There are some people who can leap into a pool, while others need to inch into the water a little at a time. When it comes to losing weight, I fall into the latter group. Juggling all the elements of a weight loss regimen - maintaining a clear workout regiment, preparing healthy meals, and always staying motivated - sometimes leaves me feeling overwhelmed and in need the proper encouragement to keep going.
Enter Jenny Craig's newest program Jenny-Set-Go. Jenny-Set-Go offers a 28-day program to help you ease into a slim and healthy lifestyle by making things fun and easy. The program employs a number of creative tools, including a deck of 28 cards with personalized workouts and healthy recipes to help you stay on track with your weight loss goals.
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Finding a toy that an 18-month old boy, 3-and-a-half-year-old girl and five-year-old boy can all enjoy playing with feels nearly impossible. I found myself in this predicament when our “big boy” neighbor came to play with my toddlers the other day.
This seemed like the perfect time to test out the new VTech Switch & Go Dinos. I knew our five-year-old, rough and tumble boy neighbor would think that transformer-like toys were cool, but wasn’t so sure about my own kids.
The Switch and Go Dinos did not let me down! All three kids were mesmerized. The older two loved changing to characters from cars to dinosaurs. As he explored all of the buttons on the toy, the five-year-old took to repeating the fun dino facts and the three-year-old loved “customizing” the LCD screen with different dinosaur eyes and car driver faces.
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One lucky Mom Central reader will win a Mr. Clean gift basket to help her keep up with daily messes and spills.
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United States
In the U.S., we love to show Mom that we appreciate her with flowers and gifts. The holiday is widely celebrated by things like breakfast in bed, homemade cards, taking Mom to lunch, and other tokens of our love. Americans have been celebrating Moms with an official holiday since 1914.
India
In India, Moms are celebrated in October during a 10-day festival called Durga Puja. Durga, the goddess of mothers, serves as the original focus of this event, which has been in place since the 16th century. This holiday includes a religious ceremony and time for gifts, food, and family reunions. Families often spend weeks preparing for the festival and decorating their homes.
South Africa
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If your Mom enjoys writing, Paperblanks offers elegant journals that make a thoughtful and practical Mother’s Day gift. This line of beautifully crafted journals offers a sophisticated home for notes, stories, or daily to-do lists. Thanks to their compact size, they easily fit in your bag or purse but allow for plenty of room to capture all your thoughts.
Each Paperblanks journal has its own artistic cover inspired by historic and cultural designs. The books also lie flat thanks to the smythe sewn binding instead of the more modern practice of gluing the pages to the spine. The paper creates the best writing experience possible with extra smoothness and eco-friendly material.
Two lucky Mom Central readers will each win a gift set of Paperblanks Journals. The gift set features three unique products from the Paperblanks collections including:
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Meaningful Beauty Skin Care
Moms have so much to worry about, we rarely take any time for ourselves. Once in a while, take a minute to care for your skin so you can look and feel your best!
Meaningful Beauty, the advanced anti-aging skincare system by Cindy Crawford and anti-aging specialist, Dr. Jean-Louis Sebagh, can help make your skin look young and refreshed. The beauty line helps boost skin’s resilience and reduces the visible signs of aging, leaving you feeling revitalized and ready to take on another day.
Ten lucky Mom Central readers will each win a Meaningful Beauty gift pack! This gift package includes the entire 5-piece system to getting younger-looking skin. You will be equipped for everything from cleansing and hydrating to repairing and brightening your skin.
To enter, leave a comment below by Monday, May 14 and tell us which beauty product plays a role in your daily skin care regimen. The winner will be selected randomly and notified by email.
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A Mom may wish for nothing more than a quiet afternoon this Mother’s Day, looking to escape from the constant go-go-go lifestyle and catch a few hours of serenity. Wind down from your hectic week by swapping chores and carpools for a relaxing day of reading with your child this May 13th.
One lucky Mom Central reader will win a “Mommy and Me” Eric Carle-themed prize package, complete with gifts for both Mom and child to relax with. While your child enjoys Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Around the Farm sound book, or the Very Hungry Caterpillar puzzle, you can curl up with one of Penguin’s bestsellers such as The Help, Eat Pray Love, or The Witness.
To enter win your own "Mommy and Me" gift pack, leave a comment below by Friday, May 11. The winner will be selected randomly and notified by email. Please note, this giveaway is open to U.S. residents only.
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 Photo credit: Tip Junkie
Next week, May 7-11, marks National Teacher Appreciation Week. Recognize the educators who influence your kids on a daily basis, and take the time to thank your child’s teacher with a homemade present. A personal gift from you and your child will convey your gratitude, and you can have fun making it! Try one of these ideas or come up with your own way to show appreciation for the educators in your child’s life.
S’mores Bag
Craft idea from: Tip Junkie
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Cinco de Mayo commemorates an important day in Mexican history. Introduce your kids to Mexican culture and celebrate the upcoming holiday with your family by making a festive craft that lends itself to artists of any age.
These paper maracas provide a fun and easy activity to do around Cinco de Mayo with supplies you have lying around the house. Let your kids decorate their own maraca and watch their imagination run wild! Using any variety of craft items – including pom poms, glitter, markers, buttons, tissue paper – will make this activity unique each time you do it.
Paper Plate Maracas
Craft idea from: Crafy Children’s Librarian
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