A Better Night's Sleep Thanks to the #ZzzQuilNight Challenge #spon

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

I have been so busy this month with work, church, school and life that lately when I lay me down to sleep, my mind is racing and I can't sleep.  I know the importance of a good night's rest but every now and then it's difficult for me to fall asleep.  I've seen so many commercials for sleep aids (prescription and non-prescription) and wondered if they worked, but being too chicken to try them fearing addiction.  ZzzQuil is perfect for folks like me who suffer from occasional bouts of sleeplessness.

ZzzQuil is: 

• available over the counter
• Non-habit forming
• Available in liquid or liquicaps

I received a full size bottle of ZzzQuil from SocialSpark for review and it couldn't have arrived at a better time.  Between work, kids, church and everything else, my Spring schedule is crazy filled with lots of early mornings and late nights.  You'd think I would be so tired that I'd have no problem falling asleep, but *sigh* such is not the case.  I admit I was afraid to try a full dose of ZzzQuil, so I opted for a half dose.  Guess what?  1/2 dose with perfect for me.  

I fell asleep quickly and woke up ready for the day.  

A few nights later I tried a full dose and I must be a medicine lightweight because I woke up feeling groggy.  Sort of that feeling you get when you first wake from anesthesia.  ZzzQuil contains Diphenhydramine HCL, a non-habit forming ingredient proven to help you sleep but you may want to start with a half dose to see how your body reacts before trying a full dose.  

I typically don't purchase liquid medications.  I prefer pills so I may try the liquicaps next time.  However, the ZzzQuil didn't taste bad and it felt soothing and warm.  You can find ZzzQuil wherever you purchase over the counter medications.

Be sure to look for the #ZzzQuilNight hashtag on Twitter and see what others are saying about ZzzQuil.

Like "ZzzQuil" on Facebook and see who's having the BEST #ZzzQuilNight ever, waking up rested and refreshed.

 

 

 

New #FRESHMADE Wraps and Salads from Chick-fil-A Today #Giveaway #Spon

Chick-fil-A is lauching their new wraps and salads and this diva and some friends had a  chance to check them out earlier this week.  Watch for post coming soon.  

To celebrate the lauch, Chick-fil-A is reminding us that TODAY IS #FRESHMADE.  That's right, today is a new opportunity.  One which you will never receive again.  Check out the blog app below for a little inspiration and check out Chick-fil-A for some fresh made wraps and salads.

The new Cobb salad is one of my faves and the Grilled Market and Asian salads are deliciously filling.  Yummy!!!  

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Win It:  How'd you like to win 2 Chick-fil-A salad coupons?  One lucky Three Boys and an Old Lady blog reader will receive 2 Chick-fil-A Fresh Made salad coupons.  

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Disclosure: Many thanks to the sponsor for providing this prize for the giveaway. Opinions are my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. The opinions expressed above are mine. Click here for the Disclosure Policy of Three Boys and an Old Lady blog. The opinions expressed above are 100% my own. I received a product in exchange for this review and post. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

Make Your Party Special with @KidsPartyWorld #Spon

A friend of mine recently complained about not being able to find party items for her granddaughter's birthday party.  I told her I always had better success with online party supply stores and asked if she searched online.  She did, but still had a hard time finding products.  Some would have the plates, cups and napkins, but didn't have invitations and thank you cards.  While others had paper but no goodie bag items that went along with the theme.  

She went on to say, their theme was Princess and the Frog and after visiting several stores, she and her daughter agreed they would just have to make do since stores have such limited selections.  Again, I told her about some of my favorite online party stores like KidsPartyWorld.com.  I can always find the party supplies I'm looking for, in stock and at a reasonable price.  When I showed her all of the Princess and the Frog themed items, she was surprised but still a little worried she wouldn't be able to get the items she wanted in time for the party.  Yet, again, KidsPartyWorld.com came through.  

Check out some of the items I received in my Princess and the Frog party pack below:

Invitations, thank you cards, plates, cups, tablecloths, cutlery, stickers, tattoos, tiaras, lip gloss charm necklaces, pinatas, blow-outs, souvenir cups and so much more.  No more wasting gas and time driving from store to store.  KidsPartyWorld.com is your one stop party supply store.  Whether you're planning a party for your wee one or a bridal shower, graduation or a Mother's Day brunch, KidsPartyWorld.com is a great place to start. Plus they offer free shipping on the East Coast on purchases $49 or more and they even offer next day shipping!

Another thing that makes KidsPartyWorld.com stand out from other party supply stores is the ton of ideas you can find on the Birthday Ideas tab on their website.  Here, KidsPartyWorld blogger, Florence Keenan, shares decorating, recipe, games and more sure to make your party one they'll be talking about long after the last mylar balloon has deflated.  KidsPartyWorld helps make party planning easy breezy.

For More Info: When planning your next party, be sure to visit www.kidspartyworld.com 

• Be sure to "like" KidsPartyWorld on Facebook
• Follow @KidsPartyWorld on Twitter

Disclosure:  Many thanks to the sponsor for providing this prize for review. Opinions are my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. The opinions expressed above are mine.  Click here for the Disclosure Policy of Three Boys and an Old Lady blog.  The opinions expressed above are 100% my own. I received a product in exchange for this review and post. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. 

New Music This Week: Rod Stewart Time CD Review

Can you believe it's been 20 years since Rod Stewart released an album?  20 years?  Amazing when I consider Rod Stewart has been releasing music longer than I've been alive and his music is timeless.  Time, his latest CD release is full of happy songs and just real good music.  

Share Your Fave Family Fitness Tip in the My Gym Fit and Healthy Family Contest *spons*

Throughout 2013, My Gym locations across North America will celebrate thirty years of providing fitness and fun to families by offering money saving membership and class discounts, conducting a search tocrown My Gym’s Fit & Healthy Family and hosting fun and fitness-filled My Gym 30^th Birthday party/ Open Houses.

• Offered April 1 through June 30, the My Gym discounts include free membership to families signing on for the first time and 30% off for four weeks of classes at participating locations.
• Also taking place April 1 through June 30, My Gym’s 30^th anniversary Fit & Healthy Family Contest is a initiative designed to encourage families to demonstrate how they have made fitness a key part of their family’s lifestyle and share their own family fitness tips with families everywhere through the My Gym contest’s social media. www.facebook.com/mygymfun
• In August, participating My Gym locations throughout the North America will open their doors for free-to-the-public 30^th birthday party/open houses – My Gym style.

Open to families in North America, the My Gym Fit & Healthy Family Contest invites families with at least two members in the same household (and one member a child under the age of ten) to enter by submitting a photo of their family engaged in physical activity along with 100-200 words sharing their favorite family fitness tip(s). The photos and accompanying tips will be posted on My Gym’s Official Facebook Page for the public to vote for their favorite entry. Families receiving the most votes will become among the 30 semi-finalists from which the Grand Prize winner will be chosen. Semi-finalists will win prizes from My Gym's official cleaning sponsor BabyGanics (babyganics.com), the leading provider of household and personal care products for every touch point in a baby's life; DVD’s of the popular children’s animated series Chuggington (chuggington.com); a prestigious Recognition Certificate from the President's Council on Fitness Sports and Nutrition (fitness.gov); and a specially-designed My Gym prize pack. The grand prize family will win the acclaimed sports activity toy line from Little Tikes (littletikes.com) along with a year free of My Gym classes and a birthday party.

To download the discount coupon, to electronically enter the contest and for all details and rules, please visit www.facebook.com/mygymfun

Team Umizoomi Animal Heroes DVD Review and Giveaway

TEAM UMIZOOMI: ANIMAL HEROES 

Release Date: May 14, 2013 

Catalogue: 144024 DVD 

SRP: $14.99 

DVD Running Time: 91 Minutes

Join Milli, Geo and Bot on four fantastic animal missions in Team Umizoomi: Animal Heroes. Help Team Umizoomi get Purple Monkey to his new Monkey Jungle home at the zoo, rescue Buster the dog at a construction site, fix the Cuckoo Bears’ clock, and find all of Farmer Dan’s missing animals! Preschoolers will learn many math skills, including counting, patterns, measurement, and more! For a limited time only, find free Team Umizoomi Activities inside the DVD for on-the-go math problem solving! 

Team Umizoomi features a tiny team of superheroes, Milli, Geo and Bot, who use their mighty math powers to help little kids solve big problems. The series combines action-adventure missions with an interactive math curriculum designed to help kids develop self-confidence in their math abilities and appreciate the many ways in which math shapes their world. The Umi Team is not complete without their Umi Friends (home viewers), who help the team along the way while practicing various math skills. Set to a soundtrack of preschool-friendly pop songs, the series is designed to build upon preschoolers’ conceptual understanding of math as they are exposed to core mathematical concepts like numbers, counting, computations, measurement, patterns and shapes. 

Team Umizoomi: Animal Heroes Episode Synopses: 

• Purple Monkey Mission: There’s a new animal coming to the Umi City Zoo—Purple Monkey! But when Purple Monkey is accidently dropped into the icy cold Penguin House, it’s up to Team Umizoomi to help him get to the Monkey Jungle! 
• Buster the Lost Dog: When Buster the dog accidentally jumps into the back of a truck that carries him far away, it’s up to Team Umizoomi to help rescue the puppy and bring him back to the park! 
• Cuckoo Bears: The Cuckoo Bears, a band that lives inside the Umi City Cuckoo Clock, lose the gears that give them their power! Will you help them find and fix the gears before the clock strikes 12? 
• Animal School House: Farmer Dan’s animals are missing from his farm! Join Team Umizoomi as they search for missing mice, chickens, pigs and one stubborn donkey! 

Our Thoughts:  There is absolutely nothing cuter than the Littlest One saying "Umi" whenever Team Umizoomi is on.  Hard to believe he's walking and talking.  He and the Little Old Lady love Team Umizoomi.  As a mom and great auntie, I love how Team Umi incorporates learning into problem solving.  The kids are happy and singing these songs all the while developing their math skills.  Awesome!!!  

Buy it:  Team Umizoomi:  Animal Heroes will be available at stores nationwide on May 14 and available for pre-order on Amazon.

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Win it:  One lucky Three Boys and an Old Lady blog reader will receive Team Umizoomi:  Animal Heroes

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Disclosure:  Many thanks to the sponsor for providing this prize for the giveaway. Opinions are my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. The opinions expressed above are mine.  Click here for the Disclosure Policy of Three Boys and an Old Lady blog.  The opinions expressed above are 100% my own. I received a product in exchange for this review and post. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. 

Gearing Up for The Blog Workshop #TBW

Whether you're new to the Blog-o-Sphere or have been blogging for a few years, like moi, be sure to seize every opportunity to learn more about our craft.  There are some fab conferences scheduled for this year and as much as I love to travel, with three boys and a little old lady, this mommy has to schedule around work and school.  So, online conferences are one of my fave ways to better my craft.  I've learned a lot from some of the online conferences I've attended and made some wonderful contacts.  

This year, I'm attending The Blog Workshop from the comfort of my living room in my most comfortable yoga pants and a tee.  I may put on a little lip balm for the event. ☺   The Blog Workshop features some great topics including Blogging: Back to Basics and Build Relationships with Media.  Check out the complete agenda below.  

The Blog Workshop appears to be among the creme de la creme of online blogger workshops.  I'm excited to have the opportunity to network with Ryan Schram of IZEA, Holly Hamann of theBlogFrog.com and Lindsay Lee of Blog Trends and so many more. 

 Check out the complete panel below:

To register for The Blog Workshop visit: http://theblogworkshop.com/registration but hurry because registration ends May 10.

Plus 10% of every ticket sales will go directly to Atlanta Day Shelter and Wellspring Living. Two great charities helping women and children in the Atlanta area.    

The Blog Workshop in a Nutshell:

• 3 days (May 17 - 19, 2013)
• Online
• $175 (paid in full or payment plan option)
• Knowledgeable panel
• Benefits some wonderful charities

Check out this video for more details

Disclosure:  Many thanks to the sponsor for providing me with a complimentary pass for The Blog Workshop 2013.  All opinions are my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. The opinions expressed above are mine.  Click here for the Disclosure Policy of Three Boys and an Old Lady blog.  The opinions expressed above are 100% my own. I received a product in exchange for this review and post. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.