Kellogg’s “Share Breakfast” YOU CAN HELP FIGHT AGAINST CHILDHOOD HUNGER

Kellogg’s® and Action for Healthy Kids® Share One Million Breakfasts* to Help Bring Out Kids’ Full Potential. 

They don't say Breakfast is the most important meal for no reason.  As a certified educator I have seen first hand the effect hunger can have on children and learning. Growing up I was blessed to not have to worry about where my next meal would come from and how long I would go without but I knew others that were not as blessed as myself. One of my closest friends in Grade School lived in a house where they struggled with providing. Her mom was forced to stay home and take care of her sibling who was disabled and so they lived on a small check her dad brought home and a measly amount the government provided for her handicapped sibling. She once shared with me that they had no food in the house because they ran out.  At that time I really didn't understand the true impact that had on her. I was too young to see the big picture.

Now as a certified teacher that has been in the classroom in a community that was lower middle class with struggling families in a tough economy I understand the importance of Breakfast. Not having breakfast impacts both a child's physical and mental growth. It make it very hard for them to concentrate in school not only because they are hungry but because they are worried about themselves and their family. It's sad when a young child has to worry about food and has to know what it feels like to go hungry. No child should have to endure hunger.

I currently know of a family in my community that is struggling to make ends meet. This is a family of 6 with 4 school aged children. I plan to use the “Share Breakfast” kit provided to me to give that family some extra breakfast's they would have not had other wise. 

 

Just in time for the season of giving, Kellogg’s® and  celebrity dad and actor 
Taye Diggs have partnered to share breakfast with children in need as part of 
the third consecutive Share Breakfast initiative. Starting today, families across
the country can share a breakfast with a child in need by simply sharing
a public service announcement featuring Diggs on ShareBreakfast.com.

 For each view, share and comment, Kellogg’s will share breakfast.
Along with in-school breakfast partner Action For Healthy Kids®,
Kellogg’s and Diggs are making it their mission to show families how a
wholesome breakfast can help kids reach their full potential every
day. Kids who eat breakfast have more energy and focus for learning

1, yet nearly one in five children across our communities go without
breakfast.

2 That’s why Kellogg’s and Diggs are leading the charge to
help end childhood hunger and are rallying families across the U.S. to
help provide breakfast for kids in need.
 
As a dad, Kellogg’s Share Breakfast campaign is a cause Diggs feels
passionately about. His mom was a teacher and he was raised on the
belief that eating a wholesome breakfast helps give kids the potential
to have a great day. As a child, Taye grew up as the eldest of five
children in Rochester, New York and after the sudden death of his father, 
Taye stepped up to help his mother care for his four younger
siblings. Through his family leadership, he can relate to the financial
worries that many families in America face in putting food on the table
every day. In the program’s third year, Kellogg’s Share Breakfast will
share one million breakfasts* with kids in need through grants to
schools or school districts to help them increase their participation in
school breakfast programs.
 
“Just imagine what kids across the country could accomplish if they each
had a great start every day. That’s why I am partnering with Kellogg’s
and the Share Breakfast program to help make this a reality,” said
Diggs. “Join me in raising one million breakfasts to help get America’s
kids the start they deserve.” 

How to Join the Share Breakfast Movement Families across the U.S. can join Diggs in the Share Breakfast movement
and give the power of breakfast to kids in need. 

Every time you do one of the following, Kellogg’s will share breakfast to a kid who might
otherwise go without: 


1. Share the public service announcement with friends. 2. Like or comment on the Share Breakfast Facebook page.
3. Pin the public service announcement on Pinterest. 
4. Posting on Twitter with the #ShareBreakfast 
5. Sharing your "share" on your Facebook page





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Cutest Girls Clothing.... Mud Pie Dresses

Easter is right around the corner. In my search for some of the cutest girls clothing, I found the most adorable Easter dress for Jacey from a popular girls and boys clothing brand called Mud Pie.

After looking through the adorable clothing on Mud Pie's website , I found a perfect dress for Jacey for Easter this year, as well as a couple of outfits I would love to have for her to get pictures in.

Check out this beautiful A Pink Rose Sunday Silk Dress that I was sent to review for Jacey for Easter.
It is just gorgeous with intricate detailing throughout the whole dress. A beautiful top filled with chiffon rosettes and a tiered skirt on bottom with tulle layers.  No picture can do it justice. It is just so much more beautiful in person.

I don't think I could have imagined a more perfect Easter dress for her.  

They also offer a variety of other Easter clothing including this Ivory Silk Multi Flower Dress and these adorable Pink Chiffon Bloomers

 

I love all their Little girls outfits. I have a wish list going already including my current favorite a Damask Party Dress that I would love to have for her first birthday.

  Check out Mud Pie's Website to see all the adorable clothing they offer. Their items come packaged ready-to-give and are available in over 16,000 specialty retailers and department stores across the United States and around the world as well as on their website.

There is still time to get an Easter dress for that special little girl in your life too!

You can connect with Mud Pie on Facebook Here 

Little Remedies a trusted brand for Colds and Flu

When either of my children get a cold or the flu I use a variety of home remedies and over the counter medicines. I try to limit the over the counter medicine and only give them things that contain as many natural ingredients as possible as the thought of unknown or unneeded ingredients scares me. I worry about how it effects their growing bodies. Many over the counter medicines are packed with unneeded ingredients and until now I didn't realize there was a brand that offered an over the counter medicine without any unneeded ingredients.  

I just discovered LITTLE REMEDIES and am very impressed with what I learned.

"Little Remedies® products contain only what is needed to make your child feel better – no saccharin, alcohol, artificial flavors, artificial coloring, dyes or harmful preservatives. 

The Little Remedies® line includes products to combat cold and flu, allergies, and stomach ailments, and also offers one of the only brand name fever reducers for infants that is currently on the market – Little Remedies for Fevers® Infant Fever/Pain Reliever. "





With this information alone, Little Remedies will be my first choice of over the counter medicine from now on.

I am lucky enough to have children that are rarely sick. I think this is due in part to the fact I stress hand washing,  covering mouths and I avoid having anyone that I know is even somewhat sick come in contact with my children to the best of my ability.

I really love the Little Remedies “Less is More” approach!  I don't know why anyone would want to give anything unnecessary to their children. Especially when their imune system is already compromised. 

I am very excited to have some of little re  products on hand in case my children get sick. 

The products I currently have include the Honey Elixir for Shane and Acetaminophen for Jacey.

Little Remedies® For Colds™ Honey Elixir is a natural alternative to traditional cough syrup products. Honey Elixir is made with great tasting honey to soothe coughs and sore throats naturally.* The product, safe for toddlers 12 months or older, includes no artificial flavors or colors, no saccharin, alcohol, dyes or gluten.

Created with Children in Mind
The Little Remedies® product line was created by a pharmacist and father who was tired of searching for a product to give his kids that was effective and made with ingredients he could feel good about. Little Remedies® products follow the philosophy of “less is more” while providing parents with effective products to support the wellness of their child. Our products contain only what is needed to make your child feel better – that means no accharin, alcohol, artificial flavors, artificial coloring or dyes. 

***Warning: Do not use in children younger than 12 months because of the risk of botulism. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using if you are not sure. 

Little Remedies® For Fevers™ Infant Fever/Pain Reliever is one of the
only brand name fever reducers for infants that is currently on the market.
Caregivers can trust that it will reduce fevers and relieve minor aches
and pains all with no artificial flavors or colors; no alcohol, saccharin or
gluten. Little Remedies® For Fevers™ is the solution parents can feel
good about giving to their children.
 
Symptom Relief
Little Remedies® For Fevers™ Infant Fever/Pain Reliever temporarily
reduces fever and minor aches and pains due to common cold, flu,
headache, sore throat and toothache. 

AccuSafe® Dosing
Little Remedies® is the very first children’s medicine brands to adopt a new AccuSafe® Dosing system for infant acetaminophen products. This Little Remedies® product uses our AccuSafe® system designed to ensure safe and accurate dosing and minimize the risk of accidental ingestion.
 
Adults simply use the provided syringe, attach it to the flow restrictor on the bottle, invert the bottle and pull back on the syringe to extract the correct dosing amount.


To Learn More
 
Visit LittleRemedies.com for more information about their products and use their Cold & Flu Tracker to discover where outbreaks are happening. 

Also Visit Facebook.com/LittleRemedies to share stories and join
the conversation.




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MIKE AND IKE® Welcome Back Retro Flavors CHERRI AND BUBB® and LEM AND MEL®

MIKE AND IKE® welcome back 2 of their yummy retro flavors CHERRI AND BUBB® and LEM AND MEL® but only for a limited time.

Get them while they last!

The makers of MIKE AND IKE®  announce the limited return of MIKE AND IKE® CHERRI AND BUBB® and MIKE AND IKE® LEM AND MEL® candies available now through April, 2013.  The candies first became a hit in 1989 (CHERRI AND BUBB®) and 1991(LEM AND MEL®) and have been long sought out by candy lovers for some time.

Both retro flavors combine two great tasting fruits for a sweet and unique combination.  CHERRI AND BUBB is a blend of Cherry and Bubblegum flavors and LEM AND MEL is a mix of Lemon and Watermelon flavors.

“We are very excited to bring back CHERRI AND BUBB® and LEM AND MEL®,” says Donald Houston, Senior Marketing Manager for MIKE AND IKE®.  “We hope this will inspire good memories from our loyal fans and introduce a new group of MIKE AND IKE lovers to these favorites from the past.  Perhaps this might even inspire Mike and Ike to rekindle their friendship and business relationship.”

MIKE AND IKE® CHERRI AND BUBB® and MIKE AND IKE® LEM AND MEL® are hitting shelves now and will only be available through April 2013.  Both flavors come in a 5 oz box with an SRP ranging from $1.00-$1.39.

The MIKE AND IKE® split shocked the world last spring, generating a high volume of fan and celebrity reactions.  The independent and talented duo has decided to follow their true passions. Mike is a musician at heart and produced a music video; Ike is an urban artist and a lover of art. Their split is not unlike that of other famous celebrity duos like Simon and Garfunkel or Lennon and McCartney.

To keep up to date on the split, and all other things pertaining to MIKE AND IKE® please visit them at:

www.mikeandike.com

www.facebook.com/mikeandike

www.tumblr.com

Sleep Innovations VERSACURVE Memory Foam Pillow

We spend many hours of our lives in bed.  Good sleep is very important and that can be achieved with the help of a good pillow.

I love memory foam and so does my husband. My husband has some back and neck soreness issues and memory foam seems to be the most supportive and yet comfortable for him.

We have some memory foam pillows that we loved but after 7 years they have had their day.
Looking for a replacement we found the Sleep Innovations VERSACURVE Memory Foam Pillow which we really like.

"The VERSACURVE Memory Foam Pillow is exclusively designed to offer therapeutic support for all sleep positions - side, back and stomach. Designed with a gently curved edge, this unique pillow ensures proper support no matter which way you turn throughout the night. Correct head, neck and shoulder alignment allows muscles to fully relax for a truly restful night's sleep. Designed with sure temp, the revolutionary memory foam that gently conforms to your head, neck and shoulders and maintains an ideal sleeping temperature and allows for increased air-flow. Pillow measures 24-inch long by 18-inch wide by 4-inch deep and is designed to fit into a standard size pillow case. "

It has a curved edge that really helps support my husbands neck. He says it is on the firm side which he likes. Its fits in our pillow case with ease. After sleeping on it for a few weeks he is very pleased with it and would recommend it to anyone looking for a memory foam pillow.  Plus its priced reasonable. You can find it on amazon for $38.99.

Sleep innovations is the company that is a large part of the Memory foam market and along with pillows they offer mattresses, mattress toppers and other memory foam items.

Peter Pan Diamond Edition Blu-ray Combo Pack 2/5

Tomorrow 2/5 Peter Pan Diamond Edition Blu-ray Combo Pack will be available.

"Think of the happiest things as "Peter Pan" soars to spectacular new heights for the first time on Blu-ray! Now more sensational than ever with digitally restored picture and brilliant high-definition sound! Bid your cares goodbye as Wendy and her brothers embark on fantastic adventures with the hero of their bedtime stories... "Peter Pan"! With faith, trust and Tinker Bell's pixie dust, Peter teaches them how to fly and leads them to the "second star to the right" and beyond... to Never Land."

Introduction by Diane Disney Miller, Disney Intermission, "Growing Up With Nine Old Men", Deleted Songs: "Never Smile At A Crocodile" and "The Boatswain Song", Deleted Scenes: "The Journey Home" and "Alternate Arrival", Classic DVD Bonus Features.

About “Peter Pan” Filmmakers & Cast:
“Peter Pan” was executive produced by Walt Disney (Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Alice in Wonderland) and directed by Clyde Geronimi (101 Dalmatians, Sleeping Beauty, Lady and the Tramp), Wilfred Jackson (Lady and the Tramp, Alice in Wonderland, Cinderella) and Hamilton Luske (101 Dalmatians, Lady and the Tramp). The character were voiced by Bobby Driscoll (Treasure Island, Song of the South) as Peter Pan, Kathryn Beaumont (Alice in Wonderland, TV’s “The Walt Disney Christmas Show”) as Wendy Darling, Paul Collins (Evan Almighty, Mother) as John Darling, Tommy Luske (TV’s “The Walt Disney Christmas Show”) as Michael Darling, Hans Conried (TV’s “The Hobbit,” TV’s “Horton Hears A Who!”) as Captain Hook/Mr. Darling, Bill Thompson (Lady and the Tramp, Alice in Wonderland) Mr. Smee/Other Pirates, Heather Angel (Alice in Wonderland, Suspicion), Tom Conway (101 Dalmatians, Cat People) as the narrator.

To learn more and keep informed on this release:
    •    “Like” the Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/PeterPan
    •    Follow us on Twitter at @DisneyPictures
    •    View videos at www.YouTube.com/DisneyMovies

Disc Specifications:
Release Date:        February 5, 2013 (Direct Pre-book: 12/11; Distributor Pre-book:  12/25)
Suggested Retail     3-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (BD, DVD, Digital Copy & Storybook App) = $44.99 U.S. / $51.99 Canada; 2-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack (BD & DVD) = $39.99 U.S. / $46.99 Canada; Digital & On-Demand = please check with your television provider or favorite digital retailer for pricing
Bonus Features:    Disney Intermission (new), Growing up with Nine Old Men (new), Disney View (new), Introduction by Diane Disney Miller (new), Deleted Songs & Scenes , You Can Fly: The Making of Peter Pan, Tinker Bell: A Fairy’s Tale, Disney Song Selections, Audio Commentary Hosted by Roy Disney, Music Videos & More!
Rating:        G (bonus material not rated)
Feature Run Time:    77 minutes
Aspect Ratio:        1.33:1
Audio:     Blu-ray: 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio (English); 5.1 Dolby Digital (French and Spanish)
Languages:        English, French and Spanish
Subtitles:        English SDH, French and Spanish



This is a fantastic Movie. I loved Peter Pan growing up and have really enjoyed watching the Diamond Edition with all the deleted scenes and songs with my son Shane.

Pick up your copy tomorrow..It's a must add to your movie collection!

SAVE A BABYS LIFE...HOW TO HELP PREVENT RSV

I was lucky that when I had Jacey this past September she was full term. Although she was still at risk for RSV ( any baby can get it), having a preemie baby increases the risk of contracting RSV, a life threatening illness'.

 Young infants are very susceptible to infection in the early weeks of their lives, so contracting something as small as the common cold can present danger. This is especially true for babies born early, because they have underdeveloped lungs and immature immune systems.

 Did you know that 79 percent of preemie moms have a baby who was hospitalized due to a severe respiratory infection? One virus in particular that parents of preemies should know about is respiratory syncytial virus, commonly known as RSV.

• RSV is the leading cause of infant hospitalization, and severe RSV disease causes up to 10 times as many infant deaths each year as the flu.

 • RSV is most prevalent during the winter months. The CDC has defined the “RSV season” as beginning in November and lasting through March for most parts of North America.

 • In addition to prematurity, common risk factors include low birth weight, certain lung or heart diseases, a family history of asthma and frequent contact with other children. Prevention is Key RSV is very contagious and can be spread easily through touching, sneezing and coughing. Since there’s no treatment for RSV, parents should take the following preventive steps to help protect their child:

 • Wash hands, toys, bedding, and play areas frequently

 • Ensure you, your family, and any visitors in your home wash their hands or use hand sanitizer

 • Avoid large crowds and people who are or have been sick

• Never let anyone smoke near your baby

• Speak with your child’s doctor if he or she may be at high risk for RSV, as a preventive therapy may be available Know the Symptoms Contact your child’s pediatrician immediately if your child exhibits one or more of the following:

 • Severe coughing, wheezing or rapid gasping breaths
 • Blue color on the lips, mouth, or under the fingernails
 • High fever and extreme fatigue


 I have become very educated on RSV and have taken many steps to try and prevent my daughter from contracting it. I had a friend who's son had to be hospitalized and almost died because he contracted RSV. It's very scary and really the simple steps above can help greatly reduce the risk of your baby or baby you are visiting contracting RSV.

Please take a moment to visit RSVProtection.com to learn more about RSV!  Education is the KEY!


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