My Little Helper

My son makes me laugh at his willingness to help me clean up. Of course its always on his terms! The other day I was collecting laundry to put in the washer and I could not find his green plaid shorts I wanted him to wear the next day. I looked everywhere until I discovered he had placed them in what I am sure looked like a hamper to him, the trash can! I give him an "A" for effort though. I will now get him his own little hamper so he can properly put his dirty clothing in it.

This evening too he was a helper. When we got home from the grocery store he noticed I did not immediately put away my purse and diaper bag since I was putting away groceries. So he dragged them both one by one down the hall and placed them in front of the hall closet where I store them. I watched him do this and it was just so sweet to see that he really does learn by watching me. He knows we are suppose to put away our stuff when we get home. I love it!

Hopefully these cleaning and put away habits stick through the teenage years lol!

Shaun the Sheep Animal Antics DVD Review and Giveaway

I have to admit I love Shaun the Sheep! I have always been a fan of Wallace and Gromit, I even played the video game of W&G. I am just a big kid at heart so I will confess I watch cartoons with my son. Yes some of them are really silly and just for him but the smile on his face when he looks over and sees that I am watching too melts my heart. He likes when I sing and dance with him. I always like to of course watch it the first time for content but only a few do I find myself laughing at.

I thought Shaun the Sheep was really cute. It has great Claymation type cartoon characters with simple and sweet story lines. My son loved it too. He almost can say Sheep. We are working on it. He watched it 3 times before he would let me turn it off. You can see more about Shaun the Sheep at his website.

A little about this Shaun the Sheep DVD "Animal Antics":


Get ready for farm-fresh fun and laughter with Shaun the Sheep and his barnyard buddies, as they set the scene for more mayhem on the farm. Laugh out loud as Shaun tries to outfox a fox, Bitzer discovers his jazzy side, and the sheep try to sell everything on the farm to the highest bidder. Shaun and his friends deliver seven hilarious adventures full of animal antics that will make the whole family cock-a-doodle doo!

My favorite episode is:
Who's the Caddy: The Farmer discovers his old golf clubs and decides to knock a few balls around in the field, instantly putting his back out. Shaun takes the opportunity to learn how to play while Bitzer, who desperately wants to show off his golfing prowess, is forced to tend to his injured master inside the house.

This one made me laugh since I am a bit of a golfer myself. The heartbeat noise that was made when he almost got a hole in one was great, right off a golfing video game!

My second favorite episode is:
Everything Must Go: The Farmer has set up a stall by the side of the road, selling produce from the garden. He leaves Bitzer in charge for the day. But lazy Bitzer soon gets bored and gives Shaun the job while he puts his feet up by the pool. Shaun proves to be a much better salesman than Bitzer and the flock is only too happy to get stuck in selling pretty much all of the Farmer's worldly possessions!

This made me laugh since its how yard sales go around my house. My husband would push everything out on the lawn and sell it if I didn't keep an eye on stuff!

GIVEAWAY

Shaun the Sheep Animal Antics DVD
 

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What cartoon animal character is yours or your kids/grandkids favorite?

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Sacramento Local Giveaway: 4 River Cats Baseball Game Tickets

Local Giveaway for Sacramento California. Win 4 Tickets to go see the RiverCats play a home game. The tickets are for any non sold out game in the Delta Section of the seating. Redeem at box office and subject to availability (does not include parking)

We are thinking we might try to go on a Friday night since its Family Day. The have $1 hotdogs and $1 desserts.  Saturday nights they have a fireworks show at the end of the game.

You can visit the Sacramento RiverCats website to see more info on game times and days.

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 Leave a comment telling me who you will take to go see a game. (include your email address so I can contact you if you win)




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*Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts August 3, 2011 and ends on August 07, 2011 at midnight PST.  Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I will be providing the tickets to you by mail. No P.O. Box addresses will be excepted. I am not responsible for tickets lost in the mail. I will however provide delivery confirmation when the tickets are mailed.

Tellurian Baby Products Review and Giveaway

I love it when my "babies" smell good, you know that fresh out of the tub smell that you just can't get enough of? I like to try new products for the boys and I just to see what really is out there and if it sticks with us. We had the opportunity to review Tellurian Baby Products. First thing I noticed was the great smell the 2-N-1 Shampoo and Body Wash had, oh yum! JJ even told me that he liked the smell of the shampoo I was using on his hair, that is impressive for a boy to even notice while sinking the ships in the tub!

2 in 1 Shampoo/Body Wash

Baby Lotion

I am all for the 2-N-1 anything, I am a busy lady so if I can get both done in one shot it is for me. I lathered them up and they were smelling good. The products are tear free so I was not worried out their little eyes either. After the bath I applied the Baby Lotion and some Diaper Cream for Baby L and off they went to play. I was a little worried about any irritation that they may develop on their little bodies from using a new product, my boys both have very sensitive skin so I have to wait a few days to see how they react to any new product. No issues for either of them which of course made me happy.

Tellurian Baby Products believes in pure and natural baby care. Here is a little about them from their web site:

• Lots of care and over three decades of experience have gone into the creation of all Tellurian Baby products.
• The goal was to create products that were pure and safe, easy to use and highly effective. We also wanted them to be as enjoyable as possible for both mom and baby.
• We went to great lengths to identify, replicate and create formulations that incorporate and restore these ingredients to the skin. These are the very same ingredients that are responsible for the health, proper functioning and overall condition and appearance of the skin. Because of their exceptional compatibility they are readily utilized by the skin for maximum benefit with minimal chance of irritation.
• We have incorporated these ingredients into formulations that are as pure, gentle and effective as possible.
• All Tellurian Baby products are hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested and free of; Phthalates, Parabens, Formaldehyde, Propylene Glycol, 1,4 Dioxane and Mineral Oil.
• All Tellurian Baby Products are designed to be a nurturing and enjoyable experience for both mom and baby.

Not only do they have great products for babies, they have a Naturals Skin and Body Care line that includes eye care treatment as well. On top of that Tellurian currently has several products in the works especially for Moms. How great is that? Be sure to check out these great products and see what they are all about.

GIVEAWAY

Win a 2-in-1 Shampoo/Bodywash and the 8oz Lotion.


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What is your favorite scent for a lotion or shampoo?

 

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*Limited to US residents; 18 years old and above. Giveaway starts August 3, 2011 and ends on August 15, 2011 at midnight PST.  Winner will be emailed and has 48 hours to respond before another winner is selected. I was not paid for this giveaway or post. I was provide the item in this review for free by the company or PR firm representing them. The opinions on this item are 100% mine and may vary from others.

Help Support the Sacramento Children's Museum

As a kid my parents took us to many fun places. I can remember a trip to the Seattle children's museum.  In school we had great field trips to museums and historical sites. These memories are the types of things I appreciated more than any toys or treats we were given. Children need to explore, see and do to learn!
You can see what is in the museum by viewing some of the pictures taken from the museum preview:
Sacramento Moms Like Me Museum Day

Places like the Sacramento Childrens Museum is one of those spots kids love to go. We were invited to go to a preview of the museum but do to car issues we did not make it. I saw the pictures of the exciting time everyone had and it looks awesome. There are water table areas, art areas, a baby area, a tree tunnel and so much more!

To keep places like the Sacramento Children's Museum open it takes people donating to make great programs available. Even a group of people like a Mommy group or co workers can give money as one to be a Founding Member. The museum will be opening on  August 25th so there is still time to donate to be a Founding Member. There are many levels of giving you can click here to see them.

There are also Volunteer Opportunities as a way to give to the Museum as well.

Recently we sent a postcard to Leo the Museum mascot and he wrote us back! You can write to him at:
Leo
P.O. Box 13303
Sacramento, CA 95813

Some of the stuff Leo sent us!

Donation Info:

Founding Families
The first 500 individuals or families to donate $500 or more will forever be recognized as our Founding Families. The Family’s name will be memorialized in an artistically designed tribute; this tribute will be permanently displayed in a prominent location in the Museum. A package of special benefits will be included. Click here to learn more.

Community Founders 
The first 500 businesses or organizations to donate $500 or more will forever be recognized as our Community Founders. The Community Founder’s name will be memorialized in an artistically designed tribute; this tribute will be permanently displayed in a prominent location in the Museum. A package of special benefits will be included. Click here to learn more.

Matching Gifts
Your employer may have a matching gift program. If so, you can make your gift go twice as far! Please inquire a your place of employment or contact us to assist you.

Submit Donations
Online: click here to access our secure site
Mail: P.O. Box 13303; Sacramento, CA 95813

The Sacramento Children’s Museum (SCM) is a registered 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization. Your donation is tax-deductible to extent the law allows.



* I was not paid or compensated for this post. I am a Moms Like Me Sacramento member who wanted to help spread the word about the need for support for the Museum.