Prayers and a Pledge

in , , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Tuesday, December 18, 2012
 
So many worlds were forever changed last Friday. Even though my home is states away from Newtown Connecticut, I can almost see it; and the people in this beautiful New England town having spent a summer in the area years ago. 
  I wish I could have attended the candle-light vigil last night in Charleston, CT. to show my support.

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courtesy: foxnews.com

 
I have felt helpless in the wake of this tragic, ugly event.
Yes, I have prayed and cried and gasped in horror and grieved right along with the rest of the world, but until this morning I felt powerless to do anything of true value.
 I had no plans to write about my feelings, because, honestly, this tragedy isn’t about me.
  And then it came to me - yes it is about me in one small but meaningful way. I am a Mom raising future Moms. 
 
Parents- this is our call to action!
 
 I can’t change the whole world, but I can change my part of it.  
 How?
 
The very best and most useful thing I can do for this grieving town full of families just like my own is to be a better me.
 Make my world- right here, in my home, on my street and community, in my children’s school, in my relationships with every single person I come in contact with starting right now: Better.
I can be a brighter light in this dark world and in turn I can enable my children to be bright lights as well.
 
It is the only true gift I have to give.
 
If we all went forth from this moment on with love and kindness in the fore-front, wouldn’t all our worlds be a brighter place?
 
You are in our thoughts and prayers Newtown.  We will light a candle for you on Christmas Day and I pledge to be a better me from this day forth.
 
 
 
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Wet Ones Sticky Situations Facebook # Contest

in , , , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Monday, December 17, 2012
Have you ever found yourself on a field trip with several classrooms of 4th graders and nearest bathroom is a long hike towards the exit?
 
Yes, life’s sticky situations happen to us Moms with older kids too. 
Field trips where the kids got lots of hands on experiences, like petting live-stock and feeling soybeans is a perfect place for Wet Ones!



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Ms. M and class feeling soybeans

 
 
Here are some tips for your next field trip.
1. Make sure your purse/backpack is stocked with Wet Ones and an extra “trash” bag to toss wipes in case no trash can is near.
2. Try to be calm and not freak out when you see a child getting ready to stick their grubby hands on their face and offer them a wipe first.  Some kids will do something gross just to get a rise out of you.
3. After your group is done with the activity, ask them to form a line, hand them a wipe (don’t let them pull one out themselves) and then have them toss it in the trash bag.
Easy –peasy field trip clean up!
Do your kids get in sticky situations too?
 
 
 
Wet Ones is giving us the opportunity to share all of the Sticky Situations we have found ourselves in and tips on how to deal with them through their Facebook Contest!
Simply log on and share your story and tips, and you can be entered to win an iPad Mini
 
 
 
 
or Six Flags Tickets!
 
 
 
I just entered, it doesn’t take long at all,  just go HERE  to enter!
 
Good luck!
 
 
Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Wet Ones. I received a promotional item to thank me for participating.
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The Greeting Card Cut List

in , , , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Friday, December 14, 2012
I have always enjoyed the giving and receiving of Holiday Greeting cards. I am a classic; less is more kind of card sender; preferring to send a festive card with a short hand written note inside.As I sat down to start on my cards this week, I realized I needed to re-vamp my list completely since my master list was riddled with notes beside almost every name.
 
It was time for the Greeting Card cut list.
 
 I don’t enter into this area lightly, because I know how I would feel if I were off the list. But wait a minute, I think that shipped has sailed if my notes are any indication!
Over the course of the last 3 years, we have received more e-cards from friends and family who once sent out mailed cards. Is this just a product of our societies need for all things “online”? Is it the downed economy? Have we Kinsman’s somehow fallen off the short list of worthy stamped greetings? Maybe, probably and I hope not!
 
The point is I feel obliged to follow the path in front of me and do my own form of cutting.
 
Here was my method:
If we haven’t heard from you in any form or fashion, like you have fallen off the face of the earth in 4 years: you are cut completely.
If you always thank me for my Christmas card in your e-card on my birthday in May:  you are cut from my mailed list and bumped to e-card status.
If you have never us sent a mailed card, preferring e-cards, but haven’t sent me one in 2 yrs.: you are cut from my mailed card list, put on my e-card list, but only for this year.
If you send us your annual newsletter, complete with a call to donate to your charity: e-card!
If you sent us an e-card last year: e-card.
 
Did making these cuts make me feel Grinch-ish? Nope, it was liberating! 
My new Greeting card list is clean and tidy and shows me that I have a nice balance of mailed cards at 60% and e-cards at 40%.
How does your Greeting Card list look? Is it time to update it?
Have you had to make cuts as well?
 
I'd love to hear from you!
 
 
 


                                        
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Harlem Globetrotters- Nashville, TN.

in , , , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Wednesday, December 12, 2012
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Courtesy:Harlem Globetrotters
The Globetrotters play at the Municipal Auditorium, Nashville, TN. on Jan 13, 2013 at 2pm!
Looking for an awesome event the whole family will enjoy?  Get your tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters brand new "You Write the Rules" tour. 
Your family's smiles will start before you even get to the game as the Globetrotters take kid participation to a whole NEW level.  Your family can vote atharlemglobetrotters.com and decide rules for the game that could affect the final outcome. 
With rules like double the points for every basket, and two balls in play at the same time, there's an exciting rule that every kid will enjoy. 
After the game, Globetrotter stars will stay on court to sign autographs and take photographs with your kids. 
The only thing better than finding an awesome event for the whole family, is getting a great deal on it!  Use the promo code "USFAMILY" when you buy tickets for your family to save $7 on each ticket purchased http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/tickets*. 
Get ready to experience the show your family will remember for a lifetime!
You can get your tickets here http://www.harlemglobetrotters.com/tickets
 and don't forget to use the promo code USFAMILY to save $7 on every ticket!
*Discount available on select seating levels *
Enjoy and Happy Holidays!
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$100 Target Gift Card Giveaway

in , , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Monday, December 10, 2012

Happy Holidays and welcome to the $100 Target Gift Card Giveaway!

I'm happy to share this great giveaway with you because I can't think of anybody who couldn't put this gift card to really good use this time of year! A special thank you to the giveaway hosts:



One lucky winner will receive a $100 Target Gift Card! 

Even if you have your shopping done, (I know some of you do), there is always snacks and last minute needs that add up quickly! If I won, I would grab another name of the Angel Tree and help brighten another families Holiday.
What would you do if you won?

Hosted by Mom to Bed by 8. Giveaway ends December 23rd at 11:59pm, open to US and Canadian residents, ages 18+.
To enter please use the Rafflecopter form below. Good luck.



a Rafflecopter giveaway


Disclosure: I received no compensation for this publication. My opinions are my own and may differ from those of your own. My WAHM Plan is not responsible for sponsor prize shipment.


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Charmin Freshmates Review

in , , , , by Linda A Kinsman, Monday, December 10, 2012

I was selected to do a review on Charmin’s Freshmates Wipes via Vocalpoint and was sent this cute towel and box of freshmates wipes.
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Charmin Face-Tush Towel



About Charmin Freshmates:

Charmin® Freshmates® are made with just the right amount of moisture so when used with dry toilet paper, the flushable wet wipes give a cleaner clean than dry bath tissue alone. Because you wouldn't bathe with just a dry towel and expect to get clean.

No Charmin, we wouldn’t!

Our family discovered the benefits of using freshening wipes years ago, so we have certain criteria when it comes to our bath wipes. All wipes are not created equal!

Ours must be soft, lightly moist- no wring out wet please, lightly fragrant and super gentle.

Our Review:

 We have all used the wipes and concluded that Charmin Freshmates are a keeper!

I do recommend Charmin Freshmates for anytime you need to freshen up a bit in between showers and baths.

Enter to Win:


Speaking of baths, is your bathroom in need of a makeover? Would a $5,000 Visa Gift Card help? Then head on over to Vocalpoint and enter to win!

I hope you found this review helpful.

This review is sponsored by Charmin and Vocalpoint. I received a towel and 1 box of Freshmates wipes.  All opinions are my own.

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