November 6, 2008

Yep, you read that right: Jif can help your kid pay for college.  All she needs to do for a chance at a $25,000 scholarship is enter the Jif Most Creative Peanut Butter Sandwich Contest.!  If you and your child like to spend time cooking together in the kitchen, then hurry up and enter, because this contest ends on November 14, 2008.

For inspiration, check out the scrumptious creation that won Shannon the grand prize in ‘06 or the sushi style invention that got Alexandra the win in ‘07.

P.S. – Moms can enter the Jif Moms Voice Their Choice contest for a chance to win a trip to NYC and be a judge at the Jif Most Creative Peanut Butter Sandwich contest.  Just write an essay answering the question, How do you make the best choices for your family?

Both competitions end on November 14, 2008, so get a move on it!  You’ve only got a week left

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November 6, 2008

Christmas tree?  Check!  Candy canes? Check!  Ogre?  Check!  On November 4, 2008, DreamWorks added some Christmas DVD magic to the Shrek mix, with a sweet and funny family-friendly tale of Shrek’s first Christmas with Fiona and the ogre kidlets.  Of course, Donkey’s antics and Puss’ silly suaveness play a part in this cute Christmas tale as well.

From buying a book entitled Christmas for Village Idiots for help on how to plan the “perfect” Christmas, to getting lit on fire with his own Christmas tree, Shrek the Halls is a heartwarming little tale of a certain ogre learning a lesson about just what Christmas is all about.

Just when Shrek thought he could finally sit back, relax and enjoy his happily ever after with his new family, the most joyous of all holidays arrives.  It’s Christmas Eve, and everyone is filled with holiday cheer, except for Shrek.  He isn’t exactly the picture of yuletide joy, but for the sake of Fiona and the kids, he tries to get into the spirit of things as only an ogre can.  Unfortunately, everyone seems to have their own ideas about what Christmas is all about, so when Donkey, Puss In Boots, Gingy and the whole gang try to join in on the fun, Shrek’s plans for a cozy family celebration end up spiraling into one truly unforgettable Christmas.

~Shrek the Halls synopsis from DreamWorks Animation

Besides the main feature, the Shrek the Halls DVD also includes some fun special features, with a couple of Christmas song sing a longs featuring the crazy penguins of Madagascar, a music video jukebox featuring songs from the Shrek movies and other DreamWorks animated flicks, a gingerbread man matching game with Gingy, and even a PC demo of the Shrek Carnival Craze video game. 

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November 6, 2008

I have got a ridiculously large extended family, and so when Christmas comes, it’s always necessary to have a gift for every child, even if it’s something small.  Here’s my list of budget stocking stuffers (all under $10!) for children.  So we’ve still got a turkey to carve, so what?  It’s always a good idea to get started early on that Christmas shopping to avoid the last minute rush and get the little presents out of the way!

1. Classic Bear Jump Rope – $8.00 – for the tot with toooo much energy
2. Crayola Color Wonder Watercolor Kit – $9.99 – for the budding artist
3. Melissa & Doug Alphabet Nesting and Stacking Blocks – $8.51 – for the tot exploring her world
4. Let’s Go Fishin – Board Game – $9.99 (or less from Amazon store owners) – for any toddler!  Everyone loves fishing
5. PlayFoam – $10.00 – for the budding sculptor
6. Melissa & Doug Wooden USA Map Puzzle – $9.93 (or less from Amazon store owners) – for the geography buff
7. Sudoku Cube – $9.99 – for the future Einstein
8. High School Musical Magic 8 Ball – $8.99 - for the self proclaimed HSM expert
9. Singing Hannah Montana Pen – $9.95 – for the Hannah fan
10. Hot Wheels 5 Car gift packs – $6.99 – perfect for car fanatics like my son!  You don’t know how many times I step these a day.

These are just some of the great, non-junky stocking stuffers you can find online, which is just one of the many advantages of shopping on the web!  Plus, these are the regular prices (as of 11/4/08).  Imagine if you had a coupon code?  $100 would go so far, you might even have some left over to splurge on a little something for yourself.

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