Lovable Labels: Review and Giveaway!

Lovable Labels is an online company that makes personalized labels for anything and everything! They've got labels for clothing, bag tags, safety products, household labels, multi purpose labels and stationary too! With this new year just beginning, perhaps being more organized is on your list of resolutions? Lovable Labels makes it easier with their multi-purpose and organizational labels.

I chose to review their Pantry Labels. Check out the huge list of labels you get in this pack, over 80 different items! I need to get more containers so I can be more organized. These are pre-printed labels with the most commonly used pantry items with some blanks and comes in classic black and white and are 2.5” x 1.75” big (or small, perfect for containers). Dishwasher and microwave safe!

My cupboards were only organized by what was thrown in these clear bins, mostly spices, herbs and baking stuff, they were a mess. My pantry was a mess too, the shelves aren't very tall so most things have to lay down. I dug out all my old Tupperware containers and cleaned out the bins and added coordinating labels. I'm lucky these containers fit just perfect on my sliding out shelves in the pantry cupboards. Everything looks so much better, and now it'll help Mr. if he's ever doing the cooking (you know, once in a blue moon!). Thanks to Lovable Labels for helping me be more organized for this New Year!

You can find Lovable Labels on Facebook, Twitter and their blog too! Stop by and say Hi to them!

ONE "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" reader will win labels from Lovable Labels!

 

(This is a must before any extra entries will be accepted!)

1. Become a MIH Blog Follower (with either Google Friend Connect or by email) and visit Lovable Labels site then tell me which other labels you like.

Earn up to 3 extra entries by showing some "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" bloggie ♥ with these rules*!
-Please post yourself 1 separate comment for each entry, Thanks!

2.  Follow me on Twitter @MommyImHungry and tweet about this giveaway URL with their tag @mylovablelabels (use my Tweet buttons above or below this post)

3.  Become a MIH Facebook Fan


4. Follow along with my recipe blog if you're hungry




This Giveaway ends: 11:59 pm pst, Friday, January 14, 2011.
Please read the fine print:
- Open to USA and Canada!
- Please leave your email
- Winner(s) will be notified by email (check junk files!) & announced on my Blog, Twitter & FB soon after
- I will choose my winner(s) using Random.org
- Winner(s) will have 72 hours to claim their prize before a new winner is chosen
- A Lovable Labels Rep will contact the winner for their labels
- Important! Please read about my giveaway rules HERE*

Be sure to check out my other giveaways too!



I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Lovable Labels. I received free product to keep for this review from Lovable Labels. All opinions for this review are that of myself & family. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Musselman's Applesauce, Simple Steps, Big Impact: Substitute Yourself Skinny: Cookbook Review

Musselman’s would like to help you to start 2011 by taking two easy steps that make a huge difference through their plan for a healthy New Year: Simple Steps, Big Impact!

They are kicking off the New Year once again by partnering with the National Breast Cancer Foundation. (The NBCF is dedicated to raising awareness of breast cancer through education and by providing mammograms for those in need.) Musselman’s understands the importance of early detection, and is hopeful that their partnership with the NBCF will encourage you to take this first Simple Step in improving your health by having a mammogram in 2011.



In the month of January, for every package of Musselman’s Natural and Healthy Picks Apple Sauce purchased, they will donate ten cents to the NBCF. Last year they reached $85,000, and they'd love your help spreading the word so they can reach an even higher amount this year! You can find more information about these efforts here.

And since good health starts with nutritious eating, Musselman’s Apple Sauce would like you to take a second Simple Step in 2011 by substituting natural apple sauce for the oil in your favorite baked goods. The result is great, moist taste with less fat and calories!

We were sent a 48 oz Musselman’s Natural Apple Sauce in their pink ribbon package, along with a wonderful recipe book entitled, “Substitute Yourself Skinny.” Written by famous chef Susan Irby, this book includes hundreds of simple substitutions to make your favorite recipes healthier, including using apple sauce instead of oil when baking.

Well, instead of more baking during Christmas, I decided to try a recipe from the book to go along with a favorite meal of mine, pork (roast) with yellow rice and black beans, and of course Susan's recipe for apple pear butter (applesauce). I have never made my own applesauce and this was just too easy! I loved this recipe and was happy I had some extra pears to use up.

Apple-Pear Butter

Anjou pears

Golden Delicious apples

water

fresh lemon juice

honey

You may also find Musselman's on Facebook.




I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Musselman's. I received free product to keep for this review from Musselman's. All opinions for this review are that of myself & family. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

Food Bloggers, Please Come and Link Up!

  

I have created Flavorful Fridays on my recipe blog, and I'd love for you to come and link up your flavorful dishes and take my button for your blog! Please help spread the word, come and find new dishes to prepare.
Today I am sharing a Potsticker soup with a side of baby bok choy, Mmm I loved it! Come on over!

fla·vor·ful (-fəl)
adjective
full of flavor; having a pleasant flavor

add my button:


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-closed- Perricone: Best Anti Wrinkle Face Creams, a $150 Value Giveaway!

Perricone MD is known for their bestselling anti-aging cosmeceuticals, anti -inflammatory diet, skin care supplements, and acne treatments. Founded in 1998 by Dr. Nicholas V. Perricone, board certified dermatologist, Perricone MD features a collection of innovative and highly efficacious Cosmeceuticals formulated with patented, researched technologies that have revolutionized the skin care industry.

They carry a large selection of skin care products such as cleansers, eye treatments, moisturizers, toners and serums and the best anti wrinkle face creams as well as products that have the perricone vitamin c ester, which is a powerful form of skin-compatible Vitamin C. If you've got issues with acne, redness, discoloration and damage, dry ans sensitive skin, enlarged pores, lines and wrinkles and loss of elasticity plus supplements for the inside, you may want to take a look at Perricone MD and see what products they have that may help you.

Sure, head over to perriconemd.com and check them out, because you may just be the winner of this BIG giveaway! Yeah, you get to choose ANY Perricone product up to $150!! How generous of them!

I personally look forward to reviewing their Face Finishing Moisturizer. Hydrates, nourishes and imparts a glow. With Alpha Lipoic Acid and DMAE. I love a good facial moisturizer so I can't wait to try this out when it arrives.

A lightweight, superior facial moisturizer formulated with powerful antioxidants to help firm skin's appearance and minimize fine lines and wrinkles. Face Finishing Moisturizer is rich in texture and feels simply wonderful on the skin, imparting a visibly radiant and smooth appearance. It's formulated with three powerful anti-aging sciences: Alpha Lipoic Acid, DMAE and Vitamin C Ester. Paraben-free.

DMAE - Patented

- Provides ultimate contouring benefits to skin beginning to lose elasticity
- Delivers lifted, tightened and toned appearance to the skin
- Diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles


Vitamin C Ester
- A powerful antioxidant that improves firmness and elasticity
- Diminishes the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and discoloration
- Imparts a radiant, smooth and luminous appearance

ONE "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" reader will win any Perricone product worth up to $150!!

 

(This is a must before any extra entries will be accepted!)

1. Become a MIH Blog Follower with either Google Friend Connect or by email and visit their site tell me which Perricone product you'd pick out if you won.  perriconemd.com

Earn up to 3 extra entries by showing some "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" bloggie ♥ with these rules*!
-Please post yourself 1 separate comment for each entry, Thanks!

2.  Follow me on Twitter @MommyImHungry and tweet about this giveaway URL
(use my Tweet buttons above or below this post)

3.  Become a MIH Facebook Fan

4. Follow along with my recipe blog if you're hungry


This Giveaway ends: 11:59 pm pst, Thursday, January 13, 2011.
Please read the fine print:
- Open to USA and Canada!
- Please leave your email
- Winner(s) will be notified by email (check junk files!) & announced on my Blog, Twitter & FB soon after
- I will choose my winner(s) using Random.org
- Winner(s) will have 72 hours to claim their prize before a new winner is chosen
- Important! Please read about my giveaway rules HERE*

Be sure to check out my other giveaways too!



I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Perricone. I received free product to keep for this review from Perricone through Branding Brand. All opinions for this review are that of myself & family. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

-closed- Orient Automatic Watch Giveaway, a $135 Value!

Orient brand watches are widely cherished in Asia, Europe, and South America, Japan’s largest producer of automatic watches is finally available in the United States.

With more than 50 years of history and an annual production of over 2 million timepieces, Orient could quite possibly be the largest watch company you never knew existed.

I have peeked around their site and have to say how impressed I am with their large selection of watches! You must stop over there and check them out. I wish I was able to show you a personal review, but you'll have to take my word from just visiting their site. They have these two styles that would be great for your special guy...

This racing style “CFM00001B” (above) would be a great choice for the sporty man in your life. This one is water resistant 100M and comes in 6 colors and styles.

Perhaps your man likes more the Executive "CFA05002B" style (above), this would be a great choice for him. This one is also water resistant 100M and comes in 2 colors and styles.

Orient Watches are offering one of my readers to win one of these watches, your choice! These are a $135 value! Sorry I don't have the stats for the ladies choices, but I found them for the men's watch. I personally like the blue face watch, love the silver band with it!

Your choices to win are (click my photo above to get a better view):

Women's:

BNQ1X003H - Red face

BNQ1X003F - Green face

BNQ1X003J - Blue face

BNQ1P001M - Pink Face

Men's: CEM5J006U - Khaki Face (stats are:)

Men / Women: men

Power Reserve: Approximately 40 Hours

Crystal: Mineral

Movement: Orient Automatic Day/Date

Water Resistance: 50m
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Case Diameter: 37mm
Case Thickness: 11mm

Dial Color: Sunburst

Bezel Material: Stainless Steel

Calendar: Day & Date

Band Material: Stainless Steel

Band Length: 20mm

Warranty Type: 1 Year Orient International

You may also find Orient Watch USA on Twitter as well as their blog.

ONE "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" reader will win one Orient Watch (valued at $135)!

 

(This is a must before any extra entries will be accepted!)

1. All you have to do is be a MIH Blog Follower either Google Friend Connect or by email and tell me which one of the styles above would you like if you won.

Earn up to 3 extra entries by showing some "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" bloggie ♥ with these rules*!
-Please post yourself 1 separate comment for each, letting me know which ones you do. Thanks!

2.  Follow me on Twitter @MommyImHungry and tweet about this giveaway
(use my Tweet buttons above or below this post)

3.  Become a MIH Facebook Fan

4. Follow along with my recipe blog if you're hungry

This Giveaway ends: 11:59 pm pst, Thursday, January 13, 2011.
Please read the fine print:
- Open to USA
- Please leave your email
- Winner(s) will be notified by email (check junk files!) and announced on my Blog, Twitter and FB soon after
- I will choose my winner(s) using Random.org
- Winner(s) will have 72 hours to claim their prize before a new winner is chosen
- Important! Please read about my giveaway rules HERE*

Be sure to check out my other giveaways too!




I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Orient Watches. This giveaway is provided by Branding Brand. All opinions for this review are that of myself & family. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

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If you've got a man or little guy in your home that enjoys bowties, then you'll loveTiecoon.com! They carry mens preties bowties in solid black bow ties as well as colors of bowties such as red, blue, white, silver, grey, yellow, and multicolor bow ties. We were sent a beauticul maroon color with little dots, and I had our little guy try it on. He loved it!! He was so excited to wear it around all day (even if it didn't match his shirt, lol). These are the easiet to wear bowties, since they're preties, you just warp it around your neck, tighten it if needed and hook it closed. The fabric is durable and sturdy and really looks nice.

Check out their bowtie information page, or click this link to see how to tie a bowtie! Well lucky for you guys, Tiecoon is offering to give 2 of my readers a bowtie!! Read below...

TWO "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" readers will win one Jon vanDyk Mens Bowtie! (assorted color and pattern to be choosen by them)

 

(This is a must before any extra entries will be accepted!)

1. All you have to do is be a MIH Blog Follower in Google Friend Connect or RSS feed and visit their site and tell me which other bowties you like.

Earn up to 3 extra entries by showing some "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" bloggie ♥ with these rules*!
-Please post yourself 1 separate comment for each, letting me know which ones you do. Thanks!

2.  Follow me on Twitter @MommyImHungry and tweet about this giveaway (use my Tweet buttons above or below this post, or at twitter with tag @MommyImHungry and with this URL in your Tweet)

3.  Become a MIH Facebook Fan

4. Follow along with my recipe blog if you're hungry



This Giveaway ends: 11:59 pm pst, Wednesday, January 12, 2011.
Please read the fine print:
- Open to WORLDWIDE!
- Please leave your email
- Winner(s) will be notified by email and announced on my Blog, Twitter and FB soon after
- I will choose my winner(s) using Random.org
- Winner(s) will have 72 hours to claim their prize before a new winner is chosen
- Important! Please read about my giveaway rules HERE*

Be sure to check out my other giveaways too!


I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about Jon vanDyk Mens Bowties. I received free product to keep for this review from Tiecoon.com through Tomoson. All opinions for this review are that of myself & family. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com and sponsored by Favorite Wigs Shop Name Brand Wigs at Low Prices! Large Wig Selection of Estetica Wigs, Quality Wigs. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.
Sponsored by Tomoson.com

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We were sent a copy of FoodFest 365!: The Officially Fun Food Holiday Cookbook by Yvan D Lemoine for review. This is a great book to keep out on the coffee table!

With this fabulously fun cookbook, every day is a holiday - that is, a national food holiday! Bursting with a refreshing and random mix of recipes associated with each day of the year and festive, full-color photos throughout, FoodFest 365!: The Officially Fun Food Holiday Cookbook (Adams Media, a division of F+W Media; December) by culinary star Yvan D. Lemoine breaks down an entire year’s worth of fun in this delightfully uncommon cookbook sure to tempt the tastebuds of foodies and free-spirits alike!

How about whipping up a quick dessert to celebrate Coconut Torte Day on March 13th? Or some fried seafood to commemorate National Fried Scallops day on October 2? That’s right – these are actual national holidays – and FoodFest 365! is about finding everyday reasons to celebrate with everyday foods.
We’re talking approachable recipes that are a breeze to replicate, arranged day by day, featuring recipes like:
* Fresh Spaghetti with Sage Butter for Spaghetti Day, January 4
* Mac & Cheese Empanadas for Empanada Day, April 8
* Escargot Hush Puppies for Escargot Day, May 24
* Gingerbread Ice Cream Sandwiches for Gingerbread Day, June 5
* Classic Cake Doughnuts with Maple Bacon Glaze for Buy a Doughnut Day, Oct. 30

Yvan D. Lemoine came to the U.S. from Venezuela at age thirteen and has since earned credits as a pastry chef, chef, bartender, spokesperson, and consultant with his business, iFoods Studio. In 2000, he helped Cyril Renaud open Manhattan's famed Fleur de Sel. Among many TV and radio spots, he most recently appeared on The Food Network's Challenge and Chopped.

This book is fun to read! It's packed with recipes for each day, photos and little tid bits of info for each recipe. My kids were looking up what food everyone's birthday was. For our Family we have:

March 15: Pears Helene Day -poached pears with chocolate sauce
April 9: Chinese Almond Cookie Day
August 10: Banana Split Day
September 26: Pancake Day
November 30: Mousse Day

So this was fitting, I recieved this book just in time for Dec. 28 which is Chocolate Candy Day! Today! So I am going to share with you chocolate candies I made for Christmas, Peanut Butter Balls and Rocky Road. Well, ok, I can only share one of them with you, the other is a family secret recipe. I made Peanut Butter balls, since Mr. loves Reeses candy and I made them festive with Christmas sprinkles. They are great, they just melt away in your mouth. I shared  these at my recipe blog too.

Peanut Butter Balls
slightly adapted from JoyofBaking.com
2 cups (500 grams) creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup (57 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 - 2 1/2 cups (230 - 290 grams) confectioners sugar

Chocolate Coating
9 ounces (255 grams) milk chocolate, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons (25 grams) shortening

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the peanut butter, unsalted butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium-low heat and let it warm up to melt a little. Once melted, remove from  heat, stir in the vanilla extract and confectioners sugar and mix until it has the consistency of a dough (add more sugar if necessary).
Roll the dough into 1 inch (2.5 cm) round balls. Place on the cookie sheet and refrigerate for about one hour, or until firm.
Melt the chocolate and shortening in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Dip the balls, one at a time, in the melted chocolate, making sure the entire ball is coated with chocolate. Then, with two spoons or a dipping fork, remove the peanut butter ball from the melted chocolate, allowing any excess chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Place the chocolate covered balls back on the baking sheet. When all the balls have been dipped in the chocolate, place in the refrigerator until the chocolate has set. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
To serve: place in small fluted candy cups. Makes about 40 pieces, depending on size.
You can also follow along with FoodFest 365 on Facebook! Happy Chocolate Candy Day! Are you eating some today?

ONE "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" reader will win a copy of FoodFest 365!

 

(This is a must before any extra entries will be accepted!)

1. All you have to do is be a MIH Blog Follower in Google Friend Connect or my in RSS Feed and share your birthday (mo/day) with me and I'll see if I can then let you know what your food day is! 
*Since I do not get all emails for comments, I will post a list of your Bdays/Foods on my winner announcement post*

Earn up to 3 extra entries by showing some "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" bloggie ♥ with these rules*!
-Please post yourself 1 separate comment for each, letting me know which ones you do. Thanks!

2.  Follow me on Twitter @MommyImHungry and tweet about this giveaway (use my Tweet buttons above or below this post, or at twitter with tag @MommyImHungry and with this URL in your Tweet)

3.  Become a MIH Facebook Fan

4. Follow along with my recipe blog if you're hungry

This Giveaway ends: 11:59 pm pst, Tuesday, January 11, 2011.
Please read the fine print:
- Open to USA
- Please leave your email
- Winner(s) will be notified by email and announced on my Blog, Twitter and FB soon after
- I will choose my winner(s) using Random.org
- Winner(s) will have 72 hours to claim their prize before a new winner is chosen
- Important! Please read about my giveaway rules HERE*

Be sure to check out my other giveaways too!


I wrote this review for "Mommy? I'm Hungry!" about FoodFest 365!. I received free product to keep for this review from AdamsMedia. All opinions for this review are that of myself & family. Product info & stock images provided by PR or Co.

3 New Winners!

Did everyone have a nice Christmas? Ours was pretty quiet, but nice. Now I've got all these Christmas goodies to make disappear, so sick of eating sweets, How about you?
So I have some last Christmas goodies to hand out....

My Accutire Programmable Tire Gauge giveaway winner is: #32 Michele P.!

The winner for my Stress Reaper Head Massager giveaway is: #25 Lisa!

My last winner is for the $25 Gift Certificate to Ruth's Kitchen giveaway is: #46 LAMusing!

Congrats everyone! Please check your inboxes for my winning email and reply soon!