Friday, July 9, 2010

hey...those are mine! *contest closed*

This is a compensated review by BlogHer and Ritz.






So this summer is my first summer NOT doing home daycare or working in some form or another since...umm...since I was 16 maybe? Being that I have 3 active boys and I am in fact a student myself, the school year was busy and hectic and went a mile a minute. So I was so looking forward to this summer of just me and my boys. (and their dad) PS: I loved my daycare kids, but there's something about just having my very own kiddos and being on our very own schedule!

Lets start by saying I'm in the car easily 4-5 times a day. I take them to the weekly summer movies at the local theatre, I'm at the library 3+ days a week dropping off and picking up movies and books, I schlep 'em out to the water park 2+ days a week, I drive them to and from cubscout meetings, and sit on the sidelines during basketball. I'm at the grocery store, the bank, the gas station, etc etc etc! We are on the run constantly! When I do have a minute or two free, my favorite thing to do is take a breath, grab a snack, and read a book.

Running around town or hiding in my corner hanging out with the latest author, snacks on the go are a must. Ritz Crackerfuls filled crackers are portable and so easy to grab in a pinch. The 6 grams of whole grain in each serving make this a filling and healthier alternative to all the sugar snacks that seem to sneak their way into my cupboards.

These snacks get snuck OUT of my cupboards just as quickly!

To enter the $100 Visa gift card giveaway, tell me what you do when you have a few moments all to yourself. Do you hop online? Take a nap? Work on a hobby? Watch TV? Knit? Play the trombone? Garden? Tell me in the comments.

The contest runs July 9th-July 31st and there are sixteen other chances to win! Please check out the other bloggers' pages and contests here. Official rules can be read here. Read about Ritz Crackerfuls, and save $1.00 on Ritz Crackerfuls filled crackers by clicking here for your coupon.

283 comments:

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Jayfr said...

With a few moments to myself, I listen to a few songs on the MP3 player.

Anonymous said...

When I have a few minutes all to myself I enter contests online.

hbbs55 said...

when I have a moment to myself I love to look through magazines for new recipes

slehan said...

Spare minutes are made longer by reading a good book. Thanks for the contest.

Julieh said...

When I have a few moments to myself, I try to meditate to a state of calmness if possible! honeypie411 at yahoo dot com

tattwo said...

When I have time to burn you can find me online. I can waste time with the best. Thanks.

idahomom said...

I enter giveaways like this one.

Unknown said...

I go online and check my email, check Facebook, read a few blogs, and enter a few giveaways.

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dessie10 said...

Alone time is a few quiet minutes in the recliner with my feet up.
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Unknown said...

I hop online or watch a good movie

Kim (Randominities) said...

When I have a few moments to myself in the evening, I take a bubble bath.

Anonymous said...

Single and older than dirt, I have lots of time to myself (and love it) in down times I think on the past, some regrets but more insight into the benefits of hard times and injuries and how they helped to strengthen me for the future.

Rachel said...

I tend to step away and go on the computer to read blogs or the news...also look at fashion sites for new ideas.

skkorman said...

I like to spend my free time reading a good book!

skkorman AT bellsouth DOT net

dlhaley said...

My office is close to my house so I go home for lunch and watch a couple of episodes of I Love Lucy on TV—I always go back to work feeling refreshed!

dlhaley[at]hotmail[dot]com

Unknown said...

facebook and twitter

Unknown said...

I read mystery books...it relaxes me so well

anny32 said...

close my eyes...very necessary these days!

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Molly K said...

I go online and search my favorite stores clearance sections.

Jennifer Neal said...

Online shopping and browsing, love deals!

Jill Myrick (jsc123) said...

When I am able to get some time for myself I like go for a long walk. We live in a rural area and during the spring and summer there are always so many new gorgeous flowers and shrubs blooming that it is really relaxing.
I guess you could say that it brings you back to nature after being inside for several days.

Thank you so much for the giveaway.

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Nicole Larsen said...

I love taking an hour or so and snuggling with my daughter on the couch and watching a Disney movie :)

pittsy82@hotmail.com

js22 said...

When I have time alone, I like to read and enjoy a book!
Thanks for the giveaway!
email in blogger profile.

guettel78 said...

When I have a little "me" time, I'll usually put on my headphones and listen to some new music on my iPod, usually reading a magazine at the same time. That always seems to relax me and take me away from reality for a few minutes!

gkaufmanss@yahoo.com

dpschad said...

I love to catch a movie on Lifetime or Hallmark when I'm alone. So relaxing.

Mishia said...

I watch some tv or read.

Valeen said...

Curling up with a good book! It helps me relax and reconnect!

sweepyhead at gmail dot com

Traumajunky said...

Read a bit then nap. Thanks!

Barbara Bee said...

If it's daytime, I get online and read email or a special interest forum. If it's evening I watch TV.

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Anonymous said...

For me it is always a dilemma between taking a nap and surfing the Web.

souldolphindream said...

I go for a walk on the beach and let whatever is on my mind just slip away. Relaxes me every time!

souldolphindream@aol.com

Kimberley said...

It's been so long since I had a moment to myself, I'm not sure what I'd do! Probably just sleep, which is a rarity for me these days!

Many thanks!

annemarie562000 said...

I play some games on Facebook!

annemarie562000(at)yahoo(dot)com

Leslie said...

When I have time to myself, I like to go for a walk on the beach or take an afternoon nap.

Ming said...

I catch up on my tv shows or read a book

Erica C. said...

I try to do a crossword puzzle.

Alice said...

a glass of wine and maybe a bath

Breanne said...

I like to read

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Crystal F said...

I read! I don't get enough time to do it but if I have a minute here or there I take advantage of it. thank you!

Laura said...

When I have a little time for me I grab and apple, a big glass of sweet tea, my favorite jazz on my Ipod and sit under our giant magnolia tree.

Anonymous said...

I love to steal a few minutes to read a good book or take a walk. Thanks!
pjgirl74 at aol dot com

Jinxy and Me said...

I like to curl up with a good book!

ConiSu said...

I'll call a friend or family member to chat.

Deb K said...

I like to take a nice long hot bubble bath :-)

deb55106(at)gmail(dot)com

Becca said...

I love reading a good novel, thanks! :) sbcashortie at hotmail dot com

Sonya Allstun said...

I take a long hot bubble bath and do some pampering with a facial

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arla said...

I like to sing and/or listen to alternative music on pandora

Unknown said...

I usually go into the shower and get a bubble bath!!

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Amy G. said...

When I have a few moments to myself I like to do anything relaxing- playing games online, reading, listening to some music, or just watching a bit of TV.

heroesgirl314[at]gmail[dot]com

ShesAnAngel said...

When I have a few moments to myself I usually get online cause there is always something more I have to do!

justine417@comcast.net

Anonymous said...

I have netflix so I will put on a season of a show and I have to go and finish a set goal in between episodes, watching and old show is my me time, of course I am on the internet at the same time so I multi- task even on a break
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mindy said...

i sit down with a cup of coffee and a book thanks for the giveaway minsthins at optonline dot net

susan1215 said...

I love to read when I have some free time

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pattycake said...

I take a walk

carolpie said...

If I am really bored I read a magazine and just rest.


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Anonymous said...

My little indulgence is a McDonald's caramel frappe and a new mystery novel!
pauline15_01 at hotmail dot com

07violet said...

I play a quick computer game

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OneHappyfamily said...

Scrap scrap Baby! You know you know....

~dab said...

A nice, long, hot bath :)

Angela said...

I recently got a Kindle, so I spend my spare time reading.

wendy wallach said...

I catch up on my favorite blogs!

madamerkf at aol dot com

icefairy said...

I surf the net whenever I have the time to.

sarbear3490 said...

I paint my nails when I have a few moments to myself!

latishajean said...

I love to go online and read book reviews on book blogs and I love to read every night my favorite thing to do!
tishajean@charter.net

Tara W said...

I put together jigsaw puzzles.

mizztuts AT bellsouth DOT net

Angela Livingston said...

I take a nap when I can. I'm tired all the time if I don't

Anonymous said...

I take a nap. I am a night owl, so if I can I try to catch up on sleep during the day.

pauleyd68 (at) yahoo (dot) com

Julie said...

I live out of state from my sis and mom...to break up the monotony of the
day ...I give them a call and chat.I also go off and drive into town by myself to go window shopping
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Betty C said...

My regular workday doesn't give me any opportunities for "me" time. So when I get home I take a long relaxing bubble bath and have a nice little chocolate snack.

Deborah Wellenstein said...

In my free time (?!), I like to read. Thanks!

EclecticZebra said...

Go online...
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Chrystal said...

I either go online and watch a movie on Netflix, or go outside and sit on the porch.

chrystaljns @ gmail dot com

Betty C said...

When I have free time I like to go online and read my favorite blogs and enter contests.

S Carter said...

I will play an online game or read a magazine

scarter305 at aol dot com

Amy delong said...

I usually take a nice hot bath or read a book
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Anonymous said...

I am guilty of taking quick naps when I have the spare time. So refreshing!

ardy22 at earthlink dot net

Rae said...

if i get a few min. i like to curl up in bed and read.

Holly B said...

I like to spend my leisure time on my deck with my kitties relaxing!

Sand said...

I love to read when I have a moment to myself.

Bakersdozen said...

Lately, I have been reading almost everyday. vidomich(at)yahoo(dot)com

Anonymous said...

I love to relax to Natures Sounds Cds!

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Donna said...

I take a nap.
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Priscilla said...

i like to relax by sketching out of my favorite fashion magazines

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