Mamma's Blogs

free Sample Garnier Nurtistioniste

2007-04-20T07:54:00.000-07:00

http://www.garniernutritioniste.com/en/#home

Link for sample at bottom left.

First Birthday!

2007-04-20T07:51:00.000-07:00

Today My Boy, Eli, Turns One Year Old! I'm so excited. We are going to Monkey Joe's, and then to Stevie Bees afterwards. He loves Elmo, so I got him an Elmo cake, and an Elmo outfit to match. I'll put a picture up soon. I was just thinking. Last year at this time I was in labor...........okay don't want to think about that.

1 Free size 1 or 3 diaper

2007-04-20T07:43:00.000-07:00

http://walmart.triaddigital.com/enhancedrendercontent_ektid12236.aspx

Free Copy of The Purpose Driven Life

2007-04-20T07:41:00.000-07:00

http://www.thrivefellowship.com/free_gift.html

If you are a first time visitor to Thrive Fellowship, they want to send you a FREE copy of The Purpose Driven Life by Dr. Rick Warren. Simply complete the form and your free gift will be on the way shortly.

Free Pedigree Butcher Selects Dog Food

2007-04-20T07:40:00.000-07:00

http://www.startsampling.com/sm/marspets/captureAddress.iphtml?item=23586

Fill out the form and get a coupon for a free can of this Dog Food.

Spiderman Event at KMart

2007-04-20T07:39:00.000-07:00

http://www.kmart.com/ue/home/Spiderman_list.pdf

Event Date 5/5 Select Cities and States

Free Sample Kashi Go Lean Crunch cereal

2007-04-20T07:37:00.000-07:00

http://www.kashi.com/trialevent3/freesample/form.aspx

Per website:

*Offer valid until 5/09/07 or while supplies last. No product substitutions. Available to U.S. residents only. Must be 18 or older to receive sample. Limit one sample per family, household, address or email address. Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. GOLEAN Crunch! allergen info: CONTAINS WHEAT AND SOY INGREDIENTS. Click here to read ingredient listing.

Free Healing Garden Skin organics

2007-04-20T07:29:00.000-07:00

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Renourish Moisture lotion

Free 7 Day supply of Coffee Mate

2007-04-20T07:27:00.000-07:00

http://www.coffee-mate.com/7Days/default.aspx?

This is running until 5/31

Free Sample of regenerist Eye Derma-Pod

2007-04-20T07:25:00.000-07:00

https://olayeyedermapod.offerprocessingcenter.com/

Free sample of Regenerist Eye Derma-Pod
Anti-Aging Triple Response System

I love this stuff!

Free Baby Items

2007-04-20T07:24:00.000-07:00

http://www.americanpregnancy.org/pregnancykit/

Congratulations on your new pregnancy. The American Pregnancy Association would like to Give you a Free Pregnancy and Baby Wellness Kit to help you celebrate your pregnancy as well as provide you with valuable insights, samples and coupons.

Take 30 seconds and request your free Wellness kit through this form now. Each wellness kit will be filled with the following:

Quick tips on a healthy pregnancy
Samples of pregnancy and baby related products
Coupons for your must-have services and pregnancy/baby items

Free Irwin Blue Blade Utility Blades

2007-04-20T07:22:00.000-07:00

http://www.irwin.com/irwin/consumer/jhtml/blueBladeRegistration8-8-05.jhtml

Love them, love them, love them!

Per website:
Complete the form below and get 5 IRWIN Blue Blade Bi-Metal Utility Blades. That's all you have to do. We're so sure that once you try our blades you'll never use any other blade again.

Free Pizza Hut Pizza

2007-04-20T07:21:00.000-07:00

May 1st is National Pizza Day at Pizza Hut

They are giving away one slice of pizza (cheese or pepperoni) per person between 3 and 5pm.

This is going to be nationwide, with advertisements on tv and in USA Today on May 1st.

Yummm!

Free sample of Greenies Feline Treats

2007-04-20T07:20:00.000-07:00

http://www.greenies.com/en_US/2k6sampling/feline.asp

Free Screen Savers and Wallpapers

2007-04-20T07:18:00.000-07:00

Screen Savers and Wallpapers Free

EBAY

2007-04-19T18:47:00.000-07:00

Check out my Items I'm Selling on Ebay

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My Space

2007-04-19T18:42:00.000-07:00

Check out my My Space You can Learn more about me.

Pesticides in Food

2007-04-19T18:39:00.000-07:00

Why Should You Care About Pesticides?

There is growing consensus in the scientific community that small doses of pesticides and other chemicals can adversely affect people, especially during vulnerable periods of fetal development and childhood when exposures can have long lasting effects. Because the toxic effects of pesticides are worrisome, not well understood, or in some cases completely unstudied, shoppers are wise to minimize exposure to pesticides whenever possible.

Will Washing and Peeling Help?

Nearly all of the data used to create these lists already considers how people typically wash and prepare produce (for example, apples are washed before testing, bananas are peeled). While washing and rinsing fresh produce may reduce levels of some pesticides, it does not eliminate them. Peeling also reduces exposures, but valuable nutrients often go down the drain with the peel. The best option is to eat a varied diet, wash all produce, and choose organic when possible to reduce exposure to potentially harmful chemicals.

I found this, and thought it was interesting. We can't buy all organic stuff, but this helps me to know which fruits and vegetables are the worst.

The Full List: 43 Fruits & Veggies

RANK	FRUIT OR VEGGIE	SCORE
1 (worst)	Peaches	100 (highest pesticide load)
2	Apples	89
3	Sweet Bell Peppers	86
4	Celery	85
5	Nectarines	84
6	Strawberries	82
7	Cherries	75
8	Pears	65
9	Grapes - Imported	65
10	Spinach	60
11	Lettuce	59
12	Potatoes	58
13	Carrots	57
14	Green Beans	53
15	Hot Peppers	53
16	Cucumbers	52
17	Raspberries	47
18	Plums	45
19	Grapes - Domestic	43
20	Oranges	42
21	Grapefruit	40
22	Tangerine	38
23	Mushrooms	37
24	Cantaloupe	34
25	Honeydew Melon	31
26	Tomatoes	30
27	Sweet Potatoes	30
28	Watermelon	28
29	Winter Squash	27
30	Cauliflower	27
31	Blueberries	24
32	Papaya	21
33	Broccoli	18
34	Cabbage	17
35	Bananas	16
36	Kiwi	14
37	Sweet peas - frozen	11
38	Asparagus	11
39	Mango	9
40	Pineapples	7
41	Sweet Corn - frozen	2
42	Avocado	1
43 (best)	Onions	1 (lowest pesticide load)

Organic Food

2007-04-19T18:36:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys. I'm working on Making my home an organic food. Easiest way to start is to start with organic milk and eggs.....and I don't feel like I'm increasing my food bill a lot. Whole Grain Bread is awesome as well. I find that I have more energy and i feel good about giving my family things that are beneficial. I have fed my boy organic food since he was able to start eating solids. Don't feel guilty if you can't completely do organic. I can't either, but I do what I can.

Spring Cleaning

2007-04-19T18:15:00.000-07:00

Ok, I might be a little late, but I am actually getting some cleaning done finally. Here are some tips for frugal natural ways of cleaning for everyone!

Here are just a few frugal house cleaning tips to help you get started.

ALL PURPOSE CLEANERS

* Mix 2 teaspoons of borax and 5 cups of hot water. Add 1/2 cup of dishwashing soap and 10-15 drops of your favorite essential oil. Mix well. Great for general clean-up.

* Clean with vinegar on its own or diluted with water. Add essential oils to the mix to mask the strong odor of vinegar.

* Sprinkle baking soda on hard to clean surfaces and dishes. Mist with water and let sit a couple of minutes. Clean as usual.

* To clean your plastic cutting board, sprinkle salt on the board. Cut a lemon in half and squeeze half of the lemon onto the board. Scrub and clean. Use warm water to rinse off the lemon/salt mixture.

* If your cutting board is made of wood, you can clean it this way. Once every month or so (depending on use) sand lightly. Rub a small amount of olive oil into the board. Never immerse into water.

* If you need to unclog a drain, or just want to help keep them clear, place 1 cup of baking soda down the drain. Pour 1 cup of vinegar down the drain. Let sit for 15 minutes. Pour hot water or boiling water down the drain.

* To make your faucets shine, put a couple of drops of olive oil on a dry rag. Spray faucet with club soda and wipe dry with the rag. It will spot less too!

FLOOR CLEANERS

* Mix 2 cups of vinegar with 4 cups of hot water. Add 3-5 drops of your favorite essential oil and 2 drops of tea tree oil. Tea tree oil acts as a disinfectant.

* Add 2 tablespoons of dishwashing soap to a bucket of hot water. Rinse with a vinegar/water mix.

* Add 1/4 cup of borax to hot water. Add 1 tablespoon of dishwashing soap and 1 cup of vinegar. Fill the rest of the bucket with warm water. Add your favorite essential oil to the mix.

WINDOW CLEANERS

* Spray club soda on the window and wipe dry.

* Mix 1 cup of vinegar with 1 cup of water. Spray the mixture on the window and wipe dry.

* Mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with half a pail of warm water. Clean the windows and wipe dry with a lint free cloth

AIR FRESHENERS

* When weather permits, open your windows.

* Add 3-5 drops of your favorite essential oil to a cup of baking soda. Mix the oil into the soda and place in a decorative box. Another idea is to dip a cotton ball in pure vanilla extract and place in a small dish. This tip works best in small spaces, such as drawers, closets, and bathrooms.

* For Kitchen odors: Place a small dish of vinegar near the kitchen odor. The vinegar will get rid of it for you.

* Place your favorite citrus peels in a pot. Cover with water and simmer. It will freshen your kitchen and the rest of the house all at once.

Baby Teething Blues

2007-04-19T18:13:00.000-07:00

Okay so my son is going to be a Year old tomorrow! YAY! He's got two teeth coming in up top, and last night he woke up and just screamed and screamed. This is not normal for him, so of course I'm freaking out until I realize, he it's teathing. So I put some hurricane jell on his gums, and gave him som Hyland's teething tablets. after about ten more minutes he finally calmed down, but of course at this point I was wide awake.............Can't wait for sleep to return.

Mother's Day Gift

2007-04-19T18:11:00.002-07:00

This is the first year my Mom is a Grandmother, and I am trying to figure out what to get her. Perfumes are nice, trinkets are nice, any suggestions?