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Food Fights Review & Giveaway

I am always hesitant to read parenting books because after being a parent for so long you kind of get into your own groove. Our groove tends to be very different from most, as it should be because every family, every child and every parent is different. None of us are cookie cutter parents or we shouldn’t be! We each have to develop our own style of parenting that fits us as individuals and our children.

Book Reviews

You all know that I do a fair amount of book reviews, but I do not do a lot of parenting books. Guess they scare me! Ha! No seriously. When I was a young mom I tended to want to do what every good parenting book said but parenting just does not work like that. I gradually learned that we get ideas from other parents, books etc. but we tweak them to make it work for our individual family.

Food Fights

Food Fights is the book I mentioned at the beginning of the week and shared a juicy update about. It offers parenting tips on how to pick food battles, dealing with the mine fields of TV dinners, fast food, eating out, sick kids and so much more. This book is written by two pediatricians, Dr. Laura A. Jana and Dr. Jennifer Shu. I know how picky some children can be and thought this book would be a great one to share.

What I Liked

The facts they shared throughout the book were very interesting and helpful.

It has a beautiful cover of a darling baby.

Spoke out against feeding kids junk food, soda pop and sugary juices.

Encouragement to feed your children fresh fruits and veggies.

Supportive of breastfeeding.

They were concerned with childhood obesity, but our food system has a huge part in that! Read labels!

What I Didn’t LikeBeware I go into a tangent!

The book discourages breastfeeding your child at bedtime/naptime. This one gets me riled up! I have breastfed eight children for 1-3 years each and have breastfed them all to sleep at some point or another and it DOES NOT make them dependent. Babies and children are already dependent for pity sake! Arggggh……..’Nough said.

Ok, I realize this next one is a can of worms in certain circles – what kind of milk do you serve your children? Rhetorical no need to answer, however, have you ever heard of not feeding children over 2 whole milk, only skim? Hmmm…..that’s a new one to me. Raw milk is better, but even our family doesn’t buy raw milk because of the price. That’s why we need a cow!

Another myth the book advises against is drinking well water. Oh really? I grew up in the country and that is the only water we had and I am fine (ok that’s debatable sometimes! Ha!) as are my parents, my sisters and all those that lived around us. Since moving to a rural area we now drink well water. Ummmm….so far none of us are any worse for doing so, but the authors claimed it was dangerous to drink well water. Did you know that Chlorine and Fluoride are NOT good for you and that they are chemicals? Just do a little research and you’ll learn ALOT.

The last two items are certainly personal choice but ones I happen to disagree with. First one, you shouldn’t make your children eat if they don’t want to both hunger wise and what you serve them. I understand and agree that if they are referring to not being hungry, but not when it comes to what is being served. We are a family of ten and neither my daughters, who now cook, nor I will make ten different meals. That is ridiculous. Therefore, our kids are required to eat whatever they are served. Period. If they really dislike it then they are required to eat bites according to their age. For example: If our four year old did not like what was for dinner he would be required to eat four bites, our six year old would need to eat six bites and so on.

The book has merit and will be helpful to those parents searching for a solution to “food fights”.

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If you are interested in owning a copy we are hosting a giveaway and I will mail you your copy in a 2-3 of weeks, whenever I close the giveaway. Just fill out the Rafflecopter below to enter. Thanks!

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Pasta Prima – 100% Natural Pastas & Sauces!

In my online travels, I found Pasta Prima on Facebook.  I went to Pasta Prima’s site and was very excited about my finds!  My house LOVES pasta, so finding this brand was a huge plus for me.  According to Pasta Prima’s site they are 100% natural and they are a Green Company!  LOVE IT!

To make it better! On Pasta Prima’s Facebook site they have a giveaway! 5,000 people will get coupons for FREE Pasta Prima Ravioli!  They sweepstakes ends April 20th.  Once you submit your information, you get a $1.50 coupon!


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Zero Water Review and Giveaway (2 Winners)

STOP BUYING BOTTLED WATER!!!  ZeroWater is here to help save the Earth with it’s water filtration system.  ZeroWater has a “patented 5-stage water filter system and is the only system certified to meet the Food & Drug Administration’s standards for Purified Bottle Water.”

Let’s talk water and TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) – TDS is the substances in your water that make it “taste salty, bitter or metallic.”  I live in the Northeast and have well water.

I used the TDS water meter provided

I tested our tap water and here’s the results.

That meter reads 126 as the glass stood there for a few minutes it went up to 129.  Which in my area of the world is normal for tap water.  Most of the US falls into the 051-200 meter reading.  The ZeroWater filter will produce about 24 to 40 gallons of water for my area.  As the meter reading rises the gallons of water reduces, because the filter has more substances to clean.

I buy bottled water for my family to drink.  If I drink my current tap water from the faucet, frankly it tastes like dirt.  I’ve tried other filtration devices and they haven’t worked.

Here’s what happened to the meter when I put my tap water through the filter.

The meter dropped to 001!  WOW!

For the heck of it – I tried bottled water.

That one was 046!

The Pitcher -

It fits well in the fridge, has a place on the lid to put the TDS meter and a little spout on the bottom.  I don’t even need to take the pitcher out of the fridge!  My only concern in the future would be a leak from the spout.  So, far all is well an no leaks!  Hooray!

The Taste – It improved my water taste tremendously!  No more dirt water and I can finally stop buying bottled water!  ZeroWater recommends that you change your filter when you TDS meter reads 006.

World Water Day was officially on March 22!

Visit ZeroWater’s Website or on Facebook to learn more about their products!

Want more!? Use the following code MC30 for 30% off your own 10 Cup  ZeroWater Pitcher !

My Review – Great product.  As I said earlier my water tasted terrible.  With the ZeroWater Pitcher, I don’t have to buy bottled water anymore!  I can save money and the environment!

Faith and Family Reviews received the following product in exchange for writing a review. While we consider it a privilege to receive free products to review, our reviews are our honest opinion and thoughts of the product.

“I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour by Mom Central Consulting on behalf of ZeroWater and received a water pitcher to facilitate my review, two pitchers to giveaway, and extra filters to thank me for taking the time to participate.”

There’s a giveaway!  No, wait there’s 2 GIVEAWAYS!!!

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Faith and Family Reviews Announces…Schoolhouseteachers.com Giveaway!

Remember when I told you about the SchoolhouseTeachers.com from The Old Schoolhouse Magazine?  Well, they are having a giveaway for 1 year PREMIUM level membership!

Here’s the link!  http://networkedblogs.com/vsCFp

If you’d like to sign up for any of the SchoolhouseTeachers.com levels, here is the link to do that also!

http://schoolhouseteachers.com/dap/a/?a=3429

Happy Educating from Faith and Family Reviews!


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$1000 Grand Event Giveaway is Here! Enter Today!

It has been fun (and time consuming ;)) to participate in many blog hops and joint giveaways with other bloggers. It has been very beneficial to my blog all the way around. Meeting new people, finding new blogs and offering YOU a way to win some great prizes or CASH! Without further adieu here are the details for the $1000 Grand Event Giveway! Enter today!

ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR GIVEAWAY!

You know you neeeeed it…

Well a great group of bloggers have come together to give it to you!

Welcome to the Grand Event Cash Giveaway!

1 Grand Prize: $500

1 2nd Place Prize: $250

5 3rd Place Prizes: $50

Moms with Voices Media is hosting the GRAND Event Cash Giveaway. With a few clicks of your mouse, you can be entered to win a Grand Prize amount of $500, Second Place Prize of $250, or FIVE third place prized of $50!

This giveaway runs from 12:01 AM 3/17/2012 – 11:59 PM 3/31/2012. With so many different ways to enter, why not come back and do a few each day along with your daily entries!

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Are You Green Contest

SWF ice-cream giveaway

Get your button here

Are you green? Do you love ice cream? I do! This is a fun little contest by one of my favorite authors Suzanne Woods Fisher. Have fun!


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First Alert Facebook Giveaway!

 

Head to First Alert’s Facebook Page – Enter for a chance to win 1 of 100 Prize Packs! You have until March 12th (Monday)!

Don’t forget to change you clocks one hour ahead & smoke alarm batteries!


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The Swiss Colony – Lady Bug Truffles Review and Giveaway!

How cute are these little guys!  And VERY tasty too!

Swiss creme covers these wonderful little bugs of goodness.  With their centers made of light and airy chocolate truffle.  These Lady Bugs are delightfully decorated and almost hard to eat (key word ALMOST).

The Swiss Colony website offers may choices in addition to these adorable Lady Bugs!  Easter’s Coming!!! 

My Review:

Funny story first.  I have a 3 year old little girl, who was very upset that I was eating “bugs”.  She learned very quickly, that these “bugs” were very good.

These Swiss Colony Lady Bug Truffles are wonderful!  I really enjoy chocolate and these made me close my eyes and enjoy the smoothness and flavor.  I recommend The Swiss Colony!  With Easter coming, now is a great time to order Lady Bugs!  Not only are they very good, but they are a conversation piece!  Add them to your Easter Table as decoration then eat them!  Decoration and Dessert!  Below is a picture of my box!  Maybe the Easter Bunny will bring me some more!

Disclosure:  I received this item free of charge from The
Swiss Colony.  No monetary compensation
was received or offered, nor was I under any obligation to write about this
product.  All opinions expressed are my
honest thoughts.  I am not offering any
sales or taking orders for this item.  I
will not receive any compensation in connection with any sales of this item.

 

Giveaway – You Could Win One Too! **Only open to the US.


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Get Ready for the Spring Cleaning Giveaway Hop Event

It’s been fun participating in these blog hop and cash giveaways. We love meeting new people as they drop by or visa versa. So we are going to participate in the Spring Cleaning Giveaway because we all should spring clean or at least entertain the idea, right? ;) Hope many of you join in on the fun!

 

Spring Cleaning Giveaway Hop Event

I just signed up for the…

Spring Cleaning Giveaway Hop!

Come Join Me! {and mention that I referred you!}

Blogger signups are opening up for the Spring Cleaning Giveaway Hop! Interested in joining in the fun and increasing your readership? Keep reading below for more details and learn more about how this event will work. This is going to be an excellent opportunity for you to start thinking about that dreaded housekeeping chore: SPRING CLEANING!

WHAT: Spring Cleaning Giveaway Hop

HOSTED BY: MamaNYC and Sweeping The USA

WHEN: March 10th @ 12:01 AM (EST) until March 24th @ 11:59PM (EST)

HOW: There is a $5.00 entry fee for this event.

* There will be a GRAND PRIZE for this event! The Rafflecopter form will be hosted on MamaNYC and Sweeping The USA. Prize and sponsor will be announced on March 1, 2012. 

* There will be a 2ND PLACE CASH PRIZE for this event! The entry fee for this giveaway hop event will be used (100%) towards the 2nd Place cash prize. 

*There is a good chance we will also have a 3RD PLACE PRIZE! Hosts will announce any future developments and/or sponsors as this event unfolds.

  • REFERRAL PRIZE! Help Sweeping The USA and MamaNYC spread the word and win a prize!
    • The blogger with the MOST referral signups will receive a $20.00 PayPal CASH prize! All you need to do is help spread the word about this giveaway! 

[CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND SIGNUP!]


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$1000 Grand Event Cash Giveaway!

We all have bills to pay don’t we? And there are some great cash giveaways going on right now in the blogging world. We have had such a great response to the $700 Winter Blast of Cash Giveaway (ends 3/4!) that we are participating in another awesome cash giveaway! The $1000 Grand Event Cash Giveaway! Be sure to spread the word and to come back and enter yourself! Check out the details below:

Cute-Ecakes and Moms with Voices Media are hosting a Grand Event! (Yes- $1000.00)
With a goal of 100 bloggers, we are going to make this thing huge!!
Details
  • The Grand Event Cash Giveaway will run from Saturday, March 17th (12:00AM) to Saturday, March 31st (11:59PM).
    The Grand Event Grand Prize

  • The GOAL for this event is a $1000 prize
  • The actual prize will depend upon participation!
  • Grand Prize amount will be announced on 2/8!!
    BLOGGER REFERRAL CONTEST

    For an added incentive to spread the word, we’ve added a blogger prize! There are TONS of ways to enter, and I’ve tried to make it as easy for you as possible!

  • ONE WINNER- will receive $50 Paypal Cash
  • ONE WINNER- will participate in the event for FREE!

    Find out complete details and sign up HERE!!


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