Vaseline Clinical Therapy Lotion
Monday, December 29, 2008
I received two bottles of Vaseline's Clinical Therapy Lotion, one that is lightly scented and another that is not scented at all. I have to say, I cannot find a single flaw with this lotion. It goes on smooth with no sign of flaking. The scent is not overpowering in the least, and it doesn't make your skin feel as if it can't breath.
For anyone who has extremely dry skin, the Vaseline Clinical Therapy Lotion will do wonders. While I don't have dry skin myself, I can certainly see how therapeutic it can be for those who suffer with dry skin day in and day out.
Overall, I am very pleased with the lotion and once it runs out, I'll continue to buy it for me and my family.
Speaking of buying the lotion, you can visit www.prescribethenation.com and print out a $1 off coupon for the Vaseline Clinical Therapy Lotion.
-Jennifer James, Editor
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Katie Lee Joel Hosted Holiday Mix & Mingle Event at the Betty Crocker Kitchens
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
It's getting deep into the heart of football showdowns with college bowl games starting on Saturday and the NFL playoffs right around the corner. So, for the countless football parties you'll be hosting you will need an inexpensive, yet tasty snack to stave off rabid football fans.Katie Lee Joel, TV food personality and author of The Comfort Table
, an entertaining and recipe book, recently hosted a holiday Mix and Mingle event at the Betty Crocker Kitchens in Minneapolis, MN. At the event, Katie mixed and mingled with guests, announced Original Chex Party Mix as America 's favorite recipe and discussed budget-friendly holiday entertaining."The Original Chex Party Mix was the recipe that I used to make with my grandmother, so it came as no surprise that it was voted as 'America's Favorite,'" says Joel. "I like to make it for game-day parties, but will also give it a little extra kick by adding hot sauce to it."
The Original Chex©Party Mix
Start to Finish: 15 Minutes
3 cups Corn Chex© cereal
3 cups Rice Chex© cereal
3 cups Wheat Chex© cereal
1 cup mixed nuts
1 cup bite-size pretzels
1 cup garlic-flavor bite-size bagel chips or regular-size bagel chips, broken into 1-inch pieces
6 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
2. Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.
24 servings (1/2 cup each)
1 Serving: Calories 140 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 7g (Saturated Fat 2.5g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 280mg; Total Carbohydrate 16g (Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 3g% Daily Value: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 6%; Iron 30%; Vitamin D 4%; Folic Acid 30%
Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 1/2 Fat
Carbohydrate Choices: 1
2008 © and ©/TM of General Mills
Photo CRedit: Jonnette
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Tips On How to Make a Gingerbread House from a Disney World Pastry Chef
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
After attending two Walt Disney World Mom Blogger Mixers and seeing up close everything Disney has to offer, I am still amazed at the lengths Disney goes to to make their guests' visit as memorable as possible. Walt Disney World truly is an amazing place!Every holiday season in the Grand Floridian Resort lobby, Disney pastry chefs erect a 16 ft. tall gingerbread house over the course of three days using, get this: 1,050 pounds of honey, 600 pounds of powered sugar, 800 pounds of flour and 700 pounds of chocolate. It's truly a sight to behold, and you can see it on the YouTube video below. Plus, if you've always wanted to know the secret behind making the perfect gingerbread house, a Disney pasty chef tells you how. Hint: It's all about the royal icing.
Check it out!
-- Jennifer James, Editor
Labels: children, Disney, family, parenting, tips, tours
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Vacation in Mexico for the Holidays, but on a Budget
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Mexico has several resort towns that are family friendly. All-inclusive Tesoro Manzanillo Resorts (rates start at only $185 per night) offers families a budget friendly resort to stay, with a variety of amenit
ies, including their one of a kind Corsarios Kids Club. It's the only kids club in Manzanillo, Mexico that not only has fully supervised activities during the day, but at night as well.Check out these five Manzanillo family adventures.
It's No Hurdle to Spot a Turtle
Turtle Sanctuary: Your adventure begins as you drive through miles of coconut palms and the 31-mile-long Cuyutlan lagoon. Before arriving at the sanctuary, you'll see water birds, banana plantations, salt mining and even brick making. Observe turtles of all sizes being raised and studied in pools, then released into the sea. Have your camera ready for a family photo with an alligator (in captivity) who smiles for pictures. Don't forget t
o save time for the infamous Salt Museum nearby and enjoy lunch on a beach made entirely of black sand. Sand castles anyone? Price: $3.75 per personWhere Fun Erupts
El Volcan de Fuego: Your entire family will be in awe of the majestic mountains and of course the towering 13,000 ft. active volcano. Currently exploding several times a day, and with episodic lava domes and flows, this is definitely an exciting site to see. People come near and far to witness the most active volcano in Mexico and its surrounding lush, forested valley and tranquil lagoon. Price: $74 per person for 9 hour tour
Kids Are Always VIP
Corsarios Kids Club: A special club just for kids and only offered at Tesoro Resorts in Manzanillo. Upon hotel check-in, your little one receives a VIP "Little Treasures" tote full of games, prizes and a personal invitation to join the Corsarios Kids Club, offering everything imaginable -- from pottery lessons, water volleyball games or learning to build a kite to treasure hunts on the beach, water slide action and movies galore. The best part is the club is fully supervised allowing mom and dad time to experience their own kind of fun. *Free for guests at hotel. Price: Rates start at $185 per night/per room
www.tesororesorts.com
Water Wonders Above and Below
Pacific Paddlers Kayak Tour & Snorkel: Sit-on-top of inflatable kayaks as you tour through the Juluapan Lagoon. There you'll see hundreds of water birds, including herons, pelicans, frigates, ducks, crakes and sandpipers. Mom and dad, no worries, the kayaks have comfortable, adjustable padded seats to make it a great trip no matter what your age. After about an hour's paddle, break for snacks and refreshments before getting wet. Then you’ll head out to snorkel at the 10,000-year-old coral reef, "Aquarium," for an up close eco-adventure. Price: $44 per person
Sounds Fishy... But Fun
Ocean Pacific Adventures Deep Sea Fishing Tour: While staying at the "Sailfish Capital" of the world, take your family aboard a 26 foot boat with a sheltered cabin for a 5 hour excursion of deep sea fishing fun. The veteran crew will escort you into just the right spots where you can catch some savory souvenirs. On your voyage, enjoy cold beer and soft drinks included, along with all licenses, fees, permits, lines and tackle. Price: $245 for boat
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Share Something Sweet and Help Children in Need
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Ferrero Chocolates (love them!) has partnered with Share Our Strength, a national organization that strives to end childhood hunger in our country, for the second year of Share Something Sweet. Share Something Sweet is a partnership that strives to get the entire nation involved in erradicating childhood hunger. Although we are the richest country in the world some children go to bed and wake up with empty tummies. Ferrero Chocolates and Share the Strength have pledged to do something about it. According to Share Our Strength 12 million children are at risk of hunger, which we must say is startling and totally preventable. Share Our Strength works with a network of community groups, activists, and food programs to ensure that children have healthy and nutritious food where they work, play and live.
Ferrero Chocolates has already donated $150,000 to this worthy cause and now you can help hungry children, too. If you log on to Share Something Sweet and use it to "send something sweet" (that is, a customizable e-card), Ferrero will donate another $1 per e-card sent, up to $10,000. So easy! And for every person that joins the Ferrero Facebook page, "Ferrero Lovers Unite," Ferrero will donate another $1 to Share Our Strength (up to $1,000).
We are getting in on the action! Send us your email address at editors (at) themomsalon (dot) com and we will send you an e-card and help feed a hungry child.
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New Products to Support Breast Cancer Research
Monday, September 22, 2008
Each year there are a plethora of products that are created for the express purpose of supporting breast cancer research. Here are a few that we've found this week.To encourage even more consumers to support the breast cancer movement through "Cook for the Cure(R), Presented by KitchenAid," is launching a new Ultra Power Stand Mixer that keeps pink, the symbol of breast cancer awareness, to a minimum. KitchenAid unveiled the white Stand Mixer with a pink trim band last week.
The product will be available at Target stores in plenty of time for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. With a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price of $249.99, this model will generate a donation of $40 to Susan G. Komen 
for the Cure(R) when you purchase it and then registers the purchase on CookfortheCure.com. Source: KitchenAide
for the Cure(R) when you purchase it and then registers the purchase on CookfortheCure.com. Source: KitchenAideAnd honestly, who thought Master Lock would make a special lock for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month? Well, they have. Who knew?
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Master Lock, the industry leader in locks and security products, is offering a specially designed pink padlock to raise awareness for breast cancer detection and prevention. Committed to helping people achieve peace of mind by locking up their valuables, the company is also helping to unlock a cure for breast cancer by supporting The Breast Cancer Research Foundation(R) with a $10,000 donation.
The pink padlock is available at select mass retailers nationwide, as well
as online at http://www.amazon.com/. Each 40-millimeter pink padlock comes
with a matching key and is emblazoned with a pink awareness ribbon, the
universal symbol of breast health awareness. The suggested retail price is
$5.49 for a single-pack and $9.50 for a two-pack. Source: Masterlock
as online at http://www.amazon.com/. Each 40-millimeter pink padlock comes
with a matching key and is emblazoned with a pink awareness ribbon, the
universal symbol of breast health awareness. The suggested retail price is
$5.49 for a single-pack and $9.50 for a two-pack. Source: Masterlock
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Must-See for Dallas Families
Teaching children about art and artists is one of the greatest gifts they will ever receive. If you live in Dallas or the surrounding area there is an art exhibit that is a must-see!The Meadows Museum presents From Manet to Miro: Modern Drawings from the Abello Collection, an exhibit of works by 45 of the most important artists of the past two centuries, from September 14 through December 2, 2008. The drawings, by such artists as Manet, Degas, Dali and Miro, are from the private collection of Juan Abello and his wife, Anna Gamazo, of Madrid, who were recently named among the world's 200 top art collectors by ArtNews. The exhibit marks the first time their collection has been shown in the United States, and the Meadows Museum is its only U.S. venue.
About the Meadows Museum
The Meadows Museum, a division of the Meadows School of the Arts at Southern Methodist University, houses one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of Spanish art outside of Spain, with works dating from the 10th to the 21st century. For information, call 214.768.2516 or visit the museum's website at http://www.meadowsmuseumdallas.org/
Source: Southern Methodist University
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Fifth Annual Turks and Caicos Conch Festival for Families
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Turks and Caicos Islands, a burgeoning luxury Caribbean destination featuring world-class beaches, is home to the Island's most famous culinary extravaganza - the Fifth Annual Turks and Caicos Conch Festival.This full day celebration is a great way for families to get together, relax and enjoy some rich culture and food. Visitors of all ages are invited to join locals, Nov. 29, 2008, on Providenciales' (Provo) powdery white sand beach to indulge in Turks & Caicos' unique flavors. The event, named one of the "Top 10 Festivals of the Year" by MSNBC in 2007, includes music, cultural activities and a cooking competition in honor of conch, a cultural icon and fundamental element of Caribbean cuisine. The day will be filled with events enjoyable for multiple generations including a conch recipe contest, native boat races, live music, a conch treasure hunt and a conch blowing contest.
For the adventurous families looking for an exciting excursion, travelers can also embark on full-day or half-day conch cruises where boat captains will first take guests snorkeling along the Islands' world-renowned barrier reef and then teach visitors how to free dive for conch, get the conch out of its shell, and prepare fresh conch salads, to be enjoyed during a Caribbean BBQ on an uninhabited island.
On the Net: www.conchfestival.com
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Celebrate Family Day - A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children on September 22
Friday, September 5, 2008
Eating meals together as a family is one of the basic ways to bond with your children, keep the lines of communication open with them, and simply share the day's happenings with each other.The J.M Smucker Company is partnering with The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University to celebrate Family Day - A Day to Eat Dinner with Your Children, which will be celebrated on September 22 this year.
To help you prepare for Family Day, Smucker is offering a free, online chat with The Surprising Power of Family Meals author Miriam Weinstein on September 16, 2008. Readers can visit www.poweroffamilymeals.com between 8 -10pm EST to chat with Weinstein, who will provide insight into the importance of family meals, tips on how to make it a part of your routine every day, and creative ways to make these occasions special.
"Although some may see meal time solely as a time to eat, it is much more than that," said Weinstein. "It is also a place for emotional and behavioral nourishment. Meal time sets the stage for family interaction. Parents are so important in their kids' lives and the kitchen table is such an obvious place for kids to get regular access to them."
On the Net: www.poweroffamilymeals.com
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