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November 6, 2008
AAGL
About a year ago, my sister was diagnosed with uterine fibroids. After having severly heavy periods and lots of cramping, she decided to have surgery to remove the fibroids. The surgery went well, they removed the fibroid, and she was looking forward to a normal periods in the future. But nothing changed. The periods continued as before, heavy and miserable. Upon further "inspection," she was told that she had another fibroid that was larger than the original one. We were concerned…had this grown that large so quickly or had the doctor missed it originally? My sister went back to discus her options with her doctor…my sister is 39 and single. While she acknowledges that her child-bearing years are closer to the end than the beginning, she would like to retain her fertility until it's natural end. Can you guess what the doctor suggested? A hysterectomy!!!
Shortly after this, I received an email from MomCentral about a new review opportunity regarding less invasive procedures to help women with pelvic disorders. Weird, huh? But great timing!
So, I'm having my sister check out AAGL's website. You should, too. You'll learn that OB/GYN's are not presenting you with all the information needed to make an informed decision. Dr. Miller of AAGL says it best, "When women are fully informed about their condition and the available treatments, they feel more confident in exploring their options with their OB/GYNs. This simple step [checking out AAGL's website] could help thousands of women avoid the pain and extended recovery associated with open surgery."
Empowere yourself or someone you know who has a pelvic health disorder…go to AAGL's website and then head to your doctor. You shouldn't have to go through an invasive surgery with a longer recovery when minimally invasive procedures are available.
October 30, 2008
Generation Huggies
Back in the 1970s, when I was born, my mother had a decision to make-cloth or disposable diapers. While to women today this doesn’t seem to be a big deal, merely having the choice between the two forms of diapers was a big deal back then. Disposable diapers were relatively new, and many women were still opting for the cloth variety.
I am a part of the Huggies Generation and the people at Huggies want to celebrate this…well, not celebrate me, but all women who are now moms. Huggies is celebrating it’s 30th anniversary and to help celebrate, they are doing a bunch of activities. First, Huggies is currently touring American cities, video taping women about what motherhood means to them to possibly be included in their national ad campaign. But you don’t have to wait to see if they come to a city near you-you can submit a video without leaving the comfort of your home! Here’s how you can do that:
Now through November 20, 2008, there are two ways for moms to create a video reflecting on “What Motherhood Means to Me.”
1. Videos can be uploaded to www.GenerationHuggies.com
2. Videos should be no longer than 60 seconds in length and
no larger than 5MB.
3. Everyone can participate by giving a hug, or vote, to their
favorite video through November 30, 2008.
5. Judging ends November 30, 2008.
Huggies is also having a sweepstakes where you can win $30,000!!! You have until November 30, 2008 to go to www.GenerationHuggies.com and enter. Just think, that could start an awesome college fund for your child or give you a great new wardrobe!!
Help Huggies celebrate the Huggies Generation by visiting their website for lots in invaluable information to help all moms.
Happy Anniversary, Huggies!
October 20, 2008
The Perfect Turkey
It’s a right of passage as an adult with a home to "take over" a family holiday. I still am trying to take over just one holiday from the older crowd in the family, but I have made it clear that it will NOT be Thanksgiving. I can do the Easter or Christmas ham, but I cannot do the turkey. No way. No how.
Until maybe now.
You’ve probably seen the recent commercials with Kelly Ripa for the Electrolux appliances. I am a girl who loves her some good appliances (even if I can’t afford them…) and these appliances just look awesome. Kelly Ripa, of course, makes it look fun to do daily housework, but let’s face it, the Thanksgiving Day turkey is intimidating. Well, Electrolux is revolutionizing the turkey experience with their Perfect Turkey button. Its special turkey probe and convection system gives you a yummy, juicy perfect turkey.
Now, I am sure you all have a turkey story from one holiday or another…and Electrolux wants to hear it. Head over to their website to enter their Turkey Tale contest. From now until November 14th, you can submit your turkey day story (whether it be funny, pathetic, or momentous) and you could an Electrolux wall over or range, just in time for the holidays!
And just think, if you win the contest, from that point forward, your turkey story will be a thing of the past.
October 16, 2008
Aqua Doodle & KidKleen Bath Blizzard
I have seen the Aqua Doodle toys in stores and on TV for quite a while now. I figured that it would be another one of those toys that just ends up on the pile of "played with twice" toys. I was wrong.
The Aqua Doodle toy is a wonderful thing. Filled up with only water, the Aqua Doodle does just that, doodles with water. My girls have spent hours sprawled out on their bellies drawing and ocassionally fighting over the Aqua Doodle pen. They then discovered that they could just get their hands wet in the sink and make hand prints. They were hooked. This toy is as cool as it looks online, requires no clean-up other than a place to let the doodle mat dry, and provides endless hours of fun. It truly is fantastic.
My only criticism of the Aqua Doodle is that I really wish it came with more than one pen. The mat is big enough to accomodate a few little artists, so I would really like to see at least two pens come in the pack. That is my only negative. It really is a cool toy.
We were also the lucky recipients of a KidKleen Bath Blizzard. Follow the simple directions, add a cap full of their bubbles and some warm water and turn on. My, my, my, talk about a jacuzzi for kids. The Bath Blizzard runs for a good 15 minutes and fills up the tub with perfect clear fun bubbles.
If you have kids with sensitive skin, there’s no reason to worry. I have the most sensitive girls on the planet and there was not a single problem. The bubble solution has been Dermatologist approved so there’s no need for concern. All you need to do is follow directions and turn on the fun.
These two toys have been the absolute best fun for the girls in a long time. For that reason, but taking into consideration that we would have really liked another Aqua Doodle pen, BBM gives the Aqua Doodle and the KidKleen Bath Blizzard. . .
October 10, 2008
And the Winner is. . .
I lost all track of time and forgot to do the drawing on Monday. However, this morning, Lil C picked the winning folded up post-it note from all the entries and the winner of the Sesame Street K’Nex set is:
Nurse Betty Boop!
Congratulations! Please email me with your address asap!
Thanks to everyone for entering and keep checking back. There will be more contests coming!
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