Hot Toy Deals under $10

Yes, you read the title correctly!  I just picked up some fabulous hidden deals on Amazon.  I say hidden because in doing a general search of most of these toys the under $10 deals did not show up.  I have included the links in the carousel above so you can go directly to the best offers!  Toys that have been as much as $39.99 are on this list.  For example the new "Crayola Glow Station can create with Light" retails for $39.99.  The best price I had found for it was $19.99 at Target this week but Amazon has it for $9.99.  I know these deals won't last long so if you are looking for economical last minute HOT toys for a child on your list you better get to shopping! ;)

The Flightless Goose Book Review

When I volunteered to review a new children's book I had no idea what a treat that I was in for.  The Flightlesss Goose is based on a true story.  The story is written by Eric Goodman and beautifully illustrated in watercolor by his wife Nataliya.  The book is Published by The Writer's Lair Books.

The title cues you in on the book's story.  The author has taken the story of a goose to help teach children that we are all different and have different talents or gifts.  This is not a story with a fairytale ending however is a story with a realistic, true and honest ending that can give hope to adults and children alike.  The author uses the book to show children that no matter what our limitations might be each of us has a gift and we need to use it.  I would encourage educators, parents, grandparents and anyone who has a child in their life to check out this book.  I would say it would be a must have for any school library.  Check out The Flightless Goose  which is a fun site offering a sneak peek into this amazing book and The Writer's Lair Books for information on the book from the publisher.  The book is hardback and retails for $15.95 and is available for purchase through The Flightless Goose Website   and Amazon. A fun read-a-long CD is available through the book's website.

I love giving books as gifts so don't forget that this would make an excellent Christmas gift for children or teachers!

*Disclosure:  I was given a copy of the book and audio CD in exchange for my honest review.  I received no monetary compensation for this post.

Hospitals Should Not Be The Cause Of Infection

Having worked in the healthcare industry myself and knowing many who still do, when I was contacted to share the following information with you I jumped at the chance.  Even if you don't work in the healthcare industry this information is important for you to know too!

The following information provided by http://hiawatchnews.com a program of Kimberly-Clark:

Earlier this year, the Department of Health & Human Services released its annual report on the quality of health care Americans receive. While there have been some improvements, hospitals still have work to do to put an end to the ongoing - but solvable - problem of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs).

Caregivers and other healthcare professionals know steps need to be taken to protect patients from HAIs, but it will take strong leadership to make the changes necessary to reduce the likelihood of these life-threatening infections. To help achieve this goal, Kimberly-Clark Health Care launched "Not on My Watch" (www.haiwatch.com), a website that provides tools and information to help facilities eliminate HAIs.
http://haiwatchnews.com/

Also* Kimberly-Clark will match all year-end gifts to the AORN (Association of periOperative Registered Nurses)  Foundation made by AORN members up to $20,000. All donations will be used to support education, research and patient safety initiatives.

I hope you will take time to watch this under 2 minute video.

The Versatile Blogger Award

I want to extend a HUGE Thank you to TwinkieMommie for giving me my first blog award.  I hope that all of you will take a few minutes to check out and follow her blog.

~To accept this award there are 4 rules~

1. Thank the person who gave you the award.  THANK YOU! TwinkieMommie

2.  Share Seven Things about yourself

1. I would consider myself shy but my friends would laugh at that description.
2. I am the proud mother of an amazing tween.
3. I love getting great deals.
4. I am a huge foodie!  I like everything but mashed potatoes and ground beef.
5. I DO NOT like to cook.  See #4- I'd rather eat.
6. It took me forever to take the plunge into blogging but I am so glad that I did.
7. I have a goal to start scrapbooking and jewelry making.

3.  Pass the award on to 12 bloggers you have recently discovered and who you think are fantastic.

Ann Crabs

Titus 2 Mommy of 2

Lifeonprint~Life through my Eyes

Contest Corner

Networking Witches

Strange Daze Indeed

Susieqtpies Scraps of Life

That Shaker of Salt

Guessing All The Way

Marvelous Mom Reviews

More Than Cents

Life Is Too Short 

4.  Contact the bloggers that you pick and let them know about the award.

Thank you again TwinkieMommie!

Blogger MIA

I want to apologize for being MIA lately.  I do want to say for the record, that I took up this blog as a hobby and will always put family first.  The good news is that I have gotten to spend time with family and extended family making lasting memories.  I would encourage each of you to take tech free vacations or semi vacations and do the same.  I thank you all for following and supporting me on my endeavor.

Reminder

Don't forget to "fall back" this weekend.  We gain an extra hour!  Make sure to update all of your clocks so that you will be on time Monday morning.  I hope everyone has a great weekend!

KT Tunstall Tiger Suit Review

 

 KT Tunstall's newest album Tiger Suit was released Oct. 5, 2010.  This album is very promising with the first single released, "Fade Like a Shadow" already making it to radio's top 20.  I can't help but think of "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" when I think of KT Tunstall.  I loved that song and it's catchy tune. 

Thanks to One 2 One network I received a copy of Tiger Suit for review.  This album includes storytelling songs that we have come to expect from KT Tunstall.  I found this to be a great album to listen to throughout the busy day.  Tunstall's creative songwriting and captivating voice makes her music appealing to music lovers from multiple genres.  Tunstall is a grammy -nominated, multi-platinum singer-songwriter.  If you are a music lover I encourage you to check out Tiger Suit.  You may listen to samples and purchase Tiger Suit by clicking this: Amazon.com link.  Concert goers will want to check KT Tunstall's website for concert dates.  Her Fall tour will be 10/31-12/1.
For additional info:
* Website: http://bit.ly/KTsite

* Video: http://bit.ly/KTflasvid
* Twitter: http://bit.ly/KTtwitter
* Facebook: http://bit.ly/KTfbook
* Album Preview: http://bit.ly/KTpreview

*This review is my personal opinion, I am entered to win a gift card through One2One Network by participating.

Great Deal on Amazon! PopChips

Amazon is running another excellent sale on PopChips.  If you haven't tasted these, I love them.  They are baked and "popped" instead of fried.  I tried these a couple of months ago when Amazon ran a similar offer and we went through a case of 24 individual packs in no time.  The link shows a case of  regular flavor but others are available at the starting price of  $13.42.  Utilize the subscribe and save function (saves 15% and ships for free) along with this months code OCTOPOPS at check out for additional savings making these $9.40 a case or approx. .39 a bag.  While this isn't a "steal" this is a good price on a good item for children's lunches and snacks. 

*A note about Subscribe and Save.  After your order arrives you may cancel the subscribe and save if you do not want to receive automatic shipments.  Just visit your Amazon Account and Subscription tag and unsubscribe.

If you'd like to order I have included a link and would appreciate if you ordered through the blog link.  I am an amazon affiliate and you would be supporting my blog by doing so.  Thank you.
Please feel free to leave some comment love and I will return the favor.  Thanks for visiting my blog.

Contest Corner Giveaway

Contest Corner is currently hosting a giveaway through Walt Disney Records.  She is giving away one copy of Disney Villains: Simply Sinister Songs.  We have an older Disney Cd of villain songs and just love them.  I would love to win this one and am doing this post to obtain an extra entry into her giveaway.  Giveaway ends Sept 12 @ 11:59 PM PST.  You may enter here : Contest Corner.  Please add to your entry that you heard about her giveaway through StuffSmart.  Thank you and Good Luck!

Disney Villains: Simply Sinister Songs track list:

1. Pink Elephants on Parade: Dumbo
2. Siamese Cat: Song Lady and the Tramp
3. Cruella De Vil: 101 Dalmatians
4. I Wan’na Be Like You (The Monkey Song): The Jungle Book
5. Every Little Piece: Pete’s Dragon

6. Poor Unfortunate Souls: The Little Mermaid

7. Gaston: Beauty and the Beast

8. Oogie Boogie’s Song: The Nightmare Before Christmas

9. You’re Only Second Rate (The Return of Jafar): Aladdin and the King of Thieves

10. Be Prepared: The Lion King

11. Snuff Out the Light (Yzma’s Song): The Emperor’s New Groove

12. Yodel-Adle-Eedle-Idle-Oo : Home on the Range

13. Friends on the Other Side: The Princess and the Frog

Elmer’s Virtual Bag It Forward

I received a virtual bag from Contest Corner and am very thankful to one of my favorite bloggers and tweeter's for letting me know about this exciting opportunity.

Elmer’s will donate up to $10,000 to Adopt-A-Classroom with your participation. Join now!

The Elmer’s Virtual Bag It Forward is charity blog meme, bloggers are able to raise $10 per blog post for Adopt-A-Classroom by writing a blog post or Facebook note and donating a virtual bag of school supplies . Elmer’s will donate $10 per each post written for Adopt-A-Classroom, up to $10,000. *From the official site where you can read more.

ELMER’S VIRTUAL BAG IT FORWARD RULES

 

• Copy and paste these rules into your blog post or Facebook note.
• Create a post giving a “virtual bag of school supplies” to other bloggers or write about your Back to School shopping trip at Walmart.
• Link back to the person who gave you a bag of school supplies.
• Let each person you are giving a virtual bag of school supplies know you have given them a bag.
• Leave your link in the Elmer’s Virtual Bag It Forward comment section. You can also find the official rules of this virtual #bagitforward program there.
• Elmer’s is donating $10 for each blog participating in the Virtual Bag It Forward Donation to Adopt-A-Classroom (up to total of $10,000 for blog posts written by September 10,2010).
• Please note that only one blog post per blog url will count towards the donation.

 Here is the photo you can use for your virtual bag or create your own!

 

The program ends 9/10/2010 at 11:59 pm EST.

I am sending my virtual bag of school supplies to Ann at Ann-Crabs.