Photo a day for the month of June

Will you be playing along?

How to play along: 
'The following text has been Stolen from Chantelle'


"If you're new to photo a day, let me tell you a bit about it. Photo a day is a fun photo-sharing challenge. Each day take a look at the list and take a photo according to the prompt. There are no rules. You don't have to be super creative or take the most amazing photos, it's all about the social sharing of it. Everyone is welcome to play!"

Once you've taken your photo you share it on which ever platform you like: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Flickr, Blog, Pinterest ... where ever! Make sure you tag it with #photoadayJune if sharing on Twitter or Instagram

Here's how to share your photo:

INSTAGRAM: Upload your photo to Instagram, add a sweet filter and put #photoadayJune in the caption so others can see your photos {share to Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Flickr etc from Instagram if you like}

TWITTER: Upload your photo to Instagram, add some words to describe it and use the hashtag #photoadayJune so others can see your photos

FACEBOOK: Create an album titled something like, Photo a Day June, and make the album public, then upload your photos. It's a good idea to upload the list too so you can refer to it and others can see what you're doing. You can also share your photos on Chantelle's Fat Mum Slim Facebook page. Don't add them to the comments, but instead upload the photo or share a link on my page. Please.

PINTEREST: Upload your photos to a board, and use the hashtag #photoadayJune so that others can search for them.

BLOGS & TUMBLR: Upload your photos to your blog or Tumblr and share with the world.

FLICKR: Share your photos in the Photo a day group."




Linking up with Jess over @ Diary of a SAHM for some IBOT

Would you be interested in a 30-Day Supply of Energy Slim Liquid?

Just out of curiosity, if i hosted this as a giveaway, how many of you would be interested in it?
(I have not tried this product, so there for i can not comment on if it actually works)

Herbal Weight-Loss Formula - a 30-Day Supply of Energy Slim Liquid.

"The Australian-made Energy Slim helps bodies battling the bulge to thermogenically burn body fat, while increasing energy, fighting nasty free radicals and enhancing overall wellbeing. Groupies receive a 30-day supply of this super-tonic, which comes in a 200ml bottle, requiring a one to two teaspoon dosage per day. Listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods, the formula contains herbal goodies like extracts of green tea, vitamin B3, L-carnatine, coleus and green coffee."

Weekend away in photos...

If i wrote about my weekend at Hidden Valley this would be a very long post, so here it is in photos!
WARNING: Photo Overload!

Linking up with Trish over @ My Little Drummer Boys for some Wordless Wednesday!

Dont forget to enter my Zhu Zhu Puppies pack Giveaway. Ends 28/5

Off on an Adventure...

Wordless Wednesday

Slightly excited about this coming weekend, as my family and i will be going away for some well earned Family time at Hidden Valley!

Due to the floods here in NSW Breaking my car, we have had to change our date. I'm hoping the weather is nice at least for the weekend.

Today i am linking up with Trish over @ My Little Drummer Boys.

Don't forget to checkout my Zhu Zhu Puppies Pack Giveaway! Valued at $110

Zhu Zhu Puppies pack Review and Giveaway!

Today i am linking up with Jess over @ Diary of a SAHM for some IBOT!

Look what arrived in my mailbox recently!

Miss 8 was very excited to have this waiting for her to 'road test' after a long hard day at school.

She loved that it was easy for her to connect together, she also loves that the washing machine in the Laundry acts like it is washing and the Xray machine in the Veterinarian acts like it is scanning the puppy when the Zhu Zhus run on the tracks provided. 

She really LOVED the colours - Pink and purple, you see this means it is really her's and she does not have to share it with her brothers. :P

For the month of May, Hunter Products are having a May Madness Sale, which means you can pick up this Awesome Zhu Zhu puppies pack, valued at $110, for only $35.

In each pack is…

1 x Zhu Zhu Puppy*

1 x Zhu Zhu Puppy Outfit*

1 x Zhu Zhu Puppy Chase Sled & Accessories*

1 x Zhu Zhu Push Along (Puppy Car & Meter or Laundry Room)*

1 x Zhu Zhu Puppy Carrier*

1 x Large Playset*

*Colours and styles may vary per pack ordered.

Plus, anyone who buys two packs will receive a free Zhu Zhu Pets board game valued at $29.95 – so all up that’s $250 worth of Zhus for only $70 plus delivery.

"The fine print…

May Madness Zhu Zhu Puppies Play Pack is available to purchase from Sports and Toys for the month of May. A flat rate of $12 delivery will be charged in addition to the $35 for each set of toys. May be different colours/ styles to the ones featured. Limited stock available." 

Ook... Now for the fun stuff. 

**GIVEAWAY**

I have 1 Zhu Zhu Puppies Pack Valued at $110 to giveaway to one lucky reader/follower!

The Rules are simple:

*Follow Me 

*Leave me a comment, telling me what your favourite name would be for a Zhu Zhu Pet . Don't forget to leave your email address. 

Optional

*Like my Facebook Page

*Follow me on Twitter and Tweet this:

"Win a Zhu Zhu Puppies Gift pack, Valued at $110, over @Me_N_my_Monkeys ~ http://www.janedavid99.com/ "

Winners will be Drawn using Random.org on the Monday the 28th of May 2012.

Sorry guys but, Entry is open to Australian Residents only!

Good Luck!!

Disclosure: I received a complimentary Zhu Zhu Puppies pack courtesy of 360 Immerse and Hunter Products for review purposes only. No financial payment was offered nor accepted for this post. All opinions expressed are purely my own.

Happy Mothers Day!

I hope all you wonderful Mamma's out there are having a Fantastic day! xx

How are you spending your day?

The Healthiest Take-Out Meals for You and Your Family

Love take away but your trying to diet, well this is a must read post for you!

Guest Post

With today’s busy lifestyles, it can be difficult or even impossible to find time for cooking healthy meals at home. If you find yourself relying on take-out restaurants and fast foods to feed your family, you may become concerned about the obesity epidemic and its related illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease.

Is All Take-Out Food Bad?

Although many take-out foods are laden with fat and empty calories, there are healthier choices available. Simply choosing the right items can make take-out meals a time-saving convenience that won’t destroy your family’s health. Here are some guidelines for bringing home healthier take-out meals from your favorite restaurants.

Chinese Take-Out

Chinese food is actually very healthy if you know how to order it. Many dishes are packed with nutritious vegetables and lean meats. For the healthiest choices, avoid breaded, fried dishes and sweet sauces. Egg rolls are also fried and should only be eaten in moderation. Noodles and fried rice have more fat and calories; stick to steamed rice.

Cooking methods are important when choosing healthy Chinese dishes. Steamed foods are best. When it comes to sauces, soy and garlic are less fatty. You can avoid extra calories by asking for sauces on the side.

Healthier Pizza

Pizza is a beloved comfort food for many families. Unfortunately, standard pizza recipes are packed with fat and calories. For healthier pizza, order extra veggies, less cheese and a thin crust. Avoid stuffed-crust pizzas and fatty meats like pepperoni. Many pizza restaurants offer lean ham or grilled chicken as a topping.

Fast Food Burgers

One of the most challenging types of fast food meals to make healthier is the typical burger-and-fries. There are a few ways to minimize the damage. Order kid-sized burgers; most larger burgers are vastly oversized and full of grease. Skip the cheese and mayonnaise. Instead, opt for ketchup and mustard and fresh veggies as toppings. Instead of fries, order a side salad with low-fat dressing.

Most burger restaurants also offer a grilled chicken sandwich. This is a great alternative to fatty ground beef. Be careful when ordering full-sized salads; sometimes they are packed with cheese and other high-fat ingredients.

Healthy Sub Sandwiches

Sub restaurants are excellent choices once you know what to avoid. Freshly baked wheat sub rolls are healthy and delicious. Some chains also offer low-fat sauces such as light mayonnaise and honey mustard. Choose lean meats like turkey and ham and pile on the veggies. Avoid tuna and chicken salads that are full of mayonnaise, and resist the temptation to add cheese or indulge in giant meatball subs.

Your Local Grocer

The grocery store is an underutilized source of healthy take-out. When you get bored with area restaurants, try a freshly cooked rotisserie chicken from your grocer’s deli. This has fewer calories and less fat than greasy fried chicken, and stores often offer healthy side dishes such as prepared garden salads or fresh fruit bowls.

Check It Out

If you are not sure about a menu item, ask for nutritional information. By using common sense guidelines, your family’s health can be enhanced by eating take-out foods instead of being compromised.

Photo credit: Take-out by Mykl Roventine/flickr

Renee Varney is a freelance blogger and occasionally writes for delivery.com a site she loves using to Order Chinese Food Delivery using their Food Delivery NYC directory.