Family Bowling this Summer

Are your kids out of school yet? The schools here let out last week but the preschool session ended in May. My kids are craving stuff to do. So my lovely husband has set-up a calendar of activities for them. We need free or low cost activities in our house. It is summer … there is no preschool income so no extra spending money really.
Last summer we discovered the AMF Summer Bowling program that lets kids bowl all summer. My kids all had feet too small for the bowling shoes last year so we didn’t even have that expense. I did buy shoes for my husband and I online. My are a sweet lilac purple color … I love them!;)
Anyway this year, I knew my oldest needed bowling shoes and well renting them adds up. But if one of the kids has something here at my house, they all expect something so they all have shoes this year. If you are going to go on average about once a week then buying your shoes is worth the cost!

Back to the bowling program … the kids get two free games a day. If you buy the adult pass then up to four adults get two games a day. That is a bargain!

I had to use this picture of this little guy because he reminds me of my kids. Even my little almost two year old can push the ball down the ramp. He then jumps up and down when the ball (finally!) hits the pins! It takes a lot to beat a happy moment like that … good family memories right there in the making!

Our goal is to go once a week … we went last week and had to remind the kids of rules so many times we only played one game. That is OK though because it was an air conditioned evening activity that we all got to enjoy.

If you haven’t checked this out yet, go check it out at AMF’s Summer Unplugged Site. Oh and you can find AMF on Twitter and on Facebook so link up there too!

Now if you have a good bowling tip, let me know. I know I could use any good tips and feel blessed that we use the bumpers … for the kids, of course!;)

Note: I participated in this campaign as a member of One2One Network and am eligible for a prize drawing. All opinions stated in the post are my own.

Loose-A-Palooza is Coming Soon!


What is Lose-A-Palooza?
Lose-A-Palooza is a one-day social media event created to encourage participation in the Lose For Good® campaign to benefit Share Our Strength and Action Against Hunger. All of this is happening on September 14th!

As part of the Lose For Good campaign, Weight Watchers will donate $1, up to a maximum of $60,000, to Share Our Strength and Action Against Hunger for each approved mention, acknowledgment or action related to “Lose For Good” made on September 14th through blogs, Twitter, Facebook and check-in via foursquare.

Wanna Tweet? Here are a couple of tweets for you to use on September 14th!

  • Save the date 9/14 Lose-A-Palooza-1 day only-Weight Watchers donates $1 for each #LoseForGood socmed mention http://bit.ly/LoseAPalooza
  • Today Only! Lose-A-Palooza -Weight Watchers donates up to $1 for each #LoseForGood social media mention http://bit.ly/LoseAPalooza


Important note: there is a difference between Lose For Good and Lose-A-Palooza. Lose For Good is a 7-week campaign, Lose-A-Palooza, on the other hand, is a one-day event as part of the Lose For Good campaign. The event runs one day only – September 14th – and its objective is to drive as much social media awareness as possible for Lose For Good. Every time Lose For Good is mentioned using an approved method on 9/14, Weight Watchers will track the mention and donate a dollar – up to $60,000.

All that being said, visit HERE and Lose For Good HERE!

NOTE: No compensation was received for this post. I did get an entry in a drawing with the One2One Network in exchange for this post. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

Have you had Milano Moment?

Have you had a Milano Moment that made you stop to savor the sweetness of life?

Do you have a stash of treats for you like I do? If you do and Milano cookies are on your favorite list then you will want try the New Strawberry flavor. Strawberry and chocolate is one of the best combos around so I can’t wait to try these myself!

Milano is offering a $1 off coupon right now! You can find it HERE. If you have Harris Teeter or a store that will does super doubles, this would be a good coupon to have on hand!

Plus check out Milano on Facebook HERE!

NOTE: This post is part of a One2One Network campaign!

Sarah McLachlan’s Laws of Illusion

The Grammy® award winning, multi-platinum singer/songwriter is set to release her long awaited new album, LAWS OF ILLUSION, TODAY, June 15th!

TRACKLISTING
1. AWAKENINGS
2. ILLUSIONS OF BLISS
3. LOVING YOU IS EASY
4. CHANGES
5. FORGIVENESS
6. RIVERS OF LOVE
7. LOVE COME
8. OUT OF TUNE
9. HEARTBREAK
10. DON’T GIVE UP ON US
11. U WANT ME 2
12. BRING ON THE WONDER

The album’s first single is “Loving You Is Easy” so listen for it on your favorite radio station!

LINKS to check out:

  • Sara’s website: http://bit.ly/SarahStore
  • Facebook Page: http://bit.ly/O2OSarahFbook
  • Twitter: http://bit.ly/O2OSarahTwitter
  • Lilith Fair: http://bit.ly/O2OLilithTour

Plus this summer there is the return of the historic all-female Lilith Fair festival this summer! From 1997 through 1999, Lilith Fair was one of the highest grossing touring festivals in the world, with over 2 million fans in attendance and raising over $10 million dollars for national and local women’s charities.

LILITH FAIR TOUR DATES

Jun 27 Calgary, AB McMahon Stadium
Jun 28 Edmonton, AB Northlands Spectrum
Jul 1 Vancouver, BC, Canada Pitt Meadows Airport
Jul 2 Portland, OR Sleep Country Amphitheatre
Jul 3 Seattle/George, WA The Gorge Amphitheatre
Jul 5 San Francisco, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre at Mountain View
Jul 7 San Diego, CA Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre
Jul 8 Phoenix, AZ Cricket Wireless Pavilion
Jul 9 Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay Events Center
Jul 10 Los Angeles, CA Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
Jul 12 Salt Lake City, UT USANA Amphitheatre
Jul 13 Denver, CO Comfort Dental Amphitheatre
Jul 15 Kansas City, MO Capitol Federal Park @ Sandstone
Jul 16 St. Louis, MO Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
Jul 17 Chicago, IL First Midwest Bank Amphitheatre
Jul 18 Minneapolis, MN Canterbury Park
Jul 20 Indianapolis, IN Verizon Wireless Music Center Indianapolis
Jul 21 Detroit, MI DTE Energy Music Theatre
Jul 23 Montreal, QC Parc Jean Drapaeu
Jul 24 Toronto, ON Molson Canadian Amphitheatre
Jul 27 Cleveland, OH Blossom Music Center
Jul 28 Philadelphia, PA Susquehanna Bank Center
Jul 30 Boston, MA Comcast Center
Jul 31 New York, NY PNC Bank Arts Center
Aug 1 Hartford, CT Comcast Theatre
Aug 3 Washington, DC TBA
Aug 4 Raleigh, NC Time Warner Cable Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek
Aug 6 Charlotte, NC Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre Charlotte
Aug 7 Nashville, TN Bridgestone Arena
Aug 8 Atlanta, GA Aarons Amphitheatre at Lakewood
Aug 10 West Palm Beach, FL Cruzan Amphitheatre
Aug 11 Tampa, FL Ford Amphitheatre
Aug 12 Birmingham, AL Verizon Wireless Music Center
Aug 14 Austin, TX TBA
Aug 15 Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Aug 16 Dallas, TX Superpages.com Center


NOTE: I was provided with a complementary copy of this CD and the chance to be entered in a drawing with the One2One Network in exchange for this review. No other compensation was received. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

Stacy’s Pita Chips


Have you tried Stacy’s Pita Chips yet? We really enjoy these as a family and have been buying them for several years now. They are really yummy with a humus dip. mmmmm!

Did you know?
Stacy’s Pita and Bagel Chips are twice baked, all natural, have no trans fats per serving and are incredibly versatile.

Plus right now Stacy’s Pita Chips is hosting “Stacy’s® The Art of Summer Sweepstakes“!

Details/Rules:
· Share your favorite healthy summer Stacy’s® snack! Submissions will be accepted as a photo of the snack, a photo of you and/or friends enjoying your snack, a written description, or a written recipe.
· Limit one entry per person and/or email address per day.
· All entries need to be submitted on www.facebook.com/stacyspitachips
· Stacy’s® The Art of Summer Sweepstakes runs from 12:00:00 p.m. Central Time on June 14 to 11:59:59 p.m. CT on June 23
· One winner will receive a one-year supply of Stacy’s® coupons (52 coupons total) each good for one (1) 8-ounce bag of Stacy’s snacks up to $3.99 each; and a prize basket.
· Grand Prize Basket may include items such as, but not limited to: Candles, serving ware, plates, glasses, kabob set, picnic basket and/or a camcorder. Approximate Retail Value: $769.48.

NOTE: This post is part of my involvement in the Stacy’s Pita Chip campaign through One2One Network. In exchange for this post, I received free product samples and my post is eligible for a gift card via random drawing by One2One Network.