Activia Yogurt Review

For the last couple of years I have taken a deeper interest in eating healthy foods. I have become much more aware of the role that food plays in maintaining a healthy body and a healthy weight. Yogurt is one of the foods I love to eat at least 3 to 4 times a week. Sometimes I will eat it for breakfast with fruit or granola. I also like it for a mid morning snack or afternoon pick me up. Yogurt is also considered a "super food". One of my very favorite brands of yogurt is Activia, made by Dannon. This yogurt comes in a wide variety of textures and flavors, so that everyone can find a favorite way to enjoy this yummy and healthy product. Activia Greek Yogurt, Activia Fiber, and Activia French With Fruit On The Bottom are just a sampling of the many delicious varieties that are available. Eating Activia has healthy benefits including helping to regulate your digestive system, and can help you with occasional irregularity. Activia is suitable to eat for the entire family, including children. It can be a part of a healthy and balance diet. My absolute favorite is French Vanilla, with a few sliced strawberries on top. I feel like I am having a treat, but am happy knowing that what I am eating is good for me, too. Visit their website for a wealth of information on the benefits and facts of eating Activia Yogurt.

*I was not paid or compensated for this post. The opinions in this post are 100% mine and may vary from other opinions. I was provided a free coupons for this review.

I want to be more Crafty

I have always been a big fan of DIY, Crafting, Scrapbooking and Sewing. I have found I love to read the books and see the pictures but somehow never can seem to get around to it. I even have a Handy Stitch in the closet I purchased 8 years ago unopened. When my husband tries to include it or my books at a yard sale stating "You dont use it" I have a mini panic attack lol. The crafty woman inside me NEEDS it! I have done a few craft projects here on the blog and for a year did hand crafted soaps. It was really fun. Last yard sale I sold all my soap making supplies for $20. It made me sad to do so but I thought I would not have time for it. I have realized as a mom I need to have hobbies to keep me intact with myself. I adore my son and like that he can be crafty with me. SO I am not giving up on myself to be more crafty and DIY. I will start a project that I have been collecting items for about 10 years! I know get to it already right!!

Do you recommend a book or company or brand of supplies or website that would be a good place to start?

On The Go Time Toddler Book Review

Being the Busy Mom I am we are constantly On The Go! My son recently has started to be more involved with the shopping and has an opinion on things. He can get bored or upset and its reflected in his behavior. He can by sweet as pie waving to people and smiling and on the other end throwing a fit yelling NO. This book On The Go Time was a cute one to show him that sometimes when we are out and get upset we have to try to calm ourselves. Also it shows kids can be moms helper and it shows kids about being out on the go.

I like these books from Free Spirit Publishing since they are colorful and simple for kids to understand. My son to this day is a super helpful cleaner and loves to wash his hands and blow his nose. Is it from the books we reviewed last year about it, 100% maybe not, but I do know he listens and learns when we read. My behavior along with the reinforcement of a story helps him to learn. I now have this book in his diaper bag to be able to read it if a melt down occurs or I feel he needs a reminder of he is moms helper.

Each book also contains a section of helpful tips for parents and caregivers. Here are a few tips from On-the-Go Time to keep toddlers moving as you do your holiday shopping this year:

• Keep to a schedule. Make it easier on everyone by running errands or scheduling appointments in between your child’s meals and naps. This will ensure your child is rested, fed, and ready to go. Don’t try to cram too many stops into one trip—this often leads to frustration, tears, or meltdowns.
• Make a “go-time” list. Your child will do a lot better on-the-go if you’ve made a visual schedule ahead of time. On a piece of paper, draw a representation of each place you’ll be going: a book for the library, an apple for the grocery store, a stamp for the post office. Then your child will know what to expect and look forward to.
• Get ready, get set. Before you leave home, give your child a chance to use the bathroom, get a drink and snack to take along, and choose a favorite toy to bring. Make sure you always have a handy stash of diapers and wipes, underpants and extra clothes, raingear, juice boxes, small toys, and other essential “go-time” supplies. It’s helpful if your child eats beforehand or brings along a snack—especially if you’re running several errands. Full tummies mean calmer children!
  
  

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  * I was not paid or compensated for this post. I was sent a free copy of this book for my review by the publisher/PR company. The opinions are 100% mine and may vary from others.

Hulk Hogan’s Main Event Sweepstakes

Majesco Entertainment Teams Up with Channel One News for ‘Hulk Hogan’s Main Event Sweepstakes’

Schools Can Win Money for Their Athletic Program and a Visit from the Hulkster!

Hulkamania is ready to run wild in a school lucky enough to win the Hulk Hogan’s Main Event Sweepstakes, presented by Majesco Entertainment Company and Channel One News.
 
The sweepstakes, which runs through November 18, asks teens to describe the “main event” in their school. Professional wrestling icon Hulk Hogan will visit the winning school and present a $3,500 check to its athletic department, a Kinect™ for Xbox 360® system, and copies of Hulk Hogan’s Main Event, the first full-body motion-based wrestling video game.

Three runners-up will win a Kinect for Xbox 360 bundle, as well as copies of the game that is in stores now. 

To enter the sweepstakes, visit www.channelone.com/hulk-hogan-sweepstakes. For more information about Hulk Hogan’s Main Event, please visit www.HulkHogansMainEvent.com.

Why Nana Has Been Absent From The Blog

It was a struggle for me to decide if what happened in my life was appropriate to write about here. I know we all have a tendency in Blog Land to keep it happy, to keep it light, to only show others the lovely and admirable parts of ourselves. But real life comes with the not so pretty parts, and the reality is that a single day can change everything we thought we knew to be true.

In July, my marriage of 35 years ended. It has been difficult, sad, and at times, overwhelming. Some people have asked me what happened, why did such a long marriage end? I could say that the children grew up, that we grew apart, that my husband grew into someone I didn't recognize anymore. All of this is true, but of course, it is not the whole story. I have spent two thirds of my life being married. Even when that person isn't there anymore, they are. You can't erase someone from your mind, even if that's exactly what you'd like to do. But there does come a time when you know it is best to try and move forward.
That time has come for me.

I am so lucky and blessed to have the love and support of my three amazing and beautiful daughters. Laura, Sam, and my nineteen year old daughter Megan, who is smart, and lovely, and wise beyond her years. I not only call these three women my daughters, but I also call them my friends. I don't know what I would do without them. My two wonderful sons have also been there for me with their own love and kindness. Obviously when parents split up, the entire family is effected, even when the children are all grown up, and have families of their own.

I am trying to realize that we are still a family, just a family in a different way. I also know that divorce happens everyday, marriages end, and families must change from what they used to be, into who they are now forced to be. It takes strength and courage and grace to build a new life. It takes time and faith that you will somehow come out a better person. That who you are now will lead to the person you want to become. That is the hope that I have for myself.

I love that my daughter Laura started this blog, and that she was kind enough to invite her sister Sam and I to lend our voices here as well. I look forward to being here again with all of you. I would like to get to know you. There are so many wonderful and amazing women who are blogging today. I am excited to put my own small voice out there with all of you and see what happens.