Sweet Deal for National Donut Day- Friday, June 1, 2012

Press Release:

SWEET DEAL: DUNKIN’ DONUTS IN SOUTH FLORIDA ANNOUNCES FREE DONUT OFFER FOR NATIONAL DONUT DAY ON JUNE 1

Celebrate National Donut Day at Dunkin’ Donuts in South Florida with a free donut with the purchase of any beverage

Miami, FL  (May 30, 2012) – Dunkin’ Donuts, America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee, donuts and baked goods, today announced that it will be honoring National Donut Day, celebrated this year on Friday, June 1, with a sweet deal for donut lovers everywhere. On June 1, participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants in South Florida will offer guests a free donut of their choice (while supplies last) with the purchase of any beverage.  

National Donut Day, celebrated on the first Friday of June each year, was originally established in 1938 by the Chicago Salvation Army to honor women who served donuts to soldiers during World War I. According to John Costello, Chief Global Marketing and Innovation Officer at Dunkin’ Brands, it’s the perfect day to celebrate the joy that donuts bring to people each and every day. “With our heritage as the country’s donut leader, we know best that donuts can make any moment in the day a little sweeter. We’re proud to once again make it easy and affordable for everyone to celebrate National Donut Day by enjoying a free donut at Dunkin’ Donuts with the purchase of any beverage,” he said.

For more than 60 years, Dunkin' Donuts has been a leader in the donut category, selling 1.9 billion donuts and MUNCHKINS® donut hole treats every day. Within the United States, Dunkin’ Donuts offers more than 70 varieties of donuts, including beloved flavors such as Boston Kreme, Glazed and Chocolate Frosted. In May, Dunkin' Donuts introduced new donuts inspired by Men In Black 3.  These include the Undercover Black Cocoa Donut, a star shaped yeast donut filled with brownie batter butter creme and topped with chocolate icing and star sprinkles, and the Chocolate Lunarmax Donut, a glazed chocolate cake donut with rich chocolate icing drizzle and star sprinkles.  All Men In Black 3-inspired donuts are available at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide for a limited time.

To find a participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurant near you, visit https://www.dunkindonuts.com/aboutus/store/Search.aspx.  To learn more about Dunkin’ Donuts, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com or follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/DunkinDonuts) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/DDSofla).

About Dunkin' Donuts

Founded in 1950, Dunkin' Donuts is America's favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin' Donuts is a market leader in the regular/decaf coffee, iced coffee, hot flavored coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories. Dunkin' Donuts has earned the No. 1 ranking for customer loyalty in the coffee category by Brand Keys for six years running. The company has more than 10,000 restaurants in 32 countries worldwide. For the full-year 2011, Dunkin' Donuts' restaurants had global franchisee-reported sales of approximately $6.4 billion. Based in Canton, Mass., Dunkin' Donuts is part of the Dunkin' Brands Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNKN) family of companies. For more information, visit www.DunkinDonuts.com.    

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Connect a teachable moment: 

Read: Arnie the Doughnut

Written and illustrated by Laurie Keller. Published by Henry Holt & Company 2003

Adorable ideas to do with your kids after they read the book...

-http://www.lauriekeller.com/schoolstuff_arnie.html

-http://lauriekeller.com/wordpress/arnie-the-doughnut-classroom-ideas/

-http://www.the-best-childrens-books.org/Arnie-the-Doughnut.html

Tres Amigos Playgroup Celebrates Father's Day

Hands down, this was the most WONDERful way to honor our babies Daddies... 

Tres Amigos y Amiga 

Celebrate Father's Day in a SUPER way! 

By Gina Johnson

When I found out that I was going to be hosting Tres Amigos for Father’s Day, my ideas started flowing quickly. Then when I found out our little Amiga Peyton was going to be in Florida for our playdate, I was over the moon excited to host! What can be better than playing with friends, eating and laughing all while honoring DAD at the same time? NOTHING!!

My inspiration of course came from WONDER Mommy! Every time I think of the word “mom”, I instantly think of super woman. I mean after all, moms have to have super powers to complete our daily list of “life’s chores." From cooking to cleaning to driving to healing; moms do it ALL or so we think. 

But what about Dad? Let’s face it, our little ones wouldn’t be here without their help. All too often dads seem to get over looked. So, this Father’s Day I wanted to honor dad in a powerful way. Thus came…Super Dad!

Once I had my theme of Super Dad, I started my research on none other than Pinterest. I came across http://workmanfamily.typepad.com/our_life/crafts/. This is where I found the Super Dad banner and some of the décor. I just love the Dad’s Root Beer and the red, blue and yellow color scheme.

CLOTHING ATTIRE:

Super hero colors or superhero shirts

Mason, Bradley, Peyton, Luke

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FOOD:

 I wanted to keep with the super hero theme, so my brother’s girlfriend made table tents for us that said the following:

-Mighty Munchies (Spiderman graham crackers)

-Power Dip (Tuna fish, Egg Salad and cream cheese) 

-Super sandwiches (assortment of bagels and homemade frittatas) 

-Superhero vitamins (Fruit) 

 -Power Bars (muffins).

CRAFTS:

Purchased at Michael’s-

 D-A-D Greeting Card- $1.99 for a pack of 6 

D-A-D letters-$3.99

For the handprint: 

Cardstock paper- .49

White washable paint- $1.99

Purchased at the local $1 Store-

Button/Ribbon

DAD’s Root Beer

Paper Goods

Finished Product:
Photo shoot outside, using the D-A-D letters

Craft Table 

Super Dad Poem

Bradley coloring 

Mason helping Mommy

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  Remember your children are Super Hero's too! Their special power is loving their Daddies (and Mommies). That's where YOU get your strength! 

  
  

  HAPPY FATHER'S DAY 
  
  

  TO ALL THE SUPER DAD'S 
  
  

  IN THE UNIVERSE! 

  
  

  Hope this helps inspire you in a powerful way... how will you honor the Super Hero Dad in your life?

Product Review: Special Tex

CleanSeat + Clean House = Happy Mommy


Who has a toddler that just loves to make a mess when they eat? I DO! 
And who is the lucky one that gets to clean it up every day? I DO!


Well, these products are perfect for helping make the clean-up process faster and easier. 

As parents of 4, the SpecialTex family found that their high chairs, dining chairs and car seats needed protection from food, spills, dirt and moisture. Out of their frustration, they decided to design a line of products that were like towels but easier to use and more effective at protecting.

The top layer of their products have soft terry velour and the bottom layer of material is waterproof nylon. These products all make life simpler because they eliminate time consuming clean-ups. Each product is made in high quality fabrics, which are all machine washable.

Fitness Towel Protector

High Chair Protector

Dining Chair Protector

Car Seat Cover Protector

Advice: Wash everything once before using it!!!

So its been over a week since I've had all my products and I think my favorite thus far is the dining chair protector. My son hates highchairs since he was an infant and I learned very quickly that I needed a plan B. That is when I discovered a WONDERful portable booster seat. Since this is the only thing he sits in, both outside the house and inside, it tends to get a little messier then a typical highchair. With that being said, the dining chair protector has been a huge help. Its easy to use, catches all of his food, and absorbs his spills. Best part I just take it off and throw it in the wash after and my nice upholstered chairs stay clean and new! 


This is a definite necessity for every household!!! 

They also have a Duds for Suds line of terry cloth baby products such as hooded towels, wash clothes, and baby robes which would make adorable, personalized baby gifts.

I liked that the towel dimensions were large enough for my 14 month to have his entire body covered. Although the bath rob was adorable, my son didn't love wearing it. :(


All Special Tex products are sold on their website or Amazon. You can also find them in local baby stores. 

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Car Seat Safety Party

Wonder Mommy and Protect-A-Tot teamed up to host a WONDERful event for moms in the neighborhood. The Car Seat Party helped educate us on proper child car seat installation. According to some statistics, four out of five car seats on the road today are not properly installed.  Protect-A-Tot, Inc. gave us the scoop on car seat basics. Thank you everyone who participated! 

Call Protect-A-Tot today for all your childproofing, cpr and car seat safety needs! www.protectatot.com

561-966-0304

Positioning the infant seat at the correct angle helps ensure unobstructed breathing. Use the level to help you!

At the Car Seat Party we learned how to correctly install our car seats and properly secure our children.

Protect-A-Tot, Inc., Child Passenger Safety Technicians.

All children 2 years of age or older, or those younger than 2 years of age who have outgrown the rear-facing weight or height limit for their car seats, should use a forward facing car seat.

Thank you to Protect-A-Tot, Inc. for helping fill out all the Child Passenger Safety Checklists.

Keep the harness chest clip level with the armpits. Harness straps on rear-facing infant seats should be at, or below the shoulders. Harness straps are always snug, straight and flat.

Always make sure the front passenger seat isn't pushed back too far or the car seat will sit too upright.

Please make sure ALL car seats fit tightly into your vehicle and do not move side to side or front to back.



DRIVE SAFE!!!! xoxo

Product Review: Teething Bling by Smart Mom

Does your baby ever try to chew or play with your  jewelry? I know my son loves trying to take anything with bling off anyone who is holding him... and with in seconds it is in his mouth.

Teething Bling is a WONDERful way to help keep your everyday jewelry free from breaking while also allowing it to be used as a safe teether and play toy. 

This product is definitely a must for all new moms! I would have loved to have received this when my 14 month old was an infant. Although, he happens to still love it now too. What a great gift idea for a baby shower or new mom! Its the perfect gift for both mom and baby to share and enjoy together.

There are TONS of styles and colors... Everyone will be able to find one that matches their own unique fashionable look. Mine is speckled blue that looks great with jeans. 


They are made from the same silicone material as many teething toys and of course is non-toxic. It is so convenient in the sense that you always have a teething toy with you at all times, not to mention you don't have to worry about it falling on the floor and getting dirty. 

I especially love that they donate to a WONDERful organization called, Dress for Success  in loving memory of the proud founder, Amy Maurer Creel's sister-in-law.

Make sure to follow them on Twitter and Facebook! 

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