AMF SUMMER BOWLING PROGRAM

AMF’s Summer Unplugged is this summer’s best bowling deal for kids! 

And adults get in on the fun too with Summer Pass.  At select AMF centers, two free games of bowling per day for kids 15 and under. (Shoe rental not included).

Time: Free bowling until 8:00PM, 7 days a week. Dates: May 13th through Monday, September 2nd 2013.

Parents go to HERE to select a participating center (over 250 locations) and complete a simple registration form. 

• One simple sign-up, no coupons to be emailed or printed! Simply present your membership card or your name at your local AMF center and you're all set to go!

• Also new this year for Summer Unplugged members is the "Stay and Play" option. Additional games can be added for just $1.49! So if the competition is hot and the weather is hotter, you can keep the strikes coming and stay cool for less!

They are also offering a Summer Pass.  

Adults won't be left melting in the heat! An AMF Summer Pass is just $34.95 and includes two games per day for the pass owner and up to three guests ages 16 and up. (Shoe rental not included, but they’re worth paying for.)  Available online HERE.

Feel free to connect with AMF on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. 




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BOOK SPOTLIGHT AND GIVEAWAY OF SOUL RECOVERY BY ESTER NICHOLSON (WORLDWIDE)

I want to welcome Ester Nicholson to books R Us. Ester is the author of Soul Recovery: 12 Keys to Healing Addiction and 12 Steps for the Rest of Us-a Path to Wholeness, Serenity, and Success as well as an inspirational Audio CD called Child Above the Sun.Thanks for stopping by.

 
About the Book:

Ester Nicholson’s foundational process that she’s termed Soul Recovery unlocks the code of dependence as it manifests in substance, relationship, and behavioral addictions, among others. As you’re guided through a 12-week process of study and practice, the author courageously shares her inspiring journey that has ultimately led to a new life of wholeness, fearlessness, and power. Using examples and daily practices, she reveals the 12 keys that saved her life and the spiritual technology that will bring you serenity and carry you to your dreams.
The Soul Recovery process works deeply with life paradigms and practices to create a soul-centered awareness that’s so profound that disease; addictions; and everyday problems related to attachments, expectations, and limiting beliefs are dissolved in the face of it. A fascinating read, Soul Recovery tells the gritty story of a recovering substance abuser who rose to great career heights while falling into a personal abyss, only to find her way back with newfound glory and purpose. Its powerful lessons and practical, easy-to-use exercises can be used by people of all ages and from all walks of life.
 
About The Author:

A celebrated vocalist who has worked with Bette Midler and Rod Stewart, is a gifted speaker, teacher, spiritual therapist, and facilitator who has advanced the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous into operative principles and practices that guide people to their inherent fullness of power and wholeness. As a recovered cocaine addict with more than 25 years of sobriety, she now resides in Nashville, Tennessee, living her vision of serving others on their journey from crisis and challenge to the promise of a new life.

Reviews:

“Soul Recovery is a Godsend of compassionate understanding, grit and grace known by one who has victoriously walked the path.”

Michael Bernard Beckwith - Founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center

“In this book, Ester Nicholson captures the power and promise of forgiveness for a community that desperately needs it. She shows how to expand the 12-Step process into a comprehensive spiritual teaching. I strongly recommend this book for anyone seeking their own Soul Recovery.”

Collin Tipping - Author of Radical Forgiveness

“Rather than a book based on echoes of inspirational ideas. Ester Nicholson’s extraordinary work is a sharing of personal experience as she moves from the darkness of futility to a rebirth of new life. This adventure of Soul Recovery follows a pathway of healing light with twelve keys as spiritual stepping- stones. It’s a glorious journey in reshaping the mind for greater oneness with the Holiness within–and as that happens, miracles follow. Highly recommended.”

John Randolph Price - President of the Quartus Foundation

“Having been a professional singer for the better part of my adult life, with a fair amount of success, I think I know when I hear an original voice. Ester Nicholson has all the essential qualities of greatness: a unique tone, wonderful phrasing, emotional flexibility and passion. In a nutshell the girl’s got soul...”

Rod Stewart - Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Connect with the Author: 
Website.
Facebook.
Twitter

Purchase The Book: 
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ENTER THE DIAL $65 K GOLD GIVEAWAY

To commemorate the Dial brand's 65th anniversary, Dial is giving away $65,000 in GOLD to one lucky winner. Everyday until Aug 19th 65 winners will receive a years supply of Dial's body wash

I have always been a fan of body washes and I prefer them over soap. I have tried other scents of Dial body wash and The Coconut water scent is one of may favorites. Soap can make your skin feel dry but the Coconut water hydrating body wash makes my skin feel soft and refreshed. It lathers well, rinses easily and the scent is not overpowering.  Coconut water is found in young green coconuts and contains antioxidants and electrolytes that provide hydration and is also known as a "super water" for its natural hydration and health benefits. So enter the contest and you may win some gold. Enter below to win a coupon to try the Dial body wash for your self.

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We are giving away an iPad with Retina display 32GB color Black

 value $599.00

We will have a max. of 200 bloggers for sign up, it will be a big giveaway.

The RC is not long because each co-host has there own RC with their links.

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-Free Link (Twitter or Pinterest)  

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REVIEW OF CHEBE CINNAMON ROLL MIX OFFERED BY VITACOST.COM (GLUTEN FREE)

Thanks to Vitacost, I had the opportunity to try the Delicious By Nature™ Chebe Cinnamon Roll Mix

Chebe Cinnamon Roll Mix is free of gluten, lactose, and other common allergens. It is quick and easy to prepare, has a great texture... and is unusually good!

Free Of

Gluten, soy, corn, rice, potato, yeast, peanuts, tree nuts, egg, lactose/casein, iodine, sugar and GMO. 

 

 My thoughts:

 The mix was easy to prepare and mixed up well with no lumps. You needed to add eggs, milk and  oil to the base mix. The filling consisted of brown sugar, cinnamon (not included in the package) and butter. The dough has to be kneaded like a bread and it is very important to make sure that you sprinkle some flour on the surface that you knead and roll the dough on. The instructions never told you to do that and the dough stuck to the surface and it was hard to get the dough off. I have made bread before and I forgot to sprinkle on the flour before it was too late. So I had to improvise and the finished product looked like cookies 

They tasted better than they looked and I was able to make 10 cookies from the dough. My kids though that they were cinnamon cookies and devoured all of them in a day. I will definitely try them again and make them correctly.


Want to try it for your self and save $10 on you order please click HERE for all of the details. Vitacost has so many different items and brands to choose. So give them a try!

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THE DOS AND DON'TS FOR PARENTS OF SUMMER CAMPERS BY MARY JO RAPINI

Dos and Don'ts for
Parents of Summer Campers

by Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC

The official start of Summer is almost here, and for many parents and kids that means summer camp. Many of us grew up with wonderful memories of summer-filled days at camp. Songs by the campfire, canoe races and a sundry of other events and new friends fill our minds with good memories. Today, sending your child to camp involves an understudy of camping knowledge and skill. There is an every expanding list of possible camps; general camps and ones that can help enhance any weakness your child may need help strengthening. It doesn't matter if your child is going to a baseball camp, math camp, science camp or a basketball camp, they all have a long list of what kids should and shouldn't bring. A shorter list is available of dos and don'ts for parents.

Most camps are meant for kids, not for their parents. However, if you are a first timer sending your child away to a summer camp, you will note a heightened sense of anxiety. How do you know if your child will be okay? Are you sure this camp will address their individual needs? What if there is an emergency? All sorts of possible crises run through your mind. There are always things that can happen, but most of them can also happen almost every day of your child's life --with or without camp. Your heightened sense of anxiety may, however, affect you and turn you into a model parent for what NOT to do when your child is at camp.

Below are a few of the dos and don'ts for being the type of camp parent your child won't be embarrassed to travel home with. 1. Let go and let your child learn new experiences with trained counselors. Your child has an opportunity to return from camp feeling accomplished and more self-assured. You can help facilitate this by reassuring your child before they leave for camp and reminding them of other times they felt unsure or insecure and did wonderfully. Also, reassure them you will be there if they need you. Parents who cannot let go and allow the camp counselors to teach their children new skills and offer them opportunities stifle their child's emotional growth.

2. Communicate with them as appropriate. Camps have rules about ways and how much to communicate with the camper. Parents who follow these rules and make sure their child has the appropriate communication are sending their child the message that they trust them and have confidence in them. Parents who try to over communicate, or indulge their child with gifts throughout the week, send their child the message that they are not like the other kids and need more attention. This prevents the child from bonding with the other campers and learning to self soothe when they feel stress or homesick. Camp counselors are instructed on healthy ways to de-stress children. Allow your children the opportunity to learn these and more healthy tips.

3. Having your child away at camp can also be a relationship retreat for you and your spouse. Take advantage of being a couple again and enjoying late dinners or evenings spent out. When your child comes home full of new experiences to talk about, you will both be eager to listen. Your relationship will be stronger and closer. Don't spend the camp week or month feeling anxious and alone without your child. A camp is an opportunity for both the child and the parents to grow.

My daughters both went to camp and would come home with stories to tell and memories they still smile and talk about. The experience has them humming a tune they learned long ago. It was also a wonderful week for their dad and me. We were able to be a couple again, which restored and helped our marriage. Summer camps are part of a child's history and one they will pass on to their children. Ensuring your child has a wonderful experience begins with embracing the camp, following the rules and trusting your child's ability--as well as yours--to let go and thrive.

Mary Jo Rapini, MEd, LPC, is a licensed psychotherapist and co-author with Janine J. Sherman, of Start Talking: A Girl's Guide for You and Your Mom About Health, Sex or Whatever. Read more about the book at www.StartTalkingBook.com and more about Rapini at www.maryjorapini.com.




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ENTER TO WIN A $100 LOWE'S GIFT CARD!

Happy (almost) summer and welcome to the Fun in the Sun Giveaway Event hosted by Famous Free Samples! We’re looking to give away a $100 Lowe's gift card (delivered electronically) to one lucky winner to make this summer even more enjoyable!

This giveaway begins on June 12th and will run through June 26th at 11:59pm EST. Open to residents of the US only, 18+.

Use the PromoSimple form below to enter the giveaway. Be sure to come back daily for more chances to win. Best of luck to all!

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WIN A $100 AMAZON GC OR PAYPAL CASH

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• One winner will receive a $100 Amazon.com Gift Card or Paypal Cash
• Giveaway runs June 06 – June 30, 2013
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REVIEW OF BOB'S RED MILL GLUTEN FREE PANCAKE MIX

Thanks to Vitacost, I got the opportunity to try Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Pancake mix. Boy was it tasty and easy to prepare. Let me tell you a little bit about the mix:

• All Natural Product
• Light, Fluffy, Great Tasting
• Wheat Free, Dairy Free, Gluten Free

Our Gluten Free Pancake Mix makes up quickly and produces perfect, very light and fluffy pancakes everyone will enjoy.  Use any kind of milk - soy, rice, almond or cow - that is suitable for your diet.  Add blueberries or bananas for pure pleasure. 

The pancake mix was easy to make and there were no lumps and bumps.  I added one egg, fat free milk and some canola oil. Next time I will add some chocolate chips to the batter for an extra treat. 

 

The batter was not runny like other pancake mixes and when cooked was light and fluffy and tasted great. I liked them better than my previous (non gluten free) pancake mix. Everyone in my family loved them. I was able to make 10 three inch pancakes from 1 1/2 cups of mix. The mix is very economical and I was able to get 2 batches of pancakes from a 22 ounce bag. I am definitely ordering some more from Vitacost. 

 

 

Want to try it for your self and save $10 on you order please click HERE for all of the details. Vitacost has so many different items and brands to choose. So give them a try!

 

 

Disclaimer: I was given a free sample of the product for my honest review and I was not compensated for my review.

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BLOGGERS WANTED: FAMOUS FREE SAMPLES FUN IN THE SUN GIVEAWAY (LOWE'S GIFT CARD)

Famous Free Samples’ Fun in the Sun Giveaway Event

Sign-ups are now open for this great new giveaway event!

• Event is free to join with an announcement post. If you don't wish to post the announcement, please send the $5 non-post fee to tiphero@gmail.com
• You'll receive 1 free link for participating (either Twitter or Pinterest)
• Additional links (RSS/Email, YouTube, Twitter and Pinterest) are available for $5 each. Facebook links are now available for $10 each.
• Sign-ups for this event close on June 10th
• Event runs from June 12th - June 26th
• Prize: $100 Lowe’s gift card

Please send all payments to tiphero@gmail.com as a "gift" via PayPal.

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ENTER THE AMAZON SUMMER GIVEAWAY (WIN A WEBER CHARCOAL GRILL OR AN AMAZON GC)

Welcome to the Amazon Summer Giveaway! Summer is right around the corner and what better way to get ready than with a brand new grill for all those summer barbecues? If a new grill isn’t your thing, you can opt for an Amazon gift card of the same value (approximately $280) instead! 

This 22-1/2-inch Weber Charcoal Grill features a porcelain-enameled bowl and lid with 363 square inch of cooking space that are durable and easy to clean. One-Touch Cleaning System wipes the bowl for quick ash removal, and the high-capacity ash catcher makes ash disposal clean and easy. CharBin storage container keeps up to 20 pounds of charcoal dry and handy, so you don't have to go looking for that bag in your shed. Thermoset workspace is perfect for preparation, a feature uncommon in other charcoal grills. Tuck-Away lid holder and built-in thermometer add additional features to make grilling easy.

Special thanks to our co-hosts: My Vegan Gluten-Free Life, Books R Us, Searching 4 Savings, Sober Julie and This Lil Piglet

This giveaway ends on June 24th at 11:59 PM EST. There are also daily entries available so be sure to come back every day to increase your chances of winning. Good luck!

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REVIEW OF THOMPSON'S WATER SEAL SPORT SEAL FABRIC WATERPROOFING.

Now that summer is right around the corner. I want to introduce you to a 
great product called Thompson WaterSeal Sport Seal perfect for many fabrics including nylons, canvas, polyester,  leather and many other fabrics.

Thompson's® WaterSeal® Sport Seal® Protectant provides long-lasting, maximum strength waterproofing protection for outdoor sporting, camping, hunting, and boating surfaces such as outerwear, footwear, tents and much more. It penetrates below the surface and forms a barrier that protects against moisture damage without leaving surfaces discolored, stiff or sticky.

Key Features

• Maximum Strength Waterproofing
• Long-Lasting Protection
• Allows Fabric to Breathe
• Repels Spills & Stains
• Use on: outerwear, footwear, backpacks, tents & sleeping bags. Sports, camping, boating and hunting gear.
• Do not use on suede, delicate leathers, carpeting or surfaces subject to foot traffic. 

 My thoughts:

I have used other waterproofing products on many items and found that they did not work as the company claimed. Some were very sticky and took a long time to dry and did not repel the water very well. The Thompson's was different. I used it on my daughters nylon sneakers and it worked very well. It sprayed on evenly, the nozzle did not clog and the odor was not overwhelming. You can see below that it worked well repelling the water and it is still protecting the sneakers after a month.

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ENTER THE GETTING READY FOR SUMMER GIVEAWAY (USA ONLY)

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"Getting ready for Summer"

We will have 3 winners, all prizes will be ordered and shipped from Toysrus.com

Prize #1 Any bike up to $150 (kids or adult/Safety accessories not included)

Prize #2 Step2-Touring-Wagon-Functions Value $119 (if not available winner can pick another wagon up to $119)

Prize # 3 Scooter up to $80 (Safety accessories not included)

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ENTER TO WIN AN IPAD 2 IN THE TRY YOUR LUCK GIVEAWAY

Welcome to the iPad 2 Giveaway! Books R Us has teamed up with some fabulous blogs to give our awesome readers the chance to win a brand new iPad 2 Wi-fi 16GB ($399 ARV)!

The iPad 2 is 0.34 inch thin and weighs as little as 1.33 pounds, so you can take it with you anywhere and surf the web, flip through photos, and read books. iPad comes with incredible apps. And there are hundreds of thousands more at the App Store. So play a game, discover a new recipe, catch up on scores, and more.

Special thanks to our co-hosts: Bay Area Mommy, Books R Us, Making of a Mom, My Best Laid Plans, Life With Levi, Life's Cheap Thrills, My Vegan Gluten-Free Life and Krazy Coupon Club

This giveaway ends on May 31st at 11:59 PM EST. There are also daily entries available so be sure to come back every day to increase your chances of winning. Good luck!

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