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Disney on Ice: Magical Memories

One of my favorite memories as a child was going to the ice shows that came to town. They always arrived in February, just in time for my birthday, and my grandparents and aunt would always take me to the show. I loved the lights, the costumes, the music, and watching the performance on ice. I wanted to be out there too. So when I had the chance to blog about this offer, I couldn't pass it up. Thanks, Mom Central, for letting me spread the word!

Disney on Ice has some fabulous shows touring the country this year. Check out disneyonice.com to see what's coming to your area. Also check out the two offers below for a chance to get a great deal on tickets for the family!

Offer #1: Get 4 tickets for just $44 by entering the code "MOM" at select ticketing channels*. Offer good on all performances, minimum purchase of 4 tickets required; additional tickets above 4 can be purchased at $11 each. Offer not valid on Gold Circle Seating, Front Row and VIP seating or combinable with other offers. Other restrictions may apply.

Offer #2: A select amount of Front Row and VIP seats have been reserved for you to buy before they go on sale to the public - just enter the code "MOM" when purchasing those seats.

Dates and cities where families can use the national MOM code are as follows:

Houston   
Disney On Ice presents Mickey and Minnie's Magical Journey    
April 15-April 19

Dallas/Ft Worth
Disney On Ice presents Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey
March 18-March 29

Sunrise/Miami
Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy    
March 26-April 5

Toronto
Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy    
March 18-March 22

Kansas City
Disney On Ice presents Mickey & Minnie's Magical Journey
April 1-April 5

Denver
Disney On Ice presents a Disneyland® Adventure
March 12-March 15

Phoenix
Disney On Ice presents a Disneyland® Adventure
April 9-April 12

Chicago/Rosemont
Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic
Sept 8-Sept 13

To learn more about Disney On Ice shows touring the country this year, visit http://disney.go.com/disneyonice/ and visit ticketmaster.com to use the 4 tickets for $44 code, MOM.

Feel free to spread the MOM code around to friends and family near these cities. They can simply go on www.disneyonice.com and type in their zip code to find the shows and purchase tickets online with the code.

I can't wait for the chance to see a show with my husband and son! I know that they are going to enjoy it as much as I did, and we'll have some great family memories in the years to come.

See you there!

The Greatest Show on Earth!

As a child, did you ever have the chance to go to the circus? The smell of popcorn, the excitement, the magic? How about passing the magic on to your own child?

Thanks to Mom Central for the opportunity to let everyone know about a great deal on Ringling Bros.and Barnum and Bailey Circus tickets!

If you haven't been to the circus, or maybe just not for a long time, go to http://www.ringling.com/ and check out the shows in their lineup for 2009.

And the best part? Use the discount code: MOM for one of the offers below and get a great deal on tickets!

      

Offer #1: Get 4 tickets for just $44 by entering the code "MOM" at select ticketing channels**. Offer good on all performances, minimum purchase of 4 tickets required; additional tickets above 4 can be purchased at $11 each. Offer not valid on Circus Celebrity Seating, Front Row and VIP seating or combinable with other offers.  Other Restrictions May Apply.

Offer #2: A select amount of Front Row and VIP seats have been reserved for you to buy before they go on sale to the public - just enter the code "MOM" when purchasing those seats. Dates and cities where families can use the national MOM discount code this spring are as follows:

Newark/East Rutherford/Uniondale/NYC
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents ZING ZANG ZOOM
March 5 - April 13
Offer not valid on performances from April 10 - 13 at Madison Square Garden

Washington D.C./ Fairfax, VA/ Baltimore, MD
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® proudly presents Over The Top
March 18-April 19

Philadelphia
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents ZING ZANG ZOOM
May 13-May 25

Phoenix
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents ZING ZANG ZOOM
June 24-June 28

Houston
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® proudly presents Over The Top
July 15-July 26

Anaheim/LA/Ontario
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents ZING ZANG ZOOM
July 8-August 2

San Francisco 
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents ZING ZANG ZOOM
August 12-August 23

Dallas/Ft Worth
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® proudly presents Over The Top
July 29-August 16

Sacramento
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® presents ZING ZANG ZOOM
August 27-August 30

Kansas City
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® proudly presents Over The Top
September 16-September 20

To see which Ringling Bros. tour is coming to a town near you, visit www.Ringling.com. And visit www.ticketmaster.com to use the 4 tickets for $44 code, MOM.

And if you have family and friends in any of the cities where the shows are performed, they can use the code MOM to save as well! Just visit www.ringling.com, type in your zip code, and find the show near you.

Start a new family tradition by attending the circus together. What a great way to spend family time. To help start the family traditions early, the Baby’s First Circus program allows babies to receive a free ticket voucher that can be exchanged for a free ticket to any Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey performance, anytime, anywhere. No expiration date!

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Electrolux + Kelly Ripa = Raising Money and Awareness

The folks at Mom Central have given me this opportunity to spread the news about an awesome way to raise awareness and money for the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Here's what Electrolux and Kelly Ripa are doing:

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, Electrolux has teamed up with one of America's favorite moms, Kelly Ripa, to spread a little love via a charitable social media campaign.  On the Electrolux Web site, you can create and send a unique virtual cupcake to friends and family during February. For every cupcake sent, Electrolux will donate $1 to the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) as part of their half million dollar commitment to help support this worthy cause.  Which means each virtual cupcake will go a long way. 

What's more, everyone who logs on and sends a cupcake will be entered for a chance to win a new "Red Hot Red" front-load Washer & Dryer (an estimated $3,600 value) from Electrolux, the appliance brand used throughout fine homes in Europe for 80 years.

It just takes a few seconds to sign up on the Electrolux website to create a cupcake to send to your friends. It also gives you the chance to win a new front load washer and dryer from Electrolux.

Seriously, who wouldn't want a set of these gorgeous machines in their home?

I know I would! So go visit Electrolux and Kelly Ripa by clicking on the link above, and make a cupcake, share with your friends, and raise money for Ovarian Cancer Research.  Besides raising money for important research, you might just win a new washer and dryer!

Go Green With Green Works Wipes

Ecofriendly products are becoming more widespread these days. People are trying to live more "green."

My husband and I are doing our part to make sure that we are recycling, and using more natural products around the house.

The cleaning products we use and the ingredients they contain are one thing that we are paying attention to. First, because we have a young child in our home, and second, because I have asthma and allergies that can be triggered by certain chemicals found in household cleaners.

The people over at Mom Central sent me some cleaning wipes from Clorox to try out.

Clorox Green Wipes contains over 99% natural ingredients. They contain a coconut-based cleaning agent and corn-based ethanol. They do not contain phosphorus or bleach. The wipes are made from 100% wood-based fibers. When you're finished cleaning, they can even be put in a compost collection bin.

I made sure the bathroom counter and fixtures were good and dirty before trying the wipes. One thing I don't like about cleaning is having to scrub to get soap scum off of the soap holder or the tub fixtures.

I popped a wipe out of the container and got to work. The grime came off easily without having to scrub. The scent was light and fresh, and did not cause me any problems. Even my husband was impressed with the wipes. (And he is PICKY)

There are other products in the Green Works line from Clorox. I encourage you to check them out for yourself.

Happy Cleaning!

Wow! Wow! Wow!

Moms and Dads of toddlers out there?

If you are, and you have Nick Jr or Noggin, then you are probably familiar with this little character:

Photo from amazon.com

Wubbzy and his friends, Walden and Widget live in Wuzzleberg. They have these great little adventures that teach children confidence, teamwork, friendship and cooperation.

The folks at Mom Central have given me the opportunity to tell everyone about Wubbzy, his new DVD (pictured above) that is out today, and the Wubbzy website!

My son and I watched the DVD after it arrived yesterday. It contains six of the Wow! Wow! Wubbzy episodes seen on Nick Jr. and Noggin, plus two bonus episodes, music videos, and a Kooky Costume Game.

If you put the DVD into your computer, you can play the Kooky Costume Game, as well as download activity and coloring pages. We worked on a connect the numbers page today.

My son has been watching Wubbzy on tv for some time now. When he hears the theme song on come on, he runs into the living room yelling, "It's Wubbzy! Mommy look, it's Wubbzy!" He sits and watches without moving.

I like that Wubbzy's friends are not stereotypical characters. Walden is a brain who loves to read and knows everything about everything. Wubbzy appreciates this about Walden. Widget, the lead female character, can build anything and is never without her wiggle wrench. My four year old has even commented about Widget being able to build things "Like a boy does!"

We like the Wubbzy website because it lists show times, had games and activities to keep little ones engaged and also has the WubbClub. This free club sends a Wubbzy newsletter to your email, keeping you up on new Wubbzy products, activities, and special offers. You can also check out the WubbBlog and Wubbcast to get your Wubbzy fix.

I asked my son what he liked most about the Wubbzy video. His response:

"I like the colors and the pictures in the Wubbzy movies!"

We think you will too!

Thanks again to Mom Central for allowing me to be a part of this tour!