The Musing Mommies are declaring this the year of DIY and in doing so we will be giving away some of our handmade goods to you, our fans and listeners.  This is the first attempt of many: handmade soaps.  We have two bars to giveaway so be sure to get those entries in.  As always we have pleanty of ways to gain entries and it’s simple to enter.  Please share this with your friends and family if you will.

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Musing Mommies Podcast Episode 127 Monday October 24th, 2011

Do you ever feel like no matter what you do, no matter how much soap you use or how much you scrape and clean before putting dishes in the dishwasher, they just don’t ever seem clean when they come out? Do all of your dishes and cookware look old and dull? Is there a film that just will not go away?

Have you ever wondered if there was a *natural*, *non-toxic*, environmentally friendly product out there that not only works, but works unbelievably, amazingly well?

Well this week, the Musing Mommies podcast has the answer for you! We are so excited to share this fun and informative interview with Dustin Bryson from Lemi Shine!  Find out about their amazing products, their even more amazing company and how they are doing big things to help those in need. And don’t forget to check out our giveaway post for your chance to win your own Lemi Shine prize pack!

Until next time,

~Dawn and Kim

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Email: Kim or Dawn (at) musingmommies.com

LINKS: Dustin Bryson|Lemi Shine|Lemi Shine Facebook|Lemi Shine Project Ethiopia

The cool people at Diva International have offered to supply us 2 Diva Cups to giveaway to two of our listeners.  Please fill out the form below to enter to win!

The DivaCup Features:
The DivaCup, a menstrual alternative, ends hassles with unreliable disposable tampons and sanitary pads in endless absorbencies, shapes and styles. This makes it perfect for all activities.

 

Musing Mommies Podcast Episode 87 Monday November 29th 2010

Hey there Musing Mommies listeners! Are you a penny pincher? Are you a tight wad? Are you a saver? Cheap? Thrifty? Do you scrape the last little bits of toothpaste out of the tube by prying it open and scooping it out? Do you rinse out the last of the coffee creamer from the container with hot coffee and pour it in your cup?

Just me? Oh, ok.

Listen in this week and discover if MuMos Kim and Dawn are really frugal, and how that works into the holidays and gift giving.

Until next time,
~Dawn and Kim

Please share us with your friends! We are on Facebook, Twitter, iTunes, Miro, and on iPods and mp3 players around the world! We want to hear from you too, so contact us today and say HI!
Email: Kim or Dawn (at) musingmommies.com
Voicemail: 213-280-5327

Holiday Food 2010 Podcast Project participants:

The Because Show with Jerilyn, Susan & Amy “Like your friends in real life, but funnier”.

Naptime Radio Heather and Kate ‘keeping parents sane and entertained”.

Cooking With The Moms with the Meal Makeover Moms Janice and Liz.

K ‘n A Chat Cafe Two overworked, overstressed, overachieving moms, Kristin and Anamarie.

Two Fit Chicks and A Microphone the healthy living podcast with Shauna in Scotland & Carla in Texas.

The Stephanie and Greg Show Comedy talk radio show from married duo Steph & Greg.

Musing Mommies Podcast Episode 85 Monday November 15th 2010

What is big, fat, and waddles when it walks?

No, it’s not MuMo Dawn when pregnant! We’re talking TURKEY baby!

This week the Musing Mommies podcast gets into the holiday spirit and discusses the most important thing about Thanksgiving, the FOOD! Join us as we discuss everything from traditions to technique and all the recipes that make that beautiful day in November absolutely glorious!

Until next time,
~Kim and Dawn

Please share us with your friends! We are on Facebook, Twitter, iTunes, Miro, and on iPods and mp3 players around the world! We want to hear from you too, so contact us today and say HI!
Email: Kim or Dawn (at) musingmommies.com
Voicemail: 213-280-5327

LINKS |Potato Casserole (except I use bread crumbs, not cereal)|Mystery Pecan Pie|Cornbread Stuffing|

Musing Mommies Podcast Episode 84 Monday November 8th 2010

Have you ever had just one of those weeks when everything is a mess or is stressful or is just down right crazy??  Is that every week for you too?  No, just me? Ok.  Well, after a crazy, hectic, stressful week for the Musing Mommies, Kim and Dawn are here to say, “We survived!!”

Listen in as we discuss adventures in nature, travel and single parenting and then stay tuned to find out where you can purchase a llama.

Seriously.

Until next time,
~Kim and Dawn

Please share us with your friends! We are on Facebook, Twitter, iTunes, Miro, and on iPods and mp3 players around the world! We want to hear from you too, so contact us today and say HI!
Email: Kim or Dawn (at) musingmommies.com
Voicemail: 213-280-5327

LINKS|Bits and Pieces|James Avery|Constructive Playthings|The Paragon|King Arthur Flour|The most important gift catalog in the world

Hey there Austin listeners! The fine folks at Bebe Paluzza have offered up for you a chance to go out to the Austin Maternity, Baby & Toddler Expo for FREE! The Musing Mommies have 4 tickets to give away, so sign up below for your chance to win! The form will be closed at 8pm on Monday, September 27th and a winner will be drawn through Random.org. Winners will be notified via email.  Here is a little info about the EXPO!!

A few things you’ll find at the Expo

More than 125 Exhibitors, Family Entertainment, Expert Speakers

The Latest Products
Contests and Competitions
Live Entertainment
Lounges
Bebe Swag Bags
Fantasy Parties

It’s Summer, the kids are home from school. It’s getting HOT or warmer at least outside. The tide is changing, or is it?  Well either way, it’s time for another Musing Mommies Giveaway!!!

This time around we are doing things a little different! To find out about the giveaway you must listen to our message, just click play (little green triangle).

Moms love HEB, and HEB loves MOMS!!

Once again, HEB has contacted the Musing Mommies and generously offered up an amazing prize for the Musing Mommies to give away, a $20 gift card to HEB!!

MuMo listeners know the Musing Mommies love HEB – we talk about it all the time!  If you have an HEB close to you (which, if you live in Texas – that’s pretty likely!), you know how convenient it is to shop for just about everything you could need.  With their amazing selection of groceries, party supplies, cards, housewares and home decor, HEB is a great “one stop shop”.  And just in time for Mother’s Day HEB has some great deals to help you make the moms in your life feel special.

Here are some of the amazing in store offers available right now:

• $3 Off Hand-Tied Bouquets or Floral Arrangements (in store coupon)
• Floral Combo Loco:  ‘Always In My Heart Bouquet’ bouquet with free vase
• Dipped Strawberries (available for a limited time)
• Gift Cards
• Buy $50 in gift cards, SAVE $5 on your next H-E-B purchase*! Offer valid from 4/28/2010 – 5/11/2010
• Fragrances starting at $19.99
• Buy any 3 Hallmark Expressions Card, get one free with in store coupon

Also, check out this great article from HEB, 10 Ways to Spend Mother’s Day.

Here’s how you enter!

To enter this giveaway you must first leave the Musing Mommies a review on iTunes.  Please leave a comment in this post telling us you did, and your iTunes profile name so we can identify you. If you have already left us an iTunes review in the past, just leave us a comment here telling us you did.

After your first, required entry, you may then enter a few more times by doing the following:

1. Leave a comment in this post telling Kim and Dawn what YOU want to do on Mother’s Day. (maybe we can pass along the ideas to our husbands!)

2. Leave a separate comment telling us how HEB can help you with your Mother’s Day planning and celebration.

3. follow us on Twitter or “like” us on Facebook.  Leave us a comment letting us know that you follow or like.

That’s it! Easy as pie! mmmm…..piiiiieeeee! lol!

Entries will be accepted until 8pm on MONDAY, MAY 10TH! That’s pretty quick so get crackin’!

Rules and Regulations:
Giveaway open to US residents 18 years old and older. Winner will be selected by random number selection on May 10th through Random.org.  Winner will be notified via email and/or announced on our next podcast. Our HEB contact will be responsible for prize fulfillment.

Happy Mother’s Day!
~Kim and Dawn