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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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Kidswitch Review and Giveaway- CLOSED

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Sponsored by Tomoson.com
Alexander likes to turn the lights on and off in our house constantly.
He has a variety of ways to reach the light switches he just can’t quite get to yet.
He’ll stand on his Fireman hat to reach the one around the corner from the baby gate to turn the lights on and off in the kitchen.
He stands on pillows in the living room to turn the front porch light off and on. Off and on.
I swear someday’s it looks like a strobe light.
The one light he has struggled to get at is the one in my bedroom.
And…he spends a lot of time in my bedroom.
He also likes to be independent and insists that he is a big boy.
Then, along came the Kidswitch and it made his life easier!
(For the next part, I was going to take pictures of Alexander using the Kidswitch but today is one of the days he is refusing to put clothes on. The ones I finally had him in, have already been removed. *sigh*).

The Kidswitch is an awesome tool that has been designed to give toddlers the independence of turning the lights on and off all by themselves!

For us, it has been wonderful!
It was super easy to install and even came with a decora switch adapter since every light switch in our house is a decora switch and it works wonders.

The little Alexander is loving his new found independence in my bedroom, so much that some nights when he’s hanging out with me I experience strobe light effects in my room!

These switches, are also NOT an eye sore. They are super cute and completely designed with kids in mind and THEY GLOW IN THE DARK!!!!

Talk about AWESOME!!!

We’ve enjoyed our Kidswitch so much, that we’re giving one away to one of The Megalomaniac Mommy’s readers!

Here’s how to enter!

MANDATORY 1st ENTRY:
Tell me why you want to try the Kidswitch.
For additional entries:
1. Follow me on Twitter for 1 entry. Leave a comment with your Twitter ID.
2. Tweet: << @Anne54304 is giving away a Kidswitch from @Kidswitch to 1 Lucky reader! http://themegalomaniacmommy.com/kidswitch-review-and-giveaway/ >> then leave me a comment with the link to your tweet. (CAN BE DONE DAILY!!!)
3. Subscribe to my newsletter and leave a comment with your email address for 2 entries.
4. Subscribe to The Megalomaniac Mommy via a reader for 2 entries.
5. Follow me on Google Friend Connect (at the bottom of this page) for 2 entries.
6. Like The Megalomaniac Mommy on Facebook for 2 entries.
7. Follow The Megalomaniac Mommy on Networked Blogs (at the bottom of this page) for 2 entries.
8. Grab my button and add it to your page and leave me the URL for your page for 3 entries.
9. For 5 additional entries, blog about this giveaway and leave me a comment with a link to your post.
10. Submit this post to the social networking site of your choice and receive 1 entry for each submission just leave a comment with a link for each.
11. Like Kidswitch on Facebook for 1 entry.
12. Follow Kidswitch on Twitter for 1 entry.

This giveaway will begin on January 27th 2011 and end on February 17th 2011 and NOON CST and is open to U.S. residents only.

Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

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Granola Gourmet Energy Bars- CLOSED

This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Bethany!

Sponsored by Tomoson.com

As you know, our family is making 2011 the year we get fit and healthy.
Since we are on this mission, we are open to trying new foods and exercises to assist us along the way.
Recently we had the chance to review one each of the Ultimate Berry, Ultimate Cran-Orange, Ultimate Mocha Fudge, and Ultimate Fudge Brownie Granola Gourmet Energy Bars.

First things first, these bars were created by a diabetic and his family, are 100% Natural * No Wheat * No Dairy * Kosher * Vegan, contain Very Low Sodium (15-35mg) * No Refined Sugar
10-13g Whole Grains * 391-590mg Omega-3’s

So…what I can I say?
We tried them.
And as great as the idea of these bars are, they are not for us.

I’m sure they would be great for someone who is already use to eating foods that are 100% natural, but I do not recommend them for those who are trying to change their diets from naughty to good.

If you are a person who enjoys these types of products, that is great because I am giving away 4 Granola Gourmet Ultimate Energy Bars, one of each flavor to one reader of The Megalomaniac Mommy.

Here’s how to enter!

MANDATORY 1st ENTRY:
Tell me why you want to try these bars.
For additional entries:
1. Follow me on Twitter for 1 entry. Leave a comment with your Twitter ID.
2. Tweet: << @Anne54304 is giving away 4 Granola Gourmet Ultimate Energy Bars, one of each flavor. http://themegalomaniacmommy.com/granola-gourmet-energy-bars/ >> then leave me a comment with the link to your tweet. (CAN BE DONE DAILY!!!)
3. Subscribe to my newsletter and leave a comment with your email address for 2 entries.
4. Subscribe to The Megalomaniac Mommy via a reader for 2 entries.
5. Follow me on Google Friend Connect (at the bottom of this page) for 2 entries.
6. Like The Megalomaniac Mommy on Facebook for 2 entries.
7. Follow The Megalomaniac Mommy on Networked Blogs (at the bottom of this page) for 2 entries.
8. Grab my button and add it to your page and leave me the URL for your page for 3 entries.
9. For 5 additional entries, blog about this giveaway and leave me a comment with a link to your post.
10. Submit this post to the social networking site of your choice and receive 1 entry for each submission just leave a comment with a link for each.
11. Like Granola Gourmet on Facebook for 1 entry.
12. Follow Granola Gourmet on Twitter for 1 entry.

This giveaway will begin on January 27th 2011 and end on February 10th 2011 and NOON CST and is open to U.S. residents only.


Disclaimer: I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.

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Updates from Megalomaniac land

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Things around The Megalomaniac household have been crazy.
If you haven’t heard, we are beyond words excited that the Packers are going to the Super Bowl!
Needless to say, we’ll be busy preparing for the big game for the next 2 weeks.
Yes, we are THOSE fans.

We’ve also been shelling out the cash to pay off bills in hopes of raising the credit score so we can **crosses fingers** buy a house this year!

Zack is finally healed from his wrestling injury and has returned to practice 5 nights a week for 2.5 hours a night.

The kids religion classes also resumed so we have even less time to choke down dinner these days.

The Alex has continued to be just that, HARDWORKING, and is putting in A LOT of mandatory overtime….I can’t complain, the extra cash is nice, but we sure do miss him!

In other news, I just entered my last block of classes and am 9 weeks away from being a college graduate!
YAY!!!!

We’re still attempting to potty train Alexander, and that’s all I have to say about that.

Oh, and we finally found a Preschool for the Alexander for the Fall and he’s really excited to go to school and do homework!

And that’s really all I’ve got.
Hopefully I’ll be able to get another getting fit update posted in the next few days along with some awesome new recipes we are trying out!

Toodles!

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My Fab 5

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Thanks to Trop 50 for sponsoring my writing about fabulous bloggers. This year Trop50 is granting 50 fabulous wishes. Click here to enter for a chance to win $1,000 to help grant a friend’s wish!

I read A LOT of blogs.
My Google Reader is constantly jam packed with new stuff to read.
My bookmarked blogs….it takes over 1 minute to scroll through them all.
Even thought I read A LOT of blogs, I do have a few that are my favorites and are must reads every time there is an update, therefore, I present to you……
My Fab 5!
My Fab 5 is a list of five fabulous bloggers that I cannot get enough of.
For me, the word fabulous when describing a blogger means someone who puts them self out there and doesn’t hold back. These people are not afraid to be themselves and share what is really on their minds. These people have made me laugh, cry, dream, and so, so much more!

So, here they are, in no particular order, My Fab 5!
** Heather Spohr from The Spohrs Are Multiplying**
** Brittany Gibbons from Barefoot Foodie**
** Shauna Glenn from Is It 5 O’clock Yet?**
** Matt Logelin from Matt, Liz and Madeline**
** Alaina Sheer from Ms. Single Mama**

Each one of these bloggers encompasses something that I find fabulous with each word they write and I eat up every piece of it!

Don’t forget to enter the 50 Fabulous Wishes contest for a chance to win $1,000 to support a friend’s wish. I was selected for this Tropicana Trop50 sponsorship by the Clever Girls Collective, which endorses
Blog With Integrity, as I do. I received compensation to use and facilitate my post.

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The Chalkboard Tee by Class Attire Review & Giveaway – Ends 2/7/11

This giveaway is now closed. Congratulations to Leah.
My little Alexander LOVES LOVES LOVES to draw.
He will draw on anything.
Walls.
Tables.
Paper.
Books.
You name it.
His new favorite thing to draw on?
His awesome Chalkboard Tee from Class Attire.

Most parents are constantly trying to keep their kids clothes all clean and perfect but who are they fooling?  Kids are kids and getting dirty is one of the things they do best, so why not give them a piece of clothing that is meant to get dirty?

Alexander is loving his new Chalkboard Tee and has been having a ton of fun coloring it up!

The cool thing about the Chalkboard Tee is that is comes packaged in a mailing tube that can easily be converted into a bank and it includes a letter showing you different ways to reuse the shirt once your child has outgrown it!

Oh and did I mention that the chalk is included and the shirt even has a built-in Chalk-It…a pocket for your chalk!

How fun!!!!

Now for the best part…1 lucky reader of The Megalomaniac Mommy will win a Chalkboard Tee!!

Here’s how to enter!

MANDATORY 1st ENTRY:
Tell me why you want to win this shirt!
For additional entries:
1. Follow me on Twitter for 1 entry. Leave a comment with your Twitter ID.
2. Tweet: << @Anne54304 is giving away a Chalkboard Tee to 1 lucky reader! Enter now! http://themegalomaniacmommy.com/the-chalkboard-tee-by-class-attire-review-giveaway/ >> then leave me a comment with the link to your tweet. (CAN BE DONE DAILY!!!)
3. Subscribe to my newsletter and leave a comment with your email address for 2 entries.
4. Subscribe to The Megalomaniac Mommy via a reader for 2 entries.
5. Follow me on Google Friend Connect (at the bottom of this page) for 2 entries.
6. Like The Megalomaniac Mommy on Facebook for 2 entries.
7. Follow The Megalomaniac Mommy on Networked Blogs (at the bottom of this page) for 2 entries.
8. Grab my button and add it to your page and leave me the URL for your page for 3 entries.
9. For 5 additional entries, blog about this giveaway and leave me a comment with a link to your post.
10. Submit this post to the social networking site of your choice and receive 1 entry for each submission just leave a comment with a link for each.
11. Like Family Movie Night on Facebook for 1 entry.
12. Follow Chalkboard Tee on Twitter for 1 entry.

This giveaway will begin on January 24th 2011 and end on February 7th 2011 and NOON CST.

Disclaimer:  I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commissions 16 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising. Tomoson Product review & giveaway Disclosure.