Monthly Archives: August 2009

Life Light Up – A Christy Nockels Giveaway

If you are a fan of Watermark, then you probably know the name, Christy Nockels. The genuinely beautiful person with a beautiful voice. In 2005, Christy and her husband, Nathan, made the decision to close the Watermark chapter in their lives and devote themselves to their family. “It was during this revealing season that Christy…

Winners for August 15!

Well, it that time again. This week we are closing FIVE giveaways and awarding the fabulous prizes! This week we are closing the McDonald’s Happy Meal’s 30th Birthday, Red Lobster Gift Card, Kohl’s Cares for Kids Gift Pack, Michael Bublé CD catalog, and the F-Secure Online Backup Software giveaways. McDonald’s Happy Meal’s 30th Birthday Who…

SimplyFun – It’s all in the name!

In a time where “stay-cations” are taking the place of family vacations and families are choosing to spend their quality family time at home in an effort to save money, it seems that games are more important than ever in our lives. Most of us can probably remember the first game we ever really played…

Red Lobster serves up “The Next Food Network Star” winning recipe!

Wood-grilled fresh fish with spicy soy broth. Is your mouth watering yet? Mine is! And let me tell you, that dish is as good as it sounds!!! Last month Red Lobster Senior Executive Chef Michael LaDuke, Iron Chef Michael Symon, and Bobby Flay challenged “The Next Food Network Star” contestants to develop a unique wood-frilled…

The Motions – An Inspiring Giveaway

It is so easy to get trapped in the busyness of our days, isn’t it? I often feel guilt over how many days I let pass me by, in which I didn’t make a difference, impact another, share the love of God, or truly enjoy my kids. Matthew West’s song, “The Motions”, reminds and encourages…

Dying for Mercy Winner!

Well, it that time again. This week we are closing another great giveaway and awarding the fabulous prize! This week we are closing the Dying for Mercy by Jane Clark giveaway. Dying for Mercy: A Novel of Suspence New York Times bestselling author Mary Jane Clark has written 12 novels, all set in the high…

Nature’s Baby Organics – now debuting at Target!

Did you know that our skin is our largest organ? And, although our skin helps to protect our bodies, it is also semi-permeable? That simply means that our skin allows some materials and chemicals to be absorbed into our body. And the skin of infants and children is actually more permeable than that of adults!!!…

McDonald’s Celebrates with a Giveaway!

Who remembers their first McDonald’s Happy Meal? The little box with the games and puzzles on it, the little “M” for the handle, their first “collectible” toy. Then the dilemma was, do you open the toy? or do you leave it in plastic? McDonald’s is inviting you, the readers at 5 Minutes for Mom to…

Kohl’s Cares for Kids Giveaway!

POP QUIZ 1. What is the worlds fastest animal? 2. What insect has ears on its knees? 3. How do you keep kids reading all summer long? The answers to all of these questions can be found within the pages of three books by award-winning children’s author Steve Jenkins. Kohl’s is featuring “Actual Size,” “Biggest,…

Hear the World and The Wiggles Go Bananas Winners

HEAR THE WORLD Hear the World is an initiative by Phonak raising awareness about the affects of hearing loss and promoting good hearing all over the world. I was so amazed at all of the consequences of hearing loss: sadness, concentration problems, fatigue, stomach problems, to name a few. The list is amazing and scary!…