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Pantene Pro-V Celebrates the Most Beautiful Tresses!

October 9, 2010 by

To support the release of “Tangled,” Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 50th full-length animated feature, the world’s leading hair care brand is celebrating the iconic mane of golden-haired Rapunzel to raise awareness of its Pantene Beautiful Lengths campaign.

Started in 2006, the Pantene Beautiful Lengths campaign encourages people to grow, cut and donate their healthy hair to make real-hair wigs for women who have lost their hair due to cancer treatment. More than 220,000 ponytails have been collected for the program to date, and Pantene is aiming to reach its goal of two million inches of total hair collected by year’s end!

Rapunzel’s 70 feet of hair serves as inspiration for Pantene by inspiring families to give back, and teaching children the value of supporting a cause for social good.

Pantene is encouraging YOU to donate your hair! We’re hoping you’ll grow your hair (70 feet of hair not required—only 8 inches!) to magical lengths and make the kindest cut of all.

In order to make the most beautiful, realistic and durable wigs, donated hair must meet the following requirements:

  • Donated hair must be a minimum of 8 inches long (measured from just above the elastic band of the ponytail to the ends)
  • If donating wavy/curly hair, you may straighten it before measuring
  • Hair should be freshly washed and completely dry, without any styling products
  • Hair may be colored with vegetable dyes, rinses and semi-permanent dyes. It cannot be bleached, permanently colored or chemically treated
  • Hair may not be more than 5 percent gray

If you or anyone you know plans to donate, let us know on the Beautiful Lengths tab on Pantene’s Facebook page!

“Pantene is a brand that celebrates strong, healthy, beautiful hair, so working with Disney on ‘Tangled,’ a film featuring an empowered, iconic character that’s known for her long and strong tresses, was a natural choice for us. We’re thrilled with the Pantene-Disney collaboration as we both have huge passion for spreading the message about the Pantene Beautiful Lengths campaign.”

This is NOT a sponsored post but a message that encourages others to do something good with their time or in this case their hair 🙂
  




Riding To Help Find A Cure For MS

September 25, 2010 by
This morning at about 6:30 am I will be on the road riding 100 miles from Cherry Hill, NJ to Ocean City, NJ helping find a cure for MS in the City to Shore Ride.  This will be my second time doing this ride and my third MS ride total.  I will be riding for Team Campbell’s (father in law works for them) and I am pretty excited for the ride.
This is my first century ride this year so hopefully I will finish strong.  If I feel good at the end of the ride Saturday I will ride Sunday from Ocean City, NJ back to Cherry Hill, NJ this time for a total of 75 miles.  If I don’t feel good at the end of Saturday I will be riding back to Cherry Hill, NJ in the car with Melinda and the kids as they will be meeting me at the finish line in Ocean City.  
After the ride I am going to get a massage at the finish like for $15 then stuff my face to refuel and then head to the beach with Melinda and the kids to relax and have fun.



RMHC Day of Change

September 5, 2010 by

In 2009, Ronald McDonald House Charities raised over $19 million through the RMHC Donation Box program, which helped open 10 Ronald McDonald Houses, 15 Ronald McDonald Family Rooms, and 4 Ronald McDonald Care Mobiles, serving over 4 million children and families in need.

This year’s Day of Change is September 9, 2010.  RMHC is asking all the their supporters to drop off their spare change in Donation Boxes in McDonald’s restaurants. Donation Boxes are a really great way to get families involved in giving back to a meaningful cause – it’s those small acts of kindness and giving to RMHC that keep families together when they need it most.

Help make this day extra-special and this campaign a HUGE success for everyone.  That’s what RMHC is all about anyway … providing resources and stability to families so they can keep their children happy and healthy!

This is not a sponsored post, the information has been presented to us from the RMHC organization to share with your readers, friends and family.   Your experiences and reactions may differ from ours.




Kohl’s Cares for Kids Disney Winnie the Pooh Giveaway-CLOSED

July 27, 2010 by

Kohl’s Cares for Kids is back with a new collection every kid will love; Winnie the Pooh books and plush.

Kohl’s sells kid friendly merchandise to help kids in your communities, with 100 percent of the net profit going to kids’ health and education initiatives. Since 2000, more than $150 million has been raised nationwide.
Kohl’s Cares® earmarks net profits for initiatives such as injury prevention, immunizations and education programs for diabetes, asthma and childhood obesity, among others. The program was created as a commitment to the communities we serve. Every day, Kohl’s directs time, effort and funding toward children’s health and education. In fact, 100% of the net profits from the sale of Kohl’s Cares for Kids® merchandise will be donated to support children’s health and education initiatives nationwide.

We’ve purchased many different collections over the years for our children to enjoy. Currently the Sandra Boyton plush and books adorn Shae’s room and Shaun has the Dr. Seuss books on his bookshelves. For just $5 each you can really stock up on great additions to your child’s reading collection or use them as gifts for other children in your life.

Kohls wants to give a LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! reader a set of 4 books and 1 plush from the Winnie the Pooh collection plus the Deceptively Delicious cookbook available right now in stores, only $5 each. Visit Kohl’s Care and tell me something specific about the initiatives they are working on.
EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above and please be sure your email in your comment, attached to you blogger dashboard or easily seen on your website/blog. I will not search through About Me/Contact Me links.

  • Subscribe to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via email or RSS feed
  • Leave a relevant comment on a non-giveaway Review, Family Story or Article; let me know where to find your comment.
  • Enter any other current Giveaway for an extra entry for each one entered
  • Follow Mom and Dad and Kohls on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway up to 3 times per day, please leave your twitter link each time, tweet a form of this message: Kohls Cares for Kids Disney Winnie the Pooh #giveaway @lkwhtmomfound @and_dad_too http://bit.ly/bBvXMr       
  • Like LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! and Kohls on Facebook AND post about this giveaway on your wall. (include link to giveaway)
  • Blog about this giveaway, including links to this post and the sponsor as well as a complete description the the contest and prize
  • Follow LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via Google Friend Connect (bottom of page)

Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Tuesday,  August 17, 2010. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Your experiences and reactions may differ from ours.




Saving Promise is Fighting Against Domestic Violence

July 16, 2010 by

We all know there is a steady increase in cases of breast cancer and heart disease. What many people are unaware of is the increase of domestic violence incidents happening each day. Saving Promise is the grassroots efforts of LY Marlow. After being a 3rd generation victim of domestic violence and witnessing the cycle beginning again with granddaughter she knew she had to take a stand. Saving Promise was born.

Domestic violence, also known as intimate partner violence, is a pattern of behaviors designed to control a partner. These behaviors can hurt physically, sexually, psychologically and financially.

  • Physical-grabbing, punching, pushing, slapping, kicking, murder
  • Psychological- emotional and verbal abuse
  • Sexual- Unwanted sexual words or touching, forced or coerced sexual activity, and rape
  • Financial-withholding money, denying a career, confiscating possessions and accounts

More than 32 million Americans are affected by domestic violence each year, and more than three women are murdered each day. Saving Promise blends innovative programs and advocacy campaigns to strengthen domestic violence awareness in your community and around the nation.
Join the Saving Promise ONEVOICE Campaign as we recruit 100,000 people to join our mission and encourage their friends on Facebook, Twitter, My Space and You Tube to do the same.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Your experiences and reactions may differ from ours.




American Girl’s Shine On Now Project plus Giveaway – CLOSED

June 29, 2010 by

Every now and then we come across a young girl who wants to make a difference in the world and help others in need. To foster a spirit of goodwill and help make the world a brighter place, American Girl is introducing Shine On Now. This program is every girls chance to have their voices heard and help raise $1M in clothes, books, dolls and money for these participating organizations.

K.I.D.S. –Kids in Distressed Situations
Save the Children
NACHRI-Nat’l Association of Children’s Hospitals & Related Institutions
NWF-National Wildlife Federation

American Girl’s Shine on Now campaign started June 28th; girls all over the country have the ability become an American Girl Ambassador and receive a tool kit full of tips and ideas for fundraising and volunteering. Also find out about InnerStarU; a fun, safe online world where girls learn to be their best through a variety of games, quizzes, and other enriching activities that help boost their confidence and strength.

Starting July 13th girls will then have the chance to donate “stars” to make the world a brighter place. The goal is to collect one million stars by the end of the program on July 31, 2010. Plus with each daily contribution (up to 100 per day) girls are entered in a daily drawing for a new American Girl Doll.

Sabreena is my shining star. She’s worked her way through middle school with others while fundraising for Alex’s Lemonade Stand, Hannah’s Socks, Child Hunger Ends Here, Casey Cares, Franklin Square Hospital and more. During her 8th grade graduation assembly she was presented with a Citizenship Award. This award was given out to only 12 students in her entire class; it was a true honor to be recognized for her efforts. Sabreena will be an American Girl Ambassador and work towards making the world a better place not just for her but for others!

Celebrate the launch of Shine on Now and enter to WIN a new (new features and customization options coming) American Girl doll for a special girl in your life.   Tell me about this girl, what the wonderful things she does for her family, friends or community and why she is deserving of her very own American Girl doll. Please do not disclose the child’s name but do describe her life, her activities and the grand things she does for others!

EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above and please be sure your email in your comment, attached to you blogger dashboard or easily seen on your website/blog. I will not search through About Me/Contact Me links.

  • Subscribe to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via email or RSS feed
  • Leave a relevant comment on a non-giveaway Review, Family Story or Article; let me know where to find your comment.
  • Enter any other current Giveaway for an extra entry for each one entered
  • Follow Mom and Dad and AGShineOnNow on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway up to 3 times per day, please leave your twitter link each time, tweet a form of this message:  Win an AmericanGirl Doll & learn about #ShineOnNow @lkwhtmomfound @and_dad_too http://bit.ly/bMXT7s 
  • Like LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! and Shine On Now on Facebook AND write a message on their wall, example; I read about Shine on Now at LookWhatMomFound ..and Dad too! and entered to win an American Girl Doll 
  • Blog about this giveaway, including links to this post and the sponsor as well as a complete description the the campaign/contest and prize.
  • Follow LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via Google Friend Connect (bottom of page)

Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Saturday,  July 31, 2010. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Your experiences and reactions may differ from ours.




Kohl’s Cares for Kids Toy Story Giveaway-CLOSED

May 30, 2010 by

Kohl’s is a company that does amazing things for their communities. Since 2000 The Kohl’s Cares for Kids program had donated more than $126 million to support 100 health and educational opportunities for children nationwide. This program was created as a commitment to the communities the stores serve to benefit projects such as injury prevention, immunizations and education programs for diabetes, asthma and childhood obesity and others.

Each day Kohl’s Cares for Kids provides the net profits of their merchandise sales to support children’s health and education nationwide. The sale of each $5 book or stuffed friend is proof that a little goes a long way. A good book and a snuggly friend can be a positive impact on children far beyond the cash register.

I’m a big fan of Kohl’s stores! We’ve purchased our fair share of books and plush in the past; Sandra Boyton, Dr. Suess, Laura Numeroff, Bill Martin and MORE! We especially love the $5 books. Whether we purchase to keep or give as a gift it’s a great way to bring a smile to a child and help some others in the process.

This season the Kohl’s Care’s for Kids merchandise is in honor of the release of Toy Story 3 in June. Choose from Woody, Buzz and Rex Plush or 1 of 2 Toy Story books as well as Top Secret Restaurant Recipes and Kickin’ Back Country CD all for just $5 each.

Win your own Toy Story Set from Kohl’s Cares for Kids program right here from LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Have you ever purchased any Kohl’s Cares for Kids merchandise?

EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above and please be sure your email in your comment, attached to you blogger dashboard or easily seen on your website/blog. I will not search through About Me/Contact Me links.

  • Subscribe to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via email or RSS feed
  • Leave a relevant comment on a non-giveaway Review, Family Story or Article; let me know where to find your comment.
  • Enter any other current Giveaway for an extra entry for each one entered
  • Follow Mom and Dad and Kohls on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway 3 times per day, please leave your twitter link each time, tweet a form of this message: Kohl’s Cares for Kids program benefits KIDS, ToyStory #giveaway @lkwhtmomfound @and_dad_too http://bit.ly/avfc7e
  • Like LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! and Kohls on Facebook and post a status update about this giveaway on YOUR account.
  • Blog about this giveaway, including links to this post and the sponsor as well as a complete description the the contest and prize
  • Follow LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via Google Friend Connect (bottom of page)

Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Sunday,  June 20, 2010. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Your experiences and reactions may differ from ours.
 




charity: water and TOMS Shoes Team Up!

May 25, 2010 by

“charity: water should do something with TOMS Shoes!” We can’t tell you how many times we’ve heard this over the years (even from our own staff.) And we couldn’t agree more.

So they’re finally here! Today, we’re kicking off two limited-edition shoes we designed with TOMS.

When you buy The Water Project Shoe, $5 will be used to fund a well serving 540 people in the community of Sekura, Ethiopia. And as always, for every pair of shoes you purchase, TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need – One for One.

Support the work of two organizations you love. Learn more and buy a pair now.

This is NOT a sponsored post! Your experiences and reactions may differ from others.




New Balance 760 Sneaker Giveaway – NB supports Zooma Women’s Race Series-CLOSED

May 12, 2010 by

Imagine a powerful sea of women on the move–encouraging fellow runners and celebrating personal running triumphs. Picture a post-race party and expo all wrapped up in one memorable “after-party expo” where these strong goal-oriented women come together for well-deserved partying and pampering. This is ZOOMA Women’s Race Series presented by New Balance.

ZOOMA Women’s Race Series presented by New Balance is an exciting new concept in women’s running that celebrates the power and beauty of all women.

  • Purpose is to promote women’s and girls’ health and fitness by encouraging them to participate in a challenging and fun running event
  • Pampering amenities and exciting entertainment with a “girls’ weekend” atmosphere
  • Inaugural event held in Annapolis, MD on June 1, 2008 attracted over 1,600 runners
  • ZOOMA welcomes both men and women to participate in all ZOOMA events.
  • 2010 events will be held in Austin, TX, Annapolis, MD, Colorado Springs, CO, and Atlanta, GA

ZOOMA Women’s Race Series presented by New Balance works with a charity partner in each city. 2010 charities include LifeWorks, a non-profit that provides social support to families in Austin, Texas; Girls on the Run Annapolis, a national non-profit educational and running program for pre-adolescent girls; and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training – Rocky Mountain Chapter.

To celebrate Zooma and the empowering women behind the events New Balance is giving away 2 pairs of 760 running shoes. Tell me something about Zooma Women’s Race Series NOT MENTIONED ABOVE then let me know would you prefer men’s or women’s sneakers.

EXTRA ENTRIES:
To receive these extra opportunities for entries, you must fulfill the first REQUIRED entry above and please be sure your email in your comment, attached to you blogger dashboard or easily seen on your website/blog. I will not search through About Me/Contact Me links.

  • Subscribe to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via email or RSS feed
  • Leave a relevant comment on a non-giveaway Review, Family Story or Article; let me know where to find your comment.
  • Enter any other current Giveaway for an extra entry for each one entered
  • Follow Mom and Dad on Twitter and Tweet this giveaway 3 times per day, please leave your twitter link each time, tweet a form of this message: Win @NewBalance 760 running shoes from @lkwhtmomfound…@and_dad_too http://bit.ly/c77FmG 2 WINNERS     
  • Like LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! and New Balance on Facebook
  • Follow LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! via Google Friend Connect (bottom of page)

Your entries must follow the rules or they won’t be eligible for prizes. This contest ends 11:59 pm, Wednesday,  June 9, 2010. The winners will be emailed and will have 48 hours to claim their prize. This contest is open to US residents only. For complete rules please read our contest rules page.

This is a sponsored post but the opinions and descriptions presented belong solely to LookWhatMomFound…and Dad too! Your experiences and reactions may differ from ours.




It’s Party Time

May 12, 2010 by

This Saturday, May 15th is our Child Hunger Ends Here Neighborhood Rally. I’m joining together with Perry Hall Moon Bounce, Iced Gems Baking, Nerf, Port Discovery and other local sponsors to bring the community together to raise awareness and funds and food for Feeding America and the Maryland Food Bank.

The Moon Bounce, face painting and games are free. Iced Gem Baking, will be there selling her infamous cupcakes. Snacks and drinks will also be available for sale. Don’t forget that there will be some really fun raffles to giveaway too!

Saturday, May 15, 2010 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
OakHurst Park (end of Sylvanoak Way)
Nottingham, MD 21236

We are asking all the families to donate financially or with a bag of non-perishable food. Remember ALL proceeds not only go towards Feeding America and the Maryland Food Bank they also stay in this community to feed our children. Don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions you may have, melinda@lookwhatmomfound.com.




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