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Skype Mother’s Day Video Greetings

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Skype Mother's Day Video Chat

Mother’s Day is quickly approaching and while I am lucky to live five minutes from my mom, many of my friends mother’s live in another state or even another country.  No matter where your mother is though, Skype can help you send her love on Mother’s Day via a video chat and video message.  A video chat is so much more personal than just sending a card.  I do recommend sending Mom flowers, but a video chat will make her day!

How to prepare for your Skype Mother’s Day Video Chat:

  • Tell your Mom what time you will be calling on Mother’s Day.
  • Have your Mom download and set up Skype on her computer at least one day before the call.
  • Tell your kids ahead of time that you are going to call Grandma and tell her happy Mother’s Day.
  • Ask your kids if they have anything special they’d like to show Grandma or tell her while on the chat.
  • Create and rehearse a special Mother’s Day poem or song for Grandma.
  • Call your Mom at the specified time and enjoy the video chat!

Send Mom a Mother’s Day message via Skype’s ‘Mom, you rock’ Facebook application

Alternatively or in addition to a Skype video chat with your Mom on Mother’s Day, you can create a fun and unique message for her by visiting Skype’s Mom You Rock Facebook page.   Skype is celebrating Mother’s Day by offering a free video greeting card through their Mom You Rock Facebook page.

Mom You Rock is a charity campaign organized by Skype. For every ‘Mom, You Rock‘ video message that is sent, $1 will go to Save the Children’s Global Action Fund in support of the new MomsTheWord.org campaign.

 

Skype Mother's Day messagesUsing Skype’s Mom You Rock application you can create a special video message for a mom in your life in about ten minutes.  Say more than you can on a greeting card and best of all, Mom will see your expressions, emotion, and just how much you love her, in your message!  Your mom will need to be on Facebook in order to send her a special Mom You Rock message.  After you click on the Say ‘Mom, you rock’ image on the Facebook page, you will be prompted to choose a Facebook friend (your mom) to send the video greeting to.  Next, choose from three rockin’ songs to feature in your video message.  Last, personalize your Mom, you rock video with short messages like “Happy Mother’s Day”, “We Love You!” and more.  Then send or schedule!

Here is the Mother’s Day Skype message that I created for my mom:

 

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Alicia Hagan, Editor

Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Skype. I received Skype credits to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating.

Q2: Wifi Radio makes a great Mother’s Day gift!

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Q2 Wifi RadioIs mom tired of interference and bother with antennas? A great gift for mom is the Q2 WiFi radio this coming Mother’s Day. Regardless of a wireless router or mobile hotspot, the radio can pick up signals from any source emitting wireless frequencies. The WiFi radio is a four-inch square, which is relatively compact compared to larger radios. Also, the Q2 comes in five vibrant colors, such as purple, to bring out Mom’s smile on Mother’s Day.

With crystal-clear CD-quality audio, mothers can enjoy smooth sound unlike traditional distorted radio. Additionally, crystal-clear CD-quality audio provides mothers the opportunity to play music to their kids. Busy mothers do not want added stress, even from technology. Therefore, the Q2 coming in vibrant colors allows the user to control the radio through motion without any buttons.

An advantage of the Wi-Fi radio is a stereo headphone jack for personal listening in crystal-clear audio. The compact radio is great for traveling because of rechargeable batteries. The fitness class instructor mother can use it in the gym. Or, mothers can enjoy their favorite station at home.

Does you or your mom enjoy podcasts?  I love listening to podcasts.  The Q2 has access to podcasts over Wi-Fi.  Additionally, mothers have access to over 15,000 stations including podcasts. Not to mention, no paid subscription or fees are required to access radio over Wi-Fi. Thus, mothers can enjoy music, news, sports and faith anywhere while they are in a Wi-Fi network.

Grown-up kids should get the Q2 Wifi Radio for their mother as a Mother’s Day gift and Moms like myself can ask that our own children gift us a Q2 for upcoming Mother’s Day.. right?

You can buy a Q2 Wifi radio for about $120 on Amazon.com here.

Learn more about Q2 Wifi radio on the Q2 website.

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Alicia Hagan, Editor

Disclaimer: I received an equivalent product to review for purposes of this article.  All opinions are 100% my own.

Mother’s Day Gift: Personalized Jewelry from Jewlr.com {Coupon Code}

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If you’re looking for a little glimmer and shine for Mother’s Day, look no further than Jewlr.com‘s impressive selection of beautiful pieces. From personalized rings and necklaces to customizable bangles, Jewlr.com is certain to have something perfect for yourself, your mom, wife or other special woman in your life. Special deals are available right now on some of the most gorgeous jewelry with many customization options to add a touch of your personality. With each piece of personalized jewelry you can make endless combinations of sparkling stones and elegant engravings.

Double interlocked hearts Mother's Day ring from Jewlr.com
Double Interlocked Hearts Mother's Ring with my kids names

For yourself if you are a mom, or the mother of your children if you are a dad, consider Jewlr.com’s unique double interlocked hearts ring. I recently received the ring above.  When my kids saw the ring they were both thrilled to see their names on the ring.  They feel so special.. as they should!  This breathtaking piece of personalized jewelry featuring two gems in a pair of heart-shaped settings, gives you full freedom to customize. Select the birthstone of your kids and engrave it with their names to make it truly yours. Finally, select a 16-character word or phrase as an optional engraving.  If you are a dad or partner, this beautiful piece will thrill the mother of your children and show your appreciation for her.
This type of jewelry is not the extent of Jewlr.com’s stock. Choose a family heart necklace that displays all the birthstones and names of your children. Complete your new look by buying a customized bracelet with your favorite stones. Whatever you purchase, your are sure to love it.

Jewlr.comJewlr.com will help bring an end to your search for a personalized gift for your loved one. With Jewlr.com’s interactive website, you can add special touches to your jewelry with just a few clicks of your mouse. Options include text engraving, metal choices and customized gemstones. For Mother’s Day, consider engraving one of Jewlr.com’s bracelets with the names of all your children… or ask your husband or family member to do it for you!  Select from a collection of fair-trade stones for your perfect look. Choose from genuine or synthetic birthstones or opt for Swarovski zirconia. You will be able to preview your own unique design before it’s shipped to you. As a special bonus, shipping is free throughout the continental United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. Mother’s Day is fast approaching, do not delay your order.

All customers receive a beautiful pendant as a free gift from Jewlr.com when they make a purchase!

Enter for a chance to win a $500 shopping spree at Jewlr.com through their Facebook page contest.

Coupon code:

Get 15% off your order when you use promo code MOMMYINSIDER2012

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Alicia Hagan, Editor

 

Disclaimer: I received free product for review purposes.  All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way.

Schwan’s Easter Dinner Home Delivery Makes Mom’s Life Easier

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Schwan's Easter Dinner Home Delivery

For the next few days we’ll be decorating the house with Easter decor, spring flowers, and all things pastel.  My daughter insists that we decorate for every holiday and I don’t blame her. Decorating is fun and the decorations add excitement to the house.  But.. I’ll be honest, one thing I don’t particularly enjoy about holiday’s is meal time.  I have what I call kitchen-claustrophobia and I would prefer not to ever prepare a meal for more than my family of four.  That’s why I am thrilled that Schwan’s is delivering our Easter dinner this year.

Schwan’s Home Delivery offers up traditional Easter fare that is sure to satisfy family and guests including: Sliced Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes, Green Peas, Old-Fashioned Apple Pie & Vanilla Ice Cream to name a few.

Delivered right to your doorstep and ready in minutes, a Schwan’s home delivered meal will provide you that extra time away from the kitchen and with your family.  Sounds pretty great doesn’t it?   Check out Schwans.com today to plan your Easter menu.  Schwans.com offers an assortment of fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, and a LiveSmart™ section where you’ll find delicious, real, better-for-you food with minimal additives or preservatives, moderate calories, sodium and fat, and zero grams of trans fat.

Here are a few sections to be sure to check out on Schwans.com

  • Kid’s Favorites – Take a look at the Oven Roasted Chicken Bites on the Kid’s Favorites LiveSmart™ menu.
  • Desserts – Cookies, brownies, cakes, and cobblers.. oh my!
  • Seafood – The Fire Grilled Italian Code looks delicious!

Schwan’s Home Service, Inc. brings grocery shopping right to your door with no muss or fuss, making “convenient” seem like an understatement. Offering a wide variety of products – vegetables, sides, complete meals, and desserts – will help busy moms satisfy hungry family members any time of the day.

Finally, here is a great meal idea for another day:

Start off with Sweet Potato Fries.

schwan sweet potato fries
Schwan Sweet Potato Fries

Then enjoy a juicy, tender and flavorful Bratwurst.

Schwan Bratwurst
Schwan Bratwurst

Fire Roasted Vegetable Blend

Schwan Fire Roasted Vegetable Blend
Schwan Fire Roasted Vegetable Blend

And end your meal with Passion Punch Sherbet.

Schwan Sherbert
Schwan Sherbert

Is your mouth watering?

Just imagine an Easter dinner that is delicious, requires almost no preparation, and is delivered to your door!

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Alicia Hagan, Editor

Disclosure: Schwan’s is providing a meal for my family for review purposes. All opinions are 100% honest and my own. Schwan’s did not require that I write a post about their service of products.  I only write about products that I stand behind and would purchase for myself and my family.

Personalized Post-it Notes, the Perfect Gift for a Teacher

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Valentine’s Day and other holidays provide your child the opportunity to express her appreciation for what her teacher does every day.  While your child’s teacher surely appreciates a card, chocolates or flowers, personalized Post-it notes are a fun and memorable way for your child to say thank you to her teacher.

Personalized Post-it Notes come in different sizes, colors and backgrounds including flower, geography, sports and animal themes. Your child will love choosing from over 3,000 different styles of Post-its for the perfect one for her teacher and then personalizing it with her own words.Why personalized Post-it Notes? That’s an easy one — everyone appreciates having them available and uses them every day, and every time your child’s teacher writes a note on her Post-it Notes, she’ll think of your daughter and smile.

Personalized Post-it Notes

personalized Post-it Notes on 123print.com

I made personalized Post-it Notes on 123print.com and received them in the mail yesterday.  My daughter smiled from ear to ear when she saw the Post-it Notes!
I write notes to her teacher often so I thought it would be nice to have Post-it Notes with my name and my daughter’s name on them already.
Creating personalized Post-it Notes on 123print.com is easy.  First you choose a size; 4×3 or 4×6.  I chose 4×3 as that is a more practical size for what I will be using them for.  Next, you choose a Style, Industry, or Designer Collection.  Then you customize the text by choosing from a selection of fonts, colors, and text sizes.  The entire process took me about 10 minutes.  How easy is that? Priced at just $6.95 a pack, personalized Post-it Notes are a great gift or treat for yourself!

While you’re at the site, why not personalize a set for your sweetheart, or your children for Valentine’s Day, an upcoming birthday or just because? It’s a special way to say “I love you,” and they’ll be reading your message each time they write on a Post-it Note.

Cards are usually put in the recycle bin or thrown away within a day or two after they’re received, and chocolates also don’t last very long. Other gifts may get put on a shelf and forgotten, but people rely on Post-it Notes every day for reminders, bookmarks, refrigerator messages and countless other uses. Personalized Post-it Notes are great ideas for holidays, especially if you have a number of people you want to reach out to.

If you have a small business, consider sending your clients holiday greetings with a gift that will keep you constantly in mind. This effective and unobtrusive form of advertising is very reasonably priced and can lead to increased orders.

Disclosure: I received a set of customized Post-it Notes for review purposes.  All opinions are 100% my own.
Alicia Hagan, Editor