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House Party Offers Live Stream to New York Area Fireworks Display

theplus — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 19:27:01 +0000

House Party, the leading consumer activation and experiential marketing company that specializes in in-home parties, is offering a solution to the thousands of Americans who will not see a fireworks display this year because of community budget cuts. House Party will stream a live fireworks display, taking place in Irvington, NY, on its website for anyone throughout the country to watch and enjoy. In addition, House Party (www.houseparty.com) will film the fireworks and post the video on its website for continuous viewing throughout the weekend.

“As a company which coordinates tens of thousands of in-home parties for major brands and consumers, we pride ourselves on knowing what ingredients should be included into any party,” said Kitty Kolding, CEO of House Party. “With so many communities cutting out their annual July 4th fireworks display because of budget issues, House Party wanted to offer party hosts around the country the opportunity to still include fireworks into their Independence Day festivities.”
The display will be available at www.ustream.tv/channel/irvington-fireworks at 9:15 p.m. EST and beyond.

WHO: House Party (www.houseparty.com)

WHAT: Livestream to Irvington, NY Fireworks Display

WHERE: http://bit.ly/aHHBhn

WHEN: Sunday, July 4, 2010 at 9:15 p.m. EST and beyond

Shared by: The Plus Size Mommy

Winner of 1800-Flowers $40 GC Winner

theplus — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:59:39 +0000

Congrats to the winner of the $40 gc from 1-800 Flowers.com. The winner selected by random.org is : KAREN !!!

Please email me within 48 hours to claim your prize at : plussizemommy@gmail.com . ( I will need your name, address, and email address, please put 1800flowers winner in the subject line )

Thank you to everyone who entered and to Karen…. ENJOY !

The Plus Size Mommy

Quick and Easy Father’s Day Recipes From Aunt Jemima

theplus — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 04:39:44 +0000

MAKE DAD BREAKFAST IN BED THIS FATHER’S DAY

JUNE 20th

With Father’s Day fast approaching, it’s time to start thinking about the perfect way to celebrate dad. As for gifts, most fathers have more than enough ties and gadgets, so why not give him something more memorable this year. Start his day with a delicious, warm and cheerful breakfast that is sure to fill his stomach and his heart. With Aunt Jemima® Frozen Pancakes, making breakfast for dad can be so simple that kids, along with another adult, can help make his day.

Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes are easy to make and can be prepared in only one minute in the microwave or toaster. Choose from a wide variety sure to please dad’s palate including: Buttermilk, Low Fat Buttermilk, Whole Grain, Mini and Blueberry and New Confetti Pancakes. Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes are available nationwide in the freezer section of grocery stores at suggested retail price of $2.69 for a package of 12 pancakes. They are a good source of 6 vitamins and minerals and contain no preservatives.

Here are some ways to celebrate dad:

HEAVENLY HOMESTYLE HAPPY FACE

Ingredients:

Aunt Jemima Frozen Homestyle Pancakes

Microwaveable Bacon

Microwaveable Sausage Links

Home fries- any style you prefer

Table Syrup

Directions:

-Prepare Aunt Jemima Frozen Homestyle Pancakes in a toaster oven or microwave according to package

-Prepare the microwaveable bacon according to package and arrange as hair

-Prepare microwaveable sausage and arrange as a happy face smile

-Prepare home fries according to package and use as finishing touch for the happy face eyes

-Put on a plate; serve with Log Cabin or Mrs. Butterworth’s Syrup

BUTTERMILK BANANA BEAR

Ingredients:

Aunt Jemima Frozen Buttermilk Pancakes

Aunt Jemima Frozen Mini Pancakes

One Banana

Blueberries

Raisins

Log Cabin or Mrs. Butterworth’s Syrup

Directions:

-Prepare Aunt Jemima Frozen Buttermilk Pancakes in a toasted oven or microwave according to package

-Prepare Aunt Jemima Frozen Mini Pancakes in a toaster oven or microwave according to package and -arrange as bears ears

-Prepare two small slices of a banana and place on top of the mini pancakes for the bear’s ears

-Prepare two smaller slices of banana and arrange onto of pancake for the bear’s eyes

-Prepare one blueberry sliced in half and then place on top of banana slices for the bear’s eyes

-Prepare three raisins and arrange as the bear’s nose

-Add Log Cabin or Mrs. Butterworth’s Syrup to make the bear’s smile

-Put on a plate; serve with Log Cabin or Mrs. Butterworth’s Syrup

FROM ME :

I cannot wait to help my kids surprise my husband on Sunday morning (Father’s Day) with these adorable breakfast meals. They are going to be as fun to make as I am sure yummy to eat. I took them to the grocery store today to get everything we needed. I will be sure to write a future post letting you know how it all went. These recipes seem so easy I think my 4 yr. old will be able to even put them together to create a cute animal or angel for her daddy. She will be so excited. These are also great to make for you child when they are sad or not feeling well to cheer them up a bit.

Check back for some more recipes I will be sharing for Father’s Day dinner and desserts too!

Shared by: The Plus Size Mommy

*Disclosure – I was sent coupons to buy the Pancakes for the recipe.

“Fourth of July’s Cooler When Kids Help Create Rice Krispies Treats Recipes!” #ricekrispies

theplus — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 06:34:00 +0000

I was recently honored with the title “Rice Krispies Brand Ambassador for The Motherhood.com” Summer Edition of the Rice Krispies Recipe Box Challenge, along with 9 other woman. We were asked to participate in a very fun project where we were sent a “Mystery box” and a “Mystery Clue Word” in the mail. We had to get with our team by using Twitter, Facebook, and any other way possible to complete a sentence by putting each of our mystery word clues together. Then using the mystery ingredients in our Mystery box and other ingredients we had to come up with a recipe to go along with that sentence.

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

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

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

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.

Here is a “HINT” On How To Have a Great Memorial Day Picnic

theplus — Mon, 24 May 2010 21:46:25 +0000

This weekend marks the unofficial start of the summer season, and with that comes poolside drinks, barbeques, and lots of food! We all know how hard it can be to resist the temptation of sipping on a sugary cocktail or indulging in that chili cheese dip, but what if there were delicious alternatives for your family?

For those of you who enjoy sweet beverages or cocktails, HINT, a 0 calorie, 0 sugar flavored water is your perfect alternative. With just a ‘hint’ of natural fruit flavor, and no preservatives, HINT will give you that sweet taste you crave without all the sugar and calories. It comes in 10 flavors, so it’s perfect in your favorite cocktail!

Additionally, below you will find some great recipes provided by Wellspring Camps, the nations leading weight loss organization, that you won’t feel guilty about indulging in, including:

Teriyaki Chicken Kabobs
Black Bean Dip
Sour Cream Chicken
Vegetarian Chili

Recipes:

Black Bean Dip

Serving Size: 2 Tbsp

1 -15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 small can green chilies
1 cup salsa
2 cloves garlic
1/2 tsp cumin
optional: 1/4- 1/2 c cilantro

Blend all ingredients in a food processor. Add salt if needed.

Calories: 42
Fat: 0g

Sour Cream Chicken

Ingredients:

1.25 lbs. Chicken breast, boneless skinless
1 cup Onions, Chopped
1.5 Tablespoons Paprika
½ teaspoon Salt
2 cups Chicken broth, fat free
2 cups Sour Cream, fat free
2 teaspoon Flour

Method:

1. Lightly spray pan (oven safe dish) with cooking spray and place chicken breasts in pan

2. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes

3. Sautee onions in a skillet (use cooking spray) until translucent, not brown

4. Add chicken broth, paprika, and salt – reduce stove to low heat.

5. Stir flour into the sour cream, mix well

6. Slowly add sour cream mixture to the broth, mix well

7. Add reserved chicken breasts and simmer until chicken is heated through and the sauce has thickened.

Yield: 5 Servings, 4 ounce chicken breasts

Nutritional Information:

201 Kcalories
31 grams Protein
1.66 grams Fat

FROM ME :

I was sent some HINT drinks to try in some tasty Mother’s Day Healthy Cocktails, they were very tasty. I am not a drinker per say, but every now and then, I will have a taste I love Virgin mixed Drinks which you can totally make as well. Here are some Recipes for the HINT COCKTAILS that I tried :

HINT COCKTAILS

Healthy Mama

1 Part Vodka

1 1/2 Parts Watermelon HINT

1 Watermelon Slice

Slimming Sally

3 Parts Gin

2 Dashes of Maraschino Liquer

1 part HINT Mango – Grapefruit

Splash of Simple Syrup

Relaxing Raspberry

2 oz. Raspberry Rum

6 oz. HINT Raspberry- Lime

Splash of Lime Juice

Sweet Mommy

2 oz. Pomegranate Vodka

6 oz. HINT Pomegranate- Tangerine

2 Mint Leaves

Dash Honey Syrup

Hope your Memorial Day Picnic’s are Enjoyable. Please be safe and do not Drink and Drive.

The Plus Size Mommy

* Disclosure – I was sent bottles of HINT to try in order to write this post. All recipes are from Hint, but all opinions of Hint of mine are 100% my honest opinion.

Enjoy Your Week end!

The Plus Size Mommy

Yummy Treats For Mom’s & WIN*

theplus — Fri, 07 May 2010 18:56:27 +0000

I have come up with a wonderful list of some idea’s for Yummy Treats to surely surprise and delight mom this Mother’s Day. Kids often do not have big budgets to buy mom the diamond rings or expense perfumes that they love, so we will leave those up to dad to get mom. Instead I have some great little gifts idea’s to share that mom will still love and enjoy!

RING POP’S -

I remember back when I was in elementary school and playing out on the playground. We would pretend to get married with these great treats. They are sparkly and come in many great colors, and taste mmm so great. Any mom would be so excited to win a cute, tasty Ring Pop from their child. And now, even better, they have new Sugar Free Ring Pop’s! So now mom can enjoy this treat and still watch her sugar intake, and these are great for diabetic mom’s too. And you can buy them in a pack of 3, so mom can have 1 and still share with her child and maybe even dad.

My favorite Ring Pop is the Blue Raspberry. I have tried the New Sugar Free one’s and they are just as tasty to me as the regular ones. And My children couldn’t tell any difference either. They come in 3 flavors Blue Raspberry, Strawberry, and Watermelon.

Another idea is to invite Grandma over for tea and cookies and have her table setting include a Ring Pop next to her cup. Get out fancy hats and other costume jewelry to wear, and don’t forget to invite your teddy bear. You can feel like queens at your Mother’s Day tea, and with your Ring Pop’s on you will be wearing the biggest, prettiest, tastiest diamonds ever!

Find out more by visiting : ringpop.com

Pandora’s Pantry-

Speaking of tea parties. I have recently tried what I consider myself a huge connoisseur of, TEA. To be more specific, Pandora’s Pantry – “PersonaliTEA” . They come in adorable little tins and smell so Heavenly. The ingredients of the one I received to sample (which was called “Heavenly Hope” ) are so simple. Black tea, Black Currants, Flavor, and Cornflowers. This tea would be superb to drink at your Mother’s Day tea, or anytime.

You can learn more about this tea by visiting www.pandoraspantry.com

FROM THE COMPANY:

This Mother’s Day, Honor The Women in Your Life With A Customized PersonaliTEA

Acknowledge a special woman or an inspiring mom in your life, with a premium PersonaliTEA named in her honor from Pandora’s Pantry (www.pandoraspantry.com).

The gift that keeps on giving, for every purchase made a 10% donation will be given to charities that help mothers in need.

In the spirit of celebrating women this May, Pandora’s Pantry Tea Shop is proud to announce their PersonaliTEA collection – a unique and personalized gift that allows the giver to pay tribute to a mother’s uniqueness by naming a tea after her and sharing their own personal sentiment on the label. Developed to inspire a global change that shines light on the authentic beauty and power inherent in all women, PersonaliTEAs help the world see that women are a gift every day.

The purchase of a PersonaliTEA not only encourages women to recognize their gifts and use them for good, but it supports woman through Pandora’s Charitable Giving Program. The product retails at $15.95 and comes in an elegant black tea tin and a heat-sealed inner foil “freshness” pouch. Customers have a choice of four teas: Golden Monkey Black tea, Lemon Ginger Green tea, Orange-U-Slim Oolong Tea, and Relaxation Herbal Blend.

The gift that keeps on giving, for every purchase made a 10% donation will be given to charities that help mothers in need.In the spirit of celebrating women this May, Pandora’s Pantry Tea Shop is proud to announce their PersonaliTEA collection – a unique and personalized gift that allows the giver to pay tribute to a mother’s uniqueness by naming a tea after her and sharing their own personal sentiment on the label. Developed to inspire a global change that shines light on the authentic beauty and power inherent in all women, PersonaliTEAs help the world see that women are a gift every day.The purchase of a PersonaliTEA not only encourages women to recognize their gifts and use them for good, but it supports woman through Pandora’s Charitable Giving Program. The product retails at $15.95 and comes in an elegant black tea tin and a heat-sealed inner foil “freshness” pouch. Customers have a choice of four teas: Golden Monkey Black tea, Lemon Ginger Green tea, Orange-U-Slim Oolong Tea, and Relaxation Herbal Blend.

From the selection of a customized name and message to a cup of tea shared between the two of you, all of the moms in your life will be reminded of just how special they really are.

About The Tea Shop

Pandora’s Pantry Ultra-Premium Loose Leaf Teas are carefully selected to make a subtle, yet bold, statement. One of the most popular and widely consumed beverages on the planet (next to water), tea is something everyone can relate to. It is steeped in culture and the tradition of unconditional service – just like us! Our Loose Leaf teas are grown and hand picked in pristine, non-polluted mountainous regions. We also take special care in selecting leaves that are USDA ORGANIC certified whenever possible. 10% of all Tea Sales will help mothers in the U.S. provide food, shelter and clothing for themselves and their children. For more information on the charities we support, please visit: http://www.pandoraspantry.com/who_we_support/

Pandora’s Pantry Mission

Pandora’s name, in its original form, means “all giving”. If we are to look at her story, we’d see an all-loving, all-giving mortal – a mother, a wife, a friend – molded by the gods. Sadly, most of us know her as the first female saboteur, the one who brought misery and suffering upon mankind, the one who imprisoned hope. Consider Pandora’s Pantry the platform for rewriting this legend. We believe that by providing women with an online gathering place, where they will be seamlessly linked to one another, from the veldts of Africa to the suburbs of Chicago, we can start a global movement and revive the true spirit of Pandora in women everywhere – so that individually they can realize their gifts, and together we can help to create a more peaceful and prosperous world.

Orville Redenbacher’s Smart Pop – 100 Calorie Popcorn!

After a tea party with mom, snuggle up on the couch with some great Popcorn and a Movie.

SmartPop!®

Orville Redenbacher’s® SmartPop! Gourmet® microwave popcorn has just 100 calories per 6 cups and is 94% fat free, so you can snack without giving up the delicious, fresh-popped taste and aroma you love.

More info. on Orville Redenbacher from the company and a great study they did:

One important part of weight management is healthy snacking – eating light, often. In fact, new research presented at the Experimental Biology conference this week reveals that low-fat popcorn is a smart snack choice for weight management.

The study, commissioned by ConAgra Foods, found that eating a filling but calorie-controlled snack, such as Orville Redenbacher’s 94 percent fat-free SmartPop! popcorn, will leave you feeling fuller and less hungry than snacking on the same caloric amount of milk chocolate.

The study found that participants who ate a 100-calorie portion of SmartPop! popcorn versus two nuggets of milk chocolate (also 100 calories) were significantly less hungry and more full, had less desire for a second snack, and were more satisfied with the amount of food after eating the popcorn.

More About the Study

There were 49 female participants in the study, aged 20 to 50 years old, with a BMI between 18 and 25 (normal weight). All participants followed the same consumption protocol in a controlled testing facility. After an overnight fast, they arrived at the testing facility, ate a controlled breakfast, and then ate a snack 3.5 hours after breakfast. Participants’ fullness levels were approximately 40 percent higher 30 minutes after snacking on popcorn versus after eating chocolate.

About Orville Redenbacher’s SmartPop!

· 100% whole grain

· 94% fat-free

· 0 grams of trans fat

· 0 milligrams of cholesterol

· Excellent source of fiber

· Available in either full-sized or 100-calorie bags

· Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popping Corn pops up lighter and fluffier than ordinary popcorn.

· Whole grains support heart health, and previous research has shown that popcorn consumers get more than twice the amount of whole grains as is typical in the U.S. diet, plus 20 percent more total fiber.

Mom will love the time you spend with her on the special day that is given to honoring mom’s. I think these 3 simple treats will make her smile and feel loved. It isn’t the big, expensive things in life that mom’s want. It is the little things that count, and the thought put into them. If you hold a Mother’s Day tea and finish the day out with a great movie and some popcorn on the couch, I believe this will provide for a great relaxing day for mom. She will enjoy the time you have spent with her more than anything.

I have put together a little treat basket with each of the items listed above for one of my lucky readers to win.

Here is how to WIN :

Visit ringpop.com and come back over to here, tell me your favorite color and flavor of your Ringpop. = 1 entry
Visit Pandoraspantry.com and take a look around. Come back over and tell me your mother’s first name and a great name to name a PersonaliTEA of hers. = 1 entry
Visit www.orville.com tell me what your favorite kind of popcorn is, whether kettle corn, tons of butter, or whatever, leave a comment = 1 entry.
Fave any or all of the 3 companies above on momfaves.com, comment and let me know you have, and which ones = 1 entry for each(separate comments please).
comment and tell me another yummy, inexpensive way to celebrate Mother’s Day = 1 entry
Tweet the following on Twitter – ” Win a Yummy Prize Pack for Mother’s Day http://twurl.nl/2sck1v ” = 1 entry per tweet up to 4 tweets per day please, separate comments.

This giveaway begins NOW and ends on Monday May 10th at 8PM EST. Winner will receive a prize pack that includes each of the above treats to sample for their own, or to give to their mom as a Belated treat. Winner will be chosen via random.org. Winner will NOT be emailed, winners name will be posted on this blog by 5/11/2010. Winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize.

This giveaway is open to USA and Canadian residents ONLY.

Thank you to all who enter and HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY !!!

The Plus Size Mommy

* I have received each of the above products to sample so I could write this honest post about each product. My idea’s are my own. The companies have all sent me the prizes to giveaway at no cost to me, however I will be paying for shipping to the winner at my own expense.My thoughts or views on any of the above products are my own and in no way swayed by anyone or anything.

Great News From Senseo; Now you can WIN a Senseo for Mom!

theplus — Mon, 03 May 2010 00:46:03 +0000

I have some Wonderful news to share with all of you my lovelies

Senseo has decided to allow me to do a giveaway on The Plus Size Mommy.com of a Senseo machine !

This will definitely make 1 mom delighted and squeeling in joy this Mother’s Day. Although, I know that she won’t have the machine on time for Mother’s Day, You can still let her know it is coming, if you are the winner, and IF you decide to part with it yourself, lol

Suggested Retail value of up to $69.99 !

In a previous post, I wrote about the great Senseo flavors of coffee that are out, and gave you 2 wonderful recipes, now 1 of my lucky readers will be able to test out the recipes, as I have, and see how yummy they are.

Ok, I know what your waiting for is HOW TO WIN ? Follow the ways below, and YOU may just be my lucky winner, drawn on Mother’s Day!!!!

HOW TO WIN :

Tweet the following on twitter : ” Win a Senseo Coffee Machine for Mom via @plussizemommy Here http://twurl.nl/4me74p ” = Unlimited Tweets, but please no more than 2 per hour, thanx = 1 entry per tweet , just leave me the tweet thread in each separate comment
Blog about this great Mother’s Day Giveaway on your blog, link back to here = 5 entries! ** BONUS** (please leave 5 separate comments, thanx)
follow “The Plus Size Mommy” on Facebook here : facebook.com/plussizemommy = 1 entry
follow me via twitter (@plussizemommy) = 1 entry
Visit http://www.senseostore.com = come back and comment which flavor of coffee you would love to try if you win this machine = 1 entry
Comment and tell me what your Mom’s favorite coffee is = 1 entry

Remember to be qualified to win you MUST be a subscriber to my blog. If you are new WELCOME Winner will be chosen via random.org and will be posted to this site in a winner post. Winner will NOT be emailed, so if you enter to win, PLEASE check back to see if you won. Winners have 48 hours to email me at plussizemommy@gmail.com to claim their prize. Prize is 1 Senseo coffee machine in black.

This giveaway begins NOW and will end on Mother’s Day 5/ 9/2010 at 8PM EST. Winner will be posted no later than 5/10/2010.

Thank you to all who enter, and GOOD LUCK !!!

The Plus Size Mommy

*Disclosure – The Senseo Machine will be sent to the winner direct from the company at no charge to me.

Travel-Ticker Helps You Give Mom the Gift She REALLY Wants ~ RELAXATION

theplus — Sun, 02 May 2010 17:23:16 +0000

This year, give mom a real gift from www.Travel-Ticker.com, an affordable, memorable trip where she can relax with:

Kid-friendly hotels that offer babysitting services or “kid clubs” that let Mom and Dad bring back date night.
Add-ons or complimentary extras such as spa credits. Moms need pampering too!
Incredibly affordable and fitting deals:

o Up to 40% off N. California wine country hotel w/extras, $89 – The Sheraton Sonoma County in Petaluma is just $89, now-May 31. This offer is good any night of the week, and you’ll receive a complimentary room upgrade, winery passes, dining discounts, and more.

o All-inclusive Cancun resort with extras — $65 – The upscale, all-inclusive Royal Solaris Cancun deal includes all meals, cocktails, activities, gratuities, taxes, and kids under 12 stay/eat at no charge.

o Atlantis, Bahamas: $650 in extras plus air offer, $265/night - $650 in extras at the popular Atlantis include dolphin interactions, a round of golf or a tennis session, a pre-dinner with sushi and sake, sunset martinis, margaritas and admission to Aquaventure water park.

o For a list of other Mother’s Day pamper-perfect destinations, visit http://www.travel-ticker.com/Theme/Resorts_and_Spas.

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Senseo Coffee Machine, Coffee, and Recipe’s For Mom*

theplus — Sat, 01 May 2010 05:17:56 +0000

Perk up Mom this Mother’s Day and give her a gift that will last much longer than a bouquet of Flowers. Senseo Gourmet Coffee is the perfect gift that will satisfy your mother’s love of coffee for years to come. Enjoy superbly roasted coffee at the touch of a button with Senseo, the world’s leading single-serve coffee brand, and brew a perfectly consistent cup of coffee in under a minute. With over 15 different coffee blends (at only 5 cents a cup!) Senseo is sure to please.

*Mother’s Day Tip – Dress up Mom’s cup of coffee by adding whipped cream with raspberries or almonds! Make mom a breakfast in bed she won’t forget.

Senseo Coffee Machines come in three different models – Original, Deluxe and Supreme – and range from $69.99 – $139.99. 16-18 pod packages range from $4.99-$5.49.

Here are some recipe’s you can use to make mom’s coffee even sweeter this Mother’s Day -

Triple Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Breakfast Blend Café au Lait

Serves 1

Ingredients Quantity

Senseo Breakfast Blend coffee 2 pods

Chocolate milk ¾ cup

Mini chocolate chips 1 tablespoon

Raspberry extract 3 teaspoons

Powdered rich hot cocoa mix 2 tablespoons

Optional:

Whipping cream

Mini chocolate chips

Raspberries

Method:

1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat combine chocolate milk, hot cocoa mix and chocolate chips. Whisk until chips are fully melted and milk is frothy.

2. Whisk in Raspberry extract.

3. Using two coffee pods, make cup of coffee.

4. Add chocolate mixture to coffee. Stir to combine.

5. Top with whipped cream, chocolate chips and a raspberry.

Tips:

For a lighter café au lait, substitute 2% or skim milk for the whole chocolate milk.

Kona Vanilla Almond Cafe

Serves 1

Ingredients Quantity

Senseo 10% Kona Coffee Blend 2 pods

Condensed milk 1/4 cup

Almond extract 1 teaspoon

Vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon

Optional:

Whipping cream

Toasted almonds; chopped

Method:

1. Place Condensed milk and extracts in a coffee mug.

2. Using two coffee pods, make cup of coffee.

3. Stir to combine.

4. Top with whipped cream and toasted almonds.

Enjoy! Happy Mother’s Day

The Plus Size Mommy

*Disclosure – I was sent a Senseo Machine & Coffee to try. All information and tips and recipe’s are from the company. My idea’s and thought’s about Mother’s Day are my own and are in no way swayed by anything or anyone.

Happy Arbor Day From Hanes!

theplus — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 05:04:24 +0000

Today is National Arbor Day, and with the Help of Hanes, if you send a virtual tree to a friend, Hanes will plant a REAL Live tree!

Hane’s goal is to plant 50,000 TREE’S !!! So please help and goto send your virtual tree to a friend today!

To send your tree, you goto Hanes “green tab” here : Facebook page to participate!

A Huge thanks to Hanes for taking the steps to help us get more tree’s on Earth. Thank you for participating in this event

The Plus Size Mommy