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Anne is a 30-something full-time SAHM mom of 5 ranging from 3 to 17 and grandma of 1 who resides in Ashwaubenon (Green Bay) Wisconsin. She started blogging in 2008 as a way to regain her sanity. She enjoys coffee, chocolate, cheeseburgers and vodka along with spending time with her husband and kids.
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Wet Ones Antibacterial Wipes Review

I have always been a big fan of Wet Ones Antibacterial Wipes, even before I became a mom. I have always found it very handy to have them stashed in the glove box, my purse, the diaper bag—-you name it. You never know when you are going to find yourself in need of a wet wipe so why not always be prepared??

Now that I am a mom, I am constantly trying to keep my kids healthy—which is no easy task when there are constantly germs everywhere. Call me crazy, but I am the mom who will wipe down the shopping cart, the highchair and table at a restaurant, and the strollers in the mall. You never know what you are putting your hands on or worse yet, what your toddler is putting their mouth on!

Wet Ones are antibacterial wipes that kill 99.99% of germs and unlike hand sanitizers, they wipe away dirt and messes without drying out your skin! Wet Ones are portable and come in canisters, travel packs, or individually wrapped and are available in two scents; Fresh and the new improved Citrus Scent.

Teach your kids good hand hygiene by using Wet Ones!

Energizer Personal Care recently provided me with a Wet Ones pack filled with a canister, a travel pack and a box of individual wipes for us to give a try and of course, we have been using them! I recently found that they come in very handy when you are potty training a 3 year old who has to use a port-a-potty!

Since Energizer Personal Care was so generous to us, they have offered to give one lucky reader of The Megalomaniac Mommy an awesome prize pack to that will consist of:
One (1) Wet Ones® Hand Wipes Fresh Scent 40 count canister
One (1) Wet Ones® Hand Wipes Fresh Scent 24 count singles pack
One (1) Wet Ones® hand Wipes Fresh Scent 15 count travel pack

Here’s how to enter:

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For more information on Wet Ones and their products, please feel free to visit their WEBSITE.

This giveaway will begin on September 19th 2011 and end on September 26th 2011 and 12 NOON CST and is open to US Residents Only. Winner will be notified via email and will have 48 hours to respond and claim prize. For more information on giveaways hosted by The Megalomaniac Mommy, please read the Policies page.

Disclaimer:  I wrote this review while participating in a Blog Friendly PR campaign on behalf of Wet Ones. Samples were provided so I could provide my honest opinion. Energizer Personal Care is providing the prize(s) for this promotion at no cost to me.  This promotion is not being administered or sponsored in any way by Energizer Personal Care or its affiliates, but solely by The Megalomaniac Mommy. Any questions or comments regarding this promotion must be sent to me at anne@themegalomaniacmommy.com and not to Energizer Personal Care.

 

Recipes

Quick Lasagna Casserole

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This recipe is a creation of the Alex’s and is definitely a family favorite in our home!

Ingredients
-1lb ground beef or turkey
-26-32oz of spaghetti sauce ( we like to use a mixture of our favorite Ragu sauces).
-1/2cup chopped yellow onion
-4oz canned or fresh mushrooms
-8oz shredded Italian cheese blend
-12oz mafalda pasta
-garlic salt

 

Directions
1.Brown hamburger with mushrooms and onions. Lightly season with garlic salt.
2.Drain grease, add sauce.
3.Add cooked mafalda pasta and stir.
4.Mix in 6oz of cheese and save the remainder to garnish!

ENJOY!

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Clogged: A Potty Training Update

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Well, here we are coming to the end of week 2 on our potty training adventure with Alexander. After 2 weeks, I have to say we have been mighty successful. The little Alexander has only had a few accidents here and there. The best part is not one of those accidents has happened outside of the house! We have been to restaurants, a football game, the grocery store, even other people’s homes and not one accident!!
YAY TATERTOT!!

Oh, did I mention that he has also kicked the habit of doing the number 2 in the underwears?
He has!
He gets really excited when he does it on the potty and looks forward to the big flush at the end.
Alexander is also getting better during the night as well. On the nights that he does wake up in the wee hours, he does manage to go potty and I have also noticed he isn’t going in his Pull-Up as much at night either. So, until we go at least a week with a dry Pull-Up through the night, we are going to continue to use them for sleeping.

Now for the downfalls.
Since becoming a big boy and using the potty, Alexander has developed an obsession with flushing the potty.
Not only does he enjoy flushing it, he likes to flush things down it too.

As I sit here typing this, both of our toilets are out of order until my father gets done with work at 2am, makes the 45 minute drive from work home and stops here on the way…….I am pregnant with no potty.

Let me tell you, pregnant without a working potty is no fun!
No.Fun.At.All.

We know that one toilet is clogged with toilet paper, we just aren’t sure how much of it and if there is anything else in there. The other one is most likely blocked by a few cotton swabs we are sure he flushed earlier in the day leading to a clog.

Now, we’ve plunged and plunged and plunged to no avail.
My father in law came over and attempted to snake both toilets with no luck.
So. here I sit…..with two brand new wax rings just in case, waiting for my father—-PA the Great, to come to my rescue!!

Wish me luck!

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Parenting – Some days it really sucks!

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Today is one of those days.
You know, the day when you feel like the absolute worst parent in the world because you actually considered selling your child to the gypsies or trading one on the black market.
I can honestly say, this is one of my worst days as a mom.

Today, we removed a bedroom door and took away privacy.
Tomorrow, we will be removing the desk and other miscellaneous items leaving only the clothes in the closet, the dresser and the bed behind in addition to a lamp for reading before bed.
We will be emailing teachers daily, addressing listening and attitude issues.
I am at my wits end.
So is the Alex.

Until we see a vast improvement in school work, responsibility, listening and attitude this is how things will remain in our home.
Call it tough love, shitty parenting or whatever you like.
This is our last resort and I hate that it had to come to this.

Crawlers, Family Fun, Howard, Indoor Play, Infants, Toddlers, Walkers

Kidz Town – Howard

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Looking for a fun indoor play place to take your child to burn off some energy while engaging in creative play?
Look no further!
Kidz Town in Howard is the place to be!

Xander and I discovered Kidz Town at the beginning of the year and it instantly became his favorite place to be.

Kidz Town offers interactive play for children up to the age of 8 and allows them to use their imagination through creative play. Xander loves that there is so much to do and that it true is a town built indoors just for kids!

There is more than 3500 square feet of space for children to explore, including the Lil’ Sprouts Garden for the real little ones to play.

Kidz Town became a daily escape for us this past winter and helped Xander burn off A LOT of energy!!!
They also offer a nice selection of educational games, toys and puzzles and host birthday parties too!!

Each month, Kidz Town also hosts a variety of special events for both kids and mom’s!

Kidz Town is located behind McDonalds on Velp Avenue in Howard at 2450 Velp Avenue Suite 109.
Daily Admission is:
$8.00 for the first child
$6.00 each additional child
Non-walking children FREE with paid admission
$6.00 for groups of 10 children or more
Parents always play FREE

Or you can get a monthly membership that is good for 30 days from the date of purchase for $20 AND monthly members receive discounts on toys, balloon bouquets and special events.  Plus your child can take home a free balloon at each visit when you purchase the monthly membership!

NEW HOURS EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 6th

SUNDAY – Open to reserved private parties only
MONDAY – Open to reserved private parties only
TUESDAY – 9AM to 5PM
WEDNESDAY – 9AM to 3PM
THURSDAY – 9AM to 5PM
FRIDAY – 9AM to 3PM
SATURDAY – 9AM to 3PM
**There will be a 2 hour play limit implemented on full capacity days**

You can learn more about Kidz Town by visiting them on Facebook or their WEBSITE.