Burger King Introduces BK CROWN Kids Meal Box *Review + Giveaway*

When I was pregnant with my son, all I craved was Whoppers with extra pickles. It was so bad that I used to ask for the extra pickles in a cup on the side. My brother in law actually worked at Burger King, and would laugh at me going through the drive through to try to avoid being recognized.

Although we don't eat Burger King as often as I did then, my son loves BK now (especially their onion rings); I'm not sure if it correlates, but it sure is a cute story to tell my son. The new BK Crown kids meal is super fun, and full of all of the favorites he enjoys. He loves the new boxes, as they truly give him something fun to play with instead of just a cheap-o toy. He loves wearing the crown, just like I did back when I was 8, and the interactive activities and pieces on the box keep him busy in the back seat, and not teasing his sister- instead he plays with her!

The Burger King Corporation invites kids to tell BURGER KING what matters to them most. BKC has established a fund to help support the Wildlife Conservation Society, National Parks Conservation Association, DonorsChoose.org and Have It Your Way Foundation. By visiting BKCrown.com, kids learn how BKC’s charitable partners make a difference. Upon entering BK CROWNTM/MC Codes and clicking on their favorite cause, each kid’s vote helps BK® choose which charity to give back to, and after they're done with that they can find more games, win prizes and enjoy interactive play.

The hubster really likes to take the kids there as his "special date", so he really loves the new BK Family Bundle. At only $9.99, it comes with a WHOPPER sandwich, WHOPPER JR. sandwich., two small fries, two small soft drinks and a Kids Meal. It's only for a limited time, so I suggest you get to your nearest Burger King and check out their new crown for your little prince, or princess.

To celebrate, our friends at MyBlogSpark and Burger King have offered a sweet giveaway- ($25 BK Gift card!!) to our readers!

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Leave a comment below to enter telling us what your child [or you] like most about http://www.bkcrown.com/. Fill our our RaffleCopter widget. If you are having problems, please click the link to this giveaway directly. If that doesn't correct itself, please do not hesitate to contact us. See the widget for extra entry opportunities.








The BK CROWNTM/MC Program prize pack I received,as well as the information and giveaway have been provided by Burger King Corporation through MyBlogSpark

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Kidfresh Micro Meals Make Dinner Easy! *Win up to 6 FREE Meals!*

With back to school in full force, the kids and I are constantly on the go. Finding room in our schedule for dinner can be pretty hard to do- especially on karate, Odyssey, boy scout, girl scout, and my college nights. Roll that all into a Tuesday or a Thursday, and I'm willing to bet someone is complaining they are hungry at 9pm bedtime.

I really do take pride in the fact that I feed my kids healthier food options as often as I can. Now, I'm not one of those overly healthy-nut-moms that never buy a cheeseburger on the go, or a TV dinner for Tuesday or Thursday nights every now and then. In fact, I've recently been introduced to KidFresh Meals, and have completely fallen in love!

Kid-friendly choices range from mac and cheese to pasta and meatballs and even quesadillas, Kidfresh meals have been developed by parents for their picky eaters, with the help of an award-winning chef and a pediatric nutritionist. These dishes - ready in 4 minutes - provide key nutrients for growing children, including up to 33% of a child's daily vegetable requirements through the addition of hidden vegetables. The meals come high in protein and vitamins, contain low sodium, and all for under 400 calories with great taste that kids love. With its line of 100% natural frozen meals for kids, Kidfresh offers a convenient way to feel good about mealtime without sacrificing taste or nutrition.

The best part is that these meals are located in the freezer section of my local Publix, so to get them I don't have to travel too far, or make a special trip. To find a store near you that carries Kidfresh meals, visit http://www.kidfresh.com/find-a-store/.

The kids loved it, it wasn't too strenuous on our wallet, and it was a heck of a lot healthier than our normal frozen entree, or canned concoctions. Even the hubster could handle dinner on those crazy, stressful nights. Score!

Kidfresh meals will definitely be a staple on our grocery list, at least for the rest of this semester. Be sure to follow Kidfresh on Twitter to stay up to date on new meals and special deals!

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This contest will end 10/1/2011. Three winners will be chosen at random, using Random.org. Each winner will receive 2 coupons for free product.

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If you're reading this, it means that...

...I am on my way to the beautiful Marriott Renaissance Hotel at Sea World, Orlando for Izea Fest, 2009!

My dad is watching the kids today, bringing my son back and forth to school- and my mom will be watching them tomorrow, then Bri gets the kiddos over the weekend.

I get to learn from internet experts on how to make 4BabyAndMom a better business, blog, and how to expand my network. How to increase my SEO, better my brand, build my traffic, and meet my goals more efficiently.

I can't wait to see some old friends, meet new friends, and see some online friends "IRL", (in real life.)

There will be several live blog posts, tweets and facebook updates, so be sure to follow me to keep up with what's going on at Izea Fest, and with 4BabyAndMom.

If you haven't had a moment to visit Tropical Traditions to see their huge selection of organic cooking, health & beauty, household goods and pet products, check them out- as they are one of our fabulous parnters for this conference.


I will tweet when we're in.. until then, don't forget to enter the CONTROL IT giveaway. I've extended it just a little bit so you can add your links to your nails. If you have nail issues, you really need to enter it; leave an anonymous comment if you are too embarrassed, just include a valid email address. If you prefer to Email me the picture instead, please send it to 4BabyAndMom at Gmail dot com with the subject title of "CONTROL IT GIVEAWAY PICTURE ENTRY".

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Sprout Shell Infant Carrier Cover Review and Giveaway!

There are so many products on the market today, claiming to make "being a mom" easier. From diaper bags, to can openers, as a super-mom we sift through newspaper ads and click through the internet to find the best of the best.

In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, I figured I would rave about the Sprout Shell and it's multi-functioning capabilities!

A Sprout Shell, is a fabulously designed piece of fabric that can go from covering your infant carrier (to protect your child from the weather), to a breast feeding cover-up, as well as to a shopping cart cover to protect baby from all the germs on the cart! When I heard about it, I couldn't help but ask if it was truly possible to do all three- but indeed, it is!

...And it looks fabulous while doing it! Available in ten different prints, the Sprout Shell is on my list of must-have's for moms of children newborn through age 3! This product is truly one that "grows with you" and evolves through all of the stages of infancy through toddler years. It's lightweight and portable, and easy to throw in a diaper bag or purse.

It's about time that a product hit the market where a mom can be a super mom, without having to tote around dozens of products! From breastfeeding, to transportation, to preventing your child from playing on the icky surfaces of shopping carts-Sprout Shell truly does it all!The unique design allows for mom or dad to still have a firm grip on the infant carrier during transport, and the way the Sprout Shell tent's over the carrier still gives baby plenty of space to breathe and play.

I was a little apprehensive about being able to fit my head through the hole to mimic a breast feeding scenario, but I had no troubles whatsoever. The fit was very comfortable, and the option of breastfeeding in public started to seem much easier with this product, than it was when I had my children.

The shopping cart cover is just as awesome as the rest of these features! We actually let Abbie step into the hole, and then sit her in the cart so you can only see from her waist up. This allows us to buckle her in, and allows her to snack away, without worrying about run away goldfish. Shopping is a breeze now!

We received our Sprout Shell to review just after NewBaby was reunited with her birth-parent, so we've only had the opportunity to use ours as a shopping cart cover, (except once while we were babysitting my neighbor's baby, I slipped it over the carrier to get a better idea of the product in use). My neighbor loved it, and tried to "borrow" it several times!

I am thoroughly impressed with this simple, yet chic designer infant carrier cover! (This is seriously one of my favorite products I've reviewed!) You have to check it out- buy it for a baby shower, or a new mom gift, or save it for yourself. Even if your child is out of their infant seat, you should look into this product, because the potential to be able to reuse this product again and again, with subsequent children as well, makes the Sprout Shell an unbeatable buy!

Want it?
Head over to SproutShell.com to purchase your very own Sprout Shell. Prices range from $35-50.

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This giveaway is open to residents of the US & Canada and will end on August 10th, at 11:59pm EST. One winner will be chosen at random using Random.org. Special thanks to Sprout Shell for sponsoring this review & giveaway!

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