Today we met the Book Author Patricia Newman

Today we went to our local mall for the Easter Egg hunt and to see the Easter Bunny. He has been at our mall a lot! We did not know we would also be meeting the author Patricia Newman. She was super nice! My son was still a bit weary of the Easter Bunny but he hopped up on the lap of the book author and sat next to the bunny for a cute picture.

We did not have a chance to check out her book while we were the but I have looked online for it. Its a cute book about Trains and Transportation called Jingle the Brass.

We missed the raffle for the Easter Egg hunt due to getting there late but we still had a fun time. It was so crowded but all the kids there was fun for my son. If you have a Westfield mall near you they have family day events like this one all the time. You can read more here.

Waiting in line to see the bunny and meet the author

Donating to the Kingston Food Bank with All You Magazine and Champions for Kids

What an honor it is to be participating in the Champions for Kids and All You magazine simple service project. I have shopped at Walmart with my coupons and bought items to donate to an organization that benefits children.

I have chosen to make my donation to the Kingston Food Bank in Washington state. I have chosen this organization because no child should go hungry, and food banks play a vitally important part of any community.

My grandson went with me to shop for our donations, and here he is with a smile on his face and all ready to take our things into the food bank.

The food bank is run by Director Barb Fulton (she is the lady in the front row, on the right). Barb's parents started the food bank 55 years ago. Barb is generously devoted to continuing on the tradition of helping others in need.

These other marvelous ladies devote their time to helping out here, and helping to make sure that families can come to the food bank when they need to.

Kid's clothes, blankets and other items are always needed. Warm jackets and gloves in the winter are always welcomed and used.

Donated buckets and bunnies will help to fill Easter baskets for the children.

Thanks Champions for Kids and All You magazine! Our donations were very much appreciated and it feels so good to help others. I encourage everyone to to use coupons to help make their donation dollars go further. #AllYouCFK

Our thanks also to Barb Fulton and the Kingston Food Bank for all you do for the community.

Champions for Kids is a great way to get ideas for a Simple Service Project each month that anyone can participate in. Using coupons is a great way all year long to be able to give more and save more while helping kids in need. You can read more about Champions for Kids by visiting their website.

Website: http://championsforkids.org/
Twitter Handle: https://twitter.com/champions4kids
 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ChampionsForKids

 

You can see more of my shopping trip with my grandson to purchase the items we will be donating in my Google+ story.

*This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias. 

All opinions expressed in this shop are my own and your experience may vary. #Cbias #AllYouCFK

Local Sacramento Event: Mommy & Me Day presented by Raley's & Bel-Air

Its that time again River Cat and Baseball fans! We went last year and had a blast to the Raley's & Bel-Air Mommy & Me Day. I am excited for this year since my son is a year older and can go into the bouncy houses.

****The date has been changed to March 21st due to the rain*******

When: Wednesday, March 14, 2012, 10 a.m.-noon (registration starts at 9 a.m.)

Where: Raley Field

Who: Moms (and Dads, too) and children 6-and-under

The Sacramento River Cats will host  Mommy & Me Day of 2012 on March 14 from 10 a.m. to noon at Raley Field, weather permitting. Mommy & Me presented by Raley’s & Bel Air and Smile Generation is a non-ticketed, free event open to children ages 6-and-under and their parents. This is an exclusive opportunity for families to enjoy a fun play date at Raley Field, just two weeks prior to the start of the Sacramento River Cats baseball season.

Children will enjoy a variety of activities on the baseball field, including running the bases, playing catch, and exploring the River Cats’ inflatable bounce house and obstacle course. In addition, the River Cats’ beloved mascot Dinger will be on hand to entertain children and parents alike.

There will be free parking at this and all Mommy and Me events, and free snacks and drinks will be provided by Raley’s & Bel Air, Sacramento Coca-Cola and Sunnyside Farms for the first 1,500 children in attendance. Additional food and beverage will be available for purchase.

Sleep Buddy Review and Giveaway

Do your children wake up way too early in the morning? Do you wish they would sleep more? Or is nap time just not long enough? I am sure if you are a mother than you have answered yes to at least one of these questions. If you want to try something different and fun, I suggest the Sleep Buddy. The Sleep Buddy is a system created to teach your child or children to wait for the light on the Sleep Buddy or "night light" to go off before they can get out of bed.


Here is what their web site says about how the Sleep Buddy works-


SleepBuddy is for children who are:

• In the crib and moving to a bed within 1-2 months
• Currently transitioning from crib to bed, or
• Sleeping in a bed but not staying through the night.

Three simple steps toward sound, healthy sleep.

Present and explain SleepBuddy to your child. The system includes an engaging children’s book to help your child understand the concept.

Program the soft blue light to turn on for scheduled nap time and when it is time for your child to go bed at night. Place the light in his/her room where it can be seen from the bed.

Record your child’s progress with the included incentive chart and smiley stickers. When a goal is reached, choose a reward that you feel is right for your child.
My boys are pretty good sleepers but they do have their nights and mornings where they wake up at the crack of dawn. I tried the Sleep Buddy and it did help. There were a few times that it didn't matter the light was still on, JJ still got out of bed, but he is not perfect. This will be a great tool for us as Little L gets closer to moving to a toddler bed, that boy needs a method like the Sleep Buddy, he is a wild one! One of the really cool things is you get an incentive chart and stickers, this was a great way to motivate JJ to stay in bed :) Overall I liked the Sleep Buddy and recommend it to those of you looking for a solution to "Mommy Brain" due to lack of sleep.

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Couponing for Good: All You Magazine & Champions for Kids

This month I am so proud to be participating in a Simple Service Project with an amazing organization called Champions For Kids.

This service project is all about using coupons to purchase items and donating them to an organization that helps children. All You magazine has teamed up with Champions for Kids to make this an easy and affordable way for us to give back to our communities.

I have chosen the Kingston Food Bank to make my donation to. Food banks are so important in a community and they help parents to feed their children when they need extra help in putting food on the table. Every donation helps, and non-food items are always welcomed as well.

I am shopping at Walmart where they always accept my coupons. All You magazine offers lots of coupons every month. I am going to use coupons from the magazine and others to make my purchases with.

Fresh fruit is always welcomed at the food bank, so I will buy bags of oranges and apples. Both are easy and healthy snacks for kids.

Any kind of baby food or baby products are always needed. I am using my coupons to buy healthy snacks for toddlers.

Pedia Sure is a drink that is a great source of protein, fiber and other healthy ingredients. I have coupons to buy two six packs.

Kids always need toiletries such as shampoo. I am also buying toothpaste, toothbrushes, first-aid creme and vitamins. I have coupons for these items and Walmart's low prices make them an even better deal.

I know that my small donation will help parents and their children. I will also be adding some more groceries to this that I purchased on another recent shopping trip. I will definitely be encouraging my friends and family to "Coupon For Good" to help others by donating. Even a small donation can help, and using coupons to shop with is a great way to make your donation dollars stretch even further.

 

To learn more about Champions for Kids and how you can get involved in a Simple Service Project you can visit their website, facebook and twitter pages.

Website: http://championsforkids.org/

Twitter Handle: https://twitter.com/champions4kids

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ChampionsForKids

 You can see more of my shopping trip with my grandson to purchase the items we will be donating in my Google+ story.

*This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias. 

All opinions expressed in this shop are my own and your experience may vary. #Cbias #AllYouCFK