We purchased a Wii a few months ago and did so because it was a more ‘kid friendly’ gaming platform than the PS3 (yes we have that too) but the controls on the Wii are easy for Lily to use and for my Mom to use, so that was a win-win in our book. We have played the Wii Sports together and had a blast, the boxing will really make your shoulders hurt the next day. My mom will even jump in and play the hand bells when we play Wii Music. I was in shock that she was ‘game’ to play Wii Music with us but she had a blast and we all laughed about it.
Next we decided to step up our gaming so to speak and purchase the Wii Fit and Wii Balance Board. These two items are used to have oodles of fun on the Wii for the whole family. It is not just the working out that is fun, but the actual doing something together. Normally, I am on the computer, Louis is watching TV and Lily is coloring or playing with her My Little Ponies. Now, we all come together and cheer for each other during the Wii Fit Activities, and we giggle a lot too. This not only shows my daughter the importance of daily exercise but supporting other people and giving them positive feedback. Lily loves to do the Penguin Slide (see video) and the Free Running on the Wii. I like to do the Yoga and Strength exercises while my husband likes the Strength and Balance games.
There is a new product about to hit the shelves in a few weeks called the EA Sports Active which is a full workout experience that includes a virtual personal trainer. Check out my previous blog post for information about that product. I can’t wait to get my paws on that game.
As I have found out, I am not the only one using the Wii to bring my family together and get a good workout. Check out this form called We Fit Familes. It is great to go there and connect with other like-minded families and challenge each other on the Wii. One of the sub forms I follow is called Game Your Way.
Speaking of We Fit Families, they are having a Mother’s Day Bash that you won’t want to miss.
They will be giving away a grand prize sponsored by McCormick’s that includes:
- A set of McCormick Super Spices
- DietFoodsRX Book
- Measuring Spoon Set
- $200 Gift Certificate to your local grocery store!
How To Enter
Jump over to McCormick’s site and check out their Spices For Health section. Then come pop back over to my Blog and leave a comment about which spice you want to try using in a new way. Just post your comment below in the comment box. Also you must be a Twitter user so leave your Twitter ID in your comment. You will be notified via Twitter if you have won the prize. Twitter is fun, free and easy, click here to join Twitter.
Bonus Time (whoop whoop)
The grand prize is awesome but there is more loot you can get try to get your hands on. I am so excited to be a part of this event and I am giving away a Piggy Paint $25.00 Gift Card. Huh? What the heck is Piggy Paint?
Piggy Paint is nail polish that is Kid Friendly and Non-Toxic.
Why is Piggy Paint Nail Polish the safe nail polish choice for children?
- Non-toxic
- Odorless
- Water-based formula
- Hypoallergenic
- Fun, vibrant colors
- Dries to a hard, durable finish
I will be ordering some for Lily really soon, just can’t decide on which colors to pick.
How to Enter My Piggy Paint Giveaway
- Follow me on Twitter – http://www.twitter.com/dawncullo
- Tweet the following (just copy and paste this Tweet) – @dawncullo is giving away a Piggy Paint $25.00 Gift Card. http://tinyurl.com/cemf6o #fitfam blog bash twitter party 5/1
That’s It!
Allow 4-6 weeks for mailing. We reserve the right to remove any entry from these giveaways. All rules for giveaways must be followed or will be deleted. All participants in the giveaways must be 18 years of age or older. Open to US Residents only. This giveaway will close on Thursday, April 30, 2009, at 11:59 pm EST; show up on 5/1/09 to the Mother’s Day Mega Bash (hashtag #fitfam on Twitter) to see if you win! The winners will be announced at the party!
Double Bonus
The Piggy Paint folks have given me a secret coupon code that you can use to get 20% off all items and free shipping over $25.00.
The coupon code is THANKYOU20L
So you can pop over there, check out there product and give it them a try.
Triple Bonus
There are over 25 other Bloggers that are participating in this Blog Bash. Each Blogger is also hosting a giveaway.
Here is the list of all the other blogs participating in this Mother’s Day Blog Bash and running their own giveaways, check them out for not only their contest but for some great information:
- This Side of Eternity Giving away McCormick Spices
- The Organic Sister Giving away $25 PhotoFiddle.com GC
- CouponPrincess Giving away Baby Dipper Bowl and Spoon set
- The Coupon Cupboard Giving away McCormick Spices
- Copper Brick Road Giving away McCormick Spices
- GroceryPrice Blog Giving away Splenda Gift Basket
- A Few Fries Short Giving away Squirrel ADD T-shirt
- Snagged Mag Giving away Crayon Rocks In A Box
- A Simple Kinda Life Giving away Guardian Angel Bracelet ID
- The Daily Planet Giving away$25 PhotoFiddle.com GC
- Saving Everyday Giving away 12 PakNaks (Winner Choice)
- Couponing 101 Giving away Rubbermaid Easy Find Lids – multi product set
- Surviving the Stores Giving away Bright Bubs DVD
- The Divine Miss Mommy Giving away McCormick Spices
- Is It Monday Already Giving away $25 PhotoFiddle.com GC
- It’s Me Betty Giving away McCormick Spices
- Peanut Butter and Pickles Reviews Giving Baby Banz Sunglasses & Hat
- Voices in My Mind Giving away Grandma Rocks T-shirt
- The New Frugal Mom Giving away Preggie Pops & Preggie Pop Drops
- Money Saving Methods Giving away “Mommy Needs A Time Out” tee
- Dawn’s Blog Giving away $25 Piggy Paint Gift Certificate (that’s me)
- Five Monkies Review Giving away Between You and Me Journals
- Mom of 2 Boys, Wife of 1 Giving away Mothers Promise Beaded Lanyard
- Clippergirl’sSaving Spot Giving away Mamacita Tee
- Life After Kids – Giving away Daysago Digital Counter
THanks for the fun…We’d love to win the piggy paints. I am following on Twitter and tweeted about your giveaway
Christine
The IE Mommy
theiemommy(at)gmail(dot)com
http://www.twitter.com/iemommy
I am excited about trying ginger powder on fresh fruit and in yogurt.
Awww love it! Thanks for the chance to win.
I checked out the McCormick site and I would like to use ginger in more things; particularly in drinks. I’m already using Yellow Curry in a number of things. My favorite way to use it is to mix it in mayo as a dipping sauce. Love it!!
Thanks for the contests! I am also following you now on Twitter – my ID is asweetp
Oh, I want to add that I didn’t know that anything like Piggy Paints exists – I’m going to their site to check them out. I haven’t painted my daughters toenails because I’m afraid that she would be sensitive to the chemicals.
Hi, I love Rosemary. I love the aroma. I am so glad it is a super 7. I want to try the ideas I found at the site of adding rosemary to mashed potatoes and dinner rolls. I think the recipe for stuffing for pork sounds great too. I would like to get the Tippy Toe Show Gift Pack for my daughter. We like the color of Angelkisses. My Twitter id is keepsakebaby. I now Follow you. I am new on Twitter and not sure what I am doing. You are the first I follow. You have a lot of great mom reading on your site!! Blessings, Stefanie
I would like to try the ginger powder in my lemonade.
Oooh I love the idea of putting Rosemary on dinner rolls! I need to try that out!
And I’m themegababe at twitter!
I would love to try the yellow curry on popcorn or nuts.
My twitter ID is carogonza and I would love to use the yellow curry on popcorn.
I’d love to try using ginger in a new way!
@speech_hero
I’d also love to win the Piggy Paint!! I follow you on Twitter @speech_hero and tweeted: http://twitter.com/speech_hero/status/1631814223
My Twitter id is cdziuba and I would like to try cinammon in more entrees, especially Mexican entrees. We tasted a dish in Arizona and were surprised that there was cinammon in it. You don’t usually think of cinammon with meat! Thanks for the nice giveaway.
I would like to try their suggestions for rosemary…cause I’ve always thought rosemary smelled yummy!!
I am texanromaniac on Twitter…
I would want to try to Rosemary! I have always loved the smell and it goes on so many things!
I will definitely be sure to add cinnamon to my waffle mix from now on! Yummy
twitter name – breasmommy
also going for the piggy paint bonus!
I’d like to try Thyme on Roasted Chicken.
Twitter ID: Naddez
Following on Twitter.
Twitter ID: Naddez
Tweeted @ http://twitter.com/Naddez
Twitter ID: Naddez
I’d like to try ginger in a new way!
twitter ID = bluefroggie
I follow you on twitter and tweeted about piggy paint!
http://twitter.com/bluefroggie/status/1665661771
bluefroggie
I just learned that thyme has possible anti-inflammatory properties. My 4 yr old has juvenile arthritis, so I’m always looking for foods that can help remove some of the joint pain she experiences without having to rely on medication. I’m going to try using thyme in meals I prepare and see if it helps her.
Thanks!
@cravingsavings (Twitter)
Following you on Twitter (@cravingsavings) and I tweeted at 10:30 PM (Central).
I already use cinnamon in my french toast. (I add vanilla too) I would like to try it in pancakes-this would be in a new way.
Twitter id-shawnmh
I’m following you on twitter
I’m shawnmh
Tweet…http://twitter.com/shawnmh/status/1666196963