Three Weeks and Counting . . .
May 24, 2009 by Kailani
Filed under family topics, main blog, my family
I can’t believe that Baby Bug will be starting preschool in about 3 weeks. Where did the time go? The only problem is that she needs to be potty trained before she starts and she’s nowhere close to it. I’m at my wits end.
Our local newspaper recently printed an article with suggestions on the best way to get your child potty trained quickly. Some of the tips I’ve heard of before like:
- Stop talking to your child about using the potty
- Get rid of the diapers
- Don’t stay in the bathroom with your child
However, he did make one suggestion that I was kind of bothered by. He recommended that right after your child eats a high fiber breakfast, gate him in the bathroom naked from the waist down and don’t let him out until he poops in the potty no matter how long it takes. He even says not to reward or even praise your child for being successful.
I’ve never been a big believer in tough love especially when it comes to potty training. I believe it will happen when the time is right. After all, she’s not going to be 5 years old and still wearing diapers . . . I hope. I guess I was just hoping that it would be as easy as it was with Girlie Girl. She practically trained herself!
Anyway, I have three weeks to do this so wish me luck! What worked for you?
It’s Up To You: IU2U.org ($100 VISA/MC Giveaway)
May 23, 2009 by Kailani
Filed under family topics, giveaways, kids
This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your participation.
The winner is comment #130: Matt
Congratulations!
IU2U.org is a site dedicated to fighting childhood obesity by helping families keep fit, stay active and have FUN achieving healthier goals together. Their goal is to get the word out on the Fit Kids Act to get healthier food options in schools nationwide and just give families another option for collecting healthy lifestyle tips.
The Fit Kids Act would mandate schools adhere to the National Association for Sport and Physical Education’s recommendation that:
- Elementary school children receive 150 minutes dedicated to physical education each week.
- Middle school and high school students received 225 minutes of physical education each week.
- Schools enact programs to educate parents, teachers and administrators of the dangers of childhood obesity.
Their goal is to secure 100,000 signatures so Washington will take notice and make changes.
It’s Up 2 U!
12.5 million American children are overweight. By 2010, 20% of American children will be obese. Isn’t it time we make a change? Get on board with the Fit Kids Act today at http://iu2u.org/sign.php Then, check out the four-week Chiquita Family Challenge complete with menus, daily fitness and activity charts , kid-friendly recipes from Chef Robert Rainford and lifestyle tips from Dr. Oz’s HealthCorps at http://iu2u.org/change_family_habits.php.
WIN IT!
To help spread the word, IU2U is sponsoring a giveaway!
- Grand Prize: $100 VISA/MC gift card (1 winner)
- Runner-Ups: $25 VIP coupons for free samples of Chiquita Fruit and Veggie Bites including Apples with Cinnamon Creme and Pineapple Bites with Coconut (5 winners)
To enter:
- Stop by IU2U.org before midnight, May 31st and check out their site.
- Then come back and mention comments one thing you found interesting. That’s it!
- A random winner will be selected and notified via email shortly thereafter.
- The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.
To earn extra entries, you may do one or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra ticket but you must leave a separate comment for each one.
- Subscribe to my feed.
- Mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back here and to IU2U.org.
- Support the Fit Kids Act.
- Place my button in your sidebar.
This giveaway is open to US addresses. Good luck!
My Deepest Sympathies to Tiggerprr
May 23, 2009 by Kailani
Filed under Uncategorized
It’s with a sad heart that I’m posting this tragic news. A long time blogging friend of mine, Ammy of Tiggerprr’s Scratching Post lost her husband earlier this week. He was only 42 years old.
Her good friend and family member, Yoshi, has started an account for anyone wishing to financially help Ammy out in her time of need. She is now a single mom of 3 children.
Please take this time to hug your loved ones and tell them how much you love them. You just never know.
Food2 Giveaway
The winner is comment #115: Sandi
Congratulations!
Scripps Networks — the leader in lifestyle media and home to Food Network – has recently launched their full site of the new online food experience Food2. Food2 is a highly interactive, video-centric website that talks cooking, eating, drinking and living. Here are some of the things you can find at Food2:
- Video – Food2 has more than a thousand short food and drink videos including web originals with new, fresh faces as well as shorts from the trusted talent and kitchens of Food Network.
- Challenges – Users compete head to head in virtual Food2 Challenges to find the prettiest, the tastiest, the cheapest, the weirdest, the sloppiest and the ugliest food around.
- Recipes – From quick and easy to palate expanding, no matter what type of needed, the authority of Scripps Networks and the Food2 community will steer you in the right direction.
- Tips – Whether gourmand or food-newbie, community-provided Food2 tips make navigating the kitchen a snap.
- Blog – Just like a party where everyone winds up in the kitchen talking food, the best food bloggers and most current food culture content all gather here at the Food2 Blog.
To help celebrate and promote their new site, Food2 is sponsoring a giveaway where one lucky person will receive the following gift pack:
- Food2 Shirt (large) or Corn Dog Air Freshener
- Food2 Gift Basket (items may vary)
- Bobby Flay’s Burgers, Fries, and Shakes Cookbook
To enter:
- Just mention Food2.com on Twitter or Facebook before midnight, May 30th.
- Then come back and let me know in comments which one you did. That’s it!
- A random winner will be selected and notified via email shortly thereafter.
- The winner will then have 3 days to claim their prize.
To earn extra entries, you may do one or all of the following. Each one counts as an extra ticket but you must leave a separate comment for each one.
- Subscribe to my feed.
- Mention this giveaway on your blog with a link back here and to Food2.
- Place my button in your sidebar.
This giveaway is open to US addresses. Good luck!
