Pink Together Prize Pack Giveaway (General Mills & MyBlogSpark)

Find  hope. Be inspired. Know you are not alone. Join the 2011 Pink Together™ campaign – now in its fifth year of celebrating hope – by visitingPinkTogether.com 
to connect with a unique online community of people who have been touched by breast cancerand share a passion for the cause. Individually we are strong, but together we are stronger.   PinkTogether.com to share your personal story and messages of hope 

Visit PinkTogether.com and read about others’ personal journeys. To encourage personal connections, General Mills will donate $1 to the Komen organization for each Message 

of Hope that is sent to someone who has shared their story on 

PinkTogether.com (up to $25,000) during October. This is in addition

 to a $2 million donation General Mills is making to the Komen organization.

This year, for the first time in its five-year history, at

 PinkTogether.com consumers can choose how $1 million of this 

donation will be shared between two important Komen programs:

 the Treatment and Assistance Program, which assists women

 in securing care they otherwise may not be able to afford, 

and Prevention Research, which helps unlock the keys

 to preventing breast cancer. Visit PinkTogether.com from 

September 19, 2011 through April 14, 2012 to make your 

choice. Results will be announced 

on Mother’s Day 2012 – Sunday, May 13.

Meet the 2011 Pink Together Survivor Ambassadors, 

and hear their amazing stories of courage and survival 

on PinkTogether.com and the Pink Together YouTube Channel.

General Mills will also be turning the packaging of 

participating products pink in recognition of National 

Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October.

Win it!

One lucky reader will win the Pink Together Prize Pack pictured above - which includes:

• A 16 oz. box of Total cereal
• VIP coupons valid for one box of Cheerios and Multigrain Cheerios cereal and one cup of Yoplait yogurt
• Betty Crocker Living with Cancer Cookbook Pink Together Edition, which includes a collection of more than 150 delicious recipes with complete nutrition information and a 32-page Pink Together Survivor Ambassador bonus section that shares inspirational personal stories of survival as well as recipes
• Water bottle and removable silicone awareness bracelet
• Drawstring sport backpack
• Rhinestone ear buds

I can't wait to check out this cookbook some more!

Please enter by using Rafflecopter form below:

Eggland's Best & Susan G. Komen for the Cure Giveaway

Part of being the “best” is doing “good” and in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October,  Eggland’s Best (EB) will be supporting Susan G. Komen for the Cure®. From September 15th to November 15th, Eggland’s Best will be turning their distinctive red “EB” stamp into a pink “EB” alongside a Susan G. Komen for the Cure running ribbon logo. Eggland’s Best will also be pledging $50,000 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, which will help expand the foundation’s mission to discover and deliver the cure for breast cancer across the globe.

• Consumers can do their part to help find a cure for breast cancer by supporting products that contribute to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation.  For example, Eggland’s Best will be donating $50,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure and, from September 15^th to November 15^th, Eggland’s Best eggs is turning their distinctive red “EB” stamp into a pink “EB” alongside a Susan G. Komen for the Cure running ribbon.

• In the past year, with the help of companies including Eggland’s Best, Susan G. Komen for the Cure has been able to invest an additional $75 million in research, as well as provide more than 600,000 women with free screenings and over 100,000 with treatment assistance

• Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the US, other than skin cancer and second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer

• Right now there are more than 2½ million breast cancer survivors in the United States

• Although you can’t control your family history, a healthy lifestyle is one of the best defenses against breast cancer

• Exercise may help reduce breast cancer risk.  Research suggests four or more hours of exercise weekly may help reduce the risk of certain cancers, such as breast cancer – that’s just 35 minutes a day
• When trimming calories, it’s important to make sure you don’t skimp on good nutrition. For only 70 calories, Eggland's Best eggs supply a perfect portion of complete protein, while providing two times more Vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, as well as 10 times more Vitamin E compared to ordinary eggs. Preliminary evidence suggests that, as part of a healthy diet, vitamin D and choline can help to reduce the risk of breast cancer. Eggland’s Best eggs are an excellent source of these nutrients, containing double the vitamin D of ordinary eggs in addition to  25% of the daily requirement of choline.

I am so happy to support the cause by participating in the Part of Being the Best is Doing Good program, helping to spread the word about the EB/Susan G. Komen partnership and “pink ribbon” eggs. 

Win it!  

one lucky reader will win an Eggland's Best Prize pack which will include: eco bag, plush egg, spatula and an EB  (VIP) coupon.

Mandatory Entry: tell me what dish you like eggs in best?

Extra Entries:

1. Follow my blog on GFC (2 entries)

2. Follow me on Twitter & tweet this giveaway  (pls leave direct url to tweet - may be done up up to 4 times a day)

3. Send me a Friend Request on Facebook (2 entries)

4."Like" STAY AT HOME MOM on Facebook  and/or follow on Networked Blogs (2 entries for each)
5. "Grab my Button" and post it on your blog and/or have a text link to my blog in your blogroll (2 entries for each)
6. Subscribe by email (must activate) - 2 entries - leave 2 comments w/ email address

7. Enter any of my active giveaways (1 entry each)

RULES: Giveaway is open to US Residents only. Giveaway ends October 18, 2011 11:59 PM EST. Winner(s) will be chosen via Random.org. Must have valid email in blog profile or leave email in comments otherwise you will be disqualified. Winner(s) will have 48 hrs. to confirm by email, If no confirmation in that time frame a new winner(s) will be chosen.

Disclosure: I received two VIP EB coupons to participate in this campaign - and Eggland's Best is providing giveaway items to winner.

Hearts For Hearts Girls Doll Review & Giveaway

Changing the World One Heart at a Time! That is the goal of the new Hearts For Hearts Girls doll line and fashion collection from Playmates Toys. The collection features six dolls from around the world, each with an inspiring story to share.

The authentically dressed and lifelike dolls each represent a girl who is working to change her community in ways that are unique to her home country. Included with each doll are a friendship bracelet and a story booklet that explains how these multicultural girls live and contribute to their families, communities, and culture. Each doll also comes with a special code that unlocks a free membership to the kid-safe Hearts for Hearts Girls Website, which features:

• Additional information about each of the Hearts For Hearts Girls and the countries in which they live


• Educational activities and lively games that are fun and rich in culture


• Intriguing stories about real girls who are making a difference


• While all girls are welcome to visit the site, the code unlocks access to additional features, including a larger array of games and a "myHeart" page

To further bring to light each Hearts For Hearts Girls´ culture, additional outfits are available for the dolls, so that your little girl can envision her doll´s story as she plays and changes the doll´s attire.


Additionally, through a partnership with World Vision3, a portion of the proceeds from the sale of each Hearts For Hearts Girls doll is donated to programs that support girls in that doll´s country. Whether it´s malaria nets in Africa, schoolbooks in Asia, or food supplies in the United States, these programs help girls to thrive and succeed.


Help to make a difference one doll at a time by reviewing your very own doll from the Hearts For Hearts Girls line which debuted in stores this fall! In addition, you and your readers can visit http://bit.ly/ShopH4HG to purchase a Hearts For Hearts Girl doll for a loved one today!


Meet the six Hearts For Hearts Girls:

• Meet Consuelo from Mexico City. Colorful and warm, Consuelo provides aid to hungry children who are homeless and live on the streets near her parents´ bakery.


• Meet Lilian of Belarus. Determined Lilian provides aid to girls whose parents must find work in the big city and are forced to leave their children with orphanages.


• Meet Dell from the heart of Kentucky´s Appalachian Mountains. Dell creates music and knitwear to share with others in need of warm clothing.


• Meet Rahel of Ethiopia. Rahel, who dreams of becoming a doctor so that she can make a real difference for people in her region, journeys with her family into the wilderness of Ethiopia to help bring back aid to her community.


• Meet Tipi from Laos. Based on a real girl who shares her art and storytelling with others through dancing, drawing, and puppetry, Tipi leads her school in a mural contest in hopes of winning much-needed books for her class.


• Meet Nahji who hails from Assam, India. Brave Nahji breaks tradition to bring courage and education to the girls who work in the tea fields of India.

My review: If you've read my blog before - you may know I have an 11 year old daughter. And she really loves dolls. We had been seeing some Ads for the Hearts For Hearts girl dolls - and she had wanted one. So she was really exited when I told her she would be getting one. She received Lilian and she was really happy! She cannot wait to try some games online - hopefully this weekend.

Here's a picture of her with her doll (my daughter is also wearing the bracelet it comes with)

(c) stay at home mom

Win it! 

One lucky reader will win the following:

• One Hearts For Hearts Girl, accompanied by a friendship bracelet, story booklet, donation for girls in need through partner World Vision and a special product code your daughter can use to unlock a free membership to the Hearts For Hearts Girls website, which provides access to the "myHeart" page and an array of games and activities.
• An outfit that is authentic to one of the Hearts for Hearts Girls´ culture, in which your daughter can also dress her doll

Please enter using the Rafflecopter form below:

Please note: if you "Like" Hearts For Hearts Girls Facebook page please do not comment on their page that my blog sent you in anyway. Simply like their page - comments such as that is considered Spam by Facebook. This giveaway is in no way associated with Facebook.

Disclosure:  The Hearts For Hearts Girls doll, and information have been provided by Playmates Toys through MyBlogSpark.

Sister Update

Credit: Free photos from acobox.com

Thank you to all my Blogging & Facebook friends for your support. During the past few days.

My sister made it out of the surgery ok. It was a long day. Didn't get over until about 11 pm. The Doctor told my family that the tumor was the size of the palm of his hand. Which is pretty big for a tumor, I guess. She is doing well - and may even get to go home over the weekend. The miracle of the human body!

Now she just has to wait and see what happens from here  - if they got it all - cancerous - more treatment needed, etc. But for now so far so good.

(* I used this photo - because my daughter and I saw three deer in the woods behind our house - they night she was getting the surgery - which I took as a good sign)

PLEASE PRAY!!!!

A sudden occurrence that has come about in my family. My sister (who is like my BFF) has to have brain surgery!  I just found out about it Saturday night!

She is having a 5 hr. operation tomorrow! I am so worried and upset about this. And it is also hard because I just moved and am like 600 miles away.

Please if you can pray for my sister or say a positive thought for her. Thanks!

Here is a pic of me and her. I just opened up the first photo album I came across & saw this pic. It's her (on left - me on right). Literally like I think 25 years ago, when we where bridesmaids in our other sister's wedding.

First Week Of School

Monday, the kids finally started school. (Delayed due to Hurricane Irene) I am really proud of them! They are starting in a whole new state at whole new schools. So far so good!

The 6th Grader!

The 10th Grader

Gold Medal White Whole Wheat Flour Giveaway - ENDED!

With Americans looking for ways to add more whole grain to their diets, it´s the simple choices that can make a difference, like making the effortless switch to new Gold Medal® White Whole Wheat flour. Available in grocery stores this September, Gold Medal White Whole Wheat flour can help you bake it great with the goodness of whole grains! From breakfast to dessert and everything in between, find classic recipes that use Gold Medal White Whole Wheat flour at www.bettycrocker.com and make adding whole grain to your daily routine even easier, without sacrificing on flavor. Unlike most whole wheat flours that are made from hard red spring wheat, Gold Medal White Whole Wheat flour is made with  hard white spring wheat.  So, it´s whole grain, but with a similar taste and texture to all-purpose white flour. Perfect for family favorite  recipes like breads, pizza dough, cookies, muffins and brownies, Gold Medal White Whole Wheat flour bakes up golden and has a milder flavor  than baked goods made with regular whole wheat flour. Start by simply substituting whole wheat white flour for 25 to 50 percent of the recipe´s flour content. You may wish to add an extra tablespoon or two of the liquid used in the recipe when substituting Gold Medal White Whole Wheat flour  or decrease the amount of flour by one to two tablespoon for recipes that call for all-purpose flour. Win it! One reader will win the following: A VIP coupon for a sample of Gold Medal White Whole Wheat flour Instructions for conversion Cookie Jar Recipe Cards Mandatory Entry:  Please share a name of a recipe you may want to try Gold Medal White Flour in. (I want to try a recipe from one of the cards you will get - is "Double Peanut Butter Cookies" Extra Entries: 1. Follow my blog on GFC (2 entries) 2. Follow me on Twitter & tweet this giveaway  (pls leave direct url to tweet - may be done up up to 4 times a day) #Win Gold Medal White Whole Wheat Flour #Giveaway @Suec http://bit.ly/nmn6QI ends 10/5  #MyBlogSpark  3. Send me a Friend Request on Facebook (2 entries) 4."Like" STAY AT HOME MOM on Facebook  and/or follow on Networked Blogs (2 entries for each) 5. "Grab my Button" and post it on your blog and/or have a text link to my blog in your blogroll (2 entries for each) 6. Subscribe by email (must activate) - 2 entries - leave 2 comments w/ email address 7. Enter any of my active giveaways (1 entry each) RULES: Giveaway is open to US Residents only. Giveaway ends October 5, 2011 11:59 PM EST. Winner(s) will be chosen via Random.org. Must have valid email in blog profile or leave email in comments otherwise you will be disqualified. Winner(s) will have 48 hrs. to confirm by email, If no confirmation in that time frame a new winner(s) will be chosen. Disclosure: The Gold Medal White Whole Wheat flour product, information, and giveaway have been provided by Gold Medal through MyBlogSpark.

Pillsbury Breakfast Sandwich Giveaway - Closed!

Weekday mornings can feel like a balancing act. Between scrambling to get yourself ready and the kids dressed for school, it can be a challenge to fit in a good, hot breakfast that will set you up for a good day. Now Pillsbury is bringing your weekend favorites to the weekday breakfast table with new Pillsbury Grands! Biscuit Sandwiches and Pillsbury Egg Scrambles.

Available in your grocer´s freezer, Pillsbury Grands! Biscuit Sandwiches

 and Pillsbury Egg Scrambles heat up in minutes in the microwave.
Made with quality ingredients like fluffy real egg, tasty meat, cheese, Grands! Biscuits

 and Green Giant vegetables, the new line of quick and delicious 

frozen breakfast dishes comes in six flavorful choices:

• Sausage & Cheese Biscuit Sandwich
• Bacon & Cheese Biscuit Sandwich
• Ham & Veggies Biscuit Sandwich
• Bacon & Veggies Egg Scrambles
• Sausage Egg Scrambles
• Sausage & Veggies Egg Scrambles

I went to the store the other day and bought some Sausage & Cheese Biscuit and Bacon & Cheese Biscuit sandwiches and they are delicious! These will come in handy for breakfast now that the kids are going back to school.

One lucky reader will win the following:

• 3 coupons to purchase 3 free packages of new Pillsbury Grands! Biscuit Sandwiches or Pillsbury Egg Scrambles
• Doughboy Keychain
• Doughboy Beanie Doll

Mandatory Entry:

Tell me which of the new Pillsbury Frozen Grands! Biscuit Sandwiches or Pillsbury Egg Scrambles are you most looking forward to trying?

Extra Entries:

1. Follow my blog on GFC (2 entries)

2. Follow me on Twitter & tweet this giveaway  (pls leave direct url to tweet - may be done up up to 4 times a day)

#Win Pillsbury Breakfast Sandwich Giveaway @Suec http://bit.ly/nurDvk ends 10/2 #Giveaway #MyBlogSpark

 3. Send me a Friend Request on Facebook (2 entries)
4."Like" STAY AT HOME MOM on Facebook  and/or follow on Networked Blogs (2 entries for each)
5. "Grab my Button" and post it on your blog and/or have a text link to my blog in your blogroll (2 entries for each)
6. Subscribe by email (must activate) - 2 entries - leave 2 comments w/ email address

7. Enter any of my active giveaways (1 entry each)

RULES: Giveaway is open to US Residents only. Giveaway ends October 2, 2011 11:59 PM EST. Winner(s) will be chosen via Random.org. Must have valid email in blog profile or leave email in comments otherwise you will be disqualified. Winner(s) will have 48 hrs. to confirm by email, If no confirmation in that time frame a new winner(s) will be chosen.

Disclosure: The VIP coupons, prize pack, information, and giveaway have been provided by Pillsbury through MyBlogSpark.

TracFone - Great For Your Family

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of TracFone for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Now that the kids are going back to school - they might need some cell phones. I have really been considering getting them each a cell phone. I think it would be great to get them a TracFone. Just like other Real TracFone customers I have found out that it has So many features  that I need.

And of course the best part is no contracts. So I won't be tied down to any contract. My kids might really need these phones. Like one thing I am worried about is them missing their busses after school. They may need me to pick them up. Unlike where we used to live, you can't just walk home from school. The schools are a lot further away now. I want them to have some way to contact me if they need to.

Real TracFone customers have found out that there are some great phones to pick from. Maybe they could either get a Motorola phone, or an LG. Or they may even be able to get a blue-tooth enabled phone. Like I've said before TracFone has So many features. One of the other features I really like is the pay as you go part of it. You can even buy minutes online, which is really convenient. I've got to get to the store soon, to pick up a couple of TracFones for the kids!

Check out this video too:

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Betty Crocker Box Tops For Education Giveaway - CLOSED

Hey guys, I'ts been awhile since I have posted a giveaway. I have one for you now though!  Here is some information from Betty Crocker & Box Tops for you:

This school year, giving back to your school can be as easy as looking for the Red Spoon on your favorite Betty Crocker dessert mixes, the only brand in the baking aisle with Box Tops. Whether you´re collecting for new computers, library books, or a playground, through the Box Tops for Education program you can help make a difference. Last year, your contributions earned more than $59 million for America´s schools! Now you can find Box Top for Education on all Betty Crocker mixes. For great baking tips, recipe ideas and information on Betty Crocker products, visit www.BettyCrocker.com Giveaway winner will win prize pack pictured below:

it includes:

• Cupcake iclips
• Cupcake bag
• Cupcake notepads
• Box Tops for Education pencils
• Neoprene Lunch Sack
• Betty Crocker Brownie Mix

Mandatory Entry:

Tell me which Betty Crocker mix you would buy for Box Tops (BettyCrocker.com)

Extra Entries:

1. Follow my blog on GFC (2 entries)

2. Follow me on Twitter & tweet this giveaway  (pls leave direct url to tweet - may be done up up to 4 times a day)

#Win Betty Crocker Prize Pack @Suec  http://bit.ly/pBRZyS ends 9/30 #Giveaway #MyBlogSpark

 3. Send me a Friend Request on Facebook (2 entries)
4."Like" STAY AT HOME MOM on Facebook  and/or follow on Networked Blogs (2 entries for each)
5. "Grab my Button" and post it on your blog and/or have a text link to my blog in your blogroll (2 entries for each)
6. Subscribe by email (must activate) - 2 entries - leave 2 comments w/ email address

7. Enter any of my active giveaways (1 entry each)

RULES: Giveaway is open to US Residents only. Giveaway ends September 30, 2011 11:59 PM EST. Winner(s) will be chosen via Random.org. Must have valid email in blog profile or leave email in comments otherwise you will be disqualified. Winner(s) will have 48 hrs. to confirm by email, If no confirmation in that time frame a new winner(s) will be chosen.

Disclosure: The Betty Crocker products, information, and giveaway have been provided by Betty Crocker through MyBlogSpark

Water Park

We found a cool place to go swimming. It had 3 pools and some slides and a cool water playground. It also is a campground. Maybe we'll camp there sometime too.

Daughter is actually going down this slide: that's her making a splash