Monsterjam Winner!

Congrats to the winner of the Monster Jam Tickets.... Carole Spring!
I hope you have a fabulous time at the show!

I will email you with information about your tickets today.

Thank you to everyone who entered and please remember to check out my current and future giveaways!

"It's a Big World, Little Pig" Book Giveaway

Oh, how my daughter and I love Poppy the Pig!

She's such an adorable little character. So spunky and sweet.Corinne and I have read the new book by Kristi Yamaguchi, "It's a Big World, Little Pig" several times since receiving it a few weeks ago. She likes to find the good luck charm on every page and try to pronounce the lucky greetings that Poppy learns from her new, international friends. "Hoo-roo" from Australia is her favorite, I do believe. You can't blame her. It's fun to say: Hoo Roo. Hoooo Rooooo....

In fact, Corinne liked it so much, that when we were reading about Ms. Yamaguchi on the back cover, she decided that we just had to tweet her. And I quote:
Awwww.... Right?

When a book inspires a child to reach out to the author, that's saying a lot!

You can win your own copy of "It's a Big World, Little Pig" by entering our giveaway!

Ways to entery - Please enter a separate comment for each entry:

~ Comment! Just tell me you'd love to read this with someone you love. :)
~ Tweet about this giveaway using @justanothermom in your tweet.
~ Follow me on Twitter.
~ Follow @kristiyamaguchi on Twitter.

We'll pick the winner on Friday, February 17. Good luck!

Old Orchard Cranberry Naturals Review

Truth be told, my family loves juice; My children especially. They're not juice snobs at all. While this can be helpful in the checkout line when I'm pinching pennies, it's not so great for their bodies. I would like for the drinks that are labeled as "juice" to not include a high intake of sugars and random chemicals that I cannot pronounce.

So, when I gave them the Old Orchard Cranberry Naturals to try out, I was not surprised that they loved it. (Especially the Cran-Apple mix which received 2 thumbs up all around the family!) However, I WAS surprised at how much I loved it because of its all natural ingredients and delicious taste!

Some of the benefits of the Old Orchard Cranberry Naturals include:

• Has 40% less sugar
• Sweetened with Truvia
• No artificial colors, flavors or sweeteners
• 20% more real cranberry juice than leading brand
• All the benefits of cranberry juice but far less sugar/calories

Check out your local supermarket and give them a try!

Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam at the Allstate Arena

Get your ear plugs ready because it's that time of year again! Time to yell and stomp and have a blast as the Monster Trucks take on the Allstate Arena! My family has been going to the Monster Jam for the past 3 years and we have loved every single show.

You can purchase tickets for a great deal with these options:

• Save 33% on ADULT tickets with code MOM
• Kids tickets are always just $10

• Valid for all shows, except opening night on Fri., Feb. 10 at 7:30 pm when tickets are just $10 for kids and adults. Discounts not valid on VIP or Gold Circle Seating. All tickets $2 more day of show. Discount not valid for purchases day of show.
• Purchasing Link: http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/32958/807285

Or you can enter to win a pack of 4 for the 7:30 show on Friday night!

To enter the contest, please leave a separate comment for each entry:

~ Comment about who you would take with your 4 tickets.
~ Tweet about this giveaway using @monsterjam in the wording and link back
~ Follow me on Twitter
~ Follow @monsterjam on Twitter

Good luck to all! We'll draw the winner on Monday, February 6 so enter soon!

Lego Friends Giveaway

It is so nice to see that Lego is taking an active initiative to include more products that aren't so "male-centric". Not that little girls aren't into Star Wars or Pirates and Aliens. I mean, I have 6 year old girl who loves all of those Lego sets. But they are definitely geared more towards boys.

The Lego Friends line has several building sets that are actual BUILDING sets and not just token pink pieces here or there. The set themes include home, fashion design, animal care, and an invention studio to name a few(Though I do wish they weren't quite so pink and purple so that the boys won't call playing house a "girl thing")!


Legoland Discovery Center in Schaumburg has offered this Lego Friends Heartlake Vet set for one reader to help announce their new event, Lego Friends Weekend. Here's some information about the event:

Grab your friends and join the fun during LEGO^® Friends Weekend at LEGOLAND^® Discovery Center Chicago Friday, Jan. 27 through Sunday, Jan. 29 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.!

During LEGO Friends Weekend, guests can hit the town with LEGO Friends Olivia, Emma, Andrea, Stephanie and Mia and explore Heartlake City, the hippest hangout for these five mini-doll pals.

Guests are also invited to:

· Help design and build a large scale model of Heartlake City;

· Join in on a scavenger hunt adventure;

· Belt out a tune in our karaoke sing-off;

· Enjoy free ice cream in the Café (while supplies last); and

· Take home LEGO Friends prizes and giveaways (while supplies last).

Interested in the Giveaway? Enter below to win this awesome set:

Heartlake Vet - Retails at $39.99

The kit includes:

§ 2 mini-doll figures: Mia and Veterinarian Sophie

§ LEGO Animals: Horse Bella, dog Scarlett and hedgehog Oscar

§ Accessories: Thermometer, clipboard, ice pack, stethoscope, spoon, syringe, registration chart and flower accessory pack with 12 flowers, 4 butterflies and 4 ladybugs

*Suitable for children ages 6 to 12.

To enter giveaway (please leave a separate comment for each entry!):

~ Like Legoland Discovery Center on Facebook.
~ Follow me on Twitter.
~ Tweet about this giveaway and link back.

We'll pick the winner on Friday, February 10! Good luck to everyone!

Snow White in Chicago

A Fairy Tale Valentine's Day for the Whole Family at

Emerald City's
Snow White
as Performed by Professor TJ Barker's Troupe of
Theatricals

Once again, Emerald City will be bringing smiles to families with their new production, Snow White. It's the classic tale with a couple of spins! Running from Jan 21 through May 20 at the Apollo Theatre (2540 N Lincoln Avenue), Snow White is sure to be a show that everyone will enjoy.

If you are planning on attending this February, consider the weekend of February 11-12 when you can use the code SNOW for a Buy-one-Child Get-one-Adult-free discount!

Upcoming Emerald City Holiday Events:

Saturday, March 17 at 10:30am--St. Patrick's Day at Snow White: See the Show in GREEN-D

Sunday, May 13 at 1:00pm--Mother's Day at Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good,
Very Bad Day

Winner of the Disney on Ice Tickets!

Congratulations to.... Night Owl Mama! I hope you have a great time at the show!