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The Ultimate Life Giveaway (Are you living life to the fullest? Take the quiz to find out)

August 29, 2013September 9, 2013momonthegoinholytoledo

Are you living THE ULTIMATE LIFE?

Between the pressure of running a foundation started by his late grandfather, being sued by his greedy extended family, and seeing his beloved Alexia leave on an extended mission trip to Haiti, Jason Stevens’ world is unraveling. But when Jason discovers a journal that his grandfather began as a Depression-era lad, his writings transport Jason on an incredible rags-to-riches ride. With everything he loves hanging in the balance, Jason hopes he can discover THE ULTIMATE LIFE.

Opening in theaters September 6, THE ULTIMATE LIFE (the sequel to The Ultimate Gift) reminds us some things are worth more than money!

With The Ultimate Life Blog App, take the quiz to find out if YOU are Living Life to the Fullest! (click on the image above to take the test) Read six great ways to start living the ultimate life NOW, as written by Jim Stovall, author of The Ultimate Life book. And watch the official trailer for this inspiring movie!

GIVEAWAY……

The official Ultimate Life Prize Pack will be awarded to one lucky reader! The prize pack contains:

• DVD of The Ultimate Gift

• The Ultimate Gift book by Jim Stovall

• The Ultimate Gift charm bracelet

• The Ultimate Life leather-bound journal

To enter complete each of the following:

Like Mom on the go in Holy Toledo Facebook page

Like The Ultimate Life Movie Facebook page

Follow @mamaof3onthego on twitter

Reply to this post with the results you received from the Blog App…are you living your life to the fullest?

Winner will be randomly selected September 9^th @ 11:59am

Space Warriors Blu-Ray combo pack Giveaway

July 13, 2013July 17, 2013momonthegoinholytoledo

Movie nights are a family favorite in our household. It is nice to come together after a long week and relax, to turn off all phones and cozy up on the couch together, to watch the children’s eyes widen in awe and curiosity. I have found that movie night often equates to a learning opportunity. Whether it is an emotional, moral, educational, etc. the plot, the protagonist vs. antagonist or even side story can allude to a learning experience. And I am so thankful that my husband and I are there to answer the children’s questions. With that being said, I think it is important to note that we scrutinize each proposed movie in order to not expose the children to situations, context/circumstances that are beyond their fundamentals, not in correlation with our values, and not deemed appropriate by my husband and myself.

Thankfully Walden Family Theater and the Hallmark channel are making the screening process much easier for my husband and me. I know what you’re thinking, Walden Theater?

Walden Media specializes in entertainment for the whole family, creating movies, books and television series that spark the imagination and delight all generations. Past award-winning films include: “The Chronicles of Narnia” series, “Journey to the Center of the Earth,” “Nim’s Island,” “Charlotte’s Web” and the Sundance Audience Prize Winning documentary “Waiting for ‘Superman.’” Walden Media’s most recent theatrical release is the family comedy “Parental Guidance,” starring Billy Crystal and Bette Midler, which was the biggest comedy hit of the 2012 holiday season. Source

Walden Family Theater features great family entertainment, and is airing Friday nights exclusively on Hallmark Channel. Walden Family Theater is creating films the whole family will enjoy, so make sure to mark your calendars and gather around the television to watch all the great upcoming films! Don’t want to wait?

Then you can head to Wal-Mart and purchase Space Warriors, second of the Walden Family Theater original lineup features. (Or enter the Blu-Ray combo pack giveaway below)

About Space Warriors:
Six highly skilled teenagers are handpicked to be part of a summer space camp competition at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama. As the competition heats up, the kids have no idea that their ultimate challenge will be to solve a life or death crisis aboard the International Space Station as the world anxiously watches.

Starring: Thomas Horn, Danny Glover, Josh Lucas, Dermot Mulroney, Mira Sorvino and Booboo Stewart.

And to get you in a Space Warriors mood checkout this fun interactive Space Warrior Blog App! It is so much fun! Are you a Space Warrior? Take the QUIZ to find out….click on image above!

Why not make it a Space-tacular evening by inviting a few friends over, serve astronaut ice cream, and share in some activities to REALLY get your kiddos in the Space Warrior Mood. Click here for Viewing Guide and Activities

GIVEAWAY!!

Enter to win a Space Warriors Blu-ray combo pack!!

To enter simply….

Like Space Warriors Facebook page.

Like Mom on the go in Holy Toledo Facebook page.

Follow @mamaof3onthego on twitter.

Follow @waldenmedia on twitter.

Tweet…this post with #SpaceWarriors

Post a comment with your answer to this question: In our Solar System what is the hottest planet? 1. Mars 2. Venus 3. Planet Hollywood 4. Jupiter

Giveaway ends ….7/27 @ 11:59pm and winner will be notified 7/28

99 Problems but a Zit ain’t one! (vlog & giveaway $80 value)

June 29, 2013June 29, 2013momonthegoinholytoledo

Dermagist Review and Giveaway!! Check out the pictures below, pretty impressive huh? Click on the video to learn more!

Enter here for your chance to win Dermagist Detoxifying Cleanser and Clarifying Cream! Giveaway is open to all who reside in the US and Canada.

To enter simply:

1.Like Dermagist on Facebook

2.Follow Dermagist on Pinterest

3.Follow Mom on the go in Holy Toledo on Twitter (@mamaof3onthego)

4.Like Mom on the go in Holy Toledo’s facebook page

5.Once you have completed steps 1-4 post a comment saying you have done so.

Disclaimer: if you have previously won a Dermagist giveaway you will not be eligible to win this giveaway.

Winner will be randomly selected July 3rd @ 11:59pm

Disclosure: I was given the Dermagist Detoxifying Cleanser and Clarifying Cream in order to complete this review and all opinions expressed are my own.

Bowl ALL summer for FREE! (Valued at over $500)

May 30, 2013April 23, 2014momonthegoinholytoledo

What if I told you that you and your family could spend time together indoors, in the air conditioning, being active, and enjoying good old-fashioned family fun…oh yeah, and the best part, what if I told you it was FREE!

Oh, and did I mention there are some pretty rad shoes involved? Oh Yeah!!

If you hadn’t guessed by now I am referring to bowling! Remember that thing you did when you were a kid? At least in my case I haven’t bowled in eons. But I always had fond memories of hanging out with family and friends, laughing, and having a great time.

So when I received an email that stated Kids Bowl Free I jumped at the opportunity!

What is Kids Bowl Free?

Kids Bowl Free is an amazing brand – designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. Parents you can sign up your children to receive two free games for up to six children per day (that is a value of over $500 per kid…now that is a fabulous deal!). It is really simple, just click here, find your state, then locate your city or surrounding city, and then click on the bowling alley listed to sign up each kiddo. I know what you’re thinking….but what about mom and dad? They also have family packs for the whole summer that are $24.95. More info: http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/questions.php

Within minutes of signing up my kiddos and receiving the family pack I had an email with our coupons for the week! Talk about convenient! And moments later I was telling all my friends, including all our playgroup friends, and setting up dates to go bowling.

Here are pictures from our latest bowling trip. And yes, your toddler can bowl too! I had reservations about our 2-1/2-year-old bowling but they actually had bowling shoes (toddler and pre-K shoes are Velcro), an extremely light-weight ball (it is so light it bounces lol! She did drop it once and no one got hurt…it bounced), there is this contraption that helps roll the ball down the alley, and of course there are bumpers. Thus with all the nifty contraptions for the little ones to bowl my toddler totally scored higher than I, ha-ha!

We had so much fun I can’t wait to go back this week! Kids Bowl for Free is also a great way for dad to spend quality time with kiddos why mom gets a couple of hours to herself…hint-hint. Also a great way for parent/child to bond just the two of them….get a tween in a bowling alley and they will eventually start talking around the 7^th frame. Or a great way for extended family to get in on the fun too! Grab grandma, grandpa, order a pizza and watch some memories in the making!

Have you taken your kiddos bowling? Do you have fond memories of bowling when you were a child?

Disclosure: I was given the family bowling pack, a value of $24.95 in order to complete this review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Eco-friendly Cleaner (Giveaway)

April 3, 2013April 6, 2013momonthegoinholytoledo

As a mom on the go my time is very valuable. I do not have hours to devote to cleaning my home. That being stated we do entertain a lot, whether it is play dates, family gatherings, hubby and his friends watching a game, or me just hanging out with other moms. So our home does need to be clean. The toys need to be sanitized, hard surfaces need to be dusted (the cat and dog really contribute to this need), kitchen and bath need to be cleaned, you get the idea. With all these items needing to be cleaned on a regular basis buying in bulk would seem the most practical and cost-effective solution, right? Wrong! Our home was built in 1940 and therein lays the problem, no storage space! So where on earth would I store 12+ bottles and sprays? Not to mention, what would all those bottles do to my carbon footprint?

I am sending out an SOS….Mom on the go in need of a cleaning product that is eco-conscious, non-toxic (I mean come on; kids touch toys, hard surfaces, etc. and then put their fingers in their mouths. Or what’s equally bad are the air bound compounds they breathe in while you clean?), economical, and effective?

Jaws to the Rescue……

What is Jaws?

Jaws are cleaners that work by simply filling reusable spray bottles with H2O, pop in a super-concentrated cleaning cartridge and you’ve got eco-friendly cleaning power wherever you need it. It’s an innovative, easy-to-use, non-toxic, and effective system that reduces plastic in landfills, conserves resources and saves you cash. In fact, when you finish your Just Add Water™ starter kit and buy cartridge refills, you can make 2 full bottles of cleaner for less than $2.00 each.

When you stop and re-think about it, there’s no smarter way to clean. (From website)

Um, hello! Could this be true? I was beyond ecstatic when I received an email asking if I was interested in reviewing Jaws just add water system! I replied to that email in a hot second with a definitive and bold, YES!

And let the fun begin…

Fun!? Cleaning is fun!? I know, I know…I am a self-proclaimed nerd, organizer (when time allows), cleaning enthusiast (when the DJ plays my tunes), and coffee junkie but that is beside the point. Thus, when it comes to cleaning, and I am sure most moms can agree, when you find something that makes your life easier you tend to get a little excited. Not a bull in a China shop excited but more along the lines of a kid in a candy store, (though the two seem similar it is the overall damage that distinguishes them).

So we grabbed the spray bottles and filled each to the fill lines with water and we twisted the cap till the cartridge opened and colorful happiness, as our toddler so eloquently stated, erupted. Then I went to town cleaning the house. I cleaned the soap scum and toothpaste residue in the bathroom, all glass and mirrored surfaces, hard surfaces, you name and I cleaned it!

The house looked amazing, so much so my hubby looked a little perplexed when he got home, like he had for gotten about a gathering we had later. I continued to use it for the remainder of the week in order to get a solid, honest, earnest review of the product. And my conclusion, after a week of reviewing Jaws cleaners is that they are amazing and deliver on all sides, they are eco-conscious, non-toxic, economical, and highly effective!

I highly recommend Jaws cleaners and that you take a second to review the website to find the Jaws cleaner that best fits your need!

Also, for all you locals, there will be a BOGO sale going on in Toledo at all The Anderson’s and Churchill’s stores (April 14-27), and yes, this would be the perfect present for Earth Day! As well as the perfect gift for an expectant mother…a mother whose entire household has the stomach bug…that relative whose home is…I am going to stop here, you get the idea, it would make for a great gift or add –on.

Giveaway!

Enter here for your chance to win Jaws three cleaner sample pack!

To enter simply:

Like Jaws on facebook (please like from your personal facebook page and not a business, only the personal pages count)
Follow Jaws cleaners on Twitter
Follow Mom on the go in Holy Toledo on Twitter (@mamaof3onthego)
Like Mom on the go in Holy Toledo’s facebook page (please like from your personal facebook page and not a business, only the personal pages count)
Once you have completed steps 1-4 post a comment saying you have done so.

Winner will be randomly selected April 15^th

Disclosure: I was given the Jaws cleaners in order to complete this review and all opinions expressed are my own.

Sippy Grab KoalaLabels Review and Giveaway (vlog)

March 18, 2013March 19, 2013momonthegoinholytoledo

“Label it!” was a phrase that my brother, sister, and I heard often when we were growing up. Whether it was a cup, crayons, scissors, bathing suit, underwear, shoes, you name and our mother told us to label it. Which totally make sense coming from a woman who grew up in a family of 9, and 6 of those 9 were brothers, I would have labeled everything too! So when I came across the opportunity to review something with label in the name I simply couldn’t refuse. In fact, I found myself becoming all nostalgic.

My mind instantly went back to a fond childhood memory, planting flowers with my mom on a warm spring day. Sipping a cool refreshment from my awesome Tupperware Sippy cup. Then going to sit that Sippy cup on the ground only to find that the adhesive from previous labeling (masking tape with child’s name written in marker) was left behind and the cup was stuck to my hand along with some dirt and what appeared to be a few strands of my hair. Oh the memories.

Now that I am a mom I have a new-found appreciation for the good old labeling technique, in fact so much so that I actually have a little jingle I often sing to my children. Are you familiar with the song, ‘Put a Ring on it’ ? But in place of ring I state label. (I contemplated singing it for you in the vlog but I will not put you through that torture) It goes like this;

‘Cause if you liked it, then you should have put a label on it

If you liked it, then you shoulda put a label on it

Don’t be mad once you see that he want it

‘Cause if you liked it, then you shoulda put a label on it

Uhh, oh, uhh oh, oh, oh, oh

The funny thing is, in this day and age of iPads, Smart Phones, etc. the technique for labeling Sippy cups has not really evolved at all. I am still using the same technique my mom used which is why I was excited to have the opportunity to review the Sippy Grab KoalaLabels. So, were they a bust, or brilliant? Find out….

Oh, and I almost forgot, Sippy Grab KoalaLabels also….

Can be permanently personalized by simply placing child’s name on label with a sharpie permanent marker, placing label in boiling water for 8-10 minutes, dry, and repeat for best results
Are FDA compliant Non-Toxic Material
Dishwasher & Microwave safe
Makes griping cups much easier
Phthalate, Lead, & BPA FREE

Click here for more information.

Now it’s time to celebrate all the magnificent way these little labels make parents and caregivers lives much easier! And what better way to celebrate than to have a giveaway!

Enter to win a package of SippyGrab KoalaLabels by simply….

Like Kidaroo Crew LLC facebook page (please like from your personal facebook page and not a business, only the personal pages count)
Like Mom on the go in Holy Toledo facebook page (please like from your personal facebook page and not a business, only the personal pages count)
Follow @Mamaof3onthego (Mom on the go in Holy Toledo) on twitter
Follow Kidaroo Crew on twitter

Once you have completed all four please post a comment stating you have done so.

Winner will be randomly selected April 1^st

For more great giveaways check out….

http://bloggiveawaydirectory.com/

Disclosure: I was given two Sippy Grab KoalaLabels in order to complete this review and all opinions expressed are my own.

Avon Spa Night and Giveaway!!

March 1, 2013momonthegoinholytoledo

Last Friday night I had the most enjoyable and relaxing evening with friends and fellow moms, I hosted an Avon Spa Night!

The invites read….

As a mom you give, and give, and GIVE! You deserve a break!

You deserve time to unwind and relax, you deserve a Spa Night!

On the menu for the evening:

– Detox & Hydrate Bar: Help yourself to a variety of veggies, sushi, etc. and a few naughty treats at the bar.

– Hand treatments: Sugar scrub, Paraffin dip, and moisturizer lotion.

– Avon Representative Lilly will share some of the great products Avon has for you to enjoy your own personal Spa Nights at home. As well as, some great tips for looking great while under the influence of motherhood.

– Raffle!

– Socializing time and table topics

– Massages: Massage Therapist will be bringing her table and setting up a tranquil retreat for private massages. (Massages are a $1 per minute, massages can vary from 10-45 minutes)

Please come dressed in comfortable lounging clothes. This is a moms only event, no kiddos, we want you to relax.

Added bonus: First 6 moms to RSVP will receive a prize!

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Apparently a lot of moms agreed that a Spa Night was the perfect cure for the mommy mayhem because we filled the house with 10 Momma! (Please note, I and one mom are missing from the photo, she was enjoying her massage…just seemed wrong to interrupt a peaceful massage for a photo-op).

Each mom took her turn getting a massage while the remainder enjoyed learning and using a few of the many awesome products Avon offers. You truly can bring the Spa Experience home with Avon thus saving both time and money, and this party proved it. Here is just one example…

Mani-Pedi with paraffin wax dips at a Spa can cost an up worth of $80. And you also have to find a babysitter for your kiddos and then work around that sitter’s schedule, exhausting! So, what’s the next best option? Bring the Spa experience home and give yourself a Mani-Pedi with paraffin wax (which can take time to get out, heat up, and clean). And while you may not require a babysitter you will have to walk the fine line between the kiddos falling asleep and you falling asleep. There is nothing worse than red nail polish across the forehead in the morning as you walk your child into school. After you have explained to the umpteenth parent that no, you are not bleeding, it is nail polish, you almost wish your forehead was just bleeding (hypothetically speaking of course)! So what is a mom to do? Go through life with dry cracking hands and feet accompanied by naked nails! NOOO (hands on cheeks, and screaming in astonishment)!! Avon to the rescue!

Paraffin Moisture Treatment Mask! This stuff is A-Mazing! We used it on our hands, placed a warm towel over our hands, a few minutes later, and voila! Beautiful, soft, young-looking hands, like Magic! Talk about convenient and affordable, takes no time compared to getting out the paraffin kit and heating up the wax, and it only cost $6. Hello, I believe this is what they call a no-brainer! Oh, and that nail drying dilemma, solved!

Speed Dry nail polish! No more having to worry about a scarlet line across the forehead as you drop your kiddos off at school (again, totally hypothetical scenario). Not only did this party prove that it is much more convenient and practical to have an Avon Spa night at home as opposed to visiting the Spa but I also learned a few tidbits for my morning routine.

Such as, did you know that you should be doing your eye makeup first and then your foundation? I had no idea but it does make sense. I often get eye shadow powder on my cheeks and sometimes a speck of mascara under my eyes. It really stinks because I have to wipe it off and begins the process of trying to match the new foundation up with the prior coat. Now I do my eye makeup first and if I get anything on my cheeks I can wipe it clean with the handy makeup remover wipes that I received for hosting, in addition to eye makeup remover. We also had a chance to try out other Avon products.

As the night progressed we had a raffle and then in was finally time for my massage. After that massage I was a happy, refreshed, and distressed momma. It was such a great night! I only wish I could have invited all of you to the party, or at least have gotten everyone’s name into the raffle. What if there was a way? That’s right, giveaway!!

Lilly, the Avon Independent Sales Representative who shared all the amazing products Avon offers wants you to stress less, by saving time and money with the Avon Paraffin Moisture Treatment Mask and a Speed Drying nail polish (click here to see color options for nail polish). How awesome is she?

To Enter:

Like Lilly’s Avon Ind. Sls. Rep. facebook page (please like from your personal facebook page and not a business, for some reason only the personal pages are counting on facebook now)
Like Mom on the go in Holy Toledo facebook page (please like from your personal facebook page and not a business, for some reason only the personal pages are counting on facebook now)
Like Be Well Massage Therapy (please like from your personal facebook page and not a business, for some reason only the personal pages are counting on facebook now)
Once you have completed all three then post a comment stating you have done so.

Winner will be randomly selected March 8^th

Fish McBites Fix and Giveaway!

February 24, 2013February 25, 2013momonthegoinholytoledo

Picture it….Friday morning and I have accomplished the impossible. I have dropped off our 1^st grader at school, managed to complete all our grocery shopping for the next two weeks, with my little helpers no less. Translation, there were a few hurdles (potty visits, begs for obnoxious foods, visiting the fish aquariums, and cleanup isle 15) but I rocked it! If there was a motherhood grocery shopping Olympics I just won the Gold!

I packed the groceries into the car and then gave myself a minute to bask in the success of my grocery shopping skills. Then it was on with the remaining errands. Thankfully this winter weather is good for something besides sledding, groceries can sit a few minutes longer in the car so momma can check off a few more items from her ‘to do’ list. I continue on to the gas station, bank, and I was on my way to drop off preschool tuition when I heard a little voice from the back seat say, “I am hungry”. As I glanced down at the clock I realize that there is clearly not enough time for me to complete my last errands, unload groceries, and then make lunch. It would be way too late and there wouldn’t be enough time for nap time/quiet time before having to pick up my 1^st grader and quiet time keeps momma sane so that was nonnegotiable. The solution? Drive-thru!

I don’t care what anyone has to say, when you are in the throes of a ‘to do’ list with a preschooler and toddler becoming restless in the backseat after just coming off of an intense grocery shopping spree eating in the car quickly becomes an embraceable solution. So I pulled into the nearest McDonald’s promising the kiddos Happy Meals since they were so good while I ran errands. Then I remembered, it is Lent. Shoot! How does a mom back pedal from that promise? While trying to determine how I was going to explain to the children that McDonald’s ran out of Happy Meals and consequently, in lying to my children added Confession to my ‘to do’ list. But as I came around the curb I saw it, it was beautiful, a sign that indicated that Fish McBites are in Happy Meals!

So the kiddos got to have their Happy Meals with fish McBites and I gave them a try too. To be honest I was pleasantly surprised by the crispy, tender, big flavor taste of the flaky Alaska Pollock bites! And after further research I also like the fact that the McBites fish, wild-caught Alaska Pollock, like all of McDonald’s fish, is from a Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified sustainable fishery http://www.msc.org/.

They were so yummy last Friday that I decided to get them again this Friday. McBites are this Mom on the go’s go to fish fix for Lent. There is nothing better than after a long week of running kiddos around, laundry, etc. than to get a break from meal prep, cooking, and clean-up, yep McDonald’s does the dishes. Score! Don’t you deserve a break today (kicking it old school…remember this slogan?)?

Cue the Giveaway…

Enter to win this awesome Fish McBites prize pack consisting of: Fish McBites branded items including, t-shirt, hat, koozie, and $10 arch card all in a drawstring bag!

To Enter:

Follow Mom on the go in Holy Toledo facebook page (please like from your personal facebook page and not a business, for some reason only the personal pages are counting on facebook now)
Follow Mamaof3onthego on Twitter
Follow McDonald’s on Twitter https://twitter.com/mcdonalds_NWOH
Once you have completed a numbers 1-3 please post a comment indicating you have done so

Winner will be randomly selected Wed. February 27^th.

Good luck!

Disclosure: I was given the Fish McBites Prize pack and coupons, no other compensation was received, and all opinions expressed are my own.

Moms’ Timeout Show: Debunking Diets and More (Giveaway)

January 17, 2013February 1, 2013momonthegoinholytoledo

Here are a few more links that we found interesting that also address why diets don’t work.
4 Reason’s Why Fad Diets are Bad for You

Diets Damage Health, Shows Biggest Study Ever

5 Deadliest Diet Trends: Pills that Really can Kill

A healthy lifestyle can mean having your cake and eating it to, in moderation mind you. So we would love to encourage a healthy lifestyle and give one lucky follower a $10 gift card to Panera.

To enter the Giveaway:

Like Mom on the go in Holy Toledo facebook page (please like from your personal facebook page and not a business, only the personal pages count)
Follow on twitter @mamaof3onthego
Post a comment expressing you have done both and include a question for the moms on Moms’ Timeout. We will answer all questions in March’s segment so be sure to tune in!

Winner will be randomly selected Feb. 3rd

Moms’ Timeout Show: Christmas Special (includes a Giveaway)!

December 21, 2012momonthegoinholytoledo

…..and now for the Giveaway!

We are giving away 4 of McDonald’s Seasonal favorite beverages to one lucky person! We want you to slow down and truly savory the season with 2 Small French Vanilla Lattes and 2 Small Peppermint Mocha or Small Peppermint Hot Chocolates.

How to enter:

Follow Mom on the go in Holy Toledo blog

Like Mom on the go in Holy Toledo Facebook page

Like McDonald’s twitter https://twitter.com/McDonaldspage

Once you have done all three post a comment stating so as well as an item on your Christmas wish list (silly or serious).

Winner will be randomly selected Jan. 1^st 2013