April 6th, 2010

If I Win, You Win: EA Active for Wii, EA More Active for Wii, a HP Printer, AND Wii Fit Giveaway

CONTEST IS CLOSED!! I did not win. But thanks to everyone who participated and support me.

March 21st, 2010

Winners: Princess and the Frog Giveaway

Sorry for the delay in drawing a winner;  I forgot! Thank you all for entering. My favorite Disney character is Goofy! I love his kindheartedness and simple thinking. He’s a dedicated father and a really cool friend!

Adiaha, MamaC (Catherine) and Lorri- please look out for my email.

October 29th, 2009

Product Review & Giveaway: Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters

Contest closed. AFD you are the winner. Please send me your address.

Recently, MyBlogSpark provided me the opportunity to try Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters. I am always on the look our for a healthier snack that still taste good and have long been a fan of Nature Valley’s Granola Bars, so I was excited about this review.

Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters are a mixture of granola clusters, nuts, and a little honey. They come in four flavors: Roasted Cashew, Nut Lovers, Roasted Almonds, and Honey Nut Peanut (which was my favorite). Truth be told, I loved them all so much that I barely shared them with my husband.

As far as nutritional value goes, a serving size of Nature Valley Granola Nut Clusters (about 1 oz) ranges from 140 to 160 to 140 calories depending on which flavor. While it’s very easy to eat the whole bag in one sitting (seriously, they are really that good), the resealable bags are great for those who have more self-control than I. My 3 year old daughter didn’t like them because they were too hard for her to chew, but my husband enjoyed the Roasted Cashew the most.

Not only did I receive 4 bags of the Granola Nut Clusters, I was also sent  a backpack, binoculars, battery/generator flashlight, and a stainless steel water bottle. And one of my readers will win one too.  My daughter loves the flashlight and binoculars. We  used them to complete our Autumn Scavenger Hunt as part of our homeschooling curriculum.

Giveaway Ends November 9, 2009

Main Entry (Required)

Leave a comment here telling me what you do to stay energized during the day.

For an extra entry:

Tweet the contest and leave a comment with the URL to your tweet. You can use this easy tweet below.

What do you do to stay energized all day? Share & you may win a Nature Valley Granola Clusters Prize Pack http://ow.ly/xkR0 @momontherise

September 8th, 2009

Suave, Take Me Away

Yes, I know that line is usually connected to another product, but I have never felt like that after using that stuff. It took a shower with Suave® Naturals Body Wash Apricot Exfoliating Shower Gel to get me uttering those words. See, I am a bit of a shower snob. While I love the scents of body washes and such, I usually stay away from them because my skin is very dry and sensitive. Not to mention that I have severe allergies and most fruity, flowery scented things irritate my asthma symptoms. So, when BSM Media offered me the chance to try out a few of Suave’s products, I was a little hesitant.

But oh how things change. The Apricot Exfoliating Shower Gel is like a mini-spa in a bottle. The scent is soft and pleasant and my skin felt smooth. After using it in my morning shower I was rejuvenated and my body was awake. Suffice it to say, I did not experience any side effects either- no dry patches and rashes like I normally get from some of the more expensive items. And even the Cocoa Butter with Shea Lotion was a pleasant surprise. It was thick and provided my feet, hands, and elbows with the coverage needed to stay moisturized all day long.

Now I have to be honest with you- I don’t normally pamper myself. In fact, showering on a daily basis is usually my rest and relaxation time, but even then, I am usually rushed by the constant “Mommy. Mommy. Mommy…,” calls from my toddler. I barely get a chance to take in the fragrance of the soap before I have to jump out to manage some 3 -year-old catastrophe. But Suave® and Holly Robinson-Pete are encouraging moms to take a few minutes out for ourselves and Shower Yourself Beautiful this summer. And while the summer is almost over, I thought some of her tips may serve us all well as we get ready to tackle the hustle and bustle of the upcoming months.

Robinson-Pete suggests that moms wear a simple, light fragrance- like one from the Suave® line of body washes- to feel more beautiful. Or how about sending yourself some beautiful flowers just to remind yourself that you are loved! She even suggest scheduling tea time for your self by taking a few minutes to enjoy a cup of herbal tea and some tea sandwiches. And of course, there is always the relaxing bath (at night when the children are asleep, if your house is anything like mine) with candles, and the nice fragrance of Suave® Naturals Lavender Vanilla Calming Body Wash.

I think these are some good tips! but, I want to know what you do to pamper yourself. Starting today, September 9 and running until September 20- the  “They’re Back to School, Pamper Yourself Giveaway.” You will earn the chance to win a lovely collection of Suave® Products to help you get back into your routine without stress.

To Enter:

(1 Entry) Leave a comment here telling me what you do to unwind when life gets to stressful.

(1 Additional Entry) Tweet this contest using the text below:

While the kids’ are away, Moms will play! Pamper yourself with Suave Giveaway http://www.momontherise.com/2009/08/17/suave-take-me-away/

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