion and to start booking. This site also has free, downloadable, Nickelodeon themed travel games under the free goodies section, including a travel journal, travel bingo and coloring sheets.

Giveaway
We are giving away 40 Marriott/Nickelodeon prize packs including a Spongebob activity bag, bracelet, and a Dora the Explorer activity book. Click here to enter.

Twitter Party
To celebrate the premiere of this offering, Mom Central is holding a Marriott “Nickelodeon Your Stay” Twitter Party this Thursday, July 29th from 3:00 to 4:00 PM EST. We will be giving away $50 gift cards and Nickelodeon gift packs including a SpongeBob splash ball, sunglasses, and a 3-D build-your own SpongeBob craft in addition to a bracelet with the code for free online games at Nick.com and SpongeBob pillowcase and book. Join us using the hashtag #NickYourStay to chat about summer vacations, traveling with kids, and Nickelodeon! Click here for more information about the Twitter Party.

I am Sharing this information on behalf of Mom Central. This is NOT written by me. It is just shared Info.

The Plus Size Mommy

Fashion To Figure ~Dress Review

theplus — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:20:45 +0000

Fashion to Figure is a womans full figure clothing company. They carry very trendy and fashionable clothes for plus size women at great fashion prices. They recently sent me THIS DRESS to review for them. I love the dress. It is made with 100% polyester. It is sparkly (the picture doesn’t do it justice) and I was extremely excited about the dress. But when I went to try it on, it didn’t fit

I was really upset because it is a beautiful dress. I contemplated sending it back to the company but I love it so much, and since I am on the Nutrisystem Diet, I decided to make it my “goal dress”. I think if I can lose another 10 pounds, it will fit. It is mostly tight around my chest. (darn boobs!)

This dress is a great steal right now too, cause it is on sale for only $9.99 !!!! But even without the sale it was only $25 to begin with which is still a great price, no an EXCELLENT price, especially for a Plus Size Dress !!!

To see some more beautiful dresses they carry and all the other clothing just visit : www.fashiontofigure.com

and I promise when this dress does fit, I will post a picture of me in it, so you can know I reached my goal to fit it

The Plus Size Mommy

*Disclosure – I was sent a dress from fashion to figure to review. All of the thoughts & opinions on the dress are my own.

Pop On Pals Fun For Your Toddlers

theplus — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:58:15 +0000

Spin Master is introducing Pop On Pals – a wonderful world of fun pals, pets, vehicles and playsets! With endless mix n’ match fun, little ones can be anything they want to be. A fireman can become a musician, a princess becomes a baker, a puppy becomes a ballerina – Pop On Pals encourages imaginative play and helps develop fine motor skills.

We got a package from Team Mom the other day and to my toddler’s surprise out came a “Pop On Pals” playset. It was the amusement park one, (as shown) She loves it. She played with it for about an hour (which is excellent for a 2 yr. old). She loved making the ferris wheel spin and the music play. I just wish it had more than 1 pal with it, but she kept taking the one apart and playing with it and then putting it back together.

The set comes with the following items :

One Pal, Three Park Themed easy pop-on rings, and 1 amusement park with action/reaction points that delivers lights and sounds!

The Suggested Retail Price is: $34.95.

It was perfect timing when we got this too because we were just about to leave on vacation to an amusement park! When we came home she was back to playing with it again. It is very colorful and she just loves anything that includes music and sounds.

I think this will be a big hit this giving season and I definitely have other Pop On Pal pieces like the school bus and more playsets and definitely more Pals on her gift wish list

The Plus Size Mommy

*Disclosure – I received the above playset to review on my blog as part of my relationship with Team Mom. All views expressed are my own and my own honest opinions.

Winner Of The Osteoarthritis Awareness Premium Pack

theplus — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:57:41 +0000

Congratulations to : Adrienne, you are the winner of the Osteoarthritis Awareness Premium Gift Pack! Please email me at plussizemommy@gmail.com within 48 hours to claim your prize. Please put “gift pack winner” in the subject line.

Thank you to all who entered. To Adrienne, Enjoy and I hope this pack helps make things easier for you.

The Plus Size Mommy

Back To School With “Pure Energy” Clothing From Target, A Plus Size Teen’s Review

theplus — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 03:45:16 +0000

I was recently asked to review the Pure Energy clothing that is in Target stores. These are the new Fall picks for them. I also asked that my Teen reviewer get to review some pieces as well so I could provide you with a Teen’s Take on these Fall Fashions just in time for Back to school. Here is her Responses:

Plaid Ruffle Shirt -

I think this shirt is almost perfect! I love the color combination! I also like how it fits and looks. The shiny threads add a little edge to it. There is probably only one thing i would change on this shirt, and that would be to add one more button to the top so in case some feel exposed because it cuts low. But otherwise its perfect; I would LOVE to have more shirts like this in different and maybe brighter colors. Such as Pink, Light Green, Yellow, or colors like that.

Plaid Woven Shorts -

These shorts are awesome!! The fabric has a PJ like feel but they look like just regular shorts! They are soo comfortable. There is only 2 things; they run big in sizes, and the pockets aren’t deep enough for my cell phone (ENV2), my iPod Touch, and a few dollars. But other then that I love the color! I also think the length is perfect just as it is about to get very hot in the summer.

Two Fen Dress (Butterfly Print) -

This I must say was not a favorite. The pattern didn’t really appeal to me. I think it would look better if the whole thing was butterflies rather then, just half, and if the straps were skinnier. This was also big around my stomach and the waist band was just to high. But I did like the length and the colors. The colors were bright and I always like bright colors.

You can see more and learn more about Pure Energy HERE.

You can also see the collection at Target HERE.

I am really impressed with the Pure Energy line of clothing for Plus Size Woman and Teens. It is so refreshing to know that there is an affordable clothing line for Plus Size Teens and Woman. Pure Energy has stepped up to the plate and really gives us options from casual to classy. I will be writing my personal review soon on the Plus Size Womans clothing. So stay tuned!

The Plus Size Mommy

AND… Plus Size Teen Writer – Alena (doing the Teen reviews)

*Disclosure – Alena and I were both sent clothing from Pure Energy for Target in order to do our reviews. All opinions are 100% our own.