Anyone like Hamburger Helper?  I think that we all need a hand with dinner and the helping hand of choice is Hamburger Helper.  There are so many new varieties that have been intorduced, compared to what was available years ago.  You can introduce your family to Italian and Asian foods with the help of Hamburger Helper. 
 Have you ever tried it with ground chicken?  I can tell you that ground chicken and Hamburger Helper make for a great meal.  It is a wonderful alternative to ground beef that your family just might enjoy.  I think that we get stucck in a rut with the same old meals.  So, it might be a great chance to try not only a different kind of meat, but also some different HH varieties!  Enjoy!

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The Original Dish Drying Mat

I have always been looking for a better way to dry my dishes and I can tell you that I have gone through some paper towels and dish cloths.  I love to entertain and I also love cooking for the family.  It seems like there are always dishes to be dried.  I get so worried whan I pull out the delicate glasses and my favorite dishes... of course, also the most delicate.  The Original Dish Drying Mat is a great way to keep you counters in great shape and keep your glasses, dishes, and other serving items safe from breakage, but dried to perfection.  I like this mat because it folds and stores away easily.  It is very strong and can be machine washed.  Yet, he most valuable features are its absorbency... the mat holds four times its weight in water,  the mat cushions delicate dishes and stemware, and  the mat protects your counter top from scratches and scuffs.  Thanks to Influenster, I was able to give this mat a whirl and must say that it is a wonderful product for those of you who want to keep their dishes and counters in shape.

  I also found out that the company has a product that had man's (or woman's)best friend in mind...
 Did you ever wish that there was an easier way to saoak up the water that your pet could  not keep in their bowl because they were so anxoius to get a drink? Been there, done that.  That mat has anti-skid bumps, so the bowl stays in place.  The mat absorbs up to 4 times its weight in water and radiates moisture from point of origin to help keep floors clean and dry.  This is so imporant when you want to keep your hard wood floors looking their best.  We love our pets, but sometimes they make a little bit of a mess.  This mat is just what the doctor ordered to remedy the issue at hand.
  Want more information?  Check out this link...
http://www.the-original-co.com/v3/default.aspx#.T_yHUmDgJPU

“The Many Uses of Ivory

  Any clean body and soul fanatics?  I have to admit that I love to feel clean, fresh, and content.  I think that Ivory is one of the few brands that can really grasp these features and mold them into one product.  The Ivory name represents a purity that most soaps have lost because of all of the extras they want to lure you in with.  We love to pamper our bodies, but for many of us, we don't want to incorporate all of the extra additives into are skin cleansing regimen.
  I have found so many uses for Ivory soap... I have used it in our trash bins... you can slice some flakes off of the bar and place it in the bottom of the trash bin in the basement or bathroom for a clean scent to mask the unpleasnt odors.  I have also cleansed my face with the soap to rid my skin of all of the impurities I can do without.  Yet, I keep resorting back to Ivory soap as a staple in my shower.  I truly feel that a product as pure as Ivory should be part of my daily routine.  Since the Ivory bar soap is 99.44% pure, I feel like I am truly cleansing my body and not harming it.  I love the way my skin feels after a shower with Ivory... smooth, clean, and even radiant.  My shower is my oasis and Ivory is part of the guided tour.  Want more information?  Check this link out...

http://www.influenster.com/Product-Reviews/Ivory-Soap
  I had the opportunity to use the Ivory bar soap thanks to Influenster.  I received a bar of Ivory soap in the Mom VoxBox and was thrilled to use the product.  I just learned that others have made soap carvings out of their Ivory soap.  I have my work cut out for me... :)

Dino Lingo

  Did you ever want to learn a new languauge?  Did your children ever ask what others are saying and you really were not too sure, but would like to know as well?  Dino Lingo is the way to go!  Not only can you learn along with your children, but the lessons are simply fun!  The dinosaurs that teach you what different things are in another language are adorable. 
  I wanted to teach my children Spanish, so I clicked on the free lesson link to see what they thought. 
http://dinolingo.com/languages/free_lesson.html
  They were hooked and thought that the dinosaurs were really cool.  The benefit of Dino Lingo is that the characters stress reiteration of objects, so that the child will repeat it.  This allows them to put a word with an object and also practice pronouncing the words.
  The process is broken down into three steps...
1) Songs, dinosaurs, and animation
2) Confidence Building
3) Interactivity
  I really liked that there were subtitles on the bottom of the objects, too.  The voices that are pronouncing the words are native to the language, so you hear the words pronounced correctly.  I would highly recommend Dino Lingo to others who want to learn a new languauge along with their children because it is both fun and easy to learn.  http://dinolingo.com/

Quaker Soft Baked Oatmeal Cookies

Hey there!  Are you looking for a cookie that is big enough to be considered a snack and tastes great?  Look no further.  Quaker delivered this great supersized cookie that is not only soft-baked, but large, yummy, and comes in a variety of flavors.  I must say that I don't always have time to bake and like to pack a treat in my family's lunches.  I was able to sample Quaker's Soft-Baked Oatmeal Cookie thanks to Influenster.  The Oatmeal Raisin cookie was part of Influenster's Mom VoxBox.  I received the product for testing purposes, so I am speaking of the cookie in my own opinion. I liked the texture, the taste, and the convenience when I don't have time to bake, but still want to let my family know that they have earned a treat.  The flavors are Oatmeal Raisin, Apple Cinnamon, Banana Nut, and Chocolate Almond.  I can't wait to try them all... can you? You can find them in the cookie ails of the grocery store or conveniently delivered to your house from www.Amazon.com.  Want more information?  Check this link out...
http://www.influenster.com/Product-Reviews/Quaker-Soft-Baked-Oatmeal-Cookies 

http://www.quakeroats.com/products/other-products/Soft-Baked-Cookies/Raisins.aspx