http://www.momsownwords.com Reviews | Book Review | Giveaways | Contests | Sweepstakes | Product Reviews | Mom Blog | Home and Family | Recipes | Freelance Writer | Copywriter Thu, 17 May 2012 11:49:49 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.momsownwords.com/book-reviews/author-guest-post/how-to-prevent-getting-a-bad-haircut-author-guest-post-by-kimberly-llwellyn/ http://www.momsownwords.com/book-reviews/author-guest-post/how-to-prevent-getting-a-bad-haircut-author-guest-post-by-kimberly-llwellyn/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 10:04:33 +0000 kristi maloney http://www.momsownwords.com/?p=23098
When I was about 14 or 15,  I decided I wanted to get a perm. The lady up the street operated a salon out of her house and my friend, who lived next door to her, recommended that I have her do it. The results were ghastly. I ended up with big, fried hair and [...]]]> http://www.momsownwords.com/book-reviews/author-guest-post/how-to-prevent-getting-a-bad-haircut-author-guest-post-by-kimberly-llwellyn/feed/ 7 http://www.momsownwords.com/book-reviews/pinterest-for-dummies-book-giveaway-and-review-528/ http://www.momsownwords.com/book-reviews/pinterest-for-dummies-book-giveaway-and-review-528/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 13:29:40 +0000 kristi maloney http://www.momsownwords.com/?p=22983
Kelby Carr’s Pinterest for Dummies is a guide book for the beginner Pinterest User. Pinterest is one of the fastest growing social network sites where users create virtual pinboards that let them share images and ideas. Pinterest for Dummies walks the reader through all of the steps from joining, to using and socializing in Pinterest. [...]]]> http://www.momsownwords.com/book-reviews/pinterest-for-dummies-book-giveaway-and-review-528/feed/ 18 http://www.momsownwords.com/giveaways/sweet-farts-kids-three-book-series-giveaway-522/ http://www.momsownwords.com/giveaways/sweet-farts-kids-three-book-series-giveaway-522/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 10:55:20 +0000 kristi maloney http://www.momsownwords.com/?p=22737
It had been a while since I read a book to Ryan, I was starting to think that he disliked reading so much that he didn’t even want me to read to him. When I heard about the Sweet Fart series, I had to check these books out. What seven year old boy doesn’t love [...]]]> http://www.momsownwords.com/giveaways/sweet-farts-kids-three-book-series-giveaway-522/feed/ 21 http://www.momsownwords.com/book-reviews/cookbooks/chocolate-torte-recipe-better-homes-and-gardens-ultimate-low-calorie-cookbook-review-and-giveaway-51/ http://www.momsownwords.com/book-reviews/cookbooks/chocolate-torte-recipe-better-homes-and-gardens-ultimate-low-calorie-cookbook-review-and-giveaway-51/#comments Tue, 10 Apr 2012 17:36:17 +0000 kristi maloney http://www.momsownwords.com/?p=21896
Whether you are following a weight loss plan like Weight Watchers or just want a go-to cookbook that allows you to eat well and maintain a healthy lifestyle, the Better Homes and Gardens: Ultimate Low-Calorie Cookbook is for you! Chocolate Torte Recipe This recipe is featured in the Better Homes and Gardens The Ultimate Low-Calorie [...]]]> http://www.momsownwords.com/book-reviews/cookbooks/chocolate-torte-recipe-better-homes-and-gardens-ultimate-low-calorie-cookbook-review-and-giveaway-51/feed/ 25 http://www.momsownwords.com/article-topics/education/9-benefits-of-music-education-for-kids-article-guest-post-by-laura-yeh/ http://www.momsownwords.com/article-topics/education/9-benefits-of-music-education-for-kids-article-guest-post-by-laura-yeh/#comments Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:00:53 +0000 kristi maloney http://www.momsownwords.com/?p=21608
I am so proud when I hear James play the trumpet; it’s only his second year as a fourth grader! He is in both the concert band and the jazz band.  Following in his brothers footsteps, Ryan has expressed an interest in playing the sax in third grade. Sadly, the school lost our beloved band [...]]]> http://www.momsownwords.com/article-topics/education/9-benefits-of-music-education-for-kids-article-guest-post-by-laura-yeh/feed/ 12 http://www.momsownwords.com/book-reviews/the-lean-and-the-veganist-weight-loss-plan-books-giveaway-423/ http://www.momsownwords.com/book-reviews/the-lean-and-the-veganist-weight-loss-plan-books-giveaway-423/#comments Mon, 02 Apr 2012 11:01:32 +0000 kristi maloney http://www.momsownwords.com/?p=21532
The Lean is a strategy that helps you make small healthy changes each day. Over time, these good eating and wellness habits will inevitably leave less room for bad ones. This book is all about crowding out, not cutting out! One Moms Own Words reader will win a copy of: The Lean: A Revolutionary (and simple!) [...]]]> http://www.momsownwords.com/book-reviews/the-lean-and-the-veganist-weight-loss-plan-books-giveaway-423/feed/ 16 http://www.momsownwords.com/book-reviews/the-hunger-games-movie-tie-in-books-giveaway-three-books-three-winners-49/ http://www.momsownwords.com/book-reviews/the-hunger-games-movie-tie-in-books-giveaway-three-books-three-winners-49/#comments Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:52:26 +0000 kristi maloney http://www.momsownwords.com/?p=21285
Did you see the Hunger Games over the weekend? Do you (or your “young adult”) have the Hunger Games fever? You won’t want to miss this giveaway! These are the three movie tie-in titles released this year based on The Hunger Games film: The Official Movie Companion, The Tribute Guide and the movie tie In [...]]]> http://www.momsownwords.com/book-reviews/the-hunger-games-movie-tie-in-books-giveaway-three-books-three-winners-49/feed/ 55 http://www.momsownwords.com/book-reviews/skin-care-tips-skin-rules-book-giveaway-and-review-42/ http://www.momsownwords.com/book-reviews/skin-care-tips-skin-rules-book-giveaway-and-review-42/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 10:44:13 +0000 kristi maloney http://www.momsownwords.com/?p=20859
When it comes to skin care tips, and maintaining as youthful an appearance as possible, I would like just one up -to-date, go-to source that covers everything from what Anti-aging creams to use to Zapping away those broken blood vessels. That’s exactly what Debra Jaliman, MD, New York Dermatologist, gives me in Skin Rules Trade [...]]]> http://www.momsownwords.com/book-reviews/skin-care-tips-skin-rules-book-giveaway-and-review-42/feed/ 37 http://www.momsownwords.com/book-reviews/cookbooks/weight-watchers-one-pot-cookbook-giveaway-and-review-326/ http://www.momsownwords.com/book-reviews/cookbooks/weight-watchers-one-pot-cookbook-giveaway-and-review-326/#comments Mon, 05 Mar 2012 16:28:41 +0000 kristi maloney http://www.momsownwords.com/?p=20674
The Weight Watchers One Pot cookbook contains over 300 one-dish recipes that the whole family will enjoy. These recipes are easy, healthy and nutritious, coming directly from the culinary experts at Weight Watchers. These one-pot recipes include casseroles, pastas, soups and stews, light stir-fries, and desserts—all accompanied by 100 beautiful, 4-color photographs. I received a [...]]]> http://www.momsownwords.com/book-reviews/cookbooks/weight-watchers-one-pot-cookbook-giveaway-and-review-326/feed/ 54 http://www.momsownwords.com/book-reviews/author-guest-post/guest-post-where-to-get-your-vitamin-d-by-author-of-skin-rules-debra-jailman-md/ http://www.momsownwords.com/book-reviews/author-guest-post/guest-post-where-to-get-your-vitamin-d-by-author-of-skin-rules-debra-jailman-md/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:50:57 +0000 kristi maloney http://www.momsownwords.com/?p=19387
 In February, I will be featuring Skin Rules: Trade Secrets from a Top New York Dermatologist by Debra Jailman, MD in a book review and giveaway. Speaking of Skin Care, please check out my giveaways that feature fine skin care products: New Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs Plus Hand Care and Foot Care Products Giveaway 2/3 Jergens [...]]]> http://www.momsownwords.com/book-reviews/author-guest-post/guest-post-where-to-get-your-vitamin-d-by-author-of-skin-rules-debra-jailman-md/feed/ 6