Here is another part of our trip, at the hotel, and getting there…

Keep watching and also visit http://www.holidayroads.info to see other’s road trip stories with their pets!

The Plus Size Mommy

*Disclosure – I am being compensated for this road trip.

Everyday you can enter to win the Hampton Chain of Friends Sweepstakes
One Grand Prize winner will win the awesome prize of an ENTIRE HOTEL (100 rooms) for an ENTIRE WEEKEND! For you and 99 of your closest friends and family members!
Also there will be 100 first place prizes given away every day of week end stays for you and 3 friends!

You can enter for your chance to win everyday by going here : HAMPTON HOTELS

It is a great opportunity to get together and relax for a week-end with your friends. I love to go on mini vacations over the week end with my family and meet up with friends and their children to swim or go to visit new places.

What is your most memorable vacation with friends and/or family ?

If you won, where would you go? What Hampton Hotel would you stay at? Who would you bring with you?

I would bring my family, my mom and my parents in laws. If I won the grand prize, I would have a family reunion for both sides of my family and enjoy everyone’s company at the Hampton Hotel. It would be so nice! I wouldn’t have to worry about not having room for people to stay over in. My house wouldn’t need cleaned all up (lol). We could have room service and just relax and enjoy ourselves.

If you win the Grand Prize, how would you use it ?

Good luck to all who enter to win! Don’t miss your chance…

Here is to happy and safe travelling this summer !!!

The Plus Size Mommy

I was so excited to be a part of this awesome project. I love clue’s and games, and this was right up my alley, cause I love cooking too. I must admit I was a bit nervous on how/what recipe I would make. But after thinking about it the moment we fit our sentence together, “Fourth of July’s Cooler When Kids Help Create Rice Krispies Treats Recipes!” (WITH “COOLER” being the Main CLUE WORD) It was like a light bulb turned on in my head and I was ready to Rock and Roll with this.

I couldn’t wait to get started today, in fact, if I wasn’t so tired, I would’ve started yesterday night after our sentence was approved, but you know, I did have to go buy other ingredients today and I did need some sort of sleep

So today bright and early I got up with my girls and we went to get pedicure’s and then we hit Walmart to shop for what we needed. They were so excited too. I told them my idea’s and they were sooooo wanting to get home to create our recipes!

I made a Muvee of us creating our recipes. I can only submit 1 of my recipes for this contest. The winning recipe will get their recipe posted to www.ricekrispies.com. I am hoping of course to win, but I am so excited to just share my recipes with you and also see what wonderful creations the other ladies come up with.

Here is My Muvee followed by my 3 recipes. Please note, I am very new at making vlogs/movies on my blog, so please bear with me I am hoping to get better with every movie I make.

To let you in on what was happening on the video a little -
The first pics of the stars and paper are what I was sent for my clues. I was also sent a box of Rice Krispies and a bag of Jet Puffed Marshmallows. I just wanted to include these because I thought it was so sweet.

Then you can see me melting butter and marshmallows. Then you can see me making all of the food and in some instances my family members enjoying what I came up with! They were all very pleased at the treats I made.

Now for the Recipes :

1. Strawberry Rice Krispie Cakes

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Butter – 3 Tablespoons
Marshmallows – 1 pack
Rice Krispies – 6 cups
Strawberries – sliced (about 2 pints, depends on how many people your serving)
Cool Whip
Vanilla Ice Cream
cupcake pan

Melt butter and Marshmallows in large pan. Put Rice Krispies into a large bowl. Pour melted butter/marshmallow mixture over the Rice Krispies and mix well. Spray cupcake pan with Non-stick cooking spray. Mold Rice Krispie treats into cupcake pan into circles, let cool. Wash and slice strawberries.
After Rice Krispie “cakes” cool, remove one and place on a plate. put 1 scoop of Vanilla ice cream on top (or your favorite kind). Spoon starberries on top. Put a dollop of Cool Whip on top. Use patriotic sprinkles onto the Whipped topping. Of course top it off with a 1/2 of a strawberry. VOILÀ ! Serve…

2. Rice Krispie Ice Cream Sandwiches

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3 Tablespoons of Butter
6 cups of Rice Krispies (can use plain or Cocoa Krispies)
Vanilla Ice Cream (or your favorite kind)
1 pack of Jet Puffed Marshmallows

Melt 3 Tbs. of Butter and 1 bag of Marshmallows in a pan. Put 6 cups of Rice Krispies into a large mixing bowl. Pour melted mixture over the top of the Rice Krispies and mix well. Spread onto a thin baking sheet. Press it down firm onto pan. Cool.
Cut into rectangular squares (or any shape you desire). Take one flat rectangle off of cookie sheet and place on plate. Top with Vanilla Ice Cream. Add another Rice Krispie Treat rectangle on top, pressing down firm into a sandwich, Serve. You can also place these into individual baggies and store in the freezer to save for later yumminess.

3. Snap, Crackle, Pop Sticks

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6 Cups of Rice Krispies
3 Tablespoons of butter
1 pack of Jet Puffed Marshmallows
Vanilla Ice Cream
Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup
Smucker’s Chocolate Fudge Shell Ice Cream topping
6 oz. plastic cups
Craft Sticks (like tongue depressors)
1 – 16 oz. cup

Melt butter and Marshmallows in a big pan. Place 6 cups of Rice Krispies into a large bowl. Cover with melter Marshmallow Mixture, Mix Well. Squirt in some Hershey’s Chocolate Syrup until Rice Krispies turn chocolate colored. Squirt into 6 oz. plastic cups enough Syrup to cover the bottoms. next layer in Rice Krispie Treat Mixture, Then a layer of Vanilla Ice Cream. Then 1 more layer of Rice Krispie Treat mixture. Stick a stick into the middle and place into Freezer to set (about an hour). Pour Smucker’s Chocolate Fudge Shell Ice Cream topping into the 16 oz. cup. When set take out cups of mixture, pull gently out of cups with Stick (will be like a Popsicle). Dip All the way down into chocolate shell and swirl until the whole thing is covered (except for the stick). Take out and let shell harden around the ice cream mixture. Bon Appetite!
Once these are hardened you can place into individual baggies and store in Freezer.

I had so much fun with this project and so did my whole family. Thank you to TheMotherhood.com for asking me to be a part of this Ambassadorship. Also Thank you to www.ricekrispies.com for bringing this exciting recipe challenge to us.

If you would like to see what the other 9 ladies are making, you can visit them at their sites, or by keeping touch with them via Twitter by using the #ricekrispies hashtag, below are their names :

Amanda Mommy Mandy http://www.mommymandy.com

Kelsey Naptime Chef http://www.thenaptimechef.com

Jodi Mom’s Favorite Stuff http://www.momsfavoritestuff.com/index.php

Melissa GirlyMama http://www.girlymama.typepad.com

Maricris Zen Mama Ventures http://zenforyou.dalefg.net

Alicia The Mommy Insider http://www.themommyinsider.com

Jenny Mommin’ It Up http://momminitup.com

Kimberly Pretty Pink Momma http://prettypinkmomma.blogspot.com
Melanie Modern Mami http://www.modernmami.com

I cannot wait to see what everyone is cooking up! Speaking of cooking up, I am also giving away a Rice Krispies TreatsTM Cookbook


Here is how you can win :

I came up with 3 recipes but I can only choose 1 to enter into the Recipe contest to have my recipe posted on www.ricekrispies.com. So, here is where I need help. Leave me a comment telling me which 1 of my 3 recipes you think I should enter. I will use random.com to randomly pick from all comments left on this post the winner of the cookbook!

For a bonus entry, go and visit www.themotherhood.com ‘s Rice Krispie Circle and leave another comment saying which of my 3 recipes you think I should enter and then come back over here and tell me you did. For vising the circle and then stopping back to let me know you did. I will reward you with a Bonus entry to try and win the cookbook with!

This giveaway begins NOW and will end on July 24th at 5PM EST. Winners will be announced via this blog on July 25th, 2010. ONE winner will be chosen via random.org from all eligible comments left on this post. Official Rules to this giveaway can be found at the bottom of this post. (PLEASE READ THEM BEFORE ENTERING).

Thank you for your Help with choosing the hopefully winning recipe.

OFFICIAL RULES FOR THE COOKBOOK GIVEAWAY – View official giveaway rules here.

The Plus Size Mommy

*Disclosure – I was sent a stipend as part of this project with The Motherhood. Music in the Youtube Video was from Sony, and song by Whitney Houston.

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I received the cutest needle work helper. It is a Kneedle Pet. It is made from a lightweight, durable foam and can hold several different items with pointed ends. This allows an avid knitter or crocheter to keep different needles at her fingertips.

It can also hold different pins and sewing needles in it.  It comes with or without a “Kozy”.



A “Kozy” is a cover to put over the foam to make it soooo cute. The one that I was sent is in the shape of a fish.It is blue with googly eyes. Very cute!

You can either get the pet with the kozy premade or as a kit to make the kozy yourself.

The kit contains the Kneedle Pet foam along witha written knit or crochet pattern.

The stitches used to make the Kozy look simple to me  and could be used as a first project for a beginner!

This would also be so cute as a room decoration for a child who likes fish or has a nautical theme for their bedroom.  It could be used as a pencil/pen holder on a teens desk.  What is nice is that the kozy is removable, so it can be laundered. If you’re interested in ordering a Kneedle Pet,  or learning more about it visit  www.kneedlepet.com.

Written by : Holly (Chief Editor/Writer of all things Older Adult/Grandma)

* Disclosure – A Kneedle Pet was sent for review. All idea’s, comments, and opinions are my own honest ones and were not swayed in any way.



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Scene It?, the number one DVD trivia game worldwide, is now available for play in beta on Facebook!  As you know, players start by creating a “Hollywood hopeful”, a customizable avatar, and then start playing movie-themed trivia and puzzles.  A  new quiz is addedeach day, all featuring licensed content from movie studios, giving players a great reason to come back 365 days a year.  As players earn “glitz points” and level up, they have the ability to purchase amazing clothing, houses, pets, jewelry etc. for their super stylish avatar.

What’s also new, is that they just started our second monthly Tournament, where users play one themed quiz per week (FB connections make up their team).  They can invite friends to join in, and points get combined into an overall team score.  Prizes include a MacBook pro, iPod and Scene It? board games, making it fun, competitive and compelling.

The expansion from strictly a retail box game to the world of online has been an interesting one.  They can be much more nimble with updating the content, customizing quizzes, allowing user-generated-content and predictions and creating a different look & feel for the game than we do with the  box editions.  They have  been growing the Facebook game organically, tapping into movie buffs, Scene It? fans, and the generally huge Facebook community, but it’s new territory for them.  Play a couple quizzes, feel free to blog or Tweet about it, and definitely let them know what you think! www.facebook.com/sceneitonline

Have Fun!

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]]> http://theplussizemommy.com/technology/scene-trivia-game-facebook/feed 1 http://theplussizemommy.com/plussize-family/me/pga-free-lesson-month?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pga-free-lesson-month http://theplussizemommy.com/plussize-family/me/pga-free-lesson-month#comments Sat, 01 May 2010 09:57:14 +0000 theplus http://theplussizemommy.com/?p=3247

PGA Free Lesson Month is back this May, but with a new twist for 2010 – Free Family Golf Clinics.

In addition to the individual free 10-minute golf lessons given by PGA and LPGA Professionals, there are also a number of facilities that are hosting free family golf clinics, giving families the opportunity to learn and participate in the game of golf together.

Anyone can go to PlayGolfAmerica.com, click on PGA Free Lesson Month, insert your zip code and a list of participating PGA/LPGA Professionals, along with Family Golf Clinics, will be listed.

More than one million free lessons have been given during PGA Free Lesson Month since the program was launched in 1998.

Every golfer who takes a free lesson and registers at PlayGolfAmerica.com/FLM has an opportunity to win a two-day/two-night golf getaway to The PGA Center for Golf Learning and Performance in Port St. Lucie, Fla., including hotel accommodations, round-trip, economy airfare, and a custom-fit set of golf clubs.

Join the millions of people who have improved their golf game the last 12 years by participating in PGA Free Lesson Month held at facilities nationwide throughout May.  New for 2010, PGA Free Lesson Month has added free family golf clinics, giving families the opportunity to learn and participate in the game of golf together.

“We have added free Family Golf Clinics during PGA Free Lesson Month this year, giving families who are looking for new things to do an opportunity to do something different and have an unforgettable experience,” said PGA of America President Jim Remy. “Whether as an individual or with friends or family, PGA Free Lesson Month offers the perfect excuse to get outside, learn new skills and get a little exercise, all while enjoying the game of golf.”

PGA Free Lesson Month is designed to reach new golfers and help existing golfers improve their game with free, 10-minute golf lessons conducted by participating PGA and LPGA Professionals nationwide throughout the month of May.  PGA Free Lesson Month gives individuals and families an opportunity to improve their game, making golf more fun and enjoyable for everyone.  While the affordability of PGA Free Lesson Month is evident, since it’s complimentary, the health benefits received by playing the game of golf are invaluable as well.

All PGA/LPGA Professionals participating in PGA Free Lesson Month along with a list of family golf clinics can be found at PlayGolfAmerica.com.

According to Golf Digest, a person can learn a number of various techniques in a 10-minute lesson.  How to change your grip to cure a slice, how to read breaking putts and how to draw the ball for more distance are just a few things that can be tweaked during a free lesson with a PGA/LPGA Professional.

Since The PGA of America and Golf Digest jointly launched this nationwide campaign in 1998, more than 1,131,000 free lessons have been given. Last year, nearly 5,241 PGA/LPGA Professionals nationwide gave more than 80,075 free lessons to consumers. Nearly 800 10-minute lessons were given to individuals with disabilities.

“The number of free lessons that have been given over the past 12 years is an incredible accomplishment and the Family Golf Clinics that have been added this year are a fantastic, new component to the program,” said Jerry Tarde, chairman and editorial director of Golf Digest Publications. “We are extremely proud to be associated with PGA Free Lesson Month and thank The PGA of America and the thousands of PGA and LPGA Professionals who continue to dedicate their time to make this such a successful initiative.”

One of the most successful growth-of-the-game initiatives in the golf industry, PGA Free Lesson Month is a collaborative campaign spearheaded by The PGA of America, Golf Digest Publications and Golf Channel.

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]]> http://theplussizemommy.com/plussize-family/me/pga-free-lesson-month/feed 2 http://theplussizemommy.com/plussize-family/learned-tv-moms-parenting?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=learned-tv-moms-parenting http://theplussizemommy.com/plussize-family/learned-tv-moms-parenting#comments Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:43:49 +0000 theplus http://theplussizemommy.com/?p=2965 Being that I am a mother of 4 children. Sometimes people come to me and ask for advice or ask me how I manage 4 children.  Well, I have to admit, I try and incorporate a tiny bit of technique from some well known TV Moms.

A good mixture of Roseanne, Carol Brady, Clair Huxtable,  and Edith Bunker never hurt anyone!



Roseanne always lives life one day at a time (no pun intended) and embarrasses her kids when needed. She doesn’t fret over grades like a maniac, she has low expectations for her kids and then when they over achieve she is super grateful. She is a parent with struggles and ups and downs just like all of us moms. She tries to instill in her children morals and expectations without coming out and saying thats what she is doing. One of my favorite episodes on Roseanne was when she dressed up in overall’s and had a huge red lipstick smile and was going to walk her kids to school like that. The fear of her doing this was enough to straighten them out right away. I remember when my mom and dad would threaten to come and sit in the back of my class at school, and how scared I was that they really would. Putting that touch of fear in a child over something like this, I believe is a good thing.

Kids tend to be more and more fearless these days and thats why they will do things right in public eye’s and could care less about who see’s and what wrong they are doing. They no longer seem to have that little angel sitting on one shoulder telling them to think about what they do before they do it. The devil is there and just tells them to go one and there is no one telling them otherwise until something terrible happens. This terrible has extreme’s. It can be from saying a swear word to committing crimes.

I am not saying I don’t set high goals for my children. I am just one of the kinds of parents who tells my kids, I would love to see straight A’s, but I am not going to kill you over a B, and maybe even a C.  I think not putting the extra stress on a child helps them know, what I Wish and Hope for them, but if they do not reach that level, it will be okay. And you know what ?

My 2 children who are in school (one in 7th grade and the other in 5th) have BOTH been on honor roll during both report card periods this year. My 7th grader has gotten 1 B in his life, which totally astonishes me, but makes me very proud.

I try and be friendly with my kids, guide them, give them the skills they need to make it in life, and back away a little bit. All the while letting them know Each and Every Day how much I love them.



The Clair Huxtable in me comes out when I am upset. I love the line she uses in the one show where her daughter Vanessa wants to wear make-up and she tells Clair how “the other girls wear it”. Clair gets her “rolly” eyes out and her pointed finger and tell’s Vanessa, how she could care less what the other girls are doing and what their parents allow them to do, but that this is her house and as long as she is under her roof, she will not be wearing make -up until said age, I think it was 15.

I pull the “Clair” out when I need her, which isn’t a lot of the time, but I am glad she got my back. I try and be firm with my kids, let them know where I stand on issues such as dating, clothes they are allowed to wear, gadgets they are or aren’t allowed to have/get, and places they can go/movies they can see.

I refuse to do or allow anything that can compromise my children’s well being or safety. I don’t care how hard it is to follow if it means they won’t have a cell phone till they are 18, they won’t. Heck, I didn’t have no cell phone growing up, and I got into enough trouble without one. Sometimes I think all these gadgets enables the children of today and Tweens/Teens of today to get into more trouble. I proceed with caution in these area’s and if I see or hear anything that disturbs me, they are cut off completely.

I build trust with my children, and boy is it a disappointment when they let it crumble and fall. Even just 1 brick of trust that falls or gets a little chipped, it is a huge blow to me.  When children lie it is hard to swallow. As parents we put soooo much effort into growing up upstanding children who won’t lie, who won’t steal, who won’t cheat, etc. and when peer pressure, or just them having a brain malfunction happens and they don’t be an upstanding person, WOW. I always let my kids know how much work it will take to build that back, even if it is just 1 brick, it is a Big one.



Edith Bunker- I love to be dippy with my kids. It isn’t unusual for me to sing like a crazy woman as I am cooking dinner. I like to keep my home fun. On a whim I will pull out crafts or a game or a movie and call my children to the living room or dining room to participate in it. I love my kids and want to enjoy them while they are young. I want to build many memories with them so they can look back and know how much I love them. I want them to laugh and have fun. And I want them to remember me as a sometimes zainy mom who they had fun with.

Another thing that is important in my home is family meal time. Edith mastered this as well. She always had a hot meal on the table, partly for Archie but also for Gloria and Mike. I try very hard to have EVERYONE in my family eat dinner together, around the dining room table every night. Sometimes we eat at 9PM  but we are together and talking and eating together. It is interesting how much you can learn about your family and/or how your families day went from one meal.



And finally Mrs. Carol Brady. She is the one I turn to when I visit the kids school, any events, or out and about around people. She is laid back, loving, helps at school, and mature. Well, I can’t start singing like Edith at the PTO meeting, although I am sure the other moms would get a kick out of it (or perhaps kick me out and ban me). So I go to the school prepared to do whatever it takes to stay involved with that aspect of my kids lives. Parents are key to children learning and succeeding. Children NEED NEED NEED to know Parents care. Care about them, care about what they do/or don’t do, care about what friends they have, what activities they like, care about where they are, who they are with. EVERYTHING.  If you are active in your child’s school and they see it, then I believe they will appreciate it and you. It also helps to throw a little Clair in there and let them think you have other PTO moms watching their every move, and also you have an “in” with the principal and that they will let you know ALL about your child  and that if they do something to goof off, you will be there to nip it in the butt.

There are lots of great TV Moms who we can learn from and who through their character can help us real life moms get through with some laughter, tears, anger, and every other emotion out there. We as moms need this support and help in learning how to raise our children. Raising a child is no easy task, not one bit, so make the most of it, try your best, and be proud of what lovely children you have!

The Plus Size Mommy

*Photo’s courtesy of Google Search – Web Images

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I always try to help with our communities food banks when a food drive is going on and it really hits home when I hear about people not having food for their families. I have experienced first hand being a food bank participant and having to stand in long lines in the cold and rain and heat of the summer to make sure I have food for my family. My husband lost his job and was out of work for a long time and it was a REALLY rough time for us. The company he worked for was run by grant money and when the money ran out and the contracts not resigned he lost his job after being there for years. So I totally understand what the people are going through and the tough times.

I have always had in my mind that when this happened to us, when we got back on our feet that I would make a difference and do what I could to help other families make it through. The holidays are some of the hardest times too. You want to be able to make that turkey, and all the trimmings. You want to feed your kids good and healthy foods and be able to splurge sometimes on some cookies or special cereal. It is really tough when the money isn’t there.

So, when I found out that Conagra, a Wonderful company, that I have worked with in the past has put out a campaign to fight against child hunger, I was totally IN on it. Below is the information pertaining to the campaign and I hope you will help out and work towards making a difference.

• This holiday season, ConAgra Foods Foundation and Sandra Lee, of Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade, in partnership with Share Our Strength®, are launching the Champions Against Child Hunger contest to recognize those who are doing great work to help end child hunger in communities across the country.
• We don’t often take time to recognize the people helping those in need, so this contest gives us the opportunity to tell their stories and say thank you.
• It’s easy to enter – all you have to do is nominate a family member or friend – or even yourself at the Champions Against Child Hunger Web site,www.ChampionsAgainstChildHunger.org, through Jan. 22.
• For each submission, ConAgra Foods Foundation will donate $10 to Share Our Strength.  Then, you’ll have a chance to vote on finalists to raise even more funds.  And, the finalists and winner both receive grants for their hunger relief organization of choice.

o   Each of the top five finalists will receive a cash prize of $500 as a reward for their advocacy and passion for ending child hunger, and a matching donation of $500 to Share Our Strength or their hunger relief organization of choice.

o   The grand prize winner will receive a trip to New York City, a tour of The Food Network studios, and a cash prize of $1,500, as well as a donation of $5,000 to Share Our Strength or their hunger relief organization of choice.

• ConAgra Foods Foundation has committed an incremental donation of up to $100,000 to Share Our Strength.
• The Champions Against Child Hunger contest builds on the ConAgra Foods Foundation’s partnership with Share Our Strength and our commitment to building a community of people passionate about ending child hunger.

Thank You for helping to make a difference in children’s lives !

The Plus Size Mommy

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I was recently given samples of Boiron products while attending the Type A Mom blogger conference. I will say I was hesitant to try them, as I never have used homeopatic medicine on my children before. I didn’t know anything about them and this is just something new to me, but now after reading about it on the package and now trying them, I am set on them!

My daughters have had this atrocious cough. I used the “Chestal Honey”, by putting 1/2 tsp. in some tea for them, and the cough keeps away for like at least 4 hours, letting me get SOME sleep! Boiron is a homeopatic medicine. children’s. It is a cough syrup. Works wonders!! Our pediatrician said cough can last weeks after having H1N1, am so happy they have this to relieve it a bit for them (and me).




I have also tried the Boiron, Oscillococcinum it is for flu like symptoms, I used it for my sons. no side effects, they are like little pellets that melt on their tongues. helps fever, chills, and body aches and feeling run down ness. It helped them tremendously. I am totally rethinking like tylenol and so on for my kids now. My mom has also tried some adult cough one from Boiron and loves it as well. Check them out!

Hear what my friends are saying about the Boiron products too after I posted about my experience on facebook:

• “Love this! I was in europe with Bella and the doctor there prescribed it for her. She got better in like two days and now we take it all the time!”
• “I hope they get better soon! Thanks for the tip on Chestal Honey, I use some of the other Boiron products myself.”

I believe that a lot of moms are scared to give medications to their kids with all the callbacks and effects that they can do to them. I believe that moms are looking for a safe alternative that will still provide the same outcome for their children.

These medications are not as well known in the area of where I live as say tylenol or advil. But being a user and now a believer of how they work, if someone asks me for a tip on what to do to ease a cough for their child, you better believe I am going to tell them try the Chestal!!!

If you would like to try this medicine to keep your family healthier this flu season (everyone should be jumping on this!) here is a link to the Boiron site as well as they have a $1 off coupon on there to help you save money while trying out their products : http://children.boironusa.com/

there is also a FAQ page on the site so you as a parent can make intelligent choices and decide about the homeopatic products for your child(ren).

Have you ever tried homeopathic medicines? Homeopathy is a theraputic method used to help the body rebalance and heal itself using natural substances in micro-doses. If you HAVE tried homeopathic medicines I would love you to comment and share with us (me and other readers) your experiences. If you do not use them, please also comment and share with us your reasons why ? I would love to hear all of your opinions on this subject

“Here’s to keeping your household happy and healthy!!”

The Plus Size Mommy

* after writing this post, I was included into a campaign due to my relationship with the One 2 One network, and so, to be transparent, I am disclosing that I am also using this post to be a part of their Boiron campaign.

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