Go Mobile with Restaurant.com



**Disclosure:  We were provided with a Restaurant.com gift certificate in compensation for this feature.  I have personally used Restaurant.com before and highly recommend it!
 
Find Flavor at your Fingertips with Restaurant.com's Mobile App!

Receive a FREE $10 Restaurant.com eGift Card with Your FIRST Purchase on the Restaurant.com Mobile App!  Restaurant.com is offering a FREE $10 Restaurant.com eGift Card with your first purchase on their mobile app!* http://rst.cm/uKE4q

Using location-based technology, the Restaurant.com mobile app allows you to connect to great savings and restaurants on the go! Simply tap the "Deals Near Me" button to find restaurants near your location or type your zip code or city to locate flavor right at your fingertips. Did you know Restaurant.com offers nearly 50,000 online dining deals at thousands of restaurants nationwide? The deals are easy to use, never expire, and are available to use right away. The best part, if you change your mind on the restaurant choice, you can exchange anytime, no questions asked.

Found a restaurant with a great deal? Present the certificate to your server on a mobile device, and voila - the savings will be deducted from your final bill.

Don't miss out on this exclusive offer! Download the app now at Google Play or the iTunes App Store until Wednesday, April 30.


*Your first purchase via the Restaurant.com mobile application may qualify for a free $10 Restaurant.com eGift Card. You can download the Restaurant.com mobile application on iTunes App Store or Google Play. The purchase must be made between Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at 1:00AM PST and Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 11:59PM PST to qualify, and must be your first purchase through the Restaurant.com mobile application. Restaurant.com reserves the right to change the promotional period at anytime. Previous purchasers via the Restaurant.com mobile application are not eligible. One free eGift Card per qualified purchase. The $10 Restaurant.com eGift Card will be emailed within 24-72 hours following the purchase. eGift Cards can be redeemed online at www.theidealmeal.com for a restaurant specific certificate. eGift Cards cannot be redeemed at any restaurant. Restaurant.com is not responsible for undelivered, lost or stolen eGift Cards.

Spring Break Staycation



Spring break is just around the corner.  If you're planning a "staycation" this year, the last thing you want is to have the family plopped down on the sofa in front of that TV or computer screen for a week. As you can see above, we have the mountains within a 30 minute drive from us.  We love to get out and hike whenever we can!  Or just even go up and enjoy a bon fire! Here are some fitness options for a fun and fit holiday close to home, from Shana Schneider, fitness expert and founder of FITWEEK, a fitness company dedicated to helping women "turn their week into a fit week."

Play old school games. Remember things like red light/green light, Simon says, duck-duck-goose, musical chairs, or freeze tag? These are lots of fun, and free! Or, for older kids, go to an arcade. See who has the skills for Pac Man or Skee Ball.  

Head to the park. Find a list of all the parks in your city and make a plan to visit as many as you can during the break. As part of the fun, pack a picnic. This way, your kids can still run around outside and you’ll all be ready for a nap afterwards. Check out the playgrounds or the trails, and then when home, place stickers on a map of your city identifying each parks and playgrounds you have visited. 

Watch a movie marathon.  The key here is to make fitness part of the viewing. Here’s how it could work - assign a character to each family member; that person has to get up and sit down, or do some exercise each time the assigned character comes on the screen. It’s pretty funny to see people randomly get up and down throughout the movie. There’ll be some giggles involved, which can get your abs working, too!

Visit a museum. They usually run walking tours and will often have activities for kids. If you’re in the Connecticut area, check out the children’s museums, which are interactive fun for the whole family. And no one has to worry about not touching the exhibits.

Cook in the kitchen, and use that elbow grease. Do something out of the ordinary like making bread or pizza dough from scratch. When getting those ingredients together, remember no electric mixers allowed!

Learn a new sport or activity.  Try yoga for the first time together, or take a dance class. If someone in the family is an expert at a particular sport have them teach the others how to play it.

Host an active video game tournament. If you have a video game console, set up your own family tournament and compete in a different sport each day. Need more people involved? Invite the neighbors or other friends over to join you. Choose from - golfing, tennis, boxing, snowboarding, dancing and the list goes on.  You can even divide up the groups so you have adults play one game and kids another. The point is you want to pick games that get everyone moving!

Twitter Party Today!!


If you have been in need of upgrading some of the technology in your home or you are already thinking about useful Mother's Day gifts for the women in your life, then we've got you covered! Navigating the world of printers and laptops can feel overwhelming.  You can read product reviews and visit stores to ask questions, but sometimes it would be helpful to get answers about products immediately - without leaving your home!

This will be a fun & informative twitter party where everyone will chat about the HP Deskjet All in one Printer, the HP Pavilion TouchSmart 14" Laptop  and the upcoming HP Show & Tech live product demonstrations on Walmart.com/HPShowandTech.

HP Show and Tech Twitter Party

Date: Today!!  Friday, March 21st - 3pm ET
Location: #HPShowandTech
Host: @MomTalkRadio (Maria Bailey, Founder of MomSelect)

**They will be giving away these products as well as Walmart gift cards to some lucky winners throughout the party!!

In addition to the host, be sure to follow @HP, @HPShowandTech and @MomSelectAmy throughout the party for updates, prize information and details.  

Staying moisturized!


As winter ends and we jump into spring, it's time to help our skin recover from this dry winter we had!  Applying lotion only in the morning is just not an option for me as my skin was so dry this season.  I have to continually apply through out the day!  That's where eos hand lotion comes into play!  We all know and love their lip balm.  Now, you can take their lotion on the go too!  I'm already a big fan of eos products, so when they offered to send me a sample of their latest product, I jumped on board!


Infused with moisturizing shea butter and oat extract, as well as a generous helping of natural antioxidants, essential nutrients and vitamins C & E, eos hand lotion will leave your skin feeling soft, supple, and radiantly healthy long after you apply it.   I am picky about my lotion - I can't stand how some leave that greasy feeling - yuk!  This is a super-soothing hand and body lotion, never greasy and will make your skin smile! 

Love points -
  • Non-greasy
  • Non tested on animals
  • Dermatologist test & hypoallergenic
  • Paraben-free formula
  • Inlcudes Aloe - which soothes, moisturizes & heals
  • Vitamin C & E
You can find the eos hand lotion at most major retailers including Kohl's, Ulta and EvolutionOfSmooth.com and retails for $1.99

Monday Movie Preview




In anticipation of Disney's The Pirate Fairy releasing on Blu-ray Combo Pack on April 1, we're excited to share an Extended Sneak Peek of the new film. The Pirate Fairy features the voices of Christina Hendricks and Tom Hiddleston and an original song by Natasha Bedingfield.


About THE PIRATE FAIRY

From the world of “Peter Pan” comes “The Pirate Fairy,” a swashbuckling new adventure about Zarina (voice of Christina Hendricks), a smart and ambitious dust-keeper fairy who’s captivated by Blue Pixie Dust and its endless possibilities. When Zarina’s wild ideas get her into trouble, she flees Pixie Hollow and joins forces with the scheming pirates of Skull Rock, who make her captain of their ship. Tinker Bell (voice of Mae Whitman) and her friends must embark on an epic adventure to find Zarina, and together they go sword-to-sword with the band of pirates led by a cabin boy named James (voice of Tom Hiddleston), who’ll soon be known as Captain Hook himself. With laughter, heart, magic and thrills, “The Pirate Fairy” sets sail April 1, 2014.