http://cocktailswithmom.com Relax. Relate. Release! Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:04:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Congratulations to Monique for her win in the Best Supporting Actress Category for her role in the movie Precious.  I haven't seen the movie Precious but it is definitley on my to-do list.  Monique has come a long way from her days of playing Nikki Parker in the sitcom The Parkers ... http://cocktailswithmom.com/2010/03/monique-takes-home-an-oscar/ Eating out is one of my favorite things to do.  Don't get me wrong, I LOVE cooking for my family and I really enjoy it, but as I’ve said before, with the hectic schedules some of us moms endure, we deserve a break from time to time.  When hubby suggests a night out for ... http://cocktailswithmom.com/2010/03/1362/   Hey Mommas!  Remember I told you guys if I ever came across anything I think  may wanna know about or NEED to know about I would make sure I let you know?  Well, I found this very neat program I wanted to share with you.   It's called GetNoodles!   GetNoodles is basically a web-based ... http://cocktailswithmom.com/2010/03/getnoodles-web-based-educational-software-program/ Thanks to everyone who has entered our giveaways over the past few weeks.  It's been lots of fun reading your responses.  Be sure to keep an eye out for some really great reviews and giveaways coming up for our Spring Fling!  We will have another round of fabulous prizes and I hope you are ... http://cocktailswithmom.com/2010/03/winning-cocktails-2/ With Springtime just around the corner, I’m sure most of you have spring cleaning on your mind and ready to CLEAN HOUSE.   For those of you with pets, I’m sure you look for a product that is not only effective but also safe around your pets.  You want something that tackles ... http://cocktailswithmom.com/2010/03/newpawsafe-household-cleaners-giveaway/ I’m a shoe girl and I just love shoes of all styles.  Fact is...I just haven’t had the means to splurge on a great pair of shoes lately.  With the way the economy has been going, I had to cut back on my shoe allowance which is why I was excited  to  discover shoe clips by ... http://cocktailswithmom.com/2010/03/dress-up-your-shoes-with-shoe-clips/   Jiffy Lube gives back by helping raise awareness to Women's Hearth Helath! Statistics have shown that nearly 2,400 Americans die of cardiovascular disease each day. To help fight heart disease, Jiffy Lube is participating in the 3rd annual Maintenance Partners for Life campaign – a program that raises funds and awareness ... http://cocktailswithmom.com/2010/02/jiffy-lube-goes-red-for-heart-health-plus-a-giveaway/ Seven Guidelines for Middle-Ground Communication By Marty Babits, LCSW, BCD, Author of The Power of Middle Ground: A Couple's Guide to Renewing Your Relationship If you need help regulating and resolving conflict, these guidelines are for you. They can help you make difficult conversations productive, steer you and your partner away from destructive ... http://cocktailswithmom.com/2010/02/seven-guidelines-for-middle-ground-communication/ Not long ago, I had the opportunity to try out Rembrandts Whitening Collection and I can tell you, I am very pleased with the outcome. It has  really given me something to smile about and I cannot be happier.   This was my first time ever using any type of whitening system and did not know what to expect.  ... http://cocktailswithmom.com/2010/02/rembrandt-whitening-prize-pack-giveaway-3-winners/ This Giveaway is now closed.  A winner will be announced soon.   When it comes to doing laundry, stains are no stranger in my household. With two very active little boys  and a darling husband who works very hard – it seems as if a day doesn’t go by that I don’t ... http://cocktailswithmom.com/2010/02/oxiclean-max-force-power-paks-and-max-force-gel-stick-pre-treaterreview-giveaway/