Saturday, September 17, 2011

Danimals Rally For Recess


Have you all heard about Rally For Recess?  Danimals is working hard to get our children active and healthy. I was so shocked that to hear that so many schools were eliminating recess time.  As a teacher, I know how important recess is for students to not only get some exercise and fresh air, but also to socialize and make their own choices.    I am very thankful that at our school they have kept daily recess as well as offering PE twice a week instead of one.  Read below to learn some interesting facts.


Schools nationwide are cutting recess time due to limited resources, which can impede on your children’s physical development.  In the past twenty years, children have lost an average of 8 hours of recess a week and some schools no longer provide play time for students.  According to the American Academy of Pediatricians, the lack of playtime is a national crisis leading to a growing epidemic; childhood obesity.

Government and public health agencies recommend children engage in at 60 minutes of mild to strenuous activity each day. iv To help rally moms and kids around this cause, Dannon® Danimals®, nutritious on-the-go dairy drinks and low-fat yogurts containing calcium for kids, is launching a national initiative called “Rally for Recess”.

“Rally for Recess” is designed to create healthy competition, pitting school against school! Five schools have the opportunity to win new playground equipment and an all-day recess celebration. Danimals is committed to childhood health and wellness, which starts with good nutrition and an active lifestyle. Through February 8, 2012 purchasers can find codes on Danimals packaging to enter and register. The top five schools in each of the categories with the most codes registered wins!

Hopefully you are as excited about this amazing opportunity and will share this information with your child's school.  And while you are at it, why not win your little one a branded soccer ball and branded drawstring bag to help them get even more exercise.  Just click on the link to go to the giveaway post and then get your kids away from the TV and moving! :)








Disclosure:  I received no compensation for this post, just helping to spread the word.  The Prize is being provided by Danimals.

Silent Saturday

These photos are from a couple summers back, but I just stumbled upon them and had to share. The girls may be a bit sweaty, but they are still the cutest things.  Good Memories!





Friday, September 16, 2011

Danimals Rally For Recess


Have you all heard about Rally For Recess?  Danimals is working hard to get our children active and healthy. I was so shocked that to hear that so many schools were eliminating recess time.  As a teacher, I know how important recess is for students to not only get some exercise and fresh air, but also to socialize and make their own choices.    I am very thankful that at our school they have kept daily recess as well as offering PE twice a week instead of one.  Read below to learn some interesting facts.


Schools nationwide are cutting recess time due to limited resources, which can impede on your children’s physical development.  In the past twenty years, children have lost an average of 8 hours of recess a week and some schools no longer provide play time for students.  According to the American Academy of Pediatricians, the lack of playtime is a national crisis leading to a growing epidemic; childhood obesity.

Government and public health agencies recommend children engage in at 60 minutes of mild to strenuous activity each day. iv To help rally moms and kids around this cause, Dannon® Danimals®, nutritious on-the-go dairy drinks and low-fat yogurts containing calcium for kids, is launching a national initiative called “Rally for Recess”.

“Rally for Recess” is designed to create healthy competition, pitting school against school! Five schools have the opportunity to win new playground equipment and an all-day recess celebration. Danimals is committed to childhood health and wellness, which starts with good nutrition and an active lifestyle. Through February 8, 2012 purchasers can find codes on Danimals packaging to enter and register. The top five schools in each of the categories with the most codes registered wins!

Hopefully you are as excited about this amazing opportunity and will share this information with your child's school.  And while you are at it, why not win your little one a branded soccer ball and branded drawstring bag to help them get even more exercise.  Just click on the link to go to the giveaway post and then get your kids away from the TV and moving! :)








Disclosure:  I received no compensation for this post, just helping to spread the word.  The Prize is being provided by Danimals.

Need a Laugh?

  "Laughter is the best medicine!"

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Anyone for Carbon Dioxide filled "Helium" balloons?? :)


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Good thing they had a tow truck to move that heavy wheelchair!

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Ummm....well, this just speaks for itself!

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Calling All Bloggers: Fall Social Freebies Sign Up's





Calling all Bloggers!

Pink Dandy Chatter and Between The Lines are hosting our first annual Fall Social Freebies Giveaway Event. Together, we will be giving away an iPod Touch and possibly other goodies, depending on the number of blogs who participate.

So, what's in it for you? TONS of exposure for your blog and your social media networks.

Fellow blogger friends...now is the time to sign up for this amazing event! Sign up's are now available and will close on October 27th, 2011 at midnight MST. Entry fees starting at only $10 (please see the sign up form below).

Event Date: 
October 31st, 2011 at 12:01am MST through November 20th, 2011 at 11:59pm MST

Event Requirements: 

Payment to include your blog in the giveaway event must be received no later than October 26th, 2011 by noon MST. Otherwise, your blog will be removed from the list.

We do understand that emergencies arise, so, in the event that you cannot participate, you MUST let one of us know (and get a response back) by email no later than October 26th, 2011 by noon MST to receive a refund. Otherwise, your payment is non-refundable.

Blogs will be placed in the order in which payment is received.

You must display the Fall Social Freebies banner ad on your site from the time you register until the day the giveaway ends (November 20th, 2011)

You will be required to use the provided verbage highlighting the Fall Social Freebies giveaway post on your site several days prior to the giveaway start date and up until the giveaway ends. We will all have the same information on all of our sites, in order to promote the giveaway.

We will be using Rafflecopter as our required means of collecting entries. Everyone must display our Rafflecopter widget in their giveaway post during the specified event times.

Please do not start this giveaway event before start time or end before specified end time.

Please make sure to check your spam folders over the next several weeks to make sure you receive required emails from Kelly and Janae.

We hope you will join us for this fun and fabulous event too!!


Danimals Rally For Recess


Have you all heard about Rally For Recess?  Danimals is working hard to get our children active and healthy. I was so shocked that to hear that so many schools were eliminating recess time.  As a teacher, I know how important recess is for students to not only get some exercise and fresh air, but also to socialize and make their own choices.    I am very thankful that at our school they have kept daily recess as well as offering PE twice a week instead of one.  Read below to learn some interesting facts.


Schools nationwide are cutting recess time due to limited resources, which can impede on your children’s physical development.  In the past twenty years, children have lost an average of 8 hours of recess a week and some schools no longer provide play time for students.  According to the American Academy of Pediatricians, the lack of playtime is a national crisis leading to a growing epidemic; childhood obesity.

Government and public health agencies recommend children engage in at 60 minutes of mild to strenuous activity each day. iv To help rally moms and kids around this cause, Dannon® Danimals®, nutritious on-the-go dairy drinks and low-fat yogurts containing calcium for kids, is launching a national initiative called “Rally for Recess”.

“Rally for Recess” is designed to create healthy competition, pitting school against school! Five schools have the opportunity to win new playground equipment and an all-day recess celebration. Danimals is committed to childhood health and wellness, which starts with good nutrition and an active lifestyle. Through February 8, 2012 purchasers can find codes on Danimals packaging to enter and register. The top five schools in each of the categories with the most codes registered wins!

Hopefully you are as excited about this amazing opportunity and will share this information with your child's school.  And while you are at it, why not win your little one a branded soccer ball and branded drawstring bag to help them get even more exercise.  Just click on the link to go to the giveaway post and then get your kids away from the TV and moving! :)








Disclosure:  I received no compensation for this post, just helping to spread the word.  The Prize is being provided by Danimals.

Winners!

Congratulations to A Gluten Free Mommy!  You are the winner of our Veggie Tales DVD giveaway.   A Gluten Free Mommy won with comment #7.  Thanks to everyone who entered and  a huge thank you to Big Idea for sponsoring another great giveaway.

Congratulations to Mary B!  You are the winner of our Rizzoli & Isles DVD giveaway.  Mary B won with comment #161.  Thanks to everyone who entered and  a huge thank you to TNT for sponsoring a great giveaway.

Congratulations to Erin N.!  You are the winner of our Keurig Travel Brewer giveaway.   Erin N. won with comment #589.  Thanks to everyone who entered and  a huge thank you to One Cup Connection for sponsoring a great giveaway.

Recipe Corner: Spinach Pinwheels

Here is a new recipe that I found on allrecipes.com. Although my picky family disagrees with me, it is very delicious! Anything green makes them turn up their noses, but if you live more on the “wild” side, you love them. Enjoy!

Ingredients
• 2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent rolls
• 1 (7 ounce) package garlic herb cheese spread
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

 Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Split crescent dough in half along center perforation. Flatten one rectangle, sealing perforations. Spread with 1/4 of the cheese spread and sprinkle with spinach. Starting with long side, roll dough up, rolling back and forth several times to seal edges. Cut into 3/4 inch slices (about 15 slices per roll). Arrange the slices one inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Continue making the crescent roll ups until all of the ingredients are used.
3. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned. Serve immediately or keep warm on a warming tray.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Danimals Rally For Recess


Have you all heard about Rally For Recess?  Danimals is working hard to get our children active and healthy. I was so shocked that to hear that so many schools were eliminating recess time.  As a teacher, I know how important recess is for students to not only get some exercise and fresh air, but also to socialize and make their own choices.    I am very thankful that at our school they have kept daily recess as well as offering PE twice a week instead of one.  Read below to learn some interesting facts.


Schools nationwide are cutting recess time due to limited resources, which can impede on your children’s physical development.  In the past twenty years, children have lost an average of 8 hours of recess a week and some schools no longer provide play time for students.  According to the American Academy of Pediatricians, the lack of playtime is a national crisis leading to a growing epidemic; childhood obesity.

Government and public health agencies recommend children engage in at 60 minutes of mild to strenuous activity each day. iv To help rally moms and kids around this cause, Dannon® Danimals®, nutritious on-the-go dairy drinks and low-fat yogurts containing calcium for kids, is launching a national initiative called “Rally for Recess”.

“Rally for Recess” is designed to create healthy competition, pitting school against school! Five schools have the opportunity to win new playground equipment and an all-day recess celebration. Danimals is committed to childhood health and wellness, which starts with good nutrition and an active lifestyle. Through February 8, 2012 purchasers can find codes on Danimals packaging to enter and register. The top five schools in each of the categories with the most codes registered wins!

Hopefully you are as excited about this amazing opportunity and will share this information with your child's school.  And while you are at it, why not win your little one a branded soccer ball and branded drawstring bag to help them get even more exercise.  Just click on the link to go to the giveaway post and then get your kids away from the TV and moving! :)








Disclosure:  I received no compensation for this post, just helping to spread the word.  The Prize is being provided by Danimals.

New York Fashion Week with Miss Piggy

In honor of NY Fashion Week, Miss Piggy (who made a special appearance at the Opening Ceremony fete at the Ace Hotel) was kind enough to answer a few questions exclusively for the blogging community! In the interview, Miss Piggy talks about her new film THE MUPPETS (opening this Thanksgiving), what it was like to work with Amy Adams and of course being a fashion icon!


A CONVERSATION WITH MISS PIGGY…

What is Disney’s “The Muppets” about? 
It’s moi’s story, of course. It’s about how I am working in Paris and Kermit and the other Muppets come over and beg me to come home. I run the complete gamut of acting—from smiling to frowning. It’s got Oscar® written all over it—and I’m not just talking de La Renta. I have heard rumors that there’s another storyline in the movie that doesn’t involve moi, but who really cares about that?


What is your role in Disney’s “The Muppets?”
Moi plays moi.  It’s a casting no-brainer. Naturally, all of Hollywood’s top actresses tested for the part—Roberts, Streep, Winslet, Jolie, Bullock—but in the end they decided that there is only one moi and I’m it!

In the movie, I portray the plus-size fashion editor of Vogue Paris—I’m in charge of a whole office full of editors who all want to look just like moi. But of course, Kermit wants me back with the Muppets to save the day and put on some big show.  Can I resist? Well, see the movie and find out.


How does your life differ from the characters you portray on the big screen?
In real life, my wardrobe is much, much bigger and more expensive, but I’m a lot like what you see on the big screen. The camera does add a few pounds—when people meet me in person they’re always amazed at how svelte I am. Take my word for it.


What made you agree to star in Disney’s “The Muppets”?
It was written especially for moi. And they said I could keep all the shoes.


What is the funniest scene in the film?
The scene where Kermie begs me to come back to Hollywood with him is the funniest scene. I’m hilarious; and the frog isn’t half bad either. There are so many very funny scenes in the film… and guess what, moi is in all of them!  Coincidence? I don’t think so.


What was it like working opposite Jason Segel?
Jason is a sweet, sweet man… and a very funny comedic actor. Of course, when I heard he wrote the movie and could write my part even bigger, we became best friends forever.

…Amy Adams?
Amy and moi are so much alike, except for the fact that she’s been nominated for an Academy Award® THREE TIMES and I’ve gotten bupkis!   (Entres nous, I think they just don’t want to nominate anyone outside their species.)

There was a little tension at first, but once Amy learned about not touching the frog, we became fast friends.  We hang together whenever we’re in the same city, which up to now has been… let’s see… never.

...Kermit?
What can I say about Kermie and moi? Separately we’re fabulous and together we are absolute legends—like Astaire & Rogers, Tracy & Hepburn, Oprah & Stedman.

…Walter?
Walter is delightful! He worships the Muppets and especially moi. And as everyone knows, I absolutely adore being worshipped.



You are a fashion icon. What is your secret?
I have a few fashion secrets:
·         Never wear anything that requires a hoist to get into.
·         There is no such thing as too much accessorizing.
·         If it’s expensive, it fits.
·         Style comes in all shapes and sizes. Therefore, the bigger you are, the more style you have.


What do you do in your free time?
Shop. Eat Chocolate. Pose for photographers. Rinse. Repeat. I’m a diva. I have people to schedule my free time. You have no idea how time consuming that is.


Are you and Kermit together? 
Of course we’re together.  In the movie, we seem to be apart, but that’s just for dramatic tension. In real life, we’re fabulously happy and the longest-running interspecies couple in all of Hollywood.


Why should audiences see Disney’s “The Muppets”?
Because moi is in it!  What a silly question!

It is the best movie I have ever made…and therefore the best movie ever made. Other than that, it’s got a lot of laughs and you’ll have a good time. Are those enough reasons for you?

To get closer to the diva pig, check out http://disney.go.com/muppets/portfolio/piggy/videos.html.





 
ABOUT THE MOVIE
On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world's biggest Muppet fan, his brother Gary (Jason Segel) and Gary’s girlfriend Mary (Amy Adams) from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman (Chris Cooper) to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets' former stomping grounds. To stage a telethon and raise the $10 million needed to save the theater, Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways: Fozzie now performs with a Reno casino tribute band called the Moopets, Miss Piggy is a plus-size fashion editor at Vogue Paris, Animal is in a Santa Barbara clinic for anger management, and Gonzo is a high-powered plumbing magnate. With secret, signature, celebrity cameos, Disney’s “The Muppets” hits the big screen Nov. 23, 2011. 

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Spooky Buddies DVD Giveaway


Disney's irresistible talking Buddies are back in an all-new movie that takes them for a
spooky new adventure. With the help of some unexpected new friends -- Pip, Zelda, Rodney,
and Skip, the buddies must stop Warwick the Warlock and save the world from his dastardly
deeds.

You all remember those cute little Buddies who went up in space, had fun in the snow, and even learned how to play basketball.   Well, now they are back for a brand-new spooky adventure.  With some new friends, including a friendly ghost, the gang will explore a scary mansion in order to save Halloween.  I know my girls are going to want to see this movie as soon as they see it at the store.   Check out this new Spooky Buddies widget below for some interactive fun.



One lucky reader of Between the Lines is going to win their very own copy of the Spooky Buddies DVD.

To Enter:  Look at the Widget above and take the Which Buddy Are You Quiz?  (or let your child do it).  Leave a comment letting me know the results.  Please leave and email address so that I can contact you if you are then winner.
Bonus Entries:  
  ~ Follow Between the Lines via GFC, Facebook, Twitter, or Email
     (one entry each; one comment for each)

This giveaway will end September 27th at 10pm est.  
I received no compensation for this post.  I simply wanted to share this great opportunity with my readers.  This giveaway is open to residence of the US only.  The winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize before another winner is randomly selected.  Prizes are mailed out by the distributor.  Between the Lines cannot be held accountable for prizes not sent out.

Monday, September 12, 2011

Danimals Rally For Recess


Have you all heard about Rally For Recess?  Danimals is working hard to get our children active and healthy.  Read below to learn some interesting facts.


Schools nationwide are cutting recess time due to limited resources, which can impede on your children’s physical development.  In the past twenty years, children have lost an average of 8 hours of recess a week and some schools no longer provide play time for students.  According to the American Academy of Pediatricians, the lack of playtime is a national crisis leading to a growing epidemic; childhood obesity.

Government and public health agencies recommend children engage in at 60 minutes of mild to strenuous activity each day. iv To help rally moms and kids around this cause, Dannon® Danimals®, nutritious on-the-go dairy drinks and low-fat yogurts containing calcium for kids, is launching a national initiative called “Rally for Recess”.

“Rally for Recess” is designed to create healthy competition, pitting school against school! Five schools have the opportunity to win new playground equipment and an all-day recess celebration. Danimals is committed to childhood health and wellness, which starts with good nutrition and an active lifestyle. Through February 8, 2012 purchasers can find codes on Danimals packaging to enter and register. The top five schools in each of the categories with the most codes registered wins!

Hopefully you are as excited about this amazing opportunity and will share this information with your child's school.  And while you are at it, why not win your little one a branded soccer ball and branded drawstring bag to help them get even more exercise.  Just click on the link to go to the giveaway post and then get your kids away from the TV and moving! :)





Moby by Contigo App Review and iPad 2 Giveaway!


Cell phones and tablets are everywhere these days.  Everyone has one and they tend to make our life a lot easier, especially those amazing Smart Phones and their just as amazing apps.  Cell phones make it easier to check in with our family and friends, keep up-to-date with everything that is happening, and give us peace of mind when we are out and about.  Moby by Contigo has developed an app that will make things even easier.
   
Moby is a private location sharing service for you, and the people that matter to you.

Unlike other location sharing services, Moby only shares your location with the people you choose and for the length of time you want. With Moby, you are in complete control of your privacy.
With Moby you can also request help at the touch of a button, instantly notifying your chosen contacts where you are.

I love the idea that this app allows you to choose who you connect and share with.  I personally don't need the whole world knowing my exact location at all times.  And I definitely don't want them knowing where my children are.  With Moby's app, you no longer have to worry about where your loved one is because with the phone's Check-in function you will be updated.  My mom and I tested the iPhone version out and it is very easy to use.  You can choose when you want to Share your location and with who, you can check in with a simple touch of the button, or you can send an alert if you need to notify someone of something immediately.  The alerts and check-ins send a push notification to your phone so you will never miss when a message is sent.   I also love the fact you can download this app for FREE!  If you are like me and have limited amounts of texting each month, this app can help you out there too.  When you check in, you can attach a little message to it and your recipient can send you a message back.

Moby is also an excellent app for Realtors.  I recently talked to a realtor friend who said her group was working together as a team to try and develop better safety protocols.  With Moby's free app, they can check in with each other and someone will always know where they are.

The same principal applies for college students.  I remember how scary it was sometimes walking through a dark campus.  Moby's Free app will allow them to check in with their friends and roommates to help them feel a little safer.  It can also help when students are getting together for a study group, lunch, or any other activity.  College campus' are huge places, but with Moby's app you can locate your friends in an instance. 


Download Moby's app today with your iPhone, iPad, or Blackberry device.  Moby realizes how large the Android market is too and they are currently working on finishing the app for the Android Market.  And thanks to Moby by Contigo, one lucky Follower of Between the Lines (you must be a follower) will win a brand new Apple iPad2, 16GB, Wi-Fi  ($499 retail).  Prize will be provided by Moby.  A HUGE thank you to Moby for providing such a great prize.