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Being a Working Parent Can Be Tough

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 Being a working household with two kids in school and one in sports means a lot of juggling, shifting and last minute plan changes which sometimes makes me feel like a bad dad but after reading the Mott’s Good & Honest campaign I now know I am not alone.

Melinda and I always have the best intentions in mind when it comes to the kids but sometimes life takes over and throws a total monkey wrench in or day to day lives and plans. For instance Shaun plays lacrosse and has practice on Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm and our oldest daughter works until 8pm so Melinda and I need to juggle who is dropping off and picking up Shaun from practice and who is going to get the oldest from work.  So this means that dinner might be cereal, eggs, fruit, or something fast that can be taken on the go like Mott’s fruit punch rush or Mott’s strawberry applesauce which the kids love.  For years Melinda and I would feel like terrible parents if we let our kids have cereal or something fast for dinner but these days we are just happy if the kids get a chance to eat dinner due to the busy scheduling.

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We try to sit down as a family for dinner but like I said it’s hard being a working family with kids in sports.  I feel like on days when there aren’t sports there is something else going on like a deadline at work for Melinda or a heavy delivery day at work for me as I am a UPS driver.  Then the weekends come and it’s tournament time for lacrosse so we are always on the go or at least it seems like we are.

We as parents need to realize that life isn’t always going to run smoothly but as we can do is the best that we can.  Trust me when our kids grow up I know they are going to look back on life and realize that their childhood was busy and that is was sometimes crazy hectic but the one thing that I hope that they always remember is that Melinda and I did everything in our power to do the best that we could for our kids.

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Share your Good & Honest moments in the comments section of this post for a chance to win a $50 gift card and Mott’s product.  One winner will randomly be selected for the Mott’s prize pack.

Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Tuesday, April 28, 2015. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to Contiguous US residents, age 18 or over. For complete rules please read our blog contest rules page.

 

 

 




What to Watch in 2015 Netflix #StreamTeam

The New Year is here and I’m so excited for all of the new things that Netflix has coming out next year. Orange is the New Black Season 3 is coming some time in mid 2015. Hopefully the next seasons of Archer and Bobs Burgers will be out soon too. I know my sister is excited about the new show, All Hail King Julien, which is all about the King of the Lemurs from Madagascar.All Hail King Julien Netflix #StreamTeam

There have been tons of great movies and shows on Netflix this year. We can expect new seasons of many of these next year so everyone needs to get caught up soon. These are the 15 shows and movies I think everyone should watch in 2015.What to Watch in 2015 on NetFlix, Movies, Shows and Cartoons #StreamTeam
Shows
1. Parks and Recreation
My all time favorite show. With 6 seasons to go through, there is plenty to catch up on. This is a perfect show if you love binge watching and laughing and Chris Pratt.
2. Orange is the New Black
An amazing look into a women’s prison based on an autobiography. Every character is developed and interesting and bring their own zest to the story. The best part for me is looking into the histories of the inmates and learning how their lives lead them to prison.
3. Criminal Minds
The best crime show ever made. Look into the minds of serial killers and learn way too much about the psychology behind murder. There are a ton of episodes to keep you occupied for weeks.
4. Walking Dead
Because it’s currently on TV, Netflix isn’t caught up completely but there are still 4 full season to watch. It’s got zombies and excellent characters and an elaborate story, all of which make it a great show. There are four seasons to go through and the new one is usually added some time in the fall.
5. The Killing
This show was originally on television but was canceled before it was finished. Netflix picked it up for the last season and gave us an incredible finale. It’s a crime thriller with tons of suspense but every seasons finale is incredible. This is a show I would highly recommend.

Cartoons
6. Archer
A weird concept with great execution; Archer follows a team of spies as they go on secret missions and also while they deal with dumb interpersonal conflicts. It’s funny and really weird and everyone should give it a try. It might not be everyone’s sense of humor but it could take some of you by surprise.
7. Bobs Burgers
This follows a family running a burger restaurant deal with low income and all of the other curves life can throw at you in a hilarious way. It shows events that are possible in real life but unlikely to actually happen to any sane person. They’re hilarious and strange but it’s an adorable show that anyone can laugh at.
8. Courage the Cowardly Dog
This is an older show from when I was a kid. It’s really bizarre but for me it’s a classic. It’s also more for older kids because it can be a tad scary and disturbing at times.
9. The Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Another cartoon from my childhood. The saddest thing to me is that all of the episodes aren’t on Netflix but I’ll take what I can get. This show is the definition of weird. The episodes don’t go in order and they don’t follow any kind of logic. It’s a show about two kids who force the Grim Reaper to be their best friend forever and they meet all kinds of paranormal and supernatural creatures including a giant spider that thinks Billy is his dad and Count Dracula in his later years. Just watch it, I can’t explain it.
10. Adventure Time
Your kids probably already watch this show. I did even before Netflix and I have a few seasons on DVD. It’s adorable and fable-esqe with each episode teaching a lesson. But it also a lot of fun with adventures and monsters and a little bit of romance. This is a show mom and dad would approve of their kids watching. It also has a deep backstory which only the older viewers would be able to comprehend.

Movies
11. Silver Linings Playbook
It was Oscar nominated so you know it’s great but I didn’t hear a ton of buzz about it when it was in theaters. Even if you’ve already seen it, watch it again, it’s a great movie about family and mental illness and how the two are related. And Jennifer Lawrence is in it and she’s adorable.
12. Django Unchained
Not quite the same scope as the other movies on this list. It’s a Quentin Tarantino movie so it’s crazy violent but it’s also incredibly funny. It’s an all around great film that’s a lot of fun for mom and dad. Definitely make sure the kids are gone when you turn this one on though.
13. Annie
Watch the original on Netflix and then go see the reboot in theaters. Both are terrific in their own ways and Annie is a great introduction to the world of musicals and theater for young kids.
14. Camp Takota
It’s indie, it’s adorable, it’s all about friendship. It’s just a cute story about a girl who gets cheated on so she heads back to her childhood camp for the summer; you know a classic storyline. But it is a lot of fun.
15. What Maisie Knew
My mom and I watched it together and we didn’t know anything about it going into it but it turned out to be incredible. It’s so sweet to follow this little girl through her life and her parents dysfunctional life and separation, remarriage and more. But it ends in a great (but odd) way and I enjoyed every minute of it.

You don’t have Netflix? Let us change that for you. We have a 1 year subscription to giveaway to a LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! reader. Let us know what you’re looking forward to watching just from the list above.

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Old Spice Re-Fresh for the Tween & Giveaway

I’ve realized something recently.  As I watched my son grow up I missed seeing him actually “grow up”.  When I look at him I see a kid, a kid that makes messes, talks back sometimes, leaves his sneakers all over the garage and forgets his lunch at home. What I’ve been missing is the young man he’s becoming. I missed his growth spurt so now he’s taller than his mom. I missed the blossoming relationship between him and his older sister. I missed the way his grandfather looks at him with pride and love being the only grandson.Old Spice Holiday #SmellcometoManhood Kit #giveaway

Shaun is definitely approaching manhood no matter how much I don’t want to see it.

Old Spice is recognizing this very important part of life and is launching Re-Fresh technology.  This means no more need to spray over and over. This means Old Spice Re-Fresh lasts all day with one spray.  With the introduction of “Dadsong” it’s dad’s turn to tell his side of the story with another humorous, over-the-top song from Old Spice.

For the parent of a tween boy who is at the stage of sweaty/smelly/put up a fight to take a shower I’m happy to have a tool to help teach him a lesson in body hygiene.

If I can get him to take 5 steps in a day I’ve suceeded as a dad.

Take a Shower
Apply Old Spice All in One Body Wash
Use Deodorant
Spray Re-Fresh in the Morning
Brush Teeth

It sounds like a lot to do for a boy concerned with nothing but video games and snacks. Each step is simple and I think by showing him how these are steps to take into manhood his vanity (because he spends time on his hair and picking out the right sneakers) will kick in and he’s be back to a great smelling kid.
Old Spice Holiday #SmellcometoManhood Kit #giveaway

Staring November 30th  in the spirit of the holiday season, Old Spice will offer special savings on Old Spice Re-fresh Body Spray in the P&G brandSaver® in newspapers across the U.S., as well as for download on http://www.coupons.com for redemption at retailers nationwide.

The Holiday Gift sets also make great gifts as well for any young man in your life.

Buy separate pieces such as the deodorant, body wash, body spray or shampoo as stocking stuffers.

To help with your holiday shopping we’re giving away a ” Old Spice Holiday Smellcome to Manhood” kit. This kit includes

  • Old Spice Re-fresh Body Spray – The gift that keeps on giving, one spray at a time. Be among the first to enjoy new Old Spice Timber – the best way to get that lumberjacky smell without working at a local tree lot.
  • Old Spice T-Shirt – The manliest chest tattoo on the planet without the regret when you turn 60.
  • Old Spice Branded Earbuds – Silence mom’s singing in the car. You’re welcome.
  • Bear Paws Meat Tool – Cutlery your dad, his friend Dave and Uncle John will be impressed with when you’re given the reins to carve the holiday bird.
  • Duct Tape – Fix anything on the planet, except holiday lights, where only half the strand works.
  • Art of Manliness Book – Full of wisdom and New Year’s Resolutions.
  • “Scent Responsibly” Instructions – Nothing will earn you grandma’s fruitcake faster than overspraying. Thanks to Old Spice Re-fresh technology – where one spray lasts all day – you can smell like a man and not a middle school locker room.
  • Smellcome to Manhood Certificate – A made-up diploma for the inside of your locker or to add to your LinkedIn profile.

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Hallmark #KeepsakeIt Sweepstakes & Giveaway

It the time of year that we really sit and remember the time that has gone by. Memories flood my brain as I unbox each ornaments and the kids try to remember where each one came from. Rob circles the tree adding the lights in a meticulous pattern. It’s Christmas season.Hallmark #KeepsakeIt Ornament Giveaway

Hallmark #KeepsakeIt Ornament Giveaway

Hallmark #KeepsakeIt Ornament Giveaway

During this time we also play holiday movies in the background. We don’t do heartwarming or old fashioned we go right for funny as the movies the kids choose are usually a mix of Elf, National Lampoons Christmas Vacation or The Grinch starring Jim Carry. This means we’re laughing and reciting lines as we’re decorating. This means the kids are re-enacting absurd scenes from some of their favorite movies. This means we’re enjoying the time we’re spending together.

This year will be no different. We’ll do what we always do but we’ll be able to add a fun new ornament to the mix. Hallmark has sent us a has sent us a keepsake to fit right into our traditions, The Grinch’s Heart Grew Three Sizes.Hallmark #KeepsakeIt Ornament Giveaway

The kids already noticed the new ornament in its box and asked to watch the movie. This means that building our collection by using our memories, family vacations and experiences is working. Thanks Hallmark for helping our family create, build and memories over the years.

Enter to win your own Hallmark Keepsake. Share your favorite family moments that you’d love to commemorate with a keepsake.

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NRG Energy Eagles Fan Plan Giveaway

As the official energy partner of the Philadelphia Eagles, NRG is pleased to provide its customers with the Eagles Fan Plan. The energy provider wants to reward its customers and ultimate Eagles fans by offering competitive pricing, sustainable energy solutions and exclusive Eagles fan gear.NRG Home Energy, Eagles Fan Plan #GiveawayNRG Home Energy, Eagles Fan Plan #Giveaway

NRG Home is now available to power your home (in select markets) with rebate programs, green energy options and secure & flexible pricing plans to work with your budget. Take a peek at options that might be available to you.

Football Plan

Authentic Team Merchandise
5% Solar-Generated Electricity
12 Months of Fixed Pricing

Essentials Plan

$25 Enrollment Bonus
1% Cash Back Quarterly
25% Wind-Generated Electricity
Month-to-month Variable with
3 Months of Promotional Introductory Pricing

Renewable Plan

Ongoing Goal Zero rewards quarterly ($339.96 MSRP)
100% Wind-Generated Energy
12 Months of Fixed PricingNRG Home Energy, Eagles Fan Plan #Giveaway

As a subscriber to the Eagles Fan Plan users will be eligible for a 2¢ Sunday perk. This one-time rebate represents a refund back to a 2¢ per kWh supply price for all estimated Sunday usage during your first six months of electricity service.

Unfortunately NRG’s Eagles Fan Plan is only available in the Philadelphia (and select surrounding areas) market. While you may be an Eagles fan on the west coast this service is not available to you at this time. Contact them directly to see what is available now or what might be coming to your neighborhood in the future.

Never fear though because NRG wants to reward an Eagles Fan no matter where they live. Enter the LookWhatMomFound.com Eagles Prize Pack giveaway. It includes an Eagles jersey and autographed Connor Barwin football. Just tell me who your favorite Eagle is, past or present.

 

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Jord Wood Watch Review and Giveaway

While I wouldn’t classify Rob as a trendy or fashionable man he does enjoy his little luxuries. Sneakers, watches and tattoos is where he spends his money. Everything else in his life is pretty simple; jeans and a sweater for a nice dinner, shaved head instead of weekly haircuts and locally crafted beer instead of pricey wine lists .  I honestly don’t know if I could deal with a man that needed to iron his shirts or “do” his hair.

When we were on our cruise this summer Rob was eyeing a wood watch at a Caribbean jewelry store. I was in another store trying to convince myself to buy a HUGE blue topaz pendant so I didn’t get a good look at the watch he wanted. We both left empty-handed.  Fast forward a couple months and Rob got his wood watch. It was a surprise for him that he really loves.

Wood Watch Holiday Gift Guide #jordwatch

Jord Watches are handcrafted timepieces made with sustainable materials from all over the world. Jord watches are designed to take people back to nature, away from the metal, plastic and rubber that we’re all used to. A wood watch is not just an accessory to tell time it’s a fashion statement that outdoes the terrible trends happening  each day. These watches are meant for those individuals who are looking for something new, something different.

Rob is wearing the Sully. Our Sully series marries complimentary and contrasting woods giving a vivid and varied tonal effect that can only be achieved when constructing a wood timepiece. The large face numbers and cut out bezel add playfulness to an otherwise classically styled timepiece. This is not just a men’s watch. I’m realizing after trying this on that I’d love something this unique to wear for myself. In fact I’ve been looking at a few designs for myself.Women's Wood Watch Holiday Gift Guide #jordwatch #giveaway

Shop Jord Watches this year for anyone on your list who is looking for something distinctive.  Enter to win a $139 (plus free shipping) Gift Certificate. This gift is enough to purchase a new watch, like Rob’s Sully or go towards the purchase of something  else like the copper faced Sidney (my favorite).

Entering is simple, Tell me which #jordwatch you would pick for yourself.



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Sunday Linky Edition #256

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Halloween Costumes from One Step Ahead

Deciding on what to be for Halloween can be a very daunting task for kids. There are so many costume options out there. Royalty, Superheroes, cartoon characters, mythical creatures and even the classics like clowns and fireman make appearances each year on our neighborhood. This year Shae’s decision was quick. She chose Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz from One Step Ahead.Halloween Costumes with One Step Ahead

The catalog arrived and while she’s outgrown most of the costumes and gear already she zeroed in on the one that would still work for her.

Dorothy and Toto (in a basket) arrived and the costume was instantly put on. In fact it was worn all weekend. Shae’s been trying to figure out how to get her hair in braids too.

Dorothy Halloween Costume from One Step Ahead

Dorothy

Toto
One Step Ahead has a wide selection of costumes and accessories of all kinds for kids of all ages. Find not just your child’s must have costume but also grab a great treat bag that is just theirs for many years to come. These treat bags are plush, sturdy and festive for a fun Halloween season. They’ll look forward to their bag every year even when the costumes changes.Halloween Costumes and Treat Bags with One Step Ahead

Enter to win a treat bag for your child (personalization not available) from One Step Ahead. Let me know what costume you think your child would pick from the selection above.

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The Best of Me Movie #giveaway

Have you ever known a love so strong that even after 20 years after there’s no way to fight to the pull of each other’s hearts. The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks is the story of this kind of love.#TheBestofMe Movie Flowers and Book #giveaway

Based on the bestselling novel by acclaimed author Nicholas Sparks, The Best of Me starring James Marsden,Michelle Monaghan, Luke Bracey and Liana Liberato tells the story of Dawson and Amanda, two former high school sweethearts who find themselves reunited after 20 years apart, when they return to their small town for the funeral of a beloved friend. Their bittersweet reunion reignites the love they’ve never forgotten, but soon they discover the forces that drove them apart twenty years ago live on, posing even more serious threats today. Spanning decades, this epic love story captures the enduring power of our first true love, and the wrenching choices we face when confronted with elusive second chances.

#TheBestofMe Movie Flowers and Book #giveaway

#TheBestofMe Movie Flowers and Book #giveawayFor the release of the film on October 17th, ProFlowers has created The Best of Me bouquet. It’s inspired by the film and draws from the picturesque garden scene where the long lost lovers are reunited to give their romance a second chance. The striking bouquet consists of burgundy gerbera daisies, lavender spray stock and red roses.

The Best of Me Bouquet @ProFlowers #TheBestofMe

The Best of Me Bouquet @ProFlowers #TheBestofMe #giveaway

This arrangement will only be available till October 31th but we’re teaming up with Relativity Media and ProFlowers to give a LookWhatMomFound…and Dadtoo! reader a chance to win a ProFlowers gift code to purchase their own gorgeous bouquet and a copy of The Best of Me novel (paperback, movie tie-in edition). Prizing valued at $90.

 Just tell me a little something about your true love. Was is a missed opportunity? Are you living happily ever after? Have you not experienced it yet?

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Sunday Linky Edition #255

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