WIN a Pair of Adult Ski Lift Tickets GIVEAWAY - Prize Valued at $130

Skiing
Contest Ends March 15, 2011

Snow Coated Sierras, Mammoth Mountain, California
iPhoto by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

Many of Mommy Blog Expert's readers already know that I just love to ski with my family. In fact, I have several other posts in the works about my fave cold weather past time that should be up soon.

But, right now, to share that love of this fabulous winter sport and to celebrate all the snow that keeps falling in the West -- even though we headed into spring -- I'm giving away a PAIR OF Adult LIFT TICKETS to one lucky reader. The winner will get two tickets to ski at Mountain High in Wrightwood in Southern California, the closest ski resort to Los Angeles.

I hope you're listening because Mountain High just received 16-24" of NEW snow recently and all the roads are clear as of publication of this blog post.

This PRIZE includes a pair of adult lift tickets that are good till May 31, 2011 or Close of Season, whichever is first. Some restrictions apply. Tickets usually sell for $65/each on weekends, so the value of this prize totals a hefty $130!

Me, my hubbie & 4 kids in Mammoth, 2011
iPhoto by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

Here's How to WIN Those Lift Tickets:

Just leave one or more comments below this post. Contest ends March 15, 2011 at 12 midnite PST and is open to legal residents of the U.S. only. Winner will be notified immediately, so you and a friend could be skiing free before you know it.

For the Required (Mandatory) Entry
All you have to do to enter is simply leave a single comment below this blogpost naming your fave ski resort along with your email address, Facebook or Twitter contact info so we may contact the winner. In the event that you are the lucky one, MommyBlogExpert will contact you for your shipping address.

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Good Luck, Everyone!

FTC Disclosure: MommyBlogExpert is providing the ski lift tickets prize for this giveaway. I did not receive any payment or other compensation associated with this post. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

3 Basic Things Moms & Dads Must Know When Considering Family Health Insurance

Health

By Wendy Nice Barnes

Vice President, Human Resources, eHealthInsurance

Guest Post for MommyBlogExpert.com

Photo by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

Are you considering buying health insurance for your family? Whether you’re covered through an employer or are buying it on your own, the thought of researching a plan and choosing the best option can be overwhelming.

Here are three simple things to think about to get you started:

Consider State Programs

Five million of the eight million uninsured children in the United States are eligible for Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program, but have not enrolled. If you qualify, these programs offer free or low-cost coverage.

Mix and Match

Check all your options. For example, sometimes it is less expensive for certain family members to be on a separate individual plan than on an employer-based plan. Do the math on separate policies if there are special needs. It’s easy to price individual and family plans online at sites like eHealthInsurance that allow you to get and compare quotes from multiple health carriers at the same time.

Read the Fine Print

It’s important to know that individual health insurance plans don’t automatically cover maternity benefits. That can be great news if you’re looking to save money and don’t need that type of coverage. But if you are planning on starting a family, or there’s a chance you could get pregnant, be sure to buy a plan that covers maternity care.

By doing a little bit of homework and researching your options, you can find the plan that works best for you and your family.

About eHealthInsurance

Through it's website, eHealthInsurance, consumers can get quotes from leading health insurance carriers, compare plans side by side, and apply for and purchase health insurance. Offering thousands of individual, family and small business health plans underwritten by more than 180 of the nation's leading health insurance companies, eHealthInsurance is licensed to sell health insurance in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

FTC Disclosure: The content for this blogpost was provided by Wendy Nice Barnes of eHealthInsurance and edited by Mommy Blog Expert. MommyBlogExpert did not receive any payment or other compensation associated with this post. See complete FTC Disclosure information that appears at the bottom of MommyBlogExpert's main page and at the bottom of every individual post on this blog, including this one.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Bonds Beyond Time 3D Movie

Movies

Yu-Gi-Oh! Bonds Beyond Time 3D makes a brief appearance in theaters two consecutive weekends only: Feb 26 -27 and March 5-6, 2011.

So, to spread the word about this 3D animated film showing, I'm hosting another giveaway on Mommy Blog Expert. But first, let me tell you about this movie which is for older kids (ages 8-14) since there are battle scenes. It may be particularly appealing to boys who are into trading Yu-Gi-Oh cards and who are familiar with the characters and story line.

MBE partnered with Cinedigm Theaters for this story

In this Yu-Gi-Oh adventure into the future, the world has taken a turn for the worse and civilization is on the brink of extinction. One man, however, thinks he can do something about it. With his world crumbling into chaos, a maniacal masked menace known as Paradox figures out a way to travel through time so that he can eliminate the scourge that he believes is responsible for causing his world to decay: the Duel Monsters card game. Paradox, determined to eradicate this perilous threat from the annals of time, begins rewriting the future by erasing the game -- one card at a time.

Standing in his way are three legendary duelists who will do whatever it takes to save what's on the line - their friends, their family and the game they love. For the first time ever, Yugi, Jaden and Yusei will team together and battle with all their hearts in a duel that will decide the past, present and future.

The Yu-Gi-Oh! Bonds Beyond Time 3D

Mega Prize Pack Giveaway

Prize Includes:

3 t-shirts (1 each size: SM/M/L)
1 back pack
1 starter pack
1 booster pack
1 poster
1 Yu-Gi-Oh surprise item

How To Enter to WIN

Leave one or more comments below this post. Contest ends March 7, 2011 at 12 midnite PST and is open to legal residents of the U.S. only.

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