Monday, June 24, 2013

Shelf Safe Milk Unleashed Review Get Kids to Drink More Milk Anytime Anywhere


Good Food

Cookies and milk, kids love 'em. Cookies are so easy to keep on hand and bring anywhere, too, aren't they? Fresh milk, on the otherhand, not so much. It's so important and sometimes very challenging to get kids to drink more milk. Yet, it seems we run out at the most inopportune times and it has to be refrigerated constantly...until now.
My daughter when she was little in cow PJs, MommyBlogExpert.com 
Thanks to Tetra Pak cartons shelf safe milk is finally unleashed because you can buy it in advance and it doesn't need refrigeration. Now your kids can have milk anytime, anywhere.  You read that right. Shelf safe milk doesn't have to be refrigerated before opening because it involves a flash-heating process called ultra-pasteurization to eliminate bacteria. Then it's packaged in Tetra Pak cartons which shield it from air, light and other contaminants.

A variety of shelf safe milk is available, MommyBlogExpert.com
This new kind of UHT (Ultra High Temperature) milk that doesn't need to stay in the fridge is the same healthy cow's milk you buy in the supermarket right now, only the way it is processed for consumption is different. In fact an 8 ounce carton of shelf safe milk has 8 grams of protein and 9 essential nutrients including calcium, Vitamins A, D, B12, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, riboflavin, niacin and zinc. It's delicious and comes in plain white for purists. But if your child likes chocolate, tuti fruty or strawberry flavored milk, those flavors and others are all available in shelf safe milk, too.
As a mom who has been there, done that raising four of my own children, I think one of the greatest things today's busy moms of young kids will like about this is that if you stock up, you never have to run out of milk. Instead, you can buy shelf safe milk in bulk. Then just chill what you need now and store the rest at room temperature in your pantry for later. 

 Another idea is to freeze single serving packs over night and then let them thaw gradually to cold liquid. Using this freezing and thawing technique your child will always have cold milk in his or her lunch box and your whole family will have access to chilled milk when you're on the run around town or taking a trip.

 Milk Unleashed. It's about time.

 For more information visit the Milk Unleashed website. You can also follow Milk Unleashed on Facebook and Twitter to learn more.

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Sunday, June 23, 2013

Twitter Party Calendar with Prizes June 23-29

Twitter Parties


Get all the details in this free constantly updated Twitter Party Master Calendar listing tons of family friendly parties including specifics on prizes you can win and links to RSVP and participate. 

Includes Twitter Parties in the U.S. and Canada. Be sure to check back often every week as new events are added on an ongoing basis -- often with new prize-winning opportunities added several times per day. You'll also get a sneak peek at Twitter parties coming up next week and in the month ahead. Now listing Facebook and Google+ parties with prizes too.



Be the first to know when the latest Mommy Blog Expert Twitter Party schedule goes live by following @mommyblogexpert on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram 

THIS WEEK


 Sunday, June 23

 Scott Hawaii Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @mmc67 @scotthawaii. Prizes: FIVE (5) winners get a pair of Scott Hawaii sandals. #ScottHawaii

 Monday, June 24

 Cottonelle Routine Twitter Party at Noon ET with @cleverhousewife @paulabendfeldt @cbtweetchat. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walmart giftcards. #CottonelleRoutine

Colgate Wish Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @Brettbmartin @SavvyMomNYC. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Walgreens gift cards. #ColgateWish

Despicable Me 2 Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @ClassyMommy @DespicableMe. Prizes: FIVE (5) Fluffy Unicorn, Minion Plush + $25 Fandago giftcard packages; TEN (10) addtl branded prizes; Grand Prize a custom skinned Despicable Me 2 iPad Mini. #DespicableMe2 

Colgate Swish Wish 13 Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @Mamiverse. #SwishWish13

Tuesday, June 25

Aveeno Hair Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @smiley360. Prizes: EIGHT (8) winners get Aveeno products. #AveenoHair

Weekly Tech Tuesday Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @KristinaLibby of Microsoft. Participate with hashtags #Windows #WinChat

Love Your Nose Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @nozin @familyfoodie. Prizes: FIFTEEN (15) Nozin Family Packs. #LoveYourNose

Hot in Cleveland Pinning Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @Resourcefulmom @Shutterfly @HotnClevelandTV. Prize: ONE (1) Grand Prize winner + their guest will get an all expenses paid Trip to L.A. to see a filming of TVLand's Hot in Cleveland series. Includes airfare, hotel, ground transportation, TV show audience tickets, a signed script, backstage tour and $500 in spending money. #HomeDecor

Active Summer Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @Tampax @Walmart. $1500 in Prizes including Walmart giftcards; Grand Prize is a Nike Fuelband and $150 Walmart GC. Plus Ten (10) SheSpeaks members who Tweet the invite before 6 p.m. on June 25 will be randomly selected to receive $20 Walmart gift cards, so help spread the word and you may win! #ActiveSummer

Off Summer Fun Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @KBWorkshop @MomitForward and others. Prize: Enter to win a $250 Visa giftcard. #OFFSummerFun

Wednesday, June 26

OxiClean Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @smiley360. Prizes: TEN (10) winners will each receive 2 full value product coupons; chance to win $25 giftcard. #OxiClean

Bringing Home Baby Pampers Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @pampers @chancesmommy @gingermommy @mommyvstheboys @myweeview. Prizes: ONE (1) Grand Prize - $700 worth of Pampers, a camera and other goodies; ONE (1) Mom Pampering Prize Pkg of Beauty Products valued at $250; THREE (3) winners of Pampers Swaddlers & Memories prize packages valued at $200 each; THREE (3) winners of Pampers Swaddlers product valued at $80 each.  Canada residents only eligible to win prizes. #ILoveSwaddlers

Honey Colony Healthy Buzz Twitter Party at 8 pm ET with @honeycolony @jjvirgin @DrJTeitelbaum @bookieboo @bodyecology. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #HealthyBuzz

It's the weekly @theonlinemom Twitter Party at 9 pm ET. Prizes: TBA.#TheOnlineMoms

 Visit the Bahamas Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @Visitthebahamas @Momitforward and others. #bahamas

Eggs and Beef Go Camping at 9 pm ET with @Burnbraefarms. @CanadianBeef @BloggerWomen and others. Prizes: 1st Prize (ONE Winner) is a BBQ, cooler, product coupons & more worth $300; 2nd Prize (FOUR Winners) is a cooler, product coupons worth $150; 3rd Prize (EIGHT Winners) is a cooler, product coupons worth $100. Canada Residents Only. #EggsandCDNBeef

Family Frugal Fun Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @westvolusiafla @couponmamacita @couponsunited and others. $600 in Prizes: TWO (2) Frugal Vacations 3 Days/2 Nights in West Florida. #FrugalVacation

Thursday, June 27

Milk Unleashed Twitter Party at Noon ET with @themotherhood @MilkUnleashed. Prizes: Milk Unleashed Prize Packs. #MilkUnleashed

Live Beautifully Twitter Party at 7 pm ET with @socialmoms @ecotools. Prizes: TWENTY (20) $20 Amazon giftcards. #LivingBeautifully

Mom Inspirations Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @cafeyak talking about family picnics and the 4th of July. Prizes: A Shindigz party pack + $50 gift certificate and Blue Monkey Coconut Water and CoconutChips. #MomInspirations

Butterball CA Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @Butterball_CA @feistyfrugal @kidsumers @jen_banks @inrdream. Prizes: TBA. Canada residents only. #ButterballCA

Cody Simpson Koala Twitter Party at 9 pm ET with @BuildaBear. Prizes: $25 Bear Buck Gift Cards. Participate in party with hashtag #CodyKoala


More Twitter Parties constantly to be added for This Week to this list as soon as they're scheduled. So stay tuned for updates as they happen by following us @mommyblogexpert on social 

NEXT WEEK


 Monday, July 1

Goldfish Make It Go Puff Twitter Party at 1 pm ET with @7onashoestring @crazyadventures @cbtweetchat. Prizes: FIVE (5) $100 Target Giftcards. #Makeitgopuff

 Take Me to Your Mom Twitter Party at 10 pm ET with @NickMom. Prizes: TBA. Participate in party with hashtag #Takemetoyourmom

Tuesday, July 2

Weekly Tech Tuesday Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @KristinaLibby of Microsoft.  #Windows #WinChat Details Soon

Wednesday, July 3

 It's the weekly @theonlinemom Twitter Party at 9 pm ET. Prize: TBA. #TheOnlineMoms.

Friday, July 5 

Weekly Verizon Wireless Twitter Party hosted by @theonlinemom at 3 pm ET. Prizes: TBA. #VZWBuzz

COMING SOON


 Wednesday, July 31

Shape Let's Dish Twitter Party at 3 pm ET with @Shape_Magazine's Bahar Takhtehchian and @KeriGans. Prizes: TBA #LetsDish


About this Weekly Twitter Party List
Compiled by MommyBlogExpert.com Twitter Parties are listed free of charge in this weekly schedule. However keep in mind that each party is run by a different brand and/or hosts and MommyBlogExpert, unless specified otherwise, is not responsible for any dealings readers have with these events including, but not limited to, prizing of any party on the calendar. If you'd like to add an event to the Mommy Blog Expert Twitter Party Calendar email janis at janiselspas dot com with Twitter Party in the subject line including all the details and links in the body of your  message.

Also available, for a nominal fee, to host, co-host or serve as a panelist for your own brand Twitter party. To inquire, please email janis at janiselspas.com for information with Twitter Party Consulting Query in the subject line.

FTC Disclosure: MommyBlogExpert does attend some Twitter parties as a guest and also works as a host, co-host, and panelist on others. However, 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.

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Things My Mother Taught Me Passed on to My Kids - Summer Tips to Stay Hydrated


Good Health 

Mom’s Pure Words of Wisdom #MomsWisdom


 Generation to generation, mothers always seem to know best -- passing on their pearls of wisdom to sons and daughters who in turn pass those valuable messages on to their own offspring.  Truly, no matter what the culture or native tongue, there seems to be no area where Mom is more expert than in teaching her children about taking care of their physical health, especially exercise, good nutrition and most important of all -- keeping the body fully hydrated during summer. Latching on to those pearls of wisdom, Nestlé® Pure Life® has launched the Hydration Movement on their Facebook Page.

Mom & me w/ Dixie Cups of Water, MommyBlogExpert.com
I can still hear my own mommy telling me again and again now to drink a lot of water when it's hot outside. In fact she used to say she wished we had an outside water fountain in our backyard so us kids wouldn't drink directly from the garden hose!  Now that I'm a big girl with a family of four children of my own, I've passed that reminder on which you can't tell your kids enough.
Me in my 1960s backyard, MommyBlogExpert.com
"Make sure you drink enough water," my mother used to say when I was little. I'm guessing that your own mother may have said the same thing to you. I'll also surmise that you and me both are telling the same thing to our own families now.
Image from Nestle Pure Life
H2O is indeed the source of all life -- the human body is made up of about 60% water and water is essential for the body to function. In fact, people can go a whole lot longer without food than without water before seeing the worst side effects.

The ultimate cocktail: Ice Water, MommyBlogExpert.com
Since you only need to lose 1-2 percent of your body water before dehydration starts to set in, it is critical that everyone from newborns to kids to middle age moms and dads to the oldest grandparents drink enough water. No time is this more important than now as we head into the hottest days of the year when many of us tend to spend a lot more time outdoors, even in the heat and sun.
My own kids playing with the hose, MommyBlogExpert.com

Summer Tips to Stay Hydrated

  • Remember to drink even when you're not thirsty
  • Consume more water when you're exercising or simly sweating from the heat
  • Drink 9 cups (for women) and 13 cups (for men) of water daily
  • For Kids: Drink 4 cups (ages 1-3), 5 cups (ages 4-8), 7-8 cups (ages 9-13) 
  • Don't Forget: Coffee, tea, soda or anything else isn't a substitute for water
  • Enjoying ice cold water actually burns fat calories
I've shared my story because I value the many things my mom taught me and I think they're worth repeating. In its most perfect form, wisdom is best when shared.
For More Wisdom & Tips on Hydration

Image from Nestle Pure Life
About
The mission of the official Nestlé® Pure Life® Facebook page is to spread the word about pledging to swap one sugared beverage per day with water for a year, inspiring families everywhere to live healthier lifestyles.

FTC Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Nestlé® Pure Life® and I disclose that I have received consideration from Linqia on their materials, tweets and posts. 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.
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