Splits For a Cause

To help fight ovarian cancer and enter my giveaway for a $25 dollar giftcard, please read all the details at my review blog:

http://michereviews.blogspot.com/2010/07/splits-for-cause.html

Because the giveaway is sponsored by a company not affiliated with BlogHer, my BlogHer membership rules dictated the post needed to be removed to a separate review blog.

Thanks so much!

Miche

PS-I'll be entering comments left on this post as well as on the review blog post above, so don't worry-everyone will be entered to win :)

New Reviews At Miche Reviews

I have some new reviews to share on my review blog, Miche Reviews! You can see what new online kid-safe virtual world has captured my toddler's heart, giving him a "Jump Start" on learning.

You can see what preschool system has captured my heart because of their great Balanced Learning approach to preschool activities and check out all the amazing resources they have to offer your munchkin.

And for my little JR? Nothing could be better than an organic lovey that is made right here in the USA out of all natural materials. So when he is sucking on Waverly's leg, I don't have to worry what dyes he might be ingesting! And Little Dude loved learning about Waverly's friends, too!

Remember how I got to talk to Suze Orman? Well if you love makeup, I have a great giveaway from Avon and Suze for you, so be sure to check it out!

I was lucky enough to try out the new Diane Birch CD, which hit stores June 2-trust me, if you love Tori and Ani, you will really enjoy Diane's Bible Belt!

To enter giveaways either leave a comment here or on the giveaway post telling me you want to be entered! Take care and have a great weekend!

Corneille: The Birth Of Cornelius

I have great giveaway going on for all you music lovers out there. And this CD doesn't have "Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star" either. Get your headphones, put the kids down for a nap, and enjoy some relaxing "you" time with The Birth of Cornelius. Check out the Miche Reviews page to get the scoop and win yourself an autographed copy!

Blog Giveaways!

Well, it is the wonderful Blog Carnival time, and I have quite a few giveaways going on right now! So, head over to my Miche Reviews page and see some great giveaways and discounts from Bugaloo, pHisoderm, Pillsbury, Yoplait, Sabby Apple and Lansinoh!

Leave comments on the posts with the items you want to win OR leave a comment here saying what you want to be entered for. As always, make sure I have a way to get in touch with you (ie, email or blog) to let you know if you win!

And check out all the other great giveaways going on at the Bloggy Giveaways Carnival!!

Quick Foods Works For Me!

Well, I have gone down the route of making everything for Little Dude from scratch-baby food, snacks, chopping, pureeing, smashing, and cooking-all the while making sure my child was getting good nutrition.

I'm slightly embarrassed to say I am not doing all the "from scratch" type cooking now that I have two kids. Simply getting everyone ready for a trip to the park can become an extreme sport, getting the toddler to keep his shoes on, dodging the baby spit so there is not yet another shirt change...it all takes tons of time all day, which is crazy fun, but also doesn't leave much time for cooking "from scratch". So, I have a few secrets up my sleeves now.

First off, I subscribe to Kraft Food and Family magazine-it is FREE! And full of great, QUICK meals loaded with nutrition and "sorta" homemade with lots of pre-made shortcuts. Perfect for me or anyone with a busy schedule!

Second, I use quick and easy snacks for my son that still offer great nutrition but don't take all my time to fix (then I have the time to play with JR!) One of my favorite go to items for snack time is Yoplait Kids Cup Yogurt-they come in great flavors Little Dude loves, but packed with extra vitamins and minerals to help little kids grow! They are also a GREAT source of calcium and vitamin D, which is fantastic when you kid doesn't like to drink milk very often!

Third, I cook with my crock pot all the time. I throw stuff in it in the morning, while Little Dude eats breakfast or right after I nurse JR, and then it is done by dinner, no more thoughts needed for it. My favorite recipe I got from our friends Mike and Beth:

In a Crockpot put
Thawed Chicken- 1 lb (preferably de-boned, but as long as it is thawed it is fine-also, this amount feeds Bill, Little Dude, and me with some left over)
1 16 oz can of salsa-whatever kind you prefer, I like Medium Pace
1 can of corn
Add salt and pepper to taste

Let cook (with lid on)on high for about 4 hours, or until the chicken is done. Then simply keep on warm until ready to eat.

I serve with shredded cheese, sour cream and guacamole all placed on a bed of rice. The rice I make according to package directions, usually 2 cups water to 1 cup rice, bring water to boil then add rice and turn to simmer with lid on for about 30 min. you could also mix it up by chopping up the chicken before or after cooking, and put all the items in a tortilla roll. It is super yummy, full of nutrients and no worries at all with cooking. You can also make it super healthy by getting rid of the chicken skin,fat, using lowfat sour cream and cheese and using whole grain rice or wheat tortillas.

Last, I also really enjoy anything that is quick in the oven. For fun "date time" with my husband after the kids on in bed, I LOVE to cook Pillsbury Savorings Flaky Pastry Bites. They come in different flavors, my favorite being Cheese and Spinach, and they are a great combo with a nice glass of wine-perfect for my husband and I to have some quiet and fun down time without the cost of going out!


So, those are my quick food ideas and secrets that I use. I hope the suggestions help you out with ideas! Also, if you would like to get some coupons to try one package of Pillsbury Savorings along with a "Savoring the Moment" giftbag or One package of Yoplait Kid's Yogurt along with a fun cooler tote (every mom needs a good one!), then leave a comment on my Miche Reviews page with your contact info or email me with your mailing address at coordinatedchaos@yahoo.com and say which one you would like to try the most; 3 winners for each item at random. Also, make sure you stop by Rocks In My Dryer for more fantastic Works For Me Wednesday Tips!

Kung Fu Fooey

Fooey! It is Tweightloss week 3, and sadly I lost no weight for this week. But today I am going to the Ashboro Zoo with my neighbors, so I am pretty sure that after chasing 4 kids around all day and walking/pushing strollers everywhere, that surely a pound will come off. Right? Anyways, no weight lost, so I will just have to do super good for week 3!

As I said, I am going to the zoo with my neighbors, which will be a super fun, as well as interesting trip! I can't wait to share photos, and hopefully none of the kids will climb into any of the zoo areas....hahahah!

In honor of my zoo trip, I have some goodies to giveaway, thanks to BSM Media! If you child loves animals AND the computer, then they will REALLY LOVE the Kung Fu Panda interactive CD. It is filled with games and all kinds of fun activities based off the animated movie staring a cute panda voiced by Jack Black. I have not personally seen the movie, but it looks cute, and I have heard it is cute, and the CD's is super fun, even for me! So, to win, just leave a comment below about your favorite zoo animal. And be sure to take a look at my giveaway rules.

Precious Momments Giveaway

My baby will be having a birthday soon. How these precious baby years seem to be passing way too quickly! As Little Dude will be 2, we are thinking he will be old enough for a party with a few little friends, some games, and kiddie fun! With that said, I also realize that we need to make the party fun for the parents as well!

But with all there is to do in a day, chasing toddlers, feeding babies, washing mac and cheese off the dog, trying to get laundry done AND have dinner ready...how do you find the time to plan a fun party? Where is a busy mom to turn?

Well, never fear! Your party planning worries are over with the wonderful, easy to use site, Precious Moms.

Precious Moments has your party planning tools covered! The Precious Party Package has everything you will need to create a wonderful, fun and preciously memorable birthday for your child, your child's friends, and for all the adults. There are free resources, including: convenient party planning time line and checklist, printable invitations and thank you notes, party tips and ideas for very young and older guests, party theme ideas, and even ideas for FABULOUS birthday cupcakes.

Want a wonderful keepsake of your child's birthday? Check out the beautiful figurines that can capture that special day. The figurine, "Birthday Wishes with Hugs and Kisses" just stole my heart:


Love it? Want it? I have great news! PreciousMOMS.com by Precious Moments gave me one "Birthday Wishes with Hugs and Kisses" figurine you can WIN!

To win, check out my giveaway rules here and simply leave a comment below telling me what is your favorite part of the Precious Moms Party Package! A winner will be randomly drawn July 31st at 5pm.

To find more awesome giveaways, check out Bloggy Giveaways. Good Luck!

Coordinated Chaos Giveaway Rules

Here are the Rules to My Giveaways:


*Please remember to leave your contact information so I can let you know you won! You can leave email, blog url, OR you can even leave you comment then EMAIL ME at CoordinatedChaos@yahoo.com with your contact info if you don't have a blog or don't feel comfortable leaving said information in a comment.

*If you win I will need you to EMAIL ME at CoordinatedChaos@yahoo.com with your mailing address.

*Winners will be contacted and given 1 week to respond. After a week another winner will be chosen.

*Please give me a few days to mail your giveaway. As many of you know, getting to the post office with a toddler and newborn is a feat worthy of a brownie. So, I promise to get your gift to you as quickly as I possibly can.

*And, Good luck!