MADAGASCAR 3: EUROPE’S MOST WANTED – Giveaway

Get ready to wig out as we celebrate the Blu-Ray and DVD debut of Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted!

This Saturday, October 20th, Radio Disney will be at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle from 10am to 12pm with music, dancing, games, activities and more.

The first 100 kids in line will receive a prize!

In celebration how would you like to win a Madagascar3 DVD?

Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo, and Melman the Giraffe are still fighting to get home to their beloved Big Apple and of course, King Julien, Maurice and the Penguins are all along for the comedic adventure. Their journey takes them through Europe where they find the perfect cover: a traveling circus, which they reinvent – Madagascar style.

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Disclosure:  I will receive a copy of the Madagascar 3 DVD in return for posting the
NW information and hosting the giveaway.

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Weekend Wrap Up – Nails, Celebrities, Shopping and A Party

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Yes, we did do everything listed in the title…and I am tired!

Our Friday started out nice and slow with a lazy morning.  After lunch one of our family friends picked up the kids and took them over to Evergreen State College.  Her two and our two spent the afternoon climbing rock walls and swimming.   What did I do?  I decided to just stay home, pay bills and get caught up on some blogging.  Emily had her best friend spend the night since we had fun Saturday all planned out.

We were up early and left our house to head to Seattle by 8:30 a.m.  All three of us were excited to meet Katie Cazorla from the Nail Files show on TV Guide Network.   She was touring and promoting her 2nd season coming up on August 19th.  She spent over 15 minutes with us one on one, picking our nail colors for our mini manicures, and getting to know us.   After we got off the Nail Files bus, she autographed pictures and handed each one of us some fun keepsakes from our time with her.   She was adorable and so personable.  Our family has become new fans of hers and will be watching her show this coming Sunday.  Emily and her friend talked about Katie the rest of the day…they were thrilled!

I treated the girls to lunch and then we headed to Tacoma Mall for some Back To School shopping.   Emily found almost 100 percent of her school clothes up there.  I need to fill in a few more of the necessities but she should be good to go.  If you are a local reader, be sure to check out my post on Wednesday.  I will be giving away a $50 Gift Certificate to the Tacoma Mall/Simon Mall affiliate.

Luckily Sunday was a relaxing morning.  Brad made muffins for breakfast (with my help).  Scott worked on filling up the shed while Emily and I took off for a bridal shower for a few hours.  Not much was done once we were home other than fixing dinner and relaxing.  All I can say is I am tired from all our running around.   It should be a relaxing week ahead with a short work day on Wednesday.  Hopefully Brad and I will be able to knock out his BTS shopping sometime this week.  But there is Football practice, Hip Hop and working out!

Be sure to stop by this week…lots of new giveaways coming your way!!!   Have a fantastic week!

 

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Lemonade For Seattle Children’s Hospital – #MiracleMoms

Can I just say how proud I am of our two kids and their friends.  A couple of weeks ago we had a streak of warm weather.  The kids decided to have a lemonade stand on our corner.  I assumed once the stand was over for the day, they would split the earnings between the 5 of them.

What happened next truly touched my heart.  They had written on their sign that the money made would be donated to Seattle Children’s Hospital.  Our kids knew I was working on the #MiracleMoms campaign for the Children’s Miracle Network and wanted to get involved in their own way.

They made $50 dollars in about 2 hours time, selling lemonade and taking donations.  Their goal is to have another lemonade stand before the campaign is over.  They are trying to raise $100.   Our family worked an estate sale last weekend and put a jar out for donations and raised an additional $16 towards their goal.  They are now only $34 away from that goal!!

I am loving that the families in our neighborhood are raising kids that care.  Amazing!  I am hoping you can give what you can.  If we work together and get 300 readers to donate just $1…we would have $300!!!  Will you be the first one?

DisclosureI am part of the MiracleMoms program and receive compensation for my participation in this program.  All thoughts and opinions reflected in this post are my own.

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Allison’s Story – #MiracleMom Shares The Story Of One Little Fighter!

A mom’s intuition is nothing to second guess.  When you get that feeling, act on it…it may save your child’s life!

Here is the story of Wendy and Rich Smith and their amazing little fighter, Allison.  Wendy will share, in her own words, what happened to their family and how important donations are for so many families.

Allison was a completely healthy newborn. But one evening when she was 6 weeks old, she developed a 101-degree fever.   She was lethargic and wouldn’t nurse. We have good hospitals near our home in Mill Creek, but all my instincts told me to rush Allison to Seattle Children’s.

In the emergency department at Children’s, Allison’s condition worsened.  In her weakened state, our baby didn’t even cry as care team members examined her and drew blood for testing. Quickly, she was moved to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). The doctors and nurses fought nonstop to keep Allison alive, yet for 48 hours, she got sicker and sicker. Then she experienced multi-organ failure.

Throughout this nightmare, all the staff members were so kind and informative to Rich and me.  We know now that donations help ensure that care teams have enough resources so they can always focus on being supportive to patients and their families.  We felt their compassion as they prepared us for the unthinkable: our little girl might die.

Tests confirmed that Allison had Streptococcus Toxic Shock Syndrome, caused by common strep throat bacteria. The infection raged throughout her tiny body.   Her only option to help her fight were a heart-lung bypass machine combined with an advanced treatment called plasmapheresis to purify her blood. Due to the infection, her entire body ballooned up, her eyes swelled shut, and her skin blistered all over.

For two weeks, Allison’s fate was unknown. At times, we felt certain we’d lose her.  But amazingly, thanks to the cutting-edge medical technology and world-class care offered at Children’s, Allison’s condition improved.

She  spent three weeks in the NICU and another week in the Medical Unit. We were overjoyed on the day we finally took our little girl home.

Allison has faced many challenges since then.  For a few years after her ordeal, she had seizures, and we returned to Children’s for her care.  Thankfully, she hasn’t had a seizure in more than a year.

Allison’s bills totaled nearly $500,000. When we learned that our medical insurance would cover it all, we couldn’t believe our good fortune.  Then we thought about other families at Children’s whose children were terribly sick and who must be receiving similar bills.  What about these families who didn’t have such comprehensive insurance plans?

Fortunately, Seattle Children’s has always opened its doors to all children in our region who need medical care — regardless of a family’s ability to pay. Children’s can do this because of faithful support from the community, from people like you.  This means that parents whose kids are at Children’s can focus 100 percent of their energy and attention on their sick child, rather than worrying about piles of medical bills they can never pay off .  We know from experience that this peace of mind is priceless.

 Today, Allison is a fireball who loves to play soccer and street hockey with her older brother, Owen. She is so tough! When she falls down, she gets right up and throws herself back into the action. We’ve come to understand that Allison has always had this fighting spirit — and it’s what helped her survive her ordeal as an infant.

What an amazing fight Allison won…she truly is a fighter.  I know how much their story touched me when I read it.  It made me completely aware of following our instincts no matter what.  How many times do we second guess ourselves?  I think when it comes to our kids, we are so focused and know exactly what to do.

Thank you Wendy and Rich for sharing your story with all of us.

As a Miracle Mom I have pledged to raise $1,000 for Seattle Children’s Hospital through the Children’s Miracle Network.   Please consider donating what you can.  Every dollar counts and know you are helping a child receive the best care possible.

Thank you for your donation!

Disclosure:  I am participating in the #MiracleMoms campaign and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.

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My #MiracleMom Experience Has Begun!

Just a week or so ago, I shared with you how honored I am to be participating in the Children’s Miracle Network campaign as a Miracle Mom.  You might be asking yourself  “What is a Miracle Mom?”   There are 10 of us across the region who will be representing a different hospital and family.  We will be sharing amazing stories and bringing awareness of these amazing hospitals that are in our communities.

Two weeks ago, I drove to Seattle for a visit with Kira from Seattle Children’s Hospital.  She took me on a very personalized tour of Seattle Children’s Hospital.   There are 250 beds with an expansion to be completed next year with an additional 80 beds.   It has been years since I had been up there visiting friends who were in the hospital.  Looking at the children we passed during our tour was so different from back then.  As a mom, it touches you in a way like no other.   We saw a young family in the elevator and their badges said “Parent.”  I was curious as to what their family was facing.

The colors in the hospital were vibrant and each area had a beautiful theme.  This Orca and her baby were high in the sky looking down on everyone who entered the clinic at the hospital.  It was so large, it had to be brought in through the ceiling.

Here are a couple other murals.  I can see how these sooth the kids and families by looking at the details and getting lost in their fun.  I love the Seattle Space Needle in the sand.

We took a quick look into the Cancer unit.  I did not go past the nurses station but was able to capture all the bikes lined up for the patients.

Kira told me the unit was shaped like a wheel with spokes, so the kids could ride around and around to keep up their strength.  Last week, I was watching the news and saw this amazing video put together (and created) by the patients in this very unit.  It gives me goose bumps every time I watch it!  Have you seen it?  Take a look!

I have vowed to raise $1,000 on behalf of the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (United States and Canada).  All proceeds raised on Tammy’s Two Cents will go directly to Seattle Children’s Hospital.  Please consider donating as every penny will reach a child in need!

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Later this week I will be sharing with you about a courageous little girl and her family.  Mother’s intuition is nothing to mess with and as you read Wendy’s story, you will understand exactly why.  I will share the story of Allison, the daughter of Wendy and Rich Smith.  You will be as amazed as I was hearing how this little girl fought for her life at such an early age!

Disclosure:  I am participating in the #MiracleMoms campaign and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.

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