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		<title>Pandora &#8211; New Baby &amp; Toddler Listening Stations ($25 Babies&#8221;R&#8221;Us GC Giveaway)</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 May 2012 02:46:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you addicted to Pandora Radio like I am?  I use Pandora on my iPad and at school for when I am there late grading papers.  I love how you can type in what kind of music you like to listen to and &#8220;POOF&#8221; all of a sudden it is playing music that you wouldn&#8217;t [...]]]></description>
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<p>Are you addicted to Pandora Radio like I am?  I use Pandora on my iPad and at school for when I am there late grading papers.  I love how you can type in what kind of music you like to listen to and &#8220;POOF&#8221; all of a sudden it is playing music that you wouldn&#8217;t normally listen to but love!  It is kind of like it is ready my mind.</p>
<p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Picture-2.png"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6850" title="Pandora Pampers Radio" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Picture-2-300x213.png" alt="" width="300" height="213" /></a>Now moms and dads everywhere can listen in with their little ones. Introducing the new <a href="https://pampersradio.com/pandora/" rel="nofollow">Pampers Radio Stations</a>.  Beginning April 13<sup>th</sup>, Moms will be able to select either “Baby Lullabies” to help them sooth newborns or “Toddler Sing-a-Longs” to entertain little ones. Instead of trying to find that CD that you got at your baby shower and put away safely and now you can&#8217;t find, log onto Pandora and search for Pampers Radio.  Pampers has also teamed up with Babies&#8221;R&#8221;Us and Toys&#8221;R&#8221;Us to offer parents special offers while you listen to their station.</p>
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<p>To celebrate the new listening Stations, Proctor &amp; Gamble is giving one (1) reader a $25 Gift Card to Babies&#8221;R&#8221;Us/Toys&#8221;R&#8221;Us!<br />
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		<title>Dole Real Fruit Bites Review &amp; Giveaway</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 01:18:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mom</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My son and I love to snack.  I am sure he learned it from me.  I could eat several small snacks a day and go without the large meals.  My husband, on the other hand, is a health nut and will only snack on healthy things that are good for him. I usually don&#8217;t like [...]]]></description>
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<p>My son and I love to snack.  I am sure he learned it from me.  I could eat several small snacks a day and go without the large meals.  My husband, on the other hand, is a health nut and will only snack on healthy things that are good for him. I usually don&#8217;t like those things&#8230; until now!</p>
<p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_06311.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6844" title="Dole Real Fruit Bites" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_06311-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a>Dole just introduced <a href="http://www.dole.com/EatRightLanding/EatRtProductIndex/Fruits/PackagedFruits/PackagedFruitDetails/tabid/590/Default.aspx?contentid=11862" rel="nofollow">Real Fruit Bites</a> that are actual chunks of dried fruit covered in yogurt and sprinkled with whole grain oats.  The finished product is delicious and the whole family loves to eat them. TJ and I love them because they taste really good, and my husband loves them because they only have 90 calories per pouch.  They are also very portable and I have been stuffing them into the diaper bag on our way out for a quick snack.</p>
<p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0633.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6845" title="Pineapple Chunks" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0633-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a>Currently you can purchase Dole Real Fruit Bites in three different flavors; Pineapple, Mango, and Apple.  I have to say hands down that the Apple Bites are my favorite.  I am not a huge fan of pineapple so to be fair that one was never going to be my favorite.  The Mango ones are very good too, I just happen to prefer the Apple.</p>
<p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Picture-1.png"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6846" title="3 Steps to True Bliss" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Picture-1-300x191.png" alt="" width="300" height="191" /></a>I am excited to tell you about the launch of the new Dole Real Fruit Bites Facebook application, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Dole" rel="nofollow">“3 Steps to True Bliss.” </a>In just three simple steps, you have the opportunity to enjoy a moment of bliss by choosing a dream escape, packing a virtual bag and sharing a postcard with friends. Then enter for a chance win a dream destination getaway, making your virtual plans a reality!</p>
<h2>Win It</h2>
<div>Dole wants to give away a three (3) month supply of Dole Real Fruit Bites to one (1) lucky reader!</div>
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<h6>A huge thank you to Dole who provided the product featured in this post.  This review is my honest opinion and is not influenced by any other source.</h6>
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		<title>Itzbeen Pocket Nanny Review &amp; Giveaway</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 01:09:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I am still in denial that baby girl is going to be here next week!  I am so looking forward to not being pregnant ever again!  Reality is starting to set in, however, because I haven&#8217;t been getting much sleep lately.   The lack of sleep for the first few months is something that I am [...]]]></description>
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<p>I am still in denial that baby girl is going to be here next week!  I am so looking forward to not being pregnant ever again!  Reality is starting to set in, however, because I haven&#8217;t been getting much sleep lately.   The lack of sleep for the first few months is something that I am not looking forward to.  I am fortunate to be off from school for the summer, but still I do have a three year old that still needs taking care of in addition to my newborn.  I am going to be sleep deprived!</p>
<p>I remember the sleep deprivation with TJ.  Trying to remember when the last time I fed him or changed his diaper became a chore, especially if I forgot to write it down.  I knew there had to be a better way.  I first saw the ITZBEEN baby care timer in a store when TJ was about a year old and thought to myself that if I ever was pregnant again, this would be the first thing I would buy.</p>
<p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_06332.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6753" title="ITZBEEN " src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_06332-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a>So&#8230; what is a pocket nanny?  The ITZBEEN Baby Care Timer is a multi-purpose tool that helps you remember the basic details of baby care. ITZBEEN has four timers that count up with the touch of a button…so you will always know how long it&#8217;s been since the last diaper change or feeding or nap!  You can even program the last timer for whatever you need, medication maybe.</p>
<blockquote><p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Picture-31.png"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6752" title="itzbeen pocket nanny" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Picture-31-300x231.png" alt="" width="300" height="231" /></a><a href="http://www.itzbeen.com/index.php">ITZBEEN™ Baby Care Timer</a> was developed by a new mom and dad who found themselves sleep-deprived and needing help to remember baby care details, such as when their baby last ate or napped. They tried charts and journals, but thought there had to be a better way. So, they created the ITZBEEN™: a multi-purpose nursery tool that helps new parents remember the basic details of baby care. The ITZBEEN™ has four timers that count up with the touch of a button, and a host of other helpful features, all designed with the needs of a new parent in mind.</p></blockquote>
<p>If you are a breastfeeding mom, there is even a little reminder switch letting you now what side your newborn nursed on during the last feeding.  I haven&#8217;t had to use the timers yet, but I can tell you that the nightlight feature and the clock on the ITZBEEN have been a lifesaver over the past month.  I often check it when I get up in the middle of the night for those frequent bathroom breaks that pregnant women have.  I don&#8217;t want to wake up the hubby, so I just take my ITZBEEN with me to the restroom to find out what time it is.  If it is already so helpful before the baby comes, just think at how helpful it is going to be afterwards.</p>
<p>The suggested retail price of the ITZBEEN Pocket Nanny is $24.99 and can be purchased at stores nationwide and <a href="http://www.shop.itzbeen.com/main.sc;jsessionid=3C98291EEB3C01BE92DED2C3A2AD43A5.qscstrfrnt02">at their website</a>.  It has been awarded a 2007 Juvenile Products Manufacturing Associations Innovation Award, and a 2007 iParenting Media Award for Best Baby Care Product.</p>
<p>Want to win one for yourself?</p>
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<p>One (1) lucky reader will win an ITZBEEN Pocket Nanny in their choice of color (blue, pink or green).<br />
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<h6>This giveaway will end at midnight on  May 14.   Open to US residents only.  Good Luck!</h6>
<h6>A huge thank you to ITZBEEN who provided the product featured in this post.  This review is my honest opinion and is not influenced by any other source.</h6>
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		<title>JJ Cole Collections &#8211; New Baby Must Haves Review &amp; Giveaway</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 14:06:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mom</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we all know, babies are expensive.  The first time around we made sure that the products we bought for our firstborn would work for any additional children we might decide to have to help defray costs.  Our stroller is a grey/blue that works for boys and girls.  Our car seats are black and are [...]]]></description>
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<p>As we all know, babies are expensive.  The first time around we made sure that the products we bought for our firstborn would work for any additional children we might decide to have to help defray costs.  Our stroller is a grey/blue that works for boys and girls.  Our car seats are black and are gender neutral, and our diaper bag is brown and would work again for either a boy or a girl.  We really have everything we need for this new baby.  That is until I set my eyes on this:</p>
<p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0654.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6742" title="JJ Cole Satchel Diaper Bag Stone Arbor" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0654-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>It captured my heart when I opened it and saw this&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0656.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6743" title="Purple interrior of JJ Cole Satchel Bag" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0656-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>&#8230; the little bit of pink/purple sealed the deal.  I wanted this bag.  The problem?  I already have a diaper bag that is in good shape and would work fine.  I decided (after talking to my husband) that this one time I could splurge and buy the bag so I ordered it online and about a month later it came!  I absolutely adore it (if you couldn&#8217;t tell). The <a href="http://jjcolecollections.com/satchel-bag">Satchel diaper bag</a> comes in several different patterns that any mom would love.  My husband also said that it wasn&#8217;t too girlie for him to carry around if he needed to as well!</p>
<p>JJ Cole Collections has been making stylish baby products for parents for over 14 years.  We love the stylish look of JJ Cole and have several of their products including the <a href="http://jjcolecollections.com/diapers-wipes-caddy">Diaper &amp; Wipes Caddy</a> and the <a href="http://jjcolecollections.com/hamper">Hamper</a> in brown.  These products look great in our nursery and work well with our gender neutral theme that we have going on since our kids are sharing a room for the time being.</p>
<p>I have also fallen in love with <a href="http://jjcolecollections.com/broadway-stroller">JJ Cole Collections Broadway Stroller</a>, but then again there is the whole &#8220;we don&#8217;t need another stroller we already have a nice one,&#8221; thing to worry about. (Hey, he gave in on the diaper bag so there is still hope out there right?)</p>
<p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0658.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6745" title="JJ Cole Muslin Blanket in Primrose " src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0658-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a>Recently, JJ Cole Collections sent me a set of <a href="http://jjcolecollections.com/muslin-blanket-set">Muslin Blankets in Primrose</a> to welcome our new baby girl next month.  I remember finding muslin blankets towards the end of TJ&#8217;s swaddling days.  Muslin blankets are wonderful because they become softer after every wash and they are lightweight and breathable.  I was a little skeptical at first, but its true!  I couldn&#8217;t believe how soft the blankets get after being repeatedly washed.  These JJ Cole muslin blankets are fantastic because they are very large.  At 48 in x 48 in, you can still swaddle larger babies and older babies.  I know we tried to swaddle TJ until he was about a year old.  He loved it, but finding swaddle blankets that large is very difficult.  I love these blankets because you can use them for more than just swaddling.  They can be a receiving blanket, a blanket you can throw on the floor for baby to lay on, or a blanket to cover your infant seat when baby is sleeping.  Check out how large these are:</p>
<p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0659.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6744" title="JJ Cole Collections Muslin Blanket" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0659-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>I love the pink design.  They also have a blue design that would work great for boys or if the mommy your buying for is keeping the gender a secret.  You can purchase the Muslin Blanket set at stores nationwide as well as on <a href="http://jjcolecollections.com/muslin-blanket-set">JJ Cole Collection&#8217;s website</a> for $21.95 for a set of two.</p>
<p>Want to win a set for yourself?</p>
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<p>One (1) lucky reader will win their choice of Primrose or Jacks Muslin Blanket set from JJ Cole Collections!<br />
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<h6>A huge thank you to JJ Cole Collections who provided the Muslin Blanket set featured in this post.  This review is my honest opinion and is not influenced by any other source.</h6>
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		<title>Food Fights Book Review and Giveaway</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 01:40:30 +0000</pubDate>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Food-Fights-Book-.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6722" title="Food-Fights-Book" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Food-Fights-Book-.jpg" alt="" width="213" height="320" /></a>One of my biggest struggles with TJ is his eating habits.  I thought I would be the mom who got her child to eat sushi and hummus.  Vegetables were going to be a part of his vocabulary from day one.  It was going to be fantastic!  Well what a fantasy that was.  We have struggled with the eating thing since he moved to table food.  It seems like my perfect little boy was no longer perfect and it has been a tough road ever since.</p>
<p>I have needed all the help I can get when it comes to food.  I recently was sent a copy of the book<strong><em> Food Fights: Winning the Nutritional Challenges of Parenthood Armed With Insight, Humor and a Bottle of Ketchup</em> (American Academy of Pediatrics, March 2012) by Laura A. Jana, MD, FAAP and Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP. </strong>This book is filled with great information and suggestions for picky eaters.  Here is a short excerpt from the book:</p>
<blockquote><p><strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Whining and Dining</span></strong></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size: medium;">According to the dictionary, </span>whining is defined as complaining</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">through the use of a high-pitched or distressed cry. By our definition,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">whining is an incredibly annoying yet seemingly unavoidable part</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">of childhood that at the end of a long day can have the same effect as</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">fingernails on a chalkboard. As it relates to dining, children are quick</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">to learn that whining can be an extremely effective way to get what they</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">want to eat and/or drink everywhere from the crib to the kitchen table</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">to the grocery store. It’s not hard to see how a child’s persistent whining</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">about food can cause a parent’s nutritional decision-making abilities to</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">become temporarily impaired. After all, it is a whole lot easier to yield</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">to whining for food rather than something you just can’t give in to—</span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Whining Away</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">When you find yourself faced with a child who whines about food, the</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">best thing you can do is come to the table prepared.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>• Expect the Expected. </strong>Simply being aware that whining about food</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">(and just about everything else) is inevitable will hopefully allow you</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">to prepare yourself and keep it from grating on your nerves quite as</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">much as it otherwise might.</span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Whining and Dining</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>• Keep Your Cool. </strong>Whining is an intuitive way for your child to get</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">what she wants. It’s also her way of luring you into battle. We highly</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">recommend that you refuse to take part. If it’s food she wants, then</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">resist the urge to give it to her when the whining intensifies and you</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">find you can’t take it anymore. If whining is met with reward—or</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">even if you hold out but it becomes clear that it drives you nuts—</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">you can expect the agony to be prolonged.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">• <strong>Let Whining Fall on Deaf Ears. </strong>Once your child is old enough to</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">really get into the swing of whining—usually around 3 or so—start</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">reinforcing the fact that her whining is going to fall on deaf ears.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">If she is sitting at the table whining about what she does or doesn’t</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">want to eat for dinner, tell her as calmly as you possibly can that you</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">can’t understand her when she talks like that and ask her if she has</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">something to tell or ask you. If she continues to whine, go about your</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">business. If, on the other hand, she makes an attempt to rephrase</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">her “request,” be sure to acknowledge her efforts. Remember that</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">stopping mid-whine is a tough task at any age, so don’t expect her</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">to drop the whine entirely. It’s not settling for less to respond to a</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">toned-down snivel.</span></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Mealtime Milestones:</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">What’s in a Whine?</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">• 9 Months. Starting as early as 9 months, kids learn to point with a purpose</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">as they figure out the benefits of pointing out what they want, including</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">food.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">• 12 Months. Children typically utter their first words, and “no” is often one</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">of the stand-alone favorites.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">• 2 Years. By this age, you can expect your child to put 2 words together—</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">as in “no way” or “want that.”</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">• 2–3 Years. Kids begin to make better use of basic manners such as</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">“Please” and “Thank you.” This, in turn, allows for the development of the</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">characteristic “puhleeeeeeeze” so commonly employed in the context of</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">whining and dining.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">3 Years. At this age, kids can typically string together 3 or more words in a</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">single sentence, and 75% of what they say is supposed to be understandable</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">to parents and other caregivers. This means that the “I want one!” or</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">“I don’t like it!” is likely to come through loud and clear for all to hear.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">• 4 Years. Even innocent bystanders should be able to understand most of a</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">4-year-old’s speech, whining or not. A more sophisticated form of whining</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">may ensue, including the classics: “How come she gets to have one and</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">I don’t?” “You never give me anything good!” and “Please, just this once</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: medium;">can’t I….”</span></p></blockquote>
<p>I am still reading my way through the book, but I have learned quite a bit about what things to try and not to try.  While I don&#8217;t expect TJ to miraculously start eating everything I put in front of him, I do appreciate the little hints that the book gives me.  I also appreciate the humor, because lets face it, we can all use a little more humor!</p>
<p>For more information about Food Fights, please visit <a href="http://www.healthychildren.org/" target="_blank"><strong>www.HealthyChildren.org</strong></a><strong>, the official American Academy of Pediatrics web site for parents.</strong></p>
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<p>One (1) lucky reader will win a copy of Food Fights!<br />
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		<title>The New Nokia Lumia 710 Review &amp; Giveaway</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Being a blogger, one might think that I am all up to date with the latest technology.  Well, while it is partially true, the area that I have not been tech savvy in has been with smartphones.  I still have my old, trusty cell phone that makes and receives calls.  It has a camera (not [...]]]></description>
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<p>Being a blogger, one might think that I am all up to date with the latest technology.  Well, while it is partially true, the area that I have not been tech savvy in has been with smartphones.  I still have my old, trusty cell phone that makes and receives calls.  It has a camera (not a very good one) and will text, but I am extremely slow with it.  While even my dad and mom have moved into using a blackberry and a smartphone, I am still in ancient land.  So when Nokia asked if I would like to try out the all new Nokia Lumia Windows phone, I thought &#8220;Heck, why not!&#8221;</p>
<p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_06293.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6695" title="Nokia Lumia 710" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_06293-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a>The first thing I noticed right out of the box was its sleek design.  I love the white color of this phone.  It also comes in black that my husband really likes.  All I had to do was put in my T-Mobile SIM card and all of my information transferred over.  I immediately started playing around with the settings and set the coloring to pink!  I love the pink and white combination.  For even more customization you can add a color cover.</p>
<p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_06311.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6694" title="Nokia Drive App" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_06311-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a>It took me just a couple of minutes to get my Gmail account set up with the phone.  The Nokia Drive app was already installed so I got to play around with that as well.</p>
<h2>Features</h2>
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<li><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Picture-20.png"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6696" title="Nokia Lumia 710 Specs" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Picture-20-265x300.png" alt="" width="265" height="300" /></a>Available in a black or white finish, with colored backs for customization, the Nokia Lumia 710 features a <a href="http://www.nokia.com/us-en/products/phone/lumia710/specifications/?intc=ncomprod-fw-ilc-na-lumia710pr_0x0-tmobile-ncompress-us-en-1todtmt91185d" target="_blank">3.7-inch ClearBlack</a>WVGA scratch-resistant display (a must for those with curious children!) for outstanding outdoor viewing and a Qualcomm 1.4 GHz Snapdragon(TM) processor providing speedy access to entertainment and information on-the-go!</li>
<li>It also features a <a href="http://www.nokia.com/us-en/products/phone/lumia710/specifications/?intc=ncomprod-fw-ilc-na-lumia710pr_0x0-tmobile-ncompress-us-en-1todtmt949597" target="_blank">5-megapixel camera</a> with Nokia&#8217;s leading camera technology, enabling you to take pictures in almost any light condition and then share on social networks and with friends and family in under five seconds.</li>
<li>The pricing of the Nokia Lumia 710 is unmatched. Starting as low as $49.99, it’s the perfect phone for moms on a budget who need to stay connected!</li>
<li>The Nokia Lumia 710 features great tools like Office Notes for to-do and shopping lists, as well as apps such as Fandango, Groupon, CNNireport, and Nokia Drive.</li>
<li>Great apps for moms from Sesame Workshop, exclusive for Nokia Windows Phone users – available through the Windows Marketplace.</li>
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<h2>My Thoughts</h2>
<p>It has been an easy transition into the smartphone market.  Since I use a lot of social media, I have enjoyed having a lot of my online tools right in the palm of my hand.  I have only used Mac products in the past, so getting to know Windows all over again was a little bit of a struggle, I just say that because I have an i-pad and an i-pod touch that I have been using for travel and on the go and I am very familiar with how they operate. I have used both facebook and Twitter successfully from this phone to stay in touch with my blogging buddies.</p>
<p>My old cell phone only had to be charged about once a week.  If this phone has a weakness for me it would be its battery life.  I found that I had to charge it at least once a day.  I hear that its pretty normal for a smartphone to have to charge that much, but I am not used to that and found it to be a burden.  I have had a lot of mommy brain lately and I have found that the phone has shut off a lot because I didn&#8217;t charge the battery.</p>
<p>Downloading apps from the app store is really simple.  I found that the selection of apps is great with a little of everything for everyone in the family.  The camera on this phone is a 5 megapixel and is much better than the one I have currently.  Surfing the web is as simple as putting in the web address.  I love seeing my blog in miniature form!</p>
<p>Overall, I would absolutely recommend this phone to anyone looking for a smartphone that is easy to use and affordable.  I think this new Windows phone from Nokia is a great alternative to higher priced phones that do the exact same thing.</p>
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<p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ChixChngUpLogoGrocery.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6592" title="ChixChngUpLogoGrocery" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ChixChngUpLogoGrocery-167x300.jpg" alt="" width="167" height="300" /></a>Do you have a picky eater in your family?  Well, let me tell you about mine.  He is almost three years old and cute as a button.  He sleeps great and is usually pretty well behaved.  Our troubles are all with food.  He doesn&#8217;t want tot try anything new, and getting him to eat anything healthy is like pulling teeth.  It is a big source of frustration!<br />
What is a mom to do? Well, I was challenged by Hellmann&#8217;s to change up our chicken routine and create a recipe that the whole family will love.  I decided to try the <a href="http://www.hellmanns.us/promotions/chickenchallenge/recipe-succulent-chicken-parmesan.aspx">Succulent Chicken Parmesan recipe</a> off of Hellmann&#8217;s website.</p>
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<p align="center"><strong>SUCCULENT CHICKEN PARMESAN</strong></p>
<p align="center">The juiciest &amp; simplest chicken Parmesan recipe around</p>
<p align="center">4 servings</p>
<p align="center">Prep Time: 10 minutes     Cook Time: 23 minutes</p>
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<li>1/4 cup Italian seasoned dry bread crumbs</li>
<li>1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese</li>
<li>4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/4 lbs.)</li>
<li>1/4 cup Hellmann&#8217;s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise</li>
<li>1/2 cup Ragu® Old World Style® Pasta Sauce</li>
<li>1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (about 2 oz.)</li>
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<li>Preheat oven to 425°.</li>
<li>Combine bread crumbs with Parmesan cheese in shallow dish; set aside.</li>
<li>Add chicken and Hellmann&#8217;s® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise to large plastic bag; shake to evenly coat. Remove chicken, then lightly coat in crumb mixture. Arrange chicken on baking sheet.</li>
<li>Bake 20 minutes. Evenly top chicken with Pasta Sauce, then mozzarella cheese. Bake an additional 3 minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked and cheese is melted.</li>
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<p>Hellmann&#8217;s has a lot of options for tasty chicken that the whole family will enjoy, even those picky eaters like my TJ. This recipe was a nice change from our normal baked chicken routine.  My husband and I really enjoyed it.  It was also so simple to make and didn&#8217;t take much time at all.  I love that it was so easy and economical to make on a weekday after a long day at work.  You can pair it with vegetables or pasta like we did.</p>
<p><span><span style="font-family: Arial;">From now until April 30, 2012, parents across the country can participate in the Hellmann’s® Chicken Change-up by trying one of the featured Hellmann’s® chicken recipes, sharing their recipe reviews and providing their own advice for managing dinnertime obstacles.  After participating, consumers can enter into a sweepstakes for the chance to win a $5000 grocery store gift card and other daily prizes.</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Arial;"><span>Visit <a href="www.facebook.com/hellmanns">Facebook.com/Hellmanns</a> to participate in the Chicken Change-Up, where you can find ideas on managing dinner dilemmas and enter for a chance to win daily prizes.</span></span><br />
Would you like to win a prize today?</p>
<h2>Win It</h2>
<p>Hellmann&#8217;s is giving away a Picky Eater Prize Package to one (1) lucky reader!</p>
<p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Picky-Eaters-Gvwy.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6659" title="Picky Eaters " src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Picky-Eaters-Gvwy-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
<p>Hellmann&#8217;s Picky Eater Prize Package includes:</p>
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		<title>The Boppy Pillow &#8211; The Essential Baby Item &#8211; Virtual Baby Shower Finale #Giveaway</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:18:52 +0000</pubDate>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Boppy-logo.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6636" title="Boppy-logo" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Boppy-logo-300x210.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="168" /></a>I had to save my favorite baby item for last!  What a wonderful couple of months we had here at A Mom&#8217;s Impression.  I loved bringing all of these wonderful baby items to you with amazing giveaways as well.  All of these products are going to make welcoming baby girl in May so much easier.  I do have a couple of more products that I will share this month, but for my grand finale, I am bringing you the baby item I could not possibly live without!</p>
<p>When TJ was born, I didn&#8217;t really know what to expect.  I was a first time mom, and really in our family he was the first newborn.  I didn&#8217;t know what products I would use, so I did a little research.  This is how I decided to blog about product reviews.  I knew from my research that I needed to get a breastfeeding pillow, and the Boppy received the most accolades so I decided to put that one on our registry.</p>
<p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0630.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6631" title="TJ and his Boppy" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0630-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>While breastfeeding didn&#8217;t work out as planned (I ended up pumping the entire time), I couldn&#8217;t have lived without the Boppy.  We had TJ laying in the Boppy everywhere.  When we went on the plane to visit my family, the Boppy came with us.  When TJ needed some extra support, we would run and get the Boppy.  At the hospital when I was trying to breastfeed, the Boppy was an essential item that helped me get through it.  When he was on our laps, we used the Boppy to support his little head!  This product is very versatile and practical which probably has something to do with it winning the the number one baby product for the 9<sup>th</sup> time by readers of <em>American Baby</em> magazine!</p>
<p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0617.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6633" title="TJ and his Boppy Pillow" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0617-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a>The Boppy has been around for a little while, but what I love about this company is that they are always updating their products and improving them.  The Boppy Pillow used to have to be thrown in the wash in order to get it clean, now they have removable covers in a very large assortment of fabrics and designs to choose from.  With TJ, I got a &#8220;Three peas in a pod&#8221; design that was adorable!  I also went and purchased a spare cover for when I was washing his usual one.  Boppy recently created a travel pillow for moms on the go!  I wish I had that for our plane trips with the baby, but I do know that the original Boppy also travels well.  I also have a couple of other Boppy products that I love, the <a href="http://www.boppy.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/1/products_id/32">body pillow</a> and these pads that save my changing pad from having to be washed about 4 times a day!  I really couldn&#8217;t live without them! Unfortunately, I haven&#8217;t been able to find them this time around.</p>
<p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Soft-Stripes-Pink-2-sides-lg.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6634" title="Boppy Pink Slipcover" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Soft-Stripes-Pink-2-sides-lg-300x166.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="166" /></a>For little girls arrival, Boppy was kind enough to send me a Boppy pillow with an additional slipcover.  I had such a hard time picking out what slipcover I wanted because of all the options available.  I think there are over 25 different covers that you can find for your Boppy.  I wanted something very girlie this time around so I picked out the <a href="http://www.boppy.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/28/products_id/106">Soft Pink Stripes Signiture Slipcover</a>. This cover features brown and pink stripes on one side and soft pink minky fabric on the other.  Perfect for any little girl!</p>
<p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0639.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6635" title="Boppy Owl Pillow" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0639-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>I love the pink owl print that came with my Boppy Pillow.  It is exactly what I wanted, very girlie!  Last time I gave birth I made my husband run home and grab the Boppy Pillow.  This time I know better and will be packing it in our suitcase for our trip to the hospital.  I will make room!</p>
<p>So&#8230; now that you know why you need this pillow, here is your chance to win one for yourself!</p>
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<h6>A huge thank you to Boppy who provided the products featured in this post.  This review is my honest opinion and is not influenced by any other source.</h6>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 11:59:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a few short weeks baby girl will be here!  Its hard to believe that the time is finally here. From her first moment, we will be taking a lot of pictures.  I think we took over a hundred on TJ&#8217;s first day!  So what do you do with all those photos that you snapped [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/SHUTTERFLY-LOGO-2010-1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6622" title="SHUTTERFLY-LOGO" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/SHUTTERFLY-LOGO-2010-1-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="240" /></a>In a few short weeks baby girl will be here!  Its hard to believe that the time is finally here. From her first moment, we will be taking a lot of pictures.  I think we took over a hundred on TJ&#8217;s first day!  So what do you do with all those photos that you snapped at the hospital and during her first weeks of life?  Shutterfly has some great ideas for welcoming baby. Here are 5 ways you can welcome baby with your photos:</p>
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<li><strong>Storybook of Facebook Photos</strong><br />
Pull pictures straight from a proud parent&#8217;s Facebook page to create this stunning <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/custom-path/quickView.sfly?bookSize=8x8&amp;coverType=USER_CUSTOM&amp;bookInitId=1314750808236&amp;id=5006&amp;nav=false?cid=SFLYSTRYPR0" target="_blank">personalized storybook</a> for baby.  It&#8217;s a sweet surprise for the family when you gift it upon meeting the child.</li>
<li><strong>Birth Invitation</strong><br />
In this age of the modern family, parents aren&#8217;t the only ones in the room when baby makes his or her debut! A <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/baby-cards-stationery?cid=SFLYSTRYPR0" target="_blank">birth invitation</a> is a formal way of getting those closest to you enthused about attending the labor and delivery.</li>
<li><strong>The Moment We Met Momento</strong><br />
To commemorate the first moments shared between baby and special friends and relatives, use the images taken to create <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/home-decor/desktop-plaque?cid=SFLYSTRYPR0" target="_blank">photo plaques</a> that can be gifted or used as nursery deco</li>
<li><strong>Explain the Name</strong><br />
Parents fret for months about choosing the perfect moniker for their child and often the story of how the name came to be is rather interesting.  Include it on the back of the <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/baby-cards-stationery?cid=SFLYSTRYPR0" target="_blank">baby&#8217;s birth announcement</a>.</li>
<li><strong>Don&#8217;t Play Favorites!</strong><br />
It&#8217;s tough to choose a single portrait of baby so don&#8217;t!  Have each family member (older siblings included) select their favorite snapshot to create a <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/baby-cards-stationery?cid=SFLYSTRYPR0" target="_blank">collage announcement</a>.</li>
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<p><a href="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Picture-16.png"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6623" title="Baby Girl Birth Announcement" src="http://amomsimpression.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Picture-16-300x216.png" alt="" width="300" height="216" /></a>Shutterfly also has prints and photo gifts that are perfect to give away to your loved ones to celebrate baby&#8217;s new arrival.  I know that I used Shutterfly to order prints of my digital photos with TJ because I didn&#8217;t feel like bringing my memory card into the store and ordering prints.  Doing it from home while he was sleeping was a lot easier!</p>
<p>I also used Shutterfly to create a photo book for TJ&#8217;s 2nd birthday last year.  It was fun to display all the wonderful pictures of his second year to family and friends at his party.  I plan on doing another one this month for his 3rd birthday at the end of the month. These photo books make great personalized keepsakes.</p>
<p>Well&#8230; I promised you a giveaway!  Here it is:</p>
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		<title>Wee Gen Diapers from Seventh Generation Lorax #Giveaway</title>
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<p>My son has loved reading the Lorax over the past few weeks. We received the book in the mail along with some Seventh Generation Free &amp; Clear Diapers to test out. Ever since the book came he has wanted us to read it to him as a &#8220;Night Night&#8221; story. I am happy to read it to him because it is such a great story about what happens if we use up all of our natural resources. I think that even at (almost) three years old, TJ understands that we need to treat the earth with respect. I can&#8217;t wait to watch the movie with him (when it comes out on video because I don&#8217;t think TJ is ready for the cineplex quite yet).</p>
<p>We try to reduce our carbon footprint in small ways. I love purchasing organic, earth-friendly products whenever I have the chance. We recycle at home and at school. I thought about cloth diapering, but I just don&#8217;t think we will be able to do it. So what else can we do to be earth-friendly. Luckily, even though we decided against cloth diapering, there are disposable diapers that use less-processed, chlorine-free wood pulp thus making them absorbent and environmentally friendly. Seventh Generation diapers and training pants do just that. Not only are they earth-friendly, but they work! We have been using them for over a week now and I can safely say that we haven&#8217;t had a leak yet. The Free &amp; Clear diapers are hypoallergenic and free of fragrances that keep my son&#8217;s bum free from breakouts. The diapers also feature the Lorax reminding our family to be like the Lorax and take care of our earth!</p>
<p>In addition to the Free &amp; Clear Diapers, Seventh Generation also has Free and Clear Training Pants and Overnight Diapers for keeping little ones dry throughout the night!</p>
<p>Using eco-friendly products is an important step toward teaching my children about conservation, and Seventh Generation and Dr. Seuss&#8217; The Lorax have joined forces to inspire families to save the earth&#8217;s resources with conscious consumption. Created with our little ones and the environment in mind, Seventh Generation is the natural choice for high-quality and effective products free of fragrances, latex, chlorine and other harmful chemicals. Make a difference by choosing Seventh Generation, now offering <a href="http://share.theblogfrog.com/nf/44-O-9L?bfak=Kathy-24&amp;bf_url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.seventhgeneration.com%2fNatural-Baby" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>free shipping for orders over $50</strong></span></a>. As the Lorax says, <em>&#8220;Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It&#8217;s not.&#8221;</em></p>
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