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Sunday Linky Edition #169

November 10, 2012 by
Every Sunday we will be hosting a Sunday edition of Linky’s. Please list your awesome posts and giveaways that you want others to read and know about. We love Linky’s because it gives us a chance to read other blogs and enter giveaways that we might have missed out on. So please enter your permalink below so everyone can check out what you have. Don’t forget to come back every Sunday for our Sunday edition of Linky’s.

Also, be sure to check out all of our current giveaways listed below:

$50 GC Thirty One ends 11/12

Free Week of Airport Parking ends 11/14

chasing mavericks movie

Chasing Mavericks Prize Pack ends 11/20

#NinjaCooking System ends 11/27

kidde worry free smoke alarm

Kidde 2pack WorryFree Smoke Alarms ends 11/30




Kidde Worry Free Smoke Alarms for your Home #Giveaway

November 9, 2012 by

Squeaky stairs, drippy faucets and chirping alarms are all common annoyances that happen in homes all over the world. Did you know that one of these could be hazardous to your families safety? In fact, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) statistics indicate that the primary reasons smoke alarms fail to operate in home structure fires is a missing/disconnected battery (50%) and dead/discharged battery (23%).

kidde worry free smoke alarm

One of my biggest annoyances at home is my uneven floor in the corners on my living room. Our computer desk has had 2 locations in the last few months, both corners and both times the desk chair rolls away from the desk. It’s very frustrating when I’m trying to get work done and I’m slowing slipping away from the keyboard or accidentally roll over a dog’s tail because he’s trying cuddle around my feet. My simple solution to this is temporarily replacing it with a dining chair. Not as comfortable but I know I won’t be going anywhere.

A chirping smoke alarm is equally annoying but it typically means that the batteries simply need to be changed. Instead of just taking your alarm down and hiding behind a picture or tucking it in a drawer take a few extra minutes to replace the batteries. Kidde, a leader in fire protection and safety equipment urges families to protect your family and home from the dangers of being left without a warning. Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained are probably the least expensive way to keep your family and home safe in the threat of a fire.

Kidde has recently introduced a line of Worry-Free Smoke Alarms, which offer a variety of benefits to the millions of Americans who rely on continuous battery-powered smoke and fire detection in their homes. The new alarms are powered by sealed-in, long-life lithium batteries for 10 years (the life of the alarm).

Benefits of Worry Free Smoke Alarms

  • It’s Always On: 24 hr/day, 7 day/week protection from smoke and fire
  • Decade of protection: sealed lithium battery provides 10 years of continuous power
  • Maintenance-free, hassle-free: never replace a battery during the alarm’s operating life and no need to worry about the batteries being removed
  • Goodbye late night low battery chirps: an end-of-life chirp tells you when it’s time to replace the alarm
  • Location-based attributes make it simple to select the right alarm for the right location in your home
  • Money savings: no batteries to buy and replace every six months, save up to $40 over the life of the alarm
  • Quick and easy installation: simply twist the alarm onto the mounting bracket and it activates

With the holidays approaching and ovens, fireplaces, decorative lighting and candles and portable heater use on the rise Kidde wants to offer LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! readers the chance to win a 2-pack of Worry Free Smoke Alarms. Share with us your own home annoyances to enter.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above. Please note the changes to the entries and frequency, entries that don’t follow rules may be disregarded/ignored/deleted.

  • SUBSCRIBE to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via email or RSS feed
  • LIKE the Kidde Facebook Page
  • SHARE this link on Facebook (For my family’s safety I entered to win a 2-pack of Kidde Worry Free Smoke Alarms over at LookWhatMomFound..and Dad too! )
  • FOLLOW Mom & Dad & Kidde on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway (1 time per day), please leave your twitter link each time, tweet a form of this message: For my family’s safety I entered to win @KiddeSafety WorryFree Smoke Alarms from @lkwhtmomfound @anddadtoo http://bit.ly/PHAQ6a 
  • ENTER another Giveaway – let us know which one in the comment (one extra entry per giveaway you enter, just leave separate comments)
  • COMMENT on any other Review/Our Life/Our Travels/Our Thoughts post, let us know where to find it

Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Friday, November 30, 2012. The winners will be emailed and will have 24 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to Continental US residents only. For complete rules please read our blog contest rules page.
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Roasted Pesto Chicken and Rice #ninjacooking plus Giveaway

November 6, 2012 by

A couple weeks ago Rob and I were invited to see the reveal of the Ninja Cooking System. Since I like to cook and love to try out fun appliances I knew we had to attend. The event was held at Philadelphia’s Reading Terminal Market at La Cucina, a demonstration kitchen.

The night started with fun food and drinks and introductions of the PR Team, Euro-Pro team and Stephanie O’Dea, slow cooker queen.
We got to try our hands at using the Ninja. Each team had a different recipe and each one used a different function or two. The Ninja Cooking System goes from a stovetop to oven to slow cooker in the flick of a switch.

We’ve been using it off and on for the last couple of weeks and have been pleasantly surprised. The cooking demos were done under some pressure, distraction and unfamiliarity so the end results weren’t as spectacular as I had hoped. I had confidence that the Ninja would work well in our home though. I knew with some focus and in our own environment we could create some delicious meals. I wasn’t expecting how simple everything would be though.

#ninjacooking #360pr pesto chicken

Roasted Pesto Chicken and Rice

Recipe Type: #ninjacooking Entree
Cuisine: Italian
Author: Melinda@LookWhatMomFound
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Cook time:
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Serves: 4-6
This is a delicious and simple one pot meal using the Ninja Cooking System but can be made in conventional Pots and Pans.
Ingredients
  • 1 tsp Olive Oil
  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts cut in half
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1cup of rice
  • 2 cups of frozen green beans
  • 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Mozzarella
Instructions
  1. Set the Ninja Cooking System stovetop to high and brown the seasoned chicken on both sides in a tsp of olive oil.
  2. Once chicken is brown remove from pan and set aside.
  3. Do Not remove bits from pan! Add the rice and 1 cup of water and the green beans on top.
  4. Place the chicken on the roasting rack and top with pesto.
  5. Add any juices that collected from the chicken to the rice mixture and insert the rack into the Ninja on top of the green beans.
  6. Set the Ninja to Oven, 350⁰ and top with the lid.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes.
  8. Remove lid, top the chicken with shredded mozzarella replace the lid for additional 2-3 minutes until cheese melts.
  9. Serve and enjoy.

browning chicken stovetop ninja cooking system #ninjacooking

The chicken ended up very moist, the rice was flavorful but the green beans were a bit overcooked. I wanted to add them the last several minutes of cooking but couldn’t figure out how to remove the roasting rack without spilling the chicken all over the place. This whole meal could’ve been done in 3 separate pans but why make that mess. This is one pot cooking without it having to be a casserole or stew.

green beans and rice in ninja cooking system #ninjacooking

pesto chicken ninja cooking system #ninjacooking

A couple differences I would’ve liked to see is the additional trivet and mitts come standard with the set. It’s such a unique product that everything should be included to get the full pleasure of using it instead of fumbling around looking for something to just work. There also needs to be a simple way to remove the hot roasting rack or baking pan from the Ninja. I tried 2 forks, tongs and oven mitts but nothing was just right. The chicken finally came out but it wasn’t simple to balance on the larger handles.

Overall I’m happy with the way the Ninja performed and cleaned up. We will have other recipes to share in the near future.

I’m opening up a Linky for the rest of the bunch that attended the Ninja Cooking System demo in Philadelphia or anywhere else across the country.  I’d love to see ho everyone else is using it and try out other recipes to get the most use possible and keep my kitchen clean.

Link up your posts with your recipes or reviews of the Ninja Cooking System #ninjacooking

 

As a special treat for LookWhatMomFound..and Dad too! readers, we are giving away a Ninja Cooking System, valued at $199. Let me know feature you love best, what would you love to try out for yourself.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above. Please note the changes to the entries and frequency, entries that don’t follow rules may be disregarded/ignored/deleted.

  • SUBSCRIBE to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via email or RSS feed
  • SHARE this link on Facebook (I entered to win a Ninja Cooking System over at LookWhatMomFound..and Dad too! )
  • PIN the recipe above. Share the pin URL here
  • FOLLOW Mom & Dad on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway (1 time per day), please leave your twitter link each time, tweet a form of this message: I entered to win the #NinjaCooking System #Giveaway @lkwhtmomfound @anddadtoo http://bit.ly/XgR5KP
  • ENTER another Giveaway – let us know which one in the comment (one extra entry per giveaway you enter, just leave separate comments)
  • COMMENT on any other Review/Our Life/Our Travels/Our Thoughts post, let us know where to find it

Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Tuesday, November27, 2012. The winners will be emailed and will have 24 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to Continental US residents only. For complete rules please read our blog contest rules page.

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NIVEA Allows Me to Look and Feel Good

November 4, 2012 by

Looking and feeling good is extremely important and it can set your tone for the whole day.  Recently I received a few Nivea products that make me feel and look really good.

Here is what I received:

  • NIVEA FOR MEN Platinum Protect Deodorizing Body Wash – This 3-in-1 deodorizing hair and body wash with Smart Deo Technology removes dirt and odor causing substances with an intense foaming formula.  It provides a Platinum-level clean without drying out your skin and leaves an invigorating scent.
  •  NIVEA FOR MEN Moisturizing Face Wash – Moisturizing Face Wash is an effective cleansing gel formula, with menthol and skin conditioning Vitamin E, for men who want thoroughly clean skin without that dry skin feeling
  •  NIVEA FOR MEN Replenishing Post Shave Balm – A mild, non-greasy formula with special moisturizers, Vitamin E and Provitamin B5 that delivers long-lasting moisture for healthy looking skin.

I gave the body wash to Shaun as I still use old fashion bar soap and he loves it.  He told me he likes how it makes him smell after his shower which is funny considering he is only 9 years old.  I guess Shaun wants to smell good for the girls at school.  I have been using the face wash as well as the post shave balm and am very pleased so far.  I have sensitive skin which means I break out pretty easy so I am always looking for a face wash that will clean my face without breaking me out and so far the Nivea face wash has been doing just that.  I also LOVE the post shave balm because again I have sensitive skin especially my neck area so my skin often gets irritated after I shave and the post shave balm has really helps sooth my skin.

All in all I am very happy with the Nivea for Men products because they make me feel good and feeling good gives you that confidence you need to get through the day. If you are looking for a gift for that man on your list this holiday season take a look at the NIVEA for Men Product line because I am sure you will find something that they will love.

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Sunday Linky Edition #168

November 3, 2012 by
Every Sunday we will be hosting a Sunday edition of Linky’s. Please list your awesome posts and giveaways that you want others to read and know about. We love Linky’s because it gives us a chance to read other blogs and enter giveaways that we might have missed out on. So please enter your permalink below so everyone can check out what you have. Don’t forget to come back every Sunday for our Sunday edition of Linky’s.



Chasing Mavericks $25 Visa GC #Giveaway #livelikejay

October 30, 2012 by

Chasing Mavericks just opened last week to lots of buzz from those adrenaline junkies who love flicks about speed, danger and mind blowing sports and activities.

chasing mavericks movie

CHASING MAVERICKS is the inspirational true story of surfing phenom Jay Moriarity (newcomer Jonny Weston). When 15 year old Jay discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, is near his Santa Cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend Frosty Hesson (Gerard Butler) to train him to survive it. As Jay and Frosty embark on their quest to do the impossible, they form a unique friendship that transforms their lives, and their quest to tame Mavericks becomes about more than surfing. Chasing Mavericks was made with the help of some of the biggest names in the surfing world, and features some of the most mind-blowing wave footage ever captured on film.

Cast: Gerard Butler, Jonny Weston, Elisabeth Shue, Abigail Spencer, Leven Rambin
Rated PG

chasing mavericks, gerard butler

A LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! reader will receive:

To enter just let me know what heart stopping, blood pumping extreme sport you’d love to try out one day.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above. Please note the changes to the entries and frequency, entries that don’t follow rules may be disregarded/ignored/deleted.

  • SUBSCRIBE to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via email or RSS feed
  • LIKE Chasing Mavericks on Facebook
  • SHARE this link on Facebook (I entered to win a Chasing Mavericks $25 Visa GC prize pack from LookWhatMomFound..and Dad too! )
  • FOLLOW Mom & Dad & ChasingMavericks on Twitter & Tweet this giveaway (1 time per day), leave your twitter link each time: I entered to win a @ChasingMavs $25 Visa GC & more from @lkwhtmomfound @anddadtoo #livelikejay http://bit.ly/101hagx 
  • ENTER another Giveaway – let us know which one in the comment (one extra entry per giveaway you enter, just leave separate comments)
  • COMMENT on any other recent(2weeksold) Review/Our Life/Our Travels/Our Thoughts post, let us know where to find it

Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Tuesday, November 20, 2012. The winners will be emailed and will have 24 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to Continental US residents only. For complete rules please read our blog contest rules page.

I Disclose




Sunday Linky Edition #167

October 27, 2012 by
Every Sunday we will be hosting a Sunday edition of Linky’s. Please list your awesome posts and giveaways that you want others to read and know about. We love Linky’s because it gives us a chance to read other blogs and enter giveaways that we might have missed out on. So please enter your permalink below so everyone can check out what you have. Don’t forget to come back every Sunday for our Sunday edition of Linky’s.



The Parking Spot Recap

October 23, 2012 by

This past weekend I took an awesome trip to Chicago for the Kenmore 2012 Fall Blogger Summit and I had the opportunity to leave my car at The Parking Spot while I was on my trip.

Typically when I fly I tend to use the same parking lot and have done so for the last few years so I will admit that I was a little skeptical trying somewhere new. Now I know you might say it’s only a parking lot but I like knowing that my car is safe and will be in the same condition that I left it when I return back from my trip. Parking in the same lot for the last few years has given me a certain comfort level because I know how their overall process works but I stepped outside of my comfort zone and gave The Parking Spot a try and I am glad I did.

One day early last week I went to their web site to make a reservation which took only a few minutes because I wanted to make sure that the lot wouldn’t be full the day I arrived. The Parking Spot offers self-parking and valet parking at very reasonable prices and thankfully I decided on valet parking because when I arrived to the lot in Philadelphia on Friday it was pouring rain so needless to say it was nice to have a nice dry garage to pull into and unload all of my luggage. After I unloaded my luggage the attendant took my car and I waited for the shuttle to pick me up and take me to the airport. One of the things that I really liked besides the garage since it was pouring was that they offered free bottles of water as well as free copies of the USA Today (which I read on the way to Chicago). Most of the time it’s the little things that make an experience that much more enjoyable.

I was gone for two days and when I arrived back to Philly the process was super simple. I needed to wait in a certain zone at the airport and the shuttle just showed up. I called and was told a shuttle comes by approximately every seven minutes which means you won’t have to wait very long to be picked up. When I arrived back to the lot I was dropped off inside the valet garage and the attendant got my car for me and I was off. It was really that simple. After I settled up with the person and was about to pull away she handed me a bottle of water and told me to have a nice day. Again it’s the little things and I was so happy because after getting to the airport for a 6am flight and not having time to eat that bottle of water was refreshing and made my experience at The Parking Spot that much more enjoyable.

The Parking Spot, the nation’s largest near-airport parking operator, is now offering travelers up to 25 percent off parking as part of its “More Spots, More Savings” national promotion. With more than 35 locations at 22 U.S. airports, it’s now easier than ever to take advantage of low airfares and plan a getaway.

For this trip I stepped outside of my comfort zone and I am glad I did because The Parking Spot is now my new place to park when traveling from the Philadelphia airport.

Will you be traveling soon?  If so today is your lucky day because one Look What Mom Found… and Dad too! reader will have the chance to win a voucher good for one week of free parking (valid for either self-park or valet) at any of the locations at the following U.S. airports : Atlanta Hartsfield, Austin Bergstrom, Buffalo – Niagara, Dallas Fort Worth, Dallas Love Field, Denver International, Houston Hobby, Houston George Bush Intercontinental, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Memphis, Nashville, Newark, New York JFK, Oklahoma City Will Rogers, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix Sky Harbor, Pittsburgh, Port Columbus, and Lambert -St. Louis. All you have to do is tell me where you are planning on going for your next trip.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above. Please note the changes to the entries and frequency, entries that don’t follow rules may be disregarded/ignored/deleted.

  • SUBSCRIBE to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via email or RSS feed
  • SHARE this link on Facebook (I entered to win a week of free airport parking from LookWhatMomFound..and Dad too! )
  • FOLLOW Mom & Dad & The Parking Spot on Twitter & Tweet this giveaway (1 time per day), leave your twitter link each time: I entered to win a free week of airport parking from @theparkingspot @lkwhtmomfound @anddadtoo http://bit.ly/PPrzKp
  • ENTER another Giveaway – let us know which one in the comment (one extra entry per giveaway you enter, just leave separate comments)

Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Wednesday, November 14, 2012. The winners will be emailed and will have 24 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to Continental US residents only. For complete rules please read our blog contest rules page.
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Shop At Home for the Holidays with #ThirtyOne plus #giveaway

October 22, 2012 by

Last summer I asked the Twitterverse for their recommendations for a beach/pool bag large enough for a family of 5. I got some expected answers, some brands shouting out their own goods and then a couple mentions of Thirty-One and the options they have. Do you think it was coincidence that 2 weeks later I stumbled on a table at a local 4th of July Festival and it was a local Thirty-One representative? The table was covered in gorgeous colors and patterns and options for any and every organizational, travel, storage issue ever imagined. This began my love affair friendship with Wendi. Shortly after this meeting I was invited to and attended her Open House where I got to see more items on display and in action all over her house.

thirty-one gifts, personalized bags, organized closet

I shopped that day and have been back numerous times since. My everyday wallet as well as small cosmetic case are permanent fixtures in my purse. My beach bag is their XXL Everyday Tote. This thing holds 5 beach towels, a Zippered Pouch of sunscreen, a Zippered Pouch for the iPad and phones and a thermal Tote for snack. Yes all of those things I mentioned are from Thirty-One.

I’m in love with the construction quality, ability to match patterns and the always changing designs and products. I know if they discontinue something (my wallet) I will be able to find something else I equally love.

new thirtyone patterns

Over the past two years with Thirty-One, I’ve helped hundreds of ladies get organized around the house and on-the-go. Our terrific line of personalizable bags, organizers, accessories, stationery and more has just what you need for the perfect thoughtful gift, or a little indulgence for yourself. I’m happy to share Thirty-One with you, and would love to help make your holiday shopping a little easier!

For me, Thirty-One is way more than an indulgence – it’s the source of income I need to keep me at home with my four-year-old son, Darren. For my hostesses, it is the free, half-price and exclusive products they get, while having much needed girl time with friends and family. For my customers, it is an amazing price for a stylish and functional item.

I love sharing Thirty-One, and I am loving my Thirty-One experience. How can I help you experience Thirty-One? Whether you’d like to do a little shopping, you’re thinking of hosting a home or catalog/online party, or you want to live the dream of a Thirty-One consultant… call or email me today!

Wendi Jacobs, Director
Thirty-One

Everyone knows someone who needs a little organization help. Everyone knows someone that loves a great storage tool. Everyone knows someone that would appreciate a stylish accessory for everyday.

Now’s your chance to win a $50 GC to spend with MY very own Wendi. Use it towards a purchase for you or a friend. Let me know what you find on Wendi’s Shopping Page that you would love to have. Be sure to include the pattern.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above. Please note the changes to the entries and frequency, entries that don’t follow rules may be disregarded/ignored/deleted.

  • SUBSCRIBE to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via email or RSS feed
  • SHARE this link on Facebook (I entered to win a $50 Thirty One GC from LookWhatMomFound..and Dad too! )
  • JOIN Wendi’s Thirty One Facebook Group for EXCLUSIVE contests,  giveaways, product news, usage ideas, photos and more….
  • FOLLOW Mom & Dad  on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway (1 time per day), please leave your twitter link each time, tweet a form of this message: I entered to win $50 @ThirtyOne GC#Giveaway from @lkwhtmomfound @anddadtoo http://bit.ly/OW2s7k 
  • ENTER another Giveaway – let us know which one in the comment (one extra entry per giveaway you enter, just leave separate comments)
  • COMMENT on any other Review/Our Life/Our Travels/Our Thoughts post, let us know where to find it

Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Monday, November 12, 2012. The winners will be emailed and will have 24 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to Continental US residents only. For complete rules please read our blog contest rules page.

I Disclose




Sunday Linky Edition #166

October 20, 2012 by
Every Sunday we will be hosting a Sunday edition of Linky’s. Please list your awesome posts and giveaways that you want others to read and know about. We love Linky’s because it gives us a chance to read other blogs and enter giveaways that we might have missed out on. So please enter your permalink below so everyone can check out what you have. Don’t forget to come back every Sunday for our Sunday edition of Linky’s.



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