Each day the duo have something new to say and they make me laugh! I try to get video…even though the quality is totally terrible on my phone but its the fastest pocket size camcorder I have. I need one to capture all these fun moments. So here is Seth boy with his newest word:
Spray Away Germs: MyClyns Giveaway
Fall, Winter, and early spring always bring the crud. You know the crud? The sniffling, sneezing, germ spreading love fest that the seasons bring. Not to mention the fact that our children help to spread this by not always washing their hands or covering their mouths and faces when expelling their crud.
I personally load my kids up on vitamin C rich foods and we have taken stock in Kleenex and anti-bacterial gel. Not to mention my OCD takes over and anytime anyone is sick my home goes into full quarantine and I run around in the jumpsuit cleaning each room from top to bottom. Germs don’t stand a chance!
So with all the oral expelling going on with our children I wondered what else I could do besides wear a plexiglass facial shield. Thank goodness for MyClyns. What is MyClyns (phonetic: mi-clinz)? MyClyns is a non-alcohol, fast-acting germ protection spray for those who have been in contact with airborne particles or bodily fluids (aka oral expelled of the nastiest kind).
I truly enjoyed this product because unlike the anti-bacterial gels, I was not worried about the harsh chemicals, burns, or any form of irritation. I was able to spray MyClyns right on my kids without any sort of worry about problem. Also I felt confident in that, “independent laboratory tests showed a 99.99% reduction in 60 pathogens including MRSA, E. Coli, and others” (MyClyns; RL&A, 2010) plus the FDA has cleared the solution in MyClyns as a medical device. As a “device” the MyClyns is so super convenient. Slip into any bag, purse, or even your pocket. Super sleek and slim design the MyClyns is about the size of a Sharpie so you can take it anywhere, even safe for airline travel.
You can purchase this product with a price point of $7.99 to $9.99 at your local CVS, Kroger’s brand stores, Wegman’s, and Bigg’s with more stores coming! Available in a 6mL container with approximately 60 sprays.
Now I get to share this wonderful product with you to help protect yourself and your family from everyone else’s cooties and crud. Here are the rules:
Leave me a comment and tell me what is your biggest cootie annoyance? People who don’t wash their hands? Sneeze on you? Or how about those spitters…you know the kind…the ones who talk like Daffy Duck and spooge all over you? Tell me about it!
Extra entries:
- Fan MyClyns on Facebook and Each day fans will have the opportunity to answer germ-related questions that are posted on the wall. Every fan that responds and posts the correct answer will be entered into our daily prize drawing. The answers can all be found within the content on the Facebook page or on the MyClyns Web site at www.mygermspray.com In addition to the daily prizes Fans will also have an opportunity to compete for the title of “Germ Master of the Week†and win our special weekly prize as well. The winner will be the fan who answers the most questions correctly during the week. Fans can also keep track of how they are doing by checking out the Germ Knowledge Leader-Board that is posted on the main wall.
- Follow my blog and or tell me you do!
- Follow me on Twitter
- Tweet this giveaway with daily RT’s available: Spray away cooties and germs with the MyClyns giveaway from @KariewithaK http://bit.ly/b84vEZ
- Fan The Fish on Facebook
- Subscribe to my feed
- Fill out the form to be on the Friday Featurette! (blogger or not…I want you on my blog!) (worth 2 entries)
- Blog this giveaway (Worth 5 entries)
CONTEST ENDS FEBRUARY 17TH 2010@ 11:59PM
Best of luck!
I admit I am shallow
I feel I have failed to be honest on my blog. After a very strong discussion with The Chad I had the ultimate slap. I put on a happy face for the blog because in the event I post that my life is not all roses and rainbows….well let’s face it…you would rather watch the damn news than read about some woman on the internet.
Truly my blog and persona are me, but to some degree they are lacking luster, a true persona that screams I am coming back for more on this blog. While I am not one to sensationalize by any means in the manner of feeding off of others pain or disadvantages for the fact to make me feel better I do feel like to be completely blunt.
Maybe my fear of rejection is what is holding me back in really laying everything out to tell you that I make fun of myself by calling myself little Miss Perfect. While I do TRY to do everything perfect….I am the most damaged human being I have had the pleasure to meet every single day. I fear being rejected because I am not perfect, because I really like to use the F word as a noun, adjective, conjunction, pronoun, and verb to name a few. I used to smoke. I like to drink when I am in a mood….which is actually rare but at least once a year I like to get a good buzz on that the next day I look around like….Um…who was that broad?
I also would like to get to know you. All 721 of you. Yes…even if that takes me years I would like to do it. A guest post from you at least once a week. You may think…has she completely lost it? But I haven’t. I know so little about you as readers that I want to hear about you…an insight into your psyche, who you are, what makes you tick, unique, if you enter a helluva lot of giveaways or you are a fellow blogger or hey you like to just read blogs period I want to know.
So no more Little Miss Perfect from me…though she is my alter ego…be prepared for a whole new year of posts. Oh and yes I will still have some KICKIN’ giveaways and what have you….but I want you to come here and read about some jaw dropping truths that say “sweet…I am so not alone!”
Please fill out my form for the guest posts….otherwise I will hunt your ass down and email it to you…and hound you weekly if not daily until you return it and I can feature you on my blog. Because that’s how I roll.
Bloggers and Taxes
TAXES!! Yes, the dreaded word. We live, pay, hate, and will die paying taxes. I hope this helps some…please do NOT be confused by others posting information. ALWAYS consult with a tax advisor or an accountant (such as moi!) before filing. Your penalty under law is that you will have to pay or you may be charged with tax evasion in the event that you incorrectly file or claim specific deductions and incomes on your taxes. Here are the basics about blogs and taxes. Again I highly stress TALK TO AN ACCOUNTANT! A stay at home mom (with no specific formal training in finance, accounting, or tax laws) or someone who happens to know an accountant is NOT an accountant. Get on the phone, go down to a local office, search IRS.Gov and get your facts.
Let me know if you have additional questions or concerns. I will be posting over the next weeks on taxes as well for first time and existing home buyers how to receive the tax credit and how your mortgage works. Ask me questions and send them to karie@thefivefish.com for future Thursday Tips and Tricks.
In Love with Monave
Another heartfelt holiday season is upon us and while most think that Valentine’s is just a Hallmark holiday, the rest of us like to take the day to truly celebrate love. So our friends at Monave have a very special giveaway to offer:
Think of a special woman in your life: mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter. Do you think you could guess which Monave products she would enjoy? Would you like to surprise her with a lovely gift-wrapped set of whatever Monave products you think she’d enjoy, for Valentine’s Day? If you are game, and want to take the plunge, please email Monave via information@monave.com , and describe a meaningful experience that you’ve had with this special someone. There’s no limit to how much you say. They will pick three winners, based on content, and the winner will choose up to $50.00 worth of Monave products that they think their special someone would love!
Your last day to enter is February 9th so be sure to get our submissions in just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Reward Your School Box Tops for Education & Giveaway
Confession: I am one of THOSE moms. I save all the tabs off of pop cans to send with my son to school. I send in everything the PTO requests for fundraisers (otherwise they might fire me from my Board position) and of course I am a HUGE proponent for effortlessly snipping each and every box top from each and every participating product that prints box tops on the packaging.
Did you know that you can help your local school by sending in those box tops? While the cash amount may seem so menial the numbers slowly begin to add up and build and multiply exponentially. Just since the beginning of the school year my son’s school has been able to generate $500 in box tops for education. $500!! The number is truly huge considering that those funds, went right back into the school for the kids to help pay for field trips and extracurricular’s for the kids. The number makes me beam as a parent to know I am helping to make a difference in my child’s life and education by participating. Plus, what kind of PTO board member would I be if I wasn’t participating.
So when I received notice from MyBlogSpark that they, Kroger brand stores (which I only shop there….because I love my local Fry’s Food…they have AWESOME options) and Box Tops had a campaign to share about Reward Your School I had to share! I first went and shared all the information with the PTO to make sure the parents got the info as well and now, I want to share with you my faithful readers the way you and your child’s school can automatically receive FIVE free box tops just for registering, plus additional offers for MORE box tops on participating purchases. Just visit www.RewardYourSchool.com register and select your personalized offers for additional box tops. Those box tops will automatically go to your school so no worries about clipping additional packages either.
In addition to this great campaign to promote monies for schools I get to share with you a great giveaway on behalf of MyBlogSpark and General Mills for a $25 gift card to Kroger brand stores! Here’s how you can enter to win: What do you do to help raise monies for your child’s school? Or tell me if you are a closet clipper too for box tops and pop can tabs? (answer this first to be entered)
Extra Entries:
- Follow my blog
- Follow me on Twitter
- Tweet this giveaway daily: Win $25 GC to Kroger Brand stores and Reward Your School giveaway from @KariewithaK http://bit.ly/aJfIWw
- Subscribe to my feed
- Fan The Fish
- Email a friend this giveaway (2 entries)
- Blog this giveaway (Worth 5 entries)
- Leave me a substantial (not a load of horse minutiae) on a NON giveaway and NON review post (Worth 3 entries for each comment on a different post)
CONTEST ENDS FEBRUARY 12TH @ 11:59PM
Best of Luck!
The Perfect Nursery from QTips
Each of my pregnancies is so rich in my mind. I can remember each one of them so vividly and how I planned out the layout of the nursery, the bedding, the window coverings, pictures, how I would arrange the diapers, my planning was impeccable. However, when the time came with my first I was frozen as to how to put the basics together with diapers, wipes, the essential baby needs.
By the time the twins came around I knew I was prepared. Celebrity nursery designer Wendy Bellissimo suggests that neutral colors be chosen if you are going to be “surprised” by the sex of your baby, store essentials like Vaseline, diaper cream, rubbing alcohol and Q Tips and hold off on the paint. She confirmed everything I had setup and planned in my double nursery with the twins. I knew I could not be over prepared with this double whammy of a blessing.
The new Q Tips packaging is stylish and sleek for any nursery with the slide out box, neutral colors, and fun themes. The new boxes also allow for safe storage of your Q Tips to protect the integrity as well as protect your baby. Q Tips are great for applying ointments in a delicate manner, cleaning baby’s delicate areas (umbilical cord), and for small cleaning of your baby such as outer ear, behind the folds of your baby’s ear, and other delicate areas. **When cleaning a baby’s ear you should never enter the ear canal as to avoid damage to the ear.
In addition to preparing the nursery with essentials why not add style and functionality. Yes…items can be both functional and stylish! Not to mention some fun accesories for your child to enjoy as he or she grows into their space. Fun accesories like pictures, keepsakes, and of course the all famed piggy bank!
The folks at Mom Select sent me a two pack of Q Tips and a stylish elephant piggy bank to enjoy and to share with you my readers! Yes, you can add Q Tips and the adorable piggy bank to your nursery or someone you know who will be creating their nursery. I know my nursery is now toddler territory and I am also the donations coordinator for my twin mom organization so I am donating my Q Tips and bank for one of the new expecting moms in the club to enjoy!
How can you win this gift pack of Q Tips and the stylish elephant bank? Tell me the various uses you have for Q Tips in your home, car, for your children or tell me who can put these items to good use!
Extra Entries:
- Follow my blog and tell me you do
- Follow me on Twitter
- Tweet this giveaway and attend the party on Twitter: Get nursery ready with this giveaway #QTipsBaby and @Kariewithak http://bit.ly/c3ZAgd
- Where? Twitter February 4th @ 8pm EST
- Who? @ResourcefulMom @MomTalkRadio @MomSelectAmy
- What? #QtipsBaby
- Subscribe to my feed
- Fan The Fish on Facebook
- Email a friend (worth 2 entries)
- Blog this giveaway (worth 5 entries)
- Grab my button (worth 2 entries) and tell me where you have it posted.
CONTEST ENDS FEBRUARY 6TH @ 11:59PM ARIZONA TIME
Best of luck!
Until We Meet Again
Tonight I had a come to God with myself and a few comments made on my blog made me realize that my life has been a little too consumed by this blog. My life is more than a blog, than this blog. I will be fulfilling my commitments because that is who I am, but I have let these commitments take a hold of me more than I had intended. My blog was meant to be my release, my space, and now my space has been damaged. I let too many things, people, and events consume me personally with my life and my time. I am taking time to re-evaluate, you can email me if you need. As I said I will be fulfilling commitments and obligations. My regards until we meet again.
Karie
Fleet Fiber Gummies
While we are still in January I wanted to bring this product to your attention and promote awareness that January is National Fiber Focus Month. Fiber. So many cringe at the sound of the word. When you think of fiber you tend to think elderly, those nasty food additives, or worse, the flavor lacking food that resembles the taste of cardboard.
But did you know that fiber is essential for a healthy diet, weight loss, blood sugar maintenance, and digestive health? However, our children don’t have to worry about this right? Wrong. Last year the American Academy of Pediatrics increased the recommended daily fiber intake standards. Especially because our lives have been so consumed with time or lack thereof and over scheduling our kids are not always receiving adequate intake in their meals, so many parents head for the drive through window because of time and convenience.
Foods that are naturally rich in fiber, apples, breads, rice, salad, green vegetables, just about everything that is a plant of sorts is rich in fiber for your diet. So what if your kids are like everyone else’s kids and they will not eat the green leafy goodness that helps us feel full, promotes digestive health, and tastes great? Why not a supplement?
(If you are curious those are my kids. Eating chicken salads. Yes, chicken chunks in a green salad. I am lucky with their eating habits.)
Pedia-Lax Fiber Gummies from Fleet are a great way to help your kids stay regular and get their daily dose of fiber in their diet. The gummies are a cute penguin shape and best of all they are sugar free, calorie free, AND gluten free. Recommended for children ages 2-11 to maintain better digestive health, three gummies a day are equivalent to a half cup of broccoli.
Now if you are not sold or sure on the supplement visit the Fiber Gummies site to get some great ideas on how to incorporate foods (such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains) into your child’s diet and even get a $1.00 off coupon to buy a bottle of fiber gummies. Or if you don’t want to buy them, try to win a bottle here on this blog.
Tell me what you do to get your kids to eat veggies? Do you hide it in their foods? What creative way do you try to get your kids to eat veggies? Leave me a comment and tell me.
Extra Entries:
- Follow my blog and tell me you do
- Follow me on Twitter
- Tweet this giveaway with daily Tweet entries available: Enter to win Fiber Gummie Supplement with @KariewithaK https://thefivefish.com Ends 2/4
- Subscribe to my feed and tell me you do
- Fan The Fish on Facebook
- Fan Fiber Gummies on Facebook and get all the updates, sweet deals, and meal ideas!
- Buy a package of Fiber Gummies (email me a copy of your receipt dated after the date of this post for credit) Worth 10 Entries!
- Blog this giveaway (worth 5 entries)
CONTEST ENDS FEBRUARY 4TH 2010@ 11:59PM ARIZONA TIME
Best of luck!
*The Five Fish received a package of Fiber Gummies to review. In no way does this review intend to diagnose, cure, or prevent any disease. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and in no way represent any medical expertise.
Questions About Taxes: Mrs. Fish Thursday Tips and Tricks
So I want to bring back the old slave of my mind…put her to work for you. I am hearing buzzing about taxes? Home mortgages? Tax credits? Current homeowner tax credits? Oh you didn’t know about that one…ah yes…I will share more! Blog ad payments, review items are they counted towards income, what can you write off, what can you not write off on your taxes? Believe me….I have been audited for NOT claiming everything so I can tell you what is what on your taxes BEFORE you go to your overpaid CPA or worse…GASP….H&R Block. Getting prepared for your taxes is a snap. Bring me your questions.
Throw me all your questions. I will….cram all of my answers into FIVE minutes of vlog time for next Thursday. Seriously any money, purchase, credit, whatever question you have I HAVE an answer. Could be any question, let’s make this fun too ya know?