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		<title>Family Financial Literacy with T. Rowe Price &amp; The Great Piggy Bank Adventure® &#8211; Giveaway {CLOSED}</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2011 14:01:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As you all know I am a huge proponent of financial literacy and I also believe that you should start teaching your children financial responsibility at an early age.  We have always talked about money, financial responsibility, and the future with our girls&#8230;in fact, I can&#8217;t even remember when we started. Probably at birth.   [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.highimpactmom.com/2011/07/family-financial-literacy-with-t-rowe-price-the-great-piggy-bank-adventure%c2%ae-giveaway/piggy/" rel="attachment wp-att-4611" title="Family Financial Literacy - The Great Piggy Bank Adventure"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-4611" title="Family Financial Literacy - The Great Piggy Bank Adventure" src="http://www.highimpactmom.com/highimpactmom/wp-content/uploads//piggy-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>As you all know I am a huge proponent of financial literacy and I also believe that you should start teaching your children financial responsibility at an early age.  We have always talked about money, financial responsibility, and the future with our girls&#8230;in fact, I can&#8217;t even remember when we started. Probably at birth. <img src='http://www.highimpactmom.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gif' alt=';-)' class='wp-smiley' />   I know people who, as adults, are struggling with financial independence and responsibility; I have seen the toll this takes on them, personally, as well as on their families.  I don&#8217;t want that for my girls, so when T. Rowe Price approached me and asked me to help them gather some information about how families are teaching financial responsibility and offered me the chance to give a Flip cam away to <strong>one lucky reader</strong>, I jumped at the chance!</p>
<blockquote><p><em>Talking with children about saving and spending wisely is perhaps more important than ever, that’s why T. Rowe Price collaborated with Disney to create <a title="The Great Piggy Bank Adventure" href="http://www.thegreatpiggybankadventure.com/" target="_blank">The Great Piggy Bank Adventure®</a>. Through the online game and interactive experience at INNOVENTIONS at Epcot® at the Walt Disney World®, T. Rowe Price wants to help parents talk with their kids about money and good financial habits. Please take a moment to learn about it, maybe you can even use it as a teaching tool with your children!</em></p></blockquote>
<p>Personally, Jon &amp; I try not to go into specifics about our financial situation with the girls, but we are honest.  If we can&#8217;t afford something we tell them, or if something is outrageously expensive I try to break it down in a way they can understand.  For instance, if one of them wants to participate in an activity that will cost thousands of dollars I try to explain that with the same money we could go to the beach or Disney World, for example.  It&#8217;s important for us, as parents, to not scare them with financial truths, but to help them better understand the situation in terms they comprehend.  In our family we talk consistently about the importance of saving for the things we want, ie: that trip to Disney, or the iPod, or even a new outfit.  We want our girls to understand that you save for the things you want after you have paid your bills, or been responsible with your finances.  Do you talk with your kiddos about money? Or is it taboo in your family?</p>
<p><strong><span style="color: #ff0000;">Want to win a NEW Flip camera? Here&#8217;s all you need to do to win</span></strong></p>
<p><strong>Post your answer to one (or more) of these questions in the comments: </strong></p>
<p><strong>Each answer counts as a new entry, so you can answer them all if you want!</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Do you think it’s appropriate to discuss your family’s financial situation with your kids?</li>
<li>If so, at what age should you talk to them about family finances?</li>
<li>Was the topic of money “taboo” in your family growing up?</li>
<li>If so, how have you overcome that “taboo” with your kids?</li>
<li>At what age do you start introducing financial concepts such as saving and spending or inflation with your kids?</li>
<li>What advice would you give to other parents trying to use every day moments to teach their kids about the importance of saving and spending wisely?</li>
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<p>I can&#8217;t wait to read your answers and to give one of you a <strong>Flip camera</strong>!!</p>
<p><em><strong>I will be using random.org to choose a winner Sunday, July 24th, at midnight, so hurry!!</strong></em></p>
<p><em>Disclosure: <span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><em>“A gift card and the </em><em>Great Piggy Bank Adventure-branded Flip camera have been provided courtesy of T. Rowe Price. T. Rowe Price is not involved in or responsible for the outcome of this giveaway.</em><em>”</em></span></span></em></p>
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		<title>Happy Halloween from KODAK &amp; High Impact Mom {CLOSED}</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 20:01:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[**CONGRATULATIONS to Mari and Melissa for winning the $5o KODAK gift card from High Impact Mom and KODAK!** Last weekend my house was taken over with a punk rock &#8220;wind&#8221; fairy and her royal highness Cinderella&#8230;no, I wasn&#8217;t hallucinating, it was Halloween.  Our little town celebrated Halloween on Saturday {yes, that&#8217;s right&#8230;the day BEFORE Halloween} [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.highimpactmom.com/highimpactmom/wp-content/uploads//2010/11/boo_cake.jpg" rel="shadowbox[sbpost-3861];player=img;" title="Happy Halloween from KODAK and High Impact Mom "><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3864" title="Happy Halloween from KODAK and High Impact Mom " src="http://www.highimpactmom.com/highimpactmom/wp-content/uploads//2010/11/boo_cake.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="252" /></a><em><strong>**CONGRATULATIONS to Mari and Melissa for winning the $5o KODAK gift card from High Impact Mom and KODAK!**</strong></em></p>
<p>Last weekend my house was taken over with a punk rock &#8220;wind&#8221; fairy and her royal highness Cinderella&#8230;no, I wasn&#8217;t hallucinating, it was Halloween.  Our little town celebrated Halloween on Saturday {yes, that&#8217;s right&#8230;the day BEFORE Halloween} which just throws me off.  I think the reasoning behind the trick-or-treating date changes was to refrain from interfering with church, but I&#8217;m not sure really. Not that it really matters when we got to celebrate it, the fact is candy was procured and awesome costumes were worn&#8230;happily. Now, I don&#8217;t know about you by I am known as the &#8220;mamarazzi&#8221; around here. I take hundreds of photos when it comes to activities like trick-or-treating, holidays&#8230;oh, who am I kidding? I take tons of pictures no matter what is going on.  Now, thanks to KODAK I can take the 100+ pictures from Halloween and turn them into a <a title="Happy Halloween from KODAK and High Impact Mom" href="http://www.Kodakgallery.com/halloweenbook" target="_blank">Halloween-themed photo book</a> that we can keep forever.</p>
<p>The really great thing about KODAK&#8217;s photo books? They look like a professional scrapbook with fantastic themes, great designs, and they don&#8217;t require me to have a lick of crafting ability.  With three photo book sizes (small, medium, and large), KODAK is sure to have one for every budget.  Are you like me and have a ton of Halloween photos, but no time {or crafting ability} for a scrapbooking session?  Well, until November 11th KODAK has exclusive <a title="Happy Halloween from KODAK and High Impact Mom" href="http://www.Kodakgallery.com/halloweenbook" target="_blank">Halloween-themed Photo Book templates</a> for you to use and their new SMARTFIT Technology, ensures you’ll be provided the affordable luxury of quality design and page layout backed by KODAK’s exceptional standards and commitment to preservation and storage of your memories.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.highimpactmom.com/highimpactmom/wp-content/uploads//2010/11/me-n-Girls.jpg" rel="shadowbox[sbpost-3861];player=img;" title="Happy Halloween from KODAK and High Impact Mom "><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3865" title="Happy Halloween from KODAK and High Impact Mom " src="http://www.highimpactmom.com/highimpactmom/wp-content/uploads//2010/11/me-n-Girls.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="263" /></a></p>
<p>Wishing you could create your own Halloween-themed photo book from KODAK?  Well, now you can!! Thanks to the lovely people at KODAK I am able to offer you, my readers, the opportunity to win a $50 gift card to KODAK for use on your own Photo Book.  {<em>PS: These would make great Holiday gifts!!}</em></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Giveaway Rules</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">KODAK has given High Impact Mom two (2) $50 gift cards to giveaway to our readers, here is what you need to do to win:</span></p>
<ul>
<li>Head over to <a title="Happy Halloween from KODAK and High Impact Mom" href="http://www.Kodakgallery.com/halloweenbook" target="_blank">KODAK&#8217;s Halloween-themed photo book page </a>and check out all the awesome Halloween designs available!</li>
<li>Come back here and You <strong>must</strong> leave a comment <em><strong>here</strong></em> on my blog telling us what your children (or you) dressed up as for Halloween.</li>
<li>On Sunday, November 7th 2010 I will randomly choose a winner from the comments left.</li>
<li>The winners have 24 hours to contact me after being chosen.  If they do not contact me within the allotted amount of time, I will choose new winners.</li>
<li><span style="color: #ff0000;">For an extra entry: </span>Tweet this &#8220;WIN a $50 gift card from KODAK and @highimpactmom #kodakgalleryfan&#8221;.  MAKE SURE YOU COME BACK HERE AND COMMENT AFTERWARD. Include the link to your tweet please!</li>
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<p>**<em>Disclosure: I received a $50 gift card for offering you, my readers, this awesome giveaway and for spreading the word about KODAK&#8217;s new Halloween-themed Photo Books!  All of the above thoughts, feelings and grammatical errors are my own.** </em></p>


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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:09:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[**Congratulations Angela Holt!! You are the winner!** This contest is now closed. I don&#8217;t mean to scare you, but Christmas is only 3 ½ months away and Jewish holidays start today. Ok. I&#8217;ll give you a minute to pick yourself off the ground before I start again. Are you ready? Good. One of my favorite [...]


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<p><strong>**Congratulations Angela Holt!! You are the winner!** This contest is now closed.<br />
</strong></p>
<p>I don&#8217;t mean to scare you, but Christmas is only 3 ½ months away and Jewish holidays start today.</p>
<p>Ok. I&#8217;ll give you a minute to pick yourself off the ground before I start again.</p>
<p>Are you ready?</p>
<p>Good.</p>
<p>One of my favorite things to do each year is send out holiday cards.  I may not always have the money to be able to afford buying gifts for everyone in our family, but I always try to send a card to our friends and family to let them know we&#8217;re thinking of them and wish them a happy holiday.  Each year I scour the internet for my favorite Christmas card or just the right Holiday Card (for my friends who don&#8217;t celebrate Christmas) and each year I get frustrated by the lack of originality.  But this year, thanks to Global Influence, I found <a title="CardsDirect Giveaway" href="http://www.cardsdirect.com/" target="_blank">CardsDirect</a>.</p>
<p><a title="CardsDirect Giveaway" href="http://www.cardsdirect.com/" target="_blank">CardsDirect</a> offers a variety of <a title="CardsDirect Giveaway" href="http://www.cardsdirect.com/holiday/christmas/cards.aspx" target="_blank">Christmas Cards</a>, <a title="CardDirect Giveaway" href="http://www.cardsdirect.com/holiday/cards.aspx" target="_blank">Holiday Cards</a>, and <a title="CardsDirect Giveaway" href="http://www.cardsdirect.com/custom-photo-greeting-cards.aspx" target="_blank">Photo Cards</a> to fit your needs.  My personal favorite are the <a title="CardsDirect Giveaway" href="http://www.cardsdirect.com/photo-christmas-cards.aspx" target="_blank">Christmas Photo Cards</a> since I can add my favorite family photo and have a fantastic personalized card to send to our closest family and friends.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.highimpactmom.com/highimpactmom/wp-content/uploads//2010/09/Official-CD-Logo-2008.jpg" rel="shadowbox[sbpost-3564];player=img;" title="CardsDirect Giveaway"><img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-3566" title="CardsDirect Giveaway" src="http://www.highimpactmom.com/highimpactmom/wp-content/uploads//2010/09/Official-CD-Logo-2008-300x70.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="70" /></a></p>
<p><strong>About Cards Direct</strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #000000;">CardsDirect offers the very best in personalized greeting cards for business or personal use. Over 2,000 card designs are available in categories that include holiday cards, birthday cards, thank you cards, photo cards, baby shower invitations, birth announcements and many more! With free personalization and custom imprinted verse, CardsDirect offers an easy online ordering process and top quality cards with the best selection, customer service and pricing found anywhere. </span></p>
<p>Here&#8217;s a look at some of my favorite cards offered at CardsDirect.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.highimpactmom.com/highimpactmom/wp-content/uploads//2010/09/Northern_lights_christmas.jpg" rel="shadowbox[sbpost-3564];player=img;" title="CardsDirect Giveaway"><img class="size-full wp-image-3565 alignnone" title="CardsDirect Giveaway" src="http://www.highimpactmom.com/highimpactmom/wp-content/uploads//2010/09/Northern_lights_christmas.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="216" /></a></p>
<p>Christmas Cards</p>
<p><a href="http://www.highimpactmom.com/highimpactmom/wp-content/uploads//2010/09/Menorah.jpg" rel="shadowbox[sbpost-3564];player=img;" title="CardsDirect Giveaway"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3567" title="CardsDirect Giveaway" src="http://www.highimpactmom.com/highimpactmom/wp-content/uploads//2010/09/Menorah.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="219" /></a></p>
<p><a title="CardsDirect Giveaway" href="http://www.cardsdirect.com/holiday/chanukah/hanukkahcards.aspx" target="_blank">Hanukkah Card</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.highimpactmom.com/highimpactmom/wp-content/uploads//2010/09/Christmas_photo.jpg" rel="shadowbox[sbpost-3564];player=img;" title="CardsDirect Giveaway"><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-3568" title="CardsDirect Giveaway" src="http://www.highimpactmom.com/highimpactmom/wp-content/uploads//2010/09/Christmas_photo.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="221" /></a></p>
<p><a title="CardsDirect Giveaway" href="http://www.cardsdirect.com/photo-christmas-cards.aspx" target="_blank">Christmas Photo Card</a></p>
<p>Still freaking out just a little bit about the Holiday&#8217;s fast approaching?  Well, calm down!  Thanks to Global Influence and Cards Direct, I can offer you the opportunity to <strong>win</strong> a $50 gift code to be redeemed for up to 25 cards!</p>
<p><em><strong>Giveaway only open to US addresses due to shipping policies with the company.</strong></em></p>
<p><span style="color: #800000;">Here&#8217;s what you need to do to win:</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #800000;">Head over to <a title="CardsDirect Giveaway" href="http://www.cardsdirect.com" target="_blank">CardsDirect</a>&#8216;s website and look around. Come back here and comment on this post what your favorite card design is.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #800000;">This contest will close and the winner will be randomly chosen on September 30, 2010 at midnight.  The winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize or another winner will be chosen.</span></p>
<p><em>Disclosure: I was offered the opportunity to do giveaway with Cards Direct through Global Influence and in return was given a $50 gift code to use at Cards Direct.</em></p>


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		<title>Tyson&#8217;s Grilled and Ready Chicken &amp; Dressing Casserole Helps Show Teachers a Little Appreciation</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 15:37:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Due to testing the &#8220;official&#8221; week of Teacher Appreciation, our school postponed observance until this week.  In honor of the hard work our teachers put forth the PTSO provides a catered, homemade, and/or hot meal each day for the teachers.  My designated day was Wednesday and I was charged with providing one hot casserole of [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Due to testing the &#8220;official&#8221; week of Teacher Appreciation, our school postponed observance until this week.  In honor of the hard <a href="http://www.highimpactmom.com/highimpactmom/wp-content/uploads//2010/05/Tyson_3.jpg" rel="shadowbox[sbpost-3195];player=img;" title="Tyson_Casserole"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-3205" title="Tyson_Casserole" src="http://www.highimpactmom.com/highimpactmom/wp-content/uploads//2010/05/Tyson_3-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>work our teachers put forth the PTSO provides a catered, homemade, and/or hot meal each day for the teachers.  My designated day was Wednesday and I was charged with providing one hot casserole of my choice by the mid-morning.  One of my family&#8217;s favorite casserole is our chicken &amp; dressing casserole.  My grandmother made this for me growing up and it was one of the first meals I prepared in our new home.  I make this meal every Christmas Eve for our small family gathering while allowing my family to provide the sides.  It&#8217;s easy to make and can also be put in the CrockPot and allowed to cook while you went about your day.</p>
<p>Instead of using shredded baked chicken pieces I switched out and used Tyson&#8217;s Grilled and Ready <a id="ctl00_ctl00_Body_rightColumn_rptCollectionProducts_ctl03_lnkProductName" href="http://www.tyson.com/Consumer/Products/ViewProduct.aspx?id=116">Frozen Fully Cooked Chicken Breast Strips.</a></p>
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<h3>Chicken &amp; Dressing Casserole</h3>
<h4>Ingredients</h4>
<ul>
<li>3/4 package of Tyson&#8217;s Grilled and Ready <a id="ctl00_ctl00_Body_rightColumn_rptCollectionProducts_ctl03_lnkProductName" href="http://www.tyson.com/Consumer/Products/ViewProduct.aspx?id=116">Frozen Fully Cooked Chicken Breast Strips</a></li>
<li>2 14 oz. cans of Swanson&#8217;s Chicken Broth</li>
<li>2 pkg. Stouffer&#8217;s Stuffing</li>
<li>1 TBS butter, cut up</li>
<li>1 12 oz jar Heinz Classic Chicken Gravy</li>
<li>1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese</li>
</ul>
<h4>Directions</h4>
<p>Preheat oven to 350.</p>
<p>Mix stuffing and broth as directed on stuffing box, allow to moisten.  Spread chicken into 13&#215;9 inch pan, cover with stuffing, add pieces of cut-up butter to top, now spread the gravy on top of the stuffing and sprinkle the cheese on top of that. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes or until hot.  Serve with hot rolls.</p></blockquote>
<p><a href="http://www.highimpactmom.com/highimpactmom/wp-content/uploads//2010/05/tyson_21.jpg" rel="shadowbox[sbpost-3195];player=img;" title="Tyson Grilled &amp; Ready Chicken Breast Strips"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3204" title="Tyson Grilled &amp; Ready Chicken Breast Strips" src="http://www.highimpactmom.com/highimpactmom/wp-content/uploads//2010/05/tyson_21-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Now this isn&#8217;t the most healthy meal, but for a special occasion or to say &#8220;Thank You&#8221; I think we can overlook health issues. Try it and see if you don&#8217;t find something to appreciate!</p>
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<p><em>Disclosure: Collective Bias &amp; Tyson provided me with a $50 gift card and 10 free product coupons for this campaign.</em><em> This compensation in no  ways hinders my ability to provide unbiased facts and reviews. If you have any questions about my disclosure policy please see <a title="Disclosure Policy" href="http://www.highimpactmom.com/pr-and-reviews/disclosure/" target="_blank">my disclosure policy</a>.</em></p>


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		<title>Review and Giveaway: Elmo&#8217;s Animal Adventures (CLOSED)</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:38:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join Elmo on three animal packed adventures in Elmo&#8217;s Animal Adventures! First up help Elmo and Telly as they follow clues in their search for Little Bo Peep&#8217;s lost cow.  Then, you and your little one can use animal facts to help Elmo and your favorite fairy-in-training Abby Cadabby win the &#8220;The Find the Amphibian&#8221; [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a title="Review: Elmo's Animal Adventure" href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002FOFX6K?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=httpwwwmomoff-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B002FOFX6K" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2717" title="Review_Animal_Adventures" src="http://www.highimpactmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Review_Animal_Adventures.jpg" alt="Review_Animal_Adventures" width="113" height="160" /></a>Join Elmo on three animal packed adventures in <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002FOFX6K?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=httpwwwmomoff-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B002FOFX6K">Elmo&#8217;s Animal Adventures</a><img class=" bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol zqqvtzejkhboscolisxa zqqvtzejkhboscolisxa" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=httpwwwmomoff-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B002FOFX6K" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" />! First up help Elmo and Telly as they follow clues in their search for Little Bo Peep&#8217;s lost cow.  Then, you and your little one can use animal facts to help Elmo and your favorite fairy-in-training Abby Cadabby win the &#8220;The Find the Amphibian&#8221; game show.  Finally go camping with Elmo in the wilderness and help him learn how animals and little monsters are different.</p>
<p>As I expected, KJ loved this movie and surprisingly KG sat and enjoyed the whole thing too!  This movie gave me 46 minutes of quiet to get the dishes done and the laundry folded! It was great! To help KJ understand the concept and provide a little extra learning we took a trip to the local library and checked out some books on animals and their habitats.  After we read them we discussed how each animal was different and that although we are all different we all still need water, food, and a safe place to sleep.</p>
<p>I love knowing that when I sit KJ (and KG) in front of a Sesame Street movie I can be confident the content is appropriate and not &#8220;brain dribble&#8221;.  I&#8217;m thankful for these moments when I get some peace to pick up the house&#8230;or just drink a cup of coffee and I don&#8217;t have to feel guilty..much <img src='http://www.highimpactmom.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif' alt=':)' class='wp-smiley' />   Released on October 6, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002FOFX6K?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=httpwwwmomoff-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B002FOFX6K">Elmo&#8217;s Animal Adventures</a><img class=" bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol bfdehmgdqmakewtopmol zqqvtzejkhboscolisxa zqqvtzejkhboscolisxa" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=httpwwwmomoff-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B002FOFX6K" border="0" alt="" width="1" height="1" /> would make a great Christmas gift for a small person in your life, it&#8217;s Elmo&#8230;it&#8217;s sure to please!</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">To help you get a jump start on the perfect Elmo DVD for your little one, Genius Products will be giving away 3 copies of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002FOFX6K?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=httpwwwmomoff-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;creativeASIN=B002FOFX6K">Elmo&#8217;s Animal Adventures</a></span> <span style="color: #ff0000;">to my lucky readers! Are you ready to win? Here&#8217;s all you have to do!</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">Entry: 10/10-10/24</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">Winner will be chosen at random by Random.org at midnight 10/24.<br />
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<p>* Comment on this post and tell me what is your favorite animal and why.</p>
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">Bonus Entries: </span></p>
<p>*Tweet this contest. Just be sure to include @HighImpactMom and http://tinyurl.com/yfvlwxc in your tweet.</p>
<p>*Blog about this contest and link back to this review.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s it! Good Luck and Happy Winning!</p>
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<p><em>Disclosure: Genius Products sent my family a copy of Elmo&#8217;s Animal Adventures DVD to review. I will be keeping the DVD as their way of saying thank you. I received no other reimbursement. My opinion was not swayed or colored by this fact.  Please feel free to view my <a title="High Impact Mom Disclosure" href="http://www.highimpactmom.com/pr-and-reviews/disclosure/" target="_blank">disclosure policy</a>. </em></p>


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		<title>The Studio: Review and Giveaway (CLOSED)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 15:26:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Recently I was offered the opportunity to create and review a gorgeous custom made sign from The Studio which I personalized myself on their easy to navigate website.  Since we&#8217;ve only lived in our home a year and the walls are a bit lacking when it comes to decoration I jumped at the chance! I [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Recently I was offered the opportunity to create and review a gorgeous custom made sign from <a title="The Studio at Danielson's Designs" href="http://thestudio.danielsondesigns.com/" target="_blank">The Studio</a> which I personalized myself on their easy to navigate website.  Since we&#8217;ve only lived in our home a year and the walls are a bit lacking when it comes to decoration I jumped at the chance!</p>
<p>I immediately headed over to <a title="The Studio at Danielson's Designs" href="http://thestudio.danielsondesigns.com/" target="_blank">The Studio</a> and started designing my custom sign.  After deciding the size and shape of the sign I wanted, I had to decide what I wanted it to say.  For me this was the most difficult part, there were so many great suggested verses and quotes, but we finally came up with Jeremiah 17:7 &#8220;Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord &amp; has made the Lord his hope and confidence.&#8221;  After that it was just approve, submit, and ship!  I received my sign in record time!</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2549" title="The Studio Review and Giveaway" src="http://www.highimpactmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/The-studio.jpg" alt="The Studio Review and Giveaway" width="400" height="71" />Here it is hanging above the doorway leading into the Living Room!</p>
<p><a title="The Studio at Danielson's Designs" href="http://thestudio.danielsondesigns.com/" target="_blank">The Studio</a> has a variety of custom signs and frames to choose from and personalize at a great price!  All the work and supplies come straight from the USA!  One-tenth of pre-tax operational profit goes to investing in mostly non-profits that benefit their community of Trinidad, Colorado (way to make an impact on your community!).</p>
<p>I urge to to learn more <a title="About The Studio" href="http://thestudio.danielsondesigns.com/DDShortStory.aspx" target="_blank">about The Studio</a> and Danielson Designs!!</p>
<p>The Studio has offered my readers a $10 discount for a limited time, just use the promo code <strong>HIGHIMPACT</strong> when checking out!</p>
<p>But that&#8217;s not all! <span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>1 lucky reader will win their very own personalized custom sign from The Studio! </strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><strong>Enter Now!</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><span style="color: #000000;">Head over to <a title="The Studio at Danielson's Designs" href="http://thestudio.danielsondesigns.com/" target="_blank">The Studio</a>, check out all their great signs and frames, then head over here and comment on what was your favorite!</span><br />
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<p><strong><span style="color: #800000;">Extra Entries:</span></strong></p>
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<li>*One bonus entry per day: Tweet “Win a Custom Personalized Sign or Frame for Your Home! http://tinyurl.com/nqhpft&#8221; Retweets don’t count.</li>
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<li>*Contest is open to all U.S. residents where legal under local statutes.</li>
<li>*Void where prohibited.</li>
<li>*No purchase necessary.</li>
<li>*Valid email address required. Entries with email addresses visible to the public will be deleted and are not valid.</li>
<li>*Valid entries will be received beginning Tuesday, September 8, 2009 thru 11:59pm Friday, September 18, 2009.</li>
<li>*Winner will be selected at random based on the list of valid comments using <a href="http://random.org/">random.org</a>.</li>
<li>*Winner will be notified via their email address and have 3 days to respond to the email from amanda(at)highimpactmom(dot)com</li>
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<p><strong>Good Luck! Happy Winning!</strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">Don’t forget to enter one of our <a title="High Impact Mom Giveaways" href="../category/giveaways/" target="_blank">great giveaways</a> we have going on this week!</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em><span style="color: #000000;">Disclosure: My family received a personalized customized sign for our home in exchange for the review and giveaway.<br />
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		<title>Elmo&#8217;s World: All About Faces Review and Giveaway (CLOSED)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:27:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Elmo. Is there any name more synonymous with childhood? I would venture to say no&#8230;well, at least not in my house.  Both of my girls have grown up loving Elmo and all things Elmo related.  We have a wide variety of Elmo stuffed animals and toys cluttering up the bedrooms and spilling forth into our [...]


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<p>Elmo. Is there any name more synonymous with childhood? I would venture to say no&#8230;well, at least not in my house.  Both of my girls have grown up loving Elmo and all things Elmo related.  We have a wide variety of Elmo stuffed animals and toys cluttering up the bedrooms and spilling forth into our living space.  Our family owns many, if not all, of the previously released Elmo&#8217;s World DVDs, so when I was asked to review <em><strong>Elmo&#8217;s World: All About Faces</strong></em>, Elmo&#8217;s all new DVD, I was thrilled.  I knew with out a doubt my girls would love it and it would become an instant classic in our home.<img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2544" title="Elmo's World: All About Faces Review and Giveaway" src="http://www.highimpactmom.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/KJ_watching-elmo.jpg" alt="Elmo's World: All About Faces Review and Giveaway" width="150" height="113" /></p>
<p>I was right.</p>
<p>As soon as it&#8217;s over, KJ wants to watch it &#8220;a-din&#8221;.  She sits there mesmerized by Elmo and his facial features.  Elmo is joined by his best gal, Dorothy and the always amusing Mr. Noodle in this fun movie that teaches our kids the many uses of our eyes, nose, and mouth!</p>
<p>&#8220;Elmo may be  a furry red monster, but he has two eyes,  a nose and a mouth just  like his  fans!  In <strong><em>Elmo’s World:  All About Faces</em></strong>, arriving on  DVD  September 1st from Genius  Products and Sesame Workshop, Elmo teaches  children  all about these  important body parts and the useful and fun things  they can  do!&#8221;</p>
<p>This great new DVD was just released September 1st and is sure to be a favorite in your own home!</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">Now YOU have the chance to win 1 of 3 copies being given away right <strong>here</strong></span> <span style="color: #ff0000;">on High Impact Mom!</span></p>
<p><strong>To Enter:</strong></p>
<p>Simply tell me your favorite Sesame Street Character.</p>
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<li>*Winner will be notified via their email address and have 3 days to respond to the email from amanda(at)highimpactmom(dot)com</li>
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<p><strong>Good Luck! Happy Winning!</strong></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">Don’t forget to enter one of our <a title="High Impact Mom Giveaways" href="../2009/09/category/giveaways/" target="_blank"></a><a title="High Impact Mom Giveaways" href="http://www.highimpactmom.com/category/giveaways/" target="_blank">great giveaways</a> we have going on this week!</span></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;"><em><span style="color: #000000;">Disclosure: My family received an advanced copy of <strong>Elmo&#8217;s World: All About Faces</strong> which we will keep in order to the review.<br />
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		<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:11:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With back-to-school time finally here, I have found out just how important making sure all of your kids things are labeled can be.  Within the first weeks of school KG has already misplaced her lunch box several times and permanently lost her favorite sweatshirt.  Now don&#8217;t get me wrong, I had labeled everything by hand [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With back-to-school time finally here, I have found out just how important</p>
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<p>making sure all of your kids things are labeled can be.  Within the first weeks of school KG has already misplaced her lunch box several times and permanently lost her favorite sweatshirt.  Now don&#8217;t get me wrong, I had labeled everything by hand the night before the first day, in fact, I spent hours making sure I had printed her name clearly on all of her new supplies.  By the time I was done, my hand was cramping and I was sure there was a better way.</p>
<p>Thankfully there is!  <a title="Mabel's Labels" href="http://mabelslabels.mabel.ca/" target="_blank">Mabel&#8217;s Labels</a> makes keeping up with your child&#8217;s school supplies easier!  With labels of all shapes and sizes, Mabel&#8217;s Labels offers a practical and fun way to keep up with (hopefully) your child&#8217;s school supplies.</p>
<p>The wonderful folks over at Mabel&#8217;s Labels have generously offered to help a mother (or father) out this year by giving away one ultra popular <a title="Mabel's Labels Ultimate Back to School Combo" href="http://www.mabel.ca/mabel.php?n=ultimate%20back-to-school%20combo%202009" target="_blank">Ultimate Back to School Combo</a>!  The fabulous set includes 50 Tagmates, 40 Skinny Minis, 16 Shoe Labels, and 2 Teeny Tags in your choice of colors! (Retail value 39.00)</p>
<p>Want to know how to win?</p>
<p><strong>Entry Details:</strong><br />
Visit Mabel&#8217;s Labels, then come back here and tell us what is your favorite product included in The Ultimate Back To School Combo.</p>
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<li>*Valid entries will be received beginning Wednesday, August 26, 2009 thru 11:59pm Friday, September 4, 2009.</li>
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<li>*Winner will be notified via their email address and have 3 days to respond to the email from amanda(at)highimpactmom(dot)com</li>
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<p><em>Disclosure: I won a Back-to-School Combo as a consolation prize in the Mabel&#8217;s Labels Wish You Were Here contest.</em></p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">Don’t forget to enter one of our <a title="High Impact Mom Giveaways" href="../category/giveaways/" target="_blank">great giveaways </a>we have going on this week!</span></p>


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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:40:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I grew up surrounded by the beauty of North and South Carolina, yet I am always amazed by the majesty of them both.  One of my favorite places to visit in North Carolina is Asheville.  With the breathtaking Blue Ridge mountains as a backdrop, Asheville lights up the night (and day) with excitement, beauty, good [...]


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<p>I grew up surrounded by the beauty of North and South Carolina, yet I am always amazed by the majesty of them both.  One of my favorite places to visit in North Carolina is Asheville.  With the breathtaking Blue Ridge mountains as a backdrop, Asheville lights up the night (and day) with excitement, beauty, good eats, and plain ol&#8217;fun!  Imagine spending 2 days relaxing under the calming watch of the Blue Ridge Mountains.  Imagine getting into the hot attractions Asheville has to offer for free! Imagine getting your own piece of Asheville&#8217;s acclaimed hand made pottery to take home for free! Stop imagining! The super wonderful people over at Asheville&#8217;s Convention and Visitor&#8217;s Bureau are giving away to one of MY readers (that would be you) TWO Go Blue Ridge Cards <strong>and</strong> a unique piece of Asheville pottery. Go Blue Ridge Cards get you into 25 different attractions in the Asheville are for FREE! It&#8217;s your ticket to a fabulous, fun Spring Break&#8230;souvenir included!</p>
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<p>So if you&#8217;ve never had the privilege of visiting Asheville, you may be wondering to yourself <strong>what</strong> there is to do in Asheville. Let me give you a little taste of all that Asheville has to offer. Let&#8221;s spend the day in Asheville together.</p>
<h3>Biltmore Estate</h3>
<p>Let&#8217;s start our day at the beautiful<a title="The Biltmore Estate" href="http://www.biltmore.com/" target="_blank"> Biltmore Estate</a>. The Biltmore was <a title="History of Biltmore Estate" href="http://www.biltmore.com/our_story/our_history/default.asp" target="_blank">built in 1895 by George Vanderbilt</a> and boasts 34 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms, <em>and</em> 65 (!!) fireplaces!  Set on the most pristine 125,000 acres you&#8217;ll ever see, the Biltmore offers <a title="The Biltmore Estate's Guided Garden Tour" href="http://www.biltmore.com/visit/gardens/default.asp" target="_blank">Guided Garden Tours and the Legacy of the Land Tour</a>.  Spend some time walking around the grounds then step inside the estate and grab a snack at any one of the <a title="Biltmore Estate Dining" href="http://www.biltmore.com/visit/dining/default.asp" target="_blank">six fabulous dining spots available</a>.  Follow your snack with a leisurely walk around the gorgeous  Biltmore Estate, taking in the history and beauty.  For a more in depth look at the Biltmore Estate and it&#8217;s background reserve a <a title="Tour Biltmore" href="http://www.biltmore.com/buy_tickets/more_biltmore.asp" target="_blank">specialty guided tour</a> where you have the possibility of viewing parts of the estate not open to the public.  If you get thirsty while visiting, you are in luck! The Biltmore Estate offers a self guided tour of their winery and free wine tasting with your admission! Admission is included with the Go Blue Ridge Card!  Be sure to pick up a couple bottles of their award-winning wines while you&#8217;re there.  If you desire to spend the night there (I would recommend it) the Biltmore offers <a title="The Inn @ Biltmore" href="http://www.biltmore.com/stay/inn/default.asp" target="_blank">many varying packages</a> that are sure to fit any budget.</p>
<h3>Outdoors</h3>
<div id="attachment_976" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 260px"><img class="size-full wp-image-976" title="chimney-rock-parksm" src="http://www.momoffaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/chimney-rock-parksm.jpg" alt="Photo Courtesy of Chimney Rock" width="250" height="328" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Photo Courtesy of Chimney Rock</p></div>
<p>If you are an outdoors lover, the Blue Ridge Mountains is the ideal travel destination for you!  Whether it&#8217;s going for a scenic walk through the <a title="National Scenic Trail" href="http://www.exploreasheville.com/what-to-do/activity-details/index.aspx?guid=a610f1f6-5757-482b-9fa1-89772730670f" target="_blank">Appalachian National Scenic Trail</a> or going for a hike at <a title="Chimney Rock" href="http://www.exploreasheville.com/what-to-do/activity-details/index.aspx?guid=a610f1f6-5757-482b-9fa1-89772730670f" target="_blank">Chimney Rock</a> (one of my favorite places).  Take a romantic walk in <a title="Asheville's Botanical Garden" href="http://www.exploreasheville.com/what-to-do/activity-details/index.aspx?guid=0a550794-1e25-4d4c-8897-7748b866858f" target="_blank">Asheville&#8217;s Botanical Gardens</a> or <a title="North Carolina's Arboretum" href="http://www.exploreasheville.com/what-to-do/activity-details/index.aspx?guid=f09b3b01-e524-4723-83f7-182260243f8f" target="_blank">North Carolina&#8217;s  one-of-a-kind Arboretum</a>.   Have a relaxing morning of <a title="Asheville's Fly Fishing" href="http://www.exploreasheville.com/what-to-do/activity-details/index.aspx?guid=38311d40-ebc3-41bb-aa5b-6d6f0975c559" target="_blank">fly fishing </a>at one of their great fishing spots, then mix things up and go for a<a title="Segway Tour" href="http://www.exploreasheville.com/what-to-do/activity-details/index.aspx?guid=bda35432-e9bc-45ab-b37d-9bb9023494b2" target="_blank"> Segway tour</a> of Asheville&#8217;s beautiful downtown.  There are so many great activities you can do outdoors in Asheville, you can&#8217;t go wrong with any of them.</p>
<h3>Arts</h3>
<p>If you&#8217;re into the arts, head downtown and check out all Downtown Asheville has to offer! From Asheville&#8217;s Art Museum to the many art galleries, Downtown Asheville is the place for art! If theater is more your speed, take in a show at the Asheville Community Theater or be moved by  <a title="Cherokee &quot;Unto These Hills&quot;" href="http://www.exploreasheville.com/what-to-do/activity-details/index.aspx?guid=e9cada8a-2c59-4e84-b72a-83e1f8e843e7" target="_blank">&#8220;Unto These Hills&#8230;a retelling&#8221; performed by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.</a> We saw this last summer when we were camping. Moving. Powerful. Beautiful. Go shopping at the Allenstand Craft Shop at the Folk Art Center and pick something to take home with you.  Asheville&#8217;s art scene is alive and kicking, come and be a part of it!</p>
<h3>Family Friendly</h3>
<p>If you&#8217;re looking for great family friendly activities,  stop by <a title="Fun Depot" href="http://www.exploreasheville.com/what-to-do/family-fun/play--parks/index.aspx" target="_blank">Asheville&#8217;s Fun Depot</a> and ride some go carts or play mini-golf.  Or head over to <a title="Tweetsie Railroad" href="http://www.exploreasheville.com/what-to-do/activity-details/index.aspx?guid=1c81886e-95b1-4e48-96f6-b50d948b74e3" target="_blank">Tweetsie Railroad</a> and let your imagination run wild! If you&#8217;re interested in reliving history, be sure to check out the <a title="Colburn Earth Science Museum" href="http://www.goblueridgecard.com/attractions/Colburn-Earth-Science-Museum.html" target="_blank">Colburn Earth Science Museum</a>, <a title="Smith-McDowell House Museum" href="http://www.goblueridgecard.com/attractions/Smith-McDowell-House-Museum.html" target="_blank">Smith-McDowell House Museum</a>, <em>and</em> the <a title="Thomas Wolfe Memorial" href="http://www.goblueridgecard.com/attractions/Thomas-Wolfe-Memorial.html" target="_blank">Thomas Wolfe Museum</a>.  <a href="http://www.goblueridgecard.com/attractions/Health-Adventure.html"><strong>The Health Adventure</strong></a> features interactive and changing exhibits to teach your whole family about their bodies and their health.</p>
<h3>Nightlife</h3>
<p>While you&#8217;re downtown, be sure to check out the night life.  The<a href="http://www.exploreasheville.com/what-to-do/activity-details/index.aspx?guid=3201a61c-77e5-4fa6-81eb-e9f954724c8c"> Orange Peel Social Aid and Pleasure Club </a>is the premier international stop for fabulous live music and a great time.  If jazz and blues are more your speed, hop down to <a title="Stella Blue" href="http://www.exploreasheville.com/what-to-do/activity-details/index.aspx?guid=71efd076-7bc6-400f-9ee7-f7342d6b427f" target="_blank">Stella Blue</a>.  With many other bars, music joints, art shows and theater shows, you can stay busy all night long&#8230;if you can stay awake!</p>
<h3>Lodging</h3>
<p>When it&#8217;s time for bed, snuggle up in a <a title="Cabins" href="http://www.exploreasheville.com/where-to-stay/lodging-by-accommodation-type/cabins/index.aspx" target="_blank">cozy log cabin</a> in the mountains&#8230;or stay in a <a title="Hotels" href="http://www.exploreasheville.com/where-to-stay/lodging-by-accommodation-type/hotels--motels/index.aspx" target="_blank">great hotel</a> and be right where the excitement is.  Save $40 with your Go Blue Ridge Card Sunday-Thursday at <a title="Blue Ridge Vacations" href="http://www.goblueridgecard.com/blue-ridge-vacations.html" target="_blank">Balsam Mountain Inn</a>. Try a romantic <a title="Bed and Breakfasts" href="http://www.exploreasheville.com/where-to-stay/lodging-by-accommodation-type/bed--breakfasts/index.aspx" target="_blank">Bed and Breakfast</a> for service with a smile.  If you&#8217;re really looking to be pampered, try one of Asheville&#8217;s fabulous <a title="Resorts" href="http://www.exploreasheville.com/where-to-stay/lodging-by-accommodation-type/resorts/index.aspx" target="_blank">resorts</a> or treat yourself to a day at the <a title="Spas" href="http://www.exploreasheville.com/what-to-do/spas/index.aspx" target="_blank">spa</a>!</p>
<p>Whatever you decide to do in Asheville, you are sure to have a great time and with the Go Blue Ridge Cards, you are sure to save a <em><strong>TON </strong></em>of money while you&#8217;re at it.  For more great money saving ideas check out, <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; color: #1f497d;"><a href="http://www.coolashevillesavings.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1f497d;">http://www.CoolAshevilleSavings.com</span></a>.</span></p>
<h3>Entry Rules</h3>
<p><span style="color: #0000ff;">To enter the Great Spring Break Giveaway!! Here&#8217;s what you need to do:</span></p>
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<li><span style="color: #0000ff;">Head over to <a title="Explore Asheville" href="http://www.exploreasheville.com/index.aspx" target="_blank">Explore Asheville</a> and sign up for the<a title="Email Newsletter" href="http://www.exploreasheville.com/travelernewsletter.aspx" target="_blank"> Email newsletter</a> or RSS feed. Comment here.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ff;">Sign up for Mom of Faith&#8217;s email newsletter or RSS feed.</span></li>
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<p><span style="color: #0000ff;">For extra entries</span></p>
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<li><span style="color: #0000ff;">Blog this contest. More than a link is required; a full blog post is needed. All links will be checked.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ff;">Grab my button and proudly display it on your blog.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ff;">Tweet this giveaway: Using @momoffaith and <a title="Asheville Giveaway" href="http://www.momoffaith.com/?p=960" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/18iP2s</a> Earn an extra entry for every day you tweet this, just be sure to comment with the link to your tweet.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ff;">Send an email to your friends telling them of the contest, bcc me at amanda(at)momoffaith(dot)com</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #0000ff;">Post this on any other social media site! Facebook, Myspace, Stumble it&#8230;just share it, then come back here and provide a link.<br />
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<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">The Giveaway ends March 20, 2009. Please be sure to Comment once for each entry.<br />
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		<description><![CDATA[We have a winner of Mom of Faith&#8217;s Abella Galleries&#8217; Turquoise Necklace Giveaway!! #3-Renee&#8217; S Just a refresher about Abella Galleries: One of my favorite new &#8220;little&#8221; online jewelry shops  is Abella Galleries and if you haven&#8217;t heard of them, then you should run over and check them out! Elizabeth is the owner and she [...]


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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We have a winner of Mom of Faith&#8217;s Abella Galleries&#8217; Turquoise Necklace Giveaway!!</p>
<p><span style="color: #ff0000;">#3-Renee&#8217; S</span></p>
<p>Just a refresher about Abella Galleries:</p>
<p><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-724" title="logo" src="http://www.momoffaith.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/logo-150x150.jpg" alt="logo" width="150" height="150" />One of my favorite new &#8220;little&#8221; online jewelry shops  is <a title="Abella Galleries" href="http://abellagalleries.com/" target="_blank">Abella Galleries</a> and if you haven&#8217;t heard of them, then you should run over and check them out! Elizabeth is the owner and she is just fabulous! She has a great selection of beautiful white stone and turquoise jewelery. I am a sucker for beautiful jewelery and I fell in love at first sight. All of <a title="Abella Galleries" href="http://AbellaGalleries.com" target="_blank">Abella Galleries</a> jewelry is custom designed by Elizabeth herself and she plans to feature many other up and coming artists, jewelry designers, and photographers in her gallery soon.</p>
<p>Congratulations again! Renee&#8217; has 24 hours to contact me with her information or I will randomly draw another number!</p>
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