April 2010 Archives
Ticket Giveaway for SISTER Concert
"There Goes My Heart" Tour and CD Release
We have 6 pairs of tickets to give away to fans of MomTalk on Facebook. Find us on Facebook and then add a comment to the FB wall post saying you'd like to be eligible to win and indicating which show you're interested in. Not in the Minnesota area? No worries--we also have 3 Sister CDs to give away.
What & Where:
The local musical trio, Sister, is releasing a new CD, "There Goes My Heart," geared for women who want to break out of the mold. The "There Goes My Heart" tour
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Win 'Lullabies: By Request'
Become a fan of MomTalk on Facebook between now and May 1st and receive a free CD! Five fans, chosen randomly, will receive a soon-to-be-released CD, 'Lullabies: By Request.'
A CD of soothing lullabies by nationally acclaimed and multi-million-selling pianists, The O'Neill Brothers, was developed after a national search for song ideas -- and the touching or inspiring stories behind them. The resulting CD, "Lullabies: By Request," features 16 tunes submitted by moms and grandmas from across the country that are specifically d
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Win Tickets to a Special Screening of BABIES
You've seen the ads, now see the movie at an advanced screening!
3 Lucky MomTalk members in the Twin Cities area are invited to a special advance screening of BABIES. Winners, chosen at random, will see the movie and receive an additional prize pack with a poster, a baby onesie and adult-size t-shirt.
To be eligible to win tickets and prize package, come find us and become a MomTalk fan on Facebook. On Monday, April 26, we'll select 3 Facebook fans to attend the screening.
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What Your Hair Color Says About You
Plus Tips to Keep Your Colored Locks Looking Their Best
By Mary Jo McGinnity, Fantastic Sams
Colored or natural, long or short, curly or straight - your hair has a personality of its own. As a matter of fact, the color of your hair can color how others see you. Following are some traits associated with different hair color types as well as some general advice to maintain different shades and keep your colored locks looking their best.
If your hair is blonde...
You've probably been asked if you have more fun and heard your share of dumb-blonde jokes. Ot
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Kids Eat Free!
We've updated the list! Momtalk.com tries to keep the listings as current as possible, but before visiting any of the following local restaurants, we recommend calling ahead to verify that a kid promotion is still in effect.
Have a 9-year old who eats like a horse? A toddler who only eats red food? Need a break? All of the above? These Twin Cities locales feed kids for free. Check the day and/or age restrictions and chow down.
Daily
White Castle
All locations
www.whitecastle.com
Kids eat free 4-8pm; Dine-in only, one free kid's meal per adult meal purch
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Take Steps to Prepare for the Cost of a Bigger Family
A couple's decision to start a family leads to one of the most significant periods of transition in their lives. Along with a host of new responsibilities comes the financial impact that children have on a household. This is not something to be taken lightly. You may be focused on immediate expenses like diapers, booties and baby food, but that's just the start. By some estimates, the cost of raising a child from birth to age 18 can fall in the range of $200,000, and possibly much more depending on any number of variables related to lifestyle, education and healthcare costs.
These numbers make it apparent that it takes n
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The Dish on Dairy
Did you know that milk delivers more than just calcium to your diet? Not everybody does.
"Many consumers know about milk's calcium benefits, but most are unaware that dairy foods deliver eight other dietary nutrients considered 'essential' by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)," says Nikki Stahr, a registered dietitian with the Midwest Dairy Council.
Eating healthy is about more than just watching the calorie count. "It's important to get essential nutrients from the foods we eat," says Stahr, "because the human body can't manufacture them in sufficient quantities to meet daily needs."
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