Just a friendly reminder about the French Toast $15,000 contest.  Don’t forget to enter:

Does your child attend a school that requires uniforms?  If  so you are in luck.  French Toast, the leading provider of school uniforms, is hosting a contest $15,000 contest designed to encourage children to share their individuality and what makes them special and unique in their school uniforms.Children are encouraged to send in videos or essays with pictures – showing them clad in their uniforms – that illustrate and describe why they are exceptional. The grand prize is $10,000 in cash, plus a donation of $5,000 in French Toast school uniform vouchers to the winning student’s school.

The contest runs through September 15th.  On November 1st, the top 10 entries will be posted on www.frenchtoast.com for public voting.  The entry with the most votes will be the grand prize winner.  In addition to the grand prize, several other submissions will win runners-up prizes .  Winners will be announced on or around  November 30.

Video submissions – which must include some footage of the student in his/her school uniform – can be a maximum of two minutes in length.  Essays can be a maximum of 300 words and must be accompanied by at least one picture of the child in uniform.  To learn more about the contest and the enter, log on to www.uinuniform.com.

I received a gift card to thank me for taking the time to spread the word about the French Toast Show us the Real ‘U’ in Uniform contest.

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Dove Ice Cream. All opinions are 100% mine.

Have you tried Dove Ice Cream Miniatures Miniatures yet?  I was at the supermarket the other day and saw these in the freezer case and decided to give them a try. I love the small size (both because I don’t eat a lot of ice cream and because I save on my caloric and fat intake).  At only 70 calories each, DOVE® Ice Cream Miniatures feature full indulgent ice cream wrapped in real Dove chocolate making them the perfect treat. Try the new decadent Café Collection which features Java Chip and Cappuccino Flavors.  I bought the Dark Chocolate Variety pack and they are fantastic (and I have the added benefit of not having to feel guilty about eating them)!

DOVE® Ice Cream Miniatures has launched the “My Mini Moment” contest. Dove Ice Cream is asking women to share their favorite mini moment of escape and one lucky winner could win one of 3 sensational mini-grand prizes: a mini-getaway to Napa Valley, Spa services for a year or a mini-home makeover. Women need to submit a photo and short essay at DoveIceCream.com/myminimoment by June 7, 2010.

“Me-time” is important to the Dove consumers, so DOVE® Ice Cream Miniatures conducted a survey of over 400 mothers and an astonishing 70 percent of these ultimate multi-taskers are taking time for themselves each day. The “My Mini Moment” contest celebrates these cherished moments. I take time for myself by setting aside time while TJ is napping for my hobbies. How do you take time for yourself every day?

I have chosen Shawna OBrien as my grand prize winner for the chance to win $500 Walmart shopping spree and 2 Aquafresh coupons.  The $50 Walmart GC contest is still open.  I will choose a winner from Random.org from all the entries on June 30th.  Please keep entering.

Being a mom is hard work!  Aquafresh wants to acknowledge and reward inspiring moms with their Mom Goes Beyond Campaign.  Aquafresh is committed to lending moms a hand by supplying them with products, such as the amazing iso-active Whitening toothpaste, that achieves 33% better whitening compared to a non-whitening toothpaste. Now it’s your turn to share what makes you work beyond as Aquafresh wants to hear about these moments and celebrate you as mom through their Mom Goes Beyond campaign.

Are you a deserving mom (of course) let me know by leaving a comment about an inspiring or memorable moment you’ve endured by being a mom.  The comment that I choose as the winner will win 2 coupons for Aquafresh iso-active Whitening toothpaste and also be nominated to become the grand prize winner.  All the grand prize nominations will have a chance to win one year’s worth of free Aquafresh product, a $500 Walmart shopping spree  and the honor of having her story showcased on the Aquafresh Facebook fan page. The Aquafresh creative team will choose the grand prize winner by July 7^th! A second lucky reader will win a $50 Walmart gift card from Aquafresh and A Mom’s Impression.

So… what are you waiting for?  Let me know how you work beyond as a mom.

Win It:

One (1) lucky winner will be chosen to be my nomination for the Grand Prize and win 2 coupons for Aquafresh iso-active Whitening toothpaste. (Contest Ends 6/6) This part of the giveaway is closed, but keep your comments coming for the second part of the contest.

Another lucky winner will recieve a $50 Walmart Gift Card.

(Please leave a comment  include a valid email address or you may contact me directly with your contact information. This giveaway will end at midnight on June 20. Winner will be picked from Random.org. 
Open to US residents only.  Good Luck!)

How to Enter:

To participate in this contest, leave a comment about an inspiring or memorable moment you’ve endured by being a mom.

M80 Contacted me on behalf of Aquafresh to invite me to become an Aquafresh Ambassador and  I will receive products to review.  All opinions are 100% mine.

The Kroger Co. Family of Stores, General Mills, NBC’s hit TV Show “The Biggest Loser” have teamed up to donate up to $1,080,000 to Feeding America this year with the Pound for Pound Challenge.  For every pound you pledge to lose through June 30, 2010, the Pound For Pound Challenge will donate 14¢ to Feeding America® — enough to deliver one pound of groceries to a local food bank. ($1,080,000 maximum donation).

As the official supplier of the Biggest Loser Ranch and partner of the Pound for Pound Challenge, the Kroger Family of Stores wants to help you achieve your goals. If you´re a fan of the Biggest Loser, you may have seen several great General Mills products featured on the show. These products, including Yoplait Greek yogurt, Total, and Multigrain Cheerios, are available at your local Kroger Family of Stores and can help you stick to your weight management plan.

I have pledged to lose 5 pounds by the end of June.  I hope you will join me in the Pound for Pound Challenge.  If you do, you could be the lucky winner of a $30 gift card to any of the Kroger Family of Stores.

Win It:

One (1) lucky reader will win a $30 gift card to any of the Kroger Family of Stores.

How to Enter:

Visit The Pound For Pound Challenge and pledge.  Leave a comment to let me know how many pounds you pledge to lose before June 30.

(You must complete this entry before completing any of the bonus entries)

Bonus Entries:

• Follow me on Twitter and Tweet: Win a $30 Kroger Gift Card@AMomsImpression http://wyn.cc/g9hwu (You may enter daily, just leave a comment with each Tweet’s link)
• Follow A Mom’s Impression on Facebook
• Blog about this giveaway (Please leave a link to your post)
• Grab my Button and post it on your blog.
• Subscribe to A Mom’s Impression by Email (2 Entries, please leave 2 comments: Please remember to confirm your subscription)
• Comment on any non-giveaway post on A Mom’s Impression. (just tell me what post you commented on)

Please leave a comment about each entry, include a valid email address or you may contact me directly with your contact information. This giveaway will end at midnight on June 15. Winner will be picked from Random.org. 
Good Luck!

The Kroger Family of Stores and General Mills provided me with a gift card, information, and giveaway through MyBlogSpark.  All opinions are 100% mine.

This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Lunchables. All opinions are 100% mine.

The end of the school year is quickly approaching.  We have been working on our kindergarten memory books.  Of all the wonderful things that we have done this year the events that the kids end up writing about are the field trips that they went on during the year.  Going on a field trip and getting a hands on experience into what were learning about can make a lasting impression on a child. Bringing science to life by visiting a park, or learning about history from a museum provides an engaging experience that many kids wouldn’t have an opportunity to participate in outside of school.  This is why Lunchables Lunch Combinations is providing an opportunity,Field Trips For All, for deserving kids across the country to take and experience an educational field trip with their class.

“Field Trips For All” is the first effort from the Lunchables Team’s new initiative called Project Potential. Aimed at empowering kids with opportunities to help them reach their full potential, Project Potential will provide enriching experiences kids might otherwise not have.”

Education spending is being cut across the country and one of the first programs school districts are cutting are field trips.  Lunchables Project Potential wants to ensure that some classrooms still get the chance to experience a hands on trip during the school year. Anyone 6 years of age or older can nominate a deserving classroom by going to  http://www.lunchables.com/potential/ and submitting a nomination. From all nominations received, 50 classrooms will be selected to go on an inspiring, educational experience.

Check out this to see the impact a field trip can have on children:
Do you have a classroom that deserve this special field trip funding?  Tell me about them.

Does your child attend a school that requires uniforms?  If  so you are in luck.  French Toast, the leading provider of school uniforms, is hosting a contest $15,000 contest designed to encourage children to share their individuality and what makes them special and unique in their school uniforms.Children are encouraged to send in videos or essays with pictures – showing them clad in their uniforms – that illustrate and describe why they are exceptional. The grand prize is $10,000 in cash, plus a donation of $5,000 in French Toast school uniform vouchers to the winning student’s school.

The contest runs through September 15th.  On November 1st, the top 10 entries will be posted on www.frenchtoast.com for public voting.  The entry with the most votes will be the grand prize winner.  In addition to the grand prize, several other submissions will win runners-up prizes .  Winners will be announced on or around  November 30.

Video submissions – which must include some footage of the student in his/her school uniform – can be a maximum of two minutes in length.  Essays can be a maximum of 300 words and must be accompanied by at least one picture of the child in uniform.  To learn more about the contest and the enter, log on to www.uinuniform.com.

I received a gift card to thank me for taking the time to spread the word about the French Toast Show us the Real ‘U’ in Uniform contest.

LIVE! With Regis and Kelly is opening the voting for their annual “Beautiful Baby Search”.  The finalists have been narrowed down to 10 and we need your vote!

Vote NOW please! Monday March 1st is the one and only day to vote! You will decide the Five finalists that will compete all week for the Grand Prize, $125,000 to be used towards a 4 year college education and the winner will appear on the cover of Parenting magazine. Four runners-up will each receive $25,000 to be used towards 1 year of college education!

GO HERE TO VOTE!

Frigidaire and Jennifer Garner are teaming up to support Save the Children’s U.S. Programs, dedicated to helping children living in poverty in the United States.

Their new Spin & Win game gives you the chance to win gift cards for spending quality time with your kids - whether it’s curling up with some new books, starting a craft project or taking in a family flick.  They’re giving away a prize every day.  Plus, you could also win a brand new Frigidaire Affinity washer and dryer, with time-saving features that give you more time for the important things in life.  

Best of all, every time you play, Frigidaire will donate $1 to Save the Children, as part of their $250,000 commitment to support Save the Children’s CHANGE program, dedicated to providing nutritious snacks and promoting healthier lifestyles for children living in poverty in the United States.

Support Save the Children now by visiting Frigidaire’s Spin and Win website and be entered to win a new washer and dryer!

I was entered into a contest to win a Frigidaire washer and dryer for promoting this contest.

I was recently given the amazing opportunity to talk with Jeff Corwin about animals, his experiences, and how to foster a love of animals in young children. Jeff Corwin is teaming up with Animal Planet and Lunchables to give 10 lucky kids (and their families) the opportunity to explore the New England Aquarium and Franklin Park Zoo in Boston.  The lucky winners will also get to have dinner with Jeff Corwin.  Through May 2, 2010, kids (between the ages of 6-17) can enter for a chance to win an all expenses paid trip to Boston.  Along with their families, they will spend three days with Jeff Corwin, learning about their favorite animals.  Visit www.lunchables.com and click on the Lunch, Roar and Score logo with Jeff Corwin’s picture on it, or click here. 

I will post my interview with Jeff Corwin soon, please come back and watch!

Disclosure: I received a DVD collection, hoodies, and a Jeff Corwin children’s book from Animal Planet for participating in the interview.