CURIOUS GEORGE® episode, “Mother’s Day Surprise!,”

My family and I were able to screen the new CURIOUS GEORGE® episode, “Mother’s Day Surprise!,”. We threw a screening party for our family and friends.

The kids had a blast watching CURIOUS GEORGE® while eating some popcorn. The parents, as well as myself, loved that the Mother's Day episode celebrates hispanic heritage. I love PBS and that they take learning to another level. Incorporating hispanic heritage teaches our kids about diversity that we live in especially when they add characters like Marco. All the kids gave the episodes a thumbs up. They watch it over and over at the screening party.

Visit pbskids.org/curiousgeorge. Hers is the schedule for Channel 8 in Houston-

Friday, May 6-7:00AM
Mother's Day episode celebrating Hispanic Heritage and Latina moms. George helps Marco surprise his Mami with a party. Together, they make a pinata and other festive decorations.

Monday, May 9-7:00AM
Fun Ball Talley; Red Sky at Night, Monkey's Delight
George, Betsy and Steve try to guess the number of super-mega fun balls in a rocket-shaped dispenser at Dulson's Toy Store in order to win the balls and dispenser. Then George keeps a weather journal.

Tuesday, May 10-7:00AM
Shipwrecked With Hundley; Chasing Rainbows
George, the Man With the Yellow Hat, Hundley and the Doorman go on a sailboat trip, but a cracked boom forces them to stop on a remote island to make repairs. Then, while leading Steve and Betsy on a tour of the forest, George follows a rainbow.

Disclosure-I received all items for the screening party with an exclusive press preview dvd, popcorn, and other items. No compensation was received. These are our honest opinions.

COVERGIRL @ AMERICAN IDOL Special Performer: Katy Perry

Photo: Michael Becker / FOX

Get the Look by Celebrity Makeup Artist: Jake Bailey

The inspiration for the look was exotic and dramatic, it was over the top, perfect for her performance of ET, says makeup artist Jake Bailey.
On Katy’s skin I created her signature perfect and polished, flawless canvas. Then, to create the unique, almost-alien look, I used Plasta Wax from Makeup For Ever, to cover a section of the eyebrows and then altered the shape of her brows to extend them up to her temples. This is a fun, theatrical product which is great for videos and performances. To create the dramatic pink cheek, I used NARS Eyeshadow duo in Caravaggio, using the darker shade to define the contour of her cheek and the lighter shade along the ridge of her cheekbone to add dimension. I then lightly applied COVERGIRL Clean Pressed Powder on the T-zone, which is a great way to set the foundation and remove shine without obstructing the glow from liquid foundation.

To create Katy’s eye, I first defined and extended the shape of her eye using COVERGIRL LiquilineBlast in Black Fire. For the color I used the NARS Caravaggio and NARS Eyeshadow Duo in Rated R using elements of fuscia and neon green/yellow to add lots of color and fun to the look. To finish the eye, I applied exotic feathered lashes from Shu Uemura on the top and a few coats of COVERGIRL LashBlast Fusion on the bottom lashes.

We finished the look with a dramatic purple lip using COVERGIRL LipPerfection lipcolor in Embrace.

Obtén el look de Katy Perry maquillada por el Maquillista de Celebridades Jake Bailey
Este look tuvo una inspiración exótica y dramática, lo máximo, perfecto para su presentación de ET.

Prepare el cutis de Katy para convertirlo en ese lienzo nítido, impecable y perfecto que lo caracteriza. Entonces, para crear ese look singular casi de extraterrestre, utilicé Plasta Wax de Makeup For Ever, para cubrir una sección de las cejas y después alteré la forma de éstas para extenderlas hasta sus sienes. Este es un producto teatral y divertido que resulta fantástico para maquillar cuando se hacen videos o este tipo de presentaciones. Para crear esas mejillas rosadas tan dramáticas, utilicé las sombras Eyeshadow Duo de NARS en color Caravaggio, empleando la tonalidad más oscura para definir el contorno de las mejillas y la tonalidad más clara siguiendo a todo lo largo del hueso de su mejilla para añadir dimensión. Acto seguido, apliqué ligeramente Clean Pressed Powder de COVERGIRL en la zona T, lo cual es una magnífica manera de fijar la base y remover el brillo sin obstruir el resplandor de la base líquida.

Para crear los ojos de Katy, primero definí y extendí la forma de sus ojos usando el delineador LiquilineBlast de COVERGIRL en color Black Fire. Para el color usé las sombras Caravaggio de NARS y las Eyeshadow Duo de NARS en color Rated R, usando elementos de fucsia y verde neón/amarillo para agregar mucho color y variedad en el look. Para finalizar los ojos, apliqué exóticas pestañas de plumas de Shu Uemura en la parte superior y algunas capas de la mascara LashBlast Fusion de COVERGIRL en las pestañas de abajo.

Finalicé el look con dramático color labial púrpura usando el creyón labial LipPerfection de COVERGIRL en color Embrace.

Giveaway-Burger King Chicken Tenders review

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Have you had it your way, lately? Have you tried the new Chicken Tenders at Burger King? My family and some friends were invited to a private party where we were able to try out the Chicken Tenders.

The Chicken Tenders come in 4, 8, and 20 pieces. They have sauces to dip it in like Zesty, Buffalo, BBQ, Honey Mustard, Ranch, or Sweet & Sour sauce.

Would you like to taste the New Crispy Chicken Tenders? Here is how to enter to win 1 of 5 $10 giftcards?

1) Follow me on blogger. (1 entry)
2) Tweet. (1 entry/tweet, unlimited)

Win a $10 BK gc @independentmami #giveaway ends 05/16 http://tinyurl.com/3mfnto6


This giveaway ends May 16. 5 winners will be randomly selected and each receive a $10 Burger King gift card. Please leave your email in the comment. Good Luck. US only.

***Disclosure-My family and I attended a private party where we were provided food, gc, toys for the kiddos, and we even got see the movie HOP. No monetary compensation was received. These are my honest opinions. These tenders have been Independentmami tested and Independentmami approved.

Giveaway-JOHNSON'S® Treasuring Everyday Joy™

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JOHNSON'S® Celebrates the Joy of Being a Mother!

Mother's Day is around the corner and because moms are #1 in our lives, JOHNSON'S® Brand would like to celebrate this special occasion my readers!

In honor of Mother's Day, JOHNSON'S® is launching a new campaign called "Treasuring Everyday Joy™" to encourage parents to pause, reflect and promise to celebrate special everyday moments with their children - while helping all families experience the joy of a healthy baby. For every 'like' at Facebook.com/johnsonsbaby, the brand will donate $1 to March of Dimes.

This past Sunday, I did the March for Babies 5 mile walk, which is a great cause. So when heard about JOHNSON'S® donating money to the March of Dimes, I jumped on board. And you should too.

Giveaway-I have two JOHNSON'S® bags ($30 value worth of products) for 2 lucky moms. (including a variety of baby products and featuring the product of the month: JOHNSON'S® Baby BubbleBath.)

How to enter-

1) Mandatory-Simply go to Facebook.com/johnsonsbaby, hit the like button, and tell them Independentmami sent you. (1 entry)
2) Tell me how are you treasuring the everyday moments. (1 entry)

JOHNSON'S® Celebra la Alegría de ser Mamá

El Día de la Madre ya está por llegar y como madre sólo hay una, la marca JOHNSON'S® quisiera celebrar este día con mi audiencia.

Para el Día de la Madre, JOHNSON'S® ha lanzado una nueva campaña llamada "Treasuring Everyday Joy™", para invitar a los padres de familia a hacer una pausa, reflexionar y prometer celebrar cada momento especial con sus niños, mientras ayudan a otras familias a disfrutar de la experiencia de tener un hijo saludable en casa. Por cada "like" en Facebook.com/johnsonsbaby, la marca donará $1 a March of Dimes con el ánimo de apoyar esta causa.

Este Domingo pasado, yo camine en la Marcha de 5 millas para los Bebes, que es una buena causa. Cuando JOHNSON'S® me conto lo que estan donando dinero ha esta causa, me encanto la idea.

Concurso-Tengo dos bolsas de productos JOHNSON'S® valoradas en $30 para dos mamá. (incluirán una gran variedad de productos para bebe y el producto del mes: JOHNSON'S® Baby Bubble Bath)

Como entrar-

1) Mandatoria-Facil ve a la pagina Facebook.com/johnsonsbaby, like, y diles que Independentmami te mando. (1 entrada)
2) Dime como tu disfrutas los momentos de cada dia. (1 entrada)

This giveaway ends May 16 at 8 a.m. 2 winners will be randomly selected, and each will win a bag with $30 value worth of products. Please leave your email in your comment. Good luck.


***Disclosure-No monetary compensation was received.

Hellmann's® Build Your Perfect Sandwich Sweepstakes

Whether it's for breakfast, lunch or dinner, there's no denying it: America is a sandwich-loving nation! According to the new "Hellmann's® State of the Sandwich" survey, a majority of American sandwich eaters (84%) believe that how a sandwich is made is just as important as the ingredients used to make it.** Something else many of America's sandwich fans agree on: If there's a must-have sandwich ingredient, it's Hellmann's®* mayonnaise!

To help celebrate America's passionate preferences for building the perfect sandwich, Hellmann's® and Best Foods® are partnering with Chef Bobby Flay to show families how to make real, simple, delicious sandwiches, and to uncover unique and personal sandwich-making techniques. They want to know how you slice it, spread it, stack it or serve it ... Do you spread your Hellmann's® Mayonnaise on one slice or both? Is the cheese on the top or in the center of the sandwich?

All you have to do is go to Facebook.com/hellmanns to share your sandwich-making tips, tricks, techniques and secrets. You'll also have the opportunity to build your perfect sandwich and enter the Hellmann's® Build Your Perfect Sandwich Sweepstakes for a chance to win great prizes including a kitchen essentials bundle, grocery gift cards and Hellmann's® and Best Foods® products.***

Did you know that 33 percent of Americans who eat sandwiches credit their mom with teaching them how to make a great sandwich? And nearly three-quarters (71 percent) of moms with sandwich-loving kids say they serve their families the favorites they ate growing up!**

Disclosure: I was entered for a chance to win a Hellmann's® prize package in exchange for this informational post. No monetary exchange took place.