Down and out!

To all my mom in the know readers & contest entrants;

We at the house have been struck with H1N1 and Ive been out of commission for the last several weeks. My children have it as well and I'm not sure when posts will resume. I'm hoping by mid-November, as I have to get everything back on track in all facets.
This is a terrible flu and really does knock you out!

I will rerun the contest when we resume & if you already entered, I'll give you double entries.

Sorry for any inconvenience, email me with questions!

another freebie

I reviewed these shoes ... Jollys ... and now you can get a pair FREE! All you have to do is comment below. GO to their site ... and tell me which ones you want.
Leave a comment here ...


you may also enter more then once ...


Now you are probably asking, "How do I enter?"
There are several ways! YOU CAN DO ONE OR ALL!!!

1. Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/TheMomintheKnow (or click the link) let me know you did though and who you are so I can return the favor!
2. Tweet about this giveaway.
3. Tell someone to follow me, but you have to let me know.
4. Add me on Google Friend Connect.
5. If you get a Google follower for me that's 2!
6. Comment, obviously.
7. Tell a friend and when they comment and say you sent them that's another entry.


you don't have to do all of the above but you can, one is fine.
Holy wow! Look at all the ways to enter!

YOU MUST LEAVE A COMMENT TO TELL YOU YOU FOLLOWED ME ON TWITTER OR GOOGLE! I HAVE NEW FOLLOWERS AND I NEED YOU TO COMMENT NOW!



These must ALL be separate comments, and you can enter as many times as times as you would like. Why not I say, have fun with it.

Contest ends 9/27 @ 11:59PM and winners will be announced the following day, I hope!
(please email me with questions)

Giveaway !!

In the midst of adding new things to my site, thank you for staying with me through this trying time. I know it's been TWO months!! I'm giving stuff away this week. There are a few ways to enter. I promise that I have the best person on this and you'll love her work and be begging me for her name.
These are the products ...

naat Treatment: Give Your Hair the Moisture It Deserves
One lucky reader will receive the following:
• naat Treatment Moisturizing Shampoo

• naat Treatment Conditioner


• naat Treatment Intensive Mask

Perfect Protein for Women Only

Finally and for the first time, there’s a perfect protein product for women only: Tight Curves. We call it Tight Curves because, in conjunction with proper nutrition and exercise, that’s exactly what it will give you. It will also give you eight other benefits that virtually every woman wants.

Now you are probably asking, "How do I enter?"
There are several ways! YOU CAN DO ONE OR ALL!!!

1. Follow me on Twitter http://twitter.com/TheMomintheKnow (or click the link) let me know you did though and who you are so I can return the favor!
2. Tweet about this giveaway.
3. Tell someone to follow me, but you have to let me know.
   
4. Add me on Google Friend Connect.
5. If you get a Google follower for me that's 2!
   
6. Comment, obviously.
7. Tell a friend and when they comment and say you sent them that's another entry.

you don't have to do all of the above but you can, one is fine.
Holy wow! Look at all the ways to enter!

YOU MUST LEAVE A COMMENT TO TELL YOU YOU FOLLOWED ME ON TWITTER OR GOOGLE! I HAVE NEW FOLLOWERS AND I NEED YOU TO COMMENT NOW!

You must tell me which product you prefer, if you have a preference.

These must ALL be separate comments, and you can enter as many times as times as you would like. Why not I say, have fun with it.

Contest ends 9/27 @ 11:59PM and winners will be announced the following day, I hope!
(please email me with questions)

Take care of those toofers!

“Back to School Brush-Up”

Now that children have headed back-to-school to begin new lessons in math, science and geography to name a few, renowned Dentist Dr. Daniel C. Smith of Focus Dentistry thought it would be the perfect time to give parents a quick lesson as well - on how to properly teach children to brush their teeth!

"It is absolutely amazing how many parents and children have no idea how to brush their teeth," says Dr. Smith "I am always surprised by this huge number--as many as 75 percent--because improper brushing can result in as much damage to your teeth and gums as not brushing at all."

In order to ensure your kids are properly brushing their teeth and preventing unnecessary cavities and gum disease, Dr. Smith urges you teach your kids the following:

• The most important time to brush is before going to sleep because the body does not produce enough saliva to fight against sugars in the mouth says Dr. Smith. All bodily functions slow down while sleeping, therefore, bacteria grows rapidly, causing cavities and infection

• There are many types of toothbrushes on the market today, including electric, ultrasonic, ionic and the "normal/standard" toothbrushes, but Dr. Smith thinks that mechanical options show better results than standard ones. Regardless, Dr. Smith believes that a toothbrush should be soft bristled, regardless of size or shape

• Dr. Smith recommends anti-plaque, high fluoride toothpaste containing little or no abrasives. Abrasives wear out the enamel in teeth, which may look sparkly white but may be unhealthy. As far as gel or paste toothpaste, that is your child’s personal preference

• According to Dr. Smith, flossing should be done daily. Unfortunately, most people floss three or four times weekly. Flossing at night is very important to reach food particles that have remained in the mouth after eating all day

• Finally, even if your children are following a proper routine, still be sure to schedule your child regular visits to the dentist for cleanings and oral exams. A check-up every six months is recommended by Dr. Smith in order prevent cavities and other dental problems. However, your dentist can tell you when and how often your child should visit based on their personal oral health.

A worry for a lot of parents.

With sexting a growing concern amongst parents and teachers alike, Houston is the first city to step up and implement a no “sexting” rule as students get ready to return to school. As more teens and celebrities alike are being discovered with nude/semi-nude photos, many will likely follow suit in putting together precautions to stop the issue before it gets even bigger. In a study conducted recently by the National Campaign on sex and tech, it was found that 22 percent of US teenage girls and 18 percent of teenage boys have sent messages or posted images or video online showing them nude or semi-nude.
Predicto Mobile (www.predicto.com), the leading online and text message based survey company, has put together some tips to use until a no “sexting” rule may be implemented in your town:

 Check the school’s cell phone policies. Speak with their teachers about what they are doing to limit text use and find ways you can work together to combat the issue if it becomes a serious problem
 Talk to your kids about the dangers of sexting. Find out who they are chatting with and look at the cell phone bill to see what time of day they are texting the most
 Encourage good academic behavior. Find out when their exams are, offer help with studying, etc.
 Make them work for it. If texting during school gets out of control and you see a spike in your bill, ask your child to get a part time job to cover their text message cell phone plan
 Don’t text them when they are in class. Occasionally you may need to get in touch with your child during school hours, find out when your child has breaks in between classes or what time they take lunch and use that time to send texts
 Petition your cell phone provider to limit cell phone text message service during school hours

“It is great that Houston is finally taking steps to address this growing concern,” says Eyal Yechazkell, CEO of Predicto Mobile. “This is hopefully a chain reaction across America as it’s become one of many issues amongst texting during school. The tips we’ve provided should give parents a better gauge on what they can do to make the texting feature as safe as possible outside the home.”