11 Days of September Memorial Post Series - Hope & Renewal Marking 10th Anniversary of 9/11

September 11 - Hope & Renewal

In a unique mommy blogger memorial to 9/11 today I begin an eleven part series of original posts every day of the new month through September 11. The purpose of each entry will be to honor and remember those in the U.S. who died or were injured by the tragic terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, The Pentagon and in Western Pennsylvania that day. But it is also intended to inspire the living: families and especially children, who are the guarantors of the future.

I hope that these writings provide solace, a glimmer of hope, and a new source of renewal to all moms, dads, women, men, and children who were directly affected, as well as to the American public at large.

Don't miss the other posts in this unique Mommy Blogger

September 11th Memorial

Series of Hope & Renewal

Thursday, September 1, 2011 - Imagery of a Pink Hand Bag

Friday, September 2, 2011 – Life is Too Short After 9/11 Book Review

Saturday, September 3, 2011 – Charity Event Fitting Memorial to 9/11

Sunday, September 4, 2011 – Songs & Music Inspired by 9/11

Monday, September 5, 2011 – Faces of Hope - Babies Born on 9/11 Book Review

Tuesday, September 6, 2011 – Memorable Tweets, Facebook, Blog Posts & More For 9/11

Wednesday, September 7, 2011 – Teaching Kids from K-12 About 9/11

Thursday, September 8, 2011 –  9/11 Acknowledged by Fashion's Night Out

Friday, September 9, 2011 – Children's Readathon at World Trade Center 9/10
Saturday, September 10, 2011 – 9/11 National Day of Service & Remembrance
Sunday, September 11, 2011 – 10th Anniversary is Marked in Cities & Towns Across U.S.

Please Comment

Please leave a comment below with your own take on how September 11, 2011 changed your life.

Tweet


FTC Disclosure:  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.  

Star Wars The Clone Wars Battle Lines $1000 Lightsabers Cartoon Network Sweepstakes - Ends 9/11

Giveaway 
Ends 9/11/11

I've got some very exciting news! Two brands that have been featured on this blog before -- Cartoon Network along with toy company Hasbro -- are heralding the forthcoming new season of weekly mini movie Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season Four: Battle Lines by offering fans from 6-17 the opportunity over the next two weeks to win one of 500 Hasbro Star Wars Ultimate FX Lightsabers.  The family and kid friendly sweepstakes page expands the week of September 5 to offer a sneak peek of the series and the opportunity to enter for a chance to win a $1,000 grand prize.

Padme Amidala and Anakin Skywalker in a scene from the  Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season Four: Battle Lines. Image provided by Lucasfilm Ltd.

About Cartoon Network & Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season Four: Battle Lines

The new season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars -- a weekly 30 minute miniature film created and executive produced by George Lucas, Lucas Film Animation -- premieres on Cartoon Network on Friday, September 16 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).  Cartoon Network is currently seen in more than 99 million U.S. homes and 207 countries around the world and is Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.’s ad-supported cable service. Now available in HD, the network offers the best in original, acquired and classic entertainment for youth and families. 

About Hasbro and the Ultimate FX Lightsaber

Sporting a light-up “blade” with vibrant LED lighting, the new Hasbro Ultimate FX Lightsaber is a cool toy kids will love.  Hasbro, Inc. is a branded play company providing children and families around the world with a wide-range of toys and games.  In addition, the toy giant is involved with television programming, motion pictures, video games and a comprehensive licensing program.

How to Enter

For full details and rules & to enter the Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Season Four: Battle Lines Sweepstakes, click HERE

Tweet

Don't Miss Mommy Blog Expert's

Other family and kid friendly Giveaways

Going on right now HERE

FTC Disclosure:  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. 

Last Stop on the FREE Skinny Cow Warner Bra PerfectCup Event is in L.A. Today Till 6 pm

Good Food & Good Fashion

How perfectly fitting and health conscious that the final stop on The Perfect Cup by Skinny Cow Tour for moms and women without kids event running August 27 - 28 is in Los Angeles -- where I live.  There's so much going on at this Nestle brand sponsored gathering at Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood California right now until 6 pm.  If you are a woman, 21 or over, and happen to be in Southern California this afternoon you should definitely check this out.

iPhone Photo by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert

For sure, this is quite an unusual experience which I just have to share with my readers while it's happening.  I've recently written about both bras and ice cream on this blog.  But, I have to admit, I'm really excited about this, because it's the first time I've ever been able to write about the two in the same post!

The Warner bras I tried on, the Pink style is the one I like best

iPhone Photo by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

What do bras and ice cream have to do with each other anyway?

For starters, Skinny Cow wants you to discover their perfect cups of low fat, delicious ice cream.  Today they're giving away 5.8 oz cups of their 150 calorie low-fat ice cream in 5 indulgent flavors: Caramel Cone, Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Cookies 'n Cream, Dulce de Leche, and Strawberry Cheesecake. Not only that, because 8 in 10 women wear the wrong bra size according to their research, they are also offering free bra fittings during today's celebration to make sure you can find both a good for you dessert treat and well-fitted bra, all in one place. 

While you're tasting the brand's ice creams and finding out what your true bra size really is, you'll also be treated to sassy cocktails, lots of finger food, perky background tunes, a photo booth, and the chance to win lots of prizes like a makeover by a Glamour stylist.

iPhone Photo by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

The fun's not over when you're done partying, either.  When you head over to the exit you'll be able to pick up a goody bag and your coupon redeemable at Macy's for a free and perfectly fitting Warner's Bra for you.

iPhone Photo by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

Right now their pre-registered appointments are booked, but they are still encouraging walk-ins. So it's definitely worth a try to see if you and your girlfriends can get in today.

Here's all the info on how YOU can attend this free branded event too!  But, hurry.  Today is the FINAL day of festivities on Skinny Cow's awesome Perfect Cup Summer Tour which originated in Providence, Rhode Island and then continued across the U.S. making stops in Boston, New York, Chicago, and Houston before arriving on the West Coast for this weekend.

So what are you waiting for? Get over to the Pacific Design Center this afternoon and join in the fun.

If you miss this event, not to worry.  You can still enter to WIN a really fun Skinny Cow Goody Bag HERE.

Tweet

iPhone Photo by Janis Brett Elspas, MommyBlogExpert.com

FTC Disclosure: I disclose that I attended this event to share with readers. I received ice cream  samples, a free, bra, and a goody bag. However, I did not receive any direct 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.